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Vol. XLIX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 21, 1917.

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No. 1520

TheMerican Florist

Established 1885.

Oopytight 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at tlie Post Oifice at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3 1879.

Published Evbrt Sattjudat bt

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, *3.00; Europe and Countries

In Postal Union, (2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officbeb — E. C. Kerb. Houston. Texas.
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Next annual
sonventlon at New York, August 21-24, 1917.

Fifth National Flower Show.

The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A Wbite,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President: Chas. S. Strodt,
Biddeford. Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, [nd.. Secretary.

AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition at New
York, August 31-24, 1917. Chas. F. Fairbanks,
Boston, Mass., President; Henry Youell, 538
Cedar Street, Syracuse. N. Y., Secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland ,
C, November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY.

Next annnal meeting and exhibition, Cleveland,
O., June 1918. James Botd, Haverford. Pa.,
President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y.,
Secretary.

AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY.

Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Boston, Mass., July 7-8, 1917.

Exhibition Brings Out High Quality Blooms

While the number of exhibitors at
the ninth annual convention of the
American Sweet Pea Society, which was
held in Horticultural hall, Boston,
Mass., July 7-8, did not equal those of
previous years, the quality of the flow-
ers was exceptionally high, the attend-
ance was excellent, and the meeting
passed into history as another of the
society's successful events. The hall
offered ample room, for g-ood display,
which feature was not overlooked, and
the well arranged vases presented a
pleasing effect.

One of the finest entries was that of
A. N. Cooley, Pittsfield, Mass. (B. "W.
Edwards, Gr. ), which captured the cup
offered by the Arthur T. Boddington
Co., Inc., New York, for 25 varieties,
20 sprays of each, showing splendid
culture in every instance.

Another wonderful exhibit was that
of Mrs. Robert Winthrop, Lenox, Mass.
(S. W. Carlquist, Gr.), which secured
the cup given by W. Atlee Burpee &
Co., Philadelphia, Pa., with 12 vases.

In the competition for the prize of
the ILord & Burnham Co., New York,
for the best display arranged for effect
to occupy a space three by four feet,
Col. Chas. Plaff, Framingham, Mass.
(Geo. Melvin, Gr. ), was first.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pa., offered a prize for vase of Edward
Gowdy, which went to Mrs. W. B.
]_,eeds, Newport, R. I. (Wm. Gray, Gr.),
who also captured the trophy offered
for the best vase of .50 sprays of mixed
Spencers by Peter Henderson & Co.,
New York. The same exhibitor won
the prizes offered by Sutton & Sons, '
Reading, Eng., for the best decorated
table four feet in diameter.

J. H. Stalford, Bar Harbor, Me.,
offered prizes in the class for Hercules,
which were taken by Mrs. Robert Win-
throp and W. G. Taylor, Newport, R. I.,
in the order named.

Mrs. French Vanderbilt (Daniel Hay,
Gr.) won the prize offered by the
Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, for six
varieties of Spencers, one vase of each.

Arthur N. Cooley took the prize
offered by J. M. Thorburn & Co., New
York, for the best 12 varieties.

Mrs. French Vanderbilt scored again
when she won the prize offered by the
H. F. Michell ."g.. Inc.. Philadelphia,
Pa. ,for six Vases Spencers, six varie-
ties.

, The Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Har-
^ '^fe., offered prizes for the best
eigk '"-■+ vases, which were taken

by Mrs. '"'inthrop. Mrs. French

Vanderbilt w^ ; ^ ''in this cl' ,s.

A trio of prizes J '■ ,' ■ ^reck

& Sons Corporation, ^ ' ' , -for
three vases, three varie^. _>^^

the order named to W. G. Taj
P. J. Forbes, Worcester, Mass., c,-id
Mrs. Margaret F. Miller, Nahant,
Mass.

Allan J. Jenkins won the Fottler,
Fiske Rawson Co.'s prize for table dec-
oration.

In addition to the above the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society offered
numerous prizes for flowers, fruits and
vegetables.

The Business greeting:.

The business session was called to
order following a most heo^y welcome
extended to the visitors by William P.
Rich, secretary of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, President R. M.
Saltonstall of that- organization being
unable to be present. The address of
President Geo. W. Kerr and Secretary
Wm. Gray's report were listened to with
interest and the report of Treasurer
"Wm. Sim showed the society to be in
good financial condition. Professor A.
C. Beal told of the work being done un-
der his direction at the sweet pea trial
grounds at Cornell University, Ithaca,
N. Y. Wm. Sim, who followed, called
attention to the fact that serious losses
"were being sustained by growers from
winter-don ering sweet pea seed which
did not'coiiie true. Others who spoke
on the same subject included W. N.
Craig, Secretary Gray and President
Kerr. J. Harrison Dick offered a mo-
tion that a cup or medal be offered an-
nually as a memorial to the late Rev,

The American Florist.

July 31,

George V/. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa.
President American Sweet Pea Society.

"W. T. Hutchins, who had done so much
to popularize the sweet pea. This was
passed to the executive committee for
consideration.

Election of Officers.

The present officers of the society,
who are as follows, were re-elected :
Geo. W. Kerr, Doylestown. Pa., presi-
dent; Edwin Jenkins, Lenox, Mass.,
vice-president; Wm . Gray, Bellevue
avenue, Newport, R. I., seci'efary; Wm.
Sim, Cliftondafe, Slass., treasurer. The
place of the 1918 meeting: was left in
the hands nf the executive committee,
with a recoriimendatio,T in favor of New
York.

The Banquet.

The ., visitors and several invited
goest^ enjoyed a delightful dinner in
the evening- at the Copley Square hotel,
at which James Methven, president of
the gardeners' and florists' club, acted
as toastmaster. James Wheeler, who
had been elected an honorary member
of the society, was praised for his
splendid management of the show, and
appropriate remarks were made by
other well-known speakers.

President G. w. Kerr's Address.

As president of the American Sweet
Pea Society I welcome the members
present to this our ninth annual meet-
ing and the third meeting held in Bos-
ton during the past five years. Those
members who, like myself, have at-
tended all our exhibitions, must have
ob.ierved the great strides made in
the quality of the exhibits, the im-
proved methods of staging the flowers,
and year by year the many new colors
and varieties which are now exhibited.

Improved methods of culture are of
course responsible for the fine flowers we
now see. The day of simply sowing our
sweet peas in the spring where they
are intended to flower, and cutting
therefrom blooms to win cups or pre-
mier honors in keen competition, indeed
is past. But, might I sound a note of
warning against growing p\aats so
strongly as to induce coarssjjtss _pf
flower. Although I admire large flowers,
I abhor any suspicion of coarseness, as
it immediately detracts from the dainty
simplicity of the sweet pea.

I regret that owing to the backward
season I am unable to make an ex-

hibit today. The flowers which were
being specially grown for my firm in
the neighborhood of Boston are only
now showing a few scattered flowers,
and I am sorry that I am not the only
exhibitor whose plants are yet so back-
ward. However, we unfortunates must
hope for better luck at our next conven-
tion.

rhe society is greatly indebted to
two of its members who, by their un-
tiring efforts, assisted the treasury so
materially last fall. I refer to C.
H. Totty and J. H. Stalford. The
thanks of the society must also be ex-
tended to Lester L. Morse of San Fran-
cisco who, in the fall of 1915, was in-
strumental in securing for "us several
much needed -subscriptions.

Since our last annual meeting we
have lost the active services of the
moving spirit of the American Sweet
Pea Society, in fact, one who was in-
strumental in organizing the society,
namely, Harry A. Bunyard, who served
the society in the capacity of secretary
since its inception, and to whom we
owe our heartiest thanks.

Williaiji Sim, Cliftondale, Mass.
Treasurer American Sweet Pea Society.

Your committee was, however, for-
tunate in securing the services of an-
other able and capable secretary, one
who knows sweet peas from A to Z, and
is also able to grow them to perfection.
We have not yet forgotten Mr. Gray's
sweet peas exhibited at the last sweet
pea show held in New York in 1914.

That the .sweet pea still retains its
pride of place as first favorite among
all annuals can not be gainsaid. Had
I had any doubt of its preeminence,
such doubts would have been shat-
tered during my recent visit to the
seed growing district of California,
where I had the great pleasure of look-
ing over from 1,TO0 to 2,000 acres of
this charming flower. It naturally
made one wonder where all the seed
went to.

The new type of sweet peas, the
early-flowering Spencers, is destined to
still further enhance the popularity of
the flowers. In addition to its value
for winter-flowering under glass, this
type will flourish in very warm cli-
mates where the summer-flowering va-
rieties are almost valueless. For in-

stance, from sowings made in Florida
in late September, the new early-flow-
ering Spencers will begin to bloom by
Christmas, and continue flowering un-
til May. They are also valuable lor
extending our blooming season in the
north. I understand that they are now
being grown to the exclusion of all
other types in Australia.

In closing might I urge the members
to assist our society by inducing their
flower loving friends to become mem-
bers? Every subscription helps, and
now that we have our heads well above
water, let us, with united effort, make
what is at present a comparatively
small society, a large and flourishing
one.

Our thanks must be extended to Wm.
Gray, our secretary, for his unceasing
work in our behalf during the past win-
tel- and spring. Also to J. Harrison
Dick for his careful compilation of our
first bulletin. These gentlemen are
aiming at something more pretentious
in our next bulletin, and we must all
do our best to help them.

Secretary Gray's Report.

Having served as your secretary for
a period of less than six months, it
can hardly be expected that I will tire
you with a very lengthy report of
what has been accomplished. On Jan-
uary IS, at an executive meeting called
by President Kerr to act on the resig-
nation of your former secretary, H. A.
Bunyard, I was appointed to fill out his
unexpired term, and at that meeting it
was considered advisable that a reor-
ganization of the membership be made.
A plan, approved by the executive com-
mittee, was decided on to change the
ending of the business year from July
1 to January 1, and it was decided that
all members who seemingly had lost
interest be allowed to renew their in-
terest on the payment of the pre.sent
year's dues to January 1, 1918. Here-
tofore much of the settlement of busi-
ness contracted for during the period
from January 1 to July 1 lapped over
into the next year, and no clear idea
could be given at the convention of
just how the society's affairs stood.
Under the present arrangement, which
I hope will be ratified by this conven-

William Gray^ Newport, R. I.
Secretary American Sweet Pea Society.

li^iy.

The American Florist.

tion, a complete report of the society's
noaxinq sqi ui paure^uoo 9q utav sjrejj-B
to be issued early in January. "We are
looking forward to the time when this
bulletin may become of much more im-
portance and take the form of an an-
nual similar to the publication of the
National Sweet Pea Society of Great
Britain.

Perhaps I am a little too enthusiastic
on sweet pea matters, but the response
of the members to the executive com-
mittee's plan has not been what was
expected, and it is doubtful if the so-
ciety can finance the publication of an
annual next year. We can, however,
improve on our bulletin which, al-
though a modest publication, has been
received with a good word from many.

Since January 18, 13 new members
have been added to the roll and the
Newport (R. I.) Garden Club has be-
come affiliated with our society.

We are much indebted to the firms
who so generously helped the publica-
tion of our bulletin schedule by taking
advertising space therein, and also to
the firms and societies that contributed
to the prize list. The present condition
of affairs in the world, caused by the
war, is no doubt in great part the rea-
son why our exhibition is not as large
as usual, but what may be lacking in
quantity is made up in the quality of
the exhibits as a whole. It is earnestly
hoped that the interest in the society
will continue to increase, and although
the present times are against much
progress being made I firmly believe
that, when the world turns again to
peaceful pursuits, a great future is in
store for the American Sweet Pea So-
ciety.

Sterilization of Soils.

Ed. American Florist:

In THE AMERICAN FLORIST, issue of

June 16, page 1157, you have an article
which states that I have found that in
the sterilization of soils live steam is
too severe as it kills the useful bac-
teria, as well as the undesirable, but
that we were using a device that killed
by dry heat the injurious bacteria and
saved the desirable ones.

I wish that this was correct, but it
Is not quite true. J. M. Rankin, who
is in charge of the Yarrow plant in-
troduction field station, near Rockville,
iVId., has been experimenting with soil
sterilization for some time, and while
he has developed an apparatus whereby
he is heating the soil without injecting
steam into it, yet he is not able to
kill off the injurious bacteria and save
the valuable ones. What he has been
endeavoring to do is to heat the soil to
122° by revolving the soil around
steam pipes to destroy nematodes that
may be present. His early experi-
ments, in which he injected live steam
into the soil, was found to leave the
soil in very poor condition, and it was
liable to cake the plants doing very
poorly in this steam-heated soil.

It was found that if the soil was
mixed with the proper proportion of
manure and sand and then heated to
122° it would kill the nematodes with-
C35<out saturating the soil with condensa-
^~^ tion water and leave the soil in such
®^ condition that it could be used imme-
■^ diately after being cooled off. This has
C : been accomplished in a very satisfac-
tory manner but Mr. Rankin still feels
that it would be advisable to re-innocu-
late the soil with the desirable bacteria
to make it a desirable medium in which
to grow plants. Peter Bisset,

Dept. Foreign Plant Distribution.

DESIGN BY PENN, THE FLORIST, BOSTON, MASS.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Klft, Philadelphia, Pa.

Collecting Bills.

The tendency of business, both
wholesale and retail, has for the past
few years been toward a cash basis.
Public utility companies require pay-
ment within 10 days of receipt of the
account or service is cut off and in
many cases a money penalty imposed.
Transactions with the railroads are
cash in advance, as are all the deal-
ings with Uncle Sam. Express com-
panies deliver for cash only. The
chain grocery and meat shops sell for
cash only. They will even not accept
orders over the phone — the goods must
be paid for before they leave the store.

Some few retail ilorists have adopted
this cash plan and are finding it to
work out to their advantage, but the
great majority of the trade continue
the time honored credit system, and in
due course of time find their total of
overdue accounts foot up to a large
amount. How to quicken up these
slackers is and always will be more
or less a difficult task. A store man
of large experience said. "The time to
collect bills is when they are due.
Old bills, like old eggs, are nearly
always bad; the secret was never to

let them get old." This we believe to
be the crux of the whole matter. Keep-
ing the accounts young and fresh is
worth all the necessary trouble. Many
old accounts are caused by careless-
ness at the time the orders are taken.
The initials are not right, the name is
misspelled or the address is incorrect.
The goods may have been in some way
delivered, but a month later the bill
comes back. Such matters should be
looked into at once and put straight
on the books.

opening accounts.
Many store keepers appear will-
ing to open accounts for strangers
who order over the phone. When
such an order is delivered, a bill should
accompany it and a printed slip, stat-
ing a readiness to charge purchases to
be paid at the first of every month and
asking for the names of several refer-
ences on the enclosed blank. This ask-
ing for reference is now the custom
with all large stores, who will not open
an account without such information.
All new customers that have not paid
in 10 days after receipt of bill should
then receive by mail a bill rendered
and in another 10 days, if necessary,
another stamped with "our low prices
are based on cash payments; monthly
accounts are for your convenience.
Kindly remit."

The American Florist.

July 21,

NEW SUPPLIES SALESROOM OF POEHLMANN BROS. CO., CHICAGO.

In all large communities there are
people who live by their -wits. They
will order from anyone -who will trust
them, never expecting to pay. Such
names soon find their way into the
reference books of the commercial
agencies. A membership in a good
local company with a copy of the book
costs about $25 a year and is well
worth while.

There are valued customers who are
careless, letting their accounts run un-
til they grow to quite large amounts.
A letter stating that a large account
has to be met in the next 10 days and
that you are drawing on your resources
to be able to meet it. is pretty sure to
bring a Tvelcome response or a promise
of something in the near future.

Messengers should not be sent to
collect bills until after, the mails have
failed. Polite requests when payment
may be expected, or something on ac-
count sent, if accompanied by a
stamped and addressed envelope, will
ofttimes bring a response or promise to
pay at a certain date. If this payment
is not made, then a messenger with a
note should be sent the day following
and each promise made kept track of
in this way. It is the only way to get
money out of some people. When a
customer who does not pay has sent
flowers to another address, they can
often be made to come to time by a
threat to collect from the recipient.
Men who work for large corporations,
policemen and other city officials, can
often be moved to action by threats to
send their bills to heads of depart-
ments.

All requests for money, or In fact
regular monthly statements, should go

out in plain envelopes, or with just a
street number printed on the back. It
is more private in this way. Very
often in the case of old bills, as soon
as the business envelope is received the
recipient, knowing its contents, tears it
up without opening, saying to himself,
"I must pay that." The plain envelope
would be opened and your note, if any,
read.

If the amotm.t warrants it, suit to
get judgment to be filed in court is
well worth the cost, as transfers of
property that sometimes come in set-
tling estates are then held up if your
debtor happens to be an heir.

Summer Time Activities.

After the inventory there is much
stock that was graded low. which if
given attention can, without much ex-
pense, be put in saleable condition.
Baskets that have been used once or
twice will often be found moss or "wa-
ter stained, have a handle loose or a
foot broken. A piece of wire, a nail
or two, a touch, or an entire coat of
paint, puts the article again in condi-
tion, as good as new. If things are
found old fashioned, out-of-date and
dilapidated as well, throw them out.
To save this junk on the plea that
"We might find use for it some time,"
is only to have the same experience
next year, when it is pulled out of the'
corner with a lot of other like junk,
which litters up the place, is of no
use, and will go eventually. All the
decorative accessories, such as pot
covers, plant stands, floor vases and
the like, will need paint and repair.
Some will be found worthless, worn
out, and a lot missing. Perhaps a

search where most of the decorative
work has been done, as in churches,
hotels, stores, halls, etc., will bring
good results. Frequently such things
are left to be called for the next day,
the tomorrow that never comes. I
have known such round-ups to find
many missing and valuable articles.
All accessories should be up to the re-
quirements, equal to the demand of
the busy time, avoiding expensive
and annoying delays caused by lack
of a good supply. All such material
should be stored on shelves or in bins,
where, when placed, they are always
available, and do not get knocked
about as when piled or thrown in a
corner. They should be protected as
much as possible from dust and dirt.
Damaged and dirty pedestals and pot
covers are sadly out of keeping in
the elegant surroundings of a hand-
some dwelling.

Preparations for the coming busy
season can be wonderfully helpful at
this time. Magnolia and oak leaves
should be made up into wreaths which
can be stored and are ready when the
rush comes, relieving the night work
of the busy holidays. The supply
houses are carrying prepared lycopo-
dium in colors, green, red and white;
also minerva in all colors, silvered
and gilt cones and burrs, all of which
help to maJie very attractive wreaths
for Christmas sales. Japanese che-
nille can also be worked up into
wreaths of various sizes. The minia-
ture decorated auto wreaths of this
material have been very jrood sellers
the past two years. A good supply of
wreaths and other quick moving de-
signs can be mossed up between times

I9I7-

The American Florist.

NEW SUPPLIES SALESROOM OF POEHLMANN BROS. CO., CHICAGO.

■When the boys are not busy. Good,
fresh, clean sphagnum is the moss
lor this worlt.

Bobbins of No. 27 wire are best for
mossing frames. A large quantity of
these should be wound up for stock
.as they are handy for decorative and
other work. With an old sewing ma-
■chine properly rigged, these bobbins
•can be quickly and neatly wound.

All shelves and interior wood work
■of the store should have a coat of
paint, or if hard wood, an oil or var-
nish finish. This should be left until
just before the season opens. If any
•changes are to be made in the rear-
rangement of the store fixtures, new
"flooring, etc., it should not; be delayed
loo long, as frequently mechanics
have their hands full at this season.
Nothing improves a store so much
as a good floor. The comparatively
new mastic preparations, in imitation
of tile, can be laid over the board
flooring, becomes very hard,' are more
-elastic, and not so cold to the feet as
tile. Such a floor is quickly and easily
cleaned and is ornamental and per-
manent.

MONTBEAL, Que. — An unusual num-
ber of window boxes and a brisk de-
mand for bedding plants aided in mak-
ing the season just closed one of the
best in the history of the trade in this
■city.

New York. — Hundreds of barrels of
vegetables received on steamship and
railroad iwharves in broken crates or
imperfect containers are being utilized
In the city's new canning and drying
•department.

PLANT NOTES.

Alternantlieras.

The propogating bed will not be full
at this season, and it is one of the best
tim.es to procure a stock of that splen-
did carpet bedding plant, the Alternan-
thera paronychiodides major. This
plant simply refuses to grow during the
winter, and it is almost impossible to
procure cuttings until late, with the re-
sult that the plants are necessarily
small. Any amount of cuttings can be
procured now and they can be easily
rooted either in flats of soil or in the
propagating bed. "When the cuttings
are inserted give them a good water-
ing and keep them shady for two or
three weeks, and they will all root.
They can then be placed in flats about
one inch apart and placed in a frame
outside or in the greenhouse. They can
be wintered in a warm dry house on a
shelf near the glass, and potted in
April, and will make fine plants. The
other varieties are much more vigor-
ous and will thrive in a lower tempera-
ture. A few old plants can be lifted
and propagated in the spring in the
usual manner.

Mignonette

The plants of mignonette from seed
sown in July will have to be placed in
their winter quarters in the bench in
September. If extra large and long
spikes, that are always so much ad-
mired, are wanted, the soil will have
to be very rich. To ordinary compost
(that is. two-thirds loam and one-third
manure) add about as much manui-e

again, making the soil about half and
half. The plants should be set about
12 inches apart. Water only around
the plant until the roots begin to spread
in the soil. Keep the soil free from
weeds, well scratched over and loose,
that it may not become sour. The tops
should be pinched off until six" or eight
branches have been formed. The cab-
bage worm will soon make its appear-
ance unless this has been guarded
against, and if a leaf is found eaten
hunt for them at once. When they first
make their appearance they are only
about a quarter of an inch long. They
are green, just the color of the foliage,
but have a velvety appearance, and are
generally found on the midrib of the
leaf or on the stem. Hand picking is
the only remedy, and it takes sharp
eyes to find . them, but they -must be
gotten rid of or they will soon ruin the
plants.

Heaths.

During the hot weather thfe ericas
will demand considerable attention.
The plants should be plunged in the
coolest location possible, yet where they
will get the full sunlight. The pots are
full of the very fine roots and if these
once get dry the tender roots will burn.
There is no plant the florist grows that
demands closer watching and more
careful watering than the heaths. They
are so hard wooded that they do not
show neglect as quickly as the softer
wooded plants, but if they get once
fully dried it means absolute disaster,
with no flowers the succeeding year.
The grower well posted in the culture
of these plants' can tell at a glance
when they should be watered and never

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July 21y

neglects them. If the plants are grow-
ing unshapely they should be pinched
back, so that the form will be kept.
The plants that are in small pots will
need repotting in September; a fine
loam with but little fibre and with no
manure is to be preferred for these
plants, for their fine roots do not like a
coarse soil, and manure of all kinds
should be omitted from the soil in
which they are grown.

Geranium Propagating.

It is none too early to begin the
propogation of geraniums, especially
if it is doubtful about there being stock
enough. Any plants that have become
established and made a growth that
will furnish a cutting will not be in-
jured by the taking of the growing end,
in fact, they will be benefited, for they
will break more shoots for the Septem-
ber propagation. Many growers in
making the fall propagation, after trim-
ming the cuttings, insert them in 2%-
inch pots in soil, placing the pots on
shelves near the glass. This is a very
economical way of handling the out-
tings after cool weather has set in, but
for summer propagation the bench of
sand is to be preferred. In making the
cuttings trim off all the foliage except
the small leaves at the tip. Be sure
that the sand is pounded down hard,
so that it will retain all the water pos-
sible. In inserting the cutting use a
small round stick as a dibble, making
a hole just large enough in which to
place the cutting. This will disturb the
bed of sand much less than drawing a
knife or other tool through it. After
the cutting is placed in the sand, press
the sand firmly and then water heavily,
so that the sand will settle firmly
around the cutting. The cuttings should
then be shaded from the sun either by
papers or by stretching cheese cloth
over them. This will prevent wilting
and evaporation. No further watering
will be necessary until the plants be-
gin to root. One of the greatest mis-
takes made by growers in the summer
and fall propagation of geraniums is
the continual watering which will in-
variably cause damping off and rot.
Never mind if the surface of the sand
becomes dry, if it has been properly
packed there will be moisture enoue-h
below to cause them to root. If the
cuttings wilt a slight syringing or plac-
ing wet papers over them will revive
them. A good strike can invariably be
made by following this method.

Violets.

It will soon be September and time
to house the plants of the double va-
rieties of violets that are grown in the
field, the more successful growers be-
ing of the opinion that the plants
should be under glass before the season
of heavy dews. In preparing the beds
have plenty of old leaves; it is not
necessary that they be rotted; in fact,
leaves gathered last fall are to be pre-
ferred, for they will generate a little
haat in the soil and the violet plants
seem to grow and push their roots into
half-rotted leaves better than in leaf
mold that is finely decomposed. A
layer of three inches of leaves in the
bottom of the bed will prove of great
advantage in violet culture. Whatever
manure is used should be thoroughly
rotted. The violet will not root into
fresh manure at all. 'An old gardener,
who was very successful in violet cul-
ture, once told us how he prepared his
frames. They were made in a similar

manner to hotbeds, only instead of
manure a foot of leaves was placed at
the bottom and eight or ten incTies of
soil placed on them. The leaves will
furnish a mild heat nearly all winter
and greatly assist in keeping the
frames warm. We tried that method
the following fall and thinking that the
leaves would not furnish nutriment
enough we incorporated a good quan-
tity of half-rotted manure in the soil,
the manure still being more or less
lumpy. The violets grew finely and
produced an excellent crop of large
flowers. In the spring when we lifted
the plants we found the roots had all
gone into the leaves, there being no
feeding roots in the soil, and in making
their way through the loam had avoid-
ed all the manure, this still being in
the lumps as when placed in the soil.
In lifting the plants avoid allowing the
roots to become dry; lift with a good
clump of soil and do not keep the
plants too long in the air, only lifting
what can be handled expeditiously.
Plant firmly, but avoid walking on the
beds; water as soon as planted and
water well, so that the soil will be
firmed around the plants. Shade for a
few days until growth starts, and then
give all the air and light possible.

Genistas.

The genistas should be potted by
September 1 in the pots in which they
are to bloom, and a few days before
potting should be trimmed into shape.
It is a good plan with all soft wooded
plants when growing rapidly not to
cut at the top the same time the roots
are disturbed, so it is better to do the

pinching back before the shifting is
done, and then not again until the
plants are beginning to grow in the
new soil, plainly showing that root
action has again begun after being dis-
turbed. The. plants that are being
grown in prescribed shapes should be
kept tied to the form, and as soon as
established In the new soil pinched
back. They will stand considerable
hard cutting back for some time yet,
for the blooming shoots do not set until
well into the winter. Keep the plants
in as cool quarters as possible until the
first of the year, when if a few plants
are wanted early they can be brought
into warmer locations, but these plants
are cool-growing subjects and do not
like any great amount of heat.

Paris Retains Love of Flowers.

tn spite of the war Paris has re-
tained its love of flowers. The Made-
leine market and the familiar push-
carts seem almost as gay as in peace
time. In reality, the business has fal-
len off about two-thirds, and is con-
fined almost exclusively to higher
priced flowers, such as orchids, roses,
carnations, double violets and Japanese
lilies. These flowers because of the
scarcity of labor and the high price
of coal command higher prices than
normally. On the other hand, cheaper
flowers, coming from the south and
from Italy, shut off from the German
and Austrian markets, are abundant.

COOPBKSTOWN, N. Y. — S. C. Derrick is
completing an extensive range here.

LOVELINESS AND ROSES.
Granddaughter oj Adam Graham, Cleyeland, 0., Seated in a Basket of Tausensohon.

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GREEK-AMERICAN FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK.

Eleventh Annual Outing at Witzel's Point View, College Point, L. I., N. Y., July 11, 1917.

Greek-American Florists' Ass'n Outing.

The eleventh annual outing of the
Greek-American Florists' Association
of New Yorlv was held at Witzel's
Grove, College Point, N. Y., July 11.
The opening was not auspicious, as rain
began to fall early in the day and by
the time the "elegant steamer Ajax" left
the dock the downpour had increased
to a torrent. Nevertheless, about 200
men, women and children were on
board, and an excellent band, which
furnished good music, including "The
Star-Spangled Banner" and "America."
On arrival at the grove, a substantial
breakfast was served. By the time
the repast was over the weather was
more favorable, temporarily at least,
and the programme of races and games
was carried out under more favorable
conditions than were expected in the
morning. The various events and
awards follow :

Boys' race, under 10 years, 100 yards
— George Cosmas, first; E. Chinyos,
second.

Girls' race, under 10 years, 100 yards
— Florence Doctors, first; Anna Las-
kas, second.

Young ladies' race, all ages, 100
yards — Miss A. French, first; Miss
Sophie Kiriazl, second.

Married ladies' racei 100 yards —
Mrs. George Orth, first; Mrs. Demas,
second. ,

Young men's race, 200 yards — James
Laskas, first; Louis Hanges, second.

Broad jumping — P. J. Lecakes, first;
Theodore Cherakos, second.

Race for members. 200 yards — P.
Anntonakos, first; C. M. Sakelos, sec-
ond.

Greek marathon race, two miles-
Joseph Walter, first; A. Nemrikes, sec-
ond; M. Karoginis, third. Both the
condition of the ground and the at-
mosphere were unfavorable for long-
distance racing, and the winner, Jo-
seph Walter, an American employed
by P. L. Bogart's Brothers. 970 Sixth
avenue, collapsed at the finish. He
received prompt attention and soon
came around.

Baseball, Greeks vs. Americans —
Greeks, 10; Americans. 6.

No prizes were offered for dancing
or bowling, but both sports vpere as
popular as ever. A number of the
young men, who, within another year,
may be "somewhere in France," freely
patronized the shooting gallery. Be-
fore the boat started on the return
trip to the city a bountiful dinner was
served.

The officers of the association are :

Peter Theopine, president; George
Hanges, vice-president; George Ron-
dires, treasurer; C. Thomas, secre-
tary; M. Andriopoulos, assistant sec-
retary. The committee on athletic
games consisted of Christ Pappas,
chairman; George Hanges, George
Mitres. S. Daniel and A. Stathakos
Judges : George Cotsonas, Costas Sa-
kelos, M. Dales and John Felluris.
George D. Nicholas, a pioneer member of
the association, was on the programme
as a judge, but was not present, de-
tained probably by what some of our
E'nglish friends call "beastly weather."
Considering the unfavorable condi-
tions, the outing was most successful.
On the let-up of the rain in the after-
noon, quite a number from New York
and other places arrived by aiito and
trolley cars.

A. F. F.

Dalillas and Their Culture.

Paper by Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh,
Md., read at the May meeting of the Lancas-
ter. Pa., County Florists' Association.

About a century and a quarter ago,
a little Mexican ilower, soon named
dahlia, was first introduced to the gar-
dens of Europe. The blossom then
consisted merely of a few floral rays
or petals, red, yellow or purple in color,
about a central disk of rayless yellow
florets. The flowers, near relatives of
our common weed, the beggar's tick,
and of coreopsis and cosmos, were only
small to medium size, but their light-
ness and grace, the purity and bril-
liance of their colors, their rapid
changes under cultivation, and the
freedom of the bloom of the plants,
soon won them popularity.

From this single type, the dahlia has
since passed through one of the most
wonderful developments known in flori-
culture, well justifying the species
name generally given to it, variabilis;
and today it probably shows a greater
diversity in habit, size, form and color,
and is represented by more named vari-
eties than any other species (or group
of closely allied species) known to the
florist. Among the multitude of flower
forms we have almost exact duplicates
of cosmos, daisy, poinsettia. clematis,
anemone, zinnia, aster, water lily, cac-
tus, chrysanthemum and peony, with
many other forms peculiar to the spe-
cies itself. In size the blossoms range
from tiny blooms an inch or less in
diameter to huge flowers rivaling the
sunflower; they show every color, tint
and shade C excepting the blues), known
among flowers, and every combination
of these by suffusion or variegation, in

brilliance equaling geranium or salvia,
in delicacy, approaching roses or
orchids, in range, from a maroon al-
most reaching black, to a white as pure
as that of the Easter lily.

One fault indeed they have. They
are practically odorless, though a few
scented varieties have arisen, and this
characteristic, like others, non-existent,
or at least hidden in early days of
dahlia history, can probably be devel-
oped or intensified should popular favor
demand it. Simple in cultural de-
mands, adapted to wide range of soils
and conditions, with plants so diverse
in size and habit that one can readily
be found appropriate for any situation,
affording a wealth of bloom over a long
season, suitable in some of the many
varieties for every floral purpose — for
garden decoration, for bouquets and
exhibitors' tables — the dahlia now holds
high rank as a late summer flower,
and it certainly merits equally with
the chrysanthemum, the title, "Queen
of Autumn Flowers," for the dahlia is
as beautiful and useful outdoors before
frost as is the chrysanthemum inside
or outside a little later.

Yet so recent is the development of
the dahlia in its most pleasing and
useful forms, that many flower lovers,
particularly in the country, where the
dahlia should be most popular, know
nothing of the modern types. To such
persons, the idea conveyed by the ball-
shaped blossoms is of the old show and
fancy types once so popular. These
are models of perfection in form, of
symmetry and regularity, and are often
of qiost exquisite coloring, but they
lack the grace and artistic appeal that
help to make flowers so attractive and
that have been wonderfully developed
in the newer dahlias.

What a surprise It is to many flower
lovers to see for the first time a mod-
ern collection of dahlias; its English
singles, its pompons and its miniature
cactus types are so bright and yet so
dainty; its Century singles, so large
and striking, but withal, so graceful;
its decoratives, ranging from tiny to
huge, are so perfect in form, yet loosely
built and pleasing; its cactus dahlias,
so refined and delicate of petal, like
masses of interlaced, slender curved
tubes of ribbon with tints almost as
varied and delicate as those of change-
able silk, and its peony flowered types
so artistic in the informal, open ar-
rangement of their long curled twisted
petals and so gracefully held on long
stems that raise them far above the
bright' green foliage.

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July 21,

The most suitable soil for growing
dahlias is a sandy loam. Heavy soil
can be lightened by the use of coal
ashes or sand — anything that will help
to make the soil porous. Whenever
possible, the land for dahlias ought to
be plowed or spaded up in the fall.
The action of the freeaing helps to
make soil more pliable. We ourselves
use very little manure, preferring bone
meal with the addition of a little pot-
ash, rather than manuring. If the
ground is spaded in the fall or early
winter, the bone could well be mixed
with the soil at tliat time. In using
manure, we would rather use it as a
mulch, put on any time after the plants
or roots are set. Any kind of material
used for mulching around the plants
will retain moisture and save water-
ing, and if thfe soil is watered, it will
keep it from baking. By using bone,
we get a more stocky growth and more
flowers; at least, this is our experience.

SUMifEB TKEAT1IEN"T.

We find that the June planted
dahlias invariably give us the finest
exhibition bloonis. The early plantings
have the extreme hot weather to con-
tend with. This very often causes an
indifferent growth, as the stalk gets
hard and the plant forms a mass of
small weak limbs with poor flowers,
if any, and more subject to. diseases
and insect pests. This condition can
only be remedied by a vigorous use
of the knife, cutting back hard so as
to cause the plant to make a new and
strong growth. The dahlia is not ex-
empt from insect pests any more than
'other flowers. Growers will find a few
sprayings, especially during a drought,
are advantageous. Tobacco solution,
soap, etc., or almost any insecticide,
■will ans-wer, except for the aster bug,
which feeds on the flower alone. If
.these are not too numerous, hand pick-
ing is the best remedy. They can eas-
ily be seen, as they very seldom, touch
the dark colored flowers.

To have the dahlia to grow and show
to the best advantage, the plants ought
,to be tied to a strong stake, and to get
, large flowers, thin out when too many
limbs start out from the main stalk;
also, disbud those that remain and
Which are to carry the flowers.

My interest in the dahlia has been
lifelong. When a boy my father,
■who -was a gardener by profession,
planted about one dozen roots obtained

from somewhere. Child, though I was.
my interest in this flower was aroused
?nd I offered my entire fortune, which
>vas sixpence, to my father to allow me
to call one my own. The transaction
was accomplished and this made me
at the time one of the proudest boys
of the land. I had something to show
my playmates that none of them had.

INCEPTIOJN" OF AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

I had for several years thought that
there ought to be a dahlia society or-
ganized on broad Itnes to disseminate
knowledge of this grand flower, look
after the new varieties, eradicate in-
different ones, Glassify them, etc; also,
to publish something that would keep
unscrupulous dealers from forcing
worthless stock upon the public. In
the spring of 1915, the cry went out
from a number of our prominent grow-
ers and also the trade papers regard-
ing an organization. By request, I is-
sued a call and we met in NeT\^ York,
May 10, 1915. We organized and
formed the American Dahlia Society.
Much to my surprise I was elected
president. I cannot but thank those
that gave me this high honor, as I feel
that there is in this organization, the
necleus for one of the largest floricul-
tural societies in North America.

Soon after organizing, the Horticul-
tural Society of New York offered us
facilities for making a show in New
York, in one of that city's finest build-
ings, and placed at our disposal $100
for pi'emiums. We gave a show there,
September 24-26 of that year, that we
think did credit to our young organi-
zation, especially when the weather
conditions, heat and storm, were con-
sidered, which destroyed the flowers of
several of our largest exhibitors.

The future of the dahlia as a culti-
vated plant on this continent is assured
and the prospects of our society are
very bright. The dahlia is everybody's
flower, easy of cultivation, beautiful in
its manifold forms and colorings,
equaled by very few other garden flow-
ers. Almost any one can have and
enjoy these favorites, and that they
are favorites, is shown by the enormous
quantites that are grown every year.
There ai-e thousands of little gardens
■ivhere this flowe'r can be grown — and
grown with the greatest success.

In 1916, under the auspices of the
American Institute of New York, we
gave our second annual dahlia show.

and in spite of excessive rains through-
out the growing season that were dis-
asterous to many of the dahlia gro-w-
ers, our show in New York was a won-
derful success, both in quantity and
quality of the blooms exhibited, and
in old and ne^w varieties shown; also,
in the increased number of exhibitors
and visitors during the entire show,
and the interest shown by the various
garden clubs, some of which are now
afiiliated with our society. A large
number of the retail florists put tip
splendid displays.

We expect to give an exhibition this
year in New York, combined with the
institute management, and should a
kind Providence smile upon us and our
fields and gardens yield an abundant
harvest of flowers, we hope to show
the world one of the finest and best
dahlia shows ever staged. We are al.so
under promise to help and assist other
dahlia shows, whenever and wherever
possible, and with our various trial
grounds, we hope to be able to test
out all varieties in commerce and ad-
vise growers, both large and small, as
to the best varieties to plant, both for
commercial and private purposes.

[Mr. Vincent wishes to acknowledge
considerable help from the American
Dahlia Society's bulletins in preparing
the above.]

Albeet M. Herb.

Minnesota State Florists' Association.

There was a joint meeting of the
Minnesota State Florists' Association
and the Minneapolis Florists' Club,
June 21, at which time 12 of the larg-
est places at Lake Minnetonka were
visited. The weather was ideal and
the outing was a very interesting one
to the trade, 54 members, being in at-
tendance on the trip which was taken
in automobiles. At R. M. Bennett's es-
tate refreshments were served by Al-
bert Fischer, the head gardener in
charge. The last two places visited
were the A. C. Loring farm and the
estate of C. G. Goodrich. Refresh-
ments were served at the former place
by Mr. Instone and J. A. Weber, super-
intendent at the Goodrich place, served
lunch, the start for home being made
about 7 :30 o'clock, the last stop be-
ing made at the state fruit experiment
station. The well arranged and thor-
^ughly enjoyed programme was
planned by C. N. Ruedlinger, the well-
knomi landscape architect of Minne-
apolis. L. S. R.

MINNESOTA STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION AND MINNEAPOLIS FLORISTS' CLUB.

Joint Meeting .^t Lake Minnetonka, June 21, 1917.

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Iowa State College.

It has been a busy spring at the
Iowa State College. Several changes
and Improvements have taken place as
well as an extension of operations. The
herbaceous perennial garden has been
started this spring and is now coming
along nicely. It is laid out in beds,
there being 18 beds, 12 feet wide and
50 feet long, separated by wide grass
paths. There are over 300 different
species and varieties included in this
garden collection. The garden is lo-
cated in a conspicuous place adjacent
to two roads and later on after things
have become well established it will
be quite showy. The purpose of this
garden is twofold, educational and ex-
perimental. By growing this great va-
riety of herbaceous perennials, stu-
dents and interested visitors will have
an opportunity to become acquainted
with a number of our fine, hardy gar-
den flowers and note their respective
merits. The garden will also serve as
a means for determining the relative
hardiness of the various genera and
species in Iowa.

Some eight acres of ground have
been devoted to the intensive growing
of vegetables. A portion of this area
has recently been equipped with a Skin-
ner irrigation system.

The college has some fine specimen
chrysanthemum plants coming along
for the Des Moines autumn flower
show. A two-year old Musa cavendishi,
which is now fruiting in the college
conservatories, has attracted much at-
tention from visitors.

Professor A. S. Thurston is in charge
of both the floricultural and truck
crops work at the college.

Los Angeles.

BUSINESS GOOD CONSIDEBING THE SEASON.
Quality is still lacking in the major-
ity of flowers, but probably more so in
roses than other classes. Dahlias,
gladioli, asters and cornflowers are
quite good, all things considered. Busi-
ness may be said to be very good for
midsummer. All firms seem to have
plenty of funeral work.

NOTES.

At Wright's Flower Shop we have
recently noticed a fine showing of per-
ennial phloxes. The proprietor seems
to be quite pleased with his July trade.

The Broadway Florists report ordi-
nary July business in flowers but con-
siderable funeral work is going out.

There are some excellent dahlias to
be seen at O. C. Saake's; in fact, what-
ever is seen here is always good.

Mr. Borden of the Redondo Floral
Co. is taking his summer vacation, fol-
lowing the return of Mr. Knopf.

"Wolfskin Bros. & Morris Goldenson
have been busy with funeral work;
otherwise trade is normal.

G. H. H.

Hartford, Conn.

A suspicion got abroad a long time
ago that at some state capitals more
attention was given to politics than to
business. By "politics" we mean what
is frequently mentioned as the "pork
barrel." Without going into any full-
some praise or flattery, we can can-
didly state that spending a few days,
recently, in and about Hartford, we
were delighted with the optimistic
spirit of the business men, the florists
included. In the store of one firm of
prominent florists we noticed a hand-
somely illustrated poster, which is also
in many other business houses, which
read : "Uncle Sam expects everyone
to keep business booming. Conserve
food for victory. Don't hoard money.
Keep business as usual. — (Hartford)
Chamber of Commerce."

It is not surprising that the business
men of this city should feel that way,

for it is an inspiration to live in such
a city. Its beautiful parks; its thou-
sands of handsome homes, with their
well kept lawns and noble trees, all go
to show refinement and a high order
of civilization.

NOTES.

Li. H. H. Healey, the secretary of
the state board of agriculture, states
that regardless of existing conditions,
practically all of the fairs and exhibi-
tions will be held this year. The only
proposed event that has been called
off is the dahlia show of the Connecti-
cut Horticultural Society. The Con-
necticut Agricultural College has not
yet decided on the time for holding its
exhibition, but it will be held in Storrs.
There is a long list of town and county
fairs to be held in September ,and Oc-
tober. The New Haven County Horti-
cultural Society will hold its exhibition
at New Haven, September 19-20.

John Coombs, the dean of the florist
business of this city, though now over
70 years old, is yet active in. the man-
agement of his greenhouses and keeps
building more, having erected three
new houses last summer, which brings
his glass area up to 100,000 or more
square feet. His son. Joseph F.
Coombs, is active in the management
of their two stores and we found him
very busy.

In West Hartford we found busi-
ness active at the range of the W. W.
Thomson Co. They have nearly 100>
OnO square feet of glass and grow
roses, carnations, sweet peas, violets,
and. other stock, with all of which they
have been successful.

Spear & McManus have recently
made a large addition to their store
and now have two entrances, the main
entrance being on Asylum street, the
other on Ann street. For the present,
the new addition is used largely for
florists' supplies.

Doogue & Co. have a good store on
Asylum street and report a good busi-
ness during the past season. Louis
Roy, formerly of New York, has been
with this store since its opening.

Albert J. Brodrib, who for some
years has had greenhouses at 66 Mahl
avenue, has now a neat store at 639
Main street.

Coombs Brothers, West Hartford,
have a considerable glass area and
have a large stock of chrysanthemums
coming on.

Edmund Pehl now has the store at
2.51 Park street, for some years con-
ducted by the late Immanuel Lorenzen.
A. F. F.

Nassau County Horticultural Society.

The monthly meeting of the above
society was held in Pembroke Hall,
Glen Cove, N. Y., July 11. President
Jas. McCarthy occupied the chair.
There was a good attendance and the
exhibition tables were well filled. An-
toni Forgeny was elected an active
member and one petition was received.
The president appointed the following
to act as judges for the monthly ex-
hibits : Jas. McDonald, Jas. Gladstone
and Joseph Robinson, and their awards
were a.s follows : Twelve sprays sweet
peas, white, Thos. Twigg; first also for
12 sprays, pink. 12 sprays any other
color, and vase of delphinium, honorable
mention; three cucumbers, thanks of
society to Joe Mastroaini. Mr. Twigg,
upon request, gave a short talk on his
method of sweet pea culture, which
proved very interesting. A donation w^as
received from Mrs. C. F. Cartledge and
Wm. Noonan for the Red Cross. Ml-.
Johnson, representing R. & J. Farquhar
& Co., of Boston, Mass., was present and
made a few remarks. Exhibits for the
next meeting to be held August 8 are :
Twelve mixed gladioli, 12 potatoes and
three eai-s of corn.

Harry Goodband, Cor. Sec'y.

Canadian Horticultural Association.

The annual meeting of the Canadian
Horticultural Association will be held
in Montreal, Que., August 7-9 and the
various committees are putting . forth
every effort to m.ake this gathering
second to none in the history of the
organization's successful conventions.
An excellent programme has been arr
ranged, among the many able speak-
ers and' topics of interest being the
following : "Recent Introductions of
Carnations of Merit," by J. H. Dunlop,
Richmond Hill, Ont.; "What Experi-
mental Farms Could Do to Assist Flo-
rists," by special committee of the
Montreal Florists' and Gardeners'
Club; "Chrysanthemums for Show," by
J. H. McKee, Ottawa, Ont.;' "Sweet
Peas Under Glass," by Jas. Kean, St.
Bruno, Que.; "Tomatoes Under Glass,'
by A. Walker, MacDonald College;
"Packing and Shipping. Cut Flowers,'
by Wm. Cotter. Montreal; "Cyclamen,"
by. Wm. A. Hall, Montreal; "Some
Problems of the Retailer," by Frank
McKenna, Montreal; "Ferns," by R. A.
Smith, Lachine, Que. A large trade
exhibit is expected this year. The en-
tertainment committee and local mem-
bers of the organization have arranged
to make the stay of the visitors in
Montreal both profitable and pleasing,
and their invitation to be present is
most cordial. Julius Luck, 5 MacDon-
ald avenue, is secretary-treasurer of
the association.

Harrison. N. Y.

Fred Utter has a considerable glass
area and a plot of land that is well
suited for gardening, and his outdoor
stock looks fine, particularly the
dahlias. He has a new dahlia which
is very promising, and he is likely to
exhibit it this fall at the New York
dahlia, show.

John B. Roy has a considerable
glass area, grows a variety of stock
and has a local trade. Before locat-
ing here, he spent some years with
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

A. F. F.

"Westerviixe, O. — J. F. Sked is mak-
ing extensive improvements at his
range, the older buildings being re-
placed with new.

Sait lake, Utah. — Tracy H. Abell
has been appointed instructor of hor-
ticulture on the faculty of the Agri-
cultural College of Utah.

Port Washington, N. Y. — James
Bond, formerly superintendent of the
Brooks estate, has taken charge of the
Gugenhelmer estate here.

Florence, Ala. — Two hundred school
children competed for prizes offered by
the school garden committee for ex-
hibits of flowers and vegetables.

B.arberton, O. — Two new houses,
each 82x82 feet, which will be devoted
to cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes,
are being erected at the Anna Dean
Farms.

RICHSTOND, N. Y.— The Richmond
Floral Co. has been incorporated with
a capital stock of .$5,000. The direc-
tors are N. and L. I. Marmelstein and
A. Gottlieb.

AUBURNDALE, FLA. W. H. SchulZ,

Jr.. has completed a two-acre addition
to his fern sheds. This makes a total
area of six acres devoted to plumosus
at this establishment.

Peoria. III. — The Peoria Florists'
Association, at a meeting June 25,
elected the following oflicers : Charles
Doveridsre, president; L. J. Becker,
vice-president; James N. Cole, secre-
tai'y-treasurer.

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The American Florist.

July 21,

The American Florist

Established 1885.
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year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $2.50.
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send the old address at the same time.
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Advertieements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
If possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

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THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

American Sweet Pea Society 1

— Exhibition brings out high quality blooms.. 1

— The business meeting 1

. — Election of officers 2

— The banquet 2

— President G. W. Kerr's address 2

— Secretary Gray's report 2

— George W. Kerr (portrait) 2

—William Sim (portrait) 2

— William Gray (portrait) 2

Sterilization of soils 2

The retail trade 3

—Design by Penn (illus. ) 3

—Collecting bills 3

— Summer-time activities 4

New supplies salesroom at Poehlmann Bros. Co. 4

Plant notes 5

. — Alternantheras 5

■—Mignonette 5

— Heaths 5

. — Geranium propagation 6

— Violets 6

— Genistas 6

Greek-American Florists' Ass'n (illus.) 7

Dahlias and their culture 7

Minnesota State Florists' lAssoeiatlon 7

Iowa State College 9

Los Angeles 9

Hartford. Conn 9

Nassau County Horticultural Society 9

Canadian Horticultural Society 9

Harrison. N. T 9

Illinois State Florists' Association 10

Tornado victim aided 10

Des Moines autumn flower show 10

American Rose Society 10

Ck)ming exhibitions 10

San Francisco 12

Milwaulsee 12

Pittsburgh 12

Toledo 12

Oklahoma City 12

Chicago 16

Boston 21

Providence. R. 1 21

St. Louis 21

Fort Wayne 21

Cincinnati 22

Holyoke and Northampton Club 22

Maraaroneck. N. Y 22

Philadelphia 24

New York 26

Buffalo 28

Kansas City 23

The seed trade 34

— Philadelphia seed trade 34

— Vilmorin war records "-i

Marliet gardeners 36

— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 36

— Potatoes damaged in Maryland 36

Vegetable and fruit markets 36

The nursery trade 38

. — Summer and autumn fruits 38

—"Peaches of New York" 38

Rochester. N. Y 38

Kitchener, Ont 38

Baltimore. Md 38

Lead, and consequently tin foil, con-
tinues to advance.

Sphagnum, which has been used ex-
tensively in connection with surgical
operations since the war started, is
now preferred to cotton in that work.
With the demand constantly increasing.

In an editorial in our issue of July
7, J. Horace McFarland, of Harris-
burg, Pa., is quoted as saying at the
recent convention of the American
Association of Nurserymen that "Sec-
retary McAdoo ha!3 declared that the
war would cost the United States
$100,000,000,000." This Is ten times
more than the amount stated by Mr.
McFarland.

Illinois State Florists' Association.

To give impetus to what it is planned
shall be the biggest meeting of the
above association, to be held at the
Armory, Bloomington, November 6-7,
chrysanthemum plants to the number
of 1,500 were given away to the school
children of that city who would grow
them and exhibit them for premiums.
Advertisements were placed in the local
papers inviting the children to call at
Pillsbury's Flower Store or Drury's
Flower Shop and get the plants free of
charge, together with printed sugges-
tions for growing the plants.

I. L. Pillsbury, president of the asso-
ciation, extends an invitation to all
neighboring florists to attend this meet-
ing and all florists in the state of Illi-
nois are requested to prepare to show
some stock and make this meeting a
banner event.

Tornado Victim Aided.
Ed. American Florist:

The following is a list of contribu-
ters of cash to the fund for A. D. King,
of Mattoon, Hi., our fellow member who
was so sorely stricken by a tornado
May 26. These are in answer to an
appeal you were so kind to publish in
The American florist of recent date :

J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb .$ 10.00

Anders Rassmussen, New Al-
bany, Ind 5.00

Christ Winterich, Defiance, O . . 25.00
J. F. Ammann Co., Edwards-

ville. 111 10.00

A. Washburn & Sons, Blooming-
ton, 111 2.5.00

D. N. Augspurger & Sons, Peo-
ria, 111 5.00

Miss G. V. Wakelin, Quinton,

N. J 5.00

Wm. Knees & Sons, Moline, 111. . 5.00
I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111... .3.00
H. D. Caldwell, Danville, 111 1.00

E. C. Amling Co., Chicago 10.00

Henry Baer, Peoria, HI 100.00

Chas. Johann, Collinsville, 111... 5.00

Total $209.00

The above is exclusive of any stock
donations, which list will be sent In
for publication later.

Subscriptions to the fund will yet be
gladly received bj' the treasurer, F. L.
Washburn, or myself.

I want to heartily thank those who
so promtls' responded to the call for a
fellow craftsman in distress, especially
those from outside our own state. May
your reward come back to you tenfold.
J. F. Ammann. Sec'y.
Illinois State Florist' Ass'n.

Des Moines Autumn Flower Show.

Plans are going forward for the big
autumn flower show which the florists
of Iowa are to hold in the Auditorium,
Des Moines, la., November 6-10. Every-
thing looks bright for a successful ex-
hibition, which will attract entries not
only from the Iowa florists but from
florists in the neighboring states. Some
85 classes have been listed and addi-
tional special classes are being pro-
vided. Among the cut flowers, Section
A calls for 20 classes of chrynanthe-
mums; Section B, 13 classes of roses;
Section C, 10 classes of carnations; Sec-
tion D provides for miscellaneous cut
flowers. Among the plants, Seci ion E
calls for 13 classes of chrysanthen\ums;
Section F, five classes of flowering
plants and Section G, 11 classes of
foliage plants. Floral art exhibits are
provided for in Section H, which calls

for decorated baskets, vase arrange-
ments, table decorations, bouquets and
corsages. Other classes call for mis-
cellaneous exhibits such as nursery
stock, ornamentals, orchids, etc.

A liberal premium list is being ar-
ranged for. About $2,500 is to be
awarded as prizes. A number of firms
in the trade have expressed an in-
terest in this effort of the Iowa florists
and have responded by offering prizes.
The preliminary schedules will be ready
for distribution about August 1. Ap-
plications for the same should be ad-
dressed to J. S. Wilson, Des Moines,
la., general manager.

American Rose Society.

The officers of the American Rose So-
ciety, whose terms begin with the first
of July, 1917, are : Benjamin Ham-
mond, Beacon, N. Y., president; Wil-
liam L. Rock, Kansas City. Mo., vice-
president; Prof. E. A. White, Ithaca,
N. Y., secretary; Harry O. May, Sum-
mit, N. J., treasurer. Executive com-
mittee : Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell,
Conn.; Robt. Simpson, Clifton, N. J.,
and John H. Dunlop, Richmond Hill,
Ont., terms expiring in 1918; E. Allan
Pearce. Waltham, Mass.; Robt. Pyle,
West Grove, Pa., and W. \ . Keimel.
Elmhurst, 111., terms expiring in 1919;
Jesse A. Currey, Portland Heights,
Ore., and Geo. E. Thomas, Chestnut
Hill, Philadelphia, Pa., terms expiring
in 1920. Admiral Aaron Ward, Roslyn,
N. Y., owing to other duties resigned.
Ex-officio members : Lewis J. Reuter,
Westerly, R. I., and S. S. Pennock,
Philadelphia, Pa. Honorary vice-presi-
dents : E. S. Mills, D. D., Syracuse,
N. Y.; J. Horace McFarland, Harris-
burg, Pa.; Dr. Robt. Huey, Philadel-
phia, Pa., and Major E. A. McKen-
drick, Toronto, Ont.

A meeting of the society will be held
at the convention of the Society of
American Florists in New York in
August.

The American Rose Society will be
in charge of the rose exhibits at the
Cleveland flower show in November.

The next annual meeting and exhibi-
tion will be at the exhibition of the So-
ciety of American Florists, to be held
in St. Louis, Mo., April, 1918.

At the annual meeting held in Phila-
delphia, March, 1917, carrying out the
resolution offered in the convention of
1916, to increase the executive commit-
tee from six to nine members, the com-
mittee was so enlarged.

We hope to have a good gathering
of members at the August meeting.
Benjamin Hammond, President.

Coming: Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates that
have been altered since the last advices.]

August 23-26, Ifew York. — Annual exhibition
of the American Gladiolus Society, Museum
building, Bronx park. Henry Youell, secretary,
538 Cedar street, Syracuse, N. Y.

September 26-27, New York, — Dahlia exhibi-
tion of the American Dahlia Society and the
American Institute of the City of New York.
Wm. A. Eagleson, secretary board of managers,
322 West 23rd street. New York.

November 6-1,0, Des Moines, la, — Autumn
show of florists of Iowa and neighboring states.
J. S. Wilson, general manager. Des Moines.

November 7-9, Newport, R. I. — Annual fall
show of the Newport Horticultural Society.
Fred P. Webber, secretary, Newport.

Novemher 8-11, Cleveland, 0, — Cleveland flower
show, including annual meeting of the Chrysan-
themum Society of America and fall shows of
the American Rose Society and the American
Carnation Society. JI. A. Vinson, manager, 402
Leader-News building. Cleveland.

November, 1917, Baltimore, Md.— Exhibition of
the Maryland Horticultural Society, during
"Maryland Week." Wm. F. Ekas, chairman, 5
West Center street, Baltimore.

igij.

The American Florist.

11

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Sitnation Wanted — As foreman or
manager of establishment where roses,
carnations, chrysanthemums and gen-
eral line of plants are grown; thor-
oughly capable of handling help; good
worker who can produce fine stock for
Christmas and Easter and assist in
making up. German, age 30; single,
strictly sober. Good wages only.
Key 800, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Young man for gen-
eral greenhouse work. Address

George BischofC,
220 Chapin St., Ann Arbor, Mich.

Help AVanted— Assistant plant grower
with some experience in growing cy-
clamen /and begonias. Wages $15.00 per
week. Address, with references, age
and experience.

Key 809, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Good young man for
all-round store work ; conservatory at-
tached : good salary to right party. Can
start to work at once. Apply

v. I. Ridenour,
Ridge Av. and Dauphin, Philadelphia, Pa.

Help Wanted — High class saleslady
who fully understands the needs of an
Iowa retail flower store. Must be able
to make up funeral designs and dec-
orative wor^. State age and salary
wanted in first letter. Address
Key 806, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Saleslady and buyer
to assume general management of a
retail flower store in a western city
of 150,000. State salary wanted, age,
etc. If you are ambitious and have
ability, do not hesitate to apply. No
reference required in first letter.

Key 808, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Grower with $3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business growing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and is
open to investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key 805, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — If you are a grower
of outdoor stock in a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc.. and have resources
of your own to become managing part-
ner, correspond with us immediately.
Chtince of a lifetime. Address

Key 807, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — ^Southern wholesale
grower -wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smilax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ence, salary desired and personal re-
sponsibility. Address

Key 804, care American Florist,

Help "Wanted — An experienced nurs-
eryman to take the executive manage-
ment of the development of a large
tract of land. Must have had experi-
ence in handling men. Large vegetable
garden and greenhouse in connection.
Tou can employ and discharge all your
helpers. Married man preferred. Lo-
cation, Michigan, not far from Chicago.
Congenial suroundings. Good school
and churches near. Good salary and
chances for advancement for right
man. Nobody considered who is not
now employed either as manager, fore-
man or assistant foreman. Address,
Key 810, care American Florist.

For Sale — "Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass in one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 799, care American Florist.

For Rent — Florist business, with a
small greenhouse.

Ed. Palmer,
3435 "W. Chicago Ave., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED

As working foreman by expert grower
of roses, carnations and chrysanthe-
mums; Russell roses a specialty. Many
years scientific practice and experience.
Key 795, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

STOREMAN

One capable of taking charge of a
leading Chicago retail store during
proprietors absence. Must come well
recommended. Address

Key 803, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

. Supply salesmen to sell Bailey's New
Standard CYCLOPEDIA OP HORTI-
CULTURE, NEW EDITION now ready.
Side line or full time. Also man to sell
to owners of estates, gardeners, etc.
Good commissions and choice territory
in central states.

Subscription Dept., MacMillan Company,
26th St. and Prairie Ave., Chicago.

Business Opportunity

To an active man (married or sin-
gle) who has some knowledge of orna-
mental plants and floral design work.
I have an attractive proposition in one
of_the most prosperous communities in
southern California.

Pacific Ornamental Plant Gardens,
Orange, Callfarnia.

AVANTED — CEMETERY LOCATIONS.
Cemetery Sales Experts — Specializing
in cemetery organization, advertising
and selling campaigns, will organize
and manage lot selling campaigns; out-
line and plan organization and busi-
ness management for new cemeteries
and organize new stock companies or
reorganize old cemeteries. If there is
an opportunity for a new cemetery in
your locality let us help you.
GEO. P. GAJRlJr & CO.,
R 510, 117 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED

Good all around storeman
is open for engagement.
Expert salesman and de-
signer. Ready to start
work at once. Chicago
preferred. Address
KEY 791, CARE AMERICAN FLORIST.

NOTICE

OF

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

CHICAGO, July 21, 191V.
Stoclttiolders ot the American Florist Company:

You are hereby notified th&t the annual meeting
of the stoekholdera of the American Florist
Company will be held in the Manhattan Hotel
New York City, Wednesday, August 22, 1917, at 3
o'clock p.m., for the purpose of eleoting directors
and officers lor the ensuing term and tor the
transaction of such other business as may come
before the meeting.

J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres.

M. BARKER, Seo'y.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

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FOR CUT FLOWERS: In twooolora on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro ol
leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash with order.

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The American Florist.

July 21,

San Francisco.

BUSINESS GOOD, CONSmERTNG SEASON.

Considering the fact that we are in
the midst of the usual summer condi-
tion of trade, business is reported by
many of the stores as being fairly
good. This city is enjoying a very
heavy tourist trade again this year,
and the large influx of visitors is prov-
ing of much help to the florists. On
the whole, stock in general is not up
to the high quality that one would
wish for. The very warm weather had
a depressing effect on most indoor va-
rieties. Much of the stock lacks size
and color. In roses, Russell is by far
the best seller, and good stock is bring-
ing good prices. Hadley is most called
for in red. Some good Ophelias con-
tinue to arrive, but there is plenty of
short stock of all varieties that usual-
ly is disposed of by the street vendors.
Carnations are of poor quality and not
much favored by the buying public.
There are large quantities of dahlias
to be had, and although of not as good
substance as those which will be re-
ceived latere are meeting with much
favor. This popular flow(3r is sure to
have a long run this season. There
are a fe^v scattered Early Frost chrys-
anthemums coming in daily, but these
are almost neglected. It seems that
no one wants this flower out of its
proper season. A few Early Rose were
noted also. They are all short-stem-
med "and too small for this market.
There is a very large supply of glad-
ioli of extra good quality, and this
item moves fairly well, but at rather
low figures. There is enough lily of
the valley and orchids to meet the
light demand. Sweet peas have lost
much of their popularity, owing to
poor quality. They are all more or
less off color and short-stemmed. Some
good snapdragons are still coming in,
and move satisfactorily. There are
great quantities of outdoor flowers.
In most cases they hardly pay for the
cost of cutting. In pot plants, well
grown hydrangeas have been in good
demand for outdoor decorations, and
most of this stock has proved a good
investment to the holder. All other
pot stock is in limited demand. Ferns
and asparagus are in large supply and
very cheap.

NOTES.

The importance of purchasing flow-
ers in a modern flower store is being
dealt with by the florists of this city
in their co-operative advertising cam-
paign. Large space was used in the
leading evening paper to point out the
unsanitary condition of flowers usually
handled by street peddlers. It is
claimed they are carried hither and
thither by the peddlers, collect dust
and germs of the street, and are smell-
ed by dozens of people daily, some of
them perhaps in more or less advanced
stages of disease. The public is being
urged to patronize regular florists'
shops, where the proprietors know how
important it is to have everything
neat and trim and a high standard of
sanitation maintained. There is little,
If any, doubt but this appeal to the
public will bring good results.

Bedding plants of all kinds have
cleaned up finely this season. Nearly
every florist is sold out, and late or-
ders are filled with difficulty. This
was anticipated early in the season
by most of the growers, and the result
is one of the best seasons in many
years. Prices have been very good,
and for many items quite an advance
was realized, owing to the increased
cost of production.

E. W. McLellan. accompanied by his
family, departed for Oregon during the
week, to join Mrs. McLellan, who has
been sojourning there for some time.
He is much pleased over the way the

shipping trade has held up this season
and plans to visit all of his customers
throughout the Northwest before his
return.

"Weeds and Their Usefulness as
Food" was the topic of a lecture deliv-
ered before the California Floral So-
ciety July 6 by R. P. Reed. Prior
to the address, the directors of the so-
ciety held their annual meeting. After
their session a discussion of horticul-
tural phases of food conservation took
place.

The commissioner of corporations
has permitted the Western Nursery to
incorporate and has granted permis-
sion to sell shares to C. Haltori, S.
Kashima and A. Machihari. The place
of business is Redwood City, where the
members of the firm are engaged in
growing cut flowers for this market.

W. H. Wienhoeber, treasurer of the
Ernst Wienhoeber Company, of Chi-
cago, is visiting the trade in this city
and surrounding country. Mr. Wien-
hoeber is here on pleasure and will in-
clude all the leading Pacific coast
points in his visit before returning
east. '

Sidney Clack, of Mayfield, is report-
ed as being well pleased with his
spring trade. He disposed of a large
quantity of bedding plants of all kinds.
Mr. Clack is one of our most prominent
carnation growers and ships the great-
er part of his cut to this market.

P. W. Jannock. a prominent land-
scape architect of Pasadena, is in town
for a few days' rest. He reports hav-
ing had a very busy season and in-
tends to visit a number of the nur-
series before going south again.

Wm. Kirkman, Jr., of the Kirkman
Nurseries, Fresno, is spending some
time In this city. Mr. Kirkman was at-
tacked recently by a half-crazed work-
man and was seriously injured, but
has since entirely recovered.

The chrysanthemum growers all re-
port ideal weather for their growing
crops. The cheese-cloth houses have all
been covered, and all the stock is in
very promising condition just now.

At the state land show to be held in
this city October 13-28, horticultural
and agricultural exhibits will have im-
portant positions worked out along ed-
ucational lines.

Much to the delight of his many
friends. Frank R. Mills, of Palo Alto,
has recovered from his recent sickness
and is now himself again.

G. N.

Milwaukee.

MARKET SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT.

Business the past week was about
the same as the week previous, but it
was more satisfactory to handle the
stock, as the real summer weather
which has finally arrived has curtailed
the supply of indoor flowers. The daily
receipts of roses are gradually dimin-
ishing and the low prices received for
carnations of late had induced many
growers to throw out the* old stock and
get the houses ready for next season.
The supply of lilies is still large and
they do not biing money-making prices.
Fancy larkspur has been a good prop-
osition of late.

NOTES.

It has just come to the writer's no-
tice that on June 2 Miss Ella Voelzke,
who conducts a retail store at 3803
Lisbon avenue, was married to Chas.
S. Kitzerow. a son of C. F. Kitzerow,
one of the pioneer florists of Milwau-
kee. After a two weeks' honeymoon
trip spent at Minneapolis, Minn., and
vicinity and Manitowish, Wis., they are
now nicely domiciled in a flat in the
same building which houses the flower
store. Mrs. Kitzerow is well known
in the ■wholesale market, having served
both Holton & Hunkel Co. and Gust

Rusch & Co. previous to opening the re-
tail store.

Kamp & Spinti, who are located a
short distance on the Green Bay road,
have a nice lot of cyclamens in 4 and
5-inch pots; also tuberous rooted be-
gonias in bloom at this time. Their
range, consisting of three 150-foot
houses, has been planted partially to'
chrysanthemums, while four benches
are now producing a fine crop of to-
matoes, which find ready sale. The
tomatoes were preceded by a crop of
sweet peas. They also force great
quantities of bulbous stock in season.

The picnic given by the Holton &
Hunkel Co. for its employes at Ehler's
grove, July 15, was a most enjoyable
and successful affair; we state suc-
cessful, because considering the quan-
tity of good things to eat, drink and
smoke that were on hand, nothing but
the empties were left. The weather
was ideal, the attendance large, the
games and prizes numerous; in fact,
there was nothing lacking to help en-
joy the day to one's heart's content.

Nic Zweifel and family, in company
with a cousin of his. left July 11 by
auto for Iron Mountain, Mich., and vi-
cinity, to be gone for about four weeks.

Miss Meta Kessler, of the J. M. Fox
& Son force, is enjoying a well earned
vacation.

Visitors : Wm. Raynor, Oconomo-
woc. Wis.; Adam Zender, Chicago, who
was the guest of Fred Holton at Bea-
ver Lake and also at the picnic on
Sunday. E. O.

PittsMrffh.

GOOD STOCK MEETS WITH LITTLE CAIX.

Summer weather and summer bvisi-
ness are both here and funeral work
is the mainstay of trade. Some very
good stock is on the market, such as
roses, lilies, carnations, gladioli and
asters. The local roses are much bet-
ter than the shipped stock and are in
heavy demand. There are plenty of
outdoor flowers, the market gardeners
bringing in loads of all kinds. Greens
are very plentiful and little called for.
Some good American Beauties and
orchids are still available. Lilies are
the best long-stemmed flowers.

CLUB OUTING.

The florists' club, together with the
Horticultural Society of Western Penn-
sylvania and the Sewickley Horticul-
tural Society, made a tour of the city
parks and the grounds of a number
of wealthy citizens June 18. The trip
was most delightful and was one of
the finest outings the club has ever
had. At the residence of C. D. Arm-
strong, where T. Tyler is gardener,
luncheon was served. All of the places
visited were in tip-top shape and it
seemed as if each gardener has done
his best to make his place a model.
It is really remarkable to see so many
beautiful homes and gardens in such
a smoky city. Each of these gardeners
is to be congratulated on the fine ap-
pearance of their respective places.
There were about 80 persons in the 30
automobiles.

NOTES.

E. J. and George McCallum, Edward
Nizzel and Edward Weaver spent a
few days last week on a fishing trip
in West Virginia. They traveled by
auto and camped wherever they found
a desirable spot. They all returned
much rested after the trip.

Al. Vick, of the Pittsburgh Cut
Flower Co., is spending his vacation
at his old home, Rochester. N. T.

Carl Feldner, of the McCallum Co.'s
supply department, is spending his va-
cation at Conneaut lake.

Jack O'Leary and wife will spend
the month of August in the western

Visitor: Milton Alexander, of Lion
& Co., New York. M.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Anton Then has made arrangements with us to handle his THENANTHOS field-grown carnation plants exclus-
ively, and we are now ready to supply same immediately at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000
rate. THENANTHOS is the best scarlet carnation ever produced and many growers were unable to secure stock
of this wonderful variety last spring owing to the limited supply, so it is advisable to place your order with
us Immediately. We will ship the plants whenever you are ready to bench them, immediately if you say so.

500,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000

White Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

White Wonder 5.00 40.00

White Perfection 5.00 40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00

100

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00

C. W. Ward 5.00

Herald 5.00

Beacon 5.00

OWN ROOT ROSES.

214-INCH STOCK Per 100

Richmond $3.50

White Killarney 3.50

Per 1000 2V5-1NCH STOCK PerlOO Per 1000

$30 00 Maryland $4.50 $40.00

Sunburst 4.50 40.00

30.00 Champ Weiland 4.50 4O.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

3-INCH PLANTS Per lOO

White Killarney $4.50

Richmond 4.50

1000

$40.00

40.00

40.00

40.00

Per 1000

$40.00

40.00

2;^ -in. Chrysanthemum Plants

Extra large plants, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Harvard, red; Early Frost, white; Chrysolora, large yellow.

2^-in. Pompon Plants

Extra fine plants, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Baby Yellow, Westlake (pink), Lillia, Diana, PrinceofAnce.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 EOSt Randolph St«9 Long Distance Phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

Toledo.

TRADE EQUAL TO EXPECTATIONS.

Business is seasonably dull, but not
nearly as quiet as it might be, consid-
ering the way some other merchants
are complaining. Every other day or
so there is quite a spurt of wedding
and funeral work that helps to make
things hum. Florists who have green-
houses report a rather lively trade in
bedding stock for this season of the
year. However, m.ost of this stock is
now pretty well cleaned up. Flowers
are fairly plentiful and equal to the
demand, but outdoor stock has not yet
made its appearance in any quantity.
Many florists are using this dull period
either to take their vacations or to
renovate their places of business.

CLUB PICNIC.

The annual florists' club picnic was
held July 10 at Ottawa park and was
one of the most successful affairs of
its kind ever recorded. Over 200 flo-
rists and their employes were in at-
tendance. In the morning, an auto
parade was held through the principal
downtown streets. Stores were closed
from nine o'clock. The baseball game
between the east side and the west side
florists resulted in a ferocious slugging
match, but when the smoke of battle
cleared away it was found that the
west side had won by three runs. The
feature of the game was the umpiring
of Bill Krueger and the base stealing
of Earl Metz. The tug of war was won
by the burly cast siders captained by
Otto Krueger. J. L. ShiUer won the
pipe rate; George Schramm the hun-

dred yard dash, Mrs. J. B. Freeman
the ladies nail driving contest. The
fat man's race had to be called off be-
cause none of the florists would admit
that they were fat. Refreshments
were served to all at the expense of the
club.

NOTES.

The outing given each year by
Schramm Bros, for its employes was
held last week at Streicher's grove near
Sylvania. The programme of events
furnished much entertainment and
amusement to all. The ball game be-
tween the wholesale department, cap-
tained by Albert Lehman, and the re-
tailers led by Frank Schramm, re-
sulted in a victory for the retailers by
a close score. A country dinner was
the climax to a perfect day. Schramm
Bros, are still selling bedding plants
and outdoor stock at a lively rate and
report business as a whole very en-
couraging.

J. L. Shiller, secretary of the flo-
rists' club, was host July 8 at his place
to the members of the club and proved
himself a royal entertainer. Refresh-
ments were served on the lawn, after
which the members inspected his pros-
perous range. They found everything
in first-class condition and predicted
another successful season for their
hustling and genial secretary.

Max Spanner will spend his vaca-
tion here in the salubrious climate of
Toledo, cooled by the breezes of Lake
Erie. Max watches his business very
closely and thinks he can have just as
much fun at home. He reports him-

self well satisfied with the first six
months' business and looks for an
equally prosperous fall.

Miss Helen Patten is spending her
vacation in Portland, Me., where she
intends to remain about a month. This
enterprising business woman has had
a very successful season and is de-
serving of a long vacation. During
her absence the business is managed
by Mrs. Flick, her sister.

S. N. Peck, Superior street florist,
has made good progress since he sold
his houses on South street. His down-
town store is enjoying a good trade.
In his spare time, Mr. Peck and his
son cultivate a war garden.

A. C. K.

Oklahoma City.

Business is keeping up remarkably
well though it must be admitted that
about 70 per cent of all trade is for
funerals. Outdoor flowers are begin-
ning to suffer with the heat; the hot
winds have been very bad for the last
six or seven days, worse than has been
experienced since 1014. The water sup-
ply of the city is getting very low and
all sprinkling of lawns and gardens is
prohibited, and this is not very encour-
aging to those who have gardens suf-
fering for water.

There are no reservations being
made for the trip to New York for the
S. A. F. convention in this city, and it
looks at this time as though Oklahoma
will not be represented at that gath-
ering.

S. S. B.

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A

Large Supply Fine Summer Flowers

Particularly Russell and American Beauty Roses as well as all other stock. This stock is
grown purposely for use during the hot weather months and will surely please your trade.

OUR VAllEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILlEi

Are Favorably Known and Recognized as the Best.

We have at bargain prices Good Roses and Carnations that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Cecile Brunner, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, j
Killarney, Milady, Sunburst, Richmond, Aaron Wards. 1 1

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Special.

Special Price for New Crop Ferns by the case of 6,000.
Adiantum, Smilax, Plumosus, Galax, Mexican Ivy, Spren^eri.

Price list mailed weekly; if you are not on our list, let us know.

SUPPLY DEPARTMENT.

We are featuring at this season

A NOVELTY

in the shape of this

ART TRELLIS BO?;

which should be a ready seller when
filled with Table Ferns and Ivy.
Send for descriptive list of many other
styles. i^" Let us estimate on your
wants in merchandise that is of the
highest quality. Prompt Delivery. I

POEHLMAN

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

ART TRELLIS BOX

No. 15-6 X 6 X 4. Each, 65 cents.

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lOSE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

iFTED — 2i/.-lnch Aaron Ward, Milady, Brilliant, Cecile

vuiner, Richmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per 1000

ts of 5000 or more 110.00 per 1000

nk Killarney 100.00 per 1000

JAFTED— aVz-nrCH WHITE KILLARNEY AND PINK KILLARNEY,
For 314-inch stock an additional .$50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2%-inch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 6000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch 80.00 per lOOO

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

3fCH GRAFTED DORMANT ROSE PLANTS.
Per 100 Per lOOO
Pink Killarney. )

Old Gold \ $6.00 $50.00

Elgar I . i ,

3V2-INCH OWN ROOT DORMANT ROSE PLANTS.
13(X) Richmond 1
165 Old Gold L Per I'X'O
3000 Pink Killarney [ • $50.00

200 Elgar J Ll^l-i.L LL_li_;'M-' i.' i J-:J^l

2y2-INCH OWN ROOT DORMANT ROSE PLANTS.
Per 1000
350 White Killarney j 039 0^

2500 Pink Killarney f

omens'® AKcrnoikHJAJC®

fLLOW—

About time 2%-Inch Stock,

they bloom. 100

en Glow October 1 $3.00

solora October 14 3.00

Morgan (Improved Yellow

ton) October 25 7.00

)W Eaton 3.00

1000
$27.00
27.00

NK—

ftain October

November

lehardt November

Late Pink November

24.

3.00

27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00

WHITE — About time

they bloom.

Early Frost ....October 26.

Oconto October 19.

Smith's Ideal November 2.

VirKinia Poehlmann

White Chieftain October 24.

Eaton November 1 .

Chas. Razor October 29 .

Elise Papwortb November 2.

BRONZE—
0. H. Kahn November 2.

.$3.00

. 3.00

. 3.00

. 3.00

. 3.00

. 3.00

. 3.00

. 3.00

$27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00

27.00

I*OIW[r»ON^®

)LLOW — About time

they bloom.

Gabel October 16.

s November 1 .

dyke November 9 .

jla November 16.

Baby

21/2-Inch Stock.

100 1000

.$3.50 $32.00

. 3.50 32.00

. 3.50 32.00

. 3.50 32.00

. 3.50 32.00

PINK-

About time
they bloom.
October 25

Queen Marie

BRONZE—

Madam La Port November

Skibo — Bronze Button October

2%-Inch Stock.

100 1000

..$3.50 $32.00

:ENTtLA FORSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1,000

inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

CENTIA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS.
Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 150.00

AREGA LTTTESCENS.
:h pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

^'ice transplanted seedlings, \

VINCAS

Extra strong 4-inch plants, |

size pots. Per 100
tragus PlumoBus, 3-in. pots, per 100 $8.00

mia Chatelaine 2^-in. 4.00

mia Chatelaine 3 -in. 10.00

diums, fancy leaved, each.. 5 -in. 50c- .75
diums, fancy leaved, each.. 6 -in. 1.00

diums, made up, each 7 -in. $1.50-2.00

ons, well colored, 5-inch, 60c and 75c each;
$1.25 each.

PHOENIX ROEBELENn Each

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

5 inch pots

STEVENSONIA GBANDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

5 inch pots 1.00

$1.00 3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots
3 inch pots

LATANIA BORBONICA.
2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA.
.$1.25 each 3 inch pots, 30c each $3.00 per doz.

.$14.00 per 100

CYCLAMEN

.00 per 100; 3-inch plants, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $20.00 per 100

SMILAX

).00 per 100. Strong new stock, 2>^-inch, $3.00 per 100.

Pandanus Veitchii,
Pandanus Veitchii,
Pandanus Veitchii,
Rubber Plants, 4-i:
Rubber Plants, 5-i:
Rubber Plants, 6-ii
Rubber Plants. 7-ii]

Size pots. Per 100

4-in., per doz $4.20

5-in., per doz 7.20

S'in., pei: doz $30.00

L. pots, each 35

I. pots, each 50

. pots, per doz 9.00

. pots, each $1.50 to 2.00

Size pots. Per 100

Larger Plants, each 2.50 to 3.00

Table Ferns, 214-in. pots, per 100 4.00

Table Ferns, 3-in. pots, per 100 8.00

Pteris Assorted, 4-in. pots, per 100. $15. 00 to 20.00
Holly Ferns, 4-in. pots, per 100.. 15.00 to 20.00
Primula Obconica, 2%-inch $5.00 per 100

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

V BROS. CO

iong Distance Phone,
Randolph 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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BEST SUMMER ROSES

Beauties, Yellow Roses, Fancy Russell, Red and Pink Roses

HEAVY CUT OF EXTRA CHOICE OPHEUA ROSES-FINEST OBTAINABLE.

All our own growth and guaranteed fresh cut. Packed to arrive in good condition.

We have them fresh picked from the woods
every day per 1000 — $1.50

NEW FERNS

CURRENT PRICE LIST

AMERICAN" BEAUTIES Per dozen

Specials, extra long stems $3.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches $2.00 to 2.50

Stems 18 to 24 inches 1.00 to 1.50

Stems 12 to 15 inches 1.00

Shorter lengths 35 to .oO

RUSSELL, — The best In this market. Per doz.

Long ?l-&0

Good medium $1.00 to 1.2o

Good short • ■ .50 to .75

RED ROSES
Rhea Rcid, Riclimona and Hoosler Beanty. Per 100

Long ?6.00 to

Good medium 4.00 to

Good short 3.00 to

.00
5.00
4.00

Ophelia, Sha^vyer anil Snnburst. Per 100

Long $6.00 to $8.00

Good medium stems 4.00 to 5.00

Good short stems 3.00

Pink and White IvlUamey, Brilliant.

Long $6.00

Good medium $4.00 to 5.00

Good short 3.00

OUR SELECTION: Assorted Hoses, our selection, in lots
of 300 or more, at the rate of $2.50 per 100.

VALLEY $5.00 to $6.00

GREENS

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Per 100 $2.00 to $3.00

GALAX, Green or Bronze Per 1000 1.25

NEW COMMON FERNS Per 1000 1.50

All other sea.sonable stock at market prices.

In buying direct of tlie grower you are assured of fresh stock
at all times, and the most even run of quality possible.

BASSETT & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:

OFFICE AND STORE

CENTRAL 1457.
Greenhouses Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

118 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chlcagfo.

JULY BUSINESS AHEAD OF 1916.

Business to far this month has been
exceptionally good with, the total sales
showing a very satisfactory increase
over those of the same period of 1916.
Stock is cleaning up quite well in all
lines and is none too plentiful, especial-
ly as far as roses and carnations are
concerned. Roses are selling well, par-
ticularly American Beauty, which are in
short supply. Mrs. Chas. Russell are
also in brisk demand and there is hard-
ly ever any surplus to speak of. Ophe-
lia, Sunburst, My Maryland and Champ
Weiland are moving quickly and the
same holds true for practically all the
other varieties offered in this market.
Carnations are not as plentiful as they
have been and what good stock there is
arriving in this line is sold quickly at
prices ranging from $1 to $2 per 100.
Peonies are still obtainable, but the
supply is limited and only one or two
houses have any to speak of left to of-
fer. Asters are a trifle more plentiful,
but the supply is still short and cleans
up almost as soon as unpacked. Gladioli
are seen in large numbers this week
since the first of the local outdoor stock
has arrived, but are in brisk demand,
owing to the general scarcity of roses
and carnations. Outdoor sweet peas are
to he had in quantity and are reaching
the market in good condition. Orchids
and lily of the valley continue to move
rapidly at the advertised quotations
and have been unusually good property
all this season. Lilies are selling quite
well and are not near as plentiful as
they were a week ago. Other miscel-
laneous indopr and outdoor stock is
included in the rcfany offerings and is in
fairly good demand compared to last
season.

PEONIES! ROSES!

Large Supply. Write for prices.
M. C. GUNTERBERG, ?^§lfl*"

158 N. Wabash Ave., Telephone central 306 7 CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

NOTES.

The annual stockholders' meeting of
the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa-
tion, was held at their store on .North
Wabash avenue, Monday, July 16, when
the olEcers for the ensuing year v/ere
elected as follows : George Weiland,
president; Chas. W. McCauley, vice-
president; Rudolph Ellsworth, secre-
tary, and Edward Muret, treasurer.
The board of directors consists of Fred
Schramm, Edward Muret, Anton Then
and Arthur Stielow. The stockholders
were very well pleased with the lousi-
ness enjoyed the past year ending July
1, when the total sales showed a re-
markable increase and complimented
the manager, Paul Klingsporn, who
took charge four years ago, for his able
management. This firm is now starting
on its sixth year and is enthusiastic
over the bright outlook for the future,
for many of its growers have increased
their glass area to a large extent late-
ly and so far no trouble has been ex-
perienced in disposing of all the in-
creased stock that they had to offer.

A. T. Pyfer, of A. T. Pyfer & Co.,
and family, have returned home from
a pleasant visit with relatives at Dixon.
Mr. Pyfer was more than pleased with
the showing his firm made during the
two weeks that he was on his vaca-

tion when the total sales showed a
large increase over the corresponding
period of 1916. Harry Gardner of this
firm is now enjoying his vacation
which he will spend getting things in
shape at his new retail store at 346
East Fifty-first street. He will place
some member of his family in charge
and continue the business under the
old name of The Willard Florist.

Robert Hardis, of Manheim, was a
visitor in the wholesale market this
week. He reports that the field grown
carnation plants in his vicinity are in
excellent condition this season com-
pared to a year ago.

Kyle & Foerster have a good supply
of peonies in storage and expect to be
able to take care, of all their custom-
ers on this item for at least two more
weeks.

The Bohannon Floral Co. reports busi-
ness as good with the total sales for
May and June showing a great in-
crease over the same two months of
1916.

C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash-
burn, and wife, are expected home
from California this week.

J. C. Nielsen, with Poehlmann Bros.
Co., left this week for Wisconsin on a
business trip.

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Ophelia, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Weiland, Lilies, Valley, Peonies. Complete line of Greens.

Bny Direct From The Grower.

aiRS. OHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium J12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to S.OO

CURRENT PRICE LIST

Subject to Change Without Notice.

RICHMONU Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select S.OO

Medium $5. 00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

"1

Camp ■\\cilai

Killarney i Per 100

White Ivillarney. . . Specials $10.00

Killarney Brilliant. ^Select 8.00

Sunburst I Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland | Short 4.00

Ophelia j

ROSES,

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

Harrjsii

Valley

Adiantum

Asparagru.s, per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxwood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $1.35

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Leucothoe Sprays

Smilax per doz. strings

1.00 to 1.50

1.00
2.50

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ROSES

Finest supply in the Chicago market, bar none. Extra fancy Russell, Milady, Oph
Hoosier Beauty, Ward, Sunburst, Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, White Killarney,

C/XRNATIONS

Heavy supply of good summer stock, which we are shipping
out every day to the satisfaction of all our customers.

Orchids, Valley, Lilies, Carnations, Peonies, Candytuft, Foxglove^,
Snapdragons, Statice, Stocks, Pansies, Daisies, Asters, Del-
phiniums, Iris, Gladioli, Feverfew and everything else seasonable.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

■r Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good

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July 21,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^^vH^I.'k* r^'J.'Jf"/''

MBS. CHAB. KUSSELL. Per lOO

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

MXHXATtTRE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $3.00

Elgar 3.00

WHITE AJSTD PDTK KILLARITEY, OPHELIA. STrNBirH.ST AND
EICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.0O

Short 2.00

ROSES, CITE SELECTION 4.00

Oui- Range of Greenhouses is one

AVithout Notice.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Peonies $ 6.00 to $ 8.00

Valley 6.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Smilax, per doz. strings $2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50

Asparagus Plumosus, bunch 60

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

of the Three Jjargest in America

A. C. Anderson, of Missoula, Mont.,
and son, Fred, are spending a few days
here on their way home from the east,
where he represented his state at the
recent national meeting of the Swedish
Benefit Organization, held at Brooklyn,
N. Y., when he was elected an officer
of the grand lodge. Mr. Anderson has
18,000 feet of glass at Missoula and
heats his place with wood instead of
coal. The slabs that he uses are four
feet long and cost about .$65 a ear of
17 cords laid down at his place. One
advantage that he has over the grower
who burns coal is that he can use his
ashes to good advantage as a fertilizer.
George Bombenger, sou of James
Bombenger, 642ft Woodlawn avenue,
and his chum, Jimmy Ryan, left July
14 in their forty-foot sloop. Su.san, for
Waukegan, intending to return home
the following Monday. The wind went
down shortly after they started and
Monday morning found them still an-
chored in the harbor waiting for enough
breeze to carry them back home.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are showing a
fine line of all seasonable stock and
report a good demand for same. Busi-
ness for July has been exceptionally
good at this house compared to last
year. Mr. Vaughan's wife and daugh-
ter, Thelma, are touring Wisconsin by
auto and are spending a few days at
Eagle Lake, this week, their destina-
tion being Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

Percy Jones, Inc., says that Friday,
July 1.3, was a lucky one for them, for
the total sales were the largest of any
summer day ever experienced. H. Van
Gelder, president of this firm, sold one
of his north side apartment buildings
this week for $40,000, taking in part
payment six stores on the south side.

Hans Jepsen, superintendent of the
Crown Point Floral Co.'s greenhouses
at Crown Point, Ind., visited old friends
here this week. He says that his firm
has discontinued growing carnations
for Ophelia roses and that a large
Kroeschell steam boiler is being in-
stalled to meet the changes.

Fritz Bahr and W. C. Eagan of High-
land Park suffered the loss of consid-
erable glass breakage during the heavy
hailstorm last week. E. F. Winterson.
Who is located nearby, lost some of his
young shrubbery, just planted, which
Was badly broken by the heavy wind.

Over 500 girls will sell flowers, tags
and programmes at the big athletic and
military field day, Saturday. July 21, at
Weeghman park, given under the aus-

CARNATIONS

Roses, Snapdragons, Gladioli, Sweet Peas, Calendulas,
Daisies, Greens and all Other Miscellaneous Seasonable Stock.

SUPPLIES

FaBcy line of Cut Flowers and Plant Baskets. Corsage Shields, Colonial Lacettes. Pins, Ribbons,
Chiffons, Magnolia Leaves, Boxes, Threads and everything else in the line of Florists' Supplies.

O. A. & L. A. TONNER

Wholesale Cui Flowers and Supplies 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago, 111.

Mention the American Florist when writing

RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS

NATURAL GROWTH CYPRESS

Price list and Sample, postpaid 25c, and 50c.

FLORIDA GRAY MOSS, 20-lb. Sack, $1.00; Seven Sacks, $5.00.

ALSO RUSTIC STANDS, ETC.

Order a SIO.CO assorted lot bv freight and have a display [hat will attract.

VICTOR SCHMELZ & SON, Route A, Sanford,Fla.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

pices of the Twenty-fifth Ward demo-
cratic club, for the benefit of the Chi-
cago Chapter of the Red Cross.

W. C. Whiting, with George Wien-
hoeber, and family have returned from
a pleasant vacation spent at Eagle
Lake, Wis. Mr. Wienhoeber was over
to Pistakee Bay for a couple of days
on a fishing trip last week.

EVic Johnson, manager of the A. L.
Randall Co., is more than pleased Avith
the July business so far, which is run-
ning away ahead of last year. This
firm received its first shipment of out-
door gladioli July 14.

Wietor Bros, are filling orders for
fleld-gTown carnation plants, of which
they have a large stock again this sea-
son. The stock is in ideal condition
and is in brisk demand.

Ove Gnatt, preparer of natural foli-
age at Hammond, Ind., has opened an
office in this city at 6G East Randolph
street with H. G. MacLellan in charge.

Ronsley, 17 East Jackson boulevard,
is well ple£Lsed with his location and re-
ports business as good with him the
past season.

The E. C. Amling Co. is handling a
good supply of fancy asters, which are
good property, owing to the limited
supply.

Chas. Erne, of Erne & Company,
who is a victim of hay fever every
summer, is again bothered with it thia
year.

Henry Arnold, of O. A. & L. A. Ton-
ner, is spending a two weeks' vacation
at Eagle Lake, Wis.

Alfred Porder and wife, of Cincin-
nati, O., left this city last week on a
12-day lake trip.

Prank Healy, general manager of the
Rapid Wrapper Co., is vacationing in
Wisconsin.

J. M. Reed has joined the staff at J.
A. Budlong's wholesale store.

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If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to us for

Roses, Carnations, Peonies

Valley, Sweet Peas, Harrisii, Callas, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies,
Asters, Feverfew, Gladioli, Baby Gladioli, Gypsophila, Coreopsis and all other
seasonable stock; also Greens such as Ferns, Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and
Bronze Galax, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy and Boxwood. We have home
grown Asparagus — Hence never a shortage.

Also a large supply of our famous Blue Ribbon Valley,

which is recognized by city buyers to be the best Valley
on the Chicago market. Order some and be convinced.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

Quality

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Louder

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Prices.

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184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

TwTi, GUT FLOWERS

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

We are in daily toncb wltli market conditions and wben a decline talies place yon can rely npon orders sent ns reoelTtaig smdi benefits.

Y

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We make a specialty of

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that will reach our custom-
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givecomplete satisfaction.

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by placing your orders with us.

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m Killarney Brilliant --Richmond -Sunburst.

\ DAISIES-CARNATIONS~LILIES-ETC.

■ Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

>

^ 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Zech & Mann are receiving a limited
supply of the new pink rose, Cynthia
Ford, which is being grown at the A.
F. Amling Co. greenhouses at May-
wood. This variety is attracting much
favorable attention and has all the ear-
marks of a winner.

Wm. F. Schofield and family are
spending their vacation in northern
Wisconsin. His store is in the able
hands of Duncan Robertson, who has

been associated with him for the past
several months.

A. Pekarek sold his store operated
under the name of the California Floral
Co., 3402 West Twenty-sixth street, last
week to W. Kokula, who is now in
possession.

Miss Marguerite McNulty, of the
Peter Reinberg office force, left July 16
to spend a two weeks' vacation with
friends and relatives at Wauconda.

M. C. Gunterberg is back from Fair-
mont, Minn., where she was called last
week by the serious illness of her
sister.

J. E. PoUworth, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., has returned from a business trip
through several of the southeastern
states.

Edgar Winterson, of Winterson's
Seed Store, and wife are home from their
vacation in the east.

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P E R C

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ONE

HUNDRED%

ERViCE

56

EAST

RANDOLPH STREET,

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS -

CHICAGO

My Friend Bill

Says :

100%

Service

Means earnest, sincere, untiring effort devoted to your interests — service such as you have only believed possible to
obtain from a member of your own firm— intelligently rendered by one who makes a thorough study of your wants.

Henry Kusik and family, of Kansas
City, Mo., passed ttirough here tiiis
week on their way home from a de-
lightful vacation spent at Milwaukee,
Wis.

Paul Klingsporn, manager of the
Chicago Flower Growers' Association,
and Fred Schramm, of Park Ridge, will
attend the New York convention.

Miss Hirschberg, of the Central
Floral Co., left July 14 to enjoy a well
earned vacation.

Vaughan's Seed Store reports its
Chinese narcissus bvilbs already shipped
from the Orient.

Visitors : Fred White. North Man-
chester, Ind.; Alfred Forder and wife,
Cincinnati. O.; Miss Dolly Laughlin
and Mrs. John Schergen. St. Louis, Mo.;
A. G. Bierberick. Huntington, Ind.; Vin-
cent J. Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.; C. L. W.
Snyder, El Paso, 111.; Chas Heacock.
with Hillyer's, and wife, Austin Tex.;
Miss Rindfleisch, Beloit, Wis.; W. L.
Brunning, with H. G. Berning, St.
Louis, Mo.; Walter Gott, with Sander
& Sons, orchid growers, St. Albans,
Ehg.

St. Louis.

FUNERAL WOEK J'AIELY GOOD.

Real summer dullness has arrived.
Business is at a standstill, and the only
thing doing is funeral work, ■n'hich,
luckily for the retail florists, has held
up fairly well. Carnations for this sea-
son are at the end of their string, as
well a.s sweet peas. Roses of all kinds
are very poor,- Russell being the
only exception. Gladioli are coming in
better, and the best bring $6. Lilies
are plentiful, and lily of the valley an
unknown quantity. Green goods are
plentiful and sell well.

CLinS MEETING.

The florists' club had an enthusiastic
meeting at L. Jules Bourdet's range
July 12, about 40 members being pres-
ent. The publicity committee sold
quite a few tickets for the annual pic-
nic at Romona park, the proceeds of
which are to defray expenses. They
also announced that they had .30 en-
tries for the automobile parade which
is to precede the picnic. 'I'his will be
a good publicity feature. A new local
committee on national flower show was
appointed, consisting of L. Jules Bour-
det, chairman; J. J. Benecke. W. W.
Ohlweiler, H. C. IrLsh and A. H. Hum-

mert. Arthur Beyer, with F. C. We-
ber's retail establishment, made appli-
catior^ for membership. Nomination
of officers for the ensuing year
resulted as follows : President, L.
Jules Bourdet; vice-president, A. H.
Hummert; treasurer, Wm. C. Smith;
secretary, J. J. Windier; trustee for
three-year term, W. A. Rowe. The
club voted a .$25 donation to the Amer-
ican Red Cross Society. Edwin Denker
of St. Charles, Mo., announced that he
would entertain the club at his place
for the August meeting.

NOTES.

State Vice-President Bourdet, of the
S. A. F., announces he has quite a few
neAv applications for membership in the
S. A. F., and is not going to stop this
side of 100. He has appointed a com-
mittee consisting of W. J. Pilcher, A.
S. Cerny and Wm. C. Smith to assist
him in obtaining new members.

The following have announced that
their establishments will be closed
week days at .5 p. m. and Saturdays
and Sundays at noon from date to Sep-
tember 10 : Geo. H. Angerraueller, H.
G. Berning. C. A. Kuehn, Wm. C. Smith
Wholesale Floral Co.. Windier Whole-
sale Floral Co.

This section was visited by a rain of
about eight hours' duration the latter
part of the past week, which will do
wonders to all outdoor stock, particu-
larly those florists who have cultivated
their surplus ground for vegetables, etc.

Al. Kopp is sending some very fine
America gladioli to the Windier Whole-
sale Floral Co. They are the best seen
here this year.

Quite a few florists are arranging
their vacations so they can attend the
S. A. F. meeting in New York next
month.

J. J. Windier is planning to take a
few days of his vacation this com-
ing week and the balance in August.

Guy Reyburn, of Chicago, is in this
city and vicinity soliciting the growers.
J. J. W.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

DEMAND MOSTLY FOR FUNERAL WORK.

Excessive rains during the past week
have interfered with business and im-
paired the quality of outdoor stock.
Counter trade has been exceptionally
slack and weddings are rare. Funeral
work, however, holds up well and

A Lli Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
ris-ts wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticnltnral Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham, Notts.

Address EDITORS OP "IJ. A.,»

CHII.AVBLL NURSERIES, LOWDHAM,

IVotts, England.

Mention the American Florist when writing

there have been several elaborate
pieces sent out. The florists are glad
of a brief respite and are looking for-
ward to a good fall demand.

NOTES.

The Flick Floral Co. has enjoyed a
brisk business in funeral work, having
sent out several casket blankets and
other large funeral pieces last week.
They are showing fine garden flowers
at their store, including Shasta daisies
and sweet peas.

E'dgar Wenninghoff is featuring good
Lilium longiflorum and hydrangeas in
his retail shop. He reports counter
trade and funeral work good.

A. J. Lanternier & Co. have had a
good week's trade, including several
weddings. At the range the force is
busy getting readj' for fall.

Carl Goetz, for Ave years city for-
ester and in charge of the city green-
houses, has resigned and "will enter the
real estate field.

The Doswell Floral Co. is busy with
funeral woi'k and collections. They
are showing good carnations in their
window.

Markey Bros, are receiving good
roses and carnations from their range.
H. K.

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buy your Summer Flowers.
Everything Seasonable
at right prices. Try us.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^■vH^.'i5..r <;';?"/''

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select , $12.50 to 15.00

Medium $6.00 to 10.00

Sliort 4.00

ROSES.

Eiolimond, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.0O

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select S.OO

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Klllorney Brilliant, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium ..$5.00 to 6.0O

short 3.00 to 4.00

, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.0<i

AVithout Notice.

ROSES — Continued. Per 100

White Killarney, special SIO.OO

select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

** medium $5.00 to 6.00

"■ short ' 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.0O

medium $5.00 to 6.00

** " short 4.00

Sunljurst, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.0O

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

PEONIES.

Fancjy $8.00

Special 6.00

Good 4.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley $5.00 to $6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.0O

Gladioli (indoor grown) 6.00 to 8.00

Ophelii

CARNATIONS, Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Red and pink 2.00

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to .50

Adiantum per 100 1.00

S'milas, choice per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Fancy Perns per l.OUO 1.50 to 2.00

Galax leaves per 1,000 1.25

Boxwood

—per lb., 25c; 60-lb. case. 7.50

Mexican Ivy .75

Leucothoe Sprays .75

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MARKET CONDITIONS UNCHANGED.
Market conditions continue un-
changed. Roses are getting scarce and
commanding- good prices. Ophelias are
excellent and Russells fair. American
Beauties are plentiful, and prices are
moderate. Carnations are poor, and
what good ones can be found are bring-
ing !)!2 per 100. Outdoor sweet peas are
arriving in large quantities, but quality
is nothing extra. Hunnemania (Mex-
ican tulip poppies ) are just arriving
and are offered at .$2 per 100. Salpi-
glossis, coreopsis, gaillardlas and sweet
Williams are quite plentiful, and find
ready buyers. Outdoor snapdragons
are seen, but as yet are small and poor.

NOTES.

McAlpine Bros., of Exeter, N. H.,
have thrown out the heavy soil in
which they have grown their roses and
are replacing it with a specially pre-
pared light soil. In doing so, they
claim they will cut double the amount
another year. The houses are now
planted with young plants, consisting
of Hadley, Crimson Queen, Ophelia,
Double White Killarney, Tipperary,
Mlgnon and Ward.

Welch Bros. Co. reports very good
July business. They are specially strong
on Ophelia, Double White Killarney.
Stanley, Mock and Cardinal roses, to-
gether with lily of the valley (which is
Very good), gladioli and other flowers.

B. A. Snyder &; Co. have completed
the alterations at their store, and are
more fully equipped to supply their nu-
merous customers with the finest line
of choice flowers and florist, sundries.

John F. Dovif, of Galvin's store (and
president of the florists' bowling asso-
ciation ) , is busy arranging for an out-
ing at Lake Boome for the club.

Wm. Carr is receiving daily ship-
ments of Lilium giganteum from one
of his many growers, and cleans them
up at $6 per 100.

Perm's windows are always attrac-
tive. He received second prize for win-
dow display during the Elk convention
week.

Alexander Abramowitz, traveling
salesman for Carbone, Inc., has left for
two weeks at Halifax, Mass.

Albert Strunk, the genial salesman
for H. M. Robinson & Co., has started
on his two weeks' vacation.

The Houghton-Gorney Co. has a very
attractive window, and reports business
very good. S. K. G.

Providence, R. I.

Business during the past week has
been quiet with stock more than equal
to requirements. Roses are coming in
fast and the quality is good. Sweet
peas are holding up well and are of-
fered at low figures. Asters are slow
in arriving taut they look promising.
Gladioli are being received in small

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. E. FOLLWORTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr

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THE

Cleveland Florists' Excliange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD.. CLEVELAND, O.

numbers but they are good. Most of
the growers have thrown out the carna-
tions. Weddings have been more nu-
merous than in former years, and while
counter trade has been slack, funeral
work has been quite plentiful.

H. A. T.

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Special Summer Offer

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Cut Flower Baskets S14.75

Finished in Two-Tone Colors. Each Offer Includes Liners.
Wiite for Descriptive Circular of Porcb and Sun Farlor Baskets. Also Wedding Baskets.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

FRNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Cincinnati.

SUPPLY AMPLE FOR ALL NEEDS.

The supply of stock in the market is
sufficient for present needs. The first
part of the week it cleans up well, but
toward the end of the week moves
somewhat slower than the early part
of the week. Shipping business in
greens is heavy. Roses are in a fair
and sufficient supply, but the greater
part of the receipts are short. Carna-
tions are not very plentiful. They now
meet with a fairly active demand.
Gladioli sell well. Easter lilies are prov-
ing good property in limited quantities.
Hardy hydrangeas are shipped regular-
ly from the south. Sweet peas sell pret-
ty well. Other offering are snapdragons,
larkspurs and water lilies.

NOTES.

An explosion in which three persons
lost their lives on premises adjoining
those occupied by E. G. Gillett's place
endangered Mr. Gillett and his asso-
ciates as well as his establishment.
Fortunately the only damage he suf-
fered was from smoke and the scare
when the blast shook the building.

P. J. Olinger went to his greenhouses
at New Castle, Ind., July 17. He has
been getting some excellent Russell and
Ophelia from there.

Chester Roessner, of the Cincinnati
Cut Flower Exchange, has returned
. from his vacation.

C. E'. Critchell is finding a good mar-
ket for his new green galax.

Geo. Klotter is cutting some excel-
lent outdoor gladioli.

Visitor : T. J. Deadwyler, Atlanta, Ga.
H.

Holyoke and Northampton Club.

The regular meeting of the Holyoke
and Northampton Florists' and Gar-
deners' Club was held July 10 at the
Smith College botanic garden, North-
ampton, Mass.. a good attendance be-
ing present. The hardy perennial gar-
den was the most interesting feature on
this occasion, there being nearly 100
different kinds in flower. There was lit-
tle business to transact and the only ex-
hibit was a well grown Japanese iris
from Gallivan Bros., Holyoke. D. J.
Gallivan read a very interesting paper
on "Table Decoration," which was well
received. H. E. D.

cr^ Plumosus Sprays

Now Ready

Write for special prices.

L. A. FLORAL CO.

407 So. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, Calif.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Ksfs'''
1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mamaronecli, N. Y.

H. Baldwin has a considerable glass
area and grows a variety of bedding
plants. He is also doing quite a good
business in the manufacture of green-
house and veranda shades. He is a
brother to George Baldwin, of the well
known orchid growing firm of Bald-
win & Co., also located here,

Sophie Jensen & Son have a good
range and a good local trade. They
have been located here for many
years.

A. F. F.

Lansing, mich. — The flower shop of
Harry Saier was the scene of an at-
tractive show in which 104 varieties
of peonies were exhibited and were
greatly admired by many visitors dur-
ing the week of July 1.

RAIper

Pat. May, 1916— Trade Mark Registered.

The Pedestal — a beautiful ornament for any
store, is invaluable for decorative purposes, and
has a range In height from 36 to 52 inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest plant
wrapping device known to the Florists' Trade.
Write for free illustrated booklet entitled"The Art
of Wrapping Potted Plants and Floral Baskets."

California orders filled direct from branch
office 448 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER iCO.

56 E. Randolpti St., Ctiicago.

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Avenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-801

'," CHICAGO, lU.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

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CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Desi£:ns and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

&

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. Wiltgen Michael F. Treres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESAIE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Richmond, Kil*
larney, White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us,

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECif&MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephone Central 3284

ECAMLINGCO.!

The Largest, Best Equipped, \
Most Centrally Located »

WHOLESALE |

CUT FLOWER HOUSE [

IN CHICAGO \

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones \

CENTRAL 1977 and 1978. \

Mention the American Florist when writing

VltoMeHoYcrM^KeU

Cbicaeo.
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

$5 00
4 00

30-in 3 00

24iii 2 00

20-in 1 SO

" 18. in 1 00

short per 100. 6 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 3 00

100

" Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

" Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

" Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince deBnlearie... 3 00@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 OOeijO 00

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@1,0 00

" Milady 3 00@10 00

" Sunburst 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 O0@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 OOglO 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@10 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

" FrancisScott Key 3 OOiglO 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00@ 3 00

" GeorgeElear 2 OOee 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 00@ 3 00

' ' Firefiame 4 00

" Onrselectlon 4 00

Carnations 1 00® 3 00

Cattleyas per doz., $9 00

Sweet Peas 500 1 00

Daisies 1 00@ 2 00

Snapdratrons. S0.50@ $0.75 per bu.

Lilium Harrisii 12 50015 00

Valley 4 Or@ 6 00

Peonies 4 00® 8 00

Spanish Iris 4 0C@ 8 00

Ferns. ...per 1000.. $1 50@ $2 00

Galax ■' 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy...per lOCO. 5 O0@6 00
PlumosuB Strings. .each. 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumo^s Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

H.KUS1K&C0.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. It on the market, we
have it. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

Per
Case

Huckleberry, $2.00

Natural Log Moss, per bag (lOD square

feet). SI 75,
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

HUuKLEBEnRY; per case

NATURAL LOGIiMOSS

Per bagldOO square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^^^HWama

^llANU & KISCW

7 OROWEHS". SHIPPERS '

•CUT FLOWERS"

*» IS4 NO. WABASH O/^. '■V*

IS4 NO. WABASH OTE.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

24

The American Florist.

July 21,

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

White 100 1000

Matchless $7.00 $60.00

Alma Ward 7.00 55.00

White Enchantress 7.50 60.00

White Wonder, Perfection 7.50 60.00

Red

Plttk 100 1000

Alice $7.50 $60.00

100 1000

QPion $7.50 $65.00

Beacon 7 00 55 00

viciory 700 60 00

Belle Washburn 8 00 75.00

V\'e are now ready to book orders for Carnation Plants. If you expect a shortageit is not too early
for you to arrange tor your supply of plants. Some of the Carnation growers consider it quite an
advantage to plant early and we agree with them. We are ready to ship plants beginning July 15tb. Satisfaction is guaranteed with all that we ship out

C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00

K. P. and L. 1'. Enchantress 7.00 .'5.00

Siegward 7..'i0 60.00

Enchantress Supreme 8.O0 75.00

Miss rheo - 7.00 65.00

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

GOOD STOCK IS SCARCE.
A record fall of rain has been our lot
the past week, as well as weather about
the coolest for the period, in the an-
nals of the weather bureau. Flowers
that are worth while are very scarce.
Growers are now drying' their houses
off, and the supply of all the varieties
is at the lowest ebb of the season.
Very fair stock in American Beauties
and a few of the leading teas find
their w^ay to tliis market from Eastern
growers. These relieve the stringency
somewhat, but are almost too high in
price for the average buyer whose de-
mand is for use in funeral work. The
same is practically true of carnations;
but few of last season's plants remain
and the quality shows the effect of the
hot weather. A few asters are coming
both from the house and field, but they
seem late as is most everj'thing else
this season. Flowers of all kinds with
.the exception of Easter lilies were
scarce all week and particularly so on
Saturday. Easter lilies are of excellent
quality and very plentiful, selling as
low as $5 per hundred flowers, Cat-
tleyas are much scarcer and higher in
price, Lily of the valley keeps about
equal to the demand,

KOTES.

The coal situation is looked upon as
a serious matter by many of the grow-
ers, Mark Mills, of W. K. Harris, re-
ports that of 2.5 cars ordered early in
the season only two have been re-
ceived. Mr, Mills says they did not
haggle about the price, but bought it
at whatever the market price would be,
but somehow it does not come along.
They are assured by their regular
dealer that the order will be filled, but
will feel better satisfied when it is on
the ground. Robert Craig says the so-
lution is government control. Uncle
Sani's agents will soon step in and boss
the job and then everybody will get
coal at right prices. Three dollars at
the mines as against about half of this
figure a year ago is a monopoly rise
and can be nothing else.

J. Jensen has an intensive cultiva-
tion of his 40X.50 back yard. A wide
frame contains at this time his com-
post heap planted with asters for late
cuttings. He finds a good demand for
this soil in the spring. A collection
of palms which have been repotted are
coming along nicely under a muslin
shelter. There is also a block of stock
geraniums. The greenhouse adjoining
the store contains palms, ferns and a
collection of fancy leaved caladiums to
be used for the window decoration m
AugTAst. Business is good for the sea-
son, .

They are not worrying about busi-
ness at the Jos. Heacock Co. Last sea-
son's demand cleaned them out of their
palm stock and many orders are
booked for fall delivery. A rise in
the price of milk helped the dairy at
Roelefs. The large rose houses are
taking their summer rest. They never
go entirely out, always something to
cut in a pinch.

The coming convention is now an
interesting- topic. This city will prob-
ably send a good sized delegation.
Fred W. Cowperthwaite, state vice-
president of the S. A, F. for Pennsyl-
vania, has sent out a circular letter

American Beauiies, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiions.

TMs is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMe HoverMM'KeU

Cincinnati, July 18, Per 100
L Besmty, per doz.,. 75® 3 00

Roses, liillarneT . . 2 00@ 6 00

■■ Mrs, Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00 •

" Ophelia 2 00® 6 00

•• Richmond 2 00@ 6 OU

" Sunburst 2 00@ 6 00

Carnations 1 000 1 50

Lilinm Gigantenm 6 Or®10 00

SweetPeas 25@ 50

Gladiolus 3 00@ 6 00

Boston, July 18 Per 100

Roses Beauty 10 00i825 00

Killarney Queen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00
•' Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@IO 00

'■ Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

'• Mock 4 00®12 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00® 8 00

•■ Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

'• Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

•• Ward and Hilllngdon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Cattieyaa 35 00050 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peat 1 50® 2 00

Carnations , 1 SO® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo, July 18. Per 100

Beauty Special 20 00@25 00

Fancy , 15 00®20 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

Ist 6 00@10 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 8 00

My Maryland 3 00® 6 00

'• Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

■• Ward 200® 500

•■ Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Russell 8 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00© 6 00

'• Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Sbawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 7 00

Liliea 8 00®10 00

Cattleyas 500n@60 00

Carnations 1 25® 2 50

Peonies 2 00® 3 00

Asparacms Spreneeri... 35® 50

Ferna per 1000, 2 50

Smila» 15 00®20 00

urging the trade to attend, and assist
President Kerr to make this one of the
best meetings in the annals of the so-
ciety.

Charles Kahlert and others of the
store force of Pennock Bros, are de-
lighted with the war garden on the
Pennock farm at Lansdowne. They
are keeping themselves supplied with
summer vegetables and all hope for a
good stock of potatoes for winter. They
spend half a day a week caring for
their various plots.

The Robert Craig Co. is busy with
orders for fancy greenhouse stock. The
stocks of crotons and dracaenas were
never better. The new Norwood fern
is going- out by the thousand. It is
the best fern they have ever intro-
duced.

Wire flanging Baskets

We make our
baskets strong
and substan-
tial, so do not
compare them
with other
"cheap" made-
up baskets.
Measure across
top of basket.

Size Perdoz.
8 inch.. ..$1.10
lOiDch.... 1.35
12-inch.... 1.60
14-inch.... 2.10

(Special larger
sizes made to
order,)

GREEN SHEET
MOSS.

Natural Green
Moss, which
comes in large
sheets. This is
one necessary
item to every
florist all dur-
ing the spring
and summer,
Can be used for
lining Hanging
Baskets, cover-
ing soil on Pot
Plants, deco-
rating Show Windows and many other purposes.

1 Bale ( 5 bundles) for $ 1.25

5 Bales (25 bundles) for 6.00

10 Bales (50 bundle*) for 11. 10

H. G. BERNING,

1402 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received daily.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

1917.

The American Florist.

25

ccpoiMnia!

Everything in the
line of Cut Flowers,
Plants and Florists*
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

noLTON & mm. co.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RIGEBMHER

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the mar-
ket we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
&weet Peas and all the summer flowers.

1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the- Minute Service. Satisfaction Goaianteid.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.
BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., tU^f^trd

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
in Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-13 11 N. 2nd St.,PhUadelphia,Fa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.

P. O. Box 206

,Mllwaiil(ee,Wis.

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM n^ HP JIM Ikl Wholesale Florist.

• >^» ULUdim, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMeHo¥erMM'KeU

I'HiLADEi.PHiA, July 18 Per 100

Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@23 00

fancy 10 00(320 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

■■ Mrs. Cbas. Russell 4 10® 15 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

Xillarney 2 00@ 8 00

" White Killaroey 2 00(8 8 00

■' Hadley 4 00(gl0 00

Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Caroations 1 03® 2 00

Cattleyaa each. SO 35® 75

Lilium Rubrum 6 00® 8 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas 50® 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00(a 4 00

Asters . 2 00® 3 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

PiTTSBDiiGa, July 18. PerlOO

Roses. Beauty, special 25 00

tancy 20 00

extra 12 00

No.l 800

" Klllarney 3 30® 8 00

My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

Sunburst 3 000 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00®

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16 inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburg, - Pa.

00
50 00
a 8 00
6 2 on
8 2 CO
a 8 00

1 25

Cattleyas

Lilium Gieantenm 6

Carnations I

Asters 1

Gladiolus 6

Larkspur perbuncti.

■Adjantum

AiDaragnsSprengeri, per buDcb, 35(

MiLWAUEEB July 18. PerlOO
Roses. Killarney and W, Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" Ward 2 00® 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00®2n 00

" Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 8 00

Lilies 8 00@10 00

Cattleyas per doz., 6 00-1® 7 £0

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 50® 75

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Lonis, July 18. PerlOO

Beauty, Special 5 00 per doz.

Fancy 4 00

Extra 3 00

Nol 2 00 •■

No2 1 50 "

Short 8 00

Hadley 4 00® 8 00

Killarney 2 00® 5 CO

White Killarney 3 00® 6 00

Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 8 00

Richmond 4 00® 8 00

Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

Ward 4 00® 5 00

MrsShawyer 4 00® 8 00

Mrs Russell 4 00® 8 00

Ophelia 4 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 50® 1 50

Valley. 4 00® 6 00

Lilliea 6 00® 8 00

Orchids 50 00® 60 00

Ferns perlOOO. 1 50® 2 00

26

The American Florist.

July 2J,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

The daily full-page advertisements of
the Wanamaker store in Philadelphia
have an editorial corner written by the
proprietor, which contain many gems
of thought. The following is an excerpt
from the editorial of July IG : "Men
who drain a swampy piece of land and
make it tit to build a home upon, wlio
plant a little farm and orchard to yiela
them a living were not here at Tne
Birth of a Nation' but they are keepmg
the nation alive and makmg it a
greater nation. All honor to the lonely
men and lonelier, self-sacrificing women
who are homesteading in the far west
and locating lands in the far south to
turn whole counties into orange and
grapefruit groves!"

The Philadelphia Wholesale Flo-
rists' Exchange is carrying a splendid
stock of summer roses. GladioU and
Easter lilies are also features.

The Leo Niessen Co. reports a very
good summer trade, but a scarcity of
all stock with the exception of Easter
lilies and gladioli. Roses are particu-
larly limited in supply-

M J Callahan's window looks cool
with its pretty showing of ferns all
in fancy pottery. A food line of fu-
neral work is being handled at tnis

^'workmen are busy uniting the two
stores of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127-
29 Arch street. When completed tney
will have wonderful show rooms.

Eugene Bernheimer counts on an
early fall supply of roses from the
Florex Gardens as the stock at present
is looking very fine.

Berger Bros, are handling the luy
crop of the Bickmore Greenhouses.
Both the Easter and Japanese varieties
are of fine quality. . .

A very good summer business is be-
ing experienced by the London Flower
Shop, there being several large funeral
orders recently. ^„v,^Ho

Eastern American Beauties, Ophelia
and Kaiserin roses are leaders witn
Edward Reid. Gladioli are also a fea-

Paul Berkowitz and family are now
at Atlantic City for the summer. ^

New York.

SHORTAGE OF GOOD STOCK.

If there was any particularly note-
worthy feature during the past week
it was the weather, which was almost
continuously cloudy with occasional
heavy rains and thunderstorms. With-
out having kept an exact record, we
venture to state that there were not
48 hours of clear sunshine during the en-
tire week. The weather, and the throw-
ing out of large numbers of rose and
carnation plants, caused a scarcity that
was felt by the last of the week. Under
any conditions, it would have been
about good-bye to the carnations, but
this has finished them. On July 14 a
passably good carnation was not to be
had in the entire wholesale district.
The weather has not been good for
asters or any other flowering stock,
but several growers are bringing in
passable blooms. Roses have greatly
suffered, there being a scarcity of good
stock both in American Beauties and
tea roses. The best special American
Beauties have sold up to 30 cents, but
inferior stock could not be disposed of
at half that price. By Saturday, July
14, the prices on what special tea roses

were on the market had nearly doubled
over the prices of the preceding week,
8 and 10 cents being paid, wholesale.
There was a fair supply of cattleyas,
lilies and lily of the valley, for all of
which there was a moderate demand
and good prices for the season. A fea-
ture for the middle of July was a great
stock of cut rambler roses, mostly pink.
A considerable supply of hardy her-
baceous stock continues to arrive.

July 16. — There is considerable ac-
tivity this morning, as good stock is
not plentiful. But few stores have
good special roses and the carnations
are almost out, but a week of good
weather, which is to be wished for,
will bring in a fair stock of asters.

NOTES.

There was a show under the auspices
of the Horticultural Society of New
York in the Museum building, Bronx
Park, July 14-15. It was not a very
favorable time for a good show, but
some creditable exhibits were seen.
Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.,
staged a fine collection of hardy her-
baceous flowers and hardy roses, there
being .50 varieties of hybrid teas. Wm.
Shillebar, Essex Fells, N. J. (J. P.
Sorenson, Gr. ) , staged a very tastefully
arranged exhibit of hardy climbing
roses; also sweet peas. Mrs. Arnold
Shlaet, Saugatuck, Conn. (Edward
Lawrence, Gr.), staged 36 varieties of
sweet Williams. D. E. Oppenheimer,
Yonkers, N. Y. (A. Macdonald, Gr.),
staged sweet peas. The Botanical Gar-
dens staged a collection of hardy flow-
ers. While at the museum we visited
the library and were shown many vol-
umes, the clever and amiable Dr. John
Hendley Barnhart acting as guide,
philosopher and friend. Many botmd
volumes of THE AMERICAN FLORIST Were
noticed here.

Meeting R. T. Brown of the Cottage
Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., recently,
he stated that they were busy planting
carnations and that by July 21 they
would have two-thirds of their 100,000
plants in the beds. Their stock com-
prises Mrs. Ward, Beacon, Matchless,
Alice and a large planting of their new
varietv. Crystal White, which will be
disseminated this year. They are also
testing out several varieties sent out
last year by other growers.

J. P. Klausner, the retailer of Co-
lumbus avenue and 73d street, has re-
cently returned from Mt. Clemens,
Mich., where he spent a month taking
the mineral baths for rheumatism. He
is now much improved. On his return
he stopped at Detroit, Niagara Falls
and Buffalo, visiting John Breitmeyer's
Sons in Detroit and W. J. Palmer &
Son in the latter city.

Anthony Weiss, Sidney Levy and
William Anacker, all of the Dards
store, are now on vacations of from
two to four weeks. J. DeVincent, an-
other of the staff, has a farm in New
Jersey and will probably spend his
vacation increasing the food supply.
Miss Bowen, the golden haired book-
keeper, will take her vacation In Au-
gust.

George Julias, the retailer, of Lex-
ington avenue and 2Sth street, has re-
turned from Pittsburgh, where he
spent a week visiting a sick brother.
He says that the Pittsburgh florists
seem prosperous and are carrying good
stocks.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Orders taken now for 1917 crop i

Valleyj

Chas. Schwake 6c Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

^g^^^^^^r^gg^^^^^^g^^^

"William Young, for the past six
years a traveling salesman for Chas.
H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., was in
this city July 7, on his way to join
the army as a quartermaster-sergeant
in the reserve corps.

At the store of the Pompeian Garden
Furniture Co., 221 West 33rd street,
we have recently noticed fine features
in imported and American ma,nufac-
tured garden furniture.

Edward McCarty of James Weir,
Inc., Brooklyn, who recently under-
went an operation, is in Holy Family
hospital, Brooklyn, and is said to be
resting comfortably.

On July 2, Antonio Buonfiglio, 35
Carmine street, made up 25 large de-
signs for one , funeral. He has a
large trade among the Italian-Ameri-
can population.

The best assortment of roses now
on the market is found at the store
of the S. S. Pennock Co., and Manager
Rigby says that they are selling well.

John J. Coan has recovered his
health and the boys have repainted
and decorated the store, which now
looks like Spotless Town.

Herman W^eiss, 130 West 28th street,
is receiving a fine stock of gigas and
Mossiae orchids. His gigas bring 75
cents each.

Walter R. Siebrecht and Clarence
Slinn, who are on an auto trip to the
Pacific coast, have been heard from at
Denver.

William P. Ford, 107 West 28th
street, is handling a large stock of ex-
ceptionally fine sweet peas, which sell
well.

Spiwak & Perlow, of Elmhurst and
Woodside, are sending to Walter R.
Siebrecht a fine stock of lilies.

Charles Schemmel, of M. C. Ford's
staff, has gone on a well earned vaca-
tion of two weeks.

J9I7.

The American Florist,

27

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
ssifrSut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. ar^

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jg^j Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2864 Farragut.

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

133 W. 28th St., New York

Telephone Call;
3532-3533 Farra

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Florvers.

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Eoses,
Violets, Carnations. Valley Lilies, Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301

iinfODMlcflr

Wholesale Coininission Florists

53 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK

Telephone 7362 Madison Square

WILUAMP. FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 60^ and COO Farragrut.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Telephone Farragrut 9761,

Goldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New^ York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

BERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

VlioMeno¥erMM'Ket^

New York, July 18. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 15 00^30 00

extra and fancy... 5 00@10 00
No 1 and No 2. . . . 1 00® 3 CO

Francis Scolt Key 2 OC© 8 00

Prima Donna 1 00@ 6 00

' AliceStanley 1 00@ 6 00

MrsGeo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00@ 6 00

" Killarney, Special 4 00

No land No 2.. 50® 1 00

Queen 1 00® 6 00

Brilliant 50® 5 00

" My Maryland 1 C0@ 6 00

" Aaron Ward 1 OOW 8 CO

■' Sunburst 1 00® 5 00

•■ J L Mock 1 00® 8 00

'• Ophelia 1000 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 50® 4 00

Asters 1 75® 2 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@75 00

inferior grades. .15 00®25 00

Rubrums 3 00® 4 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 3 00@ 5 00

Lilyof the Valley 4 00® fi 00

Carnations 50® 2 00

Sweet Peas, Spencers 35® 50

Gladiolus per doz., 40® 60

Gladiolus, America " 75® 1 00

LarksDur 2 00® 3 00

Feverfew doz. bunches. 40® 50

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 1 00® 2 50
Smilax doz. strings. 1 00® 1 25

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schencic

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchan^

436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REl'FER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the market.

HUES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

y^°r?aTut]iiii 1 29 W. 28th St., New York

We are

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind us.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealinfr with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: ( 558 1 11 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT ]203« NEW YORK

WM. KESSLER,

Successor to Kessler Bros.
113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

CUT FLOWERS
WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS

Phone 2336 Farragut. Shipments Evenrwhere,
Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited.

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertisinff.

V, S, DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut S164-589S

119 West 28th St,, New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Tarragut

Tin Lamest Slippsr aid EectiTer ol Cut riowen

A complete assortment of the best In
the market can. always he relied upon.

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1665 Madison Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receivers and Dlstrilralors of Choicest Cut Flowers

Trade Directory

Containing the Names and Addresses of
Florists of the tlnited States and Canada

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

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Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

George Peters & Sons, of Hempstead,
are bringing- in a good stock of peonies
of their own growing; also many car-
nations.

Charles Feich, a store manager for
Trepel & Bershad, Brooklyn florists,
has enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment.

Percy Richler, of J. H. Fenrich's
staff, has so far recovered from a long
illness as to return to work.

Albert Zimmerman, of College Point,
has been sending to P. J. Smith a fine
line of red peonies.

Charles Beckman, Jr., of Blmhurst,
has for a week been bringing in, good
asters.

Goldstein & Futterman, 102 West
l^th street, are handling good asters.
A. F. F.

Buffalo.

PAST SEASON YEKY SATISFACTORY.

Unsettled weather and summer lassi-
tude are being experienced by all flor-
ists in this locality. The season ended
with everybody apparently satisfied or
should be with tlie conditions that have
existed for some time and are likely to
continue. Fortunately the florists' bus-
iness is often the last to be affected
and the craft have not suffered as
much a^ some other lines. So let's be
optimistic and hope that the war will
be ended before snow flies. Weddings
in June were numerous but the decora-
tions were plain. Manj^ elaborate bou-
quets were the principal features. Sev-
eral store openings have given the
trade some large orders. The supply
has been good; what otitdoor stock that
was to be had was first-class. Lark-
spurs, Shasta daisies, pyrethrums, gyp-
sophilas, irises, gladioli, etc., are in
bloom, so there is no shortage in the
florists' shops. Roses, such as Ophelia,
Shawyer, My Maryland, Killarney and
one or two others, are showing mildew,
but some of the outdoor varieties are
of fine quality and find ready sale. One
grower is sending in Francis Scott Key
that for color and size will sell in pref-
erence to American Beauty. Carnations
are getting small and the sweet pea
supply is uncertain. Some good asters
are on sale.

NOTES.

A visit to the various stores finds one
or more on their vacations. W. J.
Palmer will go to his summer home,
accompanied by his daughter, Mrs.
Fowler, whose husband has gone to
war. S. A. Anderson is at Lotus Bay
and Wallace Eiss is at Williamsville.

Great plans are being made for the
florists' club outing and a pleasant day
is anticipated by many. With the

stores closed as last year, there should
be at least 200.

J. Milton Fiebelkorn and Chas. Fel-
ton are contemplating a motor trip to
the New York convention. Henry
Kraus is going by rail. He says he
wants to be on hand for the opening.

W. J. Palmer's new store on Dela-
ware avenue is the talk of the town
and is worthy of an inspection by any
florists who are near the city. It is the
latest thing in an up-to-date store.

S. J. Rebstock, the genial Grant street
florist, is having a "dry time" at Crystal
beach. He has the bathing privilege
there, but the resort is "dry."

Vice-President Eiss is confident that
this city will be well represented at the
S. A. F. convention in New York.

Miss Helen Loebig will motor to
Beverley beach, where she will spend
her vacation.

J. A. Cannon is now on the job at
S. A. Anderson's, fully recovered from
his illness. Bison.

Kansas City, Mo.

FAIR SUPrLY AND MODERATE BUSINESS.

There has been little change -in busi-
ness conditions since last week. There
have been a few showers which have
moderated the temperature. Roses
have been quite plentiful, Russell be-
ing in the lead. Colorado carnations
were very plentiful, but are not as
good as formerly, as the flowers are
smaller. Gladioli are more plentiful
and the quality is much improved.
Outside stock is still plentiful.

NOTES.

Ray Sturgeon, who has been operat-
ing the range at 75th and Madison ave-
nue, will give it up July 20. when
his lease expires. He says it will cost
too much to heat the old houses.

W. J. Barnes has his houses in tip-
top shape with a fine line of ferns, be-
gonias and cyclamens for the fall
trade. Business is exceptionally good.

Biederman & Son have their green-
houses in good condition and every-
thing well under way. Business is up
to their full expectations.

H. Kusik will leave on his northern
trip about July 20. Business has held
up fine and there is a good line of stock
to meet the call.

T. J. Noll «& Co. report stock plenti-
ful in roses, carnations, gladioli, etc.,
with good local and out-of-town de-
mand.

S. Bryson Ayres, of Independence,
Mo., is cutting good sweet peas, gladi-
oli, larkspurs and gypsophilas.

E'. J. B.

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AMERICAH FLORIST CO.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

D. Bayersdorfer & Co.

The Wholesale Supply
House of America . . .

EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
11Z7 Arch St;, Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Ottawa, Ont. — The vacant lot asso-
ciation, recently formed, has been of
considerable benefit to local florists by
the purchase of an unusual number of
plants. Wm. Mepstedd and John Gra-
ham have been selected as judges of
the best 100 gardens this fall.

igiy.

The American Florist.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1S37

^^^

JFLORiSr

743 Buckinghain Place.

L. D. Pbone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

llVe Have the Best Facilities In the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eightl] and Locust Sis.
3514-16-20 N. Grand At.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. V.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered ia Albany and vicioily on telegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox &, Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Telegraph
Delivery AsGociatioD.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

DACTniM 1 Par'' Street
Dl/iJ 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points
Mention the American Florist when writing

Max Schling

NEW YORK. t

No. '.£2 Vk^est 59th Street *

Adjoining Plaza Hotel i|

Member of the Horists' Telegraph Delivery 2

Original Decorations a Specialty.

Brancti:

THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Ave.

And 49th St., NEW YORK

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

THE BELLEVUE- BROAD AND

STRATFORD WALNUT STREETS

The Best the Market Affords.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 2065-206G Madison Square.

42 West 28th Street,

To out-of-town florists: ltfiriA7 V^Wlf

We are in the Heart of W 12* VV X \/ J\l%

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis , Minn.

WHITTED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK OITY.

'P ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Cable address: Alexconnell,

Western tTnion Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty.

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.

RETAIL STORE. GRKENHOUSEs.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist token writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street

CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

July 21,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISOI^ AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Hembers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

20-22-24 West Fifth Street.

We fill orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Presh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SaiithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

tiilir^Sontioti H^iotorr ^bov. 2jtd.

1800 Chestnut Street

Hembers of Florists* Telegraph D'elivery.

^

Syracuse, I\F. Y,

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST

536 SOirra SALINA STREET

General designs — All flowers in season

J

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Byres, 106 State St.

Amsterdam. N. Y. — John C. Hatcher,

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St,

Boston, Mass. — Comley. Henry R.

Boston. Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

Buefalo. N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.

Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— O. Franenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — ^A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — ^Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati. O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland. O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F, Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland. 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines. la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg, 111. — I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Kaplds Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex. — Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palcz.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Stalth.

Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saake.

Los lAngeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville. Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis. Minn. — Wbitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark. N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark. O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Dard's." 44th and Madison Ave.

New Y^ork — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 6th Ave.
New York — David Clarke's Sons.
New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 29th St.

New York— G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A, Williams.

Providence. R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y.— J". B. Keller's Sons.

Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

St. Louis, Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Joseph's, 233-35 Grant Ave.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

S'edalia. Mo. — Archlas Floral Co.

Springflcld. Mass.— N. F. Hlgs'ins.

Steubenville. O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y.— Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoraa, Wash.— <7allfornia Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wllmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Wllllamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.

Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

eorner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, mc

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telepbone— Lenox 3822.

In the Heart of the most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Bess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St, isoH^d'^k.z

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
THE J. M. GASSEB COMPANY,

LEYELANB

EUCIxED AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
gruarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Airywiere. Plone, 1952 Bedlord

HUGO H. JAHN

FLORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Brooklyn Representative of National Floi^ist
Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN

FLOWERS

3924 Market Street Both Phonei

Cleveland, 0.

CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

0005 Superior Avenue.

Orders filled for all points in Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Assured.

Dunlop's

I9I7.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Chicago ?.i't

,^__ All orders carefully filled

^^^S2^ GEORGE iSMU8.Mgr.

^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LAKGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main QQA I auiie Ana Telephooe

Store- ""^ L0WI5 MIBi, No. U50 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.

Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Memher of florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue, N.

Eochester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. WiaconsiD, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt €. Kerr
Ploral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

N. r. HIGGINS

FXORIST ATra> DECORATOR

150 State St., SPBINGFEEIiD, MASS.

[hanft_bros.

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *
NEW YORK %

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. .i.

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

NEWARK, El

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in WUmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston, Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York Established 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1552 Colnmbns

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

o42^

Established over 20 Tears.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAK05 CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

1 107)
Phones K 420 > Lenox

|775(

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

J. A. VALENTINE, f^lOl vli V0«

President.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefaUy executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury' s Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Tlelegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Memher of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

Lang Florai& Nursery Co.,

Dallas
Texas

1303 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, otlahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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July 21,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Korista' Telegrapli Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Reffiilar trade disct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

ICember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.
Menti07i the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

F H. WEBER

N. E. Cor, Taylor and Olive Sts.

Flowers delivered in city and state on short
notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph D&Iivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all telegraphic orders.
Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

iVTi^l^iivo-Ki Orders will be carefully

iTliCillgd.il. cared for bv

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAFHE.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

aXFEED HAITNAH & SONS will fill your orders

for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Spriflgs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Executed

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

AA'holesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flowfir Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FLORISTS
735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

.•.V.FLOWERS.V.-.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Audilorinm Annex, CHICAGO

SAN FRANCISCO

JOSEPH'S

233-235 GRANT AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery and Na-
tional Florists for this pistrict. A speciahy made
of "Welcoming" and "Bon Voyage" packages.

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Yonr Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS GF THE NORTHWEST

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS
621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Hajrisbarg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania.

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., NEWBURTPORT. MASS.,

Covers all New England points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

±lo\/ers

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

CHI

^ The
florist

17 E.MONROE ST.

WholesalB
and Retail
Florist

C. II. fREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on short notlcfl

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders
for florist service in this vicinity to

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

Every order receives prompt and careful attention

3348 W. MADISON ST.

NBAB OASFIULO PABK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers**

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHIiEWSON, TS.

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WAAMIMOTOHfid

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

'STNVf.

K

ALFRED

mMOl

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The American Florist.

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail orders for
fiorist aervice in this vidnity to

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

WORCESTER, MASS.

Randall's Flower Shop,

13 Pleasant Street.

Memier of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLOHIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch*s Sons
128 W. Fourth St., Phones, Main 1874-1875

Memier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

New York

fi.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVKNUE

Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Pa.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

HB3NRY R. COMLEY, Florist. 6 Park St.

BO years' esperience in the florists business
gniarantees efficiency to talie care of all orders.
Twenty per cent allowed.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops; 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

N. Y. C. Arcade, State St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

Grewihouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmans.N, Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery AsB'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

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Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North 'Broadway

LARGEST RETAIL STORE IN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North state Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadwray, DETKOIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap.^ and mall
orders lor delivery in either city and adjoining
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart ot each city, which means quicli and efB-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. "s retail establishment and one block from
the Great Gautral Cut Flower Market.

Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEiNL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Rockf ord, 111.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

g Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street |

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and prompt deliveries in BlllfalO,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R

1 ... ,n T. J. JOHNSTON 6 (

and aD

CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHINCTOi SI, PRfflriDENCE

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The American Florist

July 21,

The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

MICHIGAN bean" growers complain of
continued cool wet weather.

Recent advance in freight rates on
Joss lily bulbs (Chinese Narcissus)
amounts to 400 per cent, .$50 per ton.

Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on
the Board of Trade, July 18, were as
follows : Timothy, $5.75 to $7.75 per
100 pounds.

HowAKD M. Earl, of W. Atlee Bur-
pee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., expects to
start on a Pacific coast trip this weelt,
via the northwest.

Leonabd H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago, who returned from
the firm's Michigan farms this week,
reports all crops looking well.

ONION" Sets. — It is believed the con-
tinued cool and rather rainy weather
in the Chicago district, if followed by
favorable harvesting conditions, insures
the onion set crop.

Los Angeles, Calif.' — John C. Bodger
of John Bodger & Sons Co., recently re-
turned from the east, reports the sweet
.pea crop throughout the state has been
reduced by the heat.

Paeis, Kt., dealers say present stock
of Blue Grass is only 55 per cent of
last year's supply, at date. They omit
the important information that last sea-
son's supply was far above normal.

The interstate commerce commission
has given a decision defining action in
granting an increase of about 14 per
cent in class rates on eastern roads
which shippers say materially broadens
the class of freight concerned.

TOLEDO, O. — Beginning July 2, 1017,
the price of seed bags will be Zl cents
for Starks and like quality, 35 cents
for Booths or like quality, 33 cents for
Amoskeag or American or like quality;
value of damaged bags to be fixed by
the seed inspector.

Information reaching the government
indicates that trans-PacLflc commerce is
being damaged by profiteering raids by
shipping lines. The increase in freight
rates in the Pacific is from $10 to $70 a
ton and on many commodities the rise
is considerably more. Japanese ship-
ping lines are making the big profits.

GiLROY, Calif. — L. W. Wheeler, of
the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., and wife,
returned recently from a week's outing
in Big Meadows, Plumas county, where
in plain view of Mt. Lassen they caught
from Alamo lake, the headwaters of
the Feather river, tlie limit of rainbow
trout. Mrs. Wheeler proved the grow-
ing superiority of woman over man by
hooking a seven-pound rainbow trout,
26 inches long and 15 inches in girth,
and another that tipped the scales at
six and one-quarter pounds. The best
that Mr. Wheeler could do was one
specimen that weighed five and one-half
pounds and another one that weighed
five pounds.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

With this season's planting about
over local seedsmen are in a measure
resting, going over the business of the
past six months and planning as far as
possible for next year's supply.

The Robert Buist Co. express the
opinion that English agents are smart-
er than Americans, as they had
bought up all of the surplus vegetable
seeds and grains of the 1915 crop at
the outbreak of the war. Next year
seeds of all kinds are bound to be
higher. A hot spell in California has
reduced the supply considerably and
lack of labor and increased cost of
fertilizers will be factors in the in-
creased cost of production. Turnip,
spinach and mangel are almost out of
the market and beans have advanced
to 11 cents. . Prices for the coming
season, it is believed, will be governed
by supply and demand.

H. F. Michell Co., Inc., report an im-
mense business but only about 30 per
cent more in vegetable seeds than last
year. There was a falling off in flower
seed sales of about 15 per cent. The
outlook for obtaining next year's sup-
plies is anything but encouraging.
Regardless of the fact that prices on
orders for stock raised in the various
seed growing districts in the United
States are all left open, a scarcity of
labor, fertilizers high and the inability
to tie growers down to a definite figure,
this firm says the future looks bright
and they will doubtless have all the
business that can be handled.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., sold half again
as many vegetable seeds as in any pre-
vious year. Novices planted all kinds
of vegetables and from the experience
gained will sow next year only the
varieties with which they were success-
ful. About one-third less flower seed
were sold than last year. As to next
year's supply, there will certainly be
less available, as E'urope has supplied
the great bulk of beet, radish, cauli-
flower and spinach. How much will
come over this season is a question.
Owing to scarcity of labor, local supply
cannot be depended upon and prices
will undoubtedly be higher.

The Moore Seed Co. reports a clean-
up of vegetable seeds but sales of flow-
er seeds, bulbs and roots were less than
in 1916, among them cannas, dahlias
and peonies. A seedsman from Cali-
fornia recently told this firm that the
Allies had bid up the price of table
beans, which crop will amount to 600,-
000 sacks, from 4% cents to 14% cents.
Contracts for beans taken subject to
confirmation have been raised four
times — from eight to 12 cents — and are

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

still open for this season's crop. Spin-
ach has jumped from five to 50 cents
per pound.

Stokes' Seed Store reports having
sold 50 per cent more vegetable seeds
and one-third less flower seeds than
last year. Seasonable vegetable seeds
were very high this year, especially
turnip. Field and navy beans increased
from $3 to $15 per bushel. No hard
and fast prices are being quoted for
vegetable seeds for fall and winter de-
livery this year.

George D. Clarke of Henry A. Dreer,
Inc., has gone to California and inter-
mediate points on a seed inspection
trip. He finds the seed supply problem
for next season a difiicult one.

K.

Vilmorln War Records.

The following is taken from an ac-
count of the late Philippe de Vilmorin,
prepared for the August number of
the Journal of Heredity :

"The de Vilmorin family has lived
up to its military traditions in the
war, Henri being an ofiicer in the
navy and the other four brothers hav-
ing commissions in the army. Phil-
ippe's work as interpreter has been
mentioned. Vincent returned from
China to join his company and is un-
derstood now to be with the French
expedition at Salonika. Louis has
commanded a section of automobile
guns and won two medals and men-
tion in dispatches for his gallant
conduct. Jean was hit by four bullets
at Petonne almost as soon as the war
began, was captured by the Germans,
but exchanged, recovered and is .now
believed to be in Macedonia with his
regiment of cuirassiers."

See The American Florist of July
14, page 1365, for obituary notice of
the late Philippe de Vilmorin.

San Francisco, Calif. — The Stand-
ard Seed Co. has filed a voluntary peti-
tion in bankruptcy, with liabilities
$4,119 and assets $783.

Fort Wayne. Inb. — John H. Thrash,
who has made a specialty of improved
yellow Dent seed corn for several years,
has purchased 101 acres of land ad-
joining his present farm.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, I;etttjok, CiEEOT,

PaBSNIP, PABSI.KT, OBLKKT, ESDrVE, SALSIFT, NaMBD AND Mmrn
GBANl>ISTiO£lA AND SPHNOHB S'WKKT PKAS, AND SUW^PLOWEB.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

-Coinpany

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35

Freesias

California

firown

First Quality, H to H-in per 1000. $4.00

Vaughan's Improved
PURITY.

Per If 00

Vt-\a. to5s-in 15.00

%-va. toH-in 12.00

PURITY-True.

58-in. andup 15.00

H-in. to58-in 10.00

?sin. to i^rin 7.00

FRENCH FREESIAS

Ready for Delivery Abont Aug. 10th.

Jumbo, 34-in. and up per 1000, $12.00

Mammoth, V2 34 in perlOOO, 10.00

BULBS FROM
COLD STORAGE

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

Per 1000

7- 9-in. (Case of 300. $14.00) $45.O0

8- 9-in. (Case of 250, 15.00) 68.00

9-10-ln (Caseof200, 16 00) 75.00

COLORED LILIES

splendid Solid Bulbs. Per 100 Per 1000

l. Auratum, 8- 9in. (161 to case) $5.50 $48.00

L. Auratum, 9-11-in. (lOOtocase). 8.00 75.00

1. Rubrum, 8- 9-in. (160 tocase).. 5.60 50.00

L. Rubrum, 9-11-in. (100 to case) . . 9.00 85.00

L. Album, 9-11-in. (100 to case).... 12 00 100.00

Our Mid-Summer Flower Seed List
Is Ready. Ask For One.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO NEW YORK

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The Everett B. Clark Seed Co-

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

Branches: Michigan, Mil FflRD GQNN

Wiscon>in and Idaho. miLiUnU, UUBR.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Waldo Rohnert

GILROT, OAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER.

Specialties; Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited,

Mention the American Florist when writing

The L. D. Waller Seed Go.

Guadalupe, California

Wbolesale GroTvers of

FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET
PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS

Correspondence Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

WRITE FOR OUR

SPECIAL OFFER

Crop 1917— Ready June 15th.

ASTER— All varieties including AMERICAN
BEAUTY and our latest novelties.

PETUNIAS, STOCKS, ZINNIAS, PORTU-
LACA, double and single; SALPIGLOSSIS.

SWEET PEAS— Early and late Spencers.

NASTURTIUMS— and other flower seeds.

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.

STATION E. :•: :-: LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Vick's Quality
Flower Seeds

In AU Leading Varieties.

JAMES VIGK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIF.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DracaeoaCanes

FALL SHIPMENT

All Commercial Varieties

Write for Prices.

McHutchison & Co.

THE IMPORT HOUSE

95 Chambers St., NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

Arthur T.BoddingtonCo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Giiambers St, New York

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I BURPEE'S SEEDS I

I Philadelphia |

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Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

Mention the American Florist when writing.

J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloape,
Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.
Mention the American Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

July 21,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Viee-
Presldent; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Eapids,
Miob., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

BDXtETlN No. 204 has been issued
by the Maryland agricultural experi-
ment station, College Park, entitled,
"Variety Tests of Potatoes, Tomatoes,
Cabbage and Other Vegetables."

EVANSTON, Ili. — Many residents of
this city who have home gardens have
organized the Order of Benevolent
Trucli Gardeners and are giving the
products of their garden to the poor
of Chicago, it being distributed through
the churches.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesfetables.

Chicago, July 16. — Mushrooms, home
grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases 10 to 15 cents; rad-
ishes, $1 to $1.50 per hundred bunches;
celery, $1 to $1.50 per box; tomatoes,
per crate, $1; cucumbers, per basket,
25 to 30 cents.

New York, July 16. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 30 to $1.25; cucumbers, 35 to
75 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $1 to
$2 per 4-lb. basket; tomatoes, 7 to 15
cents per pound; radishes, per hundred
bunches, 75 cents to $1.25; lettuce, per
basket, 20 to 50 cents; rhubarb, per
dozen bunches, 75 cents to $1.25.

Potatoes Damaged in Maryland.

According to a report of the United
States department of agriculture the
potato crop in the section of Maryland
extending from Onley to Norfolk, Va.,
has suffered serious damage from
blight. The early plantings, mostly of
Maine seed, were affected by heavy
rains which leached out the fertilizer.
This was followed by a long, cold, dry
period which weakened the plants to
such an extent that they could not
resist disease, and blight in some cases
resulted. It is thought that about
10,000 acres will be affected to the ex-
tent that only 50 per cent of a crop
will be produced. Taking the Mary-
land district as a whole, however, it
is believed that the crop will be larger
than that of last year.

Vegetable and Fruit Markets.

The office of markets and rural or-
ganizations of the United States de-
partment of agriculture reports crop
conditions for the week, July 3-10, as
follows :

Potato prices dropped early in the
week, but rose again toward its close
and are quite firm at slightly higher
prices. Shipments amounted to 3,273
cars compared with 2,938 cars during
the previous "week. The supply in
producing sections is hardly enough to
supply the demand and f. o. b. prices
rose to as high as $5.00 per barrel in
the eastern shore of the Virginia sec-
tion. Jobbing prices of potatoes ad-
vanced to $3.50 to $5.75 per barrel as
compared with $2.25 to $3.25 per barrel
last year for the corresponding time.
The onion movement from Jersey and
Kentucky has just started this year,

while last year by this time receipts
were quite heavy. Due to the late
season in New Jersey and Kentucky, the
total number of shipments for this past
week were considerably less than last
year for the corresponding period.
Prices of onions continue to decline.
Asparagus shipments are decreasing.
Only 38 cars were shipped during the
week, considerably less than for the
previous week. Early cabbage ship-
ments are lighter. However, home-
grown stock is appearing oil many of
the markets of the north.

New apples are moving in larger
amounts from Illinois and Delaware
than either the previous week this year
or the corresponding week last year. The
shipments of apples for the week July
3-10 amounted to 72 cars, more than
double the shipments of last year for
the corresponding time.

Cantaloupes from California and
Georgia are moving much heavier than
this time last year. Californias are
now selling for $1.50 to $2.50 in large
lots, $1.75 less than the price a year
ago. Georgia peach shipments are
heavier than last year, with prices de-
clining slightly. However, prices are
still higher than for the corresponding
time last year. Georgia peaches are
now selling at wholesale $2.25 to $3.00
as compared with $1.50 to $2.25 per
crate last year for the corresponding
time.

Wilmington, Del.— T. Coleman du
Pont has turned over to the Red Cross
Society the use of the gardens at his
large country estate near this city.

BULBS

Why not buy them
direct from the
growers?

WESTERBEEK & KLYN,

25 BEAVER ST., NEW YORK

and SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND.

The only Holland house offering the
advantaget gained by bandiing their
own shipping at New York.

CBRYSANTBEMCMS

Novelties For 1917

The Best Of 1916 Introductions.

Standard varieties, both commercial
and Exhibition.

NOW READY.

Also Fompons, Anemones
and Singles.

Send for Catalogue or submit
list of varieties desired and we
will state definitely when they
can be delivered with price.

Elmer D. Smith & Co.

Adrian, Mich.

GERANIUMS

Rooted Cuttings, Per 1000

S. A. Nutt and Buchner $10.00

B-icard and PoitoTine 12.60

Grown right, rooted right, packed right.
Quality is as important in summer as In winter.
You get quality all the year buying my stock.

ALBERT M. HERR. liMCASTEB, Pt.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

SPECIAL OFFER

ot a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

in 4-io. pots, choice healthy stock
for benching, at $20.00 per 100,

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

~-0T anything in —

Soft Wooded Plants

—■Writs—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^SSSatiS!^

Jos. Heacock Co.,

Wyncote, Pa.
Grower of Kentias.

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The Chrysanthefflum

By Elmer D. Smith.

m^M

NEW AND REVISED EDITION.

Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

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R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS

Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Glren Personal Attention.

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J. BOLGIANO 6c SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds

Baltimore, Md.

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EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Higti-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

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mum SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea aRd Nastuftium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

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LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale Brisfol, PO*

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Lilium Giganteiim

7-9 in, and 0-10 in., for immediate de-
livery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolwortli Bldg., New York City

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THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

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HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Contract Seed firowers

^npnlxltiRf I'^PPer, Mi plant. Tomato,
dpebiaiUB^. vine seed and Meld Coml

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ORDER YOIR SEED PACKETS
FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

nXCHBURG, MASS.

0 1. 1 U O Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, niislr ated CaUbsie Free

LANGPORT, Eng.

KELWAY & SON

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

Freesia Purity

J^-inch and up,
^-inch and up,

$6.50 per 1000
9.50 per 1000

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY,

THE HOME OF "PURE AND SURE SEEDS"

41 1-413 Washington Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO.

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO. ^

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL REQiriEEMENTS FOE ALL SOILS.

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TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

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My Winter Orciud-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid Noveltieci.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

int. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Bulbs, Seeds, Sapplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicatio. Til.

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The American Florist.

July 21,

The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

BosKOOP, Holland. — J. Blaauw &
Co. advise that their traveler, Mr. Rad-
der, intends to sail for the United States
the latter part of July.

Summer and Autumn Fruits.

The interesting and often brilliant
fruits of many trees and shrubs can
be found in the arboretum every year
from July to March, and although this
is not a remarkably good season for
fruits here some plants are producing
unusually large and brilliantly colored
crops. Nowhere else are the fruits of
trees and shrubs more attractive and
more beautiful than in the northeast-
ern United States, but the value of
fruit-bearing plants for the decoration
of summer and autumn gardens is
hardly appreciated yet by American
gardeners who are slow to realize that
plants which are interesting for their
flowers and fruits and increase in
beauty from year to year make a set-
ting for the gardens of eastern Amer-
ica which can not be found in any
other land. Such plants abound in the
arboretum and nowhere else can the
fruits of trees and shrubs hardy in
New England be seen and studied to
such advantage. — Arnold Arboretum
Bulletin.

"Peaches or New York."

The fifth volume in the superb series
of the fruits of New York by U. P. Hed-
rick, of the agricultural experiment
station, at Geneva, has been issued and
is devoted to peaches. The book of
541 pages contains numerous faith-
ful pictures of the fruits, life size in
color. All the important varieties are
described at length with much valua-
ble historical and cultural data and
the minor varieties are all accompanied
by condensed descriptions and refer-
ences, truly a monumental work. A fine
portrait of Andrew Jackson Downing
is given as frontispiece. Refering to
Elberta the author has the following :

"Elberta leads all other peaches in
number of trees in New York and in
America. It is, too, the most popular
of all peaches in the markets. A study
of the variety, though it reveals some
shortcomings, justifies its popularity
with orchardists and market men. The
pre-eminently meritorious character of
Elberta is its freedom from local preju-
dices of either soil or climate — it is the
cosmopolite of cultivated peaches. Thus.
Elberta is grown with profit in every
peach-growing state in the union and
in nearly all, if not all, is grown in
greater quantities than any other mar-
ket peach. The second character which
commends Elberta to those in the busi-
ness of peach-growing is fruitfulness —
barring frosts or freezes the trees load
themselves with fruit year in and year
out. Added to these two great points
of superiority are ability to withstand,
in fair measure at least, the ravages of
both insects and fungi, large size, vigor,
early bearing and longevity in tree, and
large, handsome, well-flavored fruits
which ship and keep remarkably well.

"Elberta, however, is not without
faults and serious ones. The trees are
not as hardy in either wood or blossom
as might be wished. In northern re-
gions peaches of the Crosby, Chili,
Smock and Wager type stand winter
freezes and spring frosts much better.
The blossoms open rather too early in
New York. The peaches also fall short
in quality. They lack the richness of
the Crawfords and the sweetness of the
white-fleshed Champion type. Moreover,
the pronounced bitter tang, even when
the peaches are fully ripe, is disagree-
able to some. Picked green and al-
lowed to ripen in the markets, Elberta
is scarcely edible by those who know
good peaches. The stone is large but
is usually wholly free from the flesh.
With these faults, the dominance of
Elberta is not wholly desirable as grow-
ers have a feeling of sufliciency with
the one variety and consumers are
forced to put up with a peach none too
high in quality. Still, since no other
variety is so reliable for the trade, this,
by the way, being about the only va-
riety suitable for export by reason of
shipping qualities. Elberta promises
long to continue its commercial suprem-
acy."

This account of the'variety is followed
by its full history and a minutely care-
ful description.

The four preceding volumes deal
with apples, grapes, plums and cherries.

Rochester, N. T.

SUMMER EXODUS BRINGS DULL DAYS.

With summer a settled fact, with the
social set at the seashore, the lake or
the mountains, there were few good
days during the past week. Carna-
tions are very poor and roses are flood-
ing the market. Larkspurs, gaillardias
and lilies are overabundant and gyp-
sophilas are now arriving in quantity.
Sweet peas are scarce. Garden flowers,
such as cornflowers, coreopsis, candy-
tufts, Shasta daisies and sweet Wil-
liams, are plentiful. American Beauty
roses are fair for midsummer and ex-
cellent gladioli are offered.

NOTES.

Henry P. Neun is growing some won-
derful snapdragons at his establish-
ment. A striking dark red is among
the varieties. Mrs. Keyes, of this firm,
is spending her vacation in Detroit,
Mich.

E. C. Kaelber featured red sweet
Williams and gypsophilas in tall vases
in an attractive window display last
week.

Geo. T. Boucher had an excellent dis-
play of Lilium candidum and blue del-
phiniums in his window last week.

E. R. Fry reports spring and summer
demand ahead of last year. His hos-
pital trade is keeping up well.

F. Schlegel & Sons have disposed of
all bedding plants and have cleaned up
entirely on spring stock.

H. E. Wilson has a window arranged
with an electric fountain that presents
a cool, pleasing effect.

Chas. W. Curtis is cutting excellent
pink and white sweet peas which find
ready sale.

Chester.

Kitchener, Ont.

A severe rain storm, accompanied by
hail, visited this section July 8, doing
considerable damage to field crops,
laying low large sections of wheat and
oats and flooding gardens. Local flor-
ists also suifered some glass damage.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTDRT

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. ffiU Nursery Co.

iest Growera a Aboki
DEE, ILL.

Storrs & Harrison Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE,

OHIO

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The Book of the Peony

The long and Interesting history of the
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 Illustrations In color and black
and white. Handsome cloth binding.

FaiCE, $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

ROSES, CANNAS
Shrubbery

THE 60NARD& JONES CO.,

West Grove, Penna.

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Our list is ready.
—Ask for it—

Jackson & Perkins Company.

NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE.

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WINTER-FLOWERING

SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Trade Pkt.

Anita Wehrmaim. Beautiful lavender $0.20

Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 20

Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink, re-selected; true .15

Mrs, ■William Sim. Salmon pink 20

Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 20

Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice. .20

Fordhook Pink and White 25

President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 20

fljMB^Hose Queen. One of the best pinks; true .25

S'elma S-wenson. Clear light soft pink 20

Lavender Pink 20

Tenus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20
White Orchid. White flowers of good substance. . .15
Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing
as the flower develops to a light pink standard,

tinted buff with blush wings 20

MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .15
1^~Midsuminer List of Flower Seeds for Present

Oz.
$0,65
.65
.50
.65

Lb.
$8,00
8.00
6.00
8.00

.65

8.00

.65

8.00

1.00
.65

16.00
8.00

.80

10.00

.65

8.00

.66

8.00

.65

8.00

.60

6.00

.65

8.O0

.50

6.50

Sowing Now

' tain one- quarter oz.

EARLY SNOW FLAKE. This Is the best Early Flowering
White Seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and
of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne
in wonderful profusion on long stems. Tirade pkt, (V4
oz.) 60c; oz., $8,00.

EARLY HEIAffHER BELL. The flowers are very large,
borne in fours and threes on long stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but
pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color
becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt. (V4 oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00,

■WINTER FLOWERING HERCULES, Of the same lovely
shade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 25 seeds,
25c; Tl-ade pkt. (V4 oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING SCARLET EMPEROR, Identical
in color and size of blossoms to the late flowering Scnr-
let Emperor which is recognized as the finest scarlet.
This variety will be popular at Christmas. Trade pkt.
(>/4 oz.) 85o; oz.. $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING ASTA OHN. Identical in color
and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta
Olin. This is sure to be the most popular lavender.
Trade pkt. C'A oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING WEDGEWOOD. .Identical in color
and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood
and is a magnificent clear blue. Trade pkt. (^ oz.) 85c;
oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING CREAM. Identical in color and
size of blossom to Bobbie's Cream. It has immense
blossoms verv frilled and duplexed. Trade pkt. CH oz.)
86c; oz.. $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HELEN LEWIS. Very fine shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. ('A oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in
standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is mag-
nificent. Tlie flowers are large and of best Spencer form and borne
in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Trade pkt, (^A oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is the same color as "Florence
Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Elfrida Pearson." The
placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers
are borne on long stems in threes and fours. Trade pkt. i^/i oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY MELODY. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song
Bird" on white ground, closely resembling "Countess Spencer."
The effect is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems
and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. Trade
pkt. (V4 oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SPRING MAID. Light pink on a cream ground. It is a
most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms, borne
in fours on long stems. Trade pkt. (% oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING — ^Unwin Types Oz. Vi lb. Lb.

Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00 $4.00

Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender, long stems.

a splendid commercial variety 40 1.25 ....

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Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA, CALIFORNIA.

Orcliids-Colombian Oroliids

A LL VARIETIES. Collected by a botanist who has made
■^ a life study of orchids in Colombia. Shipped by our own
house in Barranquilla. Orchid department is conducted on a
business basis, insuring our customers prompt and efficient service.

DREW ROCA & CO., Inc.

50 Broad Street, NEW YORK, N. Y.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. O. Berlin, N. J. 'Williamsto-wii Juno.. H. J,

Trade Directory

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Boston Ferns

Large Supply of Fine Stock. Order Now.
7-in., 75c; 8-in., $1.00; 9-in., $1.25 each.

Pyramid Boxwoods

2J^.ft. and 3-ft. $3.00 each.

Geo. Wittbold Co.

745 Buckingham Place
CHICAGO, ILL.

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DRACEANA INDIVISA

Out of 2-in. pots $2.00 per 100

HARDY ENGLISH IVY
Ivarge leafy 2 and 3 plants, in 4-in. pots,

strong plants $10.00 per 100

SAMUEL V. SMITH
3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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WHOLESALE FLORISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

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Baltimore.

SUMMER DAYS BEING DULL MABKET.

The market seems to be much de-
pressed, due to mid-summer conditions
and many away on vacations. A tea-
tnre of the wholesale market is the
large supply of lilies, some of which
are of very fine quality and bring from
$5 to $8 per 100. The rose crop is
very short just now, the best varieties
coming in being Maryland, Russell and
Ophelia. Asters are to be had in pink
and lavender at .$1 per 100. Sweet
peas are very poor and carnations are
growing scarcer every day. The best
blooms bring from $1.50 to $2 per 100.
Gladioli are more plentiful in pink and
red. A few water lilies are still to be
had. There is a bountiful supply of
asparagus on the market.

NOTES.

Chas. Patterson reports business
good, but principally in funeral work".
Mrs. Patterson is taking an extensive
trip through the west.

ROSES FOR BENCHING

Choice Young Plants

OWN ROOTS

GRAFTED

Hoosier Beauty $6.50 $12.00 $12.00 $18.00

Killarney Pink 6.00 10.00 10.00 15.00

Killarney White 6.00 10.00 10.00 15.00

Killarney Brilliant 6.50 12.00 12.00 18.00

Ophelia 6.50 12.00 12.00 18.00

BEGONIA— Cincinnati-Strong 2^2-irch, $18.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN, assorted colors, choice plants, 2H-inch,
$7.50 per 100.

CHICAGO NEW YORK

31-33 W.Randolph St. 43 Barclay St.

Vaii^haD's Seed Store

Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Greunds, Weilera Springs, III.

VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vlnca Varie-
gata, 4 ID., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 in., $2.00
per 100: S20.C0 per ICOO.

caiss' Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alvssum,
2 in., $2, CO per ICO; $18.00 per lOOU. Daisy Boston
Yellow, 2 in., $4.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,"<?°J^^e'r'

ALLEGANY. N. Y.

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300,000 Chrysanthemums

From 2H inch pots, 20 varieties. $2.50 per 100;
$22.50 per 1000.

Also thousands oE Bedding Plants, for list see
our display adv. in American Florist June 9,
Page 1140. Correspondence solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, Z°lT''

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

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Mrs. Sieck, of dhas. E. Smith & Co.,
and family expect to spend the sum-
mer on Conewago creek, near York, Pa.

The writer saw some fine red gladioli
recently at the Baltimore Wholesale
and Supply Co. C. S.

Chrysanthemums

LAST CALL

All 2!i-in. pots. Varieties for Pot Culture.

CAPRICE VARIETIES

Yellow, white- pink and crimson, etc., in the
seven varieties,

"C. L. HUTCHINSON"

A pure white Anemone 'Mum, one of the very
best I have ever distributed.

$6.03 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

POMPONS

We can supply 50.COO plants in assorted colors,
such kinds as Donald. Doty, Grace, Queen of
Whites, Golden Climax. Lelia. etc.

$3.00 per 103; $25.00 per 1000.

SINGLES

Mrs. Buckingham, early pink, and Mrs. Godfrey,
late pink, and a selection of 50 other sorts.
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

CHAS.H.TOTTY,

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPARAGUS.

ASPARiA<5US PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1.000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

■ Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, 3-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

ASTERS.

ASTERS. Thinly sown, strong field grown
plants, fwlly as good as transplanted. Queen
of the- Market, Semple's Branching, Crego and
Mikado. Separate colors. $3.50 per 1.000. Cash.
BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich.

AUCUBA JAPONICA.

AUCUBA JAPONICA.

Good substitutes for boxwood. Fine for filling

window boxes. 24 to 30 inches high. $1.50 each.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place,. Chicago, 111.

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

BEGONIA LORRAINE. 2%-in. pots, $14.00
per 100, $120.00 per 1,000. JULIUS ROEHRS
CO.. Rutherford. N. J.

BOXWOOD.

Boxwoods, Pyramid, 2% and 3 ft., $3.00 each.
Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chi-
cago.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bouvardia, IVi-in., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids, Mich.

BTJIiBS.

Bulbs. Freesias. California grown. First
quality: % to >/o-in., $4 per l.flOO. Vaughan's
ImproYed Purity, Va-in. to %-in., $15; %-iE. to
, %-in., $12 per 1,000. Purity, true, %-in. and
up, $15; Vi to %-in., $10; %-in. to Vo-in., $7
per 1.000. French Freesias, ready for delivery
Aug. 10. %-in.. $10; V, to %-in., $8 per 1,000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. Cold storage. Giganteum and Mag-
nificum. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment on front cover page of this issue. Wm.
F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St:, Buf-
falo. N. Y.

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii. Roman Hyacinths

and Paper Wbite Narcissi. Special prices on

application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
St.. New York.

Bulbs. Purity Freesias and cold storage
giganteum. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment on front cover page of this issue. A.
Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 9-in.. and 9
to 10-in., for immediate delivery. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co.. Ltd.. Wool-
worth Bldg.. New York.

BtlLB^

CAI/ADrUMS.

Fancy leaved caladium; plants, pots and
pans, 35c to $1.50 each. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

CARlVATIOys.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1,000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 '45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

WIETOR BROS.,

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

L, D, Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
White Enchantress. White Perfection. C. W.
Ward, Light Pink Enchantress. Peerless Pink
and Victory, $5,00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

A. SYKORA,
Harrison and Walnut Sts., Batavia, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown, extra fine, $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress. Enchantress and Dorothy Gordon, E.
HUSTON & CO., SistersviUe, W. Va.

Carnation plants, field-grown. Write for va-
rieties and prices. J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co., Joliet, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 200,000 2W.-in.; send
for list of 60 sorts, all money makers. Large
stock of following sorts: Unaka, Early Frost,
Pacific Supreme, Tints of Gold. Yellow Ivory,
Oconto, Smith's Ideal, Pink and White Chief-
tain, aierry Jane, Maud Dean. Edw. Seid&witz,
Pink and White Flick, White and Yellow
.Tones, White Bonnaffon. Pompo.ns: 'Tilia. red:
Diana, best white; Early Bronze, Baby, tiny
yellow: Mensa, best single. Price, $3.00 per
lOO: $25.00 per 1,000. Cash.

G. SCHNEIDER.
22 East High St.. Springfield, 0.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2y2-in. POTS.

$20.00 per l.OOO.
Crystal Gem. Roman Gold, Chieftain, Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Cbrysolora, Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost. Chas. Razer. Smith's '.Ad-
vance, Golden Queen, Oconto, Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J; D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet. Illinois.

Chrysanthemums. Novelties for 1917. The
best of 1916 introfluctions. Also pompons,
anemones and singles. Send for catalogue.
Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000,
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich,

Chrysanthemums, pompons and singles. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in thi_s issue. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J.

CHBYSANTHEMUMy.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Plants out of soil — cut back stock.
Tremendous supply of tine, healthy stock,
ready for immediate shipment. We have all
the best commercial varieties and grow every
one we have listed in quantity for wholesale
purposes in the Chicago market. Our experi-
ence as chrysanthemum growers has taught us
that the following varieties are the best money
makers:

Per 100 Per 1.000

Cbrysolora $2.00 $18.00

Maj. Bonnaffon 2.00 18.00

Roman Gold 2.00 18.00

Nagoya 2.00 18.00

Robt. Halliday 2.00 18.00

Bronze Touset 2.00 18.00

Col. Appleton 2.09 18.00

Golden Queen 2.50 20.00

Marigold 2.50 20.00

Chas. Razer 2.00 18.00

Lynwood Hall 2.00 18.00

Oconto 2.50 20.00

Clementine Touset 2.00 18.00

White Chieftain _ 2.00 18.00

Pink Chieftain 2.00 18.00

Intensity 2.00 18.00

CUT BACK PLANTS.

100 1000

Cbrysolora $2.00 $18.00

Maj. BunnatEon 2.00 18.00

Roman Gold 2.50 20.00

Nagoya 2.00 18.00

Bobt. Halliday 2.00 18.00

Golden Queen 2.50 20.00

Buckbee " 2.50 20.00

Chas. Razer 2.00 18.00

Lynwood Hall 2.00 18.00

Oconto 3.00 26.00

White Chieftain 2.50 20.00

Pink Chieftain 2.50 20.00

POMPONS.
Plants Out of Soil— Cut-back Stock.

Per 100 Per l.OOO

Baby Margaret .-.$2.00 $18.00

Diana ." . 2.00 18.00

Lulu 2.00 18.00

Souv. Mellania 2.00 18.00

jlensa 2.00 18.00

Lillian Doty 2.0O 18.00

?SJ[f,<5"^» ::::;: ISS il:^

E D. G<idfrey 3.00 25.00

Pine Thanksgiving Pink Single.

Billy Primrose. 3-W> ^5.00

Fine Thanksgiving Pink Button.

Mrs. Buckingham 2.0O 18.00

•Leona, midseason fine pink 2.00 }:%-^

Golden Climax 2.0O 18.00

Golden Wedding 2.00 18.00

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ISfa'''"""'"' •■■:::::;:::::: l;w ".«"

Mrs Astor ■■.::■.■.'. 2-eO 18-00

Sv 2.00 18.00

Luja red '.■.:■.■.■. 2-00 1«.00

Mary Richardson bronze 2.00 1|.00

i,„ b'u ;:;::;:::::.... 2.00 18.00

Croesus ".' ■■ 2.00 18.00

Mrs Julia 2.0O 18.00

WIETOR BROS..
162 N. Wabash Avenge, Chicago, 111.

Chrvsanthemums. 300,000 from 2% -in. pots;
•>0 varieties, $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1,000.
Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N, J.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties. $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

CTLEMATIS.

Clematis, yi . & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

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COIiEUS.

Coleus. From 2^^-m. pots, $3.00 per 100;
from 3-:ii. pots. $5.00 per 100. GEO. BISCHOFF,
Ann Arbor, Mich.

CROTONS.

Crotons. Best ever shown, assorted varieties.
4-in. pots. $40 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Sto;e,
Chicago and New York.

Crotons, well colored. 5-in.. 60c and 75c each;
6-in.. $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Mortou
Grove. IIL

CyC?IiAMEN.

Cyclamen ^ganteum; improved Wandsbek
tyne, the finest in existence, our output 350,000
this season. We have man.v testimonials as to
quality of strain and plants. Eight varieties
equall.v divided.

lOO l.OOO

2V'-in., extra select, strong $ 7.50 $65.00

2H-in., strong 6.50 60.0;i

3-in. extra strong 10.00 90.00

3-ln. strong S.OO 75.00

Transplanted seedlings, 4 leaves and up to S.
mostly fit for 3-ln. pots, $5.00 per 100. $40.00
per 1,000; extra select, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per
1.000- small seedlings for 2y2-ln. only. $4.00
per 100; .$35.00 per 1,000. Careful packing
assured. No extra charges on packing.

Ernest Hober. Wllmette. 111.

Cyclamen giganteum. Glory of Wandsbek,
Christmas Cheer. Brilliant Red, White-Pink
Eye Pure White. Lavender. 2^4 -in. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in., pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-in.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1.000 seed. No better to be had any-
where. Cash with order from unknown corre-
spondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS.

3132 McHenry Ave.. Westwood,

Cincinnati. \ _Ohio.

CYCLAMENS. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed .S-in. pots. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per
1,000. JULIDS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford. N. J.

CYCLAMEN. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed, 2i4-in. pots. $7.50 per 100; $60.00
per 1,000. J. H. PIESSER, North Bergen, N. J.

Cyclamen, assorted colors, choice plants, 2V2-
inch, $7.50 per 100, Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

CYCLAMEN. S^-in. pots, $7.00; 3-in., $10.00 ;
4-ln., $25.00; 5-tn.. $50.00. Well grown stock,
best varieties. HEiNRY SMITH, Grand Eapids,
Mich.

DAHIilAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms. Williamstown Junction,
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

Dracaenas. For varieties and prices see ad-
vertisement on front cover page of this issue.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in.. 12c; 5-in.. 20e
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBER. Wll-
mette, Illinois.

PERNS.

Ferns. 2i^-in. good, healthy stock. For va-
rieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky &
Co.. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa,

Perns, Nephrolepis. Fine stock for immedi-
ate shipment. For varieties and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Boston; large supply of fine stock;
7-ln.. 7nc.; 8-in., .$1.00; %in.. $1.25 each. Geo.
Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago.

Ferns, new, fancy, special picked. Also flo-
rist supplies. C. A.. Kuehn, 1312 Pine St., St.
IjOuIs, Mo.

FREESIA8.

Freesla Refracta alba, y2X%. $6.00 per 1,000;
% and up, $9.00. Ready now. Express pre-
paid if cash Is sent with order. HARRY B.AI-
LEY. Montebello. Calif.

Preesla Purity. V2 in, and up, $6.50 per 1.000;
% in. and up, $9..50 per l.OOO. St. Louis Seed
Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veltchil in 4-in. pots; choice healthy
stock (or benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANrUMS.

Geraniums, 2-in,, $2 per 100, $18.50 per 1,000;
3-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent,
Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Geraniums. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $10 per
1,000; Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000.
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa.

Geraniums out of 3%-in. pots. 5c each. Cash.
Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass.

GREENS.

Greens. New crop Green Galax, $5.00 per
case of 10,000; less quantity, same rate. Dag-
ger Ferns. $1.00 per 1,000, $4,50 per case of
5,000. Green Leucothoe, $2.50 per 1,000. shipped
on ice. WOODRUFF & SON, Lowgap, N. C.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell, the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1,75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

IRISES.

IRISES— FINE STOCK.

Per 100

Queen of May and Sambucina $3.00

Crimson King and Her Majesty 5.00

Maritana and Mrs. Reuthe 5.00

Albert Victor and Leonldas 9.00

Tineae and Lohengrin 9.00

Trojana 12.00

Caterina 20.00

THE DEAN IRIS GARDENS.
Moneta. Calif.

IVIES.

GERMAN IVIES.

4-inch, $1.50 per dozen. Extra fine stock.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111.

L. D. Phone Graeeland 1112.

English Ivy, 3-in., 6c; extra strong. 3y2-in,,
Sc: 2 to 3 vines, 2 to 3 ft., 4-in., 15c, HARRY
HEINL, West Toledo, 0.

German Ivy, 2yj-ln., 214c each. ODOR
GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans.

liAUROCERASUS.

LADROCEEASUS.

24 to 30 inches high. $1.00 each.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. 111.

L. D. Phone Graeeland 1112.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSTSRY CO.,
Maywood, ill.

ORCHIDS.

Orchids. All varieties of Colombian Orchids.
Careful packing, prompt and efficient services.
Write for pi-ices and all particulars. Drew
Roca & Co., Inc., 50 Broad St,, New York.

ORCHIDS. HASSAL & CO.. Orchid Growers
and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Im-
mense stock of cattleyas.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J.

KBNTIA NURSERIES', Santa Barbara, Calif.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tias and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative
plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia. Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

FAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
Do7,. 100 1000

2%-inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KBNTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS
Leaves. Doz. lOO 1000

2%-inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high. 2.50 18 150
ARECA LDTBSCENS.

4-lnch pots. -1 plants .$4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

STEVBNSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-inch 50c each

S-inch $14.00 per 100

e-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3-lnch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WBODELIANA.

2-lnch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

LATAHIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per lOO

MARTINEZIA CABYOTiBFOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove, Illinois.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii. 4-in.. $4.20; 5-in., $7.20;
7-in., $18 to $24; 8-in.. $30 per doz. Poehl-
mann^

PANSIES.

FEIiARGONITMS.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock, $15; 2-in,, $5 per 100. Flowering
plants, 6 to 8 in. pots. 25c to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

Fi-ench peonies can be shipped with celerity
and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogue
free. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux.
France.

PETUNIAS.

PETUNIA EOS'Y MORN.

3-inch^ $6.00 per 100.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. 111.

L. D. Phone Graeeland 1112.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 2y.-inch Aaron Ward, Milady, Bril-
liant, Cecile Brunner, Richmond, Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 110.00 per 1,000

Pink KiUamey 100,00 per 1,000

GRAFTED — 3% -inch White Killarney and Pink

Killarney.

For 3y2-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT — 2y2-inch White Killai-ney. Aaron

Ward, Milady, Richmond $7.00

Per 100 $65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 62.50 per 1,000

Sunburst, 2y2-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1.000

Orders will be hooked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.

Morton Grove. Illinois.

ROSE PLANTS— 2y2-lNCH STOCK.

100 1.000

Killarnev BriUiant $4.50 »4».00

Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40,00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

American Beauty 6.00 55.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

WIETOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

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ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.
Good stock ready for planting,

Sunburst $30.00 per 1.000

White Killarney 30.00 per 1.000

Richmond 25.00 per 1.000

GEORGE? REINBERG,
162 N. "Wabash Avenue, Chicago.

Roses. Choice young rose stoclt. ready to
bench, White and Pinl: Killarney, Killarney
Brilliant, Hoosier Beauty and Ophelia. Grafted
2y2-in., $12 per 100; own root, 2V2-in.. §6.50
per 100. Vaughau's Seed Store, ChicaKO and
New Yort.

ROSES. American Beauties, White and Pink
Killarney, Kaiserine, Richmond, Milady, etc.,
3-in., $6.00; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids,
Mich.

' ROSES. 8,000 Sunburst, 214 -In., fine stock,
ready to shift or plant, $,6.00 per 100: $55.00
per "l.OOO. Cash with order unless known. L.
B. CODDINGTON, Murray Hill. N. J.

Roses. Own root, 2'^-in. stock and 3-in.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issye. Peter Reinberfj,
30 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII S-EEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100: $20.00 per l.(M>0. Asparagus Lutzll seed.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed. 60c per 10f>: $4.50 per 1.000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed. $2.00 per 100: $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek. Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompotf. Calif.

Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and
field com in variety on contract. Edgar F.
Hurff, Swedesboro. N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co. , Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds. Asters. Petunias. Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. .Tohn Bodger & Sons Co., Station E. Los
Angeles. Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber aod watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of encumbers, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweety flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specirlties: Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pediick &
Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade : Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn,

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Ellicott Sts.,
Baltimore. Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignpnette. verbena in variety.
Waldo Bohnert. GUroy. Calif.

Seed. Highgrade
peas,
Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago.

S'eeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only. Kelway's, Langport, England.

Seerts Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria. Calif.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelnhia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau. Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. KInzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every de-
scription. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred O. Brown Seed
Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich.

SMIIiAX.

SPHAGNUM MOSS.

sphagnum moss, $1.00 per bale; 25 bales,
$22.50. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St.,
Chicago.

SWAINSONA.

Vinca Variegata, 4-in.. Sc and 10c each: 2-in..
$2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings,
Allegany, N. Y.

Vincas from 2J^-in. po^s. $2 per 100. GEO.
BIS'CHOFF. Ann Arbor. Mich.

MISCEIiLANEOUS.

Wire Hanging Baskets. They are made strong
and substantial and do not compare with other
"cheap" made-up baskets. 8-in.. $1.10. 10-in.,
$1.,35. 12-ln.. $1.60, 14-in., $2.10 per doz. H.
G. Berning. 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73
Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y.

Natural prepared green Lycopodium. Guar-
anteed not to become brittle: fireproof. Sample
carton of 10 lbs. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co..
116-118 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Rustic Hanging Baskets; natural growth cy-
press; also rustic stands. Price list and sam-
ple • postpaid, 25c and 50c. VictCH- Schmelz &
Son. Route A. S'anford. Pla.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere In this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson, 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper Is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass.

MISCEMjANBOUS.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nurSery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON. Stratford, London, England.

Baskets of every description. Write for cat-
alogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft., natural color,
85c per 100; $7 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.,
211 N. State St., Chicago.

Mastica. used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal., $1.80. Geo. H. Angermuller Co., 1324
Pine St., St. Louis, Mo;

Pipes, tubes and fittings, new and second-
hand. Altoona Pipe and Supply Co., 1925-27
Ninth Ave., Altoona, Pa.

"Superior" internal-fired boiler for hot wates
heating. Superior Machine aBd Boiler Works,
846 W. Superior St., Chicago. _^_

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co.. Painesville. O.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c,
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan_pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash lAve..
Chicago.

Folding flower twxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

VEGETABLE PliANTS.

CELERY PLANTS. Golden self -blanching
(French strain) Giant Pascal, also the grand,
new, easy blanching variety, which is easy to
grow; fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per
i,onO or $8.75 per 5,000. Cash.
BRILL CELERY GARDE7NS. Kalamazoo, Mich.

Five million field-grown cabbage and celery
plants. Can ship on short notice. Cabbage at
$1.50 per 1,000; celery at $2.50 per 1,000. P.
M. Pattlngton, ScipiovIUe, N. Y.

!f You Do Not Find What You Naeil In Our Ready Referencs Department, Write Us Alout It.

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Peter Reinberg Says:

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we wiU place our Order With your firm."
Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES.PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

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KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda, N. Y.

GREENHOUSES
We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate

BR.WCH OFFICES: New York. 1476 Broadway: Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton, 307 Irving Ave.: Philadelphia, Harrison BIdg.. 15th and Market Sta,

GREENHOUSE OONSTBUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Bnilding material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfff. Co.. lOOO Masonic Tem-
ple. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of^all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. 'A. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
90S Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co^ 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring,
white cedar posts, etc. ; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co.. 42nd Street Bldg.. New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the green&ouse. Garland Manufactur-
ine Co.. Des Plaines. 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates' on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Ix>ckland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, 0.

POTS AND PANS.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., S'outh Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetahle waterproof paper
potp. Vau.!rhan'3 Seed Store. ChlcaKO and New
York.

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKUND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

POTS AND PANS.

JNSEOnCrDES.

Aphine. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
.$1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son, N. J.

CARNATION STAPIiES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article
for cfirnation frrowers introduced so far. 35c
for 1,000; 3.000 lor .$1, postage paid.

.MICHIGAN COT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich.

Greenhouse Materials

Hotbed Sash
Glass

Pecky Cypress Bench Lumber

THE ONLY PERFECT

LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE

Will last a lifetime, $1.25 each.

"SEAL TIGHT

LIQUID PUTTY"

will not harden, crack
or peel off.

SI .35 per gallon in 10
gallon lots.

$1.40 per single gallon.

Non-Kink Woven Hose

In any length (one piece) with coup-
lings, 14c per foot. Remnants 15 to 30
ft. coupled, 9c per linear foot. Un-
equaled at the price.

Mc€iromIifar)Ma€cri€il^

1303-1319 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

([ You Do No! Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It.

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Kroeschell Greenhouse Boilers

are credited with many remarkable greenhouse heating records. They are
acknowledged the best built, most easily installed boilers. Time and again
they have proven to be the

Quickest Water Heaters and Steam
Generators in the World.

Any kind of fuel will do the work. All parts easily accessible, greatly
facilitating rarely necessary repairs. Ask for all the facts about the best
hot water and steam boilers made.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 w. Erie St., CHICAGO

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npHE first cost is the
X only cost when
- buying

ng Advance
' Ventilating

Apparatus and
Greenhouse
Fittings.

Let us send you our
catalogue.

Advance Co.

Richmond, Ind.

Mention the ATnerican Florist when writing

F.O.PIERGECO.

12 W, BROADWAY

MrW VORR

Greenhouse Construction

BY PROF. L. R. TAFT.

It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a
greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a
plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages
and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50.

Greenhouse Management

By the same author. Covers the subject completely.
382 pages. PRICE, $1.50.

American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn sl, Chicago

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Mention the American Florist when writing

ON'JV^JV^^^^jv^^^^^^.r^jv^MV^^^MWwjv^jw^^^^^^iNVJ^

Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion aLd contraction. Putty becomes liard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. Manufactured by

W. J. COWE£. BerUn, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
Mention the American Florist when writing

GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY
REASONARLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. I/et us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

PIPE, TUBES AND FITTINGS

NEW AND SECOND-HAND

All Sizes, Cut to Sketch. Let us quote you before placing your order,

ALTOONA PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY

1925-27 Ninth Avenue. ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

July 21,

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Banging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

L. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
71 1-713 £. DlvlBlon Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kramer's Pot Hangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

. and Supply Dealers.

Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample
dozen by mail, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & S09f, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 'W. 25tli St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work,
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing House

large: runs of

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
627 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11 \ ^k yc
1,800 EnveJopes, 6^ size i OT"iiw

CASH WITH ORDER — No C. O. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PRINTEBY, Inc.

542 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL,.

Reference: American Florist Co.

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value
of our long experience. Perfect 6»tisfaction guaranteed. Eook-hottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCniLlO IDMBER CO. '^ ^i^S?""

L D. Phones: Lincob 410411

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the larErest manufaotures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment af your
requirements. Our grlass is heavy in thickness, vreli flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand New Style

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to 51)0 feet without

seam or joint.

Tie HOSE for the FLORIST

%-m. per ft 17c

Reel of 500 ft leVjO

2EeeIs, 1000 ft 16o

V4-in 15c

Eeels.SOO ft UV,a

Couplings Furnished.

HENRYA.DREER,

714-716 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

RED POTS

standard, Azaleas, Pans.

Nashville Pottery Company

Nashville, Tenn.

Mention the American Florist when writing

-i LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write as for
Catalog and Diseountt.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Order
Now

FOE

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Coct
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

Vaagban's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays— Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Potteiy Gd.

so. ZANESVIUE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WM. M. WARRIN, 16 IV. 23rd St.. New York

REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III,

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It Will ^^^^11-%/ 1^1 %/^lirfc W\g\£>\/W-W If You

Mean

MONEY IN YOIR POCKET wn.«

LET US SOLVE YOUR GRATE PROBLEMS.

QWING to the soientiflo con-
struction of the HANSEU
ROCKER GRATE, we can pos-
itively guarantee a consider-
able SAVING IN FUEL, max-
imum boiler efficiency at
minimum cost and practically
eliminate repairs.

Cross-Bar, showing Bemovable Fingers and correct air area,

resulting in perfect combustion, more heat, less fuel,

impossible to burn out, a pleasure to operate.

TO GREENHOUSE OWNERS:

We have a special offer to
make you, whereby you can
convince yourself as to the
merits of our grate, without
cost. The result of our in-
stallations in greenhouses
should interest you. Write for
particulars, TODAY.

HANSELL GRATE COMPANY,

■-■-■-■-'-■-■-^■-■-■-'-'-■-■-■-■-'-■-'-^■-^'-'-'-'-^^^^^^^■-''-■-*-'-'-*-^

654A Railway Exchange
Building:,

Chicago

S2ssz^^:zs

CONCENTRATED PULVERUED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union StocK Yards, Chicago.

nie Recognized Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, white fly
thrips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50.

FUNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blights aSecting
flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50
VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working id the soil

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00
Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MADISON. N. J.

HAVE YOU ENLISTED

— ipj —

Our Army of Satisfied Customers.

Tir> j^o^, ^zv^H^y :^c%T'^

Mjers a Company, well-known florists of Bluffton, Ind., write as follows:

"Regarding the line of Fertilizer you offer The Greenhouse
Trade, will say we have used it the past season with very gratify-
ing results. My only regret is that we did not begin using sooner.
We used it on the carnations, greens, etc., as per your instruc-
tions and have never cut as many or as nice stuff as this season.
We also used it on the roses and the crops of Ophelia beat any-
thing around here. Our soil is a very heavy, clay and your line of
Fertilizer just fills the bill exactly when used with plenty of
manure in the soil. Yours Respectfully,

Myers & Company,

Per Dillon Myers."

e^^P' Do Not Fail to See Our Exhibit during the Annual Convention of the ^^BR

^^^ S. A. F. and O. H. in New York, August 21-24 inclusive. ^^!«

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST AND INFORMATION BLANK.

CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER COMPANY,

UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

OF HIGH
GRADE.,

m^ml

-.vRVk

r' TRADE MARK

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MAlrtTFACTTTEED BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

See Our Catalogue.

GIBLI* & CO.. Utita, N. V

NIKOTEEN

For Spraying.

APHIS PUNK

For F«migatiDg.

Ask Yeur Dealer for it.

NICOTINXMrG.CO.

ST. LOUIS

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It la
giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave.. Boom 6. Tel. Drover 1932.
U. S. YARDS. CHICAGO, ILIi.

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The Amejucan Florist.

July 21,

Index to Advertisers.

33

31

Advance Co The 45

AliredLozierRosery. 32

Alpha Floral Co 29

Altoona Pipe &

Supply Co 45

American Bulb Co.. 37
Americas Greenh'se

MfgCo 48

AmlingE C Co 23

Aoderson SA 33

AngermuellerGHCo. 22

Aphine Mfg Co 47

Archias Floral Co... 31
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 28

Badgley & Bishop .. 27

Baer JuHus 31

Barnard WW Co.... 35
Bassett &Washburn

Baumer Aug R

Baur Window Glaei

Co IV

BayersdorferH&Co. 28

BeavenE A 23

Begerow's 30

Berger Bros 24

Bernheimer Eugene. 25

Berning H G 24

Bodger J & Sons Co. . 35
BoddingtoD Arthur

TCo 35

BolandJB 29

BolgianoJ&Son.... 37
Boulevard Flo Co... 31

Bramley & Son 31

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 34

Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. . .30
Briggs Floral Co...
Brown A ] Seed Co.
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 37

Bryan Alonzo J 40

Buchbinder Bros 46

Buckbee H W 33

Budlong J A 19

Burpee W A&Co.... 3S
Caldwell theWoods-

man Co 23

California Florists... 32

Callahan M J 39

Central Floral Co... 33
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 22

Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co 47

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 17

Clark EB Seed Co.. 35

Clarke's SonsD 31

Clay & Son 47

ClevelandFloristEx. 21

Coan J J 27

Comley Henry R.... 33
Conard & Jones Co.. 38

Cooke Geo H 33

Cottage Gardens

Nurs Co 39

Cowee W J 45

Coy HCSeedCo..,. 37

Craig Robt Co 40

Dards Chas 30

Dickinson Albert &

Co 37

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo.. 32
DornerF&SonsCo. 36

Drakos Co 31

Dreer HA 46 48

DrewRoca &Co.... 39

Duerr Chas A 33

Duluth Floral Co.... 33

Dunlopjohn H 30

Edwards Fold Box. . 48

Erne & Co 22

Evenden Bros Co... 33

Eyres H G 29

Farmers' &Florists'

Fertilizer Co 47

FishHenrySeedCo.. 35
Florists' Hail Assn.. 48
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

Ford M C 27

Ford William P 27

Forter Edward 33

Foster Fred 32

Fox J M &Son Inc.. 29

Frauenfelder C 32

Freeman Mrs J B ... 31
Freres-Windler Co.. 23
Frey C H 32

Frey & Frey 33

Friedman 32

FromentHE 27

GalvinThos F 29

Garland Mfg Co 44

Gasser JM Co 30

Giblin & Co 47

Godineau R & M.... 37
Goldstein &

Futterman 27

GorhamPrinterylnc. 46

Graham A & Son 33

Gr'ndRapidsFloCo. 32
Growers Cut Flo Co.. 27

Gude Bros 32

GunterbergMC 16

Guttman & Raynor

One) 27

HabermehlsSonsJJ. 29

HanftBros 31

Hansen Grate Co... 47

Hardesty &Co 33

Hart George B 27

Hart Henry 30

Hatcher Florist 33

HavenSeedCoThe. 37

Heacock Jos Co 36

Heinl John G&Son. 33

HencleMilesS 30

Henderson A & Co .. I
Henderson Lewis ... 31

Hentz SNash 26

Herr Albert M 36

Herrmann A 48

Hess & Swoboda 30

Hession 31

Hews AH&Co 46

Higgins NF 31

HillDNursCo 38

HoerberBros 23

Hollywood G'rdens. 30

Holm & Olson 30

Holton&HunkelCo . 25
Hort Trade Journal. 39

Howard&Smith 33

HurffEdgarF 37

37

29

HuscroftG. L 32

Ickes-BraunMillCo. 45

Igoe Bros 48

Jackson & Perkins... 38

Jahn Hugo 30

Johnston &CoT J... 33

Jones Percy 20

Joseph's 32

Joy Floral Co 32

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo... 46
Keller Sons J B...

Kelway & Son

Kennicott Bros Co.. 21
Kerr RC Floral Co. 31

Kervan Co The 27

Kessler Wm 27

King Construct Co.. 44
Kirchner Cbas F.. '"

Kottmiller A

Kramer I N & Son
Kroeschell BrosCo.. 45

Kruchten John 23

KuehnC A 25

Kuhl Geo A 36

Kusik &Co H 23

Kyle &Foer8ter 23

L A Floral Co 22

LandrethSeed Co... 37
LangFlo&NurCo.. 31

Lange A 29

Leborius J J 31

Leonard Seed Co.... 37
Lockland Lum Co... 44
Logan Pottery Co... 46
London Flow'r Slip . 30
Lord&BurnhamCo.. 11

McCallum Co 25

McConnell Alex 29

McHutchisoa&Co... 35

Mangel 32

Matthews the Flo'st. .^3

MatthewsonJE 32

May & Co L L 32

Meconi Paul 27

MetairieRidgeNurs. 29
Metropolitan Material

Co.

44

Miller A L...

Miller & Musser 23

MoningerJCCo ... IV
Morehead Mfg Co. ..Ill
MuUanphv Florist.. 29

MunsonH 48

Murrav Samuel 32

Nashville PotteryCo. 46

GLASS

HOT BED

GREENHOUSE

BEST BSANDS

Write for prices.

Sharp, Partridge & Co.,

2263 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO

37

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
NeidingerJosGCo. .. 25

Newell A 31

N Y CutFlowerEx.. 27

N YFIoral Co 33

Nicotine Mfg Co 47

Niessen Leo Co 24

Okmulgee Window

Glass ^0 46

Palez Paul M 32

Palmer W J &Son... 29

Park Floral Co 31

Peacock Dahlia Fr.. 39

Pearson E W

PedrickGR&Soi
Penn The Florist.... Si
Peters & Reed Poty.. 46
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 25

Philips Bros 31

Pierce FO Co 45

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson A N (Inc)... 40
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 34

Pikes Peak Flo Co... 32

Fillsbury I L 31

PittsburgCutFloCo. 28
Podesta&Baldocchi. 31
Poehlmann Bros Co

14 15

PollworthCCCo... 25
Polykranas Geo J.... 27
Potter Floral Co.... 33

Potter WQ Co 25

Pulverized Manure

Co The 47

Pyfer AT&Co 19

Pyfer&Olsem 31

RaedleinBasket Co.. 22

Randall ALCo 23

Randall'sFlowShop. 33
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 33

Rapid Wrapper Co.. 22

Rawlings Elmer 40

Ready Reference. .. 41

Reed & Keller 46

Regan Ptg House.... 46

Reid Edw 24

Rein berg Geo 23

Reinberg Peter.... 13 17

Rice Bros 25

Riedel & Meyer 27

RobinsonJCSeedCo. 35
RochesterFloralCo.. 29
RockWmLFlwrCo.. .32

Rohnert Waldo 35

Routzahn Seed Co .. 37
Rusch G&Co.. . 25

SaakeO C 32

ichiller the Florist.. 31
SchilloAdamLumCo 46
Schlatter W&Son.. 48

SchlingMax 29

Schmidt ChasL 32

Schmelz Victor&Son 18
SchwakeChas& Co. 26

Sekenger Adam 29

SharpPartridge&Co. 48
Sheridan Walter F.. 27
•^iebrecht George C. 27
Situation& Wants... 11
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W & Co.... 30
Smith E D & Co. ... 36
Smith & Fetters Co.. 32

Smith Henry 32

SmithSamuelV 40

Smith W&T Co.... I

St Louis Seed Co 37

Storrs & Harrison... 3S
Stumpp G.E.M.... 33
Superior Machine

& Boiler Works... 48
Syracuse Pottery Co. 46
Thompson J D

Carnation Co I

ThorburnJM & Co. 35
Tonner O A&L A.. 18

Totty ChasH 40

Traendly&Schenck. 27

Trepel Jos 31

United Cut Flo Co.. 26
Vaughan AL & Co.. 21
Vaughan's Seed Store

I 35 39 40 46

Vick'sSons Jas 35

VincentR Jr &Sons

Co.

I

WalkerFCo 29

Waller Seed Co 35

WeberFH 32

Weiland&Risch.... 23

Weiss Herman 27

WelchBrosCo. ... 24
Westerbeek&Klyn. 36
Whitted Floral Co... 29

Wietor Bros.. 18

Williams MrsE A . . 32
Wiltgen &Freres.... 23
WittboldGCo. ..29 40
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson. 32
YokahamaNursCo.. 37
Young John & Co... 27
Young & Nugent.... 29

Zech&Mann 23

Ziska Jos & Sons 23

Zvolanek Anton C. 37

)reer*8 Peerless^
Glazing Points

For Greenbouses

Drive euy and tree» bccuu*
botb bevtlt vc 00 tie ijmd
■ide. Cin'ttwist and bieale
the gtast io driving. Calvaa-
Ized and will not lust. No
righti or lettj.

The PeerltM Glazing Point
(•patented. Noothers like .
lu Older Irom your dealt
01 direct from oa.
1000, 7Sc. postpaid. I
Samplea free. I

BEHST A. DBESS.i
Hi Chutnat Btrtev
rUUdalpkU.

Nelossif you
meBd T*ur
split carna-
tions with.
Superior
Carnation
STAPLES
35c per 100«;
3000 for tl.OO.
Postpaid,

Wm. Schlatter
& Son,

After

422 Main St., Springfield, Mass.

The Florists' Hall Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N.J.

"SUPERIOR"

INTERNAL-FIRED
BOILER

For Hot Water Heating

SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS

846-848 W. Superior Street
CHICAGO

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose stakes.— write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Prompt sbipmenl gnaraotcod
IGOE BROS., 61-73 HelrepoGtaii Ave., BROOKITN, N. T
Mention the American Florist when writing

ft. HtRRMflNN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

♦04-412 East 34lh St. NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO

MANUFACTURERS

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ror RetnblnS Boilers and Pipind Greenhonses.

Selected and In flrst class condition.
Cleaned both inside and outside.

1433 WeUs Street, ^^ CHICAGO

T«lepioB», Saperfor 57?.

Mention the American Florist when writing

PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly buUL ■
Price right.

MASONIC TEMPLE BIJIIiDIN«.

BmErina is "thB Praw of the L'bsseI; thsTB may be mnrs cnmfart Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas,"

Vol. XLIX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 28, 1917,

No. 1521

TheMerigan Florist

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company,

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston. Texas.
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Next annual
sonvention at Nevp York, August 21-24, 1917.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Pbop. E. A Wuitb,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me.. Vice-President; A. P. J. Baub,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, [nd., Secretary.

AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition at New
York, August 21-24,1917. Chas. F. Fairbanks,
Boston, Mass., President; Henry Youell, 538
Cedar Street, Syracuse. N. Y., Secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland,
O., November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

THE ROSE OUTDOORS.

AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY.

Next annuMl meeting and exhibition, Cleveland,
O., June 1918. James Boyd, Haverford. Pa..
President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y^.,
Secretary.

Bedding- Varieties Popular.

A fine bed of roses will attract more
attention and become more popular
than any other planting about the
grounds, whether it be a cemetery,
park or home garden. In some parts
of the country roses do exceedingly
well outdoors with very little effort on
the part of the gardener beyond the
general routine work of pruning and
furnishing the soil with the necessary
fertilizers for the plant's best develop-
ment, but not so in the middle west, or
that region of which Chicago may be
said to be the center. Here outdoor
roses are generally considered unsat-
isfactory and not worth bothering very
much with. It has always been the
ambition of W. N. Rudd, president of
Mount Greenwood cemetery, Morgan
Park, Chicago, to have large beds or
masses of roses about tlie cemetery
grounds. With this object in view a
few years ago he instructed his aides
to use their energies and see what
could be accomplished along these
lines, and their efforts have resulted
in a fine display of outdoor roses at
Mount Greenwood cemetery.

Owing to the lateness of most of the
outdoor growth in this section this
year, the plants are two or three weeks
late in coming into bloom, but at this
date, July 1.3, the bushes are a mass of
color. The varieties used in these
plantings were selected not so much
for the value or beauty of the individ-
ual flower or plant, but more especial-
ly for their hardiness and the mass
effect of the beds as a whole. Some of
the beds are located on the corner
slopes of the sections, others at the
edge of mass shrubbery and others in
the open parts of the cemetery. The
ground is well drained and the soil in
the beds is a mixture of the black
prairie soil of this section and clay
with liberal quantities of rotted ma-
nure incorporated into it. In the prep-
aration of the beds a 'heavy layer of
manure is thoroughly worked into the
soil. The first season after planting,
a medium mulch of manure is put on

the beds, and after the plants become
thoroughly established, a heavy mulch
is put on each year; in fact, it can be
said that a heavy mulch is kept on the
ground continuously,

Particular attention is given to
pruning and cutting out the dead wood
each spring, and during the summer
when the plants are in bloom or have
finished, the long new growths are kept
pinched back to conserve the strength
of the plants; also, by this method the
ramblers and climbers are kept in bush
form and have a much better effect.

In trying out the different roses suit-
able for this latitude, many of the
favorite varieties esteemed by rose
lovers were found wanting for the pur-
pose desired and had to be discarded.
Among the varieties that have proved
to be very satisfactory and are mak-
ing a good showing in this list will be
found many of the very old fashioned
or common roses.

Rugosa Varieties.

In starting the list we have to give
first place to the Rosa Rugosa varie-
ties. These certainly are the roses par
excellence for the purpose to which
this article refers. Among the best
varieties are :

Blanc Double de Coubert, the best
white rugosa rose and the best white
rose for large masses; blooms in clus-
ters, very seldom out of bloom the en-
tire summer.

Belle Poitevine, a beautiful pink
companion for Blanc Double de Cou-
bert; the exquisite color of its flowers
and fine foliage make this variety one
of the most desirable.

Chas. Frederick Worth, a rich, deep
crimson with fine large double flowers;
one of the best. A bed of this vai'iety
always attracts attention.

Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, a beauti-
ful silvery pink. The flowers of this
variety are equal to the best of the
hybrid perpetual roses, particularly
beautiful in the bud state.

Agnes Etaily Carman, similar to
Worth, but not quite so double and
richer in color.

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Rambler Varieties.

These varieties, by pincliing out
strongest growth shoots, are kept in
bush form and have attained huge
masses vs'hich malce a splendid show-
ing. The old favorite. Crimson Ram-
bler, is one of the best. We find it
hardier and like it much better than
the Philadelphia Rambler. Other fa-
vorites include :

Dorothy Perkins, which, with Its
branches of pink blossoms, is all that
could be desired.

Trier, a cream vi^hite single, very
pretty and a fine bloomer.

Excelsa, a fine variety, one of the
best of the crimson ramblers, exquisite
in color and foliage.

American Pillar with its single, deep
pink flowers and fine foliage is a great
favorite.

Hiawatha, another fine variety
vsrhich makes a fine showing with its
sprays of deep red flowers.

Dwarf Ramblers.

Orleans, the hardiest, best of the
dwarf red rambler roses, makes a fine
bush and is very floriferous.

Yvonne Rabier, the best white, dwarf
rambler; its bunches of pure white
flowers together with its dark green,
glossy foliage makes a fine combina-
tion.

Source d'Or, a beautiful variety of
the Wichuraiana type. The yellow
buds and pale- yellow, open flowers
with the dark green foliage make a
fine display.

Catherine Zeimet, another very
hardy white dwarf rambler, very free
bloomer.

Among the other varieties that are
making a fine display are :

Russell's Cottage, a strong grower
and profuse bloomer, the bushes being
a mass of red flowers.

Prairie Queen, an old timer, but still
a great rose for effect.

Baltimore Belle, the bushes of which
are a perfect mass of blush white
flowers.

Tennessee Belle, bright pink; the bed
makes a fine showing.

Many other varieties are being tried
out in smaller quantities but have not
been given extended trial enough to
say whether they are adaptable to this
purpose or climate.

C. W. JOHNSON.

Hugh Dickson's New Roses.

Among the new roses for 1917 being
offered by Messrs. Hugh Dickson, Ltd.,
Belfast, Ire., is Lillian Moore, winner
of the $1,000 prize at the Panama-
Pacific exposition. This rose is de-
scribed as follows : No rose ever raised
has been offered to the public with the
same credentials, having won in stren-
uous open competition with roses from
all countries of the world the much
coveted $1,000 trophy for the best new
seedling rose not in commerce. This
competition, the most exacting as re-
gards the merit of the individual roses
competing, was conducted on novel
lines, all the plants competing, having
been established in the exposition
grounds a year previous to its opening
and thoroughly acclimatized, were
judged monthly on points, by different
groups of judges composed of the prin-
cipal rose growers of America, and at
the close of the exposition the points
awarded to each competing variety by
the various sets of judges w^ere aggre-
gated, with the result that the trophy

was awarded to this seedling, which
was named "The Lillian Moore Rose,"
in honor of the wife of the pi-esident
of the exposition. Charles C. Moore.

The Lillian Moore rose is a garden
gem with flowers of exquisite form and
delightful fragrance. It is a deep pure
Indian yellow in color with slightly
deeper center. The flowers are large
and very full, of perfect camellia shape,
carried on stiff erect stems with hand-
some, clean, deep olive green foliage.
The buds are very long and pointed,
opening freely in all weathers and last-
ing a long time in good condition. The
habit of the plant is all that could be
desired, free, vigorous and branching,
making a strong bush about 2% feet in
height. It is thoroughly perpetual in
habit; from early season until the
close, it produces in abundance a
wealth of blooms of glowing color and
perfect shape. A malformed flower is
a rarity. A superb rose for every
purpose. Awarded silver medal of the
American Rose Society.

Basket by John Mangel, Chicago.

Other Hugh Dickson introductions
for 1917 include:

Ethel Dickson (H. T.). — Strong, up-
right, vigorous branching growth pro-
ducing its large full and beautifully
formed flowers in endless profusion.
Flowers large and very full with high
pointed centers, resembles Mme. Abel
Chatenay in type, but in bloom, habit
and inflorescence may be clearly said
to be a great advance on that well-
known rose. As a bedder it is superb,
its growth being vigorous and very
upright. Color deep salmon rose with
silvery, flesh reflexes. Gold medal,
Irish Rose and Floral Society.

Golden Spray (H.T.). — A garden
rose of unique habit and inflorescence,
and in our opinion one of the most dis-
tinct and valuable roses which Dickson
has yet raised. The growth is quite dis-
tinct from any known variety, the
plant sending up long arching shoots
which form great loose and elegant
sprays, every bud of which opens in
succession, to be succeeded by others
from the base of the plant, which makes
its season of flo^'ering one of the long-
est of any garden rose. The flowers
in the bud state are very long and
pointed and beautifully formed, of deep

Marechal Niel yellow, opening to very
large almost single blooms of great
beauty and elegance with a huge boss
of prominent deep yellow anthers.
When fully expanded the color is clear
lemon yellow. As a rose for massing
and bedding this variety far super-
sedes any rose at present grown, and
for cut flower and particularly for dec-
orative work is unequaled, as the
shoots can be cut with long stems, as
the plants produce their shoots almost
entirely from the base. Gold Medal,
National Rose Society.

H. D. M. Barton (H. T.).— Strqng,
vigorous, upright and freely branching
growth, handsome dark green leathery
foliage, "wood and spines reddish, flov?-
ers moderately large and very full,
with long pointed and beautifully
formed buds, produced with extraordi-
nary freedom throughout the season.
Color deep rich velvety crimson
which does not blue with age. A gar-
den and bedding rose of the type of
General MacArthur, but far surpassing
that grand bedder in the richness of
its color and the more freely branch-
ing and dwarfed habit of growth. Gold
Medal. Irish Rose and Floral Society.

Ulster Standard (H.T.). — A single
rose of great merit, free branch-
ing growth and dark green wood and
foliage. The shoots which grow to a uni-
form height of about two feet branch-
ing into large loose evenly disposed
corymbs covered with buds, -which open
to large round smooth flowers of in-
tense deep crimson with prominent yel-
low anthers, making as ideal bedding
single rose in a much needed color.
The blooms which are about three
inches in diameter, are of bright deep
crimson which does not fade as the
flower ages.

Hardy Rose Deyelopment.

Dr. W. Van Fleet, of the horticul-
tural department of the United States
department of agriculture, at Wash-
ington, D. C, has a great number of
rose crosses made at the Chico plant
introduction gardens on the Pacific
coast. These are being grown at the
Glendale Gardens, at Glendale, Md., a
short distance from Washington. Dr.
Van Fleet has in mind the creation of
a class of hardy ever-blooming roses
that will stand the rigorous climate
of the northern, western and eastern
states. To obtain these qualities he
is using largely the rugosa type,
crossed with many of the hybrid teas.
He has obtained many striking re-
sults in which the colors are most
brilliant.

The soil of the Glendale gardens ap-
pears to be just right for roses, most
of which are getting away this spring
to a strong growth. The new hardy
Chinese type is also being crossed
with the more tender hybrid teas, from
which it is hoped many of value will
be developed.

Mankato, Kan. — An addition has
been completed at the Kramer Green-
houses, which gives this establishment
8,000 feet of glass, a double heating
plant and a commodious office, making
it one of the best equipped in this part
of the state.

Council Bluffs, Ia. — O. H. Herman
has purchased the business of the
Herman Bros. Co. The corporation has
been dissolved and the retail store sold
to the Gardiner Floral Co. The range
will continue in operation under the
name of O. H. Herman.

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THE RETAIL TRADE

CondBCted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Fa.

The Summer Window.

With the coming' of the more or less
dull days, there will be more spare time
and considerable thought should be
given to the decoration of the window.
Experiments can be made now that
will lay the foundation for more elab-
orate work in the busier season.

As a change the light, latticed wood-
work for the window makes a unique
and effective decoration. Men handy
with tools can get up neat, simple de-
signs that are quite ornamental. Planed
strips, about the size of building lath,
or smaller, can be purchased at the
mill, and with the aid of a mitre box,
can be cut to any angle so that the
desired design can be easily worked
out. To arrange a porch or veranda
effect is seasonable and can be carried
out by the addition of hanging baskets,
pot plants, porch furniture or a willow
table with books and vases of flowers.
A chair at the side with folded parasol
and lady's hat, as if the occupant had
just stepped into the house gives a
touch of the realistic.

Pennock Bros., of Philadelphia, Pa.,
placed this in their window for a
month last summer, where it attracted
a lot of attention. This season half
their window contains a miniature
cork bark mountain with plants in
pockets here and there. An electric
fountain in a glen is a feature. A
long, curved terra cotta seat in the
other half of the window, encircling a
lily pond, contains vases of flowers.

HABEaiMEIHL's GROTTO.
Grottos made of cork bark "rocks"
present a cool look, and if nicely dec-
orated with plants, some of them va-
riegated, such as Pandanus Veitchii,
crotons, dracsenas. graceful ferns, ivies
and other vines, growing in the niches,
an attractive picture is presented. A
stream tumbling over the rocks, fall-
ing into a large pool below, in which
are water lilies, gives life to the scene.
A very good example of such an ar-
rangement is seen in the Bellvue-Strat-
ford store of J. J. Habermehl's Sons,
Philadelphia, Pa. It is one of the most
complete windccv decorations of its
kind we have ever seen.

A miniature lawn with paths and
flower beds is sure to attract attention.
The beds are filled with bright col-
ored foliage, such as euonymus, golden
privet, coleus tips, etc., for some, while
others are made of geranium flowers,
scarlet sage ajid other blossoms. It is
not difiicult to arrange such effects. Fill
the bottom of the window over any
raised foundation of boxes, pots or
boards to get an undulating surface, and
round this out with sphagnum. A cov-
ering of green sheet moss will do nicely
for the grass. The flower beds are made
of pot saucers or other shallow dishes
filled with sand into which the flowers
or foliage are stuck. These are easily
lifted and replaced and will last quite
a while if kept wet. An edging to a
walk may be made with small sprigs
of boxwood, while small evergreens
made in the same way can be used to
dot the lawn.

With a suitable setting or back-
ground of ferns, a single piece, such as
a large magnolia wreath decorated
with seasonable flowers and ribbon, is
often as effective as a window full.
This finished, artistic design has an

CRADLE BASKET FILLED WITH FLOWERS.

Design by Students in Floriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana.

individuality that impresses itself so
on the mind as not to be easily forgot-
ten. It is likely to be called to mind
and spoken of whenever the subject
comes up. The attractive window has
great advertising value. Continuous
examples of new and artistic effects
with seasonable flowers, featuring all
holidays in advance, with novel set-
tings, keeping the display always bright
and up-to-date, is to have the store
talked about. People will go out of
their way again and again to see how
it looks today. Penn, The Florist, of
Boston, blocks the sidewalk, wide as it
is, with the crowds that stop to see
his duckling window, which is a dis-
play during July. Selling ducks is not
a feature here, but keeping his name
and business before the public so that
when flowers are wanted they "must
be Penn's flowers," is one of the secrets
of his success.

Carrying Exclusive Stocks.

The florist who takes a pride in his
business, who is pushing, energetic, up-
to-date, anxious to keep to the front
in all that counts for a greater effi-
ciency, will always have for his cus-
tomers the first of the season's flowers,
while his standard stock will be just a
little above the market average. In
his vases and baskets, the line is gen-
erally exclusive, the only patterns of
the kind in town.

At holiday seasons, a certain line of
baskets in various sizes will be se-
lected. These are painted a self or
duotone color of an odd shade that
no one else is likely to have. A cer-
tain amount of personality goes with
such selections. This is his basket
or color effect for Easter; the ribbons
match or blend perfectly; it is unique
and different, the very latest in fash-
ionable colorings. There are a number
of various sized samples filled, all of
which look so well that variety of pat-
terns is not looked for. In this way
one has each season something differ-

ent to offer, does not have to keep a
great variety to choose from, or find
a lot of odd things, one or two of a
kind, left over.

To secure exclusive control of nov-
elties, one has to be ever on the look-
out, and early in the market to get
the first opportunity to buy the entire
stock of the basket that will suit his
purpose. Pennock Bros., Philadelphia,
Pa., devote a great deal of attention to
the selection of their Christmas and
Easter plant baskets. Some years ago
they made a g'reat hit with novelty
boxes covered with corn husk with rus-
tic handles. These were in a great varie-
ty of shapes and trimmings and vifere
very popular with their customers.
Japanese baskets and pot covers of se-
lected patterns, imported in the plain
rattan, were stained and colored to
the shade desired, making an exclu-
sive novelty which had quite a run
with them. Soft Japanese telescope
bags were another season's novelty,
which with their hand painted colors
and floral decorations, were very
showy. Inside tins gave the desired
stability. H. H. Battles, also of Phil-
adelphia, always has something new
and exclusive to offer. While he will
buy the entire importation of a basket
pattern that has novelty and is prac-
tical, he will often have ideas of his
own worked out from material he has
collected for the purpose. Brown bas-
kets, vases, bowls, jardinieres, etc.,
made out of willow with the bark on,
was and is still a favorite pattern.
The difference in the appearance be-
tween these unfinished goods and the
same style of basket of cleaned and
painted willow is quite marked. Many
of the trade would not look at natural
willow a second time, but Battles sells
them by the thousand. Why? Is
worth considering. A last season's
success was baskets, bowls and jardin-
ieres in great variety of form made of
selected cornstalks. Some, nicely woven
were used in the natural buff, while

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many stood out conspicuously in shades
of dark red, light and dark blues, yel-
lows and greens. In some, the colors
were combined to get novel effects.
These were qviite the equal of any im-
ported stock which would, and no
doubt did, command the best price.
It was facetiously called "American
bamboo." These men are leaders in
the craft and have reached their en-
viable position by such methods as
above described, catering to exclusive
trade by offering a line of novelties
that bear the artist's stamp of per-
sonality and are not to be found else-
where.

The small dealer or beginner can-
not go into these methods except on a
small scale; his trade would not war-
rant it. He would likely lack the nec-
essary experience and knowledge of
what would be salable. But he can
progress along these lines and above
all put his personality into his work.
Ideas will come to a man who studies
and looks for them; one bright thought
leads to another, and finally something
is evolved that is worth while, that
has merit, and Is worked out to ad-
vantage. There will be disappoint-
ments, this or that, of which much is
expected does not take, but all is not
lost. The experience gained is an-
other strengthening of the foundation
of the business. The hard work and
many disappointments of the success-
ful man do not often appear on the
surface. His successes are pointed out
as due to various causes : "He is fortu-
nate in his location"; "his wife's
money helped him"; "he always was
a lucky fellow"; "everything turns to
money for him." Constant and intel-
ligent application, however, is the only
real road to success; that which comes
easy, seldom remains, the hard-earned
reputation alone being permanent.
K.

An Acre of Outdoor Flowers.

An acre of ground does not seem
much from which to make a living,
but J. Ruddalm, of Maple Shade,
N. J., has demonstrated that it is quite
sufficient. Mr. Ruddalm cultivates
summer flowers entirely. His equip-
ment consists of garden tools and about
two dozen sash for a couple of small
frames. His first work in the spring
is the sowing of sweet peas, with which
he plants probably one-tenth of his
place. The first products are pansy
plants, which he sells by the dozen or
box to cutflower stores. His first cut-
flowers are cornflowers; the seed for
these is sown in September, the young
plants spotted or planted in beds in
the middle of October and mulched to
give a little protection during the win-
ter. For early cutting he fills a frame,
where, with this protection, he is able
to get them in from 10 days to two
weeks before the outside beds. The
variety is the double, which flowers
very profusely and is always in de-
mand. He cuts with good long stem
as this benefits the plants. Delphinum
Belladonna is grown to perfection. The
seed is sown as soon as ripe, when it
germinates at once. This is sown in a
frame and planted out in October. It
will flower the next spring, but two-
year-old plants make the best spikes.
Plants are cultivated for four years,
then renewed as they seem to run out
by that time. Two quite good-sized
blocks of this are seen. Gaillardias are
another specialty of which quite a
block are grown. Mr. Ruddalm saves
seed of the above varieties of plants
for his own sowing, being very par-
ticular that only the best are marked
as seed bearers. Feverfe■n^ double
white, he finds good salable stock in
the market and has quite a bed of it.

Early and late asters are given quite
a space in this valuable ground. The
stock coming on looks well. Dahlias
are a crop of which he plants a lim-
ited quantity to follow the asters. For
the wind up of the season he grows
quite a number of pompon chrysanthe-
mums. He also has the large flowered
varieties, and flowers them so well that
they have brought $10 a hundred,
which ' looks all right for an outdoor
crop. Muslin is used to keep off the
early frosts. A row of peach trees,
planted on one side of the place as a
wind brake, turn in quite a little for
the cut branches when in flower, and
in addition bear quite a crop of fruit.
Another border line is planted with
Dorothy Perkins roses, which are
pruned carefully so as to produce good
blooming stems. These have added
quite a little to the revenue.

As a late crop after the sweet peas,
celery is planted, for which, being han-
dled, without bruisingv ^le finds ready
sale. Another source of revenue is
vegetable plants for the neighborhood.
These pay very well for the small space
they take up.

Mr. Ruddalm's overhead charges are
very light — he is able to get along
without any assistance, cuts, bunches
and markets the stock himself, coming
into Camden, N. J., and Philadelphia,
Pa., early every morning. His various
specialties are so well grown and com-
ing direct from the garden, are prac-
tically all sold as three or four stores
take them all and quite frequently his
entire cut is ordered the day before.
He hopes to have a small greenhouse
for next season, which should be of
great assistance. There is room near
every large city for several grow^ers
who could make a comfortable living
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DOUBLE CORNFLOWERS AT J. RUDDALM'S, MAPLE SHADE, N. J.

accompanying illustrations are of a
frame of double cornflowers, and one
of his blocks of delphiniums.

Hydrangeas.

The Ploracroft Gardens. Moorestown.
N. J., are noted for their fine hydran-
geas, which for a number of years
have been just right in point of time
for Easter. The past season they were
said to be the best they have ever
had, although it was a very early
Easter. They were full of perfect well
colored flowers. The varieties are
mostly the new French pink and white.
A striking feature is that they are
grown entirely without stakes; the
stems are stiff enough to support the
flowers, which appear to find their
place, rounding out, and making in
neaily every case a perfect, symmetrical
plant.

Thos. Ross, the superintendent, de-
scribed his method of culture as fol-
lows : Selected, strong young plants
are set aside for stock. These are
planted into four-inch pots and
plunged in soil about 12 inches apart
in frames outside, about May 1, where,
during the summer, they are careful-
ly watered. After a time they are
pinched, not being allowed to bloom,
and carry by fall from four to six
shoots to a plant. They are then
dried off and kept in the frame
until about Jan. 15, when they are
taken into a greenhouse with a
moderate temperature. Each plant
will furnish in about a month from
six to eight good cuttings, which are
easily rooted and make strong vigor-
ous stock. This is found to be a much
better plan than to rely on the blind
shoots of the forced stock. These are
planted outside early in May, many of
them two plants together. They are
kept well watered by the Skinner sys-

tem during the summer, as they are
great drinkers. They make a good
root during the summer, but the top
growth is greatest in late August and
September, when they spread out won-
derfully. Late in September they are
lifted, the soil all shaken off and potted
into a stiffer soil than that of their
summer home, which is light and
sandy. This stock is for from six to
eight-inch pots. For the larger sizes
the one-year-old stock plants, from
which the cuttings were taken, are
planted with the others and make fine
specimens for the 10 to 12-inch tubs.
These are kept cool at first, being
placed on the benches after the chry-
santhemums are cut out. The houses
in which they are grown are wide, with
large sized glass, giving floods of light.

Greenhouse Millipeds.

The Maryland Agricultural experi-
ment station. College Park, has re-
cently issued Bulletin No. 206 qovering
the life history, habits and control of
this small chestnut colored milliped,
also known as the thousand-leg worm.
It is commonly known as the green-
house milliped and is sometimes ac-
cused of attacking and destroying
plants but it is doubtful if these
charges have ever been proved. Al-
though seen during the day its habits
are really nocturnal. In the daytime
they generally remain in hiding under
pots, etc., or in their galleries in the
earth, but after dark they may often
be seen in large numbers crawling
slowly over the beds, investigating
every object in their path with their
antennae. Their sense of smell is very
acute and they have been seen to turn
at right angles toward a piece of raw
potato dropped near them. They have

been known to feed on green aphids
on heliotrope plants and have also been
observed to completely destroy larvae.
Their principal food seems to be de-
caying vegetable matter. They have
been observed to feed upon dead leaves
after they had become moist, while a
rose leaf that was partially dead, ob-
served on a bed one evening, when ex-
amined the following day was found
to have the brown portion nearly de-
stroyed, but the green part had not
been touched. Lettuce leaves lying on
the ground have been attacked and
holes of various sizes made in them
but not while they were part of the
plant. Vegetables such as potatoes and
carrots appear to be favorite food for
these millipeds and are often used
either fresh or poisoned as traps and
controls. If slices of either of these
vegetables are placed on the beds early
in the evening in a small depression
and the hole covered with a flower pot
or similar article, the traps will be
often found to be partly filled with
millipeds the following morning, as
they will remain in these sheltered
places instead of following their usual
custom and retreating to their galler-
ies. Tobacco dust sprinkled on the beds
in the proportion of one ounce to nine
square feet has proved fairly effective.
After two days treatment no speci-
mens were seen on the beds and the
number in the soil was about half as
many as usual. Tobacco dust has been
used as a mulch about cucumber plants
and within a day or two millipeds
could be collected on the concrete floor
by the hundred thousands. Nicotine
sulphate 409!) at the rate of one part
to a thousand of water and applied
with a watering can thoroughly drench-
ing the soil has killed 90 per cent of
the millipeds within three inches of the
surface.

54

The American Florist.

July 28,

Hecht, Floricultural Head at Amherst.

A. G. Hecht, first assistant in the
floricultural experiment station and
instructor in floriculture in the College
of A.^iculture of the University of
Illinois, has been chosen to fill the po-
sition of chief of the department of
floriculture in the Massachusetts Ag-
ricultural College, Amherst.

He is a graduate of the University of
Illinois, ■ and was one pf the first to re-
ceive a degree in floriculture. He is a
man well qualified to fill the position.
During his term of service at the Uni-
versity of Illinois, he has made many
friends. His ability, frank, open-
hearted sincerity in his endeavors to
be of real service to all students who
carne into his classes, have made him
very popular "with the student body.
He has also the hearty endorsement of
the department of horticulture and
College of Agriculture, to every member
of which he has become a friend.

Mr. Hecht was born in Overland
Mo., and was educated in the public
schools in St. Louis county. After
leaving school, he worked for some
time with his brother, C. Hecht, who
has a florist's establishment near St.
Louis and is the only other member of
the family in the profession. It "was
with the idea of becoming more effi-
cient in the florist's business that A.
G. Hecht entered the University of
Illinois in 1910 as a special student in
floriculture. Professor Dormer, recog-
nizing the worth of the young man, in-
duced him to matriculate and take the
four-year coursei After graduating,
he was appointed instructor in flori-
cultnre and was placed in charge of
the greenhouses. Everyone who knows
him is confident that he will give a
good account of himself in his new
field and will be a credit to "Illinois."
He is a member of the Illinois State
Florists' Association and the S. A. P.,
and is keenly interested in all matters
pertaining to floriculture.

San Francisco.

CALL PEINCIPALLT FOR FUNERAL WORK.

Business the past week has been con-
fined chiefly to funeral work. This has
been keeping up fairly well of late.
There is little if any improvement in
the quality of the daily offerings, not-
withstanding the fact that we are ex-
periencing cool "weather. A few asters
have appeared in the market during
the week, but were of rather poor qual-
ity. They may be expected to improve,
however, from now on, as it is a trifle
too early for the large flowered varie-
ties. Carnations are beginning to
shorten up in supply, owing to the re-
planting season being on, and they will,
be on the short side until the new
crop comes in. Whatever stock does
arrive is of comparatively poor quality.
Roses are about the same as mentioned
last week. Some very good American
Beaxities are seen and move very w^ell.
Sweet peas are still to be had in large
quantities, and are largely used in fu-
neral work. Many varieties are de-
cidedly off color, showing that the sea-
son for good Spencers is drawing to a.
close. There are suflicient cut lilies for
all demands. Cattleyas, too, are in am-
ple supply, with the demand somewhat
restricted. Lily of the valley is firm
in price with the supply moderate. As
the prices of most outdoor stock varies
from day to day, it is impossible to
quote them with any reasonable degree
of certainty. Dahlias are becoming
more plentiful every day, and with
ideal growing weathej-, the quality is
making very rapid improvement. They
are very popular in this market. The
demand is quite steady and prices very
fair. Spanish iris Is about over, but
there is a large supply of finely grown
gladioli. Some very fine Panama and

America are to be had. Mrs. Francis
King is a great favorite, as also is
Glory of Holland.

NOTES.

George C. Roeding, president of the
Fancher Creek Nurseries, of Fresno,
called on the trade during the week.
He says the nursery outlook is very
promising and his firm is preparing for
a largely increased business this fall.
Besides his extensive nursery interests,
he is also well known in fruit packing
circles, being president of the Roeding
Fig Packing Co. This concern packs
the celebrated "Calimyrna" fig, intro-
duced into this state by Mr. Roeding
from Smyrna.

The management of the great "Land
Show," to be held in this city in Oc-
tober, has extended an invitation to
the horticultural trade of the state to
exhibit plants and cut flowers during
the length of the show. No doubt many
will take advantage of the offer. As
the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society

Prof. A. G. Hecht.
Chief of Department of Floriculture, Massachu-
setts Agricultural College, Amherst.

will hold no exhibition this fall, this
is not going to conflict with any other
proposed show.

The state board of horticulture is
to establish a very complete experiment
station at Dinuba to be devoted ex-
clusively to the study of viticulture.
Dinuba is well situated for this work
and the results obtained should be of
much value to the grape growers of the
state and also to the great number of
nurserymen who specialize in this par-
ticular stock.

Rafael B. Espino, of Manila, has ar-
rived in this city at the instigation of
the Insular government of the Philip-
pines, to investigate American food
plants. He will make a careful study
of every plant in that line and will
visit all parts of the country in his in-
vestigations. Mr. E'spino is accom-
panied by his family.

Mrs. R. E. Darbee, of Hyde street,
reports business as being good for this
season of the year. She has a large
shipping business and is preparing for
a very extensive trade this fall, espe-
cially in chrysanthemums and violets.

M. H. Ebel was a Sacramento visi-
tor during the week. He says trade is
rather quiet in the capital city just
now. His father, P. A. Ebel, Sacra-
mento's oldest florist, is spending his
vacation at Santa Cruz.

J. B. Pendleton, secretary of the de-
pai'tment of pai-ks of San Diego, was

a visitor this week. Mr. Pendleton
spent most of his time studying the va-
rious points of interest in Golden State
park.

John H. Baker, of Phoenix, Ariz., is
calling on friends in the trade in this
city. Mr. Baker has charge of all the
parks and squares in Phoenix, where
he is very highly esteemed. G. N.

Boston.

TRADE BETTBIR THAN LAST YEAR.

The market still holds a summer ap-
pearance with a decided improvement
over last week; in fact, conditions are
far ahead of last year. Prices are
holding well, and flowers are of good
quality. Asters are good, and a few
are seen at the various stalls; the best
are commanding $4 a hundred. Roses
have jumped in price, but carnations
remain very poor. Sweet peas are
showing improvement, and Easter lilies
are very plentiful.

NOTES.

Christofferson Bros., of North Bever-
ly, are sending to their salesman, Nat
Learned, some splendid snapdragons
in all colors and in splendid condition.

Fred Pettit, of Brighton, has a fine
strain of dahlias, and will start cut-
ting by August 1. This young ambi-
tious grower has had very good suc-
cess the last three years, but this year
has gone ahead of former years. His
entire output will be shipped to Car-
bone's. Mr. Pettit has announced his
engagement to a yoiing saleslady of
one of the flower stores.

Janiten & Wolbroth are cutting very
good Lilium rubrum and find a ready
sale. This young firm is Improving
and before many days "will be up
among the select, as their goods are
showing quality and pains taken.

J. Cohen, of the Co-operative Flower
Market, is receiving very good ship-
ments of asters, sweet peas and gladi-
oli. H. Aronson, of the same market,
is receiving extra fine Delphinium Bel-
la Donna.

Walter Holden, one of our popular
salesmen at the market, has returned
from his vacation with a beautiful
coat of tan. His two weeks were spent
fishing with very good success.

Welch Bros. Co. has the first cut of
the season of Golden Glow chrysan-
themums. They have also the entire
cut of R. & J. Farquhar & Co.'s Lil-
ium Myrophillum.

B. A. Snyder & Co. report very good
July business; if anything, a trifle bet-
ter than last year.

Thos. F. Galvin reports business
good; about the same as last year.

S. K. G.

Cleveland, 0.

OUTDOOR FLOWERS RULE THE MARKET.

Outdoor flowers are in good demand
now. Among the most plentiful are
hydrangeas, canterbury bells, stokesias,
daisies, Easter lilies, sweet Williams,
coreopsis, gaillardias, cattails, queens-
lace, phlox and peas. Gypsohilas or
baby breath is in good demand. Lily
of the valley has been scarce. Roses
are coming in good form now, and
although mostly short grades, the
blooms are excellent. Carnations ar-
rive in ever diminishing quantities and
stock is about done for. A few early
asters arrive and the stock is uni-
formly good. Water lilies are in good
demand. Sweet peas are plentiful.
Quite a few outdoor Easter lilies are
now coming. Candidums are about
done. Peonies are still coming from
storage, and are keeping up well.
Greens of all kinds are plentiful.
Funeral work has been very good the
past few weeks. Kaiserin roses are
meeting with an excellent demand.
C. F. B.

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Kansas City, Mo.

TRADE CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

Business improved considerably dur-
ing the past weeli, with funeral and
hospital work forming the bulk of
the demand. Stock was scarce and
not sufficient to meet requirements.
Gladioli are most plentiful and of very
good grade, and with the different
colored larkspurs make a fair combi-
nation. Carnations are about gone.
Russell and Ophelia roses are on the
market but the supply is limited. Lilies
are plentiful and scarcely bring a pay-
ing price.

NOTES.

It appears as if the army wants
plenty of florists for some reason as
the first call placed the following on
the list : Ernest Moore, of the Wm. L.
Rock Flower Co.; Howard Bartlow, of
the Alpha Floral Co.; Wm. Miller of
Samuel Murray's; Fred Horst, of A.
Newell's; Oscar Joslin of TV. J. Barnes
and Curtis Hunter of Ed. Humfeld's,
and there are a large number wait-
ing for future calls.

The Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant
Co. are enjoying good business but
stock is scarce. They are now using
some cold storage peonies. Miss Brown
of this firm is spending her vacation
in Denver. Mr. Kidd is taking a rest
at home.

Ed. Humfeld is cutting white and
lavender asters. He has recently re-
turned from a trip to Galveston and
will leave shortly for the Ozarks.

Chas. Thomas, of the Rosery, re-
ports a good demand for funeral work
with business better than could be ex-
pected at this time of the year.

"W. J. Barnes had a heavy week of
funeral work and was fortunate in be-
ing able to cut a big part of his re-
quirements on his own range.

H. Kusik & Co. report scarcity of
supply, but they are handling good
Ophelia and Russell roses, gladioli,
lilies and gypsophilas.

T. J. Noll & Co. have good roses, a
few carnations and excellent gladioli
and lilies, but stock as a rule is lim-
ited in supply.

Arthur Newell has had a run of fu-
neral work that has kept his force busy
night and day.

Miss J. E. Murray reports a good
call for funeral work, but stock is
hard to get.

The Peterson Floral Co. has redeco-
rated and refurnished its establish-
ment.

Visitors : Edgar Hall and C. F. Hea-
cock, Austin, Tex. E'. J. B.

Pittsburgh.

USUAL SUMMER DULLNESS.

Trade during the past week was
rather quiet as can be expected dur-
ing the summer months. There seems
to be ample stock to meet all require-
ments with no apparent scarcity of
any flower. Lilies are the most plenti-
ful of any stock on the market,
while carnations and roses of good
quality are still coming. Gladioli and
asters are more plentiful, and in the
former some very good Mrs. King and
America are offered. Outdoor stock is
also plentiful. Funeral work is about
the only thing that keeps the retailers
busy. Many of the stores are redeco-
rating and making many changes for
the coming season.

NOTES.

Nearly 100 members of the florists'
club and their friends enjoyed a de-
lightful outing July IS, when a visit
was made to a number of fine estates
and parks in this city and vicinity. The
gardens and conservatories were all
found in the best of condition. It is
hoped many more of these pleasant
trips will be planned for the future.

Frank Kilgallon and Miles Steiner
have returned from Atlantic City. Geo.
Franks and Jas. Hill will leave for
that resort this week. This city is be-
ing well represented on the boardwalk
this season.

The sympathy of the trade in this
city is extended to H. L. Thompson,
florist, of Rochester, Pa., whose mother
died July 18.

Nick Harris is passing the cigars.
Boy. M.

Omaha.

Malec Bros, have decided not to
erect glass this year as contemplated.
They recently bought 10 acres of land
opposite the peony farm, one of this
city's attractions when these flowers
are in bloom.

Hruban Bros, will install one large
Kroeschell boiler. ' They have decided
not to add to their establishment this
year, due to unsettled business condi-
tions.

Mrs. J. J. Hess and daughter have
returned from Minneapolis where they
were the guests of Theodore Wirth
and family.

The Fernery has extended its store,
which gives them a window on How-
ard street and one on Sixteenth street.

J. F. Wilcox & Sons of Council
Bluffs are sending some very fine Rus-
sell and Ophelia roses to this market.

H. Wing, of Bellview, Neb., is send-
ing in som.6 excellent sweet peas con-
sidering the time of the year.

August 9 has been decided upon as
the date for the florists' outing at Lake
Manawa, la.

F. Berlinghoff, for more than 20
years with Hess & Swoboda, is seri-
ously ill.

Regular summer weather has ar-
rived, business is dull and stock is
scarce.

Geo. Sorenson, of Florence, Neb., is
rebuilding two houses.

Geo. H. Swoboda and family left
July 22 for Colorado.

F. Swanson has given up the Ar-
nold Greenhouses. Grippe.

care of all demands vipon it. Easter
lilies are sufficient for all present needs.
Rubrum lilies are seen in fair numbers
and are proving good property. Aster
receipts are larger and better than
they were at the last writing. Snap-
dragons are in a fair supply. Hardy
hydrangeas may be had.

NOTES.

Thomas J. Deadwyler and wife, of
the "Westview Florist Co., Atlanta, Ga.,
stopped here the first part of last week
on their way to the lakes and New
York.

Miss Elsie Bolison, secretary at the
Cincinnati Flower Exchange, is enjoy-
ing her vacation during the current
fortnight.

M. A. Vinson stopped in this city
last week and boosted the coming
Cleveland flower show.

Ed. Bassmeyer, of C. E. Critchell's
force, is spending two weeks at Har-
lan, Ky.

C. E. Critchell has been getting in
some fine large cuts of gladioli and
asters. H.

Rochester, N. Y.

TRADE EXTREMELY QUIET.

Business has been at a standstill
during the past week with little call
for funeral work or decorations. Sum-
mer conditions and prices prevail. The
new crop of sweet peas has arrived,
much to the delight of all. The flowers
are fine in quality. Roses are accu-
mulating and are sold at very low fig-
ures. Carnations are plentiful but the
quality is poor. Lily of the valley is
at a premium, and there are a few cat-
tleyas to be had.

NOTES.

Geo. T. Boucher's store is made very
cool and inviting in appearance with
a rock and pool decoration. A wind-
mill adds motion to the pleasing effect.

The following are on the vacation
list: John Vollmer at West Henrietta;
Geo. F. Demuth, objective point, Cali-
fornia.

HEITMAN-OESTREICHER CO.'S RANGE, MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Cincinnati.

SUPPLY AMPLE FOE ALL NEEDS.

The supply of stock in this market
is sufficient for all present needs, and
during the coming fortnight will un-
doubtedly be increased greatly by
heavier cuts of gladioli and asters.
Business is steady and fair for the
time of the year. Roses are in large
supply. Receipts in short stock ex-
ceed the present demand for this grade.
Gladioli, for the first time in several
weeks, are in a supply that can take

J. B. Keller Sons arranged a splen-
did display of garden flowers in their
window last week.

Paul Campers is "getting around on
high" with a new car made by Henry
of Detroit.

Both local and out-of-town orders
keep the stall at Geo. Kramer's busy.

On a recent outing Chas. Vick won
the championship as quoit pitcher.

Geo. T. Boucher is making an auto
trip to Chicago and the west.

Chester.

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The American Florist.

July 28 J

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

Preliminary ProgTamme of the Thirty-Third Annual Meeting and Exhibition to .Be Held in the Grand Central Palace,

New York, August 21-23, 1917.

PROGRAM DAT BY DAY,

This recapitulation of tbe program proper is intended to malie promi-
nent the hours of meetings.

TTTESDAY, AUGUST 21.
FIRSTI DAY.
9:30 A. M. — Meeting ITiorists' Telegraph Association.
10:30 A. M.— Office of the Ladies' Society of American Florists opened
for registration in Convention Hall.
2:00 P. M. — S. A. F. Opening Session.
8:30 P. M. — President's reception.

•WrEDNZSDAY. AUGUST 22.
SECOND DAY.
9:00 A. M. — lleeting of the Board of Directors of the American Car-
nation Society.
10:00 A. M. — Annual meeting of the Ladies' Society of American Flor-

ists

A. F.

Amerii

10:30 lA M. — Morning session S.

2:0D P. M. — Afternoon session S. A. F.

4:30 P. M.— Meeting of the American Carnation Society.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23.
THIRD DAY.
10:00 A. M.— S. A. F. session.
10:00 A. M. — Ad.iourned meeting of the Ladies' Society

Florists.
11:00 lA. M. — Meeting of the American Rose Society.

2:00 P. M. — Afternoon Session S. A. F.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21.
FIRST DAY— OPENING SESSION— 2:00 P. M.
Opening exercises in Convention Hall.

Convention called to order by G. E. M. Stumpp, president Florists' Club.
Address of welcome by Vice-President A. L, Miller.
Address of welcome by Hon. John Purroy Mitchel, mayor of New York.
Response, Robert Craig.
President R. C. Kerr's address-.
Reading minutes of executive board.
Report of tbe secretary.
Report of the treasurer.
Report of the Washington representative.
Reports of state vice-presidents.
Reports of standing committees.
Reports of special committees.

Discussion on amendments to be voted on at evening session.
Miscellaneous business.
Judging of trade exhibits.
Consideration of place of meeting for 1910.

FIRST DAY— EVENING SESSION— 8:30 P. M.
President's Reception — ^The president's reception will be held in the
Convention Hall at Grand Central Palace. President Kerr wishes it
distinctly understootl that the reception will be informal and that
the most comfortable clothing will be the most appropriate.
Amendments to Constitution and By-Laws to be voted upon:
To amend Article II, Section 2 (a)

"Sec. 2. Elections and Appointments —

"(a) The president, first vice-president, secretary and treasurer
shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting of the Society,
and their term of office shall begin with the first day of January
next succeding the election."

by striking out the work "secretary"; and by adding: "The secre-
tary shall be elected by the directors at the annual mid-Lent meet-
ing and shall serve for one year. (If amendment is approved, the
secretary elected at the next mid-Lent meeting of the Board of
Directors shall assume office January 1, 1919).
To amend Article III (bl

"GOVERNMENT. EXECUTIVE BOARD
"Between the sessions of the Society its government shall be
vested in an executive board, consisting of the president, junior
ex-president. first vice-president, secretary, treasurer and the
board of directors. Aj regular meeting of the board shall be held
each year about mid-Lent, at the call of the secretary, upon such
date as the president may direct, etc."

by striking out the word "secretary"' in tbe third line, after "vice-
president" and before "treasurer."
Balloting for meeting place for 1919.
Polls open from 8:30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m.

■WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 22.
SECOND DAY— MORNING SESSION— 10:30 A. M.
Nominations of oflicers for 1918.
Report of Committee on President's Address.

Report of Committee on Storm Damage Insurance, by A. Rassmussen,
chairman, E. G. Hill. J. F. Ammann, special committee.
AFTERNOON SESSION— 2:00 P. M.
Report of Cornmittee on Publicity, by W. F. Therkildson. chairman.
Discussion.

3:30 P. M.— "The Florists' Business in Its Relation to War 'Hmes,"
a discussion on this important subject will be opened by Robert
Craig, Philadelphia.
Judging exhibits Convention Garden.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23.
THIRD DAY— MORNING SESSION— 10:00 A. M.
Election of Officers for 1918.

Polls open 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m.. or until all in line have voted.
Voting will be done under the new system. There will be four voting
places, "A" to "D" inclusive — "E" to "K" inclusive — "L" to "R"
inclusive — "S" to "Z" inclusive. Please vote promptly.
Question box.
Deferred business.

Report of judges of Trade Exhibition.
Report of Judges of Convention Garden.

THURSDAY. AUGUST 23.

THIRD DAY— AFTERNOON SESSION.

2:00 P. M. — Report of Committee on National Credits and Collections

Bureau, by Patrick Welch, chairman.
Discussion.
3:30 P. M. — Report of Committee on Convention Garden, by Theodore

Wirth, chairman.
4:00 P, M. — Report of National Flower Show Committee, by George

'.Asmus, chairman.
Discussion.

LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21,

FIRST DAY.

The headquarters of Secretary Mrs. Charles H. Maynard will be

located near S'. A. F. Secretary Young's office in the Grand Central

Palace, and will be open from 10:30 a. m., until 4:00 p. m., for the

purpose of registration and payment of dues.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22.
SECOND DAY— 10:00 A, M.
Annual meeting of the society.

THURSDAY. AUGUST 23.
THIRD DAY— 10:00 A, M,
An adjourned meeting of the society will be held.
OFFICERS FOR 1917.

President R. C. Knrr, Houston. Tfexas

Vice-President A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

Secretary John Young, E3 West 28tli St.. New York

Treasurer J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Term Expiring 1918 Charles L. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn.
William R. Nicholson, Framing-
ham. Mass. Term Expiring 1920.

Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. 111. Frank X. Stuppy. St. Joseph, Mo.

Term Expiring 1919. Geo. W. Hess. Washington, D. 0.
Augelo J. Rossi, San Francisco, Calif.

DIRECTORS UNDER AFFILIATION,
lb Serve One Year.
George Asmus, vice-president Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
S. S. Pennock, president American Rose Society.
J. F. Ammann, president American Carnation Society.
E. G. Hill, president Florists' Hail Association of America.
Geo. E. M. Stumpp, president New York Florists' Club.
A. Farenwald. president Florists' Club of Philadelphia.
Wm. H. Amling. president Chicago Florists' Club.
W. F. Gude, Washington Representative.

Ex-ofiiclo. Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif.

Pittsburgh Florists' and Garaeners' Club.

On the morning of July 18 about 100
members of the three florists' and
gardeners' clubs of Allegheny county,
"foregathered" in the Phipps' Conserv-
atories, West Park, N. S., Pittsburgh,
and in 20 autos spent a most enjoyable
day visiting the parlts, cemeteries,
country club, and the East End places
of Messrs. W. L. Mellon, A. W. Mellon,
R. B. Mellon. C. D. Armstrong, F. M.
Armstrong. H. C. Frick, 'W. H. R. Hil-
liards, H. D. Hailman, H. J. Heinz, D.
M. Clemson. N. L. Benedum, T. D.
Barnsdall and Berthold Frosch. Pitts-
burgh's vegetation never looked so
fresh, clean and luxuriant within the
memory of our eldest member. War
g'ardens everywhere, and flourishing
too. Cucumbers, melons, grapes, figs,
and nectarines, where used to grow
palms, ferns, and other tropical plants.

Potatoes, cabbage, beans and other
edibles in place of velvety greensward,
showing the "H. C. L." is affecting all
members of our community.

But the high spots of the trip were
fancy leaved caladiums, water lilies,
tender and hardy, Bride's Teas, Clero-
dendron Balfouri, a bridle path right
in the metropolis reminding one of a
road in the Laurentians. Strawberries,
stanhopeas, cypripediums, gigas, Mil-
tonia vezillaria, Medinilla magniflca,
Begonias Lafayette in a bed, fuchsias,
bald cypress, paulewnias, and Spirsea
Lindleyane. A splendid specimen of
the salix family brought forth com-
ments on an article in the last issue of
the Bulletin of Popular Information,
anent the money made out of willow
•wooA for cricket bats in England be-
fore the war. "A piece of land bought
for ,1;25O.0O on which in sixteen years
willows of this variety — Salix alba —

were grown, which sold for $10,000.00."
A garden in the old formal English
style and the Alpine-like garden of Mr.
Froach and its delightful little tea
house with windows of varicolored
glasses, were both admired.

The noonday meal served on the C.
D. Armstrong place was a success in
every way, showing the skilled touch
of some of our best "halves" for which
they were complimented and thanked
by all the partakers; also, in neat
speeches by the president of the enter-
taining club and the president of the
Sewickley Club. By the way, the gath-
ering fairly bristled with dignitaries,
among those present being the presi-
dents of the Pittsburgh Florists' and
Gardeners' Club, Horticultural Society
of Western Penn. Sewickley Horticul-
tural Society, Botanical Society of
Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Cut-
Flower Co., and the McCullum Co.

igij.

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57

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

Preliminary Prosramme Continued From Preceding Page.

OTHER OFFICERS.
Botanist — John Dunbar, Rochester. N. Y.
Pathologist — George L. Peltier. Agricultural Experiment Station. Auburn.

Entomologist — Dr. T. F. Headlee. Agricultural Experiment Station, New

Brunswick, N. J.
Superintendent of Trade Exhibition — John Young, New York.
NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE.

Term expires

Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J Dec. 31, 1917

George Asmus, Chicago, Chairman Dec. 31. 1918

A. Farenwald. Roslyn. Pa Dec. 31. 1919

Wm. P. Craig. Philadelphia, Pa Dec. 31. 1920

Patrick Welch. Boston, Mass Dec. 31, 1921

Thomas Roland, Nahant. Mass Dec. 31. 1922

John Young Secretary

J. J. Hess Treasurer

COMMITTEE ON TARIFF AND LEGISLATION.
Waiiam F. Gude, chairma-D, Wm. H. Siehrecht. Jr., Long

Washington, D. C. Island City, N. Y.

James McHutchison. New York. Heber J. Ware. New York.

Leonard Vaughan. Chicago.

COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS BUREAU.
Patrick Welch, chairman. Boston. George W. Smith. Cleveland. 0.

C. E. Critchell. Cincinnati. Ohio. Thomas Roland. Nahant. Mass.

S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. P. L. Atkins. Rutherford. N. J.
Fred'k A. Danker. Albany. N. Y. Joseph H. Hill. Richmond. Ind.

Hans Plath. San Francisco, Calif. T. J. Wolf. Waco. Texas.

COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL &AiRDENS.
Benjamin Hammond. chairman, Irwin Berterniann. Indianapolis.

Beacon. N. Y. Gustav Amrhyn. New^ Haven. Conn.

Michael Barker, Chicago. Leonard Barron. Garden City, N. Y.

COMMIHrEE ON PUBLICITY.
W. F. Therkildson. Philadelphia, term three years.

Pa., term five years. Thomas H. Joy. Nashville. Tenn..

Guy W. French. Morton Grove, 111., terra two years.

term four years. Edward P. Tracey. Albany, N, Y..

Joseph Heacock. Wyncote, Pa., term one year.

The above committee elects its chairman.
COMMTDTEE ON MOTHER'S DAY.
O. J. Olson, chairman. St. Paul, C. W, Eichling. New Orleans. La.
Minn. Charles J. Graham. Cleveland. O.

EMward J. Pancourt. Philadelphia, R. B. Schiller. Chicago. 111.

Pa. F. H. Holton. Milwaukee. Wis.

Karl P. Baum. Knoxvillc, Tenn. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis,

Henry Greve, Dallas. Tex. Ind.

Charles P. Mueller. Wichita. Kan.

COMMITTEE ON CONVENTION GARDEN.
Theodore Wirth. Minneapolis, Conn., term one year.

Minn., term three years. Clarence L. Brock. Houston, Tex.,

Gustav Amrhyn. New Haven, term two years.

COMMITTEE ON NOMENCLATURE.
Prof. E. A. White, Cornell Uni- anical Gardens. St. Louis. Mo.

versity, Ithaca. N. Y. T. B. Symons. College Park. Md.

W. W. Ohlweiler. Missouri Bot-

COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN PRODUCTS.
Charles Willis Ward. Chairman, H. P. Knolile. Cleveland. O.

Eureka. Calif. 0. H. Wilson. Boston, Mass.

COMMITTEE ON STORM DAMAGE INSURANCE.
J. P. Ammann. Edwardsville. 111. B. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind.
A. Rassmussen. New Albany, Ind.

JUDGES FOR THE TRADE EXHIBITS.
Sections A. B. P.
Adolph Gude. Washington, D. C. W. H. Siebrecht. Chappaqua, N. Y.

John Canning, Ardsley, N. Y.

. Sections B. G.

A. Kottmiller. New York. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.
Hermann P. Knoble. Cleveland, O,

Sections C. D.

B. Allan Peirce. Waltham, Mass. Wm. G. Badgley, Chatham, N, J.
Henry Weston, Hempstead, N. Y.

JUDGES FOR CONVENTION GARDEN.
A. Herrington R. A. Vincent John H. Pepper

•1884-86 John Thorpe.

1887 Robert Craig.

1888 E. G. Hill.

1889 J. N. May.
•18911 J. M. Jordan.

1891 M. H. Norton

1892 James Dean
•1893 Wm. R. Smith.
•1894 J. T. Anthony.
•1895 Edwin Lonsdale.

PAST PRESIDENTS.

•1896 William Scott.

1897 Adam Graham.

1898 W. F. Gude.

1899 W. N. Rudd.
•1900 E. M. Wood.

1901 Patrick O'Mara.
1902-03 John Burton.

1904 P. Breitmeyer.

1905 J. C. Vaughan.
•1906 Wm. P. Kasting.

STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS.

1907 Wm. J. Stewart.

1908 P. H. Traendly.

1909 J. A. Valentine.

1910 F. R. Pierson.

1911 George Asmus.

1912 R. Vincent. Jr.

1913 J. K. M. L. Far-
quhar.

1914 Theodore Wirth.

1915 Patrick Welch.

1916 D. MacRorie.

Alabama — W. B. Paterson, Jr.,

Montgomery.
Arizona — John C. Howe. Tucson.
Arkansas — Thos. Shelton, Fayette-

ville.
California. North — Hans Plath, San

Francisco.
California. South — Fred Howard,

Los Angeles.
Connecticut — H. C. Neubrand.

Cro

veil.

Lloyd
Colo-

District of Columbia — R.
Jenkins. Washington.

Colorado — Frank F, Crump,
rado Springs.

Florida— C. D. Mills. Jacksonville.

Georgia — D. C. Horgan. Macon.

Illinois. North — Rei'nhold E. Schil-
ler. Chicago.

Illinois. South— E. W. Guy, Belle-
ville.

Indiana. North — W. J. Vesey. Jr.,
Fort Wayne.

Indiana.* South — G. R. Cause,
Richmond.

Iowa — B. F. Wilcox. Council Bluffs.

Kansas — C. P. Mueller. Wichita.

Kentucky — D. B. Honaker. Lexing-

Smedley,

W. Brown,
Sliepperd,

ton.

North Dakota
Fargo.

Ohio. North-
Cleveland.

Ohio. Sonth—
Cincinnati.

Oklahoma — L.Foster, Oklahoma, City.

Oregon — George Spencer. Portland.

Pennsylvania. East — F. W. Cow-
perthwaite. Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania. West — J. W. Lud-
wig. N- S. Pittsburgh.

Rhode Island- George L. Still-
man. Westerly.

South Carolina— C. A. Moss, Spar-
tanburg.

South Dakota — W. T. March,
Mitchell.

Tennessee — Harold Joy. Nashville.
•Deceased.

Orleans.

Maine — Chas. S. Strout. Biddeford.
Maryland — N. L. Flitton, Balti-

Massachusetts. East. — E. Allen
Peirce. Waltham.

Michigan. East. — A. J. Stahlein,
Redford.

Michigan. West — .Tohn R. Van
Bochove. Kalamazoo.

Minnesota — Hans Rosacker. Min-
neapolis.

Mississippi — S'. W. Crowell. Rose
'Acres.

Missouri, East — Jyles Bourdet, St.
Louis.

Missouri. West — Charles E. Heite,
Kansas City.

Montana — John P. Ring, Helena.

Nebraska — Chas. Green. Fremont.

New Hampshire — Donald McLeod,
Concord.

New Jersey — J. G. Esler, Saddle
River.

New York. East — Max Schling,
New York.

New York. West — Wallace H.
Eiss. Buffalo.

North Carolina — J. A. Van Lind-
ley. Pomona.

Utali — Robert Miller. Farmington.

Vermont — W. E." Peters, B-urlington.

Virginia — J. D. Hoover. Richmond.

Washington — J. W. Duncan, Spo-
kane.

West Virginia — P. J. Dudley,
Parkersburg.

Wisc-onsin — W. A. Kennedy, Mil-
waukee.

Wyoming — W. W. Keefe. Caspar.

Albi^rta — A. M. Terrill. Calgary.

Manitoba--H. 13. Philpott, Winnipeg.

Ontario — H. Dillemuth. Toronto.

Quebec — G. A. Robinson. Montreal'.

Holland — Wm. de Graatf. Hen-
drick Leiden.

Cuba — Wm. Plumb. Havana.

INFORMATION.

New Mfembers.

Those desirous of becoming members should apply at the Secretary's
office. The fee is .$5.00, which covers the dues for 1917.

A Bureau of Information continually maintained will be found
adjoining the Secretary's office in the Grand Central Palace.
Paying Dues.

Dues may be paid and badges obtained at the Secretary's office. The
better way would be to remit now!

Only those in good standing or clear on the books will be permitted
to vote.

The last place visited was one of the
best kept cemeteries on this continent,
on which we descended lilie the Assy-
rian of old, and like him, melted away.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

BUSINESS VERY SATISFACTOKY.
Business during the past week was
brisk, showing an increase over the
first two weeks of the month, funeral
work being chiefly responsible for the
increased demand with a moderate call
for sick-room flowers and for table
decorations. Gladioli predominate the
market and the quality is excellent.
Roses are also in good form.

NOTES.
The Doswell Floral Co. reports a
brisk demand for funeral work. Mrs.
R. W. Doswell is spending the summer
at her home at Lindenwood and will
assume charge of the store again in

the fall. G. W. Doswell is on a vaca-
tion trip to Chicago and St. Louis.

Ed. Danternier and wife were the
guests of Christ Winterich, the cycla-
men specialist, at Defiance, O., last
week, making the trip by motor. They
report the stock at his establishment
in splendid condition.

The Flick Floral Co. reports busi-
ness very active for the season. Gladi-
oli, roses and a large variety of out-
door flowers are seen here. Mrs. George
Soest of the store force has returned
from her vacation.

Judge and Mrs. W. J. Vesey have re-
turned from, their honeymoon and will
leave this week for an eastern trip of
several weeks. The Vesey greenhouses
are turning out fine lilies and roses.

Edgar Wenninghoff had a record
week's business in funeral work. He is
displaying some fine stock at his estab-
lishment-

H. K.

Denlson, Tex.

E. Farley and Miss Ollie Bird, pro-
prietors of the Denison Greenhouses,
have made several important improve-
ments at their range, among which are
an up-to-date oflice building. This firm
considers itself fortunate in having its
winter coal supply on hand, having
made the purchase in May.

C. E. Majors, who has conducted the
Munson Greenhouses for a number of
years, has given up his lease and will
build a new establishment of his own
in the near future.

O. B.

HOPKINSVILLE. Ky. — Edward Andrews
has taken the position of florist at the
state hospital here.

KITCHETJEK, ONT. — Downing, Stern &
Co. have added another Lord & Bum-
ham house, devoted to early vegeta-
bles.

58

The American Florist.

July 28,

TheMerigan Florist

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year; Canada $3.00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $2.50.
When sending us cbange of address always
send the old address at the same time.
Advertising rates on application.
Prom the first issue The Amekican FLOEiSThas
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
if possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume any responsibility for the
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THE AMERICAN FLORIST.
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

The rose outdoors 49

— Bedding varieties popular 49

— Rugosa varieties 49

— Rambler varieties 50

— Dwarf ramblers 50

Hugh Dickson's new roses 50

Hardy rose development 50

Basket by Mangel. Chicago (illus.) 50

The retail trade 51

— The summer window 51

— Carrying e.^clusive stocks 51

An acre of outdoor flowers (illus. ) 52

Hydrangeas 53

Greenhouse milliped 53

Hecht. floricultural head, Amherst (portrait) .54

San Francisco 54

Boston 54

Cleveland 54

Kansas Cif y 55

Pittsburgh 55

Omaha 55

Cincinnati 55

Rochester 55

Heitman-Oestreicher Co.'s range (illus.) 55

Socletv of American Florists' programme 56

Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club 57

Fort Wayne. Ind 57

Denison. Tes 57

Personal 5S

Florists' Hail Association of America 58

Azalea imports decnsion 5S

E.^press pickup hours shortened 58

Florists' Telegraph Delivery 58

Illinois State Florists' Galeshurg meeting... 58

Chicago 62

Columbus. O 66

Milwaukee 66

St. Louis 68

New Trier Horticultural Society 68

Philadelphia 70

New York 72

Los .i-ngeles 74

The seed trade 80

— Catalogue postage — proposed Increase 80

— Kentucky blue grass SO

— The late Philippe de Vilmorln 80

Market gardeners 84

— Vegetable shipments in carlots 84

— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 84

— Field tomatoes 84

The nursery trade 86

— American Association of Nurserymen 80

— Pacific Coast Ass'n of Nurserymen 86

— Staphyleas 86

Oklahoma City 86

Buffalo .93

Baltimore " '. 94

Newark, N. J '"94

Sphagnxtm factors in the Wisconsin
district complain of delayed operations
because of rain.

THE Maryland Agricultural College,
College Park, has issued Bulletin No.
205, entitled "Fumigation of Green-
houses" containing 20 pages with
tables.

Personal.

H. B. Beatty, former treasurer of the
Society of American Florists, called on
Chicago friends this week returning
from California. Mr. Beatty is at pres-
ent engaged in a mining project near
Prescott, Ariz., the product being sul-
phate of soda.

Florists' Hall Association of America.

At a meeting of the directors of the
above association at Trenton, N. J.,
June S, 1917, it was decided to extend
the corporate existence of the associa-
tion for a further period of 30 years
and notice has been issued to members
and stockholders to meet at the Robert
Treat hotel, Newark, N. J., August 20,
at 10 a. m.. to take final action thereon.
At the same place and date, at 2 p. m.,
the annual meeting of the association
will be held for the election of direc-
tors, and the amended constitution and
by-laws prepared by J. A. Valentine,
which have been approved by the di-
rectors, will be submitted for the ap-
proval of members.

Azalea Imports Decision.

In a recent decision of the United
States board of general appraisers it
was decided that in the case of a ship-
ment of azaleas exported from Looch-
risty, Belgium, September 21, 191G, in
one person's name and entered at the
port of New York, the real exporter
was, in reality, a bulb grower of Sas-
senheim, Holland, who billed the stock
to purchasers at higher prices than de-
clared in the manifest and the values
were advanced by the appraisers as
follows :

« Francs Francs

12 to 14 inch, entered at 0.85. advanced to 1.00
14 to 16 inch, entered at 1.20. advanced to 1.50
16 to 18 incli. entered at 1.60. advanced to 2.00
18 to 20 incli. entered at 2.25. advanced to 3.0<'>
20 to 24 incli. entered at 3,50, advanced to 4.50

The entered values are net and the
advanced values svibject to a discount
of five per cent. Apart from the ad-
vances in value, there is involved ad-
ditional duty of one per cent for each
one per cent advance.

Express Pick-Up Hours Shortened.

In a circular letter dated July 19,
1917, under the caption. "Important
Notice to Express Shippers," the
Adams, American, Great Northern,
National, Northern, Wells Fargo and
Western express companies, in calling
attention to the problems confronting
express companies in connection with
handling the heavy volume of business
at the present time, together , with the
programme inaugurated by the rail-
roads under the direction of the Na-
tional Board of Defense which con-
templates curtailment of passenger
train service, state in part :

"After most mature deliberation and
taking into account all existing diffi-
culties confronting them, the above
companies have decided that it is ab-
solutely necessary from an operating
standpoint as well as the best inter-
ests of express patrons, whether ship-
pers or receivers, to discontinue the
vehicle pickup of business in Chicago
at 5 p. m., which will afford one hour's
additional time to insure the proper
handling and prompt dispatch of the
business the evening of the same day
received. Such a plan is now in suc-
cessful operation in several important
cities, including New York.

"Under existing conditions at Chi-
cago, the great volume of the business
moving by express comes to the ex-
press companies practically at the
close of the shipper's day's business,
which precludes the possibility of effi-
cient handling, thus involving delays
more or less expensive and annoying
to both shippers and consignees, re-
sulting in dissatisfied patrons at both
ends of the line.

"It is apparent that efficient and ex-
peditious handling is possible only by
an arrangement which will permit of
the fullest use by the companies of
available space on the earlier outgoing
trains. To carry business over from
one day to another involves an im-
mense amount of unnecessary handling
and unavoidable delay, with consequent
damage, and defeats the very object of
express service.

"The action is taken with no arbi-
trary feeling but as an imperative
change forced upon the express com-
panies by the abnormal conditions pre-
vailing. In order that an avenue may
be afforded for expediting emergency
shipments which may not be ready for
forwarding at 5:00 p. m., all local of-
fices of the companies in Chicago will
be open foi^ the receipt of matter up
to G :00 p. m., and arrangements have
been made for the prompt handling
of traffic tendered thereat. In addi-
tion, those offices of the companies now
receiving express at all hours of the
day and night will be continued.

"As the situation referred to is acute,
it is proposed to make the change in
the closing hour of the pickup service
effective August 1, 1917."

Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

The attention of all members of the
above association is called to two very
important meetings which will be held
in the near future. The first one will
be a "get together meeting" during the
S. A. F. convention at New York,
Tuesday morning, August 21, 9 a. m.
sharp. At this meeting suggestions
and general discussion of new prob-
lems beneficial to the F. T. D. will be
brought up, also a preliminary pro-
gramme for our October business meet-
ing at Detroit, Mich., will be laid out.

Our annual business meeting and
election of officers will take place in
Detroit, October 2-3, opening at 9 a. m.
sharp. AH officers, directors and dis-
trict representatives should attend a
meeting on Monday afternoon and eve-
ning of October 1, to arrange the final
programme for the two days' session.
Every one of the district representa-
tives must send in a report on F. T.
D. work in their respective localities.
Any member who can not attend this
meeting, and feels that he has some
good suggestions, should make them in
writing. Your secretary also wishes to
be informed whether you will be able
to attend this meeting or not. From
and after August 1 our new by-laws
and constitution will go into effect, also
our new schedule of dues, etc. Of
course, all members up to this date
will not be called upon to pay any
more into the guarantee fund, but
their annual dues will change accord-
ing to the new schedule. Yours for
better and more efficient service to the
public as well as from florist to florist,
also for the biggest and most bene-
ficial F. T. D. meeting at Detroit, Oc-
tober 2-3.

Albert Pochelon, Sec'y.

Illinois State Florists' Galesburgf Meeting.

In making announcement of the
meeting of the Illinois State Florists'
Association which will be held at the
Armory, Galesburg, November 6-7, it
was erroneously stated in our issue of
July 21 that Bloomington was the
meeting place.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

59

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation Wanted — As foreman or
manager of establishment where roses,
carnations, chrysanthemums and gen-
eral line of plants are grown; thor-
oughly capable of handling help; good
worlcer who can produce fine stock for
Christmas and Easter and assist in
maliing up. German, age 30; single,
strictly sober. Good wages only.
Key 800, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Toung man for gen-
eral greenhouse work. Address

George BischofC,
220 Chapin St., Ann Arbor, Mich.

Help Wanted — At once; an assistant
carnation grower; must be willing to
do all kinds of work. State wages
with room and board. Address

E. Meuret, Park Ridge, 111.

Help Wanted — Immediately; young
married man who has some experience
in roses. State experience and wages
with cottage.

Joseph Bancroft & Son (Inc.)

Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Help W^anted— ^Assistant plant grower
with some experience in growing cy-
clamen and begonias. Wages $15.00 per
week. Address, with references, age
and experience.

Key 609, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Good young man for
all-round store work ; conservatory at-
tached ; good salary to right party. Can
start to work at once. Apply

v. I. Ridenour,
Ridge Av. and Dauphin, Philadelphia, Pa.

Help Wanted — High class saleslady
who fully understands the needs of an
Iowa retail flower store. Must be able
to make up funeral designs and dec-
orative worji. State age and salary
wanted in first letter. Address

Key 806, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — At' once in Minne-
tonka, a thoroughly competent green-
house man, well qualified to produce
good general stock and willing to meet
the requirements of a private estate.
Wages $70 per month and room. Ad-
dress

Key 811, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Saleslady and buyer
to assume general management of a
retail flower store in a western city
of 150,000. State salary wanted, age,
etc. If you are ambitious and have
ability, do not hesitate to apply. No
reference required in first letter.

Key SOS, care American Florist.

Help \l^anted — Grower with $3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business growing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and is
open to Investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key 805, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — If you are a grower
of outdoor stock in a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc., and have resources
of your own to become managing part-
nef. correspond with us immediately.
Chance of a lifetime. Address

Key SOT, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Southern wholesale
grower wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smilax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ence, salary desired and personal re-
sponsibility. Address

Key 804, care American Florist.

For Rent — Florist business, with a
small greenhouse.

Ed. Palmer,
3435 ,W. Chicago Ave., Chicago.

Help Wanted — An experienced nurs-
eryman to take the executive manage-
ment of. the development of a large
tract of land. Must have had experi-
ence in handling men. Large vegetable
garden and greenhouse in connection.
You can employ and discharge all your
helpers. Married man preferred. Lo-
cation, Michigan, not far from Chicago.
Congenial suroundings. Good school
and churches near. Good salary and
chances for advancement for right
man. Nobody considered who is not
now employed either as manager, fore-
man or assistant foreman. Address,
Key 810, care American Florist.

For Sale — On account of partner join-
ing army, will sell modern greenhouse
of 8,000 feet of glass; well stocked;
splendid location; fine market. Snap.
Write quick for details if you mean
business. Address

Key 813, care American Florist.

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass in one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 799, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

Wholesale Man

One capable of waiting on best Chicago

trade. Splendid opportunity to one who

can qualify to better himself. Address

Key 812, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

STOREMAN

One capable of taking charge of a
leading Chicago retail store during
proprietor's absence. Must come well
recommended. Address

Key 803, care American Florist.

AVANTED — CEMETERY I,OCATIONS.
Cemetery Sales B3xperts — Specializing
in cemetery organization, advertising
and selling campaigns, will organize
and manage lot selling campaigns; out-
line and plan organization and busi-
ness management for new cemeteries
and organize new stock companies or
reorganize old cemeteries. If there is
an opportunity for a new cemetery in
your locality let us help you.
GEO. P. GABIN & CO.,
R 5:0, 117 N. Dearborn St.. Chicago, 111.

NOTICE OF
DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that by unani-
mous consent of all stockholders, the
Herman Brothers Company of Council
Bluffs, Iowa, incorporated April 10, 19C8,
is dissolved as provided by articles of
dissolution executed pursuant to reso-
lution adopted by unanimous vote of
all stockholders on the 5th day of
July, 1917.

John S. Gardiner, Oscar H. Herman,
Secretary. President.

NOTICE

OF

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

CHICAGO, July 21, 1917.

Stocltttolders of tlie American Florist Company:

You are hereby notified thai the annual meeting
of the stockholders of the American Florist
Company will be held in the Manhattan Hotel,
New York City, Wednesday, August 22, 1917, at 3
o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing directors
and oflicers for the ensuing term and for the
transaction of such other business as may come
before the meeting.

J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres.
M. BARKER, Sec'y.

OFnCIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual si2e of leaf 2^x514 inches.
FOR CUT FIiOWESS: In two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. EJlectro of
leaf, postpaid, $1.50, Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

LATEST EDITION

Trade Directory

Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen

OF THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Price $3.00, Postpaid. '^'

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

60 The American Florist. July 28,

Large Supply Summer Flower;

Particularly Russell and American Beauty Roses as well as all other stock. This stock is
grown purposely for use during the hot weather months and will surely please your trade.

VALLEY, ORCniDS AND EASTER LILIES

Our Summer Roses Are Favorably
Known and Recognized as the Best.

We have GOOd ShOrt Or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Asters Hoosier Beauty Ophelia White Killarney Killarney Brillit

Gladioli Killarney Milady Sunburst Richmond Aaron Warditf

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Special.

New Flat Ferns, Adiantum, Smilax, Plumosus, Sprengeri

Price list mailed weekly; if you are not on our list, let us know.

SUPPLY DEPARTMENT.

We are featuring at this season

A NOVELTY

in the shape of this

ART TRELLIS BO)

which should be a ready seller when
filled with Table Ferns and Ivy.
I Send for descriptive list of many other

styles. W^T" Let us estimate on your
ARl IKhLLlS BOX wants in merchandise that is of the

No..a-6x6x.. Eac..65ce„.s. highcst Quality. Prompt Delivery.

POEHLMAI^

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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OSE PLANTS, 6RAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

BFTED— 2J4-liich Aaron Ward, Milady, BriUiant, Cecile

limner, Richmond, Sunbarst and Ophelia $120.00 per 1000

1 3 of 5000 or more 110.00 per 1000

1 14 KlUamey 100.00 per 1000

( ATTED— S'/4-nrCH WHITE KILLAaNET AND PINK KILLABNET.
For 315-Inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN EOOT— 214-Inch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 21.4-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

/,i!rCH GBATTED SOBUANT BOSE PLANTS.
Per 100 Per lOOO
ePink Killarney. )

K)Id Gold \ $6.00 $50.00

i^Sigar )

SH-INCH OWN BOOT SOBUANT ROSE PLANTS.
1300 Richmond I

165 Old Gold L Per 1000
3000 Pink Killarney f $50.00

200 Elgar J

21/2-INCH OWN BOOT DOKMANT EOSE PLANTS,

Per 1000

350 White Killarney 1 «Qn nn

2500 Pink Klllamey f ^^ '^

OH[:R^x^SABir'rHE>ikm:jM:®

LLOW—

About time 2Vi-

they bloom. 100

n Glow October 1... $3.00

olora October 14 3.00

Morgan (Improved Yellow

on) October 26 7.00

If Baton 3.00

rK—

tain October 24 3.00

n November 2 3.00

ihardf November 2 3.00

' Late Pink November 7 3.00

27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00

WHITE— About tlm

they bloom

Early Frost October

Oconto October

Smith's Ideal November

Virsinia Poehlmann

White Chieftain October

Eaton November

Chas. Razer October

Elise Papworth November

BRONZE—
0. H. Kahn November

2y2-Inch Stock.

100
.$3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00

. 3.00

1000
$27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00

27.00

i^o»j:i*o]v®

:XOW — About time

they bloom.

Gabel October

i November

yke November

la

iaby

16.

215-Inch Stock.

100 1000

.$3.50 $32.00

. 3.S0 32.00

. 3.50 32.00

PINE— About time

they bloom.

Queen Marie October

BRONZE—

Madam La Port November

Skibo — Bronze Button October

25.

214-Inch Stock.

100 1000

.$3.S0 $32.00

16.

SNIIA FOBSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS.
i Doz. 100 1,000

nch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

nch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

SirCIA BELMOBEANA SINGLE PLANTS.
Leaves Doz. 100 1.000

och pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

ach pots, 5 10-12 In. high 2.50 18.00 150.00
ABECA LXTTESCENS.

PHOENIX HOEBELENn Each

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GBANDITOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

5 inch pots ." 1.00

LIVISTONA BOTUNDIFOLIA,

4 inch pots 50

3 inch pots $14.00 per lOO

PTiySCHOSPEBMA ALEXANDEAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
, 2 Inqh pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

■ - I ; LATANIA BOBBONICA.
2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MABTINEZIA CAEYOTAEFOLIA,

1 1 pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20 6 inch pots $1.25 each 3 inch pots, 30c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN

ice transplanted seedlings, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch plants, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $20.00 per 100

VINCAS SMILAX

ixtra strong 4-inch plants, $10.00 per 100. Strong new stock, 2j<-inch, $3.00 per 100.

size pots. Per 100

•agus Plumosus, 3-in. pots, per 100 $8.00

lia Chatelaine 214-ln. 4.00

lia Chatelaine 3 -in. 10.00

lums, fancy leaved, each.. 5 -in. 50c- .75
I'iums, fancy leaved, each.. 6 -in. 1.00

Liums, made up, each 7 -in. $1.50-2.00

► 33, well colored, 5-inch, 60c and 75c each:
■ ., $1.25 each.

Size pots. Per 100

Pandanus Veitchll, 4-in., per doz $4.20

Pandanus Veitchil, 5-In,, per doz 7.20

Pandanus Veitchli, 8-in., per doz $30.00

Rubber Plants, 4-in. pots, each 35

Rubber Plants, 5-in. pots, each 50

Rubber Plants, 6-in. pots, per doz 9.00

Rubber Plants, 7-m. pots, each $1.60 to 2.00

Size pots. Per 100

Larger Plants, each 2.50 to 3.00

Table Ferns, 215-in. pots, per lOO 4.00

Table Ferns, 3-ln. pots, per 100 8.00

Pteris Assorted, 4-in. pots, per 100. $13.00 to 20.00
Holly Perns, 4-in. pots, per 100.. 15.00 to 20.00
Primula Obconica, 2%-Inch $5.00 per 100

A Nominal Charge is Made for Packing.

^ BROS. CO

ong Distance Phane,
Randolph 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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We grow especially for the Summer Trade large quantities of Beauties,
Russells, Hoosier Beauties, Rhea Reid, Ophelia, Sunburst and Double
White Killarney. The quality is exceptionally good this season
and the advantages of buying direct from a large grower where the
flowers are cut, graded and kept chilled until the customer receives
them, together with prices no higher than others charge, make
our .^;Stock a very attractive proposition for the summer demand.

Fresh picked Ferns received daily.

price $1.50 per 1000.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be pro-
cured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

liONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAIi 1457.
Greenlionses Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station, III.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CmCAaO, ILL

w^iP^^^^^^jv^inrMw^jwMVMW^^if^^^^xjv^jvw^,

Chicago.

ASTKKS AND GLADIOLI IIORE PLENTIFUL.

Business has been pretty fair the
past week and stock cleaned up nicely
in all lines at good summer prices. A
few peonies are still" seen but another
week will mark the end of this season's
supply. Roses are in good demand,
especially Mrs. Chas. Russell and
American Beauty, which clean up at
an early hour each day. Ophelia are
having a splendid c^U and the same
holds :tnie fqrji : My , Maryland and
Champ Weilarid. ' Roses in general are
a trifle more plentiful but the demand
seems to keep pace with the supply,
and while prices are good they are
nothing to speak of. Carnations are
not near as plentiful as they have been
and there is already demand for what
few good blooms reach the market.
Asters and gladioli are reaching the
market in larger quantities and are
selling nicely at very satisfactory
prices. Orchids are more plentiful but
seem to clean up pretty well at the
advertised quotations. Lily of the val-
ley is holding its own and there is sel-
dom a surplus in this line. Lilies are
in good supply but are moving freely
and are considered good property.
Sweet peas, callas, snapdragons, calen-
dulas, daisies, feverfews, pond lilies,
gysophila, coreopsis, strawflowers, lark-
spurs and other miscellaneous indoor
and outdoor flowers are included in the
daily shipments.

NOTES.

Many of the young men in the trade
will be called to the colors soon whose
numbers were drawn early in the draft
i^riday, July 20, unless they are phys-
ically unfit or exempted. Among those
who are very likely to be called for
examination on the first call are: J.

M. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

C. Nielson, with Poehlmann Bros. Co.;
William Wolf, with A. Lange; Herbert
Budlong, with J. A. Budlong; Herbert
Amling, son of W. H. Amling, May-
wood; M. Redden, retail florist at 820
West Garfield boulevard; Edgar Win-
terson, Jr., with Winterson's Seed
Store; A. Miller, president of the
American Bulb Co.; August Barnett,
with Erne & Co.; Louis Finnemann,
with A. Henderson & Co.; M. Mayer,
3052 Palmer square; Peter Hoefelder
and Luke Schrer, with Kennicott Bros.
Co.; Mike Gabel, employed at Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.'s greenhouses at Mor-
ton Grove; Frank Johnson, C. Guza,
Carl Ness, Harry Olson, Roy Linquist
and Harry Neubeck, of the A. L. Ran-
dall Co.; Leo Gannon, with American
Express Co., and B. A. Ollinger, with
The American Florist. Most all those
mentioned here are married and while
some will not claim exemption it ap-
pears as if the majority will.

C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash-
burn, and wife are back from a most
delightful visit with E. B. Washburn
and O. P. Bassett and families at Pasa-
dena, Calif. Mr. Washburn speaks in
glowing terms of beautiful California
but says that the most welcome sight
that ever met his gaze was good
old Illinois looming up east of the Mis-
sissippi river as theS' were speeding
home.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling a
large supply of choice gladioli, which
are in good demand. Mr. Vaughan,
wife and daughter, Thelma, are back

from a pleasant auto and fishing trip
to E'agle Lake, Wis. They intended to
motor as far north as Sturgeon Bay
but the roads were so bad from the
heavy rains that they changed their
route at the last minute.

The George TVittbold Co. has a large
stock of fine Boston ferns at its Edge-
brook establishment numbering some
200,000 plants all told. The larger
sizes are ready for delivery now and
orders for the smaller sizes are being
booked for later shipment.

Fred Lautenschlager of Kroeschell
Bros. Co., the greenhouse boiler manu-
facturers, attended the summer session
of the American Society of Heating
and Ventilating E'ngineers the past
week.

N. J. Wietor is devoting more of
his time than usual at present at Wie-
tor Bros.' store while his able assistant,
Gus Alles, is enjoying a well earned
vacation.

Miss Marguerite McNulty is again
attending to her duties at Peter Rein-
berg's after spending a pleasant vaca-
tion with relatives at Wauconda.

Walter Stockloss, with Poehlmann
Bros. Co., will spend his vacation on
the Pacific coast this year, leaving
about the first of next month.

John Hoerber, son of John Hoerber,
a member of the firm of Hoerber Bros.,
well known wholesale florists, is with
the First regiment.

John Poehlmann, Jr., who is farniing
at Rockford, visited his moth'ep '.'and
sister Frieda here, July 22.

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

HBA.^V^K' OieOPS

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Weiland, Lilies, Valley. Complete line of Greens.

Bay Direct From The Grower.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

Subject to Change Wlthont Notice.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELl. Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select S.OO

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short •. 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials .$10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Camp AVeiland. . .

Killarney

White Killarney.
Killarney Brilliant. \
Sunburst

Per 100

Specials $10.00

[-Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland 1 Short 4.00

Ophelia J

Per 100
ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

HarriBil

Valley

Adiantum

Asparagus, per bunch. 50c to 75c

BoxAyood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leucothoe Sprays

Smilax per doz. strings

12.50 to 15.00

6.00

1.00 to 1.50

1.00
2.50

^LfVWArtflAMiiWWArtftM"WW2!

(1WH9LESALE GDPVEDS s/^C(JT FL?WEDS^ PLANTS If

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Raiid(dpb 631

CHICAGO

LARGEST ^ FINEST SUPPLY OF
ROSES IN CHICAGO ===BAR NONE!

Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty, Sunburst,
Ward, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant.

CARNATIONS LILIES ORCHIDS VALLEY GLADIOLI
ASTERS CANDYTUFT DELPHINIUMS DAISIES

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

P" Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good.

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Garoations. Order Here and Get (he Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— «5?'/A* !"«P„':f.':f«

MES. CHAS. HirSSELL. Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

MINIATURE BOSES, Per 100

Baby Doll $3.00

Elgar 3.00

WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY, OPHELIA, SUNBUHST AND
HICHMOND. Per 100

E.ttra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2.00

E0SE8. OTTE SELECTION 4.00

Without Notice^

CABNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy , $3.00

Good 2.00

MISOELLAirEOUS. Per 100

Valley 6.00

LUiea 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1.000 2.00

Smilax, per doz. strings $2.50

Adiantum 1.00

&alax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50

Asparagus Flumosus, bunch 60

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHES GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

Our Range of Greenhouses is one of the Three Largest in America

,<s»$»»s^ta!«»$gs«a»»$»8a«$ftwa$s$ig»$agg$s«gi«g«a^^

NICE CUT OF SUMMER ROSES

Russcll-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
Killarney Brilliant - Richmond - Sunburst.

DAISIES-CARNATIONS-LILIES-ETC.

Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

H. Van Gelder, president of Percy
Jones, Inc., says that he understands
that 3,000,000 chrysanthemums are be-
ing grown in California for this mar-
ket and that the first Golden Glow,
which are in unusually fine condition
this season, will reach here in about
two weelis.

H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Can.,
who was here on business last week,
was called to Minneapolis, JVIinn., July
20, by the serious illness of Mrs. Phil-
pott, who was obliged to undergo a
second operation. ■ Great fears are en-
tertained for her recovery.

Fred. Nelson, manager of the George
Wittbold Co.'s retail establishment,
and Joe Schouten, of the Ernst Wien-
hoeber Co., and wile are spending their
vacation on an automobile trip through
the northern part of the state.

Miss Agnes Corrigan of the A. L.
flandall Co. is on her vacation, part of
which will be spent in Michigan. She
entertained a number of friends from
Cleveland, O., at her home this week.

AUie Zech, of Zech & Mann, and
wife are enjoying a part of their vaca-
tion at Eagle Lake, and seriously
thinking of spending the remainder on
an auto trip to the Niagara Palls.

I. v. "Wilson, formerly with the Mil-
ler Floral Co., Farmington, Utah, has
taken a position with Poehlmann
Bros. Co. as its traveling representa-
tive, III the northwestern states.

vindent Gorly. with Grimm & Gor-
ly, .and wife, of St. Louis, Mo., passed

through here this week on their way
to South Haven, Mich,, where they will
spend their vacation.

The American Greenhouse Manufac-
turing Co. has purchased the plant
of the Progressive Manufacturing Co.
at Pana and will locate there.

Wm. Kotsonis, proprietor of the store
known as the White House Florist, will
spend his vacation at Benton Harbor,
Mich., leaving July 28.

Rudolph Kurowski will represent the
John C. Moninger Co. at the New York
convention, where his firm will have
a large exhibit.

Roy Bendon, with A. T. Pyfer &
Co., is on his vacation and will be fol-
lowed by Edward L. Martin, who leaves
July 30.

Peter Reinberg is cutting heavily in
young Ophelia and Mrs. Chas. Russell
roses, which are in brisk demand at
present'.

Ernest Franke, credit man at Ken-
nicott Bros. Co,'s store, is enjoying a
well-earned vacation at Pontiac, Mich.

Geo. Blackman and wife, Evansville,
Indiana, arrived last week and are
spending a brief vacation here.

Peter Duris, of the Central Floral
Co., underwent a successful operation
for tonsilitis the past week.

Sam Pearce will attend the conven-
tion this year with his two sons, Sam,
Jr., and George.

E, Knecht, with John Muir, is vaca-
tioning at New Buffalo, Mich.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, Presideot.

J. E. POLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr

Mention the American Florist when writing

O.A.&LA.Tonner

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies

30 East Randolph Street.
CHICAGO, - - ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

"W. H. Schultz, Jr., of Auburndale,
Fla., is caUing on the wholesale trade
here this week.

Joseph Muir, son of John Muir, well
known retail florist, has enlisted in the
naval reserves.

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SuDinier Roses Al Duality None Better 21 Chicago Market

If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to us for

-Roses, Carnations, Gladioli

Valley, Sweet Peas, Harrisii, Callas, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies,
Asters, Feverfew, Gypsophila, Coreopsis and all other seasonable stock; also
Greens such as Ferns, Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax,
Adiantum, Mexican Ivy and Boxwood. We have home grown Asparagus—
Hence never a shortage.

Also a large supply of our famous Blue Ribbon Valley,

which is recognized by city buyers to be the best Valley
on the Chicago market. Order some and be convinced.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

"°a^^c;[^k^oNs -«— , fJiT FinUIFRS

A Specialty Grower of UU 1 1 L\/l1Ll\C/

g^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

We are In daily toncb with market conditions and wtien a decline talces place yon can rely npon orders sent us receiving such benefits .

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

Prices

As

Low

As

Otiiers.

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HEAVY SUIVIIVIER SUPPLY

ROSES-ASTERS
LILIES-GLADIOLI

Plenty for everyone. You get the cream of the market
when you order here. Try us — Our prices are right.

A. L. RANDALL COMPANY

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies
WABASH AVE. AND LAKE ST., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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July 28,

Not the Oldest;
Nor the Largest;

^""^-^ ^•<V>N. Percy Jones' Flowers

Just the Best.

WHOLESALE commissioiv FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

Flowers of
Known Value.

ROSES Per 100

Russell $3.00 to J15.00

Richmond, Milady, Bril-
liant, Ward, Oplielia, White
Killarney, Killarney, Sun-
burst 2.00 S.OO

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Per 100

Carnations $1.00 to $2.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Gladioli 4.00 to 6.00

Orchids per dozen 5.00 to 9.00

Lilies 6.00 to S.OO

Vallev 4.00 to .6.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas 1.00 to 1.50

GREESJS

Asp. plumosus

sprays — bunch $0.25 to !

Sprengeri per bunch .25 to

Adiartum per 100

Green Galax Leaves

per 1000

Mexican Ivy

Ferns per 1000

Our Lilies are of the Finest Possible Quality Obtainable.

Visitors : C. C. Pollworth, Mil-
waukee, Wis.; Geo. Blackman and
wife, Evansville, Ind.; Wm. Fowler,
Bryn Mawr, Pa.; George Uris and wife,
Omaha, Neb.; Robt. Simmen, La Salle;
A. M. Terrill, Calgary, Alberta, Can.;
C. V. Abeele, Mount Pleasant, Mich.

Columbus, 0.

BUSINESS ABOVE NOEMAL.

With funeral work as the mainstay,
trade has within the past two weeks
been showing some improvement. The
majority of local florists in comparing
the present dull season with that of
last summer are able to show a gain.
Gladioli, which have been a novelty on
the market for the past month, are
just beginning to arrive in quantity,
and attractive displays are interesting
the public in a degree that has been
lacking with respect to florists' stocks
for some time. Mrs. King and Amer-
ica form the greater part of stock, and
there are some cuttings of Niagara.
Prices are $1.50 and $2. The first
dahlias have arrived within the past
few days, but are in very limited va-
riety, at $1 per dozen. Roses are none
too plentiful, but the demand upon
them for sprays is being relieved by
gladioli.

NOTES.

The Columbus Florists' Association
is keeping up its stated meetings
through the heated term, with grati-
fying interest. It's most recent ses-
sion was on July 23, at the Neil House.
Preparations are being made for an
active campaign during the fall and
winter. These include prominent
speakers and some form of an exhi-
bition, which will make Columbus
alive to the importance of the florists'
business as a local industry.

Choice home-grown Russell and
Ophelia are reaching the local market
through the Munk Floral Company,
which is now devoting its large plant
to rose culture more than ever before.
The fern-leaf famine is now over and
prices have dropped from $4 to $2 per
1,000.

Dayton, O. — The feature of the meet-
ing of the Burroughs Nature Study
Club, July 14, was the address on "Cul-
tivated Flowers, Their Origin and Com-
mercial Value." by J. W. Rodgers, well-
known local florist.

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SPHAGNUM

For Florists.
For Nurserymen.

MOSS

4> Contract prices made now lor your Fall ana Winter supply. 4.

* CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street *

* VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE I

* *

Milwaukee.

TEADE QUIET BUT NOT DISAPPOINTING.

With the exception of carnations, the
quality of which are going down hill
in a hurry, the supply of all items is
large enough to meet the demand;
still, it cannot be said that there is an
oversupply in any one line. Business
seems slow, but sure, and that is about
all one can expect about this time of
the year. Quite a bit of funeral work
helps to bring about these conditions.

NOTES.

The florists' club outing to Wau-
kesha beach, July 17, while not in the
form of a large picnic with games and
prizes as in former years, was not as
largely attended as it should have
been. No doubt a good many had in-
tentions of making the 25-mile trip
via auto about noon time, but
as weather conditions looked very
dubious, and it rained a little about
2:30, they decided to remain at home.
Nevertheless those present always
were together in a sort of a family
gathering style, and as far as the
writer is concerned, it was one of the
most social affairs for sometime past.
After an exciting ball game, a steamer
ride around Pewaukee lake was great-
ly enjoyed by all. After supper, time
was danced away to our heart's con-
tent. Visitors at the outing were :
Mrs. Otto Sylvester, Sr., and Misses Es-
ter and Alice Sylvester, Oconomowoc;
Herm Staeps, Elm Grove; Fred Bliese
and wife and Mrs. K. Schneck, of
Waukesha, and A. Hocker of Wau-
watosa.

The Holton & Henkel Co. is the first
to lose good help due to the war. On
July 17, their chauffeur, Wilmer Schu-

ALI, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF "H. A.,"
CHIIAVELL JVUHSERIES, LOWTJHAfll,

N'otts, England.

macher, erstwhile a militia man, but
recently mustered into service as na-
tional guard, left for a southern train-
ing camp. A. Hare of the same firm
left July 22 for a two weeks' vacation.

At the Heitman & Oestreicher Co.'s ■
range, the outdoor sweet pea crop, due
to the belated season, is fully two
weeks later than in any former year.
They, like all other growers, are elated
over the shower, Sunday, July 22,
which was badly needed for all out-
door crops.

From present reports, C. C. Poll-
worth will be the only representative
from this city at the S. A. F. conven-
tion at New York.

Wm. ElKott, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who
is heading for Seattle, Wash., spent
July 22 in our midst.

E. O.

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The American Florist.

67

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Buy your Summer Flowers
here. We have an excep-
tionally fine, large and
most complete supply.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMEEICiAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 Inches 4.00

Stems 31) to 36 Inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MRS. CHAS. KTXSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium $6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

HOSES.

Richmond, special .$10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

'■ short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.09 to 4.00

Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00

select 8.00

" " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
" " short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES — Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.O0

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.0O to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Blgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

KOSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00

Red and pink 1.50

ORCHIDS, Per doz. ■

Cattleyas $9.00

EASTER LILLIES. Per 100

Select .$10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley $5.00 to $6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Gladioli 6.00 to 8.00

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax. choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,010

Galax leaves per l.OOO

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c: 50-lb. case
Leucothoe Sprays

$0.50 to $0.75
.35 to .50
.35 to .60
1.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.25

.75

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PHONES'.

CEHTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave/Chica^o

Mention the American Florist when writinp

SIMMER SPECIALS

LILIES-RUSSELL
GLADIOLI

SUNBURST-KILLARNEY-WHITE KILLARNEY
OPHELIA-MILADY and all oiher leading roses.

We have a regular supply of LiHutn Giganteums the year round This stock,
grown bv Damm Bros., w^ll-known expert growers, is noted for its supreme
quality in the Chicago Market. Our supply of this and all other seasonable
stock is so large that we can conveniently supply a greater number of
reliable florists. It will pay you to become one of our regular customers.

ASTERS-LILY OF THE VALLEY-ETC.

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St.,

L. D. Pliones

central ] 3|||

Automatic, 42-965

Chicago

I

Mention the American Florist when writing

The American Florist.

July 28,

Mi

special Summer Offer

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Cut Flower Baskets S14.75

Finished in Two-Tone Colors. Each Offer Includes Liners.
Write for Descriptive Circular of Porch and Sun Parlor Baskets. Also Wedding Baskets.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

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ERNE & ftOMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL.

St. Louis.

SUPPLY IS LIMITED.
The past week found everything
short of quality except gladioli, which
are coming good, especially America.
Of roses, Russell and Sunburst are the
best. Lilies are good and sell at a fair
price. Prices on other stocks are low.
Good asters have not yet made an ap-
pearance on the market. There are
lots of the poorer grades. Sweet peas
have about disappeard. In greens the
market is normal.

NOTES.

Quite a number of the retail stores
and all the wholesale houses will close
half a day July 26 to attend the an-
nual outing of the florists' club. About
50 machines have been entered in the
decorated automobile parade, preced-
ing the trip to Romona park, where
the picnic will be held.

About half a dozen fishing trips
start from the wholesale district every
Saturday afternoon well stocked up
with supplies, but they never seem to
be able to bring any fish back with
them.

Al Gumz of the Windier Wholesale
Floral Co. is still confined to his home
recovering from the effects of three
broken ribs. He hopes to be able to
get out soon and get back into harness.

One of Grimm & Gorly's delivery
oars was in a smash-up last week and
the driver was picked up unconscious.
He was only stunned, however, and is
again on the job.

Windler's Flowers, on South Grand
avenue, have a new Ford delivery
truck.

Visitor : Guy Reyburn, Chicago.
J. J. W.

New Trier Horticultural Society Show.

The fourth annual show of the New
Trier Horticultural Society, held in the
community house, Winnetka, III., July
19, brought out many entries of well
grown stock, although the exhibitors
were not as numerous as last year,
due principally to the backward sea-
son. The display of annuals was ex-
cellent, although the entries were not
numerous. The displays of perennials
and biennials were only fair, as com-
pared with other years, but what were
shown were well grown. The roses

cr^ PIfimosus Sprays

Now Ready

Write for special prices.

L. A. FLORAL CO.

407 So. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, Calif.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, lU

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO,, |![JSs?s!'"

1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

were a disappointment. The number
of entries were few and not up to e.x-
hibition form. Sweet peas were also
poorly represented. A feature of the
show was an exhibit by Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago, of very fine cro-
tons, dracaenas and caladiums, not
in competition. Mrs. H. P. Crowell,
Mrs. H. B. Butler and L. B. Kuppen-
heiraer were the principal prize win-
ners. The first named had a splendid
display of well grown vegetables, at-
tractively arranged.

Hall at Anderson, Ind.

A severe hail storm caused much
damage to glass at Anderson, Ind..
July 13, and farms and gardens in
the surrounding territory were swept
by a terrific wind which resulted in a
loss amounting- to several thousand
dollars. B. H. Klus & Son suffered
damage at all three of their ranges,,
estimated at $2,000, only a small part
of which was covered by insurance.
Williams & Matthews' loss amounted
to $G00, and J. S. Stuart & Son had
.$.350 worth of glass broken.

RAI^^B

Pat. May. 1916— Trade Mark Eejristpred.

any

purposes,

The Pedestal— a beautilul orn
store, is invaluable for decorative
has a range m height from 26 to o2"inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest plant
wrapping device known to tbe PlorisLs' Trade.
Write tor free illustrated booklet entitled "The Art
of Wrapping Potted Plants and Floral Baskets."

California orders filled direct from t>rancti
office 448 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER CO.

56 E. Randolpti St., Cliicago.

/p/7.

The American Florist.

69

John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Avenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

lOO IN* Wfl.D9.Sll /WdlUCf Long Distance Phone. Randolph 67

CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

Wholesale fJuf FlowerS
Growers of *^"^ Jmwcia

Telephone: Randolph 27S8

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & NUSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. WUtgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO

A. L. Randall Co.,

@B3^^^J:l\^K!'ill'''^a^

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg:

WHOI/ESAI.E FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kll-
larney, White Killamey and KiUarney Brilliajlt
foses. All ordera given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephone Central 3284

EC. AILING CO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N.Wabash Ave., GHIGA60

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VlioMeHo¥erMwKeU

Chicaeo,
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

30-in..
24 in..
20-ln..
Ig.in.
short per 100, 6 (

Dozen

S5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00
iOO

Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

•■ KiUarney 3 00@10 00

" White KiUarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00010 00

" Prince de Bnlsarie 3 OQ@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 00@ll0 00

'• Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@1,0 00

" Milady 3 00@1,0 00

" Sunburst 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00010 00

■■ Hadley 4 00@12 00

■' Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White KiUarney.. 3 00@10 00

•' Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00010 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@10 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

'• Francis Scott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00® 3 00

" GeorgeElear 2 00® 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 00@ 3 00

'' Fireflame 4 00

" Our selection 4 00

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Cattleyas per aoz., J9 00

Sweet Peas SO® 1 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

SnapdraKons. $0.25® SO. 50 per bu,

Lilium Harrisii 10 0031250

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Peonies 4 00® 8 00

Spanish Iris 2 00® 6 00

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 50® $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 00@6 00

Plumosus Strings.. each, 60® 75

Smilax perdoz..2 00®2 SO

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 2Sc per lb., per case, 8,00

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. If on the market, we
have It. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
long Distance Phone, Majestic 7176

Huckleberry, $2.00

Per
Case

Natural Loi Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet). $1.75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

stiuare feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVKRGREEN, ALA.

HUuKLEBERRY; per Case

NATURAL L0G1;M0SS

Per bagldOO square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (ICO square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^«S?ffiMA

'TT^frUT FLOWER C'-^f

^ V'Im NO. WABASH AVE.*-^ ^

154 NO. WABASH AVE.

B^OpCENTOM;W|a

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD.. CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

70

The American Florist.

July 28,

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

White 100 1000

Matchless $7.0U $60,00

Alma Ward 7.00 55.00

White Enchantress 7.50 60.00

White Wonder. Perfection 7.50 60.00

Red 100 1000

Champion $7.50 $65.00

Beacon 7.00 55 00

Victory 700 6000

Belle Washburn 8 00 75.00

£o

^^'e are now ready to book orders for Carnation Plants. If you expect a shortage it is not too early
you to arrange !or your supply of plants. Some of the Carnation growers consider it quite

Pink too 1000

Alice $7.50 $60.00

C. W. W ard 7.00 55.03

K. P. and L. P. Enchantress 7.00 S5.00

Siegwatd 7.50 60.00

Enchantress Supreme 8.00 75.00

Miss rheo 7.00 65.00

advantage to plant early and we agree with them. We are ready to ship plants beginning July 15th. Satisfaction is guaranteed with all that me ship out.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

SUPPLY short; high PRICES PREVAIL.
The supply of flowers has shortened
up and anything worth having brings
top prices for the season. As lias been
the case for several weeks, good or
even fair roses are scarce. Eastern
Beauties lead the marliet, bringing
good returns. Mock, Ophelia, Russell,
Maryland and Kaiserin are leaders in
their class. Rubrum and Easter lilies
and gladioli are offered in fair quan-
tities, and on account of their average
high quality, are carried by most of
the retailers as the most staple of the
summer flowers. All kinds of white
stock is in demand to be used in fu-
neral work. Asters are now coming
in and the quality is good. Last year's
crop was a dismal failure, but grow-
ers expect to recoup their losses of
1916 with a fine crop this year. Sweet
peas are now almost a thing of the
past, but there are more to be planted
inside this season and the early crops
of greenhouse flowers will be larger
than ever before. Retailers say the
summer demand is light, but at that,
better than last season.

FLORISTS' CLUB FABEWEIL NIGHT.

The farewell smoker, a good-bye to
the old club room, held July 19,. was
largely attended, the members being
glad to embrace this last opportunity
to get together in the old quarters
where so many successful meetings
had been held, where friendly and en-
joyable trials of skill had been fought
out on the bowling alleys, the pool
tables and shuffle boards. Eminent
men of the trade from all over the
country have spoken, before the club
at its various meetings. There have
also been many successful dinners
and other social happenings held here,
which have been recalled in pleasant
memories. All the expresidents with
the exception of John Burton and John
Westcott, who on account of illness
were not able to attend, were present.
President Farenwald's address recalled
the progress of the club from the early
days, and its growing importance to
that of one of the leading florists' or-
ganizations in the country. He pre-
dicted that with the aid of the young
blood of the many new members who
have been taken in during the past few
years the future looked very bright.
E'x-Presidents Joseph Heacock, Freder-
ick Hohman and Robert Kift spoke of
the sorrow they felt in giving up the
old room with so many pleasant asso-
ciations, but each was sure that the
club with its present aroused interest
would go on to an even greater efli-
ciency. Ex-President J. Otto Thilow,
after referring to the honors won by
the club in its many years of useful-
ness and the numerous trophies taken
by its skillful athletes, turned to the
future and hoped that there would be
an even closer afBliation with the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,
through whose kind services they had
so long en,ioyed the use of the club
room. He urged that the coming sea-
son be marked by an enroused en-
thusiasm, every member doing his best
in advancing the interests of the club.
Robert Craig, the first president of the
club, happening in as Mr. Thilow fin-
ished, received a great ovation. His
reminiscences from his obtaining the

E>i>\?%riVB^i> R^E>ir>

American Beauties, Orchids, Valley.

This is the exclusive shop, only c

1619-1621 Ranstead Street,

High Grade Roses and Carnations.

le block from Express Depots.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VtoMe Hover M^KeU

Cincinnati. July 25. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz... 75@ 3 00

Roses, KillarncT.. 2 00@ 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 OOO 6 00

Ricbmond 2 II0@ 6 uu

" Sunburst 2 00@ 6 00

Lilium Guanteam 6 01010 00

Sweet Peas 25@ 50

Gladiolus 3 00® 6 00

Asters 3 00@ 4 00

Boston, July 25. Per 100 .

Roses. Beauty 10 00® 25 00

Killarney Queen 2 006 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@l 0 00

■• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

■' Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

'• Mock 4 00@12 00

Mrs. Chat. Rniiell 2 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

■' Taft 4 00® 2 00

■• Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HlIlinEdon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Cattlayaa 35 00®S0 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Feat 1 SO® 2 00

Carnations I 50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo. July 25. PerlOO

Beauty Special 20 00®25 00

Fancy 15 00620 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

1st 6 00010 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 8 00

My Maryland 3 00® 6 00

Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 200® 5 00

•■ Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

•' Russell 8 00@12 00

Stanley 3 0048 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

■ Sbawyer 3 004* 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 Of @ 7 00

Liliea 8 00®10 00

Cattleyas 50 00660 00

Carnations l 25® 2 50

Peonies 2 00® 3 00

Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000. 2 50

Smilai 15fl0®20 00

home for the club from the trustees
of the building up to the present time
were very interesting. His description
of the fake prize fight between John
Thorpe and W. K. Harris at a famous
chrysanthemum dinner was particular-
ly humorous. He saw a great future
for the business, and with the help
of the enthusiastic younger element,
which had become a part of the or-
ganization, it would in the coming
3'ears, take rapid strides forward.

The club room was opened in Feb-
ruary, 1S9T, being fitted up at con-
siderable expense which included the
installation of the various amusement
appliances. The movable furniture,
pool and billiard tables, the trophies,
bowling cups, etc., and their case have
been stored until such time as the
club can make future use or dispose
of them.

Wire Hanging Baskets

We make our
baskets strong
and substan-
tial, so do not
compare them
with o t n e r
"cheap" made-
up baskets^

Measo re across
top of basket.

Size Per doz.
8 inch. ...$1.10
lOinch.... 1.35
12-inch.... 1.60
14-incfa 2.10

(Special larger
sizes made to
order.)

GREEN SHEET
MOSS.

Natural Green
Moss, which
comes ID large
sheets. This is
one necessary
item to every
florist all dur-
ing the spring
and summer.
Can be used for
lining Hanging
Baskets, cover-
ing soil on Pot
Plants, deco-
rating Show Windows and many other purposes.

1 Bale ( 5 bundles) for $ 1.25

5 Bales (25 bundles) for 6 00

10 Bales (50 bundle*) for U.tO

H. G. BERNING,

1402 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received daily.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Sweet Peas-GladloU

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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The American Florist.

71

CCPOUMIKD

Everything in the
line of Cut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

flOLTON & nUNKEL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RIGE BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the mar-
ket we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EMENE 6ERNIIEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Sweet Peas and all the summer flowers.

1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Minute Service: Satisraclion Gnaraoleed.

1615 Ranstead St., PhUadelphia, Fa.
BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., tU^l^^rd:

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties

in Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-131 1 N. 2nd St., PhUadeIphia,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPUES.

Phone Main 1245.

P. O. Box 206

444.446 MiiwaukeeJIs.

MilwaokeeSt., I

NEW FANCY TERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM m£' IIP H lU W^oleaale Florist.

• >^» ■VUtlini, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMe Ho¥erMArKeU

Philadelphia. July 25

Roses. Beauty, special 20

\' ''^ fancy 10

extra 8

shorter errades 6

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4

Prima Donna 4

" Killaraey 2

" White KillarDey 2

" Hadley 4

" Sunburst 3

" Ophelia 3

" Hoosier Beauty 2

Carnations .. . l

Cattleyas eacn.$0 50@ 75

Lilium Rubrum 6

Valley 6

Calendulas

Easter Lilies 6

Gladiolus 2

Snapdragons 2

Larkspur

Per 100

00@25 00
00020 00
00@10 00
00@ 8 00
10@15 00
00@10 00
00@ 8 00
00@ 8 00
00010 00
00@ 8 00
00@ 8 00
00® 6 00
0]@ 2 00

00® 8 00
00& 8 00
50® 1 00
00® 8 00
00® 4 00
00® 4 00
00® 4 00
mm 3 on
35® 50

PiTTSBOBfjH. July 25. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 25 00

fancy 20 00

eitia 12 00

No.l 800

" KJllarney 3 30® 8 00

My Maryland 3 000 8 00

" Sonbnrst 3 JO® 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Waid 3 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Liliam Gifantenm 6 00@ 8 00

Carnations 1 eC% 2 00

Asters. 1 00® 2 CO

Gladiolus 6 00® 8 00

Larkspur per bunch. 25

Adiantum 1 25

Asparagus Sprens:eri, per bunch, 35®40

MiLWAUKEB July 23. PerlOO
Roses. Killarneyand W. Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" Ward 2 000 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@15 00

" Ophelia 2 00® 8 GO

Hooaier Beauty 2 00® 8 00

Lilies 8 00@10 00

Cattleyas per doz., 6 0C@ 7 50

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 50® 75

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

U-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburg, - Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Lonis, July 25. PerlOO

Beauty, Special 5 00 per doz.

Fancy 4 00

Extra 3 00

Nol 2 00 "

No2 1 50 "

Short 8 00

Hadley 4 00® 8 00

Killarney 2 00® 5 00

White Killarney 3 00® 6 OO

Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 8 00

Richmond 4 00® 8 00

Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

Ward 4 00® 5 00

MrsShawyer 4 00® 8 00

Mrs Russell 4 00® 8 00

Ophelia 4 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 50® 1 50

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Lillies 6 00® 8 no

Orchids 50 00® 60 00

Ferns perlOOO. 1 50® 2 00

72

The American Florist.

July 28,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send ns a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
Yorli's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend ns to jou.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill w. 28th St., New York City

NOTES.

The Leo Niessen Co. is handling-
large quantities of summer stock.
Gladioli, Easter lilies and asters are
the leaders. About one third of the
employees are enjoying- their vacations.

H. Bayersdorfer makes the trip from
Atlantic City to this city every day in
his new Pierce-Arrow in two hours.
He could make it in 90 minutes but
for wayside constables.

A house of heavily fruited Otaheite
oranges are a feature at the Norwood
establishment of the Robert Craig Co.
Sixty thousand poinsettias are under
way here.

John Burton and A. B. Cartledge are,
we are happy to say, rapidly recover-
ing, having been removed from the hos-
pitals and both are recuperating at
home.

Joseph G. Neidinger is preparing for
a busy season. He anticipates a pros-
perous trade as soon as the govern-
ment money gets into circulation.

John Westcott took his family to
Wildwood, July 16, for the summer.
He will alternate between here and
Waretown, his old love.

The cretonne combination baskets,
jardinieres and various shaped flower
holders of H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are
wonderfully attractive.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety has taken a three years' lease on
ofliees in the Finance building on
South Penn Square.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists'
Exchange offers early asters and very
good summer roses. Easter lilies are
also in full supply.,

Edward Reid is handling high grade
Eastern Beauties. Maryland and Ophe-
lia. Kaiserin roses are also specialties.

Eugene Bernheimer is showing some
choice early asters. Good summer
roses are received daily.

K.

New York.

Mm-SDMMBE DULLNESS AT HAND.

Mid-summer dullness is paying its
annual visit, and as a matter of course,
the business of the past week was
light. The supply of good stock was
also very light; in fact, good roses
were almost a novelty. Mrs. Charles
Russell seems to be the best pink rose
arriving, but few are in the special
class. No. 1 Russells bring $6 per 100,
and at that rate .$10. or $12 would not
be unreasonable for good specials were
they to be had. The average on other
pink roses, excepting the old Killar-
neys, is from $2 to .$S per 100, accord-
ing to grade. The asters are slow in
arriving and those that are fairly good
bring from .f.3 to $3.50 per 100. The
carnations are in the "sere and yellow
leaf," and the few that arrive are not
factors. Orchids, lilies and lily of the
valley are all doing fairly well for the
season. There is seldom a surplus of
lily of the valley on the market and
the best retail stores must have it.

July 2.3. — The wholesale market is
fairly active this morning. Though the
retailers generally report dull business,
they must necessarily keep up a stock,
there being now no Sunday market.
Roses are more plentiful, but good
stock brings a fair price,, for the sea-
son. Although asters are not plentiful,
more are coming in and prices are flrin.
There is usually a considerable de-

mand for lily of the valley on Mon-
days and Saturdays, but in the middle
of the week it drags. Easter lilies
move fairly -ivell, but rubrums are
slow. In orchids, there is no change
worthy of note. There is a fair move-
ment in larkspurs, zinnas, gaillardias
and other minor stocks.

NOTES.

One of those freakish storms that
the weather sharps acknowledge they
cannot foretell, swept over this city
and a part of Hudson county, N. J.,
between 4 and 5 o'clock p. m., July 22.
The storm began with rain, thunder
and lightning and had not lasted long
until big hailstones were scurrying
along Broadway, propelled by a heavy
gale. Over in Jersey, so says a vera-
cious native, "it rained worms," and
"after the storm every sparrow in the
country was soon on the job gorging
himself." The hail was heaviest about
Church Lane, North Bergen. N. J.
Henry Schmidt is said to have had 2.5
per cent of the glass in his houses
broken. August Menne, Charles Menne
and Edward Tschupp also lost consid-
erable glass. August Menne stated
that it was the -n'orst hailstorm that
has visited that secion in 50 years.

N. Christatos, the well known re-
tailer, has had plans and specifications
prepared for a new building to be
erected on his property at the southeast
corner of Sixth avenue and 58th street.
The structure will be 13% stories high
and of steel and brick construction.
The brick will be white or cream col-
ored and the window sills of marble.
The ground floor will be divided into
four stores and his own flower shop
will be on the corner. The lot is 100
feet on the 58th street front and 75
feet on Sixth avenue. The upper
stories will be divided into first-class
apartments. Work will begin as soon
as all necessary arrangements can be
made.

Mayor Mitchel's Catskill acqueduct
celebration committee has accepted the
plans of Thomas Hastings, of Carrere
& Hastings, for turning the old Croton
reservoir in Central park into a great
sunken garden. After the new system
is in thorough working order, this res-
ervoir will be unnecessary. Mr. Hast-
ings said that the reservoir covered
about 34 acres; that the bottom of the
basin is 18 feet below the general
level of the park, and that it would
cost much more to fill it up than to
turn it into a sunken garden. Ap-
proval of the art commission and the
park department is necessary to sanc-
tion the plan.

A number of men connected with the
wholesale business of this city were
drawn in the selective draft. Their
names follow : Victor Alzen, salesman
for P. F. Kessler; Charles Beckman,
Jr. (salesman). Cut Flower Exchange,
residence, Elmhurst; Alfred Fischer
(grower), Elmhurst; Fred Golsner
(salesman). Cut Flo-n'er Exchange,
residence. College Point; Lawrence
Sheiler, bookkeeper for John Young &
Co.; E'ddie Brenner, salesman for Geo.
C. Siebrecht; Richard Watson, sales-
man for M. C. Ford; Bert Robinson,
George Georges and P. Lecakes, em-
ployes of Kervan Co.

The friends of John Donaldson, the
well known florist, now retired and
living at Patchogue, L. I., will regret

Mention the American Florist when vsriting

^

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

Valley

Chas. Schwake fie Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

to learn that he met with a serious
accident July 12. He was crossing one
of the streets of Patchogue when he
was struck by an automobile in which
was a party of "joy riders." Though
no bones were broken, he was badly
bruised, particularly his left side. He
was confined to his home for a week
and has not yet completely recovered.
He is not complaining, but to the con-
trary is thankful that Mrs. Donaldson
is not a widow.

Chairman P. F. Kessler, of the
ladies' entertainment committee of
the New York Florists' Club, has ar-
ranged with the managers of the Hotel
McAIpin, Greeley square, for the green
and blue rooms for the meeting of the
Ladies' Society of American Florists,
which is on the programme for 10
a. m., August 23. A buffet luncheon
will be served after the meeting.

The following employes of local re-
tail stores were drawn in the selective
draft: James Duffy of Kottmiller's;
Frank Manning of Leiken's, Thos.
Buckley of J. W. Hauser's; Aaron
Khediskin, Lawrence Gottlieb and E'u-
gene Murphy, all of Myer's, Madison
avenue and 58th street.

Fred Ripp, a member of the family
of that name, that has for many
years conducted a retail store at 513
Communipaw avenue, Jersey City,
died, July 19. He is survived by a
widow.

G. E. M. Stumpp was at his New
York store July 20, having come from
Southampton, L. I. The Southampton
Horticultural Society will have a show
July 25-26.

John Young & Co. are receiving a
fine stock of Lilium Regale from R.
& J. Farquhar & Co., Dedhara, Mass.

Secretary John Young has mailed
the S. AfF. convention prograrnme'to
members. A. F. F.

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73

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Teleohone:
8864 Farragut,

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. Sr^'

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

''tstsTslFaJrUut 133 W. 28th St., New York

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Floirers.

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Boses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, £tc,

148 West 28tliSt„ NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301

liiiliicNGTca

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. astii St., NEW YORK

Telephone 7362 Madison Square

WILLIAM P. FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEAV YORK

Tel. 608 and 009 Farragut.

CONSIGNMENTS SOI/ICITED

Telephone Farrasut 9761,

fioldsteio & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

WWft^J

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28ili St., NEW YORK

VlloMeHo¥erM^Ket^

New York, July 25. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special. 15 00630 00

extra and fancy... 5 00@10 00
No land No 2.... 1 00® 3 00

' Francis Scott Key 2 OOOIO 00

fnma Donna 1 00@ 6 00

; AliceStanley 1000 5 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

I' Double White Killarney.. 2 00@ 6 00

Killarney, Special 4 00

No 1 and No 2.. SO® 1 00

Queen 1 00® 6 00

Brilliant 50® 5 00

My Maryland 1 CO® 6 00

Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

Sunburst 1 00® 5 00

" J L Mock 1 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 1 OOw 8 00

' Mrs, Chas. Russell 2 0J@10 00

Hoosier Beauty 50® 4 00

Asters 2 00® 2 50

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@75 00

_ " " inferior grades.. 15 00®25 00

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 3 00® 5 00

'.ilyof ihe Valley 4 0® 5 00

Sweet Peas, Spencers 35® 50

Gladiolus per doz., 40® 60

Gladiolus, America '' 7,6® 1 00

Larkspur 2 00® 3 00

Feverfew doz. bunches, 40@ 50

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Flumosus-... doz. bchs. 1 00® 2 50
Smilax doz. strings, 1 00® 1 25

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange

436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.

Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.

Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other

best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

^FSiitliiil 1 29 W. 28th St., New York

— We are —

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind us.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealluff with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: ( 558 HI W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT \ 2<i36 vnwir

I 2037 NEW YORK

WM. KESSLER,

Successor to Kessler Bros.
113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

CUT FLOWERS
«?HOLESALE PUNTSMEN AND FLORISTS

Phone 2336 Farragut. Shipments Everywhere,
Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicits

N.Y, Gut Flower ExcbansfB

■Coogan Bldg., Sth Av. and W. 26th. New York.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5S93

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

Tit rarjEcst SSljjer and Rec§lTi!r ol Cut Flower»

A complete assortment of the hest in
the market can always he relied upon.

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1665 Madison Square

34 West 28tli Street, New York

Receivers and Distribiili>rs of Choicest Cut Flowers

Trade Directory

Containing the Names and Addresses of
Florists of the United States and Canada

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

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The American Florist.

July 28,

The Florists' Supply House of America

To The Florists of The United States

Why not use our CREPE FLOWERS for your funeral work ? They are everlasting,

not subject to heat or cold —

CARNATIONS, white and pink. DAHLIAS, white, pink and lavender.

ROSES, white, pink and pink tint. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, white, pink and lavender.

Loose ADIANTUM, good to mix in with these flowers. Other delicate foliage.

Do not forget our OAK SPRAYS, red, green, brown and leather.

MAGNOLIA LEAVES, green and brown, in bulk or by the carton.

Small CYCAS LEAVES, very useful. Send for our illustrated folder.

Store closes 5 p.m. daily. 12 noon on Saturday.

1127-1129 Arch Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

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I Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

I To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.

I Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

I A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO..

I 1302-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

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Natural Prepared Green Lycopodium

Make Your Own Christmas Moss Wreaths— Start Them Now.

Our lycopodium is guaranteed not to become brittle. It is fireproof, put up in 10 lb. net Cartons. Try a sample carton.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Los Angeles.

UNUSUAL RUN OF FUNERAL ORDERS.

There is little change in market con-
ditions since last week. Asters and
g-ladioli predominate and sweet peas
are standing up well considering the
hot weather. Considerable funeral
work is reported — an unusual amount
for mid-summer. Another new feature
is the large number of weddings, ac-
counted for no doubt by the war.

NOTES.

The Broadway Florists have a new
line of novelties in vases and other
Bower receptacles. They are growing
much of their own stock at present at
their range at Hawthorne.

S. Murata & Co. are showing large
quantities of asters which they axe
shipping. This Arm is growing rap-
idly as we note by the increased work-
ing force.

Howard & Smith are exceptionally
busy with orders for weddings and
funerals. They are handling thousands
of gladioli of their own growing.

The Redondo Floral Co. is having a
heavy call for gladioli, the better
RTades of which sell especially well.
G. H. H.

California Flowers

Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

3Iention the American Florist when writing

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75

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago,

Bstablislied 1S57

^^^

JFtORiST

745 Buckingham Place.

Li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Hare tbe Best Facilities In the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nftt. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eighth asd LoCQSt Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Gland Av.

Mention the American Florist when writinp

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered in Alhany and vidnily on telegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist wUen writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St

Members Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

DnCTHW 1 Park Street
DUO 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points
Mention the American Florist when writing

I HBAW ^I^HIinflr No. 22 West 59th street %

t IfflflA vlfllllllg _„„ ™!L'ti!:!:^ t

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery ,

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch:
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Parle Ave, and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 £. MADISON ST.

Mem1)er of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when loriting

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market ASords.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square.

42 West 28th Street,

To ouc-of-town florists : KVUT 'VCiTtfl
We are in tbe Heart of •W*'"* l\/nn

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in tile market.
Member of Plorists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
tlie city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H, B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or No

ALEXANDER McGONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

'T ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Hef^rence or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents,

Cahle address: Alexconnell,

Western Union Code,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F.WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street

CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

HohnSOIsoD,

ni'i-n West Fifth Streat.

We fill orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest, The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SmithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

^

Syractise, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST

536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

General designs — All flowers in season

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City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Amsterdam, N. Y, — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Comley. Henry R.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo. N. Y, — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago — Central Floral Co.. 132 N, State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Prauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — ^A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati. O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland. O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O, — Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O, — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo, — Pikes Peak Flo, Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Ploral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines. la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith. Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg. 111. — I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tex. — Robt, C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray,

Kansas City, Mo, — A Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey.

Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif.- O. C. Saake.

Los lAngeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — ^The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn.— Whittcd Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N, J. — Philips Bros.

Newark. O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass, — E, W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave.

New York— Hanft Bros.

New York — Hesslon.

New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — KottralUer.

New York — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 29th St.

New York — G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Habermchl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. B. A, Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons.

Rockford. 111.- H. W. Buckbee.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

St. Louis, Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphv Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Joseph's, 233-35 Grant Ave.

San Francisco — Pwlesta & Baldocchi,

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

S'Pdalia, Mo. — Archlas Floral Co.

Springfleld, Mass.— N. F. Higgins.

Kteubenville. O. — Huscroft's Blower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wllmette, 111. — Pyfer & Olsem.

Wllllamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass. — Bondall's IHower Shop.

Yonkers. N. Y. — Ne 'Tork oral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadwair and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs,
fligh Grade Cnt Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Teletdiona— Lenox 3822.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

UIBFamumSt. isoH^I^mz

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY,

EUCUD AVENXIE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

Flowers Delivered Anywiere. Plone, 1952 Bedford

HUGO H. JAHN

PliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Brooklyn Representative of National Florist
Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN

FLOWERS

3924 Market Street Both Phones

Cleveland, 0.

CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue.

Orders filled for all points in Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Assxired.

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DESIONS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders.

M your orders for Chicago liiit

, . All orders carefully filled

„J5^^^SL under the BuperviBion or

^jogS^-^ GEORGE iSMUS. Mgr.

^^P* Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S I.ARGKST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Main QQi I kom Ivo Telephone

Store— ""^ LBIII8 AiBi, i^e, 1X50 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, O.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Heinl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders,
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue, N.

Rochester Phone 506 I>ong Dist. Bell ph. 2189,

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. F. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIELD, 3IASS.

I HAN FT BROS

*I' •!' 'I' 'I' 'I' 'I' '*• 'I' •*' V v 'I' 'I' 'I' 'I' '♦' '•* '•' '«"!'*•* V IP n

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street f*
NEW YORK I

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. 4.

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Special attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

, E J.
Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in WUmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenil-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York EstabUshed 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1553.1552 Colnmbns

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 Years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FIjORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists rnone.] II [i^

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Denver, Colo.

Xhc Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefully executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Piilsbury's Carnation Staple

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Clioice Cut flowers and Designs on short notJce.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Memter of Florists' Ttelegraph IDelivery.

LangFloral&NnrseryCo.,

Dallas
Texas

1303 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers f6r
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.
Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C SAAKE

FiORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders,

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Ifembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 AVEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenne

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.
Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

r. H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and OliTC Sts.

Flowers delivered in city and state on short
notice.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all telegraphic orders.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Michigan.

Orders will be carefully
cared for by

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAFIDS.
Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

AUBED HANKAH & SONS will fill your ordero

for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.
Mention the American Florist when writCng

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Executed

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FI/ORISTS
735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

.•.V.FLOWERS.V/.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andilorium Annex, CHICAGO

SAN FRANCISCO

JOSEPH'S

233-235 GRANT AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery and Na-
tional Florists for this District. A specialty made
of "Welcoming:" and "Bon Voyage" packages.

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS
621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa,

Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania.

E. W. PESRSON

47 State St., NEWBURYPORT, MASS.,

Covers all New Englafid points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

jioWtRS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

CHICAGO

^ The
Florist

n E. MONROE ST.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

c. II. f REY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will ftU orders for the West on short notice

Trade discounts. First-class stook.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders
for florist service in this vicinity to

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

Every order receives prom pt and careful attention

S343 W. MADISON ST.

»rBAB OAaFlI£J.I> PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers'*

Get in touch with

J. E. MATTBEWSON, TS.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

WABHINOTOtiOa

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes*

Memljers of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

\y

KDioZlER

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Tele^apti, Telephone or Mail orders for
florist service in tbis vicinity to

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Florists' Telegraph ■ Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons
128 W. Fourth St.. Phones, Main 1874-1875

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Larg^est Growers in Central Fa.

Mention the Aynerican Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

HBNRY K, COMLEY, Florist, 6 Park St.

BO years* experience In the florists business
piarantees efficiency to take care of all orders.
Twenty per cent allowed.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

N. Y, C. Arcade, State St.. Amsterdam, N. Y.

Greenhouses: Hatctier's Station. HoSmans, N. Y,

Mention the American Florist when writing

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street. LINCOLV, NEB.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when ivriting

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

LARGEST RETAIL STORE IN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap..i and mall
orders lor delivery in either city and adjoining
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and efB-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. 's retail establishment and one blocl£ from
the Great Central Cut Flower Market.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in any direction, nill MTU MIHM
Wearethecenterofthegreat "Ol-Uin, lllinn.

Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Meyition the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists* Telegrraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rockf ord, 111.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph. Delivery.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

i Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street I

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. s

p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S

Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing

BuflPalo, N. Y. ^

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in BuffalO,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members ol Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURaH, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

I ,„j 3„ T. J. JOHNSTON e CO.

NEW ENCUND POINTS. 107 WASiBNGTON ST., PROVIDENCE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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July 28,

American Seed Trade Associt>tion.

F. W. Bolgiano. Washington, D.C.. Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore. Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee. Pliila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

Pabis reports of July 3 indicate that
the northern France Lilium candidum
crop will be short.

Newakk, N. J. — Alex. Forbes of J.
P. Noll & Co., is making an inspection
tour of the pea fields in the northwest.

Danish seeds of all kinds, according
to recent reports, have been placed on
the list of commodities not to be ex-
ported.

W. W. Barnard, of the W. W. Bar-
nard Co., Chicago, who has suffered
from the recent hot weather, is now
improving.

Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on
the Board of Trade, July 25. were as
follows : Timothy, $5.75 to $7.75 per
10;) pounds.

New York.— H. B. Buck, of W. E.
Marshall & Co., died July 21. The fu-
neral was held July 23 with interment
at Kensico cemetery.

Onion seh'S in the Chicago district,
especially on sandy land, suffered a
severe beating, down of the tops by re^
peated heavy showers July 22; grow-
ers fear damage from rot unless dry-
ing weather follows.

The award of contracts for half a
million cases of peas, the entire sup-
ply needed for the army and navy dur-
ing the coming year, is announced by
the Public Information Committee at
a price "much below the present mar-
ket."

R. & M. GODINEAU, seed growers.
Angers, France, write July 6 as fol-
lows : "Seedsmen coming here with
the American troops will render a
favor by mailing their French military
address and considering us always at
their service."

Dutch advices of June 16 indicate
that the Holland-America Line Avill
run its steamers this season carrying
Dutch bulbs, an agreement having
been made between Germany and the
Netherlands with regard to the seas.
Great Britain has also consented to
the Dutch steamers calling at Halifax
Instead of English ports.

Marietta, Pa. — In a recent issue of
The News Journal, of Lancaster, Pa.,
an interesting account is given of the
James ranch, comprising 72,000 acres,
at Joaquin, Calif., of which Ethelbert
Johnson, graduate of the College of
Agriculture, University of California,
and grandson of Charles Johnson, well
known seed grower of this city, is first
assistant to the superintendent.

Visited Chicago. — Howard M. Earl,
of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.; C. N. Keeney, Le Roy, N. Y.,
enroute to the northwest; A. L. Rogers
and G. W. Warren of Alpena, Michi-
gan, with the former's daughter, Mrs.
Rose, St. Louis, Mo.; Ailing Woodruff,
of S. W. Woodruff & Sons, Orange,
Conn.; A. H. Luck and Ed. Reithmiller,
representing S. M. Isbell & Company,
Jackson, Mich.

Catalogfue Postage— Proposed Increase.

prompt action needed.
Ed. American Florist :

There has come to my attention as
chairman of the postal laws committee
of the American Seed Trade Associa-
tion, a clause which appears on page
70 of the war revenue bill, now before
Congress, which is known as House
Resolution 4280. This clause reads as
follows :

PARCEL post packages.

Upon every parcel or package trans-
ported from one point in the United
States to another by parcel post, a tax
of one cent for each 25 cents or frac-
tional part thereof charged for such
transportation shall be paid by the
consigner. No such parcel or package
shall be transported until a stamp
representing this tax shall have been
affixed.

I am reliably informed that this
clause shall impose a minimum tax of
one cent on all parcel post packages.
This has been construed by the post
office department as a tax on all cata-
logues, booklets and pamphlets that
contain more than 24 pages.

You can see that this is a disaster
in so far as any house that mails cata-
logues is concerned, for, notwithstand-
ing the fact, that catalogues are third-
class matter, they are handled under
fourth-class mail provisions, except
that they have the rate of two ounces
for one cent up to and including eight
ounces; beyond that weight they are
handled as parcel post, and if this new
opinion of the post office department
becomes practice, it seems that every
catalogue you or I or anyone else sends
out will have this war tax stamp af-
fixed to each bag. envelope or con-
tainer. If you are mailing a one-cent
catalogue your postage will be in-
creased 100 per cent; if a two-c^nt
catalogue, 50 per cent and so on.

The worst feature is that it kills all
the advantage of the present permit
system of paying the postage in bulk.
All of us must of necessity rehandle
our catalogue bags twice in order to
affix this tax stamp.

We believe that this is an unjust
tax as the government is taxing the
means by which business is created.
It also precludes the possibility of the
distribution of much catalogue matter
which in turn produces an enormous
first-class mail, money order and par-
cel post business.

It is something that should have
the opposition of every business man,
and every line of business. It is a
direct blow to the industry of paper-
making, printing, lithographic business,

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Gradel

SEEDS

Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radisti,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

color printing business, ink business,
and many lines that have a bearing on
catalogue construction, and it certainly
will hit every house that publishes a
catalogue or advertising of any kind
that has more than 24 pages.

I want to ask you to immediately
file with your senators and representa-
tives, a protest against this provision
of this bill, both as an individual, and
representative of your paper.

Please give this your immediate at-
tention as this bill is liable to receive
favorable action almost any time and
requires immediate action.

"W. F. Therkildson,

Chairman Postal Laws Committee,
A. S. T. a.

[All firms doing a catalogue business
should write their senators and repre-
sentatives at Washington without de-
lay.— Ed.]

Kentuclty Blue Grass.

C. Brent & Bro., writing from Paris,
Ky., say the Blue Grass seed item in
our issue of July 21, page 34, is mis-
leading. They claim the supply on
hand July, 1916, was lower than it
has been since 1912. We are aware
the enormous crop of 1912 has been
gradually reduced; we should be glad
indeed to have for publication Messrs.
Brents' statement of Kentucky harvest
and carry over of Blue Grass seed for
the past 10-year period.

Government crop report for July
says ; "The normal crop of Kentucky
Blue Grass seed is about 600,000 bush-
els, and it is estimated that the pres-
ent crop may be only 190,000 bushels.
The crop is very light, due to poor
growing conditions early in the sea-
son. The straw was ' short and much
of the seed escaped the strippers."

Tlie Late Philippe de Vilmorin

The funeral of the late Philippe de
Vilmorin took place at Verrieres-le-
Buisson July 3, gathering a large and
sympathetic attendance among which
were the representatives of the presi-
dent of the French Republic, of the
marine, treasury and agriculture de-
partments and of the various scien-
tific and trade societies of which Mr.
Vilmorin was a member.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan'

Grower for the "Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lktttjok, Cabeot,
Pabsntp, Pabslkt, Cklkbt, Endive, Salsift, Namkd and Mzxsi}
Grandiflqba and Spenckb Sweet Peas, and StrNBXowBB.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

-Coinpany

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Freesias

California
Grown

First Quality, H to H-in per 1000. $4.00

Vaughan's Improved
PURITY.

in. toH-in 10.00

PURITY--True.

n. and up 15.00

h-in. to 54-in 10.00

ID. toH-in 7,00

FRENCH FREESIAS

Ready for Delivery About Aug. IStli.

Jnmbo, 34-in and up per 1000, $12.00

Mammoth, V3-34'in per 1000, 10.00

Bulbs From
COLD STORAGE

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

Per 10C0

7- 9-I11. (Case of 300. $14.00) $45.(>0

8- 9-I11. (Case of 250, 15 00) 58.00

9-10-in (Caseof200. 1600) 75 00

COLOFED LILIES

splendid Solid Bulbs. Per 100 Per 1 00

L. Auratnm, 8- 9 in. (I6 1 to case) $5.50 $48.00

L. Auratnm, 9'11-in. (lOOtocase). 8.00 75.00

L. Rubrnm, 8- 9-in. (160 to case) . . 5.60 50.00

L. Rubrum, 9-11-in. (100 to case) . . 9.00 85.00

L. Album, 9-11-in. IIOO to case) ... 12 00 100.00

Our Mid-Summer Flower Seed List
Is Ready. Ask For One.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

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The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Hadisli, Beet. Ktc

Branches: Michig«n, ||l| CflRn P.nilN

Wlscon in and Idaho. miLrUnU, UUIIII.

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Waldo Rohnert

GIUtOT. CAt,.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER.

Specialties: Lettuoe, Onion, Sweet Feas, Asters,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in Tariety.

Correspondence Solicited.

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The L.D Waller Seed Go.

Guadalupe, California

Wholesale Growers of

FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET
PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS

Correspondence Solicited.
Mention the American Fiorist when writing

WRITE FOR OUR

SPECIAL OFFER

Crop 1917— Ready June 15th.

ASTER— All varieties including AMERICAN
BEAUTY and our latest novelties.

PETUNIAS, STOCKS, ZINNIAS, PORTU-
LACA, double and single; SALPIGLOSSIS.

SWEET PEAS— Early and late Spencers.

NASTURTIUMS— and other flower seeds.

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.

STATION E. :-: :-: LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

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Vick's Quality
Flower Seeds

In All Leading Varieties.

JAMES VIGK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y.

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

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Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIF.

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ArtburT.BoddingtonCo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

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J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract grcwers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar,
Flint ana Field Seed Corns.
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«^>«^«>*^gg»w$»?$g$»a$gg»s.t.w»$»»»:<^

DracaenaCanes

FALL SHIPMENT

All Commercial Varieties

Write for Prices.

McHutchison & Co.

THE IMPORT HOUSE

95 Chambers St., NEW YORK

5:^^6ftft't^t<y^'f^

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Ulium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Establisbed 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

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Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

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R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tamlps.
Growing Crops Glren Personal Attention.

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97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedig?/e°'?o^;S..°o'seeds Baltimore, Md.

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EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

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RODTZAflN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

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Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloojnsdale BrlStOl, PO.

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 in., for immediate de-
liTery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg.. New York City

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THE G. HERBERT COY SEEB GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Contract Seed Growers

Correapondenoe Solicited.

George R. Pedrick 6 Son,

PEDRICKTOWN, N. J.

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ORDER YOUR SEED PACKETS
FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

FITCHBURG, MASS.

O L t U O Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. Dlislr ated Calibsne Fr«

KELWAY & SON "-^«" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

Freesia Purity

J^-inch and up,

$6.50 per 1000

%-inch and up, - 9.50 per 1000

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY,

THE HOME OF "PUKE AND SURE SEEDS"

411-413 Washington Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO.

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

226-230 W. Kinzie St.. Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennis-Polo

UKET AXL BEQUIREMENTS FOE AIX BOILS.

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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TOMATO SEED

Grovrn for the Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

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My Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Slany Splendid Noveltlea.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

int. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Balbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chlcafto, 111.

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Burpee's Sweet Peas

New Early or Winter-Flowering Spencers

^

y

/'

A Wonderful

Winter-Flowering

Sweet Pea

SWEET
BRIAR

With a keen appreciation of the splendid future of the Sweet Pea,
and particularly of NeY( Early Winter Flowering or Long Season Spen-
cers, we began crossing the Spencer Flowering Sweet Peas with the
Early or Winter Flowering GraodiBora as far back as the Summer of
1909. Later we have been using that magnificent Australian variety.
"Yarrawa" to a great extent in our crosses.

We now offer with the greatest confidence the splendid Novelties
listed below. These are all true, thoroughly fixed in type, and area
great improvement on our various colors.

From sowing made under glass in August they may be flowered in
time for Thanksgiv ng. September sowing will produce the finest flow-
ers by Christmas. If grown in the open they flower several weeks ahead
of the Standard or Stimaier Flowi-riog Spences. and with proper treat-
ment continue to bloom Quite as long as that type. ',

Burpee's Early Bnchantress— Flowers immense in size, measur-
ing 2^2 inches in diameter; exquisitely waved or frilled, stiff stems;
color most attractive and pleasing. A bright rose pink, becoming "v

deeper toward the edges of standard and wings, gradually softening in
tone towqrd the center of the flower. Vi or., 75c; oz..$l 25: 'lb., $12.50.

Burpee's Early Loveliness— The color is white, the entire flower being suSused
soft pink until it reaches the edges, which are distinctly picoteed with rose-pink. A
flower of immense size and great substance beautifully waved and usually produced
threeo-four on the longest stout stems. H oz., 7;c; oz..$1.25; lb.. $12.50.

Burpee's Early KlnS— A glowing, rich bright crimson. Flowers are of great size
and perfect form averaging fully two inches in diameter produced freely in threes snd
fours on strong stems of great length. V% oz.. 75c; oz.. $1 25; lb., $12.50,

FordllOOk Pink and White— The most popular color in early flowering Sweet
Peas Similar to the old Blanche Ferry, having a bright rosy pink standard with creamy
white wings lightly suffused rose. Flowers often measure fully 2^i inches in diameter, '

while the form is perfect, the beautifully wav id blooms beim; carried on stiS stems
of great length, usually in threes and often in fours. )^ oz., 75c; oz.,$1.25; lb„ $12.50.

FordtlOOk Pinl£ -A distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender throughout.
Flowers of large size, exquisitely waved, and usually produced in threes and fours on
long stems Under artificial light it is particularly pleasing. Oz., 85c; lb., $8.50.

Burpee's Early Pink Beauty— The color is soft rose-piok on white ground, richer toward the edges,
gradually softening in color as it reaches the center of standard and wings. The flowers are of great size,
beautifully waved and finely placed on the immense stems, which usually cairry three or four of the
magnificent blooms. H oz . 85c; oz., $1.50; lb., »15.00.

Burpee's Primrose Beauty -An attractive and pleasing shadeof deep primrose, flushed with rose.
Flowers of great size, splendid substance and beautifully waved in true Spencer form H oz 85c'
oz.. $1.50; lb.. $15.00.

FordllOOk Rose— This lovely variety is a charming shade of rosy carmine. The flowers are of largest
size and usually borne in threes and fours on long stiff stems. H oz., 75c; oz,. $1.2); lb., $12 50.

Burpee's Rosy Mom-A magnificent flower of great size and substance. Flowers grown under or-
dinary field culture have measured fully two inches in diameter. The color is a pleasing shade of rose
with crimson-scarlet standard, while the immense flowers are usually borne in threes or fours on stiff long
stems. Oz..85c; lb., $8 50.

Burpee's Early Sankey-This truly magnificent white was awarded a Special Silver Medal when ex-
hibited at tha great International Show in New York, March 20. 1915, also Certificate of Merit at the Spring
Showof the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia. March 23, 1915. Black seeded. H oz 85c-
oz.,$l 50; lb.. $15.00.

Yarrawa— First exhibited at the great International Flower Show, New York. March, 1914. where we
were awarded a Certificate of Merit by the American Sweet Pea ;<ociety. From seed sown in early October
at Fordhook Farms the plants came into bloom December 20. and bloomed profusely until May. Bright
rose-pink with a clear, creamy base. Floradale Grown Seed exclusively. Oz.. 80c; lb . $8.00.

Burpee's Early Lavender King— A first-class, rich, true deep lavender throughout. Flowers of large size, beautiful, true waved fo
threes and fours on stems of great length. Pkt. (20 seeds) 25cts.; less, Vj.

Burpee's Early Snowstorm— A truly magnificent pure white variety; the best of the white seeded EarlyFlcweting Spencers yet introduced. Flow-^
ers of great size and substance, beautifully waved; borne in great profusion. Snowstorm is an appropriate nsme, as the plants become a perfect mass of
inow-whiteflowers. Pkt. (12 seeds) 25cts.; less, %.

Burpee's Early Sweet Briar— A most distinct and charming vafiety. Flowers are of good size with great substance, usually in threes and fours.
Lovely shade of pink throughout, wiih soft salmon or amber suffusion, this being more accentuated in the younger flowers and buds. A very strong grower
and most floriferous, Pkt. (20 seeds) 25c; less, '-3.

Nine of ttiess varieties were awarded nineteen Certificates of Merit by the following: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia; American
Sweet Pea Society, San Francisco: The International Show, New York.

W. Atlee Burpee & Company have long been famous as American Headquarters for Sweet Peas and in addition to the Early or Winter Flowering
Novelties listed above we are in a position to suppl y a wonderful list of Standard or Summer Flowering Spencers.

We were the first to introduce the Spencer type into Anserica. and such famous varieties as King White. Fiery Cross, Primrose Spencer, Apple Blos-
som, King Edward Spencer, and many others. All our introductions serve to justify our claims, and each year many new varieties are tried out, hut only
those which prove themselves of exceptional value are offered to our customers.

Send us a list of your requirements for special quotation.

W. ATLEE BURPEE & COMPANY

SEED GROWERS PHILADELPHIA

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Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
ot America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia,, P»., Preildent;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mais., Vi»-
Presldent; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davit, Grand Rapids,
Mioii., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

Toledo, O. — The new curb markets
for the sale of vegetables, which are
open two mornings each week are
proving very successful.

According to Farmers' Bulletin No.
821 of the United States department of
agriculture, the application of a cop-
per sulfate starch paste or Bordeaux
paste to freshly cut stems of water-
melons has been found to prevent stem-
end rot in transit.

Vegetable Shipments In Carlots.

Carlot shipments of vegetables and
fruits reported telegraphically to the
United States department of agricul-
ture by railroads for the season to
July 17 were as follows : Asparagus,
1,055; early cabbage, 5,281; lettuce,
2,242; new onions, 6,147 (not com-
plete); new potatoes, 27,945; toma-
toes, 7,720; new apples, 268; canta-
loupes, 6,277; peaches, 3,654; pears,
279; strawberries, 14,872; watermel-
ons, 11,824.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vejfetables.

Chicago, July 23. — Mushrooms, home
grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases 10 to 15 cents; rad-
ishes, $1 to $1.50 per hundred bunches;
celery, $1 to $1.50 per box; tomatoes,
per crate, $1; cucumbers, per basket,
25 to 30 cents.

New York, July 23. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 25 cents to $1; cucumbers, 30 to
50 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $1 to
$2 per 4-lb. basket; tomatoes, 7 to 15
cents per pound; radishes, per hundred
bunches, 75 cents to $1.25; lettuce, per
basket, 25 to 75 cents; rhubarb, per
dozen bunches, 75 cents to $1.25.

Field Tomatoes.

It is interesting, in view of the long-
standing controversy in regard to stak-
ing tomatoes, to notice the gradual
increase of the staked area. We made
the statement last year, that the final
test is the market, not the scales, of
the experimenter, for a professor of
high standing published a bulletin that
the staking method is of no value; he
claims by actual trials, staking did
not produce earlier, nor better, nor
larger, nor increased quantity of fruit.
That looks final; however, this party
did not tell us how he fared on the
market. The public now is extremely
exacting, probably because the beauti-
ful "greenhouse tomatoes have set a
new mark. Some growers claim the
simplest and best system of training
is the single stem to a strong stake or
pole. This is the prevalent method in
our locality. However, the cost of
poles is on the increase and the labor
also. We have had excellent results
by setting a stout sawed stake every
fifth plant, and running a wire over-
head, supporting the plants by binder
twine. Still another, and a modifica-

tion of this, is to use slim stakes in-
stead of twine and supporting these
by a cross tie to the wire. What we
wish to mention^ at this time is that
there is some variation noticable in re-
gard to pollination and early fruit set-
ting. We often hear the remark that
the recent heavy rains or storms
"knocked" the blossoms off. This is
of course nonsense. What happened
is that on account of lack of pollina-
tion the blossoms dropped off. While
the weather is moist and cool, pollen
is formed sparingly and poorly distrib-
uted; hence the string system has a
distinct advantage as any jolting and
swaying in the winds is desirable to
liberate the pollen. We have noticed
for years that string supported fields
set the heaviest yield — so heavy, in
fact, that before the season is over,
the whole business collapsed on ac-
count of the enormous weight. In re-
gard to suckering, the former proceed-
ing was to top the plants after four
or five clusters had set; but nowadays
we practice the opposite — after the
desired clusters have set we allow the
tops to develop wild — to shade the
fruit and provide ample foliage to in-
vigorate the vine. Too much pruning
will eventually reduce the plant to a
failure.

MAEKETMAN.

SPECIAL OFFER

of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

in 4-in. pots, choice healthy stock
lor benching, at $20.00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

If you ore interested in Hid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything in-^

Soft Wooded Plants

—Writ*—

Geo. A. Kuhl, "^^H^ST"*'

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Jos. Heacock Co.,

Wyncote, Pa.
Grower of Kentias.

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GERANIUMS

Booted Cittlngs. Per 1000

S. A, Nutt and Buehner tlO.OO

Elcard and Poiteviae 12.80

Grown right, rooted right, packed right.
Quality is as important in summer as in ■winter.
You get quality all the year buying my stock.

ALBERT M. HERR, UmiTEl, H.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

BULBS

Why not buy them
direct from the
growers?

WESTERBEEK & KLYN,

25 BEAVER ST., NEW YORK

and SASSENHEIM, HOUAND.

Tli£ onljr Holland house offering the
advantagei gained by bandling their
own shipping at New York,

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CBRYSANTBEfflUMS

Novelties For 1917

The Best Of 1916 Introductions.

Standard varieties, both commercial
and Exhibition.

NOW READY.

Also Pompons, Anemones
and Singles.

Send for Catalogue or submit
list of varieties desired and we
will state definitely when they
can be delivered with price.

Elmer D. Smith & Co.

Adrian, Mich.

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SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seed

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet. Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow rescue. Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. " ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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WINTER-FLOWERING

SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Trade Pkt.

Anita Welirmaim. Beautiful lavender $0.20

Mrs, A. A. Skaach, Bright shell pink 20

Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink, re-selected; true .15

Mrs. William Sim. Salmon pink 20

Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded -white 20

Fink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice. .20

Fordhook Tink and White 25

President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 20

B^H^Rose Queen. One of the hest pinks; true .25

Selma Swensoni Clear light soft pink 20

Lavender Pink 20

Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20
White Orchid. White flowers of good substance.. .15
Yairawa. The color on opening is rose, changing
as the flower develops to a light pink standard,

tinted huff with blush wings 20

MIXED. Winter Flowering Sp'encers, many kinds.. .15
^^Midsummer List of Flower Seeds for Present

$0.65
.65
.60
.65

$8,00
8.00
6.00
8.00

.65

8.00

.65

8.00

1.00
.65

16.00
8.00

.80

10.00

.65

8.00

.65

8.00

.65

8.00

.60

6.00

.65

8.00

.60

6.50

Sowing Now

RE-SELECTED STOCK ?^fifo'/e?SStl?efo"z.

EARLY SNOW FLAKE. This Is the best Early Flowering
White Seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and
of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne
in wonderful profusion on long stems. Ttade pkt. (%
oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY HEATHER BELL. The flowers are very large,
borne in fours and threes on long stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but
pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color
becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt. (^4 oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HERCULES. Of the same lovely
shade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 26 seeds,
26c; Trade pkt. (V4 oz.) 86o; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING SCARLET EMPEROR. Identical
in color and size of blossoms to the late flowering Scar-
let Emperor which is recognized as the finest scarlet.
Tbis variety will be popular at Christmas. Trade pkt.
('4 oz.) 86c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING ASTA OHN. Identical in color
and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta
Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender.
Trade pkt. (V4 oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING WEDGEWOOD. .Identical in color
and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood
and is a magnificent clear blue. Trade pkt. (^A oz.) 85c;
oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING CREAM. Identical in color and

size of blossom to Debbie's Cream. It has immense

blossoms very frilled and duplexed. Trade pkt. (V4 oz.)
85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HELEN LEWIS. Very fine shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. (V4 oz.) 85o; oz., $3.00.

EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in
standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is mag-
nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form and borne
in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Trade pkt, (% oz.)
60o; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is the same color as "Florence
Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Elfrida Pearson." The
placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers
are home on long stems in threes and fours. Trade pkt. (H oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY MELODY. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song
Bird" on white ground, closely resembling "Countess Spencer,"
The effect is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems
and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. Trade
pkt. (Vi oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SPRING MAID. Light pink on a cream ground. It Is a
most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne
in fours on long stems. Trade pkt. (% oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING — Unwin Types Oz. Vi lb. Lb.

Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00 $4.00

Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender, long stems.

a splendid commercial variety 40 1.25 ,..,

Ready. If you have not received your copy please write for it.

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DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

F. 0. Berlin, 'S. 3, Williamstown Timo., K. J.

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PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

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Orchids

If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever
we solicit your inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids. Special lists on application.

LAGER a HURRELL. Summit, N. J.

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Miscellaneous Plants loo looo

214-in. Asp. plumosus $2.50 $22.50

2Vj-iD. Asp. Sprengerl 2.60 22.60

3 in. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

214-iii. Stevia 3.00 28.00

214-in. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

214-in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars.. $20 and $25 per 100.

4 .and o-in. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Liberal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, JY^SsI"""

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

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The American Florist.

July 28,

The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. iMayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Uongress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-tbird annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

Salt Lake City, Utah — R. Keller,
formerly florist at Liberty Park, has
been appointed assistant superintend-
ent of parks.

Bulletin No. 207, "Plum Growing
in Maryland." has been issued by the
Maryland agricultural experiment sta-
tion, College Park, for the guidance
of small fruit growers.

Los ANGELES, CALIF. — Howard &
Smith have been awarded first prize
for their rose, Los Angeles, as being
the finest rose at the annual show of
the Pacific Northwest Rose Society.

American Association of Nurserymen.

The executive committee of the
American Association of Nurserymen,
at a meeting following the Philadel-
phia convention, elected Curtis Nye
Smith of Boston, Mass., secretary and
counsel of the association for the fol-
lowing year, appointed Wm. Warner
Harper as the representative of the
association to confer with the United
States food controller in regard to the
plan how the nurserymen may assist
in food production, and selected Chi-
cago for the next annual convention,
June 26-28, I&IS.

CuETis Nye Smith, Sec'y.

Pacific Coast Association or Nurserymen.

The Pacific Coast Association of
Nurserymen held its fifteenth annual
meeting at Tacoma, Wash., the con-
vention opening July 11 and continuing
three days. The programme embraced
many interesting papers and discus-
sions, which were_ received with inter-
est by a very good attendance. Among
the speakers were: B. A. Mitchell, M.
McDonald and H. E. Burdett, of Oren-
co. Ore.; F. A. Burglehaus, Sumner,
Wash.; Howard Evarts Weed, Beaver-
ton, Wash., and F. A. Wiggins, of
Toppenish, Wash.

The following oflicers were elected
for the ensuing year: M. McDonald,
Orenco, Ore., president; vice-presi-
dents, C. Malmo, Seattle, Wash.; Al-
bert Brownell, Portland, Ore.; M. R.
Jackson, Fresno, Calif.; C. L. Trotter,
Vancouver, B. C; P. A. Dix, Salt Lake
City, Utah; T. W. Mills. Hepner, Ore.;
C. T. Hawkes, Caldwell, Ida., C. A.
Tonneson, Spokane, Wash., was re-
elected Secretary- treasurer. The 'next
annual meeting will be held at Port-
land, Ore., 1918.

Stapliyleas.

A reader of these bulletins has asked
us to say something about staphyleas,
or bladder nuts, as these plants are
popularly called. Staphylea is a genus
of shrubs with opposite, trifoliate or
pinnate, deciduous leaves and termi-
nal clusters of small white or pinkish
flowers, and much inflated, membi-a-
naceous, pod-like fruits which vary in
length on the different species from
one to four inches. There are several
species and one hybrid, and a species
occurs in each of the chief botanical
regions of the northern hemisphere.

All these plants, with the exception of
the Himalyan S. Emodi, are in the
Arboretum, but in the shrub collection
where the winter conditions are more
severe than in any other parts of the
Arboretum they are often killed nearly
to the ground by cold and give little
satisfaction. The plants on Azalea and
Hickory paths do better, and probably
all the species would flower and ripen
their fruit here if the right place could
be found for them.

The species of eastern North Amer-
ica, S. trifolia, grows from the Prov-
ince of Quebec westward to Nebraska
and southward to Oklahoma and Geor-
gia. It is occasionally seen in old gar-
dens in this country and in England it
has been cultivated for 200 years. As
a garden plant, however, it has little
to recommend it. The northern Cali-
fornia species, S. Bolanderi, exists on
Hickory path, but has not yet flowered
in the Arboretum. Staphylea holocarpa
has pinkish flowers which appear be-
fore the leaves, and is a small tree
sometimes 20 feet high discovered by
Wilson in central China and consid-
ered by him one of the handsomest
flowering trees which he saw in China.
This plant can be seen on the upper
side of Azalea path, where the ends of
the branches are often killed by cold;
it has not yet flowered in the Arbore-
tum. The species already named have
leaves with three leaflets; the follow-
ing usually have leaves with from five
to seven leaflets : S. pinnata, which is
widely distributed through E'urope to
western Asia, is a tree-like shrub and
sometimes flowers here but has little
value as a garden plant in this climate.
The Caucasian S. colchica, which dif-
fers from S. pinnata in its larger flow-
ers and fruits and in the lustrous low-
er surface of the leaves, is the hand-
somest of the bladder nuts and well
worth cultivation. Small plants flow-
er freely and are often used in E'ng-
land for the winter decoration of con-
servatories. A variety of this plant,
or a hybrid between it and S. pinnata.
is S. Coulombieri, which appeared
many years ago in a French nursery
and is distinguished by its larger
leaves and by the flowers and fruit
which are intermediate in size between
those of its supposed parents. The
varietj' Hessei of S. colchica, distin-
guished by its pinkish flowers, is in
the collection but has not yet flowered
here. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, July,
1917. ■

Kewaunee, III. — The partnership
existing between Claude Hamilton and
F. W. Plummer for 2-1 years has been
dissolved, the latter retiring. The
range, one of the largest in this vicin-
ity, as well as the downtown store,
will be continued with Mr. Hamilton
as sole proprietor.

Oklalioma City.

The warm weather has subsided
somewhat, but business is of a very
summery nature. Vacations seem to
be the order of the day, though the
publication of the military draft inter-
fered with the vacation feature as sev-
eral of the store employes' names were
in the published list.

Mrs. Eager of Furrow & Co. is
spending the summer at Colorado
Springs, Colo.

S. S. B.

Lackawanna, N. Y. — The Victory
Floral Co. has been incorporated by
Katharine Hanrahan of Buffalo and
R. C. Avery and Michael MescoU of
this city; capital stock, $60,000.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. ffiU Nursery Co.

Ererereai SpedaGsts Largest Growers in America

Box 404. DUNDEE. ILL.

Storrs & Harrison Co.

FAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

FAINESVILLE,

OHIO

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The Book of the Peony

The long and Interesting history of the
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 lUnstratlonj In color and black
and white. Handsome cloth binding,

V3XCE, $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

ROSES, CANNAS
Shrubbery

THE CONARD& JONES CO.,

West Grove, Penna.

sy

Our list is ready.
— Ask for it —

Jackson & Perkins Company.

NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE.

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SPECIAL
OFFER

200,000 BOSTON FERNS

From 5-inch Pots

ORDER NOW AND SAVE 40%

We are making a specialty of August, September, October and November delivery of 5-inch Boston Ferns.

We are booking orders now at $18.00 per hundred, less 10% allow^ance for delivery. This makes a net
price of $16.20 per hundred, f. o. b. Chicago.

These plants will be well established and pot-grown.

You can save at least 40% by ordering NOW.

Don't put ofif placing your order, because the prices of these plants are subject to change without notice,

Boston Ferns are scarce and by sending your order in now you can protect yourself for your fall re-
quirements.

A FEW OTHER SPECIALTIES

For Immediate Delivery.

English Ivy $ 12.00 per 100

Vinca Variegata 10.00 per 100

Geraniums 7.00 per 100

AH f. o. b. Chicago.

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

We have very fine, pot-grown Boston Ferns.

Boston Ferns, 6-lnch at $ 6.00 per doz.

" " 7-incli at 9.00 per doz.

8-inch at 12.00 per doz.

" •' 9-inch at 15.00 per doz.

Whltmani Ferns, 8-inch at 12.00 per doz.

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CHICAGO, ILL.

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July 28,

ANNOUNCEMENT

Anton Tben has made arrangements with us to handle his THENANTHOS field-grown carnation plants exclus-
ively, and we are now ready to supply same immediately at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000
rate. THENANTHOS is the best scarlet carnation ever produced and many growers were unsble to secure stock
of this wonderful variety last spring owing to the limited supply, so it is advisable to place your order with
us immediately. We will ship the plants whenever you are ready to bench them, Immediately if you say so.

500,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 lOOO

White Wonder $5.00 $40.00 Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

White Perfection 5.00 40.00 C- W. Ward 5.00 40.00

Herald .... 5,00 40.00

Beacon 5.00 40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00

40.00

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2H-INCH STOCK Per 100

Bichmond $3.50

White Killarney 3.50

Per irOO

$30.00

30.00

2V2-INCH STOCK Per 100
Sunburst $4.50

Per 1000

$40.00

3-INCH PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000

White Killarney $4.50 $40.O0

Bichmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN OBDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East ROndolph St«9 Long Distance Phones: central eOl and 28:16. CHICAGO

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Chrysanthemums

LAST CALL

All 2!i-in. pots. Varieties for Pot Culture.

CAPRICE VARIETIES

Yellow, white, pink and crimson, etc., in *he
seven varieties.

"C. L. HUTCHINSON"

one of the very

$6.00 per lOO: $50.00 per 1000.

POMPONS

We can supply SO.fOO plants in assorted colors,
such kinds as Donald, Doty. Grace, Queen of
Whites, Golden Climax. Lelia, etc.

JS.OOper lOO; $25.00 per 1000.

SINGLES

Mrs. Buckingham, early pink, and Mrs. Godfrey,
late pink, and a selection of 50 other sorts.
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

CHAS.H.TOTTY,

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

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VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vlnca Varle-
Sata,4in.. extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 in.. $2.00
per 100: $20.00 per KOO.

lais; Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alvssum,
2 in.. $2 CO per 100; $18.C0 per lOOu. Daisy Boston
Yellow, 2 in., $4.00 per lOU.

ELMER RAWLINGS,«G^°ower

AILE- N. Y.

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ROSES FOR BENCHING

Choice Young Plants

OWN ROOTS

4-Inch
Per 100

Hoosier Beauty $12.00

Killarney Pink 10.00

Killarney White 10.00

Killarney Brilliant 12.00

Ophelia 12.00

GRAFTED

2V4-Incli 4-Inch

Per 1 00 Per 100

$12.00
10.00
10.00
12.00
12.00

$18.00
15.00
15.00
18.00
18.00

BEGONIA— Cincinnati— Strong 2^2-inch, $ 18.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN, assorted colors, choice plants, 2^2-inch,
$7.50 per 100.

CHICAGO NEW YORK

31-33 W. Randolph St. 43 Barclay St.

Yau^han's Seed Store

Greenlionses, Nnrseries and Trial Greonds, Western Springs, UL

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A. N. PiersoD, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPARAGUS.

ASPAHIAGUS PLUMOSUS SEETDLINGS. extra
atroEg, $6.50 per 1.000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosug and Sprengerii. 2-in..
$3.00; 3-ln.. $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Micli.

ASTERS.

ASTERS. Extra fine stocliy plants with plenty
of flhi-e roots, $5.00 per 1,000. Queen White,
King, White. J?hell Pink and Lavender. Sem-
ple's Late Branching White, Shell Pink and
Lavender.

JAIIES MOSS.
Johnsville, Pa.

AUCUBA JAPONICA.

ADCDBA JAPONICA.

Good substitutes for boxwood. Fine for filling

window boxes. 24 to 30 inches high, $1.50 each.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, ill.

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N, Y.

BEGONIAS.

BEGONIA LORRAINE. 2%-in, pots, $14.00
per 100, $120.00 per 1,000. JDLIDS ROEHRS
CO., Rutherford, N. J.

BOXWOOD.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bouvardia, 214 -in., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH, Grand
Rapids, Mich,

BXJIiBS.

Bulbs. Freesias, California grown. First
quality; % to y.-in., $4 per l.OOO. Vaughan's
Improved Purity, Vo-in. to %-in., $15; %-in. to
%-in., $10 per 1000, Purity, true, %-in. and
up, $15; Vi to %-in., $10; %-iD. to Ys-in., .$7
per 1,000. French Fi-eesias. ready for delivery
Aug. 10. %-in., $10; V^ to %-in., $S per 1,000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. Cold storage. Giganteum and Mag-
nificum. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment on front cover page of this issue. Wm.
P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.. Buf-
falo, N. Y,

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Nareissi, Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorbuni & Co., 53 Barclay
St„ New York.

Bulbs, Purity Freesias and cold storage
giganteum. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment on front cover page of this issue. A.
Henderson & Co., 211 N, State St., Chicago.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 9-in., and 9
to 10-in., for immediate delivery. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd,. Wool-
worth Bldg., New York.

CAIiADITJMS.

Caladiums. Fancy leaved plants. New and
choice varieties in pots and pans, 25c to $1.50
each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1,000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.01)

Carnegie , 5.00 40.00

WIETOR BROS.,

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D, Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

100 3000

Enchantress Supreme $7.00 $60.00

Enchantress 7.IX) 60.00

Matchless 7.00 60.00

White Perfection 7.00 60.00

White Wonder 7.00 60.00

Mrs. Ward 6.50 55.00

Beacon 6.00 50.00

GEORGE PETERS & SONS,

Hempstead, N. Y.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
White Enchantress. White Perfection, O. W.
Ward. Light Pink Enchantress, Peerless Pink
and Victory, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

A. SYKORA,
Harrison and Walnut Sts., Batavia, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown, extra fine, $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress. Enchantress and Dorothy Gordon. B.
HUSTON & CO., Sistersville, W. Va.

Carnation plants, field-grown. Write for va-
rieties and prices. J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co., Joliet, 111,

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette,

CHRYSANTHE3rUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS PROM 2y2-in, POTS,

$20.00 per 1,000.
Crystal Gem, Roman Gold, Chieftain, Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora, Golden Glow,
Odessa, li?arly Frost. Chas. Razer, Smith's Ad-
vance, Golden Queen, Oconto, Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, Illinois.

Chrysanthemums. Novelties for 1017. The
best of 1910 introductions. Also pompons,
and singles. Send for catalogue,
D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Plants out of soil — cut back stock.
Tremendous supply of fine, healthy stock,
ready for immediate shipment. We have all
the best commercial varieties and grow every
one we have listed in quantity for wholesale
purposes in the Chicago market. Our experi-
ence as chrysanthemum growera has taught us
that the following varieties are the best money
makers;

Per 100 Per 1.000

Chrysolora $2.00 $18.00

MaJ. Bonnaffon 2.00 18,00

Roman Gold 2.00 18.00

Nagoya 2.00 18.00

Robt. Halliday 2.00 18.00

Bronze Touset , 2.00 18.00

Col. Appletou 2.00 18.00

Golden Queen 2.50 20.00

Marigold 2.50 20.00

Chas. Razer 2.00 18.00

Lvnwood Hall .1. 2.00 18.00

Oconto 2.50 20.00

White Chieftain „ 2.00 18.00

Pink Chieftain 2.00 18.00

POMPONS.
Plants Out of Soil— Cut-back Stock.

Per 100 Per 1.000

Diana 2.00 18.00

Lulu 2.00 18.00

Souv. Mellania 2.00 18.00

Emily 2.00 18.00

E, D. Godfrey 3,00 25.00

Fine Thanksgiving Pink Single.

Billy Primrose 3.00 25.00

Fine Thanksgiving Pink Button,

Mrs. Buckingham 2.00 18.00

Leona. midseason fine pink 2.00 18.00

Golden Climax 2.00 18.00

Golden Wedding 2.00 18.00

Quinola 2.00 18.00

Baby 2.00 18.00

Eugene Langulot 2.00 18.00

Pretoria 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Astor 2.00 18.00

Sabey 2.0n 18.00

Lilla red 2.00 18.00

Mary Richardson bronze 2.00 18.00

Tiber 2.00 18.00

Jlrs. Beu 2.00 18.00

Croesus 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Julia 2.00 18.00

WIBTOR BROS..
162 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111.

Chrysanthemums in thousand lots, IVsC each.

Chrysanthemums in hundred lots, 2c each,

I have the following varieties in large lots,
nice .voung stock at above prices for cash only:

Oco'nto. Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Tints of Gold,
Polly Rose,

Pompons: Diana, white; Lilia, red; Early
Bronze,

Single: Mensa,

Can also supply other sorts in hundred lots at
above prices.

G. SCHNEIDER,
22 East High St. Springfield. 0.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000,
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Chrysanthemums, pompons and singles. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue, Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties. $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids. Mich.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y,

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CROTONS.

GERANIUMS.

PALMS.

Ciotons. Strong, clean, well established stock.
All good selling varieties. 3-in., $30; 4-ln., $40;
5-in., $75 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-

Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per lOO, $1S,50 per 1,000;
3-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

KBNTIA FORSTBKIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2^4 -inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

Geraniums. S. A. Nutt and Buchner. $10 per
1,000; Bicard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1.000.
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.

KB7NT1A BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS'

Crotons. well colored. 5- In., 60c and 75c each;
6-in.. $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros, Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

Leaves. Doz. 100 lOOO

2y-lnch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high. 2.50 18 150
ABECA LDTBSCENS.

GREENS.

4-inch pots. 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

Ci;OLA3DEN.

Greens. New crop Green Galax, $5.00 per
case of 10,000; less quantity, same rate. Dag-
ger Ferns, $1.00 per 1,000, $4.50 per case of
5.000. Green Leucothoe. $2.50 per 1,000, shipped
on ice. WOODRUFF & SON. Lowgap, N. 0.

PHOENIX ROBBELENII.

CyclameTi giganteum; improved Wandsbek
tyne, the finest in existence, our output 350.000
this season. We have many testimonials as to
quality of strain and plants. Eight varieties

STEVENSON lA GRANDIPOLHA.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, p«r bag (100 sq, ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell, the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala.

lOO 1.000

2y,-in., extra select, strong $ 7.50 S65.00

2y.-ln., strong 6.50 60.00

3-in. extra strong 10.00 90.00

3-ln. strong 8.00 75.00

Transplanted seedlings, 4 leaves and up to 8.
mostly fit for 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. $40.00
per 1.000: extra select. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per
1,000; small seedlings for 2y,-in. only. $4.00
per 100; .$35.00 per 1.000. Careful packing
assured. No extra charges on packing.

Ernest Rober, Wilmette. 111.

6 inch pots ,. $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPBRMA ALEXANDRAE.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

3-lnch $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

COCOS WE3DDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per lOO

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75e per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARY0T,EFOLIA.
3-inch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangea Otaksa in bud and blossom for
July and August flowering. For varieties and
prices see advertisement on front cover page of
this issue. P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..

Morton Grove. Illinois.

Christmas Cheer. Brilliant Bed. Whlte-Pink
Eye. Pure White, Lavender, 2y2-in. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in., pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen

PANDANUS.

IVIES.

Pandanus Veitchil. 4-in.. $4.20; 5-in., $7.20;
7-in., $18 to $24; 8-in., $30 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

GERMAN IVIES.

4-inch, $1.50 per dozen. Extra fine stock.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. 111.

L, D. Phone Graceland 1112.

where. Cash with order from unknown corre-
spondents.

PANSIES.

3132 McHenry Ave.. Westwood,

PANSIES in bloom. $2.00 per 100. HENRY

Cincinnati, Ohio.

BngUsh Ivy. 3-in.. 6c; extra strong. 3%-in.,
8c: 2 to 3 vines. 2 to 3 ft.. 4-in.. 15c. HARRY
HEINL. West Toledo. 0.

SMITH. Grand Kapids. Mich.

OYCIyAMENS. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed. 3-ln. pots. $10.00 per 10(5; $90.00 per
1,000. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J.

PELARGONIUMS.

German Ivy, 2V.-in., 2%c each. ODOE
GREENHOUSES. lola. Kans.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock. $15; 2.in., $5 per 100. Flowering

CYGL.iMEN. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed. 2H-iu. nots. $7.50 per 100: $60.00
per l.OnO. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen. N. J.

plants. 6 to 8 in. pots. 25c to 50c each. HENRY

liAUROCERASUS.

PEONIES

LAUROCBRASUS.

24 to 30 inches high. $1.00 each.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. 111.

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

Cyclamen, assorted colors, choice plants, 2%-
Inch, $7.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York,

French peonies can be shipped with celerity
and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogue
free. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux.

CYCLAMEN. 3%-in. pots, $7,00; 3-iD., $10.00;
4-in., $25.00; 5-in., $50.00. WeU grown stock,
best varieties. HEiNBY SMITH, Grand Rapids,

NARCISSIIS.

PETUNIAS.

NARCISSUS.
Georgia Grrown,

Per 1000

Paper White, 12/14 $12.50

Paper White, 14/16 15.00

PETUNIA ROST MORN.

3-inchj $6.00 per 100.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place. Chicago, III,

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.

Peacocli Dahlia Farms. Wllliamstown Junction,

Empress'. 1st size 14.00

ROSES.

DRACAENAS.

Horsflelder, 1st size 12.00

Sulphur Phoenix, 1st size 12.50

Dracaena Indivisa. 3-in., 7c; 3%-In.. 10c: 5-
in„ 35c. HARRY HEINL. West Toledo. 0.

Princeps'. 1st size 9.00

Barrie Conspic. 1st size 8.00

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in.. 12c; 5-in.. 20e
and 25c; 6-in.. 50c. ERNEST ROBER. Wil-

GRAFTED— 2y2-inch Aaron Ward, Milady, Bril-
liant, Cecile Brunner, .Richmond, Sunburst and

250 at the 1000 rate; 100 of a kind add 10%.

C. S. TAIT.

Brunswick. Georgia.

NURSERY STOCK.

Lots of 5,000 or more 110.00 per 1.000

Pink KiUamey 100.00 per 1,000

GRAFTED— 3y,-inch White KlUarney and Pink
Killarney.

FEBNS.

Fems. 21^-ln. good, healthy stock. For va-
rieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky &
Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg,, Philadelphia, Pa.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO..
Maywood. 111.

For 3y2-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutel.v net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2y2-inch White Killarney. Aaron

Fems. Boston, e-in., $6; 7-in,, $9; 8-ln„
$12; 9-in., $15 per doz. Whltmani, 8-in., $12
per doz. George Wlttbold Co.. 745 Bucking-
ham Place. Chicago.

ORCHIDS.

Per 100 $65.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62.50 per l.OOO

Sunburst, 2^-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1.000

Orders will he booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for
a shift or ready to be benched, will

ORCHIDS. HASSAL & CO.. Orchid Growers
and Raisers. Southgate. London, England. Im-
mense stock of cattleyas.

PREESIAS.

Freesia Refracta alba, %x%. $6.00 per 1,000;
y, and up. $9.00. R«ady now. Express pre-
paid if cash is sent with order. HARRY BAI-
LEY. Montebello. Calif.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J.

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.

Morton Grove. Illinois.

PAIiMS.

R0S13 PLANTS— 2%-lNCH STOCK.

BYeesia Purity. V- in. and up, $6.50 per 1.000:
% in. and up. .$9.50 per 1.000. St. Louis Seed
Co.. 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

KENTIA NURSERIES, Santa Barbara. Calif.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tins and all kinds of palms.

Killarney Brilliant $4.50 t*tM

Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

GARDENIA.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative
plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

American Beauty 6.00 55.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

Gardenia Veitchil In 4-in. pots; choice healthy

WIETOR BROS..

L. D. Phone; Randolph 2081.

163 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller. Jamaica. N. Y.

Palms. Joseph Hcacock Co., W.vncote, Pa.

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ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.
Good stock ready for plantiog.

Sunburst $30.00 per 1.000

White Killarney 30.00 per 1.000

Richmond 25.00 per 1.000

GEORGE RBINBERG.
162 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.

Roses. Choic-e young rose stock, ready to
bench, White and Pink Killarney, Killarney
Brilliant, Hoosier Beauty and Ophelia. Grafted
2%-in., $12 per lOO; own root. 2%-in., $6.50
per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

ROSES. American Beauties, White and Pink
Killarney. Kaiserin, Richmond, Milady, etc.,
3-in., $6.00; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Rosea, Own root, 2i^-in, stock and 3-in.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere In this issue. Peter Reinberg,
30 B, Randolph St., Chicago,

SEEDp.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100: $20.00 per 1.000. Asparagus Lutzii seed.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per l.flOO. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed, eOc per 100; $4.50 per 1,000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed, $2.0O per lOO; $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek. Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc. Calif.

Seeds. Burpee Sweet Peas. New early or
winter-flowering Spencers. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squasb.
pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and
field corn in variety on contract. Edgar P.
Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds. Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E, Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds., Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract, Edgar F. HurtT, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specirlties: Pepper, ^%^ plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Eniicott Sts.,
Baltimore. Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert. Gljroy. Calif.

beed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W, Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M, Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean. pea. radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. KInzie St.. Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every de-
scription. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
;»nd Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif,

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish, sweet
peas, etc, Pleters- Wheeler Seed Co,, Gilroy,
Calif.

SMILAX. 500 flne 3-in. stock at $4 per lOO.
Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Inc., Cedar
Falls, la.

Smilar. 2%-in., $3.00 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

SWAINSONA.

Vinca Variegata, 4-in.. 8c and 10c each: 2-in..
$2 per 100: $20 per 1.000. Elmer Rawlings,
Allegany, N. Y.

MISCEIiLANEOUS.

Wire Hanpinff Baskets. Tbey are made strong
and substantial and do not compare with other
"cheap" made-up baskets. S-in.. $1.10, 10-in..
$1.35, 12-in., $1.60. 14-in., $2.10 per doz. H.
G. Beming. 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73
Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. T.

Natural prepared green Lycopodium. Guar-
anteed not to become brittle; fireproof. Sample
carton of 10 lbs. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co..
116-118 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Heavy banging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, O.

MISCEIiliANEOUS.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and In
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St.. Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper Is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Browtt
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. Loudon. England.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal. , $1 .80. Geo. H. ^ngermuller Co., 1334
Fine St.. St. Louis. Mo.

Pipes, tubes and fittings, new and second-
hand. Altoona Pipe and Supply Co., 1925-27
Ninth Ave.. Altoona, Pa.

"Superior" internal-fired boiler for hot water
heating. Superior Machine and Boiler Works.
846 W. Superior St., Chicago.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co.. Painesville. O.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia. Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cat-
alogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

cane stakes, 6-ft., natural color,
85c per 100; $7 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.,
211 N. State St., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000, 75c,
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan_pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co. ,
Logan, Ohio.

norlsts* supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash lAve..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Bos Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything In soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co.. Chicago.

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July 28^

>nSCELIiANEOtJS.

Fvervthing the best in florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 >Arcli St., Philadelphia.

Cut flower boxes. Edwards Foldlnff Box Co..
Philadelphia.

VEGETABIiE PLANTS.

CELERY PLANTS. Golden self -blanching
(EYench strain) Giant Pascal, also the grand,
new. easy blanching variety, which is easy to
grow; fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per
1,OUO or $8.75 per 5.000. Cash.
BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich.

Five million field-grown cabbage and celery
plants. Can ship on short notice. Cabbage at
$1.50 per 1.000; celery at §2.50 per 1,000. F.
M. Pattington, Scipiovllle, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 1000 Masonic Tem-
ple. Chicafio.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenbouses and conser%'atories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co..
2642 Shefiield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moniager Co.,
90S Blackhawk St., Chicaso.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-

tiniate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.

Ickes-Braun Mill Co^ 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring,
white cedar tjosts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse constmctioo. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Buruham Co.. 42nd Street Bldg.. New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines. 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co.. Lockland, O.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz.. by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fenl pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
potp. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

TB£ AMESICIN FLOIOST COHPiNrS

Trade Directory

[CONTAINS the usual fully corrected and
Vp revised lists of Florists, Seedsmen, Nursery-
men, Catalogue Firms, Horticulturists,
Landscape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries,
Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Societies
and Horticultural Supply Concerns of the
United States and Canada.

Price t3.00 Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

POTS AND PANS.

Svracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co
yracuse, N. Y.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine. §1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fupgine,
.?1 per qt. : $3.5U per gal. Vermiue, SI per yt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son, N. J.

CARNATION STAPIiES.

SUPEEIOR CARNATION STAPLES.

Mend your split carnations. Finest article
for carnation growers introduced so far. 3oc
for l.OOu; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., ' Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 3oc per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring-
field, Mass.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to S feet, per
100, Soc; per 500, .?3.25: $6.00 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 1,000, 60e: per
1,000, S5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co.. E. C, Chicago.
Angermueller, Geo. H.. St, Louis. Mo.
Badgley & Bishop. Inc., New York.
Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bernbeimer. Eugene, Philadelphia. Pa.
Berning. H. G.. St. Louis. Mo.
Budlong, J, A.. Chicago.
Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n.. Chicago.
Cleveland Florists' Exchange. Cleveland. O

WHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWERS.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C. New York.

Ford. William P., New York.

Freres-Windler Co., The. Chicago.

Froment, H. E.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, N. Y.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg. M. C. Chicago.

Guttman & Kaynor. Inc.. New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester. N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F.. Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler. Wra. A.. New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago. .

Kuehn. C. A.. St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. Ik.. Pekin, 111.

Kuslk & Co.. H.. Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh,. Pa.

Meconi. Paul. New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N Y". Cut Flower E.fchange. New York.

Niessen Co.. The Leo. Philadelphia. Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale ^orists' Exchange.

Pierson. A. N.. Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co^ Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas. Geo. J.. New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago.

Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago.

Keid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa.

Reinberg. Geo.. Chicago.

Reinberg. Peter. Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn.

Riedel & Meyer. Inc.. New York.

Rusc'h & Co.. Gust. Milwaukee. Wis.

Sheridan. W. F.. New York.

Siebrecbt, Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co.. J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner. 0. A. & L. A.. Chicago.

Totty. Chas. H.. Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Sehenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vaugban. A. L.. & Co.. Chicago.

Weiland & Rlsch. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman. New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston. Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co.. Chicago.

Young & Co., John. New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

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Boiler of Unequalled Fuel Economy

Easily Installed.

The trouble of install-
ing a heating plant
often proves a discour-
aging factor.

When the Kroeschell
arrives, sliding it on
ashpit and to connect
the piping completts
the installation.

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without sections or
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NO
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They are free from
annoying leaks so
common with section-
al boilers.

Ninety per cent of
Kroeschell owners in-
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without expert help —
a great advantage and
saving in these times.

Write for Free Cata-
log giving all the facts
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Mention tlie American Florist when writing

Buffalo.

TRADE NORMAL WITH .SHORTER SUPPLY.

The weather continues warm and
the supply of indoor flowers is dimin-
ishing. Trade is about normal, Iveep-
ing pace with the temperature. Out-
door stock is getting more plentiful
and the quality is good. Sweet peas
show an improvement over last week.

NOTES.

A party of healthy young men. three
of them florists, braved the roads and
made a trip to Erie, July 22, expect-
ing to return on the following day.
Five Germans and one "harp" was
more than the Henrietta could ford
the rough roads with and it did as all
4ds do at times — stopped. Engine trou-
ble, "or something." Joe and John re-
turned on the train. Henry is carrying
the horn home.

The war draft called four young
men from Wm. Scott & Co., one from
W. J. Palmer & Son and one from S.
A. Anderson's. Wm. Ehman, Jr., of
Palmers and his two brothers in Corfu,
N. Y., were also in the list. One very
apt and affable young florist cannot
see why artists, like florists, should be
sent to war.

The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., has
been sold and the local trade will miss
the high quality stock gTown at that
establishment by H. J. Wise, the able
manager and superintendent. He Is
an asset to any up-to-date establish-
ment.

The Russian mission was the guest
of the city Julj' 19-20 and the enter-
tainment at the Hotel Iroquois and the
Chamber of Commerce both called for
unusual decorations. Tljese were han-
dled by S. A. Anderson.

Misses Edna Goehring and ^innie
Wilson are enjoying their vacations.
Bertram Hall and Edward Slide are
also away from the Anderson store.

Everyone in the trade is making
preparations for the outing. The stores
will be closed and a good time is an-
ticipated, weather permitting.

Peter Stroh, of the Anderson force,
who was in the draft list, has returned
from a motor trip to Cleveland.

Wm. Ehman, of Palmer's, is taking
a. two weeks' vacation before prepar-
ing for war.

Edward Stroh, of Stroh's Quality
Shop, is enjoying a much needed rest.
Bison.

Greenhouse Construction

BY PROF, L. R. TAFT.

It tells the -,vhole story about how to build and heat a
greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a
plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages
and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50.

Greenhouse Management

By the same author. Covers the subject completely.
382 pages. PRICE, $1.50.

American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn sl, Chicago

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GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY

REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Ivet us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

Mention the American Florist when writing

PIPE, TUBES AND FITTINGS

NEW AND SECOND-HAND

All Sizes, Cut to Sketch. Let us quote you before placing- your order,

ALTOONA PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY

1925-27 Ninth Avenue, ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the Americayi Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

July 28,

.Greenhouse Materials

Hotbed Sash
Glass

\V/ha pecky Cypress Bencli Lumber

THE ONLY PERFECT

LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE

Will last a lifetime, $1.25 eacli.

"SEAL TIGHT

LIQUID PUTTY"

will not harden, crack
or peel off.

$1.40 per single gallon.

Non-Kink Woven Hose

In any length (one piece) with coup-
lings, 14c per foot. Remnants 15 to 30
ft, coupled, 9c per linear foot. Un-
equaled at the price.

^€roj3Dlitaz)MaferictlG

1303-1319 Flusliing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Baltimore.

MARKET CONBITIONS UNCHANGED.
Mid-summer conditions prevail witli
■little cliange in prices from those of
last weeli. Lilies are plentiful and
most of them move at low figures. Lo-
cal gladioli are now arriving with
America most in demand. Asters are
arriving in good numbers and sell on
sight. Maryland and Russell are the
best roses. American Beauties are
scarce and of poor quality. Plenty
of miscellaneous stock is seen, such as
phloxes, daisies, cornflowers, sweet
peas, water lilies, snapdragons and
larkspurs. Asparagus is plentiful.

NOTES.

Edward Hermann, who conducted a
flower shop in the northeast section of
the city for many years, died July 17.
His son will continue the business.

The Seidewitz Flower Shop. North
Charles street, reports plenty of
funeral work to bolster up the summer
business.

R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White
Marsh, Md., are cutting the first dah-
lias. They are the best grown in this
vicinity.

J. Ward Perry, form,erly of the S. S.
Pennock Co., has joined Battery C,
Maryland artillery.

Herbert Wagner of Hampden re-
ports a good demand for funeral work.

The S. S. Pennock Co. has recently
been featuring Regale lilies. C. S.

Cwv^wi/www^^w^^^^^^v^rtww^WiPUWA^ywww^wbViiffjv,

Newark, N. J.

The store of Connelly & Plunkett,
corner of Bloomfield and Mt. Prospect
avenues, is an attractive feature of
that part of the city and they are do-
ing a good business for the season.
Mr. Hoffman, well known to the trade,
is their buyer in the New York mar-
ket.

The annual outing of the Essex
County Florists' Club at Berkley
Heights, August 1, is expected to be
a successful event.

The warlike spirit has prevailed at
Begerow's, and they have a fleet of
miniature battleships in their show
window.

Kimmerle & Minder, 488 South
Orange avenue, have about completed
rebuilding their range.

Philips Brothers, 936 Broad street,
have thoroughly renovated and redeco-
rated their store. A. F. F.

HAVE YOU ENLISTED

XJV

Our Army of Satisfied Customers.

Ti^ jg^onr^ ^?v^yr"y i^c^T^

Myers S Company, well-known florists of Bluffton, Ind., write as follows:

"Regarding the line of Fertilizer you offer The Greenhouse
Trade, will say we have used it the past season with very gratify-
ing results. My only regret is that we did not begin using sooner.
We used it on the carnations, greens, etc., as per your instruc-
tions and have never cut as many or as nice stuff as this season.
We also used it on the roses and the crops of Ophelia beat any-
thing around here. Our soil is a very heavy clay and your line of
Fertilizer just fills the bill exactly when used with plenty of
manure in the soil. Yours Respectfully,

Myers & Company,

Per Dillon Myers."

Do Not Fail to See Our Exhibit during the Annual Convention ot the ^^MR
S. A. F. and O. B. in New York, August 21-24 inclusive. ^^^B

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST AND INFORMATION BLANK.

CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER COMPANY,

UN.ION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO. ILL.

mim.

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MANTTFACTTIRED BY

CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

Itie Recognized Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, white fly
tbrips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2,50.

FUNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blinhta afifectine
flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Quart, $1.00 GaUon, $3.50

VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms workine in the soil

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00
Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFAGTURINB COMPANY

MADISON. N. J.

NIKOTEEN

For SprsTine.

APfflS PUNK

For Fumifiratine.

Ask Your Dealer for it,

NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOUIS

CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SBEEF MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

, The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains tbe ten salts constituting soil. It Is
giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Pai-mers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave., Room 6. Tel. Drover 1932.
U. S. YARDS. CHICAGO. ILL.

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Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:

Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

L. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse.

N.Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kramer's Pot Bangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

and Supply Dealers.
Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mail, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SOOf, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work,
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Herndon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing Honse

LARGK IllTNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPEClAliTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
B27 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11 ^ CA 7R
1,000 Envelopes, 6^ size i dT"«i3

CASH WITH ORDER — No C. O. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PBINTERY, Inc.
B42 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value
of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used tor greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything In Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCBILLO LUMBER CO. "-ijs^o «

L D. Phones: Lincoln 410-411

DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs

No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100

10 20 in. $1.90 $21.50 $175.00

1.60 18.50 150.00

1.25 14.25 115.00

1.00 '1.25 90.00

.75 8.25 65.00

.55 6.00 45.00

.40 4.50 35.00

Manufactured for us exohisively. The best tub ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest and
cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The lour largest sizes have drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, See<k.Fiaiit!i.BDibs and Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufaotures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

RED POTS

standard. Azaleas, Pans.

Nashville Pottery Company

Nashville, Tenn.

j Mention the American Florist when writing

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays— Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVIUE, OHIO.
"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WM. M. WARRIN. 16 W. 23rd St.. New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

) 1 LOGAN POTS

^ ARE BEST BY TEST

Write us fop
Catalog and Diseountl.

Tiie Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

96

The American Florist.

July 28,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The Ill

AlfredLozierRosery. 78
Alpha Floral Co .... 75
AltoonaPipe &

Supply Co. ... 93

American Bulb Co.. 82
American Greenb'se

MfgCo 96

AmlineE CCo 69

Anderson S A 79

AngermuellerGHCo. 6s

Apbine Mfg Co 94

Archias Floral Co... 77
Arnold A A Papi

Box Co 74

Badgley & Bishop . . 7.^

Baer Julius 77

Barnard WW Co.... 81
Bassett& Washburn. h2

Baumer AubR 79

Baur Window Glass

Co IV

BayersdorferH&Co. 74

Beaven E A 69

Begerow's 76

Berger Bros 70

Bernheimer Eugene. 71

Berning H G 70

Bodger] & Sons Co.. 81
Boddingtoo Arthur

TCo 81

BolandJB 75

Bolgiano J&Son.. . 82
Boulevard Flo Co... 77

Bramley&Son 77

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 80

BreitmeyersJ Sons.. 76

Briggs Floral Co 77

Brown A J Seed Co.. 8J
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 8!

Bryan .-\lonzoJ 85

Buchbinder Bros.. . Ill

BuckbeeH W 79

BudloneJ A SS

Burpee WA& Co.... 83
Caldwell the Woods-

■ man Co 69

California Florists... 78

Callahan M J 7*,

Central Floral Co... 79
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 68

Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co 94

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 53

Clark E B Seed Co.. 81

Clarke's SonsD 77

Clay & Son 94

ClevelandFIoristE-x 69

Coan J J 7^

Comley Henry R.^. 79
Conard & Jones Co. . 86

Cooke Geo H 79

Cottage Gardens

^NursCo PS

Cowee W J . . Ji[

Coy H CSeed Co.'.'.! 82

CraigRobtCo !-S

DardsChas 76

Dickinson Albert &

Dietsch A & Co " I v

Dominion FloraICo,. 78

DornerF&SonsCo. 84

Drakos Co 77

Dreer HA Ill 9S

Duerr Chas A 79

Duluth Floral Co.... 79

Dunlopjohn H 76

Edwards Fold Box.. 96

Erne & Co 68

Evenden Bros Co... 79

Eyres H G 75

Farmers' SFIorists'

Fertilizer Co 94

FishHenrySeedCo.. 81

Florists' Hail Assn.. 96
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

Ford M C 73

Ford William P 7^

Forter Edwaid .. .. 79

Foster Fred 78

Fox J M & son Inc.. 75

Frauenfelder C ... 78

Freeman Mrs J B .. 77

Freres-Windler Co.. 69

Frey C H H

Frev & Frey 79

Friedman 78

Froment H E 73

Galvin Thos F 75

Garland Mfg Co II'

Gasser J M Co 76

Giblin&Co Ill

Godineau R&M.... 82
Goldstein &

Futterman 73

GorhamPrinterylnc. 95
Graham A &Son.... 79
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo. 78
Growers Cut Flo Co.. 73

GudeBros K

Gunterberg M C 62

Guttman & Raynor

One) 73

HabermehlsSonsJ J. 7i

HanftBros 77

Hardesty & Co 79

Hart George B 73

Hart Henry 76

Hatcher Florist 79

HavenSeedCoThe. 82

Heacock Jos Co 84

Heinl John G&Son. 79

Hencle Miles S 76

Henderson A &Co .. I
Henderson Lewis... 77

Hentz &Nash 72

Herr Albert M 84

Herrmann A 96

Hess & Swoboda. .. . 76

Hession 77

Hews A H &Co . .. 95

Higgins NF 77

Hill DNursCo.' 86

HoerberBro" 69

Hollywood G'rdens. 76

Holm & Olson 76

Hohon&HunkelCo. 7!

Hort Advertiser 6";

Hort Trade Journal 85

Howard&Smith 79

Hurff EdgarF 8!

Huscroft G. L 78

Ickes-BraunMillCo. 9?

Igoe Bros 96

Jackson & Perkins... ff.

Jahn Hugo 76

Johnston & Co T J.. 79

Jones Percy 6'^

Joseph's 78

loy FloraiCo 78

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo .. 95

Ke'lerSons J B 77

Kelway & Son 82

Kennicott Bros Co.. 64
Kerr K C FloraICo. 77

Kervan Co The 73

Kessler Wm 73

King Construct Co. .Ill
KirchnerChas F.... 76
Kottmiller A. .. . 75
Kramer I N & Son.. 9^
Kroeschell BrosCo.. 93

Kruchten John 69

KuehnC A 71

Kuhl Geo A 84

Kusik &Co H 69

Kyle & Foerster 69

L A Floral Co 68

Lager&Hurrell Xi

Landrethbeed Co... 82
LangFlo&Nur Co.. 77

Lange -A 75

Leborius JJ li

Leonard Seed Co Si

Lockland Lum Co. ..Ill
Logan Pottery Co.. 9=;
London Flow'rsnp. 76
Lord&BurnhamCo.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co »4

McCallum Co 71

McConnell Alex 75

McHutchison&Co... 81

Mangel 78

Matthews the Flo'st. 79

MatthewsonJE 78

May &Co LL 73

MeconiPaul 73

MetairieRideeNnm. 75
Metropolitan Material

Co HI 94 96

Miller A L 84

Miller &Mus8er (■9

MoningerJCCo... IV
Mullanphy Florist.. 75
on H

Mur

nuel.

78

GLASS

HOT BED GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

Write for prices.

Sharp, Partridge & Co.,

2263 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO

Nashville PotteryCo. 95
Nat Flo Bof Trade. .IV
Neidinger JosGCo.. . 71

Newell A 77

N y Cut Flower Ex.. 73

N YFloral Co 79

Nicotine Mfg Co 94

Niessen Leo Co 70

Okmulgee Window

Glass ^o 95

Palez Paul M 78

Palmer W J &Son... 75
Park Floral Co.. .. 77
Peacock Dahlia Fr.. 85

Pearson E W 78

Pedrick GR&Soo.. 82
PennThe Florist. . 79
Peters & Reed Poty.. 9'i
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 71

Philips Bros 77

PierceFO Co Ill

Pierson F R Co !

Pierson AN(Inc)... 88
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 80

Pikes Peak Flo Co... 78

PillsburyTL 77

PittsburgCutFloCo. 74
Podesta&Baldocchi. 77
PoehlmannBrosCo

60 61

Pollworth C C Co... 71

Polykranas Geo J 73

Potter Floral Co.... 79

Potter WQ Co 71

Pulverized Manure

Co The 94

Pyfer AT & Co 64

Pyfer&OIsem 77

RaedleinBasket Co . 68
Randall A L Co ...65 69
Randall'sFlowShop. 79
Randolph &Mc-

Clements 79

Rapid Wrapper Co.. 68

Rawlings Elmer 88

Ready Reference .. S9
Reed & Keller ... 95

ReganPtg House 95

Reid Edw 70

Reinberg Geo 69

ReinbergPeter....63 88

Rice Bros 7'

Riedel& Meyer 73

RobinsonJCSeedCo. 81
RochesterFloralCo.. 75
RockWmLFlwrCo.. 78

Rohnert Waldo 81

Routzahn Seed Co .. 82
Rusch G & Co.. . 71

Saake O C 't

-ichiller the Fiori«... ;
SchilloAdamLumCo '
Schlatter W &Son.. ^

SchlingMax :

Schmidt Chas L /

Scbwake Chas& Co. 1
Sekenger Adam .... '1
SharpPartridge&Co. '.
Sheridan Walter F.. ;
■^iebrecht George C. 't
Situation& Wants... *
Skidel8kySS& Co..
Smith A W&Co... :
Smith E D&Co. ... S
Smith & Fetters Co.. ;

Smith Henry '

«mith W&T Co....
St Louis Seed Co.... f
Storrs & Harrison... f
Stumpp G.E.M....
Superior Machine

& Boiler Works '
Syracuse Pottery Co !

Thompson J D
Carnation Co
Thorburn J M &Co !

Tonner O A&L A t

TottyChasH !

Traendiy&Schenck

Trepel Jos. '

I'oited Cut Flo Co ;

United Flower &
Supply Co-

Vaughan .AL & Co.. I

Vaugban's SeedStnre
I 81 85 88'

Vick'sSonsJas i

VincentRJr &Sons
Co

Walker F Co

Waller Seed Co

WeberFH

Weiland & Risch —

Weiss Herman

WelchBrosCo

Westerbeek&Klyn.

Whltted Floral Co...

Wietor Bros

WildG.lbert H

Williams Mrs E .A ..

Wiltgen & Freres....

WittboldGCo. 75

Wolfskin Bros &
Morris Goldenson.

YokahamaNursCo..

Young John &Co...

Young & Nugent.. .

Zech&Mann 67

Ziska Jos & Sons. . . .

Zvolqnplt Anton C

GREENHOUSES

We go an) where in Ihe U. S. lo submit plans and prices.
1303-1319 Flushing Ave.,Brookljn,N.Y.

Before & OOn, AAer

422 Main St., Sprin^ield, Mass.

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917. will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N.J.

"SUPERIOR"

INTERNAL-FIRED
BOILER

For Hot Water Heating

SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS

846-848 W. Superior Street
CHICAGO

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for price*
before ordering elsewhere. PrompI sbipmeiU ^aranteed
IGOE BROS., 61-73 Hetropolilaii Ave., BROOKLYN, N. I
Mention the American Florist when writing

fl.

HERRMANN

Baskets,
Florists^ Supplies

404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO,

MANUFACTURERS

PHILADELPHIA, PA. |

Mention the American Florist when writing

Tor Retubin^ Boilers and Piping Greenhonses.

Selected and in first class condition.
Cleaned both Inside and outside.

1433 WeUs Street. CHICAGO

relepihon«. SnDeT=ior S7?.

Mention the American Florist when writing

PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built
Price right.

MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDINiG.

Hmerica is "tbs Praw of the UessbI; thsre may bs mnrE comfort Rmidships, but u/e aro tho first tn toncii Unknown Seas,"

Vol. XLIX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 4, 1917.

No. 1522

The American Florist

Ebtaslibhed 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company,

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

Published Evebt Satubdat by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago

Subscription, Unitfid States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, 83.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Onion, $2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.,
American Florist Co. ,440 S. Dearborn St. .Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officbbs — R. C. Kebr, Houston, Texas.
President; A. L. Mlllbb, Jamaica, N. Y., Vice-
President; John Ycttng, Kew York, Secretary;
J. J. Hbss, Oniaha, Neb., Treasurer. Next annual
sonvention at New York, August 21-34, 1917.

Fifth National Flower Show.

The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon. N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Peof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vebet,
Jb., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Stbout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baue,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition at New
York, August 31-24, 1917. Chas. F. Faibbanks,
Boston, Mass., President; Hbkbt Youell, 538
Cedar Street, Syracuse, N. Y., Secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland ,
O., November 1917. Wm. Vekt, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. UOth
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY.

Next annnal meeting and exhibition, Cleveland,
0., June 1918. James Botd, Haverford, Pa,,
President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y.,
Secretary.

Background Colors for Window Displays.

Important Element Often Neglected.

Artistic arrangement and striking
effect have received a great deal of at-
tention from the window decorator, so
much in some cases that other im-
portant elements have been neglected,
among them that of background color.
"Window dressers have learned that a
display window which is entirely open
behind, and has therefore the indistinct
forms and shadows in the shop as a
background, lacks clearness and defi-
nite outline. The person close to the
shop front may see the display well,
but the effect is lost upon the one
across the street. If you have won-
dered why a window display upon
which much time, effort and money
have been spent, fails to give the
striking result expected, consider if it
is not because of the absence of a
proper background.

Color Important.

If the partition which shuts off the
display window from the shop is used
as a permanent background, it may be
found satisfactory for some kinds of
flowers and plants, but totally unsuit-
able for others. Its value or disadvan-
tage depends upon the color of the
partition and upon the colors of the
stock displayed.

White or yellow sets off dark foliage
plants to good effect, but kills displays
of light-colored flowers, such as white
roses, white or yellow chrysanthemums,
daffodils, narcissi and snapdragons.
On the other hand, the background
which would set off the latter the best
would be quite unsuited to American
Beauties, violets, and dark-colored peo-
nies, roses and carnations. The florist's
natural eye for color effect tells him
this much, because he unconsciously
recognizes these simple rules of con-
trast and harmony of color. There
are further set rules in regard to the
selection of a color for the background
of a show window that can be profit-
ably used by window dressers who seek
to make the most of this form of ad-
vertisiner.

One of the first is that backgrounds
should be of a color which will be
complementary to the colors of the
stock shown. When you look at a red-
colored object until your eyes are
saturated, so to speak, with that color,
and then close your eyes, you see the
object, not in red, but in green. If the
object is yellow, with closed eyes you
will see it as purple; if it is orange,
you will see it as blue. These colors
seen with the eyes shut are comple-
mentary to those of the real objects.
It is because of this peculiarity of our
sight, into the explanation of which we
need not go, that we are sensitive to
extent that we are sensitive to the
harmonies of sound.

Backgrounds, therefore, should be
harmonious contrasts of the colors of
the stock displayed. The art lies in the
selection of a color to blend most pleas-
ingly with those of the articles in the
window. Herein is the usefulness of
the table printed on the following page,
which indicates the complementary col-
ors and others also suitable for back-
grounds.

Why these other colors are most suit-
able for combination with the one op-
posite which they appear, is apparent
if one knows how colors are formed.
All colors, as the reader doubtless
knows, are combinations of the three
primary colors, red, yellow and blue.
These are called the original, or pri-
mary colors. The secondary colors,
orange, green and purple, are formed
from equal portions of the primary col-
ors. Orange is a combination of equal
portions of red and yellow; green, of
equal portions of yellow and blue, and
purple, of equal portions of red and
blue. All other colors, such as brown,
pink, lavender, olive, etc., are formed
by unequal combinations of the pri-
mary colors, together with white or
black. Brown is about 75 per cent
black, 16 per cent red and nine per
cent yellow. Pink is about 45 per cent
white, 50 per cent red and five per
cent blue.

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Color Associations.

In the selection of a color for win-
dow background, the dresser may some-
times find it of advantage to utilize
the value of associations attached to
certain colors. Some colors lend
warmth to the display; others give the
effect of coolness. Red, yellow and
shades and tints in which these colors
predominate, are warm colors. Blue
is a cool color, and green, a mixture
of blue and yellow, is also a cool col-
or. But purple, a mixture of blue and
red, is a warm color. For window dis-
plays during the summer, or for those
in which an effect of coolness is de-
sired, blue or green should be used.

Certain colors, also, are associated
with certain feelings or mental moods.
Red, orange, pink and yellow connote
joy and similar high spiritual feeling.
Blue and green are associated with
peace and calm. Purple, light brown
and gray Indicate seriousness, while
dark brown and black denote gloom
and sorrow. There are besides these
few general color associations, certain
conventional expressions of ideas by
means of color — red, for instance,
stands for courage and bravery. White
is held to indicate virtue and purity.
These popular associations may occa-
sionally be made use of by the window
dresser in the selection of a color for
background, provided it coincides with
the harmony of the display.

Often the same color as that pre-
dominating in the stock displayed will

be found to make an admirable back-
ground if used in a contrasting shade.
Thus, if dark red is the prevailing col-
or of the flowers in the window, pink
may be used. Similarly, a sky blue
tint makes a good background for
dark blue, and vice versa. The reason
for this is the contrast of white and
black, the darker color containing a
large quantity of black, and the lighter
tint consisting of more than 50 per
cent white.

White is one of the best backgrounds,
and can be used to greatest advantage
where the background cannot be read-
ily changed. It is good for mixed dark
colors, and also for light colored stock
of pink, red, blue, orange and yellow,
if these do not contain much pure
white. White intensifies the color of
the articles placed upon it; green ap-
pears to be greener, and red appears
to be redder, when seen against a
white surface. When white is used as
a background, the stock of various col-
ors should be placed as near their
color complements as possible.

The accompanying table indicates
several suitable colors for backgrounds
in addition to the complementary color
of stock displayed. Some colors are
included which are not found in the
flowers handled by florists; these may
be referred to if the florist is sometime
doing decorating of other sorts. Such
a table will be found a valuable ref-
erence chart, worthy to be cut out and
preserved in some convenient place.

Color

of Goods
to be

Displayed

White

Gray

Black

Red

Yellow

Blue

Orange

Green

Purple

How To

Comple-
mentary
Color

...Black

. . .Black

...White

Choose Background Colors.

other Suitable Background Colors

Purple, red, blue, green, brown, gray

Brown, blue, purple, orange, red

. . .Green

. . . Purple

. . . .Orange . . .

....Rlue

...Red

Olive, blue, white, light pink, yellow

Black, blue, white, dark brown, rich green

Yellow, white, pale blue, red

Purple, olive green, black, white

. . .Yellow

. ..Sage

Green, yellow, cream, white, gray

Red, brown, cream, white

Brown, purple, dark blue, dark gray

Olive

Lavender . . . .
Pink

. . .Maroon . . .
Cream ....

Sage

. . . Brown ....

Maroon, orange, red. purple, white

Bench Extension.

To be able to gain one or more rows
of pots or six inches of bench space to
every table, the length of a house, is
to add considerably to its efliciency.
This may be done by the addition of
a six-inch shelf between the table posts
about nine inches below the bottom of
the face board or front of the table.
The front of this shelf is to be on
a line with the table above and
not protrude into the walk. This
should have a thin edging board front
and back to keep pots from being
knocked off. The front board of the
main table should not be lower than
flush with the bottom so as to give
all the light possible to the shelf un-
derneath. This added space is suita-
ble for one row of 4-inch ivies, or
periwinkles, tradescantias and many
other plants that trail or are of slow
growth.

A dual use of the central table space
in many houses is quite possible. Some
few have found out how to do this,
and there is no reason why this plan

should not become general. The idea
is to raise the center bench one foot,
or even 18 inches. This will admit
sufficient light to the large space un-
derneath, which if cemented over, will
make it available for many plants that
are now given valuable table space
which could be used to much better
advantage — aspidistras, small to me-
dium, palms, plants out of flower to
be dried off, plants that are getting a
start after potting. If used as a cold
house, two tables of dormant roses or
two of azaleas can easily be carried
for the winter. It is a trifle more dif-
ficult to water the top bench because
of its height, but this is easily over-
come with short step-ladder made for
the purpose. Where the heights of the
eaves of a house will permit it, a 12 to
18-inch shelf on the north side can be
used to hold quite a quantity of stock.
This will give but little if any shade
to the table beneath, the only shadow
until late in the day, falling against
the wall.

K.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Condncted by Robt. Klft, Fhiladelpbia, Pa.

Foliag:e for Design Work.

During the hot summer weather. It
Is often diflicult to obtain what might
be called select flowers for funeral
work, but orders will be received for
some very nice work and the dealer
is at his wits' end to supply or obtain
the necessary materials. The retailer
having a greenhouse can readily have
a good assortment of high colored fol-
iage plants that make most beautiful
designs for just such an occasion. The
crotons are particularly adapted for
this purpose, and a few plants kept
growing in the house, especially the
varieties bearing large and highly col-
ored leaves, will give a supply which
can be had at any time. The Rex be-
gonias are also very useful for mak-
ing designs and the silver leaved ones
make beautiful work with other foli-
age. Begonia metallica and B. argen-
tea guttata are also rood plants to
grow for design work, and there are a
number of other plants of variegated
foliage than can be used for this pur-
pose. All of this foliage is quite soft
during the summer and unless properly
prepared, wilts quickly. The leaves
and branches should be cut the day
before and allowed to stand in a tub
of water over night, and they will
then absorb enough water to stand
up for a long while.

F. T. D. Clearing: House.

It is a fact that a number of re-
tail florists are absolutely unreliable
and never intend to pay a bill they con-
tract. Why cannot all the good, re-
liable retail florists help weed out this
detrimental element in our profession?
Do not say, "It can't be done." but
help to knock the T out of the can't
and there is one way it can be accom-
plished and bring results quickly, and
that one way is nothing more than sin-
cere and earnest co-operation with the
secretary of the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery.

Hundreds of past due and old bills
have come through the F. T. D. clear-
ing house, sent in by members, and to-
day we could get up a list of retailers
throughout the country who are well
known and prominent florists, but who
never pay their bills on time, and some
bills they do not int^end to pay for at
all. Over the past period of 12 months
I have come across bills of a few re-
tailers almost daily, and these bills
were from F. T. D. members from every
part of the United States and Canada.
Some retailers I know who have owed
bills to at least 50 F. T. D. members, in
.50 different localities, and have owed
them for a long time, and only by
threatening them that all our member-
ship would be notified and warned not
to fill any more orders for them, have
we been able to get them to pay the
bills.

Our members are advised not to fill
orders for every retailer in the country,
unless such retailers have established
a credit with them, or they are F. T. D.
members, as this membership, through
its guarantee fund, which is now over
$7,000, has established a credit for
every member, and is also advising
every member to pay their bills
promptly to all retail florists who are
not members of the F. T. D., in order

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STANDING WREATH OF PALM AND CROTON FOLIAGE.

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to build up a strong reputation for the
entire membership.

The poor or non-paying: retail florists
can only be eliminated by co-operating
with the secretary of the F. T. D. Send
itemized bills to the F. T. D. clearing-
house of all charges you have ag-ainst
other retailers, so they may be record-
ed in this office, and the parties owing
them will be corresponded with.

A number of retailers have been im-
posed upon a great deal of late, and
are getting to a point where they do
not even care to fill orders for any one,
good or bad, which is bringing on some
very embarrassing conditions, as the
F. T. D. members are constantly adver-
tising the fact to their patrons
that they can make deliveries any-
where. For once and all the time,
do not put the F. T. D. members, or at
least the largest number of them, on
the same scale as you would some re-
tailer who has owed you a bill for a
long time, as this is absolutely against
the F. T. D. by-laws and constitution,
and if any F. T. D. member owes you
money long past due, do not hesitate
to send an itemized bill to the F. T. D.
secretary, who will at once do his best
to censure any such members. Every
F. T. D. member must do his best to
set an example, and is compelled to do
so, in order to hold his membership.

All these things must be put on more
of a business basis, and can be done
only by co-operation. Why do people
pay their gas, electric and water bills,
and taxes promptly? Because they lose
the discount if they do not. Why not
let the florists who do not pay their
bills for transfer orders promptly lose
the discount? This would soon cure a
good many slow payers.

It is up to the retail florists to make
a better and more eflicient retail florist
trade, and make their profession looked
upon by the public from a different
angle than it has been for a good many
years. Let the retail florists of to-day
be 50 per cent merchant and 50 per
cent floral artist, and I am sure that
in many cases there is not 15 per cent
mercantile ability installed in some re-
tail flower shops.

My six years' experience in being in
constant touch with retailers through-
out the entire country, both F. T. D.
members and non-members, has given
me the^ greatest and most interesting
study f have ever had in my life, and
with that a great deal of enjoyment,
in this work for a better and more efli-
cient retail florist trade.

ALBERT POCHELON, Sec'y F. T. D.

Winter Hangring Baskets.

Every year customers expect and
look for something new. The hanging
basket as a form of plant decoration
is not novel; there are hundreds of
patterns of receptacles, some self-
watering, for holding plants and vines
to be suspended by wire and chains,
but the great majority of these are
for porch or cemetery decoration dur-
ing the summer months, where they
are beautiful and satisfactory. There
is room, however, for a line of baskets
filled with foliage plants and vines
grown to be at their best for sales
during the early fall and winter
months for interior house decoration.

The ordinary galvanized wire basket
that is lined with sheet moss will an-
swer very well for a number of plants
and can be offered at a popular price
that will suit most buyers. If a num-
ber of these baskets were filled at this
time with the varieties of tradescan-

tias, zebrinas, the tricolor, the plain
green and a small-leaved form of
the latter, they will make a full
luxurious growth by fall, entirely con-
cealing the basket with vines hanging
down two to three feet, presenting a
beautiful ornament for a bow window.
Sea shells, if filled with tradescantias,
make pretty ornaments that can be
sold at a moderate price. Similar bas-
kets filled with the common English
ivy, while they do not make such rapid
growth as the tradescantias, will pre-
sent a good appearance by selling
time. These can be filled in larger
sizes than the tradescantias. strong
plants making a full bushy growth of
vines six feet below the basket. These
are suitable for large windows, light
archways, hotel lobbies and like places.
Ficus repens is of slow growth, but
its small-leaved vines are very pretty,
and when given time to cover the bas-
ket symmetrically, is choice enough for
any home, and sure to find a buyer
at a good price. Saxifraga sarmentosa

To bring to our shop the
choicest of blossoms — to
be ready to assist our
callers in choosing — to de-
liver an order promptly —
and to be eternally vigilant
so that we may never- dis-
appoint a customer— that
is our idea of service.

124 Tremont St.

Flowerphone Beach 6900

is a good basket plant, the runners or
stolons forming young growths or
plants along the -vine at intervals
which, hanging down, give it a full
bushy appearance. A tricolor variety,
the foliage being highly colored with
white, pink and green, is very striking
but of slow growth and rather deli-
cate.

Ferns of the Boston type can be
grown into very decorative basket
plants. Large baskets filled with the
Boston and Harris! fern maJce wonder-
fully handsome specimens, which, how-
ever, when full of roots, require fre-
quent watering. These make grand
decorative effects at large functions or
in hotel corridors. Baskets of Scottii
and some of the tasselled sorts become
round balls of green fronds that are
very effective, and if given sufficient
water will do well in any window of
sufficient size. There are many styles
of baskets, terra cotta logs, earthen-
ware in acorn and other symmetrical
forms and artistic woven willow de-
signs, some of them very artistic, with
zinc liners. Cast and galvanized iron
shapes with plenty of root room, a
number of them with compartments or
reservoirs in the bottom to hold water,
which is fed to the roots of the plants

with sponges in aperatures, are more
or less practical.

Wherever possible, baskets should be
balanced in pairs, each fastened to a
rope running over pulleys; when one
is pushed up, the other comes down
within reach to be easily cleaned and
watered.

Mrs. E. 0. Weisslnger, Beaumont, Tex.

While the list of women who have
gained distinction as successful ovm-
ers or managers of both retail and
wholesale establishments in the florist
trade is not a limited one, the achieve-
ments of Mrs. E. O. Weissinger, owner
of the Beaumont Floral Co., Beaumont,
Tex., is a striking example of what an
energetic business woman can accom-
plish with the result that today her
handsome flower shop and modern
range are among the finest in the
south — an unskilled woman's achieve-
ment in the "man-made" -world.

It was only a comparatively short
time ago that the ultimatum had gone
forth that carntions could not be
grown in southeast Texas, but noth-
ing daunted. Mrs. Weissinger, to quote
her own words, "took our courage in
both hands, lacking capital and ex-
perience, and handicapped by skirts,"
built one house 28x150 feet and the
result of her efforts is evidenced by
the high grade of stock produced. How
she accomplished this was told by Mrs.
Weissinger in a very interesting article
in THE American Florist, issue of July
17, 1915. page 1321.

The accompanying illustration shows
Mrs. Weissinger's pretty home and a
section of her range adjoining.

Penn Publicity.

We reproduce herewith one of a se-
ries of six advertisements appearing
at the present time in the Boston
Journal, the keynote of each of which
is the courteous service and high qual-
ity of flowers that have been sym-
bolical of the name Penn, The Florist,
whose 17 years of progress have been
characterized by live wire methods
that have made his name famous far
beyond the Massachusetts metropolis.
Penn is a firm believer in both quality
and service. He is also a firm believer
in advertising, and his ever increas-
ing business is proof conclusive that
the flower lovers of Boston believe in
Penn.

Max Schling, New York, Incorporates.

Max Schling, the well known retailer
of New York, makes the announce-
ment that his business has been incor-
porated with a capital stock of $50,000
and will hereafter be known as Max
Schling, Inc. Inasmuch as the two
floors at 22 West Fifty-ninth street have
proved insufficient to meet the require-
ments of the fast increasing business,
the flower and landscape departments
will be moved to 785 Fifth avenue,
where 9,000 square feet of floor space
will be available. The original store
will be occupied by the seed depart-
ment.

Houston, Tex.— C. L. Brock, secre-
tary of the florists' club, will deliver a
paper at the City Planning convention
at Dallas as representative of the local
park board.

Urbana, O. — R. H. Murphey, well-
known florist of this city, donated a
large number of Crimson Rambler
rose plants to be sold and the proceeds
given to the local chapter of the Red
Cross Society.

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101

Tfte Late Philippe de Vllmorin.

Philippe de Vllmorin is no more.
How sad these few words will resound
all over the world to those who had
the privilege of knowing him and how
grieved they will be to learn that such
a good life has been ruthlessly snatched
away in the spring of manhood. Mr.
Philippe's health had been failing for
some time, yet nobody ever thought
that he would so suddenly pass away.

It is another name to be added to the
long list of brave men who died for
their country. At the beginning of the
terrible world struggle in which France

shared by such a host of friends, to
judge by the large and sympathetic
attendance at the funeral, among which
were representatives of the president of
the French Republic, of the marine,
treasury and agriculture departments,
several former secretaries of state, gen-
erals, etc., with peasants from all the
surrounding villages. Nearly a dozen
speeches Avere delivered at the tomb by
representatives of the various French
scientific associations.

Joseph Marie Philippe Leveque de
Vllmorin, generally known as Philippe
de Vllmorin, born in 1872, was the oldest
of the popular late Henri de Vilmorin's

CALLAS AT SAMUEL COLE'S, VENTURA, CALIF.

unwillingly was involved, our poor
friend, with a great fervor of patriot-
ism, at once responded to the roll-call
and, though 42 years of age, volun-
teered as private for the duration of
the war. He soon after received a
commission as interpreter in the Indian
army fighting in Prance. The French
secretaries of commerce and agricul-
ture, however, considered that his gifts
and knowledge could be used to better
advantage and they appointed him sec-
retary to the French war office delega-
tion residing in London. Hard work
in discharging his patriotic duties, the
change in the way of living and the
less favorable climate told badly on his
health, specially on his lungs, and he
was sent back on a six months' leave
last fall. He spent the winter under
the genial climate of the south of
France and his strong constitution aid-
ing, we had hopes, that he would en-
tirely recover.

In fact, he came back last spring to
his home at Verrieres, near Paris, much
improved and glad to be able to return
to his collections of plants and garden-
ing treasures. On the day of his death
he was as well as possible and after
lunch went to Paris and paid a visit to
the secretary of commerce, who had
sent for him. He returned to Verrieres
at about 7 p. m. and spent the evening
quietly with his family. Between 10
and 11 at the moment of going to rest,
he felt unwell and quickly afterwards
collapsed in the arms of Mrs. Vilmorin.

It is an old saying that "a shared
joy is a double joy and a shared sorrow
is only half a sorrow." If there could
therefore be any consolation for a
stricken family and firm under such a
terrible bereavement. It would be' in
the assurance that their affliction is

seven children and had succeeded him
as head of the firm. After having grad-
uated from the high schools in France
and completed his studies in England,
Philippe de Vilmorin entered the firm
of Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. in 1894,
spent some time in the various depart-
ments in order to become familiar with
the routine work of the business, and
was admitted as a partner in 1897.
Although he was thus called to the re-
sponsibility of the great business in
1899, at a much earlier date than was
expected, yet his father had him as an
associate in his work of selecting, breed-
ing, crossing, etc., so long before his
death that having inherited the rare

intellectual qualities of his forefathers
he could follow their lead and accom-
plish all that was expected of him. At
the age of 20 he wrote a very interest-
ing book on the "Flowers of Paris."
After having become the head of the
firm, at the death of his father, which
occurred in 1899, he undertook to re-
vise, enlarge and complete Vilmorin's
celebrated works : the "Vegetable Gar-
den" and the "Fleurs de Pleine Terre"
(Flowers of the Open Air).- His "Hor-
tus Vilmorianus," published in 1906, giv-
ing a description with many illustra-
tions of all the plants composing his
private and the Arm's collections at
Verrieres, confirmed the hope that he
was following the paths of his ances-
tors.

He besides wrote pamphlets on the
culture of the chrysanthemum, on the
potato, wheats, and contributed many
interesting articles to the agricultural
and horticultural press, showing that
he had availed himself of the observa-
tions and collections of his father.

Mr. Philippe was especially interested
in the Mendelian theory of inheritance
and in the laws of scientific breeding,
and foreseeing the possibilities and gen-
eral results which may be derived from
them, he organized the last very suc-
cessful conference on genetics which
■vi'as held in Paris in 1911 and of i^'hich
he was appointed president. - He pub-
lished several pamphlets on the "Fixity
of I^aces of Wheat," on "Hybrids of
Triticum with Aegilops," on experi-
ments at Verrieres, and he was gener-
ally considered as an expert on the
matter.

When the war broke out he was
transforming the old publication of the
firm "Les Plantes de Grande Culture"
(Agricultural Plants of the Farm) into
a very elaborate work, in six volumes,
including the following subjects :

1st volume — appeared in 1914 —
Grasses and leguminous forage plants.

2nd volume— Roots, tubers and vari-
ous forage plants.

3rd volume — Economic plants.

4th volume — Wheats.

5th volume — Cereals other than
wheats.

6th volume — Forest trees.

His scientific studies, however, did
not prevent him from making numerous
voyages to the different countries of
the world, sometimes as a delegate of
the government at international expo-

MRS. E. O. WEISSINGER'S RESIDENCE AND RANGE, BEAUMONT, TEX.

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Aug. 4,

sitions, at other times as an explorer
in search of matters pertaining to hor-
ticulture and agriculture. He has thus
traveled through Tongking, China,
Japan, Austrilia, North America (six
times) Egypt, the Sudan and through
most countries of Europe, acquiring a
good deal of interesting experience from
which horticulture was ultimately to
benefit. As all the representatives of
the scientific associations set forth in
their speeches, a good deal more was
expected of his great knowledge, and
how pitiful it seems that such a val-
uable life could not have been spared
for the general welfare, but, as it was,
his career was one of great accomplish-
ment. Like his father and grandfath-
ers he was a member of the National
Academy of Agriculture, a society of
honor composed of only 52 of the fore-
most figures in agriculture as members,
and of 30 associates, numbers that can
never be increased. He was also vice-
presiSent of the National Society of
Horticulture of France, president of the
Society of Chemists, treasurer of the
Society of Botanists, a member of the
council of foreign trade, composed of
the most distinguished men in business
circles whose election has to be con-
firmed by the head of the state. He
was also a member of numerous other
French and foreign societies of scien-
tists- and speaking half a dozen lan-
guages, he often contributed to their
papers. For his great work and numer-
ous and interesting communications the
French government conferred on him
the coveted honor of the cross of the
Legion of Honor and he was also the
recipient of many other French and
foreign distinctions.

These notes would be incomplete if
we did not associate with Mr. Philippe's
work his helpmate, Mrs. Vilmorin, who
accompanied him in most of his long
travels and always encouraged him in
all his actions for the furtherance of
the agricultural industry. The writer
has known Philippe de Vilmorin for 40
years, since his childhood, and can
truly say that his principles have al-
ways been first of all the integrity of
the business of which he was the head
and for which that business is famous
the world over. Besides he was a warm
friend to all that came in contact with
him, was gentle and kind to all his em-
ployes and always had their welfare in
view. Honor be to him. If he, who
was so patriotic and self-sacrificing, did
not unfortunately live long enough to
see the triumph of Justice and Right,
he will at least have foreseen the dawn
of a victorious and enduring peace. Mr.
Philippe is survived by his wife, four
sons and two daughters. His eldest
boy, Henri, who will be trained to suc-
ceed him, is 14 years of age.

The firm will continue unchanged un-
der the management of Jacques de Vil-
morin. son of Maurice de Vilmorin, the
late Henri de Vilmorin's brother, who
has been associated with the firm for
a number of years; Count d'Bstienne,
Philippe's brother-in-law, who has been
a partner in the business for 18 years;
A. Henry and E. Schaettel. Louis de
Vilmorin, who spent some time in the
United States before the war, and on
account of his genial character was so
popular there, will soon enter the firm
as an associate and the friends of the
house of Vilmorin may rest assured
that the firm's motto will ever remain
as for nearly two hundred years : that
of scrupulous honesty and square deal-
ing.

Parisian.

THE ROSE.

Summer Care of Young Plants.

At this date the young stock should
be going nicely, and in order to push
the plants along to their utmost while
we have the growing season with us,
we must aid them in every way pos-
sible. It is of the utmost importance
to keep the soil carefully cultivated
and entirely free of weeds at all times,
and once a week is not too often to
go over the beds with the little useful
hand rake. For the benefit of those
desiring a handy little tool for culti-
vating, and one that is practically in-
destructible, directions for making
same follow : Procure four pieces of
the ordinary wire rose stakes (No. 8
preferred) and have them all of one
length, about 14 inches. Place them

Lilium Formosum.
At .T. F. Sullivan's, Detroit, Mich.

together, being careful to have them
even at each end. Then take about
10 feet of No. 18 or 20 galvanized wire
(the same as used for wiring up the
roses and carnation plants) and begin
winding it closely four inches from one
end of the bundle, winding it out to
the end where it can be fastened by
pulling the end tightly between the
end of the bundle of the four wires.
"When starting to wind, the operation
should be performed over one end
which secures it firmly. You can now
spread the ends out like a fan at the
end that was left tinwrapped. Next
take a pair of pliers and bend each
end down, going back about 1% inches
from the end, forming a small rake,
and the handiest little tool we have
ever used is finished. It can be used
this way, but a short piece of %-inch
hose pushed up over the handle im-
proved the tool considerably, making
a very comfortable grip.

But to go back to the plants and cul-
tivating. Do not cultivate deeply; one
inch of the surface loosened up and
leveled is sufficient, care being taken
to lift the plants so as to get in close
to the base of each. If the soil should
be unusually stiif, and inclined to bake
or crack, making it almost impossible
to water evenly, then It should be
lightly top-dressed with some thor-

oughly rotted cow manure, which has
been turned several times to make it
very fine. Do not attem.pt to put on
any rough, lumpy or green manure of
any kind. Apply the dressing imme-
diately after stirring the surface, and
do not apply the water with force after
cultivating, as this often packs the soil
too tightly, but take time to do the
watering properly. It is also important
to have the soil in the proper condi-
tion when cultivating, not dry by any
means, but fairly moist so that the
plants will not suffer for water and the
foliage burned before they are ready
for the water. Of course the young
stock should be all staked and tied and
kept tied in from tim.e to time in order
to keep them syringed properly, and
they should also be pinched as fast as
they produce the young buds. Some
prefer to let the buds show color be-
fore pinching them back and others
advocate taking them out when they
are soft. There is very little difference
in the result, we find, but for the be-
ginner perhaps the safer way would
be to let the buds show a little color
before pinching them as they must be
pinched back to a good firm eye to
have them break nicely, and the eyes
are more pronounced on the more rip-
ened growth. If there is one thing
that will do more harm to young plants
on raised benches or borders than a
leaky roof, we do not know what it is.
If anyone wishes to be convinced just
hunt up a slipped pane of glass over a
bed of roses and note the color and
general appearance of the plants that
catch the drip from the rain. A
leaky greenhouse is about the same as
a leaky boat — a darned nuisance. So
go to it, Mr. Man with the leaky roof,
and tighten things up a bit. Do not
fail to use the putty where it will do
the most good.

A word or two about the old plants
to be carried over. If one should have
a fairly good sized range, they should
be starting to dry off some of the old
stock now. The Killarneys (excepting
perhaps the Double White) are now so
small that there is practically no de-
mand for them, so they can be treated
first. Do not withhold the water at
once, but decrease the amount grad-
ually and let the old flowers remain on
the plants; also, spray them daily, rip-
ening the wood gradually. Sunburst,
Shawyer, Ophelia and other varieties
that are in fairly vigorous growth can
be carried along a little longer if there
is any demand for the cuts, especially
Sunburst. We are at the present time
cutting Sunburst that compare quite
favorably with the flowers produced In
cold weather, owing to keeping up the
feed and giving them very careful han-
dling. Also Ophelia, yet the tempera-
ture at noon often reaches above the
100 mark. The pruning should be
pretty well under way by the first of
August, and do not make the mistake
of winding it up too late in the season.

Other suggestions in reference to
pruning and the care of the plants to
be carried over will follow a little later.
E.

ROCKY RIVER, O. — The Wooster Road
Greenhouse Co. has purchased 16 acres,
upon which it is reported a range will
be erected.

New Toek. — Reed & Keller, dealers
in florists' suplies, have applied for a
patent for an improved gates ajar de-
vice of willow basket ware with at-
tachments to hold flowers in water.

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SOME OF H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.'S HUSTLERS AND THEIR TRUSTY FORDS.

THE CARNATION.

Care of Field Plants.

Weather conditions at the present
time are very favorable for the growth
of carnation plants in the field. Plenty
of rain and cool weather, which have
been the prevailing conditions in most
parts of the country during the past
two or three weeks, have put some life
into the plants and many of the strong-
est growers have already made good
size plants with several branches. At
some points too much rain has fallen.
so that the land cannot be properly
worked and the weeds are getting
ahead. It Is not advisable to do any
cultivating or hoeing while the ground
is very wet, but as soon as it dries up
enough, do not let any opportunity go
by to properly attend to this work, it
being very important to get the land
free of weeds and In good shape to
encourage the plants to make clean,
healthy, sturdy growth which it is im-
possible for them to do when choked
up with -n^eeds. The next four to six
weeks, while the plants remain in the
field, is a time that must be made to
tell, by encouraging the plants to make
growth and shape themselves for next
winter's work — every extra shoot the
plants can be induced to send forth,
means more flowers per bunch later on.

The grower with a good sized batch
of plants has to keep the cultivator
and hoe going most of the time, but it
is a very essential part of the care of
the plants so as to keep the surface of
the ground open and prevent it becom-
ing baked; also, as the weather be-
comes hotter and drier, it helps the
soil retain the moisture underneath for
the benefit of the plants at their roots.
Care must be taken in hoeing not to
draw the soil up into hills around the
base of the plants, being very particu-
lar to guard against any soil being
drawn up into the lower branches of
the plants to cause them to decay and
Btem-rot.

Topping is another very important
part of the care at this time. When
the plants are in full growth, the shoots

stretch out very quickly, and unless at-
tended to as they should be, there is a
considerable loss to the plants in mak-
ing more shoots. To have them in
good trim, it will be necessary to go
over the plants every week, topping
each shoot as it needs it, using a little
caution in doing the work so as to
make a clean break and not damage
that part that is left to form the new
shoots.

By attending to the necessary work
of keeping the land in good condition
and the topping of the plants, the
work can quickly be got well in hand
so that should the weather ^turn ex-
tremely hot, the plants will be well
under control and can easily be kept
in condition, but once the weeds are
allowed to get ahead of the plants, the
latter are bound to suffer and lose out.

It is none too early to make prep-
arations for cleaning out the houses,
especially if any painting is to be done.
It is a slow job under the best of con-
ditions during very hot weather, and
it is therefore a good policy to take
time by the forelock and do the work
whenever possible. A clean house is
very essential for good culture, so is
plenty of new paint for the preserva-
tion of the woodwork, and even in these
times of stress and economy, the paint-
ing should not be neglected when
needed.

Do not leave any of the old plants
standing in the benches after they are
past their usefiilness. If they are not
being kept in good condition to pro-
duce flowers, they are better cleaned
out and not allowed to remain to be-
come Infested with thrip and red
spider, and also do not leave these old
plants laying around near the young
plants growing in the field. They will
get red spider quick enough without
handing it to them from the old plants.
C. W. Johnson.

Pawtucket, R. I. — Walter Lowe has
removed to a very attractive store at
2200 Broad street.

Portland, Ore. — The Holden Floral
Co. has added two houses, 30x128 feet,
to its range, which will be devoted to
chrysanthemums.

Lilium Formosum from Cold Storage.

It is generaly believed by those who
have had extensive experience in the
growing of this type of lily that It is
useless to attempt to grow cold stor-
age bulb.«! of it later than perhaps Feb-
ruary 1. Nevertheless, the writer plant-
ed more than 4,000 bulbs in two sepa-
rate "houses April 26 last. The bulbs
appeared sound even after being in
transit from New York over two
weeks. On one table containing about
half the total number, soil of a rather
heavy texture was used in which was
mixed old. rotten manure and some
horn shavings. On the other table
there was used soil that may be
termed rich, sandy, loam, but without
the addition of manure or stimulants of
any kind, and if there is any difference
in the results, it is in favor of the lat-
ter, but the real cause of even that
little perceptible difference is problem-
atical and may not rest in the soil
alone.

All the plants are uniformly 40 to
46 Inches high with from four to seven
buds on each and a few with eight,
though a very few are seen with only
three. The quality of the blooms and
the clean, strong growth is all that
any one could wish for in lilies at any
season of the year, and yet I could
not say I gave them anything more
than usual good care, but certainly as
expressed by several florists who have
seen them, the result is phenomenal
with this type of lily forced so late in
the season. j. F. Sullivan.

H. Bayersdorfer & Ca.'s Hustlers.

Here they are. at least all we could
get together, for some are always on
the road. Hustlers, every one of them
—The prosperous and handsome Steve
Green, the doughty Ike, and his
nephew, Sydney H., the promising
scion of the house. The veteran Mar-
tin Reukauf, who is known from coast
to coast, the obliging John Walsh,
who, with his Henry 4d is always
welcome. George Schwarz, Alex Mil-
ler, Herman Krienberg, and Jamea
CoUum are the others. The Ford cars
in the rear carry the samples through
the Atlantic Coast territory, and are ,
an important factor in up-to-date sell-
ing.

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The American Florist.

Aug. 4,

WITH THE GROWERS

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Optimists.

At perhaps no time in the history of
the business has there been as much
uncertainty as regards the immediate
future as at the present time. "What
shall we grow for which there will be
a market? This is the question upper-
most in minds of many greenhouse
men. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Riverton,
N. J., who have the largest and most
varied collection of plants in this
country, have just passed through a
very successful selling season, and to
them the slogan, "Business as -usual,"
seems most appropriate. J. G. Eisele.
the captain of this large establishment,
and without doubt the best informed
man in the business in all its various
branches in the country, finds nothing
in the situation to be worried about.
With billions of dollars to be put in
circulation the coming year, three
times more than ever before, he sees
no reason why the plant and cut flower
business should not get its proportion
as usual. "Wages will be high, profits
correspondingly large, and he feels
sure that activity in all branches of
trade will be greater than ever before.

It is a great pleasure to walk about
the greenhouses with this wonderful
plantsman. who is always ready to im-
part information as to ne^w plants and
methods of culture, and discuss the
many phases of the business. Asked
about the effect of the war on the de-
mand, he said that so far it had ap-
peared to make no difference; the busi-
ness was even greater than last sea-
son. They had sold more palms and
■decorative stock to florists this spring
than ever before.

By carefully going over their business
of last season and making a number
of short cuts in their system of filling
orders, they had increased their efii-
ciency in this department over 50 per
cent, and although doing a heavier
business than last season, were getting
the orders out with very little delay.
A series of frajnes in which sample
lots of herbaceous stock and other
hardy border plants were arranged for
quick selection, had been of great as-
sistance.

Their dormant pot rose business had
been wonderful. The stock this sea-
son was, Mr. Eisele thought, the best
they had ever sent out. In speaking
of the variety Los Angeles, the plants
in the trial beds outside and which had
come through their second and most

severe winter were in splendid condi-
tion, showing it to be one of the hardi-
est of the hybrid teas. Mr. Eisele's
assertion that they would be able to
take care of their customers the com-
ing season without importations from
Europe was verified by a walk through
the houses.

Their stock of palms was never in
better condition. "W. H. Taplin, the
chief in this department, has a right
to be proud of his work. That florists
are throwing an anchor to windward
is seen in the numerous signs on this
or that block of plants, "All sold, or-
ders in ofiice." In many cases, blocks
are set aside in the name of the flor-
ists who ordered them. About half
the prominent members of the trade
from all over the country are repre-
sented here.

In the cocus ranges, they must have
attained the Brazilian atmosphere for
the writer has never seen "Wed-
delliana in such perfection. In the tens
of thousands of plants, from two up
to four-inch pots and larger sizes, all
had that rich, dark-green foliage that
marks the healthy plant. Aspidistras
were seen in quantity; they never seem
to have enough of this great house
plant. Several houses of Pandanus
"Veitchii looked very good; another
plant which Mr. Taplin stated was al-
ways in lively demand. "Were it not
for the young stock raised in the south
the market would now be bare most of
the time.

J. c' Clark, the fern expert, has his
department crowded to every inch of
table space of this large range. One
house contains 268,000 cyrtomiums
divided into Rochfordianum, R. com-
pacta and falcatum. mostly in boxes,
plants one inch apart. There is
a house of the near Farleyense, the
Glory of Mordrecht. This contains
40,000 plants; a splendid looking lot.
Farleyense is here, but rather scarce.
Cibotium Schiedei is coming on in
quantity, but in small sizes, three and
four-inch pots, each plant sitting on a
pot turned upside down. Mr. Clark
stated that there was the greatest dif-
ference in cibotiums grown up in the
air and those that were finished on
tables more or less close together. The
best position -was on a shelf in the cen-
ter of the house or suspended from the
roof of the house. The stock this sea-
son or for fall delivery in large sizes
will be very scarce, as there w^as noth-
ing in sight from which to make it.

In the perennials, there were noticed
plants that ought to make good forcing
stock for Easter. The marsh marigold
is a bright yellow double flower, much

like a ranunculus. It is called Caltha
palustrus flore pleno ajid flowers in
middle April outside. It would look
fully as conspicuous as the yellow pri-
mula. Primula veris superba is said
to be the best of the hardy primulas.
It makes a superb Easter plant. In
color, it is a bright canary yellow,
with a golden center.

Doronicum magnificum is a yellow
daisy-like flower three inches in diame-
ter which flowers abundantly. It is in
bloom outside April 20.

At the Riverview branch of this firm
there is a splendid stock of kentias,
and of the beautiful Phoenix Roebel-
enei, the largest stock in the world of
this lovely palm.

Fifth National Flower Sliow.

Arrangements for the Fifth National
Flower Show, to be held in St. Louis,
Mo., April 6-15, 1918, are progressing
nicely. The second preliminary sched-
ule of prizes has been sent out, and
floor plans of Moolah Temple and the
adjoining building, where the show is
to be held, are in course of preparation.
As the S. A. F. convention is to be held
in conjunction with the show more than
ordinary interest attaches to the trade
section which, naturally, will absorb
the tisual convention trade exhibition.
The advantage this presents to exhib-
itors is being recognized, and reserva-
tions of space for extensive displays are
already being made. Among the con-
cerns fpho have booked space are : Lord
& Burnham Co., New York; A. L. Ran-
dall Co., Chicago, and the Fulper Pot-
tery Co., Flemington, N. J. Copies of
the second preliminary schedule may
be had on application to the secretary.
JOHN Young, Sec'y.

Kansas Horticulturists Honored.

Governor Capper of Kansas has ap-
pointed O. F. "W^hitney, secretary of the
Kansas State Horticultural Society, a
member of the Kansas Council of De-
fense. Among others in the council are
Dr. J. H. Waters, president Kansas
State Agricultural College; Prof. B.
"W. Blackmar, University of Kansas;
Prof. W. M. Jardine, State Agricultural
College; Prof. Edward C. Johnson,
dean of extension department. State
Agricultural College.

EuEEKA, Kan. — L. Vanhaverbeke,
who started here nine years ago with
one house 25x40 feet now has 1,200
feet of glass and is adding a new
house and residence to his establish-
ment. He reports business better than
in any previous year.

HATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

^ -I SAIMT LOUIS, MO.

' - -^PRIL 6™ TO 15™ 191S ^

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MOOLAH TEKPLE «" AUXILIARY QUARTERS, Lihdell Blvd..M^Phersom amp Vah de VEriTER Aves_ ^^r^ -^-_^-t=^ J

FIFTH NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW'S SPACIOUS HEADQUARTERS AT ST. LOUIS, MO., APRIL 6-15, 1918.

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105

San Francisco.

QUAUTY STOCK COMITANDS HIGH PRICES.

The hot wave that we are going
through just now is having a bad ef-
fect on stock and business. Growers
who have any extra good stock are
receiving good prices, but the market
is badly overcrowded with a lot of
inferior grades, which move very slow-
ly. Good carnations are scarce and
hard to get. First-class stock finds a
ready market at $2 per hundred. Good
sweet peas are also rather difficult to
locate, but when obtainable bring very
good, figures. The warm weather is
playing havoc with many outdoor
grown crops. Roses are also showing
to poor advantage, owing to the weath-
er. Some fairly good stock is arriving,
just enough perhaps for the very lim-
ited demand. Some extra fine zinnias
are to be had. This is quite a favor-
ite flower at this season of the year,
as they are cheap and make a big
show for the money. Asters are rather
scarce, but there will be very large
quantities ready very shortly. There
are heavy cuts of gladioli of all col-
ors. The prices realized this season
have not been up to expectations.
Plenty of splendidly grown dahlias are
available each day. These are largely
used by the various stores and add
greatly to the fine appearances of the
different shops. A limited supply of
Early Frost chrysanthemums and also
Early Rose are to be had, but there is
very little call for this stock, as its
keeping qualities are very poor at this
season of the year. They must be
disposed of quickly, and are absolutely
useless for the shipping trade. Greens,
especially plumosus, are in large sup-
ply and very reasonobale in price. The
same is true of adiantum. In pot
plants, the French hydrangeas are the
best sellers at the present time. There
is no difficulty in disposing of well
grown stock. All the stores are well
stocked with nephrolepis in variety.
This cleans up well, with prices firm.

NOTES.

Henry Goertzhain is building a large
display house in the rear of his store
at Redwood City. This will be filled
with ferns, palms, and flowering plants.
It will be 30x85 feet. He has four
houses devoted to chrysanthemums,
growing principally Ongowa, Maud
Jeffries. Col. Appleton and Bonnaffon.
The rest of his range is in carnations
and freesias, and all are in splendid
condition.

Eric James is sending some very
fine hydrangeas to this market. The
fine plants shown by Pelicano, Rossi
& Co. came from this grower. Mr.
James is busily preparing for the com-
ing trade, and his stock is always in
fine condition. He is well satisfied with
the outlook for the coming season.

Hans Plath says the call for Boston
ferns and his other pot specialties is
excellent. This stock, especially ne-
phrolepis, has been rather scarce in
some sizes heretofore, but he is rap-
idly rounding a stock of all sizes into
good shape. He reports the shipping
demand as being brisk.

The publicity campaign of advertis-
ing begun by the florists of this city
some months ago is still being contin-
ued with gratifying results.

G. N.

Pittsburifh.

LITTLE LIFE TO MARKET.

Business has been so slow during
the past week that it seems as if the
bottom had dropped out of the market.
While there is a good supply of roses,
carnations, lilies and asters, most stock
has to be offered cheap to move it.
It cannot be held from day to day.
Lilies have been very good and sell

well as the carnations will soon be off
the market.

NOTES.

W. W. Maytrott, the dahlia special-
ist of Vineland, N. J., was a caller dur-
ing the week. He says his stock looks
good and expects large cuts. His en-
tire output is handled by the McCallum
Co.

J. W. Rhea, formerly with the E. C.
Ludwig Floral Co., is now local repre-
sentative of the Interstate Chemical
Co. of Jersey City.

Walter Nurnberg. of the A. W.
Smith Co., is spending his vacation in
the mountains.

E. J. McCallum and family will
motor to Atlantic City this week.

Edward McGrath has returned from
his vacation.

M.

Baltimore.

NORMAL SUMMER BUSINESS.

La^t week ushered in the first real
summer weather we have experienced
this year. Business seems to be about
on a par with other years, the principal
demand being for funeral work. The
rose supply is confined mostly to shorts,
which come in heavily but naove slowly.
Maryland and Russell are the best.
Gladiolus America has a fair move-
ment at $3 to $4 per 100. The few car-
nations that are being received sell on
sight. Dahlias are fine for the season
but will not move in quantity until the
asters are gone. The latter are in
heavy supply, the best bringing $2 per
100. Greens of all kinds are plentiful
but do not move.

NOTES.

John P. Willheim, the bulb expert of
Raspeburg, Md., is cutting gladioli
daily. He has recently purchased a
pleasure car.

The Baltimore Wholesale Florists
Supply Co. on Center street is showing
some fine America gladiolus.

Claymore Sieck, of Chas. E. Smith
& Co., is on a hunting and fishing trip
in Pennsylvania.

John J. Perry, of the S. S. Pennock
Co., has returned from a business trip
to Philadelphia.

Harry Honig, of the Flower Mart,
has been called for service in the coast
guards.

The Leo Niessen Co. has some of the
finest asters seen in this market.

The S. S. Pennock Co. is still featur-
ing Lilium Regale.

W. E'. McKissick is absent on his va-
cation.

C. S.

Qnclnnati.

LIGHT DEMAND AND INCREASED SUPPLY.

Business has slumped somewhat and
in going through a quiet period. This
was coincident with the coming of
scorching hot weather. The supply of
stock is much heavier. Roses are
plentiful, but the larger part of the
offerings in this line are short. How-
ever, a limited amount of excellent
Hadley, Ophelia, Russell and Maman
Cochet are available. The size of the
gladioli cut has increased so that now
they are crowding the market and
only the best grades are selling at all
readily. Plenty of asters to satisfy all
present demands, are available. The
supply of Easter, auratum and rubrum
lilies is more than sufficient for pres-
ent needs. Snapdragons and hardy
hydrangeas may be had regularly.

NOTES.

In one of his crates of asparagus
from C. J. Ohmer at West Palm
Beach, Fla., last week. E. G. Gillett
received the skin and rattlers of a
rattlesnake that had been killed on
the former's place. The skin was
nearly five feet long. C. J. Ohmer,
wife, and Master Jim Ohmer, after a

month spent at Conway, Mich., are
visiting friends at Ohio and Indiana
points during August.

The Marion Floral Co., of Center-
ville, Ohio, is shipping many excellent
asters to C. E. Critchell.

L. H. Kyrk reports that July busi-
ness was the best he has had for that
month for several years.

W. Ray Murphy and wife are on
a two weeks' auto trip through Ohio.

Visitors : Sam Seligman, represent-
ing Wertheimer Bros., New York; F.
J. Schoen, Cleveland, O.; Wm. Hull,
Bristol, Tenn.. and W. H. Gardner,
Richmond, Ind. H.

Providence, R. I.

Mid-summer conditions prevail, with
little demand beyond occasional calls
for funeral work. These are good, how-
ever, and are easily taken care of as
there is an ample supply of indoor and
outdoor stock. Carnations are still seen
but the quality is poor. Roses are still
arriving in quantity and the general
run is good. Asters and gladioli are
beginning to come in with a rush.
Sweet peas are good and the demand is
excellent. They are all of the outdoor
varieties.

H. A. T.

The Late A. A. Pantet.

A. A. Pantet, pioneer florist of Fort
Smith, Ark., and one of the most re-
spected citizens of that city, died at
his home, July 25, aged 52 years. The
deceased was a native of France, and
came to this country in 1880, residing
in Kansas until 1892, when he moved
to Fort Smith and opened a green-
house. He was proHiTnenJ; in civic af-
fairs until about a year ago, when ill,
health forced him to retire. He is
survived by a widow, two daughters,
two brothers and one sister.

HOUSTON, Tex. — The marriage of H.
H. Kuhlmann, Jr., and Miss Mary
Dunn was solemnized recently.

TORONTO, Ont. — No meetings of the
retail florists' club will be held during
July and August. The next date is
September 10.

Houston, Tex. — The R. C. Kerr Floral
Co. reports July business shows a
marked increase over sales for the same
period in 1916.

Secaucus, N. J. — A. D. Schimfield,
florist, has filed a petition of bank-
rupty, with unsecured liabilities of
$6,454 and assets, $1,324.

Ottumwa, Ia. — Oliver O. Swearingen,
florist, has filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy, listing liabilities amount-
ing to $4,440; assets, $2,765.

Omaha, Nebr. — Treasurer J. J. Hess
of the Society of American Florists
and wife will join the Chicago 'delega-
tion to the New York convention.

Houston, Tex. — Walter Westgate
has annuonced his intention of devoting
his entire attention to wholesaling and
will retire from the retail business.

Hageestown, Md. — Henry Holsapfel,
who lost nearly all of his glass in a re-
cent storm, is undecided in regard to
rebuilding, owing to the high price of
material.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Peake, who
for a number of years conducted a
flower shop on Parade avenue, has re-
moved to a spacious store at 25 Wal-
den avenue.

Newport, R. I. — The annual flower
show of the Newport Garden Club has
been abandoned this year and a series
of lectures, the proceeds to go to the
Red Cross Society, will take its place.

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The American Florist.

Aug. 4,

TheAmerican Florist

Established 1885.
Bubscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a
year; Canada $3.00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $3.50.
When sending us change of address always
send the old address at the same time.
Advertising rates on application.
From the first issue The Amekican Florist has
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
If possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume any responsibility for the
opinions of our correspondents.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS
Background colors for window displays. ... 97

— Important element often neglected 97

— Colors important 98

— Color associations , ._. 98

— How to choose background colors 98

Bench extension 98

The retail trade 98

— Foliage In design work 98

— F. T. D. clearing house 98

^Wreath of palms and croton foliage 99

'. — Winter hanging baskets lOO

— Mrs. E. O. Weissinger, Beaumont, Tex.. 100

— Penn publicity (lllus.) 100

— Mas Schling, New York, incorporates 100

Callas at Samuel Cole's. Ventura. Calif... 101

The late Philippe de Vilmorln 101

The rose 102

— Summer care of young plants 102

The carnation » 103

— Care of field plants 103

Lilium formosum from cold storage (lllus.). 103
H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s hustlers (iUus.) . .103

With the growers 104

— Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. optimists 104

Fifth National Flower Show 104

San Francisco , 1^5

Baltimore lOS

Providence 105

Pittsburgh 105

Cincinnati 105

The late A, A. Pantet 105

Society of American Florists 106

Chicago to New York 106

New York hotels 106

Chicago 112

St. Louis 116

Kansas City 116

Clfevelanid 117

Boston lis

Worcester. Mass 118

Philadelphia 120

Detroit 122

New York 1—

Lancaster County Florists' Association 124

The seed trade 130

— California seed crop damage 130

— Danish seed crops 130

— Field Seed Co.'s biggest year 130

. — Sluis & Croot's fifteenth anniversary 1.30

Market gardeners 132

— Vegetable market at New York 132

— Summer lettuce 132

— Late onion production by states 132

The nursery trade 134

—(American Association of Nurserymen. . .134

. — Summer-flowering trees 134

— New roses at Bagatelle 134

Trl-Clty Florists' Club 141

THE weather has been favorable for
the gladiolus crop, though almost too
wet; flower spikes are a little late in
showing. Bulblets have made a good
stand. • .

Secretary Johnson of the Chrysan-
themum Society of America, is mailing
members the proceedings of the fif-
teenth annual meeting held at Phila-
delphia, Pa.. November 8. 1916.

"While official entertainment has
been largely suppressed in connection
with the New York convention, the
tr'ade of that section has many pleas-
ant surprises in store for the visitors,
according to report.

We are in receipt of the second pre-
liminary schedule of the Ffth National
Flower Show to be held at St. Louis,
Mo., April 6-15, 1918, under the aus-
pices of the Society of American Flor-
ists. Copies may be had upon applica-
tion, to John Young, secretary, 53 "West
Twenty-eighth street, New. York.

Society of American Florists.

NEW YORK CONVENTION, AUGUST 21-23.

The trade in New York is greatly
elated over convention attendance pros-
pects. Reports coming in from state
vice-presidents point to a banner dele-
gation from many sections, and there
appears to be little room for doubt that
the convention will be the biggest, and,
from a business point of view, the best
on record.

The announced curtailment of the
customary entertainment for visitors
does not seem to be at all detrimental
to tl}e success of the gathering; judg-
ing from many communications re-
ceived, the absence of anything func-
tional in character is a most welcome
feature of the programme. Still, as a
precedent the desired policy of no gen-
eral entertainment is hard to establish,
and many little surprises await the vis-
itors. New York has always been con-
spicuous at conventions through its
large delegations, whose enjoyment of
the hospitalities extended by convention
cities has been most marked, and it
goes sadly "against the grain" of the
New Yorkers to have to give the first
push to the new order of things.

The success of the trade exhibition
is practically assured. The display will
be staged on the main floor of the
Grand Central Palace, the home of New
York's big annual flower show, and the
meeting quarters will be adjacent. The
convention management was most for-
tunate in being able to house the con-
vention in this fine building. Incoming
exhibits will be very conveniently han-
dled, in fact, will be received practically
on the floor where they are to be
staged. There is an excellent cafe and
restaurant in the building, and other
conveniences such as telegraph, tele-
phones and postoffice chutes. Adjoin-
ing the secretary's office will be found
the bureau of information, where at-
tendants will be constantly at the serv-
ice of visitors.

"Visitors upon arrival should report
immediately at the secretary's oflice,
which will be found at the left of the
main entrance to the building.

John Young, Sec'y.

F. T. D. Shows Steady Growth.

A comparison of the following state-
ment gives evidence of the steady
.growth of the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery during the five-year period 1912-
1917 : Mem-

Guavanee Annual Mem- bership
Fund Dues hers Fees

July, 1912 $1,300.00 .$ 203.00 58 ?290.00

1913 2.485.00 376.00 57 285.00

1914 3, 581. .50 590.00 84 420.00

1915 4,160.00 1,366.70 ■ 49 245.0f)

1916 5,164.00 1.683.00 67 .'iSS.OO

1917 7,002.50 2,392.00 154 770.00

Ladles' Society of American Florists.

Miss P. B. Fulmer, president of the
Ladies' Society of American Florists,
has announced that a new constitution
and by-laws will come before the so-
ciety for consideration at the annual
meeting in New York, August 22.
Members will please take notice.
Mrs. CHARLES H. Maynard, Sec'y.

Chicag:o to New York.

The Chicago Florists' Club has chosen
the New York Central Railroad for
conveying rnembers and friends to the
S. A. F. convention, leaving La Salle
street station, Chicago, 11 :45 p. m.,
Sunday, August 19, and extends a cor-
dial invitation to all members and
friends from the west and southwest to
join them at Chicago, and other mem-

bers enroute. Special sleeping cars
have been set aside for the exclusive
use of the party on the following
schedule :

Leave Chicago Sunday, Aug. 19, 11:45 p. m.

Leave Toledo Monday, Aug. 20. 5:00 a. m.

Leave Cleveland Monday, Aug. 20. 8:00 a. m.

Leave Erie Monday, Aug. 20, 11:02 a. m.

Arrive Buffalo Monday, Aug. 20. 2:50 p. m.

Leave Buffalo Monday. Aug. 20, 3:15 p. m.

Arrive New York Tuesday, Aug. 21. 5:05 a. m.

Passengers can remain in sleeper un-
til 7:00 a. m.. Grand Central Station.

Ticket fare one way, Chicago to New
York, §21.10; round trip, $35.00; return
limit, 30 days. Pullman fares : Lower
berth, $5.00; upper berth, $4.00; draw-
ing-room, $18.00.

Passengers from points outside of
Chicago should purchase tickets from
home agent, which will provide for
through checking of baggage and trans-
fer between stations. For further par-
ticulars, address or telephone O. "W.
Crapser, City Ticket Agent, 100 South
Clark street, Chicago; phone Randolph
5300.

New York Hotels.

For the accommodation of delegates
and their families who will attend the
convention of the S. A. F. at New
York, August 21-23, the hotel commit-
tee has made a careful selection of
hotels, the list of which with schedule
of rates as issued by "W. A. Sperling,
secretary of the committee, will be
found below. As some of these ho-
tels will be quite busy at the time of
the convention, it is urgently recom-
mended that reservations be made in
advance. Write anyone of the hotels
in the list, stating explicitly what you
desire in the way of accommodations
and ask them that reservations be
made. You will receive prompt and
courteous reply. All of the hotels
listed are convenient to the Grand
Central Palace, the exhibition build-
ing in which all of the sessions of
the convention will be held and where
registration headquarters will be lo-
cated.

Hotel Algonquin, 69 West 44th Street.

Single and bath $2.50

Double and bath 3.00

Hotel Aster, Broadway and 44th Sreet.

Single, without bath ?2.00-?3.50

Single, with bath 3.00- 6.00

Double, without bath 3.00-6.00

Double, with bath 4.00- 8.00

Belmont, Park Avenue and 42nd Street.

Single, without bath $2.50-$4.00

Double, with bath 5.00- 6.00

Double, without bath 5.00

Biltmore, Madison Avenue and 43rd Street.

Single, with bath $3.5O-$5.0O

Double, with bath 6.00

Bristol, 182 West 49th Street.

Single, European $1.5O-$2.00

Single, American 3.0O- 3.50

Double, European 2.50- 3.00

Double. American 5.00- 5.50

(Every room with private bath.)
Flanders, 133 West 47th St.

Single, with bath $1.50-$2.50

Double, with bath 2.50- 3.00

Hotel Longacre, 167 West 47th Street,

Room, without bath $1.00

Room, with bath 1.5O-$2,50

Manhattan, Madison Ave. and 42d Sti'eet. -

Single, without bath $2.50

Single, with bath .'. 3.00-$5.00

Double, without bath 4.00- 8.00

McAlpin, Broadway and 34th Street.

Single, without bath $2.0O-$3.0O

Single, with bath 2.50

Double, with bath 4.00- 7.0O

Somerset, 160 West 47th Street.

Single, without bath $1.0O-$1.25

Single, with hath 1.50-2.00

Double, with bath 2.00- 2.50

Wallick. Broadway and 43d Street.

Single, without bath $1.5O-$2.0O

Single, with bath 2,00- 2.5O-$3.0O

Double, without bath 2.50-3.00

Double, with bath 4.00- 5.00- 6.00

Webster, 40 West 45th Street.

Room and bath. 1 person ?3.00

Room and bath. 2 persons 3.50

Woodstock, 43d Street near Broadway,

Single, 'n-ithout bath $2.00

Single, with hath 2.5O-$3.0O

Double, without bath 3.00

Double, with bath 3.50- 4.00

Hotel Woodward, Broadway and 65th Street.

Single, with bath .$2.00-82.50

Double, with bath 3.00- 3.50

Sinirle. without bath 1.50- 2.00

Double, without bath 2.00- 2.50

I9I7.

The American Florist.

107

Wants, For Sale^Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Sltnatlon Wanted — As foreman or
manager of establishment where roses,
carnations, chrysanthemums and gen-
eral line of plants are grown; thor-
oughly capable of handling help; good
worker who can produce fine stock for
Christmas and Easter and assist in
making up. German, age 30; single,
strictly sober. Good wages only.
Key 800, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Greenhouse men at
once. Stahelin's Greenhouse,

Near Detroit. Redford, Michigan.

Help Wanted — Toung man for gen-
eral greenhouse work. Address

George Bischotf,
220 Chapin St., Ann Arbor, Mich.

Help Wanted — At once; an assistant
carnation grower; must be willing to
do all kinds of work. State wages
with room and board. Address

E. Meuret, Park Ridge, 111.

Help Wanted — Immediately; young
married man who has some experience
in roses. State experience and wages
with cottage.

Joseph Bancroft & Son (Inc.)

Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Help Wanted— Assistant plant grower
with some experience in growing cy-
clamen and begonias. Wages $15.00 per
week. Address, with references, age
and experience.

Key 800. care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Good young man for
all-round store work ; conservatory at-
tached ; good salary to right party. Can
start to work at once. Apply

V. I. Ridenour,
Ridge Av. and Dauphin, Philadelphia, Pa.

Help W^anted — High class saleslady
who fully understands the needs of an
Iowa retail flower store. Must be able
to make up funeral designs and dec-
orative worji. Stat* age and salary
wanted in first letter. Address

Key 8C6, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — ^At once in Minne-
tonka, a thoroughly competent green-
house man, well qualified to produce
good general stock and willing to meet
the requirements of a private estate.
Wages $70 per month and room. Ad-
dress

Key 811, care American Florist.

Help W^anted — Saleslady and buyer
to assume general management of a
retail flower store in a western city
•f 150,000. State salary wanted, age,
etc. If you are ambitious and have
ability, do not hesitate to apply. No
reference required in first letter.

Key 808, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Grower with $3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business growing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and is
open to Investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key 805. care American Florist.

Help Wanted — If you are a grower
of outdoor stock in a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc., and have resources
of your own to become managing part-
ner, correspond with us immediately.
Chance of a lifetime. Address

Key 807, care American Florist.

Help 'Wanted — Southern wholesale
grower wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smllax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ence, salary desired and personal re-
sponsibility. Address

Key 804, care American Florist.

Help

Help 'Wanted — Toung man as as-
sistant gardener; one willing to work
in greenhouse as well as outdoors.
State age and experience in first letter,
also salary expected. Address

A. F. Hoffman,

Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Wanted— Seed Trade

Opening for a bright middle-aged man
as an Al executive, thoroughly familiar
with the seed, bulb and plant business
and all details pertaining thereto. Cap-
able of handling store force. Location
New York City. Must have high refer-
ences. All communications strictly con-
fidential. Address with particulars
Key 814, care American Florist.

SUPPLY SALESMEN WANTED

To sell Bailey's New Standard CYCLO-
PEDIA OF horticulture;, new

EDITION now ready. Side line or full
time. Also man to sell to owners of es-
tates, gardeners, etc. Good commissions
and choice territory in central states.
Subscription Dept., MacMlUan Company,
2Bth St. and Prairie Ave., Chicago.

For Sale — Flower store, w^ith Ford
delivery car; cash, $1,500; good local-
ity; yearly income, $8,000. "Will open
another store in a different locality by
next fall. Full information can be ob-
tained of J. A. Budlong, 184 North Wa-
bash ave., Chicago.

Max Schmidl,
10108 Ewing Ave., Chicago.

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass In one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 709, care American Florist.

For Rent— 25,000 feet of glass in Chi-
cago, stocked with Boston ferns, etc.
Big bargain. Address

Key 817, care American Florist.

For Sale — Retail store in Chicago;
snap. Address

Key 818, care American Florist.

For Rent — Florist business, with a
small greenhouse. Ed. Palmer,

3435 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago.

HELP WANTED

By a well known seed house, a travel-
ing salesman familiar with the seed, bulb
and plant business and well acquainted
with the gardeners Eastern Teriitory.
Must come well recomemded. All com-
munications strictly confidential. Address
with particulars

Key 815. care American Florist.

Drafted — Business for Sale

A well-established paying business
located in the most prosperous city of
the United States. Doing a business
of close to $100,000 per year. One as-
sociate has been drafted and the other
desires to enlist. Will sell entire busi-
ness or half interest. Communicate
with

Key SIG, care American Florist.

NOTICE

OF

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

CHICAGO, July 21, 1917.
Stockholders of the American Florist Company:

You are hereby notified that the annual meeting
of the stockholders of the American Florist
Company will be held in the Manhattan Hotel,
New York City, Wednesday, August 22, 1917. at 3
o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing directors
and ofTicers for the ensuing term and for the
transaction of such other business as may come
before the meeting.

J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres.
M. BARKER, Sec'y.

Greenhouses and Residence

SPLENDID BUSINESS. FINE HOME. SIX GOOD HOUSES. EIGHT PINE LOTS.
Corner location in a midwestern city of 200,000 inhabitants.

THIS PROPERTY FOR SALE

The greenhouses are well located. There are eight lots 25x125 feet. Six greenhouses 21x156
feet. Five of them are iron guttered with angular purlins with seven-foot iron posts mider
the gutters.

The houses are stocked with over five thousand carnation plants, four thousand seven hundred
TQses — American Beauty, Killamey Brilliant, Ophelia, Lady Alice Stanley, Hadley, Madam ' Shawyer,
Sunburst and Hoosier Beauty. About twenty-six hundred 'mums, in the leading varieties; ferns,
palms, asparagus, asters and snapdragons, and plants of all kinds for pot plants for the coming
season. There are three hundred and twenty-five feet of beautiful parking planted in flowers
for stock plants.

The greenhouses and everything are in fine shape. Large brick boiler house and garage, built
two years ago. Fine, new, 125-H.P. steam return tubular boiler, tested to carry one hundred and
twenty-five pounds of steam. With new Moorehead double system of steam traps. The boiler
is in first-class condition and heats the office and dwelling.

The office is 26 feet square, with four good living rooms over head. It opens into the show
room and rose house, also the back way to the kitchen of the dwelling. It contains two counters,
one large marble counter, with large mirror 4x10 feet and wall shelves back of tlie counter. Fine,
large ice bos, with a large mirror in front and at one end. Large wall case 12 feet long and 8
feet high. Case with glass sliding doors and marble base and finished with white enamel. One
large marble top store table with marble slab 4x6 feet. Private office with large safe, with double
combination and money compartment. Good roll top desk. There are three large plate glass
windows and plate glass door in front of office. You can go out of the public office into the
cellar where a room is fitted up for storing cut flowers, and a large zinc table for sorting. There
are four rooms in the cellar under the house, all cemented. One laundry room, with stationary
tubs and clothes chute from the bath room.

The dwelling is a nine-room house, made of light colored brick with dark brown trimmings.
The rooms down stairs are all finished in oak, up stairs are natural wood varnished. There is a
large sitting room with fireplace and mantel. A large dining room with bay window and built-in
sideboard with large mirror and leaded glass doors in the cupboards and drawers for the silver,
table linen, etc. The library looks out on the conservatory. A large front hall which opens into
these rooms. A good sized kitchen and pantry. A good sized clothes closet and stationary lava-
tory in the kitchen, also sink with two large draining hoards. Large glass-enclosed back porch,
also large front porch. There are four large rooms up stairs with a clothes closet in each room.
A large bath room with fine, open plumbing. A large open porch or balcony up stairs. Electric
lights and gas throughout the house. A gas grate up stairs and down. The front room up stairs
has a large fireplace with gas grate and mantel. You can go from the library through a hall and
into the cellar, also out into the conservatory. Stained glass windows in the sitting room and
dining room, also stained glass window on the landing of the stairway.

The streets are all well improved, good cement gutters, storm sewer and sanitary sewer. The
parkings are planted with nice hard maple and shade trees.

Most of the walls of the greenhouses are brick with pressed brick front. These are all in good
shape and planted up for the season with plenty of stock for next year. A good local retail and
shipping trade. Auto delivery car.

Property is worth $20,000. Will make liberal discount and terms to right party. Owners have
other business interests whioh demand th'eir attention. Tar particulars, panoramlo photograph,
price and teims, write to

IOWA SEED COMPANY, Agents, Des Moines, Iowa

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The American Florist.

Aug. 4,

The Florists* Supply House of America

To The Florists of The United States

Why not use our CREPE FLOWERS for your funeral work ? They are everlasting,
not subject to heat or cold —

CARNATIONS, white and pink. DAHLIAS, white, pink and lavender.

ROSES, white, pink and pink tint. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, white, pink and lavender.

Loose ADIANTUM, good to mix in with these flowers. Other delicate foliage.

Do not forget our OAK SPRAYS, red, green, brown and leather.

MAGNOLIA LEAVES, green and brown, in bulk or by the carton.

Small CYCAS LEAVES, very useful. Send for our illustrated folder.

Store closes 5 p.m. daily. 12 noon on Saturday.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

1127-1129 Arch Street,

PHILADELPHIA,

PA.

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Natural Prepared Green Lycopodium

Make Your Own Christmas Moss Wreaths— Start Them Now.

Our lycopodium is guaranteed not to become brittle. It is fireproof, put up in 10 lb. net Cartons. Try a sample carton.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Oklahoma City.

COOLEE WEATHER BEINGS BETTER SUPPLY.

Cooler weather and occasional show-
ers have given a new impetus to all
outdoor stock and flowers are more
plentiful. The improved Shasta daisy
is proving a grand summer flowering
plant, and one of the most useful for
many kinds of florist work. Business
is running about equal to its usual
summer magnitude with no startling
things occurring, and vacations are the
order of the day.

Clyde Batten and H. F. Baker, of
the Stiles Co.'s staff, have just re-
turned from Medicine park, where with
their wives and families they have been
spending a week fishing. They report
plenty of fish caught and the trip
overland in the Ford a very pleasant
experience. S. S. B.

Baeberton, O. • — Two new houses,
each 80x812 feet, are being erected at
the Anna Dean Farms. This range al-
ready includes 16 acres of modern
g-lass. Further additions contemplated
will make this one of the greatest es-
tablishments of its class in the world.
A. previous 'report that two houses
8?x82 were under construction was in
error.

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Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed
for fall work and business will be placed during the
next 60 days, and Growers, Manufacturers
and Dealers can secure a large share
of this business by liberal adver-
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33rd Annual Convention Number

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Asters Hoosier Beauty Ophelia White Killarney Killarney BrilE

Gladioli Killarney Milady Sunburst Richmond Aaron Ward

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Special.

New Flat Ferns, Adiantum, Smilax, Plumosus, Sprenger

Price list mailed weekly; if you are not on our list, let us know. ,

ART TREUIS BOX

SUPPLY DEPARTMEM,

We are featuring at this season

A NOVELTY

J in the shape of this

ART TRELLIS BC

which should be a ready seller when
filled with Table Ferns and Ivy.
Send for descriptive list of many other
styles. W^T" Let us estimate on your
wants in merchandise that is of the

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72-74 E. Randolph St.

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ISE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

D— 2%-liich Aaron Ward, Milady, Brilliant, Cecile

r, Bldunond, Sunburst and Opbelia $120.00 per 1000

: 6000 or more 110.00 per 1000

ailamey 100.00 per 1000

TED— S'/j-UfCH WSITE KILLAaUEY AMD PINK KIXLAENEY.
r 314-lncll stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN KOOT— 2>4-inch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more , 62.60 per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

: GBATTES DOKMAMT ROSE PLAUTS.
Per 100 Per 1000
t Killarney. |
Gold \ $6.00 $50.00

Sya-INCH OWN KOOT DOEMANT ROSE PLANTS.
130O Richmond 1

165 Old Gold L Per 1000
3000 Pink Killarney ( $50.00

200 Elgar J

21/z-INCH OWN ROOT DORMANT ROSE PLANTS.

Per 1000

350 White Killarney | «.jo no

2500 Pink Killarney f ^^''^

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About time
they bloom.

'low October

a October

rgan (Improved Yellow

14.

2^4-Inch Stock.

100 1000

.$3.00 $27.00

. 3.00 27.00

October

November

dt November

ite Pink November

W-

3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00

WHITE— About time

they bloom.

Early Frost October 26.

Oconto October 19.

Smith's Ideal November 2.

Virginia Poehlmann

White Chieftain October 24.

Eaton November 1.

Chas. Razer October 29.

Elise Papworth November 2. ,

BRONZE—
O. H. Kahn November 2.,

100
.$3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
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. 3.00
. 3.00
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. 3.00

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$27.00
27.00
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27.00
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About time 2V>-Inch Stock,

they bloom. 100 1000

Jel October 16 $3.50 $32.00

November 1 3.50 32.00

November 9 3.50 32.00

November 16 3.50 32.00

' 3.50 32.00

PINK— About time

they bloom.

Queen Marie October

BRONZE—

Madam La Port Novembi

Skibo — Bronze Button October

25.

2^4-Inch Stock.

100 1000

.$3.50 $32.00

16.

lA FOESTEEIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1,000

pota $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

:iA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS.
Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots, 5 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 150.00
ARECA LTTTESCENS.

)t8, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PHOENIX ROEBELENH Bach

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GBANBIFOLIA.

4 Inch pots 60

5 inch pots 1.00

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

3 inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PTfYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.
3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MAETINEZIA OARYOTAEFOLIA,

3 inch pots, 30c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN— HEAVY SUPPLY

c transplanted seedlings, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch plants, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $20.00 per 100

SMILAX

Strong new stock, Zj^-inch, $3.00 per 100.

Size pots. Per 100
IS Plnmosus, 3-ln. pots, $8.00

Chatelaine ...214-ln. 4.00

Chatelaine 3 -in. 10.00

well colored, 5-inch, 60c and 75e each:
$1.25 each.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., per doz $4.20

Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., per doz 7.20

Pandanus Veitchii, 8-in., per doz $30.00

Rubber Plants. 4-in. pots, each 35

Rubber Plants, 5-in. pots, each 50

Rubber Plants. 7-in. pots, each $1.50 to 2.00

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

Table Ferns, 2%-in. pots, per 100 4.00

Table Ferns, 3-in. pots, per 100 8.00

Pteris Assorted, 4-in. pots, per 100. $15.00 to 20.00
Holly Ferns, 4-in. pots, per 100. . 15.00 to 20.00
Primula Obconica, 2>4-lnch $5.00 per 100

\ BROS. CO

ng Distance Phone,
Randolph 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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Summer Flowers Our Specialty

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We grow especially for the Summer Trade large quantities of Beauties,
Russells, Hoosier Beauties, Rhea Reid, Ophelia, Sunburst and Double
White Killarney. The quality is exceptionally good this season
and the advantages of buying direct from a large grower where the
flowers are cut, graded and kept chilled until the customer receives
them, together with prices no higher than others charge, make
our stock a very attractive proposition for the summer demand.
Fresh picked Ferns received daily, . . price $1.50 per 1000.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be pro-
cured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

BASSEn & WASHBURN

liONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTBAIi 1457.
Greenhonses Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station, III.

OFFICE AND STORE

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178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chicag:o.

Hot weather affects trabe.
The ■weather was exceedingly hot the
past week when the thermometer reg-
istered over the 9S° and 100° mark the
greater part of the time. The warm
spell affected trade considerably but the
weather at this writing is much cooler
and the demand already is showing
signs of improvement. Asters are
reaching the market in large quantities
and are selling nicely, especially in the
fancy grades. Gladioli are also seen in
larger numbers but are moving well
and choice stock is bringing very satis-
factory prices. The first dahlias ar-
rived the past week but the supply is
limited, consequently they clean up at
an early hour. Gardenias are quite
plentiful and are of good quality. Or-
chids are in good supply and the same
holds true for lily of the valley. Mrs.
Chas. Russell roses are in large supply
and are having a good call. The re-
ceipts of American Beauty roses are
none too large and there is nearly al-
ways a large enough demand for those
that reach the market. Some fine My
Maryland and Double White Killarney
are seen. Ophelia, Killarney, White
Killarney, Killarney Brilliant and all the
other roses grown for this market are
arriving in larger quantities and there
is no scarcity to speak of, although at
times certain varieties clean up early.
Calendulas, daisies, sweet peas, carna-
tions, lilies, pond lilies, feverfews, gyp-
sophilas, cosmos, coreopsis, snapdrag-
ons and other indoor and outdoor flow-
ers are included in the daily shipments
and enable the retailer to feature va-
riety as well as quantity in his window
displays. The out-of-town trade is
holding up pretty well but the city de-
mand is nothing to speak of, although
it compares most favorably with that
of last July.

M, C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

notes.

Two one-half pound sticks of dyna-
mite, with fuses attached, were found
buried beneath fifty tons of coal last
week in a car reconsigned to Blewitt &
Prickett, well-known growers at Des
Plaines. The motive for the apparent
plot could not be learned, but was
sought in the name of the original con-
signee, which, federal authorities think,
might have been some munitions plant.

Miss Nettie Parker, secretary of A.
T. Pyfer & Co., and sister Mary, will
leave in a few days to spend their va-
cation in the east. They will prob-
ably attend the New York convention
while they are there. . Harry Gardener
is back on the job at A. T. Pyfer &
Co.'s store. Ed. Martin and family are
vacationing at Lake Goose, Ind.

Secretary Louis Heidtmann of Gar-
deners' and Florists' Union No. 10,615,
A. F. of L., announces that in future,
members of the organization are to
be assessed $1 in order to have a re-
serve fund of $100, and upon the
death of a member, his or her heirs
will receive $50.

Miss Charlotte Paradise, with A. L.
Vaughan & Co., is spending her vaca-
tion with friends at Walkertown, Ind.
William Johnson, who so ably looks
after the shipping trade at this house,
is taking in the sights at Yellowstone
Park with his wife.

Sam Cohon, of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s
office force, has returned from a well-
earned vacation in Michigan. A. W.
Herre. of the same firm, is back from
a business trip in the south and will

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes.

Qur Catalogue Is Free. Write for one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING, - - MICHIGAN

WANTED

Begonia Luminosa and other
varieties in 5 in. pots and up.

North Shore Floral Co.

85 1 Irving Park Blvd., CHICAGO

leave soon to call on the trade in the
northwest.

E. C. Amling head of the firm which
bears his name, is seriously thinking
of attending the New York convention.
W. J. Keimel, of Elmhurst, wants to
go with him the worst way.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is handling a fine supply of
summer roses, including a good pro-
portion of fancy Mrs. Chas. Russell
and Ophelia.

Mrs. Horton. of the Bassett & Wash-
burn office force, is enjoying a two
weeks' vacation.

Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, and
wife, are making an auto trip to Ni-
agara Falls.

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113

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

EiEA."V"5r oi«or»s

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Weiland, Lilies, Valley. Complete line of Greens.

Bay Direct From The GroTver.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

Suhject to Chanse Without Xotice,

Per doz.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

4S to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-mch, stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Me'dium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

$5.00 to 6.00

4.00

Camp "Weiland. . . .

Killarney

White Ivillarney . . .
Killarney Brilliant

Sunburst J Medium

My Maryland I Short

Ophelia J

Per 100
ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Gladioli 4.00 to S.OO

Harrisii ' 12.50 to 15.00

Valley

Adiantum

Asparai^rus, per bunch 50c to 75o

Bo.vnood per bunch, 25o

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leucothoe Spray.s

Smilax per doz. strings

1.00 to

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182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolpb 631

CHICAGO

Large SuDDly of Roses

Extra fine Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty, Sunburst,
Ward, Killarney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant.
This stock will please your most discriminating customers.

AsterS"Gladioli"LilieS"CarnationS"Etc.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

IF Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good. "^B

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Aug. 4,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE

MBS. CHAS. aUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Gtood 6.00 to 8.00

MUnATTTKE EOSES, Per 100

Baby Doll $3.00

Elgar 3.0O

WHITE AND PINK KIILAHNEY, OPHELIA, StTNBUSST AUD
EICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.0O

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2.00

ROSES, OTTE. SELECTION 4.00

Our Range of Greenhouses is one

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^^^^ AVitbont Notice.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Gladioli $4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley 6.0O

LUies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per l.OOO 2.00

Smilax, per doz. strings $2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Gala:x (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Plumosus, per buncji 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

of the Three I/argest in America

Mention the American Florist when writing

\

^ CHOICE SUMMER ROSES

We make a specialty of

High Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom
ers iu good condition and
give complete satisfaction.

INCREASE YOUR PROFITS

by placing your orders with us.

■ Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
» Killarney Brilliant --Richmond -Sunburst.

% Asters-Gladioli-Daisies-Carnations-Lilies-Etc.

■ Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

>

r 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mention the American Florist when writing

John C. Mulder, well-known retail
florist at 7923 Normal avenue, died
suddenly Tuesday, July 24. from heart
disease, while out automobile riding-
with his family. He was 67 years of
age and is survived by a wife and
three children. The funeral was held
from the residence at 7927 Normal
avenue, the following Friday and his
remains were laid to rest in the family
lot at Mt. Greenwood cemetery. The
floral offerings from the trade were
many and beautiful and show the high
esteem in which he was held by his
fellowmen.

J. W. Furrow, of Guthrie. Okla., ac-
companied by a friend, motored here
in his new Paige this week. They
made very good time and reached
Kansas City, Mo., the first day out.
Mr. Furrow is attending to the mar-
keting of his peach crop and is spend-
ing the greater part of his time on
South "Water street.

Eric Johnson, manager of the A. L.
Randall Co.'s cut flower department
and Harry Neubeck are making an auto
trip to Michigan, where Mr. Johnson's
family will spend the summer. Joe
Dlouhly is back from a vacation
spent at Fox Lake and is again at-
tending to his duties at the store.

Guy French and family are spend-
ing the summer at Eagle Lake. Wis.,
Where they have a cottage. Eagle Lake

is only a short distance from the
French & Salm greenhouses at Union
Grove, which enables Mr. French to
spend more time with his family than
heretofore.

Buchbinder Bros, have received or-
ders from the following firms for com-
plete sets of store fixtures : Burling-
ton Floral Co., Burlington, Wis.;
Kemble Floral Co., Waterloo, la., and
Clody's Flower Shop, North Clark
street.

Peter Rcinberg's store is in the
hands of the painters this week but
business is going along as usual. Her-
bert Hansen, Manager Reichling's able
assistant, has returned from his vaca-
tion.

Stanley Lovac. 3320 South Halsted
street, has placed an order with Buch-
binder Bros, for a complete set of store
fixtures.

Tom Fogarty, buyer for O. J. Fried-
man, and family, are enjoying their
vacation at Diamond Lake.

Gus. AUes is back on the .iob at
Wietor Bros.' store after enjoying a
most pleasant vacation.

George Gobel, of the John Kruchten
Co., and wife, are spending their vaca-
tion at Hartford, Mich.

Percy Jones, Inc.. reports that the
shipping trade is holding up remark-
ably well for July.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

1 Mgr

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and G

0.i.&L.A.Tonner

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies

30 East Randolph Street.
CHICAGO, - - ILL.

The John Kruchten Co. offered the
first dahlias of the season to reach
this market.

Ernest Wienhoeber and wife cele-
brated their 41st wedding anniversary
July 30.

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Summer Roses AI Quality None Better t Chicago Market

If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to us for

ROSES, GLADIOLI, ASTERS

Valley, Harrisii, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies, Feverfew, Gypso-
phila, Coreopsis and all other seasonable stock; also Greens such as Ferns,
Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Adiantum, We have
home grown Asparagus— The kind that will always give satisfaction.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

.™::ro, GUT FLOWERS

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

We are in dallsr tondi with market conditions and wtiefl a decline talces place yon can rely npon orders sent ns receiving sacb benefits.

Mention the American Florist when writing

FANCY LILIES.

Large qtiantity ahvays on hand. This is one item that the hot
weather does 7iot effect, so inclicde them in your next order.

Also choice Asters, Gladioli and Gypsophila
besides the finest Ferns in America.

A. L. RANDALL COMPANY

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies
WABASH AVE. AND LAKE ST., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The employes of Vaug-han's Seed
Store. Chicago, are very busy this ■week
moving the wholesale flower seed de-
partment to the extensive new quar-
ters on the second floor of the next
building east.

Andrew Chronis, of the Alpha Floral
Co., will spend his vacation in the east
this year, leaving in the near future.

Frank Oechslin celebrated his 48th
birthday anniversary last week.

Fred Price, with J. A. Budlong, is
again on duty after enjoying a most
pleasant vacation.

M. Redden, 820 West Garfield boule-
vard, has enlisted in the navy.

Kyle & Foerster are featuring a fine
new crop of gardenias.

Visitors : H. W. Schaeffer and W. G.
Warmood, with the Lang Floral &
Nursery Co., Dallas, Texas; Wm. Has-
selinann. Independence, Kansas; John

Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; John S. Gar-
diner, Council Bluffs, la.; A. Kakuda
and Masunosuke Shimaura, with the
Yokohama Nursery Co., New York, en-
route to the Pacific Coast; E. H. Klein
and wife, Edwardsville; S. S. Pennock,
Philadelphia, Pa., enroute to Denver,
Colo.; Ralph Souder and wife, Hutch-
inson. Kansas; Miss Kate Harris, with
the Flower Shop, Memphis, Tenn.;
Fred C. Weber, St. Louis, Mo.

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Aug. 4,

Not the Oldest;
Nor the Largest;
Just the Best.

^""^.^ ^ -A^Jbv Percy Jones' Flowers I

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WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

Known Value.

ROSES Per 100

Russell . .$3.00 to $15.00

Richmond, Milady, Bril-
liant, "Ward, Oplielia. White
Killarney, Killarney. Sun-
burst 2.00 to 8.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Per 100

Carnations $1.00 to $2.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Gladioli 4.00 to 6.00

Orchids per dozen 5.00 to 9.00

Lilies 6.00 to S.OO

Vallev 4.00 to 6.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Cnllas per dozen 1.00 to 1.50

GREEXS

Asp. pluinosus

sprays — bunch $

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Green Galax I^eaves

per 1000

Mexican Ivy

Ferns per 1000

Chicago's Livest Wholesale Cut Flower House.

St. Louis.

•SUPPLY EQUAL TO LIGHT DEMAND.

Enough stock to care for the light
demand was the condition during the
past week. There was no particular
glut on anytiiing, and usual summer
prices prevailed. Some very good Ru-
brum and Harrisi lilies were seen; also
some very good gladioli. Russell and
Sunburst are the best in the rose line.
Outdoor stock has shortened consider-
ably on account of the long hot spell.
Most of the florists report fair busi-
ness in funeral work, but the other
trade is very small. Fancy ferns,
smilax and other greens are very good,
with smilax moving rather slow.
FLORISTS' PICNIC.

An automobile parade consisting of
about 50 touring cars and trucks
started from the wholesale district, and
paraded through the downtown and
residence districts, disbanding at the
city limits, where most of the trucks
returned to their various stores. This
was the first parade attempted by the
local florists and it "n'as a very cred-
itable effort. The machines were all
tastefully decorated, and with a band
and motorcycle policemen leading them
created quite a bit of excitement in the
downtown district. It is to be hoped
that this will be an annual affair, as
it comes at a time of the year when
every florist can spare a little time
for such a splendid advertising fea-
ture. The outing which followed was
the best and most delightful we
have ever had the pleasure to at-
tend. Donations from the various flo-
rists more than covered the entire ex-
pense; also something new. The
games committee presented a short
and good programme, which allowed
everybody to enjoy the contests with-
out becoming bored.

NOTES.

President Bourdet of the florists'
club is busy rounding up the members
of the S. A. F. who intend making the
trip to New York to attend the con-
vention. From all appearances there
will be a representative party from
here.

A! Gumz was out of his sick bed in
time to go to the picnic, but he is still
stiff from his experience with three
broken ribs. He says a vacation in
bed with "cracked ribs is not what it
is cracked" up to be.

W. J, Pilcher surely has magnetic
ways when it comes to signing up
new members for anything. At the
picnic he picked up about a dozen
members for the S. A. F. Go to it.
We will get that hundred members
yet.

Frank Gorly says he expects to
make the trip to the S. A. F. conven-
tion, as he expects his brother. Vin-
cent, back in time from his vacation.
He has been at the northern lakes
for a couple of weeks.

Robt. Holm, with F. C. Weber for
a number of years, has left his posi-
tion. He has not yet located with
anyone, but says he has a number of
positions in prospect.

Geo. Waldbart is sporting two brand
new delivery cars. He seems to be
able to keep all of his cars busy all
the time.

A representative from the Raedlein
Basket Co., of Chicago, spent the past
week here with a fine line of baskets.

A number of the retail florists have
begun their annual summer cleaning
Up and repainting.

J. J. W.

Kansas City, Mo.

BUSINESS VEKY GOOD FOR SE.ASON.
Trade conditions are unusually good
considering the season, with just about
enough stock to meet the demand.
Funeral work and hospital flowers take
the lead. Gladioli are most plentiful
and sell well at good prices. Lilies,
both Harrisi and rubrum, are plentiful
and work well in funeral work. Lark-
spurs of all colors are seen in nearly
all of the bouquets turned out.

NOTES.

The Alpha Floral Co. reports good
business with good stock plentiful. This
comes principally from its own range.
Included in the daily receipts are 2.500
sweet peas and a good supply of lark-
spurs and gladioli. They are also han-
dling fine asters.

W, E. Chandler of the Elmhurst
Nurseries is cutting a fine line of glad-
ioli but reports the supply far short
of the demand. He is preparing for an
extended trip through the Ozarks.

Funeral work and hospital orders
have been unusually heavy at W. J.
Barnes' establishment, but it keeps the
force busy locating stock, which is
scarce.

A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticnltnral Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to-
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham, Notts.

Address EDITORS OP "H. A.,"

CHII.AVELL NURSERIES, LOAVDHAM,

Notts, Engrland.

The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co, re-
ports a good supply of stock with fu-
neral work very heavy. This firm is
cutting fine Easter and rubrum lilies.

A. Newell is spending a week at E'x-
celsior Springs. Business at this estab-
lishment is very satisfactory, especially
the volume of funeral work.

H. Kusik & Co. report good business
and a brisk demand for wire work.
Stock is good, especially gladioli, roses,
gypsophilas and lilies.

T. J. Noll & Co. received a shipment
of baskets during the past week for
the fall trade,

S. Bryson Ayres of Independence,.
Mo., is bringing in good gladioli and
larkspurs.

Henry Kusik and W. J. Barnes left
July 24 for a trip to Colorado.

Visitors : M. Zirkman, representing'
M. Rice Co., Philadelphia; W. Dayton,.
Chicago.

E. J. B.

Beacon. N. Y. — The demand for
Hammond's greenhouse paint, putty,,
insecticides and other specialties has
shown no falling off. On the contrary,,
the large force of employes has beea
working nights since March in an ef-
fort to get out orders within a reason-
able time. A considerable extension of
the plant is being planned to accom-
modate next year's business.

jgij.

The American Florist.

117

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Gypsophila

Extra fine stock in mammoth supply. Chicago
retail florists are using our Gypsophila
regularly in their best work. Try a few
bunches today. 75c to $1.00 per bunch.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMEHIOAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium $6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

ROSES,

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select -8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
" " short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES— Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3. CO to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

" •' medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10,00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS, Per 100

Fancy $2.00

Red and pink 1.50

ORCHIDS. Per doz.
Cattleyas $9.00

EASTER LILLIES.

Select $1(

MISCELLANEOUS.

Valley %

Calendulas

Daisies

Callas per doz.

Gladioli

Gypsophila. per bunch

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string 3

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1.000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c: 50-lb. case
Leucothoe Sprays

Per 100

■.00 to $12.00

Per 100

5.00 to $6.00

2.00

.50 to 2.00

1.50 to 2.00

6.00 to 8.00

.73 to 1.00

;0.50 to $0.75
.35 to .50
.35 to .50
1.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.25

.75

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phones:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL257Z

161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

Mention the American Florist when writing

ERNE A COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Cleveland, 0.

SUMMER TRADE CONDITIONS FELT.

Genuine summer weather has arrived,
and there is more tallc about vacations
and "the draft" than there is about
business. Still, the demand has been
fair, all thing-.s considered. Gladioli are
perhaps most in demand now, excepting:
asters, which have been coming in quite
freely and stock has been uniformly
good. Roses have improved, and some
fairly good stock in Maryland, Ameri-
can Beauty, Sunburst, Kaiserin, Killar-
ney and Ophelia arrives daily, and the
demand for funeral work has kept them
pretty well cleaned up. Sweet peas are
more than plentiful. Water lilies are
in good demand. Outdoor stock of all
kinds has been selling well. Easter
lilies and pink and white Japanese lil-
ies are being used freely.

NOTES.
The Gladiolus Society of Ohio will
hold its annual exhibition at Halle

Bros. Co.'s store, Euclid avenue, in
August. Tentative dates are August 14-
16. The use of the men's dining room
on the seventh floor of Halle Bros.'
building has been donated. No admis-
sion fee will be charged. Those inter-
ested can procure information by ad-
dressing M. A. Vinson, Leader building.

Geo. Schaub and Jack McGilty, of the
Smith & Fetters Co., are Ashing in
Michigan this week. Frank Ritzen-
thaler, of Knoble Bros., and Geo. Bate,
of the Cleveland Cut Flower Co., have
returned from their vacations. Mr.
Williams, of the Cleveland Cut Flower
Co., leaves the first of the month for
his vacation. C. B. Wilhelmy and fam-
ily are at Geneva on the Lake.

Carl Wilson, son of Mrs, Ella Grant
Wilson, has joined the local engineers'
corps and is in camp at Gordon Park,
Mrs. Wilson is publicity writer for the
florists' club and well known in the
trade.

Mrs. Geo. W. Smith left for Denver,
Colo., July 29, to join her husband. She
expects to return later in August, to
go east to the convention.

Chas. Ferana and Jack Rowlands, of
the Friedley Co., have joined the en-
gineers. Both are at Gordon Park
camp.

Keep your eye on this column for
date of picnic and place, also try and
be at the club meeting August (i.

C. F. B.

LaSaixe, III. — The branch store of
Simmsn, The Florist, at Morris hag
been closed, and all business will in
future be conducted from the estab-
lishment here.

LouiS'saLLE, Kt. — The annual outing
of the Kentucky Society of Florists will
be held in August, H. Kleinstarink,
Jr., is chairman of the committee on
arrangements, assisted by Dave Walker
and L, G. Pleiss.

118

The American Florist.

Aug. 4,

Special Summer Offer

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Cut Flower Baskets S14.75

Finished in Two-Tone Colors. Eacti Offer Includes Liners.
Write for Descriptive Circular of Porch and Sun Parlor Baskets. Also Wedding Baskets.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Los Angeles.

STOCK BETTER AKD MORE PLENTIFUL.

Stock in this vicinity is looliing very
good and tliere is quite a variety to
choose from. Roses show considerable
improvement with the new crop com-
ing- in. It would not be an exaggera-
tion to say that July has been better
in the way of business than the same
month in a number of previous years.

NOTES.

Wolfskin Bros. & Morris Goldenson
are busy with funeral orders. They
are arranging a rock and water gar-
den effect in their window. Geo. Stew-
ard, recently of Seattle, Wash., has
been added to their force.

Business at the Redondo Floral Co.
shows an improvement over the early
part of the month, due to better stock
and increased demand for funeral
work.

O. C. Saake is showing his partiot-
ism with a large floral flag, artistic in
design and workmanship. His dis-
play, of zinnias is exceptionally good.

Wright's Flower Shop has a new
crop of roses which are looking very
well. There is a nice display of or-
chids and water lilies here.

At the Broadway Florists there is
the usual volume of business and a
complete line of seasonable stock.

G. H. H.

Boston.

LIGHT SUPPLY AND POOR DEMAND.

Market conditions are extremely
quiet, with very small shipments ar-
riving. Asters are on hand in quite
large numbers and are vei-y good.
Sweet peas are very poor. The only
good carnations are Roper's seedlings
and these are extra fine and bringing
$3 a hundred. Roses are poor, short
stemmed and off color.

NOTES.

The Florists' and Gardeners' Club
held their outing July 25 at Cunning-
ham park. Milton, with the largest at-
tendance ever. The feature of the day
was a ball game between the garden-
ers and the commercials, which was
won by the latter with score 15-3. The
all-around playing of Fred Estey was
the feature of the game.

Ed. Rogean is arranging a party to
cruise in his motor boat along the
coast of Maine. After visiting different
towns and seaports, they are to camp
for two weeks with James Miller on
one of the islands in Boothbay Har-
bor.

Mann Bros, are receiving shipments
of helichrysums in different varieties.
They are of good color and demand is
good. He is also receiving from his
various growers, Lilium rubrum, glad-
ioli, salpiglossis and asters.

cr^ Plumosus Sprays

Now Ready

Write for special prices.

L. A. FLORAL CO.

407 So. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, Calif.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Michigan Ave., CHICAGO, HI

The Houghton & Gorney Store con-
tinues to look bright and businesslike
in spite of the dullness of trade. Mr.
Whitney is buying at the market while
Mr. Gorney is aTvay on his vacation.

Harry Ward is receiving daily large
shipments of gladioli. Among them
are Panama, America. Francis King
and Hally. They sell well and are of
excellent quality.

B. Snyder, of B. A. Snyder & Co., is
spending his vacation with his family
at Winthrop. Going in the ocean every
day has given him a beautiful coat of
tan.

John Fee is cutting a new crop of
Giganteum lilies. He has had extra
good success with these every year,
cleaning them up at $8 a hundred.

Lester Comley is now at camp in
North Carolina with the Massachusetts
hospital unit, expecting any day to be
sent to France.

Herbert Hartford is taking care of
the market end for Penn Bros, while
William. Penn is away.

Albert E'. Walsh is to start on his
vacation August 1. He is going auto-
ing through Maine.

Welch Bros. Co. has found trade
very quiet this last week, owing to the
extreme heat.

S. K. G.

Worcester, Mass.

The annual sweet pea show of the
Worcester County Horticultural Socie-
ty, held here July 26, compared favor-
ably with the exhibitons of other
years. Among the principal exhibitors
were : Iristhorpe Gardens, Mrs. H. J.
Eager, Mrs. W. C. Ward, Miss Lucy
M. Coulson, Mrs. P. G. Forbes. Mrs.
H. L. White. E'. M. Wilson, Mrs. John
Ehnes and Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop.

William Estabrook. of Estabrook &
Luby, Main street florists, has returned
from a combined business and pleas-
ure trip.

R.

RN^l^

Pat. May, 1916— Trade Mark Registered,

The Pedestal— a beautiful ornament for uny
store, is invaluable for decorative purposes, and
has a range In height from 26 to 52 inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest plant
wrapping device known to tde Florists' Trade.
Write for free i llustrated booklet entitled "The Art
of Wrapping Potted Plants and Floral Baskets."

California orders filled direct from branch
office, 448 Bash St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER CO.

56 £. Randolph St., Chicago.

MASTICA

Used for glazings greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-02. capacity) 1.00

6E0. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., JSTSSsIf ^
1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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The American Florist.

119

John Kruchten Co.

MZ NofUi f atash iveiiie, '"SSfSSSS CBICAdO, 111.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

lOO IN» Wfl.Dfl.Sil AVCI1UC» Lon^ mstance Phone, Randolph e:

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

^^ll-"^. Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & MllSSEK

Wholesale Florists

I79-18M83 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Lon^ Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave.', CHICAGO

A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
larney, White Killamey and Killaxney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephone Central 3284

E.C.AMUNGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

¥lioMeno¥erMM*KeU

Cbicaso.
CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen

RoiM.BeaatT.ipeciali SS 00

36-in 4 00

30in 3 00

24in 2 00

20-in 1 50

18. in 1 00

short per 100, 6 00® 8 00

■ Mrs, Chas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

KillarneyBrilliaDt 3 00@10 00

•■ Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00010 00

" Prince de Bnlearie... 3 00@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 OOeijO 00

" Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@tO 00

■■ Milady 3 00@10 00

" Sunburst 3 00(81000

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

■• Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00010 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00010 00

" Tipperary 3 00010 00

■• Francis Scott Key 3 00010 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00010 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 000 3 00

" GeorgeElgar 2 000 3 00

•' Baby Doll 2 000 3 00

'■ Fireflame 4 00

" Ouraelection 2 000 4 00

Asters 2 000 4 00

Gladioli 4 00@ 8 00

Carnations 1 000 2 00

Cattleya«....per aoz,, 6 000 9 00

Sweet Peas 500 1 00

Daisies 1 00© 2 00

SnapdraEons. $0,230 $0.50 per bu.

Lilium Harrisii 10 00012 50

Valley '• 000 6 00

Peonies 4 00® 8 00

Spanish Iris 2 00® 6 00

Ferns. .. .per ICOO,. $1 50® $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy...per 1000, 5 0006 00
Plumosus Strings. .each. 60© 75

Smilax perdoz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 25c per lb,, per case, 8.00

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. If on the market, we
have It. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-lOlS McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

Per
Case

Natural Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet). $1,75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

$2.00
J Per Case

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (ICO square feet) $3..= 0

E. A. BEAVEN, ■""SESI'Si,^

Huckleberry, $2.00

HUCKLEBERRY

r CROWERS™ SHIPPERS „

iruTFLOWEl^S"

V ^154 NO. WABASH ASTO,*V#

154 NO. WABASH An:.

i^OMCEHTTlMiSli

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD.. CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

120

The American Florist.

Aug. 4,

PIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

White 100 1000

Matchless $7.00 $60.00

Alma Ward 7.00 55.00

White Enchantress 7.50 60.00

White Wonder. Perfection 7.50 60.00

We are now ready to book orders (or Carnati

Red 100 1000

Champion $7.50 JoS.OO

Beacon 7.00 55 00

Victory 7.00 60 00

Belle Washburn 8.00 75.00

Plants. If you expect a shortageit is not too early

Pink 100 lOOO

Alice $7.50 $60.00

C.W. Ward 7.00 55.00

R. P. and L. P. Enchantress 7.00 b5.00

Siegward 7.50 60.00

Enchantress Supreme 8.00 75.00

MissTheo 7.00 65.00

for you to arrange tor your supply of plants. Some of the Ctrnation growers consider it quite an

advantage to plant early and we agree with them. We are ready to ship plants beginning July 15th. Satisfaction is guaranteed with all that we ship out.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

DEMAND IS FITFUL.
This is the lazy time of the year, the
"off season," nothing- doing today or
tomorrow, and then a busj' time and
a hustle to get flowers enough of the
kind needed to fill the order. There is
the usual summer assortment in stock.
Eastern American Beauties, with local
Russell, Ophelia, Maryland and Kais-
erin in roses, all to be had in medium
grades. Carnations still hang, and
considering the time of year, are very
good. The supply is limited. Green-
house asters are arriving, also quan-
tities of outdoor stock, some good,
but much of it very poor. Many stems
are seen in which the flower is almost
hidden with its heavy green collarette.
Outdoor gladioli are offered in quan-
tity; the recent heavy rains have
helped and the quality is fine. Candy-
tufts, coreopsis,, gaillardias and del-
phinums are in fair demand. E'aster
and rubrum lilies have never been seen
in better shape than this summer.
They are standard stock that can be
depended on the year round. Lily of
the valley is being held for orders.
"Hooverized," as it were, so there shall
be no waste. Cattleyas are about equal
to the demand. Lilium Regale is be-
ing carried in stock in some of the
wholesale houses. It is a beautiful
flower when fully open, showing its
heavily coated anthers, which do not
shake their yellow pollen as do all the
others of the lily family. The consen-
sus of opinion in tlie wholesale stores
is that business is quite up to. if not
a little better than last season for the
month of July.

NOTES.

Edward Reid recalls with vigor his
exploits of years ago. He opened shop
in 1S94, and at once adopted the plan,
then neAv, of having each grower grade
his stock and attach to each bundle a
tag with his number. These were iew-
elers' price tags, which Mr. Reid "fur-
nished. Formerly all stock had been
thrown together and averaged at the
end of the week. Under this plan each
ma,n gets what his stock brings. The
good grower gets the cream, the poor
gardener the skim. He claims to have
been the first to use cross cleats in
boxes to hold the stock in place. He
also wants credit for the standard
light-weight wooden box. built so as
to nest or fit in series. Nothing do-
ing. We know of another chap who
in his young days did a thing or two
and this was one of them. Guess Dr.

was right; most of the good work

is done before. Speaking of pioneers,
Mr. Reid also stated that Charles Price,
of Lansdowne. was the first to heat a
greenhouse with steam. It was alto-
gether an experiment, but it proved to
be most eflicient and dependable. The
condensed steam was carried back to
the boiler by gravity.

B. Schilder has purchased the green-
houses and tract of 12 acres from the
estate of Aldrich Pennock at Lans-
downe. He conducted the greenhouses
for a year on a lease and with such
success that he resolved to continue
the business and bought the property.
Mr. Schilder is a Belgian, trained to
the business from youth up. The
products of his last season's stock
graded high.

American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. Higli Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

¥lioMeno¥crM&rKeU

Cincinnati. Aug. 1. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz... 75@ 3 00

Roses, K.iliarceT... 2 00@ 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00

Ophelia 2 OOia 6 00

RicbmoDd 2 UU@ 6 DO

Sunburst 2 00® 6 CO

Lilinm Glrantenm 6 Oi 010 00

Sweet Peas 25@ 50

Gladiolus 2 00@ 6 00

Asters 1 00® 3 00

Boston, Aug. 1. Per 100

Roses. Beauty 10 00@25 00

Killarney Queen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Pick Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00®IO 00

'• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

" Mock 4 00®1200

" Mrs. Cbai. Rnsiell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

'• Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Cattleyai 35 00@S0 00

LilyoJ the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peat 1 50® 2 00

Carnations 1 ,50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo. Aug. 1. Per 100

Beauty Special 20 00®25 00

Fancy 15 00@20 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

1st 6 00@10 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 000 6 00

Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 2 000 5 00

■' Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

Russell 8 00®12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00 ,

Mock 3 00® 5 00 I

Shawyer 3 000 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 7 00

Lilies 6 00010 00

Cattleyas 50 00060 10

Carnations 1 60® 1 50

Asparagus Sprengeri... 350 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilax IS 00®20 00

J. M. Deutscher, of the Philadelphia
TVholesale Florist Exchange, is still
handing out good roses, carnations,
gladioli, etc., and incidentally knows
more about an automobile than two
weeks ago. This knowledge came to
him somewhere near Kennett Square.
Pa. He says it will not happen again.

Billy Stephens is back from his va-
cation, with renewed activity and some
tall fish stories. Billy is a dyed-in-the-
wool hustler. Easter and rubrum lilies
and Maryland roses are features here.

Duncan Macaw, of Macaw Brothers,
at Norwood, is motoring out his va-
cation, by the sea, taking in the coast
from Atlantic City to Wildwood.

The Joseph Heacock Co. are still
cutting some very fair white Killar-
ney. There seems to be little trouble
from thrip this season.

m Baskets

We make our
baskets strong
and substan-
tial, so do not
compare them
with other
"cheap" made-
up baskets.
Meas^are across
top of basket.

Size Per doz.
8 inch. ...$1.10
lOinoh.... 1,35
12-inch.... 1.60
14-inch.... 2.10

(Special larger
sizes made to
order,)

GItEEN SHEET
MOSS.

Natural Green
Moss, which
comes in large
sheets. This is
one necessary
item to every
fiorist all dur-
ing the spring
And summer.
Can he used for
lining Hanging
Baskets, cover-
ing soil 00 Pot
Plants, deco-
rating Show Windows and many other purposes.

1 Bale ( 5 bundles) for $ 1.25

5 Bales (25 bundles) for 6.00

10 Bales (SO bundle*) for U.LO

H. G. BERNING,

1402 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cat Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Alvirays high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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CCPOUMHO!

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists*
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

HOLTONiHlNKCLCO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RIGE BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the mar-
ket we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

RO SES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Sweet Peas and all the snmmer flowers.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

and othar Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Minute Service: Salisfadion Guaranteed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.
BEST QUALITY

Uangtng Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., a^^^^iSUrd:

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
in Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-131 1 N. 2nd St.,Phlladelphia,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

PboneMain 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P. O. Box 206

Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wliolesale FlorUt.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlioMeFIo¥erMM'KeU

Philadelphia, Aug. 1. Per 100

Roses. Beauty, soecial 20 00@25 00

fancy 10 00®20 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

" Mra. Chas. Russell 4 10(315 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" White Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" Hadley 4 00010 00

" Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnations 1 03® 2 00

Cattleyas eacn.SOSO® 75

Lilium Rubrum 6 00® 8 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas 50® 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00@ 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 2 0048 3 0"

Asparagus string or bunch, 35@ 50

Pittsburgh, .'Vug. 1. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 25 00

lancy 20 00

" extia 12 00

" " No, 1 8 00

" Killarney 3 00® 8 00

My Maryland 3 000 8 00

" Sunbnrtt 3 DO® 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Waid 3 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

LlUnm Gieanteum 6 00® g 00

Carnations 1 00% 2 00

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladiolus 6 00® 8 00

Larkspur perbunch. 25

Adiantnm I 25

Ainaragus Sprengeri, per bnnch, 35@40

MiLWAOKEH, Aug. 1. PerlOO
Roses, Killarney and W, Killarney 2 00® 6 00

" Ward 2 00® 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00®15 00

■' Ophelia 2 00® 6 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Lilies 8 00

Cattleyas per doz., 6 00® 7 50

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 50

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THEMcCALLUMCO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

St, Lonis, ,»ug. 1. PerlOO

Beauty, Special 5 00perdoz,

Fancy 4 00

Extra 3 00

Nol 200 "

No2 150 "

Short 8 00

Hadley 4 00® 8 00

Killarney 2 00® 5 00

White Killarney 3 00® 6 00

Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 8 00

Richmond 4 00® 8 00

Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

Ward 4 00® 5 00

MrsShawyer 4 00® 8 00

Mrs Russell 4 00® 8 00

Ophelia 4 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 50® 1 50

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Lillies 6 00® 8 00

Orchids 50 00® 60 00

Ferns perlOOO, 1 50® 2 OO

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Aug. 4,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers -who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill W. 28th St., New York City

John Walch, of the Bayersdorfer
force, ■n'ho has the distinction of be-
ing- the last of the 10,000,000 men to
be drawn in the selective draft, is not
the least by any means. He will be
pretty sure to physically suit the re-
quirements and give a good account
of himself under arms.

David Rust is fast setting- things to
rights at the office, 606 Finance build-
ing. There is quite a large collection of
books on horticulture, valuable, prin-
cipally, however, on account of their
age, as nothing of the modern methods
now practiced was dreamed of in the
old days.

Harry Faust, of Merion, is off on his
vacation, spending it in his new King
house, .iust completed, and which has
replaced several of the old timers,
which had done faithful service since
the early eighties. It is such a fine
house that he cannot leave it.

Clarence Liggett, of the S. S. Pen-
nook Co., reports American Beauty
plants very scarce; $12.50 per hundred
is bid by the thousand. Here is an
opportunity. Who has a surplus?

Ask Eugene Bernheimer how he
caught the sea turtle at Fortesque on
the Delaware. It weighed 75 pounds
and -was captured with a light rod and
reel line. It takes skill to do this.

Some 60,000 poinsettias are -under
way at the Robert Craig Co.'s range at
Norwood. This is one of their special-
ties, of which at the end of the sea-
son, none are ever left.

Fred Cowperthwaite, of the King
Construction Co., has just returned
from a southern trip. He is much
pleased with the prospects ahead.

Asters, Easter lilies and gladioli are
leaders with the Leo. Niessen Co. Field
grown carnation plants are offered by
the hundred thousand.

Benny Gibbs of Eugene Bernheim-
er's, reports summer business up to
the average. Good summer roses are
received daily.

K.

Detroit.

BUSINESS IS LIFELESS.

A period of excessive heat, the ex-
citement due to the war draft, and the
usual dull summer conditions, are the
elements responsible for bringing busi-
ness down to the very lowest ebb.
There is very little doing, and it may
be said also that, with the exception
of lilies, there is little to do with. Out-
door iiowers are not yet a factor in
quantity or quality, and the few roses
available are unattractive to say the
least. Lilies alone are fine, and great
quantities of them have been on the
market constantly the past month and
a possible end to the supply is not yet
in sight. These, however, are fine in
quality and are made to serve all pur-
poses of summer trade. Some funeral
work and flowers for the sick are all
that keeps any life apparent these days
of unfavorable conditions.

NOTES.
Congratulations are extended Robt.
Rahaley upon the arrival at his home
last week of twin boys. The mother
and babies are doing -well.

Visitor : George Maurez, represent-
ing Reed & Keller, New York.

J. P. S.

New York.

STOCK LIMITED AND QUALITY POOE.

The condition of business remains
practically unchanged since our last
notes were written. The weather of
the past week was hot, reaching a cli-
max July 27, when street thermome-
ters registered 95 and 96° in the after-
noon. There is now an abundant sup-
ply of stock for all demands. Special
American Beauties being 25 cents.
Good specials in tea roses bring fair
prices, but a quantity of the stock arriv-
ing is poor. There has been a marked
increase in the quantity of both asters
and gladioli, and they move fairly well
as they are about all that is now on
the market from which reasonably
priced and durable bunches can be
made, the asters being also much
used in funeral work. There is quite
a stock of sweet peas but they are gen-
erally poor and hard to move. There
is an occasional wedding decoration,
but the spm total of stock talcen for
such purposes makes little impression
on the market.

July 30. — The week opens with very
hot weather and much business can-
not be expected. There is a great
increase in the supply of asters and
gladioli and prices have dropped.
Orchids are cut plentifully and prices
are firm. Lilies and lily of the valley are
holding their own. Good roses bring
fair prices, but much of the stock is
poor and cheap. The general run of
garden stock goes for about what is
offered.

NOTES.

The firm of Deans & Jacobson, grow-
ers. Astoria, has been dissolved. James
Deans continues the Astoria business.
Peter Jacobson has taken the range
at Elmhurst, formerly conducted by
Otto C. Kreft. He is well known
in the Cut Flower Exchange as the
salesman for the old firm and con-
tinues to sell there. He has also been
prominent in the bowling team.

Myer, of Madison avenue and 58th
street, is sojourning "somewhere" in
the countJ^ As stated in our notes of
last week, several of his young men
were drafted, and others of his assist-
ants have enlisted in matrimony. Myer
is too old to be drafted, but he is or
has been a bachelor, and would make
a good husband.

Paul Meconi. in the Coogan building,
is handling an exceptionally fine stock
of Gladiolus America. On July 28 he
brought his young son to the store
and introduced him to the rest of
"the boys."

Max Schling, Inc, has been recorded
with an active capital of $30,000.
There are 250 shares of preferred stock
of $100 each and 250 shares of com-
mon, no par value stated.

Mrs. Retta E. Rankin, of the House
of Ferns, 41 West 28th street, is on a
vacation and Angelo Dentale is look-
ing after her interests in connection
with his wholesale trade.

Craig Muir. the retailer of 62 West
40th street, has closed his store until
the middle of September, and with
Mrs, Muir, is on his farm in New Jer-
sey.

George Blake, of Bonnet & Blake,
Brooklyn wholesalers, is on a month's
vacation. He will visit his old home
at Rochester and other northern points.

Daniel and Murray Guggenheim have
each donated $50,000 to be expended on

Mention the American Florist when writino

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Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

Valley

Chas. Schwake £c Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

new greenhouses for the Bronx Park
Botanical Gardens.

Alexander McConnell had several
good wedding decorations during the
past week and business continues fairly
active at his store.

Miss I. Beulah Meller, bookkeeper
for J. K. Allen, has just returned from
a vacation of two weeks which she
greatly enjoyed.

M. Christatos, the retailer, of 717
Madison avenue, now spends much of
his time at his summer store. West
End, N. J.

Herman "Weiss made a trip to Penn-
sylvania the past week, visiting North
Wales and other points.

Hession, the retailer, of 984 Madison
avenue, is with his family at Atlantic
City, N. J. A. P. F.

Rochester, N. Y.

TRADE SHOWS SLIGHT G,\IN.

There has been some increase in the
volume of summer business due prin-
cipally to funeral work, although the
transient trade has picked up consid-
erably. Sweet peas are flooding the
market at the present time since the
outdoor varieties have become so plen-
tiful. Great quantities of garden flow-
ers are also arriving and lilies are ex-
cellent and abundant. The supply in
all lines exceeds the demand, however.

NOTES.

J. C. Davis, of Irondequoit. is pro-
ducing some wonderful dahlias and
gladioli for this time of the year,

Harry Merritt, of Irondequoit. is
still cutting excellent Pink Delight and
White Wonder carnations.

Mrs. Edwin C. Armbrust is spending
her vacation in the Berkshires.

J. B. Keller Sons have been very-
busy with funeral work.

Chester.

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123

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

ssif Frr^a'iut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

26 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4035 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. fSr*"

lis West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jg^j Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

133 W. 28th St., New York

lOSEIS, CARJVATIONS
>nable Flowers.

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Eoses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

14BWest28tliSt„ NEW YORK CITY

Telepbones: Farrasnt 300 and 301

liiSNoicor

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone 7368 Madison Square

WILLIAMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West aSth St., NEAV YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farrasut.

CONSIGN]VrENTS SDIiICITED

Televhone FarnuEUt 9761,

Goldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With,
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

BERMN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
ISO W, 28th St., NEW YORK

¥ltoMe Hover M^Kel^y

New York. Aug. 1. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 15 00625 00

extra and fancy... 5 OOiaiO 00
No land No 2.... 1 00© 3 00

" Francis Scott Key 2 00@10 00

frima Donna 1 00® 6 00

" Alice Stanley 1 00@ 5 00

MrsGeo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00® 6 00

Killarney, Special 4 00

No land No 2.. 50@ 1 00

Queen 1 CO® 5 OU

Brilliant 50® 5 00

" My Maryland 1 00@ 5 00

" Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 1 00® 5 00

" J L Mock 1 00® 8 00

Ophelia 1 00® 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@10 00

" Hoosier Beauty 50® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@7S 00

inferior grades. .15 00@25 00

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LoneiflorumandFormosum 3 00@ 5 00

Ulyof the Valley 4 ro® 5 00

Sweet Peas, Spencers 35® .50

Gladiolus per doz., 1 00® 2 00

Gladiolus, America '' 3 00

Larkspur 1 00® 2 00

Bouvardia, white 1 00® 1 25

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hpbridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus... .doz.bchs. 1 00® 2 50
Smilax doz. strings, 1 00® 1 25

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange

436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.

Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.

Orchids, Roses, Camationg, and all the other

best products of the leading growers.

CGNSIGNTMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR -

Consignments Solicited.

"rSit^iiil 1 29 W. 28th St., New York

-We are-

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind us.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

PHONES;
FARRAGUT ■{ 203«
(2037

INC.

j ^558 1 11 W. 28th St,,
NEW YORK

WM. KESSLER,

Successor to Kessler Bros.

113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

CUT FLOWERS
WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS

Phone 2336 Farragut. Shipments Everywhape,
Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments soUeitbd.

N.Y. Gut Flowor Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5S93

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

Tie Larjest siiDper and Receiver or Cut Flowni

A complete assortment of the "best In
the market can always be relied upon.

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1665 Madison Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receivers and Dislribnlors of Choicest Cat Flowers

Trade Directory

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Aug. A,

Lancaster County Florists' Association.

Conforming- to the summer spirit,
the July meeting was arranged as an
outdoor one, at the home of Elmer Wea-
ver, Ronks, Pa. Quite a number went
via trolley, leaving Lancaster at 5 :45
p. m., and an equal number came in
automobiles. Chas. M. Weaver, whose
place adjoins that of his brother, El-
mer, was made the occasion of the first
visit, and of course the aster field was
the first source of attraction. He has
been saving- a large proportion of the
seed he uses for the past few years,
and in the Vick's Royal class he has an
exceptionally fine strain. In spite of
all the rains, the field was absolutely
clean; possibly some small weeds might
have been found with a m.icroscope, but
certainly there were none. visible to the
naked eye. -Unfortunately, the same
could not be said of the yellows or
rust, as this was visible all over the
field to a marked degree, and is quite a
problem, as it cuts down the revenue
considerably; but this was no doubt
superinduced by the quantity of rain
we have had this spring and summer.

In the houses, one of sweet peas was
up about three inches high, another was
being plowed and harrowed preparatory
to sowing, and one of his large houses
and a cross house at the end was filled
with baby chrysanthemums, Smith's
Little Gem. Hilda Canning. Delphine
Dodge. Veta. Baby Marguerite, Yellow
Baby, and others. In the grounds sur-
rounding the houses were beds of the
newer cannas, verbenas and tuberous
begonias, the best of all, however, being
a bed of Pointevine geraniums, the
plants of which were procured from
Harry K. Roher. who in turn bought
the cuttings from Albert M. Herr, so
that it stands to reason they must be
good.

At Elmer Weaver's two large houses
of tomatoes were just about ripe to be
torn out and the houses prepared for
carnations and sweet peas. His crop
of tomatoes went far toward paying for
the new King house he has just put
up. which, like his brother's, can be
cultivated with horses. They are get-
ting all of their glass into this style of
house, to economize on the labor prob-
lem. His carnations are in fine shape
for housing, and if the rains ever stop
coming down they ^'ill be handled at
once. Elmer is going to try out a little
variety of hardy stock again this season
for the wholesale market, and has ex-
perimental beds that would attract the
average florist for a full day; but the
night began to fall (I believe that's
the proper expression) and we adjourn-
ed to the veranda surrounding his resi-
dence for the meeting.

H. A. Schroyer presided in his usual
happy style, in spite of the shade he
had to wear for his eyes and his inabil-
ity to use them to any extent. Secre-
tary Prank Kohr read the minutes in
a tone that reached all corners of the
porch, and the treasurer. Harry K.
Rohrer, collected the money from those
who had not as yet "come across." B.
F. Barr invited the club to meet at his
nursery and farm for the meeting of
August 16. That it was acceepted goes
without saying. President Schroyer
appointed Prank Kohr. Elmer Weaver
and B. F. Barr as a committee to help
free the county from toll roads. A
thrilling account of the Reading- picnic
was given by those who attended, a pic-
ture of the party was shown, and a
unanimous vote of thanks ordered sent
the Reading club for their hospitality.
B. F. Barr gave a short talk on the
nurserymen's convention, ho-w much
they accomplished along the lines of
progressive business, and concltided by
saying that if the S. A. F. meeting in
New York was conducted along similar
lines no one would regret attending.

M. J. Brinton. of Christiana, brought
up the matter of possible rulings by the
railroad commission at Washington,

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440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

allowing the express companies the
privilege of placing an embargo on cut
flowers and plants at certain seasons of
the year, and allowing them 24 hours
for delivery. He dwelt on the fact that
this would not only be a hardship on the
florist, but it would be a setback of 100
years, and in consideration of the im-
portance of this matter to our cUib a
resolution was unanimously passed that
■we go on record as opposed to any and
all such rulings. Albert M. Herr was in-
structed to advise the S. A. F. of this
action if it were brought up in the New
York convention.

President Schroyer advised the club
that in an interview with Christ Ochs,
the Adams Express adjuster, he told
him that any complaint the Lancaster
club members had with the Adams

service should be brought to him and it
would be adjusted at onces. This spirit
is the result of the club employing an
attorney to present its claims, and if It
comes to the point we will do the same
in relation to this movement from
Washington.

H. G. Haverstack was elected a mem-
ber of the club, and at the witching
hour of 8:1.5 T. J. Nolan dropped off a
trolley, having run down from Hershey
especially for this meeting. The club
appreciates the loyalty of Mr. Nolan,
as he never misses any feature if with-
in reasonable distance of Lancaster,
and, from the amount of King sales in
this county, the members are loyal to
him. One of these days we will have
him give a talk on "Club Loyalty."
. Albert M. Hekr.

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125

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Elstabllslied 1837.

'^iSE^.

JFJLORiST

745 Buckingham Place.

li. D. Phone, Gracelanil 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

■We Have the Best Facilities in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

fflrm^l » (INCOKPOPATIO)

Eightli and Locosl Sts.
3514-16-20 N.GniidAi.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Alb.

any.

N. V.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered io Albany and vidoit; on lelegraphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Telerraph
Delivery AssociatioB.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NtW YORK. Fifth Avenue

RnQTHlM 1 Park street
DUiJ 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

SeUveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points
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I Uaw Cj^kllmJV NEW YORK |

I H|9lf mf*il||n|F No. 22 West 59th street |

* IWIQ J^ 10 will 111^^ Adjoining Flaza Hotel 4-

A ^^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery j.

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch :
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL,

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 £. MADISON ST.

Mem1)er of Florists' Telesraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Marlset Affords.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Teleplione 2065-2066 Madison Square.

42 West 28tta Street,

To ont-of-tewn florists: WUT "VtVlfV
We are in the Heart Of «*«¥¥ IUJ\A

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WmnED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

ei1 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

'p ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Gash must accompany all ordera

from unknown correspondents.

Cable address: Alexconnell,

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when loriting

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Member of Florists' Tolegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LODISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Aug. 4,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

HolmS Olson,

20-22-24 West Fifth Street.

We fill orders for aoy place In the Twin
Cltiea and for all points In the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Mcmliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^,^9*^

Begerow's ^^^S^P^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
in Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.$niithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment in America.
Established 1874. Incorporated 1909.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Syracuse, JV. V.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

I General designs— All flowers in season

'^

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City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 108 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Comley, Henry R.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn. N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — iA. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Eaer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati. O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland. O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland. O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tes. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich, — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duhith, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg, lU.— I. L. PlUsbury.

Grand Kaplds, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C, H. Frey.

Lincoln. Neb. — Prey & Prey.

Little Rock. Ark.— Paul M. Palcz.

I.OS Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saake.

Los lAngeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville. Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whltted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark. N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans. La. — Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.

New York — Max Schling. 22 W. 29th St.

New York — G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Famam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements,

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Ploral Co.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons.

Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

St. Louis. Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 00 Kearny St.

San Francisco — .Joseph's. 233-35 Grant Ave.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalin. Mo. — Archias Floral Co.

Springfield. Mass. — N. F. Hlgglns.

Stenbenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse. N. T.— Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L,

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wllmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Wllllamsport. Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.

Yonkers. N. Y. — Ne Kork oral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSons

toFRer Droadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telepbone— Lenox 3822.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Faraum St. ,5on??!f6«2

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
THE J. M. GASSER COMPA3VY,

CLEYELANB '

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

Flowers Eellvereil Anywliere. Plone, 1952 Bedford

HUGO H. JAHN

PliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y,

Brooklyn Representative of National Florist
Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN ,

FLOWERS I

3924 Market Street Botli Plionet

Cleveland, 0.

CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue.

Orders filled for all points in Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Assured.

I9I7.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago ^I't

- All order3 carefully filled
■S*j^St under the eupetvision oJ

^ci3u5AS2^ GEORGE ASMU8. Mgr.

_ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memlier of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S I,ARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main QQA I auiie Awo Telephone

Store- ""^ LBHIS MIBi, No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, O.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Belnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.

Both Phones, 527

Bpecial attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders,
Idemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue, N.

Boohester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.
The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha. Neb.
Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

N. r. HIGGINS

EX.OR1ST AN© DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

I HANFT BROS.

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *
NEW YORK %

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. A

The Boulevard Floral Co. 'l!ir:!:rJr*

PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

lEWARI, lo Jo

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Uemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE, ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for deliveryinWilmette— Chicago's
Nortb Shore Suburb— Evan ston. Kenll-
worm Wlnnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York Established 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1552 Colnmbns

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

221-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 Years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FliORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Kcmbers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

( 1071
Phonea-{ 420 vLoioz

(775 1

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Denver, Colo.

The Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Felivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefnUy executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Meyition the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Piilsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
PiUsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowera and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Memter of Florists' Tblegraph Delivery.

LangFloral&NurseryCo.,

Dallas
Texas

1303 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Aug. A,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

o. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Aveirae

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City. Arkansas and the Southwest.
Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

r. H. WEBER

IV. E. Cor. Taylor and OllTe Sts.

Flowers delivered in city and state on short
notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all telegraphic orders.
Mention the Arnerican Florist when writing

Michigan. ""'"'ZT^i'tll ry'^'"'"'
HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist ol GRAND RAPIDS.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

AT.nUED HANITAH & SONS will fill your orders

for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.
Mvntion the American Florist when wrif.ng

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Execnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FLORISTS
735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andiloriiim Aimei, CHICAGO

SAN FRANCISCO

JOSEPH'S

233-235 GRANT AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery and Na-
tional Florists for this District. A specialty made
of "Welcoming" and "Bon Voyage" packages.

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
la this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsbargh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS
621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

813 Market St., Harrlsborg, Pa.

Nieht and day service in all Central Pennsylvania.

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., NEWBORTPORT, MASS.,

Covers all New England points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

±iowi:RS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Abs'd.

CHICAGO

FtOFiSt
n E. MONROE ST.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

C. n. TREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on short notlca

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

Send Telegraph, Telepbone or Mail Orders
for florist service in this vicinity to

THE OOMiNION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

Every order receives prom pt and careful attention

8343 W. MA.DISON ST.

mSAB 0ARF1K1.0 PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

WASfllNfiTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WAiMINOTOKOd

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

I r ST NMt

Mention the American Florist when writing

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SIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Tele^aph, Telephone or Mail orderi for
floriat service in tliis vicinity to

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Evciy Order sur« to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uember of Florists' Telegrrapli Delivery,

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Phones. Main 1874-1875

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists* Ttelegraph Delivery,

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Fa.

Boston, Mass.

HBNRY R. COMLBY, Florist. 6 Park St.

60 years' experience In the florists business
enaranteea efficiency to take care of all orders.
Twenty per cent allowed.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

N. Y. C. Arcade, State St., Amsterdam. N. Y.

Grewihouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmans, N. Y.

FRE Y & FRE Y,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

Uemlars of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

El Paso, Texas.
Poiter Floral Co.

Hemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

LARGEST RETAIL STORE IN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegraph and mail
orders for delivery in either city and adjoining
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and eflB-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. 's retail estahlishmeut and one block from
the Great Central Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

We are the center of the great

Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior

Wii

Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, lU.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8ih St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

m Cincinnati, O,

I HARDESTY & CO. I

I 150 last Fourth Street I

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. B

p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THIM. ^

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Mention the American Florist when writing

Washington, D. C.

OEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

Mention the American Florist when writing

Buffalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveriesinBnlfalOjLockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

ib McGlements

Floral Experts

S936 Penn Av.. PITTSBUROH. PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

* ind JI T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHINGTON ST. PRflnDENQ

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Aug. 4,

The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Pliila-
delphia. Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

Vaughan's Seed Stoke, Chicago, re-
ports its early shipment of French
bulbs on the way.

"Washington, D. C— F. W. Bolgiano
& Co. are erecting a $30,000 brick ware-
house at 1215-1221 C street, N. W.

CHICAGO. — Prices for grass seed on
the Board of Trade, August 1, were as
follows: Timothy. $5.75 to $8.00 per
100 pounds.

John C. Bodger of the John Bodger
& Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., will
celebrate the thirty-seventh anniver-
sary of his birthday August 4.

Visited Los Angeles : Edward Dun-
gan, of the W.m. Henry Maule Co.. and
Geo. D. Clarke, representing Henry A.
Dreer. Inc., both of Philadelphia, Pa.

Winter Top Onion Sets are coming
along and expected in the market about
August 15. Asking prices are from 50
to 100 per cent above those of last year.

THE pea crop in the state of Wash-
ington, where a rather large acreage
has been put out for eastern seedsmen,
is reported to have suffered considera-
ble damage.

PHIT.ADELPHIA, PA. — Edward Dun-
gan, of the "Wm. Henry Maule Co., is
on a tour of inspection of seed crops
from coast to coast, particularly those
grown for this firm.

Edward F. Wright, of Northrup,
King & Co.. Minneapolis, Minn., for-
merly with Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago, has received his commission in
the American Army.

The garden bean stand in Michigan
looked good last week. There is no rea-
son to believe the rain or heat has in-
jured the crop thus far; continued heat
may shorten the vines.

Onion Sets in the Chicago district
continue to look well; more rain is not
needed now. The early plantings made
almost too much top growth and are
not bottoming as well as the late plant-
ings.

Davis, Calif. — A seed show, open to
all growers of the state, will be held
in this city, September 24, under the
auspices of the University of California.
All entries should be addressed to B. A.
Madsen, unversity farm, Davis.

Pedbicktown, N. J. — Jersey crops are
looking fairly good but there has been
too much rain and it has hurt egg
plant, tomato and vine seed crops. —
H. G. Pedrick, of Geo. R. Pedrick &
Son, is making a trip through the
southern states.

insurance on vessels bound to Great
Britain has dropped from eight per
cent to seven and one-half per cent and
war risk on westbound shipping stands
at five per cent, presumably on account
of lessened activity of submarines.
Rate to the Mediterranean shows no
decrease, being 12 per cent to ports in
Italy and French Mediterranean ports,
While rate to French Atlantic ports is
nine per cent.

California Seed Crop Damage.

Unfavorable reports continue to
come in regarding the California seed
crops. Hot weather has reduced onion
quite seriously. A conservative esti-
mate from one of the leading growers
puts the damage to date at 35 per cent.
Some sections have suffered less and
some m.ore than this figure; harvesting
of spinach is under way and the crop
now appears to be less than 25 per
cent normal; salsify has been reduced
fully 25 per cent by hot weather; car-
rot, beet and parsnip have not been
injured to any extent and promise a
fair crop as do lettuce and endive.
Radish will be very short as it has
made very poor growth from the start
and deliveries will probably average
under 50 per cent.

Later. — The loss of onion, due to the
hot weather, will run over 50 per cent.
Deliveries probably will be 50 to 75 per
cent short. The crops seem worse every
time one looks at them.

Danish Seed Crops.

Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copen-
hagen, in a recent communication, re-
port that general circumstances are
causing a great uncertainty of condi-
tions, and growers are not inclined to
contract at fixed prices, preferring to
grow on their own risk and take their
chances on the market, and seedsmen
have been able to contract for but a
very limited acreage for this reason.
Farmers are inclined to grow greater
quantities of bread corn and the price
has advanced 100 per cent over the
average. This firm, which is repre-
sented in the United States by Leoch-
ner & Co., 11 Warren street. New York,
is asked for quotations for 1917, and
contract prices for the 1918 and 1919
crops of foreign seeds, which owing to
the northern climate cannot be grown
in Denmark, included in the list be-
ing onion, lettuce, pumpkin, eggplant,
kohlrabi, beans, peas, endive, cucum-
ber, tomato, celery, chicory and melons.

Field Seed Co. Has Big-gest Year.

Henry Field, president of the Henry
Field Seed Co., Shenandoah, la., re-
ports sales for the year ending July 1
(204,773 orders) amounted to $631,-
206.74, as compared with those of the
previous year, $412,912.29, and show-
ing a proportionate growth during the
past five years. At the annual meet-
ing the present officers were re-elected
for the ensuing year. Participating in
what is called the "labor dividend,"

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Gompany

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

178 employes of this firm benefited
July 1. All employes were given a
raise of from 10 to 15 per cent on that
date and provided with free life In-
surance. The annual statement is-
sued by this company shows it to be
in splendid condition.

Ocean Freight Regulations.

It is reported from Washington,' D.
C, that the allies and the United
States shortly will combine to regu-
late ocean freight rates. Negotiations
already have developed almost to ma-
turity. The United States, England,
France, Italy, and Japan have formal-
ly agreed to the principle of interna-
tional ocean freight rate regulation.
The result will be a sharp downward
revision of the high freight rates on
war supplies and practically all other
freight.

Sluls & Groot's Fiftieth Anniversary.

Sluis & Groot, the well-known seed-
growers and seed merchants of Enk-
huizen, Holland, which firm was
formed into a limited liability company
about a year ago, celebrated the fifti-
eth anniversary of the foundation of
the partnership, July 3. Both of the
founders, N. Sluis and N. Groot, who
are 83 and 73 years of age respectively,
still enjoy excellent health. They were
presented with their portraits in oil col-
ors on the occasion.

Bean Estimates.

The following are the Government's
estimates of the bean crop of the Unit-
ed States according to the July crop
report :

Production. —

1917 1916 1915

forecast December December

State. July 1. estimate. estimate.

Bushels. Bushels. Bnahels.

New York ...2.835.000 720,000 1,495,000

Michigan 8,281,000 3,102,000 4,250,000

Colorado 2,601,000 424,000 340,000

New Mexico.. 1,156,000 425,000 368.000

CaUfornia . . .7,268,000 4,175,000 3,868,000

Total 22,141,000 8,846,000 10,321,000

Acreage, 1917.

Per cent OJotal

1916. acres.

New York 175 210,000

Michigan 136 639,000

Colorado 447 170,000

New Mexico 212 136,000

California 156 395,000

Total 184.0 1.550,000

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Micb.

Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Ijettuok, C abbot,
Pabsnip, Pabslet, Cbixby, Endive, Salsify, Nambid ajto Mixia>

GBANBDTiOBA AN© SPKNOEB SWEET PEAS, AND SUNFLOWIB,

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA

.Company

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Freesias

California
Grown

First Quality, ?i to H-in per 1000, $4.00

Vaughan's Improved
PURITY.

Per ICOO

V4-in. to 5S-in 15.00

?4-in. toHin 10.00

PURITY-True.

^in.andnp 15.00

Vz-in. to 5i-in 10.00

38-in. to H-in 7.00

FRENCH FREESIAS

Ready for Delivery Abont Aug. 15tli.

Jumbo, ?i-in. and up per 1000, $12.00

Mammoth, ^2-?^ in perlOOO, 10.00

Bulbs From
COLD STORAGE

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

Per 1000

7- 9-in. (Case of 300. $14.00) $45.00

8- 9-in. (Case of 2S0, 15 00) 68.00

9-10-in (Caseof200. 1600) 75.00

COLOFED LILIES

Splendid Solid Bulbs. Per 100 Per ICOO

I. Auratnm, 8- 9 in. C16 i to case) $5.50 $48 00
L. Auratnm, 911in. (lOOtocase). 8.00 75.00
L. Rubrum, 8- 9-in. (160 to case). . 5.50 50.00
L.Rubrum, 9-11-in. (lOOtocase).. 9 00 85.00
L. Album, 9-11-in. (100 to case).. ..12 00 100.00

Our Mid-Summer Flower Seed List
is Ready. Ask For One.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO NEW YORK

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The Everett B. Clark Seed Co-
growers FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Ktc

Brancbes: Michl^xn. Ull cnRII P.nNN

Wlscon^in and Idaho. BllUrUnU, bUHII.

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Waldo Rohnert

GIUIOT. OAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER.

Bpeoialties: I^ttnce. Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,

Cosmos, Iffi^onette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

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The L. D Waller Seed Go.

Guadalupe, California

'Wholesale Growers of

FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET
PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS

Correspondence Solicited.
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ORDER YOUR SEED PACKETS
FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock. ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

FITCHBURG, MASS.

^ L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. IllasWated Caiilogne Free

KELWAY & SON

Wholesale Seed
GROWERS

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

LANGPORT, Eng.

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We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Henry Fish. Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI?.

ArttiurT.BoddingtonCo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

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the:

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cncnmber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar,
nint and Field Seed Corns.

DracaenaCanes

FALL SHIPMENT

All Commercial Varieties

Write for Prices.

McHutchison & Co.

THE IMPORT HOUSE

95 Cliambers St., NEW YORK

Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Establlsbed 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

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PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington. Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Micii., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

Davenport, Ia. — A public market at
which school children may sell the
products of their g-ardens is to be es-
tablished here.

Fairfield, Conn. — John Beach, for-
merly in business witff his father,
James E. Beach, at Bridgeport, has en-
gaged in market gardening here.

Huntington, Ind. — A. G. Bierberick
sold one-quarter million of sweet po-
tato plants this season and could have
sold many more if they had been ob-
tainable.

Based on 41 reports received July 1
on the condition of early potatoes in
the Norfolk district and eastern shore
counties of Virginia the average was
71 per cent of normal for the former
and 70 per cent for the latter dis-
tricts, indicating a yield of 5,706,000
barrels as compared with 6,104,000 bar-
rels estimated June 20.

Vegetable Market at New York.

Potatoes are steady at $3.50 and §4
per barrel for Marylands; Virginia, $3
and $3.75. Virginia cabbage is sell-
ing as low as 25 and 50 cents per bar-
rel; Jersey, per crate, 75 cents and $1.
New Jersey growers report that aphides
are destroying their potatoes and to-
matoes. Fields of turnips have also
been eaten up. Thousands of dollars
are being spent for insecticides.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretables.

Chicago, July 30. — Mushrooms, home
grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases 10 to 15 cents; rad-
ishes, 80 cents to $1.50 per hundred
bunches; celery, 50 to 75 cents per box;
tomatoes, per crate, $1; cucumbers, per
basket, 15 to 20 cents.

New York, July 30. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 15 cents to 75 cents; cucumbers,
30 to 50 cents per dozen; mushrooms,
$1 to $3 per 4-lb. basket; tomatoes, 7
to 15 cents per pound; radishes, per
hundred bunches, 75 cents to $1.25; let-
tuce, per basket, 25 cents to $1; rhu-
barb, per dozen bunches. 50 cents to $1.

Summer Lettuce.

Before the advent of mechanical
watering, summer lettuce was an un-
certain proposition; now, however, with
a little care, success is pretty certain.
There is one lesson which many grow-
ers have not learned to date, and that
is that lettuce seed will stand no cov-
ering in the summer. We have ex-
perimented to this end until we know
what we are talking about. Nor is it
safe to sow seed, into dry soil and
let them wait for a rain. The night
being cool and moist will partly ger-
minate the seeds, only to be destroyed
by the hot sun in the day — as the
tiny rootlets cannot get away in one
night. Therefore, we have long ago

adopted the system of no covering and
immediate watering for complete suc-
cess. We remove the covering device
on the seed drill and simply sow the
seeds into the little furrows the marker
makes; the roller on the drill will
firm the soil over the seed sufficient-
ly to hold them in place and the water
must do the rest. To this end, a con-
stant moisture is necessary for two or
three days. During the hot hours we
spray the patch every two hours. As
soon as the seeds are well sprouted this
is reduced and when up, we quit this
altogether.

As a summer lettuce in this section
we use Grand Rapids and Black Seed
Simpson. Formerly the Simpson used
to be the most popular, but now it is
seldom seen, the Grand Rapids being
the standard. Head lettuce will not
head in our hot months, however, make
the fall Sowing about August 1-10.
This will put the heading into October,
which generally comes cool enough. The
timing of this crop is quite important,
as 10 days either way makes a big
difference. We have lost patches
started July 25, owing to heat in late
September, and at the same time, suc-
ceeded well with a late patch planted
August 5.

Mabketman.

Late Onion Production by States.

The area planted to late onions in
the principal producing states is esti-
mated to be 42,160 acres in 1917, as
compared with 27,942 acres harvested
in 1916, an Increase of about 54 per
cent. The area planted to intermedi-
ate onions, or onions coming on the
market between the early or Bermuda
onions and late onions, is estimated to
be 7,000 acres in 1917, as compared
with 5,950 acres harvested in 1916, an
increase of about 17 per cent. Detailed
estimates follow :

Acreage Acreage

planted harvested

State. in 1917. in 1916,

Late onions: Acres. Acres.

Massachusetts 4,230 3,800

New York 9,900 6,600

Pennsylvania 300 250

Ohio 8,250 5,200

Indiana 5,000 3,600

Michigan 1,700 750

Wisconsin 925 817

Minnesota 1,400 1,000

Colorado 750 400

Washington 633 475

Oregon 1,050 750

California 9,000 4,300

Total .' 43,160 27,942

Intermediate onions:

New Jersey 2,830 2,900

Iowa 1,350 530

Kentucky 1,000 1,000

California 1,500 1,000

Washington 300 BOO

Total 7,000 5.950

REX BEGONIAS

TRONG PLANTS

2^ in. pots $4.00 per 100

JAMES VICK'S SONS

Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists
ROCHESTER, ■ NEW YORK

SPECIAL OFFER

of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

in 4-in. pots, choice healthy stock
for benching, at $20.00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

^r anything In^

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, "^""PS^',^"''

Jos. Heacock Co.^

Wyncote, Pa.
Grower of Kentias.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Novelties For 1917

The Best Of 1916 Introductions.

Standard varieties, both commercial
and Exhibition.

NOW READY.

Also Pompons, Anemones
and Singles.

Send for Catalogue or submit
list of varieties desired and we
will state definitely when they
can be delivered with price.

Elmer D. Smith & Co.

Adrian, Mlcli.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUTERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Cboice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seed

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-Warzel. Giant Half-Sngar Mangel Wnrzels, Beet. Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Toinip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

apeclalUes: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cab-
bage, Celeries. P^sleys Parsnips ^ralps.

Growing Crops Given Personal AttenUon.
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97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes
Growers of Bait moFS. Md.

Pedigree Tomato Seeds boh "'"1*1 '""■

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EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

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RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

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LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale Bristol, PB.

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 9-10 in., for Immediate de-
liTery. Write for PriceB.

Tokotaama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg.. New York City

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THE G. HERBERT GOYSEEB CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Contract Seed firowers

CnAPilltiRf Pepper, Edg plant, Tomato,
speCiaillBS. Vine Seed and Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick 8 Son,

PEDRICKTOWN, N. J.

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Freesia Purity

^-inch and up,
^-inch and up,

$6.50 per 1000
9.50 per 1000

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY,

THE HOME OF "PURE AND SURE SEEDS"

411-413 Washington Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO.

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BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND AMi GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzle St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

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Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Girandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO.
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO..

Contract Seed GroTvem
LOS ANGBLBS, CALIFORNIA

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My Winter Orchld-Plowering

Sweet Pea Price List

'Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid Novelties,

If you have not received a cop7, send postal to

Ant. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Balbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

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Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ATT. BEaUIKEHElTTS FOB ALL BOILS.

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wbolesale Seed^ Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CAIilFOBNIA

UNEXCElliED NEW

PANSY SEED

DE VEER'S Clioice GIANT Mixed

Composed of the best strains of my
importation. Pkt. 25c, % oz. $1.00,' %
oz. $1.75, V2 oz. ?2.50, oz. $4.00.
BUGNOT'S LARGE-FLOAVBRING
SHOW PANSIES

Of exquisite markings, 3 and 5-blotch-
ed, scarce. Pkt. 25c, V, oz. $1.50, %
oz. $2.50, V2 oz. $4.00, oz. $6.00.

TRIMARDEU MAMMOTH

World renowned for brilliancy of color
and size of flowers, some measuring 3 to
4 in. across.
Pure White. Pkt. 2oc, % oz. 75c, Vt oz.

$1.25, 3^ oz. $1.75, oz. $3.00.
Purple. Pkt. 25c, Vs oz. 75c, Vi OZ.

$1.25. Va oz. $1.75, oz. $3.00.
Azure Blue. Pkt. 25c, Va oz. $1.00, H

02. $1.75, V2 oz. $2.50, oz. $4.00.
Golden Yellow. Pkt. 25c, % oz. $1.50, "4

oz., .$2.50. y. oz. $3.50. oz. $5.00.
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 25c, % oz. 75c, Vi

oz. $1.25, Vs oz. $1.75, oz. $3.00.
Prompt delivery for cash, less 5% disct.

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FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rliododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and a complete line of
Conlterons EvergreenB.

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EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

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Aug. 4,

The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nnrserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. E. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-38, 1918.

Visited Chicago: C. H. Perkins, of
Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y.

New Roses at Bagfatelle.

The report of tile anntlal trial of
new roses at Bagatelle, near Paris, has
just come to hand. The gold medals
have been awarded to two yellow roses,
one from Pernet-Ducher, named Mme.
Caristie Martel; the other from Alex-
ander Dickson, of Newtownards, Ire-
land, viz., Margaret Dickson Hamill.
The judges report that both these roses
have shown, during the period of their
cultivation at Bagatelle, all the points
of good roses, including continuous
flowering from spring to autumn. Cer-
tificates were awarded to the follow-
ing: Mrs. Mackellar (canary-yellow).
Red Star (brilliant red, from a Dutch
grower named Versohuren), Henriette
(hybrid tea, orange-colored, from H,
Merry weather & Sons).

In spite of diiBculties of transit, 76
roses have been received at Bagatelle
this year to be judged in 1918. Two
were from America, one of which has
not yet flowered. The other, Los Ange-
les, was raised from Mme. Segond
Weber crossed with Lyon rose. It ap-
pears to be a valuable rose, with the
good points of both parents combined.
Imogen, sent by W. Paul & Sons,
Waltham Cross, has maintained its
pale yellow color very well, even dur-
ing the hot sunshine of the past few
weeks. — London Gardeners' Chronicle.

American Association of Nurserymen.

President Lloyd C. Stark, of the
American Association of Nurserymen,
has made the following committee ap-
pointments, subject to acceptance :

Arbitration — W. C. Reed, chairman;
G. A. Marshall, John Dayton, J. M. Pit-
kin, T. W. Stark.

Arrangements — E. S. "Welch, chair-
man; (other members to be named).

Exhibits — A. P. Meehan, chairman;
"Wm. Flemmer. Jr., A. B. Howell.

Nomenclature — J. Horace McPar-
land, chairman; Harlan P. Kelsey, F.
L. Atkins. Chas. Malloy, L. A. Berck-
mans, Hon. Fred Coville, honorary
member.

Tariff — Irving Rouse, chairman; L.
A. Bobbink, Wm. P. Stark, J. W. Hill,
Chas. E. Greening, Jas. McHutchison,
J. C. Vaughan, D. S. Lake. W. H. Wy-
man, T. J. Smith, John Dayton.

Statistical — Henry Chase, Chairman;
John Watson, Wm. Pitkin. E. S.
Welsh, M. R. Cashman.

Distribution — M. R. Cashman, chair-
man; S. W. Crowell. GUie Fraser, Chas.
G. Perkins, Wilmer W. Hoopes.

Legislative — Wm. Pitkin, chairman;
(other members announced later).

Transportation — Chas. Sizemore,
chairman; W. C. Reed, J. Hale Harri-
son. Jas. McHutchison, Robt. Chase.

Landscape — Thos. B. Meehan, chair-
man; J. Edward Moon. Paul C. Starji,
W. H. Wyman. J. M. Pitkin.

French Relief Committee — chairman
not appointed; E. S. Welch. W. C.
Reed.

Programme — Henry Chase, chair-
man; M. R. Cashman. Paul Stark.

Finance — (Sub-Committee of Execu-
tive Committee) — E. S. Welch, chair-
man; E. W. Chattin, T. B. West.

Annual Renort — Curtis Nye Smith,
chairman; John Dayton. John Watson.

Arboretum — J. Edward Moon, chair-
man; J. Horace McFarland. Henry
Hicks, E. M. Sherman, J. B. Pilkington.

Directory — M. R. Cashman. chair-
man; John Dayton. Wm. Pitkin. E. S.
Welch. John Watson.

Press — Robt. Pyle, chairman; Ralph
T. Olcott. Arthur Hemming, J. R. May-
hew, W. F. Therkildson.

Telegraphic Code — R. C. Chase,
_h-iirman; C. R. Burr, W. H. Stark

Hail Insurance — Frank Weber,
chairman; K P. Bernardin. H. D.
Simpson. C. C. Mayhew, F. L. Atkins.
Harry Hobbs.

Publicity — F. L. Atkins, chairman;
H. Hicks. J. Horace McFarland. Chas.
Greening, Robt. Pyle.

Curtis Nye Smith, Sec'y.

Summer-Flowering: Trees.

Several trees flower in summer here
and add to the interest of the Arbore-
tum at a season of the year when there
are comparatively few flowers or ripe
fruits to be seen. The most important
of these trees are the lindens, a genus
of many species, the earliest of which
begins to bloom about the middle of
June and the last five or six weeks
later. In the bulletins published on
June 10, 1910. and on July 6 of last
year a detailed account of these trees
appeared, to which persons inter-
ested in them are referred; and it
is only necessary, perhaps, to say now
that lindens grow best in damp, moist,
well drained soil, and that the Euro-
pean species take more kindly to culti-
vation in this part of the country than
the American or Asiatic species, the
handsomest linden trees planted in the
neighborhood of Boston being forms
of the (natural E'uropeaja hybrid to
which the name Tilia vulgaris belongs.
There is a large collection of lindens
in the Arboretum arranged in the mea-
dow on the right-hand side of the Mea-
dow road, in which can now be seen
specimens of the most of the species
and of several forms and varieties,
many of the trees being now large
enough to flower. The fact that, with
the exception of Tilia japonica, which
is the first linden here to unfold its
leaves, none of the Asiatic lindens now
promise to be large or useful trees in
this climate is surprising, for the trees
of eastern Asia usually flourish here,
and as a rule are better able to adapt
themselves to New England conditions
than allied European trees. It is al-
ways possible, however, that by cross-
ing some of the Asiatic species
with the European species new and
valuable forms may be obtained, for
hybrids between American and Euro-
pean lindens, like Tilia spectabilis and
its variety Moltkei, are trees of great
beauty and remarkable rapidity of
growth. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin, N. J. 'WilUamstoT™ Jnna,. N. J,

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursei^ Co.

ETeigrccn Spedafisls Urgesl Growers b America
Box 404. DUNDEE. HL.

Storrs & Harrisoa Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE,

OHIO

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The Book of the Peony

The long and interesting history of th«
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 Illustrations In color and black
and wtilte. Handsome cloth binding.

PRICE, $S.0O

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAGO

ROSES, CANNAS

Shrubbery
THEGONARDftJONESCO.,

West GrovCf Penna.

I I !■■■■, L L J

Our list is ready.
— Ask for it —

Jackson & Perkins Company.

NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE.

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FLOWER SEEDS for SUMMER S0WIN6

PANSY.

Vaughan's International Mixture, Trade Pkt., 50c; H oz., $1.50: W oz., $5.00- Oz SIO
yaughan's Giani Mixture, Trade Pkt. 25c; Vg oz.. 60c; Oz., S4.00; « lb., $14.00
Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture, Trade Pkt.. 25c; '/r oi-. 60c; Oz., $4.oo
Vaughan'sP.P., (PoouhirPrice) Mixture, Trade Pkt, 20c; ^s oz., 35c; Oz..$2-4oz $7
Ctiicago Parks uedding Mixture, Trade Pkt, lOc; )4 oz.. 30c; Oz., $l.O0; « lb., $3.50.'
Write for list of Named Sorts with prices.

ASPARAGUS.

Plumosus Nanus. Northern Greenhouse Grown. Per 100 seeds, 50C" 250 seeds SI OO
1000 seeds, $3.50; 5,i(00to 10,000 seeds at $3.00 per 1000. ' ' *'•""•

Batclierii. 100 seeds, 4'Oc; 1000 seeds, $2.00.
Sprengeri. 100 seeds, 15c; 250 seeds, 25c; lOOO seeds, 75c; 5000 seeds, $3.50'Oz 50c

rrade Plvt
$0.25

.25

.15

BELLIS (Double Daisy).

Monstrosa White, giant double i^ oz. , 75c

Pink, eiant double ^ oz 75c

Longrellow. dark pink H oz.',' 30c .15 $2.00

Snowball, double white J« oz., 30c 15 2 00

Vaugtian's Mammotli Mixture Ji oz., 35c .25 2!40

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA.

Mixed, extra clioice. Price, trade pkt., (lOOO seeds) , 50c; 3 trade packets for $1.35.

CINERARIA HYBRIDA.

Vaughan's Columbian Mixture Trade pkt., (aOO seeds), $0.50

Large-Flowenng white..... :.......500 seeds, .35

James' Giant Mixture suo seeds,

Crimson 1 Each per trade pkt..

P'ue- -L- .;• , i (500 seeds) 3Sc

Matador, brilliant scarlet Trade pkt., 500 seeds.

Old Rose, pink to rich coppery red 500 seeds.

.50

.50

MIGNONETTE.

VAOGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES.

DRACAENA. Trade Pkt

Indivisa Lineata, striped $0.10

Indlvisa, narrow green leaves lb., $3.50 .10

Indivisa latUoIi a, broad green leaves 10

AuStraliS, green and red colored leaves 10

Kew York Market. This is ;in extra choice strain ot Mignonette lor greenhouse culture.
Our seed is greenhouse grown, raised b.v a most careful grower. The plants grow from
2 to 3 feet high and produce flower spikes up to 30 in. long, according to Iha qualitv of
the soil, weather and treatment. Packet (1000 seeds) 50c; OZ., $7.00; % oz., H>1 "OO

Oz.

PRIMULA.

Vaughan's Chinese International Mixture.

b for $1.40; per I-lti oz., $3.50.
Malacotdes. An improved Forbesii

Alba

Rosea

Packet of 500 seeds, 50c;

Trade Pkt.

....I-I60Z., 60c $0.25

25

.50

«@"Midsummer List of Flower Seeds for Present Sowing Now Ready.

Va.t:iSti.o.i3.'« Seed Stor-e

43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK 31-33 W. Randolph Street, 803 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS

5000 2% inch and 3 inch grafted Killarney Brilliant rose plants,
at $10.00 per 100; 500 2^4 inch, own root American Beauty, at
$5.00 per 100; 1000 3 inch, grafted Richmond, at $10.00 per
100; 1000 3 inch, own root Richmond, at $4.00 per 100.

Bassett & Washburn

178 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago

Miscellaneous Plants loo looo

2^4 -In. Asp, plumosus $ 2.50 $22.50

2%-in. Asp. Sprengeri 2.50 22.50

3 In. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

2%-in. Stevia 3.00 28.00

214-in. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

2%-in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $B0 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-ln. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Xlheral extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, JYSSsI""'

p, WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

CARNATIONS

F. OORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette,

Indiana

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GERANIUMS

Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000

S. A. Nutt and Buolmer $10.00

Eicard and Poitevin'e 12.60

Grown right, rooted right, packed right.
QuaUty is as important In summer as In winter.
You get quality aE the year buying my stock.

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTIR, PA.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Anton Then has made arrangements with us to handle his THENANTHOS field-grown carnation plants exclus-
ively, and we are now ready to supply same immediately at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000
rate. THENANTHOS is the best scarlet carnation ever produced and many growers were unable to secure stocli
of this wonderful variety last spring owing to the limited supply, so it Is advisable to place your order with
us immediately. We will ship the plants whenever you are ready to bench them, immediately if you say so.

500,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 1000

White Wonder $5.00 $40.00 Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

White Perfection 5.00 40.00 C- W. Ward 5.00 40.00

Herald 5.00 40.00

Beacon 5.00 40.00

light Pinl£ Enchantress 5.00

40.00

OWN ROOT ROSES.

ZH-INCH STOCK Per 100

Richmond $3.50

White KUIarne.y 3,50

Per ICOO

$30.00

30.00

21/2-INCH STOCK Per too
Sunburst $4.50

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN OBDERING.

Per 1000
$40.00

3-INCH PLANTS Per lOO Per 1000

White Killarney $4.50 $40.O0

Richmond 4.50 40.00

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St*9 Long Distance phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

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Chrysanthemums

LAST CALL

All 2H-in. pots. Varieties for Pot Culture.

CAPRICE VARIETIES

Yellow, white, pink and crimson, etc., in the
seven varieties.

"C. L. HUTCHINSON"

A pure white Anemone *Mum, one of the very
best I have ever distributed.

$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

POMPONS

We can supply 50.C00 plants in assorted colors,
such kinds as Donald, Doty, Grace, Queen of
Whites, Golden Climax, Lelia, etc.

$3.00 per lOJ: $25.00 per 1000.

SINGLES

Mrs. Bucking:ham, early pink, and Mrs. Godfrey,
late pink, and a selection of 50 other sorts.
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

CHAS.H.TOTTY,

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

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VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vtaca Varle-
^atB, 4 in., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 in., $2.00
per 100: .1i20.00 per IfOn.

Daisy Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alvssum,
2 in., $2 CO per ICO; $18.00 per lOUo. Daisy Boston
Yellow, 2 in., $4.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,«^°ower

AILE- N. Y.

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ROSES FOR BENCHING

Choice Young Plants

OWN ROOTS

4-Inch
Per 100

Hoosier Beauty $12.00

Killarney Pink 10.00

Killarney White 10.00

Killarney Brilliant 1 2.00

Ophelia 12.00

Clothilde Souperts, Extra Good, 4-inch, $8.00 per 100.

BEGONIA— Cincinnati— Strong 2H-inch, $18.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN, assorted colors, choice plants, 2^/2-inch,

$7.50 per 100.

CHICAGO NEW YOKK

31-33 W. Randolph St. 43 Barclay St.

Greenhouses. Nurseries aai Trial Greoads, Weileni Springs, IIL
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GRAFTED

2H-Incti 4-Inch
Per 100 Perl 00

$12.00 $18.00
10.00 15.00

10.00

15.00

12.00

18.00

12.00

18.00

Yao^hao's Seed Store

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

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1 and Novelties in OecoradTe Plants. =
I Market and 49tb Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. |
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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPAEAGUS.

ASPAEIAGUS PLDMOSUS SBEnjLINGS. extra
stroEg, $6.50 per 1.000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeril, 2-ln.,
$3.00; 3-in.. $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AtrCUBA JAPONICA.

ADCUBA JAPONICA.

Good substitutes for boxwood. Fine for filling

window boxes. 24 to 30 inches high. $1.50 each.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buelsingham Place. Chicago, 111.

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Hex Begonias, strong plants, 2i/>-in. pots, i
per 100. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y.

BOXWOOD.

Boxwoods, Pyramid, 2% and 3 ft., $3.00 each.
Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place. Chi-
cago.

BOUVAKDIAS.

Bouvardia, 2%-in., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH Grand
Eaplds, Mich.

BUIiBS.

Bulbs. Preesias, California grown. First
quality; % to lA-in.. $4 per 1,000. Vaughan's
ImproTed Purity, i^-in. to %-in., $15; %-in. to
^-in., $10 per 1000. Purity, true, %-in. and
up, $15; % to %-in., $10; %-in. to y.-ln., $7
per 1,000. French Fi-eesias, ready for delivery
Aug. 10, %-in., $10; % to %-in., $8 per 1,000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. Cold storage. Giganteum and Mag-
nificum. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment on front cover page of this issue. Wm.
P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buf-
falo, N. Y.

Bulbs. Lllium Harrisii. Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Naroissi. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay
St., New York.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 9-in.. and 9
to 10-in., for immediate delivers. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co.. Ltd.. Wool-
worth Bldg., New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CAIjADIUMS.

Caladiums. Fancy leaved plants. New and
choice varieties in pots and pans, 25c to $1.50
each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1,000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

WIBTOR BROS.,

162 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

lOO 1000

Enchantress Supreme $7.00 $60.00

Enchantress 7.00 60.00

Matchless 7.00 60.00

White Perfection 7.00 60.00

White Wonder 7.00 60.00

Mrs. Ward 6.50 55.00

Beacon 6.00 50.00

GEORGE PETERS & SONS.

Hempstead, N. Y.

CARNATIONS.
Bushy plants, ready to bench.

Per 100 Per lOOO

Alice $6.00 $50.00

Enchantress 6.00 .50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

STUPPY FLORAL CO.
St. Joseph, Mo.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
White Enchantress. White Perfection, C. W.
Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, Peerless Pink
and Victory, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

A. SYKORA,
Harrison and Walnut Sts.. Batavia, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown, extra fine, $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress, Enchantress and Dorothy Gordon. E.
HUSTON & CO., SistersvlUe, W. Va.

Carnation plants, field-grown. Write for va-
rieties and prices. J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co., Joliet. 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Nlessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Carnations. P. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2yo-ln. POTS.

$20.00 per 1,000.
Crystal Gem, Roman Gold, Chieftain, Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora, Golden Glow.
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Eazer, Smith's lAd-
vance. Golden Queen, Oconto, Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, Illinois.

Chrysanthemums. Novelties for 1917. The
best of 1916 introductions. Also pompons,
anemones and singles. Send for catalogue.
Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Plants out of soil — cut back stock.
Tremendous supply of fine, healthy stock,
ready for immediate shipment. We have all
the best commercial varieties and grow every
one we have listed in quantity for wholesale
purposes in the Chicago market. Our experi-
ence as chrysanthemum growers has taught us
that the following varieties are the best money
makers:

Per lOO Per 1.000

Chrysolora $2.00 $18.00

Maj. BonnatEon 2.00 18.00

Roman Gold 2.00 18.00

Nagoya 2.00 18.00

Robt. Halliday 2.00 18.00

Bronze Touset 2.00 18.00

Col, Appleton 2.00 18.00

Golden Queen 2.50 20.00

Marigold 2.50 20.00

Chas. Razer 2.00 18.00

Lynwood Hall 4. 2.00 18.00

Oconto 2.50 20.00

White Chieftain ». 2.00 18.00

Pink Chieftain 2.00 18.00

POMPONS.
Plants Out of Soil— Cut-back Stock.

Per 100 Per 1.000

Diana 2.00 18.00

Lulu 2.00 18.00

Souv. Mellania 2.00 18.00

Emilv 2,00 18.00

B. D. Godfrey 3.00 25.00

Fine Thanksgiving Pink Single.

Billy Primrose 3.00 25.00

Fine Thanksgiving Pink Button.

Mrs. Buckingham 2.00 18.00

Leona, midseason fine pink 2.00 18.00

Golden Climax 2.00 18.00

Golden Wedding 2.O0 18.00

Quinola 2.00 18.00

Baby 2.00 18.00

Eugene Langulot 2.0O 18.00

Pretoria 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Astor 2.00 18.00

S.ihey 2,00 18.00

Lilla red 2.00 18.00

Mary Richardson bronze 2.00 18.00

Tiber 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Beu 2.00 18.00

Croesus 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Julia 2.00 18.00

WIETOR BROS..
162 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111.

Chrysanthemums in thousand lots, l^c each.

Chrysanthemums in hundred lots, 2c each.

I have the following varieties in large lots,
nice young stock at above prices for cash only:

Oconto. Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Tints of Gold,
Polly Rose.

Pompons: Diana, white; Lilla, red; Early
Bronze.

Single: Mensa.

Can also supply other sorts in hundred lots at
above prices.

G. SCHNEIDER.

22 East High St.

Springfield. O.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per lOO, $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Chrysanthemums, pompons and singles. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J.

CliEMATIS.

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y.

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CROTONS.

GREENS.

Ciotons. Strong, clean, weU establlshca stock.
AU good selling varieties. 3-ln. $30; 4-ln., $40,
5-ln., $T5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, 061-
cago and New York.

Crotons, well colored, 6-ln., 60c and 75c each:
6-ln.. $1.25 each. Pochlmann Bros. Co.. Morton
Grove, 111.

CSiCIiAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum; toDroved Wa^sfrek
tyne, the finest in existence, our putout 350.TOO
tWs Reason We have many testimonials as to
quaUtyrf strain and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided. ^^ ^ O^X,

2V.-in., estra select, strong % 7.50 $M.OO

2%-in., strong 6-50 60.00

3-ln. extra strong 10.00 ao.ou

^"Tran?p°alted'seedilnis,' "\i^^^^ '^""^c^^ X W
mostly fit for 3-in. pots. $5.00 Pfr, 1"^ *?" ' Y^
per 1,000; extra select, S8.0O per 100 $50.00 per
1 ooo •small seedlings for 2%-1q. only, S4,uu
peTiooT $35,M pe? 1,000. Careful packing
assured. No extra charges on packing,
assurea. Ernest Kober. Wllmette. 111.

Cyclameri gigantenm. Glory of Wandsbek
Christmas Cheer, Brilliant R?,«V , "^""^s "t
v-^f Pure White Lavender, 2%-in, pots at
$8 So per !oo73 in , pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.
Sts at $25 00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen
^ed of our o^ carefully selected strain at
111 00 per 1,000 seed. No better to be had any-
where. Cashwith order from unknown corre-
spondents. ^ ^ PETERSON & SONS.

3132 McHenry Ave.. Westwood, ^^^^
Cincinnati.

CYCTjAMEN. Best strain seoarate colors
or mixed 2y4-iu. pots. $7.50 per 100: $60.00
?erTwO. J H. FIESSER. North Bergen. N. J.

Cyclamen, assorted colors, choice plants 2%-
Inch, $7.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

CYCLAMEN. 2H-lu. pots, $7.00; 3-ln., $10.00;
4-ln., $25.00; 5-in.. $50.00. Well grown stock,
best varieties. HEiNRY SMITH, Grand Rapids,
Mich.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms. WilUamstown JuncOon,
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

Dracaena Indivisa. 3-in., 7c; 3%-in.. 10c; 5-
In., 35c. HARRY HEINL. West Toledo. O.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in., 12c: &an.. 20e
and 25c; 6-in.. SOc. ERNEST ROBBR. Wll-
mette, Illinois.

FERNS.

Ferns, 2V.-ln. good, healthy stock. For va-
rieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of this Issue. S. S. Skldelsky &
Co., 10O4 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

FREESIAS.

Freesla Purity, ^ in. and up, $8.50 per 1,000;
% in, and up, $9.50 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed
Co.. 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

GARDENIA.

GERANIUMS.

Greens. Huckleberry. $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell, the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2,00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangea Otaksa in bud and blossom for
July and August flowering. For varieties and
prices see advertisement on front cover page of
this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown. N. Y.

IRISES.

IRISES— FINE STOCK.

Per 100

Queen of May and Lambucina *?'95

Crimson King and Her Majesty 5.0O

Maritana and Mrs. Beuthe 5.00

Albert Victor and Lconidas 9-00

Tineae and Lohengrin iS'AA

Trojana \j-^

Caterina 20.00

THE DEAN IRIS GARDENS
Moneta. Calif.

rvxEs.

Gardenia Veltchll In 4-ln. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller. Jamaica, N. Y.

Geraniums, 2-lii.. $2 per 10«, $18.50 per 1,000;
3-ln., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md.

Geraniums. S. A. Nntt and Buchner. $10 per
1,000; Eicard and Poitevlne, $12.50 per 1,000.
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa.

GERMAN IVIES.

4-lnch, $1.60 per dozen. Extra fine stock.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111.

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

BngUsh Ivy, 3-in., 6c; extra strong, 3%-in.,
Sc: 2 to 3 vines. 2<to 3 ft., 4-ln.. 15c. HARRY
HEINL, West Toledo. 0.

German Ivy, 2%-ln., 2%c each. ODOR
GREENHOUSES, lola. Kans.

liATIROCERASUS.

LAUROCERASDS.

24 to 30 inches high. $1.00 each.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. 111.

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

NARCISSUS.

NARCISSUS.
Georgia Grown,

Per 1000

Paper White, 12/14 »12.50

Paper White, 14/16 15.00

Emperor, 1st size Ij/K

Empress, 1st size JoIS

Horsflelder. 1st size JZ-""

Sir Watkin, 1st size 1^-00

Sulphur Phoenix, 1st size l^.oo

Victoria, 1st size •_ »-00

Princeps, 1st size J-V"

Barrie Conspic. 1st size 8.W

Mixed, above kinds, 1st size ......... 10.00

250 at the 1000 rate; 100 of a kind add 10%.

C. S. TAIT.

Brunswick, Georgia.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURS-BRY CO..
Maywood. 111.

ORCHIDS.

ORCHIDS. HASSAL & CO.. Orchid Growers
and Raisets, Southgate, London, England. Im-
mense stock of cattleyas.

Orchids of all kinds, established and seml-
establlshed. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J.

PAIiMS.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2y4-lnch pots $1.50 $12.00 JIOO.OO

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.06 150.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS
Leaves. Doz- 100 1000

2y4-inch pots $1-50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots. 5 10-12 in. high. 2.50 18 IBO
ARECA LUTBSCENS.

4-inch pots. 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-lneh pots $1.00 each

STEV'ENSONIA GRANDIPOLHA.

4-inch pots ...^"'^S

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTDNDIFOLIA.

4.1nch 50c each

3.J°eh $14.00 per 100

6-inch rots .•••■ $1.25each

PTYCHOSPBRMA ALEXANDRAB.

g-inch $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

COCOS WBDDELIANA.

2-lnch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOBBONIOA.

2-iiich pots 75e per doz.. $5.00 per lOO

MARTINEZIA CARYOT^FOLIA.

3-lnch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove. lUlnois.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veltchll. 4-ln.. $4.20; 5-ln., $7.20;
7-in., $18 to $24; 8-in., $30 per doz. Pochl-
mann Bros. Ck>., Morton Grove. III.

PANSIES.

PANSIES in bloom. $2.00 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich,

PEIiARGONITJMS.

KENTIA NURSERIES'. Santa Barbara. Calif.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tlas and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative
plants. Robert Craig Ck>., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock, $15; 2-in,, $5 per 100. Flowering
plants, 6 to 8 in, pots. 25c to 50e each. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

French peonies can be shipped with celerity
and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogue
free. DESSERT, Peony Specialist. Chenonceaux.
France.

PETUNIAS.

PETUNIA ROST MORN.

3-lnchj $6.00 per 160.

GEORGE WITTBOLD CO..

745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. 111.

L. D. Phone Graceland 1112.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED — ^2%-inch Aaron Ward. Milady. Bril-
liant Cecile Brunner, Richmond, Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 110.00 per 1.000

Pink KiUamey 100.00 per 1,000

GRAFTED — 3% -inch White KlUarney and Pink

Killarney. ^ ^^^^

For 3y.-lnch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— -2%-inch White KiUamey, -^aro?

Ward, MUady, Richmond ♦"•W

Per 100 $65.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62.50 per 1,000

Sunburst, 2%-inch, own root

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.

Morton Grove. lUlnola.

ROSH PLANTS— 21,4-INCH STOCK.

lOO 1.000

Killarney Brilliant JfSO l«J.09

Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

American Beauty 8.00 &0.W

George Elgar 4.00 36.00

WIETOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You (ieed in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Aiiout It

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ROSES.

E7XTRA CriOICB BOSE PLANTS.
5,000 21^-iii. and 3-in. grafted Killamey Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 5U0 2y2-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1.000 3-iD.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100: 1.000 3-in.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASSETT & WASHBURN
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

BOSE PLANTS.
Good stock ready for planting.

Sunburst $30.00 per 1.000

White Killarney ._. 30.00 per 1.000

Richmond 25.00 per 1.000

GEORGE REINBERG.
162 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.

Roses. Choice young rose stock, ready to
bench. White and Pink Killarney, Killarney
Brilliant, Hoosler Beauty and Ophelia. Grafted
2%-in., $12 per 100; own root, 2%-ln.. $6.50
per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

ROSES. American Beauties, White and Pink
KlUamey. Kaiserln. Richmond, Milady, etc.,
3-ln., $6.00; 4-ln., $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Roses. Own root, 2i4-in- stock and 3-in,
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this Isspe. Peter Reinberg,
30- E. Randolph St., Chicago.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100; $20.00 per 1.000. Asparagus Lutzii seed.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed. 60c per 100: $4.50 per 1,000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed, $2.00 per 100; $15.00
per 1,000, I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
0. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, LompO(r. Calif.

Flower seeds for summer sowing. For varie-
ties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in
this issue. "Vaughan's S'eed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peas. For vari-
eties and prices see advertisement on front cover
page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 211
N. State St.. Chicago.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

S'eeds. Asters, Petunias, ^weet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E. Ix)S
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, encumber and watermelon seed and
field com on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes-
boro. N, J,

Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, musk-
melon, squash, and pumpkin, sweet flint and
dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specialties: Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Belgian© & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott S'ts..
Baltimore. Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, GUroy. Calif.

Seed, Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots.
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean. pea. radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every de-
scription. Bamard's S'eed Store. 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High, grade onion, lettuce, radish, sweet
peas. etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.. Gilroy,
Calif.

SMIIiAX.

SMILAX. 500 fine 3-in. stock at $4 per 100.
Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Inc., Cedar
Falls. la.

SWAINSONA.

VINOAS.

Vinca Variegata, 4-In.. 8c and 10c each: 2-in.,
$2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Elmer Bawlings.
Allegany, N. Y.

MISCEIiliANEOUS.

Wire Hanging Baskets. They are made strong
and substantial and do not compare with other
"cheap" made-up baskets. 8-in., $1.10. 10-in.,
$1..35, 12-In.. $1.60, 14-In., $2.10 per doz. H.
G. BeraIng, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73
Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Natural prepared green Lycopodinm. Guar-
anteed not to become brittle; fireproof. Sample
carton of 10 lbs. Pittsburgh Cut Elower Co..
116-118 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere In this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, O.

MISCELIiANEOUS.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both Inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St.. Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper Is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal., $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co., 1324
Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Pipes, tubes and fittings, new and second-
hand. Altoona Pipe and Supply Co., 1925-27
Ninth Ave.. Altoona. Pa.

"Superior" internal-fired boiler for hot water
heating. Superior Machine and Boiler Works,
846 W. Superior St., Chicago.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co.. PainesvIUe. O.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Pbiladelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. L9.rge runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place. Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cat-
alogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft., natural color,
85c per 100; $7 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co..
211 N. State St., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000. 75c.
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St..
Philadelphia.

IjOgan_pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Ix>gan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists" supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding fiower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything In soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.,
Philadelphia.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

MILLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at SI. 00 per 1,000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1,000.
Parsley at .'?2.50 per l.OOO.

F. M. PATTINGTON,
Scipioville, N. Y.

CELERY PLANTS. Golden selt-blanching
(French strain) Giant Pascal, also the grand,
new, easy blanching variety, which is easy to
grow; fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per
1,000 or $8.75 per 5,000, Cash.
BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich.

GREENHOUSE OONSTBUOTION.

Greenhouse coDstruction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all binds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. lOOO Masonic Tem-
ple. Chicaco.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. lA. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
90S Blackhawk St.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co^ 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, fiooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every descilptlon.
Lord & Burnbam Co., 42nd Street Bldg.. New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co.. Des Plaines. 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland. O.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz., by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New
York.

A. H. Hews & Co..

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARL RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

POTS AND PANS.

Syracuse Potter.v Co.,

INSECTICTDES.

-Aphine. $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
•$1 per qt. ; $3.50 per sal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ;
$3 per g:al. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son, N. J.

CARNATION STAFIiES.

SnPEElOR CARNATION STAPU5S.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article
for carnation growers introduced so far. 35c
for 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

•MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring-
field, Mass.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 85c; per 500, $3.25; $6.00 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 1,000, 60c; per
1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FliOWERS.

Amling Co.. E. C. Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo.

Badgley & Bishop. Inc., New Yorl:.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia. Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n.. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange. Cleyeland. O.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C. New York.

Ford, William P., New York.

Freres- Windier Co.. The, Chicago.

Froment, H, B.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman. N. Y.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc., New York.

Gunterberg. M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Eaynor, Inc.. New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester. N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

H^ton & HuDkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. P.. Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kerran Co.. The. New York.

Kessler. Wm. A.. New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A.. St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. lA., Petln, 111.

Kusik & Co.. H., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh^ Pa.

Meconi, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia. Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago,

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson. A. N.. Cromwell. Conn..

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., PittSbricgh. Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co^ Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

F.0.PIE11GEC0.

n W BROADWAY

NCW YORK

Mastlca is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion aLd contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with--
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.

REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Polykranas. Geo. J.. New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago.

Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago.

Reid, Edward, Philadelphia. Pa.

Reinberg. Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer. Inc.. New York.

Ruscb & Co., Gust. Milwaukee^ Wis.

Sheridan. W. F., New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D,, Joliet, 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty. Chas. H.. Madison. N. J.

Ti-aendly & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vaughan, A. L.. & Co.. Chicago.

Weiland & Biscb. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston. Mass.

Wletor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.

WIttbold, Geo., Co.. Chicago.

Young & Co.. John. New York.

Zech & Mann. Chicago.

ff You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It.

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Kroeschell Water Tube Steam Boiler.
WHEN YOU BUY GET A KROESCHELL.

NO

BRICK

WORK

REQUIRED

THE ZERO TEST °

The UNEXPECTED change in temperature proves
the true boiler test. Cast iron boilers are in the
habit of "giving out" at the crucial moment. To
feel absolutely secure in zero weather you need
a Kroeschell.

Made of rolled iron throughout, they represent ] |

the acme of boiler dependability since 1879. Every

part is designed to give maximum service at I

minimum expense. ^^

The Kroeschell has become famous because of its

practicability, high efficiency and unequalled

fuel economy.

Write for complete information about the boiler
best suited for your needs.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.,

452 West Erie Street, CHICAGO.

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Fort Wayne, Ind.

GOOD DEMAND CONSIDERING HOT WEATHER.

The market last week was character-
ized by a plentiful supply of roses, lilies
and gladioli. Asters were not so plenti-
ful and carnations are over for the
season. The temperature was the higrh-
est it has been this summer. Never-
theless the buying was unusually ac-
tive, funeral work being in great de-
mand.

NOTES.

Carl J. Getz, city forester and super-
intendent of the city greenhouses, re-
signed, has been superseded by Adolph
Jaenicke, formerly city forester of
Colorado Springs, Colo., who is a man
of much ability and experience.

Mrs. Herman Leitz and children of
the New Haven Floral Co., of New
Haven, Ind., have gone to Altenburg,
Mo., for a visit with her parents.

P. J. Knecht & Co. are sending some
very fine Russell and Ophelia roses to
this market. Their range is in prime
condition.

The Flick Floral Co. is remodeling
and repainting the interior of their
flower shop.

H. K.

Tri-City Florists' Club.

The Tri-City Florists' Club and
their friends enjoyed an all day out-
ing July 19, at Wm. Knees' camp
near Moline, 111., on Rock river. It
was their annual picnic, ajid 125 turned
out for the affair. The day was spent
in playing games, and all enjoyed a
good time. The florists had the honor
of having with them Mayor Mc-
Nutt, of Muscatine, and other visitors
from that city and vicinity. An in-
vitation was extended by Emil Krans,
of Muscatine, to have a meeting at his
establishment in that city the second
Thursday in August. The invitation
was accepted by a unanimous vote.
After a Sumptuous repast at noon,
sports were in order. The wheelbar-
row and pipe race, a new stunt, re-
sulted in a tie after a most furious
race. The winners, Carl Ede of Wi-
man's greenhouse and Jim Hansen of
John Staack's, divided the prize box
of cigars.

Lexington, Mass. — A. S. MacDonald,
veteran florist, and wife were present-
ed with a purse of gold by salesmen
and growers of the Boston Co-opera-
tive Market. July 4, the occasion be-
ing their golden wedding anniversary.

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By the same author. Covers the subject completely.
382 pages. PRICE, $1.50.

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REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Let us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

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PIPE, TUBES AND FITTINGS

NEW AND SECOND-HAND

All Sizes, Cut to Sketch. Let us quote you before placing your order,

ALTOONA PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY

1925-27 Ninth Avenue. ALTOONA, PA.

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Peter Reinberg Says

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as g(^ft
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we wiU plaCC OUr Order With yOUr firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very Intsrestlng. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

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CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

, Tlie Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Itie Recognized Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, white fly
tbtips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50.

FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights affecting
flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60
VERMINK.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00
Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY

MADISON. N. J.

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000, $2.00; 60,000, (8.75. Uannfactoied b7

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. T.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.

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HAVE YOU ENLISTED

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Our Army of Satisfied Customers.

Tir> jgoo^^ ^2%rH^y Bfoor?

Myers & Company, well-known florists of Bluffton, Ind., write as follows:

"Regarding the line of Fertilizer you ofEer The Greenhouse
Trade, will say we have used it the past season with very gratify-
ing results. My only regret is that we did not begin using sooner.
We used it on the carnatiotts, greens, etc., as per your instruc-
tions and have never cut as many or as nice stuff as this season.
We also used it on the roses and the crops of Ophelia beat any-
thing around here. Our soil is a very heavy clay and your line of
Fertilizer just fills the bill exactly when used with plenty of
manure in the soil. Yours Respectfully,

Myers & Company,

Per Dillon Myers."

g^^^ Do Not Fail to See Our Exhibit during the Annual Convention of the
v^^F s. A. F. and O. H. in New York, August 21-24 inclusive.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST AND INFORMATION BLANK.

CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER COMPANY,

UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

mim

t/ie Soil.-li

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MANUFACnjEED BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

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NIKOTEEN

For SpraTioe.

APHIS PUNK

For FitmieitiDe.
Ask Your Dealer for it.

NICOTnnMFG.CO.
ST. voms

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Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It U
giving satisfactory results wherever used.
Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.
809 Eiohanga Ave., Room 6. Tel. Drover 1982.

U. S. YARDS. CHICAGO, IL,!,.
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J9I7-

The American Florist.

143

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS r£ POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

L. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
71 1-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

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Kramer's Pot Hangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

and Supply Dealers,
Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

d(^en by mall, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work,
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing House

I.ARGE2 RUNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
B27 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO

$4.75

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11 ,
1,000 Envelopes, i% size<

CASH WITH ORDESl — No C. O. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and »nvelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GORHA3I PBINTBBY, Inc.
S42 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value
of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, Wliite Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. "°S.I-^"-

L D. Phones: Lincoh 4104II

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest oQanufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

tiMEPONSET
Flower Vegetable Waterproof
PAPER POTS
Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
little. Shippers ma; use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.
Vangtian's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

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RED POTS

standard, Azaleas, Pans.

Nashville Pottery Company

Nashville, Tenn.

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Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

OF HIGH
GRADE....

See Our Catalogue.

j HomaT^ GIBLIN & GO., Utica, N. Y.

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DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand New Slyle

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to 5U0 feet without

seam or joint.

TbeHOSEforlbe FLORIST

?i-in. per ft Via

Reel of 500 It 16Hc

2 Reels, 1CX)0 ft 16o

H-ii

. 16o

Reels, 500 It 14y,c

Couplings Furnished.

HENRYA.DREER,

714-7.6 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa.

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays— Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pettery Go.

so. ZAJNESVIUE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WM. M. WARRIN. 16 W. 23rd St., New York

LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write ns lor
Catalog and DiseonntS.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

144

The American Florist.

Aug, 4,

Index to Advertisers.

Advaoce Co The Ill

Alfred LozierRosery. 128

Alpha Floral Co 125

Altoooa Pipe &

Supply Co 141

American Bulb Co.. 133
American Greenh'se

MfgCo 144

AmlingE C Co 119

Anderson S A 129

AngermuellerGHCo.llS

Aphine Mfg Co 142

Archias Floral Co... 127
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 108

Badgrley & Bishop ..123

Baer Julius 127

Barnard WW Co.... 131
Bassett& Washburn.

„ ..112 135

Baumer Aug R 129

Baur Window Glass

Co.

Bayersdorfer H&Co. 108

Beaven EA 119

Begerow's 126

Berger Bros 120

Bernheimer Eugene. 121

Berning H G 120

Bodger J&SonsCo..l33
Boddington Arthur

TCo 131

BolandJB J2S

Bolgiano J&Son....l33
Boulevard Flo Co.. 127

Bramley & Son 127

Braslan Seed Grow-

„er« Co 130

BreitmeyersJ Sons. .126
Briggs Floral Co. ...127
Brown A J Seed Co.. 130
Brown Bag Filling
Machine Co .... 131

Bryan Alonzo J 135

Buchbinder Bros.. 140

BuckbeeH W 129

BudloDg J A 115

Burpee WA&Co.... 131
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 119

California Florists. ..128

Callahan M J 126

Central Floral Co.. 129
-bicago Automobile

Supply House 118

Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co 142

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 113

C ark EB Seed Co.. 131

Clarke's SonsD 127

Clay & Son .142

ClevelandFloristEx 119

Coan J J 123

Comley Henry R 129

Conard& Jones Co.. 134

Cooke Geo H 129

Cottage Gardens

^NursCo 133

Cowee W J 142

Coy HC Seed Co.. ..133

Craig Robl Co 136

Danker Fred A 129

Dards Chas 126

DeVeer J A 1.33

Dickinson Albert &

„Co 133

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo. . 1 28
DornerF&SonsCo.l3.5

Drakos Co 127

Dreer HA 140 143

Duerr Chas A 129

Duluth FloralCo... 129

Dnnlopjohn H 126

Edwards Fold Box.. 144

Erne & Co 117

Evenden Bros Co. ..129

Eyres H G 125

Farmers' &Florists'

Fertilizer Co 142

Fish Henry Seed Co. .13!
Florists' Hail Assn.. 144
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

FordM C 123

Ford William F 123

Forter Edward 129

Foster Fred 128

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 125
Frauenfelder C ...128
Freeman Mrs J B....127 I

Freres-WindlerCo..ll2

FreyCH 12^

Frey & Frey 12?

Friedman 128

Froment HE 123

GalvinThosF 125

Garland Mfg Co 142

Gasser J M Co 126

Giblin & Co 143

Godineau R& M....133
Goldstein &

Futterman 12^

GorhamPrinteryInc.t43

Graham A & Son 129

Gr'ndRapidsFloCo,12S

Green Edw 12S

Growers Cut Flo Co.. 123

Gude Bros 128

Gunterberg M C 112

Guttman & Raynor.123
HabermehlsSonsJJ.125

Hanft Bros 127

Hansen Grate Co. ..Ill

Hardesty & Co 129

Hart George B 123

Hart Henry 126

Hatcher Florist 129

HavenSeedCoThe.133

Heacock Jos Co 132

Heinl John G&Son.l29

Hencle MilesS 126

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis... 127

Henry John Co 112

Hentz &Nash 122

Herr Albert M 135

Herrmann A 144

Hess & Swoboda 126

Hession 127

Hews A H &Co 143

Higgins NF 127

HillDNursCo 134

HoerberBroB 119

Hollywood G'rdens.l26

Holm & Olson 126

Holton&HunkelCo .121
Hort Trade Journal. 133

Howard & Smith 129

Hurff Edgar F 133

Huscroft G. L 128

Ickes-BraunMillCo.141

Igoe Bros 144

Jackson & Perkins... 134

Jahn Hugo 126

Johnston & Co TJ.. 129

Jones Percy 116

Joseph's 128

Joy FloralCo 128

KastingWFCo I

Keller& Son Geo. ..143

Keller Sons J B 127

Kelway & Son 131

Kennicott Bros Co.. 114
KerrRC Floral Co. 127

KervanCoThe 123

Kessler Wm 123

King Construct Co.. Ill

Kirchner Chas F 126

Kottmiller A 125

Kramer I N & Son.. 143
Kroeschell BrosCo..l41

Kruchten John 119

KuehnC A 121

Kuhl Geo A 132

Kusik & Co H 119

Kyle & Foerster 119

L A Floral Co 118

Landreth Seed Co. . . 133
LangFlo&Nur C0..127

Lange -A 125

Leborius J J 127

Leonard Seed Co. . . .133
Lockland Lum Co. ..140
Logan Pottery Co.. 143
London Flow'rShp .126
Lord&BurnhamCo.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 132

McCallum Co 121

McConnell Alex 125

McHutchison&Co...l31

Mangel 128

Matthews the Flo'at.l29

MatthewsonJE 128

May & Co L L 128

Meconi Paul 123

MetairieRidgeNurB.125
Metropolitan Material

Co Ill 144

Miller A L 132

Miller & Musser 119

Moninger JC Co ... IV

GREENHOUSE

OJLvi^SS

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE 6 CO.,

2263 lUMSER ST.. CHICAGO, IIX.

Mullanphy Florist.. 125

MunsonH 144

Murray Samuel 128

Nashville PotteryCo.143
Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
NeidingerJosGCo...12l

Newell A 127

N YCutFIowerEx..l23

NVFloral Co 129

Nicotine MfgCo 142

Niessen Leo Co 120

Okmulgee Window

Glass ^0 1-*^

Palez Paul M

Palmer W J & Son. .,125

Park Floral Co 127

Peacock Dahlia Fr..H4

Pearson EW 128

PedrickGR&Son..133
PenoThe Florist.. .129
Peters & Reed Poty. . 143
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 121

Philips Bros 127

PierceFO Co 140

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)..,136
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 130

Pikes Peak Flo Co... 128

Pillsbury IL 127

PittsburgCutFloCo.108
Podesta&Baldocchi .127
Poehlmann Bros Co

110 111

PoUworth CCC0...I2I
PolykranasGeo J....123
Potter Floral Co... 129

Potter WQ Co 121

Pulverized Manure

Co The 142

Pyfer AT&Co 114

Pyfer aOlsem 127

RaedleinBasket Co .118
Randall A L Co .115 119
Randall'sFlow Shop.129
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 129

Rapid Wrapper Co .'.US

Rawlings Elmer 1'6

Ready Reference. ..137
Reed & Keller .... 143

Regan Ptg House 143

Reid Edw 120

Reinberg Geo 119

Reinberg Peter. .113 136

Rice Bros 121

Riedel & Meyer 123

RobinsonJCSeedCo.131
RochesterFloralCo.. 125
RockWmLFlwrCo..l28
Rohnert Waldo 131 '

Routzahn Seed Co ..133

Rusch G &Co 121

SaakeO C 128

Schiller the Florist. .127
Schillo Adam Lum Col43
Schlatter W& Son.. 144

Schling Max 125

Schmidt Chas L 128

SchwakeChas&Co.l22

Sekenger Adam 125

SharpPartridge&Co.l44
Sheridan Walter F.. 123
Siebrecht George C. 123
Situation& Wants... 107
SkidelskySSa Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....126
Smith E D&Co. ...132
Smith & Fetters Co. 128

Smith Henry 12S

^mith W&TCo.... I
St Louis Seed Co. ...133
Storrs & Harrison. ..134
Stumpp G.E.M....129
Superior Machine

& Boiler Works... 144
Syracuse Pottery Co . 143
Thompson J D

Carnation Co I

ThorburnJM & Co. 131
Tonner O A&L A. .114

Totty ChasH 136

Traendly&Schenck.l23

Trepel Jos 127

fToited Cut Flo Co.. 122
United Flower &

Supply Co- IPS

Vaughan AL & Co.. 117
Vaughan's Seed Store

1 131 135 136 143

Vick's Sons Jas 132

VincentRJr&Sons

Co.

I

Walker FCo 125

Waller Seed Co 131

WeberFH 128

Weiland & Risch. . . . 119

Weiss Herman 123

WelchBrosCo. ... 120
Whitted Floral Co... 125

Wietor Bros 114

Wild Gilbert H.. ...134
Williams Mrs E A ..128
Wiltgen & Freres. ...Il9

WittboldGCo 125

Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson . 128
Yokahama Nurs Co. . 1 33
Young John & Co. ..123

Young & Nugent 125

Zech &Mann 119

ZiskaJos&Sons....ll9
Zvolanek Anton C..133

GREENHOUSES

-T7f| VbT-—--. kinds

We ge anywhere in Ifae U. S. to submit plans and prices
1303-1319^musliin4 Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

^^^

Before tt SOR, AAer

422 Main St.. Springfield. Mass.

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917. will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN 6. ESLER, Secretary, Siilille River, N.J.

"SUPERIOR"

INTERNAL-FIRED
BOILER

For Hot Water Heating

"■""""illlSl^i^

SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS

846-848 W. Superior Street
CHICAGO

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the beat support
on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices
before ordering else where. Prompt shipoeiil gnamitead
IGOE BROS.. 61-73 HetropoElaa Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y
Mention the American Florist when writing

fl. HtRRMflNN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK

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CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO

MANUFACTURERS

rMILADELPHIA. PA.

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For Retnbintf Boilers and Piping Greenhonses.

Selected and in first class condition.
Cleaned both inside and outside.

Mention the American Florist when ioriting

PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

MASONIC TB3MFLXS BVILDIN16.

TF^

Brnsrica is "the Prow of tbs UbssbIj there may be mare comfort Mmidsbips, but wb are tba Srst to touch Unknown Boas,"

Vol. XUX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 11, 1917.

No. 1523

The American Florist

Established 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under aut of March 3, 1879.

PUELISHBD EVBBT SATTTRDAT BT

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance rtione: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, 82.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, 12.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Ofpicbbs — R. C. Kebr, Houston, Texas.
President; A. L. Millee, .Jamaica, N. Y., Vice-
President; John YonNG, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Next annual
sonvention at New York, August 21-24, 1917.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Filth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918.

HURRY!!

The NeAA^ York:

C onvention

Number

— OF —

The American Florist

Will go to Press

NEXT WKEK

To be represented in the Advertising
columns of this issue your copy must
reach this office on or before Tues-
day, August 14.

American Florist Company,
440 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PUNT GROWERS.

Sweet Peas.

To have sweet peas in bloom by
Christmas the seed should be sown
by September 1. If it is intended to
grow them, to follow some crop that
is now in the beds they can be sown
in pots, but if the beds are now ready
it is better to sow them in the beds
themselves. The growers of large
quantities have the rows running
lengthwise of the houses, two rows in
each four-foot bed, one on each side,
•with a path in the center, but they
can also be grown in rows running
across the beds, the rows being about
three feet apart. This distance will
be found necessary or the plants will
get twined together, making a bad
snarl of the vines. In sowing the seed
in pots, place five or six seed in a
4-inch pot, and in sowing in drills in
the bench, plant the seeds about an
inch apart. It is very dasy to thin
them out if they come up too thick,
and one good strong plant to a pot
and about eight inches apart in the
row is about what should be left to
grow on. It is often difficult to get
good germination during the hot weath-
er, therefore it is well to plant
enough seed. Many growers have
trouble with the seed rotting and also
the plants damping off after they
have grown to quite a height. They
must be watered very sparingly until
they begin to climb on the strings. The
white seeded varieties are often very
diijScult to start; a good way which
we have found very successful is to
sow the seed in the drills on top of the
soil, throwing a little sphagnum moss
over them until they begin to grow,
when they can be lightly covered with
soil, and when they begin to climb, the
drill can be filled in. This will pre-
vent the seed from rotting and proper
watering will remedy the damping off.

Wallflowers.

The wallflowers that were sown in
the spring should now be planted in
the benches that they may get a good
start before the cool weather sets in.
They should be planted in a house that
can be held at a cool temperature to

procure the best results, a house tliat
does not have a night temperature ex-
ceeding 50 degrees, and even 45 de-
grees is better. They will not bloom to
any extent until after the turn of the
year when they will stand a little
higher temperature. The soil should
be a good rich compost and the plants
can be set about eight inches apart.
Stake the plants as soon as they be-
gin to grow and keep them tied up so
that the spikes of bloom will not be-
come crooked. Constant fumigation
will be necessary, for they are likely
to be infested with aphis unless
guarded against.

Nephrolepis,

The Boston fern and its sports,
which have been grown in the bench
all summer, should now be potted.
The bench is full of young suckers,
which, if saved, will make fine stock
for [another year, so in lifting the
old plants take a knife and cut around
the plant about two inches from the
center, and place a trowel under the
plant, leaving the young stock in
the bench. They will soon start to
grow, when they can be placed close
together in flats and grown on in a
fairly cool house until next spring,
when they will make excellent stock
for planting out. The plants that are
lifted should be large enough' to plant
in a 6-inch pot. If there is a demand
for larger sizes, two, three or four
may be planted in seven, eight or nine-
inch pots. Many of the plants have
probably not made an even growth,
being more or less one-sided. These
should .be the ones selected for doubling
up in the larger pots. As soon as potted
they should be kept close and warm
for one or two w^eeks and frequently
syringed; they will then have obtained
a good hold in the soil, and should be
given plenty of light and air. The call
for these plants will begin by October
1, and it is much better to have them
well established before they go into
the residences, and to do this they
should be potted by September. The
greatest source of disappointment in
these plants is in sending them out be-

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The American Florist.

Aug. 11,

fore they have become established. The
"Whitmani and finer Jeaved varieties are
now growing- rapidly, and should be
given room enough to spread and make
fine plants.

Hollyhocks.

During August and early September
is the right time to sow hollyhock seed
for the next season's flowering. Seed
sown in the spring will not produce a
plant that will flower to any great ex-
tent that year, and they will have to
be caj-ried over the winter to make
good, large plants, but seeds sown now
will make fine plants for next year.
For the last few years the fungus that
has attacked hollyhocks has made it
difficult to carry the old plants over
with any degree of certainty, but -wifh
late summer sowing much of this
trouble is obviated. Be sure and pur-
chase a good strain of double ."leed,
and so-s^r in a shaded frame, and as
soon as large enough pot up in 2-inch
pots. Grow them in a frame until No-
vember 1 and then pot in 3-inch or 4-
inch pots.- These can be carried over
the winter in a cold greenhouse or in
well protected frames, and started in
the greenhouse in March and nice
pla.nts for summer blooming be as-
sured.

Poinsettias.

The plants of poinsettias, in the
northern section of the country, should
be in the houses by September 1. for
cool nights are apt to occur from
that date on, and the successful cul-
ture of these plants requires an even
temperature. ■ The early struck cut-
tings should be potted into 6-inch pots
and properly staked, the smaller stock
to be grown in pans can be grown -until
October in the small pots. Give the
plants a light location in full sunlight,
and space out sufiicinetly to allow a
good circulation of air around the
plants. In potting the plants if there
are no arrangements so that they can
be watered with manure water later,
leave a good inch of space at the top,
so that they can be given a topdressing
when the bracts begin to form. An
extra' feeding at that time will greatly
increase the size of the bracts and bril-
liancy of the color. Close the ventila-
tors on all cool nights as soon as the
temperature falls below 60 degrees,
and as soon as the night temperatures
begin to run lower than that point a
little fire heat will be necessars'. The
one great point in growing poinsettias
is in keeping them at an even tempera-
ture and growing rapidly.

Marg-uerites.

The marguerites for winter bloom-
ing will soon have to be potted in their
blooming pots. This can be done now
at any time, and if they are becoming
pot-bound the sooner the better. Mine
and 10-inch pots are none too large if
good flowers are to be grown, and the
soil should be good and rich. Pot firm-
ly, using a rammer that the soil can be
made solid, and -use good drainage and
keep the buds picked off until cool
weather sets in; the blooms that are
made during the warm weather are
of inferior quality and no good flowers
will be produced until the plants get a
good hold in the new soil. The plants
are far better plunged in frames for
some time yet than in the houses, for
they may become infested with red
spider under the glass. The plants in
the benches will need to be frequently
sprayed to keep them free from insects

and the blooms should be kept picked
off of them for some time yet. When
cool weather approaches allow the flow-
ers to come along. Cuttings can be
made at this time, which will make
nice flowering plants about the turn
of the year, at a time when the large
plants seem to take a rest and do not
bloom profusely. This will insure a
cut throughout the setison.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Condncted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.

Summer Wreaths and Sprays.

In the hot summer months, when
roses are scarce or so poor that they
do not keep from one day to another,
one looks around for something sea-
sonable to take their place. Easter
and rubrum lilies are, by the use of
cold storage facilities in the retarding
of the bulbs, now to be obtained in
quantity the year round. Their stand-
ard of quality is perpetual, they being
equallj' good the hottest day in summer
or in winter when the thermometer
hovers around zero. The season of the
gladiolus, another summer favorite, is
also being lengthened out by early
forcing, and with flowers from south-
ern fields, until finally the local out-
door crops fill the market. Another
standard summer flower is the aster.

which closely follows and takes the
place of the carnation. All of these
with their long stems are especially
suited for sprays or clusters, which,
with the use of sage palm leaves, can
be increased in size as desired.

There is an old saying "when you
know how to water, you are a gar-
dener," and it may be said that when
one can arrange an artistic spray, he
is entitled to his diploma as an ar-
tist in flowers. It is the easiest thing
possible to arrange flowers into artis-
tic sprays or clusters when one knows
how. The flowers are picked up, and
with scarcely a glance as to where
they will look best, seem to find that
place. In a jiffy almost, the bunch is
finished, every flower showing just as
it should, and all arranged to make
the best possible effect. Others will
take the same flowers, and after a
long struggle wrapping each flower
stem as added with several winds of
string, nroduce a closely tied bunch
in which many of the flowers are hid-
den by others or covered with green.
This is very unlike the artistic, light
arrangement of the man who has the
art. Sprays can be much better ar-
ranged if they are gathered and held
by the hand with only an occasional
wrap of wire or string. Bobbins of
light wire, about No. 27. are better
than thread for heavy stems like lily
stalks, or callas. American Beauty
roses and other long stemmed varie-
ties are also best tied with wire.

SUMMER -WREATHS AND SPRAYS.

Gladiolus America iind Crested Ferns on Miignoli:

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When a large cluster is desired, say
of Easter lilies, break off some of the
flowers and stem them on the stalks,
so that all show in one direction. In
this way every blossom is seen. The
same effect is produced with fewer
flowers, which makes for economy.
"When roses are short stemmed, sev-
eral wired together in small sprays or
bunches on the longer stemmed stock,
can be used in the spray to great ad-
vantage, as each flower has a chance
to be seen instead of being lost on ac-
count of its short stem having to be
drawn down to catch the string.
When a large double spray is under
construction, flU up the center where
the two parts come together with
stemmed flowers. The ribbon bow
should be attached before the piece is
quite finished, as it will take the place
of and save quite a few flowers.

Wreaths of prepared oak or mag-
nolia leaves need but a comparatively
few flowers to make them into effec-
tive designs. Short Easter or rubrum
lilies, separately or together, with the
addition of crested ferns, artistically
arranged in the center of the full part
or in a graduated spray to cover one
side of a crescent wreath, make satis-
factory pieces. Artistic work is also
possible with gladioli, either in sprays
or used in the decoration of the above
mentioned wreaths. A wreath of all
crested ferns, beautiful of itself, is
made more effective if decorated with
any of the standard summer flowers,
asters being especially suited for use
with them.

The aster is very largely used in
sprays and clusters. The leaves should
be removed from the stems as soon aS
received, as they foul the water so
quickly. Formaldehyde works won-
ders with asters and all soft leaved
flowers. Not more than three drops
in a jar holding a gallon of water will
prevent fermentation and keep the
foliage and stems sweet and clean for
at least two days. Twenty-five cents
worth, to be had at any drug store,
will last quite a while.

In making sprays, every flower
should not be given the same prom-
inence. Some should stand out con-
spicuously, others drawn down — not so
as to be hidden, but as a background
for the rest. Start the bunch on a
light foundation of green, keeping It
flat on the table. It is not necessary
to raise it up and wrap on each flow-
er that is added. A dozen may be
placed before this is necessary. Plat
trowel-like effects are to be avoided.
Keep the center up with looped, hardy
ferns; these will fill in and prevent
the crowding of the flowers. Always
save a few choice specimens to fin-
ish up with at the bottom where the
ribbon is to be tied. A choice flower
in the center of the ribbon bow, such
as water lily, an orchid or other per-
fect blossom, makes a nice finish.

Side Lines.

The handling and retailing of cut
flowers is a business by itself. Many
dealers, particularly in the shopping
districts- of the large cities, are so lim-
ited as to space that they have to con-
fine themselves entirely to the sale of
cut flowers, loose or made up. There
are very many articles, however, that
are xised in connection with plants and
flowers that seem to belong to them.
Where there is sufficient store room

SUMMER WREATHS AND SPRAYS.

Gladiolus America with Crested Ferns.

for their proper display, this class of
goods will be found profitable stock,
more or less in demand at all times,
particularly if they are given the nec-
essary publicity.

A line of majolica or glazed earthen
jardinieres and pedestals will always
be found attractive to the average cus-
tomer. Nearly every householder pos-
sesses something in the way of a choice
jardiniere or stand that is prominent
in the parlor, and in the summer does
service on the porch. These meet with
accidents and may need renewing, or
something as seen in stock is a better
size or color. With a sample or two
about the store containing perfect
plants of the right size, or at times
a complete window display of this
ware, it can be kept moving and found
quite profitable. A number of the same
pattern in small sizes filled with small
palms or ferns are often used as a

special, selling jar and plant together.
Sales of this kind are great factors in
stirring up business.

Ornaments for the garden, such a3
urns on pedestals, large terra cotta
pots to stand on small bases or on ter-
races or step landings, window and ter-
race boxes, terra cotta seats and
benches, bird baths, and sundials, are
all good stock to carry. A trade for
this rather expensive and bulky line
can be worked up by any house which
has the facilities for carrying a variety
of samples.

Bay trees and boxwood in standards
and pyramid forms present a finished
appearance in terra cotta pots aAd
jars, making them fit for many decora-
tive schemes in halls and house vesti-
bules. This class of stock should be
given a good scrubbing at times, to
keep it bright and salable. Common
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saucers to fit, will find a ready sale,
particularly in the spring and fall,
when plants are being repotted or lift-
ed from the garden.

Every florist should carry an assort-
ment of vases suitable for cut flowers.
Of late years, flower receptacles in
the greatest variety have made their
appearance, from which an intelligent
selection must be made. The perforat-
ed block flower holder made possible
the use of the flat bowl, which has had
a great run. When nicely filled, they
display flowers artistically, > allowing
the beauty and grace of the foliage,
as well as the flower, to add to the
decorative effect. Majolica and other
pottery figures holding or making foun-
dations for flower receivers are orna-
mental in themselves, and thus serve
a double purpose. A limited line of
plain glass or earthen vases with mat
green surface of sufiicient size for long
stemmed flowers, such as chrysanthe-
mums, roses, gladioli, hydrangeas, etc.,
should be included. The slender tubes
for a single rose or flower for milady's
deski should not be forgotten. Garden
sticks with wooden painted birds or
butterflies on wire that sway in the
wind, and fancy wooden trellises are
recent novelties that all the best stores
carry, and which are found to have
qxiite a sale.

Trellises of wire and wood, painted
both white and green, are frequently
called for. Said a lady customer recent-
ly, when finding her florist did not
carry this stock : "Must I go to a de-
partment store to get a plant trellis?
You should certainly keep such stock."

Some of the stores with a fashiona-
ble clientele offer shears and gather-
ing baskets, fancy smocks, and hats
and gloves for ladies to wear when at
work in their gardens. Small tools^
rakes, weeding hooks, trowels, etc. — are
seen with decorated handles. Plant
foods in packages which are convenient
to handle and keep until sold are sala-
ble to customers with sick or potbound
plants.

Quite a number of the requisites of
the store would be salable if displayed.
Sprinklers are often mentioned by
customers as something they would like
to have. Crepe paper, wax paper, tin
foil, spools of wrapping thread. light-
weight shears, etc., are all in demand
at times, and if shown with prices at-
tached, sales would result.

With all such stock an efficient dis-
play is necessary, together with call-
ing it to the attention of probable cus-
tomers. Goods may stand up high on
the shelves from one year's end to the
other that if brought down and given
a table in the front of the store will
soon find homes elsewhere. Calling
especial attention to the good qualities
of certain articles and their adaptabil-
ity for this or that purpose will at
times make sales when otherwise they
would be passed unnoticed. With all
stock of this character, much of which
is likely to become out-of-date or be
superseded by newer patterns or col-
ors, there should be, as the season
wanes, a special effort made to dispose
of it, so as to carry over as little as pos-
sible. Prices are to be reduced, plants
aiid jars offered together, attention of
all customers called to the bargains,
and in every way is the combined
working of the sales force to be used
in reducing this surplus, to make room
for a fresh supply for the coming cam-
paign.

F. T. D. Service From the Trenches.

Irwin Bertermann, of Bertermann
Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind., believes
that one of the things for the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery to do is to ac-
quaint every one of the fine young
men going abroad as soldiers with the
fact that the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery will take care of their needs
while gone. Of course, many of the
soldiers will not care to buy flowers,
but again thousands of the "Sammies."
officers in particular, are abundantly
able to buy flowers. All of them will
leave behind loved ones whom they
will wish to remember upon different
occasions. Why not urge every mem-
ber of the F. T. D. to impress upon
the thousands going abroad that their
florist friends will take care of orders
for their sweethearts, wives and in par-
ticular their Christmas orders? It is
doubtful if a more suitable present
could be sent here in this country than
beautiful flowers as a remembrance
from the European trenches. Let the
members of the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery make a united effort so that the
fact will be impressed upon the minds
of the young men before they depart
on their noble mission.

The following is a copy of a letter
used by Bertermann Bros. Co. in the
official paper at Fort Benjamin Harri-

son, reminding the soldiers of the

above :

To Our Noble Sammies and Friends :

Arrangements are being rapidly com-
pleted for the leading florists in France
to relay orders to this country and to
give particular care to the wishes of
those carrying forward the Stars and
Stripes. There will be occasions, par-
ticularly the holidays, when the serv-
ices of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery
will prove invaluable. We are at this
time booking orders and carefully filing
them for the coming year so that any
flower messages to the loved ones at
home will be given unusual attention.
Any florist in the larger cities of
France will relay your order. We will
be pleased to book it at this time or
hear from you via mail or cable.

Hawaiian Florists.

The flower shop of Eli Snyder, Hon-
olulu, Hawaii, shown in the accom-
panying illustrations, is one of the at-
tractive retail establishments in that
city, comparing favorably with many
of the modern stores of this class in
the United States. Quality stock in
seasonable varieties is at all times at-
tractively displayed and Mr. Snyder
has surrounded himself with a staff
of capable salespeople and decorators,
floral decorations for weddings and
dinners being a specialty.

SUMMER WREATHS AND SPRAYS.

White Ghidioli and Piilm Leaves.

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Growing is largely confined to the
Japanese, there being no large areas,
each renting a small piece of land, and
not being skilled gardeners and much
handicapped by lack of general cultural
methods, their crops are rather limited.
Mrs. Edith M. Taylor is the only local
florist who has glass, but the majority
of stock is grown in the open the year
round.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Summer Care.

There are so many things that need
to be done in caring for the bench
plants during this, the height of their
summer growing season, that one .1ob
cannot be singled out as being a more

ELI SNYDER'S FLOWER SHOP, HONOLULU, HA'WAn.

Mr. Snyder states that during the
monarchial form of government, and
also Tinder the short-lived republic,
plants and trees of all kinds were dis-
tributed gratis to anyone in the islands
who applied for them, a discouraging
factor to the nursery business, but as
the government nursery has been dis-
continued a good field is now offered
for an establishment conducted by an
up-to-date man in this branch of the
trade.

Montgomery Leavinsf Natick.

Advices from Natick. Mass., are to
the effect that there is much regret at
the announcement that Alexander
Montgomery has resigned as superin-
tendent of the Waban Rose Conserva-
tories and will go to Hadley to assume
active control of the Montgomery Rose
Co., where his sons. Robert and Alex-
ander, have for some years been ac-
tively engaged. It is 37 years since
Alexander Montgomery took charge of
the small range at Natick, which had
been founded by the late Edmund M.
"Wood. Through his knowledge of rose
growing and his great energy, it soon
became the most noted rose range in
the east, and though there are now
larger ranges, its 275,000 square feet
of glass covered, on our last visit, a
remarkably fine stock. Mr. Mont-
gom.ery has been president of the
American Rose Society and is well
known in the trade. The good wishes
of many who have met him. at the
various gatherings of florists, or en-
joyed the open-handed hospitality of
his home, will go with him to his new
field of activity.

important part of the work than the
others. The intense heat one day fol-
lowing the other, makes it necessary
that the grower give a good deal of
his time to the watering and syringing,
but it is a very particular part of the
care of the plants and one that re-
quires considerable judgment. Abun-
dant moisture is necessary to keep the

plants in a healthy growing state and-
extreme dryness must be ' guarded'
against; on the other hand, it is just-
as detrimental to keep the plants and'
soil intensely wet. Many of the va:rie'-
ties, especially those that were planted'
early, have attained a Very heavy
growth of foliage, preventing parts of
the bed from drying out very quickly.'
This particularly applies to the cen-
ters of the beds, where, unless ca'ution'
is exercised, so as not to get the soil
too wet, many of the plants ■will have
their foliage turn yellow and lose
their lower leaves, which is a sure
sign that the plants are getting more
water than is good for them. Plants
in a healthy condition retain their
lower leaves until the wood is well
ripened up and the buds commence to
set. Another sure sign that the soil
is too wet and the roots are not work-
ing properly is when the plants wilt
badly as soon as the rays of the sun
strike them each day. Less water
should be given plants in this condi-
tion until the roots have become more
active again. A reasonable drying out
of the soil between each watering is
the best for chrysanthemums as well
as any other plants; also, allow the
plants to dry out well before nightfall.
It is a mistake to water and syringe
so late that when the day is over the
plants are still dripping wet with
moisture.

MUXCHIKG.

The purpose of mulching is to give
nourishment to the plants and prevent
them drying out too severely at the
roots, and applies particularly when
the soil is well filled with roots and
the plants well established so that
they will get immediate benefit from
the mulch. It also lessens the need
of watering as frequently, but do not
attempt any mulching until the soil
is well filled with roots, which can be
plainly seen working through the sur-
face as though seeking more nourish-
ment. The best material for mulch-
ing at this time is a loose mixture of
well rotted manure and fine fresh soil
in equal parts, to which can be added
a sprinkling of finely ground bone-
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mixed together. Before putting- on the
mulch go over the beds and remove
any sucker growths from the stool of
the plants, together with any weeds,
then lightly scratch the surface of the
bed. being- careful not to injure the
roots. Spread the mulch evenly over
the bed about an inch thick, firming
it down with the hands so that it will
not be misplaced with the first water-
ing. The condition of the soil in the
bed is an important factor when con-
sidering mulching; it should be neither
wet nor over dry, but in a modert.te
condition so that when the mulch is
put on. it can be well watered in.

REMOVING SIDE SHOOTS.

This is a very important part of the
care in the culture of chrysanthemums
grown by the single stem method for
cut blooms, especially at this period.
We are now at the first of August;
in two or three weeks the buds should
be ready for taking or selecting on
many of the varieties, and the question
of whether they will be in fit condition
depends greatly on how closely the
work of removing the side growths is
followed up. It is a work that should
be attended to on time. The only de-
viation from this rule is when the cut-
worms are particularly troublesome,
chewing off the main shoots. 'We then
sometimes find it necessary not to re-
move the growths up too close until
we are rid of the cutworms. This year
these pests' are particularly trouble-
some. They work at night and remain
concealed during the day .iust under
the surface of the soil at the stool of
the plant. The surest method we find
in getting rid of them is to watch
closely, and when we find any have
been working hunt around at the foot
of the plant 'where we are almost sure
to find them.

The hairy caterpillar is another in-
sect that is giving us some trouble
this year. The outdoor shrubs never
seem to have been more infested, and
of course many get into the green-
house. They work on the under side
of the leaves, and the best means to
get rid of them is to go along the
plants every morning and pick them
off.

SUPPOETING THE PLANTS.

This is not a very pleasant job
when the outside temperature stands
between 90 and 05 degrees in the
shade, but it must be attended to or
crooked and weak stem flowers will be
the result. The branches of the pom-
pon and single varieties will also need
attention in this respect. As quickly
as they lengthen out, see that each
spray receives sufficient support. It
is not necessary to make a network
of the tying, but enough to hold the
shoots upright.

If you have any late struck plants
of pompons, plant them out now; these
late plants make the finest kind of ma-
terial for b.asket work, the short sprays
of finely colored flowers being very de-
sirable. C. W. Johnson.

WITH THE GROWERS

California Plants and Bulbs.

In a recent communication from C.
W. Ward, of the Cottage Gardens Nur-
series, Inc., Eureka, Calif., he has the
following to say regarding the condi-
tion of nursery stock at that establish-
ment :

"Our nursery stock is in splendid
condition, better ' than we expected,
considering the unfavorable weather
last winter. Azaleas and other flor-
ists' stocks are making phenomenal
growth. Unfortunately we lost fully
one-half of the azaleas imported last
fall; also, quite a number of the
previous year's importations, due to a
sudden drop in temperature to 18°

The Late Heinrlch A. Jahn.

- Heinrich A. Jahn, a well known flor-
ist of New Bedford, Mass., died in that
city, August 4, aged 59 years. His spe-
cialty was carnation growing and hy-
bridizing. In 1906 he brought out a
large white carnation that, for a time,
attracted considerable attention. He
was a member of the American Carna-
tion Society. A. F. F.

Of the Fliok Floral Co.. Fort Wiiyne, Ind.,
Recent Bride, Bouquet of Orchids and
Lily of the N'alley.

while they were still in a soft condition,
which caused the bark to split on many
of the plants. One shipment was held
up in the Rocky mountains in a bliz-
zard and was so badly frozen that 50
per cent of the stock was destroyed.

"Our own propagations and plantings
are showing up splendidly. The crowns
average six to eight and one-half inches
in diameter on eight months old plants
from grafts, which were set four months
after the cuttings were put into the
sand. We have at present 150,000 stock
plants ready for grafting and grafts are
being set as rapidly as possible. In the
matter of propagating other stock from
cuttings and seed the past year's work
has been pre-eminently successful and
there are now many millions of coni-
ferous and other varieties in growth.

"In regard to Holland bulb cultures,
the winter was exceptionally unfavora-
ble, the temperature falling repeatedly
to 18° and 22°, usually preceded by
extremely heavy rain and hail storms.
These occurred after the tulips and
narcissi were well above the ground
and continued tmtil the Darwin tulips
were in full flower. In consequence,
the blooms and foliage were badly

beaten and many varieties of the early
tulips were frozen to the ground and
the foliage killed long before the bulbs
were fullj' developed. In addition to
this, preparing the ground was not be-
gun until the middle of September and
while the soil was given thorough, deep
working, using a 45 H. P. caterpillar
tractor, and also fertilized with two tons
of lime and one ton of bone dust to the
acre, it was not in first class condition
when the plantings began, the first of
which were made about October 1 and
continued to January 1. Some very
late plantings were made up to January
15. We have not yet begun digging
the bulbs as the ripening season is fully
one month behind last year, but an ex-
amination shows there has been a sub-
stantial increase, both in the size of the
small bulbs planted and in the increase
caused by the splitting of mother bulbs.

"W. J. Van Aalst, superintendent of
our bulb farm, who has had extensive
experience in bulb growing in Holland
and Victoria, B. C, claims that our
crop at the present time, in spite of the
discouraging conditions surrounding the
planting and growth through the win-
ter, is a much better and larger crop
than he has ever seen in Holland or
than he was able to grow in Victoria.
His judgment is that we will produce
bulbs of far better quality, larger size
and worth .50 per cent more to the Amer-
ican forcer than the imported stock. He
has advised extending plantings to the
limit.

"The labor question is working out
to our entire satisfaction. Practically
all of the boys in the various high
schools in the county are more than
anxious to work Saturdays during the
entire year and during vacation time.
When bulb digging and planting is go-
ing on we are flooded with applications
from those desiring to work. At pres-
ent, there are available five times the
number of boys that can possibly be
used.

"So far as the cost of production is
concerned, it is believed that stock can
be grown here at not exceeding 25 per
cent over the cost of growing the same
in Holland. The only drawback will
be the attitude of the transcontinental
railways. If they continue 'living
rates,' we will be able to build up an
enormous bulb growing industry in
Humboldt county.

"The quality of the bulbs this year
will be very high, but the size will not
be as large as under normal conditions.
We shall probably harvest during the
season between three and one-half and
four million in all sizes. The amount
which ■n'e will be able to offer for sale
will be limited to probably a half mil-
lion, and if we are unable to import
any additional planting stock from Hol-
land this fall, it would not be policy for
us to sell any bulbs at all.

"The amount of azaleas we will be
able to offer this year will not exceed
25,000 plants in all sizes and varieties,
as it will be necessary for us to retain
a large amount of stock in order to
produce the grafts we will need. At
the present time we have 150,000 stock
plants ready for grafting. As matters
now stand the prospects are that we
will reach 250,000 during the present
season, and next year we ought to be
able to produce double that amount.
There is no question about the stock
budding up properly here. Buds are
already forming on the early varieties
and they will be fully matured by Au-
gust 1."

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Merkel & Sons, Mentor, 0.

This firm has a fine range of some
200,000 square feet of glass, 100,000 of
which is of Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.
construction erected last fall. Half of
this new range is planted with carna-
tions, 30,000 plants, and half with
roses, 21,000 plants, for forcing. All
are in flat tile bottom tables, carried
on tile supports. The only wood in
these tables is the skeleton framework
to support the tiles, and the edge-
boards to hold in the soil. They like
tile on account of its better drainage,
and also because it is cheaper than
wood and practically everlasting.

Pot roses, particularly the ramblers
for Easter, which are grown in large
quantities, axe a feature. Many of
them are tied and trained in all
the popular shapes, such as bas-
kets A^ith high handles, chairs, pyra-
mids, fans, umbrellaas, globes and
round, flat-topped tables, several of the
latter being very well done. A quan-
tity of 6-inch pot stock was cut well
back to a flat top; these were the baby
ramblers, particularly Teschendorf, of
which Mr. Merkle says, "That's the
dandy." A lot of Magna Charta, Cap-
tain Haywood, Baroness Rothschild and
Frau Karl Druschki is also grown.
Many of the shorter plants were tied
to wire rose stakes, bent in the shape
of a square U, two being crossed in
a pot. Some of the trained plants were
large and all of them had thick, plump
canes which were breaking nicely.
There were thousands of these plants.
The varieties were Dorothy Perkins,
Crimson Rambler, which is much pre-
ferred to Excelsa for this purpose, and
Tausendschon.

Giganteum lilies are forced by the
thousands; planted December 15, they
were showing buds February 15. Bulbs
that were potted the first week of Jan-
uary had almost caught up to the
others, were very strong and vigorous,
and would easily make Easter. The
old way of starting early outside to
get roots first, appears to be going out.

Cyclamen had been a big crop; 30,-
000 seedlings were up and pricked off
into beds and boxes. Should young
plants develop nodules on the roots,
this firm believes it better to throw
them out as they never develop. Sev-
eral large houses were filled with an
adiantum that had sported with them.
It resembled the variety California. It
had done very well this season.

Lilac is a quantity plant. Over six
acres were grown outside and forced
for pot plants or for cutting. A house
in all stages from dormant to plants
in full flower was very interesting.
Snapdragon is grown by the houseful.
Lime dust is used to hold the rust in
check, which affected the plants here
as elsewhere. This air slacked lime
seemed as good as anything they had
tried. A large quantity of azaleas,
thousands of them, were for the most
part being groomed for Easter, for
which season most of their pot stock
is grown. To give an idea of the ex-
tent of the business, over 16 cars have
been loaded at the place in one week.

Floracroft Gardens, Moorestown, N. J.

This gi-eenhouse establishment, for-
merly conducted by the late Walter P.
Stokes, is now continued by his es-
tate, under the management of Thomas
Ross, who has just finished his twenty-
first year in the employment of the
concern, beginning as a boy and grad-

ually working his way up from the
ranks to his present position.

Specialties here are Easter and pink
Japanese lilies, which are forced in
quantity the year round. They are all
grown in pots, this plan being more
economical than when planted on
tables, new stock replacing that cut
out, the pots being then easily moved
together. Bulbs, after being potted,
come along on the ground under the
edges of the benches and are moved
up on top as room is made for them.

Lily of the valley is another spe-
cialty which is grown in quantity.
About 2,000,000 pips are forced each
season. This department is under the
supervision of Garrett Malloy. Enough
stock is on hand to see them through
the summer, when they hope for fresh
importations of Holland pips, the kind
they have grown the past year. A
table of cattleyas in a house of mixed
stock containing a large block of
plants was interesting. These were
apparently given no special culture,
and yet produced a very good crop of
flowers the past season.

Thirty thousand chrysanthemums
are to fill two large houses. These
will be planted on the tables occupied
by hydrangeas grown for Easter sales
during the winter. These houses
have just been twice fumigated by
burning 10 pounds of flour of sulphur
set in the walks on plates and lighted
with matches. Starting at the end of
the two paths two men light the sul-
phur and get out in safety. The
houses are tight and two doses about
a week apaxt appear to kill all insect
life. Mr. Ross finds it well worth
while to do this.

A catch crop between Easter and
time of planting chrysanthemums is
interesting. It is tomatoes grown in
three-inch pots, two large houses being
filled with some 70,000 plants, for
which there is always a ready sale at
a good price. One seed house bought
over $1,600 worth the past spring.
Table ferns in 2y2-inch pots are han-
dled in large quantities for winter
sales. Large blocks of Scottii, Ele-
gantissima and Boston ferns are grown
in six and eight-inch pots. Cyclamens
and poinsettias are given a house for
the holidays.

So famous is the stock grown here
that the only question is having
enough for the orders, particularly for
holiday occasions. Asters, gladioli and
a large block of pink Japanese lilies
are grown outside for summer cutting.
The asters are from seed carefully
sown in the rows by hand — they seem-
ing to do better than the plants set
out from pots. There are few better
managed places, where one crop suc-
ceeds another so continuously that
there is always something seasonable
to supply and hold the trade. "Tom"
Potts has charge, of the distributing
and in his daily rounds is one of the
most welcome and efficient salesmen
in the Philadelphia market.

K.

POMPTON LAKES, N. T. — Robert Rose,
gardener at the Einstein estate here
for a number of years, died July 24,
at the age of 64 years.

Manchestek, Mass. — The exhibition
of the North Shore Horticultural So-
ciety, originally announced for Au-
gust 6-f>, has been postponed until Au-
gust 29-30, owing to delay in com-
pleting the new home of the society.

Rose Growing; Tendencies in America,

At a meeting of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society in Horticultural
Hall, Philadelphia, April 18, J. Horace
McFarland of Harrisburg, Pa., deliv-
ered an interesting illustrated lecture
on "Some Tendencies in American
Rose Growing." He referred in his
opening remarks to the great neces-
sity at this time for food crops, but he
said man cannot live by bread alone;
there must be gifts for the spirit.
The love of the garden, and particu-
laj-ly the rose, was uplifting. The
public rose garden in Elizabeth Park,
Hartford, Conn., covering an acre of
ground, was visited and enjoyed by
more people than any space of the
size in any other park in this country.
There are several other inlportant
public rose gardens, and he said he
felt safe in saying that it would be
but a short time before there would
be at least 50 of these beautiful pub-
lic beauty spots in the various large
communities of this country.

The trade should unite in the es-
tablishment of these gardens, as roses,
seen here at their best, are noted, and
purchased from their own florists by
the delighted visitors.

The lecturer deplored the fact that
there were not more American-bred
roses. Out of the 588 varieties listed
in the catalogue of the National Rose
Society of Great Britain, only 26 were
of American origin. What is needed
here are roses of the rugosa type with
sturdy, everblooming or recurrent
flowering qualities. Our climate is too
severe for the roses of European
countries. He said he was sure that
before long, men like Dr. Van Fleet,
that prince of American hybridizers,
would pave the way for American-
bred roses of a type that would pos-
sess the good qualities of the hybrid
teas and the hardiness of the rugosa.

The Rosa multiflora is much better
as a stock than the imported Man-
netti and can be grown here. He has
seen in Rutherford, N. J., one field
containing 300,000 plants, all budded
on multiflora. that was 100 per cent
better than the Manetti.

There is a grand opening for the
rose grower as there are never enough
plants to go around, and until an
average of at least one rose bush for
every one of our 100,000,000 inhab-
itants has been provided, there will
be sale for all that are grown.

Mr. McFarland cited the Cherokee,
setigera and Wichuraiana as good
roses to work with. Rosa spinosis-
sima is beautiful as a shrub, as was
also the rugosa. The Chinese yellow,
Rosa hugonis, was a wonderful va-
riety and should be secured when it
is plentiful enough to be offered for
sale.

Among American hybridizers who
have done the best work in raising
new varieties of hardy outdoor roses,
are Dr. Van W. Fleet, 'Washington,
D. O.; M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole,
Mass.;,' 'Hoopes Brothers cSa Thomas
Co., 'West Chester, Pa., and Jackson
Dawson of the Arnold Arboretum.

The lecture was illustrated with
beautiful colored slides of rose gar-
dens, single specimen plants, and cut
flowers. At the close, Mr. McFarland
was given a rousing vote of thanks.
K.

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Aug. ll,'

TheMerican Florist

Established 1885.
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year; Canada $-2.00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $2.50.

When sending us change of address always
send the old address at the same time.

Advertising rates on application.

From the first issue The Amekican Florist has
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
if possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume any responsibility for the
opinions of our correspondents.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Suggestions for plant growers 145

— Sweet peas 145

— Nephrolepis 145

—Wallflowers 145

—-Hollyhocks 146

— Poinsettias 146

— Marguerites 14"

The retail trade 146

— Summer wreaths and sprays (illus.) 146

—Side lines 147

— F. T. D. service from the trenches... 148

— ^Hawaiiau florists (illus. ) 148

Montgomery leaving Natick 148

The chrysanthemum 149

— Summer care 149

Miss Mildred Flick (portrait) : 150

The late Heinrich A. Jahn 150

With the growers 150

— California plants and bulbs 150

— Merkel & Sons, Mentor, 0 151

— Floracrof t Gardens 151

Rose growing tendencies iu America 151

Ladies' Society of American Florists 152

Amei'lcan Gladiolus Society 152

Florists patriotic 152

Tornado victim aided 152

Chicago to New York 152

Convention exhibits 15^

Chicago 15°

Fort Wayne. Ind 161

Kansas City 16^

Columbus. 0 162

St. Louis 162

(Jtncinnati 16d

Cleveland 1°^

Boston 164

Albany 164

Philadelphia 166

New Yprk 168

Oklahoma City 16S

Buffalo "0

Wichita, Kan 1^''

The seed trade 1'°

— The late Frank Kndy 1J6

— Vegetable seeds in England "6

—Catalogue postage "6

— Beans east and west 1^6

— Pea crop iconditions 1™

—New York seed trade "6

— French and other bulbs 176

— Raffla prices regulated by England 17fa

Market gardeners :■■■■. ■ ■••ISl;

— Stored food protection agamst insects ISO

^Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 180

—Vegetable and fruit markets ISO

The nursery trade 1°^

— Texas Nurserymen's Association 18-

—American Association of Park Supts 182

Rochester 184

Canadian Horticultural Association 184

Los Angeles IfJ

Springfield, Ohio 1»«

Pittsburgh {™

Providence ^^"

Mastica prices have been raised
twice in the last six months.

Gladiolus growers say the leaves
showing- brown tips indicate that the
soil is sour or too wet.

Vice-President Bentlet of the Cali-
fornia Fruit Canners' Association,
which employs 30,000 persons, will
serve the government in any way he
can on food conservation.

Ladles' society of American Florists.

A meeting of the officers and the
board of directors of the above society
is called to be held at the Hotel Mc-
Alpin, New York, the ladies' headquar-
ters, Tuesday evening, August 21, by
order of the president. Miss Perle B.
Fulmer, Mrs. J. G. Hancock, chairman.
MRS." CHARLES H. Matnaed, Sec'y.

American Gladiolus Society.
' The eighth annual exhibition and con-
vention of this society will be held
August 23-26 in the Museum building,
New York botanical garden, Bronx
park. New York. The exhibition will
be given under the auspices of the New
York botanical garden, the Horticul-
tural Society of New York, and the
New York Florists' Club, each organi-
zation having contributed to the prize
fund. In addition to the general
awards, many special prizes are offered.
Schedules may be had on application to
George V. Nash, secretary of the
Horticultural Society of New York,
botanical garden, Bronx park. New
York.

Florists Patriotic.

In its issue of July 8, the New York
Sun has the following :

"The New York Florists' Club is a
comparatively small organization and
not at all pretentious, but for good
haxd-headed business reasoning and
enthusiastic patriotism it has set an
example that all American clubs
should follow. It donated $1,000 to
the American Red Cross and $5,000 of
the club's funds were voted for Lib-
erty bonds. Horticultural interests
subscribed liberally to the bonds,
among others the employes of Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, $3,000; Newport Hor-
ticultural Society, $1,000; American
Peony Society, $500; Westchester and
Fairfield Horticultural Society, $500."

Tornado Victim Aided.

ED. AMERICAN FLORIST :

In addition to the list of cash con-
tributions to the fund for A. D. King,
Mattoon, 111., tornado sufferer, pub-
lished in your issue of July 21. page
10, I wish to acknowledge the follow-
ing:

Previously reported $209.00

Benj. Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.. 5.00
French & Salm, Union Grove. . 10.00

Kring Bros., Fairbury, 111 5.00

Chas. Loveridge, Peoria. Ill 10.00

Geo. Madsen. Alton, 111. . .' 5.00

Total to date $244.00

In addition to the cash contribu-
tions reported, the following have
donated, or offered to donate, stock to
Mr. King :

R. Gammon, Eockton. 111.

David D. P. Roy, Chicago.

Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago.

Emit Krell, Chicago.

J. S. Wilson Flo. Co., Des Moines, iowa.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

J. M. S'mely, Aurora, 111.

Thomas & Scaife, Springfield, 111.

Peter Schousboe, Chicago.

John A. Helfrlch, Paris, 111.

Alois Frev. Crown Point. Ind.

C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Weiss & Meyer Co.i Maywood, 111,

W. A. Rowe Floral Co., Kirkwood, Mo.
Marshall Floral Co., Marshall. Mo.
Bnid Floral Co., Enid, Okla.
Webster Greenhouses, Centralia, 111.
W. W. Barnard Co.. Chicago.

D. Ruttle & Son, Covington, Ky.
■Tohn V. Laver. Erie, Pa.
Roselawn Greenhouses. Rockton, 111.
The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind.
W. G. Thomas & Son, Sheffield. 111.
Curtis, the Florist, Corpus Christi. Texas.
Port Allegany Greenhouses. Port Allegany. Pa.
Helmbrieker & Cole, Springfield, 111.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago.

C. Wislev. Murphysboro, 111.

Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111.

Albert F. Amling Co.. Maywood, 111.

Restland Floral Co., Mendota, 111.

F. R. Weissgerber, Chicago.

Archias Floral Co.. Sedalia. Mo.
Also in addition to the above. Ad-
dems, Morgan & Co., of Paxton, 111.,
have donated a receipt for $24.80 for
! plants sold to Mr. King before the
tornado, and John A. Evans, Rich-
mond, Ind., has offered to rebuild and
pay freight charges both ways on any

ventilating machines- 'iSr. King 'would
send him.

In the name of Him who first taught..
the world what it meant to be charit-
able, I wish to again thank every con-
tributor. J. F. Ammann, Sec'y.
Illinois State Florists' Ass'n.

Chicago to New York.

The Chicago Florists' Club has chosen
the New York Central Railroad for
conveying members and friends to the
S, A. F. convention, leaving La Salle
street station, Chicago, 11:45 p. m.,
Sunday, August 19, and extends a cor-
dial invitation to all members and
friends from the west and southwest
to join them at Chicago, and other
members enroute. Special sleeping
cars have been set aside for the ex-
clusive use of the party on the fol-
lowing schedule :

Leave Chicago Sunday, Aug. 19, 11:45 p. m.

Leave Toledo Monday, Aug. 20, 5:00 a. m.

Leave Cleveland Monday, Aug. 20, 8:00 a. m.

Leave Erie, Monday, Aug. 20. 11:02 a. m.

Arrive Buffalo Monday. Aug. 20, 2:50 p. m.

Leave Buffalo Monday, Aug. 20. 3:15 p. m.

Arrive New York Tuesday, -iug. 21, 5:05 a. m.

Ticket fare one way, Chicago to New
Passengers can remain in sleeper un-
til 7 :00 a. m.. Grand Central Station.
York, $21,10; round trip, $35.00; return
limit, 30 days. Pullman fares : Lower
berth, $5.00; upper berth, $4.00; draw-
ing-room, $18.00.

Passengers from points outside of
Chicago should purchase tickets from
home agent, which will provide for
through checking of baggage and trans-
fer between stations. For further par-
ticulars, address or telephone O. W.
Crapser, City Ticket Agent, 100 South
Clark street, Chicago; phone Randolph
5300.

Convention Exhibitors.

The following is a list of firms that
have taken space in the trade exhibi-
tion and in the convention garden in
connection with the thirty-third annual
meeting of the Society of American
Florists at New York, August 21-24,
up to the time of going to press with
the preliminary programme :

TRADE EXHIBITION.
American Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago.
A. T. Boddington Co., Inc.. New York.
Basket Novelty Co.. New Y'ork.
Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., Chicago,
John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flowerfleld, N. Y.
Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.
John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind.
Expanded Wood Co., Evansville, Ind.
Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Chicago.
Falls Service Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Jos. Heacock Ck>., Wyncote, Pa.
Hitcbings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J,
Roman J. Irwin, New York.
Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y.
King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y.
Kroescliell Bros. Co.. Chicago.
P. J. Kraus, New York.
Lord & Burnham Co., New York.
Lion & Co.. New York.
H. F. Michell Co., Inc.. Philadelphia, Pa,
John C. Moninger Co., Chicago.
Mead-Suydam Co.. Newark. N. J.
Jos. G. Neidinger Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.
S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn,
A. L. Randall Co., Chicago.
Reed & Keller, New York.
M. Rice Ck>., Philadelphia, Pa.
Russin & Hanfling, New York.
Geo. L. Stillman. Westerly. R. I.
John Scheepers & Co.. New York.
P.. Hammond Tracy. Wenham, Mass.
Wertheimer Bros., New York.

CONVENTION GARDEN.
Bobhink * Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.
A. T. Bofldington Co.. Inc., New York.
Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.
John Lewis Childs. Inc., Flowerfleld, N. Y.
Arthur Cowee, Berlin, Mass.
Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. Philadelphia. Pa.
W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J.
Thomas Meehan's Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.
A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

A. N. PierSon. Inc., Cromwell, Onn.
Raymond W. Rwett, Saxonville, Mass,

B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass,
Wm. Triclcer, Arlington. N. J.
Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York.
R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

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153

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

For Plant Advs^ See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation AVanted — By Sept. 1, as
head gardener on first-class private
estate. At present employed for past
seven years as head gardener at the
Governor's Estate, near Oregon, 111.
Experienced in all branches- married;
can handle men. Please state partic-
ulars in iirst letter. Address

Carl Seeger,
Oregon, 111.

Help Wanted — First-class grower of
carnations and miscellaneous cut flow-
ers. One who can handle help.

A. J. Stahelin,
Redford, Mich.

Help Wanted — ^For geneTal green-
house work in retail place, j'o.uhg rfian
with two or three years- 6x;perieritffe
F. H. Lennon & Co., ''
Richmond, Ind. ..^

Help Wanted — Young man as as-
sistant gardener; one willing to work
in greenhouse as well as outdoors.
State age and experience in first letter,
also salary expected. Address

A. F. Hoffman,

Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Help \Vanted — At once in Minne-
tonka, a thoroughly competent green-
house man, well qualified to produce
good general stock and willing to meet
the requiremeiits of a private estate.
Wages $70 per month and room. Ad-
dress

Key 811, care American Florist.

Help 'Wanted — Saleslady and buyer
to assume general management of a
retail flower store in a western city
of 150,000. State salary wanted, age,
etc. If you are ambitious and have
ability, do not hesitate to apply. No
reference required in first letter.

Key SOS, care American Florist.

Help tVanted — Grower with ?3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business growing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and is
open to investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key 805, care American Florist.

Help "Wanted — If you are a grower
of outdoor stock in a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc.. and have resources
of your own to become managing part-
ner, correspond with us immediately.
Chance of a lifetime. Address

Key 807, care American Florist.

Help 'Wanted — Southern wholesale |
grower wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smilax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ence, salary desired and personal re-
sponsibility. Address

Key S04, care American Florist.

For Sale — Retail florist business in
middle west town of 16,000; account of
illness. For particulars address

Key 819, care American Florist.

For Sale or Partner Wanted — Three
greenhouses (all new); from one to
six acres of land and four-room dwell-
ing.

Key 820, oare American Florist,

For Sale — Retail store in Chicago;
snap. Address
Key 818, care American Florist.

For Rent — Florist business, with a
small greenhouse. Ed. Palmer,
3435 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago.

For Rent — 25,000 feet of glass in Chi-
cago, stocked with Boston ferns, etc.
Big bargain. Address

Key 817, care American Florist. I i^UVW

For Sale — Well established florist
store in Chicago; splendid location; no
competition; or will take partnei

Key 821, care American Florist,

For Sale — Complete florist fixtures;
all white enameled; just like new;
used only a short time; icebox, 3x10
ft., also cash, register. Address

Key 822, care American Florist.

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass in one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 700, care American Florist.

For Sale — A modern greenhouse
range of 20,000 square feet of glass,
potting shed, boiler room, garage, resi-
dence connected and four acres of land
at the cemetery gates in a city alive
with the hum of industry, in Central
Michigan. No other competition; owner
wishes to retire. For particulars, ad-
dress

Key XX, care American Florist.

FOR SAXE, CHEAP.

Established 25 years. Florist store,
doing a nice business. Reason for sell-
ing: Drafted for army. Price, $300.
"Will teach beginner.

Nesbet, 2S13 Madison St., Chicago.
(Near California Ave.)

Help Wanted

Rose growers and helpers.
Good wages and steady jobs.

Bassett & Washburn

Hinsdale, - . Illinois

HELf WANTED

By a well known seed house, a travel-
ing salesman familiar with the seed, bulb
and plant business and well acquainted
with the gardeners Eastern Territory.
Must come well recommeded. All com-
municationsstrictly confidential. Address
with particulars

Key 815. care American Florist.

Help Wanted— Seed Trade

Opening for a bright middle-aged man
as an A I executive, thoroughly familiar
with the seed, bulb and plant business
and all details pertaining thereto. Cap-
able of handling .<!tore force. Location
New York City. Must have high refer-
ences. All communications strictly con-
fidential. Address with particulars
Key 8 14, care American Florist.

For Sale Bargains

One fJrst-cIass 50 H. P., H. T. Boiler

48 inches by 16 feet; in fine condition.

Also one 50 H. P. Fire Box Boiler.

H. E. WALLIS,

Room 231
175 Jackson Blvd., CHICAGO, IlL

Drafted— Business for Sale

A. well-established paying business
located in the most prosperous city of
the United States. Doing a business
of close to $100,000 per year. One as-
sociate has been drafted and the other
desires to enlist. Will sell entire busi-
ness or half interest. Communicate
with

Key SIC, care American Florist.

NOTICE

OF

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

CHICAGO, .July 21, 1917.
Stockliolders of the American Florist Company:

You are hereby notified thai the annual meetine
of the stooliholcJers of the American Florist
Oompany will be held in the Manhattan Hotel,
><ew -J ork- Oity, Wednesday, August 22, 1917. at 3
o clock p.m., for the purpose of eleotinfi directors
and officers for the ensuing term and for the
transaction of such other business as may come
before the meeting.

J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres.
M. BARKER, Seo'y.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 2^x514 inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blaoKandleaf adopted by-theS. A F.
in red. Prices: Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro ot
leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

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Dreer's Ferns In Flats.

We have in stock an exceptionally fine lot of seedling Ferns, which if potted at any time between now
and the middle of September will make just the proper class of stock to use in Fern Dishes for the Holidays
and later. These flats contain about two hundred plants each, only one variety being in a flat and we cannot
supply less than a full flat of a sort.

Adiantum Cuneatum
Aspidium Tsussimense
Cyrtominunnt Fcdcatum

Cyrtomium RochfordicUium
Pteris Cretica Albo Lineata
Pteris Adiantoides
Pteris Argyrea
Pteris Alexandrae
Pteris Magnifica
Pteris Multiceps
Pteris Owrardi
Pteris Wilsoni

Pteris Wimsetti

Flat of Aspidium Tsussimense

Any of the above varieties at $2.00 per flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of a variety.

We also offer a limited stock of Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum, Pteris Distinction and Pteris
Rivertoniana in flats at $3.00 per flat. i

We extend a cordial invitation to all delegates of the S. A. F. & O. H. to visit our Nurseries at Riverton,
N. J., on their way to or from the convention, and we also call your attention to our display at Convention
Hall; we will show a full line of samples of our various specialties; our representatives will be in attendance
and will be pleased to meet you. ,

HENRY A. DREER, 714-16 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The above prices are intended for the trade only.

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EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS

5000 Zy^ inch and 3 inch grafted Killarney BrilHant rose plants,
at $10.00 per 100; 500 2^ inch, own root American Beauty, at
$5.00 per 100; 1000 3 inch, grafted Richmond, at $10.00 per
100; 1000 3 inch, own root Richmond, at $4.00 per 100.

Bassett & Washburn

178 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago

Miscellaneous Plants loo looo

214-iil. Asp. plujnosus $2.50 $22.50

2%-in. Asp. Sprengeri 2.50 22.60

3 in. Besonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

2>4-in. Stevia 3.00 28.00

2%-iii. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

214-in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-in. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Liberal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, K?"^'

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vinca Varie-
gata, 4 in., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 in.. $2.00
per inO: *20.0n per iron.

Dais; Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alvssum,
2 in., $2 CO per 100 ; $18,00 per lOOO. Daisy Boston
Yellow, 2 in , $4 00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,\^°owe'/"

ALLEGANY, N. Y.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, - - « Indiana

Mention the Aonerican Florist when writing

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

GERANIU1V1S

Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000

S. A. ITutt and Bucbner $10.00

Hicaxd and Foitevine 12.C0

Grown right, rooted right, packed tight.
Quality is as important in summer as In winter.
You get quality all the year buying my stock.

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

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LARGE SUPPLY OF SUMMER FLOWERS

American Beauty and Russe
Roses From Young Plant

Garden Flowers, Asters, Gladioli

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES

Our summer roses are favorably known and recognized as the b

We have GOOd Short or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Asters Hoosier Beauty Ophelia White Killarney Killarney Brill

Gypsophila Killarney Milady Sunburst Richmond Aaron Wards

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Special.

New Flat Perns, Adiantum, Smilax, Plumosus, Sprengeri

Price list mailed weekly; if you are not on our list, let us know.

3 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

We are featuring at this season

A NOVELTY

J in the shape of this

ART TRELLIS BO

which should be a ready seller when
filled with Table Ferns and Ivy.
Send for descriptive list of other styles.

ART TRELLIS BOX Natural Prepared Oak

Fresh supply now ready. Order what you need as early as pos

No. 15-6x6x4. Each, 65 cents. r • • i . i i • • i r • LI

for It Will be scarce this year owing to shortage oi suitable c

POEHLMAP

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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ISE PLANTS, BRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

D— 2%-lnch Aaron Ward, Milady, Drilliant, Ceelle

ir, Rlclimoud, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per 1000

r 60<X> or more 110.00 per 1000

OUarney 100.00 per 1000

CKD— a'/j-INCH WHITE KILLAENEY AND PINK KILLARNEY.
r 3Vi-lnch stock an additional $30.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2V4-inch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Itlchmond $7.00 per 100; $05.00 per 1000

Lots of BOOO or more 02.50 per lOOO

Sunburst, 2V4-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a, shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

C GEAPTEI) DORMANT ROSE PLANTS.
Per 100 Per lOUO
I Killarney. \
Gold V $6.00 $50.00

8'/2-INCH OWN ROOT DORMANT ROSE PLANTS.
Per 1000

3'/2-INCH OWN ROOT DORMANT ROSE PLANTS.
131)0 Richmond 1

16S Old Gold I ^'ji,T 350 White Killarney | -„„ ^,

3000 Pink Killarney f ?S0.00 2500 Pink Killarney \ *^°-"*'

200 Elgar J ' '

OHI^l^SAB^a^HEJJVmrJklS

About time

they bloom.

. October 1

llow

rgan (Improved Yellow
October

ite Pink November

B—

Ihn November

W — About time

ttJey bloom.
lel October IG

2%-Inch Stock.

100 1000

.$3.00 $27.00

3.00
3.00

27.00
27.00

WHITE— About time

they bluom.

Early Frost October 26.

Oconto October 19 .

Smith's Ideal November 2.

VirKinia Poehlmann

White Chieftain October 24.

Eaton November 1.

Chas. Razer October 29 .

inise Papworth November 2.

2^-Inch Stock.

100 1000

$3.00 $27.00

3.00 27.00

3.00 27.00

3.00 27.00

3.00 27.00

3.00 27.00

3.00 27.00

3.00 27.00

po]m:poiv®

.November 9.

2%-Inch Stock.

luo 1000

.$3.50 $32.00

. 3.50 32.00

. 3.50 32.00

About time
they bloom.
BKONZE—

Madam La Port November !

Skibo — Bronze Button October

16.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

HT PINK 100

ntress $6.00

6.00

SP PINK

irst 6.00

moo

$50.00

50.00

50.00

WHITE 100

White Wonder $6.00

White Perfection 6.00

Matchless 6.00

1000

$50.00
50 00
50.00

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lA FORSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1,000

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

lA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots, 5 10-12 In. high 2.50 18.00 150.00
ARECA LTJTESOENS.

ts, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PHOENIX ROEBELENn Each

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRAHDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

5 inch pots 1,00

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

3 inch iMts $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PTiySCHOSPEHMA ALEXANDRAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONIOA.

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 30c each... .. .......,....$3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN— HEWY supply

^ transplanted seedlings, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch plants, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $20 00 per 100

SMILAX

Strong new stock, 2^-inch, $3.00 per 100.

Size pots. Per 100
I Plumosus, 3-in. pots, $8.00

Chatelaine 214-in. 4.00

ihatelalne 3 -In. 10.00

veil colored, 5-inch, 60c and 75c each:
L.25 each.

Pandanus Veitchil, 4-in., per doz $4.20

Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., per doz 7 20

Pandanus Veitchii. 8-in., per doz $30 00

Rubber Plants, 4-in. pots, each 35

Rubber Plants, 5-ln. pots, each 50

Rubber Plants, 7-iu. pots, each $1.50 to 2.00

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

Table Ferns, 2%-in. pots, per 100 4.00

Table Ferns, 3-ln. pots, per 100 8.00

Pteris Assorted, 4-in. pots, per 100. $15.00 to 20.00
Holly Ferns. 4-in. pots, per 100.. 15.00 to 20.00
Primula Obconica, 2%-lnch $5.00 per 100

\ BROS. CO

ig Distance Phone,
Randolph 35.

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The American Florist.

Aug. 11,

Beauty, Russell, Hoosier Beauty,Rhea Reid
Ophelia, Sunburst and Double White Killarney

GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR SUMMER TRADE

The quality is exceptionally good this season, and the advantages
of buying direct from a large grower where the flowers are
cut, graded and kept chilled until the customer receives them,
together with prices no higher than others charge, make our
stock a very attractive proposition for the summer demand.
Fresh picked Ferns received daily, . . price $1.50 per 1000.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be pro-
cured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTBAIi 1457.
Greenhonses Hinsdale, III., and Gre£;gs Station, 111.

Chicago.

BUSINESS IS PEETTT GOOD.

Business is pretty good this weeli
and stock of all kinds is moving nicely,
especially g'ood roses. Some fine My
Maryland, Sunburst, Rose Pink Ophelia
and Mrs. George Shawyer roses are
included in the daily shipments and
clean up early. Roses in general are
in good supply with the possible excep-
tion of American Beauty, which at
times are somewhat scarce, especially
in the longer stemmed grades. Gladioli
are very plentiful, but are selling sur-
prisingly well at pretty fair prices. As-
ters are seen in large numbers at prac-
tically all the stores and some extra
choice stock in this line is to be had.
A few carnations are arriving, which
find ready buyers, especially where the
quality is anywhere near good. Lilies
are in good supply but clean up well
right along at satisfactory summer
prices. Orchids continue to be in good
demand and the same holds true for
gardenias, which are more plentiful at
this writing. Phloxes, pond lilies, dai-
sies, snapdragons, calendulas, bach-
elor buttons, gypsophilas, coreopsis and
strawflowers are to be had in quantity
along with other outdoor and indoor
miscellaneous stock. The coming S.
A. F. convention is the principal topic
of conversation in the wholesale dis-
trict right now and from present indi-
cations this city will be represented
by a large delegation.

NOTES.

Quite a number of young men in
the trade who were called for exami-
nation on the first draft the past week
have passed and will be ordered to
report for duty in the near future un-
less they are granted exemptions in
the meantime. The percentage called
from the trade in this vicinity is much
heavier than previously reported.

M. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

Secretary Zech of the Chicago Flor-
ists' Club has on hand a number of
copies of the second preliminary sched-
ule of the Fifth National Flower Show,
to be held at St. Louis, Mo., April 6-15,
1918, which he will be pleased to sup-
ply to anyone upon request.

George Ball, Doc. Gilbert, Albert
Hey and Dave Nolan made a recent
auto trip to Springfield, Peoria and
Bloomington, "where thej' visited all
the important greenhouse establish-
ments.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. are handling a
splendid supply of astermums, which
are in brisk demand. Mr. Pyfer is
doubly busy while his able assistant.
Miss Parker, is away on her vacation.

Fred Lautenschlager, of Kroeschell
Bros. Co., will leave early next week
for New York, where his firm will have
an exhibit at the S. A. F. convention.

A. F. Nesbet is trying to dispose of
the old-established business at 2813
Colorado avenue, having been drafted
for service in the new Liberty army.

August Poehlmann, P. J. Foley, John
Furrow, of Guthrie. Okla., and John
Stuppy, of St. Joseph. Mo., are off on
a fishing trip this week

A. L. Vaughan was ably assisted at
A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store this week
by Mrs. Vaughan, who is well known
to the trade.

Lou Bunte, formerly buyer for the
Ernst Wienhoeber Co., will devote his
time, in the future to farming at Lewis-
town, Mont.

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes.

Qnr Catalogue is Free. Write for one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING, - - MICHIGAN

Mention the American Florist when writing

Fred Krauss, celebrated buyer for
the E'. F. Winterson Co., is vacation-
ing in Detroit, Mich., and parts of
Canada.

Wendland & Keimel, of Elmhurst. axe
cutting a splendid supply of Rose Pink
Ophelia, which are attracting much atv
tention.

The premium list of the Illinois State
Fair, to be held at Springfield, Sep-
tember 7-15, is ready for distribution.

John Michelsen. with the B. C. Am-
ling Co., and family, are spending their
vacation in northern Michigan.

Samuel Seligman, representing "Wert-
heimer Brothers, New York, is calling
on the trade here this week.

Fritz Bahr, of Highland Park, and
a party of friends are planning an
auto trip to California.

John Wittbold, eldest son of Louis
"Wittbold, is spending his vacation in
the east.

August Lange celebrated the forty-
ninth anniversary of his birthday Au-
gust 7.

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

IS^l&ArV^V OIfOE>(S

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Weiland, Lilies, Valley. Complete line of Greens.

Bny Direct From The GroTfer.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

Subject to Change 'Without Notice.

AMEKICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL ' Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 2 0.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to 8.00

RICHMOIVO Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Me'dium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

• •' S

Camp IVeiland .

Killarney I Per 100

White Killarney. . . Specials $10.00

Killarney Brilliant. ^Select 8.00

Sunburst Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00,

Ophelia J

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

Asters $2.00 to

Gladioli 4.00 to

Harrisii 12.50 to

Valley

Adiantum 1.00 to

Asparagus, per bunch 50c tO' 75c

Boxvpood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leucothoe Sprays 75 to

Smllax per doz. strings 2.00 to

15.00
6.00
1.50

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WHOLESALE GDr?WEDS 5/^CUT EL9WEDS^^ PLANTS W

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

LARGEST % FINEST SUPPLY OF
ROSES IN CHICAGO===BAR NONE!

Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty, Sunburst,
Ward, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant.

CARNATIONS
ASTERS

LILIES ORCHIDS VALLEY GLADIOLI
PHLOX DELPHINIUMS DAISIES

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

1^" Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good.

160

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Aug. 11,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave., ^^^.X^f^si Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^i\?i^-„*,.*%<^„'jfj'/-

MRS. CHAS. KTTSSELL. Per lOO

fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

MINIATUKE ROSES, Per 100

Baby DoU $3.00

Elgar 3.00

WHITE AND PINK KILtARNEY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST AND
RICHMOND, Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2^00

ROSES^ 0U2 SELECTION 4.00

CARNATIONS. per 100

Fancy J3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Gladioli $4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

■''alley g.oo

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1.000 2.00

Smilax, per doz. strings $2.50

Adiantura. i.oo

Galax {bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 50

Box-wood, per lb 25

OTHEE GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES,

Our Range of Greenhouses is one of the Three Largest in America

Mention the American Florist when writing

\

^ CHOICE SUMMER ROSES

We make a specialty of

Higli Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom-
ers in good condition and
give complete satisfaction.

INCREASE YOUR PROFITS

by placing your orders with us.

■ Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
m Killarney Brilliant --Richmond --Sunburst.

% Asters-Gladioli-Daisies-Carnations-Lilies-Etc.

■ Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

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r 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mention the American Florist when writing

T. E, Waters made a trip to Ham-
mond, Ind., this week, where he vis-
ited Ove Gnatt's factory, the home of
the prepared oak and other foliages.
He says that natural prepared oak
will be in limited supply this season
owing- to the scarcity of suitable dyes.
Mr. Waters has volunteered to help
any of the drafted men, in the retail
trade, who may be selected for mili-
tary service, in any way possible dur-
ing- their absence.

Wietor Bros, are having a good call
for field-grown carnation plants and
chrysanthemum stock and every mail
is bringing new orders. The carnation
plants are in fine condition this season.

William H. Amling, of Maywood,
who has been in ill health for some
time, is receiving treatment in a sani-
tarium at Battle Creek, Mich. He is
president of the Chicago Florists' Club.

Miss Harper, of the Bassett & Wash-
burn office force, and Hugh Woell and
Geo. Heidenseick, of the cut flower de-
partment, are enjoying their vacations.

H. M. Oeser, superintendent of
Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s palm department
at Morton Grove, returned last week
from a visit to the Wisconsin lakes.

Wm. Kotsonis, proprietor of the
store doing business under the name
of the White House Florist, is back
froin a vacation spent in Michigan.

Earl Poehlmann, eldest son of Au-
gust Poehlmann, accompanied by a
party of friends, is making an auto
trip to California in his Overland.

Percy Jones, Inc., is showing a large
supply of fancy asters, which measure
over four inches in diameter and have
stems fully three feet long.

Felix Reichling, manager of the
Peter Reinberg store, is spending his
vacation at Kilbourne, Wis., where the
famous Dells are located.

Henry Arnold is again on duty at
O. A. & L. A. Tenner's store after spend-
ing a three weeks' vacation at Eagle
River, Wis.

Kennicott Bros. Co. had on exhibit
this week a fine collection of gladioli,
grown by F. H. Fuller, of Battle Creek.
Mich.

John Junius has just been discharged
from the hospital, where he under-
went a recent operation for rupture.

M. A. Leganger, of the A. L. Randall
Co., is back from an auto trip to Min-
neapolis and St. Paul, Minn.

Frank Healy, manager of the Rapid
Wrapper Co., is back from an out-of-
town business trip.

AUie Zech, of Zech & Mann, and
wife, are back from a pleasant auto
trip in the east.

The Altimo Floral Co. has opened a
retail store at 2101 Lincoln avenue.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. E. PoLLwoHTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr

O.A.&L.A.Toaoer

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplits

30 East Randolph Street.
CHICAGO, - - ILL.

Frank Ayres, with Chas. W. McKel-
lar, is away on his vacation.

Visitors : R. G. Corwin, with the Mi-
ami Floral Co., Dayton. O.; J. A. Urice,
Vinton, la.; Julius Winter, of the
Ozark Seed and Plant Co., Nashville,
Ark.; Miss Risberg, with H. W. Buck-
bee, Rockford.

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161

Sommer Roses Al Quality None Better £ Chicago Market

If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to us for

ROSES, GLADIOLI, ASTERS

Valley, Harrisii, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies, Feverfew, Gypso-
phila, Coreopsis and all other seasonable stock; also Greens such as Ferns,
Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Adiantum, We have
home grown Asparagus— The kind that will always give satisfaction.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

"•TS°- c:^:^", GUT FLOWERS

••SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION

We are In dally toncb with market coiuHtlons and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orderssent us receiving snch benefits.

Mention tlie American Florist when writing

Z M
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SIMMER SPECIALS

LILIES-RUSSELL
GLADIOLI-ASTERS

SUNBURST -KILLARNEY- WHITE KILLARNEY
OPHELIA-MILADY-MRS. GEO. SHAWYER, Etc

We have a regular supply of L,ilium Giganteums the year round. This stock,
grown by Damm Bros., well-known expert growers, is noted for its supreme j
quality in the Chicago Market. Our supply of this and all other seasonable
stock is so large that we can conveniently supply a greater number of i
reliable florists. It will pay you to become one of our regular customers.

LILY OF THE VALLEY-ETC.

(Rg^flpteRemember when ordering that our line is so complete that it i
l^^ff includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St., iSm. Chicago

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Fort Wayne, Ind.

MIDSUMMER BUSINESS SATISFACTORY.

Stock is exceptionally good in spite
of the "warm weather we have been
experiencing, the thermometer having
registered as high as 95 degrees. Roses
are holding up v?ell. Gladioli are in
the market in quite large numbers and
are very good. Asters are in small
supply. Lillies are exceedingly plenti-
ful, including giganteum, rubrum and
Regale.

NOTES.

Rubrum lilies and Ophelia roses were
noted at the establishment of Edgar
Wenninghoff. He reports the demand
for funeral work up to top notch.

Markey Bros, have some very fine
fuchsias and gloxinias on display in
their show windows. Their summer
flowers are of very good quality.

The Flick Floral Co. has been fea-
turing good window decorations, in-
cluding lilies, gladioli and asters.

Clem Ijanternier and Edmund Lan-
temier and their wives have returned
from a motor trip to Chicago.

The Doswell Floral Co. is showing
some excellent gladioli. Funeral work
has been brisk here.

Judge and Mrs. W. J. Vesey have
returned from a trip to New York and
Atlantic City; H. K.

Jeesey City, N. J. — G-. F. Ripp, flo-
rist. 513 Communipaw avenue, died
July 19, after a brief illness.

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To Say:

'T^HA T our Asters are without equal— to say
they are the most beautiful in the country
would not be doing them justice. They are
so different from any Asters you have ever
handled that they should really bear a differ-
ent name.

$4.00 and $5.00 per 100.

Large solid flowers on long heavy stems of

My Friend Bill Says:

Percy Jones, Inc., has again demonstrated its 100% Service
to the trade by offering these extraordinary summer flowers.

56 E. Randolph St.,

the most wonderful shades of red, purple,
white and pink and of such size that they
greatly resemble chrysanthemums. Asters
your most particular customers will admire
and prefer to any other flower regardless of
price.

Other Asters as Low As
$L00 Per 100.

CHICAGO

Columbus, 0.

SUIIMEB FLOWERS HAVE FAIK SALE.

Gladioli are near the glut stage,
though the consumption is very large,
particularly in funeral work. Growers
are realizing a maximum of 30 cents
a dozen for the best stock. Retail
prices range from 75 cents to $1.50.
Asters are also coming in freely and
can be bought of the grower at one
cent each, with prospects of a still
lower price. In florists' shops they are
selling for 75 cents a dozen. All sea-
sonable roses are in ample supply.
Business remains very dull. There is
a difference of opinion in the trade as
to whether the present midsummer
period is better or worse than last
year. Garden flowers, though prolific,
are beginning to feel the effect of pro-
longed dry weather. Some of the more
attractive varieties are having a fair
sale with florists who feature them at-
tractively by means of baskets and
vases in show windows.
NOTES.

The flower department at the Green-
Joyce Company store has been discon-
tinued. This was incident to the en-
listment of John Clark, the manager,
in the national army for service
abroad. As an experiment in running
a flower stand in a big department
store, Mr. Clark's enterprise covered
a period of two years or more, and
met with fair success. It was the only
florists' business of its nature in Co-
lumbus.

The sixth annual garden exhibit un-
der the direction of the public recrea-
tion department will be held at Memo-
rial hall, August 16-18. It is an-
nounced that progress so far made in
getting the exhibit under way guar-
antees that it will surpass all that have
gone before.

Kansas City, Mo.

MARKET CONDITIONS NORMAL.

Trade conditions are normal with
supply about equal to the demand, al-
though at times a surplus is seen.
Gladioli still hold the lead and in
.some varieties specimen stock is seen.
Asters are more plentiful, especially
those shipped from Colorado, which
are very fine and bring four cents
wholesale. Both Easter lilies and rub-
rums are plentiful and cheap. Roses

are better, both in supply and grade.
Some excellent Colorado grown gypso-
philas and carnations are on the mar-
ket and both sell on sight. They were
certainly welcomed.

NOTES.

Three of John Stevens' force have
joined the army. He is also having
difficulty in getting his carnations
benched, due to the dry weather.

H. Kusik ife Co. are featuring excel-
lent asters, gypsophilas and carnations
and some good roses. Business is re-
ported fair.

James Payne, recently located at the
Union cemetery, is now re-building at
Forty-third street and State line.

"Wm. L. Rock is on an extended trip
to Minnesota and will spend much of
his time fishing.

Mrs. Lamb, manager of the Geo. M.
Kellogg Flower & Plant Co.'s store, is
on her vacation.

T. J. Noll & Co. report good business
and stock plentiful.

E. J. B.

St. Louis.

ASTERS AND GLADIOLI BULK OF SUPPLY.

The market the past week has been
good, as far as supply and demand are
concerned. The bulk of the stock is as-
ters and gladioli in all colors. Asters
particularly, the past week, have begun
to come in better, both as to color and
quality. Some very fine Harrisii and
rubrum lilies also are seen daily. In
roses, Russell, Hadley, Sunburst and
Ophelia are the best with poorer grades
in the Killarnies, Hearst and Milady.
Carnations are scarce and of very poor
quality. Shasta daisies have suffered so
much from the heat that they are small
and crippled. In greens, the market is
well supplied and the demand fair.

NOTES.

Geo, Asmus, chairman of the national
flower show committee, spent a few
days in this city the past week, attend-
ing to some of the details connected
with the show. He states the site, next
to the Moolah Temple on Lindell Boule-
vard, is one of the finest that any na-
tional show has had the pleasure of
having.

The coming florists' club meeting will
be in the nature of a river excursion up
the Mississippi to Chain of Rocks park,
as the guests of Ernest Strehle, super-
intendent of city parks. The club meet-

A LI> Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticultnral Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF «H. A.,"

CHIIAVELL NURSERIES, LOAVDHAJJI,

Notts. England.

ings lately have all resolved themselves
into a sort of picnic and anyone miss-
ing them is surely due to miss a good
time.

F. C. Weber, Jr., is going north next
week with his family to join his par-
ents at one of the lake resorts, and
from there will also go to the S. A. F.
meeting in New York. In his absence,
the store will be in charge of Art Beyer,
who has made himself well liked in
the trade.

L. P. Jensen and Ernest Strehle are
busy arranging a programme of en-
tertainment for the National Associa-
tion of Park Superintendents, which
will be held here September 11-13. The
local florists have been invited to par-
ticipate.

Wm. C. Smith has certainly blos-
somed out into a regular farmer. Every
afternoon he goes out to one of his
farms and brings in a load of truck.
His tomatoes are exceptionally fine and
in demand among the florists.

Mrs. Susan Chart Sanders, wife of
the late Carew Sanders, died August 3
and was buried August 4 in Bellefon-
taine Cemetery. She was 89 years old
and was the mother of Chart Sanders,
of Sanders Nurseries.

Frank A. Windier, of the Windier
Wholesale Floral Co., expects to make
the trip to the S. A. F. convention, as
Al Gumz is now able to be on the job
regularly and relieve him.

J. J. W.

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ASKRS

Heavy Supply
Of Fine Stock

GLADIOLI

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMESIOAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MKS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium $6.00 to lO.OO

Short 4.00

ROSES.

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Klllarney Brilliant, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES — Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Klllarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Klllarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10,00

select 8.00

medium $S.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Ceclle Brunner 2.00

Blgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIOlHS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00

Red and pink 1.50

ORCHIDS, Per doz.

Cattleyas $6.00 to $9.00

EASTER LILLIES. Per 100

Select $10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLANEOUS,

Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Valley 5.00 to 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas : per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Gladioli 4.00 to 8.00

Gypsopbila. per bunch 75 to 1.00

GREENS.

Asp, plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to .50

Adiantum per 100 l.OO

Smilax. choice per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Fancy ferns per 1,000 1.50 to 2.00

Galax leaves per 1.000 1.25

Boxwood

—per lb.. 25c: 50-lb. case 7.50

Leucothoe Sprays .75

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CENTRAL 2571 -AUT0HATIC48-734-CEHTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave/Chica^o

Mention the American Florist when writing

ERNE A COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL

Cincinnati.

eOOD STOCK IS PLENTIFUL, SALES SLOW.
Business is somewhat slow. Plenty
of good stock is available each day,
but there is not a del^land strong
enough to take up all of it. Prices are
very reasonable. Asters and gladioli
are each in excellent supply. Receipts
in the latter are so heavy that they are
crowding up in the market. Roses are
numerous, but the largest part of them
is short stock. Rubrums and auratums
have a fair market. Easter lily re-
ceipts are sufficient for all immediate
needs. Other offerings are hardy hy-
drangeas and snapdragons.

NOTES.

Friends of Alfred Forder, the well-
known florist of East Walnut Hills, will
regret to hear that he was seriously
hurt as the result of a fall from the
porch at his home recently Mr. Forder
had just returned from sf delightful
lake trip in the best of condition and

his enforced confinement during the ex-
tremely warm weather was very try-
ing. His condition is improving daily
and he has our best wishes for a
speedy recovery.

On August 6 the members of the
florists' society visited the establish-
ments of their Kentucky brethren in
Newport and Ft. Thomas.

Wm. Sunderbruch, Jr., who was
drafted on the first call, has success-
fully passed the physical examination
for the new army.

E. G. Gillett has been getting some
excellent gladioli and asters from John
Pommert at Amelia, O.

C. E. Critchell has been having a
good and steady call for his fern and
new leucothoe.

Peter Weiland is cutting some excel-
lent asters at his greenhouses at New
Castle, Ind.

Fred H. Lemon, of Richmond, Ind.,
was in this city last week.

H.

Cleveland, 0.

FLOEISTS' CLUB NOMINATES OFFIOEBS.

The following nominations of offi-
cers of the florists' club to serve dur-
ing the ensuing year have been made
and will be voted on at the first meet-
ing in September : For president — Carl
Hagenburger, Mentor, O., and H. P.
Merrick; for vice-president, F. C. W.
Brown; for second vice-president, Rob-
ert Weeks; for secretary, Jas. Mc-
Laughlin; for treasurer, A, C. Pox.

The annual outing of the florists'
club will be held at Willough Beach
park, Thursday afternoon, August 16.
An excellent programme of entertain-
ment has been provided for by the
committee, which will include ball
games, running races, etc. Come and
bring the children. C. F. B.

Sandusky, O. — W. R. Parker, of the
Parker Flower Store, is visiting rela-
tives at Providence, R. I.

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m

Special Summer Offer

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Cut Flower Baskets S14.75

Finished in Two-Tone Colors. Eacti Offer Includes Liners.
Write for Descriptive Circular of Porch and Sun Parlor Baskets. Also Wedding Baslcets.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Boston.

MARKET IS LIFELESS.

Market conditions during the past
week have been very inactive. Carna-
tions are very scarce, those of good
quality selling at $1,150 per 100. Roses
are shortening up and selling at good
prices and the call for them is good.
Sweet peas are very poor. Gladioli,
such as Panama, America. Hally, Mrs.
Frances King, are very plentiful.
E'aster lilies and rubrums sell slowly.
Sweet sultans are very good stock. The
heat of the past week has left business
very flat.

NOTES.

Business at Philip L. Carbone's is
better than last year at this time and
August will be a banner month. A
large importation of Italian goods for
the trade have been received, and Mr.
Ruppert, traveling representative, left
for New^ York, where samples will be
shown.

Chas. E. EVans and wife, who start-
ed recently on an auto trip to Niagara
Falls, were obliged to return home on
account of Mr. Evans being taken ill.
They will start soon on another trip
via auto to Mjiine resorts.

Wm. Penn has returned from what
he describes the most enjoyable four
weeks' outing' he ever had. Grand
Lake Stream, Me., being the attractive
spot.

James Casey, of The Rosary, reports
a wonderful business, considering the
season. He is cutting very fine gladioli
at his ranee at Reading.

H. M. Robinson & Co. report satisfac-
tory trade, Isut experience difficulty in
getting sufficient good stock to meet
requirements.

B. A. Snyder & Co. have enough
business to keep half of their force
busy, while the balance are enjoying
vacations.

Thomas F. Galvin. Inc., reports sev-
eral good orders for weddings booked
for this month.

M. Ijiebraan is receiving daily ship-
ments of Gladiolus Panama. Other
stock seen here is especially good.

B. Hammond Tracy, of Wenham. is
shipping a very good strain of Primu-
linus hybrid to this market.

Patrick Welch reports local demand
light, but the shipping trade is as good
as in former years.

Thos. Clarke has been busy during
the past week with funeral orders.

Sidney Hoffman reports good sum-
mer trade.

S. K. G.

Portland, Ore. — Charles G. Welty
has disposed of his interest in the
Swiss Floral Co. and has established
the East Portland Landscaping Com-
pany.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL

Albany.

J CLAMBAKE PLANS COMPLETED.

'Members of the florists' club at the
August meeting discussed the subject
of a clambake to be held at Shafer's
grove August IS. Louis H. Schaefer,
chairman of the special committee, re-
ported that the proprietor of the grove
must know the exact number to be ex-
pected at the bake a week in advance
so that he can make adequate prepara-
tions. In order to arrive at some esti-
mate, the members were asked to state
the number of tickets they would take.
The response was 55, quite gratifying
to the committee because other years
have shown that twice as many tickets
are sold as are subscribed for at the
meetings. It was decided to chai'ge
$2.50 for each ticket, and to make no
reductions for women or children. An
entertainment committee was appointed
by Vice President Earl Shaw, who pre-
sided at the meeting. The committee is
made up of the following members :
Thomas F. Tracey, chairman; George
E. Nagengast, Jr.. William Holmes,
James Snyder, and Harry Nelson. The
committee will provide a programme of
sports, and will also award a prize to
the person selling the largest number
of tickets for the clambake.

Thomas F. Tracey, chairman of the
special committee named at the July
meeting to look after the interests of
the local florists before the board of
education, reported progress. The com-
mittee will endeavor to influence the
board to set aside the rule forbidding
the presentation of flowers to graduates
at the high school exercises each year.

Two new members were elected : John
O. Graham, of Little Falls, and Fred-
erick Keller of Albany.

The next meeting of the club will be
held at the establishment of Joseph
Traudt, Canajoharie, September 1.

NOTE.

Walter L. Sambrook, of Watervliet, a
son of George Sambrook of Sambrook
Brothers, retail florists, Troy, sailed
from New York, August 4, as a member
of the American ambulance corps to
serve behind the battle lines in France.
With Sambrook went also Carl Neil-
son, a friend, of Troy. Walter L. Sam-
brock has been attending Syracuse uni-
versity, where he became enthused with
the idea of serving in the ambulance
corps. R. D.

RM§1^

Pat. May, 1916— Trade Mark Registered.

The Pedestal — a beautiful ornament for any
store, is invaluable for decorative purposes, and
has a range In height from 26 to 52 inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest plant
wrapping device known to the Florists' Trade.
Write lor free i llustrated booklet entitled"The Art
of Wrapping Potted Plants and Floral Baskets."

California orders tilled direct from branch
office. 448 Busti St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER CO.

56 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

IVIASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in pallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (l2-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., KT'"
1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Aveotte,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

\f%c\ N ^V^hflQh AvPtiiiP Wholesale Florists

Ivi^ 1^» TT ClLFCiail rWdlUV') Lond Distance Phone, Randolph e;

CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

l^^^f^. Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27S3

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER OlISSER

Wholesale Florists

179-18M83 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg:

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunturst, Richmond. Kil-
larney, "White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephone Central 3284-

E.C.AMLINeCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER BOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabish Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

VlioMeHo¥erMt!fKel>s

Chicaeo.
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

Roiu.Beaaty, ipecials $5 00

36-in 4 00

30-in 3 00

24 in 2 00

20-in 1 50

18. in 1 00

short per 100, 6 00® 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

•■ Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince de Bnlsarie 3 00@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 00® 110 00

" Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 OOeiO 00

'• Milady 3 00@10 00

" Sunburst 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00®10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@10 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

" Francis Scott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 QO

" Cecile Brunner 2 00® 3 00

" GeorgeElear 2 000 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 OO® 3 00

'■ Fireflame 4 00

" Ourselection 2 000 4 00

Asters 2 00® 4 00

Gladioli 4 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Cattleyas....per aoz.. 6 00@ 9 00

Sweet Peas 50® 1 00

Daisies 1 00@ 2 00

Snapdragons. $0.25® $0.50 per bu.

Lilium Harrisii 10 00®t2 50

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Peonies 4 00® 8.00

Spanish Iris 2 00@ 6 00

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 50® $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy...per lOOO. 5 00@6 00
FlumoBUB Strings.. each, 60® 75

Smilax perdoz..2 00@2 50

Pprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
In Kansas City. If on the market, we
have It. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. B. FRERES

R. J. -WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

Per
Case

Huckleberry, $2.00

Natural Log Moss, per bagr (100 square

feet). SI 75,

Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100
square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

HUuKLlBERRTi Per Case

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^-^Tb^a-ma

sH.P^Mi? GROWERS — SHIPPERS „»,„,.„

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^r ^IS4 NO. WABASH A^E.^W ~A

IS4 NO. WABASH AVE. "

^OMECENTTlMiSL

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Aug. 11,

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

White 100 1000

Matchless $7.0U $60.00

Alma Ward 7.00 55.0n

White Enchantress , 7.50 60.00

White Wonder, Perfection 7.50 60.00

We are now ready to book orders for Carnation Plants. If you expect a shortaeeit is not too early
for you to arrange lor your supply of plants. Some of the Carnation growers consider it quite an
advantage to plant early and we agree with them. We are ready to ship plants beginning July 15th

Red 100 1000

Champion $7.50 $65.00

Beacon 7.00 55 00

Victory 7.00 60 00

Belle Washburn 8.00 75.00

Pink 100 1000

Alice $7.50 $60.00

C.W.Ward 7.00 55.00

K. P. and L. P. Enchantress 7.00 55.00

Siegward 7.50 60.00

Enchantress Supreme 8.00 75.00

M iss Theo 7.00 65.00

Satisfaction is guaranteed with all that we ship out.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphia.

MARKET GREATLY OVERSUPPLIED.

• The past week has been almost a
record breaker in extremes of heat;
otEcially, it reached 101.3. Friday and
Saturday ushered in thunder storms
and cool waves that were life savers,
and we are all right for the time being.
In the market there is too much stock
coming in; far too much for the de-
mand; 1,000 gladioli would do where
there are now 5,000. America and the
near white sorts move fairly well, but
the reds are greatly overstocked. The
quality is fine. There are now quan-
tities of asters, a few special, half the
balance fair, and the remainder hardly
worth the freight. _ Easter lilies short-
ened tip a triile, being actually scarce
on Friday last Rubrum are seen in
fine form, but melt away on the stems.
These should be pushed by the stores,
as there is nothing more satisfactory
in a spray or wreath, by themselves
or in connection with white flowers,
than this beautiful lily. Very good
Lilium auratum are also offered. Hy-
drangea paniculata is new this week.
Roses are now at their lowest ebb; Rus-
sell, Ophelia, Maryland and Kaiserin
are the best, but the past week nothing
in roses graded very high. Even the
eastern American Beauties looked the
worse for their journey and the hot
.weather. Cattleyas and lily of the val-
ley are scarce.

NOTES.

The coming S. A. P. convention is the
topic wherever several of the craft hap-
pen together. This city will be as well
represented as tisual in the trade dis-
play; Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. The Robert
Cra'ig Co.. H. F. Michell Co., and Jos.
Heacock Co. will have their usual fine
fexhibits, while H. Bayersdorfer & Co.,
the Joseph G. Neidinger Co., M. Rice &
Co., and the S. S. Pennock Co. will out-
do themselves in their large and com-
plete assortments of florists' supplies.
Fred Cowperthwaite, state vice presi-
dent for eastern Pennsylvania, says
the delegation of members of the craft
will be a large one, many taking their
wives and other members of their fami-
lies.

If the war cohditions prevent the im-
portations of bulbs, to this coimtry
from Europe, Edward Reid thinks this
will work no hardship to the trade.
With this competition out of the way,
carnations, sweet peas and short roses
will then be in demand, at prices that
sbould give the grower something with
which to meet his ever increasing coal
bills and other inflated expenses. If,
however, the bulbs reach here as usual,
then it will be "nip and tuck" to keep
prices at anything like normal. He be-
lieves that trade the coming season
will be as good as last year, or per-
haps better, but it will cost more to
transact business.

If supply men can get goods from
Prance, why should not Paper Whites
and Romans be expected? Uncle Sam
appears to get ships through all right,
and it is a good guess that he will help
France dispose of some of her goods,
particularly when there is such an
eager market here.

Paul Berkowitz is proud of the many
novelties that will go to make up a
goodly part of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s
exhibit at the S. A. P. trade display.
A large shipment of baskets from
Prance was a feature the past week.

tmerican Beauties, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This ia the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

YlioMe Hover M^Ket^s

Cincinnati, Aug. 8. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz... 75@ 3 00

Roses, KillarneT 2 00@ 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 6 00

•■ Richmond 2 00@ 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 6 00

Lilinm Gigantenm 6 00010 00

Sweet Peas 25® 50

Gladiolus 2 00® 6 00

Asters 1 00® 3 00

Boston, Aug. 8. Per 100

Roses. Besnty 10 00625 00

• Killarney Queen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Finic Killarney. 2 00® 8 00
" Double White Killaroey... 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00®) 0 00

" Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

" Mock 4 00@12 00

" Mrs. Chai. Rniiell 2 00® 8 00

■• Sunburit 2 00® 8 00

" Talt 4 00® 2 00

■• Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HillingdoD 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Cattleya. 35 00®50 00

Lilyol the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Pea 1 SO® 2 00

Carnstiona 1 50® 4 00

Paper White i.. 2 50® 3 00

BuFKALO. Aug, 8. PerlOO

Beauty Special 20 00025 00

Fancy 15 00@20 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

1st 6 001810 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

" My Maryland 3 000 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 2000 500

•' Ophelia 3 000 8 00

•' Russell 8 00012 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mocli 3 00® 5 00

'• Sbawyer 3 000 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 7 00

Lilie. 6 00@10 00

Cattleyas 50 00060 00

Carnations 1 00® 1 50

Asparagus Spreneeri... 350 SO

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilax 15 00020 00

The H. F. Michell Co. will feature in
their display at the S. A. P. convention,
the new nephrolepis, Dorothy Randolph,
which originated with P. S. Randolph
& Sons at Verona, Pa. It is of a dwarf
crested type, entirely distinct, and very
promising.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists'
Exchange is strong on E'aster lilies and
good asters. J. M. Deutscher. the man-
ager, has been through Chester and
Lancaster counties looking the asters
over, and is well pleased with the pros-
pects.

Clarence Watson, of the Leo Niessen
Co.'s force, reports good business the
past week, in spite of the heat. There
are too many flowers, however, particu-
larly gladioli. Roses, gladioli and as-
ters are features here.

Edward J. Pancourt, of the S. S. Pen-
nock Co., hopes to be able to make the
best display of ribbons the firm has

Be Sure To Compare This With Other Prices
Before Ordering.

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FIRST-CLASS— NONE BETTER TO BE HA1>

Pair Doz. Per 100

to 13

% .10

$ .50

$2.50

to 16

.15

.50

3.00

toao

.15

.75

3.75

to 24

.15

.75

4.25

teas

.15

.75

5.00

tolK

.20

.80

5.75

to8«

.20

.90

6.50

to 4(1

.25

1. 00

8.00

to 44

.35

1.25

9.75

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,
BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.
Mention the American Florist when writing

BERGER BROS

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ever had. A fine line of chiffons have
just been received from France.

The Joseph Heacock Co. will close its
city store in another week to reopen
the latter part of September. This
gives the roses a rest — and Karl Corts
his usual vacation.

John Westcott highly ^prizes the new
log book and the two rare canes pre-
sented to him by James Dean at the
summer opening of his Waretown
bungalow.

Habermehls summer business is
ahead of last season. With artists in
abundance at all their stores, things go
along here like a bark in a bouncing
breeze.

Easter lilies, gladioli, asters and My
Maryland roses are features of the
Berger Brothers market. Business is
fair, but too many flowers is the situa-
tion.

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167

ccpoirania!

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON & nVNKEl CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RI6E BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the mar-
ket we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before pla:!ing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Hention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNBEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.
Sweet Peas and all tbe summer {lowers.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-to-tlie-Minute Service; Satisfaclbn Gnaianieed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.
BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., tU^l^Jh:

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERrr

staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
in Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309- 13 1 1 N. 2nd St., PhUadeIphia,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P. O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

Special
Picked

NEW FANCY TERNS,

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.

Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM m£' m I K7 mm J^ wholesale Florist.

• >^« iVIJtlinij 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

V^oMeHo¥erMM•Ket^J

f HILADELPHIA, Aug. 8. f et 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCAUUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgli, - Pa.

fancy 10 00020 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Cba». Russell 4 lOQlS 00

" Killarney 2 000 8 00

" White Killaroey 2 00@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 00010 00

" Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

Carnations .. 1 0J@ 2 00

Cattleyas eacn.$0 50(g 75

Valley 6 000 8 00

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 000 8 00

Larkspur 2 00@ 4 00

Asters 2 000 3 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35© 50

Pittsburgh, Aug. 8. PerlOO
Roses. Beauty, special 25 00

Mention the American Florist when writing

extia. 12 00

No. 1 8 00

" Killarney 3 000 8 00

My Maryland 3 000 8 00

'• Sunburst 3 000 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 000 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Fancy 4 00 "

Extra 3 00

Nol 2 00 "

Asters 1 000 2 00

Gladiolus 2 000 4 CO

Larkspur per bunch, 25

Hadley 4 00© 8 00

Asparagns Sprengerl, per bunch, 35040

MiLWADKEE, Aug. 8. PerlOO

Hoosier Beauty.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.'.'. 4 00© 8 00
Richmond 4 00© 8 00

'• WTard 2 000 8 CO

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00015 00

MrsShawyer 4 00© 8 00

" Ophelia 2 CO© 8 00

Lilies 8 00

Valley 4 00© 6 00

Valley 4 00© 6 00

Sweet Peas 50

Ferns perlOOO. 1 50© 2 00

168

The American Florist.

Aug. 11,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

Robert Craig' let Norwood go and
visited the commission houses one day
last week. Even he likes to take a
little time off once in a while.

Eugene Bernheimer has added to his
summer roses some very good asters.
His growers report a fine crop for the
next six weeks.

Hari-y Bayersdorfer says the ocean
freight rate from Japanese ports to
San Francisco is now $52 per ton.

Ed. J. Fancourt and Clarence Lig-
gett, of the S. S. Pennock force, are on
their vacations.

S. S. Pennock has returned from a
trip to Denver. Colo.

K.

New York.

TEEEIFIC HBIAT CAUSES DULL BUSINESS.

In an old, and now much neglected
book, is found this passage : "And men
were scorched with great heat, and
blasphemed the name of God." It is
unnecessary to here enlarge on what
the people of this city, particularly the
poor, suffered during the past week, as
it has been covered in the daily papers.
If there was blasphemy on account of
the heat, there must also have been
many prayers for relief, which did
come on the evening of Augnst 2, and
relieved both men and beasts, but not
imtil a high record of death and pros-
tration had been established. The cut
flower business suffered no more in
proportion, if as much, as some other
lines, but it was necessarily dull. One
observant reporter stated that aside
from ice cream parlors and soda foun-
tains, the only places where he could
see any business activity was in the
stores that sold electric fans. In brief,
, there was a general paralysis of busi-
ness. Tens of thousands of roses were
lost. As a rule, they arrived in poor
condition, but in any event there was
no real market. Asters, or many of
them, shared the same fate and prices
on the best were low. The arrivals of
asters were scant at the beginning of
the season, but the first of the past
week they began to come by the wagon
load, and most of them poor. The un-
precedented rise in the death rate cre-
ated some funeral work, which was
about all the- business that went the
way of the retailers. Lilies, lily of the
valley and orchids were about normal
in supply. A heavy stock of gladioli
continues to arrive and sells cheap.

August 6. — With much cooler weather
there is at least more satisfaction in
doing what business there is to be
done. There is a normal amount of
Monday buying-, but the demand is
light. Cattleyas are scarce and $1 and
$1.2.5 per flower has been asked for
gigas. Good roses bring- fair prices. A
few asters of better quality have now
appeared. Dahlias and a few chrys-
anthemums are now on the market.
The good asters sell well, but a large
amount of poor stock is going cheap.

NOTES.

The cannas and gladioli, which to
this date comprise much the largest
part of the planting in the S. A. F.
convention garden at Bronx park, are
looking well. On both sides of the drive,
on entering the garden, there are beds
of gladioli. Those on the left are well
flowered, the beds to the right are be-
ginning to come out. The next exhibit
is a large oval bed of cannas. At this
point the drive or walk branches right
and left. The right hand walk is down

an incline and along its border are six
beds of cannas with short spaces be-
tween. On the opposite border of the
same walk are four or five beds of
cannas, two being near the large oval
bed mentioned a.bove. These two beds
are triang'ular in shape. By the walks
to the left, which are up an incline,
there are two beds of phlox and sev-
eral small beds of roses. It may inter-
est many of our readers to know the
best way to reach the garden. Take
the Bronx park express in the subway
at the Grand Central Station and ride
to 149th street, where, after leaving the
car, you Avill be given a transfer to the
Third avenue elevated, directly over-
head. The elevated train goes to
Bronx park station. On leaving the
train, walk through the station, turn
to the right and cross the stone bridge.
At the end of the bridge, turn to the
right and follow the walk along an iron
fence. This walk goes out to the drive,
quite near to the garden, which is on
the opposite side of the drive. A large
sign is at the entrance. It can be
reached from the station in 10 minutes.
Bronx park can also be reached from
any station on the Third avenue ele-
vated, but from down town points it is
a longer trip as the trains stop at all
stations.

Thomas O'Brien, superintendent of
the estate of Anson W. Burchard, at
Locust Valley, N. Y., shot and killed
his wife, Margaret, on the evening of
August 3. He used a rifle, firing three
shots into her body. She was his sec-
ond wife and 15 years his junior. Jeal-
ousy is said to have been the cause.
O'Brien did not attempt to escape.

Charles B. Hanft. of Hanft Bros..
692 Madison avenue, has Just returned
from an extended business trip through
Pennsylvania, during which he visited
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Allentown,
Reading, Easton, Gettysburg- and other
towns and cities.

Max Schling cordially in-vites brother
florists visiting* this city during the
convention to call at his establishment,
22 West Fifty-Ninth Street, where
every effort will be made to make their
stay as pleasant as possible.

Charles Hewitt, for some years head
gardener on the Hunting-don estate in
Westchester county, died at his home
in Westchester, Augvist 2. He was a
member of the Masonic fraternity and
the Roj'al Arcanum.

Albert E. Wilson, for the past 30
years a retailer at Eighth avenue and
32d street, died in the New York hos-
pital, August 3, aged 68 years. He is
survived by a -widow and two sons.

Walter T. Lee, well known in the
retail trade, has accepted the eastern
agency for the "Plateene" Co. of Chi-
cago, a firm that, we understand, deals
in typewriting supplies.

The monthly meeting of the New
York Florists' Club will be held in its
rooms in the Grand Opera House build-
ing on the night of August 13.

The first chrysanthemums we have
noticed are being received by the
United Cut Flower Co., and for the
season they are good.

William Duckham, of Duckham &
Pierson, Madison, N. J., was in this
city. August 3. Work is well advanced
on their new range.

The Eighth Annual Exhibition of the
the American Gladiolus Society will be
held in the Museum Building, Bronx
Park, August 23-26.

^!r

Mention the American Florist when wriUno

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop \

Valley

Chas. Schwake €c Co., Inc.

j 90-92 W. Broadway, New York

.'-•'-•'-•'-•'-•'---■------■'-■'-■'-'

John Eigenbrod, head salesman for
Badgley & Bishop, has taken a
month's vacation and will visit the
Pacific coast.

A. N. Kinney and wife, of Fort
Washington avenue and 198th street,
are on an automobile tour in the Adi-
rondacks.

Dailledouze Bros., of Flatbush, have
cut out carnations and now have the
houses planted with roses, which look
well.

Miss Edmonson, the popular book-
keeper for M. C. Ford, has gone on her
vacation.

William Sampson, salesman for H.
E. Proment, is on a three weeks' va-
cation.

J. K. Allen is receiving an excep-
tionally fine stock of pink asters.

Alex. E. Hogg, greenhouse manager
at Prospect Park, is on vacation.

James Gazetas, the Bronx park flo-
rist, reports good business.

Walter R. Siebrecht is receiving a
very fair stock of dahlias.

A. F. P.

Oklahoma City.

The state is likely to be saved froni
ignominy. It transpires that John Fur-
row of Guthrie expects to attend the
S. A. F. convention in New York
August 21-23.

In spite of very summery weather
conditions, business in the flower stores
is fairly satisfactory and one hears no
complaints over the lack of something
to do.

Geo. Stiles has been having his ton-
sils removed. The lack of these mem-
bers does not seem to have affected his
working abilities, however.

Visitor : A. Zirkman, representing
M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

S. S. B.

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169

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

ssif ?Sut. NEW YORK CITY

J. J. COAN, Inc. Kr*

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTinNG IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 8264 Farragut.

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-M84 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

"^ifet^slFairUut 133 W. 28th St., Nbw York

Ail the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Floivers.

HORACE E. FROIHENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varietiea of Hoses.
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, £to.

148 West 28th St„ NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farrasnt 300 and 301

jiFiiiiGKor

Wholesale Coinitiission florists

53 W. 28111 St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut '

WILLIAM P. FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone 5335 Farragnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

10® West SSth St., NEW^ YORK

Tel. 60S and 609 Farragnt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITED

Telephone Farrasnt 9761.

fioidstein & Fattermao

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28ih St., NEW YORK

VlloMe Hover M^fet^

New York, Aug. 8. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special IS 00©25 00

extra and fancy... 5 OD@10 00
No 1 and No 2. . . . 1 00@ 3 00

Francis Scott Key 2 00@15 00

fnma Donna 1 00@ 6 00

AliceStanley 1000 5 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00® 6 CO

Killarney, Special 4 00

No land No 2.. 50@ 1 00

Queen 1 00® S 00

Brilliant 50® 6 00

'■ M? Maryland 1 00@ 5 00

■ Aaron Ward 1 OOW 8 CO

" Sunburst 1 O0@ 5 00

■■ J L Mock 1 000 8 00

Ophelia 1 OOstj 6 00

' Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@10 00

Hoosier Beauty 50@ 4 00

Asters 500 3 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 75 00@10 ' 00

„ ' " inferior grades.. 35 00@50 00

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 3 00® 5 00

Lllyof lie Valley 4 CO® 5 00

Sweet Peas. Spencers 35® .50

Gladiolus per doz., 1 00® 2 00

Gladiolus, America '' 3 00

Larkspur 1 00@ 2 00

Bouvardia. white 1 00® 1 25

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 1 00® 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 100® 1 25

Dahlias 1 00® 2 CO

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between ZSth and Z7th Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cnt Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the market.

LILIES m VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

?^??a1i.t] liil 1 29 W. 28tli St., New York

— We are —

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years* experience behind ns.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and crustomers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with U3.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: 1 558 HI W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT \ 203 « „^„, „~L„

I 2037 NEW YORK

WM. KESSLER,

Successor to Kessler Bros.
113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

CUT FLOWERS
WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORrSTS

Phone 2336 Farra^t. Shipments Everywhere,
Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solioitbd.

N.Y. Gut Flowor Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New lork.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for adyertlsins.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

and Mosses, Decorating Material for

Florist Trade at AVholesale.

Telephones: Farragut ::iS4-5893

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B, HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

Tnc Laraesi slipper aaJ Receiver of cni Fiowcri

A complete assortment of the test In
the market can always he relied upon.

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1665 Madison Sauare

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receivers and Distrihilors of Choicest Cut Flowers

Trade Directory

Containing' the ITames and Addresses of
Florists of the TJnited States and C&nada

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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I 1302-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO I

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Our lycopodium is guaranteed not to become brittle. It is fireproof, put up in 10 lb. net Cartons. Try a sample carton.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Buffalo.

DEIIASU CENTERS ON FUNEliAL WORK.

Business for the latter part of July
and thus far in August has been dull,
with the exception of funeral work, al-
though there are a few weddings
Roses are of a quality that the least
said about them is the best way out.
Carnations are smaller than the per-
centage of those who do not want to
go to war. Snapdragons, candytufts,
phloxes and several other varieties of
outdoor flowers are very acceptable tor
window displays. Gladioli are improv-
ing daily.

CLUB OUTING.

The annual outing of the florists-
club was a decided success, no pams
having been spared by President Bl-
bers and the outing committee to make
it an enjoyable occasion in every way.
The attendance was excellent and an
were more than pleased to see the es-
teemed secretary on hand with ' the
boys" His health has not been good
of late, but his son motored him out.
The Kasting forces were marshalled by
E C Brucker; Palmer's contingent was
led by Ed. Slattery, and Anderson's by
J A Cannon in his spotless white suit.
Miss Lindsay can throw and Jannice
is "some umpire." Minnie's trainer did
not get her in good form to run this
year but look out in 191S. The trainer
did not run either. He expect to go
to war and get acquainted with his
cousins by fighting them. Go to it,
Henry.

NOTES.

Another contingent from the different
stores departed this week on vacations
J Milton Fiebelkorn will spend part
of his time with relatives at Collins, N.
Y Miss Margaret Tummelty and Miss
Ruth Barry, of Palmer's, are enjoying
their summer rest, but Miss Barry s
nearly resulted in death by drowning
in Buffalo Creek, when she was taken
with a cramp but was rescued by
friends and revived after an hour s
hard work. Her many friends rejoice
in her rescue. . , , ^

W. H. Eiss, state vice-president of
the S. A. F. for western New York, an-
nounces that arrangements will be
made for a special car which will leave
Buffalo, August 20, to accommodate
those going from this city and vicinity,
also Rochester, to the convention at
New York. All contemplating making
the trip to the convention are requested
to communicate with Mr. Eiss, whose
address is 568 Washington street, Buf-
falo, N. Y.

California Flowers

BiiiMiiiniiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiffliiiiiiiniiiiiiiffl

Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

W. J. Palmer is free from all worry
at Fox Point, Lake of Bays, Ont.,
where ho is enjoying a much needed
rest. His firm has been cutting in-
door asters that are almost perfect.
They have had many calls for ship-
ments, but their own trade will clean
them up.

The monotony of the week was
broken by an elaborate decoration at
the Packard Motor Co.'s establishment,
arranged by S. A. Anderson. W. J. Pal-
mer & Son has the order for another in
which orchids and the choicest of sum-
mer flowers will be used in abundance.
BISON.

Wichita, Kan.

JULY BUSINESS BBTTEK TH.\N USUAL.

A splendid rain. August 5, broke the
drouth that has prevailed since early
in June. Weather conditions have been
very severe. June and July together
were "one long, hot, dry spell," July
temperature averaging 3.2° above nor-
mal. Asters, gladioli, and practically
all outdoor flower crops have suffered
severely. Carnations in fields that
could be watered have done fairly well,
and a considerable proportion of the
planting into the houses has already
been done. The volume of business for
July was probably a little better than

average, due to a fairly steady run of
funeral work. This, with sick-room or-
ders, practically covers the demand
here during the summer season. Owing
to the unfavorable weather conditions
much of the locally grown sum.mer
flowers are short crop, and a large part
of the stock used by the stores must
be procured from outside wholesale
points, mainly Chicago and Denver.

A recent visitor was J. L. Vaughan,
of our neighboring city of Winfleld. He
has leased his greenhouses for a term
of years to "Billy" Dugan, who has
been Mr. Vaughan's right-hand man
for several years past. Billy is "some
hustler." and if his past record and the
good wishes of his friends in the trade
count for anything his success is as-
sured. Other recent visitors were Clif-
ford Pruner. of Poehlraann Bros. Co.,
Chicago, and Arthur Zirliman, of the
M. Rice Co., Philadelphia. Both report
good business and a generally optimis-
tic feeling among the trade of the
west and south. C.

New Albany, Ind. — Anders Rasmus-
sen is spending his vacation with his
family in Michigan.

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — The Louis G. Rat-
clifte Co. has opened a flower shop at
203 North Tryon street.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1857.

^^^

FLORiST

745 Buckingham Place.

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send OS your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eighlh and Locust Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Gnod At.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered in Albany and vidaity on telegrapliic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

nrkCTHM l ^b^tYs. street
DKfO I V/il 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points
Mention the American Florist when writing

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Max Schling

NEW YORK *

No. 22 West 39th Street $

Adjoining Plaza Hotel 4.

Telefirraph Delivery T

Member of Florists

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch ;
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783 '
Branch " " " 1808

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young &Nugent

Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square.

42 West 28th Street,

To out-of-town florists: KlfXAT 'Vi\t>V
We are in me Heart of W"" IV/nI\

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
Steele in the market.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McGONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREH.

NEW YORK CITY.

'p ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Ref^s^ence or Cash must accompany all orders

from unlxnown correspondents,

Cable address; Alexconnell.

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
Ko. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Brag'g;'s Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LODISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE
Mention the American Florist when writing

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cahle Address, DARDSFLOR.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Pelivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

HolmSOIsiHi,

?0-23-24 West Fifth Street.

We mi orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points In the Northwest. The
Largest Store In America; the largest stock,
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day. ^^^^_^___^

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GAROENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SmithCo,

KEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment In Amerioa.
Established 1874. Incorporated 1909.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Syracttse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

General designs— All flowers in season J)

City Index lo Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.
Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.
Amsterdam, N. Y.— John C. Hatcher.
Bangor, Me.— Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.
Boston, Mass.— Comley. Henry E.
Boston. Mass.— Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.
Boston, Mass.— Penn, The Florist.
Brooklyn, N. Y.— Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.
Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.
Brooklyn. N. Y.-Joseph Trepcl.
Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.
Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.
Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.
Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.
Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.
Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. „„>,„««■

Chicago— C. Prauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.
Chicago— 'A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St.
Chicago— Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St.
Chicalo-Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.
Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.
Cincinnati, O.— Julius Baer.
Cincinnati, O.— Hardesty & Co.
Cincinnati. O. — Edward A. Forter.
Cleveland. O. — A. Graham & Sons.
Cleveland, O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.
Cleveland, C— Bramley & Son.
Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.
Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.
Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. C».
Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co.
Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist.
Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co.
Des Moines. la.— Alfred Lozier Rosery
Detroit Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 3d Broadway.
Detroit. Mich.— John Breltmeyer's Sons.
Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co.
Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborlus.
El Paso, Texas— Potter Floral Co.
Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Eye.
Galesburg 111. — I. L. PlUsbnry.
Grand Kaplds, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co.
Grand Rapids. Mich.— Henry Smith.
Harrisburg. Pa.— Charles L. Schmidt.
Houston. Tex.— Eobt. O. Kerr Floral Co.
Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray.
Kansas City, Mo.— A Newell.
Kansas City. Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.
Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey.
Lincoln, Neb.— Frey & Frey.
Little Rock. Ark.— Paul M Palez.
Los Angeles, Calif.— Howard & Siolth.
Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saake.
i2l lAnieles-Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson.
Louisville. Ky.— August E. Baumer.
Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co.
Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son Iric.
Montreal, Quebec— The Dominion Floral Co.
MlnneapoUs, Minn.— Whltted Floral Co.
Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.
Newark, N, J. — Begerow's.
Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros.
Newark. O.— Chas. A. Ducrr.
Newburyport, Mass.— B. W. Pearson.
New Orleans, La.— Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.
New York— Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave.
New York— Hanft Bros.
New York — Hession. „,,,..,. a »

New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 6th Ave.
New York— David Clarke's Sons.
New Y'ork — Drakos Co.
New York — Henry Hart, Inc.
New York — Kottmiller.
New York— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.
nIw York-Max Schling, 22 W. 29th St,
New York— G. B. M. Stumpp.
New York— Young & Nugent.
New York— The Boulevard Floral Co.
Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Famam St.
Omaha Neb. — Lewis Henderson.
Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan
Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habermehl s Sons
Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop. Ltd,
Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements.
PltSburgh; Pa.-A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.
Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. B. A. WilUams.
Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co.
Rochester, Minn.— Rochester Floral Co.
Eochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons.
Rockford, 111.— H. W. Bnckbee.
Sheboygan, Wis.— J. E. Matthewson.
St. Louis, Mo.— Foster. Fred.
St. Louis, Mo.— Mullanphy Florists.
St. Louis, Mo.— P. H. Weber.
St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson.
St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & <^_^,^^ _^
San Franclsco-J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.
San Francisco — Joseph's. 233-35 Grant Ave.
San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.
Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.
Sedalla. Mo. — Archias Floral Co.
Springfield, Mass.— N. F. Biggins.
SteubenvlUe. O.— Huscroft's Flower Shop.
Syracuse. N. Y.— Miles S. Hencle.
Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.
Tacoma Wash. — California Florists.
Toledo. 'O.— Mrs. J. B. Preeman.
Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.
Washington— Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.
Washington — Gnde Bros.
Wilmette. 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.
Wllliamsport, Pa.— Evenden Bros. Co-
Worcester. Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop.
Yonkers, N. Y.— Ne ":orlt oral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyei'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Qrade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Teleidione— Lenox 382Z.

In the Heart of the most exclusive residential

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

U15 Famum St. i5o™?du6e2

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY,

CI

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

°*L Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Anywlere. none, 1952 Bedlord

HUGO H. JAHN

FliOBIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cm, Prospect Place, BROOKI/YN, N. T.

Brooklyn Bepresentative of National Florlit
Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN

FLOWERS

3924 Market Street Both Phones

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue.

Orders filled for all points In Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Assured.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders.

M your orders for Chicago ^'bft

I _ - „.l orders carefully filled

'-J^onSt under the Buperviaion or

^HicAg3-^ GEORGE 4SMU8. Mgr.

Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S L.ARGBST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main 00^ I nuiic Avo Telephone

Store- ""* LBWIS MIB., No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue, N.

Rochester Fhone 506 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowera in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen larpe Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
Bula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. F. HIGGINS

FLORIST AKD DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

I HAN FT BROS.

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Madison Ave. at 62nd Street %
NEW YORK %

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. ■!•
iiTiiIiitiiIiiT.iTiiTnTiiT»»Ii>ti»Iiiti'Ii'li'I"t'l'

The Bonlevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Slieridan Road.

Special attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

lEWARI, E J.
Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in WUmette—ChJcagO'S
North Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenil-
wortn Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York Established 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1552 Colnmbiis

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 Years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAK05 CO.

FIjORISTS

2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

'Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists rhone,]i|[uno.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

J.A.VALENTINE, A lOrcll V0«
President.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Ordera carefully eiecnted.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' T^alegraph Delivery,

LangFloral&NurseryGo.,

Dallas
Texas

1303 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too smalL

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif;

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Hembers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Eegnlar trade dlsct.
239 "WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Kemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.
Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on short
notice.

Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California riorists

■will take care of all telegraphic orders.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Orders will be carefully
cared lor by

Michigan.
HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAFIDS.

Memiers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFEED HANNAH & SONS will fill your orders

for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.
Mention the American Florist when wrif.ng

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Executed

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING FIiORISTS
735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. HICHIGAM BLVD.. Anitorinm Amei, CHICAGO

SAN FRANCISCO

JOSEPH'S

233-235 GRANT AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery and Na-
tional Florists for this District. A specialty made
of "Welcomine" and "Bon Voyage" packages.

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Yoor Flowers for dellTery
in this iection from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

^LOWERS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n.

Wliolasals
and Retail
Florist

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS
621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

SIS Mai-ket St., Harrteborg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania.

E. W. PESRSON

47 State St., NEWBURTPORT, MASS.,

Covers all New England points.

C. II. TREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

will fill orders for the West on short notice

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders
for florist service in this vicinity to

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

Every order receives prompt and careful attention

S343 W. MADISON ST.

KBAB OASFlUZai PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

SHEBOTGJUI,
WISCONSIN.

J. E. MAHBEWSON,

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WASMINOTOHOa

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

I

AL

FRED

feziERRO:

Mention the American Florist when writtng

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall orders for
florist service in this vicinity to

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Florists' Telegxapli Delivery.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Porter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbrucli's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Phones, Mainl874-1875

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery,

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

.Larg^est Growers in Centr*l Pa.

Boston, Mass.

HENRY R. COML,EY. Florist. 6 Park St.

60 years' experience in the florists business
guarantees efliciency to take care of all orders.
Twenty per cent allowed.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

N. Y. C. Arcade, State St.. Amsterdam, N. Y.

Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station. Hoffmans, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

Uemhori of riorists' Telegrash Delivery,

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when loriting

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York M Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

LARGEST RETAIL STORE IN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, lU.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap.:* and mail
orders for delivery in either city and adjoining
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart or each city, which means quick and eflB-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co."s retail establishment and one block from
the Great Central Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in any direction, nill IITU Ulllll
We are the center of the great UULUIR, minn,
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' relegraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord. 111.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Deliver;.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

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^ Cincinnati, O. s

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Four til Street i

I THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

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Buflfalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock
and promptdellveries in BuHalOjLockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

1 „j ,„ T. J, JOHNSTON 6 CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHINCION ST. FROTDENGE
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American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D.C., Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kcndel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The ocean freight on French bulbs
is now 60 shillings plus 10 per cent a
ton of 1,000 kilos.

Visited Chicago: A. T. Ferrell of
A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw, Mich.;
Burnett Landreth, Bristol, Pa.

Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on
the Board of Trade, August 8, were as
follows: Timothy, $5.75 to ?8.00 per
100 pounds.

Holland reports are to the effect
that most varieties of tulips have been
advanced in price 25 per cent; Cour-
onne d'Or 50 per cent.

Another big advance in Pacific ocean
freights is reported taking effect Au-
gust 1, .$60.00 to $6.5.00 from Yokohama,
$92.50 from Hongkong.

"Washington, D. C. — F. W. Bolgia-
no's son, Charles, is getting experience
in field work at the establishment of
John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles,
Calif.

Onion sets in the Chicago district
are about one-fourth harvested. The
crop prospects at present are promis-
ing under favorable weather and labor
conditions.

FARMERS' Bulletins 814 and 820 re-
spectively, issued by the United States
department of agriculture, and entitled
'^ermuda Grass" and "Sweet Clover;
Utilization," offer considerable informa-
tion on these crops.

It is reported that the "Western
Union Telegraph & Cable Co. is giv-
ing the right of way to eastern point
messages. This makes it difBcult for
prompt action on cable correspond-
ence in regard to Dutch matters.

"Shipowners are like farmers," the
London Economist states. "They nev-
er admit that they make money. But
there is a suspicion that no industry
has ever made so much money so very
easily as shipowners did during the
first two years of war.

Catalogue Postage.

Chairman "W. F. Therkildson of the
American Seed Trade Association pos-
tal laws committee telegraphs as fol-
lows : "I have just been advised by
Hon. Boies Penrose under date of Au-
gust 4 that the finance committee of
the Senate has amended the proposed
tax so as to exempt all catalogues
and also parcel post packages under
four ounces."

The Late Frank Rudy.

Frank Rudy, vice-president of i the
Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., Kansas City,
Mo., who retired from business about
a year ago on account of failing health,
died July 31, aged .59 years, and was
buried the afternoon of August 2. He
is survived by a widow, one son and
one daughter.

Vegetable Seeds la England.

Answering a question in the house
of commons, Sir R. "Winfrey said : "The
board have reason to believe that the
supplies of certain varieties of vege-
table seeds available for sowing in 1918
will be considerably below the normal.
They are accordingly taking steps to
safeguard such supplies as .well as to
secure their proper distribution, and
with this object have appointed an ad-
visory committee to consider and rec-
ommend m^easures which may be
adopted for the purpose." — Horticul-
tural Trade-Journal, July 18.

Beans East and West.

Ideal growing weather for two weeks
followed the long period of continued
rains in western New York and beans
are making wonderful growth. All
plantings are late, however, and a?
farm work has been greatly retarded
it is feared that many fields will lack
proper cultivation. The earlier planted
areas were badly injured by rains and
the ravages of grubs and in many
cases only show about one-half a
stand at present. Conditions in Col-
orado are fairly satisfactory, although
that section is suffering for lack of
rain. and. while irrigating is done regu-
larly the ground dries quickly and a
prospect of lack of water in some of
the canals is feared. -A.11 in all. the re-
ports received to date indicate that the
crop cannot be otherwise than short,
the anticipated yield probably not ex-
ceeding 50 to 75 per cent of normal.

tically gone. Field operations are be-
ing continued in the Idaho-Montana
territory and harvesting is quite gen-
eral in "Wisconsin and Michigan, but it
will be several weeks before definite
reports can be made.

Pea Crop Conditions.

"Wisconsin and Michigan have been
visited with the same continued and
wet weather that characterized prac-
tically the entire eastern section of the
United States. Peas, especially the wrin-
kled varieties, had a very slow start,
with germination cut down, and in
many cases the pods are imder size
and "do not contain their usual quota.
In "Washington and Colorado opposite
conditions were experienced with prac-
tically no rainfall from the time the
crop was planted until the present with
the largest acreage every known in
these states. Many acres have been
practically burnt up with the sun and
winds. Idaho and Montana are nearly
up to expectations, but the hot weather
and lack of rainfall have cattsed much
damage, particularly to the later varie-
ties. This unfortunate combination is
going to result in short deliveries of all
Ebctra Early varieties, Alaska, Im-
proved Telephone, Admiral Dewey, Al-
derman, Champion of England, Mar-
rowfats and Canada field peas. Condi-
tions are more favorable toward the
dwarf sorts, such as Nott's "Wonders
and Gems, which still promise fair
crops. Potlatch and Surprise are prac-

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

New York Seed Trade.

Although several seedsmen have been
advised that French bulbs have been
shipped, none have arrived to date.
Nothing definite is known about Hol-
land bulbs and one man's guess is as
good as another's.

Patrick O'Mara of Peter Henderson
& Co, has returned from the northern
part of the state, where he spent his
vacation.

Roman J. Irwin started for Mont-
real, August 3, to attend the national
convention of Canadian florists.

John "Wilk and family are on a va-
cation at Mt. Miarion, Ulster county.

Miss Belle Peek, of Vaughan's Seed
Store, started on her vacation last

^'""^- A. F. F.

French and Other Bulbs.

The H. F. Michell Co.. Inc., Philadel-
phia, Pa., have 800 cases of French
bulbs coming on a steamer expected
daily, as the invoices have already
been received. The shipment consists
of Paper "Whites, Romans, Trumpet
Majors and other French bulbs. Sev-
eral other shipments of the same size
are to follow later.

Bermuda Harrisii arrived .July 31.
Formosum are expected about August
15. Japanese bulbs will arrive in small
lots this year, as shipping facilities
are very poor.

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Raffia Prices Regulated by England.

The price of raffia is now regulated
by the British government, according
to the following cable received at
"Washington, D. C, from the American
Consul General at London: "Director
army contracts prohibits sale of raffia
from stocks of over two hundredweight
except at following prices: Number 1
tajunga. £50; number 2, £47; number 3,
£43; number 1, Tamatave, £40; number
2, £37, all per ton ex-warehouse in
United Kingdom."

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, LETiroE, C abbot.

PAE6NIP, PAE8I.KT, CkLEET, ENBrsTE, SaMIFT, NaMED AMDMIXKD

Gbakditloba and Spenoeb Swbbt Peas, and Sdnelowbb.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA

.Company

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Burpee's Sweet Peas

New Early or Winter-Flowering Spencers

Here are varieties that offer you a big profit. Sowings under glass,
in August, flower in time for your Thanksgiving trade September sowings
produces the finest of flowers by Christmas. Grown in the open they flower
several weeks ahead of Standard or Summer Flowering Spencers; 3'et they /

bloom quite as long as the Standard Spencers.

With the advantage of a survey over the whole trade we foresaw the
splendid future of early winter -flowering varieties years back. Since 1908 ,

we have been crossing the Spencer-Flowering Sweet Peas with the Early 1

or Winter-Flowering Grandiflora. The magnificent Australian variety
"Yarrawa," has also been used as a parent plant to great advantage in our
recent crosses.

The varieties below are all true, thoroughly fixed in type, and be-
cause of their unusual development of color, both as to beauty and tint, they
will appeal strongly to your buyers.

Nine of these varieties were awarded nineteen Certificatesof Merit by the following: Pennsylvania Horticult-
ural Society, Philadelphia; American Sweet Pea Society, San Francisco; Ihe International Show, New York.

Burpee's Primrose Beauty -An
attractive and pleasing shade ol deep
primrose, flushed with rose. Flowers
of great size, splendid substance and
beautifully waved in truebpencerform.
H oz., 85c; oz,. $1.50; lb.. Sl5 UO.

Fordhook Rose— This lovely va-
riety is a charming shade of rosy car-
mine. The flowers are of largest size
and usually borne in threes and fours
on long stiff stems. H oz., 75c; oz..
Burpee's Early King— A glowing, rich bright crimson, Flowers $1.25; lb., $12.50,
are of great size and perfect form averaging fully two inches in diam
eter. produced freely in threes and fours on strong stems of great length
y. oz.. 75c; oz..$l 25; lb.. $12.50.

Burpee's Early Enchantress— Flowers immense in size, measur-
ing 2^2 inches in diameter; exquisitely waved or frilled, stiff stems;
color most attractive and pleasing. A bright rose pink, becoming
deeper toward the edges of standard and wings, gradually softening in
lone toward the center of the flower, H oz., 75c; oz., $1 25; lb., $12.50.

Burpee's Early loveliness— The color is white, the entire flower
being suSused soit pink until it reaches the edges, which are distinctly
picoteed with rose-pink. A flower of immense size and great substance
beautifully waved and usually produced three or iour on the longest
stout stems. Vi oz.. 7-c; oz.. jil.25; lb., $12.50.

Fordhook Pink and White— 7 he most popular color in early
ng sweet I'eas Similar to the old Blanche Ferry, having a bright
rosy pink standardwith creamy white wings lightly suffused rose. Flow-
ers often measure fully IV1 inches in diameter, while the form is perfect,
the beautifully waved blooms being carried on stitf stems of great length,
usually in threes and often in fours. '^ oz., 75c; oz.. $1.25; lb,, $12.50.

Fordhook Pink -A distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender
throughout. Flowers of large size, exquisitely waved, and usually pro-
duced in threes and fours on long stems. Under arti&cial light it is
particularly pleasing. Oz., 85c; lb.. $8.50.

Burpee's larly Pink Beauty— The color is soft rose-pink on white
ground, richer toward the edges, gradually softening in color as it reaches
the center of standard and wings. The flowers are of great size, beauti-
fully waved and finely phced on the immense stems, which usually
carry three or four of the magnificent blooms. Moz.SSc; oz.. $1.50;
lb., $15.00.

The Wonderful
"YARRAWA"

Burpee's Rosy Morn— a magnificent flower of great size and sub-
stance. Flowers grown under ordinary field culture have measured fully
two inches in diameter. The color is a pleasing shade of rose with
crimson-scarlet standard, while the immense flowers are usually boroe in
threes or fours on stiff, long stems, U2.,85c; lb, $8 50.

Burpee's Early Sankey— This truly magnificent white was awarded
a Special Silver Medal when, exhibited at the great International Show
in New York, March 2J. 1915, also Certificate of MeMt at the Spring Show
of the Pennsylvania Horticultural society. Philadelphia, March 23, 1915.
Black seeded. Hoz,85c; oz., $1.50; lb., $15.00.

Yarrawa- First exhibited at the great International Flower Show,
New \ ork, March'. 1914, where we were awarded a Certificate of Merit by
the American Sweet Pea Society. From seed sown in early October at
Fordhook Farms the plants came into bloom December 20, and bloomed
profusely until May. Bright rose-pink with a clear, creamy base. Flo-
radale Grown Seed exclusively. Oz.. SOc; lb . $8.00.

Burpee's Early lavender King— A first-class, rich, true deep laven-
der throughout. Flowers of large size, beautiful, true waved form and
borne in threes and fours on stems of great length. Pkt. (20 seeds) 25
cts.; less, '.3.

Burpee's Early Snowstorm— A truly magnificent pure white variety; the best of the
white seeded Early-Flowering Spencers yet introduced. Flowers of great size and sub-
stance, beautifully waved; borne in great profusion. Snowstorm is an appropriate name, as
the plants become a perfect mass of snow-whiteflowers. Pkt. (12 seeds) 25 cts.; less, M.

Burpee's Early Sweet Briar— A most distinct and charming variety. Flowers are of
good size with great substance, usually in threes and fours. Lovely shade ofpink throogh-
oat. wiih soft salmon oramber suffusion, this being more accentuated in the younger flowers
and buds. A very strong grower and most floriferous. Pkt. (20 seeds) 25c; less, i^i.

W. Atlee Burpee & Company have long been famousas American
Headquarters for Sweet Peas and in addition to the Early or Winter-
Flowering Novelties listed above we are in a position to supply a
wonderful list of Standard or Summer-Flowering Spencers.

We were the first to introduce the Spencer type into America,
and such famous varieties as King White, Fiery Cross, Primrose
Spencer, Apple Blossom, King Edward Spencer, and many others.
All our introductions serve to justify our claims, and each year many
new varieties are tried out, but only those which prove themselves
of exceptional value are offered to our customers.

Fordhook Pink

Pink
Suffused
with
Lavender

SEND US A LIST OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS
FOR SPECIAL QUOTATION.

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO.,

SEED GROWERS, PHILADELPHIA.

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Pansy Seeds

Pansy Giant Non Plus Ultra Mixture

Danish Grown Seeds, grown from Stock Seeds
carefully selected through many years of intelligent
selection. Equal to the best strains ever offered.

Oz., $6.00; ^2 oz., $3.00; H oz., $1.50;
Tr. Packet, 25c.

Let us know what else you require, we may be
able to supply it.

DANISH GROWN CYCLAMEN SEEDS
ARE EXPECTED IN VEhY SOON.

DANISH SEED IMPORT

210 No. 7th Street
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

Branches: Michigan, Mil FnRD RflNN

Wisconsin and Idaho. miLFUnU, bUnn.

Waldo Rohnert

GIIJIOT, CAI^.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER.

Bpecdaltles: I<ettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited,

The L. D.Waller Seed Co.

Guadalupe, California

wholesale Growers of

FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET
PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS

Correspondence Solicited.

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIF.

Arthur T.Boddington Co. Inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Ciiambers St., New York

ORDER YOUR SEED PACKETS
FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW,

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO

FITCHBURG, MASS.

O L t If ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, i[ possible, quantities required. Illistfatej Calilome Fre e

KELWAY & SON "'•^?J|i" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

Dracaena Canes

FALL SHIPMENT

All Commercial Varieties

Write for Prices.

McHutchison & Co.

THE IMPORT HOUSE

95 Chambers St., NEW YORK

Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, ■ New York

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VAUGHAN'S

GIANT PSNSIES

VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES, Vaughan-s International
Pansy Mixture was tirst offered by us in 1889. AVe import from all the best
European sources. Each year has added to the quality of its flowers and
variety of its colors We buy every j'ear novelties of known merit to im-
prove the mixture: it is always complete, always the latest and always the
best mixture. AVe add to all Pansy Mixtures which we now buy more than
lifty per cent of the choicest named kinds obtainable, each in correct pre-
portion. This is one of the Specialties that has established the reputation
of Vaufzhan's Flower Seeds, and one which we maintain most carefully.
Trade pkt., 50c; Vk oz., $l.bO;H oz.» $^.00; oz., $tO,00.

VAUGHAN'S GIANT PA*SY MIXTURE. Embraces, besides all the sepa
rate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which
can only be had in this and our International Mixture. This mixture in-
cludes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most deli-
cate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau and
the splendid Cassier strain."

Trade pkt., 25c; % oz.. 60c; oz., $4.00; H lb., $14.00.

VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. This ml-xture is put up by our-
selves and contains mostly light color sorts. We have sold this mixture
for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut-flower growers, who have
realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies areas easily
grown as violets, require less care and bring better results.
Trade pkt., 25c; 's oz., 60c.; oz., $4.00.

CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING MIXTURE. This is a mixture made bv our-
selves from 20 different and distinct varieties of this type. While the
flowers of this stniin do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pansies
thev excel them by a nui<-h greater number of flowers to a plant.
Trade pkt., lOc; v* oz., 30c; oz , $l.oO; H lb., $i.OO.

VAUGHAN'S P. P. (Popular Price) MIXTURE OF PANSIES. This mix-
ture, li e all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate
colors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Bedding types and will
furnish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers.
Trade Pkt. 20c; 's oz., 35c; oz., $2.00; 4 ozs., $7.00.

WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Trade Pkt.

Anita 'Wehmiaim. Beautiful lavender $0.20

Mrs. A. A. Skaaoh. Bright shell pink 20

Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink, re-selected; true .15

Mrs. William Sim. Salmon pink 20

Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white . .* 2D

Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice. ,20

Fordhook Pink and Wliite 25

President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 20

n^^^^Kose Queen. One of the best pinks; true .26

Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink 20

Lavender Pink 20

Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20
White Orchid. White flowers of good substance.. .15
Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing
as the flower develops to a light pink standard,

tinted buff with blush wings 20

MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .16

$8.00
8.00
6.00
8.00,
8.00
8.00

16.00
8.00

10.00

8.00
8,00
8,00
6,00

8.00
6.50

RE-SELECTED STOCK ?^£fo^„^«SSt^?ef„-

EARLY SNOW FLAKE. Thla l8 the best Early Flowering
White Seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and
of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne
in wonderful profusion on long stems. Tirade pkt. iVt
oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EAELY HEIATHEB BELL. The flowers are very large,
borne in fours and threes on long stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but
pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color
becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt. (^^ oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00,

WINTEE, FLOWEEING HEECITLES. Of the same lovely
shade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 25 seeds,
25c; Trade pkt. ('/4 oz.) 86c; oz., $3.00.

WnfTEE FLOWEKIITG SCAELET EMPEEOE. Identical
in color and size of blossoms to the late flowering Scar-
let Emperor which is recognized as the finest scarlet.
This variety will be popular at Christmas. Trade pkt.
(Vi oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

WrUTEE FLOWEEING ASTA OHN. Identical In color
and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta
Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender.
Trade pkt. {>4 oz.) 86c; oz., $3,00.

WINTEE FLOWEEING WEDGEWOOD. .Identical in color
and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood
and is a magnificent clear blue. Trade pkt. ("A oz.) 86o;
oz., $3.00,

WINTEE FLOWEEING CEEAM. Identical in color and
size of blossom to Debbie's Cream. It has immense
blossoms very frilled and duplexed. Trade pkt. (V4 oz.)
86c; oz., $3.00,

WINTEE FLOWEEING HELEN LEWIS. Very flue shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. (V4 oz.) 86c; oz., $3.00.

EARLY MORNING STAE. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in
standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is mag-
nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form and borne
in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Trade pkt, iV^ oz.)
60o; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIED. The flower is the same color as "Florence
Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Blfrida Pearson." The
placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers
are borne on long stems in threes and fours. Trade pkt. ('^ oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

E14ELY MELODY. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song
Bird" on white groxmd, closely resembling "Countess Spencer,"
The effect is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems
and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. Trade
pkt. Wi oz.) 60o; oz., $2.00.

EAELY SPRING MAID. Light pink on a cream ground. It is a
most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms home
in fours on long stems. Trade pkt. {Vi oz,) 60c; oz,, $2.00.

WINTER FLOWEEING — ITnwin Types Oz. % lb. Lb.

Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00 $4.00

^"Midsnininer List of Flower Seeds for Present Sowing Now Ready. If yon have not received your copy please write for It.
43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK 31-33 W. Randolph Street, 803 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO

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Market Gardeners

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfleld, Mass., in 1917.

Stored Food Protection Against Insects.

To enlarge the campaign toward the
control of insects infesting stored food
products, a new section has been or-
ganized in the bureau of entomology of
the United States department of agri-
culture. The Secretary of Agriculture
has appointed to the new position Dr.
E. A. Bade, of the bureau, as ento-
mologist in charge of insect investiga-
tions.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and VesetaWes.

Chicago, Aug. 6. — Mushrooms, home
grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 15 cents; radishes,
$1.00 to $1.50 per hundred bunches;
celery, 60 to 75 cents per box; toma-
toes, per crate, 50 to S5 cents; cucum-
bers, per basket, 20 to 30 cents.

New York, Aug. 6. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 cents to 75 cents; cucumbers,
50 to 75 cents per basket; mushrooms,
$2.50 to $5 per 4-lb. basket; tomatoes,
25 cents to $2.25 per package; radishes,
$1.25; lettuce, per basket, 50 cents to
$1.75; rhubarb, per dozen bunches, 50
cents to $1.

VegfetaWe and Fruit Markets.

Jobbiing prices of vegetables and
fruits for the week ending July 31, as
reported by the bureau of markets of
the United States department of agri-
culture, were as follows :

During the week potato shipments
were 000 cars less than during the pre-
vious week, but the demand was weak-
er and prices slightly lower. Eastern
shore of Virginia and Maryland pota-
toes sold at $2.80-$3.10, a drop of about
50 cents. "Western potatoes also de-
clined and were offered at $1.20-$1.50
per bushel. Jerseys sold at $1.15 per
bushel as compared with 66 to 70 cents
a year ago. New Jersey was the heav-
iest shipper of tomatoes, the amount
being 2,661 cars. The Tennessee move-
ment is about over. Onion shipments
have been slow with a quiet market
and little interest shown. Prices were
about the same as during the preceding
week. Cabbage shipments were prin-
cipally from Iowa and Ohio. Other
states are shipping in small quantities.
The Iowa f. o. b. price was reported at
$20 per ton.

Peaches advanced until Arkansas'
sold f>t from $2 to $3.50 per bushel,
about 50 cents higher than the previous
week and an advance of 75 cents over
the corresponding period last year.
Texas and Georgia stocks advanced
about 25 cents. The Georgia move-
ment is about over. With decreasing
cantaloupe shipments prices have ad-
vanced. California's and Arizona's be-
ing .$2.25 to $4, an increase of 75 cents
over the previous week. Arkansas
stock advanced from $1.60 to $2.25.
With lighter shipments and a heavy
demand, watermelon prices advanced
with the hot weather. New apples ap-
peared in much larger quantities than
during the corresponding period a year
ago. The movement is heavier from all
producing states. Pear shipments
have also increased.

If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

—or anythiBg in—

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

<TAn A ITiiVil Wholesale Grower
V»CU. t\, I\U1I1, PEKIN.ILL.

XINEXCELLiED NEW

PANSY SEED

DE VEER'S Cboice GIANT Mixed

Composed of the best strains of my

importation. Pkt. 25c, % oz. $1.00, ^

oz. $1.75. Vi oz. $2.50, oz. $4.00.

BUGNOT'S LARGE-PLOWERING

SHOAV PANSIES

Of exquisite markings, 3 and 5-blotch-
ed, scarce. Pkt. 25cr, % oz. $1.50, %
oz. $2.50, % oz. $4.00, oz. $6.00.

TRIMARDEAU MAMMOTH

World renowned for brilliancy of color
and size of flowers, some measuring 3 to
4 in. across.
Pure White. Pkt. 25c, % oz. 75c, Vi oz.

$1.25, % oz. $1.75, oz. $3.00.
Purple. Pkt. 25c. % oz. 75c, % oz.

$1.25, % oz. $1.75, oz. $3.00.
Azure Blue. Pkt. 2oc. % oz. $1.00, 14

oz. $1.75, y, oz. $2.50, oz. $4.00.
Golden Yellow, Pkt. 25c, % oz. $1.50, Ji

oz.. $2.50. % oz. $3.50. oz. $5.00.
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 25c, '^ oz. 75e, %

oz. $1.25, % oz. $1.75, oz. $3.00.
Prompt delivery for cash, less 6% dlsct.

J. A. DE VEER,

Seed and Bulb Merchant. Est. 1882
100 William St., New York

Jos. Heacock Co.,

Wyncote, Pa.
Grow^er of Kentias.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Novelties For 1917

The Best Of 1916 Introductions.

Standard varieties, both commercial
and Exhibition.

NOW READY.

Also Pompons, Anemones
and Singles.

Send for Catalogue or submit
list of varieties desired and we
will state definitely when they
can be delivered with price.

Elmer D. Smith & Co.

Adrian, Mich.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUrERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Cboice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seed

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels. Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swlss-Chard, Swede and Tuinip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.

English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

ROSES FOR BENCHING

Choice Young Plants

OWN ROOTS GRAFTED

4-Inch 4-Inch

Per 100 Per 100

Hoosier Beauty $18.00

Killarney Pinlc $10.00 15.00

Killarney Wliite .. 10.00 15.00

Killarney Brilliant 18.00

Ophelia 12.00 18.00

Clothilda Souperts, Extra Good, 4-inch, $8.00 per 100.

BEGONIA— Cincinnati-Strong 2^2-inch, $18.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN, assorted colors, choice plants, 252-inch,

$7.50 per 100.

1/ >L ) O J 01 CHICAGO NEW YORK

YfHlPlllin ^ NPPfl MflfP 31-33 W.Randolph St. 43 Barclay St.

• ""q"*"" " UUVU UiVlV Greenlionses. Nurseries and Trial Gr9aiids,Weilan Springs. IIL

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R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

SpeclAltles: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Giren Personal Attention.

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97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

ped«?/eTo'5fat°o'seeds Baltimore, Md.

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EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper. Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

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RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

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Get Q.uotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale BrlStol, PB.

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 in,, for immediate de-
llTery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg.. New York City

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THE C. HERBERT GOYSEEO GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Cucumber. Muskem'elon, Squash and Pumpkin,
Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Com.

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Contract Seed Growers

^npnialtipf P^ppc. Mi plant. Tomato,
Opiibldllltl&. Vine Seed and Field Com!

Correspondenoe Solioited,

George R. Pedrick fi Son,

PEDRICKTOVVN. N. J.

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Freesia Purity

^-inch and up, - - $6.50 per 1000
%-inch and up, - 9.50 per 1000

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY,

THE HOME OF "PURE AND SUBE SEEDS"

411-413 Washington Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO.

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BEANS, PEAS. RADISH

AND Alilj GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

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Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers. Grandi-
floras. etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO.
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO..

Contract Seed Growers
LOS AJfGELES, CALIFORNIA

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3Iy Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid NOTelties.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ani. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Bulbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chica^to, ni.

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Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET AXL EEQUIEEMENTS FOE ALL SOILS.

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wliolesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Specialists in Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK,

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
w'oods. Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous Evergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

THE

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

SPECIAL OFFER!

of a lim'.ted quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

in 4-in. pots, choice healthy st^ck
for benching, at $20.00 per 100.

Christmas and Bird's Eye
Peppers

214-incli pots at .$1.00 per hundred.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

Horticultural Trade Journal

Published weekly. The Largest,
Brightest and Best British Trade
publication. Also.

THEINTERNATiONALEOmON

Published quarterly. Annual Bub-
scription for weekly and quarterly
numbers One Dollar. (International
money order.) Subscribe today and
keep In touch with European mar-
kets and topics.

THE HGRTIOULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY

BUBNLET. ENGLAND

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Aug. 11,

The Nursery Trade

American Association ot Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo.. President;
J. R. iMa.vhew. Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-tbird annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

San Diego, Calif. — H. E. Sies has
opened a nursery at 3378 Granada
street.

Bedfokd, Mass. — Loss estimated at
$10,000 was caused by fire at the New
England Nurseries, July 24.

Louisvn-LE, Kt. — Ernest Kettig- has
been re-elected park superintendent, a
position he has ably filled for many
years.

NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. — The Cham-
ber of Commerce is urging' the appro-
priation of $80,000 for the purchase of
ground for a public park.

Portland, Ore. — J. G. Bachler is now
sole proprietor of the Tolleston Nur-
sery, having purchased the interest of
A. V. Wickstrom, and will continue un-
der the old firm name.

Birmingham, Ala. — The Elmwood
Floral & Nursery Co. has been made
defendant in a damage suit for $5,000
resulting from injuries sustained by a
boy in an automobile accident.

San Francisco, Calif.— The Woodside
Nurseries have been granted permis-
sion to sell 100 shares of stock at par
value. $100 per share, the proceeds to
be used in the development of the busi-
ness.

Osage, Ia.— The Gardener Nursery
Co., of this city, has booked an order
from the F. W. Woolworth Co., of New
York, for bulbs to the amount of
$11,230, which will be disposed of in
its chain of 5 and 10 cents stores.

Fresno, Calif. — President "Wilson
has appointed George C. Roeding, of
the Fancher Creek Nurseries of this
city, a member of the federal exemp-
tion board. He is now in San Fran-
cisco conferring with other members
and perfecting organization.

Steoddsburg, Pa. — W. K. LaBar an-
nounces the purchase of 85 acres of
land here and will specialize in native
azaleas, rhododendrons, kalmias, An-
dromeda floribunda, etc., under the
name of LaBar's Rhododendron Nur-
sery, the firm's adddress being this city
instead of Mount Pocono, as formerly.

Texas Nurserymen's Association.

The summer meeting of the Texas
Nurserymen's Association was held at
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col-
lege, College Station. August 2, the ses-
sion being of an informal nature, the
official business being deferred until the
regular meeting, September 2.5-26. The
session was devoted entirely to papers
and discussions, among the topics be-
ing: "The Relation of Extension Work
of the A. and M. College of Texas to
the Nurserymen," by W. B. Lanham;
"The Relation of the Large Grower to
the Small Grower," by Sam L. Dale.
Daingerfleld, Tex.; "The Importance of
the Home Orchard and How to Build
It," by J. S. Kerr, Sherman, Tex.

T. F. M.

American Association of Park Supts.

The committee in charge of conven-
tion arrangements for the nineteenth
annual convention of the above asso-
ciation, consisting of Ernest Strehle,
superintendent of the St. Louis park
department; L. P. Jensen, superintend-
ent of Busch place; Emmett P. Griffin,
superintendent of the park depart-
ment of East St. Louis, 111.; Louis
Koenig, city forester, and W. W. Ohl-
weiler of the Missouri botanical gar-
den, have left nothing undone to make
the meeting at St. Louis, September 11-
13, one of the most enjoyable in the
history of the organization. The busi-
ness of the association will take up
three mornings and one evening, while
the hospitalities will include trips of
interest about the city and vicinity,
luncheon at the Anheuser-Busch bre"w-
ery, a reception and dance given by
the park department, supper at Sunset
Inn and the annual Shaw banquet.

Orchids

If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever
we solicit your inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids. Special lists on application.

LAGER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can stipply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxle, - Missouri

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

P, O. Berlin. N. J. WHliamatown Jons., K. J.

Ulention the American Florist ivhen vjritinfj

HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

ETererem SpedaBsb Ureesl Growers in Amelia

Box 404. DUNDEE, HL.

Storrs & Harrison Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE,

OHIO

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ROSES, CANNAS

Shrubbery
THE COIIARD& JONES CO.,

West Grove, Fenna.

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The Book of the Peony

The long and Interesting history of the
peony, charmingly written by Mrs,
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 Illustrations in color and black
and white. Handsome cloth blading.

PRICE, $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Chrysanthemuins

LAST CALL

All 2U-in. pots. Varieties for Pot Culture.

CAPRICE VARIETIES

Yellow, white, pink and crimson, etc., in the
seven varieties,

"C. L. HUTCHINSON"

A pure white Anemone 'Mum, one of the very
best I have ever distributed.

$6.03 per 100: $50.00 per 1000.

POMPONS

We can supply 50. f^OO plants in assorted colors,
such kinds as Donald, Doty. Grace, Queen of
Whites, Golden Climax. Lelia, etc.

$3.00 per 103; $25.00 per 1000.

SINGLES

Mrs. Buckingham, early pink, and Mrs. Godfrey,
late pink, and a selection of 50 other sorts.
$3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000.

CHAS.H.TOTTY,

MADISON, NEW J£RS£Y

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Our list is ready.
—Ask for it —

Jackson & Perkins Company.

NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE.

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BEGONIAS AND CYCLAMENS

BEGONIAS, Melior, strong 2,i^-inch, $20.00 per 100; strong 4-inch, $40.00 per 100.
" Mrs. J. A. Peterson, strong ly^-m., $20.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM: For the past seven years we have been improving

the Cyclamen, and can now offer you the following stock for growing on;

this is the same strain that we grow ourselves.

Glory of Wandsbek, Christmas Cheer, Brilliant Red, Pure White, White -Pink Eye,
and Lavender. Strong 2>^-in. pots, $ 8.00 per 100.
Strong 3-in. pots, 10.00 per 100.
Strong 4-in. pots, 25.00 per 100.

ASPLENIUM NIDUS AVIS

Strong, 6-in., - - $1.00 and $1.50 each.

All of above good value, and Cash with order from unknown

ready for repotting. correspondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS

Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio

ANNOUNCEMENT

Anton Then has msde arrangements with us to handle his THENANTHOS field-grown carnation plants exclus-
ively, and we are now ready to supply same immediately at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000
rate. THENANTHOS is the best scarlet carnation ever produced and many growers were unable to secure stock
of this wonderful variety last spring owing to the limited supply, so it is advisable to place your order with
us Immediately. We will ship the plants whenever you are ready to bench them. Immediately if you say so.

500,000 Pieid-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.0O C. W. Ward $5.00 $40.00

White Perfection 5.00 40.00 Herald 5.00 40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Beacon 5.00 40.00

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2H-INCH STOCK Per 100 PerlCOO 2y2-INCH STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 3-INCH PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000

Richmond $3.50 $30.00 sunburst $4 50 $40 00 White KiUarney $4.50 $40.O0

White Killarney 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph Sf«9 Long Distance Phones: central eOl and 2846. CHICAGO

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Aug. 11,

Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, $5.C0; 1000, $45.00

Matchless " 5.00 " 4500

Enchan'ress. " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress Supreme.. " 5.00 " /(SOO

Alice " 5 00 " 45. UO

Mrs. C. w. Ward " 5 00 " 45.00

Philadelphia " 5.00 " 4500

Herald " 5.00 " 4500

ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Rochester, N. Y.

GOOD MIDSUMMER BTT.SIIS"ES.S.

Despite the warm weather, trade nas
been unusually good, funeral work
furnishing the bulk of the demand,
however. Carnations are very good for
the season and while sweet peas are on
the wane, some of good quality are
available. Gladioli are arriving in large
quantities and some exceptionally fine
America are being received. All kinds
of summer flowers are in demand at
present. Lily of the valley is almost
unobtainable and it is hard to find a
substitute for bridal and funeral work.

NOTES.

Salter Bros, have an attractive win-
dow display in the form of an old mill
and pond. It is refreshing with its
rocks and logs.

H. E'. Wilson's greenhouse force is
busy planting chrysanthemum plants
into the benches.

E. C. Armbrust and wife are spend-
ing their vacation at New Britain,
Conn.

Horace J. Head will spend his vaca-
tion at the Thousand Islands.

Miss Mullen, of H. E. Wilson's force,
is enjoying her vacation.

Chester.

Canadian Horticultural Association.

As we go to press the twentieth an-
nual convention of the Canadian Hor-
ticultural Association is in session
at Montreal, the meeting extend-
ing over three days, August 7-9,
with a good attendance, to whom
the well-balanced programme should
prove very interesting, among the
well-known speakers and their topics
being the following : "Recent In-
troductions of Carnations of Merit," bv
J. H. Dunlop. Richmond Hill, Ont.;
"What Experimental Farms Could Do
to Assist Florists," bj- special committee
of the Montreal Florists' and Garden-
ers' Club; "Chrysanthemums for Show,"
by J. H. McKee, Ottawa, Ont.; "Sweet
Peas Under Glass," by Jas. Ke.an, St.
Bruno, Que.; "Tomatoes Under Glass."
by A. "Walker, MacDonald College;
"Packing and Shipping Cut Flowers,"
by Wm. Cotter. Montreal; "Cyclamen,"
by Wm. C. Hall, Montreal; "Some
Problems of the Retailer," by Frank
McKenna, Montreal; "Ferns," by R. A.
Smith, Lachine, Que.

At the opening session, Tuesday af-
ternoon, Vice-President E. J. Hayw,T.rd
of Montreal introduced Alderman Wel-
don, who cordially welcomed the visi-
tors, a number of whom, were from the
United .States. President James Era-
ser, in his .address, urged the produc-
tion of all possible at home to make up
for the deficiency caused by the war.
Secretary Luck reported that the as-
sociation was in a prosperous condi-
tion and told of its activities during
the past year. Noted among tho.se in
attendance were J. H. Dunlop, T. Man-
ton, J. "V^^alsh, J. McKenna, G. A. Rob-
inson and Professor Bunting.

The trade exhibition was said to
excel that of any previous meeting,
among the prominent firms represented
being the following : Lord & Burnham
Co.. New York; A. L. Randall Co.,
Chicago; H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phila-
delphia, Pa.; McArthur & Co.. Boston,
Mass.; Wertheimer Bros.. New York;
Dupuy & Ferguson, McKenna, Ltd.,
and E. J. Hayward of Montreal and
M. M. Taylor.

The Montreal gardeners and florists
have arranged a programme of enter-

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tainment that will make the stay of the
visitors a most enjos-able one, among
the features being a tour of the park
system, trips to St. Anne's and Senne-
ville, an inspection of the greenhouses
of McKenna, Ltd., and a bowling tour-
nament.

Los Angeles.

The principal feature of the trade
this week was the demand for funeral
work occasioned by the death of Harri-
son Gray Otis. All of the florists seem
to have received their full share of or-
ders.

NOTES.

The work room of Wright's Flower
Shop was filled with handsome funeral
designs. One that was particularly
noteworthy was a shaft of asters, sur-
rounded by a spiral wreath of pink
roses, while the pedestal was of gladioli
and lilies.

Howard & Smith arranged two im-
mense wreaths on easels and a number
of other floral designs for the Otis fu-
neral. Fred Howard has returned from

REX BEGONIAS

STRONG PLANTS

2Vi in. pots $4.00 per 100

JAMES VICK'S SONS

Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists
ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

a vacation trip to Ventura county,
where he enjoyed a good time fishing.

The Redondo Floral Co. has been
very busy with funeral work. Eleven
pieces were seen here during the week
and more in the making.

Many fine floral arrangements were
seen during- the week at the establish-
ment of The Broadway Florists.

S. Murata & Co. report shipping trade
a trifle slow, but there is an excellent
call for fertilizers and moss.

O. C. Saake. in addition to many
pieces for the Otis funeral, had orders
for palls for four others.

G. H. H.

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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPARAGUS.

ASPAEIAGDS PLDMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
stroDg, ?6.50 per 1.000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerli, 2-ln.,
?3.00; 3-in.. $5.00; 4-m., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZAIiEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

BOXWOOD.

Boxwoods, Pyramid. 2% and 3 ft., $3.00 each.
Geo. VVlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place. Chi-
cago.

BOUVAKDIAS.

Bonvardia, 2Vi-in., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink, White and Red. HENRY SMITH, Grand
Rapids, Mich.

BTJIiBS.

Bulbs. Cold storage. Giganteum and Mag-
nificum. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment on front cover page of this issue. Wm.
P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.. Buf-
falo. N. Y.

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Narcissi. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay
St.. New York.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. 7 to 9-in., and 9
to 10-in., for immediate deliverx. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co.. Ltd.. Wool-
worth Bldg., New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CALADIUMS.

Caladiums. Fancy leaved plants. New and
choice varieties in pots and pans, 25c to $1.50
each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New
York.

CARNATIOUS.

PIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 l.OOO

Enchantress SO.On $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

White:

White Wonder n.OO ^ .W.OO

White Perfection fi.nfl SO.no

Matchless 6.00 50.01)

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..

Morton Grove. Illinois.

CARNATIONS.

SELECTED GRADE

of

A-1 QUALITY PLANTS

Such as you would

yourself select from

the field.

$6.00 in 100 quantities.

$55.00 in lOOO quantites.

WHITE

Matchless. White Wonder.

White Enchantress. White Perfection.

PINK

Philadelphia, Rose-pink.

Pink Sensation. Mrs. Ward.

Alice, Peerless Fink, Enchantress.

RED

Champion, Victory, Carnegie.

Beacon, Aviator, Pocahontas.

ICFNNICOTT BROS. CO..

CHICAGO. ILL.

174 N. W.^BASH AVE.,

PIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here,
■r„^.^ ^ 100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress g.oo 45 00

^i'™ 6.00 5o!oO

Champion 5.00 45.00

Jli^tory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

WIETOE BROS.,

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

Enchantress Supreme $7.00 $60.00

Enchantress 7.00 60.00

Matchless 7.00 60.00

White Perfection 7.00 60 00

White Wonder 7.00 60.00

Mrs. Ward 6.50 55.00

Beacon 6.00 50.00

GEORGE PETERS & SONS,

Hempstead. jj^ y.

CARNATIONS.
Bushy plants, ready to bench.

Per 100 Per 1000

Alice $6.00 $50.00

Enchantress e.OO 50.00

Matchless e.OO 50.00

STUPPY FLORAL CO
St. Joseph, ^Q^

PIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
White Enchantress. White Perfection, C. W
Ward. Light Pink Enchantress. Peerless Pink
and Victory, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000

A. SYKORA.
Harrison and Walnut Sts., Batavia, 111.

Carnation plants, fleld-grown, extra ftne, $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress. BSchantress and Dorothy Gordon B
HDSTON & CO., Sistersville, W. Va.

Field grown carnation plants. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Eli Cross. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Carnation plants, field-grown. Write for va-
rieties and prices. J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co.. Joliet. 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelnhia, Pa.

Carnations. P. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMDMS.

Plants out of soil — cut back stock.
Tremendous supply of fine, healthy stock,
ready for immediate shipment. We have all
the best commercial varieties and grow every
one we have listed in quantity for wholesale
purposes in the Chicago market. Our experi-
ence as chrysanthemum growers has taught us
that the following varieties are the best money
makers:

Per 100 Per 1.000

Chrysolora $2.00 $18.00

Maj. BonnatCon 2.00 18.00

Roman Gold 2.00 18.00

Nagoya 2.00 18.00

Bobt. HalUday 2.00 18.00

Bronze Touset 2.00 18.00

Col. Appleton 2.00 18.00

Golden Queen 2.50 20.00

Marigold 2.50 20.00

Chas. Razer 2.00 18.00

Lynwood Hall j. 2.00 18.00

Oconto 2.50 20.00

White Chieftain 2.00 18.00

Pink Chieftain 2.00 18.00

POMPONS.
Plants Out of Soil— Cut-back Stock.

Per 100 Per 1.000

Diana 2.00 18.00

Lulu 2.00 18.00

Souv. Mellanla 2.00 18.00

Emily 2.00 18.00

B. D. Godfrey 3.0O 25.00

Pine Thanksgiving Pink Single.

Billy Primrose 3.00 25.00

Pine Thanksgiving Pink Button,

Mrs. Buckingham 2.00 18.00

Leona, midseason fine pink 2.00 18.00

Golden Climax 2.00 18.00

Golden Wedding 2.00 18.00

Qulnola 2.00 18.00

Baby 2.00 18.00

Eugene Langulot 2.0O 18.00

Pretoria 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Astor 2.00 18.00

Sabey 2.00 18.00

Lilla red 2.00 18.00

Mary Richardson bronze 2.00 18.00

Tiber 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Beu 2.00 18.00

Croesus 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Julia 2.00 18.00

WIETOE BROS.,
162 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111.

Chrysanthemums in thousand lots, l%c each.

Chrysanthemums in hundred lots, 2c each.

I have the following varieties in large lots,
nice .young stock at above prices for cash only:

Oconto. Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Tints of Gold,
Polly Rose.

Pompons; Diana, white; Lilia, red; Early
Bronze.

Single: Mensa.

Can also supply other sorts In hundred lota at
above prices.

G. SOHNEIDBE.

22 East High St.

Springfield. O.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS PROM 2i^-in. POTS.

$20.00 per l.OOO.
Crystal Gem. Roman Gold, Chieftain. Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora, Golden Glow.
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Razer. Smith's Ad-
vance. Golden Queen, Oconto, Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, nilnols.

Chrysanthemums and pompons, all 2M!-in.
stock. For varieties, time of bloom and prices
see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

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Aug. 11,

CHBYSANTHEMUMS.

Cbrysanthemums. Koveltles for 1917. The
best o£ 191C intrortuctlong. Also DomDons,
anemones and singles. Send for cataloKue.
Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich.

Chrysanthemums, pompons and singles. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
In this issue. Charles H. Totty. Madison. N. J.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

CLEMATIS,

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

CROTON8.

Crotong. Strong, clean, well established stock.
All good selling varieties. 3-ln., $30; 4-in., $40;
5-in., $75 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago and New Yorli.

Crotons. well colored. 5-in.. 60c and 75c each;
6-in.. $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton
Grove. 111.

CYCIiAMEN,

Cyclamen giganteum; Improved Wandsbeli
tyne, tbe finest in existence, our output 350.000
this season. We have many testimonials as to
quality of strain and plants. Eight varieties

equally divided. „

100 1.000

2yi-in., extra select, strong $ 7.50 $85.00

2vS-in.. strong 6.50 60.00

a-l'n. extra strong 10.00 90.00

3-ln. strong 8.00 75.00

Transplanted seedlings. 4 leaves and up to S.
mostly fit for 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00
per I.'OOO; extra select. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per
1,000- small seedlings for 2%-ln. only. $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1.000. Careful packing
assured. No extra charges on packing.

Ernest Rober. Wilmette. 111.

Cyclamen giganteum. Glory of Wandsbek,
Christmas Cheer. Brilliant Red. White-Plnk
Eye Pure White, Lavender, 2M!-ln. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in., pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1,000 seed. No better to be had any-
where. Cash with order from unknown corre-
spondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS.

3132 McHenry Ave.. Westwood.

Cincinnati. OMo.

Cyclamen giganteum. We are now offerins
the' following stock for growing on: Glorv of
Wandsbek. Christmas Cheer. Brilliant Red. Pure
White, White Pink Eye and' Lavender, 2y2-in.,
,$8 per 100; 3-in., $10 per 100: 4-in.. $25 per
100. J. A. Peterson & Sons. Westwood. Cin-

cinnati. 0.

CYCL.4MEN. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed, 2>4-in. nots; $7.50 per 100; $60.00
per l.OOO. J. H. FIESRER, North Bergen. N. J.

Cyclamen. Twice transplanted Seedlings. $5
per" 100: 3-in., $10 per 100: 4-in., .$20 per lOO.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Cyclamen, assorted colors, choice plants, 2%-
inch, $7.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

CYCLAMEN. 2i4-ln. pots, $7.00; 3-ln., $10.00;
4-ln„ $25,00; 5-ln.. $50.00. Well grown stock,
best varieties. HETNRY SMITH, Grand Eaplds,
Mich.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms. Williamstown Junction,
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in.. 12c; ."i-ln.. 20c
and 25c; B-ln.. 50c. ERNEST ROBBR. Wll-
melte. Illinois.

Ferns, 2%-ln. good, healthy stock. For va-
rieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of tlils Issue. S. S. Skldelskv &
Co., 10O4 Lincoln Bldg., PhlladelDhla, Pg.

Ferns. Boston, 6-ln., $6: 7-in., $9; 8-in.,
$12; 9-in., $15 per doz. Whitmanl. 8-in., $12
per doz. George Wittbold Co.. 745 Bucking-
ham Place. Chicago.

Ferns in flats. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in tills issue, Henry
A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,

FREESIAS.

Freesia Purity, ^4 In. and up, $6.50 per 1,000;
% in. and up, $9,50 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed
Co.. 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchll in 4-In. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller. Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per 100, $18.50 per 1,000;
3-in., $3 per 100, $25 per l.OOo. R. Vincent,
Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md.

Geraniums. S. A. Nntt and Buchner, $10 per
l,0(iO: Itlcard and Poitevlue, $12.50 per 1,000.
Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa.

GREENS.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell, the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.60.
B. A. Heaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangea Otaksa in bud and blossom for
July and August flowering. For varieties and
prices see advertisement on front cover page of
this issue. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

IRISES.

IRISES— FINE STOCK.

Per 100

Queen of May and Lambucina $3.00

Crimson King and Her Majesty 5.00

Maritana and Mrs. Reuthe 5.00

Albert Victor and Leonidas 9.00

Tlneae and Lohengrin 9.00

Trojana 12.00

Caterina 20.00

THE DEAN IRIS GARDENS
Moneta. Calif.

IVIES.

English Ivv. 3-in., 6e; extra strong. SMt-ln..
8c: 2 to 3 vines. 2 to 3 ft.. 4-ln.. 15c. HARRY
HEINL, West Toledo, O.

NARCISSUS.

NARCISSUS.
Georgia Grown,

PerlOOO

Paper White, 12/14 $12.50

Paper White, 14/16 15.00

Emperor, Ist size 14.00

Empress, 1st size 14.00

Horsflelder, 1st size 12.00

Sir Watkin. 1st size 12.50

Sulphur Phoenix. 1st size 12.B0

Victoria. 1st size 9.00

Princeps, Ist size 9.00

Barrle Conspic. Ist size 8.00

Mixed, above kinds, 1st size 10.00

250 at the 1000 rate; 100 of a kind add 10%.

C. S. TAIT.
Brunswick, Georgia.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSBRY CO..
Mftywood, 111.

ORCHIDS.

ORCHIDS. HASSAL & CO.. Orchid Growers
and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Im-
mense stock of cattleyas.

PALMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2^4 -inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KEWTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS
Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

2^4-lnch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 In. high. 2.50 18 150
ARECA LUTBSCENS.

4-inch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-lnch pots $1.00 each

STEVBNSONIA GEANDIFOLHA.

4-lnch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 eacli

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-Inch 50c each

3-inch $14.00 per 100

e-inch pots ,. $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOEBONICA.

2-incb pots 75c per doz., $6.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT;EFOLIA.

3-Inch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BEOS. CO..
Morton Grove, Illinois.

KENTIA NURSERIES. Santa Barbara. Calif.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tias and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative
plants. Robert Craig (^., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia. Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote. Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veltchli. 4-in.. $4.20; 5-ln., $7.20;
7-in., $18 to $24; 8-in.. $30 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

PANSEES.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, mi.xed varieties, strong
4-in. stock, $15; 2-in., .$5 per 100. Flowering
plants. 6 to 8 in. pots, 25c to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

French peonies can be shipped with celerity
and security via Bordeaux^^w York. Catalogue

Peppers. Christmas and Bird's Eye. 3^/1-in.
pots at $4 per 106. A. L. Miller, Jamaica,
N. Y.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS— 2%-INCH STOCK.

100 1.000

Killarney BriUiant $4.60 I4«.00

Pink Killarney 4.60 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

American Beauty 6.00 .W.OO

George Elgar 4.00 36.00

WIETOR BEOS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

if You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It,

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ROSES.

KOSB PLANTS.

Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 2%-inch Aaron Ward. MIIadT. Bril-
liant, CecUe Brunner. Richmond. Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1.000

Ix)ts of 5.000 or more 110.00 per 1.000

Pink Killamey 100.00 per 1,000

GRAFTED— 3^-inch White Killamey and Pink

Killamey.

For Syo-Inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1.000

will be charfied.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 21^-Inch White Killamey, Aaron

Ward. Milady, Richmond $7.00

Per 100 $65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 62.50 per 1.000

Sunburst, 2^-Inch. own root.

$10,00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will he booked In strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.

Morton Grove. Illinois.

i:XTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2%-in. and 3-in. grafted Killamey Rose
plants at $l<i.00 per lOi); oUO 2V2-in. own root
American Beautv at $5.00 per 100; 1,000 3-in.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100; 1.000 3-in.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASSETT & WASHBURN
178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

Roses. Choice young rose stoclc. ready to
henoh. White and Pink Killamey. Killamey
Brilliant, Hoosler Beauty and Ophelia. Grafted
2%-in.. $12 per 100; own root. 2^^-In.. $6.50
per IMO. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and
New York,

ROSES. American Beauties. White and Pink
Killamey. Kalserin. nichmond. Milady, etc.,
3-in., $6.00; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. DENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Roses. Own root. 2^ -in. stock and 3-In.
plants. For vnrieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this Isspe. Peter Reinberg,
30 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

SEEDS.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100: $20.00 per 1.000. Asparagus Lutzil seed.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. Asparagus
Hatcberii seed. 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1,000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed, $2.00 per 100; $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch. Lompoc. Calif.

Flower seeds for summer sowing. For varie-
ties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in
this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Seeds. Wlnter-flowerlng sweet peag. For vari-
eties and prices see advertisement on front cover
page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 211
N. State St., Chicago.

Seeds. Pansv, Giant Non Plus Ultra mix-
ture. Danish grown. Oz.. %fi\ V" oz.. $3; U oz..
.SI. 50: tr. pkt.. 25f. Danish Seed Import. 210
N. 7th St., Minneapolis. Minn.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
lourie. watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. 0. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds, Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E, Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Wlnter-flowerlng Spencer Sweet Peas.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds, Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes-
boro, N. J,

Seeds, contract growers of <:acumbers. musk-
melon, squash and pumpklr, sweety flint and
dent corn. The C. Herber*, Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Nub.

Seeds, speclfltles: Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and flel^ corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcbtown, N. J.

Seeds, growerd for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, oulon, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale Held and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiauo & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts.,
Baltimore. Md.

Seeda, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety.
Waldo Rohnert. GUroy, CaUf.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chirago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co..
Philadelphia. Pa.

Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley. . parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France.

Seeds. Bean. pea. radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St.. Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of everv de-
seription. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W.
Madison St.. Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
find Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High erade onion, lettuce, radish, sweet
peas. etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gllroy,
Calif.

MISCEIjIiANEOUS.

SMILAX.

SWAINSONA.

Vinca Varlegata, 4-ln.. 8c and 10c each: 2-In.,
$2 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Elmer RawUngs,
Allegany. N. Y.

MISCELLANEOUS.

wire Hanging Baskets. They are made strong
and substantial and do not compare with other
"cheap" made-up baskets. S-in.. $1.10, 10-In.,
$1.35. 12-in., $1.00, 14-in., $2.10 per doz. H.
G. Bernlng, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73
Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y,

Natural prepared green Lycopodlum. Guar-
anteed not to become brittle; fireproof. Sample
carton of 10 lbs. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.,
116-118 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For
sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. H. G. Beining, 1402-4 Pine St.,
St. Louis, Mo.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertlse-
meut elsewhere In this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For eizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now. as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London. England.

Mastlea. used for glazing greenhouses, per
gaL. $1.80. Geo. H- Angermuller Co., 1324
Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Pipes, tubes and fittings, new and second-
hand. Altoona Pipe and Supply Co., 1925-27
Ninth Ave.. Altoona, Pa.

"Superior" internal-fired boiler for hot water
heating. Superior Machine aud Boiler Works.
84G W. Superior St., Chicago.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co.. Painesville. O.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia. Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place. Chicago.

Baskets of every description: Write for cat-
alogue, Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft.. natural color,
B5c per 100; $7 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.,
211 N. State St., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1.000. 75e.
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan, pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash lAve..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

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Aug, 11,

IVnSCELIiANEOUS.

VEGETABIiE PLtAJfTS.

MILLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1.000.
Celery at §2.50 per 1.000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1.000.

F. M. PATTINGTON,
ScipiOTille, N. Y,

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, mana-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all Itinds. Amer-
ican Greenliouse Mfg. Co.. 1000 Masonic Tem-
ple. Chicago,

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. lA. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
90S Blackhawk St.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co^ 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. fiooring.
"White cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam ScMUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
bouses and conservatories of every description.
Ix>rd & Bumham Co., 42nd Street Bldg., New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co.. Des Plaines. 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co.. Lockland. O.

THE ilERICAN FLORIST COmFMrS

Trade Directory

/yONTAINS the usual fully corrected and
Vp revised lists of Florists, Seedsmen, Nursery-
men, Catalogue Firms, Horticulturists,
Landscape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries,
Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Societies
and Horticultural Supply Concerns of the
United States and Canada.

Price 33.00 Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Bearbom Street, CHICAGO.

POTS AND PANS.

WHOIiESAIxE CUT FLOWERS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz.. by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Cedar Hapids,
[owa.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
tern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesviUe. Ohio.

Cleveland Florists' Escbange. Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C. New York.

Ford, WiUiam P., New York.

Freres-Windier Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H. E., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman. N. Y.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc., New York.

Gunterberg. M. C, Chicago.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co.,

Cambridge. Mass.

Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co.,
Syracuse. N. Y.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc.. New York.
Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Red pots. Oeo. Keller & Sons. 2614-22 Hern-
don St.. Chicago.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Hoi ton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Krsting Co., Wm. F.. Buffalo. N. Y.

INSEOMOrDES.

Aphine. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne,
$1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
S3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son. N. J.

Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler. Wm. A.. New York.

Knichten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A.. St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co.. H., Kansas City, Mo.

Nikoteen. excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Kicotine Mfs. Co.. St. Louis.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.
ilcCallum Co., Pittsburgh^ Pa.
Meconi, Paul, New York,

CARNATION STAPIiES.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York.

SDPER10_R CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article
for carnation growers introduced so far. 35c
for 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N.. Cromwell. Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co^, Chicago.

Poliworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis.

Carnation staples, 35c per l.OOO; 3.000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Sprittg-
fleld. Mass.

Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago.
Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago.
Reid. Edward, Philadelphia. Pa.

Pillsbury Carnation Staples. l.OOO for 35c;
3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, lU.

Reinberg. Peter. Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn.

Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York.

Ruseb & Co.. Gust. Milwaukee. Wis.

Sheridan. W. F., New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner, 0. A. & L. A.. Chicago.

Totty. Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendlv & Schenck, New York.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 85c; per 500, $3.25; $6.00 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 1,000, 60c; per
1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESAIjE CtIT FLOWERS.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.
Vaughan, A. L.. & Co.. Chicago.
Weiland & Risch, Chicago.
Weiss, Herman, New York.
Welch Bros. Co., Boston. Mass.
Wietor Bros., Chicago.
Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.
Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.
Young & Co., John, New York.
Zech & Mann, Chicago.

Amiing Co.. E. C, Chicago.
AngermueUer, Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo.
Badgley & Bishop. Inc.. New York.
Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bernhelmer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa,
Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo.

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189

BRANCH OFFICES; New York, 1476 Broad-
way; Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton, 307 Irvine
Ave., Philadelphia, Harrison Bldg., 15th and
Market Sts.

|oFl§Bimiham(Q.

Builders of Greenhouses

NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA
CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND
DETROIT TORONTO MONTREAL

flaosell Rocker Grates

Are best for greenhouse use.
Write for particulars.

HANSELL GRATE CO.

654 Railway Exchange Bldg.. Chicago

Springfield, O.

Business in general is as good as
could be expected for this time of the
year. The demand in and around
this city the past season has been
very satisfactory, showing a very pro-
nounced increase in the volume of busi-
ness done this season over the preced-
ing year. As yet the war has not ap-
parently led to any decrease in the sale
of cut flowers and plants; if anything,
the back yard planting, which was so
thoroughly carried out the past season
all over the country, seemed to have a
tendency to increase the demand for
plants.

NOTES.

Very little building is being done in
this vicinity this summer, due to the
sky-high prices of all material used in
greenhouse construction.

The office of the Good & Reese Com-
pany, which was damaged by Are has
been remodeled and repainted, making
it look as good as new.

J. M. Good and F. B. Good and their
families have gone to their summer
cam.p in northern Michigan to spend
several weeks.

C. A. Schaefer and family have re-
turned from a two weeks' vacation
spent. along the lake in Michigan.

L. L. R.

Pittsburgh.

, HEAVY SUPPLY OF STOCK.

Asters and gladioli are in full swing
in this market. Most all the whole-
sale houses are loaded Tvith both these
summer flowers. Towards the end of
the week the market was so glutted
that they sold for any price, as there
were so many. The early crop will
soon be over, then the late asters will
come much better in quality. Lilies
are moving nicely with about enough
to supply the trade. Carnations are
all over for this season. Roses are not
of very good quality and there is very
little demand for them. If good roses
could be had, there would be a good
sale for them. M.

MADISON, N. X— The business of
Chas. H. Totty has been incorporated
under the name of the Chas. H. Totty
Company, with a capital stock of
$125,000. The incorporators are Chas.
H. Totty, Margaret Totty, and Anna
L. Moran. The office of the company
is in Ridgedale avenue, Florham Park.

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Kroeschell Water Tube Steam Boiler

d! Our company takes pride in announcing that the Lj
rn year 1916 goes on record as the world's highest mark [^
in the sale of greenhouse boilers. During the year
of 1916 we sold direct from factory to user the follow-
ing boilers for greenhouse heating:

Kroeschell Greenhouse Hot Water Boilers.. ..1,639,500 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Tubeless Hot Water Boilers 101,850 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Tubeless Steam Boilers 65,400 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Water Tube Steam Boilers 203,200 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell High Pressure Steam Boilers 1,003,336 sq. ft. glass

TOTAL 3,016,286 sq. ft. glass

WHEN YOU BUY-GET A KROESCHELL

Kroeschell Bros. Go.

452 W. Erie St,, Chicago, 111.

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■ It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a J

m greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a J

m plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages g

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Aug. 11,

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Palverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
unilorm high quality lor over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
I No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. |

Mention the Avterican Florist when writina

llie Recognized Standard Insecticide

A apray remedy for green, black, white fly
thripa and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50.

FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights affecting
Powers, fruits and vegetables.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

VERMINE.
For eel worins. angle worms and other
worms working in the soi'

Qnart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00
Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MADISON. N. J.

Providence, R. I.

FLORAL WORK USES UP SUPPLY.

The weather during- the past week
has been the hottest this city has ex-
perienced in many years. Stock came
into bloom fast and in some cases over-
stocked the market. Asters and gladi-
oli are arriving in large numbers, but
with the unusual amount of work on
hand they were used up at a rapid
rate. Sweet peas are still with us, al-
though the stems are short and the
quality is only medium. There are
good snapdragons that move as well
as can be expected. Lilies, both au-
ratum and giganteum, are filling the
market and they are of good quality.
Lily of the valley remains a scarce
item and the quality is not what it
should be. A few carnations are to be
seen, but they are poor. There have
been some extra large cuts of roses,
but the reds are short.

NOTE.

The price of coal has not eased up
to any extent and growers are placing
their orders as fast as they can, taking
a chance on prices. H. A. T.

Newark, N. J. — This city is being
considered for the annual exhibition of
the New Jersey State Horticultural So-
ciety in December.

HAVE YOU ENLISTED

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\ Our Army of Satisfied Customers.

TIT' :^oTr^ wm^Y :^o^?

Myers & Company, well-known florists of Bluffton, Ind., write as follows:

"Regarding the line of Fertilizer you offer The Gieenhouse
Trade, will say we have used it the past season with very gratify-
ing results. My only regret is that we did not begin using sooner.
We used it on the carnations, greens, etc., as per your instruc-
tions and have never cut as many or as nice stnflf as this season.
We also used it on the roses and the crops of Ophelia beat any-
thing around here. Our fioil is a very heavy clay and your line of
Fertilizer just fills the bill exactly when used with plenty of
manure in the soil. Yours Respectfully,

Myees & Company,

Per Dillon Myers."

Wj^^^ 1)0 ^°^ ^^i' to See Our Exhibit during the Annual Convention of the ^^Hffi
"^^ S. A. F. and O. H. in New York, August 21-2* inclusive. ^^^B

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST AND INFORMATION BLANK.

CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER COMPANY,

UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

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JVVVtfVVVVliWW^WrtAAfliWAft^i«\Aft^VV\ft«\V\A/VW\/WAA/VVVUVVV5

GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY
REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Ivct us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable ns to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

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mim

t/ie Soil:

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MAmrFACTTTEED BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

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NIKOTEEN

For Spraying.

APfflS PUNK

For FumisratinK.

Ask Your Dealer for it.

NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOUIS

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Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

l3 tlie best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It !•
giving satisfactory results wlierever used.
Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.
809 Eidiange Ave., Room 6, Tel. Drover 1932.

V. S. YARDS. CHICAGO, ILL.
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1917-

The American Florist. i91

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS Z: POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

WAREHOUSES:

Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Fans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

L. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
71 1-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse, - - N. Y.

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Kramer's Pot Bangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, FloriBts

and Supply Dealers.
Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mall, $1.25.

I. N. KR/^MER a SON, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPUES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baslcets, Wire Worli,
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing House

LiArge: runs of

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
S27 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO

$4.75

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11
1,000 Envelopes, %% size

CASH WITH ORDER — No C. O. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PRINTERY, Inc.
MS So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value
of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Eock-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, Wtiite Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everyttiing in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCHILLO ICMBER CO. "~hJSaS?-

L D. Fhones: lincob 410-411

DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs

No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100

10 20 in. $1.90 $21.50 $175.00

20 18 in. 1.60 18.50 150.00

30 16 in. 1.25 14.25 115.00

40 14 in. 1.00 n.25 90.00

50 12 in. .75 8.25 65.00

60 10 in. .55 6.00 45.00

70 Sin. ,40 4.50 35.00

Manufactured for us exclusively. Tlie best tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and
cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The lour largest sizes have drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, Scab. Fiaiu, BdIIis and Supplies. 714-716 Cticstnut St., Ptiiladelpliia, Pa.

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the larsrest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmuljfee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Coait
Little. Shippers mav use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

Vaaghan's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

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Trade Directory

PRICE:

!.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

j 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Azalea Fots, Hanging

Baslcets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pols

Refined Clays— Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

SO. ZANESVIUE, OHIO.
"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St.. New York

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write ua for
Catalog and DiseountS.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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The Amertca n Ft o r i-st.

Aug. 11,

Index to Advertisers,

Advance Co The Ill

AlfredLozierRosery.174

Alpha Floral Co 171

Altoona Pipe &

Supply Co Ill

American Bulb Co.. 181
American Greenh'se

MfeCo 192

AmlingE C Co 165

Anderson S A 175

AngermuellerGHCo.164

Aphine Mfg Co 190

Archias Floral Co. ..173
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 170

Badgley & Bishop.. 169

Baer Julius. 173

Barnard W W Co.... 178
Bassett&Washburn .

.155 158

Baumer AugR 175

Baur Window Glass

Co.... V

BayersdorferH&Co.l=4

BeavenE A .11

Begerow's 17'

Berber Bros ,

Bernheimer Eugene. 167

Berning H G 166

Bodger J & Sons Co.. 181
Boddington Arthur

TCo irs

Boland JB i7i

Bolgiano J &Son 181

Boulevard Flo Co. ..173

Bramley & Son 173

Braslan Seed Grow-

„er8 Co 176

Breitmeyers J Sons. .172

Briggs Floral Co 173

Brown A J Seed Co.. 176
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 178

Bryan Alonzo J 155

Buchbinder Bros... Ill

BuckbeeH W 175

Budlone J A 161

Burpee W .A& Co... 177
Caldwellthe Woods-

^".aoCo 165

California Florists... 174

Callahan M J 172

Central Floral Co. ..175
-bicago Automobile

Supply House 164

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 190

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 159

Clark EB Seed Co.. 178

Clarke's SonsD 173

Clay & Son 190

ClevelandFloristEx 165

CoanJ J 169

Comley HenryR T75

Conard & Jones Co. .18^

Cooke Geo H 173

Cottage Gardens

Nurs Co 181

Cowee W J . . . . i | j

Coy HC Seed Co.'.'.llSl

Craig Robt Co I5.S

Cross Eli ]g4

Danish Seed Import, 178
Danker Fred A. .. 175

Dards Chas 172

DeVeerJ A igo

Dickinson Alb't& Co 181

Dietscb A & Co IV

Dominion FloraICo 174
DornerF&SonsCo 155

Drakos Co 173

DreerHA...III 55 191

Dnerr Chas A 17i

Duluth Floral Co... 175

Dunlopjohn H 172

Edwards Fold Box 109

Erne & Co 163

Kvenden Bros Co. ..175

Eyres H G 171

Farmers' SFlorists'

Fertilizer Co 190

Fish Hen ry Seed Co. . 1 78
Florists' Hail Assn.. 192
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

Ford M C 169

Ford William P...'!!l69

Forter Edward 175

Foster Fred 174

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 171
Frauenfelder C 174

Freeman Mrs J B....
Freres-Windler Co..

Frey CH

Frey & Frey

Friedman

FromentHE

Galvin Thos F

Garland Mfg Co

Gasser J M Co

Giblin & Co

Godineau R & M

Goldstein &

Futterman

GorhamPrinterylnc.
Graham A & Son. . . .
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.

Green Edw

Growers Cut Flo Co..

Gude Bros

Gunterberg M C

Guttman & Raynor.
HabermehlsSonsJ J.

Hanft Bros

Hansen Grate Co...

Hardesty & Co

Hart George B

Hart Henry

Hatcher Florist

Haven Seed Co The.

Heacock Jos Co

Heinl John G&Son.

Hencle Miles S

Henderson A & Co . .
Henderson Lewis...

Henry John Co

Hentz &Na8h

Herr Albert M

Herrmann A

Hess & Swoboda

HessioD.

Hews A H&Co ....

Higgins NF

HillDNursCo

HoerberBros

Hollywood G'rdens.

Holm & Olson

Holton&HunkeICo .

Hort Advertiser

Hort Trade Journal .

Howard&Smith

HurfifEdearF

Huscroft G. L

Ickes-BraunMillCo.

Igoe Bros

Jackson & Perkins...

Jahn Hugo

Johnston & Co T J..

Jones Percy

Joseph's

loy FloraICo

Kasting W F Co

Keller & Son Geo . .

Keller Sons J B

Kelway & Son

Kennicott Bros Co..
KerrR C FloraICo.

Kervan Co The

Kessler Wm

King Construct Co..
KirchnerChas F....

Kottmiller A..

Kramer IN & Son..
Kroeschell BrosCo..

Kruchten John

KuehnC A

Kuhl Geo A

Kusik &CoH

Kyle & Foerster

Lager & Hurrell

Landreth Seed Co. . .
LangFlo&NurCo..

Lange .A

Leborius J J

Leonard Seed Co...
Lockland Lum Co...
Logan Pottery Co..
London Flow'rShp ,
Lord&BurnhamCo..
Louis Simon Freres

& Co

McCallum Co

McConnell Alex

McHutchison&Co...

Mangel

Matthews the Flo'st.

MattbewsonJE

May &Co LL

Meconi Paul

MetairieRidge Nurs.
Metropolitan Materia

Co HI

Miller A L

GREENHOUSE

OLi^S®

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE 5 CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Miller & Musser 165

Moninger JC Co ... IV
Mullanphv Florist.. 171

MunsonH 192

Murray Samuel 174

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
NeidingerJosGCo...l67

Newell A 173

N Y CutFlowerEx..l69

NY Floral Co 175

Nicotine Mfg Co 190

Niessen Leo Co 166

Okmulgee Window

Glass ^o 191

Palez Paul M 174

Palmer W J & Son.. .171

Park Floral Co 173

Peacock Dahlia Fr..182

Pearson EW 174

Pedrick G R& Son.. 181
PennThe Florist... .175
Peters&Reed Poty..l91
Peterson J A & Son. 183
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 167

Philips Bros 173

PierceFO Co Ill

Pierson FR Co I

Pierson A N (Inc).. .155
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 176

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .174

Pillsbury I L 17^

P'ttsburgCutFloCo.nn
Podesta&Baldocchi.l73
PoehlmannBrosCo

156 157

Pollworth C C Co... 167
Polykranas Geo J .... 169
Potter Floral Co.. ..175

Potter W Q Co 167

Pulverized Manure

Co The 190

Pyfer AT & Co 160

Pyfer&Olsem 173

Raedlein Basket Co.. 164

Randall A LCo 165

Randall'sFlow Shop, 175
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 175

Rapid Wrapper Co.. 164
Rawlings Elmer..,,. 155
Ready Reference; ..185

Reed & Keller 191

Regan Ptg House.... 191

Reid Edw 166

Rein berg Geo 165

Reinberg Peter, .159 183

Rice Bros 167

Riedel & Meyer 169

RobinsonJCSeedCo.181
RochesterFloralCo..l71
RockWmL FlwrCo. . 174

Rohnert Waldo 178

Routzahn Seed Co ..181

Rusch G&Co 167

SaakeO C 174

Schiller the Florist. .173
SchilloAdamLumCcl91
Schlatter W& Son.. 192

Schling Max 171

Schloss Bros 154

Schmidt ChasL 174

SchwakeChas&Co.l68

Sekenger Adam 171

SharpPartridge&Co.l92
Sheridan Walter F.. 169
Siebrecht George C. 169
Situations Wants.. .153
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....172
Smith E D&Co. ..180
Smith & Fetters Co. 174

Smith Henry 174

=;mith W&TCo.... I
St Louis Seed Co. ..,181
Storrs & Harrison. ..182
Stumpp G.E.M....175
Superior Machine

& Boiler Works... 192
Syracuse Pottery Co. 191
ThomosonlDCarCo I
Thorburn J M & Co 178
Tonner O A&L A..160

Totty Chas H 182

Traendly&Scbenck.l69

Trepel Jos 173

United Cut Flo Co.. 168
United Flower &

Supply Co- 170

Vaughan AL & Co.. 163
Vaughan's Seed Store

1 179 180 191

Vick'sSonsJas 184

Vincent RJr &Sons

Co I

WalkerFCo 171

Waller Seed Co 178

WeberFH 174

Weiland&Risch....l65

Weiss Herman 169

WelchBrosCo. ... 166
Whitted Floral Co. ..171

Wietor Bros.. 160

Wild Gilbert H.. .. 182
Williams MrsE A ..174
Wiltgen & Freres. ...165
WittboldGCo....II 171
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.174
YokahamaNur8Co,.l81
Young John & Co.., 169
Young & Nugent .171
Zech& Mann. ..161 1^5
Ziska Jos & Sons. . . .165
Zvolanek Anton C..181

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 18, 1917.

No. 1524

TheMerican Florist

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Ofpicebs — E. C. Keek. Houston, Texas.
President; A. L. Milleb, Jamaica, N. Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Next annual
souvention at New York, August 21-24, 1917.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918.

AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition in the
Museum ISldg., N. Y. Botanical Garden, Bront
Park, New York, August 23-26, 1917. Chas. F.
Fairbanks, Boston, Mass., President; Henbt
YouELL, 538 CedarStreet, Syracuse, N. Y., Sec'y.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

All, All Are Gone!

I had spiriea, rows and rows of tulips.
Hyacinths, currant, dentzia and snowball:
All, all are gone, the old familiar faces.

I had been planting, I had been transplanting.
Digging late, watering late, lilac and viburnum;
All, all are gene, the old familiar faces.

I loved a quince (Cydonia Japonica) ;
She and narcissus were the first to go;
All, all are gone, the old familiar faces.

'Ghostlike I pace round the haunts of my gar-
den;
Earth seems a desert I am bound to traverse.
Seeking to find the old familiar faces.

Lilies of the valley, lovely forsythia,

Merry magnolia, dear doronicum —

All, all are gone, the whole blooming catalogue.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS.

Decorative Plants.

The return of the customers from
their country and seaside summer
homes will create an immediate de-
mand for palms, ferns and other dec-
orative stocli, and the retailer or
grower who has not already prepared
himself should do so at once. Plants
can be purchased at this time and
shipped safely, and in order to save
expense they should be purchased at
once before colder weather sets in,
for they can be transported by freight
now and after freezing weather it will
be necessary that they be forwarded
by express and the difference in the
charges of these two methods is con-
siderable, adding materially to the cost
of the plant shipped by express. A fine
assortment of palms is a necessity at
this season and should be obtained at
once in the salable sizes as befits the
trade. Kentias and arecas from two
to four feet high can be bought from
$1 to $5 each, and are the sizes most
in demand. Phoenix Roebelenii is a
very decorative palm, and in the
smaller sizes finds a good sale, but the
larger sizes are still quite expensive,
and can be handled only by high class
trade. Ferns of the nephrolepis fam-
ily and dracaenas will be in demand;
in fact, a full line of good decorative
stock is a necessity at this time in
any up-to-date establishment having a
retail trade. The stock on hand should
now be in active growth and should
not receive any check. It is well to be
prepared to give these plants a little
fire heat as soon as the nights become
so cool that the temperature in the
houses drops much below 60 degrees.

Geraniums.

All the cuttings that can be taken
should be secured now, for a frost that
will cut everything down may be ex-
pected before many weeks in the
northern part of the country at least.
In making the cutting all the large
leaves should be removed, leaving only
the small leaves and the top. The
most economical way to propagate
these fall cuttings is to insert the cut-

tings in 2%-inch pots filled with sifted
soil, into which a liberal amount of
sand has been mixed. After the cut-
tings have been placed in the pot, they
should be given a good watering and
placed on shelves, preferably near the
glass, and shaded with papers for a
couple of weeks. The papers will pre-
vent too rapid evaporation, and conse-
quently continual watering, as the
stem is likely to rot if the cuttings are
kept too wet. It is much better not to
wet the cuttings, after the first water-
ing, until they show signs of wilting.
A sprinkling of the foliage in the morn-
ing will carry the plants along for some
time before watering the pots will be
required. If cuttings enough cannot be
secured the plants should be lifted and
potted that a good supply of cuttings
may be secured early in the winter.

Stevia.

All stopping of stevia should cease
by the middle of August and the tall-
growing varieties should be potted in
their blooming pots, or if to be grown
in a bench, planted out. The potting
of these plants should be done care-
fully, for the plant is very brittle where
the branches break from the main
stem, and are easily broken. The bet-
ter way is to tie a piece of raffia
around the plant, and if it is very
large two or three pieces before mov-
ing the plant. As soon as potted or
benched place a stake in the center to
keep the plant erect. Pot firmly, ram-
ming the soil down hard -with a stick
or other tool. After potting, water
thoroughly, and place in a shady place;
the plants will wilt more or less and a
light syringing will help them to re-
cover from this, but do not keep the
soil soaked, yet daily watering for
those in pots will be required. As soon
as the plants begin to grow remove
all shade and the pots can be plunged
again outside in a frame. The dwarf
varieties will not require to be potted
outside until early in September if
planted outside, but if grown in pots
should be shifted in their blooming
pots, generally 6-inch, before, becom-
ing badly pot-bound.

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Winter-Bloomlns: Geraniums.

The late cuttings that were saved for
plants for winter blooming- should now
be thrifty, well-branched plants in 3-
inch or 4-inch pots, and should be
shifted to 5-inch pots. If they have
been kept disbudded, as soon as they
become well established in the o-inch
pots they will come into flower. There
will be a demand for these plants as
soon as the iirst frosts kill the outside
stock and a few with flowers on them
at that time will be wanted. The
larger amount of the plants will not be
in demand imtil later, and by that time
the pots wall be full of roots and a
constant blooming plant will be as-
sured. There may be some small,
shapely plants in the field that will do
for winter blooming; if so, they should
be lifted and potted, but they will not
bloom as well as the pot plants grown
for this purpose.

Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials.

Raised from seed, their cheapness
and the simplicity of their culture
combine to commend them to flower
lovers. A plant that lives only one
brief summer would be a poor invest-
ment of time and money if one has a
permanent home, unless it has frag-
rance, form or color. Where a person
^does not own the land he lives on, but
rents, and quick returns are required
rather than future gain, a wealth of
bloom and a pyrotechnic effect of col-
or mav be had wath annuals for a
small expenditure. The best results
with perennials come only after the
second year, or when the plants are
thoroughly established; but annuals
are at their best in three or four
months.

Peonies.

Now is the best time to move or
divide peony roots. Plants that have
been in one location for a number of
years grow too thick, and will not pro-
duce either so many or so good flowers
as younger plants, although the peoni'
does not produce the best quality flow-
ers the year after transplanting'. The
ground in which peonies are to be
planted should be well enriched and
deeply spaded in preparing it for the
young plants. In digging the plants.
dig all around the plants and then
carefully insert the spade underneath
and lift the plant, taking pains that
the large roots are not broken, for
these pieces of root if left in the soil
sometimes start new gTowths and if
other varieties are later planted in the
grotmd, cause a mixture. The roots
. can be cut up into quite small pieces,
but it is better to leave three strong
eyes to each piece and not divide into
too small plants. Set the plant good
and deep and firm and if the ground
is dry, give it a good watering.

Hagenburgrer's Dwarf Solanum.

This low^ compact form of solanum.
named Cleveland, as grown by Carl
Hagenburger, Mentor, O., illustration
of which is, shown herewith, received
a certificate of merit at the Cleveland
Flower Show, November, 191G, and
has attracted great attention at the
few places it has been thus far ex-
hibited. It is a cross between a com-
pact strain grown in Canada and selec-
tions of several years from his own
stock. This new comer, in addition to
its dwarf, compact form, carries quan-
tities of berries, a feature' which will
be appreciated by all growers, as it
adds very much to the appearance and
the selling value of the plant. For
a medium-priced Christmas novelty
they will be hard to beat. The plant
shown herewith is in a 4-inch pot.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Condncted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Fa.

Summer Time Attractions.

With the coming of summer, the
vacation time of the year, and the
listless feeling and lassitude caused
by times of extreme heat, one is apt
to become indifferent as to appear-
ances and neglectful of the ordinary
dally duties. "He that expecteth noth-
ing, will surely get it." is an old prov-
erb, and the store that does not look
for business in the summer season, is
not apt to be disappointed. To ana-
lyze the situation is always in order,
and particularly when things are not
going just right. To meet expenses,
it is necessary to do a certain amount
of business. The store should always
present an inviting appearance. A
screen door looks seasonable, keeps
out the dust and flies, and is worth
more than it costs. A few plants,
some of them with variegated foliage.

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Hagenburger's Ne\
In Four-Inch Pot.

such as Dracaena Veitchii, a well col-
ored pot of crotons or fancy calad-
iums, are attractive. Vases of gladi-
oli, hydrangeas, grasses or golden
privet will add color and variety. A
good cibotium and other ferns are al-
ways decorative.

The window should not be neg-
lected— it is more necessary to attract
the passers-by now that there are
fewer of them. A display of hydran-
gea flowers is, showy. Gladioli are
also gay and conspicuous. For a
change a lawn effect with flower beds
in the grass or border, made of coleus
cuttings and other foliage and heads
of geraniums, will be found to attract
attention.

At this vacation season when many
are far from home, feature the Flo-
rists' Telegraph Delivery. The fact
that flowers can be delivered to a
distant point in an hour is still almost
unknown. Many will avail them-
selves of this opportunity at the time
as a novelty, or of necessity when a
favorable occasion arises.

There are floral demands that have
no season. Some of the busiest days
in the year have come in the dullest
periods of summer, when a demand
for an unusual quantity of funeral
flowers has taxed the facilities of the
store to get out satisfactorily and on
time. This is then one of the fea-

tures of the business that should re-
ceive attention. The store should al-
ways be prepared for some work of
this kind and have facilities for the
large order should it come along.

Follow the customers to their sea-
shore or mountain home with a well
worded circular, calling attention to
the stock of flowers and plants car-
ried at this time. Of the facilities for
quick service in delivering a few
choice flowers to friends who may be
in hospitals or ill at home. Anniver-
sary occasions, when flowers are de-
sired to be placed on the graves of
relatives in cemeteries, are worth
mentioning.

A decorated wreath or two in the
flower case is well worth while, as fre-
quently the customer has just arrived
in town in answer to a hurried mes-
sage and must have something to
carry away or send at once. Such
pieces are also good window attrac-
tions for a day.

An array of boxes of various sizes,
some tied up and tagged and adr
dressed to various parts of the coun-
try, make a good window display.
When there is not so much doing it
is a good time to experiment and plan
out various forms of decorations and
note how they attract attention from
the street.

If window boxes or vases are used
to decorate the store front, see that
they are always at their best. If the
geraniums have gone by, replace them
with ferns and asters or ferns and
bright colored foliage; get them into
a good showy condition. The street
front of the store is seen by hundreds
to one that goes inside, and should al-
ways present an inviting, up-to-date
appearance.

Fruited Plants in Decorations.

Novelty, something unique, but at the
same time beautiful and in good taste,
is demanded for large dinner parties, by
the leaders of "the 400." This class of
work is not confined to New York, Chi-
cago, Philadelphia, or other large so-
cial centers, for out in the "woolly
west," there lives in Kansas City, Mo.,
a live wire, in the person of Samuel
Murray, several pictures of whose
beautiful sto're have appeared from
time to time in THE Amekicak Florist.
Mr. Murphy likes nice things, having
an aesthetic taste — fancy fruits appeal
to him as well as the beautiful flowers.
The variegated pineapple has long been
a favorite of his; he grows and fruits
these to perfection. He has found
them a splendid show window novelty
and especially attractive in elegant din-
ner table decorations, a feature of his
business to which Mr. Murray pays
great attention.

The accompanying illustration gives
evidence of his ability as a grower. It
is no small feat to fruit hothouse
grapes in tubs, but here are plants
showing six to 10 large bunches of fine
fruit, on vigorous vines, well covered
with foliage. Could anything be more
suitable for an elaborate table setting
than tubs of such vines with their
lucious fruit, to be cut off and served
later to the guests?

At a recent elaborate luncheon, an
oval table seating 30 people, was ar-
ranged with a hollow center. Aroiuid
an electric fountain in a bank of ferns
and fancy caladiums were placed five
vines containing over 50 bunches of
Black Hamburgh grapes. These were
set close to the inside edge of the
table to be within reach of the guests.

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195

Mr. Murray said his customer was de-
lighted with the decoration and that
it was also a source of pride to him,
in being- able to furnish such fine fruit.
In all the larger cities, there should
be a market for fruited grapes and
pineapples of a size suitable for table
embellishment. Strawberries, full of
well ripened fruit, would also make a
very effective luncheon or dinner deco-
ration. The growing and fruiting of
the pineapple has been brought to a
science in England on all the large es-
tates. These, when ripe and ready for
the table, are not only beautiful in
themselves, but have a delightful odor
which fills the house.

Mr. Murray starts with three-year-
old vines in February, using 12-inch
tubs and good heavy loam, training the
vines to stakes. The bunches run from
one to two pounds.

Solving: Some Problems of the Ketaller.

Paper by Frank McKenna, Montreal, read at
the twentieth annual convention of the Canadian
Horticultural Association, at Montreal, August
7-9, 1»17.

EXCEPTIONS TO "LIFE OF FLOWERY EASE."

Not having been consulted on the
matter, I was given no opportunity to
refuse the honor of addressing you.
The subject is one which at first sight
seems to be an easy one for a florist
to talk about. We all find it easy to
talk about our troubles, but it is only
when one attempts to place on paper
his ideas that he discovers the difficul-
ties in the way of making the truth
and importance of these ideas as ap-
parent to others as they are to one's
self. This is my first attempt to do so,
and I must crave your indulgence,
while at the same time thanking the
executive for the privilege of address-
ing you with regard to my views on
matters pertaining to the florist busi-
ness. T do not claim infallibility. What
I say here is what I have learned in 14
years' management of a business which
had annual sales at the beginning of
that time of .$12,000 a year and which
had in the year just closed annual sales
amounting to $142,000. These sales
were all made in the retail business,
and I think it justifies me in claiming
that it shows the business to be the
larg'est retail florist business in the
Dominion. It would need a book to
deal with all the troubles of the re-
tailer. In comnion with the rest of
the world, florists believe the work in
which they are engaged to be the
most exacting and the most laborious
in the world. It comes often as a sur-
prise to us that others think we are
most fortunate fellows to dwell amid
flowers, and to enjoy their beauty, col-
oring and fragrance, while at the same
time making a living. While we do
love all these, we think sometimes that
the customer does not begin to appre-
ciate the problems and difBculties
which prevent us living the "lives of
flowery ease" many of them evidently
think we lead. They do not think of
the wide areas from which these flow-
ers must be gathered, the changing
seasons with their different require-
ments, the exacting public which wants
the flowers it wants when it wants
them, the difficulty of inculcating some
conception of finance as well as of
the rules of art into one's employes,
the fragility and delicacy of our wares,
which increase all the diSiculties of
purchase, transport and delivery, the
losses from careless packing .and han-
dling, the excessive customs duties on
flowers from the United States, the in-

GRAPES GROWN BY SAMUEL MURRAY, KANSAS CITY, MO.

adequate .supply obtainable at the
Christmas season, the eternal viligance
required to avoid monotony or same-
ness in the store arrangements, the
"kickers" who demand immediate
service and special attention, the ef-
forts to get competent help, the enor-
mous expenses with the constant fear
that these might eat up the profits, and
the sad experiences with giving credit
which all retailers have.

Naturally, the ambition of every re-
tail florist is that his business shall in-
crease from year to year, and his prob-
lems must be related to the securing
of that end. In the short time allotted
to me, it is impossible that I should
deal with the thousand and one prob-
lems which the retail florist has to
face. I will simply tell you a few of
the main problems which I have en-
countered in our business, and the
ways in which I have attempted to
solve them. I will speak of buying, of
the management of the store with spe-
cial reference to accounting and to de-
liveries, and of some general rules to
be followed in the securing of new
business.

BUYING.

One of the big problems of the re-
tailer is successful buying. Nothing
but experience makes the buyer, and
on him depends largely the success or
failure of the business. The first prob-
lem in buying nowadays is to decide
whether one shall deal through a com-
mission man or go direct to the
grower. Trading direct with the
grower is becoming more difficult every
day. The reason for this is that the
specialist is producing the best stock,
and most growers are specializing to-
day. That is a process through which
all business is passing, and though the
difficulties of direct dealing increase,
one can hardly quarrel with a process
which produces better stock. It is
quite a costly affair to secure a day's
supply direct from the growers now.
There are the telegrams and express
charges on each shipment, and there is
tl.>3 cost of each box. Some growers

even want to make profits on the
box. Many disappointments ensue
and often unsatisfactory stock is re-
ceived.

These considerations force us to the
conclusion that we should buy from
the commission man. No doubt he
charges more for the stock, but we
see what we are getting and pay ac-
cording to quality. It also cuts out
our expenses for telegrams, express
charges and the cost of boxes. Some
say that flowers brought in from the
growers last longer. but experience
does not show this to have been
always the case. Carnations and
roses bought in Boston, and cut many
hours longer than local or western
stock, will at times be hard and sturdy
after the home stock is asleep or fallen
to pieces, even though the latter may
have only come from three to 50 miles
and is supposed to have been cut the
same day or, at the earliest, on the pre-
vious evening'. More particularly is
this true lA-ith regard to carnations.
Boston stock appears to be better cured
before shipping, and it win at certain
seasons outlast by two or three days
Ontario grown or local stock.

It maj' seem hardly believable, but
it is nevertheless true, that I have
found it more profitable to pay more
than 2.J per cent duty on American
stock than to buy locally. The reason
for this is that what the American com-
mission man has not, he will endeavor
to secure for us, whereas the grower
simply replies too often "Impossible to
ship", at an hour too late to buy else-
where, or else he simply short-ships.
The idea of a local market deserves
encouragement and support if only for
the reason that short-stemmed or open
stock may be obtained at a very low
figure should the requirement arise.
MANAGEMENT.

Of all the problems confronting the
florist, I believe the necessity of good
bookkeeping is that which is most
neglected, and at the same time the
problem which, to my mind, it is most
essential he should solve. It is notori-

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Otis that a good florist is seldom a good
accountant. Art and mathematics are
poor mixers, and many men who are
enthusiastic in their business cannot be
convinced that they are neglecting a
department vital to the success of
their business. There are in the trade,
however, some exceptions in men who
have recognized the advantages of ac-
curately systematizing costs and prof-
its. These men state confidentially that
it is of primary value to them in being
able to increase their business, to know
always at the end of each year, quar-
ter or month — as the case may be
how much they can safely spend or
put aside. The man who waits two or
three years or longer to make a state-
ment of his business, deserves to find
himself where he usually does, and
that is nowhere. In all probability he
will owe more than he is owed. In this
connection, let me say that it is most
important to keep personal and house-
keeping expenses separate from your
business expenses. I mention this be-
cause it is the most common mistake,
both of growers and retailers.

Just to illustrate this point, let us
suppose your total sales for the year
amount to $1,000, and that your books
sCw the tolal cost of goods bought to
be $600 or 60 per cent of the totad
sales, the business expenses to be SoOU
or 30 per cent of the total sales, and
youf piofit to have been $100. or ten per
cent of the total sales. Having dis-
covered that your purchases last year
were 60 per cent of the total sales you
could base your calculations on that.
At any future time you could get a
rough idea of your gross profits by de-
ducting 60 per cent from your sales,
and get at the net profits approxi-
mately by deducting the actual ex-
penses. If the next annual statement
shows your percentage of the total
sales for purchases to be higher, then
you will know that you have sold your
goods cheaper, and that to make the
same profits you must get your ex-
penses under 30 per cent or increase
the selling price.

Credit, the great bug-bear of the re-
tailer in any line of business, is more
so one to the florist, who is usually so
lax in his accounting. The only satis-
factory solution— I cannot urge it too
strongly — is to employ a competent
bookkeeper or accountant. If the lat-
ter has any ability, he will soon show
his worth in results achieved. If your
business is too small to employ such a
bookkeeper, there are many capable
men and women looking for such work
to occupy leisure hours. The amount
of information you will secure about
your own business by doing this will,
I feel quite certain, increase your in-
terest greatly in your business. By
letting you know what you have al-
ready achieved, it will enable you to
sf't a goal for future efforts, and you
will always have something to look for-
ward to. Other details of management
I will refer to while considering the
best methods of increasing the busi-
ness, as all these problems have an in-
timate relation to each other.

NEW BUSINESS.

With a good location, attractive
show windows, well looked after, a
limited amount of judicious advertis-
ing up to three or four per cent of the
total sales and the careful handling of
all orders, a retail florist business will
grow as rapidly as one can well ex-
tend his facilites to look after it, and
this without the aid of outside solicit-
ing or crepe chasing. By the care-
ful handling of orders I mean, not

only that the flowers must be fresh
and accompanied with sufficient green,
whether the green is charged for or
not, but also that they must be done
up to appear to the best advantage
when received. We must always think
of the effect produced on the person
receiving the flowers. There is no ex-
cuse for a gift of flowers being wrapped
in a paper parcel for delivery. They
should be in a box, and not bundled in
either. In certain cases, they should
be in a basket or vase. It must be
acknowledged that many florists do not
realize the importance of delivering
flowers in a neat and attractive man-
ner.

To avoid orders being overlooked,
and charges being forgotten or lost,
and to prevent disputes with custo-
mers, adopt a systematic routine for
the handling of orders. Learn how
others do it, and do likewise unless you
can improve on their methods. I re-
alize that I would be infringing on

■W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111.

your patience if I were to go into full
details on this subject, but I will take
the liberty of making a few remarks
on the use of duplicating order books.
For many years I was strongly opposed
to their use, but now I am just as
strong in their favor. I have used
them for three years, and find the ad-
vantages outweigh many times the
disadvantages.

Take the cash order, for instance.
The original, which goes to the custo-
mer as a receipt, is a copy of the or-
der, showing all details. This prevents
many disputes. On a charged order
the original remains with the dupli-
cate until the time for delivery, and it
is then filed without leaving the order
desk. This prevents it being lost.
Shipping tags are written in ink and
attached to the duplicates. All orders
are filled from the duplicate, and notes
of substitutions and make-up work are
added and initialed pn the duplicate by
the clerk filling the order. These are
our delivery records and they are filed
in the order of delivery. Once a day
the original charges are filed aphabetl-
cally, summarized and handed over to
the bookkeeper. This will show you a
few of the advantages of the duplicate
order sheet. For C. O. D. orders a
special C. O. D. delivery book is the
best and simplest method.

DELIVBEY.

Owing to the large territory which
florists have to cover when making de-
liveries, auto service and messenger
boys prove the most satisfactory
methods. Ford machines with com-
pletely enclosed bodies, although not
cheaper in upkeep and fuel consump-
tion, afford the quickest means of
delivering flowers, and therefore the
best means in our climate. From my
experience I would not recommend us-
ing a Ford machine for delivery for
more than one year. After a year's
service, sell it and buy a new one. It
pays. A delivery body, if well built,
will outlast four or five Ford chassis.
Employ good reliable help. It will cost
you more, but it pays in the long run.
The satisfied customer is your best ad-
vertisement. Good service in the deliv-
ery of orders has more to do with
building up a successful business than
all the other causes combined.

BEDDING PLANTS.

Before I close I would like to say a
word with regard to the sale of bed-
ding plants in a retail store. It is a
troublesome and unsatisfactory busi-
ness for retail stores. My advice
is: "Don't handle them!" They suf-
fer greater damage in a few days
than the profits on them amount to.
Should you grow them yourself, sell
direct from the greenhouses and
make your customers go there. Don't
say, "They won't go." They will, if
shown the advantages. We have prov-
en it, and although we have not sold a
bedding plant at the store for years,
we have developed the largest retail
bedding plant business in the province
with very gratifying results.
Bulbs as a Side Line.

The old saying that "Expectation
is greater than realization" works out
to a degree in the flower shop, as
many customers buy plants in bud
and bulbs to force, that they may
watch them grow and develop their
flowers. They at least get the pleas-
ure of watching them and the joy of
expectation, whether their hopes ara
realized or not.

T. Nelson Geiger, of Philadelphia,
Pa., has made a specialty of growing
Paper White narcissus in Japanese
bowls in his shop for several years
and has found it a very attrac-
tive side line. He imports the bowls
from Japan and the lilies from Hoi-
land. These are planted in batches
in the bowls full of pebbles and stored
in the basement. Sales commence as
soon as they are displayed in the
window. No loose bulbs are offered,
none being sold except the bowls
filled and growing. To help out the
display, cut narcissi are stood up
amongst the pebbles, and the fact that
the bulbs will produce flowers just
like those makes many sales. The
business at the holiday time generally
cleans the lot up. 'They come along
in the window quite fast and open
out very well.

Florists with a lot of shallow bowls,
old pattern fern dishes, etc., could
work them off very nicely in this
way. Almost any seed store will
furnish the bulbs and pebbles, and
the rest is easy. Start them in a cool
place until the roots are well under
way and then they will come along
anywhere.

Hyacinths can also be handled In
the same way, although it is import-
ant to get the bud out of the bulbs
before they are brought to the light.

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THE ROSE.

Rose Growinff Efficiency.

Modern rose growing is now becom-
ing a science — there can be no hit or
miss methods if one is to be success-
ful. It is lilce a game of chess, full
of problems that must be studied out
and the way made clear before each
move is made.

W. J. Keimel. of Wendland & Kel-
mel, at Elmhurst, near Chicago, who
have 150,000 feet of glass and force
70,000 roses, is a rose specialist, with
an extensive experience gained in

demand. The Christmas cut was over
35,000 and they were in crop again
for St. Valentine's day with 15.000
flowers and a good cutting in be-
tween. This was from 11,000 plants.
His commission house has advised
him to change to something more up-
to-date, and as they were in touch
with the market, he will commence
throwing them out first week in
March and replant with Milady, Kil-
larney Brilliant, and some others.

Prima Donna was favored; about
50 feet of a bench was planted with
this and Mrs. Russell, a variety which
is not forced here, for comparison,
and two flowers were cut from Prima

ROSE SUNBURST AT WENDLAND &
House of Five

; KEIMEL, INC., ELMHURST, ILL.
■\ ear Plants.

several large establishments, notably
as foreman at Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove, 111., where he had
great success with Richmond and the
Killarneys in the early days. In
March, 1908, the present firm was
founded and a range of 12 houses,
ridge and furrow, 28x200 feet, was
erected, followed three years later
with an additional range, iron con-
struction, built by the Foley Green-
house Manufacturing Co., Chicago. 10
houses 34x200 feet, with gutters eight
feet in height. These are heated by
the vacuum system — high pressure
steam reduced to low pressure at
point of distribution. Since the in-
troduction of the vacuum feature has
been in use, at least one-third less
coal has been necessary. Water is
obtained from a driven well 100 feet
in depth; the pipe is fire inches in
diameter, in the center of which is a
one-inch pipe, through which is forced
compressed air. This brings up a
supply of 12,000 gallons an hour when
the compressed air is working. Large
submerged storage tanks provide a
surplus. Watering and syringing is
with water raised to the temperature
of the houses by admitting steam un-
der low and also high pressure to the
tank, from which it is pumped.

In speaking of the varieties which
had been found most profitable, Mr.
Keimel said that this season he was
discarding his best paying variety,
the Killarney. They had cut a good
crop in July last, again in September,
at both of which times they were In

Dotina to one from Russell, up to
Christmas. Russell goes to rest after
Christmas, unless there is heat
enough to keep it going, many grow-
ers failing through lack of knowledge
on this point. Sunburst has been
their best dollar producer for the past
two seasons — a good producer and
always in demand.

Twenty thousand Milady is a fea-
ture; they looked vigorous and full of

buds — 35 to a plant was the average
last year. They should not be pinched
in midwinter, but from now on re-
turn larger stems by this treatment.
A number of plants were seen with
five to six buds ready to cut within a
week. The bottom shoots of all roses
are pinched, as the first bud. if al-
lowed to come, is often imperfect; the
later flower or flowers, as they often
throw more than one as they break
are always good. It is also best for
the plants. A crop of short roses
comes m eight to nine weeks, while
pmched for long ones it takes 13
weeks.

The plants are grown on peoky
cypress benches in six inches of soil
Top dressings of cow and sheep ma-
nure are given about once a month-
tankage and bone meal are also used'
We want them to work and give
them plenty to eat and drink. Water-
ing is done when necessary, once a
week or in two weeks, and at times
after a period of three weeks. We
water thoroughly so as to wash out
the impurities thrown off by the roots
of the plants or some chemical action
m the soil. Not one-tenth of this wa-
ter IS taken up by the roots. Almost
the entire soil is changed every sea-
son down to the boards; just enough
left to hold the plants in place until
the new is filled in. Some varieties
are taken out altogether, replanted,
and com9_along splendidly in the new
soil.

Four to five years is the limit for
a forcing rose. A large block of five-
year-old Sunburst, showing splen-
didly, were going out in a month or
so, as it was not considered safe to
try them another season. A large
block of Mrs. Ward, in fine shape,
were to be replaced for the same rea-
son.

The entire range of 22 houses were
side by side without divisions as yet.
Wards were kept at 62°, while with
others the temperatures were 58° to
60°. This was possible because of a
pipe about six inches below each gut-
ter which was eight feet above ground
and eight inches in width. This made
a curtain of heat through which
drafts did not pass. Without such a
pipe in a range of this kind, air given
in one house would draw heated air

HOUSE OF MILADY ROSES AT WENDLAND & KEIMEL, INC., ELMHURST, (i^L,.

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from houses on each side This heat
pipe also helped to evaporate or dry
up at least 50 percent of the conden-
sation from, the iron gutter.

Mr. Keimel has found it does not
take any more pipes to heat their
34-foot houses than the 28: the, larger
body of air appears to hold the heat
better and the larger houses were
lighter and more satisfactory.

All the White Killarney are to be
discarded and there is quite a block.
Reason? It does not sell. When it
was one of the fotir leading sorts it
was a 4 to 1 risk, now it is about 12
to 1. Dealers now make their cus-
tomers take some whites with other
colors; have to, in fact, to get rid of
it. A number are going out of it, and
I suppose it will soon come to its
level. The plants had done very well
this season. They had cut a splendid
crop for Christmas and New Year,
sending in over 130,000 for that pe-
riod. They had also been able to get
another crop in for St. Valentine's
day, having for that time 52,000. This
was' the first season they had ever
been able to do this, which Mr. Kei-
mel attributed to the unusually bright
weather of this period.

Long-stemmed roses are found to be
most in demand in the fall and spring
when they were preferred to the short
stock, while in the winter, the short
roses are in demand on account of
their price. Then the longer stock
was thought to be too expensive and
often had to be sacrificed to get rid
of it.

In speaking of failures and successes
of new varieties, Mr. Keimel said over-
propagation often caused the sending
out of weak plants. It is best to
give a new thing, if not at first sat-
isfactory, another trial. Russell was
at first discarded by many, as was
Milady, but these now lead the list of
roses in the west.

Cook's New Roses.
The newest creation of this famous
Baltimore grower, which somehow got
into the general press last summer as
an $18,000 rose, is worth every cent
of it, as there is not one of the 18,-
000 rose lovers in this country who, on
seeing it, but would be glad to give a
dollar to have a plant for their garden.
As seen at this time. (March 6), it
has a sturdy constitution, throwing
up ■ strong straight cane-like bottom
shoots, with a perfectly formed flower
of a beautiful shade of bright La-
France pink. It is growing under
rather adverse circumstances, as the
houses are old fashioned and not at
all in keeping with the modern rose-
growing structures of to-day. While
this is its third year from a seedling
plant, the stock is not large, but there
promises, from the buds in sight, to
be a vase of a dozen or more good
flowers to send to the American rose
festival at Philadelphia, which opens
March 20.

John Cook, the rosarlan, is at pres-
ent in Florida, where he now spends
his winters in rest and recreation
among the flowers in that almost tropi-
cal climate. His son, John, Jr., in
speaking of the work in raising new
varieties, declared that one of the
most necessary features was a good
stock of patience. Seed from crosses
that were carefully made, would some-
times come up in six weeks — just a
few. After six months a few more, in
a year, possibly 60 per cent would

show and the balance from that time
until three years, at which time some
that were given up had started. The
ripened seed hulls are very hard and
will turn the edge of a good knife.

The pod of the cross between Frau
Karl Druschki and Mrs. Russell, that
produced the new pink, contained but
one seed. Eight different forms of
growth and shades of color have been
obtained from one pod of seed. The
seedlings are flowered in three-inch
pots, being discarded if the flower
shows single, as quite a number do.
The plants from which most of the
crosses are made are grown in four-
inch pots. A number of these, bearing
large yellow pods, were in process of
ripening. These are generally ready
for planting in the spring.

A house of Radiance looked very
well, being full of vigorous growth and
buds borne on long stems. They had
found this rose to do best at a tem-
perature of 52°, not producing quite
so many buds as at 60°, but the qual-
ity more than making up for quantity.

Easter stock is grown for the Balti-
more city . store. They had been
troubled with white fly on pelorgon-
iums and had found a remedy in Ivory
soap — five small cakes in a gallon of
water, boiled for twenty minutes. This
is then diluted with 50 gallons of wa-
ter and applied with an atomizer with a
Bordeaux spray nozzle. This mixture
must be broken up, if stiff from stand-
ing. This, if given three times, one
week apart, will kill all flies, eggs, etc.
It does not need to be washed off and
cannot be seen on the foliage. It also
knocks red spider. V.ery fine migno-
nette spikes were seen lying- down and
full of seed pods. The seed seemed to
ripen better in this position than when
staked.

THE CARNATION.

Benching: the Plants.

This has been a very favorable sea-
son for the growth of the carnation
plants in the field. From all sections
of the country v.'e hear reports of the
fine quality of the plants now ready
to be benched. It is now time to hasten
this work along; many of the larger
growers have their plants benched al-
ready, and as there is nothing to be
gained by leaving the plants in the field
any longer the work should be pushed
along without further delay. The time
of housing the field grown carnation
plants varies a little, like the harvests,
according to the different latitudes;
the growers of the extreme northern
part of the country, where the outdoor
growing season commences late, do
not get a plant large enough to bench
£LS early as those located farther south
or in the central states, but taking the
country as a whole, the period of
transferring the plants from the field
to their permanent quarters in the
houses may be said to extend from
July 15 to September 15. Some grow-
ers claim to get the best results from
early planting, while others located in
another part of the country, with a dif-
ferent soil to contend with, obtain
equally as good results from later
planting, but a majority of growers
agree that the sooner the plants are
benched after August 1 the better are
their chances for a successful season.

Before starting to bring in the plants,
make sure that everything is in good
shape in the field so that any remain-
ing plants outside will not suffer for
the need of topping or being overgrown
with weeds while all hands are busy
taking care of the work pertaining to

COOX'S NEW ROSES.

Fr.au Karl Druschki .\ Mrs. Russell, Grown by John Cook, the Noted Eosariiin, Baltimore, Md.

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199

the benching. The emptying, repair-
ing and cleaning up the benches, to-
gether with attending to any necessary
repairs of the houses, are all a part ot
the work connected with the refilling
and benching of the plants. This should
be done thoroughly, so that when the
houses are all filled and the benching
of the plants finished you will have
the satisfaction of knowing that the
work is complete.

LIFTING THE PLANTS.

This is one of the important parts
of the work and needs to be done care-
fully so as to conserve as many of the
roots as possible. When the ground is
very dry and hard, it is a good plan to
water the plants the day before lifting
so that the hard clods of soil will not
tear away the tender roots. Should the
field be away from the water supply,
then extra care must be taken not to
break off too many of the roots during
the process of removing some of the
soil. If care is taken to save as many
of the roots as possible, the plants re-
cover very quickly after benching
' but plants with their roots badly dam-
aged suffer severely and take much
longer to become established. The
man digging the plants should have a
helper whose duty it is to lift the
plants and set them upright in flats,
and as soon as a reasonable number
have been lifted cart them away to the
greenhouse and dampen their roots
ready for the planters.

PREPABING THE BENCHES.

Carnation plants require a nutritious
soil to back them up for their long sea-
son of production, but its richness
should not be carried to the extreme
by overloading with fresh manure to
cause the plants to make a heavy suc-
culent growth of grass to be followed
by a scant crop of flowers. The writer
has seen benches of plants that prom-
ised to be wonders with their extra,
heavy plant growth in the early part
of the season, but failed to live up to
early expectation in the production ot
flowers during the winter season;
therefore, to be on the safe side, use
only m.anure that is thoroughly well
rotted. Pill up the benches level full
with the soil, pressing it down firmly,
and even up the surface.

The distance to place each plant
apart should be governed somewhat
according to the variety; quick, heavy
growing varieties need more space than
the slower growers with correspondingly
smaller plants. It is an easy matter to
judge by looking over the varieties in
the field before lifting; the largest
and strongest plants will continue to
keep that pace throughout the season.
The plants should be set firmly, but
not any deeper than what they have
been growing in the field. Leave a
slight depression around each plant so
that they can be watered without wa-
tering the rest of the bed until the
plants become established and the
roots are again working freely. EVery
plant should be properly cleaned of
any dead leaves before planting, but
do not throw the rubbish under the
benches or leave it in the walks. Clean
it away entirely.

WATEEING, SYRINGING AND SHADING.

After the first watering at the roots,
that part will stand for a few days,
but the plants should be syringed two
or three times a day for the first week
to prevent wilting and give them a
chance to get started. It need not nec-
essarily be a heavy syringing, but a
spraying to dampen the foliage and
moisten the torrid atmosphere. After
two or three days it is a good plan to

COOK'S NEW ROSES.
>'c\v Pink Seedling Showing Stems Three and Fo

■ Feet ill Length.

examine the soil to find out the condi-
tion underneath, it being very impor-
tant to get the bed in the same condi-
tion clear through.

The emptying and filling of the
benches is not a very pleasant .job
during the hot weather and a shading-
is necessary to make' it go easier.
There is nothing better than mud and
water for this shade. It can then be left
on for four or five days after planting,
when a part of it should be washed
off. The plants will start out quicker
under a little shade, but it must not be
left on long enough to cause the plants
to make a soft growth.

It pays to be particular with every
detail in the work of benching the cor-
nation. Have everything in readiness
before starting and watch closely as the
work progresses and do not leave any-
thing to chance. C. W^. Johnson.

Snapdragfnn Diseases.

Snapdragon rust is being investigat-
ed by^ the authorities in the United
States department of agriculture at
Washnigton, Dr. Irwin J. Smith in
charge, who are working hard to find
a remedy. Snapdragon wilt is caus-
ed by a fungus growth that appears to
come from the root, clogging up the
main canals or passages through the
trunk of the plant so that sufficient

moisture or nutriment is not furnished
the growing'shoots, which wilt and die
from starvation. Plants affected should
be removed and burned

When rust gets into a house it should
be combated at first sight, as drafts of
air or persons passing along carry the
spores from one plant to another. The
best remedy so far discovered is dry
sulphur, the sulphur dioxide or what
might be called the gas of sulphur giv-
en off by it. This kills all the spores
that it comes in contact with. The
powdered sulphur should be dry and
blown against the under side of the
leaves with a bellows. This rust is a
fungus much like that which gave car-
nation growers such a scare some years
ago. The carnation rust is now not
considered very formidable, as plants
in good growing condition are rarely
affected. When rust does appear an
application of sulphur on the snap-
dragon is now the best known remedy.

CHEBOYGAN, MICH. — The flower shop
recently opened in the Gerow block by
R. J. Mathews reports excellent busi-
ness.

Eau Claire, Wis.— P. L. Wiegand
will remove his range from Bay and
Grffiid avenues to his farm on the out-
skirts of the city. A down town store
will be maintained on Columbia street.

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Aug. 18,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

TakiDg: the Bud.

The plants being grown for cut
blooms are now fast approaching the
point when the "taking of the buds,"
or in other words selecting the buds
to produce the flower, must receive our
attention. This part of the work in
the care of chrysanthemum plants is
one of the problems that every
grower has to study out, whether he
be a new beginner or an experienced
grower. There are so many certain
principles that govern this subject, as
well as the various treatments under
which the plants have been grown, that
It is impossible to advise a hard and j
fast rule governing the work for all
sections of the country. The climatic
conditions, age of plants, time of
planting, their environment and the
method of culture to which they have
been subjected, all enter into the
question, biit making allowances for
all of these, the variation between all
sections for attending to the work
amounts to such a very short period
that from no.w on every grower should
be prepared by seeing to it that the
side shoots are not allowed to get
large enough to sap the strength from
the newly formed buds before remov-
ing them, or that the plants suffer
from dryness. We might take this
subject under different sections as fol-
lows :

EXHIBITION VARIETIES.

Under this section we include prin-
cipally the large flower varieties of
the exhibition tables," most of which
are of Australian or -European origin
or their offsprings. They require early
propagation, early planting and a long
season of growth, as well as an early
selection of the bud for them to de-
velop flowers up to their highest per-
fection. After August 1 it is time to
be on the lookout for buds on many
of the varieties of this section; very
few of the buds will be ready to
handle for the first week or 10 days,
but by the time this article gets into
print, or after August 15, the buds
on a number of the varieties will be
ready for taking, and to obtain full
double flowers of their best develop-
ment, there must not be any delay in
taking the buds. This advice is given
with the understanding that the plants
have had the highest degree of cul-
ture and every effort directed toward
having the buds ready for taking at
the proper time.

OTHER VARIETIES.

By early varieties we mean those
that mature in the early part of Oc-
tober. These also require early plant-
ing and a long season of growth for
them to develop their flowers in their
proper season. Plants that have been
treated in this manner are now »set-
ting their buds and should be taken
as they appear after August 15. it be-
ing well to bear in mind that it takes
from six to eight weeks from the time
the buds are taken before the flowers
are ready to cut, so after August 15
the buds on the early varieties should
be taken as they appear. You will
not be able to select very many be-
fore August 20, but be on the watch
for . them as they appear.

The mid-season section covers a wide
field and may be said to include
all varieties that mature their flow-

R. C. K^RR, HOUSTON, TEX.

President Society of American Florists.

ers between October 20 and No-
vember 15. Those that mature in
the earlier part of this period will
have their buds ready for taking
soon after August 20; the others
will closely follow along, extend-
ing well into the first two weeks
of September, but after August 20 all
buds in this section should be taken
as they appear.

The late varieties will not be ready
for some time yet. They set their
buds during September and many
of them will not be fit before close to
October. Owing to their extreme late-
ness and the cooler weather after the
buds are set, the flowers take longer
to develop. The principal work among
these plants at the present time is
to attend to their general routine re-
quirements and encourage them to
make growth.

INSECT CONTROL.

If there is one more important
thing than another that I would urge
on those in charge of chrysanthe-
mums at this particular period, it is
to keep the plants free of d.phis or
any other insects. If these pests are
allowed to get down into the newly
formed buds, a great deal of your sea-
son's Avork has been wasted, so I urge
the use of the insecticides as needed to
keep the plants clean.

C. W. JOHNSON.

Sweet Peas and Violets.

In these days of intensive culture,
the house must produce more than one
standard crop in a season. Years ago
greenhouse structures were idle much
of the summer, but now a vacant space
in any part of the place seems like a
man standing waiting to be told what
to do. Not only must one crop follow
closely after another, but in the case
of the violet and sweet pea, they grow
side by side, both producing at the
same time.

R. M. Eisenhart, of Torresdale,
Philadelphia, Pa., makes a specialty of
violets, and to realize the most out of
his glass, has of late sown sweet peas
between the rows of violets, and long
before thes( latter began to go out in
the spring the sweet peas came into
flower with profuse bloom, giving him
an additional product for which he has
always found a ready market.

The temperature of the violet houses,
ranges, during the winter, from 40 to 45
degrees, which appears to suit the sweet
peas very well; they come along slow-
ly, but the quality of the flowers is
wonderful, they having great substance
and splendid color. The beds for the
sweet peas are prepared when the soil
is put in for the violets; it is dug
down 18 inches and well manured. The
seeds are sown, about October 10 to

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A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA, N. Y.
Vice-President Society of American Florists.

15, two inches apart in the row, the
rows being five feet apart. They are
soaked 24 hours before planting to
soften the hull. When the seedlings
are about six inches high, they will
breali of their own accord to about six
or seven shoots. These grow up with
strength and require careful string-
ing. This is done much the same as
with carnations, strings being run
alongside of the vines in the rows so
that the main shoots do not fall down
and become tangled up. Another sys-
tem is to tie to a straight string or
cord like smilax is grown.

Planting of the seed should be done
early enough to let the young stock
get the roots well down into the soil
before the ground gets cold and the
dull, cloudy weather sets in. Even the
difference of a week late in sowing will
greatly retard the growth, as they do
not move much in the dull, cloudy
weather of December unless there is
good root action. The first flowers of
the orchid sorts come about the last of
February and continue to increase un-
til April, when they reach their height.
In planting, the rows should run north
or south if possible, as in this way all
the vines get the sun equally. They
commence to iiower when the vines
attain a height of about five feet. As
the season advances, they grow rapidly
until only the limits of the house con-
fine them. A height of 15 feet is com-

mon, and most of the flowers are ob-
tained on the upper half of the vines,
sweet peas, is to get them started ear-
ly. A careful selection of varieties is
essential. His selection is as follows :
Rose Queen, light pink; Mrs. A. A.
Skaach, pink; Christmas Pink Orchid;
White Orchid, white; Mrs. Spanolin,
black seeded, white; Lavender Nora,
lavender; "Venus, white with pink
edge; Belgian Hero, orange.

The effect of these high grade sweet
peas on the sale of other flowers is, in
the opinion of Charles Meehan, of the
S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa., found trf be considerable. He
says, since the new orchid sweet peas
have come in. they have affected the
sale of flowers, particularly those for
personal adornment, such as orchids
and gardenias; also, are they preferred
for table use in small decorations.
Sweet peas have always been a favor-
ite, with flower buyers, and now that
they are so greatly improved, they are
thought good enough for any occa-
sion. Then too, they are getting to
be an all the year around flower. Even
in this month of September we are
getting fine flowers from New York
state. Early in the fall, the first forc-
ing peas will come and later the or-
chids, and a large supply is looked for
this coming season, more than ever
before, as a number of chrysanthe-
mum growers are going to follow with

orchid sweet peas. Wm. Sim, Clifton-
dale, Mass., and Thos. Rowland, Na-
hant, Mass., two of the largest growers
of winter sweet peas in this country,
are planting the following varieties, be-
lieving them to be the best :

Wm. Sim's list — Christmas Pink
Spencer, pink and white; White Spen-
cer, white; Anita Wehrman, lavender;
Venus blush; Rose Queen, light pink,
Mrs. A. A. Skaach, dark pink; Belglar
Hero, orange.

Thomas Roland confines himself to
varieties that are best for flowering
from December 20 to March 20, and
considers the following varieties best
suited for this period : Miss Florence
Roland, pink; Pink and White Orchid;
Mrs. A. A. Skaach, dark pink; White
Orchid.

Sub-Irrigatins: Small Plots.

Ed. Ameeican Florist :

Will you kindly give me informa-
tion as to the best method for sub-
irrigating a plot 40x60 feet, the kind
of tile to use, the depth and width
of pipe lines and as to whether it
would be practical and worth the ex-
pense? Will common drain tile answer
for this purpose?

Iowa. E. R. F.

According to experts of the United
States department of agriculture, sub-
irrigation is practicable only under
exceptional circumstances. In order
that it may be efficient, the land must
be almost level, the top soil very loose
so that water will flow laterally very
readily, and at a depth of only a few
feet there must be a relatively tight
subsoil, in order that the irrigation
water may not be lost by downward
percolation instead of laterally to the
rows of plants.

Sub-irrigation is described in Bul-
letin 462 of the United States depart-
ment of agriculture, entitled, "Irriga-
tion in Florida." This publication,
while no longer available for distri-
bution by the department, may be ob-
tained from the Superintendent of
Documents, Government Printing Of-
fice, Washington, D. C, for 15 cents
per copy.

Training: the EngfUsh Ivy.

Many growers handle and sell their
ivies in the pots to which they are
planted from the field, tie them to a
single stake and let it go at that, be-
ing satisfied with from $1.00 to $1.50
per dozen for them. Enterprizing men,
who see a little farther ahead, select
some of their best stock, place several
together in larger pots or tubs, and
run them to frames of different shapes,
as made by themselves or that are
found in the stock of the supplymen.
There are straight trellises, fans,
globes, umbrellas, crosses and other
shapes for which there is always a
more or less active market if well
done. A pretty and popular shape
that can easily be arranged without
an added expense for a form, is the
pyramid, something like the familiar
box plant. These, in small tubs, are
very suitable ornaments for the vesti-
bule. Hanging baskets, filled with
ivy, are also well worth while; they
have a sturdy look that appeals to
many and a decorative value in the
store that is a selling point to the
dealer.

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FLORISTS' PALMS.

Summer Care.

The summer season is usually quite a
busy one to the palm grower, for it is
during- that season that the young
stock is likely to require special atten-
tion. With most growers, the variotis
details become to some extent a matter
of rotation, and the rotation is some-
times affected or delayed by the exig-
encies of business in the early part of
the year, for it frequently requires the
spring shipping to make space for the
summer potting. And it is quite a
natural arrangement for the grower to
pot and rearrange his large sized stock
first, gradually working down to the
smaller sizes, and finally to the seed-
lings, and with an extensive stock this
series of operations occupies a consider-
able time. It is during this period that
some of the young stock is likely to
suffer, either from overcrowding or
from the attacks of insects.

The best time to pot off seedling
palms from the seed pans or seed bed
is just as soon as the first leaf is de-
veloped, for when they are left too long
before potting the stems become thin
and drawn, and the roots are more
likely to get broken, the latter injury
causing much of the mortality among
seedlings. A little patience is required
in potting these seedlings, for the roots
are brittle and mostly rather stiff, and
unless one takes time to coil the roots
around in the pot there is sure to be a
greater loss.

Another thing to be remembered is
that the seedlings suffer from long ex-
posure to the air, a-nd therefore it is
much the best plan to keep them cov-
ered as much as possible while on the
potting bench, and to water each tray
as soon as potted. The same potting
soil will answer for the seedling plants
as one would use for the larger sizes,
except that the soil may require putting
through a half-inch sieve to adapt it
for use in the small pots, and if any
special fertilizers have been used in
potting the old plants it will be safer
either to leave them out of the soil for
seedlings or else to use a less propor-
tion. It frequently pays to retain and
give further trial to palm seeds that
have not germinated with any great de-
gree of regularity, for some of these
seeds keep their vitality for a number
of years, and at times are very ob-
stinate about germinating.

As an exarriple, it may be stated that
kentia seeds will occasionally lie in the
ground for five years, and finally ger-
minate, and seeds of Livistona rotundi-
folia have also been known to take two
years to germinate, while on other oc-
casions this same species may come up
in two or three months. It is quite pos-
sible that some of these seeds are too
ripe before they are gathered, and that
this affects the period required for ger-
mination, for the claim has been made
by observers that kentia seeds gathered
before they are fully ripe will come up
three months sooner than those left to
ripen on the tree until they drop.

This same condition probably applies
to the livistona seeds that have been
referred to. There is also a peculiar
fact in connection with the kentia seeds
regarding their ripening, for whereas
K. Forsteriana ripens in 10 to 12
months, K. Belmoreana requires three
years to reach full maturity. And that

J. J. HESS, OMAHA, NEB.

Treasurer Society of American Florists.

giant among palm seeds, Lodoicea
Seychellarum, also known as the
double cocoanut, requires 10 years to
fully mature its enormous nuts.

The excessively warm weather of the
past month has necessitated great
quantities of water in the palm houses,
both at the roots and overhead, for
without a moist atmosphere and vigor-
ous syringing, the summer crop of in-
sects would surely get ahead. Thrips
and red spiders are decidedly among
the troublesome pests of the hot season
and are not particular whether the
plants are large or small, and require a
strong force of water to dislodge them.

With the present difficulty and ex-
pense in getting imports from other
lands, there is scarcely any likelihood
of seeing any particular novelties
among the commercial palm stock the
present season, and most growers are
glad to get seeds at any time they come
in, the latter being occasionally re-
ceived at about the normal season, but
in some instances are much off schedule.
The public tEiste still seems to run to-
ward raade-up kentias, and from orig-
inally being simply a method of using
up defective plants by bunching them
together this method of growing kentias
has become a fixed custom and stociv of
the highest grade is -freely used to
make these composite plants.

W. H.- Taplix.

The Labor Problem.

With the first demand for war sup-
plies on account of the European strug-
gle, growers whose ranges were near
the munition factories began to ex-
perience difficulty with their help
Men satisfied to work for from $12 to
$15 per week, found they could get
from this new industry .$20 to $25 and
immediately gave notice. Since that
time it has been a continuous strug-
gle, with men so situated, to keep up
an efficient working- organization. Now,
Uncle Sam steps in with several bil-
lions, which is to be spent at once and
given to men working night and day
in relays. This will make a tremen-
dous drain on all the various other in-
dustries of the country. Then, in addi-
tion, he orders all the youth of the
land between the ages of 21 and 31 to
stand ready and come immediately
when he calls. His first command has
already . taken from the ranks of this
army of laboring young men about
one in every 10. None of these in the
florist industry will be exempt on ac-
count of their occupation, as flowers
are considered by some a luxury. All
branches of the business will suffer,
losing the skilled and unskilled, as
they are drawn. Many have already
answered their country's call, and while
their course is heartily approved, yet
their work remains to be done as be-
fore, but by other hands.

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JOHN YOUNG, NEW YORK.

Secretary Society ol American Florists.

The solution of the "other hands"
seems to be in the employment of wo-
men; they have shown themselves to be
most capable in the store, both as ar-
tists and saleswomen, quite as good and
in naany cases superior to men. Hun-
dreds of cut flower stores are man-
aged, and many of them owned by
women, who show results quite the
equal of their male competitors.
Wholesale establishments, selling flow-
ers on commission, are in a number of
cases under the management of wom-
en, who prove quite as capable at this
branch as the other. Many places
with large ranges of glass are also
owned and successfully managed by
the gentler sex. The products of these
places are as up-to-date and grade as
high as an5' that come to the market.

With this evidence of capability, why
should not women be given the oppor-
tunity to step in and take the place of
those who have been called to other
activities? Irii many large growing
establishments young girls have for
years been used for all kinds of light
work, such as disbudding carnations,
gathering violets, sweet peas and other
flowers, making and putting- in cut-
tings, boxing' seedlings and all light pot-
ting. They are especially helpful in
selecting mail orders and all work of
like character.

The seed business has found women
better than men, in attending to the
many small details of their business

and they far outnumber the males in
all the large establishments.

Give the women a chance; this is
the solution of the rapidly growing la-
bor problem.

Greenhouses of the Future.

Within the last decade there have
been great changes in greenhouse
construction; low roofs on high side
walls, thought nacessary to confine
the cubic air space to the minimum,
so as to save coal bills, have been
gradually replaced by structures with
higher roofs, glass sides and ends
resting on walls two or three feet in
height. This form of house contains
from a third to a half more air space,
which heats readily and takes much
longer to cool off than the smaller
volume of the old style building. The
double or twin-roofed house, without
dividing wall, was found feasible and
grew into large ranges of such con-
nected structures. There has also
come into general use the mammoth
buildings of from 50 to 75 feet in
width and 500 to 1,000 in length,
which have been found practical and
most economical for the forcing of
cut flowers and for other greenhouse
purposes.

All of these structures, while pro-
gressive and practical in their solu-

tion, have provided only for the
ground or single bench utility. There
is yet to come the house constructed
for a more intensive use in which it
will be possible to double the produc-
tion by bringing along at the same
time two crops instead of one.

The new greenhouse will have eaves
eight to nine feet above the ground
with glass sides and ends resting on a
twelve-inch wall, such construction
giving all the light possible. Two
tiers of benches will occupy the in-
side space, the lower sections within
twelve inches . of the ground, or for
many plants the ground level may be
utilized, saving the expense of the
tables. The upper benches supported
on an iron pipe structure, will stand
six to seven feet from the floor of the
house, so as to admit side light and
diffuse their shadow as much as pos-
sible. A house 20 feet in width with
two walks of 24 inches or even 18
inches, as there will be no table sides
to interfere, will provide for two side
tables or floor beds of four feet each
and two four-foot middle beds with
a one-foot path down the center. The
upper tier will have two three and a
half-foot side benches; a path space
of 24 inches on both sides and two
center benches of three and a half
feet with a two-foot open space in
the center. These benches will be
tight to prevent drip, with narrow
side boards coming flush with the
bottom edges to cast the least
shadow. A traveling platform, 18 by
24 Inches, with steps at either end
running with grooved wheels on
ground rails, moved along readily by
the occupant, will provide quick and
convenient access to the upper tables.

No doubt many will smile at this
vision, but there will be more direct
light or even sunlight to every inch
of bench space in this house, if
erected in the open, than in very
many of the hundreds of low, smoke
and dust covered structures of the
large cities, where plants and cut
flowers are being grown under great
handicaps. In extremely cold weather
such a house may require a pipe or
two more than the low, high-walled
structure, but the economic advan-
tage making it possible to grow two
crops in place of one which in the
present day culture, when the inten-
sive use of valuable greenhouse space
is so important and kept constantly
in mind by practical growers, will
much more than offset this slight
cost.

Such use of this overhead space is
the universal custom with nearly all
growers, who with elevated shelves
and pots suspended from the rafters,
placed on pedestals and platforms
over doorways, etc., try to increase
the efficiency of their houses.

The question of sufficient light, and
whether the shadows cast by the
upper tier of benches will interfere
materially with the crops blow, is the
principal objection to such a house.
The shadow caused by the four and
five foot in height gutters of the first
ridge and furrow connected houses,
interfered very materially with ad-
joining benches, but in later construc-
tion, as they were raised to six, then
seven, and later eight feet from the
ground, with advantage each time
until in a nine feet elevation, the
shadow is so diffused as to be scarcely
perceptible.

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While this new style house will be
best adapted for pot plants, the upper
tier tables will be very suitable for
much of the stock that is forced for
cut . flowers. Freesias, gypsophilas,
baby gladioli, irises, and herbaceous
plants; in fact, anything that is
brought along in series as the season
advances, and is benefited by the full
sunlight.

For much of the stock that is run
dormant during the winter, but must
have a good light, airy space, such a
structure will be most suited. Gera-
niums and other stock •plants. Dra-
caena indivisa, ivies, hydrangeas, dor-
mant roses, azaleas, etc., could all be
economically wintered by the use of
this double bench space. Two crops
of ferns, or one level of ferns and
the other of ornamental foliage
plants, which in the full sunlight
would attain their brightest colors, is
possible, while a full first floor of
palms will do just as well, with any
kind of a crop that is suited to their
temperature overhead.

Houses of narrower widths with but
a central walk would receive so much
side light that the shadow from the
upper benches would be for the most
part cast outside the house interfer-
ing little if any with the lower or
ground floor.

The plant factories of Springfield,
O., where millions of little roses in
two-inch pots are kept dormant over
the winter, occupying full table
spaces, could double their capacity
with houses built on this plan. The
expense of the increased height over
that of the now standard six-foot
eave, will not in the opinion of green-
house builders add 15 or at the out-
side more than 20 per cent to the
cost of such a structure.

Cicuta, Poisonous Plant.

Many deaths, both of human beings
and domestic animals, are caused every
year by cicuta, or water hemlock, a
poisonous plant. It is the most vio-
lently poisonous of temperate region
plants, yet it is not generally recog-
nized. Learn to know it and look out
for it! A warning has been issued by
specialists of the United States depart-
ment of agriculture in the form of a
circular from the bureau of animal In-
dustry, "Cicuta (Water Hemlock) as a
Poisonous Plant," which describes this
plant and gives remedies, though cases
among domestic animals must be con-
sidered as practically hopeless so far
as treatment is concerned.

Cicuta is widely distributed. Un-
fortunately, it resembles a number of
harmless plants and is not easily recog-
nizable. It belongs to the same family
as carrots and parsnips. It has a
number of popular names, of which the
most common is "cowbane," or "water
hemlock." In the mountain regions of
the" west it is frequently called "par-
snip" or "wild parsnip." Other names,
less common, are "snakeroot," "snake-
weed," "beaver poison," "muskrat
weed," "spotted hemlock," and ".spotted
parsley."

The plant grows in wet places and
is especially common in some parts of
the west along irrigating ditches. It
has a thickened rootstock with roots
which sometimes take the form of a
group of tubers. The cicuta is most
readily distinguished from plants of
similar appearance growing under the
same conditions by the transverse

chambers in the rootstock. These can
be seen by making a longitudinal sec-
tion. Further description, except by
botanical terms, is difiicult, but the cir-
cular mentioned presents illustrations
that make recognition easier.

Only the root of cituta is poisonous.
Cases of poisoning are more frequent in
the spring, partly because the roots are
more likely to be noticed at that tinie
and partly because they appear to be
more poisonous then than later in the
season. Occasionally stock find the
roots when they are washed out by high
water in small streams. Farmers in
their plowing sometimes bring to the
surface a considerable number of roots,
and these are eaten by cattle, with re-
sulting sickness and death.

In cases of the poisoning of human
beings the recognized treatment is to
give an eflicient emetic, followed by a
cathartic. Some form of opium may
be given to control the convulsions
when they are violent. If free vomit-
ing is promptly produced, the patient
is likely to recover. It is obvious that
ruminant animals can not be treated in
this way, for the effective clearing of
the stomach is impossible. While hypo-
dermic injections of morphin may be
used to aid in controlling the convul-
sions and a purgative may help in elim-
inating the poison, ordinarily the con-
vulsions are so violent that nothing
can be done for the animal.

So far as live stock are concerned,
about all that can be done must be in
the way of prevention. If the land is
plowed where the plant grows, care
should be taken that no roots are left
where stock can get at them. Where
the plants grow in great abundance,
as they frequently do along irrigating
ditches, it is desirable to dig them out.
When this is done the roots should not
be left on the surface, but should be
destroyed. It is seldom that stock are
poisoned when grazing, unless they
graze along ditches, where the plants
sometimes grow almost in the water
with very little soil and can easily be
pulled up.

Perhaps there is no way to prevent
some cases of poisoning of children.
Something might be accomplished, how-
ever, if parents and teachers would
attempt to make clear to children the
danger of eating strange roots.

Manure Waste Tremendous.

Farmers are urged by Assistant Sec-
retary Carl Vrooman of the department
of agriculture to make every effort to
save the vast amount of valuable
manure now allowed to go to waste in
this country. He estimates that one-
half the manure produced in the United
States is not used as a fertilizer, there
being an annual loss of material worth
$1,200,000,000— once and a half the
value of the country's 1910 wheat crop.

It has been found that each horse or
mule produces annually $27 worth of
manure (as compared with commercial
fertilizers) ; each head of cattle $20
worth; each hog $S worth. Calculat-
ing from the 1910 census figures for
number of animals on farms— 62,000,-
000 cattle, 24,000,000 horses and mules,
58,000,000 swine and 54,500,000 sheep
and goats,— the total value of manure
produced is found to be about $2,461,-
000.000. Recent investigations by the
department indicate that at least half
of this great wealth of fertilizing mate-
rial is sheer waste. In some good gen-
eral farming sections not more than 15
per cent of the manure produced is

used. Even in the most intensive dairy
regions, where cows are largely stall
fed and comparatively great care taken
with the manure, the loss seems to be
approximately 25 per cent.

The cheapest and best way to handle
manure, where convenient, is to haul
it to the field and spread it daily, or at
least every two or three days. In this
way, if plenty of bedding be used, prac-
tically all the valuable constituents of
the manure are saved, since leaching
after the manure is on arable land
merely serves to put the fertilizing ma-
terials where they ought to be. In this
way, too, loss through heating, or "flre-
fanging," is avoided. Many farmers,
however, are not so situated as to make
it profitable for them to handle manure
in this Y.ay. For such farmers the con-
crete manure pit offers an ideal way
of saving manure. Such a pit need not
entail great expense. A pit three feet
deep, 12 feet long and six feet wide,
with walls and floors five inches thick,
will serve the needs of the average
farm. In ground that does not cave in,
only an inside form will be needed for
such a pit, except where the concrete
extends a few inches above the ground
to prevent flooding by surface water.
The floor should be reinforced with
woven wire fencing, put in after about
two inches of cement has been laid,
the section of fencing being cut long
enough to oend up a few inches at
either end into the side walls. When
the reinforcing has been put in, the re-
maining three inches of the floor is
laid and the forms for the side walls set
up and used immediately. Use one
part cement, two of sand, and four of
screened gravel. A pit of this kind is
large enough to hold the accumulation
of manure on the average farm until
such a time as it can be hauled con-
veniently to the field and spread.

Nehrllng: Successful in Florist Field.

Arno H. Nehrling, who recently re-
signed as professor in floriculture at
the Massachusetts Agricultural College,
Amherst, to enter the commercial end
of the trade, having purchased the bus-
iness of McDonald & Co., Crawfords-
ville, Ind., announcement of ■which was
made in these columns at the time, is
meeting with excellent success and is
veiy much pleased with results. In a
recent communication, he says : "By
doing a little advertising the spring
trade increased at least 25 per cent.
On Mothers' day and Memorial day we
were sold out by noon. The little card
with the American flag, suggested by
THE American Florist and for which
you deserve credit, was enclosed in all
of our packages three weeks before
Memorial day, and it brought us quite
a little additional business."

The range has been remodeled and
many needed repairs made which it is
believed will be repaid by the coal sav-
ing. Landscape work has been made a
feature and the garden service bureau
in connection with the establishment
has been kept busy during the entire
season and gives promise of being an
important department. The business
continues under the original firm name
of McDonald & Co., with Arno H. Nehr-
ling as president, ably assisted by Ada
J. Nehrling, treasurer.

Bridgeton, N. J. — The annual fiield
dav of the New Jersey State Horticul-
tural Society was held August 8, at
the farms of Minch Bros., near this
city.

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Miss Perle B. Ful.-ner, Des Moines, la.
Presiaent Ladies' Society<of American Florists.

Mrs. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
First Vice-Pres. Ladies' Society Amer. Florists.

Mrs C. H. Maynard, Oneida, N. Y.

Secretary Ladies' Society of American Florists.

ORCHID NOTES.

Summer Care.

As most orchids are now in active
growth, a little attention might be
given by each grower to a few minor
details to prevent any check to the
growths or bulbs now maturing. If
the continuous rain storms have
washed the white-wash or shading
from the roof glass, let it be replaced
before the hot sun does damage.
Cattleya Warneri, C. gigas. and C.
Gaskelliana. are now almost through
flowering, and require to be kept some-
what on the dry side for several
months. Any of these plants that need
repotting ought to be attended to at
this ,t,i,me. There are various methods
of acjeoinplishing this work. AH grow-
ers differ more or less; some have a
preference for the old. well-tried style
of using small pots partly filled with
broken pots, thus making the peat
firm all around the plant, while other
growers use larger pots. Place one
crock or piece of pot over the hole,
and fill around the plant with peat,
letting each plant sit a little below
the rim of the pot. Some growers
prefer shaIlo%y pans and wooden bas^^
kets;' but after all the whole secret is
in watering the pjants afterwards.
But it is always advisable for each
grower to stick to the methods of
growing that he has been accustomed
to if: he has been anyway successful,
for this country is so large, few loca-
t)on.s. and climatic conditions are the
.same., If a chan.ge is deemed neces-
sary.; go slow at first — be sure your
own conditions will answer and that it
will pay to follow' the methods of the
more successful growers. However, if
in doubt, no one can go far wrong in
potting orchids firm, and waiting till
the compost in Avhich the plants
potted feels dry to the touch before
each watering. It always takes time
to water a house of orchids if the
plants are potted firmly, but enough
should always be poured over the
plants till it comes through the hole
at the botton of the pot. When the
peat is dry the greater portion of the
water runs over the sides, not through.

Mrs. A. M. Herr Lancaster, Pa.
Trensurer Ladies' Society of Aniericuii Florists.

so a greater amount of water is used
before each plant receives enough. This
water poured around at each watering
will give all the moisture needed till
the house dries up again, which at this
time of the year is every two or three
days. If the plants do not become dry
in that period, either there is some
fault in the way the plants are potted,
or the roots are not active and the
quicker a remedy is found the better.
Cattleya labiata is novv^ commencing
to push up its flowers. Do not make
the common mistake of picking the
must forward plants and rush them in
a wai-raer house, because flowers from
such treated plants are generally in-
ferior in quality, and often those left
in the growing house are in bloom
the first, but rather give more air. let
the plants dry out well before such
watering to ripen the bulbs, but in-
crease the water supply considerably
when the flowers or buds are three-
parts up the sheath. Dendrobium
Phalfcnopsis is now growing fast.
These plants enjoy a syringe about

raid-day and heavy watering twice a
week; some grow these very hot and
in a stuffy atmosphere, which causes
them to produce long spikes with buds
two or three inches apart, rarely more
than four fiowers out at one time, be-
cause one goes to sleep as a new bud
opens, but by giving more air with an
atmosphere suitable for cattleyas the
spikes will be short, yet they will
generally have all the flowers open at
one time, and last a long while in good
condition when cut.

Oncidium varicosum is now swelling
its bulbs and will take water in abun-
dance. Up to this time it has been
safer to keep the plants on the dry side
to prevent the new growth, damping
off, which it has a great tendency to do
in its early stages of growth. Oncid-
ium splendidum is another orchid that
is subject to this trouble, if the same
care is not used.

LiPlia anceps and L. autumnalis_are
now growing fast. These plants need
lots of sunlight with plenty of air and
water, but these, too, must not be kept
saturated for good results. Let them
dry out well now and then, and plenty
of flowers will be on hand for Christ-
mas. Cattleya TrianEB is now growing
fast and needs encouraging in every
way possible. Give lots of water from
now on, but do not keep too much
humidity in the house during August,
or many fine new bulbs may be lost.
See that the plants are set over occa-
sionally and all Hanging bulbs tied up.
It will take time; . but the price ob-
tained for a better quality of bloom
will pay in the end.

No doubt many employers will feel
the labor troiibles sooner or later. The
obtainable help will be found less effi-
cient, so it is their policy to attend
more to details from time to time. To
know how things can be done is half
the battle; or in other words, if you
want things done right, do thero your-
self. If you want them half done, let
some one else do them for you.

Cypripedium Acaule Albino,

The genus cypripedium undoubted-
ly furnishes the finest orchid blossoms
of eastern North America, and in
beauty of form and richness of color-
ing they challenge comparison with

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any of the exotics of the same genus.
But strange to say, none of our native
lady's slippers figure in the dealers'
catalogues, and very few fanciers seem
to grow them. It is not easy to under-
stand this neglect, but probably it is
due to the small store we set on fa-
miliar things. If it were necessai-y to
undertake expensive and dangerous ex-
peditions into the Amazonian wilds in
order to obtain the showy lady's slipper
(C. hirsutum), the flower would doubt-
less be a prized and honored inmate of
every orchid house. But as it can be
procured at no more trouble than a
walk of a mile or two to the nearest
wooded swamp, and with no more risk
than a few mosquito bites, this noble
bloom is left to blush unseen in its
native mossy haunts.

The showy lady's slipper is certain-
ly the largest and handsomest flower
of the genus, but the stemless lady's
slipper (C. acaule) is a good second.
One day in June, in a pine wood on
the banks of the Ottawa river in east-
ern Ontario, I came on some plants of
this species growing among the
juniper bushes, bracken and sarsa-
parilla that formed the sparse under-
brush. There were about a dozen
vigorous plants, all in bloom, scattered
over an area of five or six hundred
square feet. The blossoms exhibited
a considerable color variation, the
labellums of some being tinted and
lined with the rich rose or pink char-
acteristic of the species, while others
were decidedly piile and almost an-
aemic in appearance. Searching f^--
ther, to my delight I came on a speci-
men of that rarity, a pure white C.
acaule, with pale greenish-yellow
petals. It was a fine., well-grown
plant and the beautiful translucent
blossom hung in its dark green setting

Acaule Albino.

like a tiny opalescent lantern. It was
the shrine to which I made numerous
pilgrimag-es that summer, but it failed
to attract the bee necessary for its
polination, for it did not set seed. The
next year the lovely blossom appeared
again, and I managed to photograph
it as it grew. The monochrome ren-
dering of the camera lacks, of course,
the subtile delicate tints of the orig-
inal, but I am glad that I secured
even this poor record of the flower,
for shortly after a falling tree de-
•stroyed the plant and I have since
sought in vain for another like it. —
r'ha.s. MacNamara in The American
Botanist.

Pelargonium Easter Greeting;.

One of the most showy of the flow-
ering pot plants is this sterling nov-
elty in pelargoniums. Although intro-
duced several years ago. it is still a
stranger in many places and should
be better known. It is almost as easy
to grow as a geranium, but will bring
home almost twice as much money for
plants in the same sized pots. When
in full flower, it is one of the most
showy of all the flowering section,
there being an individuality about the
separate plants, while the trusses of
five to six flowers, well above the
heavy dark green foliage, are most
gorgeous.

It has a bad feature in the dropping
of its flower petals in the store or the
warm room of the house, particularly
if there is coal or illuminating gas pres-
ent. This is avoided by placing a drop
of a solution of gum arable, or muci-
lage will do, in the center of each
flower well down in the throat back
of the stamens. This holds the petals in
place, does not mar the flower in the
slightest and keeps the plant in pre-
sentable condition for quite a long time.
This may appear a tedious operation,
but with a little system in the han-
dling, is quickly done. All of the pelar-
goniums and many of the single ger-
aniums that are sold in Covent Garden
are treated in this way.

CHARLE5T0WN, "R^. VA. — The Charles-
town Cut Flower & Plant Co. is add-
ing one house 40x1.50 feet, which will
be devoted to roses.

New Albant, Inb. — The installation
of a new filter plant has resulted in an
increase of 10 per cent in water rates.
Local florists are affected by the raise.

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The New York Convention.

The thirty-third annual convention
of the Society of American Florists,
which will be held in Grand Central
Palace, New York, August 21-23, marks
the close of another year of undeniable
progress and the beginning of a new
era full of promise, and probably never
before in the history of the national
society have there been developed so
many matters of vital importance to
all branches of the trade in one twelve-
month period. Conditions arising from
the war have brought out many difB-
culties which confront grower, whole-
saler and retailer alike, the discussion
of which at this time should make the
meeting one of unusual interest and
benefit.

The uncertainty of the supply and
delayed shipments of florists' stocks of
all kinds from Europe, together with
increased ocean freight rates, are mat-
ters of much concern to the trade gen-
erally and their discussion by men
who have given them careful thought,
and their suggestions as to means of
relief, should receive careful attention.

The information that express com-
panies are endeavoring to secure gov-
ernment sanction to avoid responsi-
bility for delay in delivery within a
24-hour limit is another matter that
should receive immediate, forceful ac-
tion. Much of general interest will be
gleaned, without doubt, from the re-
ports of the various committees, all of
which have been active during the
year.

Another important matter which
will receive consideration at this con-
vention will be the presentation of an
am.endment to the constitution and by-
laws, which if approved, will result in
the election of the secretary of the so-
ciety by the board of directors at the
annual mid-Lent meeting, instead of
by vote of the convention as in the
past; also, to amend Article III (b) :
"Between the sessions of the society,
its government shall be vested in an
executive board, consisting of the presi-
dent, junior ex-president, first vice-
president, secretary, treasurer and
board of directors. A regular meeting
of the board shall be he'd each year
about mid-Lent at the call of the sec-
retary, upon such date as the presi-
dent may direct, etc.," by striking out
the word secretary after "vice-presi-
dent" and before "treasurer."

The trade exhibition promises to be
one of unusual excellence. From all
reports, the representative trade firms,
whose displays have been features in
other years, will spare no effort to
show their products in greater variety
and more attractively than ever this
year. Many have been fortunate in
receiving shipments of imported novel-
ties.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
local hospitalities, which have been
features of the society's meetings in
previous years, have been largely cur-
tailed this year on account of war con-
ditions. New York offers much in the
way of horticultural interest to its
visitors, in its splendid parks and the
many growing establishments in the
vicinity too numerous to mention here,
whose proprietors will gladly welcome a
visit from their brother craftsmen.
The many up-to-date establishments,
comprising the wholesale market, cen-
trally located, will afford much infor-
mation of practical value to shippers,
while the retail flower shops, hand-

some in _appearance and modern to
the last degree, will present new ideas
in the retail branch of the business
that will amply repay the time de-
voted to them by those engaged in
that branch of the business.

The New York Botanical Garden,
and of course the Convention Garden,
present features that should not under
any circumstances be overlooked. In
short, we believe we may safely pre-
dict that visitors to the New York
convention ■will find the occasion one
of great benefit from a trade stand-
point, and at the same time marked
by many surprises in the way of en-
tertainment and recreation.

E. J. Hayward, Montreal.
Pres. -Elect Canadian Horticultural As

Canadian Horticultural Association.

AKNUAL SIEETTING, AUGUST 7-9, 1917.

The twentieth annual convention of
the Canadian Horticultural Associa-
tion, mention of the opening of which
was made in our issue of August 11,
page 184, was most successful and one
of the best atttended in the history of
the organization. The number of dele-
gates from outpide points was large,
Toronto being represented by 28, and
there were numerous registrations from
Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and
Boston.

PAPERS AND DISCUSSIONS.

The essays were all delivered in per-
son by the writers with the exception
of that of J. Kean, who was to speak
on "Sweet Peas Under Glass," that
gentleman being unable to attend. The
subjects were all most capably han-
dled by practical men, experts on the
subjects assigned to them and were in
every instance highly instructive and
the discussions which followed far ex-
ceeded the allotted time. Wm. C. Hall,
in his paper on "Cyclamens," urged all
growers to make cyclamens replace
azaleas as a Christmas plant. 'These
could be home grown at greater profit
and are better keepers. Some of his
customers, he said, had them in good
condition at Easter. He advised the
sowing of seed in August and to keep
growing until Christmas, 1918. J. H.
Dunlop, in his paper on "Carnations,"
was listened to attentively and stopped
frequently to answer questions. He
recommended Nancy and Cottage Maid

as two good varieties. The paper by a
special committee of the Montreal
Gardeners' and Florists' Club provoked
a rather stormy discussion, several ex-
pressing themselves in no uncertain
terms in regard to the lack of infor-
mation useful and available to the
commercial florist in many matters.
A committee, consisting of Jas. Mc-
Kenna, J. H. Dunlop and Frank F.
Reeves was named to take these mat-
ters up with the government.

A long discussion on the subject of
pinching followed the paper of J. Mc-
Kee on "Chrysanthemums," quite a
divergence of opinion existing. In the
paper by Wm. Cotter on "Packing and
Shipping Cut Flowers," it was brought
out that there is no uniform system of
grading in Canada and a committee of
three was appointed to study this fea-
ture. This committee will report at
the next convention, at which action
toward uniformity will probably be
taken. A. Walker, in his paper on
"Tomatoes," stated that grown under
glass as a catch crop, they paid better
than any other crop. He also brought
out the point that, while these plants
can be grown from cuttings, seed will
give much better results.

Probably the most interesting paper
read during the convention was that
on "Some Problems of the Retailer,"
by F. McKenna. The discussion which
followed was quite lengthy but pro-
tests were voiced when it was neces-
sary to close it.

TRADE EXHIBITS.

The trade exhibits, while not numer-
ous, made a splendid showing, among
the more prominent being the follow-
ing:

A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, baskets,
fountains and florists' supplies. This
exhibit was most attractive, the illu-
minated fountains adding much to the
effect.

Lord & Burnham Co., New York,
samples of greenhouse construction.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia,
Pa., baskets and supplies. This was
the largest exhibit in the trade sec-
tion and made a pleasing impression.

Wertheimer Bros., New York, large
showing of ribbons in variety.

N. F. McArthur, Boston, Mass., bas-
kets and florists sundries.

Duro Paper Product Co., Chicago.

Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, seeds,
garden accessories and table of peren-
nial cut blooms.

McKenna's, Ltd.. Montreal, ferns and
fancy leaved caladiums.

E. J. Hayward, Montreal, palms and
ferns.

C. A. Smith. Lachine, Que., new sport
of Nephrolepis Teddy, Jr.

Foster Pottery Co., Hamilton, Ont.,
pots, pans, etc.

G. W. Taylor, South Bolton, Que.,
rustic work, cut ferns, moss, birch
bark, etc.

The judges, J. H. Dunlop, Walter
Muston and Wm. Cotter, highly com-
mended all of the exhibits, and pro-
nounced it a very creditable display.

SOCIAL FEATURES.

The entertainment features were not
as elaborate as in former years. The
Montreal Gardeners' and Florists'
Club took the guests for a carriage
drive through the city parks and to
the famous Mount Royal, through the
cemeteries to the greenhouses of Mc-
Kenna, Ltd., where they were enter-
tained at luncheon. The trip to Ste.
Anne's and Senneville, on Thursday,
was somewhat spoiled by a heavy
downpour of rain. However, the af-
ternoon was fine and the games were
run off per schedule. Mrs. Muston,
Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Gernay and Mrs. Luck
were the lucky contestants among the
ladies, each winning an umbrella.

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RHODODENDRONS IN THE NEW YORK BOTANIC GARDEN.

ELECTION OP OFFICERS.

The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year : E?. J. Hayward,
Montreal, president; Geo. Douglas, To-
ronto, first vice-president : G. B. Ham-
ilton, London, second vice-president;
H. J. Eddy, Montreal, secretary-treas-
urer. Executive committee : Luke
Williams, Ottawa: A. J. Bowles,
Montreal; Wm. Cotter, Montreal.

At the executive session, G. B. Ham-
ilton and J. H. Dunlop urged the flor-
ists to take up the matter of hail
insurance, either in established com-
panies or by forming a new organiza-
tion. It was moved that a roll of
honor be kept, carrying the names of
members at the front. Ottawa was
chosen as the place for the 1918 meet-
ing. J. L.

PRESIDENT FKASEB'S ADDRESS.

Today we are opening our twentieth
convention, and I am pleased to say
that it has as bright prospects ahead
as any previous one — and I have had
the pleasure of attending eighteen.

It is not my intention to discuss the
war, as it would only be rehearsing it
over again, and you all know as much
about it as I do. One thing we are
pleased to know. We prayed for good
crops, and now we are assured of
them. As I drove along the road to
this city yesterday, as far as my eye
could see, the fields were full to the
top of the fences, and I believe it is
the same all over. Surely we will be
able to help our allies in this line to
a large extent. We have a good pro-
gramme and the papers are the
thoughts and experiences of the best
men in the trade and I hope they will
be well discussed.

Our Montreal hosts have extended

to lis a hearty welcome. I have at-
tended two previous conventions in this
city and I enjoyed them immensely.
We will be the guests of this city
Wednesday afternoon. No doubt you
will enjoy the beautiful sights they
will show us. On Thursday, the Mont-
real Gardeners' and Florists Club re-
quests our company on a trip to Ste.
Anne's and Senneville. This is well
worth seeing, and I am sure you will
all be delighted with the trip.

There are two or three things we
might possibly discuss. The coal sit-
uation, I believe to be the most vital
item today. Perhaps some of our brother
members could enlighten others on
this question. Then there is the bulb
question, which has cropped up before.
We hear of 35 cents a dozen for daffo-
dils and $9 and $10 per thousand.
Surely this should not be. To my
mind, this is working for the Dutch-
man. He gets his money anyway.
This recalls to my mind Canning's fa-
mous lines : "in matters of commerce,
the fault of the Dutch is giving too lit-
tle and asking too much." I have
thought something along the line of
"hail insurance" would be a good thing
if it could be arranged through this
association.

Last, but not least, you will re-
member that last year, hardly had we
reached our homes when we read the
startling news that one of our mem-
bers had died, and also one of our hosts
while in Berlin. I have reference to
John Cavers and Mrs. Janzen. I think
all would be pleased to have a motion
of condolence passed and sent to each
family.

I hope you will all join in the dis-
cussions and make this convention one
of the best in our history.

SECRETABT LUCK'S BEPOET.

Tour secretary begs to report that
the last year has been a comparatively
quiet one. The membership is now 76,
a decline of one from the year pre-
vious. The convention last year, be-
ing the third held consecutively in the
west, was highly successful. This
proves again that we need to con-
sider smaller towns as successful con-
vention points.

The executive committee met March
19 to arrange for this convention and
arrange this programme, which you
will find instructive and to the point.

The plant registration committee, J.
J. H. Moore, of Queen Victoria Park,
Niagara Falls, chairman, is doing use-
ful work. A committee consisting of
H. B. Cowan, J. A. Praser, G. A. Rob-
inson and E. I. Mepstead, interviewed
the minister of customs for information
regarding the importation of Belgian
plants and other horticultural prod-
ucts. The minister asked them to have
a trial shipment made and have every
item of its movement noted and report
to him. The minister also confessed
that he was not very well conversant
with the facts wanted.

It is with deep regret that we have
to report the death of one of our old-
est members, John Cavers, of Oakville,
Ont.

Freeport, III. — The Freeport Floral
Co. has placed on display a number of
rare rose plants, which are attracting
considerable attention.

Paducah, Kt. — Robert Klebert, who
has conducted the Hoffman Green-
houses at Elmira, N. Y., has given up
his lease and is now connected with
Schmaus Bros, of this city.

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Cyclamens.

Paper by Wm. C. Hall. Montreal West. Que.,
read at the twentieth annual convention of the
Canadian Horticultural Association at Montreal.

The origin and development of the
cyclamen plants is somewhat unknown
to me. My work with them has been
wholly practical, and while my experi-
ence in their handling dates back some
time it has only been during the last
five years that I have had the pleasure
of caring- for the plants from the time
of sowing the seed. Perhaps then, for
this reason only, the following notes
may be of some little value.

In the growing of any plant for com-
mercial use the best marketable time
has to be taken into consideration. As
the best market to be found for cycla-
mens is at Christmas and as the azalea,,
the heretofore great Christmas plant, is
practically out of the market, the cycla-
men has taken, and will continue to
hold, great prominence. I predict that
owing to its good lasting qualities the
cyclamen will be a favorite with the
consumer, but it will be scarce on ac-
count of the great length of time need-
ed in its production. Sixteen months
are needed to mature cyclamen from
seed. Quite a few plants will flower
much earlier, but it will be found that
from 15 to IS months will be required
to flower them properly. For the
Christmas market, then, cyclamen seed
should be sown during August. Cheap-
ly grown seed is fatal to having good
stock at holiday time. Imagine grow-
ing a block of plants for nearly a year
and' a half and finding them to be
worthless, all because you purchased
your seed from an unreliable source.
English varieties produce the largest
flowers, but as a rule do not flower so
freely as the continental strains. But
give me the British every time.

Use good light sandy soil one and
one-half inches each way — just cover
the seed. Use good flats, well drained.
Shade to prevent useless drying out.
• About 65 to 75 per cent of the seed
will germinate. The seedlings will need
transplanting in November. The use
of deep flats insures fine, strong plants.
'We have always aimed in having good,
large plants In six, seven, eight and
nine-inch three-quarter pots, so we al-
ways planted them in benches in Feb-
ruary or March, keeping them as warm
as possible, up to this time not less
than 60 degrees. This treatment has
invariably given us large plants to pot
up during the end of June right into
their flowering pots, using not too heavy
a soil. We endeavor from then on to
keep them as cool as possible. So we
put our stock out in frames imder
shaded sashes, removing the sashes
every day about 4 p. m., and replacing
every morning. This is a lot of work,
but we must build up a strong flower-
ing crown, and can only do so by giv-
ing all the air possible. You have now
five months in which to give them your
very best care and attention for the
highest grade buyers at Christmas time.
Plenty of room must be given the
plants at all times for proper develop-
ment. Spray weekly with a solution
of nicotine, use bran and Paris gi'een
for woodlice, and syringe on bright
days to prevent thrips from getting a
foothold. To prevent crowns rotting,
great care must be used in watering,
and on no account must moisture be
allowed to lodge in the crown of plant.
You must remember that your plants
are now large and very heavy and will
not stand careless watering, as would
plants in smaller sizes. Besides green
fly and thrips, the cyclamen has a grub

reserved for its special use — the larvae
of a little black beetle (Otiorhychus
Sulcatus), the black vine weevil, which
is nocturnal in its habits. The first inti-
mation of this grub's presence is the
wilting of the plants. The roots are all
gone by this time, and the only thing to
do is to search for and destroy the
grubs and throw earth and plant into
the Are. , ,.

A few plants will be malformed and
show no inclination to finish; these
should be dumped and the room given
to those on the right road. Remove de-
caying leaves carefully, and be sure to
get the stem of the leaf right down to
the bulb. Care should be taken not to
break or disturb the foliage in any way.
It is well to purchase seed a season
ahead so that an early sowing can be
made. Seed arriving near end of Sep-
tember had better be held over. The
most popular color is salmon, so you
cannot have too many Salmon King.
Cherry Pape is a salmon variety. Pink
Peach is a beautiful soft salmon and
flowers freely. Persicum Mauve, Ex-
celsior which is white with carmine
eye Princess May and Princess of
Wales are all good varieties. We do
not sow anv white for pot work, but I
believe there is a great future for white
bench grown stock for cut flowers only.
I do not recommend the crusted va-
rieties for commercial growing, as they
are slow to open and are not good
sellers. I believe there is an improve-
ment of these, but I have not come
across them as yet.

There are a good many florists who,
after the geraniums are sold out, buy
cyclamen from 2ya or 3 -inch pots, and
grow them on into pretty fair plants
for winter sales, but these gentlemen
are completely at a loss to understand
how a cyclamen can be sold for $5 and
more at Christmas time.

foliage. In good condition, especially if
grown in very small pots.

If single-stem large flowers are de-
sired, one cutting should be started in
a three-inch pot and potted on.

Poinsettlas from Hardwood Cuttings.

Paper by Thomas McHugh, read at a meet;
ing of the Montreal Gardeners and Florists
Club, February 5. 1917.

A start should be made in June,
cutting the old stems up into two or
three eye cuttings. Drop them when
cut into a can of water. When finish-
ed, take them out and dry them for, a
few hours; then dibble them into their
flowering pots, which can be from
four-inch to as large a size as desired.
Three or four cuttings in a four-inch
pot, or more for a larger pot, will
make a nice, bushy plant. When the
cuttings are inserted into their pots
give them a good watering, to settle
the soil, after which be sparing with
the water until they are rooted. A
light spraying twice a day will keep
them plump and assist the eyes to
break. Avoid getting the soil in the
pots sodden. Give them a light, sun-
ny bench, as near the glass as possi-
ble; this will keep them sturdy and
short-jointed. If any shoots start
away before the others pinch out the
points after they have made three or
four leaves. This will keep the plants
in shape.

It will be necessary to grade the
cuttings in order to get them to root
more uniformly. The lower part of
the cane, being much harder than the
top, take as a rule longer to root.
These should be kept together, the
middle and top cutting treated like-
wise.

Any good soil with a dash of bone-
meal and plenty of sand will suit
them. Of course, they will require a
little feeding in the fall to keep the

Coal Situation at Chicago.

Following the action of Governor
Lowden of Illinois and the governors
and councils of defense of seven neigh-
boring states who met August 7 to for-
mulate plans to force down coal prices
to a reasonable basis. Governor Low-
den appointed Chief Justice Orrin N.
Carter as director of coal for the state.
Judge Carter's first act was to call a
meeting of the operators' committee
and its attorneys. August 13. to dis-
cuss preliminaries and get the work
under way. At this session Judge Car-
ter made it clear that he is going into
the problem with an open mind and has
called for all sides to present all data in
their possession on costs, labor difficul-
ties, transportation, etc. His attempt
at this first meeting to get the mine
operators to agree to a temporary price
reduction was unsuccessful, they con-
tending that market prices should pre-
vail until a final conclusion was
reached. The retailers were especial-
ly ready to offer their co-operation and
all interested have agreed to approach
the situation in that spirit. The hear-
ing will be resumed August 17, and
the sessions will be open to the pub-
lic. In the meantime, the following
prices prevail :

F. O. B. F. O. B.

Franklin County— Chicago Mines

Lump $4.60@4.85 $3.50@3.75

Mine run 3.S5@4.10 2.75@3.00

Screenings .... 3.85@4.10 2.75@3.00
Williamson County — •

Lump 4.60@4.85

Egg 4.60@4.85

No. 1 washed . . 4.60@4.85
No. 2 washed . . 4.60@4.85

Screenings 3.85@4.10

Saline County-
Lump 4.60@4.85

Mine run 3.85@4.10

Screenings 3.85@4.10

Central Illinois-
Lump 4.11@4.36

Egg 4.11@4.36

Mine run 3.61@3.86

Screenings 3.61@3.86

Clinton —

No. 4 domestic

lump 4.47

No. 4 mine run.3.72
No. 4 screen-

mgs ^■'-

Nos. 5 and 6

mine run ....
Nos. 5 and 6

screenings ...3.22
Smokeless —

Mine run 5.45

Lump and egg. 5.95
Hocking —

Dom. lump 5.00

Kanawha —

Dom. lump 5.80

Eastern Kentucky —

Dom. lump 5.55@5.80

Egg 5.55@5.80

8.50@3.75
3.56(93.75
3.50@3.75
3.50@3.75
2.75@3.00

3.50@3.75
2.75@3.00
2.75@3.00

3.25@3.50
3.25@3.50
2.75@3.00

2.25@2.50

3.50

2.75

2.25@2.50

2.75@3.25

2.25@2.50

3.25
3.75

3.75

3.50@3.75

3.50@3.75
3.50@3.75

WAUKEGAN, ILL.— Meyer, The Florist,
has donated a large number of gerani-
ums which will be used m beautifying
the city hall park.

Denver, Colo.— -Arthur H. Bush,
former manager of Daniels & Fisher s
floral department, is now asssitant su-
perintendent of the firm.

igiy.

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211

San Francisco.

BUSINESS SHOWS MUCH IMPROVEMENT.

It seems to be the opinion of most
of the retailers that the dull season is
put behind us. All of the stores are
taking on a more or less autumnal ap-
pearance, with the advent of great
quantities of dahlias, and here and
there a few of the early flowering
chrysanthemums. Grand spikes of
Lilium album, rubrum and auratum
are seen on all sides. These are very
popular and can be used for almost
any purpose. They are bringing very
good prices and quite a large quan-
tity is disposed of through the ship-
ping trade. Carnations of good qual-
ity are a scarce item and likely to con-
tinue so for some time to come. The
fortunate grower with good stock now
from early planting is receiving good
money for his work. Roses of good
quality are none too plentiful, al-
though the short grades are in ample
supply. Gladioli can be had in any
quantity and in all shades. Prices are
too varied to quote. Dahlias of splen-
did size and substance are in large
supply and great quantities are used
up daily. Sweet peas are still in evi-
dence, but are showing the effects of
the long season. Great loads of Giant
zinnias arrive daily and nearly all
find a market, although some pretty
low figures are sometimes accepted.
Cattleyas are on the short side of the
market, but enough lily of the valley
for all i-equirements can be had.
Asters are coming in very freely and
it takes the very finest grade of stock
to bring any reasonable price. There
is still a large cut of all outdoor stock,
such as gaillardias, centaureas and
delphiniums.

NOTES.

The annual picnic of the Menlo Park
Horticultural Society was held July 29.
About one hundred of the members
and their families spent a very pleas-
ant day at Fair Oaks. The weather
was ideal and the day passed in games
of all kinds and dancing. Teddy Dale
was in charge of the amusements, ably
assisted by Percy Copp and Henry
"Wright. The tug-of-war between the
married and single men, which is one
of the chief events of these reunions,
was again carried off by the bachelors.
George Nunn, captain of the married
men's team, has placed the defeat to
the credit of Henry Wright and Ed
Lawrence, because they "bent their
legs" too much. The day will always
remain a pleasant memory.

Arrangements for the two idahlia
shows to be given by the California
Dahlia Society will be announced at a
general open meeting at the Palace ho-
tel. The association will hold its first
show at the Palace hotel, September
3-5, and the second show will be held
at the Hotel St. Francis, September
27-29. At the meeting various com-
mittees will make their reports. The
space for the first show has already
been over-subscribed. A special exhibi-
tion of early dahlias will be held in the
corridors of the Palace hotel on the
night of the meeting. The public is in-
vited to attend this exhibition free of
charge and also the lecture on "Hybrid-
ization," at the same time.

After a careful survey of the chrys-
anthemum outlook in this section, it
seems to be the opinion of the promi-
nent growers that there is going to be
an overproduction of the early varie-
ties. The huge shipping trade de-
veloped last fall, and the high prices re-
ceived for stock, is no doubt the cause
of this. There is a corresponding de-
crease in the mid-season and late varie-
ties planted. If the shipping trade
shows a decided increase, 'the increase
may be taken care of, but if the con-
trary should prove the case, the grow-
ers will have learned a severe and cost-
ly lesson.

Frank R. Mills has started on a mo-
tor trip throughout southern California.
He is accompanied by his wife and
family, and plans to travel leisurely
and camp wherever fancy strikes him.
He has purchased a new seven passen-
ger Buick for the trip. Arthur Bears-
by of the Mills firm, has returned from
his vacation at Santa Cruz. Victor
Podesta, of Podesta & Baldocchi, has
been spending several weeks at Lake
Tahoe. He also spent several days
with friends in Reno, Nev. He left for
Yosemite valley during the week. He
is accompanied by his wife and fam-
ily, and is using his big Pierce-Arrow
in his travels.

The California Association of Nur-
serymen is planning its seventh annual
convention, which will be held in San
Jose October 11-1.3, when there will be
discussions on horticultural progress
of this state and questions of interest
to the nursery trade. Santa Clara
Valley people promise -a live interest
in this convention of nurserymen and
florists, and as that section is one of
the earliest fruit growing sections of
California and is today one of its most
important it should call for a big at-
tendance.

The 250 laborers employed in Golden
Gate Park are to be given an increase
of 50 cents a day in their pay, they hav-
ing been receiving $3 for an eight-hour
day. There was some doubt whether
the park commissioners would be able
to pay the increase. More than $30,000
additional is needed to meet the extra
expense on the park funds. Park Su-
perintendent John McLaren, following a
conference with the finance committee
of the board, announced that provis-
ion would be made for the increased
wages.

Angelo J, Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi
& Co., and a director of the Society of
American Florists, who is suffering
from a nervous breakdown caused by
overwork, is, according to latest re-
ports, improving somewhat, although
still quite ill. He is now at San
Jacinto, where it is hoped the change
will prove of much benefit to him.
Many expressions of sympathy and
hopes for his speedy recovery are
heard on all sides.

The model gardening committee of
this city, of which Donald McLaren, of
the MacRorie-McLaren Co. is chairman,
has more than 100 acres of city lots
planted to vegetable crops consisting
largely of onions, potatoes arid beets.
The United States government is mak-
ing a census of the garden crop out-
put. All the work of planting and car-
ing for this acreage was under the su-
pervision of Mr. McLaren.

The California State Floral Society
will hold its next regular meeting on
Friday in Redmen's hall. The direc-
tors will meet before the regular meet-
ing opens. The meeting will be fea-
tured by a dahlia, exhibit from prom-
inent growers. This is one of the old-
est established societies on the coast
and its meetings are always largely
attended by those interested in horti-
culture.

August Fisher, an employe of the
Hillsborough Nurseries. Burlingame,
was terribly injured during the week
when he was caught in the belting of
the machinery in the engine room.
His body was whirled about and badly
mangled. He was removed to the hos-
pital and the latest reports are that he
will probably recover.

Prof. H. E. Van Norman, of the
University of California, announces
that there will be a six weeks' short
course in horticulture opened at the
university experiment station at
Davis, beginning about November 1.
Parties desiring to take this course are
invited to write to Prof. Van Norman
at an early date.

President M. A. Poss and family vis-
ited the great military cantonment at

Menlo Park last week and incidentally
called upon the trade in that vicinity.
He is urging all his friends in the trade
to attend the annual picnic of the Pa-
cific Coast Horticultural Society, which
is to be held on Sunday, August 12.

The Sunset Dahlia Society, an affili-
ated branch of the California Dahlia
Society, will give the first dahlia show
of the year August lG-17 at Redmen's
hall on Tenth avenue. The Sunset dis-
trict has many enthusiasts, who prom-
ise to make their show as successful
as the one held last year.

Shibuya & Ishida, the chrysanthe-
mum growers, have erected a propa-
gating house on their Menlo Park es-
tablishment. Their planting of chrys-
anthemums is in good shape and they
expect to begin cutting in about six
weeks.

At the Frank Mills establishment
at Palo Alto they report business as
being excellent for this season of the
year. Seventy-two funeral designs
were turned out by this firm in one
day during the past week.

H. T. Edwards of the United States
bureau of plant industry sailed for
the Philippines. He left to encourage
an extension of production of sisal and
other hard fibers in the islands.

Horace M. Albright, superintendent
of United States national parks, and
his wife are in this city. Albright is
on his way to inspect the national
parks located in this state.

Arthur Cann, of San Jose, was a vis-
itor during the week. He says trade is
rather quiet in his town, but expects
a return to normal in a short time.

John Patterson has .loined the grow-
ing department of the MacRorie-
McLaren Co. at San Mateo.

G. N.

OBITUARY.

Armin J. Baur.

Armin J. Baur, founder of the Baur
Floral Co., Erie, Pa., of which concern
he was president, and which had
grown to be a lucrative business, died
suddenly in his oflice, August 13. The
deceased was born in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
but removed to Erie when a boy, and
was one of the city's widely known
citizens. His widow, two children,
four brothers and two sisters survive.
J. L.

John C. Ellspermann,

John C. Ellspermann, for many
years engaged in the florist business at
Evansville, Ind., died August 8 of a
complication of diseases, from which
he had suffered for nearly a year. He
was 65 years of age. The deceased
was born and raised \in Indiana and
is survived by a widow, three sons and
one daughter.

Marshalltown, Iow.a. — I. O. Kemble
is visiting in Michigan.

HUDSON Falls, N. Y. — Samuel C.
Hagen will build an addition to his
range this summer.

Dows. lA. — E. D. Curtis, of Web-
ster City, has purchased the range
taken over by the Lampert Lumber
Co. several months ago.

Aurora, III. — A. J. Erlenborn, son
of A. J. Erlenborn, has won a second
lieutenancy In the regular army at the
Fort Sheridan training school for offi-
cers.

Belvidere, III. — S. H. Long has
leased the Eldredge range on West
Pleasant street and will conduct a
wholesale and retail business, which
will be known as Belvidere Floral Co.
Co.

212

The American Florist.

Aug. 18,

The American Florist

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send the old address at the same time.
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THE AMERICAN FLORIST,
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS

CONTENTS

Suggestions for plant growers 193

— Decorative plants 1^^

— Geraniums 1^^

— Stevia 193

— Winter-blooming geraniums 194

— Annual and herbaceous perennials 194

Hagenburgei's dwarf solanums 194

The retail trade 194

^Summer- time attractions 194

— Fruited plants in decorations (illus.) 194

— Solving some problems of the retailer 195

^Bulbs as a side line 196

The rose 19*

— Rose growing efficiency (lUus.) 19T

— Ckjok's new roses (illus.) 197

The carnation 19»

— Benching the plants 198

Snapdragon diseases 199

Chrysanthemums 200

— Taking the bud 200

K. C. Kerr. Houston, Tex. (portrait) 200

Sub-irrigating small plots 201

Training the English Ivy 201

A. li. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. (portrait) 201

Florists' palms 202

J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. (portrait) 202

The labor problem 202

John Young, New York (portrait) 203

Greenhouses of the future 203

Cicuta, poisonous plant 204

Manure waste tremendous 204

At Glen Island seventeen years ago (illus.).. 205

Orchid notes 206

— Summer care 206

— Oypridedium acaule Albine (iUus.) 206

Officers of the Ladies' S. A. P 207

Herbaceous dept. N. Y. Botanical Garden 207

Pelargonium Easter Greeting 207

The New York convention 208

Canadian Horticultural Association 208

^E J. Hayward, President-elect (portrait) .208

Cyclamen 210

Poinsettias from hardwood cuttings 210

Coal situation at Chicago 210

San Francisco 211

Obituary 211

— John C, Bllspermann ^11

— Armlu J. Baur 211

New York reception committee 212

American Rose Society 212

Society of American Florists 212

Coming exhibitions 212

Toronto 214

Chicago 226

New York Florists' Club 231

Milwaukee 232

Pittsburgh 233

St. Louis 234

Kansas City, Mo 234

Philadelphia 23b

New York ; 238

The seed trade 246

— Postage action urgent 246

— Onion seed in Canary Islands 246

— California seed crop 246

Market gardeners • ■ .250

— Gardeners add million a day to food supply. 250

^Flrst national vegetable show 250

The nursery trade 254

— Moving trees In summer 254

Boston 262

Cincinnati 204

American Rose Society.

There will be a meeting of the
American Rose Society at convention
hall on Thursday morning, August 23,
1917, at 11:00 o'clock, following the
morning session of the Society of
American Florists, in the Grand Cen-
tral Palace, 46th street and Lexing-
ton avenue. New York. We hope to
have a large attendance.

BENJAMIN Hammond, Pres't.

TINFOIL is bringing record prices
now, factory quotations being 15 to 16
cents per pound.

New York Reception Committee.

p. B. Rigby, 117 West 28th street.
New York, chairman of the recep-
tion committee at the New York con-
vention, requests that visiting delegates
of the S. A. F., and chairmen of the
various transportation committees, no-
tify him immediately s^s to route of
travel and time of expected arrival in
New York.

Society of American Fiorists.

Chairman Patrick Welch, of the com-
mittee on national credits and collec-
tions bureau, announces a meeting of
that committee at the Hotel Biltmore,
Monday, August 20, at 8 p. m. All S.
A. F. members welcome.

Chairman W. F. Therkildson, of the
committee on publicity, announces a
meeting of thSit committee in the
Grand Central Palace, Wednesday, Au-
guest 22, at 9 a. m.

John Young, Sec'y.

Chicago to New York.

The Chicago Florists' Club has chosen
the New York Central Railroad for
conveying members and friends to the
S. A. F. convention, leaving La Salle
street station, Chicago, 11 :45 p. m.,
Sunday, August 19, and extends a cor-
dial invitation to all members and
friends from the west and southwest
to join them at Chicago, and other
members enroute. Special sleeping
cars have been set aside for the ex-
clusive use of the party on the fol-
lowing schedule :
Leave Chicago Sunday, Aug. 19, 11:45 p. m.
Leave Toledo Monday, Aug. 20, 5:00 a. m.
Leave Cleveland Monday, Aug. 20. 8:00 a. m.
Leave Erie, Monday, Aug. 20, 11:02 a. m.
Arrive BuBEalo Monday, Aug. 20, 2:50 p. m.
Leave Buffalo Monday, Aug. 20, 3:15 p. m.
Arrive New York Tuesday, Aug. 21, 5:05 a. m.
Ticket fare one way, Chicago to New
York, $21.10; round trip, $35.00; return
limit 30 days. Pullman fares : Lower
berth, $9.00; upper berth, $4.00; draw-
ing-room, $18.00.

Passengers can remain in sleeper un-
til 7:00 a. m.. Grand Central Station.

Passengers from points outside of
Chicago should purchase tickets from
home agent, which will provide for
through checking Of baggage and trans-
fer between stations. For further par-
ticulars, address or telephone O. W.
Crapser, City Ticket Agent, 100 South
Clark street, Chicago; phone Randolph
5300.

New York Hotels.

Hotfel Algoniuin, 69 West 44th Street.

Single and bath $2.50

Double and bath V/ L'-AL:",.^

Hotel Astor, Broadway and 44tn Street.

Single, without bath $2.O0-$3.50

Single, with bath 3.00- 6.00

Double, without bath 3.00- 5.00

Double, with bath 4.00-8.00

Belmont, Park Avenue and 42nd Street.

Single, without bath $2.50-$4.00

Double, with bath 5.00- 6.00

Double, without bath 5.00

Biltmore, Madisoa Avenue and 43rd Street.

Single, with bath ?3.50-$5.00

Double, with bath 6.00

Bristol, 122 West 49th Street.

Single, European ?1.50-$2.00

Single, American 3.0O- 3.50

Double, European 2.50- 3.00

Double. American 5.00- 5.50

(Every room with private bath.)
Flanders, 133 West 47th Strtet.

Single, with batb $1.50-$2.50

Double, with bath 2.50- 3.00

Hotel Longacre, 167 West 47th Street.

Room, without bath §1.00

Room, with bath 1.50-$2.50

Manhattan, Madison Ave. and 42d Street,

Single, without bath $2.50

Single, with bath 3.00-$5.00

Double, without bath 4.00- 8.00

McAlpln, Broadway and 34th Street.

Single, without bath $2.0O-$3.0O

Single, with bath 2.50

Double, with bath 4.00- 7.00

Somerset, 160 West 47th Street,

Single, without bath $1.00-$1.25

Single, with bath 1.50- 2.00

Double, with bath 2.00- 2.B0

Wallick, Broadway and 43rd Street.

Single, without bath $1.50-$2.00

Single, with bath 2.00- 2.50-$3.00

Double, without hath 2.50- 3.00

Double, with bath 4.00- 5.00- 6.00

Webster, 40 West 45th Street,

Room and bath, 1 person $3.00

Room and bath, 2 persons 3.50

Woodstock, 43rd Street, Near Broadway,

Single, without bath $2.00

Single, with bath 2.50-$3.00

Double, without bath 3.0O

Double, with bath : 3.50- 4.00

Hotel Woodward, Broadway and 56th Street,

Single, with bath $2.00-$2.50

Double, with bath 3.0O- 3.50

Single, without bath 1.50- 2.00

Double, without bath 2.00- 2.50

For the accommodation of delegates
and their families who will attend the
convention of the S. A. F. at New
York, August 21-23, the hotel commit-
tee has made a careful selection of
hotels, the list of which with schedule
of rates as issued by W. A. Sperling,
secretary of the committee, will be
found below. As some of these ho-
tels will be quite busy at the time of
the convention, it is urgently recom-
mended that reservations be made in
advance. Write any one of the hotels
in the list, stating explicitly what you
desire in the way of accommodations
and ask them that reservations be
made. You will receive prompt and
courteous reply. All of the hotels
listed are convenient to the Grand
Central Palace, the exhibition build-
ing in which all of the sessions of
the convention will be held and where
registration headquarters will be lo-
cated.

Coming: Exliibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates that
have been altered since the last advices.]

August 23-26. New York. — Annual e-xhiblHon
of the American Gladiolus Society, Musenm
building, Bronx park. Henry Youell, secretary
538 Cedar street, Syracuse, N. Y.

September 14-16, Andover, Mass, — ^Exhibition
of flowers and vegetables of the Andover Flor-
ists' and Gardeners' Society.

September 26-27, New York, — Dahlia exhibi-
tion of the American Dahlia Society and the
American Institute of the City of New York.
Wm. A. Eagleson, secretary board of managers,
322 West 23rd street. New York,

September, Providence, R. I. — Exhibition of
Rhode Island' Horticultural Society, at Narra-
gansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas, Kingston,
secretary: Eugene Appleton, Providence, exhi-
bition manager.

Octoher 31-November 4, Boston, Mass.— Spe-
cial fruit show, Massachusetts Horticultural
Society. Wm. P. Rich, 300 Massachusetts ave-
nue. Boston, secretary.

November 1-2, Madison, N, J, — Red Cross
Flower Show of the Morris County Gardeners*
2nd Florists' Society. Edward Reagan, Morris-
town, N. J., secretary.

November 6-7, Galesburg, HI, — Annual meet-
ing and exhibition of the Illinois State Florists'
Association. J. P. Ammaun, secretary, Edwards-
viUe. 111.

NovemVer 6-10, Des Moines, la, — Autumn
show of florists of Iowa and neighboring states.
J. S. Wilson, general manager, Des Moines.

November 7-9, New York, — Chrysanthemum
show of the American Institute, 25-33 West
Thirty-ninth street. Wm. A. Eagleson, 824
West Twenty-third street. New York, secre-
tary.

November 7-9, Tarrytown, N. T, — Exhibition
of Tarrytown Horticultural Society, at Music
hall. B. W. Neubrand. 47 South Washington
street, Tarrytown, secretary.

November 7-9. Newport, R, I. — Annual fall
show of the Newport Horticultural Society,
Fred P. Webber, secretary, Newport.

November 8-11, New York— Fall exhibition of
the .-American Museum of Natural History. Geo.
V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, secre-
tary.

November 8-11, Cleveland, 0. — Cleveland flower
show. Including annual meeting of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America and fall shows of
the American Rose Society and the American
Carnation Society. M. A. Vinson, manager, 402
Leader-News bulldinir. Cleveland.

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass, — Annual
exhibition of the American ramotion Society.
Horticultural Hall. A. F. J. Baur, Thlrty-elRhth
and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind,, secre-
tary.

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Wants,ForSale,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Help Wanted — At once. Section man
for roses. Must be a hustler. Salary,
$45.00 a month with board, room and
washing. Address

Key 826, Care American Florist.

Help 'Wanted — Young men or helpers
in rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $35.00 per month with
board alid room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Toung man as as-
sistant gardener; one willing to work
in greenhouse as well as outdoors.
State age and experience in first letter,
also salary expected. Address

A. F. Hoffman,

Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Help Wanted — At once in Minne-
tonka, a thoroughly competent green-
house man, well qualified to produce
good general stock and willing to meet
the requirements of a private estate.
Wages $70 per month and room. Ad-
dress

Key 811, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Saleslady and buyer
t« assume general management of a
retail flswer store In a western city
of 150,000. State salary wanted, age,
etc. If you are ambitious and have
ability, do not hesitate to apply. No
reference required in first letter.

Key 80S, care Americam Florist.

Help Wanted — Grower with $3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business growing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and is
open to Investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key 805, care American Florist.

Help W^anted — If you are a grower
of outdoor stock In a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc., and have resources
of your own to become managing part-
ner, correspond with us immediately.
Chance of a lifetime. Address

Key 807, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Southern wholesale
grower wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smilax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ence, salary desired and personal re-
sponsibility. Address

Key S04, care American Florist.

To Exchange. — For Canada land, one
of the best greenhouses in Iowa. Good
local and wholesale trade. Address
Key 825, care American Florist.

For -Rent — 25,000 feet of glass in Chi-
cago, stocked with Boston ferns, etc
Big bargain. Address

Key 817, care American Florist.

For Sale or Partner Wanted — Three
greenhouses (all new); from one to
six acres of land and four-room dwell-
ing.

Key 820, care American Florist.

For Sale — B.etail store in Chicago;
snap. Address

Key 818, care American Florist.

For Sale — About 2,000 three-ring wire
carnation supports, $7.00 per 100.
Brockman's Flower Shop,

Fort Smith, Ark.

For Sale — Well established florist
store In Chicago; splendid location; no
competition; or will take partnei

Key 821, care American Florist.

For Sale — Complete florist fixtures;
all white enameled; just like new;
used only a short time; icebox, 3x10
ft., also cash register. Address

Key 822, care American Florist. I

For Sale — Three greenhouses, 13,000
ft. of glass, 13 '/2 acres land, two dwell-
ings, barn, etc.; everything in fine
shape; in live college town of western
Pennsylvania. For full particulars
write

Mrs. James Clelland, Grove City, Pa.

For Sale — Retail store in Pacific coast
city of 35,000; main corner location;
big agency business. Birds and gold-
fish in connection. Owner drafted and
must sell. $600 cash will handle; time
on balance. Address

Key 823, care American Florist.

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass in one of the best cities In
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 799, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Rose growers and helpers.
Good wages and steady jobs.

Bassett & Washburn

Hinsdale, - - Illinois

HELP WANTED

By a well known seed house, a travel-
ing salesman familiar with the seed, bulb
and plant business and well acquainted
with the gardeners Eastern Territory.
Must come well recommeded. All com-
munications strictly confidential. Address
with particulars

Key 815. care American Florist.

Help Wanted— Seed Trade

Opening for a bright middle-aged man
as an Al executive, thoroughly familiar
with the seed, bulb and plant business
and all details pertaining thereto. Cap-
able of handling store force. Ivocation
New York City. Must have high refer-
ences. All communications strictly con-
fidential. Address with particulars
Key 814, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

First class designer, decorator and
salesman; best reference. State
salary expected. Give age and single
or married.

BUTTE FLORAL CO.,
27. W Broadway Butte, Montana.

FOR SALE

CLEVELAND FLOWER STORE

Situated at crosstown location; estab-
lished two yeais. Annual business ap-
proximately $12,000. Owner in first
draft call and desires to sell. Address

Key 824, care American Florist.

For Sale Bargains

One first-class 50 H. P,, H. T. Boiler

48 inches by 16 feet; in fine condition.

Also one 50 H. P. Fire Box Boiler.

H. E. WALLIS,

Room 231
175 Jackion Blvd., CHICAGO, ILL

NOTICE

OF

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

CHICAGO, July 21, 1917. '

Stockholders of the American Florist Company:

You are hereby notified that the annual meeting
of the stockholders of the American Florist
Company wlU be held in the Manhattan Hotel,
New York City, Wednesday, August 22, 1917, at 3
o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing directors
and officers lor the ensuing term and for the
transaction of such other business as may come
before the meeting.

J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres.
M. BARKER, Sec'y.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 2J£x5!4 inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blaci; and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

LATEST EDITION

TRADE Directory

Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen

OF THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Price $3.00, Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

% 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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The Bird's M Fern

Perfect and saleable in every size, very effective as

single specimens or in plant basket combinations.

Our stock from the smallest sizes up is strong and vigor-
ous, all symetrical plants without a blemish.
PRICES:

Per 100

m inch pots $12.50

214 inch pots 20.00

3 inch pots 25.00

4 Inch pots 50.00

Sold by the dozen at per hundred rates

Per 100

5 inch pots $ 75.00

6 inch pots 100.00

7 inch pots 200.00

W. K. HARRIS

Philadelphia, Pa.

New Carnation Crystal White

CRYSTAL WHITE will be disseminated during the season 1917-1918. CRYSTAL WHITE

is the result of a cross between Snowflake and Matchless; habit similar to Matchless with large
full flower of the purest glistening white. A vigorous grower and heavy producer, coming into full
crop very early in the season. CRYSTAL WHITE, during the past two years, has been awarded
the highest honors at all the leading exhibitions.

We extend an invitation to all growers attending the S. A. F. Convention, to visit our establish-
ment and see our splendid stock of this new variety. Take Long Island Train direct to Queens
from Pennsylvania Terminal, 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue. Telephone 6320 Hollis and our
auto will meet you at the station. Thirty minutes from the Pennsylvania Terminal.

COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Inc., QUEENS, NEW YORK

Toronto.

BUSINESS BETl'EE THAN EXPECTED.

Trade, which is a little better than
last year at this season, is all that
can reasonably be expected under ex-
isting- conditions, as there have been
no decorations of importance for wed-
dings or social functions since the war
started, and we are depending mostly
on funeral work and flowers for those
who have the misfortune to be ill. The
very hot weather which we have had,
has shown itself in the quality of roses
which are now coming in, and with the
exception of American Beauties there
is not much to be had. Carnations are
also very poor, and we are depending
mostly on outdoor stock to fill orders.
Gladioli, asters, Shasta daisies, sweet
peas and gypsophilas comprise the ma-
jority of this stock, and with longi-
florum and orchids are about all the
market offers. As the arrival of bulbs
is doubtful, many growers are making
efforts to have their houses filled, con-
sequently there will be a larger va-
riety of cut flowers and blooming
plants than in other seasons. This
should prove an advantage to both
grower and retailer alike, and would
do away with the annual slaughter of
bulbs, which always affects the sale of
other stock.

NOTES.

The H. C. L. prompted many grow-
ers to plant tomatoes and cucumbers
in their houses, and Carl Grobba has
had a very profitable crop. A. S. Jen-

nings & Co., Fred Adams, manager,
has had a wonderful crop of cucum-
bers. Knowing what "hungry beggars"
they are, Fred has been feeding them
with about 99 44-100 pure, and as $1.20
per dozen has been the lowest price
received, he is well satisfied.

Favorable news from the boys at the
front continues to arrive. From the
staff of H. G. Dillemuth, seven of
whom enlisted and are overseas, all
have escaped serious injury so far. Bob
D'Arcey has been promoted to cap-
tain, Thos. Piper to sergeant and Dan
Cooke to corporal with the honors
pinned on him, the military medal.

The coal situation for the coming sea-
son is not very propitious and the' fore-
handed ones are laying in their sea-
son's supply. Prices are from 25 per
cent to 50 per cent higher than were
contracted for last season, and with
additional overhead charges, it Is to
be hoped that the demand which gov-
erns prices will keep up.

Summer holidays have been and are
the order of the day. Chas. Cooper
and famil}', of Dillemuth's, are at
Sparrow Lake; Geo. Geraghty, of Dun-
lop's, is at Parry Sound; Silas McFad-
den, of Tidy & Son. is getting ready
for Muskoka; J. J. Higgins is touring
with his flivver through Detroit and
vicinity.

Not much building is being at-
tempted this season, for with glass at
.$11.50 per box, only necessary repairs
are attended to.

Chrysanthemums

LAST CALL

All 2!4-in. pots. Varieties for Pot Culture.
CAPRICE VARIETIES

'C. L. HUTCHINSON"

one of the very

J6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

POMPONS

We can supply 50,C00 plants in assorted colors,
such kinds as Donald. Doty. Grace, Queen of
Whites. Golden Climax. Lelia. etc.

$3.00 per lOO: $25.00 per lOOO.

SINGLES

Mrs. Buckingham, early pink, and Mrs. Godfrey,
late pink, and a selection of 50 other sorts.
$3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000.

CHAS.H.TOTTY,

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

Mention the American Florist when writing

Quite a large representation from
here are attending the Canadian Horti-
cultural Society's convention at Mont-
real. H. G. D.

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lOur Convention Exhibit!

Will be the Best, the Biggest, the
Most Attractive Display we
have ever made. Don't miss it! I

All the latest and newest creations
ever gotten together will be found
on our Exhibition Tables. It will
be a treat for all up-to-date florists
from which they can select their
Pall Supplies.

[ Everybody welcome to make our location their headquarters. [

Have your Mail and Telegrams directed in our care. Our |

large staff will be on hand to welcome and look after i

I your comfort. I

While enroute to or from the Convention, visit our store in =

[ Philadelphia. Make it your headquarters while in the city. |

[ Always at your command. For service, I

|H. Bayersdorfer & Co.|

1127-29 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Stop Off At Norwood

ON THE WAY TO AND FROM THE CONVENTION AND VISIT THE HOME OF

CRAIG QUALITY STOCK.

Being forced to make room for our rapidly increasing business we have greatly increased our facilities in glass

area, sheds, frames, and other improvements. You will find our houses filled with stock the

quality, quantity and variety of which has never been excelled.

Crotons and Dracenas

Unquestionably the largest and finest stock in this country.

Pandanus Veitchii, Ficus Pandurata,

UTILUS, CRAIGII.

40,000 Poinsettias

All Sizes in Pots
and Pans.

Norwood

The Sensational New Nephrolepis-
The Best ot all the Crested Type.

Scotti, Teddy Jr., Boston, Robusta,

amitllll, and other favorites in large quantities.

60,000 Cyclamen

Wonderfully Strong
and Vigorous.

Our Convention Display Will Be The Feature Of The Trade Exhibition

Be sure to see it. Our Messrs. ROBERT A. CRAIG, L. J. SEIGER,
and C. VAN. will be on hand to welcome you.

OUR NEW CATALOGUE IS NOW READY, LET US SEND IT TO YOU, A POSTAL WILL BRING IT.

ROBERT CRAIG CO.,

NORWOOD, PA. 4900 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

HEATHER AND HYDRANGEAS--Our SPECIALTIES

AN INVITATION.

To all Florists visiting the Convention at Grand Central Palace I cordially
invite all to visit my greenhouses at College Point. My place lies across
from the Long Islauid R. R. depot and can be reached from the Penn-
sylvainia Station, 33rd St., between 7th and 8th Aves., in twenty minutes.
Also by taking trolley for College Point at 59th St., New York, Queensboro
Bridge, or by taking the subway from 42nd St., Grand Central, for Queen's
Plaza, Long Islaind City, and treuisferring to College Point trolley. Get off
at College Point at 4th Ave. and walk from 13th to 19th St. to my place.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

316 Nineteenth St.

TELEPHONE 1682 FLUSHING.

College Point, L. I., N. Y.

QUEENSBORO

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a WH9LESAIE GPgWE PS y" CUT FIQWEBS^ PLANTS j

182 North Wabash Avenue id

Phone Randolidi 631

CHICAGO

Large Supply of Roses

Extra fine Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty, Sunburst,
Ward, Killarney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant.
This stock will please your most discriminating customers.

Asters-Gladioli" Lilies "Garnations-Etc.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

^ggf Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good, "^ffl

FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Exceptionally fine stock in the following
varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100

Per 1000

3000 Matchless,

16.00

$50.00

4000 White Enchantress,

6.00

50.00

2000 Philadelphia, .

6.00

50.00

1000 White Wonder,

. 6.00

50.00

1000 Hairlowarden, .

6.00

50.00

2000 Andrew Carnegie,

. 5.00

45.00

2500 Champion,

6.00

50.00

500 Enchantress Supreme,

. 6.00

50.00

1000 Alice, ....

6.00

50.00

3000 Winsor, ....

. 6.00

50.00

0,000 Enchantress, .

5.00

45.00

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Dreer's Perns In Flats.

We have in stock an exceptionally fine lot of seedling Ferns, which if potted at any time between now
and the middle of September will make just the proper class of stock to use in Fern Dishes for the Holidays
and later. These flats contain about two hundred plants each, only one variety being in a flat and we cannot
supply less than a full flat of a sort.

Adiantum Cuneatum
Aspidium Tsussimense
Cyrtominum Falcatum

Cyrtomium Rochfordianum
Pteris Cretica Albo Lineata
Pteris Adiantoides
Pteris Argyrea
Pteris Alexandrse
Pteris Magnifica
Pteris Multiceps
Pteris Owrardi
Pteris Wilsoni

Pteris Wimsetti

Flat of Aspidium Tsussimense

Any of the above varieties at $2.00 per flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of a variety.

We also offer a limited stock of Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum, Pteris Distinction and Pteris
Rivertoniana in flats at $3.00 per flat.

We extend a cordial invitation to all delegates of the S. A. F. & O. H. to visit our Nurseries at Riverton,
N. J., on their way to or from the convention, and we also call your attention to our display at Convention
Hall; we will show a full line of samples of our various specialties; our representatives will be in attendance
and will be pleased to meet you.

HENRY A. DREER, 714-16 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The above prices are intended for the trade only.

I » Ami,.. Wt

ANNOUNCEMENT

Anton Then has made arrangements with us to handle his THENANTHOS field-grown carnation plants exclus-
ively, and we are now ready te supply same Immediately at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000
rate. THENANTHOS is the best scarlet carnation ever produced and many growers were unable to secure stock
of this wonderful variety last spring owing to the limited supply, so it Is advisable to place your order with
us immediately. We will ship the plants whenever you are ready to bench them, Immediately if you say so.

500,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 C. W. Ward $5.00 $40.00

White Perfection 5.00 40.00 Herald 5.00 40.00

light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Beacon 5.00 40.00

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2H-INCH STOCK PerlOO PerlCOO 21/2 "INCH STOCK Per 100 Per lOOO 3-INCH PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000

?|^f™°"^, «3.50 $30.00 s„„b^,^j White Klllarney $4.50 $40.O0

White Klllarney 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St«9 Long Distance phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

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Jeanne d'Arc.

Couronne d' Or.

VAUGHAN'S PEONIES

V17E have an exceptionally large stock of our own
growing, Strictly true to name, all in strong- divis-
ions, with from 3 to 5 eyes each. Varieties marked thus
(*) are particularly suitable for Florists.

WHITE AND' LIGHT SORTS.

flower . ,

Carnea Triumphans. Guards and crown pale pink,
collar amber-white, fragrant, mid-season

Couronne d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very
largf. Late; a splendid long distance shipper..

*I>uchess de Kemours, (Calot). Sulphur-white with
greenish reflex, cup-shape

Festiva. (Drop White). Large, full, rose-shaped
bloom, creamy white flecked with carmine

Festiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, 7 to 8
inches in diameter, snow-white with red blotches
on edges of center petals

Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sulphur-white and
pale pink, very fragrant. Valuable for cut
flowers

La Tulipe. Delicate rose, fading to creamy white,
tipped witli carmine; very large bloom, late. . . .

Madame De Vatry. Very large, high crown, lilac-
white guards aud crown, sulphur-white collar of
wide petals, center flecked crimson. iVlidseason. .

♦Madame de Vemeville. Guard petals sulphur-
white, center delicate rose white, one of the most
desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes..

Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white,
cream white center, carmine tips. Fragrant. . . .

M. Dupont, Clear ivory white, with brilliant car-
mine border on center petals

*Q,ueen "Victoria, White, center petals tipped car-
mine, large, full bloom; one of the best cut
flower sorts, early

Each

Doz.

100

$0.25

$2.40

$18.00

.85

a.40

18.00

.S5

2.40

13.00

.SO

1.80

12.00

.35

3.60

25.00

.25 8.40 18.00

.30 3.00 20.00
.30 3.00 82.00

1.80

12.00

3.00

20.00

5.40

40.00

.20 2.00 12.00

LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROS£.

Albert Crousse. Rosy white flecked oi'imson; tall.. .50

* Alexander Dumas. Light violet-rose, of medium
size. A creamy white collar of narrow petals
mingled with the white outer petals. A fine
cut flower variety and a good producer. Early.. .30

Edulis Superba. Large flat crown, bright mauve
pink, edged with lilac. Free bloomer 30

*Eug-enie Verdier. Delicate flesh pink, very tall,
free and very beautiful, Midseason 30

Faust. Delicate flesh with a dark center. Midseason .25

*Floral Treasure. One of the best commercial
blooms; large and showy rose- type blooms of
pale lilac-rose. Midseason; extra good 35

Jules Calot. Dark pink with silvei-y reflex. Medium
height; strong, free bloomer 30

*Kohinoor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut
flower sort. Midseason .25

*Lady Leonora BramTvell. Beautiful large rose-
colored Peony. Very free. Splendid cut-flower
sort 25

Livingstone. Very massive solid light pink of the
highest class. Rose shape; free. Vigorous
bloomer and very late 50

Madame Forel. Immense, compact, ball-shaped
bloom. Clear deep rose. Strong stems, very
fragrant. Late 35

NURSERIES:
Western Springs, 111.

3.00

20.00

3.00

20.00

3.00
2.40

20.00
18.00

3.60

26.00

3.00

20.00

2.40

18.00

2.40

18.00

5.00

35.00

3.60

26.00

VAUGHAN'S

LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE-Con.

•Marguerite Gerard. Large, compact, semi-rose Each Doz. 100
developing into a crown with stamens. Very
pale hydrangea pinli, fading to nearly white,

central petals flecked (lark carmine. Late $0.60 $6.60 $50.00

M. Jules Elie. Very large globular flowers with
broad imbricated petals, glossy pink, silver re-
flex Fragrant 50 5,00 40.OO

Modesto Guenn. Very large bomb-shape, full and
compact. Superb solferino red. Very free-flow-
ering and fragrant. B-veeptionally strong rigid

steins. Midseason 40 4 qq gg qq

*SouT. de &. Calot. Large satiny bloom," piili.'. '.36 3'.60 25'.00

TW^/t- ^'' Uii^^Ile. Brilliant rose 30 3.00 20.00

Thorheokn. Deep rose pink, lighter in center 30 3.00 20 00

*Triomphe de L'Expos. de LUle. Shell pink with a
peculiar double grown. Midseason 20 2.00 15.00

RED AND CRIMSON.

"Agida. Bright red; fine semi-double variety

especially valuable as a cut flower on account of

of Its free-blooming qualities 25 2.40 18 00

Andre Launes. Very large, very compact globular

rose-type. Dark Tyrian-rose shading deeper in

center. Medium tall. One of the best late 85 8 00

Augustin D'Hour. Large bomb-shaped flower, dark

brilliant solferino-red with slight silvery reflex

Medium tall, very free; midseason. Very fine..' .46 4.80 36 00
Berlioz. Carmine rose, tipped silvery white, tall

free flowering and late. Bitragood.. 35 3 60 25 00

?vi° t; Rich deep purple, strong' grower 30 sioo 2o!o0

*Felix Crousse, One of the best red sorts, large

double ball-sliaped flowers. Free bloomer 45 4.00 32 00

Ji-°"'f ^* "°^^i Immense, glowing, deep crimson .30 3.00 22!oO
'Karl Rosenfleld. (New). A splendid early bright

red. Large compact, globular, semi-rose type

bloom. Tall and free-flowering 2 50

■La Grange. Very desirable on account of its

striking red color, heavy stem, and large double

Louis van Houtte. Deep carmine-rose',' tipped silver]

w-ith flcry refle.-c. Semi-rose type. Fragrant... .85 8.50 18.00
Madame Lehon. Very large, compact, globular,

cherry pink to aniline red; fragrant, buds tight,

open slowly 35 g qo J5 00

Marechal Vaillant (Syn. Lee's Rubra Grandiflora).

Dark mauve-pink, very large, globular, rose-type.

Very tall, heavy stem; very late. A good

variety 40 4,00 30.00

Meissonfer. A flne free-flowering variety with

broad outer petals of brilliant purple amaranth

the inner petals being bright crimson 36 3.60 85.00

M. itrelage. Large compact, dark solferino red

i^!!''!' si'^'ery tips; strong, upright, free bloomer. .36 3.60 26.00

•Offloinalis Rubra Plena. This is the old fashioned

red; the most brilliant of all reds 20 1.80 18.00

UNNAMED PE0NIES-{^^^^|^5-l|e?!

Double White, Pink and Red $1.50 $10 00

Double Mixed i.qO e!00

PEONIES IN CASE LOTS.

For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots
are young and each has 3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double

white, 67 double pink and 66 double red, each color separate 200

roots in all.

Price, Case for $18.00, 2 Cases for $36,00. We cannot divide cases.

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OFFER

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200,000 BOSTON FERNS

From 5-inch Pots

ORDER NOW AND SAVE 40%

We are making a specialty of August, September, October and November delivery of Sinch Boston Ferns.

We are booking orders now at $18.00 per hundred, less 10% allowance for delivery. This makes a net
price of $16.20 per hundred, f. o. b. Chicago.

These plants will be well established and pot-grown.

You can save at least 40% by ordering NOW.

Don't put ofi placing your order, because the prices of these plants are subject to change without notice,

Boston Ferns are scarce and by sending your order in now you can protect yourself for your fall re-
quirements.

A FEW OTHER SPECIALTIES

For Immediate Delivery.

English Ivy $ 12.00 per 100

Vinca Variegata 10,00 per 100

Geraniums 7.0O per 100

All f. o. b. Chicago.

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

We have very fine, pot-grown Boston Ferns.
Boston Ferns, 6-inch at $ 6.00 per doz.

" " 7-inch at 9.00 per doz.

" " 8-inch at 12.00 per doz.

" " 9-inch at 15.00 per doz.

Wtiitmani Ferns, 8-inch at 12,0O per doz.

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745 Buckingham Place,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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LARGEST RANGE OF GLASS
IN AMERICA

Devoted Exclusively to the Growing of Quality Cut Flowers

Visit lt-4lso Our Store

before or after attending the New York Convention and you will be well repaid for your trouble.
Our store is centrally located on all the leading car lines and is the ideal place to meet your
friends or receive your mail while you are in Chicago. The greenhouses are devoted exclusively
to the growing of Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums, and an inspection of same will give
you a little idea just how stock is turned out in our mammoth establishment. To reach our range of
glass, take Rosehill car on Dearborn and Randolph streets and get ofi at Reinberg's Greenhouses.

Felix Reichling will welcome you at the store and
Peter Schowsboe will guide you through our greenhouses.

Peter Peinbera

Long Distance Phone Central 2846

30 East Randolph Street,

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.

ARECA LUTESCENS

In. high Each

at 3 plants in pot 24 to 3» $1.00

3t 3 plants in pot 30 to 30 ' 1.50

COCOS WEDDELIilANA

In. high Per tloz. Per 100

pot e to 8 $1.50 $12.00

pot 10 to 12 2.25 18.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA

Per doz.
$ 1.50
2,50
9.00
12.00
18.00
24.01)
.36.00
48.00
60.00

pot

Leave

Each

pot

.12

.6 to 7 IS to 211

pot etoT 22 to 24

pot 6 to 7 26 to 28

pot 0 to 7 28 to 30

CGdur tnl) G to

cedar tub 6 to

cedar tub.

..$0.1

1.00
1.50
2.00

to .S8 In 3.00

to 40 in 4.00

lto7 4(1 to 42 in 5.00

cedar tnh 6 to 7 42 to 48 in ■. . . 6.00

cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.l»

cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft 10.00

KENTIA FORSTERIANA

Leaves In. high Eacli

pot 5 to 6 24 $1.00

pot 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made up.

High

cedar tub 4 plants iu tub 30 to 36 ir

cedar tub. .... .4 plants iu tub .38 to 40 in

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 40 to 42 in

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 42 to 48 in

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4 to 4% ft

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4'/i to 5 ft

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 5 to 0 ft

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 0 to 7 ft

Per doz.
$12.00
18.00

Each
.$ 3.00
. 4.00
. 5.00
. 6.00
. 8.00
. 10.00
. 15.00
. 18.00

We call your attention to our exhibit In Convention Hall and extend a
cordial invitation to visit us at Wyncote, Pa., (Railway Station JENKINTOWN)
10 miles Nortti of Ptiiladelphia.

JOS. HEACOCK CO., WYNCOTE, PA.

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Headquarters for

FLORISTS' RIBBONS

CHIFFONS AND

NOVELTIES

We will be pleased to greet you at our store or at our
Convention Exhibit.

SCHLOSS BROS. RIBBONS, ^

31-33 East 28th St., NEW YORK

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WELCOME

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NEW SUPPLIES SALESROOM OF POEHLMANN BROS. CO., CHICAGO.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED

To visit our display of Florists' Supplies whenever
you are in the city. On your way to or returning
from the New York convention will be a splendid
opportunity to do so. Make it a point to visit
Chicago's finest wholesale supply salesrooms.

PoehlmannBros.Co.

7244 E. Randolph Street, CBICAGO.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 35. |

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Large Supply of Summer Flowei

SMERICXN BEAUTY and RUSSELL
ROSES FROM YOUNG PLANTS

Asters, Gladioli, Other Garden Flowei

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES

Our summer roses are favorably known and recognized as the b

We have GOOd Short or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Hoosier Beauty Ophelia Gypsophi

White Killarney Kiliarney Brilliant

Killarney Milady Sunburst
Richmond Aaron Wards

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Spec

New Flat Ferns, Adiantum,
Smilax, Plumosus, Sprengeri

Price List Mailed Weekly. If you are not on our list let us know.

FIELD-QROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

LIGHT PINK 100 1000 WHITE 100 1<

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 ^Vhite Wonder $6.00 $5(

^"Seeppink ^-^^ ^^•''^ White Perfection .....6.00 5(

Akehurst 6.00 50.00 Matchless 6.00 5(

POEHLMAP

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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ISE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favarably Throughout the Land.

£3)— 2%-lnch Aaron Ward, Milady, Brilliant, Ceclle

er, Eichmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per lOOO

>t 6000 or more 110.00 per 1000

Killamey 100.00 per 1000

TED— a'/s-DTCH WHITE KILLAKKEY AND PINK KtLLAaNET.
jr 3%-lncli stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 214-Inch White Killamey, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Eichmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 214-Inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

I GEAFTED DOEMANT EOSE PLANTS.
Per 100 Per 1000
ik Killamey. 1
Gold V $6.00 $60.00

SVi-INCH OWN KOOT DOEMANT EOSE PUMTS.
1300 Richmond 1

165 Old Gold L Per 1000
3000 Pink Killamey f $60.00

200 Elgar J

2'/2-INCH OWN BOOT DOEMANT EOSE PLANTS

Per 1000

350 White Killamey | .on 00

2500 Pink Killamey f ♦■:>".""

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

5W—

About time
they bloom.

3I0W October 1 ,

)rsan (Improved Yellow
October 25 7.00

2H-Incb Sto<rk.

100 1000

$3.00 $27.00

ate Fink .November 7.

5E—

ahn November 2.

3.00
3.00

27.00
27.00

WHITE — About time

they bloom.

Early Frost October 26.

Oconto October 19.

Smith's Ideal November 2.

Virginia Poehlmann

White Chieftain October 24.

Eaton November 1.

Chas. Eazer October 29.

Blise Papworth November 2..

.$3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 3.00

$27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00

POMPONS

►W — About time

they bloom.

be! October 16.

November 1 .

s November 9.

214-Inch Stock.

100 1000

.$3.50 $32.00

. 3.60 32.00

. 3.50 32.00

About time
they bloom.
BRONZE—

Madam La Port November !

Skibo — Bron:ze Button . October

16.

IXA PORSTEEIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1,000

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

CIA BELMOEEANA SINGLE PLANTS.
Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots, 5 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 150.00
AEECA LUTESCENS,

>ts, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PALMS

PHOENIX EOEBELENH Bach

5 inch pots $1.00

STETENSONIA GEANDIFOLIA.

4 Inch pots 60

5 inch pots l.OO

UVISTONA EOTITNDIFOLIA,

4 inch pots 60

3 inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PITfSCHOSPEEMA ALEXANDEAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOEBONICA.

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MAETINEZIA CAEYOTAEFOLIA,

3 inch pots, 30c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN— HEAVY SUPPLY

e transplanted seedlings, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch plants, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $20.00 per 100

SMILAX

Strong new stock, 25<-inch, $3.00 per 100.

Size pots. Per 100
9 Plnmosus, 3-ln. pots, $8.00

Chatelaine 214-in. 4.00

Chatelaine 3 -in. 10.00

well' colored, 5-inch, 60c and 75c each;
11.25 each.

Pandanus Veitchll, 4-in., per doz $4.20

Pandanus Veitchll, 5-in., per doz 7.20

Pandanus VeitchU. 8-in., per doz $30.00

Rubber Plants, 4-in. pots, each 35

Rubber Plants, 5-in. pots, each 50

Rubber Plants, 7-in. pots, each. .. .$1.50 to 2.00

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

Table Ferns, 214-in. pots, per 100 4.00

Table Ferns. 3-in. pots, per 100 8.00

Pteris Assorted, 4-in. pots, per 100. $15.00 to 20.00
Holly Fems, 4-in. pots, per 100.. 15.00 to 20.00
Primula Obconica, 214-Inch $5.00 per 100

\ BROS. CO

■g Distance Phone,
Randolph 35*

CHICAGO, ILL.

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Grown Especially For Summer Trade

Beauty, Russell, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia,
Sunburst, and Double White Killarney

ASTERS

All colors good clean medium size
« « " fancy

per 100 $1.00 to $1.50
« " 2.00 to 2.50

The quality is exceptionally good this season, and the advantages
of buying direct from a large grower where the flowers are
cut, graded and kept chilled until the customer receives them,
together with prices no higher than others charge, make our
stock a very attractive proposition for the summer demand.
Fresh picked Ferns received daily, . . price $1.50 per 1000.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be pro-
cured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE

Greenlionses Hinsdale, 111..' and Greggs station. lU. I'O N. WSbaSn AVfi., LlllLAuU, ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Chicago.

OUT-OF-TOWN DEMAND IS GOOD.

Business has been fairly good the
past week, especially as far as the out-
of-town demand is concerned, but city
trade is quiet and nothing to speak of.
Roses are in good demand, especially
American Beauty, Mrs. Chas. Russell,
Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty and Sunburst,
which clean up early. Roses in gen-
eral are moving well and while at
tinaes there appears to be a large sup-
ply there is seldom a surplus. Asters
are plentiful but are in brisk demand
and fancy stock commands high prices.
Gladioli are reaching the market in
large supply but are moving surpris-
ingly good at very satisfactory figures.
Lilies are none too plentiful and what
few are offered are quickly picked up
at the advertised quotations. Gypso-
phila is seen in quantity at several of
•the stores and is in brisk demand by
the leading retail florists, who are
using it to a large extent in their best
work. Most of the stock is from Den-
ver, Colo., and has been quite a factor
in this market the past few years.
Lily of the valley is in short supply
and the same holds true for gardenias
and orchids. Snapdragon, stocks,
calendulas, pond lilies, daisies, coreop-
sis and other miscellaneous indoor
and outdoor stock is included in the
many offerings. A large number of
young men in the trade have been offi-
cially notified to appear for military
service next month and from present
indications all branches of the trade
have been hit heavily. Some of the
drafted men have claimed exemption
on various grounds and while some
may escape service the percentage
promises to be small.

IVI. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

NOTES.
P. W. Peterson, superintendent of
the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.'s
greenhouses at Joliet, and William
Kellsner, of the same firm, have re-
signed their positions and are now de-
voting their time to getting things in
shape at the range, formerly operated
by the Chicago Carnation Company,
which they have leased for a number
of years and have already taken pos-
session of. They have incorporated
and will conduct the business under
the old firm name of the Chicago Car-
nation Company. They have, all told,
about 150,000 feet of glass which will
be planted almost entirely to carna-
tions and chrysanthemums with the ex-
ception of several houses which will be
devoted to blooming and foliage plants
to be sold at retail through the store
they will purchase from Mrs. A. C.
Rott of that city.

Chris Pederson, 58 East Randolph
.street, reports business as very good
for August and has no complaint what-
ever to make in regard to quiet trade.
The soldier boys have been pretty good
customer's of his lately and while their
orders are not what one may call large,
they are so plentiful that they cut a
big figure in the daily receipts.

William Wienhoeber, with the Ernst
Wienhoeber Co., reports several large
wedding orders last week, which make
the August sales so far show up excep-
tionally good. He has been doing the

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes.

Qur Catalogue Is Free. Write tor one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING, - - MICHIGAN

Mention the American Florist when writing

buying for his firm since Lou Bunte re-
signed to go farming in Montana.

H. B. Kennicott, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., and wife leave this week to at-
tend the New York convention, after
which they will spend several weeks in
Florida on a combined business and
pleasure trip.

J. Joseph Bernier and Miss Sarah T.
Dardis of Vaughan's Seed Store office
force, were married Tuesday, August
14, and will be at home at 9157 Black-
stone avenue, after September 15.

John Fuhrmann, 3164 North Clark
street, left this week for Colorado
Springs, Colo., to enjoy a well earned
rest.

Sam Lundy and wife, of Denver,
Colo., were visitors last week enrouto
to the convention.

Charles Steidel of Olivette, Mo., mo-
tored to this city last week.

August Barnett, of Erne & Company,
is back from his vacation.

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ESTABLISHED
1902

P E R C

J INC.

-ONE

HUNDRED%^ ^^ERVICE

5S EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO

— WHOLESAIE FLORISTS-

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Says: ^^^^ g^^^^^

Means earnest, sincere, untiring effort devoted to your interests — services such as you have only believed possible to
obtain from a member of your own firm —intelligently rendered by one who makes a thorough study of your wants.

INCORPORATED
1912

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— «»|ii,1.«„*„*%F„'j»'f «

Mas. CEAS. aUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

mhhattj-ke roses, Per loo

Baby DoU $3.00

Elgar 3.0O

WHITE AND PINK KILLAENEY, OPHELIA, STrNBXTEST AND
RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2.00

ROSES. OUB SELECTION 4.00

Onr Range of Greenhouses is one of the Three liargest in America

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Gladioli $4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley 6.0O

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

SmUax, per doz. strings $2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Flumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

Mention the American Florist when viriting

The local representation at the con-
vention, so far as can be learned at
the time of going to press, will include
George Asmus, August Poehlmann, J.
C. Vaughan and wife, E. C. Amiing-,
"V^^. J. Keimel, Sam Pearce and two
sons, A. Miller, Vincent Neil, Frank
McCabe. Guy Reburn, Fred Lauten-
schlager, H. E. Humiston, Frank
Markey, R. E. Kurowski. P. L. Mc-
Kee. Miss Nettie Parker, F. W. Webb.
Paul Kingsporn, Geo. Weiland, Fred
Schramm, August Juergens and Mich-
ael Barker. Treasurer J. J. Hess of
Omaha, Nebr., and wife will .ioin the
party; also W. W. Coles, of Kokomo,
Ind.. with wife and daughter, and Mr.
Gootch, of San Francisco, Calif.

C. L. "Washburn says that the rose.
Hoosier Beauty, will replace Rhea
Reid at Bassett & Washburn's gi'een-
houses and that about 25.000 have been
benched. It has proven to be a great
summer rose and is running a close
second to Mrs. Chas. Russell, which
they also grow in quantity.

George Rye, "Some Florist." from
Ft. Smith, Ark., called on the trade
here this week, after which he left for
New York to attend the convention.
He carries his creed printed on the
back of his business card, making very
interesting reading.

Robert Newcomb, of the American
Bulb Co., has returned from an ex-
tended western business trip, the
greater part of which was spent in
California. A. Miller and "Vincent Neil
left Tuesday, August , 14. for • New
York.

Paul Klingspom, manager of the
Chicago Flower Growers' Association,
and "W. W. Adams were the guests of
L. R. Bohannon at Fi-emont, Mich.,
where the Bohannon family has a
summer cottage.

William Edmund Colligan, employed
in the cut Sower department, and Sam
Cohon of the office force of Poehlmann
Bros. Co., were called for examination
in the national army this week.

E. Schultz, formerly with Weiland
& Risch, who is now a private in the
25th provisional field artillery, U. S.
A., is home from Ft. D. A. Russell,
Wyo.. on a 10-day furlough.

Arthur Clemenson. 7801 South Shore
avenue, and Sam Seligman, with Wert-
heimer Bros., New York, have been
making a tour of the local retail stores
by auto this week.

Felix Reichling, manager of the
Peter Reinberg store, is again attend-

KOMIADA BROTHERS

FLORIST'S WIRE WORK

An Immense Stock of Standard Designs in all
Sizes. Original Society Emblems at Short Notice.

BOTH PHONES. SEND US A TRIAL ORDER.

KOMADA BROTHERS, l^J.^^^X.

0. A, & L A. TONNER

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies.

30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Ing to his duties after spending a week
at the Wisconsin Dells.

Louis F. Rieman, head carpenter at
Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s greenhauses. is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Ed. Faren-
wald at Philadelphia. Pa.

Fred Burmeister, 1767 Cemetery
Drive, writes that business was very
good with him this spring and sum-
mer.

■William Johnson, of A. L. "Vaughan
& Co., is again on deck, after taking
in the sights at Yellowstone Park.

Peter Hoefelder, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., is back on duty after enjoying a
pleasant vacation at Piper City.

Wietor Bros.' carnation plantings
this season include a liberal supply of
Nebraska and Thenanthos.

E. W. Young, of the A. L. Randall
Co., reports good business on his re-
cent trip through Texas.

Edward Martin, with A. T. Pyfer &
Co., is back from a pleasant vacation
at Bruce Lake. Ind.

Henry Zwettler, of the J. A. Bud-
long force, is back from a pleasant
visit at Robeyj Ind,

Percy Jones, Inc., is strong on fancy
asters, which have been in good de- *

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Rennicott. President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

mand the past week.

Many of the young men in the trade
are planning on spending their vaca-
tion at Rockford.

Miss O. A. Tonner, of O. A. & L. A.
Tonner, is spending her vacation in
Ohio.

W. H. Ford, of Marshalltown. Iowa,
is visiting the city with his auto.

Miss Schultz of the J. A. Budlong
force is enjoying her vacation.

Wm. Wolf, of the A. Lange force, is
away on his vacation.

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TO BUY CUT FLOWERS

is from us, for there is nothing in the Cut Flower and Green Line that we don't sell or handle,
and besides we give you as much actual value for your money as any firm in Chicago.

OUR AIM

at all times is to
treat every one
right and with this
constantly in view
we will surely be
friends if you will
but do your part.

BIfi SUPPLY

of choice summer
stock and every
arrangement made
for fall and winter
with the best
growers in and
adjoining Chicago.

A. L. VAUGHAN.

Our Efficient Service Always
Means A Great Deal To You.

From now on our supply of Cut Flowers and Greens will be larger than ever so place
your orders with us and we will see to it that they will be filled to your entire satisfaction.

9 If .X3^U0f)W ^ ^o

phones:

CENTRAL 2571-AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2 572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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The Always Belialile Wholesale Florists

SUMMER SPECIALS

LILIES-RUSSELL
GLADIOLI

Sunburst--Kiliarney"White Killarney
Ophelia-'Milady and all other leading roses.

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We have a regular supply of Lilium Giganteums the year round.
This stock, grown by Damm Bros., well-known expert growers,
is noted for its supreme quality in the Chicago Market. Our
supply of this and all other seasonable stock is so large that we
can conveniently supply a greater number of reliable florists.
It will pay you to become one of our regular customers.

ASTERS-LILY OF THE VALLEY-ETC.

OUR LINE IS SO COMPLETE THAT IT INCLUDES EVERY
ITEM OFFERED IN THE GREA.T CHICAGO MARKET.

30 East Randolph Street,

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rpntrai- ' 3283 J Automatic:

CHICAGO

Visitors : Mrs. Ennis, Milwaulcee,
Wis.; Harry Balsley, Detroit, Micli. ;
John Reardon, Ames, la.; C. F. Gaet-
zer, Superintendent of Parlis, Rock
Island; Robert Bebb, of the Muskogee
Carnation Co., Muskogee. Okla.; C. J.
Moran, with Smedley & Co., Fargo,
N. D.; Geo. Washburn, Bloomington;
Alex. Newitt, -vvith the Stuppy Floral
Co., St. Joseph, Mo.; Leo. C. Smith, of
the Marion Floral Company. Marion,
Ind.; Henry Heepe, with the Heepe
Co., Akron, C; Walter L. Berkhoff,
with A. Wiegand & Sons Co., Indian-
apolis, Ind.; Paul M. Palez, Little
Rock, Ark.; Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita,
Kan.; I. O. Kemble, Marshalltown,
la.; W. C. Johnson, of the Johnson
Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn. ; H. E.
Philpott, Winnipeg, Can.; D. M. Tipton,
Little Rock, Ark.

Fredericton, N. B.

The demand for flowers of late has
either been in the nature of a feast or
a famine with funerals coming to-
gether in twos and threes, and then
no further demand for a week or two,
except possibly for a grave bouquet or
sick room order. Hollyhocks were
never better and asters and dahlias
are also coming fine. Sweet peas are
fair. J: B.

MiNNEAPOUS, MINN. — The annual
flower show of the Minnetonka Flower
Show Association will be abandoned
this year.

Baltimore, Md. — As the Armory will
not be available, plans for holding the
annual "Maryland week" this year
have been abandoned.

LomsvlLLE, KT. — Fred Haupt, well-
known local florist, has been elected
president of the Ten Broek Co., one
of the largest manufacturers of auto-
mobile tires in the south.

TRY THE PHILADELPHIA GUT FLOWER CO.

FOR EVERYTHING GOOD IN FLOWERS
SUMMER ROSES, GLADIOLI AND EASTER LILIES
ASTERS IN QUANTITY, QUALITY UNSURPASSED

SEND A TKIAL ORDEB, YOU WILL FIND US ON THE JOB.

PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO.,

1517 SANSOM ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We Close Daily 4 P. M., Saturdays at 1 P. M.

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MOSS

SPHAGNUM

For Florists.
For Nurserymen.

Contract prices made now for your Fall and Winter Supply.
CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE I

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WICHITA, KANS.— State Vice-Presi-
dent Chas. P. Mueller of the Society
of American Florists Is making a vig-
orous campaign for new members.

BUKLINGAME, Caut.— Eugene Johan-
sen has entered the wholesale field and
will specialize in acacias and hydran-
geas.

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Stock You Need Now

Positively tiie Best Flowers
Obtainable for Summer Use

GLADIOLI

It is a well known fact that Randall's Gladioli
stand head and shoulders above all the rest
in regard to quality, variety and quantity;
We are headquarters. Let us supply you.

LILIES

Plenty for everyone. Regular supply all
through the year. Best flowers in the market.

ASTERS

Asters are in heavy supply with us and we
can furnish you with what you need in this
line in all grades from the short and med-
ium lengths to the extra choice stock

RUBRUN

Many florists find a good sale for Rubrum
and order quantities of them quite regularly

A. L. RANDALL COMPANY

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies
WABASH AVE. AND LAKE ST., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

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CHICAGO

Hew York Florists' Uub.

The club met ia its rooms in the
Grand Opera House building, on the
evening of August 13, President
Stumpp in the chair. Probably on ac-
count of the high temperature, the at-
tendance was not large. A. D. Miller,
for the entertainment committee of the
S. A. P. convention, reported progress.
P. P. Kessler, for committee on la-
dies' entertainment, reported securing
rooms in Hotel McAlpin. The Kervan
Company will decorate the rooms.
Prank H. Traendly, for committee on
president's reception, reported that it
will be held in the Grand Central Pal-
ace. The date is August 21. at 8:30
p. m. There was a discussion relating
to the work of the committee in which
Joseph Manda, C. H. Totty, and others
participated. Secretary John Young
reported that President Kerr would ar-
rive in this city August 17, and make
the Hotel McAlpin his headquarters.
The secretary further reported that the

jFOR THE SEASON OF 1917-18

You will find us better prepared than ever. We

handle the entire output of noted rose growers,

and other specialists in all the popular flowers.

Telegrams reach us night and day. Shipping facilities unsurpassed.

I The Philadelphia Wholesale Flerists' Exchange

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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trade space had been well taken. He
took a hopeful attitude relating to the
convention.

J. Harrison Dick spoke of the dahlia
show that will be held by 'the Ameri-
can Institute in the Engineering build-

ing, 25 West 39th street, September
25-27.

The resignation of Philip J. Foley,
of Chicago, was accepted with regret.
W. M. Hunt and Harry Goldberg were
elected members.

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Aug. 18,

PREPAREDNESS.

We are always prepared to take care of
all your orders for Cut Flowers and Greens.

A. T. PYFER & CO.

Wholesale Florists
30 East Randolph Street, - CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Milwaukee.

MUCH ACTIVITY IN FUNERAL WOKE.

The activity in funeral work the
past week was such as to keep stock
moving all the time. With carnations
out of the market, and the supply of
roses not equal to the demand, fancy
gladioli, asters and both E'aster and
rubrum lilies came to the front. While
the cut of the first two lines was plen-
tiful, there was no stock left over
from one day to the next. Greens are
quite plentiful.

NOTES.

Carl Desebrock and his daughter.
Miss Clara, who conduct a retail
flower store at 2823 North "avenue,
mourn the loss of Mrs. Dora Dese-
brock, who died August 8, after a
long illness. The funeral was held
August 11 at the family residence,
with interment in Wanderer's Rest
cemetery. Mrs. Desebrock is survived
by her husband, two daughters. Miss
Clara and Mrs. Wm. Grotelueschen,
and one son, Henry. We extend our
sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

Herman Staeps and wife, of Elm
Grove, have announced the engage-
ment of their daughter, Hildegarde, to
Arthur Rasmussen, of Wauwatosa.
Mr. Rasmussen is a member of the
engineering corps now stationed at
Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. Mr. Staeps
is well known in this market, being one
of the pioneer consignors. Up to a
few years ago he was one of the few
who grew American Beauties, which
always found ready sale.

Art. Leidiger, of the E'dlefsen-Deid-
iger Co., will again act as assistant su-
perintendent of the floricultural divis-
ion at the annual Wisconsin state fair,
September 11-15. He wishes to make
known that more space than ever be-
fore will be set aside for cut flowers
and plants and hopes the florists will
do their share by entering into the
show in order to help boost the busi-
ness.

The press committee of the florists'
club held an important meeting Au-
gust 7. If plans, as outlined and dis-
cussed, will materialize, it will be one
of the best moves in favor of every-
body engaged in the growing and sell-
ing of flowers, especially for the com-
ing season. It's a little previous for
details now, but a full report will ap-
pear in the near future.

We can report that coal dealers will
now sell smokeless coal on contract at
$8.50 per ton. This is just again as
much as the price paid last winter,
and the question arises, will the price

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Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

nORISTS' WIRE DESIGNS

A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK
OF ALL THE STANDARD PATTERNS

You will find our work well made and durable, with prices reasonable.
New Work a Specialty. Send a Trial Order.

D 1 V J P r* 830 Callowhill Street,

raul KOmaaa & LO.^ Philadelphia, pa.

of flowers advance enough so the
grower can hold his own, much less
expect a profit?

The Holton & Hunkel Co. has rear-
ranged its ofiice, thereby gaining room
for one more desk. H. J. Seal, the
credit man, left August 11 for a two
weeks' rest. Walter Holton, who is
enjoying the sights at the Wisconsin
Dells, is expected back August 19.

Wm. Zimmermann left August 12 with
other members of the Eagles' lodge for
Buffalo, N. Y., to attend the national

meeting as delegate. He intends to
be in New York in time for the S. A.
P. convention befoi-e returning home.

Nic Zweifel has returned from his
auto trip, which took him as far north
as Iron Mountain, Mich. With good
weather, good roads, and few minor
tire troubles, it proved quite a pleasure
trip, so he says.

The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports busi-
ness quite satisfactory the past week.
It finished housing the carnation
plants, which is always a great relief,

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Summer Roses Al Ooality None Better t Chicago Market

If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE FOR

ROSES, GLADIOLI, ASTERS

Valley, Harrisii, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies, Gypso-
phila, Coreopsis and all other seasonable stock; also Greens such as Ferns,
Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Adiantum, We have
home grown Asparagus— The kind that will always give satisfaction.

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

Quality

SpeaKs

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 Nortti Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

^r-o, GUT FLOWERS

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

We are in dally tondi with market conditions and wben a decline takes idace yon can rely opon orderssent as receiving sndi benefits.

Natural Prepared Green Lycopodium

Make Your Own Christmas Moss Wreaths— Start Them Now.

Our lycopodium is guaranteed not to become brittle. It is fireproof, put up in 10 lb. net Cartons. Try a sample carton.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

ERNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL.

according to Superintendent TV. A.
Kennedy.

Our friend, Leon B. Thorpe, who has
charge of the Greenwood Carnation
Co. at North Milwaukee, reports the
arrival of a baby girl on July ^.
Everybody is smiling because it's num-
ber one.

The Schroeder Floral Co. is rebuild-
ing the boiler shed, which was com-
pletely destroyed by fire this spring.
Instead of wood, it will be made of
concrete.

E. O.

Pittsburgh.

TBADE EXCEPTIQT^ALLT SLOW.

The past week was one of the slow-
est we have experienced this year. All
the dealers are complaining about the
sudden slump. Asters, lilies and gladi-
oli are coming to this market in
abundance, and as there is no de-
mand, most of the stock received
is sent to the dump. Roses are
not very good now, and what few are
being received, are sold at once as they
will not keep long. The new crop of
American Beauties is now coming, but

the flowers are still very small and
meet with little demand. Funeral work
is about the only thing that keeps the
retailers busy. Greens are very plen-
tiful.

NOTES.

Tom Killeher, of the McCallum Co.,
has been examined and accepted for
the national army. He expects to
leave for training about September 1.

Geo. McCallum. has gone to Kew
Tork on a business trip, stopping at
Atlantic , City for a few days' vacation.
M.

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Madison Square 2800=2801=3035

A. LANGSTADTER, Inc.

MANUFACTURING

STATIONERS AND PRINTERS

LOOSE LEAF SPECIALISTS

513-515 SIXTH AVENUE

Between 30th and 31st Streets

NEW YORK

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St. Louis.

NOBMAL SUPPLY EQUAL TO DALLY DEMAND.

There ^as a normal supply of stock
on the market the past week, consider-
ing the season, and it was equal to the
daily demand. Funeral work and the
hospital or sick room bouquets are
about all that is doing at the retail
stores. The best quality stock is
gladioli and some very good Russell
roses. All other varieties of the latter
are short and of poor quality. Lots
of asters are arriving daily, but iirst-
class stock has still to make its ap-
pearance. A few dahlias are begin-
ning to show, but not enough to make
any impression as yet. Some fairly
good outdoor larkspurs, phloxes and
candytufts are seen, but the demand is
light. Tuberoses ought to come in
quite heavy in a week or two. Both
rubrum and Harrisii are fine and have
a good call. Greens of all kinds are
good and have their regular demand.

CLUB MEETING.

The iiorists' club had one of the
most delightful meetings in its history
August 9. About 100 members were
the guests of the park department and
in company with Superintendent
Strehle boarded the beautiful harbor
boat Erastus Wells for a trip to the
Chain of Rocks, 10 miles up the river.
At this point they inspected the park
department's nurseries and found
everything in elegant shape. The
business meeting was held on board
the steamer. The trustees reported on
the successful 'picnic held in July, with
a balance on the credit side of the
ledger. Arthur Beyer, of F. C. Weber's
retail store, was elected to membership.
Jos. Witek, F. J. Hermann, retail flo-
rists, and Mr. Miller, private gardener,
made application for membership. The
election of officers resulted as follows :
li. Jules Bourdet, president; A. H.
Hummert, vice-president; J. J. Wind-
ier, secretary; Wm. C. gmith, treas-
urer; trustee for term of three years,
W. A. Rowe. After the meeting a de-
lightful lunch was served, with refresh-
ments and cigars. At a special meet-
ing of the club the next meeting in
September was postponed one week, to
September 20, at Edwin Denker's
greenhouses in St. Charles. This was
done so as not to conflict with the an-
nual meeting and convention of the
American Association of Park Super-
intendents to be held here September
12-14.

NOTES.

L. P. Jensen and E. Strehle have their
hands full arranging entertainment
features for the American Association
of Park Superintendents' convention
and would like to have all florists, who
are in position to do so, offer their
machines. Anyone desiring to do this

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

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should get in touch with either of these
gentlemen.

Alexander Lurie, horticulturist of the
Missouri botanical garden, in company
with a number of students, recently
visited Indianapolis, Ind., Akron and
Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Chicago and
Milwaukee, studying landscape gar-
dening.

W. W. Ohlweiler, of the Missouri
botanical garden, states he intends to
make the trip to New York to attend
the S. A. F. meeting and will leave
with the St. Louis delegation August 19
via the Pennsylvania railroad.

State Vice-president Bourdet of the
S. A. F. states that he has over 25
new applications for the S. A. F., which
he is going to present at the New York
convention.

Martin Seeger and Nat Kingsley, of
the Mulanphy's Florist, have gone on
their vacations.

The county growers' picnic was held
August 16 at the Little Creve Ceour
Lake.

J. J. W.

Kansas City, Mo.

MAEKET CONDITIONS UNSETTLED.

Trade conditions seem to rise and
fall, especially as far as the demand
for funeral work is concerned, which
makes the market hard to handle.
Gladioli are much more plentiful than
at any previous time this season and
some are offered as low as $2 per 100.
Asters are more plentiful and the qual-
ity is much better. Easter and ru-
brum lilies are also in good supply,
especially the latter, which are arriv-
ing by the hundreds and play a big
part in design work. Roses are also
showing improvement. Miscellaneous
outdoor stock is about done for and is
much missed. The street car strike,
which started August 8, has interfered
with business to quite an extent, espe-
cially in the downtown district and
those shops that depend on the cars
for delivery service. At present writing
no settlement of the trouble is in sight.

The trade will regret to learn of the
death of Miss Anna Johnson, a sister
of Mrs. Thomas Cane of the Peterson
Floral Co.

E. J. B.

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Pat. May, 1916— Trade Mark Registered.

The Pedestal— a beautiful ornament for any
store, is invaluable for decorative purposes, and
has a range in height from 26 to 52 inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest plant
wrapping device known to the Florists' Trade.
Write forfree illustrated bookletentitled"The Art
of^Wrapping Potted Plants and Floral Baskets."

California orders filled direct from branch
office. 448 Bash St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER CO.

56 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. AN6ERMUELLER CO., K?s!''

1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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John Kruchteii Co.

162 North Wabash Avenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, lU.

W.P. KYIE

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

\f\c\ N \V»h5ich Ai/^nii^ Wholesale Florists

IV»U 1^. TT ClMaSlI i~l.ydIUWf Long Distance PHone, Randolph ei

CHICAaO

HOERBER BROS.

Sowerstf Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolpli 27BS

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

1 69- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. WUtgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L. Randall Co.^

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Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg:

WHOIiESAI/E FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
lamey, "WTiite Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us,

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH S MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephone Central 328^

E.C.AMUNeCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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VftoMeFIoverMATKeU

Chicasro.
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

30-in..
24iD..
20-in..
18. in.
short per 100, 6(

Dozen

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00
)@ 800

Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

" Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince deBnlearie... 3 00@10 00

•• RheaReid 3 00010 00

•• My Maryland 3 00@1|0 00

" Mrs. Geo, Shawyer 3 00@1,0 00

•• Milady 3 OOlglO 00

" Sunburst 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 OOlglO 00

Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@IO 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00<glO 00

" Stanley 3 00010 00

" Tipperary 3 OOiglO 00

" FrancisScott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00@ 3 00

" George Elear 2 000 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 00@ 3 00

'' Firefiame 4 00

" Ourselection 2 000 4 00

Asters 1 00® 4 00

Gladioli 3 00@ fi 00

Carnations 1 00@ 2 00

Cattleyas....per aoz,. 6 00@ 9 00

Sweet Peas 50® 1 00

Daisies 1 0C@ 2 00

Snapdraeons. $0.23® $0.50 per bu,

Lilium Harrisii 10 00®1250

Valley 4 0C@ 6 00

Spanish Iris 2 0C@ 6 00

Ferns. ...per 1000,. $1 50® $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per lOCO, 5 00@6 00
Plumosus Strings. .each, 60@ 75

Smilax perdoz..2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood, 25c per lb,, per case, 8.00

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

Wo are the largest cut Bower shippers
In Kansas City. If on the market, we
have It. Get our prices and we will flU
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

Per
Case

Huckleberry, $2.00

Natnral Log Moss, per bag (lOO square
feet) $1 75

Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100
square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

HUuKLEBERRYp per case

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^«5?||1'„a

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1S4 NO. WABASH OTE..

Oleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RO.. CLEVELAND, O.

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THERE IS NO MARKET LIKE THE PfllLADELPHIA

Market for a reliable source of supply in cut flowers. As far as prices are con-
cerned, our market is as good as any you will find, possibly not the cheapest,
but the best for high grade flowers. It is not so much the price that is deserving
of your consideration as the value that your money will buy. We believe it
would pay you to call more frequently on the Philadelphia market and place
your business with The Leo Niessen Company that is always in a position to
furnish you everything in season, and has the reputation for reliable service.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1200 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

NOEMAI, SAIES AND GOOD STOCK.

The situation in this city and en-
virons has returned to a normal state.
The weatlier is now seasonable and
flowers, with the exception of gladioli
and roses, are about equal to the de-
mand, the first named being too plen-
tiful, and the latter scarce and sold out
almost before they arrive. Gladioli
are fine and it is a pity that they do
not command a record price in these
times when it is needed. Even with
the demand far below the supply, the
quantity sold is much greater than a
few years ago; in fact, the amount and
variety of all kinds of flowers now of-
fered daily, and which are fairly well
taken, would have fairly swamped the
market five years ago. Easter lilies
hop up and down, scarce one day and
plenty for all demands the next. Ru-
brum lilies appear to be always plenti-
ful, so much so that prices get far too
low. This beautiful lily should be
pushed more by the retailer. It is very
effective in design work. All the small
summer flowers that can be used in fu-
neral work are in good demand, the
market cleaning up every day. Asters
are somewhat improved, but there are
quantities that hardly bring enough to
pay gathering and shipping expenses.
If growers would only plant as many
as they could give good attention, re-
sults would surely be more satisfac-
tory.

NOTES.

Mark Mills is one of the practical
men of the business. His long tutelage
under Wm. K. Harris gave him an in-
sight into the methods of that master
. mind, born with such a remarkable
business instinct. Mr. Harris was a
lover of beautiful plants and flowers,
but they found no place in his houses
unless they were profitable to grow.
Mr. Mills, in speaking of the prospects
of the coming season, believes that men
who have the stock, both in plants and
flowers, will find a market for it at
good prices. Those that get cold feet
and lie down will be the losers. They
had been large importers of azaleas
and other plants and bulbs from E'u-
rope. but have nothing coming this sea-
son. In spite of this, however, they
are better prepared this year with
home grown stock and can supply
their trade, as well, if not better, than
ever. The houses are filled with Har-
rissi and Scotti ferns, crotons, Pan-
danus Veitchii and a wonderful show-
ing of the bird's nest fern in all sizes
from IVs-inch up to 7-inch pots. As
grown here nothing could be hand-
somer. It is the one plant that is sal-
able in all sizes. A number of houses
are filled with chrysanthemums of
thrifty growth, stems from two to
three feet in length, without sign of

American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnatiens.

This iB the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranslead Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

¥lioMeHo¥crMwKel^s

Cincinnati, Aug. 15. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz... 75@ 3 00

Roses, Killarney 2 00@ 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 2 00@ 6 00

" Richmond 2 00@ 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 6 00

Lillnm Giranieum 6 00@10 00

Sweet Peas 25® 50

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 3 00

Boston, Auk. 15. Per 100

Roses, Beauty 10 0Q@25 00

" Killarney Queen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Fink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Donble White Killarney... 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@10 00

'■ Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

" Mock 4 00@12 00

" Mrs. Chai. Rniiell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

" Talt 4 00® 2 00

•• Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HlllinEdon 2 00@ 8 00

■' My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 35 00®S0 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Feat 1 SO® 2 00

Carnations 1 50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo. Aus. 15. PerlOO

Beauty Special 20 00®25 00

Fancy 15 00@20 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

1st 6 00@10 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 200® 5 00

" Ophelia 3 00@ 8 00

•' Russell 8 00@12 00

'• Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

'• Shawyer 3 000 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 7 00

Lilies 6 00®IO 00

Cattleyas 50 00®60no

Carnations 1 60® 1 50

Asparatras Spreneerl... 35® SO

Ferns per 1000, 2 SO

Smilax 15 00@20 00

insect or disease. Outside, the frames
are crowded with azaleas, hydrangeas
and rubbers, an exceptional lot of
plants that would be hard to duplicate.
The coal situation had worried Mr.
Mills for a while, but now there are
two car loads in their bins and six
more on the siding, which has relieved
the strain. He had taken a trip

Be Sure To Compare This With Other Prices
Before Ordering.

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FIRST- CL \SS-NONE BETTER TO BE HAD

! to 12,
! to]6,
S to 20,
1 to 24,
Ho 28,
! to 33,
! to 36,
1 to 40,
) to 44,

$2.50
3.01
3.75
4.25
5.00
5.75
6.50
8.00
9.75

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,
BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received daily.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.
Mention the American Florist when wrUino

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies
1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

around mafty of the large coal yards
of the city and had found them all
filled up to their capacity and cars
waiting with no place to unload.
There was no scarcity anywhere and
he was firmly convinced the present
high price was a hold up. by a com-
bination of the mine owners, the rail-
roads and the dealers.

igi?-

The American Florist.

237

ccimratiG)

Everything in the
line of Cut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

HOLTON & nUNKEL CO.

462 MOwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RI6E BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the mar-
ket we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing

order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Uention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Opbelia.
Sweet Peas and all the summer flowers.

1531 Ranstead St., PhUadelphla, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Minute Service; Salisfadien Gnaraileed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.76 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., tU^^%^^6:

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
in Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDIN6ER CO.

1309-131 1 N. 2nd St.,PhUadelphia,Pa.

Mention the Aynerican Florist when writinu

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

P. O. Box 206

444.446 MjlwaukeeJIs.

Milwaukee St., ■

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Cm M£- M I K^ MM lU Wholesale Florut.

• >%• I^UCnni* 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMeJIoverMM'KeU

Philadelphia, Aug. IS. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Cbas. Rniaell 4 10@15 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" White Killaroey 2 00@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 00@10 00

" Sunburst 3 006 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnatlcns 1 OD® 2 08

Cattleyas eacn.SOSO® 75

Lilinm Rubrum 6 00® 8 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas 50® 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 2 00® 3 00

Asparagus string or bunch. 35® 50

Pittsburgh, .'Vug. 15. PerlOO

Roses.eauty, special 15 00

fancy 12 00

" extra 8 00

No.l 4 00

•• Killarney 1300 8 00

" My Maryland 1 00® 8 00

•• Sunburst 1 00® 8 00

Mrs. Aaron VPard 1 00® 8 00

Cattleya 50 00

Lilinm Giganteom 6 00® 8 00

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Adiantnm 1 25

4 SDaragus Sprens'eri. per bnncb ^®40
New Crop Green Galax per ICOO 1 25

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

lOinch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

U-inch 2.25

16 inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

DJC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

MiLWAHKEH, Aug. 15. Per
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00®

" Ward 200®

" Mrs. Chas. Russel! 4 00®

" Ophelia 2 00®

Hoosier Beauty 2 000

Lilies 10 00®

Cattleyas per doz., 6 OC® 7 50

Valley 4 00®

Sweet Peas "

100

Mention the American Florist when writing

St, Lonis, Aug. 15. PerlOO

Beauty, Special 5 00 per doz.

Fancy 4 00

Extra 3 00

Nol 2 00 ■'

No 2 150 "

Short 8 00

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty '.... 2 00® 5 00

Sunburst 2 O0@ 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 5 00

Lillies 6 00® 8 00

Orchids 50 00® 60 00

Ferns perlOOO. 1 50® 2 00

238

The American Florist.

Aug. 18,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill W. 28th St., New York City

Fred Cowperthwaite is getting to be
quite an after dinner speaker. Before
the Philadelphia Rotary Club he told
of the great success of the Philadel-
phia school gardens. He laid stress on
the educational value of the work in
teaching the child to think and plan,
rather than the practical value of war
gardening. This work developed color
sense, habits of industry, and gave the
child a personal interest in keeping
close to nature.

The Leo Niessen Co. is managing to
get enough business to keep their fifty
employes, or those not on vacations, do-
ing something all the time. A good
line of summer flowers is seen here.
New crop American Beauties, Easter
lilies and gladioli are features.

The Forrest Flower Shop has closed
its doors. This was a well equipped lit-
tle store that looked to have a future.
The proprietor, however, was not a
practical florist, being engaged in an-
other business, to which he will now
devote all his time.

Charles Grakelow says they are
starving to death, "up town." He
doesn't look it and the large lots of
flowers that go back in the auto show
there must be considerable doing up
around Broad street at Cumberland.

Robert Craig was on the sick list |
for a few days the past week. He
is now O. K. again, making his daily
visits to Norwood as usual, and inci-
dentally thinking out his speech for
the convention opening exercises.

.T. M. Duetscher, of the Philadelphia
Wholesale Florists' Exchange, is spend-
ing his vacation in short two and
three-day trips among the growers.
Business is reported very good for the
summer.

A house of splendid cibotiums is a
feature of the Habermehl greenhouses
at Twenty-second and Diamond streets.
These beautiful ferns are largely xised
In their hotel and other large decora-
tions.

Edward Reid is now kept busy with
the books in the absence of his effi-
cient assistant, who is enjoying her
vacation. Kaiserin and Maryland
roses are features here.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., will transport
their convention exhibit in their large
autos. Railroads and embargoes have
no terrors for them. It will be one of
their finest displays.

Joseph G. Neidinger says he will sur-
prise even the knowing ones with the
extent and variety of his exhibit at the
convention. His basket line is certain-
ly up-to-the-minute.

Very good Prima Donna and other
summer roses, together ■with a choice
line of asters, are seen at Eugene Bern-
heimer's. So far August trade has
been very good.

The convention crowd continues to
grow until it seems as if about every-
body who generally attends this annual
function from this city will be present.
Easter lilies and choice gladioli are
features with the Philadelphia Cut-
flower Co. The August trade is the
best they have ever experienced.

Berger Brothers are featuring ru-
brum and Easter lilies, gladioli and
Maryland roses. Very good asters are
also seen.

H. G. Geiger. of the Florex Gar-
dens, is back from a very pleasant
vacation at Atlantic City.

S. S. Skidelsky and wife are spending-
the summer at Atlantic City. K.

New York.

COAL ADVANCE THREATENBD.

"This country," says a writer in a
current publication, "is engaged in a
serious business." That has doubt-
less been said with truth in former
times, but at present it comes with
added force. In ordinary times, life is
not one grand pleasure excursion; but
these are extraordinary times and
we are in "serious business." The
florists, in common with other lines of
trade, are alive to the situation,
though not despondent. The predic-
tions of cheaper coal to those
who would wait have not been
realized. We were recently shown
what might be called an ultimatum
from a coal company. It was set forth
that the price of broken anthracite was
$8.00 per ton; that no trimmers or
helpers would be furnished to help
store it, and that the limit of credit
would be 30 days. It is predicted that
in a short time it will go to .$8.2.5 or
$8.50. In April, this grade of coal was
sold for $7.50 per ton. Growers who
waited, are now hurrying in their coal
in the expectation of another raise in
a short time. Business in the whole-
sale cut flower district during the past
week was slow, but the weather was
endurable. Nobody expects much in
August, so the past week was prob-
ably an average for this month. A
great crop of asters and gladioli was
unloaded on the market. The later
and better asters are now arriving and
goed stock brings fair prices. Gladi-
oli, though the quality is good, have
reached the proportion of a glut and
are running at from 50 cents to $1.00
per 100. A feature of the past week
was the great scarcity of orchids, the
arrivals being very light. $1.25 and
$1.50 per bloom was paid for the few
C. gigas, and we have heard of $2 be-
ing asked. The small flowered varie-
ties sold up to 75 cents. Lily of the
valley has also been rather scarce, but
there were no prohibitive prices. There
was an abimdant supply of lilies, and
in minor stocks there was more than
enough to supply the demand. Good
roses, which were scarce, brought good
prices. There were but few special
tea roses on the market. Extras of
Mrs. Charles Russell brought $10 per
lOO. This seems to be one of the few
dependable summer roses.

August 13. — Business is extremely
dull this morning. There are many
more asters and gladioli on the mar-
ket than can be sold. The orchid
scarcity continues and the market
price is $1.50 per flower for the best
and $1 for the small ones. In tea
roses, lily of the valley and lilies there
is no change, but enough to supply all
demands.

NOTES.

The hot week was hard on the grow-
ers. The Flatbush carnation growers
had commenced planting but had to
stop work on the hot days. They were
fearful of bad results to their stock,
but thus far have sustained no' losses
worthy of note. The great heat was
almost too much for everything under
glass. We have heard of one orchid
grower who put sprinklers on the roofs
of his houses to save his stock. A
grower who had a fine stock of cycla-
mens is said to have had many ruined
by the heat.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

Valley

^ Chas. Schwake 6c Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

Frank H. Traendly, of Traendly &
Schenck, who has been greatly missed
from their store for the past month,
came in this morning, the picture of
health. He will attend the conven-
tion, and will be glad to have his
friends of the S. A. F. visit the Rowa-
ton Greenhouses.

J. J. Coan, the wholesaler of 115
West 28th street, has completely re-
covered his health and has returned to
business with renewed vigor. His
clever assistant, Walter Singleman,
has gone on vacation.

Reed & Keller, the supply men, will
make an elaborate exhibit at the con-
vention. Another exhibit that is ex-
pected to be particularly fine will be
the ribbons and chiffons by Schloss
Brothers.

Herman Scommadau, of A. L. Young
& Co., is on vacation. This firm is
making great improvements in their
store, which, when completed, will give
them one of the best stores in the dis-
trict.

Chas. E. Jaeger, who for some years
has conducted a retail business on
7th avenue near 125th street, has ac-
cepted a position with the Rowaton
Greenhouses and offers his store for
sale.

David Clarke's Sons had a fine
which lilies, gladioli, larkspurs and
other flowers were used. The bridal
bouquet was of lily of the valley and
white roses.

C. C. Trepel has commenced the erec-
tion of three more greenhouses on the
roof of Bloomingdale's department
store, Lexington avenue and 59th

Herman Weiss, 130 West 28th street,
was fortunate in receiving 100 good
cattleyas, August 13.

James Coyle, who recently retired
from business on account of ill health,
is improving.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

239

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
ssefrSut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

2S YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28Ui Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. SUsr'

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

''tsf'BsllFaJrk.ut 133 W. !8ih St., New York

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Flowers.

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COBIMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Boses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148 West 28th St„ NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301

JliNYODMl^

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. aaih Sf„ NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILLIAM P. FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

loe West 2Sth St., NEW YORK

Tel. eoS and 609 Farragut.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farrasnt 9761.

Goldstein & Fnttermao

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With,

102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 30(

BERNAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28th St., NEW YORK

VlioMe Hover MM'Kel>s

New YoHK, Aug. 15. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 25 00630 00

extra and fancy... 10 00@15 00
No land No 2.... 2 00@ 4 00

' Francis Scott Key 2 00@15 00

frima Donna^ 1 00@ 6 00

AliceStanley 1 00® 5 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00@ 6 00

Killarney, Special 4 00

No 1 and No 2.. 50® 1 00

Queen 1 C0@ 5 00

Brilliant 50@ 6 00

" My Maryland 1 00@ 5 00

" Aaron Ward 1 OOW 8 00

" Sunburst 1 00@ 5 00

" J L Mock 1 00@ 8 00

■' Ophelia 1 OOW 6 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@10 00

" Hoosier Beauty 50® 4 00

Asters 40® 2 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 150 00

„ " " inferior grades.. 100 00

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 3 00® 4 00

Lilyol the Valley 4 0® 5 00

Gladiolus 50® 1 00

Larkspur 50® 1 00

Bouvardia, white 1 00@ 1 25

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum .' 75® 1 00

Asparagus PlumoBus doz.bchs. 1 00® 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 100® 1 25

Dahlias 1 CO® 200

Frank H, Traendljr Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wbolesale Florists and Cat Flower EzckaiiAe

436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Bts,
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut,
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

?*a°r?S|i,t] liil 1 29 W. 28th St., New York

— We are

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years* experience behind us.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by deallnsr with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.

PHONES: I 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT \ 203fl „_,,., -,^I„

I 2037 NEW YORK

WM. KESSLER,

Successor to Kessler Bros.
113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

CUT FLOWERS
WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS

Phone 2338 Farragut, Shipments Everywhwe.
Frompt and satisfactory. Consignments soUoltbd.

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New Tork,

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5693

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

Tkt Laieest SMsper asd BicelTct o[ Cii nowtii

A complete assortment of the best In
the market can always be relied upon.

Telephone Farragut 3435.

Angelo R. Dentale

—WHOLESALE FLORIST—

Consignments Solicited

41 W. Z8th Street, NEW TORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones IS64 — 16S6 Madison Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Recovers ud DistiUmKics of Choicest Cnt Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

240

The American Florist.

Aug. 18,

J. J. Habermehl's Sons

stores in Hotels Bellevue-Stratford, Ritz-Carleton, Philadelphia
Store and Greenhouses: 22nd and Diamond Sts., Philadelphia

We cover Philadelphia and all adjoining territory.
Exceptional facilities for immediate delivery of orders.

Main Office: Bellevue-Stratford Hotel,

Broad and
Walnut Sts.,

Philadelphia, Pa.

THE COLONIAL FLORIST, 3776 Broadway, New York

r oT,tiompn -—I am directed by his excellency Gov. Haines to express his appreciation of the excellent manner in which y
sion for tl!fstate of Maine in connection with the unyeiling of the National Marine Monument in New York City on May 30, 1913. By utilizing th
of the State, you made the floral p --- *-" ■- -*—"

flowers and foliage produced - "

1 executed the commis-

„ ... , _ , on May30,191S

tell its own story, and the manner in which you carried out the color scheme by your careful selection of
ffect which was greatly admired. (Signed) ELLIOTT T. DILL, Adjutant General. State of Maine.

THAT IS THE KIND OF WORK WE DO.

FIVE STORES.

THE COLONIAL FLORIST, 3776 Broadway, New York ^7^tii

A CORDIAL GREETING

MYER, Florist,

To the Members of the S. A. F. and O. H.

Madison Ave. at 58th St., |yA«&/ Yrtrlf l^i#m/

Telephone Plaza 5297. I^CtV I Ullm. \^liy

Phone 117 Flatbush

G. MESSEBERG

Florist and
Plantsman

Lenox Road & East 39th St.,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Biot & Landsman is a new firm of
growers tliat recently leased a part of
tiie range of Jolm A. Woclcer, Bast
38tli street and Lenox road, BrootLlyn.
Mr. Biot is a nephew of Alfred Zeller,
of Charles Zeller & Son, and tooth he
and his partner have worked for some
years in the Zeller range. They have
nine houses and are growing lilies,
chrysanthemums and ferns. They say
that they aim to grow nothing but
the best, and by the appearance of
their stock they seem to be carrying
it out.

Frank L. Moore, of Chatham, N. J.,
who attended the club meeting August
13, advised us that his son, Jared B.,
had been drafted, had passed the ex-
amination and would not claim ex-
emption. He is both a florist and mu-
sician and will be greatly missed by
his father in the management of his
range. On account of his musical
ability Uncle Sam may place him in
one of the bands.

Louis Schmutz, senior and junior,
of Flatbush, are now putting in 400
tons of the $8 coal previously men-
tioned, and have no more use for the
prophets of prices.

A. F. F.

M

AX SCHLING states it is not nec-
essary to advertise his feelings to-
ward his brother florists and that every
out-of-town florist knows it is a fact that
whenever in New York he is most wel-
come at Max Schling's, 22 W. 59th St.,
where every possible courtesy is extended
to him, and the more that come in the
better he likes it.

Yours very truly,

MAX SCHLING, Inc.

Mil

Holyoke and Northampton Club.

The regular meeting of the above or-
ganization was held August 7 at the
establishment of F. D. Keyes & Son,
Florence, Mass. Arrangements were
made for the annual picnic which is
planned for August 29 at Gallivan
Bros.' farm at Smith's Ferry. E. J.
Canning gave a most interesting talk
on "Hardy Herbaceous Perennials,"
dealing with the subject chiefly from
the commercial standpoint. Harry

Sinclair also read an excellent paper
on the "Lily Fields of Japan."

H. E. D.

EscANABA. MICH. — Arthur Peterson,
with C. Peterson & Sons, joined the
ranks of the benedicts this week. He
is well and favorably known here and
has the best wishes of his many friends
for a safe and most happy voyage on
the sea of matrimony.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1857.

^^^

nORiST

745 Buckingham Place.

Li. D. Pbone, Graceland 1112.

Send US your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

ffn VMU ^ (INCOHPORATIOI

Elghlli uJ Uciul Sts.
3514-16-20 N-Cnnd At.

Telegraph orders filled on shortnotice in St. Louia
and rest of Missoari.

Mention the American Florist when writing

IVlOkKTS

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered io Albany and vicioity oq telegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-30-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALYIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Aveiiue

nnCTHM 1 Park Street
U\JD 1 \jn 799 Boylston Street

Beliveries to Steamers and All Eastorn Points
Wention the American Florist when writing

I U^.. ff^^LIZ^^ NEW YORK I

% IIISV ml*lillllflr Mo. 22 West 59th street f

tVHQA VUIIIIIIK Adjoining Plaza Hotel |.

^ ^^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery X

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch:
THE VANDERBIIiT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " ■' " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Uember of Florists* telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevne- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, Now Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.

42 West 28tta street.

To out-of-town florists: KVUT ITiXtUT
We are in Itie Heart of W*"" IV/nA

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock In the market.
Uember of norista' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slevers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention ^iven to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

T^ ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en^^
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Cash mnst accompany all ordera

from unknown correspondents.

Cable address: Alexconnell.

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bra.gg'a Flower Store.

RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Member of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street

CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

EstabUshed 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSPLOR.

Memljers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

n-11-U West Fiffli Street.

We All orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We ere alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SmlthCo.

EEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment In America.
Established 1874. Incorporated 1909.

Philadelphia, Pa.
(>if|r2jon&on 3^lohtrr i^bov. Hid,

1800 Chestnut Street

Uemlers of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.

/T

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

=«*,

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAUNA STREET

k General designs— All flowers in season J)

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Z. — Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Danker's.

Amsterdam. N. Y. — John O. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Comley, Henry R.

Boston, Mass.— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y.-Joseph Trepel.

BuCfalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Butfalo. N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.

Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. „ ,, j, (,„.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago— lA. Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel. 17 B. Monroe St. _ , „

Chicago— Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, C— Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati. O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland. O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters C«.

Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas. Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist.

Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit. Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

Bl Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg, 111,— I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich.— Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo.— A Newell.

Kansas City. Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey.

Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Uttle Rock. Ark.— Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. O. Saake.

Los .Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenaon.

Louisville. Ky.— August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — ^The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis. Minn.— Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark. N. J.— Philips Bros.

Newark. O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La.— Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hauft Bros.

New York— Hession.

•New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York— Henry Hart. Inc.

New York— Kottroiller.

New York — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

New York— Max SchUng, 22 W. 29th St.

New York— G. B. M. Stnmpp.

New York— Young & Nugent.

New York— The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Famam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa. — M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habermehl s Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa, — Randolph & MtClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Kcenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston ic Co.

Rochester, Minn.- Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons.

Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buekbee.

Sheboygan, Wis. — 3. B. Matthewson.

St. Louis, Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco— Podcsta k Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Red alia. Mo.— Archlas Floral Co.

Springfield. Mass.— N. F. HIgglns.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto— Dnnlop'B, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and u

Washington— Gude Bros.

Wllmette. 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Wtlllamsport, Pa. — EJvenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.

yonkers. N. Y.— Ne '^ork oral On.

Detroit, Mich.

John Breitmeyer's Sons

GorRer Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telepbona— Lenox 3S22.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Famum St. iBo™?dU5«2

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
THE J. M. GASSEB COMPANY,

CLEVELANB

EUdJD AVENUE

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph DeUvet7i

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist
Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and

guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Anywnere. Ploiie, 1952 Befllord

HUGO H. JAHN

FliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of Kational Florlit
Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN

FLOWERS
3924 Market Street Both Phonei

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue.

Orders filled for all points In Oblo. Satlsfaetory
Service Assured.

Dunlop's

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago

and Sob*
Bibs to

All ordera carefully filled
2^!!^? '.^^011 St under the supervision of

^r<^.g^ GEORGE ASMU8.Mgr.

Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memter of riorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main Vkh I puiic Iva Telephone

Store— ""^ LBHIS AfBi, No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and lK>ng Island,

Toledo, O.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Helnl)

335 Superior St., Toledo, O.

Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue, N.

Bochester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.

Members of riorists* Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
■ula of Michigan. All orders Kiven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robf C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AN1> DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIEM), MASS.

'i"I"4"I"J"4*^

I HANFT BROS.

. -•- -•--•-,*, iti.Ti iTi iTi iTi 1^1 iTi iTi iTi ■?■ iTiiTiAatiA A AA A
'TVV • IW 4 4 V i i 4 A 4"J"i"i' *■ 4 * i •

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *

NEW YORK |:

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. ^

i>InTi.tnTnTi,%.T.iT.iTnTi>Ti>Ti.T..TiitiiTiitiili

The Boalevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6376

FINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

lEWARI, E Jo

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evan ston, Kenil-
worm Wlnnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York Established 1840

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1552 Colnmbiu

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenne

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 Years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS

2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

11071
Phones S 420 > Lenox

1775)

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Denyer, Colo.

yhc Park

J. A. VALENTINE, l^iOFZll vO*

President.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefnlly executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
PiUsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cnt flowers and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Dallas
I) Texas

1214 Blain Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too smalL

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegrapt Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We Bolicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Aveirae

Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and dellTcred to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.
Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

F H. WEBER

N, E. Cor, Taylor and OJIve Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on short
notice.

Mem1)6r of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

win take care of all telegraphic orders.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Orders will be carefully
cared for by

Michigan.
HENRY SMITH

Wholesale ard Fetail FJorist of GRAND RAHDS.

Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GFAKD RAPIDS FLORAL CO

ALFBXD HANNAH & SONS will fill your orders

for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. *

Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Execnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

WThoIesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

IjEADING FliORISTS
735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD., Aodiloriom Amex, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L MAY & CO.

Order Tonr Flowers for dellTery
In this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS
621 Fenn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

SIS Market St., Hanlsbiirg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania,

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., NEWBURTPORT, MASS.,

Covers all New England points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

Jl-lOV/ERS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

CHICAGO

florist

17 E. MONROE ST.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

c. II. rR[Y

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on short notlca

Trade discounta. First-class stock.

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

Every orderreceives prompt and careful attention

3343 W. MA-DISON ST.

I«BAB OABPlKia> PABK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON,

Get in touch with

SHEBOTGAII,
WISCONSn,

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

1214 r 3TNM!

WASBINaiON

D. C.

Gudes'

WABHINOTOKOd

Kemtera of Florists' Telegraph D'olivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

^BTRO!

N

mFRED

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail orders for
florist service in tbis vicinity to

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Memier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Porter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Phones, Main 1874-1875

Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

New York

e.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVINUE

Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery.

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Centril Pa.

Boston, Mass.

HEIPTRY R, COMLEY, Florist. 6 Park St.

60 years' experience In the florists business
ffnarantees efficiency to take care of all orders.
Twenty per cent allowed.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

N. Y. C. Arcade. State St.. Amsterdam, N. Y.

Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station. Hoffmans.N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

Members of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery.

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when tvriting

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

LARGEST RETAIL STORE IN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap;. and mall
orders for delivery in either city and adjoiniHK
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and effi-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
<Sd Co. 's retail establishment and one block from
the Great Central Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL GO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' IJelegrapb Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, lU.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Floriati' Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

1U6UST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Metition the American Florist when writing

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g Cincinnati, O. g

I HARDESTY & CO. I

i 150 East Fourth Street I

m THE BEST THAT GROWS. I

EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S

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Washington, D. C.

aEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

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Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in BuffalO,LOCkport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA.

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DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

T „d3ll T.J. JOHNSTON 5 CO.

NEW ENGUND POINIS. 107 WASHINCTOS ST„ PROVIDENCE

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The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; ym. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

Some seed growers ai'e asking an ad-
vance in contract prices on sweet corn,
because of labor conditions.

Theee-fourths of the onion set crop
in tlie Chicago district has been har-
vested and is on the crate.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — A. J. Brown,
of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., and fam-
ily, are summering' at Norfollc Point,
this state.

Haeey a. Barnard, representing
Stuart, Low & Co.. London, il'ngland,
expects to reach New York early in
September.

Aeout 30 Dutch freight ships are an-
chored in the Hudson river, and it is
reported the cost of their idleness alone
to the Holland-America line is $.50,000
daily.

San Francisco. Calif. — "Wilbur
Brotherton, Detroit, Mich., represent-
ing Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cam-
bridge, N. Y., is making a critical in-
spection of California seed crops.

Cable advices indicate that the Hol-
land-America line will not start their
boats as bulb carriers, but that Dutch
growers, to move their fall bulbs, will
have to combine and charter special
steamers for the purpose.

Robert Livingston, of the Living-
ston Seed Co., Columbus, O., and wife,
passed through Chicago, August 14.
enroute to Seattle, Wash., where they
expect to visit their daughter. Mr. Liv-
ingston will make side trips to the
seed growing sections in the west.

GUALALOUPE, CAUF. — The L. D. Wal-
ler Seed Co. reports sweet peas badly
damaged by heat and late aphis. The
nasturtium crop looks very good.
Nearly all flower seeds, with the ex-
ception of some varieties of antirrhi-
num, which have suffered from rust,
promise well.

British lily supply. — One well in-
formed writer in a British paper says
that unless some concession is granted,
and that soon, in the matter of im-
porting Japanese lily bulbs into Eng-
land, there will be no white lily
blooms available after the end of May,
1918.

Visited Chicago. — Julian Bowen of
D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; W.
P. Stubbs of Wood, Stutabs & Co.,
Louisville, Ky.; Jacob F. Haid of Otto
Schwill & Co., Memphis. Tenn.; M. L.
Germain, M. Meyberg and H. A. Marks,
of the Germain Seed & Plant Co., Los
Angeles, Calif.

GiLEOY, Calif. — Recent visitors in-
cluded Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee
Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Alex
Forbes of J. F. Noll & Co., Newark,
N. J.; Geo. C. Thompson of Northrup,
King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; Arthur
B. Clark of The Everett B. Clark Seed
Co.. Milford, Conn., and Edward Dun-
gan of Wm. Henry Maule, Philadel-
phia, Pa.

Postage Action Urgent.

Ed American Florist :

Referring to my telegram of August
G, which appeared in your issue of Au-
gust 11, page 176, I am exceedingly
sorry to report that I was in error
relative to the amended revenue bill.

In my first advice from Senator Pen-
rose, he stated plainly, that catalogues
had been exempted and that all other
parcel post matter, four ounces and
under, was exempted. Thinking that
Senator Penrose had given me the right
information. I immediately wired you
that catalogues had been exempted.
Having received the amendment clause,
it shows plainly that the intent of the
bill is to exempt catalogues of four
ounces and under only. This does not
make the amended bill much better
than the original one.

A direct effort should be made by
every member of the trade to have all
catalogues exempt. Please advise the
members to write to their senators and
representatives at once, advising that
the amendment is not satisfactory;
that all catalogues should be exempted
regardless of weight. They are in-
tended for business getters and it is
extremely unfair to tax an effort to
get business. It is a direct blow at
business in the making.

I am sorry that my information
caused me to convey to you an erro-
neous impression, but I acted imme-
diately upon receipt of the informa-
tion, which I felt to be authentic, and
as originally worded the clause could
be taken to mean that catalogues were
exempted. It is a case of everyone
getting busy and showing that we are
not satisfied with the amendment. It
must be a case of fight for the exemp-
tion of all catalogues. No time should
be lost by members of the trade in
writing their senators and representa-
tives that the amendment as made
does not meet with their approval.

W. F. THERKILDSON.
Chairman, Postal Laws Com. A. S. T. A.

Onion Seed in Canary Islands.

The first picking of the onion seed
crop began in Teneriffe, La Palma, and
Gomera, June 10. and constituted the
principal export from the archipelago
to the United States. Reports from the
growers tend to show exceptionally good
results, especially as regards the yel-
low and red seed, which is said to exist
in abundance. The so-called white wax
seed appears to have suffered slightly
from sun scorch. There seems no rea-
son, however, to apprehend any inabil-
ity to fill orders. The "secano" or un-

Pieters-Wtieeier Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Sadisti.
Sweet Peas
Etc.

irrigated onion seed acreage has done
well, especially in La Palma island,
where a well-timed rainfall has brought
out unusual quantities of finely devel-
oped yellow and red.

Average contract prices are reported
as follows, per pound : Fancy white
wax, $1,2.5 to $1..50; yellow, $0.85 to
$0.90; and red. .$0.80. Prices have stif-
fened considerably, due to the presence
of a trade factor that has never before
entered into the make-up of this market,
namely, the drop of between 15 and 20
per cent of the exchange as against the
American dollar. This means that the
grower must increase his prices this
season in American currency by from
15 to 20 per cent to collect in pesetas
amounts equivalent to similar quota-
tions in previous years.

The quantities and values of the
onion seed exported by the islands to
American buyers during the past five
years are : 1912, 59,797 pounds valued
at $74,686; 1913, 93,378, $84,345; 1914,
39.490, .$43,293; 1915, 39.654, $40,828;
1916, 74,987, $84,887. Shipping facilities
via the southern route, trans-shipping
at San Juan, Porto Rico or Habana,
Cuba, have improved during the past
two months, and it does not appear that
deliveries will be more difficult than was
the case last year. Deliveries will also
be much earlier than usual, the first
seed probably arriving from three weeks
to a month earlier than during the past
five seasons.

California Seed CroDS.

A well known grower telegraphs,
August 14, as follows : "As harvest
and cleaning of California seeds pro-
gresses, the shortage of practically
everything is each day more apparent,
the heat wave of early July having
reduced all crops severely. All sections
considered, onion will not exceed 60
per cent of a crop; radish about 50
per cent; lettuce acreage being large,
the shortage will not be felt, although
the crop is light; parsnip will hardly
make 75 per cent, carrot about the
same; beet nearly 100 per cent; endive
75 per cent; spinach 25 per cent.

"Sweet peas are very spotted, and ac- .
cording to the ravages of the aphis
and the heat wave will run from noth-
ing to 100 per cent, with mixed at
about 50 per cent."

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Geani>ifloba .

> SUNTLOWEB,

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA

-Company

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Freesias

California
Grown

Vaughan's Improved
PURITY.

Per trOO
^-m.toH-in $12.00

PURITY--True.

=8 in. and up $15.00

i'2-in. to 54-in 10.00

^s m. to H-in 7.00

FRENCH FREESIAS

Ready tor Delivery About Aug. 25th.

Jumbo, 34-in. and up per lOCO, $12.00

Mammoth, H-^i-in per 1000. 10.00

Bulbs From
COLD STORAGE

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

Per 1000

7- 9-in. (Case of 300. $14.00) $4S.oo

8- 9-in. (Case of 2S0, 15,00) 58.00

9-10-in (Caseof200, 16 00) 75.00

COLORED LILIES

Splendid Solid Bulbs. Per 100 Per ICOO

I. Auratum, 8- 9-in. (161 to case) $5.50 $48.00

L. Auratum, 9-11-in. (lOOto case). 8.00 75.00

l.Rubrum.S- 9-in. (160to case).. 5.50 50.00

L.Rubrmn, 9-11-in. (100 to case).. 9.00 85.00

L. Album, 9-11-in. (100 to case). . . . 12.00 100.00

Send Us Your List of Fall Bulbs
for Pricing.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO NEW YORK

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DracaenaCanes

FALL SHIPMENT

All Commercial Varieties

Write tor Prices.

McHutchison & Co.

THE IMPORT HOUSE

Chambers St., NEW YORK

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We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

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THE HOUSE OF MICHELL

J>5

extends a cor-
dial invitation to
every florist,
seedsman, nur-
seryman, and
othersattending
the S. A. F. Con-
vention, Aug.
2 1-23, in New
York City, to
visit their Phil-
adelphia estab-
lishment. 518
Market Street—
within 1 block
of Independ-
ence Hall— and
their nurseries
at Andalusia,
Pa., (16 miles
Irom Philadel-
phia).

You will iind
there up-to-date
establishments, where a reputation for thoroughness, progressiveness and reli-
ability has carried it to the front rank— as a leader in the horticultural and agr-
cultural world.

Our warehouses at 518 Market Street, 509, 511 and 513 Ijudlow Street and 19,
21 and 23 Bank Street, are well stocked. Our nurseries at Andalusia will no doubt
interest you. There are over fifty acres devoted to the growing of Hardy Per-
ennials, Cannas, Dahlias, Roses, etc. There yon will have an opportunity to see
the famous "Oaks of Andalusia," one of which is reputed to be from 800 to 900
years old, and the finest, most perfect white oak in Pennsylvania, if not in the
United States.

We anticipate the pleasure of your visit and personal acqnaintance. Onr representatives
will be on hand at the convention to give any information they possess that might be helpful

MICHEU'S SEED HOUSE,

518

Market St..

Philadelphia, Pa.

ORDER VOIR SLED PACKETS
roR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

FITCHBURG, MASS.

v'JV^^^MVW^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^XMV^^^M

O L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPEOIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, nimlraled CalakEoe Free

KELWAY & SON ™«li" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.-

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

HltFORD, CONK,

Waldo Rohnert

GIUIOT, OAL,

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER-

Bpeolaltles: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Feaa, Aaten,

Cosmos. Mignonette, Verbenas in Tmriety.

Correspondence Solicited.

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Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Establisbed 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIZ?'.

Arthur T.Boddington Co. inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Ghambers St, New York

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beeto, Uangoes, CarroU, Cab-
kages, Celerieg, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tomlpa.
Growing Crops GlTen Personal Attention.

97tli Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

p.«is?"tSS!s.... Billimre, Hid.

RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

BURPEE'S SEEDS

Philadelphia

Wholesale Price List for Florists
and Market Gardeners.

FLOWER SEEDS

ASPARAGUS PliUMOSUS NANUS 500 seeds, $1.75; 1,000 seeds, $3.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 100 seeds, 15c; oz., 60c; i^ lb., 2.00

CINERARIA — St. L.. S. Co.'s Imp. Semi-dwarf Giant Mixed Tr. pkt., 500 seeds, .50

GIANT PANSIES

% oz. 1 oz.

St. Louis Seed Co.'s Exhibition Mix-
ture. A magnificent mixture. The
flowers are the very largest, perfect
in form, gorgeously colored and
free blooming $1.75 $7.00

St. L. S, Co.'s "Nonpareil" Mixture.
This is certainly one of the grand-
est collections of tbe rarest and
most beautiful varieties of Pansies 1.25 5.00

Trimardeau giant -flowering Mixed.. .30 1.00

Cassier's Giant 5 Spotted Mixed.

With petals of the finest coloring. .60 2,00

Imperial German Giant, Mixed. A

rich strain 50 2.00

% oz.

Masterpiece. Tbe petals waved or
frilled, which gives the flower an

almost double appearance $0.75

SEPARATE COLORS
All Giant-flowered Varieties

Giant Adonis. Lavender blue 35

Giant Emperor William. Ultrama-
rine blue 35

Giant Gold Elsie. Clear yellow 35

Giant King of the Blacks (Paust).
Pure jet black 35

Giant Lord Beaconsfifeld. Lavender
and violet .35

Giant Snowflake. White 35

1 oz.
$3.00

WINTER-PIiOAVERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Blanche Ferry Spence:

rose and white

Fordhook Pink. Rose-pink...
Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine.

Lavender Pink

Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Clear,

bright pink

Red Orchid

ht 1 oz. H lb. 1 lb.
. ., $0.75 $2.50 $8.50

.75 2.60 8.50

.75 2.50

1 oz. % lb. 1 lb.

75 $2.50 $3.50

8.50
.75 2.50 8.50

Mrs. Wm. Sim Orchid. Sal-
mon-pink

Rose Queen. Attractive shade

of pink 75 2.50

Selma Swenson. Soft piok... .75 2.50

Venus. White and pink 65 2.25

White Orchid. Pure white... .65 2.25
Yarrawa. Bright rose-pink... .65 2.25

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY

The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds."

411-413 Washington Ave.,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Get Qnotatloius From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
B^msdale BrlStol, PO.

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Contract Seed firowers

Correspondttnoa BoUolted.

George R. Pedrick &

PEajRICKTOWN, N. J.

Son,

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 9-10 In., for Immediate de-
livery. Write for Prtcea.

Tokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth BIdg.. New York City

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THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GR/^DE SEEDS

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Freesias
Paper Whites
Lil. Harrisii
and French Romans

FALL
BILBS

Future prices on these

are being distributed to our customers.
If you are not yet covered on the
above, let us quote you prices and sub-
mit samples.

B^Joss Lily Bulbs

are afloat and

due very soon.

These are very early.

Lilium Giganteumi
and Dutch Bulbs

will interest you and everybody. We are
doing our best to care for these important
items. There are no fixed or certain freight
rates either on the Atlantic or the Pacific;
we have just paid a 400 per cent increase
on one item.

We shall be glad to make you fixed
prices on all bulbs which we are fortunate
enough to land in good order, just as soon
as we know their actual cost — the advance
for our profit will be fair and reasonable.

This may be a good season to tie up
with a house that has a record.5

CHICAGO Vaiighan's Seed Store newvork

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I Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Midi., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

Aroostook Potato Crops.

The estimated planting of Aroostook
county potatoes will be 110,000 acres,
which under normal weather conditions
should produce 22,000,000 bushels. The
Bangor & Aroostook general agent at
Presque Isle estimates the money re-
turn on last year's crop was $29,000,-
000 an average of $1.67 per bushel or
$4.60 a barrel.

Gardeners Add Million a Day to Food supply

Washington — A $350,000,000 crop,
or nearly $1,000,000 a day, is being
realized from the vacant lot and home
garden campaign, the Emergency Food
Garden Commission announced July
22. Charles Lathrop Pack, chairman
of the commission, said : "There are
more than three times as naany gar-
dens in the United States this summer
than a year ago. This increase repre-
sents a gain of 1,175.000 acres. The
middle western states lead in the in-
crease."

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veg:etables.

Chicago, Aug. 1-4. — Mushrooms, home
grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 . cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 15 cents,
radishes, $1.25 to $1.75 per hundred
bunches; celery, 75 cents to $1.00 per
box; tomatoes, per crate, 20 to 30
cents; cucumbers, per basket, 20 to 30
cents.

New York, Aug. 13. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 cents to 75 cents; cucumbers,
50 cents to $1.00 per basket; mush-
rooms, $2.50 to $5 per 4-lb. basket; to-
matoes, 25 cents to $1.50 per package;
lettuce, per basket, 25 cents to $2.00;
rhubarb, per dozen bunches, 50 cents
to $1.

First National Vegetable Show.

What gives promise of being a splen-
did exhibition is characterized as the
First National Vegetable Show to be
held at Springfield, Mass., September
12-20, under the joint auspices of the
Vegetable Growers' Association of
America and the Eastern States Ex-
position of Springfield at the Coliseum
in that city. Liberal awards are
offered in 11 regular classes, and in ad-
dition there are a number of special
premiums, among them being a silver
cup donated by W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, for the best collection of
20 commercial vegetables staged by a
state vegetable growers' association to
be selected from a given list. This is
in addition to the regular prizes offered
in this class, the first being $100, the
second $50 and the third $30. Entries
will close September 1 and all exhibits
must be in place before 9 a. m., Sep-
tember 11. The premium list has been
Issued and copies of same may be had
upon application to H. F. Tompson, 10
Temple street, Arlington, Mass., or
J. C. Simpson, general manager, East-
em States E'xposition, Springfield,
Mass.

SWEET PEA SEED, THE BEST VARIETIES FOR THE GOMMEBGIAL GROWER

WINTER-FLOWERING ORCHIDS

Oz,

Vi-lb.

$10.00

4.00

Rose Queen, pink, greenhouse seed $3.00

Fordliook: Pink and White 1.00

Fordhook Pink 1.00

Yarravia. Bright rose pink, large size 1.00 2. -50

NOVEI^TIES.
The followins- varieties, at i,4 oz., $4.00; ^i oz., $7.00; oz., $12.00

$35.00
15.00
12.00
10.00

Zvolanek'8 Pale Blue.
Zvolanek's L,avender Spanolin.
Zvolanek's 3Iarquis Navy Blue.
Zvolanek's Miss Y, Gilbert, Fiery

scarlet orange.
Zvolanek*.s AVatehung Orclild. Black.

seeded white.

STANDARD VARIETIES — Bicolor,

Christmas Pink Orcliid. Very large size

Pink and AVhite Orchid

ZvoIanek^s Helen Keller Orchid.

Wliite pink, variegated.
Zvolanek's Miss Irene Pilat, Light

salmon pink.
Zvolanek's Miss Gertrude "Welsh.

Dark shell pink.
Zvolanek's Gudemore. Yellow, mar-
hied with pink.

Oz.

$1.50

4 oz.
$5.00
1.75

SHELL, PINK

Oz. 4 oz. lb. I
Miss Louise Gude.$4.00 $12.00 $40.00
Mrs. A. A. Skaach .50 .75 5.00
Bridal Veil. Mrs.
M. Spanolin, Ve-
nus 75 2.50 8.00

Mrs. Jos. Manda,
Dolansky B o-
heimian Girl...!

White Orchid

Morning: Star

0.75
.50
1.50

$2.50
1.75
5.00

$8.00
5.00
18.00

The followin
$5.00; 4 ozs., $18,00; lb,
Mrs. Chas. \. Zvolanek Lavender,

Zvolanek's Blue.

The following varieties, at 1 oz.,
50c; 4 ozs., $1.75; lb., $5.00:

LAVENDER, BLUE AND MAROON

ties at 1 oz., | Lavender Orchid,

Lavender Nora,

Lavender Q.ueen.

The following varieties, at 1 oz.,
$1.50; 4 ozs., $5.00; lb., $18.00:
Nubian Orchard, Maroon blue. Xmas

Captain Orchid. Standard maroon

RED, ROSE AND ORANGE

Beauty. Dark rose. 1 oz., 50c; 4

ozs., $1.75; lb., $5.00.

The following varieties, at 1 oz.,

75c; 4 ozs,, $2.50; lb., $8.00:

Mrs. Sim Orchid. Light pink. Apri-
cot Orchid. Apricot. Golden
Orchid. Miss Flora Fabing. 1 oz.,
50c: 4 ozs., $1.75; lb., $5.00.

The following varieties, at 1 oz.,
$4.00- 4 ozs., $12.00; lb., $40,00:
Zvolanek's Red, Brittania,

The following varieties, at 1 oz.,
$1.00; 4 ozs,, $3.00; lb., $10.00.
Oi'ange Orchid. Servian Prince. Fine
magenta rose. Red Orchid. Orchid
We can furnish many varieties not listed above. Send for a copy of our
complete list with descriptions.
OUR SPECIAL COMBINATION OFFERS WILL INTEREST YOU
ANTIRRHINUM SEED
Nelrosc, Phelps' W^hite, Enchantress and Choice Mixed. Price Pkt., 50e
PANSY SEED. Selected strains and best colors. $4.00 per oz.
All the best Varieties of Peonies. AVrite fop list
Send for copy of our new Plant Bulletin and Bulb Catalogue

S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY

THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORIi, 117 West 2S*h St. BALTIMORE, FrankUn and St. Paul Sts.

PHILADELPHIA, 160S-1620 LndlOTV St. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W.

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interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— <p anything In^

Soft Wooded Plants

— Wrlta—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^*?&»Si!£.*»*"

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SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Cboice Stocks ot

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seed

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sngar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, ITimoth; and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

EVERGREENS

Per 100
White Pine, twice transplanted, 2 to 2H ft.. $10,(0
White Pine, twice transplanted, IH to 2 ft.. 7.00
Norway Spruce, twice transplanted.

2to 2V2ft 10,00

Norway Spruce, twice transplanted,

1H to 2ft 600

Colorado Blue Spruce, 12 to 18 inch 10.00

G L. MAHONEY & CO., 265 Beach Si., Saco, Maine

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GIGANTEUM

This picture showing the product of
our "A. B. C." brand Lily Bulbs,
taken a week before Easter, is proof
enough to you that we should be
entrusted with your order. George
Damm, of Damm Bros., celebrated
Chicago growers, knows and grows
good lilies, and A. Miller, of The
American Bulb Co., standing next
to him, knows and sells good Lily
Bulbs. Zech & Mann, c50 East Ran-
dolph Street, Chicago, sell Damm
Bros.' lilies; ask them if there are
any better lilies this year.

Prices Giganteum

1917 Delivery

The prices below are for the highest
quality and the most carefully selected
bulbs produced. Mail ns your order now
to insure early delivery in the Fall

Per 1000

8 $35.00

8 37.00

9 45.00

9 61.00

PCT lOCO

9-10 $ 85.00

9-11 95.60

10-11 105.00

11-12 125.00

8-10 72.00

We have on hand all sizes of lily bulbs
in storage that we can deliver at a mo-
ment's notice in Rubrum, Auratum and
Album, as well as Giganteum.

Special priceson lots of 25,000 and 50,000

FALL BULBS

Tell us what you want and we will submit prices.
Our stock is here and we are
now in a position to make im-
mediate delivery.

Remember, you get the best
obtainable when you buy "A.
B. C." bulbs.

PAPER WHITES

The quality of our Paper
Whites is in keeping with
our Giganteum.

If you want the
best, place your
order with us.

THE AMERICAN BULB CO.,

172 N. WABASH AVENUE,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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BULBS

Of All De-
scriptions

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Mail us a list of your requirements and we will gladly submit
prices by return mail. Our Fall Bulbs are due to arrive at any
moment when we expect to be ready to make immediate shipments.

Have You A Surplus?

Write us what it is, how many and the price. We have a large
outlet and probably can place what you have to offer whether it
is Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums or other miscellaneous
plant stock. Buyers should also keep in touch with us for we are
selling agents for a large number of the leading and best growers
throughout the country. We often fill orders where many others fail.

G. M. REYBURN & CO.

160 North Wabash Avenue,

CHICAGO, ILL.

My Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid NoTeltlea.

If yoQ have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Bnlbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, ni.

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Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennis-Polo

H££T ALL BEaniEEIIEirrS FOR ALL SOILS.

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CAIilPOBNIA

New Gloriously Red Pepper

Christmas Joy

(Hybrid of large Christmas
Pepper and Bird's Eye)
With its lasting qualities and fruit
extending above foliage it is far
superior to the parent varieties.
An excellent substitute for the
scarce Ardisia.

Z^-inch, $7.00 per 100
3H!-inch, $10.00 per 100

Ready for immediate delivery.

A. L. MILLER

JAMAICA, -:- NEW YORK

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND AMJ GAKDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. "Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

Specialists In Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons. Azaleas. Box-
vroods. Hollies and a complete line ot
Coniferous E^ergrreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED CO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe.
Watermelon. Sqnash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar.
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

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VAUGHAN'S

GIANT PgNSIES

VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAl PANSIES. Vaughan's International
Pansj Mixturp was first offered by us in 1889. We import Irom all.tlie best
European sources. Eacti year lias added to the quality of its flowers and
\ariety of its colors We buy every year novelties of known merit to im-
prove the mixture ; it is always complete, always the latest and always the
best mixture. We add to all Pansy Mixtures which we now buy more than
tifty per cent of the choicest named kinds obtainable, each in correct pro-
portion, This Is one of the Specialties that has established the reputation
of Vaughan's Flower Seeds, and one which we maintain most carefully.
Trade pkt., 50c; V% oz., $1.50; H oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00.

VAUGHAN'S GIANT PAMSY MIXTURE. Embraces, besides all the sepa
rate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which
can only be had in this and our International Mixture. This mixture in-
cludes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most deli-
cate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau and
the splendid Gassier strain.

Trade pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 60c; oz., $4.00; « lb., $14.00.

VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. This mixture is put up by our-
selves and contains mostly light color sorts. We have sold this mixture
for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut-flower growers, who have
realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies are as easily
grow n as violets, require less care and bring better results. •
Trade pkt., 25c; 55 oz., 60c.; oz., $4.00.

CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING MIXTURE. This is a mixture made by our-
selves from 20 different and distinct varieties of this type. While the
flowers of this strain do not grow as large as tho,se of the Giant Pansies
they excel them by a much greater number of flowers to a plant.
Trade pkt., 10c; M oz., 30c; oz , $1.00; H lb., $3.00.

VAUGHAN'S P. P. (Popular Price) MIXTURE OF PANSIES. This mix-
ture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate
colors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Bedding types and will
furnish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers.
Trade Pkt.. 20c; is oz., 35c; cz., $2.00; 4 ozs., $7.00.

WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Trade Pkt.

Anita Wehmiaiin. Beautiful lavender $0,20

Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 80

Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink, re-selected; true .15

Mrs. 'William Sim, Salmon pink 20

Mr3. M, Spanolin. Black-seeded white 20

Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice. .20

Pordhook Pink and White 26

President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 20

fl^^^^Rose Queen, One of the best pinks; true ,25

Clear light soft pink 20

Lavender Pink 20

Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20
White Orchid, White flowers of good substance.. .16
Yarrawa, The color on opening is rose, changing
as the flower develops to a light pink standard,

tinted buff with blush wings 20

MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .15

^~Midsuminer List ol Flower Seeds for Present

Oz.
$0.65
.65
.50
.65

Lb.
$8,00
8.00
6.00
8.00

.65

8.00

.65

8.00

1.00
.65

16.00
8.00

.80

10.00

.66

8.00

,65

8,00

.66

8.00

.60

6.00

,66

8.00

.50

6.50

Sowing Now

' tainone-qaarteroz.

EAKLT SNOW FLAKE. This 1b the best Early Flowering
White Seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and
of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne
in wonderful profusion on long stems. Trade pkt. (%
oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EAHLT HEATHER BELL, The flowers are very large,
borne in fours and threes on long stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but
pleasing mauve, hut after standing in water the color
becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt. (% oz.)
60c; oz., $2,00,

WINTER FLOWERING HERCULES, Of the same lovely
shade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 25 seeds,
25c; Trade pkt. ('A oz.) 85o; oz,, $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERINe SCARLET EMPEROR. Identical
in color and size of blossoms to the late flowering Scar-
let Emperor which is recognized as the finest scarlet.
This variety will he popular at Christmas. Trade pkt.
Wi oz.) 86o; oz., $3.00,

WINTER FLOWERING ASIA OHN. Identical In color
and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta
Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender.
Trade pkt. (»/4 oz.) 86c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING WEBGEWOOD, .Identical In color
and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood
and is a magniflcent clear blue. Trade pkt. (H oz.) 86o;
oz., $3,00.

WINTER FLOWERING CREAM. Identical In color and

size of blossom to Bobbie's Cream. It has immense

blossoms very frilled and duplexed. Trade pkt. C'^ oz.)
35c; oz,, $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HELEN LEWIS, Very flne shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. ('A oz,) 85o; oz., $3,00.

EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color In
standard, with rich orange pink wings. Dnder glass it is mag-
nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form and home
in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Trade pkt, 1}U oz.)
60o; oz,, $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower Is the same color as "Florence
Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Elfrida Pearson." The
placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers
are home on long stems in threes and fours. Trade pkt. (^ oz.)
60c; cz,, $2.00.

BAiRLY MELODY. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song
Bird" on white ground, closely resembling "Countess Spencer."
The effect is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long sterna
and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. Trade
pkt. ('/4 oz.) 60o; oz,, $2.00.

EARLY SPRING MAID. Light pink on a cream groond. It Is a
most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne
in fonrs on long stems. Trade pkt. (% oz.) 60o; oz,, $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING — Unwin Types Oz. H lb. Lb.

Blue Jay. Bright bine self color $0.30 $1,00 $4.00

Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender, long stems.

a splendid commercial variety 40 1.26 ....

Ready. II you have rot received your copy please vnite for W

XTa-tJ^glxa-n-'ts Seed Storo

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo.. President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

-Manetti stocks (English) of the ncAv
crop are reported making- a poor show-
ing.

Moving Trees In Summer,

Ed. Ameeican B^loeist:

We would be very grateful for any
information on moving trees in the mid-
dle of the summer. We will have to
move some hard maple about six to
ten inches diameter at butt.

Michigan. H. L. B.

Trees of the size mentioned may be
moved successfully after August 15, if
proper methods of handling are em-
ployed and intelligent care given after
the operation. The first precaution to
be taken is that the top be severely
pruned, to lighten the burden of the re-
duced root system in supplying the
evaporation that is still going on. The
pruning should consist in removing
every branch that can be spared with-
out spoiling the shape of the tree; then
all the remaining ones ought to be
shortened somewhat.

The holes that are to receive the
trees should be ready before the trees
are dug. in ordinary good soil the hole
should measure two feet more in dia-
meter than the ball of dirt on the tree.
If the soil consists of sand or stiff clay,
it should measure four feet more, to
allow a liberal ajnount of good soil
around the tree, in order to guarantee
its future welfare. For a six-inch
maple, a ball of dirt six feet in dia-
meter should be taken with it, and for a
10-inch tree a ball of seven feet, with
a depth of two to three and one-half
feet, according to the location of the
roots.

The method of moving the tree de-
pends on the distance it is to be moved
and the obstructions encountered; if it
can be moved standing up on planks
and rollers, or if it has to be loaded on
a jigger or specially constructed wagon
and laid down. In setting the tree,
care must be taken not to set it too
deep or too high. It is best to have it
just about the same as it stood in its
original place, after it has settled. The
big roots that have been broken and
bruised at the cuts should be recut and
then the dirt filled in and tamped care-

fully; or, better yet, settle the dirt with
water. But do not water and then
tamp, or It will get too hard. If after
the planting is done, hot windy days
are to be expected, the trunk and large
sun exposed branches should be loosely
wrapped with burlap and kept moist,
and the whole tree will benefit by fre-
quent sprinklings. To give the soil a
chance to warm up and aerate, it should
not be watered every day. It is better
to cultivate after each watering than
to mulch, until it has to be done for
winter protection.

The second year, the trunk of a
smooth barked tree, like the maple,
should be wrapped with paper, to pre-
vent sun scald. This is done in the
following manner : Cut some light build-
ing paper into one foot strips, then
place some willow sticks up and down
the trunk -of the tree close enough to-
gether so that there will be an air
space between the paper and the bark
of the ti'ee. As soon as the tree makes
a normal growth again, and a normal
sap flow is assured, the paper may be
taken off, but watering and mulching
should be continued for two seasons
after planting. With all these precau-

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin. N. J. ■Williamstown Timo., N. J.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

E?ergreeD Specialists Largest Growers io America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

tions, there is no reason why the trees
should not live and show little sign of
having been moved, after two years.
E. MEI'EE.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

THE

Storrs & Harrison Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE,

OHIO

ROSES, CANNAS

Shrubbery
THE CONARD& JONES CO.,

West Grove, Penna.

The Book of the Peony

The lonff and Interesting history of the
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 illustrations in color and black
and white. Handsome cloth binding.
PaiCE, $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

^

Our Hst is ready.
— Ask for it —

Jackson & Perkins Company.

NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE.

Bs:

PACIFIC COAST GROWN

Hollaixd Bxxllb^

See Our Exhibit at the S. A. F. Convention.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc., Eureka, Calif.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS,
BOXWOOD, HOLLIES, ARAUCARIAS AND EVERGREENS.

Full Line of Florists' Forcing Stock and Ornamental Nursery Stock.

CHAS. W. WARD, President.

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PEONIES

Following is one sort in each color from our new catalogue of guaranteed peonies. Send for

complete price list.

Not less than six of one kind at dozen rate or less than twenty-five at hundred rate. Not less than
six of one kind in divided roots. Prices given below are net. No charge for packing.

Per 12 Per 100

WKifA Avalanche (Crousse 1886). Very large, compact, globular, Divided |2.I8 «16.00

""nilC rose type. Puie while, edged with a light line of carmine, Small 3.60 26.25

Very strong, tall and very free bloomer Often sold un- Medium 6.63

der the name of Albatre. Nothing finer. We cut more of Large 7.60 56.25

this than any other white. Extra L,arge 9.38 71.26

I ifrllf PinL- DellcatiSSJnia (Unknown). Large rose tvpe. Pale lilac Divided $2.18 $16.00

LilgUl I llllV rose Very frag. ant. Very strong. _ tall grower, fine Small 3.60

habit, free bloomer. Known locally for over thiity years Medium 6.63 !!!"!!

as the "L, L L Pink." More sold as a cut flower than Large 7.50 56.25

any other pink and always brings good prices. Extra Large 9 38 71.25

Hoon Pinlr -AlC^andriana (Calot I8661. Very large, full, compact rose Divided $1.73 $11.25

fyCCp I lllli type. Light violet rose. Very fragrant. Very strong, bmall 3.15 22 50

upright gro(fer. Free bloomer. Most dependable for cut Medium 4.50 33 75

flower purposes. Large 6.00 46.00

Extra Large 7.50 66.26

P-jJ Eugene Bigot (Dessert 1894). Compact, globular, semi-rose Divided $ 3.15 $ 22.50

I».CU type. Deep purple amaranth or velvety garnet. Upright Small 4 80

habit, free bloomer, large petals. Medium 7 60 66'25

Large 10.35 78.76

Extra Large 13.13 101.25

Our Unique Guarantee — We will replace with three every plant blooming untrue to description.

PETERSON NURSERY, es.. isse '"'cVSo'^'SSr'-'

Miscellaneous Plants ion looo

214-ln. Asp. plumosus $2.50 $22.50

2Vi-in. Asp. Sprengeri 2.50 22.60

3 in. Begonm Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

214-iE. Stevia 3.00 28.00

214-in. Geraniums. 24 vars 2.25 20.00

2V4-iD. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and o-in. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Liberal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, "^^^T^

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

A. M. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

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VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vlnca Varie-
gate, 4 in., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 in., $2.00
par 100: ii:20.00per ICOn.

Daisy Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alvssum,
2 in., $2 CO per ICO; $18.C0 per lOOO. Daisy Boston
Yellow, 2 in., $4 00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,"^°owe'''

AILEGANY, N. Y.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2\i in. pots strong plants, S3.50 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H in. pots, ready for
shift, 13.5U per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

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American Florists are cordially
invited to visit Andorra when in
Philadelphia on convention trip

Wa. Warner Harper, Prop.

ANDORRA NURSERIES

Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa.

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CARNATIONS

F. CORNER & SONS CO.

Lafayette,

Indiana

GERANIUMS

Rooted Cuttings, Per 1000

S. A, Nutt and Euclmer $10.00

Ricard and Poitevin'e 12.50

Grown right, rooted right, packed right
Quality is as important In summer as In winter.
You get quality all the year buying my stock.

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

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CYCLAMEN

4 inch Cyclamen, $20.00 per 100.
4 inch Rococo, 25.00 per 100.

POINSETTIAS

Poinsettias, fine Christmas type, top cutting,
strong, ly^ inch. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000;
extra strong, select $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per
1000. 3 inch, $10.00 per 100.

ERNEST ROBER

WILMETTE, - - - ILLINOIS

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EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PUNTS

5000 23^ inch and 3 inch grafted Killarney Brilliant rose plants, at
$10.00 per 100; 1000 3 inch, grafted Richmond, at $10.00 per
100; 1000 3 inch, own root Richmond, at $4.00 per 100; 5000 Sunburst
bench plants 3 years old fine stock for outdoor planting $40.00 per 1000.

Bassett & Washburn

178 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago

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CHRYSANTBEWUMS

Novelties For 1917

The Best Of 1916 Introductions.

Standard varieties, both commercial
and Exhibition.

NOW READY.

Also Pompons, Anemones
and Singles.

Send for Catalogue or submit
list of varieties desired and we
will state definitely when they
can be delivered with price.

Elmer D. Smith & Co.

Adrian, Mich.

PALMS— FERNS— RUBBERS

We shall be glad to have florists attending the SOCIETY OF
AMERICAN FLORISTS CONVENTION in New York City,
visit our Nursery and Greenhouses and inspect our line of stock

BOBBINK & ATKINS

NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS

Rutherford New Jersey

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Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, $5.C0; 1000. $45.00

Matchless " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress Supreme . " 5,00 " 45 00

Alice •• 500 " 45,00

Mrs. C. W. Ward " 5 00 " 45,00

Philadelphia " 5.00 " 45.00

Herald " 5.00 " 45.00

ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Micll.

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' Containing the Names and Addresses of
Florists of the TTnited States and Canada

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
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Ready Reference Section

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPARAGUS.

ASPARAGOS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong. $6.50 per l.OOO. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii. 2-in..
$3.00; 3-in., $S.0O; 4-in.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

BOXWOOD.

Boxwoods, JPyramid, 2^4 and 3 ft., $3.00 each.
Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Bucliingham Place, Chi-
cago.

BOUVABDIAS.

Bouvardia, 2%-ln., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids. Mich.

BTJIiBS.

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, Roman H.vacinths

and Paper White Narcissi. Special prices on

application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
St.. New York.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. 1 to 9-in., and 9
to 10-in.. for immediate delivery. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool-
worth Bldg.. New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago.

CAIiADIUMS.

Caladiums. Fancy leaved plants. New and
choice varieties in pots and pans. 25c to $1.50
each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New
York.

CARNATIONS.

I

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1.000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

White:

White Wonder 6.00 50.0(1

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BEOS. CO.

Morton Grove, Illinois.

Carnation plants, field-grown, extra tine. $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress. Enchantress and Dorothy Gordon. E.
HUSTON & CO., Sistersville, W. Va.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1,000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.0O 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

WIETOR BEOS..

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

100 1,000

Enchantress Supreme $7.00 $60.00

Enchantress 7.00 60.00

Matchless 7.00 60.00

White Perfection 7.00 60.00

White Wonder 7.00 60.00

Mrs. Ward 6.50 55.00

Beacon 6.00 50.00

GEORGE PETERS & SONS.

Hempstead. N. Y.

Field grown carnation plants. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Carnation plants, field-grown. Write for va-
rieties and prices. J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co.. Joliet. 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette,

OHRYSANTHERIUMS.

Chrysanthemums in thousand lots, l^^c each.

Chrysanthemums in hundred lots, 2c each.

I have the following varieties in large lots,
nice young stock at above prices for cash only:

Oconto. Unaka. Pacific Supreme. Tints of Gold.
Polly Rose.

Pompons: Diana, white; Lilia, red; Early
Bronze.

Single: Mensa.

Can also supply other sorts in hundred lots
at above prices.

G. SCHNEIDER.
22 East High St.

Springfield, O.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2^4-ln. POTS.

$20.00 per 1,000.
Crystal Gem, Roman Gold. Chieftain. Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora, Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost. Chas. Razer. Smith's Ad-
vance, Golden Queen. Oconto. Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet. Illinois.

Chrysanthemums and pompons, all 2^-in.
stock. For varieties, time of bloom and prices
see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

Chrysanthemums. Novelties for 1917. The
best of 191G introductions. Also pompons,
anemones and singles. Send for catalogue.
Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.

Chrysanthemums, pompons and singles. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
In this issue. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

CHBYSANTHEMTIMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS'.

Plants out 'Of soil — cut back stock.
Tremendous suiiply of fine, healthy stock,
ready for immediate shipment. We have all
the best commercial varieties and grow every
one we have listed in quantity for wholesale
purposes in the Chicago market. Our experi-
ence as chrysanthemum growers has taught us
that the following varieties are the best money
makers:

Per 100 Per 1.000

Chrysolora $2.00 $18.00

Maj. BonnaJEon 2.00 18.00

Roman Gold 2.00 18.00

Nagoya , . 2.00 18.00

Robt. Halliday 2.00 18.00

Bronze Touset 2.00 18.00

Col. Appleton 2.00 18.00

Golden Queen 2.50 20.00

Marigold 2.50 20.00

Chas. Eazer 2.00 18.00

Lynwood Hall 2.00 18.00

Oconto 2.50 20.00

White Chieftain 2.00 18.00

Pink Chieftain 2.00 18.00

POMPONS.

Plants Dut of Soil — Cut-back Stock.

Per 100 Per 1.000

Diana $2.00 $18.00

Lulu 2.00 18.00

Souv. Mellania 2.00 18.00

Emily 2.00 18.00

B. D. Godfrey 3.00 25.00

Fine Thanksgiving Pink Single.

Billy Primrose 3.00 25.00

Fine Thanksgiving Pink Button.

Mrs. Buckingham 2.00 18.00

Leona. midseason fine pink 2.00 18.00

Golden Climax 2.00 18.00

Golden Wedding 2.00 18.00

Quinola 2.0O 18.00

Baby 2.00 18.00

Eugene Langulot 2.00 18.00

Pretoria 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Astor 2.00 18.00

Sabqy 2.00 18.00

Lllla red 2.00 18.00

Mary Richardson bronze 2.00 18.00

Tiber 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Beu 2.0O 18.00

Croesus 2.00 18.00

Mrs. Julia 2.00 18.00

WIETOR BROS..

162 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111.

CIiEMATIS.

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. T.

CROTONS.

Crotons. Strong, clean, well established stock.
All good selling varieties. 3-in.. $30; 4-In.. $40;
5-in., .$75 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi-
cago and New York.

Crotons. well colored. 5-ln., 60c and 75c each;
6-in,. $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum; improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence; our output 350,000
this season. We have many testimonials as to
quality of strain and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

100 1.000

2^-in., extra select, strong $ 7.50 $65.00

2y2-In.. strong 6.50 60.00

3-in.. extra strong 10.00 90.00

3-in., strong 8.00 75.00

Transplanted seedlings. 4 leaves and up to 8
Ernest Eober, Wllmette, 111.

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OyCLA3IEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, Glory o( Wandsbek.
Christmas Cheer. Brilliant Bed, Whlte-Pink
Eye, Pure White, Lavender, 2y2-in. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in. pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.
pots at .?25.00 per 100'. We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1.000 seeds. No better to be had
anywhere. Cash with order from unknown
correspondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS.

3132 McHenry Ave., Westwood,

Cincinnati, Ohio.

CYCLAMEN. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed, 2l4-in. pots, $7.aJ per 100; $60.00
per 1,000. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J.

Cyclamen. Twice transplanted seedlings. $5
per 100; 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-In.. $20 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

Cyclamen, assorted colors, choice plants, Zy^-
inch. $7.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

CYCLAMEN. 2l4-ln. pots, $7.00; 3-in. $10
4-in $25 00- 5-in., $50.00. Well grown stock
best" varieties. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids
Mich.

DAHIilAS.

Dahlias Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Junction.
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-in.. 12c; 5-in.. 20c
and 25ct 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette. Illinois.

FERNS.

FERNS. Boston, Springfield, Whitmani,
Roosevelt 3-in. size, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per
1000. 4'-in. size, $7.50 per 100;. $70.00 per
lioOO. Cash with order. BBRNO FLORAL
CO., Orlando, Fla.

Ferns, 2V.-in. good, healthy stock. For va-
rieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky &
Co., 1004" Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa.

Ferns. Boston, 6-in., $6; 7-in.. $9; 8-in..
$12; 9-in., $15 per doz. Whitmani, 8-in., $12
per doz. George Wittbold Co., 745 Bucking-
ham Place. Chicago.

Ferns in flats. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry
A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn.

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchii in 4-in. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per lOO. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica. N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. 2-in., $2 per 100. $18.50 per 1,000;
3-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Geraniums. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $10 per
1.000; Rlcard and Poitevlne, $12.50 per 1,000.
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.

GREENS.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell, the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen. Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangea Otaksa in bud and blossom for
July and August flowering. For varieties and
prices see advertisement on front cover page ot
this Issue. F B. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y'.

IRISES.

IRISES— FINE STOCK.

Per 100

Queen of May and Lambucina $3.00

Crimson King and Her Majesty 5.00

Marltana and Mrs. Beuthe 5.00

Albert Victor and Leonidas 9-00

Tineae and Lohengrin .2-92

Troiana 12-W

Caterina 20.00

THE DEAN IBIS GORDENS.
Moneta. Calif.

IVIES.

German Ivy, 2%-ln., 2%c each. ODOB
GREENHOUSFS, lola. Kans.

NARCISSUS.

NARCISSUS.
Georgia Grown.

Per 1000

Paper White 8/10 9.00

Paper White 11/13 12.50

Paper White. 12/14 $12.50

Emperor, 1st size H'SS

Empress, 1st size Jn'Sx

Horsflelder. 1st size 12.00

S'ir Watkin. 1st size 12.50

Sulphur Phoenix. 1st size oSX

Victoria. 1st size 9.00

Princeps, 1st size 9-00

Barrie Conspic. 1st size ,X'15v

Mixed, above kinds. 1st size Jx-i!"

250 at the 1000 rate; 100 of a kind add 10%.

C. S. TAIT,

Brunswick, Georgia.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood, III.

ORCHIDS.

ORCHIDS. HASSAL & CO.. Orchid Growers
and Raisers. Southgate, London, England. Im-
mense stock of cattleyas. ■

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

ai/l-inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

214 -inch pots $1-50 S12 $100

3' -inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high. 2.50 18 150
ARECA LUTESCENS.

4-inch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX BOBBELBNIl.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

STEVENSONIA GBANDIFOUA.

4-lnch pots , 50c each

5-jnch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTDNDIFOLIA.

i-lnch 50c each

3-Sch $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYOHOSPERMA ALBXANDBAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per lOO

LATANIA BORBONIGA. _ ^

2-inch pots 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MABTINEZIA CABYOT^FOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BBOS. CO.,
Morton Grove, Illinois.

KENTIA NUESF3BIBS. Santa Barbara, Call£„
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tias and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig (3o., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., $4.20; 5-in., $7.20;
7-in., $18 to $24; 8-in., $30 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

PANSIES.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELABGONIDMS. mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock. $15; 2-in., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants. 6 to 8 in. pots. 25c to 50c each. HENEY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

PEONIES.
White.
Avalanche (Crousse 1886). Vci-y large, com-
pact, globular, rose type. Pure white, edged
with a light line of carmine. Very strong,
tall and very free bloomer. Often sold under
the name of Albatre. Nothing liner. We cut
more of this than any other white.

12 100

Divided $2.18 $15.«0

Small 3.60 26.25

Medium , 5.(j3

Large 7.50 56.25

Extra Large 9.38 71.28

Light Pink.
Delicatissima (Unknown). Large rose type.
Pale lilac rose. Very fragrant. Very strong,
tali grower, fine habit, free bloomer. Known
locally for over thirty years as the "L. L.
L Pink." More sold as a cut flower than
any other pink and always brings good prices.
12 100

Divided $2.18 $15.00

Small 3.60

Medium 5.63

Large 7.50 56.25

Extra Large 9.38 71.26

Deep Pink.
Aiexandriana (Calot 1856). Very large, fuU,
compact rose type. Light violet rose. Very
fragrant. Very strong, upright grower. Free
bloomer. Most dependable for cut flower pur-
poses.

12 100

Divided $1-73 $11.25

Small 3.15 22.50

Medium 4.50 83.75

Large 6.00 4S.00

Extra Large 7.50 56.25

Red.
Eugene Bigot (Dessert 1S94). Compact, glo-
bular, semi-rose type. Deep purple amaranth
or velvety garnet. Upright habit, free
bloomer, large petals.

12 100

Divided $3.15 $22.50

Small 4-80 ■•••:.

Medium 7.50 56.Zo

Large 10.35 78.75

Extra Large 13.13 101.25

Our Unique Guarantee— We will replace with
three every plant blooming untrue to de-

'"^"'' ' PETERSON NUBSEBY, Est. 1856
1036 Stock Exchange Bldg.,
Chicago. Illinois

PEONY FESTIVA MAXIMA. A top-notchet
among peonies and considered the best white.
Our own growing and from blooming tested
stock. Price, 2 to 5 eyes, $12.00 per 100. THE
F. WALKER CO., 312 W. Chestnut St., Louis-
ville, Ky. ^

Peonies. An exceptionally large stock ot our
own growing, strictly true to name, with from
3 to 5 eyes each. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

French peonies can be shipped with celerity
and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogue
free. DESSEBT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaul,
France.

PEPPERS.

Peppers. Christmas and Bird's Bye, 2H-ln.
pots at $4 per 100. A. L. Miller, Jamaica,
N. Y^

PRIMULAS.

Chinesis Primrose, strong 3-in. pot plants,
white, $5.00 per 100. THE F. WALKER CO.,
312 W. Chestnut St.. Louisville, Ky.

ROSES.

EOSE PLANTS— 2%-INOH STOCK. ^^^

KiUarney Brilliant $4.60 $40.00

Pink KiUarney 4.50 40.00

White KiUarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 6.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

American Beauty f-OO 55.00

George Elgar ™X=-- ^'^

WIETOE BROS..

L D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 2iA-inch .4aron Ward. Milady, Bril-
liant. Cecile Brunner, Richmond, Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1,000

Lots o( 5,000 or more 110.00 per 1,000

Pink Killarney 100.00 per 1,000

GRAFTED— syo-inch White Killarney and Pink

Killarney.

For 3%-iDch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

■will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2yo-inch White Killarney, Aaron

Ward, Milady, Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 62.50 per 1,000

Sunburst, 2i^-inch, own root,

$10.00 per lOO 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..

Morton Grove, Illinois.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2%-in. and 3-in. grafted Killarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2y2-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per lOO; 1,000 3-ln.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100; 1,000; 3-ln.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.

BASSETT & WASHBURN.
178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

ROSES. American Beauties, White and Pink
Killarney. Kaiserin, Richmond, Milady, etc.,
3-in., $6.00; 4-in.. $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Roses. Own root, 2%-in. stock and 3-in.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Peter Reinberg,
30 B. Randolph St., Chicago.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS, $2.50 per
lOO; $20.00 per l.OOO. Asparagus Lutzii seed,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherli seed, 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1,000.
Asparagus Blongatus seed, $2.00 per 100; $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seeds. Flower. Asparagus Plumosus, Spren-
garii. Cineraria, Pansies and Winter-flowering
Spencer Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices
see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. St.
Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington . Ave.,
St. Louis, Mo.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy, ■-^nton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Flower seeds for summer sowing. For varie-
ties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in
this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peas. Vor

vari-

eties and prices see advertisement on front

cover

page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.

211

N. State St.. Cliicago.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds. Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E7. Los
Angeles. Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet I'eas.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,

Chicago and Ne

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelo.-i seed and
fleld corn on contract. Edgar F. Eurff, Swedes-

Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck &
Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade : Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott S'ts.,
Baltimore. Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegeable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas. etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

SMIIiAX.

SWAINSONA.

AHtNOAS.

Vinca Variegata, 4-in., 8c and 10c each; 2-in.,
$2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Elmer RawUngs,
Allegany, N. Y.

MISCEIiliANEOUS.

Wire Hanging Baskets. They are made strong
and substantial and do not compare with other
"cheap" made-up baskets. 8-in., $1,10; 10-ln.,
$1.35; 12-in., $1.60; 14-in., $2.10 per doz. H. G.
Berning, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Florists' wire designs, A full and complete
stock of all the- standard patterns; prices reason-
able. Send a trial order, Paul Komada & Co.,
830 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

MISCEIiIiANBOUS.

Revero, The Florist Hose, i/^-in., 12c per
foot, %-in., 16c per foot; any length wanted.
THE F. WALKE'R CO., 312 W. Chestnut St.,
Louisville, Ky.

Florists' wire work. An immense stock of
standard designs in all sizes. Original society
emblems on short notice. Komada Bros.. 1008
Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Natural prepared green Lycopodium, Guar-
anteed not to become brittle; fireproof. Sample
carton of 10 lbs. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.»
116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For
sizes and pricey see advertisement elsewhere in
this issue. H. G. Berning, 1402-4 Pine St.,
St. Louis. Mo.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and la
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson, 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now. as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied tiy the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London. England.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal., $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co., 1324
Pine St.. St, Louis, Mo.

Pipes, tubes and fittings, new and second-
hand, Altoona. Pipe and Supply Co., 1925-27
Ninth Ave.. Altoona, Pa.

"Superior" internal-fired boiler for hot water
heating. Superior Machine and Boiler Works,
846 W. Superior St., Chicago.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalc^ues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co.. PainesviUe, O.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-

mouth Place, Chicago,

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft.. natural color. 85e
per 100; $7 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 211
N. State St.. Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000, 75c,
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

Everything tbe best in florists' supplies. I
Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Pbiladqlphii

Baur WiEdow Glass Co.,

Edwards Folding Box Co.,

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

We have over 200,000 A No. 1 transplanted
White Plume celery plants at $2.50 per 1,000.
In 5,000 lots or over at $2.00 per 1,000. Guar-
anteed to please you in every way, no matter
where you live. S. T. DANLBY & SON,

Macomb, 111.

MILLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1.000.
Celery at ?2.50 per 1,000.
Parsley at ,$2.50 per 1,000.

P. M. PATTINGTON,
Scipioville, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION,

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of everj style
and size. Building material of all Isinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Tem-
ple, Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
slJetches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and slietcbes
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co..
908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pccky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc. ; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd Street Bldg., New

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg, Co., 31st
and Spaulding Ave.. Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, 0.

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Vp revised lists of Florists, Seedsmen, Nursery-
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Landscape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries,
Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Societies
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United States and Canada.

Price 83.00 Postpaid.

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440 S. Dearlom Street, CHICAGO.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz,, by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.

IHorists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

red ix>ts. Syracuse Pottery Co.,

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article
for carnation growers introduced so far. 35c
for 1.000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

Carnation staples, 35e per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Spring-
field. Mass.

Cane Stakes, standard grade. 6 to S feet, per
100. 85c; per 300, $3.25; $6.00 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 1,000. 60c; per
1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

.imling Co.. B. C, Chicago.
Angermueller. Geo. H., ^. Louis, Mo.
Badgley & Bishop, Inc.. New York.
Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bemheimer. Eugene, Philadelphia. Pa.
Berning, H. G.. St. Louis, Mo.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, O,

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford. M. C. New York.

Ford, William P.. New York.

Preres-Windler Co.. The. Chicago.

Froment. H. E.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.

Guuterberg. M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart. George B., Rochester. N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerbcr Bros., Chicago.

Holton cS: Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler. Wm. A.. New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A,, St, Louis, Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin. lU.

Kusik' & Co., H., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul. New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York.

Niessen Co.. The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones. Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N.. Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co.. C. C Milwaukee. Wis.

Polykranas. Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co.. Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan. W. P.. New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck, New York.

Onited Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan. A. L.. & Co., Chicago.

Weiland & Risch. Chicago.

Weiss. Herman. New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston. Mass.

Wictor Bros.. Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold. Geo., Co., Chicago.

l^oung & Co.. John. New York.

Zech & Mann. Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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I A. J. STAHELIN'S I

{Foley Iron Frame House!

AND WHAT HE THINKS ABOUT IT

Redford, Mich., Auff. 11th, '17.
Gentlemen:— Of all the houses on my place, the 72x400 ft. house which you built for me last
year has given me the greatest satisfaction. It is as well designed as any house I have ever seen,
and was erected with the greatest care. I am especially pleased with the painting and glazing.

(Signed) A. J. STAHEUN.

And we will further add that this "Foley House" was not his first Iron Framer, as many florists
know. A short time before he placed the order with us for the above house, another builder had
completed his first one- But Mr. Stahelin, like most up-to-date growers, wanted the best to be
had, saw that we had the best house, and had us build it for him.

I i The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.

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KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda, N. Y.

GREENHOUSES
We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate

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Boston.

MARKET CONDITIONS UNCHANGED.

There is absolutely no change in
maket conditions. What little stock is
arriving finds ready buyers. Roses
are very poor. Carnations are the
same. Sweet peas are not to be had.
Gladioli and asters have flooded the
market. Miscellaneous flowers are
few. Rubrum and Easter lilies are
good and sell readily. Orchids are
scarce and command $6 and $9 a
dozen. Lily of the valley and garden-
ias are out of the question. Sabatia is
seen in very good condition.

NOTES.

Gladioli and phloxes were the fea-
tures of the horticultural society show
this week, and there were good ex-
hibits of other seasonable flowers,
plants, vegetables and fruits. Chas.
F. Fairbanks had a handsome exhibit
of gladioli in about 30 varieties. G.
"W. Brown & Son of Ashland also had
a wonderful display of nearly ICK) va-
rieties, many of them seedlings. A
new white flower was exhibited by
Geo. N. Smith of Wellesley. under that
name. He also had a splendid display
of phloxes. Other exhibitors were :
Oliver Ames, Mrs. John L. Gardner.
Mrs. Betty Millett. Miss Hermione
Schultz. H. E. Meader. Jelle Roos. Mrs.
P. G. Forbes* Miss Fanny Foster. Bos-
ton Cut Flower Co., and T. C. Thur-
low's Sons.

Harry Ward took a party of six in
his automobile Saturday for a fishing
trip up in New Hampshire. The fish-
ing was unsuccessful, but a grand
time was had at a farm house near
the brook where a party of young la-
dies was stopping for the summer.

Cassidy's on Beacon street has had
a remarkably good business for this
time of the year, and finds his re-
ceipts better than last year. Funeral
orders have come through very good,
and one wedding this month was the
"plum" for the year.

Thos. F. Galvin's stores report good
business, and have several wedding or-
ders booked for this month. John
Dowd, buyer, is spending his vacation
visiting his sister in Chicago. The
buying is looked after by his brother
Joseph.

J. Mirsky, of the flower exchange,
has gone to the hospital to undergo
an operation for an old injury. From
the last report he is getting along
nicely, and will be out in a few days.
Meanwhile A. Koppleman is selling his
goods.

B. A. Snyder & Company report
business very quiet, although booking
orders for florists' supplies for deliv-
ery in the tall. Outside of these, ev-
erything is absolutely flat.

George Hamer is back from his va-
cation, and looks the picture of health.
The north shore has certainly done
him a lot of good.

Henry R. Comley reports business a
trifle better than last year. His win-
dow is very attractively arranged with
novelties.

Welch Bros. Co. reports business
very quiet. The orders are not arriv-
ing as fast and plentiful as antici-
pated.

Julius Zinn, on Park street, has had
a very good summer; business is much
better than last year.

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M. Liebman has daily shipments of
gladioli. The best strains are Panama
and Pendleton.

Chester Pame is cutting some very
good asters, and they sell readily at
$2 a hundred. S. K. G.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT IN BUSINESS.

Market conditions have improved
considerably, due to the drop in the
temperature. From places of inactiv-
ity, the flowc/ shops have been con-
verted into lively establishments by
the demand which is very substantial.
Counter trade has improved, and there
has been a few good sized weddings,
besides an immense demand for fu-
neral work. Gladioli are the finest
flowers offered, and asters are also con-
spicuous.

NOTES.

W. J. & M. S. Vesey have made ar-
rangements with the E. C. Amling Co.,
of Chicago, to handle their immense
output of cut orchids during the com-
ing year, and have already made their
initial shipment. It is estimated that
this firm cuts about 50,000 orchids in
a season.

The Flick Floral Co. had an im-
mense demand for funeral work and
several large weddings, at one of
which Hydrangea paniculata and
white gladioli were combined in the

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DIETSCn HOUSES PAY

Write today to Department A, for

our now catalog "Greenhouse IJuiid-
ers' Reference Book.'" It is free and
contains much valuable information
and many drawings of interest to every
grower besides over fifty illustrations
of some of the ranges we have built.
Another booklet entitled "Erection
Instructions" goes with the catalog
and was issued with the object of
covering every phase of greenhouse
construction. You cannot afford to
be without either one of these books.
A postal will do

Because nine times out of ten
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range: conclusive evidence
that they are perfectly satisfied
with Dietsch Service, Dietsch
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learned from actual experience
that Dietsch Houses pay. Con-
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materials and recommend them
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decorative scheme. Russell and Ophelia
roses were also used in large numbers.

The Dowell Floral Co. has a busy
week, with funeral work the chief de-
mand. Their summer flowers are of
excellent quality.

A. J. Lanternier & Co. are cutting'
some fine gladioli and lilies. Funeral
work has been exceedingly heavy here.

A. M. Shive, superintendent of the
Flick Floral Co.'s greenhouses, has pur-
chased a new Ford runabout.

Frank J. Knecht has returned from
a several days' business trip to Detroit,
Mich.

H. K.

Wichita, Kans.

So far as known. Charles P. Mueller
will be the sole representative from
Kansas at the New York S. A. F. con-
vention. He started a week in ad-
vance, progressing by easy stages with
stops at Kansas City, Chicago and
Buffalo, his old home. He expects to
travel with the Buffalo delegation from
that point to New York.

C.

Oelweik", Ia. — The Kemple Floral Co.
is planning to add 2,700 feet of glass
to its range.

, LOOTSVILLE. Kt. — It is understood
that the flower shop of the late Miss
Alice Miller will be disposed of by the
administrator of the estate.

Raspeburg. Md.— John S. Biddison,
florist, member of an old Maryland
family, died suddenly at his home here,
July 9, aged 65 years.

Knoxville. Tenu. — The annual out-
ing of the florists' society at Mascot
Island, August 3, was one of the most
enjoyable in the history of that organ-
ization.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

1866-1917
"ALL-HEAET" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

PIPE, TUBES AND FITTINGS

NEW AND SECOND-HAND

All Sizes, Cut to Sketch. I,et us quote you before placing your order

ALTOONA PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY

1925-27 Ninth Avenue,

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Mastlca Is elastic ana tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion aLd contraction. Puttj becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily remoyed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.

We can be of service
to you with our
complete line of

Greenhouse
Fittings
and Sash

Operating
Devices.

ADVAMCCCO.

RICHMOND, IND.

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THE BOOK OF
GLADIOLUS

THE first authorita-
tive book on this
bulb ever printed in
America, or possibly
the world, issued April
1,1911. This 120- page
book, written by Mat-
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Dr. Van Fleet, con-
stains many chapters
[covering all sides of
I growing, propagating,
jstoring, etc. , and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
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sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

PRICE, POSTPAID. $1.25

AMERIGAH FLORIST CO.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

ancinnati.

HEAVY SUPPLY BUT LIGHT DEMAND.

Business is dull. The supply of
stock is large, but the call for stock
is not strong enough to bring about
even a firm market. Asters and
gladioli are both in a heavy supply
and a large number of excellent
blooms of each may be had. The Eas-
ter lily supply is sufficient for all re-
quirements. Excellent long and short
rubrum lilies may be had. Roses are
in a supply that is heavy for the
time of the year, but meet with a
weak demand. Some good hardy hy-
drangeas are coming in to the whole-
sale houses.

NOTES.

Cincinnatians who have announced
their intention of attending the flo-
rists' meeting in New York are C. E.
Critchell, J. A. Peterson and wife, and
Miss Ida Peterson. The latter have
already gone east and are at Atlantic
City.

The first of this week Hardesty &
Co. used large vases of Gladiolus
America in an extremely effective and
attractive window decoration.

Wm. A. Natorp and his bride, who
were married August 8, are on their
honeymoon in the east.

Julius Baer is having some repairs
and alterations made in the interior of
his store.

C. E. Critchell has been getting in
an excellent lot of rubrum lilies.

Wm. Mayhall and wife leave for
"Wawasee, Ind., this week.

H.

Hartford, Conn. — The first outing
of the florists' club of this city was
held at the home of Joseph P. Coombs.
Eighty persons had a most enjoyable
time.

EvANSTON, III. — Vegetables and
flowers grown in back yard gardens
were exhibited July 28 under the aus-
pices of the Political Equality League.
Prizes were awarded for the best col-
lections.

MORCHEAD
SYSTEM
FEEDING
BOILERS

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The Above

Temperature

Record

of condensation re-
turns from a steam
pump system was
taken under exact-
ly the same con-
ditions for both
pump and More-
head System,

Between 2 and 2:30
p. m. the steam
pump was cut into
the line in place of
the Morehead Sys-
tem.

— we don't want you to think that tlie above temper-
ature chart represents greenhouse conditions
— because this chart was taken on a high pressure line
—but it brings out graphically the great advantages
of the

n>Ba^ to Boiler !>
SYSXEM

over a steam pump lor steam line drainage and boiler
feeding.

Substituted for pumps, the Morehead System will keep
all steam pipes clear of condensation and return it to
the boiler as pure, hot feed water quicker and on 90555
less steam than a steam pump will do it.

The installation expense is sraull— the results great.
It matters not whether your institution is large or small,
the Morehead System will save sufficient to pay for itself
in a few months' time- Letters in our files prove this.
Let U3 tell you about it.

Morehead Manufacturing CO.

"Dept. "B'

Detroit, Mich.

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HAMMOND'S GREENHOUSE WHITE PAINT AND
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WHAT ONE MAN SAYS FROM EXPERIENCE

RODMAN M. EISENHART, Florist, Torresdale, Pa.

violets a Specialty. Telephone Connection. Phii.adei,phia, Pa., May 1st, 1915.

Mr. Hammond's Paint Works:

I have been using your paint (GREENHOUSE WHITE) and TWEMIyOW'S GLAZING PUTTY for
the last fifteen years, and both have given me entire satisfaction, especially the Glazing Putty, which,
when properly put on, makes a house rainproof and almost air-tight.

Respectfully yours, R. M. EISENHART.

Slug Shot, Grape Dust and Thrlp Juice Used and Sold All Over America by Seedsmen.

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Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS Z: POTS

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Standard Pots

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SYRACUSE POTTERY

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Syracuse, - - N. Y.

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Kramer's Pot Hangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florist*

and Supply Dealers.
Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mall, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & S09i, Cedar Rapids, la.

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122 W. 25tli St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work,
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

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Before buying write for prices

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We are tiie largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

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Now

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Chicago and New York

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PRICE:

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AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Azalea Pots, Han^ng

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays— Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Gd.

so. ZANESVIUE, OHIO.
"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York

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"RIVERTON HOSE"

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Reel of 500 ft 16Hc

2 Reels, 1000 ft 16c

•H-in 16c

Reels, 500 ft Hhic

Couplings Furnished.

HENRY A. DREER,

714-716 Chestnut Street

Philadelpbia, Pa.

LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write na for
Catalog and Diseoantf.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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The American Florist.

267

Safe -Lasting -Paying Houses

ConvenientBy Arranged at Reasonable Cost

THIS IS WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Our experience of many years, our exceptional facilities for manufacturing
and a prompt and courteous attention to your orders are at your disposal.
Have you seen our new "Leak-proof" gutter? It is the best on the market.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2340 Wabansia Avenue, (near western and North Aves.) CHICAGO

Greenhouse Material Hardware Hotbed Sash

CONCENTRATED PULVERUED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANUBE

The Florists' standard of
unilorm high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRANS In your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. I

Mention the American Florist when writing

The Recognized Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, white fly
thripB and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50.

FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights affectingr
flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Quart, $1.00 GaUon, $3.50
VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms worl^ine in the soil.

Qnart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00
Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MADISON. N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writinp

I HAVE YOU ENLISTED

IJV

Our Army of Satisfied Customers.
TF^ jgonr^ yy^Fi^y i^o^?

Myers a Company, well-known florists of Bluffton, Ind., write as follows:

"Reparding the line of Fertilizer you offer The Gieenhonse
Trade, will say we have used it the past season with very gratify-
ing results. My only regret is that we did not begin using sooner.
We used it on the carnations, greens, etc., as per your instruc-
tions and have never cut as many or as nice stnii as this season.
We also used it on the roses and the crops of Ophelia beat any-
thing around here. Our soil is a very heavy clay and your line of
Fertilizer just fills the bill exactly when used with plenty of
manure in the soil. Yours Respectfully,

Myers & Company,

Per Dillon Myers."

W^g^ Do Not Fail to See Our Exhibit during the Annual Convention of the "^Hlffl
»S^» S. A. r. and O. H. in New York, August 21-24 inclusive. ^^wi

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST . AND INFORMATION BLANK.

CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER COMPANY,

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MANTTFAOTTTKED BY

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NIKOTEEN

For Sprarinf.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumieatinf.

Ask Your Dealer for it.

NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOUIS

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It U
giving satisfactory results -wherever used.
Farme(rs' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.
809 Exchange Ave., Koom 6. Tal. Brover 1933.

U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. ILI/.

268

The Amer ican Fl orist.

Aug. 18,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The 263

Alf redLozierRosery . 244

Alpha Floral Co 24)

Altoona Pipe &

Supply Co. ....263
American Bulb Co..

251 252

American Greenh'se

MfgCo 258

AmlingE C Co 2^5

Anderson S A 245

Andorra N.arseries..255
AngermuellerGHCo.234

Anhine Mfg Co 267

Archias Floral Co... 243
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 231

Badgley & Bishop ..239

Baer Julius 243

Barnard WW Co.... 247
Bassett&Washburn

„ 226 256

BaumerAugR ■'■1 =

Baur Window Glass

Co.

„ 17

BayersdorferH&Co.215

Beaven E A 235

Begerow's * 242

Berger Bros ■.;236

Bernheimer Eugene. 237

Berning H G 236

Bobbink & Atkins. .256
godger J&SonsCo..243
Boddington Arthur

T Co 248

Boland JB "241

BolgianoJ&Son....248
Boulevard Flo Co... 243

DTamley & Son 243

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 245

BreitmeyersJSons'..242
Briggs Floral Co.. 243
Brown A J Seed Co. 246
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co .. 247
|''yi°.AlonzoJ....::2S5
Buchbinder Bros ...
„ --r-^PSf'^' 3rd cover

BuckbeeH W 245

Budlong J A. . . *'?33
Burpee WA&CoV.:;248
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 235

California Florists.'.;244
Callahan M J. 242

Central Floral Co! ! 1245
-bicago Automobile

Supply House 234

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 267

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 217

Clark EB Seed Co.. 247

Clarke's SonsD 243

Clay & Son 267

ClevelandFloristEx 235

Coan J J 239

Colonial FloristThe. 240
Lomley Henry R.... 245
Conard & Jones Co.. 254

Cooke Geo H 245

Cottage Gardens Co

Inc 214

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 252 254

Cowee W J iv

Coy HCSeedCo'.;,".'248

Craig Robt Co 216

Cross Eli 2=6

Danker Fred A. .'.'.'245

DardsChas 242

Dentale AngeloR,..239
UickinsonAlb't&Co.252

Dietsch A &Co 263

Uominion FloralCo..244
DornerF&SonsCo.255
Drakes Co 243

DreerHA...218'262 2f6

DuerrChas A 245

Duluth Floral Co... 245

Dnnlopjohn H 242

Edwards Fold Box.. 268

Erne & Co 233

Evenden Bros Co!'.'245

Eyres H G 241

Farmers' SFIorist's''

Fertilizer Co 267

FishHenrySeedCo..248
Florists' Hail Assn.. 268
Foley Greenhouse
Mfg Co 261

Ford M C 239

Ford William P 239

Forter Edward 245

Foster Fred 244

Fox J M &Son Inc. .241

Frauenfelder C 244

Freeman Mrs J B....243
Freres-Windler Co.. 235

Frey C H 244

Frey & Frey 245

Friedman 244

Froment H E 239

GalvinThosF 241

Garland Mfg Co Ill

Gasser J M Co 242

Giblin & Co 266

Godineau R & M....248
Goldstein &

Futterman 239

GorhamPrinteryInc.266
Graham A &Son....246
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.244

Green Edw 245

GrowersCutFloCo..239

Gude Bros 244

Gunterberg M C 226

Guttman & Raynor.239
HabermehlsSons J J.

240 241

Hammond's Slug

Shot Works 265

HanftBros 243

Hansen Grate Co. ..265

Hardesty & Co 245

Harris Wm K 214

Hart George B 239

Hart Henry 242

Hatcher Florist 245

Haven Seed Co The. 252

Heacock Jos Co 222

Heinl John G&Son.245

Hencle Miles S 242

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis... 243

Henry John Co 2!6

Hentz &Nash 238

Herr Albert M .;55

Herrmann A J68

Hess &Swoboda.... 242

Hession 243

Hews A H & Co 256

Higgins NF 243

HillDNursCo 254

HoerberBros 235

Hollywood G'rdens.242

Holm & Olson 242

Holton&HunkelCo.237
Hort Trade Journal. 262

Howard&Smith 245

HurS Edgar F 248

HuscroftG. L 244

Ickes-Braun Mill Co. 267

IgoeBros 268

Jackson & Perkins. ..2 = 4

Jahn Hugo 242

Johnston & Co T J.. 245

Jones Percy 227

Joy Floral Co 244

KastingWFCo I

Keller&Son Geo, ..266

Keller Sons J B 24(

Kelway & Son 247

Kennicott Bros Co.. 228
Kerr R C Floral Co. 243

Kervan Co The 239

Kessler Wm 239

King Construct Co.. 262
Kirchner Chas F....242
Komada Bros ... .228
Komada Paul & Co. 232

Kottmiller A 241

Kramer I N & Son.. 266
Kroeschell BrosCc.lV

Kruchten John 235

Kuehn C A 237

Kuhl Geo A 250

Kusik&CoH 235

Kyle & Foerster 235

LandrethSeed Co. .,248
LangFlo&Nur C0..243

Lange A 241

Langstadter A 2^4

LeboriusJ J 243

Leonard Seed Co... ,252
Lockland Lum Co. ..263
Logan Pottery Co.. 266
London Flow'rShp .242
Lord&BurnhamCo.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 250

McCallum Co 237

McConnell Alex 211

GREENHOUSE

OLA^SS

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE 8 CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO, HI.

McHutchisonS' Co. . . 247
Mahoney G L & Co. 250

Mangel 244

Matthews the Flo'«t.245

MatthewsonJE 244

May & Co LL 244

MeconiPaul 239

M esse berg G 240

Metairie.RjdgeNnr8.241
Metropolitan Material

Co IV 268

Michell'sSeed House247

Miller A L 252

Miller & Musser 235

MoDinger I C Co ...

special 4th cover

Morehead Mfg Co... 264
MuUanphy Florist.. 241

MunsonH 268

Murray Samuel 244

My

240

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
NeidingerJosGCo...237

Newell A 243

N Y CutFlowerEx..239

N Y Floral Co 245

Nicotine Mfg Co 267

Niessen Leo Co 236

Okmulgee Window

Glass 00 266

Palez Paul M 244

Palmer W J &Son... 241

Park Floral Co 243

Peacock Dahlia Fr,.2M

Pearson E W ^44

Pedrick G R& Son.. 248
PennockSSCo... 250
Penn The Florist.. , .245
Peters & Reed Poty. . 266
Peterfon Nursery... 255
Philadelphia Cut

Flower Co 230

Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex.231 237

Philips Bros 243

Pierce FO Co 263

Pierson FR Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)..,255
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 2(6

Pikes Peak Flo Co. ..244

Pillsbury IL 24^

PittsburgCutFIoCo.233
Podesta&Baldocchi.243
PoehlmannBrosCo

223 224 225

Pollworth C C Co ...237
Polykranas Geo J .... 2 s9
Potter Floral Co. ...245

Potter WQ Co 237

Pulverized Manure

Co The 267

Pyfer AT&Co 232

Pyfer &OIsem 243

RaedleinBasket Co,.

special 2nd cover

Randall A L Co .231 2^5
Randall'sFIow Shop.245
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 245

Rapid Wrapper Co., 234

Rawlings Elmer 255

Ready Reference: ..257
Reed & Keller ... 266
Regan Ptg House. ...266
Reid Edw 236

Rein berg Geo 235

Reinberg Peter.. 218 221
ReyburnG M & Co. 252

Rice Bros 237

Riedel&Meyer 239

Rober Ernest 256

RobinsooJCSeedCo.252
RochesterFloralCo. .241
RockWmL FlwrCo. . 244

Rohnert Waldo 247

RoutzahnSeed Co ..248

RuschG & Co 237

SaakeO C 244

Schiller the Florist.. 243
Schillo Adam Lum Co266
Schlatter W& Son.. 268

Schling Max 240 241

Schloss Bros 222

Schmidt Chas L 244

Schultheis Anton 216

SchwakeChas& Co 238

Sekenger Adam 241

SharpPartridge&Co 268
Sheridan Walter F.. 239
Siebrecht George C.239
Situations Wants, ..213
Skidel8kySS& Co. I
Smith A W &Co... 242
Smith E D&Co. .. 2:6
Smith & Fetters Co. 244

Smith Henry 244

Smith W&T Co.... I
St Louis Seed Co.... 248
Storrs & Harrison. ..254
Stumpp G.E.M....245
Superior Machine

& Boiler Works... 268
Syracuse Pottery Co . 266
ThomosoniDCarCo I
Thomson Wm &

Sons 262

Thorburn JM & Co. 248
Tonner O A&L A,.228

TottyChas H 214

Traendly&Schenck.239

Trepel Jos 243

United Cut Flo Co.. 238
United Flower &

Supply Co- 232

Vaughan AL& Co.. 229
Vaughan's SeedStore

. I 219 230 247 249 253
266

Vick'sSonsJas 255

Vincent R Jr & Sons

Co I

Walker F Co 241

WeberFH 244

Weiland&Risch...,235

Weiss Herman 239

WelchBrosCo 236

Whitted Floral Co.. .241

Wietor Bros,. 228

Wild Gilbert H 254

^Villiams MrsE A ..244
Wiltgen & Freres. ..,235
WittboldGCo...220 241
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.244
YokahamaNursCo,.248
Young John & Co. ..239
Young & Nugent .241
Zech & Mann. ..230 235

Ziska Jos & Sons 235

Zvolanek Anton C..252

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The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917. will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N.J.

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 25, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1525

TheMerigan Florist

ESTAJBLISHBD 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3 1879.

Published Evert Sattxrdat by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Plione: Harrison 7465.

3le^stered Cable Address; Aineflo, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, *2. 00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, t2 50. Volumes half

yearly Irom August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions etc.,
American Florist Co. .440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

OFncERS — E. C. Kerb, Houston, Texas.
'President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., Vice-
President; John YouNe, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. Write,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Stkout,
Biddetord, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Badr,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave., Indi-
-anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY.

Nest annual meeting and exhibition in the
Museum Bldg., N. Y. Botanical Garden, Bronx
Park, New York, August 23-26, 1917. Chas. F.
Fairbanks, Boston, Mass., President; Henry
YouELL, 538 CedarStreet, Syracuse, N. Y., Sec'y.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland,
O., November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., Pnesident; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY.

Next annualmeeting and exhibition, Cleveland,
O., June 1918. James Botd, Haverford, Pa.,
President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y.,
Secretary.

TBE NEW YORK CONVENTION.

Next Conventions, St. Louis, Mo., 1918; Detroit, Mich., 1919.

OFFICERS FOR 1918:

President, Charles H. Totty, Madison, N.J.
Vice-Pres dent, Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo.

Secretary, John Young. New Yoik.
Treasurer, J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.

DIRECTORS ELECTED:
Joseph A. Manda. West Orange. N. J.; C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O.

All-For-BusinessMeetingfLargely Attended

The thirty-third annual meeting of
the Society of American Florists was
opened on time in the "Convention
Hall," a portion of the main exhibtion
floor being partitioned off for this pur-
pose. This commodious room was elab-
orately decorated with palms, smilax
and vases of cut flowers on pedestals.
The national flag was also conspicu-
ously displayed. There was a large at-
tendance, every seat on the floor being
occupied, while the past presidents of
the society occupied the platform.
George E. M. Stumpp, president of the
New York Florists' Club, called the
meeting to order, greeting the mem-
bers and introduced Vice-President
Miller, who welcomed the visitors in a
neat address, emphasizing the elimina-
tion of the entertainment feature and
urging a good attendance at all the
meetings, so as to make this the ban-
ner business convention. Leonard Wol-
lestein, a city ofiicial, spoke for Mayor
Mitchel, who was unable to be present.
On behalf of the mayor, he extended a
hearty welcome and turned over the
keys of the city. He referred to the
millions spent by the city in its parks
and other floral embellishment in deco-
rating the city to encourage the love
for flowers. He referred to the florists
as a body of men who were a necessity
to the community, in that their prod-
ucts carried cheer to the sick room,
and furnished the beautiful in grounds
in home surroundings of the people. He
added: "We appreciate your presence
and the importance of your industry,
and gladly throw the city open to you."

Robert Craig, in responding, said :
"At all times and under all circum-
stances, we like to come to New York
and are particularly glad to be here
and partake of its hospitality and hear

such an appreciation of the work in
which we are engaged. The society
has at last reached its proper place at
the front — civilization can no longer
get along without us. We may rest
content that we have achieved a 'place
in the sun.' From a very small begin-
ning, with not enough money to buy
postage, the society has now risen until
it can pay its own way and is welcome
everywhere. I hope to see the young
men rise to the dignity of their call-
ing and carry this society up to the
highest success."

President Kerr then read his address,
an able paper touching fully on all im-
portant phases of the work of the so-
ciety.

President Kerr's Address.

We are gathered here today in this,
the greatest American city, an assem-
blage of loyal members to a great
organization. We have come from the
far west, north and south, to this ex-
treme eastern city, and those ivho
have come in these tmsettled times
show their loyalty to this organization,
and their firm belief in these United
States. It is with much happiness
that we assemble in this spacious au-
ditorium, with the evidences of the
fact that we are all Americans, owing
allegiance to but one flag, and that,
the fiag of the American fathers, the
Stars and Stripes, the symbol of free
government — the Red, the White, the
Blue. Here we renew our pledges to
stand by the great and good man,
Woodrow Wilson, and wherever he
leads we will follow to uphold the
rights of this, our American country,
and when this terrible struggle is
over, we hope it will bring peace and
comfort and plenty to every nation for
all time. In these strenuous times, my

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The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

brothers. It behooves us as true Amer-
ican citizens, to conserve our re-
sources in every way possible, to be
able to meet any demands that may
be made on us during this terrible
struggle, and to be able to respond
quickly to every call of our country.

Never before were conventions ap-
parently so handicapped as the ones
that are called this year, but after
all, it is a great test for us all, for
surely it has developed stability and
independence, and yet with many
handicaps we assemble today in what
I hope to be our gTeatest Society of
American Florists convention; per-
haps, not the greatest in number pres-
ent, not the greatest in lavish enter-
tainment, but I hope the most effi-
cient, through ovu- opportunity for real
results. Our conventions in the past
have been most eiBcient, but at this
convention the opportunity is pro-
vided to help, not only ourselves but
to prepare to help and comfort our
brothers in the craft, in this world-
war country over there. "We are given
the opportunity to make this conven-
tion different, and distinct from all
others. We have all appreciated each
convention, each type of man that
serves, and it is the same spirit of
appreciation of the circumstance? that
makes this a convention different from
others. Old methods and manners
are changing; in fact, must change,
and is it not well that the S. A. F.
should be put to the test and show
all that our national conventions do
not depend on entertainments? And
I am proud of the fact that the con-
vention over which I am allowed to
preside shows that loyalty to service.

MEMBERSHIP.

Time has flown fast during the past
and most eventful 12 months, since
this great organization honored the
south, and especially Texas and Hous-
ton with our convention. From Bos-
ton, in the extreme east, to San Fran-
cisco in the extreme west, to Houston
In the extreme south, is record of
which any organization may be proud.
And I feel particularly proud of being
so closely associated with this organ-
ization, when we are making such
great progress and advancement. As
our charter indicates, we are a na-
tional organization, and when you
journeyed to San Francisco you not
only showed that we were national in
name, but created new interest, there-
by adding both members to our mem-
bership, and money to our treasury.
Then you voted the convention to
Houston, and it was another instance
of increased membership, and in-
creased treasury. One of our trade
papers upon commenting upon the con-
vention west and south said : "The
society will return to the east by slow
and easy stages. The south is often
considered slow, but in this case we
have not been so slow, for we are this
day delivering the society again to the
east, and I trust that you will find its
affairs in even a better condition than
upon its departure from Boston to
San Francisco, and in return for our
loyalty to the society we ' trust you
will honor both the west and the south
with the convention in our midst, in
some near future day."

While the increase in our member-
ship during the past year has been
satisfactory in numbers, compared to
previous year records, it is astonish-
ing that there are numbers of our pro-
fession who are not members of this
organization. And there is no excuse

CHARLES H. TOTTY.

Presideiit-Elect Society of American Florists.

for this state of affairs. There are
many lines of activities in our organi-
zations that have done much to ele-
vate our profession, and all members
of our craft who are deriving a direct
benefit from this work and are not
contributing to its support are not
loyal to the cause, or I might add. if
you please, are "slackers."

It is my intention not to unneces-
sarily criticize, but I must say that we
have a weak point in our organiza-
tion. Instead of having 2,000 mem-
bers we should have a national or-
ganization in numbers, say of 10.000
from every corner of the whole United
States. The great work that is being
done by this organization should in-
terest every man in our profession and
due to the fact that he is not a mem-
ber, shows our weak point. The ma-
jority of our state vice-presidents are
active and doing a commendable work,
but some are inactive. I have sent
out many letters during the past year
trying to stir up interest, and a few
state vice-presidents do not even re-
ply, others reply, pleading too busy.
We do have a number of hard work-
ers who get results, and I notice that
these are usually the busiest men in
our profession. But these conditions
must be remedied; we shoxild pro-
vide ways and means of reaching the
non-members and putting before them
the necessary information as to our
activities.

In going over the reports of past
presidents I note that recommenda-
tions were made to the members to
get active individually; this, of course,
is very necessary, but we are not get-
ting results, as we should, and we
must find even a better way in which
to work. Now, as to the methods to
use to overcome this obstacle would
be hard to work out without consid-
erable study, and I recommend to the
society that a committee be appointed
to devise ways and means for an
efficient membership campaign that
will brings results.

NATIONAL FLOWEE SHOW.

When the society adopted, in Hous-
ton, an amendment to our by-laws to
place within the power of the execu-
tive board the changing of the date of
our meetings, I feel that this was a
great step forward; more particularly
will it give us the opportunity to try
out the holding of our convention and
national flower show in conjunction.
Our first combined convention and
show will be held in St. Louis in the
spring of 1918. This will demonstrate
to the members the feasibility of the
plan. This plan has been discussed
by our most able and conservative
members on both sides of the question.

I predict that this new arrangement
in the conduct of our annual meet-
ings will see a decided change in the
interest taken in our work. The time
has long passed when our members want

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JULES BOURDET.

Vioe-President-Elect Society of American Florists,

only entertainment and a good time at
these conventions, but instead they
want information along all lines. They
want to return hoAe with new ideas
that will assist them in furthering
their business. I predict that the new
plan will stimulate both in attendance
and membership. The year following
the St. Louis convention we will hold
a summer convention, and this will
reach the members who cannot attend
the spring convention. To my mind,
this would be a wise plan to follow in
the future. I want to take this op-
portunity of com.mending the chair-
man of the national flower show,
George Asmus, and his most efficient
committee, for their most excellent
service rendered to the society. Mem-
bers who are not in close touch, little
realize the great volume of work, and
I mean volume, undertaken and car-
ried out by this committee, nor of the
tremendous responsibility that rests
upon their shoulders. The national
flower show has been the means of rap-
idly increasing our finances, by putting
dollars in our treasury from the Phil-
adelphia show. While the finances
are secondary, these shows must be
made profitable if we expect to con-
tinue them. The shows are of a won-
derful educational value to the flow-
er buying public. There is no
better medium by which we can
Increase the sale of flowers than
by holding these shows in different
sections of the country. In conclu-

sion, I wish most heartily to recom-
mend the holding of our national flow-
er shows every two years, and that
the national flower show committee
carry this into effect as soon as prac-
tical.

SCHOOL GARDENS.

I have been watching with interest
the good work accomplished by the
most efficient chairman of our school
garden committee, Benjamin Ham-
mond. He seems to be especially fitted
for this work. The minds of our peo-
ple are rapidly turning to the produc-
tion of more home products. It has
been proven that the way to reach the
parents is through the children; if the
children are interested in floral and
horticultural work, the parent cannot
help but soon become enthused and
encourage the work. Aside from
beautifying the home, it forms habits
of training and uplift that have no par-
allel in the shaping of the character
of the children. My only regret is
that this work is not taken up In
every school in these United States.
I trust that we will lend every en-
couragement to further the work along
this line.

CONVENTION GARDENS.

Due to the holding of the convention
and national flower show at the same
time in St. Louis in the spring of 1918.
it will be necessary to dispense with
the convention garden for that year,
but I am confident that this will add
more interest in the gardes the com-

ing year. Having these gardens every
two years will give more time to the
preparation, and we can have even a
better display than heretofore. It is
hardly probable that we can improve
on previous gardens, and such as the
one We have the pleasure of viewing
this year in New York, but as time
goes on, and our profiting each time
by past experiences, we will be en-
couraged, and this will be one of our
leading features at our summer con-
ventions.

LEGISLATION.

It is strange to say, but is neverthe-
less true, that unless we are continu-
ally on the alert there is likely to be
passed laws that will be of serious
detriment to our profession. I will
call your attention to the proposed
drastic quarantine law, which if it
goes into effect will practically elimi-
nate the importation of all foreign
stock. If not for the alertness of our
legislative committee, this law will
likely be passed.

I also want to call your attention to
a matter that will be presented to the
interstate commerce committee, re-
garding allowing the express compa-
nies a period of twenty-four hours on
cut flowers, as a reasonable delay in
transportation. The florists of the
country realize the extreme heavy loss
this would mean in the transportation
of their stock.

There is at this time a great need
for a uniform interstate inspection
law, and I would urge upon the legis-
lative committee to work in connec-
tion with the nurserymen's committee,
who have already started the move-
ment, to get this matter adjusted.

These are just a few of the numer-
ous things that confront this commit-
tee from time to time, and regardless
of this committee's effective work, I
have had a number of live florists ask
me : "What good is there to be de-
rived from being a member of the
Society of American Florists?" I
want to thank personally here each
member of this committee, and want
to urge each member of the society to
lend his co-operation in the furthering
of this great work.

PUBLICITY,

Great men have told, and great
events have shown, how patriotism
and good business go hand in hand,
in these days of America at war.
The value of an even keel and a
steady pull through the rough waters
of international strife has been shown
in many ways. The maintenance of
everyday business in its accustomed
even routine has its magnificent part
in winning of freedom for all. It is the
nation's normal heart beat, pumping
blood to the brain and muscles of war.
This is why great minds have seen in
the perpetuation of everyday business
conditions the real winning of the
war. And if there ever was a time in
the history of our profession that we
needed a nation-wide co-operative pub-
licity campaign it is now. During
this time of so much publicity given
to economy, we are liable to suffer if
we do not give more publicity to the
use of flowers, plants and other orna-
mentals.

Just an example of what does hap-
pen occasionally: An article appeared
in one of our Houston local papers,
addressed to one of the local charities,
saying : "Find enclosed my check for
$10 which, under former conditions
would have gone for flowers, but I feel

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my duty to send this instead." This
article was published just after the
funeral the same afternoon of one of
our townsmen, which article would
have had its telling- effect if it had
appeared in the morning paper. I am
only looking' at this from the view-
point of my having flowers to sell, and
this being my only commodity for sell-
ing and making my living, and not
from the viewpoint that we must often
take and. help willingly and liberally
in all deserving causes.

Such agitation, you see. calls for us
ever keeping before the public the use
of flowers. We must keep the senti-
ments alive. We must have some
means of quick action, and I am con-
vinced that every city should follow
plans similar to those of the Chicago
Florists' Club, that every florist in the
city should contribute his pro rata to
a co-operative advertisement to appear
as often as they deem best on the sub-
ject of the general use of flowers. If
this is done by individuals they could
sign their names, if by clubs then by
the club name, or follow along some
similar plan.

Our publicity committee can be of
vital Importance, stirring up Interest
throughout our whole country by such
a co-operative plan. And a movement
of this kind Is very inexpensive, but
very effective, deriving a direct bene-
fit. I would strongly urge the pub-
licity committee to give serious con-
sideration to this, or some other good
plan that will get immediate results.
This Is a time to think and think
straight. Use your head, you busi-
ness men, not your hearts alone. You
have got to think sttaight for the
future, not for the present. The cross
currents are strong and sweep from
whirlpools of Immeasurable depth.

NATIOlSrAL CBESJIT AND COLLECTIONS.

For the past two years there has
been a great deal of discussion on this
Important subject, and these two years
have been devoted to serious study
and investigation and we are now
ready to get down to business. We
all realize the Importance of this de-
partment of our work. I am not go-
ing into detail in this matter, as our
chairman of this committee. Patrick
■Welch, will present this matter in de-
tail, and you may depend upon his
committee bringing this work into suc-
cessful operation.

CUB EEVENXJES.

We return this organization to the
east, bringing to you more members,
a larger treasury, the society In a
more thriving condition than ever be-
fore. And we have discussed from
time to time the feasibility and best
method for the expenditure of our rev-
enues in such a way that the trade,
as a whole, will be most benefited.
Many times I have been asked by a
member: "What do you expect to do
with this accumulated treasury?" I
think we have reached a sufficient
amount to give serious consideration
to the proper expenditures of same,
and I would recommend to the Incom-
ing board that they give consideration
to this matter. In making the recom-
mendation, I am mindful of the fact
that expenditures through the legisla-
tive committee, publicity committee,
and our other Important committees,
are benefiting our membership in
general. But as I have studied these
reports they show that this money is
coming out of our revenues each year.

I am of the opinion that revenues
from our interest should be devoted
to some specific purpose, and I see no
reason for further delay in this mat-
ter.

I know that the members of our
organization will be exceedingly
pleased to know that our treasurer
was authorized to invest $10,000 in
Liberty loan bonds. Undoubtedly, this
shows the great patriotic spirit of our
organization.

OUK PATRIOTIC DUTY.

While we have subscribed .$10,000
to the Liberty loan, this Is a substan-
tial Investment. We should go fur-
ther and sacrifice something at this
time for the good of the cause. Flor-
ists' and allied interests have enjoyed
prosperity as few lines of business
have enjoyed. We, as patriotic Amer-

Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J.
■L-lod Direi-lorSnt-ii'lv (if Ameritviii Flr.i-i

lean citizens, should subscribe some-
thing to the cause of the Red Cross.
I feel that this convention in session
should before we adjourn subscribe
$1,000 to the Red Cross, either from
our treasury or by public subscrip-
tion. I trust that this convention will
immediately authorize the appoint-
ment of a committee to recommend at
our next session the proper procedure
to raise this money.

OUR SEOKETABY.

Our society has many valuable as-
sets and one of these is the services of
an efficient secretary. Few members
realize the great volume of business
transacted through this office, which
to my knowledge Is transacted in a
most detailed and efficient manner.
The executive board is responsible to
the membership for the work of the
secretary. Then why should it not be
left to the directors to elect the
man for whom they are responsible?
Tou will have presented to you at this
convention an amendment to our by-
laws which, if passed, will empower
your board to elect a secretary, in-
stead of being elected by the member-
ship at the convention. Personally. I
can hardly conceive of anyone object-
ing to this change, as it is only fair to
the executive board. If, perchance,
this amendment should fail and at
some future date you should elect a

secretary who is incompetent and in-
efficient, and the affairs are not car-
ried on as they should be in every
detail, do not blame the executive
board.

The responsibilities of the secretary
of our society are great. And I say to-
you at this time that it is your duty
to vote for this amendment and give
to the executive board the power to
elect a secretary and let the responsi-
bility rest with them, as they must
account to the membership for the
conduct of the affairs of this office.

CO-OPEBATION.

We all remember the old adage,.
"Competition is the life of trade," but
we live in the age of progresslveness^
and we have changed the old adage to
read : "Co-operation is the life of
trade." Just as I began this part of
my report, I had returned from a co-
meeting of the boards of two civic
organizations, rivals in some respects,
but both working, however, to the
same end. and both striving to make
Houston a greater city. There had
been a lack of harmony, just because
we failed to get together. When we
met on common ground we discovered
that there was really no cause for
friction. Today, these two organiza-
tions are linked together and will ac-
complish great results in the future.

The point I want to bring out is-
this : Get a little closer to your neigh-
bor; there might have been a lack of
harmony, but when understood, there
is no necessity for friction of any
kind. I will cite another instance :
The Texas State Florists' Association
was organized and we have close co-
operation among the florists of the
state, from which we are getting won-
derful results. More organizations in
every state are forming each year and
these organizations should affiliate
with the S. A. F. and through our per-
sonal co-operation, by state organiza-
tion, together with our special organ-
izations, such as our rose and carna-
tion societies, the Florists' Telegraph
Delivery and others of similar nature,
centered in our society, as a national
body, we should reap wonderful re-
sults.

You have come to this convention
to make your profession more efficient,
so that you can be of greater service
to the world. Your object is business
betterment through better methods.
You serve the world, your country,
and yourselves by helping with your
work in facilitating all business as
usual. We are always willing to help
each other and I am glad to see you
are here in the spirit of helpfulness.
You are here with open hearts, with
warm handclasp, and with smiling-
faces, typical of S. A. F. members.
You are ready to give value for value.
Everyone hand in hand, side by side.
Your co-operation in this great na-
tional society of florists is a national
force for better business. You can da
great things for yourselves and. for all.
at this meeting. We want you to do-
them with your whole heart, as true
members, and we know you will.

Following the reading of the presi-
dent's address a committee was ap-
pointed consisting of Patrick Welch,
George Asmus, H. P. Knoble, C. E.
Critchell and Joseph Heacock, to take
up the suggestions and report.

Secretary John Young read his ad-
dress, as did Treasurer J. J. Hess, both
of which showed the society to be in a
healthy growing condition.

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Secretary Young's Report.

Again I have the pleasure to report
most satisfactory progress made by the
society, with a strength in member-
ship which augurs well for the imme-
diate future. In little more than five
years I have had the satisfaction of
seeing the membership increase over 80
per cent, nearly two fold. When I
took office, January 1, 1912, the mem-
bership comprised 994 annual and 281
life members, a total of 1,275. On De-
cember 31, 1916, five years later we
had 1.304 annual, 447 life, and 25 pio-
neer members, a total of 1,776, a gain
of 501 members, of whom 166 had
taken out life memberships. On Au-
gust 10 last we had, presuming the
1917 dues will be paid, 1,694 annual,
496 life and 25 pioneer members, a
grand total of 2,215. I need hard-
ly say that this growth is very grati-
fying to me, and must be equally so
to all our members. But we are not
nearly as strong as we should be,
when we consider that we yet include
in our membership perhaps only 10
per cent of the total number of florists
in this country and Canada, all of
whom should be earnestly interested
in the work of the society, which is
ever in the direction of benefit for the
trade at large.

We may congratulate ourselves
upon the standing of our society, both
as to membership and finances, espe-
cially in these days of war and un-
rest. We should also bear in mind
that our last two conventions were
held remotely apart and far from
greatly populated centers; one in the
far west; the other in the far south,
which, undoubtedly, cut down our
prospects for a large influx of new
members; yet, it is equally plain that
we made no mistake in meeting in
these sections, and that our member-
ship increased under natural rather
than abnormal conditions.

I have been a little disappointed be-
cause of the small number of new
members secured through the efforts
of the state vice-presidents. While a
few of these officers have given evi-
dence of endeavor, the great majority
have not seemed to be able to induce
florists in their respective territories
to join our organization. I have sent
out thousands of pieces of mail through
different sections explaining our ob-
jects and soliciting applications for
membership but the results from per-
suasion by mail have been meager.
There is nothing like personal solici-
tation by the man on the spot. The
society long ago made provision for
the payment of incidental expenses at-
taching to the office of a state vice-
president up to the amount of $25.00,
and this sum would cover the cost
of quite a little missionary work.

The Florists' Telegraph Delivery is
doing good recruiting work as a sec-
tion of our society, securing for us a
large influx of new members. It will
be noticed that we are publishing a
full report of the meetings of this or-
ganization in our annual proceedings.
Upward of 121 pages appeared in the
1916 volume. We also publish a list
of their members, with addresses and
names of the retail establishments
represented. Our executive board has
recommended that any appropriations
for publicity work made by the society
shall be expended by the society's
publicity committee in conjunction
with a similar committee appointed

by the F. -T. D. This will insure that
the interests of all branches of the
trade will be conserved in publicity
work.

The following have sent in one or
more names for membership since the
last convention :

Florf&ts' Telegraph iDelivery 78

A. L. Miller, Vice-President 20

Wallace H. Biss. State Vice-Pi-esidcnt 5

Patrick Welcli 3

Max Scbling, State Vice-President 3

H. C. Neubrand. State Vice-President 2

Fraulc X. Stuppy 2

Knud Knyeland 2

Cliarles H Brown 1

R. C. Kerr 1

Tlios. Shelton, State Vice-President 1

.lilies Bourdet, State Vice-President 1

P. C. Bartels 1

C. H. Green 1

Harold Joy. State Viee-President 1

C. P. Mueller. State Vice-President 1

H. W. Sheppard, State Vice-President 1

.T. J. Lane 1

C. L,. Seybold 2

C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O.
Elected Director Society of American Florists

PUBLICITY.
Publicity for flowers and the best
means of getting it is a problem your
publicity committee has been wrestling
with for some time. It is a matter
requiring deep thought, and any step
made must necessarily l:e in the right
direction, otherwise, expenditures on
the project would be entirely wasted.
Many plans have been suggested, but
none has yet been adopted. You will
have noticed that in the report of the
meeting of the board of directors a
recommendation was made that the
society appropriate $1,500 to the use
of the F. T. D. to augment the fund
which the latter is raising for a gen-
eral advertising campaign.

BUEEAU OF CREDITS AND COLLECTIONS.

This is another of the society's pro-
jects in which the policy of "make
haste slowly" in paramount. The com-
mittee in charge of the proposition,
however, is beginning "to see day-
light," and it will not te long before a
working plan will be evolved. The
committee is fortunate in having at its
head so able a chairman as Patrick
Welch.

MOTIIEES' DAY.

The committee on Mothers' day
worked earnestly early in, the year
to promote a fund for advertising
flowers for this day, as its report will

show. In collaboration with Chair-
man Olson, I sent out 13,200 circular
letters to florists, dealers in supplies,
etc., soliciting subscriptions. The
amount received was only $571, and
the expenditures, including postage,
amounted to $516.50, leaving a net
balance of $54.50.

NEXT NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW.

The work o( the secretary's office in
the promotion of the Fifth National
Flower Show has been quite active
for many months. I have been suc-
cessful in raising the required $10,000
guarantee fund and have published
and distributed two preliminary sched-
ules, important and necessary features
of the work.

The plan to hold the 1918 conven-
tion of the society in St. Louis in eon-
junction with the ISTational Flower
Show, while at first thought to be
questionable policy, is meeting with
hearty approval, and I am assured on
every hand that it has been a wise
move and undoubtedly pleases the ma-
jority of our members. The double
attraction should insure a larger at-
tendance of the trade than we have
hitherto had at any of our gatherings,
and the possibility of combining the
usual flower show trade exhibits with
the regular convention trade exhibi-
tion should result in a grand exposi-
tion of our florists' products, auxiliar-
ies, supplies and accessories, as well
as of everything used in the line of
horticultural work, both professional
and amateur.

PAYMENT OF DUES.

I would particularly direct the at-
tention of members to the fact that
all dues are payable on January ],
and should not be permitted to run
until convention time. The dues are
small, and remitting is easy, so why
not make an immediate remittance on
receipt of the bill from the secretary's
office and save the society the un-
nesessary postage entailed by subse-
quent billings?

THE CONVENTION GARDEN.

I regret to say that, in spite of the
most strenuous efforts I could put
forth, interest in the convention gar-
den lagged to a surprising extent, in
spite of the great advertising oppor-
tunity presented and the fact that
plantings could be continued without
cost for several seasons. The support
received by the society in the garden
project this year has been meiger in-
deed. In this great city of New York,
with its extensive suburbs where horti-
culture is a general hobby of the resi-
dents, plantings of novelties or meri-
torious varieties in plants and flowers
would have obtained publicity, the
value of which could hardly be esti-
mated in dollars and cents — and at
such little cost.

THE TRADE EXHIBITION.

When we consider the disturbed
condition of commerce, lack of trans-
portation facilities, and other draw-
backs at present in evidence, it must
be admitted that our trade exhibition
is as large and comprehensive as
could be expected. While it compares
favorably with other exhibitions, had
times been normal it would, undoubt-
edly, have been exceptionally larger.

OUE CONVENTION.

In line with recommendations made
from time to time by our executive
board that organized entertainment in
convention cities be discontinued for

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the reason that they detract from the
interest of our society's meetings, such
entertainment forms no part of our
programme. Peeling that a precedent
might better be established in a large
city. New York has set an example,
the sincerity of which is unquestioned,
and it is meeting the approval of the
majority of our membership. If the
precedent is turned into custom, very
many more cities will find it their un-
hampered privilege to offer themselves
for future conventions.

OUR COMMITTEES.

I desire at this time to express pub-
licly my appreciation of the most con-
genial relations which have existed be-
tween the committees of our society
and the secretary's office. Such rela-
tions I recognize to be very important
in conducting the work of the society,
and it is a great pleasure to me to
testify to the very great harmony pre-
vailing. I am at all times ready to
render any assistance in my power to
committee work, promptly and most
cheerfully.

THE TRADE PRESS.

It is also fitting at this time that I ;
should mention the great services ren- \
dered to the society by the trade press. :
Our trade papers have promptly pub-
lished the large number of articles
sent in by me during the past year
and their unselfish assistance in om'
work should be recognized to the full-
est extent possible.

REGISTRATIONS SINCE LAST CONVENTION.

No. 645 — October 14, 1916. Rose
Mrs. Sarah Yeats, by G. E. Yeats,
Champaign, 111.

No. 646— December 2, 1916. Dahlia
Mrs. John Gribbel. by W. Atlee Burpee
& Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

No. 647— December 2, 1916. Dahlia
Joan Kerr, by W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

No. 648— December 2, 1916. Dahlia
John D. Rockefeller, by "W. Atlee Bur-
pee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

No. 649— February 10, 1917. Canna
Evening Star, by Conard & Jones Co..
West Grove. Pa.

No. 650 — February 10, 1917. Canna
Snow Queen, by Conard & Jones Co..
"West Grove, Pa,

No. 651 — February 10, 1917. Canna
Druid Hill, by Conard & Jones Co.,
West Grove, Pa.

No. 652— February 10, 1917. Canna
Morning Glow, by Conard & Jones Co..
West Grove, Pa.

No. 653— April 21, 1917. Laeliocat-
tleya Adela Griswold, by William E. S.
Griswold, Wyndhurst, Lenox, Mass.
(Alfred J. Loveless, gardener.)

NECROLOGY.

We have lost throUKh death;
Wm. C. Barry. Rochester, N. Y...Dec. 12. 1916

L. Cotter. Jamestown. N. Y Mar. 24. 1917

Thos M. Fitzgerald. Beaver, Pa.. Nov. 14. 1916

A. L Glaser. Dubuque. la .-Vnv. 12, 1917

G. L. Huscroft, SteubeavlUe. O...Oct. 21. 1916

T. C. Joy, Nashville. Tenn Nov. 10. 1916

W. L. Kroeschell, Chicago Nov. 23, 1916

Henry M. Lehr, Brooklyn, Md Mar. 20, 1917

A. C. Oelschig, Savannah. Ga Oct. 12. 1916

Fred Ponting. Cleveland. O .\iir. 18. 1917

N. J. Eupp. Chicago Dec. 27. 1910

Henry A. Salzer. La Crosse, Wis. Aug. 22, 1916

0. G. Weeber. Brooklyn, N, Y May 8, 1917

John A. Bopp, Cumberland, Md..Aug. 1. 1917

SIJBSCBIBERS TO MOTHERS' DAY FUND.

H. W. Libby % 2.00

Lion & Co 10.00

M. Rice Co 5.00

C. S. Strout 2.n0

Byron Thomas 2.50

Thos. Roland 5.00

Dailledouze Bros 10.00

W. R. Nicholson 10.00

J Walter Relmels 5.00

A. Haney & Sons B.OO

Betty K. Farr 2.00

W. T, Symonds & Sons '. 2.00

A. Washburn & Sons... 5.0O

Kdward Reid .3.00

J. G. Heinl & Son 5.00

Archias Moral Co 2.00

Fred G. Geltz 5.00

Leo Niessen Co 25.00

Valentin Burgevin 3.00

Boston Cut Flower Exchange 25.1,0

Emil Buettner 25.00

Gustav A. Pohl 5.O0

Joy Floral Co 10.00

Mrs. F. McHenry 5.00

Henrv G. Berning 10.00

Henry Smith 5.00

D. C, Horgan 5.00

Coggan The Florist 2.00

John Scott 1.00

Chas. J. Peters 2.0O

Stuppy Floral Co, 10.00

Rosemont Gardens 10.00

W. H. Sievers 5.00

rierniau Itomitseb 5.0 i

Simon Colitz 1.00

T. E. Cremer 2.50

Chas. P. Fawcett 1.00

Harland H. Rogers 2.00

Frank Finger 2.00

S. G. Barnes 5.00

Albany Florists' Club 10.0:J

C. E. Critchell 10.00

Joseph Hauser 1.00

Avenue Floral Co 2.00

W. F. Easting Co 16.00

0. B. Stevens 2.00

L. Anderson 15.00

B. H, Blameuser 2.00

Kring Brothers 2.O0

Alfred Burton 10.00

Henry Ehrhardt 1.00

Max Schling 25.00

D. E. Adsit 1.00

Geo. W. Biggs 1.00

B. J. Weaver 5.00

Mrs. B, Paseler 1.00

B. Katzwinkle 3,00

Baker Bro's 5.00

C. F. Christiansen 5.00

United States Cut Flower Co 5.iX)

Mrs. J. T. HinchUfle 2.00

1. V. Binder l.OO

W. A. Murray 5.00

A. S. Burns. Jr 10.00

Fred Burki 5.00

.Tohn Jo.vce 1.00

August Koeppen 5.00

A. N. Kinsman. Inc 10.00

M. B. McMillan 2.00

A. Klokner l.OO

Frederic Carey 2.00

M. J. Douglass 1.00

N. Nielsen 1.00

M. Matheron 2.00

Monticello Floral Co 1.00

Jacob Schulz Co.. Inc B.OO

A. Langhans 5.00

C. P, Barnard 5.00

Wagner Greenhouses 5.00

David J. Scott S.OO

Denver Wholesale Flower Co 2.00

K. P. & C. L, Baum 10.00

C. P. Mueller 10.00

B. C. Marshall 5.00

P. & W. O. John 5.00

R. Friederichsen 1.00

Schultheis Florist 5.00

S. S. Pennock Co 2i00

Schiller the Florist 10.00

Grobman tlie Florist 5.00

Total .$571.00

FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

For year ending December 31. 191G.

Dues, 1913— 2 at $3.00 S 6.00

Dues, 1914 — 15 at 3.00 45.00

Dues, 1915— 61 at 3.00 183.00

Dues, 1916—948 at 3.00 2,844.00

Dues, 1917 — 15 at 3.0O 45,00

Dues, 1918— 1 at 3.00 3.00

Fees and dues new members — 293 at

$5.00 1.465.00

Fees and dues on account- 1 at $3.00.. 3.00

Fees, life members— 41 at $25.00 1.025.00

Collection additional .10

Refund treasurer's bond (E. F. Walsh) 25.00
Space sold Houston trade exhibition

(1916) 1.042.50

Refund .Appropriation (Philadelphia of-
fice) 38.60

Received ace. Anna Jarvis (Mothers'

day fund) 1.018.50

R. C. Kerr, ace. Houston convention
garden 49.90

$7,794.63
Remitted to Treasurer:

Permanent fund $1,025.00

General fund 6.769.63

$7,794.63
Disbursements from January 1 to De-
cember 31, 1916 - $ 8,435.25

National flower show disbursements... 34.769.18
Vauchers drawn on Treasurer. Nos. 1

to 319 inclusive 57.278.50

Financial statement, January 1 to August 10,
1917:

Dues, 1915— 7 at $3.00 $ 21.00

Dues, 1916— 37 at 3.00 111.00

Dues, 1917—960 at 3.00 2.880.00

Dues, 1918— 10 at 3.00 30.00

Dues, 1918 — on ace— 1 at 2.00

Dues, 1919— 1 at 3.0O 3..0O

Fees and dues, new members — 124 at

$5.00 620.00

Pees, life members — 42 at $25.00 1.050.00

Received ace, sale of life members'
buttons, — 3 at 75c 2.25

WM. TRICKER'S WATER LILIES IN CONVENTION GARDEN.

Electric City Conservatory 2.00

K. S. Besancon & Co 10.00

Wm. Thurston B.OO

S. I. Smith 3.00

Holton & Hunkel Co 10.00

W. B. Girvln B.OO

W. W, Edgar Co 5,00

John E. Sten 2.00

..\. J. Binley 2.00

.Tohn W. Foote 2.00

Myers & Samtmann 5.00

Received ace. mothers' day fund 571.00

Received ace. trade exhibition icou-
vention. New York 496,00

$5,786.25
Remitted to treasurer;

Permanent fund $1,050.00

General fund 4,387.25

Cash on hand 349.00

$5,786.25

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Treasurer's Report.

Treasurer J. J. Hess presented the
following report for the year ending
July 31, 191T :

Cash on hand Jan. 1. 1917:

Permanent fund $21,486.14

General fund 25,935.78

$47,421.92
Receipts:

Permanent fund $ 2,289.92

General luud 4.458.75

$34,169.82
Bisliursements.

General fund $6,727.87

Permanent fund 71.50

N. F, S 4,345.44

11,144.81

Net Balance. $43,025.01

Balance on hand as follows:
Dunkelberg Bond & Mtg3.$ 5,000.00
City & Sub. Realty Co.. 1,500.00

Liberty Bonds 10,027.22

Peoples Bank 8,687.75

Real Estate Mtg 12,085.00

German Savings Bank 801.52

German American Bank.. 3,795.95
Omaha National Bank 1,127.57

$43,025.01

W. F. Gude's reports as Washing-
ton representative, as chairman of the
WiUlam R. Smith Memorial Commit-
tee, and also as chairman of the Tariff
and Legislation Committee, were then
read by Mr. Gude. All papers were full
and complete, particularly that of tariff
and legislation, which referred to im-
ports and express companies.

Benjamin Hammond, in his paper,
reported progress in school garden
work. Prof. E. A. White's report on
nomenclature was full of suggestions,
and his recommendation that S300 be
appropriated for the work was passed
unanimously.

C. W. Ward's report as chairman
of the Home Products Committee, was
passed to be printed in the record.

Washington Representative's Report.

It seems but a very short while since
I submitted my annual report to you
at Houston, Tex. There have been
many problems submitted to me dur-
ing the past 12 months, some of them
very unusual and only affecting one or
more individuals of the organization;
other matters of vital importance af-
fecting, more or less, all of our mem-
bers. Many of these matters are han-
dled by your Washington representa-
tive, to the best of his ability by the
liberal use of telephone messages and
friends at court, and thus are easily
and satisfactorily disposed of. Other
questions take months of time and
much correspondence. Still, others are
matters for the committee on tariff
and legislation.

Since my last report when the so-
ciety went on record as favoring the
maintenance of the United States
botanic garden in its present location,
I am happy to state that through the
indefatigable efforts of the Hon. Ja-
cob H. Gallinger, United States Sena-
tor from New Hampshire, a bill has
passed the senate authorizing the
acquisition of the two government res-
ervations lying just west of the gar-
dens, know as East and West Seaton
Parks. This addition would mater'.ally
increase the area of the botanic gar-
den. It is hoped that the measure may
soon become a law, for if the people
throughout the country could but wit-
ness the thousands of visitors from all
parts of the world that visit the bo-
tanic gardens annually, there surely
would be no hesitancy in enlarging the
gardens at once. During the past sea-
son, there has been much of special
Interest to attract the citizens of Wash-
ington and the tens of thousands of

visitors to the botanic gardens and our
daily press has been most liberal in ex-
ploiting the educational advantages of
the botanic gardens and its influ-
ence for good to the public in general.
Our genial whole-souled superintendent
and fellow-director, George W. Hess, is

The hardy chrysanthemum collection
now includes about 1,000 varieties. An
attempt has been made to make a spe-
cial collection of the most desirable
kinds for this section with the expec-
tation of eliminating other varieties
from the collection as these selections

CANNA YELLOW KING HUMBERT IN CONVENTION GARDEN.
Exhibited by Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and Kcw Yorl^-.

ever to the front in aiding and pushing
that which seems best for the uplift
and education of all mankind for the
more beautiful in life and it is our sin-
cere hope that the additions asked for
from Congress may be granted 'ere
long.

The rose garden at Arlington Farms
has made material progress since my
last report. About 100 varieties have
been added to the collections and the
garden as a whole is improving very
much in appearance. The winter of
1916-17 was especially hard on the tea
and hybrid tea roses and they did not
look as well in the early spring as in
previous years, but they have later
grown vigorously and have bloomed
well during the season. It has been
necessary to do some re-arranging in
the garden to provide more room for
several types. Additional trellisses
have been erected to accommodate the
increasing numbers of climbing roses.
It was found that the rugosas were too
crowded for satisfactory development
so that one-half of them had to be
taken out and placed in a new bed in
order to give chance for develop-
ment. The older climbing roses on the
outside fence and the arches added
greatly to the Interest and appearance
of the garden this season. A large
number of visitors inspected the gar-
den every week and, June 4, an out-
door meeting of the American Rose
Society, which was largely attended,
was held in the garden.

A peony garden in co-operation with
the American Peony Society has been
established, over 400 varieties having
been planted last fall. They are mak-
ing good growth and in a year or two
this garden promises to be very inter-
esting to flower lovers. The iris col-
lection of 250 varieties has been in-
creased by a number of unnamed seed-
lings.

prove themselves to be good. The ob-
ject of the work with chrysanthemums
is to find a few good early hardy va-
rieties as a basis for breeding others
which may be relied upon for outdoor
growth in more northern sections of
the country without protection — varie-
ties that would be suitable for the
grounds of the ordinary suburbanite or
a farm home where intensive culture
and much special care is impossible.
There are growing this year 5,000 seed-
lings from which it is hoped to get a
few to bloom earlier than the average
of the large collection. Some work is
also being done in the breeding of car-
nations, and on some of the problems
in connection with the propagation of
roses.

I again wish to draw the attention
of members to the splendid work the
department at Washington is doing for
the benefit of horticulture and floricul-
ture in general, not only in the outdoor
work of the garden, but also in the
forcing and propagating lines in the
greenhouse of the experimental gardens
and grounds on the Mall, where all
manner of new plants are being propa-
gated and tried out. B. M. Byrnes,
the able superintendent of the houses
and grounds, is ever ready to aid and
assist in giving information to any one
seeking the same.

The annual chrysanthemum exhibi-
tion held October 30-Nov. 5, 1916, was
attended by many thousands of visi-
tors, and as in the past since these
exhibitions have been held, does much
towards encouraging the growing of
flowers by individuals.

The past year in the florist business
in Washington has been good and
profitable to grower, wholesaler and re-
tailer, notwithstanding the fact that
since our last meeting our own United
States of America has been drawn into
this horrible war and the demand for

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Aug. 25,

money and men, already very heavy,
bids fair to be lieavier. and yet the fu-
ture for our business looks bright. The
work in connection with representing
this large influential association is an
honor of which any man should be ex-
ceedingly proud. - I wish to reassure
every fellow-member that I fully
appreciate the honor and I tender my
grateful thanks to all who have will-
ing rendered assistance for the bene-
fit of the S. A. F.

WM. F. GUDE.

Tariff and Legislation Committee Report.

One of the first and most serious
problems presented to your committee
since our last report was a bill pro-
hibiting imports. The demand for the
stopping of imports of all kinds of
plants, trees and bulbs from all sources
comes from a small group of entomolo-
gists, who seem to think that legisla-
tion, often ill-advised, is the solution of
all evils. They do not seem to know how
dependent our trade is upon other
countries for such raw materials as
lily bulbs, valley pips, azaleas, Ma-
netti stocks, Dutch bulbs, etc., but they
think that by prohibiting these im-
ports it will reduce the annual dam-
age done to our crops and forests by
insect pests and plant diseases. We
will not weary you with the details in
this report. ai3 the facts have been
published by the trade papers. The
seriousness of the matter to this or-
ganization comes from the fact that
this small group of entomologists had
the American Forestry Association en-
dorse the plan. This body has a mem-
bership of over 5,000, so is polit-
ically powerful in Washington. It
consists largely of lumbermen, who. of
course, are enthusiastically in favor
of any plan which they are told will
protect our forests, from which their
supply of lumber comes.

Since the proposed prohibition af-
fected nurserymen almost as vitally as
the florists, arrangements have been
made whereby the nurserymen .ioin
with the florists in combatting the
plan, and share the expenses of em-
ploying what talent may be neces-
sary. During the summer months our
committee and the nurserymen's com-
mittee is to meat with the entomologi-
cal committee in charge — and there
the matter now stands.

It has been stated that the entomo-
logical committee would be satisfied
at this time with a partial quarantine
on what they term "finished prod-
ucts;" this would then quarantine only
such, items as bay trees, azaleas, box-
wood, etc., but your committee has
good reasons for believing this would
only be the thin end of the wedge —
and largely used to divide the nursery-
men and florists in their opposition.
If this plan of the prohibition of im-
ports is allowed to become effective,
there is little doubt that the next step
will be an embargo on interstate
trade: every argument that is used for
one prohibition can be used for the
other — and it has been frankly said
by our opponents that they hope to
see the time when no plant or nursery
stock shipments shall be allowed pas-
sage in interstate trade. You can im-
agine what such a plan would mean
to the horticultural trade of the
United States. Our committee has au-
thority from the executive committee
of the S. A. F. to oppose this measure,
in co-operation with the nurserymen
and will exercise that power for the
best interests of our members.

Licensed Firemen. — Requests for
assistance have come from several
states to help prevent legislation go-
ing into effect requiring the service
of licensed firemen and engineers on
low pressure boilers in small green-
house plants. That would legislate
many small growers out of e:dstence.
Over 100 such bills are now pending
in the different states and it is im-
possible for our committee to handle
all of them. The matter was referred
to the executive committee for action,
though the remedy must come from
the growers in the affected states
through their representatives.

War Duties. — In last May's war
revenue measures, the ways and means
committee of the House proposed a
straight additional 10 per cent ad va-
lorem duty on all imports, and it was
embodied in the bill passed by the
House. The imposition of an ad va-
lorem duty to items already dutiable
on a specific basis, would renew many
old abuses and make the importation
of many of the finer varieties prohibi-
tive. While not objecting to an in-
creased dutj', your committee de-
manded a specific increase on items
at present suitable on a specific ba-
sis, and failing to get redress from the
ways and means committee of the
House, it was taken to the Senate
finance committee, where the whole
tariff increase failed of passage.

Express labels, to facilitate more
prompt delivery of flowers and perish-
able goods. — In March, last, a number
of members of the S. A. F. executive
committee, together with Max Schling,
of New York, had a lengthy inter-
view with the vice-presidents and gen-
eral managers of the Adams Express
Company, American Express Company
and the Wells, Fargo Express Com-
pany, in reference to effecting a more
expeditious handling of cut flowers. As

allowed us to use the following label,
which, no doubt, in our mind, will do
much towards facilitating delivery of
express packages :

FLOWERS HIGHLY PERISHABLE

IMPORTANT NOTICE
EXPRESS AGENT:

If immediate delivery of tbis packaKe cannot
be effected, communicate with consignee by
telephone or otherwise, advising of arrival of
shipment and say ^Yhy immediate delivery can-
not be made. Your assistance in expediting
delivery will be appreciated.

This label is approved by

E. M. Williams
Vice-President Adams Express Co.

D. S. Elliot.
Vice-President American Ex. Co.

F. S. Holbrook.
Vice-President Wells-Fargo Ex. Co.

Under date of July G, we received
complaints from several large cut
flower shippers (including a complaint
from the Leo Niessen Company of
Philadelphia, through our secretary,
John Young), that the express com-
panies were about to claim, through
the interstate commerce commission,
that a 24-hour delay on cut flowers
would not be unreasonable. This was
referred to your chairman at Wash-
ington, who immediately took the mat-
ter up with the interstate commerce
commission through Mr. Fishback, who
was formerly confidential secretary to
th.3 interstate commerce commission,
and therefore especially qualified to
handle such matters, with the follow-
ing results :

July 16th, 191T.
Wm. F. Gude,

"Washington, D. C.

Referring to the communication
which you submitted to me. from the
secretary of the Society of American
Florists, I have talked with the official
of the commission having immediate
charge of matters relating to rates and
regulations of express companies. He
states that no communication has
come to his hands requesting a ruling
by the commission in regard to the
subject of claims for delays to flowers

BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF CONVENTION GARDEN, BRONX PARK.

that was on the eve of the great rail-
road strike, we did not make much
headway, but the officials all an-
nounced thenselves as being anxious
to help expedite the florist business and
the transmission of flowers by express
in every way possible. Subsequently,
through the indefatigable efforts of
Max Schling, the express companies

in transit. I will have the ofiicials go
further into the question and have ex-
plained that the law confers no au-
thority upon the commission to make
a ruling of the character suggested,
namely that 24 hours is not unreason-
able delay to cut flowers.; that the
question of what is unreasonable must
be determined upon the facts in each
case, and if the shipper and express

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Ill

company cannot agree upon the sub-
ject of a particular claim, the question
must be settled in the courts. There-
fore, where a controversy arises over
a particular shipment as to damages
caused by delay, and the carrier denies
liability, no rule that the interstate
commerce commission might lay down
could bind the court in its decision on
the facts presented in a suit. The com-
mission has always avoided expressing
opinions concerning questions which it
would not authoritively decide if pre-
sented in a formal proceeding before
it, and it is perfectly obvious that it
would decline to do so in the case men-
tioned in the letter received by you
from the secretary of the Society of
American Florists. The commission
acts within its province, and Congress
has not conferred power upon it to
pass upon or adjust claims for loss,
damage or delay in transit. Tliose are
claims which the courts alone have
authority to determine.

If any express company should pro-
pose a rule by tariff publication. I will
keep in touch with the situation in
such a way as to be immediately in-
formed, and will take such action as
necessary to secure suspension of the
proposed rule, although I am confident
that no traffic official or legal advisor
of express companies would expect to
be able to establish a fixed basis for
settlement of claims for delay by traf-
fic rules or regulations. They could
have no force in law, as the courts
would still use their own judgment and
proceed as now to hear and determine
causes of this character, without re-
gard to any rule or regulation pub-
lished in tariffs of the express com-
panies.

J. H. FISHBACK.

P. S. : A peculiar duty rests upon
express companies in transporting cut
flowers, being- a highly perishable com-
modity, and they may not absolve
themselves from liability unless they
have strong justification.

July 17th, 1917.
W. F Gude,

"Washington, D. C.

I have conferred further at the office
of the commission with regard to the
attempt of express company officials to
avoid payment of claims for damage
due to delay where the delay does not
exceed 24 hours. I no^w find that ship-
pers have communicated with the com-
mission informing it that they have
been advised of this position of claim
agents or other officials of the express
company, principally the Adams Ex-
press Company, X understand, but this
had reference more particularly to non-
perishable property, and not cut flow-
ers, and due to the fact that owing to
ojierating conditions on railroads, traf-
fic congestion and congestion of termi-
nals, etc., which have existed for many
months, the movement of trains and
delivery of property has been inter-
fered with and delayed.

However, as I have explained, fhe
commission has made no ruling on the
subject, and it is not within its prov-
ince to do so, as the liability of car-
riers for delay must be determined
upon the facts in each case, and where
the carrier denies liability, the question
can be settled alone in the courts upon
the facts presented. If any claims on
cut flowers are declined on the basis
explained to me, they should be taken
up with the chief executive officials, or
by suit in the courts.

J. H. FISHBACK.
Embargo on lily of the valley pips
from Copenhagen. — Liast fall, your com-
mittee was appealed to by various
large importers about getting their lily
of the valley pips from Copenhagen
into the United States. After many
conferences and long delays, we were
advised by the Department of State
that the majority of valley pips in

Copenhagen were not grown in Den-
mark but were German grown and,
therefore, the British authorities were
not inclined to let them come through.
Importation of Azaleas. — Last fall,
much time was consumed between the
German and British embassies and the

Embargo on Raffia from Madagascar.
— Early in the present European war
the French government placed an em-
bargo on all raffia exported from the
Island of Madagascar. The importers
became interested and were very anx-
ious to have the em.bargo lifted. We

CANNA SCHARFENSTEIN IN CONVENTION GARDEN.
Exhibited by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.

state department in endeavoring to
have the embargo raised on azaleas
and other stock from the Ghent dis-
trict on shipments into the United
States from Belgian growers. This
seemed to be almost an insurmounta-
ble problem and we had practically
given up hope of getting the azaleas
and other stock in, when we were ad-
vised that owing to a misunderstand-
ing between the counsellors in London
and Berlin, the azaleas had been held
up in error. And, when the misunder-
standing was rectified, the azaleas
came through. In reference to the
shipment of azaleas and rhododendrons
this year, we beg to advise that we
have taken the matter up with the De-
partment of State and under date of
August 2, 1917, we were assured that
so far as the department knows there
has been no restrictions or laws
changed since 1916, by which azaleas
have been permitted to come in. and
payment made to the Belgium bank In
London. Our committee, however, feels
that until war conditions change in
Belgium, no azaleas or other stock can
come into the United States from that
country.

Fumigation of Orchids. — In May last,
several communications were received
from the Orchid Growers' Association
to have an interview with the depart-
ment of agriculture as to the fumiga-
tion of orchids, which, some of the
growers claim, was so detrimental to
the plants that some had been killed.
We took the matter up promptly with
the federal horticultural board on May
27, last, and were told that the fumi-
gation of newly imported orchids had
been suspended until May 31 to 'see
what effect the fumigation would have.
Subsequently, we have been told that
the fumigation orders have been modi-
fied, so far as orchids were concerned,
until they are now being fumigated
without detriment to the plants.

took the matter up with the Depart-
ment of State and after many inter-
views and cablegrams (paid for by
James McHutchison of New York) we
were advised, August 1, that the em-
bargo had been lifted by the French
government and raffia is now coming
in as before.

Coal Situation. — Under date of Au-
gust 9, we received a communication
from Philadelphia in reference to the
coal situation, which seemed to agitate
many of our members. We immediate-
ly took the matter up with the direc-
tor of the geological survey, who sub-
mits the following :

"For your information I would say
that blanks exactly similar to those
mailed the florists have been sent to
many other industries, among the
larger of which are flour mills, brew-
eries, steam railroads, municipal gas
plants, automobile, and automobile
motor factories. In all, more than 16.000
blanks have been mailed out re:iuest-
ing information on these points. Ohly
the limit of the clerical force available
has prevented the canvas of an even
greater number of industries. The ob-
ject of the investigation is primarily to
secure specific information on the con-
sumption and storage of coal in order
that the proper governmental agencies
may be able to act intelligently on any
situation which may arise."

I wish to take this opportunity of
thanking every member of our com-
mittee for willing assistance rendered
whenever the occasion required, espe-
cially James McHutchison, who is most
thoroughly versed in all these matters,
and who is untiring in his efforts to
bring about the desired results for our
organization.

Wm. F. Gude, Chairman.

James McHutchison.

Leoin-ard H. Vaughajt,

WJt. H. Siebrecht, Jr.,

Heber J. Ware.

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Smith Memorial Committee Report.

Your committee on Memorial to the
late William R. Smith reports progress
and asks for further time on account
of the pending legislation in Congress,
which may materially affect the loca-
tion and erection of a suitable monu-
ment. We have on deposit with the
Munsey Trust Company to the credit
of the William R. Smith Memorial
Fund. William F. Gude, chairman, $1,-
838.02.

Wm. F. Gude, Chairman.

School Gardens Committee Recort.

The year 1917 will" go down into his-
tory as a special year of gardens, for
gardens are no longer regarded as of
no account and suitable only for la-
boring people to attend to. The Society
of American Florists has for several
years been encouraging the efforts to
teach the school children of the coun-
try about garden cultivation. The
florist, wherever he may be, usually
has premises that are a model for tidi-
ness and beauty, and an example that
people of good taste love to follow.
The fact that from one end of the
country to the other, we have sent
each spring a well illustrated circular
letter to school authorities in every
town or city that has a member of the
S. A. F., has had its effect, judging
from the correspondence that has come
to hand therefrom. It would be diffi-
cult to name any city or town of
prominence but what is giving atten-
tion to school gardening. The city of
Grand Rapids, Mich., has issued one
of the best circulars that we have
seen. Chicago, in various parts of the
city, has made it a point to instruct
the children. On the Pacific coast, the
movement has extended from San Di-
ego, Calif., to Tacoma, Wash., and
much attention has been given this
work. Poughkeepsie, N. T., has been
one of the leaders in the work. Bos-
ton. Mass., which has always been a
thrifty town, from the time it was first
settled, keeps up the good work, also
Cleveland, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre,
Buffalo, Cincinnati, Denver, and so we
may go on indefinitely. What at first
was regarded sometimes as a fad in
school studies, has spread from end to
end of the United States, and the past
year, owing to the conditions arising
from the destruction now going on in
Europe, has brought a realization of
the practical value of the little garden,
that engaged the thoughts of the ablest
men of the nation, as President Wil-
son laid special stress on the desirabil-
ity of this work. As your committee,
we have followed up the work and we
believe that the florists in every town
where one is located, can be a light-
house showing what can be done, not
only with flowers, but with vegetables,
to the benefit of their communities and
will fix in this country a desire for gar-
dens, both plants and flowers, to an ex-
tent that will remain a permanent
benefit to their business.

Benjamin Hammond, Chairman.

Michael Barker,

Irwin Bertermann,

Gust. X. Amryhn,

Leonard Barron.

Secretary's Election Amendment.

The proposed amendment governing
the election of the secretary, which if
adopted, would place this matter en-
tirely in the hands of the executive
committee, brought out a warm dis-
cussion. George Asmus championed

this action in a forceful address, claim-
ing that the smaller executive com-
mittee were better able to select a
proper man than the larger body, to
whom they were responsible. This was
strongly opposed by W. A. Manda, who
contended that every member should
have a voice in the selection of the sec-
retary. It had always been so, and
they had never made a mistake. J. T.
D. Fiilmer, DesMoines, la., was very
outspoken for the democratic action of
the people. It was a step backward,
he believed, to take this power out of
the hands of the many and put it in
the hands of the few. "What are we
coming to?" he asked. "Shall we let

Geo. E. M. Stumpp.

President New York Florists' Club.

a few rule or shall we handle the reins
ourselves?" Patrick Omara, in his
usual good style, voiced the sentiment
of the opposition, saying the whole
thing was based on the assumption
that the society was not able to man-
age its own affairs. He considered it
an honor to be elected to this position
and the society should exercise its in-
terest fully in voicing their choice.
James Dean was also opposed to tak-
ing this right from the members.

Detroit Chosen for 1919 Meeting:.

The consideration of the place of
meeting for 1919 was then taken up.
George Asmus, after lauding the effi-
ciency of the craft there, nominated
Detroit, which city was adopted unani-
mously. This completed the pro-
gramme for the afternoon and closed
one of the most interesting first-day
meetings of the society.

Confidence in Pres. Wilson Unanimous.

W. F. Gude proposed that a tele-
gram of confidence, as follows, be sent
to President "Wilson, which met with
unanimous approval :

"We express to President Wilson our
fullest confidence in him as the na-
tion's leader, irrespective of the politi-
cal affiliation of our membership, in
this hour of decisive conflict for free-
dom, democracy and the rule of the
people, by the people, for the people
unto the end."

At the evening session, the amend-
ment to the constitution to take away
the right of the full membership to
elect the secretary and vest this func-
tion in the board of directors, was de-
feated by a vote of 47 to 94, the amend-
ment being lost by exactly a two to
one vote.

President's Reception.

After the voting on the constitu-
tional amendment, the president's re-
ception was held. The receiving party,
which formed in line at the east end
of the hall, consisted of George E. M.
Stumpp and Mrs. Stumpp, President R.
C. Kerr and Mrs. Kerr. Vice-President
A. L. Miller and Mrs. Miller, Treasurer
J. J. Hess and Mrs. Frank Traendly.
The occasion was very pleasant and
many tripped the light fantastic to the
good music of the band. Light refresh-
ments were served and all passed a
very pleasant evening. Benjamin Ham-
mond said it was like a large family
gathering.

Wednesday's Proceedings.

The meeting room for the Wednes-
day morning session was changed to
the east end of the building to avoid
noise. Nominations of officers, the
first order of business, in which the va-
rious candidates were endorsed with
great oratorical flights, resulted as fol-
lows : For president, Chas. H. Totty,
Madison, N. J., and A. L. Miller, Ja-
maica, N. Y.; vice-president, Jules
Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo.; secretary,
John Young, New York; treasurer, J.
J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Executive com-
mittee : Joseph Manda, West Orange,
N. J., and C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O.

Anders Rasmussen, New Albany,
Ind., chairman of the committee on
storm damage insurance, read a very
comprehensive report of the work of
that committee, following which the
meeting adjourned.

W. F. Therkildson, chairman of the
publicity committee, presented a very
comprehensive report, which included '
plans for an advertising campaign
which looked so practical that a fund
of over $6,000 was subscribed to it at
once. This was further agumented by
the society adding ,$5,000 m.ore. Joseph
Heacock started the ball rolling with
$500. James McHutchison subscribed
a like amount. A. N. Pierson, Inc.,
Max Schling and George E. M. Stumpp
each signed for $2.50 for each of five
years. F. R. Pierson gave $200, Bob-
bink & Atkins, $200; Myers & Samt-
man. $300; Leo Niessen Co., $2.50 a
year; Patrick Welch, $100 a year for
life, and many others in like amounts
for the same period. Fifty thousand
dollars is the goal for the first year,
which it is thought will soon be in
hand.

Robert Craig spoke on "The Florists'
Business in its Relation to War Times."
His practical suggestions were ably
supplemented by J. F. Ammann, Max
Schling and F. W. C. Brown.

Publicity Committee Report.

Your publicity committee might be
likened to the old saying that "the
shoemaker's children are the poorest
shod," in that this committee has in
the past done so little in the way of
real publicity, although it is without
question the one great power that
makes for success if properly used and
at the right time. On the other hand,
the failure to use every legitimate ave-

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OMAHA AND COUNCIL BLUFFS FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING, LAKE MANAWA, lA., AUGUST 9, 1917.

nue of publicity is almost invariably
follo%Yed by a business failure.

We all know, I say, know, because
anyone will admit that flowers are na-
ture's advertisement, that flowers have
given more joy, have done more in
helping to lift ■ the burden in time of
distress and sorrow than any one other
agency that the Almighty has estab-
lished on this earth. Knowing these
things, if we fail to do our duty in
bringing them to the proper use of our
fellow-man, we have not done or ac-
complished our part.

I am sure that with this audience I
could find sympathetic listeners to al-
most any amount of sentiment and poe-
try that I might bring to your atten-
tion, but there is another side to this
business of producing flowers and that
is the profit for those engaged. I am
not personally engaged in the business
of growing flowers. I wish I were, for
I was born and raised on a combined
nursery and greenhouse establishment,
and though I have always kept in touch
with it, I still look back on those happy
days as the flower time, of my life.

We have given 5'ou no half-baked
publicity, neither 'will we give you
some half-hearted bunk that will do lit-
tle or no good. We have, however,
spent the year making a careful survey
and study of the needs of the craft,
and now after consultation with the
other members of the committee, we
come to you with a definite programme
and plan, a concrete something that is
worked down to hard cold figures and
facts. We present it at this time for
your careful consideration either to re-
ject or adopt.

This plan brings us face to face with
a condition that has been a real prob-
lem or problems for us all. The rising
cost of fuel, labor, everything that
goes to make up the requirements of
the craft, is one problem; the lessened
use of flowers, in an effort on part of
the populace to economize, on account
of the war, is another, and very serious
one.

Flowers, because of the lack of edu-
cation on the part of the public, all our
fault, have always been considered a
luxury. Why? Because we have al-
lowed them to think so. We have not
shown the necessity for flowers. Flow-
ers are no luxury; they are no extrav-
agance. They are a necessity and we
know it. The sick must be cheered and
you cannot do it with candy or other

eatables, for that would either kill or
do other bodily harm. How can they
be cheered then? Why, by flowers, of
course. It is very necessary to remem-
ber wife's birthday, or Mothers' day,
or daughter's birthday or sweetheart's,
or graduation day or friend neighbor's
opening day, etc. You cannot give
jewelry in these times of trouble and
economy, and besides it is not suita-
ble for every use, but flowers express
every beautiful thought and sentiment
on every occasion.

We believe this to be true. How are
we going to m.ake the public believe it?
By advertising. We know that we
have a demand for flowers by reason
of a natural love in everyone for their
beauty. How are we going to stimu-
late and increase this demand? By ad-
vertising. We can impress upon the
public the necessity of flowers, just as
surely as the paintmakers will tell (in
their coming campaign) the necessity
of paint.

We can sell flowers by advertising
as surely as Uneeda Biscuit, Cream of
Wheat, Victrolas,Corn-Flakes, Shredded
Wheat Biscuit, Dutch Cleanser, Wrig-
ley's gum and a thousand other things.
All of you are familiar with these great
successes, for which there was no nat-
ural demand, but which have made end-
less millions, because people have been
led to believe them a necessity, because
they are before them day and night.

Are we going to make a real busi-
ness of the florist business? Are we
going to enter the ranks of live
merchants, or are w^e going to be
content with what comes to us with-
out effort? If so, we will have to
be content with less than we have had
in former years. You have advertising
successes in your midst. I could name
many of them but I will use "Penn"
for my illustration. I do not need to
say much, the lesson is before you and
plain as day. From "Newsboy to
Wealth," no fairy story is better. All
done by live advertising.

So we offer a complete plan, diagram,
schedule, sketches and even slogan for
a real live campaign to put flowers on
the commercial map.

W. F. Theekildson, Chairman.

Gut W. French.

Joseph Heacock.

Thomas H. Jot.

Edward P. Tracet.

Election of Officers.

At the election of ofiicers, Thursday
morning, the vote for president re-
sulted as follows : Charles H. Totty,
Madison, N. J., 198; A. L. Miller, Ja-
maica, N. Y., 122. Jules Bourdet, St.
Louis, Mo., was chosen vice-president,
and John Young, New York, secretery,
and J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., were re-
elected.

National Flower Show Committee Report.

In submitting my report to the con-
vention, I wish briefly to touch upon
its objects, which it is understood by
the committee from instructions re-
ceived at the various conventions are
to promote horticulture in all its
branches and to make same self-sus-
taining— the idea of profit being a sec-
ondary consideration. The committee
has also taken the stand that they must
work equally hard for the interest of
the exhibitor, to provide for him rec-
ompense by bringing to the exhibitions
enough of the public to encourage him
in making his exhibit the last word in
floriculture. This also applies to our
exhibitors in the trade section. While
our charges for foot space have been
more than double that charged at the
conventions, yet the exhibitors at the
national shows have always said that
it paid that much better to exhibit at
the shows than at the conventions. This
can be readily seen as making a decid-
ed change pertaining to the conventions
of our society, and in my opinion the
time is very soon at hand, if not now,
when there should be a national flower
show in the spring of every year, and
at this time the convention should also
be held.

Statistics kept by the secretary show
that the attendance at the national
flower shows by the members of our
society is three times as great as at
the conventions. It is also a natural
buying season, and the exhibitor finds
the florist visitor at the convention in
a mood for buying. The attendance at
the conventions held during the sum-
mer the last few years has decidedly
dropped off, and this is not to be won-
dered at, as most people prefer to en-
joy the taking of a vacation during the
summer mor*"hs, and as the business
of the society by the increased mem-
bership, on the board of directors, by
the afBliation plan, has gone to this
body for their consideration, it also
should be taken into consideration by
the members that these national

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flower shows are great educators,
and as there are so many cities in
the country where they should be held
it is only possible to cover the ground
by holding them as often as possible.

There are not many buildings in the
country large enough to stage the ex-
hibition as carried on now by the com-
mittee. In'the city of St. Louis, where
we go next springy, we were forced to
lease Jand adjacent to the beautiful
Moolah Shrine temple, to erect a tem-
porary structui-e to' stage our show, but
there is a great indication in a number
of larger cities to build large conven-
tion halls and in a very few years there
will be a number of large buildings
available in a number of cities where
the exhibition can be held.

I wish to call to the attention of the
members the necessity of the spirit of
patriotism in this exhibiton. Your
committee is merely your agent for
promotion and advertising of our busi-
ness. It means the selling of more
flowers and bringing before the pub-
lic the best quality and the latest
novelties in our profession. We are
going to the city of St. Louis, as you
all know, next spring. There are not
a large number of big growers close
to St. Louis. Therefore our committee
must look for the support of the grow-
ers throughout the country. If the
committee does not get this support it
will work a severe hardship on them
and will not reflect to the credit of our
society or our business.

The American Rose Society will hold
their convention and exhibition in con-
nection with the show and the Ameri-
can Carnation Society, who were repre-
sented at our last meeting in St. Louis
and whose members signified their In-
tentions of making a great effort at the
next show. We were greatly encour-
aged, also, by the Missouri Botanical
Garden, commonly known as Shaws'
Gardens. W. W. Ohlweiler, the direc-
tor, assured me that he would do
everything possible and if necessary
they would move the garden to our ex-
hibition hall. This is the spirit taken
by the florists in general in St. Louis,
but if this show is to be national we
ought to have exhibits not only from
the Atlantic coast, but from the Pa-
cific coast as well.

There has been some talk, early in
the preparatory part of the exhibition,
about abandoning the show on account
of the war. This the committee unani-
mously believes would be a serious
mistake, as the motto, "Business as
usual," has been supplemented by
"Business is better than usual." and as
this is strictly a business exhibition
our line in particular must keep in ad-
vance of the times.

The committee was fortunate in se-
curing a location that compares some-
what to the one at the recent Phila-
delphia show, being located on the prin-
cipal boulevard and in the heart of the
city adjacent to four of the most prom-
inent car lines in the city. Also, being
the principal drive, surrounded by some
of the finest homes in St. Louis. There
is also a triangular park space belong-
ing to the city im,mediately in front of
the building, which the park commis-
sioners have promised to plant ac-
cording to the wishes of our commit-
tee. We are very much encouraged by
the spirit shown us by the St. Louis
Florists' Club and its members. The
dates for the show are April 6-15, giv-
ing us 10 full show days, as the laws
in St. Louis allow exhibitions open on

Sunday. The weather in St. Louis- at
this time of the year, from statistics
gathered, shows it to be a delightful
climate and quite warm, at that sea-
son.

The lot as leased by the committee is
350 feet front by 150 deep and is
now leveled off and being seeded. "We
have also contracted for an ornamental
electric light billboard to be placed
there, which will be in operation this
week. The billboard shows the pros-
pective building, with wording an-
nouncing to the public the contem-
plated show. Every effort is being
made by the committee, which is com-
posed of L. P. Jensen, head gardener
of the Busch Estate; Ernest Strehle,
superintendent of parks in St. Louis,
and Mr. Baumann, landscape archi-
tect, to have a beautiful planting
effect, shrubery, flower beds, etc., to
make this ornamental as well as at-
tractive. There is no doubt that in
the eight months this board will be up
it will give great publicity and nearly
all St. Louis people will know of the
enterprise. "We have also started a
Ijublicity campaign, the first article of
which appeared in the leading papers
last week in the way of editorials,
commenting on the enterprise.

Moolah Temple is one of St. Louis'
most beautiful structures, consisting of
two large auditoriums, one on the lower
floor being used now as a main dining
room and drill hall. It is in this hall
that we intend to place the trade ex-
hibit, it being without doubt ideal for
that purpose. On the upper floor it is
the intention of the committee to stage
the retail florists' exhibits, using the
large stage for effective decorations
and special features. There is a large
balcony in this hall, which will seat
1.-500 people, thus providing a resting
place where a beautiful view can be
had of this exhibit. Connected with
this is another hall. 40 feet wide and
125 feet long, which will be used for
lectures. The public at the past shows
have shown a great interest in attend-
ing the lectures and it is the intention
of the committee to have them more
often during the exhibition. The hall
has been desig-ned expressly for this
purpose. Immediately to the left and
right of each entrance are beautiful
oflice rooms, one of which can be used
by the secretary and officers of the so-
ciety, the other for the show commit-
tee and press work. There are also
suitable places for the meetings of the
society and in fact any of the auxiliary
organizations to hold their meetings
or conventions.

All things considered, the committee
thinks that we have the best equipment
for conducting the show^ and conven-
tion that we ever had. The cost for
the erection of the temporary building
used for the main exhibit, it is esti-
mated, will compare favorably with
what we have paid in the past for
rental, and we have' good prospects of
leasing to the automobile people for
their exhibition and also to the "Good
Roads" convention, and several other
exhibitons which we hope to secure and
receive rental from. The committee
has arranged to have several leads of
water pipe run through the ground
with three or four outlets. This will
enable us to thoroughly water with-
out any damage and also to keep off
all dust and dirt of exhibition. It is
the intention of the committee to de-
sign this in a beautiful vista effect,
with rose gardens and groupings of

foliage and flowering plants and with
the help and support of the florists'
trade this ought, indeed, be a wonder-
ful spectacle to view.

In a very short time the committee
will meet in St. Louis to appoint the
working committees and open the olEce
and start the publicity campaign in
earnest. There is a possibility of the
leading merchants of the city of St.
Louis conducting a spring pageant at
this time, which will bring thousands
of people from out-of-town to the city
of St. Louis. The convention bureau,
thi'ough Mr. Hatfield, the manager, has
been and is very active in its work
with our committee.

The second preliminary schedule has
been sent out by Secretary John Young,
and it is hoped that this will receive
the consideration of the growers
throughout the country, and I wish
once more to impress upon the trade
the importance of supporting your com-
mittee in doing the work.- A national
flower show is one of the greatest ex-
hibitions that is held in the country
and the S. A. F. can be well proud of
the exhibitions as they are being con-
ducted, and it is hoped that every con-
sideration v.'ill be given to the members
of this committee for their loyal sup-
port and hard work in this stupendous
undertaking, which involves much care-
ful financing as well as being a very
laborious project.

Once more I also wish to repeat that
your committee believes that the im-
portance of these exhibitions demands
their being staged every spring in some
city. The results of this exhibition are
very pleasing, in the fact that we are
accomplishing some of the things as
originally thought of by the first pro-
moters of these shows. It is a source
of pleasure, after the hard work, to find
that all concerned are well pleased, not
only the public who view the show, but
the exhibitor who spends much time
and money, and the effect gained is
more than worth the time, trouble and
expense. I sincerely hope that the
city selected for the 1919 convention
will be one that will be able to stage
this show and convention then.

Just a word to the promoters of
flower shows throughout the country.
The members of the national flower
show committee have been selected for
their experience in conducting past ex-
hibitions. Secretary John Young has
statistics at hand with the information
which the committee would be pleased
to impart for the asking. I believe that
a number of mistakes made by those
handling these exhibitions could be cor-
rected if they were to ask the chair-
man of our committee or secretary for
such information. I also wish to call
attention to the society's medals which
are available as prizes. We are only
too glad to offer them where demand is
made upon us. Also, there is a like-
lihood in the near future of a clashin.g
of dates of large shows in this country.
It would be better for all concerned if
exhibitions could be so arranged as the
automobile trade does now. by allot-
ment of dates. It brings a hardship upon
the exhibtors, both in the trade and
in the premium classes, should shows
conflict. Also, where an out-of-town
attendance is looked for it would avoid
a number of prominent exhibitors and
trades people being absent by attend-
ing a show in another locality. At the
present time the only large spring ex-
hibition that we know of next year is
in New York, and as their dates are

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fixed for March 14-21, just prior to
Easter, it will be seen that there will
be no confliction there. Thus it can
be seen by arrangement there need be
no confliction of the dates of exhibi-
tions.

Several times in the past, an instance
being last spring when St. Louis and
New York exhibitions were being held
at about the same dates, a number of
people in the trade informed me that
they were sorry, as they wished to at-
tend both shows. This also was true
in the case of the last big fall shows in
Cleveland and Chicago, whose dates
were also identical.

Sefore closing I wish to congratulate
the horticultural interests of New York
upon their taking advantage of the na-
tional show and staging successful and
better shows following. While every
city in the country could not conduct
an annual show on so large a scale,
yet our committee believes that if the
national flower shows were followed up
by exhibitions on a similar scale every
two or three yeai-s it would help keep
up what was started by the national
flower show. I will bring my report to
a close by stating that if there should
be any question the members would
like to be enlightened upon I will be
only too pleased to answer same.

George Asmus, Chairman,

John Young, Secretary',

J. J. Hess, Treasurer,

C. H. TOTTT,

A. Farenwald,

Wif. P. Craig,

Patrick Welch,

thomas roland.

Mothers' Day Committee Report.

Mothers' day has now developed into
one of the big flower days of the year
throughout the greater part of the
country. There is a greater and more
widspread call for flowers for Mothers'
day than any other day. though the
sales average less, and the total sales
do not amount to as much as do Eas-
ter and Christmas. We have, however,
the biggest opportunity to make this
the banner day of the year, if we will
but realize it. There is no limit to the
amount the public will spend when
prompted by the tender sentiment
which is attached to the magic name
of mother.

Many of our retailers have already
seen the desirability of interesting the
customer in something better and dif-
ferent than the ordinary bunch of car-
nations and are showing many things
to take the place of carnations for
Mothers' day. Blooming plants have
been a big aid in this, and if we will
make the effort along this line it will
help solve the problem of supplying the
demand for flowers, as well as to hold
down the exorbitant price of carna-
tions which the demand causes. There
was not the big percentage of call for
white carnations this year that has
been experienced in former years. This
is the result of the use of the slogan,
"Bright flowers for mothers living,
white flowers for mother's memory,"
used by many florists in advertising JEor
Mothers' day.

On account of the lack of a defined
programme, due to there being no op-
portunity for the widely scattered mem-
bers of this committee to meet and for-
mulate one, very little has been ac-
complished. The collection of a fund
to be turned over to Miss Anna Jarvis
has not had the response from, the

trade that it should have had. An ef-
fort to secure promises of yearly sub-
scriptions has not proved successful
so far, but it is lioped that this plan
will still prove so.

Many florists have expressed a de-
sire that this committee endeavor to
secure_the co-operation of all those in-
terested in furthering the sale of flow-
ers for Mothers' day, and to concen-
trate our efforts on one general plan.
Another expression heard from retail-
ers is the desire to get the growers to
supply more suitable stock for Mothers'
day, and also to eliminate the so-called
pickled stock as far as possible.

I regret that circumstances prevent
me from being present at the conven-
tion to make a more complete report,
and also to discuss matters pertaining
to Mothers' day.

Receipts to July 31 from subscrip-
tions, %511; expenditure for printing,
postage., etc., .$.516.50; balance, .$54.50.
Olaf J. Olson, Chairman.

The Convention Garden.

The Convention Garden is laid out
in the botanic garden in Bronx park,
about 10 minutes walk from the ter-
minal of the Third avenue elevated.
It occupies approximately an acre of
ground, and the location, but for the
distance from the center of the city,
is ideal. The feature of the bedding
is the general excellence of the cannas,
many of tlie varieties being profusely
covered with bloom. At the entrance,
Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury, N. Y.,
planted two groups of evergreens.
Some of the specimens were over 10
feet in height. On either side of the
main path, were beds of gladioli,
some fairly well flowered, while others
were not yet open and many were past
their prime. John Lewis Childs, Inc.,
Flowerfleld, N. Y., Arthur Cowee. Ber-
lin, N. Y., and B. Hammond Tracy,
Wenham. Mass., were exhibitors in
this section.

In the center of the garden was a
large bed of the bronze leaved, red
flowered canna. New York, with a bor-
der row of Snow Queen, a white flow-
er of remarkable size. These were
from Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove,
Pa. Two crescent beds bordering the
circle around the center were filled
with Canna Firebird and a pink va-
riety as yet unnamed. The plants
were too young however, to have pro-
duced many blooms. These were ex-
hibited by Arthur T. Boddington Co..
Inc.. New York. A large, oval bed to
the rear of the crescents, was filled
with Canna Yellow King Humbert and
was truly a gorgeous display. The
plants were not over three feet high,
but of sturdy growth, bearing a mass
of large yellow spikes. Another bed
of the same variety, full of flowers,
in another section of the garden, from
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York, and planted by Arthur T.
Boddington Co., Inc., also made a
splendid showing. A curved path
leading from the center circle to a bit
of woodland was bordered on the right
hand with six beds of cannas contain-
ing about 1.50 plants each, wliich were
masses of color. The first bed con-
tained Scharfenstein, which opens red.
turns pure pink, very floriferous and
surely a grand bedder. Other varie-
ties in this display were Orange Bed-
der, Lahneck, Favorite, Eureka and
Gem. These were exhibited by Henry
A. Dreer, Inc., Riverton, N. J., and
made a splendid showing.

W. A. Manda, South Orange. N. J.,
planted a variety bed of tradescantias,
dahlias and boxwood with a coleus
border. Meehan's Marvel mallow filled
a bed just bursting into flower. They
looked very vigorous. Tliomas Meehan
& Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., were the
exhibitors. A bed of labeled Hibiscus
Moscheutos hybrids, which will soon
be a show, were planted by Bobbink
& Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Some
brilliant reds were in flower. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., planted a bed
of large leaved coleus, one of helio-
tropes, and another mixed, with a cen-
ter of Begonia I'ubra.

Paths leading to the left of the gar-
den were bordered with beds of her-
baceous phlox, one from F. R. Pierson,
Tarrytown, N. Y., and the other from
A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn.
The latter also planted three beds of
roses, each containing from 50 to 75
plants, the varieties being Panama,
Crimson Champion and Red Radiance.

While most of the plants in the gar-
den bore the name of the variety, not
one of the beds displayed the sign of
the exhibitor. There were but 14 en-
tries, and the canna seemed to be the
only flower worth while in such a dis-
play.

The Trade Exhibition.

A most important feature of the con-
vention was the display made by the
various leaders of the trade. In plants,
bulbs, florists' supplies, greenhouses!
heating apparatus, fertilizers, in fact,
there is not a line connected with the
welfare of the florists' business that
is not represented at these exhibitions.
The display held this week was in
many respects better than that of any
previous exhibition.

The plant section was particularly
notable for the great excellence of the
stock. The displays of Henry A. Dreer,
Inc., and Robert Craig Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.: Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther-
ford. N. J.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown,
N. Y.; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell,
Conn.; Joseph Heacock Co.. Philadel-
phia; Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford,
N. J., and several other smaller ex-
hibits, gave evidence in their great
variety and general excellence that
these firms have confidence in the
future and are prepared with the best
they have ever had to back it up. The
greenhouse ventilator and boiler man-
ufacturers were there with their latest
appliances, as were the makers of fer-
tilizers, greenhouse hose, etc. The re-
tail florist also found much to Interest
him in the magnificent collections of
new and novel creations of the very
latest in baskets, pedestals, pot covers,
jardinieres, screens, wicker vases, etc.
There was a novelty in design and col-
oring in many of the new things that
was really wonderful. The ribbon men
were much in evidence; their displays
of single and duo-toned ribbons in plain
and fancy weaves were gorgeous in
their tints and colorings. Chiffons were
also features.

Taking the exhibition as a whole,
while not as large perhaps as some of
those in previous years, it stood well
above them all in its high quality and
the general excellence of each depart-
ment. The exhibits follow :

American Greenhouse Manufacturing-
Co.. Chicago, sample gi-eenhouse fit-
tings and collection of photographs of
large houses erected by this firm. Rep-
resented by P. L. McKee.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia,
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full line of florists' plant and flower
baskets. There were novelty baskets
and boxes of cretonne in unique color
combinations. Christmas and metal
wreaths in variety and a large line of
wicker vase flower holders were fea-
tures. Ai-t silk ribbon and chiffons were
seen in various colors. Sydney H. Bay-
ersdorfer, Stephen Green, Isaac Bayers-
dorfer, John Walsh and Howard Royer.

Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J.,
ferns, rubbers, dracenas and bay trees;
very well grown stock.

The Chicago Feed and Fertilizing Co.
showed samples of various fertilizers
and distributed literature. H. E. Hum-
iston.

Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.,
had as leading features a round bed
of crotons, 10 feet in diameter, bril-
liant in their coloring, also specimens.
A table of their new fern, Norwood,
was conspicuous, as were Teddy, Jr.,
and Scotti. Arecas, dracaanas in as-
sortment, variegated pineapples in
fruit, Otaheite oranges, gardenias, etc.,
were other features. R. A. Craig. C.
Van and Leonard Seiger.

Cromwell Gardens. A. N. Pierson,
Inc., display of foliage plants and
ferns. W. R. Pierson, A. Gumming,
Robert Carlton, H. Anderson and H.
Neubrand.

Crowl Pern Co.. Millington, Mass.,
samples of ferns, laurel and ground
pine. E. W. Vineca.

Darbee, Florist, San Francisco, Calif.,
cut asters and statice, which were very
fresh after their long journey.

A. T. De La Mare Co.. New York,
books, literature, etc. J. H. Griflith.

Doro Paper Products Co., Chicago,
folding paper boxes. S. Fruend.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pa., showed iine kentias in va-
rious sizes, aspidistras, specimen cro-
tons and smaller sizes, all well colored,
bird's nest ferns. Glory fern and sev-
eral tables of specimens of young stock
of popular florists' varieties in ferns
and foliage plants for growing on. A
splendid commercial display. J. J. Kar-
ins, J. A. Ruppert and Jos. J. Gowdy.

Fritz Dressel, Weehawken, N. J., ex-
hibited a new fern, sport of Teddy, Jr.,
which is named Abraham Lincoln. A
promising looking variety.

J. A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind., ven-
tilating apparatus, samples and litera-
ture. John A. Evans.

Expanded Wood Co., Evansville,
Ind., samples of crepe wood and boxes.
F. J. Moore.

C. E. Falls Service Co., Kansas City,
Mo., samples of their advertising mat-
ter. G. E. Falls.

J. H. Peisser, North Bergen, N. J.,
staged a new fern, a sport from Teddy.
Jr. It looked like a lively addition to
this large family.

General Rubber Goods Co., Cleve-
land, O., rubber hose. Geo. A. Field.

Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.,
kentias in all sizes, single and made
up; fine sturdy plants. James Heacock.

Heather Home Seed Co.. formerly
Knight & Struck Co., New York, sam-
ple heather and ericas in flower, com-
mercial sizes and specimens. Thomas
Knight and Geo. F. Struck.

Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J.,
seven light section of flat rafter house,
01-foot type, glazed and ventilated. An
eight section 36-inch hot water boiler
was a feature; also a section of pipe
frame bench.

Roman J. Irwin, New York, small
pot plants, novelties of stock offered
this season. W. E. Cahill and A. J.
Ricards.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y.,
pot grown lilacs, deutzias and hydran-
geas, and field grown roses. All for
florists' forcing. C. G. Perkins.

The Kervan Co., New York, attrac-
tive booth of cut evergreens, supplies
and samples of stock. William Ker-
van.

King Construction Co., North Tona-
wanda, N. Y., sample fittings and
photographs of houses of their con-
struction. T. J. Nolan and Fred Cow-
perthwaite.

P. J. Kraus, New York, line of ce-
ment vases, window boxes, pedestals
and other pottery in variety.

Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, en-
larged photos of Kroeschell water-tube
steam boiler, high-pressure steam and
greenhouse hot water boiler, and ice
machine. Fred Lautenschlager.

H. F. Michell Co., Inc., Philadelphia,
Pa., industrial exhibit of sundries. Ger-
anium Helen Michell, Baby Randolph
and Verona ferns, bamboos and vases
of herbaceous stock. I. Rosnosky, Fred
Michell, Fred Michell, Jr.. and Philip
Fruend.

Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.,
orchid growers and importers. Sample
plants of orchids. Commercial sizes.
John E. Lager.

John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flowerfield,
N. Y., display of gladioli. I. S. Hen-
drickson and Carlton Childs.

Lion & Co., New York, display of
ribbons and fancy novelty chiffons
Milton Alexander and Morris H. Le
Vine.

Lord & Burnham Co., New York
photos and literature. T. B. DeFor-
rest, secretary and manager, and O
Korb.

Mead, Suydam Co.. New York, sam^
pie of cement greenhouse bench and
forms for casting same. Photos of
same in use. F. J. Mead.

John C. Moninger Co.. Chicago, sam-
ples of .greenhouse fittings, photographs
of large houses and literature. A.
Hammarstrom. manager New York
Branch, and R. E'. Kurowski.

Jos. G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia,
Pa., fine display of Christmas wreaths
in great variety, wax flower designs,
plant and cut flower baskets in assort-
ment; a very well arranged exhibit.
Jos. G. Neidinger, J. P. Neidinger and
G. Hampton.

Nitrate Agencies Co., New York,
chemicals for stimulating plant growth
and commercial fertilizers. Harry
Bunyard.

Novelty Basket Co., New York, as-
sortment of baskets and jardinieres,
pedestals, etc. Chas. Falkenheim.

Novelty Studio, New York, fancy
wooden flower and plant holders. Mrs.
Gaylor.

S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,
a large line of florists' baskets, rib-
bons in great variety of weaves and
colors, and velours for window trim-
ming. Chiffons were also a feature. E.
J. Fancourt and Robert Greenlaw.

.1. A. Peterson & Sons. Cincinnati,
O.. Pandanus Veitchii, bird's nest fern,
cyclamens and begonias, all fine florist
stock in commercial sizes. J. A. Peter-
son.

F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y.,
collection of ferns, florists' sizes, in aS'
sortment and single specimens. Sam-

ple roses for forcing. J. Fothering-
ham and T. Trevillian.

A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, were
much in evidence with a well balanced
display. This firm's electric fountains,
in various styles, were a feature. A
large wicker vase stand, surmounted
with an electrical shade, was notice-
able. A unique and beautiful display.
Frank McCabe and R. E. Blackshaw.

Reed & Kellar, New York, assort-
ment of fancy baskets and wicker
vases, hanging bird cages, canopy
frames and other wire designs. George
Maunze & Herman Kurth.

Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J.,
samples of palms and ferhs, dracaenas,
crotons, in good assortment. Julius
Thomas.

B. Rosen. New York, exhibited a
line of Jap chenille, Christmas
wreaths, stars, etc. Window mats of
the same material looked useful. Leo
and Adolph Rosen.

Russin & Hanfling, New York, large
collection of florists' plant and cut
flower baskets and jardinieres, Christ-
mas wreaths, Jap chenille and other
florists' supplies. Louis Hanfling and
U. Goldberg.

John Scheepers & Co., Inc., New
York, attractive booth of white glad-
olus seedlings and storage bulbs.
Messrs. Barmwater and Romein.

Schloss Bros., Ribbons. Inc., New
York, displayed many beautiful styles
in their large assortment of florists'
ribbons in all the shades of the rain-
bow. There was also a fine line of
chiffons. Emil Schloss.

B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass.,
display of Primulinus hybrids. B. H.
Tracy.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York, exhibited in a well ar-
ranged booth, French bulbs, also Ber-
muda and Japanese longiflorums. A
large collection of cut gladioli was also
a feature. E. Boylen and S. W. Pike.

Wertheimer Bros., New York, filled
a large space with a line of florists'
ribbons. A corsage ribbon of a neT\"
pattern called aero weave, was a win-
ner. "Sprinkleproff Sam" Seligman,
S. B. Werthheimer and S. Eintracht.

Ladles' Society of American Florists.

The regular meeting of this society
was held at the Hotel McAlpin, New
York, August 22. Miss Perle B. Pul-
mer, president, welcomed the delegates
in a short address. Reports of the
secretary and the treasurer were made,
showing the receipts for the year to be
.$353.27, disbursements .$191.97, cash on
hand, $161.30. The constitution was
amended, providing additional duties
for the officers and the appointment of
an auditor.

The election of ofiicers r.^sulted as
follows : Mrs. Julius Roehrs. Ruther-
ford, N. J., president; Miss Bertha
Meinhardt, St. Louis, Mo., first vice-
president; Mrs. J. A. Manda, West
Orange, N. J., second vice-president;
Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.,
treasurer; Mrs. George W. Smith,
Cleveland, O., secretary.

The social events included a lunch-
eon at the Hotel McAlpin by Miss Ful-
mer, Mrs. A. L. Miller was hostess at
an auto ride and tea, Mrs. Prank
Traendly gave a theatre party, and
with Mrs. Julius Roehrs. entertained at
an aiito sight-seeing trip. The New
York Florists' Club entertainment and
dinner dance at the Hotel McAlpin was
a most enjoyable feature of the hos-
pitalities extended to the ladies.

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A real live-wire meeting- of this as-
sociation was held in the convention
hall Tuesday morning. President W. F.
Gucle in the chair. He boldly made the
assertion, in welcoming' the members,
that their association was more use-
ful to trade as a whole than the S. A.
F. He predicted a great meeting in
Detroit in October. There were about
GO members present, each of whom
rose, introduced himself and the house
he represented. George B. M. Stumpp
claimed the most benefit from orders
worked up in one's own town to be
delivered elsewhere, from which all
money received W'as profit. Max
Schling also spoke in the same vein
and urged members to cultivate the
business in their own stores by cards
explaining how it was possible to de-
liver flowers anywhere at an hour's no-
tice. Committees to consider advertis-
ing and other important matters to be
brought before the Detroit meeting,
were appointed.

A letter from Secretary Pochelon,
who could not be present, was read by
Vice-President Asraus. It was full of
good cheer and suggestions. Frederick
Brown, of Cleveland, was enthusiastic
over the prospects and w^anted some-
thing conspicuous to identify F. T. D.
florists' stores. S. A. Anderson, of
Buffalo, E. A. Fetters, of Detroit; Her-
man Knoble, of Cleveland, and others
also spoke. All the members appeared
very enthusiastic. The meeting ad-
journed to convene in Detroit, the first
<veek in October.

Florists' Hail Association.

The members of the Florists' Hail
Association met at Newark. N. J.,
August 20, and adopted the new con-
stitution and by-laws with some im-
portant changes. The oiEcers were re-
elected : E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind..
president; J. F. Ammann. Edwards-
viUe, 111., vice-president; Hon. Jos.
Heacock, Wyncote, Pa.. treasurer;
John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.,
secretary. Directors were elected as
follows: ,1. A. Valentine. Denver. Colo..
J. C. Vaughan. Chicago; Samuel Mur-
ray, Kansas City, Mo., and Julius
Roehers. Rutherford, N. J., for three
years; E. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind., and
J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. 111., for
two years; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland,
0.. for one year, the holdover directors
being J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; P.
Burki, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Charles P.
Mueller, Wichita. Kan.

American Rose Society.

At a special meeting of the Ameri-
can Rose Society, Thursday morning,
at which President Benjamin Hammond
occupied the chair. Professor Mulford,
chairman of the committee on nome'i-
clature, made a very full report, with
rules governing the names and de-
scriptions of all new varieties. Mat-
ters relative to the next rose show in
connection with the Cleveland Florists'
Club, November 8-11, at the Hotel
Statler, Cleveland, O., were discvissed
by Herman Knoble, of that city, who
assured the society of hearty co-oper-
ation by the local craft.

American Carnation Society.

The board of directors of the Ameri-
can Carnation Society at a meet-
ing Tuesday morning agreed to re-
quest the National Flower Show com-
mittee to underwrite the premium list
Cor carnations at the next spring show
In St. Louis, the amount so subscribed

to be subject to profit or loss the same
as other guarantees. This action was
ratified at the full meeting of the
American Carnation Society later in
the day.

Convention Notes.

Some who favored the selection of
the secretary by the board of direc-
tors did so because the board is now
directly chosen by members, and be-
ing so responsible, should have the
secretary, their servant, directly re-
sponsible to them.

The trade exhibition, when all ar-
ranged, made one of the finest displays
ever held by the society. There was
an abundance of room, which, together
with the elegance of the building, gave
it a finish rarely found possible.

The Philadelphia exhibitors all
brought their goods over in automo-
biles. As their displays took up q,t
least half of space, the great utility of
this means of long distance transpor-
tation was fully demonstrated.

The English flower blocks used in
John Lewis Child's display of gladioli
were a great improvement over the
ordinary fibre or glass vase, as each
spike stood out separately in all its
beauty.

J. A. Peterson and Mrs. Peterson and
daughter, of Cincinnati, spent the week
previous to the convention at Atlan-
tic City at the Marlborough-Blen-
heim.

The American Greenhouse Manufac-
turing Co. and Vaughan's Seed Store
were to the fore in the u-se of the na-
tional colors in decorating their booths.

Benjamin Hammond said he never
saw an exhibition quite so good as
this one. The quality of the stock was
very fine and the surroundings ideal.

The proceedings of the sessions were
emphasized by the electric machine
riveters on new construction of adja-
cent buildings.

The convention hall was beautifully
decorated with palms, wild smilax and
vases of cut flowers. Large flags were
also used.

The dining tables at the "Waldorf-
Astoria hotel were decorated with
GladiolusI Mrs. Francis King exclu-
sively.

A well-known Pittsburgh florist said
his demand for cut flowers of gladiolus
has never been so good.

Weekly illustrated notices in the
press were given to President Kerr.

Trade Visitors.

The following registered during tbe oiJoniDg
(lays :>f tbe convention:

,ir. F. Ammann. Edwardsrille, 111.

Gustave Amrhyn, New Haven. Conn.

S. A. Anderson. Buffalo, N. Y.

If. W. Armitage, Elizabeth, N. J.

Edward J. Aschmann, Philadelphia. Pa.

Howard E. Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa.

Geo. Asmns, Chicago.

W. J. Baker, Ft. Worth, Tex.

Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Pa.

Geo. E. Baldwin, Mamaroneck, N. Y.

Michael Barker, Chicago.

S. G. Barnes, Pittsfleld, Mass. .

B. F. Barr, Lancaster, Pa.

H. H. Bartsch. Waverley, Mass.
H. E. Bates. Rochester, N. Y.
Otto Bauer, Washington, D. C.
F. C. Banls, Govans. Md

C. L. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn.

A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind.

Sidney Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa.

S H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa.

A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y.

H. G. Benedict. Salisbury, Md.

Frank S. Berg, Jersey Shore. Pa.

Walter H. Bertermann. Indianapolis, Ind.

Harry S. Betz, Philadelphia, Pa.

Z. D. Blackistone. Washington, D. C.

Geo. H. Blackman, Evansville, Ind.

Oscar Boehler, West Hoboken, N. J.

.Tas. H. Borne. Baltimore, Md.

R. G. Bowersox, Lewiston. Pa.

R. C. Broodham, Newtonville. Mass.

Douglas A. Brown. Cincinnati, O.

F. W. C. Brown, Cleveland, O.

Harry Brown, Richmond, Va.

R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y.

Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa.

Thos. F. Browne, Gieenfleld, Mich.

R. Brunswick, Philadelphia, Pa.

Daviil Burgeviii. Kingston, N, Y.

(ieorge Buigcvin. Kingston, X. Y.

Fred Burki, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Jolin Canning, Ardsley, N. Y.

Thau. Carbello. Havana, Cuba.

Oscar Carlson, Fairfield, Conn.

.1, N.. Champion, New Haven, Conn.

D. T. Connor, Philadelphia, Pa.

John Coombs, Hartford, Conn,

Wm. Cotter, Montreal, Can.

Pred CoMperthwaite, Philadelphia, Pa.

Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.

Robt. Craig, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.

Geo. Crissman, Punxsutawney, Pa.

C. E. Critchell. Cincinnati, O.

A. Cnmming, Jr., Cromwell, Conn.
0. W. Cutter, Niagara Falls, N. X.
Geo. Daram, Chicago.
A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass.

D. W. Davis, Berwick, Pa.

W. H. Duckham, Madison, N. J.
Chas. P. Dudley, Madison, N. J.
James Duthie, Oyster Bay, N. Y.
John II. Dodds, Wyncote, Pa.
Alex. Donaldson. Englewood, N. J.
August Dresel, Chicago.
Peter Duff. Orange, N. J.
.^rthu- Dunimett, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
.Tohn W. Dnnciui. Spokane. Wash.

C. C. Earle. QnidnecS; H. I.
Martin C. Ehel. Madison, N. J.
J. Frank Edgar, Waverly, Mass.

D. P. Edwards, Atlantic City, N. J.
J. D. Eisele, Riverton, N. J.

W. H. E'iss. Buffalo, N. Y.

W. T. Elsinger. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Albert Erickson, Chicago.

Wm. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C.

0. P. Ernst, Norwich. Conn.

E. Eschner, Pliiladelphia, Pa.
.fohn g: Esler, Saddle River, N. J.

F. S. ESty, Newton Centre, Mass.
.Tohn A. Evans. Richmond, Ind.

Geo. W. Evenden, Williamsport, Pa,

E. J. Fanco>u-t, Philadelphia, Pa.
Adolph Farenwald. Roslyn, Pa.
Bertrand H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa.
R. W. Fengar, Newark, N. J.
Edward A. Fetters, Detroit. Mich.
Geo. A. Field, Cleveland, O.

Paul Fischer, Woodridge, N. Y.

F. W. Fletcher, .4uburndale, Mass.

B. H. Flood. Atco, N. J.

C. S. Ford, Philadelphia. Pa.

J. R. Fotheringham. Tarrytown, N. Y.
Geo. Foulsham, South Bethlehem, Pa.
Philip Freud, Philadelnhia, Pa.
J. T. D. Fulmer. Des Moines, Iowa.
L. Merton Gage. Natick, Mass.
Garreau Bros., Jersey City, N. J.

D. S. Geddis, St. Louis, Mo.
f;. B. George, Painesville, 0.

E. H. Geschick, Philadelphia, Pa.
Wm, C Gibson, Jacksonville, Fla.
Wm. C. Gloeckner, Albany, N. Y.
S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.
I-I. W. Gootch, San Francisco, Calif.
Frank Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.
Joseph J. Goudy. Philadelphia. Pa.
J. O. Graham, Little Falls, N. Y.
Robert Graham. Baltimore. Md.
Wm. Graham. Chicago.

J. W. Grandy. Jr.. Norfolk, Va.

D. G. Grillbortzer, Alexandria, Va.
Adolphus Gude, Washington, D. C.
Ernest F. Gude. Washington. D. C.
Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C.

C. E. Gnllett. Lincoln. 111.
Carl Hagenburger. Mentor, O.

F. Hahman. Philadelphia, Pa.
Tenjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.

G. Hampton, Philadelphia, Pa.
r,'amnel Hansen. Tioy. N. Y.
Geo. B. Hart. Rochester, N. Y.
.Tohn C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y.
.John S. Hay, Philadelphia, Pa.
.Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa.

.Tas. W. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa.

Louis C. Hecock, Elyria, O.

I. S. Hendrickson. Flowerfleld, N. Y.

Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.

Master Herr. Lancaster, Pa.

Arthur Herrington, Madison, N. J.

George Hess, Washington, D. C.

J. J. Hess. Omaha. Neb.

Ernest Hiehle, Parkersbnrg, W. Va.

H. O. Higgason. Richmond, Va.

J. J. Higgins, Toronto, Can.

E. G. Hill. Richmond, ind.
Sidney Hoffman, Boston. Mass.
Fher Holmes. South Orange, N. J.
Henry Horneckor. East Orange, N. J.
re Witt House, norenee, S. C.

H. B. Howard, Chicago.

Paul Hulber. Philadelphia, Pa.

H. E'. Humiston. Chicago.

Cinar Jensen, Washington Court House. 0

J. M. Johnston. McKoesport, Pa.

W. C. Johnson, Memphis, Tenn.

Wm. J. .Johnston. Baltimore, Md.

Thos. Jones, Short Hills. N. J.

Bruno Juerjens, Peoiia, 111.

Chas. Kaplan, Philadelphia. Pa.

J. J. Karins. Philadelphia. Pa.

R. Karlstrom, Cromwell, Conn.

W. J. Keimel, Chicago,

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The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

Wm. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee, Wis.

H. B. Kennicott, Cliicago.

George W. Ken', Philadelphia, Pa.

R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas.

Robert Ivift, Philadelphia, Pa.

Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.

Paul Klingsporn, Chicago,

C. W. Knight, Oakdale, N. Y.

Thos. Knight, Rutherford, N. J.

H. P. Knoble, Cleveland, O.

S. A. Kost. Buffalo, N. Y.

H. G. Kretschuiai-, West Nyaek, N. Y.

C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo.

John Kuhn, Philadelphia, Pa.

R. B. Kurowski, Chicago.

John E. Lager, Summit, N. J,

R. M. Lamont, Quidneck, R. 1.

C. H. Lang. Dallas, Texas.

Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago.

E. J. Le Due, Danville, Pa.

Chas. Lenker, Freeport, N. Y.

Harry Lewis. Washington, D. C.

O. V. Ligmet, Philadelphia, Pa.

Wm. Loew, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Thos. W. Logan, Jenkinstown, Pa.

Oscar Louvindorj:, Buffalo, N. Y.

B. H. Luckhart, Northumberland, Pa.

E. C. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa.
J. W. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Samuel Lundy, Denver, Colo.

Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J.

Wm, Mann, Louisville, Ky.

Wm. T. March, Washington, D. C.

Frank Markey, Chicago.

Antonio Mastru, Havana, Cuba.

W. E. Maynard, Great Neck, N. Y.

J. B. McArdle, Greenwich, Conn.

John N. McArthur, Elizabeth, N. J.

Frank McCabe, Chicago.

M. J. McCabe, Washington, D. 0.

James MacDonald, Summit, N. J.

B. H. McGinty, Boston, Mass.
J. U. McKay, Jackson, Miss.
P. L. McKee, Chicago.

James McKenna, Montreal, Can.

F. J. Mead, Newark, N. J.
Fred B. Michell, Andalusia, Pa,
Charles Michler. Lexington, Ky.
John Miesem, IDlmhurst, N. Y,
John Milford. Sherbrooke, Can.
A. Miller. Chicago.

G. R. Miller, Louisville, Ky.
S. J. Mitchell, Houston, Tex.

C. W. Moore, Philadelphia, Pa.
Geo. Morrison, Baltimore, Md.
Stephen Mortensen, Southampton. Pa.
Walter Mott, Beacon. N. Y.

Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans.
F. L. Mulford, Washington, D. C.
J. M. Musgrave, Philadelphia, Pa.
Frank A. Myers, Chestnut Hill, Pa.
J. S. Myers, Chestnut Hill, Pa.
M. J. Muth. Lansdowne, Pa.
R. A. Nebbesing, St. Louis. Mo.
H. C. Neubrand, Cromwell, Conn.
Robt. Newcomb, Chicago.

A. A. Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa.
Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.
W. W. Ohlweiler. St. Louis, Mo.
Patrick O'.Mara. .Jersey City, N. J.

B. W. Outerbridge, Shelby Bay. Bermuda.

D. K. Ouwerkerk. Weehawken, N. J.

F. E. Palmer, Brookline. Mass.
Geo. B. Palmer. Brookline, Mass.
W. J. Peake. Buffalo, N. Y'.
George Pearce, Chicago.
Samuel Pearce, Chicago.

Sam Pearce. Jr., Chicago.

E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass.
S. S. Pennock, Philadelnhia, Pa.

G. C. Perkins, Newark. N. Y.
Carl Petersen. Hartford. Conn.
Arthur Peterson, Escanaba. Mich.
.T. A. Peterson. Cincinnati. O.
G. Pteffner, Kingston, N. Y.
Thos. Philips, Wilkesbarre, Pa.

F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y.
Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.
S. W. ' Pike. Chicago.

J. H. Playdon, Andover, Mass.
August Poehlmann, Chicago.

C. C. Pollworth. Milwaukee. Wis.
P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y,
Robert C. P.ve, Nyack. N. Y.
Robert Pyle. West Grove. Pa.
.Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind.
Carl C. Reck, Bridgeport, Conn.

E. C. Reineman, Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Richards, Greenfield, Mass.
Jesse Robbins, Carlisle. Pa.
Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J.
Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.

0. R. Root, Denver, Colo.

1. Rosnosky, Philadelphia. Pa.
J. W. Ross, Centralia. 111.

E. Fred Rowe, Harrisburg. Pa.
.John A. Ruppert. Philadelphia. Pa.
David Bust. Philadelphia. Pa.
Geo. Bye. Ft. Smith. Ark.
Harry E. Sair. Lansing. Mich.

F. N. Sanborn, Boston, Mass.
Chas. Sandiford, Buffalo. N. Y.
Eflward Sceery, Paterson. N. J.
J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa.
Fred Schramm. Chicago.

C. W. Scott. Montrose. N. Y.
.Tas. T. Scott. Elmstord, N. Y.
Eflwin O. Rcirtewltz. Baltimore, Md.
Milton Selinka. New Egypt, N. J.
Chas. L. Seybold, Wilkesbarre, Pa.
LeRoy B. Shaw. Pittsfleld. Mass.
Tlieo. Sbabor. Wyncote. Pa.

Robert Shoch, Philadelphia, Pa.
Wm. H. Siebrecht. Chappaqua, N. Y.
Wm. Spiwak, Elmhurst, N. Y.
W. H. Sievers, Buffalo, N. Y.
Sidney H. Skidell, Philadelphia, Pa.
A, J. Stahelin, Bedford, Mich.
Frank Steinbac'h. Richmond, Va.
0. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, la.
W. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass.
Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I.
Joseph Streit, Detroit, Mich.
L, C. Stroh. Batavia, N. Y.
Chas. H. Strout, Biddeford, Me.
Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.
F. 0. Suchy, San Antonio, Tex.
Jas. A. Sullivan, Jersey City, N. J.
Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.
P. Tandercraggen, Philadelphia, Pa.
Albert A. Thomas, Owego, N. Y.
.Joseph Tliomas, Greensburg, Pa.
L. D. Thomson, Atlanta, Ga.

A. S'. Thurston, Ames, la.

C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.

B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass.
J. H. Ti-oy, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Philip Ulrich, Johnstown, N. Y.

J. C. Vaughan, Chicago.

W. J. Vesey, Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Richard A. Vincent, White Marsh, Md.

Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md.

^. W. Vineca, Millington, Mass.

Chas. Vorkeller, South Bethlehem, Pa.

F. W. Wagenfohr, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.

T. E. Waters, Chicago.

John Way, Savannah, Ga,

F. S. Webb, Chicago.

Geo. Wetland, Chicago.

Stanley Weir, Magnolia, N. C.

Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass,

John Westc'ott, Philadelphia, Pa.

Henry Weston, Hempstead, N, Y.

E. A. White, Ithaca, N. Y.

E. J. Wilde, State College, Pa.

Anton Wintzer, West Grove, Pa.

R. Wittman, West Hoboken, N. J.

Wm. Zimmerman, Milwaukee, Wis,

Ladies,
Mrs. W. J. Baker, Ft. Worth, Tex.
Mrs. H. H. Bartsch, Waverley. Mass.
Mrs. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa.
Mrs. R. Brunswick. Philadelphia, Pa.
Miss Sadie M. Coombs. Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. John H. Dodds. Wyncote, Pa.
Mrs. 0. F. Ernst, Norwich, Conn.
Miss Ernst, Norwich, Conn.
.Mrs. E. H. Geschick, Philadelphia. Pa.
Mrs. Robert Graham, Baltimore. Md.
Mrs. Wm. Graham, Chicago.
Mrs. .Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa.
Miss Helen M. Jackson, Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. Wm. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee, Wis.
Mrs. H. B. Kennicott, Chicago.
Mrs. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
Mrs. J. W. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs. Samuel Lundy, Denver, Colo.
Mrs. M. J. McCabe, Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, Oneida. N. Y.
;Miss Nora R. Ohl, .\rdmore. Pa.
Miss Nettie Parker, Chicago.
Mrs. Arthur Peterson, Escanaba, Mich.
Mrs. J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, 0.
Miss Peterson. Cincinnati. O.
Mrs. Thos. Philips. Wilkesbarre, Pa,
Mrs. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis.
Miss Pye, Nyack. N. Y.
Miss Carrie M. Quarles. Louisville. Ky.
Miss Anne C. Remley. New Orleans, La.
Mrs. .T. W. Ross, Centralia, 111.
Mrs. N. Sams. Hartford. Conn.
Mrs. W, H. Sievers. Buffalo, N. Y.
Mrs. O. B. S'tevens, Shenandoah, la.
Mrs. J C. Vaughan, Chicago.
Mrs. Richard Vincent, .Jr., White Marsh, Md.
Mrs. B. W. Vineca. Millington, Mass,
Miss G, ,V. Wakelin. Quinton. N. J.
Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson. Cleveland. O.
Mrs. R. Wittman, West Hoboken, N. J.

Backyard Gardener's Lament.

The seven plagues of Egypt — or were there

seventeen? —
Are in my garden, singing now, "The Wearing

of the Green."
They're bugs for all varieties of vegetables I

grow.
A full battalion to the hill, a brigade to the

I've sprayed 'em, and I've snlatted 'em be-
tween two wooden blocks.

I've praved to be delivered, and assaulted them
with rocks.

I've rend them poems, called them names, and
all that I can see

That I bnve won is .iust a sort of German
vic-to-ree. — Tennyson J. Daft.

Garden War Song.

Yes. we'll rally 'round the hoe. girls.

We'll rally 'round the hoe.
Shouting tlie battle cry of feed 'em.
All the slackers of the land
Can't persuade us to disband.
While we're shoutinc the battle cry of feed 'em.

CHORUS:
The garden forever! Hurrah, girls, hurrah!
Plow up the weeds, girls, put down the seeds.
T^'liile we rally 'round the hoe. girls, time and

time again.
Slioiiting the battle cry of feed 'em.

Prune Romance.

Like a great many other products
.n the "United States, and especially
in California, the prune has a ro-
mantic career, according to a Pacific
coast wri"'er on the subject. Prior to
the year i870, France was the great-
est pruE.e producing country on the
globe, in fact, it was practically the
only country Avhere the prune grow-
ing industry had attained any mag-
nitude in a commercial way.

Along about this time, however, an
adventurous Frenchman named Peller,
set sail for America, settling eventu-
ally in California. He brought with
him a single prune tree, which he
planted in his yard, simply as a per-
petual reminder of his home in sunny
France, providing it took root and
thrived, and without any thought that
he was destined to go down in his-
tory as the pioneer in one of the great-
est industries on the Pacific coast.

He took good care of the lone speci-
men and was delighted to observe that
it responded to the climate of Cali-
fornia. From this humble beginning
the big prune growing industry of
California was born later to spread
further north into Oregon and some
parts of Washington. From Peller's
one lonely prune tree has grown the
present enormous prune-growing busi-
ness of California, with thousands of
acres devoted to the fruit under culti-
vation and a production of from 150,-
000.000 to 200,000,000 pounds annually.
The United States no longer depends
upon European countries for its sup-
ply of prunes, but ships tremendous
quantities of the fruit to many foreign
nations each year, among the coun-
tries taking ,the American product
being Canada, England, Germany,
Holland, Belgium, Australia, Den-
mark and Norway. We still import
some fine quality of prunes from
France, but in lessening volume every
year.

Kroeschell's New Catalogue.

The Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago,
has issued a handsome new catalogue,
descriptive of the high pressure steam
boiler manufactured by this firm in
units ranging from 100 to 350 H. P.,
and primarily designed for power work
and for use in heating large plants.
The catalogue, which is handsomely
illustrated, treats of the general con-
struction, size's, data and capacities and
of special sizes to suit individual re-
quirements. The Kroeschell Bros. Co.
reports that this style of boiler was in-
stalled by them to heat 1,003,336 feet
of glass during 1916.

LEOLA, Pa. — W. B. Girvin has planted
one house to Rose Ophelia as a com-
mercial experiment.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson, who
has been on the sick list for some time,
is able to be about again at home,

SHENANDOAH, lA. — O. B. Stevens, lo-
cal florist, and his wife are making an
extended visit to New York and other
eastern points.

BATAVIA, N. Y. — Fire recently de-
stroyed a delivery wagon and a stock
of wire designs, at the establishment
of Gustave Noack, the total loss being
about $1,000.

CUTCHOGUE, N, Y. — Linnaeus Allen
has moved his office from Floral Park,
and in future will transact all busi-
ness from his establishment here,
where his warehouse is located.

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Cincinnati.

BUSINESS SHOWS IMPBOVEMENT.

Business is better than during the
past few weelis. The call for stock is
larger and steadier than it was. Prices,
however, are about the same as at last
writing. Asters are meeting with an
excellent demand. The larger part of
the receipts in this line are home
grown stock. Gladioli are plentiful,
and in a supply that is more than suffi-
cient for present requirements. A fair
amount of roses may be had. Easter
lilies are not very plentiful. Other of-
ferings are rubrum lilies, snapdragons
and hardy hydrangeas.
NOTES.

A successful floral exhibition was
held at the Carthage fair last week.
The exhibitors were T. Ben George, Al-
bert Sunderbruch, Gus Adrian, Fred
Bachmeier, Ernst and John Ruten-
schror and Wm. Sundermann. The
prizes were divided among them pretty
evenly. Tom Fitzmorris and Wm.
Pfeiffer were the judges. Director C.
Delaney Martin, of the Hamilton Coun-
ty Agricultural Society, was in charge
for the fair board, and it is due to his
efforts that so many florists became in-
terested and put up the successful
show.

C. E. Critchell has left for the east
to attend the S. A. F. meeting at New
York.

Burglars entered J. T. Conger's home
last week and stole jewelry.

H.

San Francisco.

BUSINESS CONTINUES SATISFACTORY.

Business continues to hold up in a
very satisfactory manner. There seems
to be a decided scarcity of good rose
stock. While there is an ample supply
of all short grades, good roses are at a
premium. Carnations of the best qual-
ity are also very hard to get, and good
stock is bringing fine prices. Some
short-stemmed flowers of the new crop
are coming along slowly. Asters are in
good supply and at present writing are
commanding fairly good figures. This
applies to whites and light pink varie-
ties. Purples and dark pink asters
have never proved popular with this
market, and this stock is as a rule
hard to dispose of. There is a very
large supply of dahlias, and these
can be had at all prices, accord-
ing to quality. Gladiolii are also
in ample supply, with the demand
steady. Zinnias are still arriving
in large quantities. The supply of al-
bums and rubrums is increasing every
day. This stock is selling well this
season, and a lot of it is shipped out
of the city. Sweet peas are about over
and have ceased to figure in the mar-
ket. Some early chrysanthemums are
coming in, but the demand for them is
restricted.

NOTES.

The Dahlia Society of California
called a special meeting of the organiz-
ation to be held at the Palace hotel,
August 15, to complete details of the
big show that is to be held at the Pal-
ace hotel, September 3-.5. The society
has been giving a series of free public
lectures at its meetings, and the sub-
ject selected for that evening was "Cut-
ting, Preparing and Staging Dahlias
for Exhibition." C. S. Quick, secretary
of the association, F. C. Burns. William
Kettlewell. Richard Lohrmann and
Mrs. Lymbery spoke.

The dahlia is certainly going to get
some prominence In the publicity line
this season. The latest show to be an-
nounced is the one to be given by the
Park Presidio Association at 649 Eighth
avenue. August 2.0-26. Prizes have been
donated by the Dahlia Society of Cal-
ifornia, T. Cole Holmes of C. C. Morse
& Co., T. A. Burns, L. F. Erb and oth-

ers. The committee in charge of the
show is C. Goecker, G. R. Meyerderks,
Louis Kuttner and P. Werner.

Otto Holmes^ for many years in
charge of the conservatories at Golden
Gate park, sailed this week for the
Hawaiian Islands, to be away some
time on a well deserved vacation. He
intends to make an exhaustive study
of the flora of the islands, and expects
to select some specimen plants for the
park conservatories during his sojourn.

The monthly meeting of the Men-
lo Park Horticultural Society was
held on the evening of August 14.
Many fine exhibits were shown by the
members. The matter of holding the
annual fall show was debated at length,
but action was deferred until the next
meeting. President John M. Daly was
in the chair.

Jake Nischow, superintendent of the
greenhouses at the University of Ne-
vada, is spending a few days in town,
visiting his son at the Presidio camp.
Jake is always a welcome visitor. He
informs us that it is the intention of the
university to add more glass to its pres-
ent range in the near future.

The visit of the Imperial Japanese
commission to this city during the
week called for quite an elaborate dis-
play of cut flowers and plants in Union
square. It was beautifully decorated
and large quantities of cut flowers and
pot plants nsed-.

The Art Floral Co. reported an extra
heavy funeral trade during the week.
The death of one of the members of the
reserve officers' training camp called
for a large number of designs from his
comrades at the Presidio camp.

Mark Ebel, of Sacramento, was in
town during the week, visiting his
growers. He says business is rather
quiet in his citv.

- G. N.

Washing^ton, D. C.

BUSINESS VERY QUIET.

Trade in general is at a standstill,
with the exception of funeral work,
which seems to be pretty well divided
among the stores. Asters, gladioli
and hydrangeas are plentiful, while
roses and carnations are scarce; in
fact, there are not enough grown in
this vicinity at present to meet require-
ments. Stock shipped from the north
arrives in very poor condition. Or-
chids and lily of the valley cannot be
had at any price at present writing.
NOTES.

Mrs. O. A. C. Oehmler. wife of the
manager of the Oehmler Floral Co.. of
this citv. died August l!) after a lin-
gering illness. She is survived by her
husband and one daughter, to whom
the sincere sympathy of the trade is
extended.

Clif Wilson, a popular local sales-
man, is enjoying his vacation before
entering the national army, for which
he passed a perfect examination. He
will be glad to put on the United
States uniform.

The "Washington delegation to the
New Tork convention were 'well taken
care of. Harry Lewis had charge of
the transportation details and the
comfort of everyone was well looked
after.

While Otto Baur of the S. S. Pen-
nock Co. is enjoying his vacation, his
able assistant. Nick Redmond, will see
that nobody will be slighted if it is
possible to get stock.

A. J. LaBarge of Geo. C. Shaffer's
staff is enjoying his vacation at Bos-
ton. Mass.. and at his old home. Burl-
ington, Vt.

Jos. Merritt, of Walker's Chapel, is
sending in some extra fine dahlias,
which find quick sale.

Joe Rector, one of the newer grow-
ers in this vicinity, is bringing in good
asters. G. C. D.

OBITUARY.

John A. Bopp.

John A. Bopp, founder of the firm
of John A. Bopp & Sons, florists, Cum-
berland, Md., died suddenly on his farm
near that city, August 1, aged 61 years.
He was a native of Germany and came
to this country when 13 years old and
entered the employ of Henry Weber,
later founder of H. Weber & Sons Co.
at Oakland, Md. When Mr. Weber
moved to Oakland, the deceased pur-
chased the Cumberland establishment
which has erown to be an extensive
business devoted to growing pot plants
and cut flowers with a retail store at
46 North Centre street. About eight
months ago the range was sold by Mr.
Bopp to a large manufacturing con-
cern for a factory site, and the moving
from his old home of 47 years seemed
to depress him greatly and he failed
in health rapidly.

John A. Bopp left many friends to
whom his loyalty endeared him, he was
a loving and indulgent father, and an
industrious worker who took the full-
est measure of enjoyment in his work
to which he had devoted his whole
life. He was held in the highest es-
teem by all who knew him.

He is survived by his widow. Cath-
erine, two sons, Arthur and J. Elmer,
and one daughter. Mrs. Nellie G. Sow-
ers, all residing in Cumberland. The
business will be continued by the sons,
who have been closely identified with
their father in its management in the
past.

Joseph W. Vestal.

Joseph W. Vestal, founder of the firm
of J. "W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock,
Ark., a resident of that city since 1880,
died at his home in Argenta, a suburb,
August 6, at the age of 82 years. He
had been in failing health for a year,
but his condition was not considered
serious until a short time before his
death. He had been active in the man-
agement of the range at Argenta until
sickness made it necessary for him to
give up his work. The deceased is
survived by his wife, one son, Charles,
associated in business with him and
who will continue the management of
the concern, also two daughters. Fu-
neral services held from the Scottish
Rite cathedral were largely attended
and handsome floral tributes were seen
in profusion.

Mrs. Sarah 'Wilson.

Mrs. Sarah Wilson, wife of John Wil-
son, and sister-in-law to Robert G. Wil-
son, the retailer of Brookklyn. N. Y.,
died recently at Juniper, Fla. Her hus-
band was formerly a rose grower at
Short Hills, N. J., having a part of the
old Pitcher & Manda range. A few
years ago he moved to Florida and
took up asparagus growing.

ANDOVEE, Mass.— J. H. Playdon is
building one house, 16x100 feet.

Kansas City, Mo. — J. G. McGrail has
taken a long time lease on the store at
818 Grand avenue and it is understood
will open a flower shop in the near
future.

RACINE, Wis. — Rudolph A. Brux,
well-known local florist, who started
in business six years ago, his first
house being 12x15 feet, adding glass
from time to time, has erected an ad-
ditional house of 3,000 feet this sum-
mer and installed a Metropolitan sec-
tional steam boiler. He reports busi-
ness good with a heavy demand for
cut flowers at all times.

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Aug. 25,

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CONTENTS

Tbe New York convention

— All-lor-busmess meeting laigely

— President Kerr's address

— Charles H. Totty (portrait)...

—Jules Bourdet (portrait) -'-i

— Joseph A. Manda (portrait) -72

— C. K. Critchell (portrait) 373

— Secretary Young's report 273

— Wm. Ti-icker's water lilies (illus.) 274

— Washington representative's report 275

— Treasurer's report 275

— Canna Yellow Kiug Humbert (illus.) 273

— Tariff and legislation committee report. .. .276

— Bird's-eye view of convention garden 276

— Canna Scharfenstein (illus.) 277

— Smith Memorial committee report 278

— School gardens committee' report 278

— Secretary's election amendment 278

— Detroit chosen for 1919 meeting 278

—George E. M. Stumpp (portrait) 278

— President's reception 278

— Publicity Committee's report 278

— E'leetion of officers 279

— National fiower show committee report ... .279

— Mothers' day committee report 281

— Tbe convention garden 281

— The trade exiiibitions 281

— Ladies' Society of American Florists 282

— Florists' Telegraph Delivery 283

— ^American Kose Society 283

— American Carnation S'ociety 283

— (Convention Notes 283

— Trade visitors 284

Kroescbell's new catalogue.^ r 28-1

Cincinnati 285

San Francisco 285

Washington, D. C 285

Obituarv 285

—John A. Bopp 285

Joseph W. Vestal 285

—Mrs. Sara Wilson 285

Tornado victim aided 286

Rochester exposition flower show 286

Society of American Florists 286

Coal prices lowered by president 286

State fairs 286

Detroit 288

Chicago 292

Columbus 295

Springfleld, 0 296

Cleveland. 0 296

Springfield, 111 207

Tacoma, Wash. 29S

Boston 298

Philadelphia .,...: 300

New York 302

Fort Wayne, Ind 303

Kansas City. Mo 304

The ■ seed trade 310

—Dutch bulb shipments 310

— Simon & Son's enlarged quarters 310

— Long Island seed crops 310

— Pacific coast cabbage seed 310

— New York seed trade 310

.Market gardeners 314

— Potato production 314

— Prices ot indoor fruits and vegetables 314

— Vegetable and fruit containers 314

Tbe nursery trade > 318

— Pvrus evoidea 31S

—The late John Sexton 318

— President Stark resigns 318

THE FORD MOTOR Co. has made first
shipments of its new one ton truck. It
sells for $550. ProcJuction is now 25 a
day and will soon be up to 50.

To enable the government to pur-
chase sufficient wheat to stabilize
prices, a .foO.OOO.OOO corporation has
been formed by the United States food
administration. Determination of price
to be paid lies in the hands of a com-
mittee of which President H. A. Gar-
field, of Williams College, is chairman.

Tornado Victim Aided.

J. F. Ammann, secretary of the Illi-
nois State Florists' Association, an-
nounces additional contributions of $5
from A. N. Kinsman, Inc., Austin,
Minn., and $10 from J. E. Matthewson,
Sheboygan, Wis., to the relief fund of
A. D. King. Mattoon. 111., whose range
■n-as completely destroyed in a torna-
do, May 26, as previously reported in
these columns. Total cash receipts to
the fund to date amount to $259. Fur-
ther contributions will be gratefully
received and acknowledged by J. F.
Ammann, Edwardsville, 111.

Rochester Exposition Flower Show.

The premium list for the iiower show
to be held in conjunction with the
annual Rochester exposition, at Roch-
ester, N. Y., September .3-8, and
for which entries close August 27. has
been issued and copies of same may be
had by addressing Edgar F. Edwards,
.309 Powers building, Rochester. There
are in all 118 classes, with liberal
awards for both cut flowers and plants
in both the commercial and amateur
sections. The committee in charge con-
sists of Chas. H. Vick, chairman; Ed-
gar F. Edwards, secretary and man-
ager; Geo. T. Boucher. Fred C. Tho-
mann and E. P. W^ilson.

Society of American Florists.

DEP.A.RTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION

Public notice is hereby given that
Dailledouze Brothers. Lenox Road and
Troy avenue, Brooklyn, N. T., submit
for registration the following new rose
described below :

New Rose Ophelia Supreme. Sport
of Ophelia, color, light rose pink with
darker shading in the center and yel-
low at the base of each petal, much
like Souv. De La Malmaison. but de-
cidedly brighter. Habit : same superb
growth, foliage and quick cropping
qualities as its parent. Petalage : Will
average four to five petals more than
Ophelia making it a much better half
open rose. Name : Ophelia Supreme.

Frederick H. Dressel, Weehawken,
N. J., offers for registration the fol-
lowing new fern :

Sport of "Teddy Jr." Leaves small,
curly, dark green and more hardy look-
ing than "Teddy Jr." Name : Presi-
dent Wilson.

Any person objecting to these regis-
trations or to the use of the proposed
names is requested to communicate
with the secretary at once. Failing to
receive objections to the registrations,
tlie same will be made three weeks
from this date.

John Young. Sec'y.

August 18. 1917.

Coal Prices Lowered by President.

In conformity with the recommen-
dations of the trade commission,
which recently completed an exhaus-
tive inquiry into the productions costs,
and having determined the prices
charged for bituminous coals at the
mines throughout the country. Presi-
dent Wilson announced a scale of prices
on an f. o. b. mine basis, August 22.
The president will also soon fix
prices to be charged by middlemen
and jobbers. With this action the
president is believed to have passed
over the proposal of the federal
trade commission to assume control of
mines and sell to the public. The prices
prescribed are tentative only and sub-
ject to adjustment when the whole

method of administering coal supplies
throughout the country shall have been
put into satisfactory operation. Prices
named for mine run in the large pro-
ducing districts average a trifle more
than .$2 a ton of 2,000 pounds, and range
from 20 to 35 per cent under the maxi-
mum figure of .$3 fixed by the govern-
ment and operators at the recent con-
ference. The latter price was refused
by operators following its repudiation
by Secretary Baker on the ground that
it was excessive. The scale fixed by
President Wilson, f. o. b. mine, is as
follows :

Run
State — of mine.

Illinois ?1.95

Illinois (third vein I 2.40

Indiana 1.95

Iowa 2.70

Pennsylvania 2.00

Maryland 2.00

West Virginia 2.00

West Virginia (N e t

Slack or
screen-
ings.

2.15

Virginia 2.00

Ohio (thick vein) 2.00

Ohio (thin vein) 2.35

Kentucky 1.95

Kentucky (.Tellico) 2.40

Alabama (big seam) .... 1.90
Alabama (Pratt, Jaeger

and Corona) 2.15

Alabama (Cahaba and

Black creek) 2.40

Tennessee (eastern) .... 2.30

Tennessee (Jellieo) 2.40

Arkansas 2.65

Kansas 2.55

Missoui-i 2.70

Oklahoma 3.05

Texas 2.65

Colorado 2.45

Montana 2.70

New Mexico 2.40

Wyoming 2.50

Utah 2.60

Washington 3.25

2.65
2.20
2.95

2.4l>
2.25
2.25
2.60
2.20
2.65
2.15

2.90
2.80
2.95
3.30
2.90
2.70
2.95
2.65
2.75
2.85
3.50

2.10
1.70
2.15
1.65

2.15
2.05
2.15
2.40
2.30
2.45
2.80
2.40
2.20
2.45
2.15
2.25

State Fairs.

The following is a list of coming state fairs
with the names and addresses of the superin-
tendent of the floricultural and horticultural
departments as far as obtainable:

August 22-31, Des Moines. — Iowa State Fair.
Elmer Reeves. Waverly, la., superintendent of
horticulture: Hon. Wesley Breene, Des Moines,
superintendent of floriculture.

Aufust 27-31, Columbus — Ohio State Fair.
N. E. Sbaw, state board of agriculture. Colum-
bus, secretary.

September 3-7, Indianapolis. — Indiana State
Fair. (^has. N. Lindley, Salem, Ind., superin-
tendent of floriculture and horticulture.

September 3-7, Lincoln — Nebraska State Fair.
L, C. Chapin. Lincoln, sperintendent of flori-
culture and hortic-ulture.

September 3-7, Hartford. — Connecticut Pair
association. J. G. Schwink, Jr.. Hartford,
secretary.

September 3-8, Hamline, St. Paul — Minnesota
State Fair. J. V. Bailey, Bradley Street Sta-
tion, St. Paul, sperintendent of floriculture and
horticulture; W. H. Bofferding. 710 Second
avenue, N. Minneapolis, assistant superintend-
ent of floriculture.

September 7-15. Springfleld. — Illinois State
Fair. Fred Baumherger. Reno, 111., superin-
tendent of floriculture; Jas. J. McComb, 3327
Potomac avenue. Cbicago. superintendent of

September 8-15, Sacramento — California State
Fair. Charles W. Paine. Sacramento, secretary.
September 10-14. Huron — South Dal;<ita State
Fair. George W. Gurney, Yankton, S. D., super-
intendent of horticulture.

September 10-16, Louisville — Kentucky State
Fair. Wm. Rave. Versailles, Ky., superinten-
dent of floriculture.

September 10-15, Syracuse— New York State
Fair. David Lumsden, Itbaca. superintendent
of floriculture.

September 10-15, Milwaukee — Wisconsin State
Fair. N. A. Easmussen, Osbkosb, superintend-
ent of horticulture.

September 11-16, Douglas— Wyoming State
Fair. A. Higbv, Douglas, secretary.

September 17-22, North Taklma.— Washington
State Fair. Frank Meridcth, North Yakima, sec-
rectary and exhibition manager.

September 22-29, Sedalia— Missouri State Fair.
H. F. Major. Columbia, Mo., superintendent of
floriculture: J. C. Evans. Olden. Mo., superin-
tendent of Iio'-ticnlture.

September 24-28, Trenton.— Inter-state Fair-
of New Jersey. Arthur J. Farley, superin-
tendent ot floriculture and horticulture. New
Brunswick, N. T.

September 24-29, Boise,— State Fair of
Idaho. M. A. Thometz, Twin Falls, superin-
tendent of floiicuUure; D. L. Ingard, Payette,
superintendent of horticulture.

September 24-29, Salem— Oregon State Fair.
R F. Carleton. Salem, superintendent of flori-
culture; Miss Minnie Braden, Dallas, Ore., su-
perintendent of horticulture.

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287

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Help Wanted — A grower "with some
experience in rose growing. State
age, experience and wages wanted.

"W. J. Palmer & Son,
Lancaster, New York.

Help Wanted — At once. Section man
for roses. Must be a hustler. Salary,
$45.00 a month with board, room and
washing. Address

Key S2li, Care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Young men or helpers
in rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $35.00 per month with
board and room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help ^Vanted — Young man as as-
sistant gardener; one willing to work
in greenhouse as well as outdoors.
State age and experience in first letter,
also salary expected. Address

A. F. Hoftman,

Broadmoor. Colorado Springs. Colo.

Help Wanted — At once in Minne-
tonka, a thoroughly competent green-
house man, well qualified to produce
good general stock and willing to meet
the requirements of a private estate.
Wages $70 per month and room. Ad-
dress

Key 811, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Saleslady and buyer
to assume general management of a
retail flower store in a western city
of 150,000. State salary wanted, age,
etc. If you are ambitious and have
ability, do not hesitate to apply. No
reference required in first letter.

Key SOS, earc American Florist.

Help ^Vanted — Grower with $3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business growing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and is
open to Investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key SO.*?, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — -If you are a grower
of outdoor stock in a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc.. and have resources
of your own to become managing part-
ner, correspond with us immediately.
Chance of a lifetime. Address

Key 807. care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Southern wholesale
grower wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smilax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ence, salary desired and personal re-
sponsibility. Address

Key S04, care American Florist,

To Exchange. — For Canada land, one
of the best greenhouses in Iowa. Good
local and wholesale trade. Address
Key 825, care American Florist.

For Rent — 25,000 feet of glass in Chi-
cago, stocked with Boston ferns, etc.
Big bargain. Address

Key 817, care American Florist.

For Sale or Partner W^anted — Three
greenhouses (all new) ; from one to
six acres of land and four-room dwell-
ing.

Key 820, care American Florist.

For Sale — About 2,000 three-ring wire
carnation supports, $7.00 per 100.
Brookman's Flower Shop,

Fort Smith, Ark.

For Sale — Well established florist
store in Chicago; splendid location: no
competition; or will take partner

Key 821, care American Florist.

For Sale — Complete florist fixtures;
all "White enameled; just like new:
used only a short time; icebox. 3x10
ft., also cash register. Address

Key 822, care American Florist,

For Sale — Retail store in Pacific coast
city of 35,000; main corner location;
big agency business. Birds and gold-
fish in connection. Owner drafted and
must sell. $600 cash will handle; time
on balance. Address

Key S23, care American Florist.

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass in one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 79!), care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Rose growers and helpers.
Good washes and steady jobs.

Bassett & Washburn

Hinsdale, - - Illinois

HELP WANTED

First class designer, decorator and
salesman; best reference. State
salary expected. Give age and single
or married.

BUTTE FLORAL CO.,
27. VV Broadway Butte, Montana.

For Sale — Steam trap made by Ameri-
can Blower Co., almost new; write for
price.

John A. Bopp & Son,

Cumberland, Md.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 2%x^\-i inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blaci: and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices: Per 600, $3.35; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash with order,

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

HELP WANTED

AT ONCE

A-No. I Pot Plant Grower

Must be good propagator.
Good job for a top-notch man.

STCPPY FLORAL CO. St. Joseph, Mo.

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Scored at the S. A. F. Convention Trade Exhibition in New York City,
where our display, with its great novelty and variety, was the center of at-
traction. It was the greatest line of Florists' Novelties ever gotten together.

Now then! All together. Pull for a good season, the best ever.

Send for our illustrated list of all the novelties and the best of the
standard every day necessities.

We insure satisfaction and right prices.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

1127-29 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Detroit.

TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.

Some improvement was noted in the
tra.de of last weel< when heavy funeral
work kept manv of the retailers quite
busy. There is a good supply of good
gladioli, lily of the valley and asters
but roses are scarce and poor.

CLUB MEETING.

The club meeting August 15 was at-
tended by 20 members. It was called
particularly for the annual election
which resulted in the re-election of all
the present officers : E'. A. Fetters,
president; A. J. Stahelin, vice-presi-
dent; Henry Forster, secretary; Robt.
Ra,haley, treasurer.

Jos. Streit, in charge of the bowling
interests of the club miembers. was
authorized to rent the five alleys on
one floor of the Broadway Bowling and
Billiard hall. 27 Broadway, for the
coming: season. Captains of five or
more teams will be appointed at the
next meeting of the club. The teams
will again challenge the Cleveland
players and endeavor to win the
trophy offered in the contest by the
Michigan Cut Flower Exchange.

President Fetters called the attention
of the members to the meeting of the
F. T. D. to be held here the first week
in October. He urged all the retailers
to decorate their windows appropriate-
ly for the event and to attend the
meetings and profit by the delibera-
tions of that body, which are prom-
ised to be most interesting to all re-
tailers. To stimulate interest in the
affair, Samuel Seligman offers a prize
of $25 for the best and most unique
decorated window depicting the pur-
poses of the F. T. D. The only con-
dition attached to the award is that
at least 10 windows shall be entered
in the contest, and to that end Harry
Taylor and J. F. Sullivan were ap-
pointed as a committee to see that the
conditions of the contest are complied
with.

The annual exhibition of the Michi-
gan state fair, to be held here August
31-Sept. 9, earnestly solicits floral ex-
hibits, through President Fetters, who
urged all who could to participate in
the floral schedule that provides most
liberal prizes.

NOTES.

Philip Foley, of the Foley Green-
house Mfg. Co.. Chicago, is here look-
ing after some construction work of
the firm. He reports much activity in
the private conservatory line, while

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4.00

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3.50

12.00

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10.00

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Oz.

Rose Queen, pink, greenhouse seed $3.00

Fordkook Pink and AVhlte 100

Fordhook Pink 1-00

Yarrawa. Bright rose pink, large size 1.00

NOVEIjTIES.
The following varieties, at % oz., $4.00; Vi oz.^ J7.00; oz., $12.00,
Zvolanek's Pale Blue,
Zvolanek's Lavender Spanolin.
Zvolanek's Marquis Navy Blue.
Zvolanek's Miss Y. Gilbert. Fiery

scarlet orange.
Zvolanek'.'i Watchnng Orchid. Black
seeded white.

STANDARD VARIETIES — Bicolor, Oz. 4 oz.

Christmas Pink Orchid. Very large size $1.50 $5.00

Pink and White Orchid 50 1.75

SHELL PINK.
Oz. 4 oz

Zvolanek's Helen Keller Orchid.

White pink, variegated.

Zvolanek's Miss Irene Pilat. Light
salmon pink.

Zvolanek's Miss Gertrude ■Welsh-
Dark shell pink.

Zvolanek's Gudemore. Yellow, mar-
hied with pink.

lb.

Mrs. Jos. Manda.
Dolansky B o-
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White Orchid..,.

Morning Star

Miss Louise Gude.$4.00 $1

Mrs. A. A, Skaach .50 .75 5.00

Bridal Veil, Mrs.
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LAVENDER, BLUE AND MAROON
The followins: varieties at 1 oz.,

$5.00; 4 ozs., $18.00; lb., $60.00.:

Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek Lavender,
Zvolanek's Blue.
The following varieties, at 1 oz.,

50c; 4 ozs., $1.75; lb., $5.00;

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.50
1.50

$2.50
1.75
5.00

$8.00
5.00
18.00

Lavender Nora,

Lavender Orchid,
Lavender C^ueen.

The following varieties, at 1 oz.,
$1.50: 4 ozs., $5,00; lb., $18.00:
Nuliian Orchard. Maroon blue. Xmas

Captain Orcliid. Standard maroon

RED, ROSE AND ORANGE

The following varieties, at 1 oz,,
$4.00- 4 ozs., $12.00; lb., $40.00:
Zvolanek's Red, Brittania.

The following varieties, at 1 oz.,
$1.00; 4 ozs., $3.00; lb., $10.00.
Orange Orchid. Servian Prince. Fine

magenta rose. Red Orchid, Orchid

We can furnish

50c;

oz.,

Beauty. Dark rose,
ozs., $1.75; Ih., $5.00.
The following varieties, at
75c; 4 ozs., $2.50; lb., $8.00:
Mrs. Sim Orchid. Light pink. Apri-
cot Orchid, Apricot. Golden
Orchid. Miss Flora Fabing. 1 oz.,
50c; 4 ozs., $1.75; lb., $5.00.
any varieties not listed above. .Send for a copy of our
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All the best varieties o"f Peonies. AVrite for list
Send for copy of our new Plant Bulletin and Bulb Catalogue

S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY

THE AVHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK, 117 West 28th St. BALTIMORE, Franklin and St. Paul Sts.
PHILADELPHIA, 160S-1C20 Ludlow St. WASHINGTON, 121G H St., N. W.

many commercial houses are being
erected.

A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co.,
came over from Chicago in his Stutz

car. which he will leave here and go on
to New York with the Detroit delegates
by rail.

J. F. S.

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289

Jeanne d'Arc.

Couronne d' Or.

VALGHAN'S PEONIES

V17B have an exceptionally large stock of our own
gTowing, Strictly true to nnme, all in strong divis-
ions, with from 3 to 5 eyes each. Varieties marked thus
(*) are particularly suitable for Florists.

WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS.

Each Doz. 100

AvalancWe. Large compact globe-sbaped bloom,
snowy white with creamy center. Splendid cut-
flower $0.25

Carnea Triumphans. Guards and crown pale pink,
collar amber-white, fragrant, mid-season 25

Couronne d'Or, Snow-white, yellow reflex, very
large. Late; a splendid long distance shipper. . ,25

♦Duchess de Nemours, (Calot). Sulphur-white with
greenish reflex, cup-shape 20

Festiva. (Drop White). Large, full, rose-shaped
bloom, creamy white flecked with carmine 35

Festiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, 7 to 8
inches in diameter, snow-white with red blotches
on edges of center petals 25

Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sulphur-white and
pale pink, very fragrant. Valuable fo

La Tulipe. Delicate rose, fading

tipped with carmii
Madame De Vatry.

white g;iards and

wide petals, ^center
*Madame de Verne-

.30

to creamy white,

very large bloom, late

Very large, high crown, lilac-
crown, sulphur-white collar of
■ flecked crimson. Midseason. .
7ille. Guard petals sulphur-
white, center delicate rose white, one of the most
desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes..
Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white,
cream white center, carmine tips. Fragrant....
M. Dupont. Clear ivory white, with brilliant car-
mine border on center petals

*Queen Victoria. White, center petals tipped car-
mine, large, full bloom ; one of the best cut
flower soi'ts, early

LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROS£.

Albert Crousse. Rosy white fllecked crimson; tall..
♦Alexander Dumas. Light violet-rose, of medium

size. A creamy white collar of narrow petals

mingled with the white outer petals. A fine

cut flower variety ond a good producer. Early. .
Edulis Superba. Large flat crown, bright mauve

pink, edged with lilac. Free bloomer

*Eugenie Verdier. Delicate flesh pink, very tall,

free and very beautiful. Midseason

Faust. Delicate flesh with a dark center. Midseason
♦Floral Treasure. One of the best commercial

blooms; large and showy rose- type blooms of

pale lilac-rose. Midseason; extra good

Jules Calot, Dark pink with silvery reflex. Medium

height; strong, free bloomer

*Kohinoor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut

flower sort, Midseason

♦Lady Leonora Bramwell. Beautiful large rose-
colored Peony. Very free. Splendid cut-flower

sort

Livingstone. Very massive solid light pink of the

highest class. Rose shape ; free. Vigorous

bloomer and very late

Madame Forel. Immense, compact, ball-shaped

bloom. Clear deep rose. Strong stems, very

fragrant. Late

?2.40

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2.40

18.00

2.40

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1.80

12.00

3.60

25.00

2.40

18.00

3,00

20.00

3.00

22.00

3.60

26.00

1,80

12.00

3.00

20.00

5.40

40.00

2.00

12.00

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20.00

3.00

20.00

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20.00

2.40

18.00

3.60

26.00

3.00

20.00

2.40

18.00

2.40

18.00

5.00

36.00

3.60

26.00

NURSERIES:
Western Springs, 111.

VSUGHSN'S

LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE-Con.

'Marguerite Gerard. Large, compact, semi-rose Eacli Doz. 100

developing into a crown with stamens. Very

pale hydrangea pink, fading to nearly white,

central petals fltcl;ed darl! carmine. Late ?0.60 $6.60 $60.00

M. Jules Elie. Very large globular flowers with

broad imbricated petals, glossy pink, silver re-

M^l''-* ^'■^&™t • 50 5.00 40.00

Modesto Guerin, Very large bomb-shape, full and

compact. Superb solferino red. Very free-flow-
ering and fragrant. Exceptionally strong rigid

stems. Midseason 40 4,00 30 00

*Souv. de &. Calot. Large satiny bloom, pink.. .35 3.60 26.00

°™''- oe L Exp. Universelle, Brilliant rose 30 3.00 20.00

-Lhorbeolsii. Deep rose pink, lighter in center 30 3.00 20.00

■'Iriomphe de L'Expos. de LUle. Shell pink with a

peculiar double crown. Midseason .20 2,00 15.00

RED AND CRIMSON.

*Agida. Bright red; fine semi-double variety;

especially valuable as a cut flower on account of

of its free-blooming qualities 25 2 40 18 00

Andre Lauries. Very large, very compact globular

rose-type. Dark Tyrian-rose shading deeper in

center. Medium tall. One of the best late 26 2.00 .

Augustm D'Hour. Large bomb-shaped flower dark

brilliant solferino-red with slight silvery retle.x.

Medium tall, very free; midseason. Very flue.. ,46 4,80 36,00
Berlioz, Carmine rose, tipped silvery white, tall

free flowering and late. Extra good 36 3.60 25.00

JJciaohei. Eich deep purple, strong grower 30 3,00 20,00

*relix Crousse, One of the best red sorts, large

double ball-shaped flowers. Free bloomer 45 4.00 32.00

Gloire de Douai. Immense, glowing, deep crimson .30 3.00 22,00
"■Karl Rosenfield, (New). A splendid early bright

red. Large compact, globular, semi-rose type

bloom. Tall and free-flowering 2.50

*La Grange, Very desirable on account of its

striking red color, heavy stem, and large double

flowers 35 3.60 26.00

Louis van Houtte. Deep carmine-rose, tipped silver,

with fiery reflex. Semi-rose type. Fragrant. . . .25 2.50 18.00
Madam'e Lebon. Very large, compact, globular,

cherry pink to aniline red; fragrant, buds tight,

open slowly 26 j qO 16,00

Marechal VaiUant (Syn. Lee's Rubra Grandiflora).

Dark mauve-pink, very large, globular, rose-type.

Very tall, heavy stem; very late. A good

Ta'iety 40 4.00 30.00

Meissonier. A fine free-flowering variety with

broad outer petals of brilliant purple amaranth,

the inner petals being bright crimson 35 3,60 25.00

M. Krelage. Large compact, dark solferino red

with silvery tips; strong, upright, free bloomer. .36 3.60 25.00
♦Officinalis Rubra Plena. This is the old fashioned

red; the most brilliant of all reds 20 1.80 12.00

UNNAMED PEONIES— {rSSfl'tSs^eyes!

Doz. 100

Double White, Pink and Red $1,50 $10.00

Double Mixed i.oo 6.00

P£ONI£S IN CASE LOTS.

For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots
are young and each has 3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double

white, 67 double pink and 66 double red. each color separate 200

roots in all.

Price, Casfe for $18.00. 2 Cases for $35,00. We cannot divide cases.

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tifVitWViri

Large Supply of Summer Flower

AMERICAN BEAUTY and RUSSELL
ROSES FROM YOUNG PLANTS

Asters, Gladioli, Other Garden Flower

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES 1

Our summer roses are favorably known and recognized as the be

We have GOOd Short or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Speci*

Hoosier Beauty Ophelia Richmond

White Kiliarney Kiliarney Brilliant

Killarney Milady Sunburst

Aaron Wards Gypsophila

New Flat Ferns, Adiantum, Smilax, Plumosus, Sprengeri

Price list mailed weekly. If you are not on our list let us know.

^ n

^ ! SUPPLY DEPARTMENT.

-^ vVe are featuring at this season

In m a novelty

*-r ' in the shape of this

c ART TRELLIS B0>

I ik v-^^ 1 which should be a ready seller when filled with Table Ferns and Iv

taH^9k vi^ I Send for descriptive list of other styles.

^^ J— NATURAL PREPARED OAI

ARi TRLLLiS BOX Fresh supply now ready. Order what you need as early as possib
NO. 15-8x6x4. Each, 65 cents. for it u ill be scarce this year owing to shortage of suitable dye

POEHLMAIN

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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OSE PLANTS, BRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

FTED— 2^-liich Aaron Ward, Milady, BrilUant, Ceclle

umer, Rlcbmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per 1000

ts of 6000 or more 110.00 per 100«

Ik KlUamer lOO.OO per 1000

;AFTED— SV4-INCH WHITE KILLARNEY AMD PINK KILLABNEY.
For SK-lnch stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absoiutely net cash.

own BOOT— 2%-lnch White Klllamey, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Elchmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of BOOO or more 62.60 per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD=QROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

LIGHT PINK 100 1000

chantress $6.00 $50.00

ice 6.00 50.00

DEEP PINK

ehurst 6.00 50.00

WHITE 100 1000

White Wonder $6.00 $50.00

White Perfection 6.00 50 00

Matchless...^ 6.00 50.00

cenha foesteriana sikgle plants.

Doz. 100 1,000

Inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

CENTIA BELHOREANA SINGLE PLANTS.
Leayes Doz. 100 1,000

inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

Inch pots, B 10-12 In. high 2.50 18.00 130.00

AEEOA LTTTESCENS.
ch pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PALMS

PHOENIX EOEBELENn Bach

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

o inch pots 1.00

LIVISTONA EOTUNDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

3 inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PTTSCHOSPERMA ALEXANBRAE.

3 Inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA,
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2 Inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 30c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN— HEAVY SUPPLY

vice transplanted seedlings, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch plants, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $20.00 per 100

SMILAX

Strong new stock, 25^-inch, $3.00 per 100.

size pots. Per 100
tragus Plomosus, 3-ln. pots, $8.00

onia Chatelaine 2^-ln. 4.00

onla Chatelaine 3 -in. 10.00

ons, well colored, 5-inch, 60c and 75c each;
In., $1.25 each.

Pandanns Veitchii, 4-in., per doz $4.20

Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., per doz 7.20

Pandanus Veitchii. 8-in., per doz $30.00

Rubber Plants, 4-iQ. pots, each 35

Rubber Plants, 5-in. pots, each 50

Rubber Plants, 7-ln. pots, each $1.60 to 2.00

A Nominal Charge is Made for Paclcing.

Table Ferns, 2%-ln. pots, per 100 4.00

Table Ferns. 3-in. pots, per 100 8,00

Pteris Assorted, 4-in. pots, per 100.$ig.00 to 20.00
HoUy Perns, 4-in. pots, per 100.. 15.00 to 20.00
Primula Obconica, 2%-inch $5.00 per 100

M BROS. CO.

^ong Distance Phone,
Randolph 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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Aug. 25,

<J•^^'^'J'^J'M!'J•'^^Jr^^^^^^^^^<f^^fM'^^^^^^^^f^^^1^<^<^<^^^f^^^'f^

Grown Especially For Summer Trade

Beauty, Russell, Hoosler Beauty, Ophelia,
Sunburst, and Double White Killarney

A QTFPQ ^^^ colors good clean medium size per 100 $1'00 to $1.50

fancy

« " 2.00 to 2.50

The quality is exceptionally good this season, and the advantages
of buying direct from a large grower where the flowers are
cut, graded and kept chilled until the customer receives them,
together with prices no higher than others charge, make our
stock a very attractive proposition for the summer demand.
Fresh picked Ferns received daily, . . price $1.50 per 1000.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be pro-
cured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE

o„„..„r,^.".u!„. «... s....™. o.. "8 N. Wabash Ave., CDICAfiO, ILL

Chicago.

TRADE IS VERY QUIET.

Trade has been very quiet the past
week with no business to speak of. but
the shipping demand is holding up
remarkably well. Stock is none too
plentiful and a few brisk days would
And a decided change in the market
conditions. American Beauty roses are
moving nicely at good prices and the
same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Rus-
sell and Hoosier Beauty. Roses in gen-
eral are in good demand and while at
times there seems to be an oversupply,
there is seldom a surplus. Carnations
from the field are to be had and sell
pretty well locally, but no attempt is
made to place them on shipping or-
ders. Gladioli are in large supply and
are not bringing the prices that they
should, so several of the growers have
decided not to ship any more blooms
to this market unless conditions change
considerably within the next week. As-
ters are also to be had in quantity at
prices ranging from $1.00 to .$4.00 per
100. Lily of the valley is in short sup-
ply and the same holds true for
orchids and gardenias, which are ex-
ceedingly scarce. Lilies are none too
plentiful and what few blooms do reach
the market clean up quickly at good
prices. Some very choice home-grown
Golden Glow chrysanthemums are to
be had and are moving fairly well
considering the general market condi-
tions. Gypsophila, daisies, calendulas,
phlox, strawflowei-s, pond lilies, coreop-
sis, cosmos, calendulas, spireas and a
large list of other indoor and outdoor
miscellaneous flowers, are included in
the daily shipments. Many more young
men in the trade, registered under the
selective service law, have been called
to appear for physical examination
this week and while all branches have
been hit heavily it appears as if whole-

N.C.GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

sale houses will have to furnish the
most men in the first quota. The flor-
ists that have appeared for examina-
tion so far must have been an unusu-
ally healthy bunch, for there were only
one or two who fell down on account
of physical disability. Some of the
married men have been granted ex-
emption on account of dependents, but
the percentage is so small that it will
not be noticed when the physically fit
leave for the training' camps next
month.

NOTES.

George Anderson, formerly with
Poehlmiann Bros. Co., is a member of
the Canadian aviation corps, and so
far has made over 20 successful flights.
He is a son of C. G. Anderson, foreman
of the plant department at Gullett &
Sons' greenhouses at Lincoln.

C. E. Pinney, representing The Ken-
tucky Tobacco Products Co., Louisville,
Ky., will be at the Hotel Morrison for
a week. Mr. Pinney reports the busi-
ness of his firm exceedingly heavy this
season.

J. A. Budlong is cutting a good sup-
ply of Golden Glow chrysanthemums,
which are head and shoulders in qual-
ity above those usually se"en in the
market so early in the season.

Arthur Peterson and wife, of Esca-
naba, Mich., passed through here this
week on their way to New York where
they will spend their honeymoon and
attend the convention.

George Bombenger, son of J. Bom-
benger, 6429 "Woodlawn avenue, has
enlisted in Company G, which is a

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes.

Qnr Catalogue is Free. Write for one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING, - - MICHIGAN

unit of the well known "Fighting Sev-
enth" regiment.

Zech & Mann are handling a regular
supply of the pretty new miniature
rose, Nesbit, which is making friends
quickly with the buyers at this estab-
lishment.

Miss Sylvia Sternheim, who holds a
responsible oflBce position at Kennicott
Bros. Co.'s store, has returned from
a pleasant visit to Yellowstone park.

The September number of "Pointers
for Planters" issued by Vaughan's
Seed Store, is now ready, containing
much information of value to growers.

Fred Ottenbacher, of the Zech &
Mann force, is back from a pleasant
visit to Milwaukee. California, St.
Louis and Lincoln (avenues).

Paul M. Palez left for Little Rock,
Ark., after visiting with friends and
relatives here for several days.

Miss Nelda Wolff, who has charge
of Zech & Mann's office, is now on her
vacation.

Harry Manheim, 0)1 Hoerber Bros., is
away on a two weeks' vacation.

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293

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

^»A.^VY C5I«Or»®

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Weiland, Lilies, Vall^. Complete line of Greens.

Bny Direct From The Grower. CURRENT PRTCF" T TST Snbiect to Change VPlthont IVotlce.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. OHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to 8.00

RICHMOIVD Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Me'dium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Camp Weiland ~|

Killarney

WTilte Killarney. . . Specials

Killarney Brilliant. ^Select

Snnbnrst Medium

My Maryland Short

Ophelia J

ROSES, OUR SELECTION

CARNATIONS— Fancy

Asters

Gladioli

Harrisii

Valley

Adiantnni

Asparagus, per bunch. 50c to 75c

Boxwood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leucothoe Sprays

Smllax per doz. strings

$2.00

$2.00 to $4.00
4.00 to 8.00

12.50 to 15.00

6.00

1.00 to 1.50

.75 to 1.00
2.00 to 2.50

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182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Pbone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

HEAVY SUPPLY

Of Extra Fine Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty, Sunburst,
Ward, Killarney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant.
This stock will please your most discriminating customers.

Asters -- Lilies-- Gladioli— Carnations

Orchids-- Etc.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

■F* Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good.

294

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Aug. 25,

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^^vV.r* *" 'I'Jf;:?'

MRS. CHAS. KTISSELL. Per lOO

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.0O

laHJIATtTEE aoSES, Per 100

Baby Doll .J3.00

Elgar 3.00

WHITE AND PHTK KELLARITEy, OPHELIA, SUNBURSU AND
KICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Sliort 2.00

Wlthont Notice.

CAENATIONS. Per lOO

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Gladioli $4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley 6.0O

Lilies 12.80 to 16.00

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Smilax, per doz. strings $2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Gaiaz (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHEE. GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00

Our Range of Greenhouses is one of the Three Ijargest in America

Mention the American Florist when writing

^^

.^/•^^^^ CHOICE SUMMER ROSES

X"

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We make a specialty of

High Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom-
ers in good condition and
giveoomplete satisfaction.

INCREASE YOUR PROFITS

by placing your orders with us.

m Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
m Killarney Brilliant -Richmond -Sunburst.
% Asters-Gladioli-Daisies-Carnations-Lilies- Etc.

■ Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

) A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

>

jr 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Bassett & Washburn had an acci-
dent at their greenhouses at Gregg's
Station this weeli, when their water
supply was shut off for a time. The
air compressor on their deep well pump
brolce and upon investigation they "were
informed by the manufacturers that
repairs could not be made for at least
10 days, owing to ammunition con-
tracts that must be filled. Being up
against it they laid a 1%-inch pipe to
a lake about one-half mile away and
pumped the water back to the boiler
sheds over a lift of 25 feet.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. is featuring a
good supply of American Beauty roses,
which are in good demand, owing to
the shortage of this stock in this mar-
ket. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are also
arriving in quantity at this house but
are disposed of almost as soon as un-
packed.

Lawrence Mathis. with the Shotwell
Floral Co., Fargo, N. D., is spending
his vacation with old friends here this
week. He has been drafted for mili-
tary service, pronounced physically fit
and ordered to report at the Des
Moines, la., training camp next month.

Wietor Bros, will have a good sup-
ply of American Beauty roses to sup-
ply their trade with next season, for
they have, as usual, considerable bench
space devoted to this variety.

Vaughan's Seed Store is making a
fine window display of gladioli, includ-

ing many new varieties. This firm's
first shipments of French Paper White
naicissus arrived early this week.

Percy Jones. Inc., is having a good
demand for asters, which are in heavy
supply at this house. The best call is
principall}' for fancy stock, which is a
leader with them.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling
large quantities of asters and gladioli
in addition to a long list of other mis-
cellaneous outdoor flowers.

Miss Elsie Schnapp, with W. J.
Smyth, is entertaining her friend. Miss
Elizabeth Hayden. with Samuel Mur-
ray. Kansas City, Mo.

Felix Reichling reports that the ship-
ping trade at Peter Reinberg's store is
holding up remarkably well with roses
in good demand.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is featuring a splendid supply
of gladioli in addition to a fine line of
summer roses.

Frank Ayres has returned from his
vacation and is again attending to
his duties at Chas.W. McKellars' store.

The American Bulb Co. received its
first shipments of French Paper White
narcissus. August 20.

Hugh Woell, with Bassett & Wash-
burn, has returned from a pleasant
visit to New York.

George Kaspar, with the Batavia
Greenhouse Co., is away on his vaca-
tion.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. E. POLLWORTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mtrr.

Mention the American Florist when writing

O.A.&L.A.Tooner

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Suppliis

30 East Randolph Street.
CHICAGO. - - ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

M. C. Gunterberg is enjoying a well-
earned rest after a strenuous season.

Visitors : Charles Hughes, Hills-
dale, Mich.; F'rank Stuppy, St, Joseph,
Mo.; C. C. Pollworth and wife, Mil-
waukee, Wis.

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295

Look Who s Here LARO[ YCLLOW 'MUMS A 1 Qaality

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Somnier Roses AI Doaiity None Better £ Chicago Market

If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE FOR

ROSES, GLADIOLI, ASTERS

Valley, Harrisii, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies, Gypso-
phila, Coreopsis and all other seasonable stock; also Greens such as Ferns,
Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Adiantum, We have
home grown Asparagus— The kind that will always give satisfaction.

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

.™::ro. GUT FLOWERS

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNAnONS
A Specialty

We are in dailF tonch with market conditioiu and wben a decline takn place yon can rely npon ordergsent us receiving sacb benefits.

Columbus, 0.

SUPPLY SHORTENED BY HOT WEATHEE.
With most florists, stocks are in short
volume of display, as the outcome of
hot dry weather. Gladioli which were
coming in heavily a week or more ago,
are pretty much exhausted on first crop
and second cuttings have been retard-
ed. Prices range from 75 cents to
$1.50 a dozen. An ample supply is ex-
pected soon, to help out the market
for a month to come. Asters, selling
at 75 cents, are scarce and the quality
rather inferior. Cuttings in roses are
light, under unfavorable weather. A
few carnations are reaching the trade
at a wholesale price of two cents each.
Garden flowers are having a fair sale.
On the whole business is very quiet.

NOTES.

Local florists are pleased at the
prospects for cheaper coal the com-
ing winter. Hocking coal, which
reached a price last season of $5.50 at
the mines, is now held down to $3
and $3.50 by government regulation,
and it is stated that these figures are

KOMADA BROTHERS

FLORIST'S WIRE WORK

An Immense Stock of Standard Designs in all
Sizes. Original Society Emblems at Short Notice.

BOTH PHONES. SEND US A TKIAL ORDER.

1008 Vine Street
Philadelphia, Pa.

KOMADA BROTHERS,

likely to be still further reduced to
$1.75 by the same authority. The
freight rate into this city from the
Hocking field is only 60 cents a ton.

Prank Hardesty. of the Hardesty
Floral Company, it is stated, is about
to take a position with an eastern flo-
rists' supply concern, as traveling

salesman. The retail business with
which he is associated will be con-
tinued.

I. D. Siebert, general manager of
the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, has
resumed his duties after a vacation
spent in Cincinnati.

J.

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Aug. 25,

The Growers' Cut Flower Co.

0'

129 West 28th Street, New York

kNE of the best wholesale cut flower establishments in New York City.
Every modern improvement and up-to-date facilities for handling cut
flowers. Backed up by responsible men with efficient management. We
are in a position to give the best of service to growers and retailers.

If you grow Asters, let us sell them for you.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS E. J. VAN REYPER PETER BEUERIEIN

Manager

HENRY WESTON

R. J. ROGERS

NOT THE OLDEST;

NOR THE LARGEST;

JUST THE BEST

,^^CY_JO^^^

WHOLESALE ^»

PERCY JONES' FLOWERS-
FLOWERS OF

KNOWN VALUE

Asters per 100, $1.00 to $ 4.00

Lilies " SOOto 12,50

Valley " 4.00 to 6.00

Callas perdoz. 1.00 to 1.50

All Greens at market prices.

ROSES Per 100

Russell $3.00 to $15.00

Richmond, Milady. Brilliant, Ward. Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney, Sunburst 3.00 to 8.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Vr^I T r* A WWr^T '^uy our quality of Flowers elsewhere at a lower price and YOU CANNOT
lUU vAnllUl buy our quality of service elsewhere AT ANY PRICE. Very truly yours,

Chicago's Largest Dealers In Decorative Greens

Mention the American Florist when writing

PERCY JONES

Springfield, O.

TRADE -CONDITIONS NOEMAL.

Business is about normal for this
season of the year, about the only de-
mand being for funeral work and a
few decorations. The outdoor flowers
are now in full bloom, and the sup-
ply seems to be in excess of the de-
mand. As yet no bulbs have been re-
ceived here and it is rather doubtful
from all reports, if it will be possible
to get any across in tme for planting'.
If it is impossible to get the bulbs this
season, it will mean that the local flo-
rists will have to grow a much larger
variety of other good blooming plants.
At the present time we are experienc-
ing a drought through this section of
the country, which is doing more or
less damage to the Beld stock, where
there is no means by which the fields
can be well watered.

NOTES.

L/. M. Frankenberg has just com-
pleted two new houses each 21x1.56
feet. This is Mr. Frankenberg's first
venture in the floral business. We all
extend to him a hearty welcome and
trust that he will be successful in his
new venture.

The Reeser Plant Company reports
all field stock as doing, nicely, especial-
ly vincas, which is one of their special-
ties. The new system of Irrigation
which they installed this spring, they
report to be naore than satisfactory.

The ofEce force of The American
Rose & Plant Co., have moved into
their handsome new rooms located in
the front of their new storage building.

Morgan Swope and family of The
Reeser Plant Co., are spending a two
weeks' vacation in the southern part
of the state.

B. C. Blake is adding one new house
to his present range.

L. L. R.

California Flowers

Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

BUSINESS snows DECIDED INCREASE.

There was a decided increase in the
demand for stock this week. Consider-
able funeral work from all parts of
the city, with several good sized deco-
rations helped to move considerable
stock. There are some very excellent
American Beauties arriving daily in
all grades and the demand is very good.
Pink Killarnev, Maryland, Sunburst,
Ophelia, etc.. ai-e in sufficient supply,
but principally short stems. White
roses of all kinds are limited. Lily of
the valley.. orchids and -gardenias have
been in good demand, but scarce.

Gladioli are very plentiful. Asters, too,
are in large siipply, but a majority of
them are dark colors. Sweet peas are
mostly short and show the elfects of
the weather. Swainsona is in good de-
mand. Water lilies, E'aster lilies and
Jap lilies are part of the daily receipts.
Outdoor stock has been moving nicely,
especially summer lilac, heather, phlox,
zinnias, golden glow, achillea and gol-
denrod. Greens are plentiful.

NOTES.

E; J. Buyer, 10510 Morrison avenue,
has torn down and sold his greenhouses
and has taken out a permit for the erec-
tion of a garage to cost $12,000.

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ASTERS

Heavy Supply
Of Fine Stock

GLADIOLI

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^?v'^^,1.';.Vt"ifo«e"^*'

AMEKIOAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00

Stems 24 Inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MBS. CHAS. EUSSEIL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium $6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

ROSES,

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Klllarney Brilliant, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
" " short 3.00 to 4.00

EOSES — Continued, Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special ...$10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

"■ select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Blgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

ROSES, OTTR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS,

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Valley 5.00 to 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 60 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

gladioli 2.00 to 4.00

Gypsophila. i)er bunch 75 to 1.00

GREENS.

Asp, plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax. choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1.000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c: .^0-lb. case
Leucothoe Sprays

.35 to .50

1.00

1.50 to 2.00

1.50 to 2.00

1.25

7.50

3.kX3?ia(;i>w ^ ro

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TSIOT INIC.

<mi^^^^

phones:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734-CEHTRAL257Z
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

ERNE A COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E, Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

The annual outing of the florists'
club was held at Willough Beach park.
AugTist 15. The weather was ideal and
a large percentage 0I: the local florists
and their families were on hand.
Everyone had a good time. An ex-
cellent programme of sports had been
arranged, including a ball game, in
which the retailers defeated the whole-
salers by a score of 17 to 3. Frank
Friedley ofiiciated as umpire. After
the games were over, a picnic lunch
was served, followed by dancing.

Geo. Brishe, of the Cleveland Cut
Flower Co., Arb Fowls, of the Cleve-
land Florists' Exchange, and Frank
Ritzenthaler of Knoble Bros., have
passed the draft examination for the
army. All have put in claims for ex-
emntion. Walter Rohnsek. of the Cleve-
land Florists' Exchange, is to be ex-
amined August 2.5. Tom Kegg. Eu-
clid avenue florist, also passed the
draft examination for the army.

C. F. B.

Springfield, 111.

The Dome building at the state fair
grounds, which was part of the great
Horticultural Hall at the Chicago
world's fair in 1893, purchased by
the state at a cost of .$100,000, and has
housed the floricultural displays at the
state fair for a number of years, was
destroyed by fire August 17. The build-
ing at the time was used for military
purposes and many records and much
military property were only saved by
prompt action of the troops quartered
in the grounds. Secretary B. N. Da-
vidson has announced that the loss of
the building will not interfere with
floricultural and historical displays at
the state fair, which opens September 7.

Tama, Ia. — The Sheldon Gardens Co.
has placed an order with the Foley
Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., Chi-
cago, for one house 33x250 feet, to be
completed by October 1.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give us your business and we will please you

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J. L, Cumbie, Managrer, Morris Station, Georgia

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOOTSVILLE, KY. — The outing com-
mittee of the florists' society. Herman
Kleinstarink, Jr.. chairman, has an-
nounced that the annual picnic will
be held at Stowell's Grove, August 30.

Mattoon", Ili,. — A. D. King, whose
range was recently destroyed by a tor-
nado, has placed the order for nine
new houses, which will be rushed to
completion. A central heating plant
will be a feature.

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The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

Special Summer Offer

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Cut Flower Baskets S14,75

Finished in Two-Tone Colors. Each Offer Includes Liners.
Write for Descriptive CircnI-ar of Porch and snn Parlor Baskets. Also Wedding Baskets.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

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Tacoma, Wash.

TJSUAL SUMMER DDXLNESS AT HAND.

This is one hustling city these days,
but the rush does not seem to be call-
ing for extra hours or hard "work to
handle the business that comes along
for the florists. The usual dullness
expected during the summer months
is with us. and occasional funerals
take most of the stock, yet there is
too much coming in to clean out reg-
ularly. Practically all kinds of flow-
ers are too plentiful and the quality is
excellent for the time of year, as we
have had no excessive heat to injure
stock. Never before have the sweet
peas been so fine or so plentiful. As-
ters are arriving, and this year no
doubt will be better property. Some
trouble at planting time was experi-
enced and too many died at the time
of transplanting. Carnations in the
field have done well, but no doubt will
be scarce this fall. Roses and dahlias
are making a great show In the city.
Our dahlia society ■nail surely give us
an exhibition worth seeing.

NOTES.

There are no new greenhouses be-
ing built here this year and the Amer-
ican Florist Company's directory will
show several names less for our city.
It would seem that with the city to
practically be doubled within the next
two years, that new names should be
added instead of being taken off.
Several of the growers have gone into
the production of vegetables on a
stronger basis — prospects are g«od for
them to make better money than in
the growing of flowers. Tomatoes are
the favorite with prices good. There
promises to be quite an advance in
the price of fuel this fall, but the fuel
proposition in this locality is quite
different from in the east — we never
need so much.

The war has had its effect on all
lines of business and local florists are
all doing their bit in some manner.
Paul Harper, the 20-year-old son of
S. L. Harper, is with the Eighteenth
Regiment, Railway Engineers, Com-
pany D. and is seeing service in
France. An older son. Earl, is in the
Presedio. and S. L. says he is doing
his very best to get into ,the Sixteenth
Engineers, Company B. and will try
to get a transfer to the regiment,
"somewhere in France," that his son
belongs to. He made the mistake of
stating his age too high or he would
have joined the same regiment with
the son without his knowing it.

The Tacoma Floral Co. continues to

"W. H. Manike has this year given
the greater part of his space to the
tomato. He reports that good help
was never so scarce.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Michigan Ave., CHICAGO, HI.

Mr. Hart, now employed by the
Acme Floral Co.. is negotiating with
the owner of the Harper place and
greenhouse on South Pacific avenue.
Success to him is our wish,
have exceptionally good business. Mr.
Beal, the proprietor, says they are
constantly kept cleaned out. They
sold out all bedding stock, even some
of the reserved stock.

A. A. Hinze reports a good steady
call for cut flowers. He also has
fairly active demand for plants.

S. L. H.

Boston.

MARKET CONDITIONS BETl-ER.

Market conditions have somewhat
improved, although flowers are scarce,
but what are arriving find ready buy-
ers. Cattleyas are impossible to obtain.
Lily of the valley and gardenias are
out of the question. Sweet peas are
fair and carnations are gone for the
season. Salpiglossis, coreopsis, bache-
lor buttons and cosmos are picked up
immediately and command good prices.
NOTES.

Walter Holden, of the co-operative
market, has been receiving daily ship-
ments of Golden Glow chrysanthe-
mums. J. M. Cohen, of the same mar-
ket, is receiving good shipments of
asters.

Wm. Stickel is sending to the market
some extra fine asters, and he reports
his chrysanthemums are all planted
and showing wonderful improvement
compared with last year at this time.

Ernest Borowski, who met with an
automobile accident the last of May,
has left the hosoital and now Is con-
valescing in the v/oods of Maine.

Penn, the Florist, reports business
very good, and continues to show the
duck farm in his window, which at-
tracts a very large crowd.

M. B. Dallachie has given up his
greenhouses at Newton Centre, and
taken a position as private gardener
at Washington. D. C.

Charles E. Evans is cutting a supply
of swainsona. This flower is an ex-
cellent substitute for lily of the valley.

Thos. F. Galvin has had a very good
business, and reports several weddings
for next month.

S. K. G.

RAi^^^

Pat. May, 1916— Trade JIark Reiristered.

The Pedestal— a beautiful ornament for any
store, is invaluable for decorative purposes, and
has a rang;e in height from 26 to 52 inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest plant
wrapping device known to the Florists' Trade.
Write for free i llustrated booklet entitled "The Art
of Wrapping; Potted Plants and Flornl Baskets."
California orders filled direct from brancb
office 448 Bash St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER CO.

56 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

NASTICA

Used for glazing greeDhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1,25

Rubber Putty Bulb {12-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO,, J'ISS's?/"

1324 Fine St., St. louis, Mo.

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299

John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Ayeoue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE&FOERSTER

\fk€\ N Wjih^ch A\/^niiA Wholesale Florists

»v»W 1^» TT dMCtSll r^VVlIUWf Long Distance Phone, Randolph 67

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Desigrns and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & NIJSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Loag Distance Phone, Randolph 197S

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOLESALiE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sun1>urst, Richmond. Kil-
larney, White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH S MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago
Telephone Central 328*

E.C.AMLINGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VlioMeHo¥erMM'ltefe

Cblcaeo.
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00

30in

24 in

20-in

IS.in

short per 100, 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

-■ Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince de Bnlgarie 3 00@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 003110 00

" Mrs. Geo. Shavyer 3 00@10 00

" Milady 3 00@U) 00

" Sanbnrst 300@1000

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

■• Hadley 4 00012 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 O0@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" ChampWeiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00010 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

" FrancisScott Key 3 00@I0 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00@ 3 00

" GeorgeElear 2 00^3 00

" Baby Doll 2 00@ 3 00

" Fireflame 4 00

" Ourselection 2 003 4 00

Asters 1 00@ 4 00

Gladioli 3 003 8 00

Carnations 1 00@ 2 00

Cattleyas....per ooz.. 9 00@12 00

Sweet Peas 503 1 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Snapdratrons. $0,233 $0.50 per bu.

Lilium Harrisii 10 00312 50

Valley 4 0C@ 6 00

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 50® $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per lOOO. 5 0036 00
Plumosus Strings. .each, 60® 75

Smilax perdoz.. 2 0032 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers o{ Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
In Kansas City. If on the market, we
have It. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

Per
Case

Huckleberry, $2.00

Natural Loi Moss, per bag (100 square

feet). SI, 75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet), S3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

HUGKLEDLnnTf Per Case

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^«5?S|%a

^lUNU&HJSc^

„„„^ GROWERS — SHIPPERS mM.„,.,,

^rUT FLOWER^^

^ V*'.S4 NO. WABASH A/K.^V# ^

154 NO. WABASH A/B.

s^ONECENraMJSla

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD.. CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the Ameriqan Florist when writing

300

The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

New Crop Beauties, Easter Lilies, Rubrum Lilies
High Grade Asters and Gladioli

Are the best items on our list this week. It is a certainty that we have the best assort-
ment of flowers at all times, so send yoar orders to us.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

TRADE DtnUrST OF SEASON.

Business is dormant; at least, that
is the expression of one of the experts,
— hot weather dormant, resting before
the business spring time, which is the
fall. Another says: "It is as dull as
dishwater, — lifeless, nothing to it." The
flowers come in, however, just the
same, asters, gladioli, hydrangeas, fev-
erfews and all the other outside small
stock in great abundance. Roses are
over their worst; from now on they
will begin to improve. Very fair Rus-
sell are seen and Maryland and Ophelia
are both good summer sorts. These,
with the first of the new American
Beauties, and a few sunbursts and
White Killarney are the best of the
best roses. The asters now dominate
the market. Some good, and much
far from this class, come in the daily
supply. E'aster lilies shortened up con-
siderably the past week. As George
Anderson, disgusted at low prices, once
said : "If I had all the Bride's roses
that are being sent to this market,
they would all sell and bring twice the
money." If all the Easter lilies grown
for this market were under one man-
agement, the supply would be much
more evpn with more stability to
prices. Rubrums are about equal to
the demand. Lily of the valley sup-
plied is on order and cattleyas in such
numbers that there are none to waste.

NOTES.

That there are still people who have
faith in the future is shown by the
orders recently received by the King
Construction Co.. through its Philadel-
phia oiiice. One iron frame house
24x34, curved eave houses 18x58. 18x50.
12x34, 25x84, 25x59, 11x57 and 25x59.
These are all for private estates. Ma-
terial is furnished for one house 18x25
feet for the department of agriculture
at Beltville, Md. Also, for Robert
Jamison & Sons, Germantown, for
house 21x150 feet. Messrs. Muth and
Cowperthw.aite are hustlers and- little
gets away from them.

Leo Niessen i.'; optimistic over the
prospects. He says : "I believe the
coming season's business will surprise
everyone. At any rate, I know we
were never better prepared. To show
h0"w the business is growing, not many
years ago. we had a record breaking
December business. I remember w^e
were much gratified at the amount |
done. Well, the present July's total i
eclipsed that December month." New-
crop American Beauties, Easter lilies,
gladioli and asters are the leaders here.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists'
Exchange is putting in a refrigerator
at the rear of their store which will, in
addition to the cold storage feature,
add to the size of their establishment
about one-third more space. The room
which is in an adjoining building will
be 16x24 feet. It will be cooled by
automatic refrigerating machinery.
Very good asters, gladioli and Russell
roses are features here.

Robert A. Craig believes the coming
season will develop a big demand for
plants, both flowering and foliage. He
makes his prediction.s from the ad-
vance orders and the way the young
stock is going out to be finished by
growers who depend on others to prop-
agjate tlieir foliage -and other plants.

American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VtoMe JIo¥erMM*KeU

Cincinnati, Aug. 22. Per 100
AmericaD Beauty, per doz,,. 75@ 3 00

Roses, KillarDCT 2 00@ 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 2 00@ 6 00

■■ Richmond 2 00@ 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 6 00

Lilinm GUanienm 6 0(@10 00

SweetPeas 25@ 50

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® SCO

Boston, Aug. 22. Per 100

Roses, Beauty 10 00@25 00

Killarney Queen 2 00® 8 00

' White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00® 8 00

Killarney Brilliant 4 00® JO 00

" Hadley 2 00® 8 00

• Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

'• Mock 4n0®1200

" Mrs. Chat. Ruaiell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

" Taft 4 00® 200

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hilllnedon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Caitleyai 35 00®S0 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 1 50® 2 00

CarnatioDs 1 50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo. Aug. 22. PerlOO

Beauty Special 20 00®25 00

Fancy... 15 00@20 00

Extra 10 00®12 00

1st 6 00@10 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 6 00

Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 200® 5 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Russell 4 00® 8 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Shawyer 3 OOa 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 Of® 8 00

Liliea 6 00@10 00

Cattleyas 50 00060 00

Carnations 1 00® 1 50

Asters i 00® 2 CO

Gladioli 1 00® 3 00

Asparagus Spreogeri... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

''mil.T 15 00020 on

Dracaenas, pandanuses and ferns are
especially in demand.

The draft will take a number of ac-
tive workers from all branches of the
trade. The Philadelphia Cut Flower
Co. has been hit hard, three of their
men having been called. John Connor,
Joseph Carpel and Wni. Hanley are the
lucky trio. Summer business has l^een
quiet the past week with them. Very
good asters, gladioli and Russell roses
are leaders here.

.John C. Gracey^ the well known Co-
lumbia avenue retailer and auto expert,
is having an August sale of autos. One
car which has a wondei'ful record for
three years is offered at .fOOO. cost $.3,-
7.50. No furniture sale offers such bar-
gains.

Secretary Rust is now fairly well in-
stalled in the new suite of offices. 606

Be Sure To Compare This With Other Prices
Before Ordering.

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FffiST-CL \SS— NONE BETTER TO BE HAD

i to 13,
! to 16,
3 to 20,
) to 34,
i to28,
i to 32,
! to 36,
i to 40,

4.25
5.00
5.75
6.50

H. G. BERNIING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cot Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Finance building. South Penn square,
where he ^n'll be glad to see all who
are horticiilturally inclined. A very
interesting programme of lectures is
being worked up for the coming sea-
son.

Edward Reid reports the past week
very quiet, yet there is demand for all
good iiowers of almost any kind. The
trouble is^ however, that very little
that is received grades up to the stand-
ard of the best stores.

Mrs. Drew Baer, of the London Flow-
er Shop, is summering at Petit Manor
Point, Millbridge, Maine, her son and
daughter accompanying her. A very
good business was reported here for
July.

The Jos. Heacock Co. has closed its
Ranstead street salesroom for the next
four weeks. Karl Corts, the manager,
will spend his vacation fishing and mo-
toring on the Chesapeake in Maryland.

igtj.

The American Florist,

301

CCimMllG)

Everything in the
line of Cut Flowers,
Plants and Florists*
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOlTON i HUNK[L CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RI6E BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the mar-
ket we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Sweet Peas and all tlie summer flowers.

1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-tlie-Minute Service; Satisfaction Gaaraileed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.
BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., tU^l%T6:

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
in Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-13 1 1 N. 2nd St., PhUadelphia,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P.O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

Special
Picked

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies,' Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.

Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM U^ m I Wp- WM 1^ Wholesale Florist.

• >^» ■VUtnm, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMe HoYcrM^KelNS

Philadelphia, Aug. 22 Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 5 00® 8 00

■■ Mrs, Chas. Russell 4 tOQlS 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

" White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

■■ Hadley 4 00@10 00

" Sunburst 3 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00@ 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00@ 6 00

Carnations .. 1 03@ 2 00

Cattleyas eacn.$0 50@ 75

Lilium Rul3rum 6 00@ 8 00

Valley 6 00i& 8 00

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 CO® 8 OO

Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00@ 4 00

Larkspur 2 00@ 4 00

Asters 2 00® 3 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35@ 50

PiTTSBDRGH, Aog. 22.

Roses, eauty, special

[ lancy

" extra

No. 1.

FerlOO
15 00
12 00
8 00

• Killarney 1 00@ 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Sunburst 1 jO@ 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00@ 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilium Gisranteum 6 00@ 8 00

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Adiantnm 1 25

'^sDaragusSprenreri. per bunch. 35®40
New Crop Greeu Galax per 1000 1 25

MiLWAOKEB, Aug. 22. Per 100
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" Ward 2 000 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@1.=; 00

" Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 000 8 00

Lilies 10 00012 00

Cattleyas per doz., 6 00® 7 50

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 50

Asters 1 0C@ 2 CO

Gladioli 2 00® 4 00

Banging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

Pittsburgh,

Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAGO

St. Loois, Aug. 22. PerlOO

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 Or® 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 5 00

Lillies 6 00® 8 00

Orchids 50 00® 60 00

Ferns perlOOO. 1 SO® 2 00

302

The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
■with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to jou.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

A. Blanc, the expert floral illustrator
and engraver, whose art was the fea-
ture of the best catalogues 30 years
ago, is still supreme at this work, and
has just finished a large drawing of
the greenhouses and grounds of the H.
F. Michell Co. at their Audalusia range,
that is a beauty. It was a striking
feature of their convention exhibit.

Jos. G. Neidinger has many short
cuts in making his specialties. A small
basket of artificial flowers is mostly
made of refuse material, the leftovers
from larger work. When finished it
looks well and is sold in large quanti-
ties to department stores. A wonder-
ful stock in every line is seen here.

Jack Berger has just returned from
an extended auto trip through New
York and into New E'ngland. He re-
ports a. delightful time. Easter and ru-
brum lilies and choice Maryland roses
are seen at the Berger market.

The Florex Gardens stock never
looked better at this season, so reports
Eugene Bernheimer, who handles their
cut in this city. The past week is said
to have been the quietest of the sea-
son.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s was a busy
place on Monday, many visitors to the
convention stopping off enroute to New
York. Great preparations are being
made here for the coming season.

K.

New York.

QUIET BUSINESS CONTINUES.

Business continued to be very slow
in the wholesale district during the
past week. A few of the retailers have,
had wedding decorations, but except-
ing in orchids and lily of the valley,
their buying had little effect on the
wholesale market. In the last named
stock, a decided scarcity rather than
a strong demand pushed up prices to
high figures. The cattleyas are off
crop, and the growers of lily of the
valley seem to have held off in fear of
a glut. Retailers who have had orders
for cattleyas have sent to Boston and
Philadelphia for stock. On this mar-
ket, the smallest cattleyas have sold
for $1 per flower, and from that up to
.$1.50 and in some instances $2 for the
best. Lily of the valley has ranged
from .$0 to .$10 per 100 for fancy,
but the buyers have been "sore" at
the latter price. American Beauty
roses have not been over plentiful and
the price for the best specials has
ranged at the rate of $25 and $30 per
100. as mentioned in our notes of last
week. Anything good in tea roses con-
tinues to sell well, but not many good
ones arrive. The later and better asters
are now arriving in considerable vol-
ume and move fairly well at moderate
prices, but it is hard to move the small
and poor stock, of which there is a
large supply. The gladiolus market is
utterly demoralized. The department
and other stores that make a specialty
of "sales" are buying the best by the
case at from .50 cents to $1 per 100.
The few chrysanthemums that come
in, wholesale at $2 and $2.50 per dozen,
but they are not plentiful enough to
be factors. There is a considerable
stock of dahlias arriving, but the
weather is too hot for them. In zin-
nias, larkspurs and other outdoor stock,
there is more than enough to supply
the demand.

August 20. — There is no change in
the condition of the wholesale market.
Interest now centers in the Grand Cen-
tral Palace, where the convention ex-
hibitors are getting their displays in
place.

NOTES.

The many friends of Thomas Rey-
nolds, the well-known Brooklyn florist
at 757 Manhattan avenue, are con-
gratulating him on his recovery from
a serious case of blood poisoning
caused by a wire or rose thorn that
nearly resulted fatally. Mr. Reynolds
was confined to the hospital for seven
weeks and underwent an operation, the
second finger of his right hand being
amputated and the bones and tendons
removed to the wrist. It will be many
months before he will be able to at-
tend to business again.

H. G. Perry, vice-president, treas-
urer and general manager of the C. A.
Dards business, Madison avenue and
44th street, has returned from an auto
trip of three weeks with his family.
They visited Newport, Narragansett
Pi^r and many other points of inter-
est. The Dards store is having good
summer business. They had four wed-
ding decorations, August 16.

Clarence Slinn and Walter R. Sie-
brecht have returned from their auto-
mobile trip to California. To be exact,
they went to the coast in an automo-
bile, but returned behind the old-fash-
ioned "iron horse." On their trip w^est,
they say that they found the worst
roads in W^yoming — rocks and mud,
and for variety, mud and rocks.

Mrs. Joseph Baumann. of West Ho-
boken, N. J., met with a serious acci-
dent Ausrust 14. She fell down the
basement steps of her residence and
sustained a fracture of the skull.
Hopes are entertained for her recovery.
She is a daughter-in-law of Henry Bau-
mann, well known in the trade of this
city.

John Chiotis. of Flushing, is sending
to the United Cut Flower Co., Ill West
28th street, good Golden Glow chrysan-
themums and asters for the season. He
was formerly a retailer of this city and
his success as a grower is noteworthy.

President Kerr, of the Society of
American Florists, reached this city,
August 17 and established his head-
quarters at the Hotel McAlpin. He
also visited Secretarj' Young's office in
the wholesale district.

Alexander Donaldson, of Englewood,
N. J., who sells in this market, has
his carnations all planted and they
look fine.

Manager Van Reyper. of the Grow-
ers' Cut Flower Co., has been busily
engaged in repainting and decorating
the store.

Frank C. Suchy, San Antonio, Texas,
and James Guilfoyle. Southampton, N.
Y.. arrived August 17 for the conven-
tion.

It has been stated that another
wholesale store will soon be opened on
28th street near Sixth avenue.

J. K. Allen and wife spent the past
week in the country, but he will be in
town for the convention.

William Bogart, buyer for P. L. Bo-
gart Brothers, has been on a two
weeks' vacation.

A cool wave struck this city August
18 and it is hoped it will stay with
the convention.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

Valley

Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

C. Bourke, buyer for the Dards store,
and two of the bookkeepers, are on
vacation.

J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, is ex-
pected to reach this city August 20.

H. E. Froment has gone on a vaca-
tion of two or three weeks.

A. P. F.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

FUNEBAl DEMAND HEAVY.

The demand for cut flowers has been
light until the latter part of the past
week, when a heavy call for funeral
designs caused many of the florists to
work overtime. There have been few
weddings, and the warm weather has
reduced counter trade to a minimum.
Gladioli are abundant, and there is a
fine crop of asters on the market.
Lilies are also plentiful, but there is a
shortage of lily of the valley and cat-
tleyas.

NOTES.

The remodeling of the Flick Floral
Co.'s store has been completed, and
some fine lilies, hydrangeas and gladioli
are being seen here. Mr. and Mrs.
Aaron Shive have returned from a mo-
tor trip to Ohio.

The Doswell Floral Co. had or-
ders for several good weddings during
the past week, together with consider-
able funeral work. Fine Ophelia roses
and gladioli are being received from
the range.

A good crop of lilies and asters are
being cut at the range of W. J. & M.
S. Vesey. W. J. Vesey, Jr., is attend-
ing the S. A. F. convention in New
York.

Mrs. Selma Schilling, wife of Adolph
Schilling, well-known local gardener,
died ,it her home, aged 41 vears.

H. K.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

303

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

Teleohone:
8864 Farragut.

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. ar*

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

''S^llFairagut 133 W. 28ih St., New York

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seaaouable Flowers.

HORACE E. FRONENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Bosea,
Violets, Carnations. Valley Lilies, Etc.

148 West 28th St, NEW YORK CITY

Telepbones: Farra^nt 300 and 301

JOHN YOUNG SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28ih Si., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut

WILUANP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farragnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

100 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 60S and 609 Farragnit.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farrasnt B761.

fioldsteio & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

VlioMe Ho¥erMM'Kel^s

New York, Aug. 22. FerlCO

Roses, Beauty, special 30 00^35 00

extra and fancy.. .15 00@20 00
No land No 2.... 5 00® 8 00

" Francis Scott Key 2 00@15 00

frima Donna 1 00@ 6 00

■ AliceStanley 1 00@ 6 00

MrsGeo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

;; Double White Killarney.. 2 00@ 6 00

Killarney. Special 4 00

No land No 2.. S0@ 1 00

Queen 1 00@ 8 00

Brilliant 1 00@ 8 00

" My Maryland 1 00@ 8 CO

" Aaron Ward I OOW 8 00

" Sunburst 1 000 8 00

■' J L Mock 1 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 1 00® 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@10 00

Hoosier Beauty 50® 2 00

Asters 40® 2 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 150 000)200 CO

inferior grades.75 0096100 00
Chrysanthemums.. per doz., 2 0C@2 50

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 2 00® 3 00

Lilyof ihe Valley 5 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 50® 1 00

Larkspur 50® 1 00

Bouvardia, white 1 25® 2 00

Adtantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus....doz.bch8. 2 00® 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 1 00® 1 25

Dahlias 1 00® 200

Zinnias 75(n. 80

Franl£ H. Traendly Charles Schencfe

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange

436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 2etb and 27th Sts.

Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.

Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other

best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

y'a°r?Srut]iiii 129 W. 28th St., New York

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years* experience behind us.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not mak« a mistake by dealing witb ub.

6UTTMAN & RAYNOR,

PHONES: ( 558 1 11 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT ■( aoS-*
I 2037

NEW YORK

WM. KESSLER,

Successor to Kessler Bros.
113 W. asth St., NEW YORK

CUT FLOWERS
WHOLESALE PUNTSMEN AND FLORISTS

Phone 2336 Farragnt. Shipments Everywherew
Prompt and satisfactory. Consignmenti soUdt^ad.

N.Y.CulFlownrExcbinge

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut ::164-5S»3

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M. C.FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

TUB Laiijest SMppei and Eecelyer ol Cut rioweri

A complete assortment of the best In
the market can always be relied upon*

Telephone Farragut 3435.

Angelo R. Dentale

—WHOLESALER FLORIST—

Consignments Solicited

41 W. zath Street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phonea 1664 — 1666 Uadison Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Recdveri ai Dtstr9nii«s of Choicest Cut Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

304

The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

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Boxes Thai Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3I02-I308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

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Mention the American Florist when writing

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Nowadays It's Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. for Supplies

A Dew 24-paffe catalogue, full of interest to every florist, will be ready September ISth. If you are not on our mailing list, write for a copy,

rii IODUKVIiI LU 1 rLUWtiK LUiYlrAINl, specialists in Ribbons, chiffons and Baskets.

Kansas City, Mo.

AUGUST TRADE EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD,

Business during the month of Au-
gust is reported much better than in
previous years witli an unusual call
for funeral work. Stock is changing
daily and home grown products are
being handled almost exclusively.
Gladioli are much improved in quality
T.d the supply is larger especially
Mrs. Brands King and America,
There are good and poor asters, ofliered
at a wide range of prices. Both Eas-
ter and rubrum lilies are plentiful and
sell well, Roses are- showing better
form and the demand has increased
accordingly,

NOTES.

W. J. Barnes reports a good week
of funeral work with numerous orders
for hospitals and lodges. Mr, Joslin
of this establishment has enlisted in
the ambulance corps and will soon
leave for "somewhere in France."

J. Hepting has recovered sufiiciently
to be about again. He has 16,000 car-
nations and 5,000 chrysanthemums
planted and all are in fine condition.

The Geo. M. Kellogg Flower &
Plant Co. are having good sales in all
departments. They have cleaned up
on their cold storage peonies.

T. J. Noll & Co. are handling an
excellent grade of lilies, roses, gladioli
and asters and report business most
satisfactory for the season,

H, Kusik & Co. are well supplied
with gladioli and lilies and roses are
more plentiful. This firm has just re-
ceived a carload of moss.

The Wm, L, Rock Flower Co. is cut-
ting good gladioli, asters and lilies.
They are having a big call for funeral
orders,

A. Newell has been having a big de-
mand for funeral work. He is well
pleased with his August business.

C. Thomas is busy planning repairs
and maJung an addition to his store.
Good business is reported here.

E. J. B.

PIA-INTIELD, N. J. — C, W, Mundy, a
landscape gardener, died, August 15,
at his home here, aged 83 years,

MUNCIE, IND.— Search has been be-
gun for John E. Jacobsen, proprietor
of the Riverside Floral Co., of this
city, who has been missing since Au-
gust 10, when he went to Chicago to
purchase stock.

Established 1874

DARDS

N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave.

NEW YORK

Has his own correspondents in all the large
cities of Europe and the British Colonies.

Cable orders forwarded by private code.
Telegraph and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR

MEMBERS OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY

Mention the American Florist when writing

DON'T WAIT

until the eleventh
hour for your

Corrugated Shipping Boxes

SCHARFF-KOKEN MFG. CO., St. Louis

Can furnish you highest grade, well-made, strong Corrugated Boxes at

bed-rocl( prices, and they can give you prompt service.

Write them to-day. Give them your sizes. IT WILL PAY YOU.

Mention The American Florist.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Bstabllshed 1857.

^^iSS^.

FLOJfUST

745 Buckingham Place.

I<. D. Phone. Graceland 1112.

Send ns your retail orders.

We Have the Best FnciUties In the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo. .

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

brists

Eighth and Locnsl Sts.
3514-16-20 N.GnuidAv.

Telegraph orders filled on shortnotice in St. Louis

and rest of Missouri.

Memller of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. V.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered in Albany and vidnily on telegraphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

c^ J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

(Pcttfef) *37-39-*l MUwankee St.

^^ ^^ Members Florists' Telegraph

^" X ''^ Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALYIN

INC.

WtW YUKK. Fifth Avenue

RnCTHIM 1 ParJ^ Street
DXlO 1 l/il 799 Boylston Street

Dellvariei to Steamers and AU Eastern Points
Wention the American Florist when writing

t MdV m^lHllHOr No. 22 West 59th street |

f ■■■n A ■jlfllBM jlg^ Adjoining Plaza Hotel 4.

^ ^^P Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery ^

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch :
THE VANDEKBILT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. HabermehFs Sons

The Bellevne- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.

42 West 28th Street,

To out-of-town florists ; KV\AT ITfXOV
We are in aie Heart Of ««¥¥ IV/J\A

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock In the market.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, CaUf.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 49TH STREH.

NEW YORK CIYY.

'p ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all ordars

from unknown correspondents.

Cable address: Alexconnell.

Western Union Code,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the A'/nerican Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragrg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street

CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Aug. 25,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Members of Florists' TelegrapU Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

llolin& Olson,

?0-27-34 West Fifth Stresf.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Oltles and for all points In the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. .-^Ti^

Begerow's '^<!^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SmlthCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment in Amerioa.
Established 1.874. Incorporated 1909.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

f

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Syractise, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

, General designs — All flowers in season Jj

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. P.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam. N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor. Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass.^^Iomley, Henry R.

Boston. Mass. — Thos. F. Galyin. Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Brigga Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — O. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — lA. Lange. 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel. 17 B. Monroe St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O.— Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati. O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland. 0. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. P. Klrchner.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Cu.

Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines. la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery,

Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Bye.

Calesburg. 111.— I. L. Plllsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex.— Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. B^ey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark.- Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. 0. Saake.

Ix)3 Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August K. Baumer.

Louisville, Kv. — The P. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — ^The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis. Minn. — Whltted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark. N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark. O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairle Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave.

New York— Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 6th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — Kottmlller.

New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Inc.

New York— Max Schllng. 22 W. 29th St.

New York — G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St,

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa. — M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClemcnts.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. B. A, Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester. N. T. — J. B. Keller's Sons.

Rocktord. m. — H. W. Buckbee.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson.

St. Louis, Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis. Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco— J. B, Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Redalla. Mo. — Archias Floral Co.

Sprlngfleld. Mass.— N. F. Hlgglns.

Sfeubenville. O.^Huscroft'a Flower Shop.

Syracuse. N. Y. — Miles S. Henrle.

"Terro Hante. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. 'Ave. and It,

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wllmette, III.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Wllllamsport. Pa. — Evenrten Bros. Co.

Worcester. Mass. — Kandall's Flower Shop.

Vonkerq. N. Y. — Ne "ork oral On.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSoos

Berner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs,
fligh Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and ^ood

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLMIIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telephone— Lenox 3822.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St. i5or^?d'^k82

Memhers of Florists* Telegraph DeliTery.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY,

EUCLID AVEXT7B

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist
Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

riowers Delivered Aiywieie, Phone, 1952 Bedford

HUGO H. JAHN

^FIjORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Brooklyn Hepresentative of National Florist
Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN

FLOWERS

3924 Market Street Botli Phonet

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

0005 Saperlor ATenne.

Orders filled for all points In Ohio, aittsftetorr
Serrice Assnred.

igi7.

The /iMERicAN Florist.

307

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders.

M your orders for Chicago i^i't

All orders carefully filled
Ujl^^^^onSt under the euperviaion of

S^p^SS:-^ GEORGE iSMUS, Mgr.

^^P* wire. Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

■^^Si" 1^4 I PWk AVP Telephone

Store- ^^'^ Lewis AYB., No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

Yorh City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. HeinI)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELIER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue, N.

Eochester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2H9.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. WisconsiD, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
Bula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robf C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AlVD DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

I HAN FT BROS.

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *
NEW YORK I

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. %
V ■*■ WW w w V V *v V V '*' www

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Boad.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity.. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston, Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York BstabHshcd 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

I'hones 1553-1552 Colombus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Eatabllshed over 20 Years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUeSe

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

I 107 1
Phones i 420 )- Lenox

I 775)

Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the America^i Florist when writinp

Denver, Colo.

yhe Park

Ploral Co.

J. A. VALENTINE,
President.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writinc

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefully executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cnt flowera and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Dallas
Texas

LangFlorai&NarseryCo.,

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquartera for flowers fo*
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. Ni
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

308

The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mziil Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Floriata' Telegrapli Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Menti07i the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of tbe City, Arkansas and the Southwest.
Mention the American Florist when writinn

St. Louis, Mo.

F n. WEBER

X. E, Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Blowers delivered in city and state on short
notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all telegraphic orders.

Mention the American Florist when writinn

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Peta]l FTorist of GRAND RAPIDS.

Members of Florists' Telegranh Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writinn

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

tlYCtlED -RASrStS. & SONS wll] All your orderi
for Desi^g and Out Flowera in Michigan.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Sxeented

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wliolesale and Retail

Memters of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADIIVG FLORISTS

735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.V.-.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andilorinni Annex. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L MAY & CO.

Order Tonr Flowers for dellTery
In this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS
621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrlsbnrg, Pa.

Nigfbt and day service in all Central PennsylvaDia.

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., NEWBURYPORT, MASS.,

Covers all New England points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

fiOWkRS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

CH

'/^Imer/lbase
Florist

17 E. MONROE ST.

WliolasalB
and Retail
Florist

c. n. \m

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on short notice

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

THE OOM'NION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

Every orderreceives prompt and careful attention

3343 W. MA-DISON ST.

NBAS OARFlKl.l> PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with ^

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS,

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

IMOTOKod

Members of Florists' Telegraph delivery.
Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing

' ST NW.

I

!^simm

Mention the American Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

309

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail orders for
florist service in this vicinity to

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and caretul attention.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Florists* Teleerrapb. Delivery.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Pbones. Main 1874-1875

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery.

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Pa.

Boston, Mass.

HENRY R, COML.EY, Plorist. 6 Park St.

50 years' experience In the florists business
^arantees efficiency to take care of all orders.
Twenty per cent allowed.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

N. Y. C. Arcade, State St.. Amsterdam, N. Y.

Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station. Hoffmans. N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

Uemheri of Florists' lelegrash Delivery,

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co*

Memiera of Florists' TelegrapJi Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonliers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

LARGEST RETAIL STORE IN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 Nortb State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap.^ and mall
orders for delivery in either city and adjoininK
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and effi-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. "s retail establishment and one block from
the Great Central Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in any direction, nill IITU MIUII
We are the center of the great UULUin, minili
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Memher of Florists' Teloffraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockford, lU.
H. W. ESUCKBEE^

Member of Florists' Telegraph DellTeiT,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. G at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC T£MPL£

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

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§ Cincinnati, O. ^

I HARDESTY & CO. |

§ 150 East Fourtti Street i

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Mention the American Florist when writing

Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

Mention the American Florist when writing

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock

and promptdeliveries in Buffalo,lOCkport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURQH, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale,

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

1 „j ,„ T. J. JOHNSTON S CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHINGTON ST., PROVIDENCE
Mention the American Florist when writing

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Aug. 25,

The Seed Trade

Ameiican Seed T/ade Associbtion.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; Uavid Burpee, Pliila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Keudel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

^^

Waterloo, Neb. — The crops here are
looking- well now, spring losses, of
course, excepted.

THE latest Holland advices are to the
effect that shipments of Dutch bulbs
will be made Augtist 25.

CLEVELAWD. O. — A. C. Kendel. 2010
Ontario street, will move to new quar-
ters on Prospect avenue next spring.

Mail oeder bulb houses who book
advance retail orders report business
to date 40 per cent below last season.

New York. — Harry A. Bunyard has
taken a position as manager of the
Nitrate Agencies Company, 104 Pearl
street.

San Francisco. Calif. — A. E. Agge-.
ler, of the Aggeler & Musser Seed Co.,
L.OS Angeles, is spending some time in
this city.

CiiAS. P. GUELF, of the Jerome B. Rice
Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y., is taking
a brief vacation with his family at
Hamlin, N. Y.

THE W. W. Barnard Co.. Chicago,
has been requested to have a represen-
tative confer with Herbert Hoover,
food conservator, at Washington. D. C,
August 21, regarding the seed situa-
tion.

One proof that French bulb prices
declined below early sales is seen in
the fact that Dutch salesmen in the
United States refused to cancel early
orders booked at high prices and in-
sisted on shipment.

Visited Chicago. — Rozell J. Bowen,
of J. Bolg-iano & Son, Baltimore. Md.;
C. R. Root, of the Colorado Seed Co..
Denver, Colo.; E. L. Page of the Page
Seed Co., Greene. N. Y., and wife, en-
iKJute to California.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS, College Point.
N. Y.. reported to the convention of the
Society of American Florists at New
York that the Holland-America line
had a shipload of Dutch bulbs now on
the way to the United States.

Baltimore, Md. — Chas. J. Bolgiano,
of J. Bolgiano & Son. has returned
from a short stay at his home in the
Allegheny mountains. Morris B. Rob-
inson, manager of the retail depart-
ment, is spending a few weeks there
recovering from an attack of typhoid
fever.

Bean specialists of the Unite 1 States
department of agriculture advise grow-
ers to take steps at once to secure
seeds free from anthracnose or other
disease for next year's planting. Seed
from plants killed by frost before the
pods are mature should be avoided. A
germination test should be made, and
only seed of high quality accepted.

The break in cash com of 51 cents a
bushel early in the month was one of
the most disastrous the trade ever ex-
perienced. The passage of the food
control bill, which prevents the use of
corn by distillers after .30 days from
August 10, and the fact that distillers
generally had obtained sufficient grain,
were the main causes of the break.

J. C. Vaughan of Vaughan's Seed
Store, Chicago, and wife are attending
the annual convention of the Society of
American Florists in New York this
week. Carl Cropp, of the same firm,
and wife left for California August 17.

Dutch Bulb Shipments.

We are in receipt of the following
communication from the Dutch Bulb
Exporters' j^sociation, Haarlem, under
date of July 14 :

"The continental insurance companies
notified shippers of bulbs and plants
that they have cancelled the socalled
"all risk" clause from their policies.
This clause protected shipments of
bulbs and plants against heating, etc..
when in transit.

As the Dutch Bulb Exporters' Asso-
ciation has made arrangements with
the carrj'ing steamship companies in
regard to proper ventilation in th^"^
holds of the vessels, it is now almost
impossible for a cargo, even if same
consists almost entirely of bulbs, to
heat in transportation sufficiently to
make them worthless for forcing- or
planting. Therefore it is not of much
importance that the above named
clause is cancelled."

Simon & Son's Enlargred Quarters.

I. N. Simon & Son, well-known Phila-
delphia, Pa., seedsmen, whose business
has outgrown the quarters now occu-
pied at 6 North Front street, have
leased the entire six-story building at
438 Market street, which they will
occupy October 1. after extensive im-
provements have been niade. The in-
creased space and improved facilities
in the new location will place the firm
in a position to develop trade along
broader and more aggressive lines than
eve- before, with every facility for the
prompt and systematic transaction of
business.

Long Island Seed Crops.

Cabbage and other Long Island seed
specialties are very short this season
and probably will not turn out more
than 2.5 per cent of the average yield.
This condition is due to the fact that
about half of the stock was lost last
winter and that which remained is
largely blighted, owing to excessive
rains at the time the seed was ap-
proaching maturity.

Pacific Coast Cahbage Seed.

Of most varieties of cabbage, from
recent reports from the state of Wash-
ington, there will be a normal crop.
Some sorts, such as Danish Ballhead,
Danish Round and Glory will be ex-
tremely short, and the yield of pointed
heads about 7.5 per cent.

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish.
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy^
California

Catalogues Received.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia,
Pa., summer seeds and bulbs; Peter-
son Nursery, Chicago, peonies and
irises; Alexander- McConnell, New
York, new hybrid tea roses; Chris
Renter, New Orleans, La., seeds; Hen-
ry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa.,
seeds, plants and bulbs; Ant. C. Zvo-
lanek, Lompoc, Calif., sweet pea seed;
Steele's Pansy Gardens, Portland, Ore.,
seed; John C. Moninger Co., Chicago,
personal conservatories; Loechner &
Co.. New York. Danish seeds; Peter
Henderson & Co., New York, seeds,
plants and supplies; Peacock Dahlia
Farms. Berlin. N. J., dahlias; B. Ham-
mond Tracy, Wenham, Mass., gladioli;
Forbes & Keith, New Bedford, Mass.,
dahlias; The Carmichael Orchards,
Shannock. R. I., gladioli and peonies.
Lord & Burnham Co., New York, tub-
ular boilers; W. E. Marshall & Co., New
York, bulbs and strawberries.

Vilmorin - Andrieux & Co.. Paris,
France, chrysanthemums, dahlias, can-
nas, etc.; F. Cooper, Wellington, N.
Z., seeds; Saitama Engei & Co., Ltd.,
Toyono, nr. Kasukabe, Japan, bulbs,
plants and seeds; John Lewis Childs,
Flowerfield. N. Y., hardy plants and
bulbs, peonies and gladioli; Kelway &
Son, Langport. Eng., vegetable and
farm seeds; V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy,
France, delphiniums and peonies.

Ne-w York Seed Trade.

Several steamers have recently ar-
rived at an Atlantic port bringing
French bulbs for a number of the
seedsmen. So far as we have learned
there wei-e consignments for Vaughan's
Seed Store. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. the
Stumpp & Walter Co., A. T. Bodding-
ton Co., Inc., Charles Schwake & Co.,
John Scheepers & Co., and Charles F.
Myer.

Importers of Japanese bulbs iave
been advised that shipments are on the
way, but none have arrived here. There
is nothin" new in the Dutch bulb sit-
uation.

A. P. F.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttuoe, C abbot,
Pabsnip, Pabslet, Celkbt, Endivb:, Salsify, Named akd MTTiTcn
Gbani>£BXOBA asd Spenokb Sweet Peas, and Sdntxoweb.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

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Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

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EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Hi^h-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper Egg Plant. Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIZT.

ArthurT.BoddingtonCo.ino

SEEDSMEN

128 Gliambers St., New York

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Paraulps, Turnips,
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds

Bait more, Md.

RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande. Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitii.m Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Yegetabli and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

FLOWER SEEDS

ASPARAGUS PLUMOStJS NANUS 500 seeds, $1.75; 1,000 seeds,

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 100 seeds, 15c; oz., 60c; Vi lb..

CINERARIA — St. L. S. Co.'s Imp. Semi-dwarf Giant Mixed Tr. pkt., 500 seeds,

GIANT PANSIES

Yi oz. 1 oz,

$3.00

2.00

.50

St, Louis Seed Co.'s Bxliibition Mix-
ture. A magnificent mixture. Tbe
llo\^■ers are the very largest, perfect
in form, gorgeously colored and
free blooming $1.75 $7.00

St. L. S. Co.'s "Nonpareil" Mixture.
Tbis is certainly oue of the grand-
est collections of the rarest and
most beaiitlful varieties of Pansies 1.25 5.00

Trimardeau giant-flowering Mixed.. .30 1.00

Cassier's Giant 5 Spotted Mixed.

With petals of the finest coloring. .60 2.00

Imperial German Giant, Mixed
rich strain

Masterpiece. The petals waved or
frilled, which gives the flower an

almost double appearance $0.75

SEPAEATE C0U3RS
All Giant-flowered Varieties

Giant Adonis. Lavender blue 35

Giant Emperor William. Ultrama-
rine blue 35

Giant Gold Elsie. Clear yellow 35

Giant King of the Blacks (Faust).
Pure jet black 35

Giant Lord Beaoonsfleld. Lavender
and violet 35

Giant Snowflake. . White 35

1 oz.
$3.00

.50 2.00

WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Blanche Eerry Spencer. Bright 1 oz. % Ih. 1 lb.

■hite.

Fordhook Pink. Rose-pink...
Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine.

Lavender Fink

Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Clear,

1.75 $2.50 $3.50

.75 2.50 8.50

.75 2.50 8.50

,75 2.50 8.60

1 oz. Vi lb.
$0.75 $2.50 :

Mrs. Wm. Sim Orchid.

iium-piuk

Rose 4ueen. Attractive shade

of pink 75 2.60

Selma Swenson. Soft pink... .75 2.60

Venus. White and pink 66 2.26

White Orchid. Pure white... .65 2.25
Yarrawa. Bright rose-pink... .66 2.25

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY

The Home of "Pore and Sure Seeds.'

411-413 Washington Ave.,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Get Q.notatlons From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
B^msdale RriStOl, PB.

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Contract Seed Growers

Cn«pi!lltiR«' Pepper, E66 plant. Tomato,

opiibiailill5i Vine Seed and Field Com.

Correspondenos BoUoIted.

George R. Fedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWN. N. J.

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In, and 0-10 In., for Immediate de-
IlTery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth BIdg.. New York City

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THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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scriptions

BULBS

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Mail us a list of your requirements and we will gladly submit
prices by return mail. Our Fall Bulbs are due to arrive at any
moment when we expect to be ready to make immediate shipments.

Have You A Surplus?

Write us what it is, how many and the price. We have a large
outlet and probably can place what you have to offer quickly.

Rose, Carnation % Chrysanthemum Stock

Tell us what you need, and we will submit prices by return mail. Can also
supply Boston and other Ferns, Cyclamens, Begonias, Poinsettias, and other
miscellaneous plant stock. We often fill orders where many others fail.

G. IVl. REYBURN & CO.

160 North Wabash Avenue,

CHICAGO, ILL.

DracaeoaCanes

FALL SHIPMENT

All Commercial Varieties

Write for Prices.

McHutchison & Co.

THE IMPORT HOUSE

95 Chambers St., NEW YORK

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Wardo Rohnert

GIIiROT, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER.

Bpedaltles: Lettuce, Onion, S^eet Peas. Asteri,

Cosmos, Mi^onetto, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

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The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet. Etc

MILFORD, GONN.

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ORDER YOUR SEED PACKETS
FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

FITCHBURG, MASS.

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^ L L Lr O Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPE 3IAL PR ICES stating, If possible, quantities required. niislfateJ Caulogoe Free

KELWAY & SON "''^«" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

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YAUGHAN'S

GIANT PaNSIES

VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. Vaughao's International
Pansy Mixture was first otfered by us in 1889. We import from all the best
European sources. Each year has added to the quality of its flowers and
variety of its colors We buy every year novelties of known merit to im-
provethe mixture; it is always complete, always the latest and always the
best mixture. We add to all Pansy Mixtures which we now buy more than
fifty per cent of the choicest named kinds obtainable, each in correct pre-
portion. 'I his is one of the Specialties that has established the reputation
of Vauphan's Flower Seeds, and one which we maintain most carefully.
Trade pkt., 50c; yk oz., $1.50; H oz . $5.00; oz., $10.00.

VAUGHAN'S GIANT PAHSY MIXTURE. Embraces, besides all the sepa-
rate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which
can only be had in this and our International Mixture. This mixture in-
cludes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most deli-
cate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau and
the splendid Gassier strain.

Trade pkt., 25c; V% oz.. 60c; oz., $4.00; M lb,, $14.00.

VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. This mixture is put up by our-
selves and contains mostly light color sorts. We have sold this mixture
for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut-flower growers, who have
realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies areas easily
grown as violets, require less care and bring better results. ■
Trade pkt., 25c; V% oz., 60c.; oz., $4.00.

CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING MIXTURE. This is a mixture made by our-
selves from 20 different and distinct varieli-^s of this type. While the
flowers of this strain do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pansies
they excel them by a much greater number of flowers to a plant.
Trade pkt., iOc;V4 oz., 30c; oz, $l,< O; M lb., $3.00.

VAUGHAN'S P. P. (Popular Price) MIXTURE OF PANSIES. This mix-
ture, lit- e all " Vaughan" mixturr-s, is made up by ourselves from separate
colors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Bedding types and will
furnish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers.
Trade Pkt.. 20c; \k oz., 35c; oz., $2.00; 4 ozs., $7.00.

WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Trade 1

Anita ■Wehrmaim. Beautiful lavender $1

Mrs. A. A. Skaaoh. Bright shell pink

Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink, re-selected: true

Mrs. William Sim. Salmon pink

Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white

Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice.

Fordhook Pink and White

President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose

m^B^ Rose Queen. One of the best pinks; true

Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink

Lavender Pink

Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wiogs
White Orchid. White flowers of good substance..
Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, chauging

as the flower develops to a light pink standard.

tinted buEf with blush wings

MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds . .

.20 $0.65 $8.00

6.00
8.00
8.00
8.00

RE-SELECTED STOCK ^^gfo'/e^Sllle'r^oV.

EARLY SNOW FLAKE. This la the best Early Flowering
White Seeded Siiencer. The blossoms are very large and
of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne
in wonderful profusion on long stems. Tirade pkt. (*^
oz.) 60c; oz., $8.00.

EARLY HEATHER BELL. The flowers are very large,
borne in fours and threes on long stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but
pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color
becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt. (*^ oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HERCTTLES. Of the same lovely
sliade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 26 seeds,
25o; Trade pkt. (Yi oz.) 86c; oz., $3.00,

WINTER. FLOWERING SCARLET EMPEROR. Identical
in color and size of blossoms to the late flowering Scar-
let Emperor which Is recognized as the finest scarlet.
Ti]i3 variety will be popular at Christmas. Trade pkt.
(V4 oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING ASTA OHN. Identical In color
and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta
Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender.
Trade pkt. ('A oz.) 85o; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING WEDGEWOOB. .Identical in color
and size of blossom to the -late flowering Wedgewood
and Is a magnificent clear blue. Trade pkt. i}A oz.) 85c;
oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING CREAM. Identical in color and
size of blossom to Dobbie's Cream. It has immense
blossoms very frilled and duplexed. Trade pkt. CV4 oz.)
85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HELEN LEWIS. Very fine shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. (% oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in
standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is mag-
nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form and borne
in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Trade pkt, ('/4 oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower Is the same color as "Florence
Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Elfrlda Pearson." The
placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers
are borne on long stems in threes and fours. Trade pkt. ('^ 02.)
60o; oz,, $2,00,

EiARLY MELODY. This Is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song
Bird" on white ground, closely resembling "Countess Spencer."
The effect Is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems
and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. Trade
pkt. ('4 oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SPRING MAID. Light pink on a cream ground. It is a
most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne
in fours on long stems. Trade pkt. (% oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING— Unwin Types Oz. Vi lb. Lb.

Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00 $4.00

Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender, long stems,
a splendid commercial variety 40 1.26 ....

^~Midsuiiimer list of Flower Seeds lor Present Sowing Now Ready. If you have not received your copy please write for lb

XTo^viglxsm'sj S^ed Store

43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK 31-33 W. Randolph Street, 803 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO

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Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlinaton, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

Nest annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

Laborers from eastern Canadian
provinces will be employed to harvest
tlie greatly increased potato acreage in
Maine.

To protect southern vegetable and
watermelon crops, more than 5.000
empty cars have been sent to south-
eastern railroads.

According to the United States de-
partment of agriculture commercial
acreage and production of cabbages for
1917 amounted to 70.500 acres with
forecast of production, 747.910 tons,
condition August 1 being 87 per cent
of normal.

Washington, D. C. — To determine
the amount of important farm products
on hand on farms that are food or
convertible into food, the department
of agriculture will pick 35,000 volun-
teers from its corps of 150,000 crop
correspondents to take part in a farm
survey.

Potato Production.

Based on the average potato crop of
the world of 5.200,000,000 bushels, of
which Germany, United States, France,
United Kingdom. Canada, Netherlands
and Switzerland produce 2.925,000,000,
it is estimated that these countries
produced only about 31 per cent of the
world's average crop in 1916.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago, Aug. 21. — Mushrooms, home
grown. No. 1. 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 15 cents;
radishes, .$1.25 to .$1.75 per hundred
bunches: celery, 75 cents to $1.00 per
box; tomatoes, per crate, 20 to 30
cents; cucumbers, per basket. 20 to 30
cents.

New York, Aug. 20. — Celery, dozen
stalks. 10 to 7.5 cents; cucumbers. 50
cents to $1.00 per basket; mushrooms,
$1..50 to $2..50 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, 25 cents to $1..50 per package;
lettuce, per basket, 25 cents to $2.00;
rhubarb, per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Vegetable and Fruit Containers.

Suggestions as to the best way to
label packages of vegetables and fruits
with the quantity of the contents of
the container have been prepared by
officials in charge of the Food and
Drugs Act. The net weight amend-
ment provides that all packages of
food entering interstate or foreign com-
merce must be plainly and conspicu-
ously marked with the quantity in
terms of weight, measure or numerical
count. Statements of weight shall be
in terms of avoirdupois pounds and
ounces; statements of liquid measure
shall be in terms of the United States
gallon of 2.31 cubic inches and its cus-
tomary subdivisions; statements of dry
measure shall be in terms of the United
States standard bushel or in terms of
the United States standard barrel.

My "Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid Noreltlea.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant, C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Bulbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, ni.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract p-owere of Cucumber, Cautalonpe.
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar.
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL REQUIHEMENTS FOR ALL SOILS.

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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TOMATO SEED

Grown for the AVholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIPOBNIA

Specialists in Specimen Stoci(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous Kvergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOB THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

CHICAGO

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUTERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABMSHED 1666)
Wbolestle Growers and Exporters ol Cboice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seed

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant HaU-Sagar Mange) Wurzels. Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Cbard, Swede and Tninip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timoth; and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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New Dwarf Solanum
CLEVELAND

A sterling Christmas novelty of dwarf,
compact growth, carrying its berries
well above the foliage. Has great
lasting qualities.

Orders booked nOW: 3-inch, $15.00 per
100; 4-incb, $25.00; 4-inch select, $35.00;
5-inch, 50c each; 5-inch select, 75c;
6-inch, $1.00; 6-inch select, $1.25.

CARL HAGENBURGER

West Mentor,

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Dreer's Ferns In Flats

, We have in stock an exceptionally fine lot of seedling Ferns, which if potted at any time between now
and the middle of September will make just the proper class of stock to use in Fern Dishes for the Holidays
and later. These flats contain about two hundred plants each, only one variety being in a flat and we cannot
supply less than a full flat of a sort.

Adiantum Cuneatum
Aspidium Tsussimense
Cjn-tominum Falcatum

Cyrtomium Rochfordianum
Pteris Cretica Albo Lineata
Pteris Adiantoides
Pteris Argyrea
Pteris Alexandrae
Pteris MagniBca
Pteris Multiceps
Pteris Owrardi
Pteris Wilsoni

Pteris Wimsetti

Flat of Aspidium Tsussimense

Any of the above varieties at $2.00 per flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of a variety.
We also offer a limited stock of Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum, Pteris Distinction and Pteris
Rivertoniana in flats at $3.00 per flat.

HENRY A. DREER, 714-16 Chestnut St., PhUadelphia, Pa.

The above prices are intended for the trade only.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Anton Then has made arrangements with us to handle his THENANTHOS field-grown carnation plants exclus-
ively, and we are now ready to supply same immediately at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000
rate. THENANTHOS is the best scarlet carnation ever produced and many growers were unable to secure stock
of this wonderful variety last spring owing to the limited supply, so it Is advisable to place your order with
us Immediately. We will ship the plants whenever you are ready to bench them, immediately If you say so.

500,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants

are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most

reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 C. W. Ward $5.00

White Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Herald S.OO

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Champion 5.00

1000

$40.00
40.00
40.00

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2H-INCH STOCK Per lOO PerlOOO 3-INCH PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000

Richmond $3.50 $30.00 White Killarney $4.50 $40.00

White Killarn©y 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4,50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

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Stop Off At Norwood

ON THE WAY FROM THE CONVENTION AND VISIT THE HOME OF

Craig Qualify Stock

Being forced to make room for our rapidly increasing business we have greatly increased our facilities in glass

area, sheds, frames, and other improvements. You will find our houses filled with stock the

quality, quantity and variety of which has never been excelled.

Crotons and Dracenas

Unquestionably the largest and finest stock in this country.

Fandanus Veitchii, Ficus Pandurata,

UTILUS, CRAIGII.

40,000 Poinsettias

All Sizes in Pots
and Pans.

Norwood

Ttie Sensational New Nephrolepis-
The Best ot all tbe Crested Type.

Scotti, Teddy Jr., Boston, Robusta,

Smitnil, and other favorites in large quantities.

60,000 Cyclamen

Wonderfully Strong
and Vigorous.

Our Convention Display Was The Feature Of The Trade Exhibition'

OUR NEW CATALOGUE IS NOW READY, LET US SEND IT TO YOU, A POSTAL WILL BRING IT.

ROBERT CRAIG CO.,

NORWOOD, PA. 4900 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!

Being always on the job, we are always ready to serve you. We have a great variety of

Fine Foliage and Flowering Plants

Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas, Hydrangeas, and all other plants called for in the trade.
Particular attention is called to our stock of the Be^OItia MrS. Petersen.

Nursery Stock for Fall Planting.

THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, Rutherford, New Jersey

Miscellaneous Plants loo looo

2%-ln. Asp. plumosu3 $ 2.50 $22.50

24-in. Asp. Sprengeri 2.50 22.60

3 In. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

2%-in. Stevia 3.00 28.00

2^ -In. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.C0

2% -in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars.. $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-in. Dracaena lud., $15 and $20 per 100.

Literal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, Zl^T^

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

A. N. PiersoD, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLOBISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vlnca Vdrle-
gata, 4 in., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 in., $2.00
per 100; S20.00 per iron.

Daisy Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alyssum,
2 in., $2 CO per 100; $18,C0 per 1000. Daisy Bostin
Yellow, 2 in., $4.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,\^°o'r''

ALLEGANY, N. Y.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2Vi in. pots, stronsr plants, $3.50 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H in. pots, ready for
shift, t3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

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CARNATIONS

F. DQRNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette,

Indiana

If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything In—

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ""^Sit^"™"

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Some Bulbs MAY BE DEAR

DUX the following
always have been
reasonable in price

and STILL ARE SO.

Why not get them again
and get them NOW?

THESE ARE NOW READY
LILIUM HARRISII FREESIAS-Purily-True

100 lOOO

6-7 Inch $ 6.50 $55.00

7-9 inch 10.00 90.00

CHINESE NARCISSUS

JQSS LILIES
Mat (120 Bulbs) for $9 00

Sfj-ln. and up per 1000, $15.00

y2-ln. to s^-in " " 10.00

%-into5/2-in " " 7.00

FRENCH

Ready for Delivery About Aug. 25ih.

Jumbo, >4-in. and up per 1000, $12.00

Mammoth, Vj-^-ln "' " 10.00

I Write for
I Prices.

French Paper Whites and Romans

Don't Forget Storage Stock -Ready at all times.

This may be a good season to tie up with a house that has a record.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork

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EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS

5,000 2 K -inch and 3-inch grafted Killarney Brilliant rose plants, at $10.00 per
100; 1000 21^-inchShawyer, $40.00 per 1000; 1000 3-inch grafted Richmond,
at $10.00 per 100; 1000 3-inch own root Richmond, at $4.00 per 100; 5,000
Sunburst bench plants, 3 years old, fine stock for outdoor planting, $40.00 per 1000.

Field Carnation Plants

2,000 Alice and 3,000 Matchless, $6 00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Very fine stock.

Bassett & Washburn

178 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo.. President;
J. E. Hayhew, Waxabachie, Tex., Vice-
President"; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Fortv-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-38, 1918.

West Roxbury, Mass. — The Willow
Hill Nurseries have been purchased by
C. W. Wilby.

Houston, Tex. — The Teas Nursery
Co. has added 3,000 feet to its propa-
gating: department.

Buffalo, N.. Y. — A new 2ri-acre park
is planned for this city at a point op-
posite Squaw Island.

Knoxville, Tenin". — George Trotter,
of the Howell Nurseries, and Miss Ida
Day, were married August 1.

Geneva, N. Y. — During the recent hot
"n"eather, workers in the local nurseries
were obliged to stop work at 2 p. m.

Eltkia, O. — E. C. Cotton, of this city,
has been appointed state orchard and
nursery inspector at a salary of $3,000
per annum.

Haeeisbueg, Pa. — The new state law
requiring all persons selling trees and
shrubs to be licensed, will become op-
erative in September.

We are in receipt of the thirty-
fourth annual report of the Minneapo-
lis park board, an unusually attrac-
tive book of 162 pages, with many fine
illustrations and maps.

Eureka, Calif. — Howard M. Earl, of
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia,
Pa., and Alex Forbes, of J. F. Noll &
Co., Newark, N. J., who visited the
Cottage Gardens Nurseries here Au-
gust 9, were astonished with the
magnificent display of sweet pea
blooms and the large number of fine
flower buds on the azaleas and rhodo-
dendrons.

President Stark Resigns.

In a communication dated August 20,
to J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex.,
vice-president of the American Asso-
ciation of Nurserymen, Secretary Cur-
tis Nye Smith announces the receipt of
the following communication from
President Lloyd C. Stark of the associa-
tion :

"Have been commissioned major of
field artillery and ordered to active
duty, August 15. With deep regret I
hereby resign the presidency of the
American Association of Nurserymen,
to take effect August 15, but I feel my
duty to my country must come first."

Pyrus Evoldea.
In a few days the leaves of this
Chinese pear-tree will turn bright
scarlet. The late autumn coloring of
the leaves of this tree is not sur-
passed by that of any other plant In
the arboretum, and it is well worth a
place in any garden for this alone. It
is interesting, too, because the leaves
of no other pear-tree turn to brilliant
colors, and because the yellow, juicy
fruit, unlike that of other pears, is
smaller at the apex than at the base.
There is a good specimen of this tree
In the pear collection on the left hand
side of Forest Hills Road, near the
Forest Hills entrance. — Arnold Ar-
boretum Bulletin.

The Late John Sexton.

John Sexton, originator of a number
of varieties of soft shell walnuts, and
a pioneer California nurseryman, died
recently at his home near Santa Bar-
bara, aged 75 years. He was also
prominent in furthering the pampas
grass interest in his state, w-hile many
of the handsome trees and shrubs on
his home grounds were planted by him
nearly a half a century ago. It is said
he did more in the interest of the wal-
nut growing industry than anyone in
California. A widow and nine children
survive.

New Oeleans, La. — At the annual
meeting, July 19, the New Orleans
Horticultural Society elected the fol-
lowing officers: E. Farley, president;
Peter Ackerman. vice-president; John
Eblen, treasurer; Richard Eichling,
secretary.

EVERGREENS

Per 100
White Pine, twice transplanted, 2 to ZV, ft. .$10.C0
White rine, twice transplanted. IH to 2ft.. 7.00
Norway Spruce, twice transplanted

2 to 2 V2 ft 10.00

Norway Spruce, twice transplanted.

Wz to 2ft 600

Colorado Blue Spruce, 12 to 18 inch 10. OD

G L. MAHONEY k CO., 265 Beach St., Saco, Maine

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HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVEB HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. HiU Nursery Co.

ETergreco SpedaGsts Largest Growers m America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin. N. J. 'Williimato-wji Jnn*., K. J.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants,
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

THE

Storrs & Harrison Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE, - OHIO

ROSES, CANNAS

Siirubbery
THE CONARDft JONES CO.,

West Grove, Peniu.

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The Book of the Peony

The long and Interesting history of the
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 iUnstrations In color and black
and white. Handsome cloth binding.
PRICE, $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

Ask for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 inch pots $20.00 per 100

From 6-incli pots 25.00 per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.

ABEOA liTJTESCENS

In. high Each

6-in. pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30 $1.00

e-in. jot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36 1.50

COCOS WEDDELLIANA

In. bigU Per doz. Per 100

2i/.-in. pot 6 to S 11.50 $12.00

2%-in. pot 10 to 12 2.25 18.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA

Leaves High Each Per doz.

2i/.-in. pot 4 Stoic In $ 1.50

3-10. pot 5 12 in 2.50

5-in pot 6 to 7 IS to 20 in $0.75 9.00

6-in. pot etc 7 a2 to 24 in I.UO 12.00

6-in. pot 6 to 7 26 to 28 in 1.50 18.00

6-in. pot 6 to 7 28 to 30 in 2.00 24.00

7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 34 to 38 in 3.00 38.00

n cedar tub 8 to 7 38 to 40 in 4.00 48.00

■ '- ■ 60.00

9-i

cedar tub 6 to 7 40 to 42 in 5.00

cedar tub 6 to 7 42 to 48 in 6.00

9-in. cedar tub 8 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.00

«-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5ft 10.00

KENTIA FORSTEBIANA

Le.Tves In. high Each

6-in. pot 5to6 24 $1.00

6 in. rot 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50

KENTIA POBSTEBIANA, made up.

High

7-in. cedar tub 4 plants in tub 30 to 36 in

7-in. cedar tub 4 plants in tub 38 to 40 in

9-in. cedar tub 4 plants In tub 40 to 42 in

9-in. cedar tub 4 plants in tub 42 to 48 in

9-in. cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4 to 4% ft

12-in. cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4I^ to 5 ft

12-in. cedar tub 4 plants in tub 5 to 0 ft

12-in. cedar tub 4 plants in tub 6 to 7 ft

Per doz.
$12.00
18.00

4.00
5.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
15.00
18.00

We call your attention to our exhibit in Convention Hall and extend a
cordial invitation to visit us at Wyncote, Pa., (Railway Station JENKINTOWN)
10 miles North of Philadelphia.

JOS. HEACOCK CO., WYNCOTE, PA.

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The Bird's Nest Fern

Perfect and saleable in every size, very effective as

single specimens or in plant basket combinations.

Our stock from the smallest sizes up is strong and vigor-
ous, all symetrical plants without a blemish.
PRICES:

Per 100

114 inch pots $12.50

214 inch pots 20.00

3 inch pots 25.00

4 iach pots 50.00

Sold by the dozen at per hundred rates

Per 100
Sinchpols $ 75.00

6 inch pots 100.00

7 inch pots 200.00

W. K. HARRIS

55th and Springfield Ave.,

Philadelphia, Pa.

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SPECIAL OFFER!

of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

in 4-ii;. pots, choice-healthy st:ck
for benching, at $20.00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

Orchids

If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever
we solicit your inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids. Special lists on application.

LA(^:R 6 HURRELL. Summit, N. J.

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GERANIUIV1S

Rooted Cnttings only. All sold uotil October to

regular customers; soiheymust give satisfaction.

S. A. Nutt and Bnchner. . . .$12.50 per 1000

Rlcard and Poitevlne 15.00 per 1000

Asparagns Sprengeri .$20.00 per 1000

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

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ROCOCO ERECTA New)

SEASONABLE STOCK

Cyclamen s-isantenm, improved Wandsbek type, the finest in ex-
istence. Our output is 350,000 tliis season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants. Eight varieties equally
divided.

21^ -in. extra selects, strong, $7.50 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000.

2 1/4 -In. strong, $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000.

3-in. extra strong, $10.00 per lOO; $90.00 per 1,000.

3-in. strong, $S.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000: 4-in., $20.00 per 100.

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, comes well recommended
for commercial growing. 214-ir-Ch, $S.00 per 100; 3-inch, $12.00
per 100; 4-in., $25.00 per 100.

Asparasm.s plumosns seedlings, $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1,000.
Spreng-eri, $1.00 per 100; $S.OO per 1,000."

Pansy .seed, best grandiflora, trade packet, 50c; oz., $5.00.

POT PLANTS

English Ivy, 3-inch, $8.00 per 100.
SalTia, tricolor, 2-inch, $4.00 per 100.

Geraniums, Mutt. 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000; 4-inch,
$7.00 per 100. Variegated Nutt, 2y2-inoh, $5.00 per 100.

Japanese Fern Dalls, started, $5.00 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100.
CASH, PLE.iSE.

ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, Illinois

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Novelties For 1917

The Best Of 1916 Introductions.

Standard varieties, both commercial
and Exhibition.

NOW READY.

Also Pompons, Anemones
and Singles.

Send for Catalogue or submit
list of varieties desired and we
will state definitely when they
can be delivered with price.

Elmer D. Smith & Co.

Adrian, Mich.

Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, .'S5.C0; lOCO, $45.00

Matchless

Enchan'ress

Enchantress Supreme..

AUce

Mrs. C. W. Ward

Philadelphia

Herald

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Trade Directory

Containing the Names and Addresses of
rioHsts of the TTnlted States and Canada

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Looking Forward to 1918

The man who looks and plans ahead, clear-brained and confident, is the
man who keeps in front of the procession and seldom talks about '"hard
times." The man who invests in the following New RoseS will not have
his market crowded for a year or two, and will certainly make money.

COLUMBIA

The Improved Shawyer (Hill)

The splendid new pink seedling that has already made its repntafion
with every grower who visited the Hill establishment this year.

OPHELIA SUPREME

(Dailledouze)

Many of ns are nursing a sport or two of Ophelia, but "Supreme" is the
fitting name /or this one, as it covers every good point of the parent and is a
wonderful shade of rose, flushed yellow at the base of the petals.

Note These Two Sorts at the Fall Shows and Get Aboard !
$30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000.

CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, New Jersey

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STRONG, HEALTHY, FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

The Kind That Make You Money

100 1000

L. p. Enchantress $6.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W Enchantress 5.00 60 00

Nebraska 5 00 60.00

C. W. Ward 5.00 45.00

Winsor Cerise 6.00 40.00

500 at the 1000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG9 >84 Norlh Wabash Avenue, , ChicagO

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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPAKAGUS.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSnS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1.000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, 2-in..
53.00; 3-m., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids. Micli.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Ge

BEGOmAS.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bouvardia, 2^4 -in., $3.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids. Mich.

BUIiBS.

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, 0-7-in., $0.50 per 100,
¥55 per 1,000; 7-9-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000.
Chinese Narcissus, mat (120 bulbs), $9; Freesias.
Purity-True, %-in. and up, $15 per 1,000; V-in.
to %-iD., $10 per 1,000; %-iu. to i,4-ir., ,$7 per
l.OCKJ. French {ready for delivery about August
25). Jumbo, %-in. and up. $12 ner 1,000; Mam-
moth, %-%-in., $10 per 1,000." French Paper
Whites -and Romans, "nrite for prices. Vaughan's
Seed Store. Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. Lllium Harrisii, Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Narcissi. St)ecial prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
St.. New York.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. 7 to 'g-in.. and 9
to 10-in.. for immediate delivery. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co.. Ltd.. Wool-
worth Bldg.. New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. "Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago.

CAI/ADrOMS.

Caladiums. Fancy leaved plants. New and
choice varieties in pots and pans. 25c to $1.50
each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New

CARyATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1.000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 SO.OO

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

White:

White Wonder 6.00 50.00

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BEOS. CO.

Morton Grove, Illinois.

Carnation plants, field-grown, extra fine, $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress. Enchantress and Dorothy Gordon. E.
HUSTON & CO.. Sistersville, w". Va.

Carnation plants, field-grown. Write for va-
rieties and prices. J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co., Joliet, 111.

CARNATIONS.

Field Grown

C.iRNATION PLANTS.

Exceptionally flue stock in the following

varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per l.OOO

3,000 Matchless $6.00 $50.00

4.000 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00

2,000 Philadelphia 0.00 50.00

1,000 White Wonder O.OO 50.00

1.000 Harlowarden 6.00 50.00

2.000 Andrew Carnegie 5.00 40.00

500 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00

1.000 Alice 6.00 50.00

3,000 Winsor fl.OO 50.00

10.000 Enchantress ."i.OO 45.00

Cash with crder or satisfactory references.

CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants.

1S2 N. Wabash Ave., Cliicago.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 631.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.0O 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

WIETOR BROS..

182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 20S1.

- Strong, healthy field-grown

CARNATION PLANTS

The kind that make you money.

100 1,000

L. P. Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 50.00

Nebraska 5.00 .50.00

C. W. Ward 5.00 45.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

500 at the 1,000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG.

184 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

100 1.000

Enchantress Supreme $7.00 $60.00

Enchantress 7.00 60.00

Matchless 7.00 60.00

White Perfection 7.00 60.00

White Wonder 7.00 60.00

.Mrs. Ward 6.50 55.00

Beacon 6.00 50.00

GEORGE PETERS' & SONS.

Hempstead, N. Y.

Carnation plants from a sandy field. Ski
irrigated, shoii: and bushy plants in best
dition. White Enchantress, $5.00 per 100, $45.00
per 1,000; Pink Enchantress, Peerless Pink, Vic
tory. $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1,000; En
chantress Supreme, Pink Delight, Good Cheer
$5.00 per 100. V. BEZDEK. Gross Point, 111.

CARNATIONS. Strong field-grown. Enchant-
ress Supreme, Enchantress, Matchless, White
Wonder, White Perfection and Bassett. $5.00
per 100. Cash. W. H. CDLP & CO., Wichita,
[van.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress . , $50.00 per l.OOO

White Wonder 50.00 per 1,000

SINNER BROS.
0510 Ridge Ave., Chicago.

Field grown carnation plants. For varieties'
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Eli Cross. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varletlea
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.

OHBYSANTHEMXIMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2y2-in. POTS.

$20.00 per 1,000.
Crystal Gem, Roman Gold. Chieftain. Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora. Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Razer. Smith's Ad-
vance. Golden Queen, Oconto. Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet. Illinois.

Chrysanthemums. Novelties for 1917. The
best of 1916 introductions. Also pompons,
anemones and singles. Send for catalogue,
Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich.

Chrysanthemums, pompons and singles. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons. Strong, clean, well established stock.
All good selling varieties. 3-in., $30; 4-ln., $40;
5-in., $75 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago and New York.

Crotons. well colored. 5-in., 60e and 75c each;
6-in., $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove. 111.

CYCLAMEN,

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eiglit varieties equally divided.

2',4-in. extra selects, strong. $7.50 per 100;
?ft5.00 per 1,000; 2V-in. strong, $6.50 per 100;
$60.00 per 1.000; 3-in. e-vtra strong, $10.00 per
100; $90.00 per 1,000: 3-in. strong. $8.00 per
100; $75.00 per 1,000; 4-in., ,1120,00 per lOO.

Rococo Erecta, finest new in tlie trade, comes
well recommended for commercial growing, 2^^-
in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$23.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmetto, 111.

Cyclamen giganteum. Glorv of Wandsbek,
Christmas Cheer, Brilliant Red, White-Pink
Eye, Pure White, Lavender. 2yi-in. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in. pots at .$12.00 per 100; 4-in.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per l.OOO seeds. No better to be had
anywhere. Cash witb order from unljnown
correspondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS.

3132 McHenry Ave., Westwood,

Cincinnati, Ohio.

CYCLAMEN. Good plants, best strain, 4-in..
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed. $15.00
ner 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS,
ivalamazoo, Rlich,

CYCLAMEN. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed, 2%-in. pots. $7.50 per 100; $60.00
per 1,000. J. H. FIBSSER, North Bergen. N. J.

Cyclamen. Twice transplanted seedlings, $5
per 100; 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in.. $20 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Cyclamen, assorted colors, choice plants, 2%-
inch, $7.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

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CYCLAMEN.

CYCLAMEN. 2i4-in. pots, $7.00; 3-ln. $10;
4-in., $25.00; 5-in., $50.00. Well grown stock,
best yarietles. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids,
Mich.

DAHIilAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacoclc Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Junction.
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

DEACABNA INDIVISA, 4-in., 12c; 5-ln., 20c
and 25e; 6-in., 60c. tSRNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette, Illinois.

FERNS.

Fems. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on fron^ cover page of this issue.
F. R. Piersou Co., Tarrytown. N. Y.

Ferns in flats. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere! in this issue. Henry
A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchii in 4-in. pots: choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N, Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000; Ricard and
Poitevine, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100, $18.50 per 1,000;
3-ln., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

GREENS.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2,00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell, the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3,50.
E7. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

NARCISSUS.

NARCISSUS.
Georgia Grown.
_ Per 1000

Paper White 8/10 9.00

Paper White 11/13 12.50

Emperor, 1st size 14.00

Empress, 1st size 14.00

Horsfielder, 1st size 12.00

Sir Watkin. 1st size 12.50

Sulphur Phoenix, 1st size 12.50

Victoria. 1st size 9.00

Princeps, 1st size 9.00

Barrie Conspic. 1st size 8.00

Mixed, above kinds. 1st size 10.00

250 at the 1000 rate: 100 of a kind add 10%.

C. S. TAIT, ■
Brunswick, Georgia,

.NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental

nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

ORCHIDS.

ORCHIDS. HASSAL & CO.. Orchid Growers
and Raisers. Southgate, London, England. Im-
mense stock of cattleyas.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTBRIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
„,, , , Doz. 100 1000

2%-lnch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BELMORBANA; SINGLE PLANTS
Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

214-inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high. 2.50 18 150
ARECA LUTESCENS.

4-inch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

STBVENSONIA GRANDIPOLIA.

4-inch pots 60c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-inch 50o each

3-inch .^ $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAB.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDBLIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz., , $14,00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTa]FOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,
Morton Grove, IlUnola.

KENTIA NURSERIES, Santa Barbara, Calif.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tias and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts,, Philadelphia, Pa,

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanns Veltehll, 4-In,, $4,20; 5-ln,, $7.20;
7-ln., $18 to $24; 8-in., $30 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

PANSIES.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock, $15; 2-in., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants, 6 to 8 in. pots. 25c to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

PEONY FESTIVA MAXIMA. A top-notcher
among peonies and considered the best white.
Our own growing and from blooming tested
stock. Price, 2 to 5 eyes, $12.00 per 100. THE
F. WALKER CO., 312 W. Chestnut St., Louis-
ville, Ky.

Peonies. An exceptionally large stock of our
own growing, strictly true to name, with from
3 to 5 eyes each. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

French peonies can be shipped with celerity
and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogue
free. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux,
France,

PEPPERS.

Peppers. Christmas and Bird's Eye, 2i4-in.
pots at $4 per 100. A. L. Miller, Jamaica,
N. Y.

PRIMULAS.

Chinesis Primrose, strong 3-in. pot plants,
white, $5.00 per 100. THE F. WALKER CO.,
312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS— 2ya-INCH STOCK.

X.,,, 100 1000

Klllarney Brilliant $4.60 $40.00

Pink Klllarney 4.50 40.00

White Klllarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

American Beauty 6.00 66.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

WIETOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted and Own Boot. '

The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably

Throughout the Land.

GRAFTED— 2% -inch Aaron Ward. Milady, BrU-

Ijant. Cecile Brunner, Richmond, Sunburst and

P"?^"^ =• ;A $120.00 per 1,000

Lots Of 5,000 or more 110.00 per 1,000

Pink KiUarney 100.00 per 1,000

*'^;^r''^^^~3y2-inch White KiUarney «nd Pink

Klllarney.

For 3%-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2y2-inch White KiUarney. Aaron

Ward, Milady, Richmond $ 7.0O per 100

' r' V ' ' '. i-AA 05.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62.50 per 1.000

Sunburst, 2y2-inch, own root

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders wiU be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,

Morton Grove, lUtnols.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2%-in. and 3-in. grafted KiUarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2y,-ln. own root
American Beauty at $6.00 per 100; 1,000 3-ln.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100: 1,000; 3-ln.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100
BASSETT & WASHBURN.
178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

ROSES. American Beauties. White and Pink
Klllarney. Kaiserin, Richmond, Miladv etc
3-ln., $6.00; 4-in., $8.00 per 100, Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Forcing roses, fleld-grown stock. XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers, Hybrid Teas, Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Write for quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New
York.

Roses. Own root, 2'A-m. stock and 3-ln.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Peter Reinberg.
30 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

SEEDS.

,„ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS, $2.60 per
100; $20.00 per 1,000. Asparagus LutzU seed.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed, 60c per lOO; $4.60 per 1,000
Asparagus Elongatus seed. $2.00 per 100; $15 00
per 1,000, I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seeds, Flower. Asparagus Plumosne, Spren-
gani. Cineraria, Pansies and Wlnter-flowerlng
Spencer Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices
see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. St.
Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave.,
St. Louis, Mo.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Flower seeds for summer sowing. For varie-
ties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in
this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peas. Vor vari-
eties and prices see advertisement on front cover
page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co. 211
N. State St.. Chicago.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. 0. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds. Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E! Los
Angeles. Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cnicumber and watermelo.i seed and
fleld corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurtf, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

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Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, musk-
melon, gquasli and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, 9€^ed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peaa,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Brerett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott S'ts..
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmtra, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and aU garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzte St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegeable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's., Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son S't., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

SMIIiAX.

Wild Smilai, now ready, $2.50 per case, $1.50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co., Morris
Station, Ga.

SWAINSONA.

VINOAS.

Vinca Variegata, 4-in.. 8c and 10c each; 2-in.,
$2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings,
Allegany, N. Y.

MISCEIiljANEOUS.

Wire Hanging Baskets. They are made 'strong
and substantial and do not compare with other
"cheap" made-up baskets. 8-in.. $1.10; 10-in.,
$1.35; 12-in., $1.60; 14-in.. $2.10 per doz. H. G.
Berning. 1402 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Corrugated shipping boxes, highest grade,
strong and well-made at bed-rock prices. Write
for prices. ScharfE-Koken Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

Revero, The Florist Hose, ^-in., 12c per
foot, %-in., 16c per foot; any length wanted.
THE F. WALKER CO., 312 W. Chestnut St.,
Louisville, Ky.

Florists' wire work. An immense stock of
standard designs in all sizes. Original society
emblems on short notice. Komada Bros.. 1008
Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Natural prepared green Lycopodium. Guar-
anteed not to become brittle; fireproof. Sample
carton of 10 lbs. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.,
116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Cycas leaves.

Done better to be had. For

sizes and prices

see advertisement elsewhere In

this issue. H.

G. Berning, 1402-4 Pine St.,

St. Louis. Mo.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, 0.

Cards and envelopes. Catalogue free. Write
for one. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson, 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now. as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London. England.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal., $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co., 1324
Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo.

Pipes, tubes and fittings, new and second-
hand. Altoona Pipe and Supply Co., 1926-27
Ninth Ave., Altoona, Pa.

"Superior" internal-fired boiler for hot water
heating. Superior Machine and Boiler Works,
846 W. Superior St., Chicago.

MISCELIiANEOUS.

Florists* supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.*
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A, A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
binder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storra
& Harrison Co.. Painesville, O.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 603 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago,

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft., natural color, 85c
per 100; $7 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 211
N. State St., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000, 75c,
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Everything the best in florists' supplies, H.

Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

VEGETABliB PI/ANTS.

We have over 200,000 A No. 1 transplanted
White Plume celery plants at $2.50 per 1,000.
In 5,000 lots or over at $2.00 per 1,000. Guar-
anteed to please jou in every way, no matter
wtere you live. S. T. DANLEY & SON,
Macomb, 111.

MILLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1,000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1,000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1.000.

F. M. PATTINGTON.
Sclpiovllle. N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of everj^ style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Tem-
ple, Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago,

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fitttngs. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

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GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd Street Bldg., New
i'orl;.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland. 0.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot bangers,
press. I. N. Kramer &
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

A. H. Hews & Co..

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, 51 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne,
$1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-

CABNATION STAPIiES.

STJPERIOE CAKNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article

Carnation staples, 3oc per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring-
field, Mass.

Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c;
3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100, 85c; per 500, $3.23; $6.00 per 1,000,

Pipe stems, about C feet, per 1,000, 60e; per
1,000 $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

AVHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWERS.

.imling Co., E. C, Chicago.
Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo.
Badgley & Bishop, Inc.. New York.
Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa,
Bemheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.
Berning, H. G.. St. Louis, Mo.

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BY PROF. L. R. TAFT.

It tells the -.vhole story about how to build and heat a
greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a
plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages
and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50.

Greenhouse Management

By the same author. Covers the subject completely.
382 pages. PRICE, $1.50.

American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn sl, Chicago

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J.. New Tlork.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford. M. C. New York.

Ford. William P.. New York.

Freres-Windler Co.. The. Chicago.

Froment, H. E.. New Tork.

Goldstein & Putterman. New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc.. New York.

Hart. George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton. & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F.. Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler. Wm. A.. New York.

Krucbten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co., H., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson. A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas. Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago.

Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co.. Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. P.. New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet. 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H.. Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

United Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan, A. L.. & Co., Chicago.

Weiland &. Risch, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman. New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston. Mass.

Wietor Bros.. Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold. Geo., Co,, Chicago.

Young & Co.. John. New York.

Zecb & Mann, Chicago.

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and brittle. Broken glass easily remoTed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than potty. Easy to apply.

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GULF CYPRESS

\^;y7i Greenhouse Materials

Pecky Cypress Bench Lumber
^^y^ GLASS

Gulf Cypress
HOTBED SASH

All Kinds and Sizes

Unglazed 85c up

Glazed $2.05 up

THE ONLY PERFECT

LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE

Will last a lUetlme, $1.25 each.

"SEAL TIGHT

LIQUID PUTTY"

will not harden, crack
or peel off.

$1.40 per single gallon.

U /^ Ci C NON-KINK
M V/ O C WOVEN

In any length (one piece) with coup-
lings, 14c per foot. Remnants 15 to 30
ft. coupled, 9C per foot. Dnequaled
at the price.

METROPOLITAN PATENTED GREENHOUSE
BOILERS

Very best boiler for
its size. Will do more
woik than any other.

Comes in all sizes.

Quickest acting
bx)iler, almost instant-
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1303-1319 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

ADVANCE

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Operating
Devices and
Greenhouse
Fittings.

Write for catalog
and prices.

ADVANCE CO.

RICHMOND, IND.

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Our company takes pride in announcing that the [^
year 1916 goes on record as the world's highest mark ■ — i
in the sale of greenhouse boilers. During the year
of 1916 we sold direct from factory to user the follow-
ing boilers for greenhouse heating:

Kroeschell Greenhouse Hot Water Boilers 1,639,500 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Tubeless Hot Water Boilers 101,850 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Tubeless Steam Boilers 65,400 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Water Tube Steam Boilers 203,200 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell High Pressure Steam Boilers 1,003,336 sq. ft glass

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1866-1917
"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKUND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

BRANCH OFFICES: New York, 1476 Broad-
way; Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton, 307 IrviUK
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Market Sts,

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Builders of Greenhouses

NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA
CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND
DETROIT TORONTO MONTREAL

Hansel! Rocker Grates

Are best for greenhouse use.
Write for particulars.

HANSELL GRATE CO.

654 Railway Exchange Bldg., Chicago

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CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
unilorm high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. '

Mention the Ajnerican Florist when writing

'me Recognized Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, white fly
thrips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50.

FUNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blights affecting
flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50
VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00
Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MADISON. N. J.

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

la the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It il
giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Fanners' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exciange Ave., Koom 6. Tel. Drover 1832.
U. S. YARDS. CHICAGO, ILl,.

NIKOTEEN

For Spraying.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigating.

Ask Your Dealer for it.

NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOUIS

REFRIfiERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buciiblnder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY
REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Let us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

Mention the American Florist when writing

U^^I^VfolP

r TRADE MflRH

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MAmrFACTTTEED BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

Mention the American Florist when loriting

PIPE, TUBES AND FITTINGS

NEW AND SECOND-HAND

All Sizes, Cut to Sketch. Let us quote you before placing your order.

ALTOONA PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY

1925-27 Ninth Avenue. ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

/y//-

The American Florist.

327

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

L. Breitsehwerth, Prop.

71 1-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kramer's Pot Hangers

For Bale hj Wholesale Seedsmen, Florlsta

and Supply Dealers.
Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mail, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. aSth St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work,
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Kequlsites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Herndon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing Boose

liARGS: RUNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPESCIALTY-

WRITE FOB PRICES
BS/T Plymouth Place, CHICAGO

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11 ? 0^ TC
1,000 Envelopes, 6^ size i vt'iIw

CASH WITH ORDEIR — No C. O. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

60RHAM PRINTEIRY, Inc.
M2 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value
of our lon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Stiip Lap, Fiooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything in Lumber. Write forprices,

ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. " ^-iS'?'-

L D. Phanes: Lbciilii 410-411

DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs -.o.... oo. .oo

10 20 in. $1.90 $21.50 $175.00
20 18 in. 1.60 18.50 150.00
30 16 in. 1.25 14.25 115.00
40 14 in. I.OO n.25 90.00
50 12 in. .75 8.25 65.00
60 10 in. .55 6.00 45.00
70 Sin. .40 4.50 35.00

M,xnutactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest and
cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The lour largest sizes have drop bandies.

Henry A. Dreer, Seob, Plants. Bnibsud Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in tiiickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

OF HIGH
GRADE....

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

See Our Catalogue.

locate? GIBLIH & CO., Utica, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays— Skilled Labor.

Tlie Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVIUE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WM. M. WAKRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York

Mention the American Florist when

iting

LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write as lop
Catalog and Diseountt.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

328

The American Florist.

Aug. 25,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The 325

AlfredLozierRosery.308

Alpha Floral Co 305

Altoona Pipe &

Supply Co 326

American Bulb Co.. 314
American Greenh'se

MfgCo 328

AmlingE C Co 299

Anderson S A 3G9

AneermueIlerGHCo.298

Aphine Mfg Co 326

Archias Floral Co. ..307
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 304

Badeley & Bishop.. 303

Baer Julius 3(,7

Barnard WW Co.. ..311
Bassett&Washburn

„ 292 317

Baumer AugR 309

Baur Window Glass

„Co IV

Bayersdorfer H&Co. 280

JBeavenE A 299

Be^erow's '.'.306

Berger Bros ..300

Bernheimer Eugene. 301

Berning HG 300

BodgerJ&SonsCo..31I
Boddington Arthur

TCo 311

Boland JB ^05

Bolgiano J&Son.!!'3ll
Boulevard Flo Co.. 307
Bramley & Son... 3t7
Braslan Seed Grow-
lers Co 310

BreitmeyersJ Sons. .306
Briggs Floral Co.... 307
Brown A J Seed Co.. 310
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 312

Bryan Alonzo J 316

Buchbinder Bros.... 326
BuckbeeHW... .309

Budlong J A 293 320

Burpee WA&Co... II
CaldweU the Woods-
man Co 299

California Florist's'.. !308

Callahan M J 306

Central Floral Co. ..309
-bicago Automobile

Supply House 298

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 326

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 293

CarkEBSeedCo..312

Clarke's SonsD 307

Clay&Son 326

ClevelandFloristEx 299

CoanJJ.. 303

Comley HenryR 309

Conard & Jones Co.. 318

Cooke Geo H 309

Cottage Gardens

Nurs Idc 314

Lowee W J 328

Coy H CSeedCo....3Il

Craig Robt Co 316

Cross Eli 3J0

Danker Fred A. 309

DardsChas SO'l 306

Dentale AngeloR...303
Dickinson Alb't& Jo 314

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo..308
DornerF&SonsCo 316

Drakos Co 307

Dreer HA...315 324 327

Dnerr Chas A 309

Duluth Floral Co. ...309

Dunlop John H 306

Edwards Fold Box. 328

Erne & Co 297

Evenden Bros Co. ..309

Eyres HG 305

Farmers' &Florists'

Fertilizer Co 326

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 31 1
Florists' Hail Assn.. 328
Foley Greenhouse

MlgCo IV

FordM C 303

Ford William F 303

porter Edward 309

Foster Fred 308

Fox J M &Son Inc.. 305
Frauenlelder C ...3f8
Freeman MrsJ B....306

Freres-Windler Co. .299

Frey C H 308

Frey & Frey 309

Friedman 308

Froment H E 303

Galvin Thos F 305

Garland MfgCo Ill

GasserJM Co 306

Gitalin & Co 327

Godineau R & M 311

Goldstein &

Futterman 303

GorhamPrinteryInc.327
Graham A & Son.... 309
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.308

Green Edw 309

Growers Cut Flo Co..

296 303

GudeBros 308

Gunterberg M C 292

Guttman & Raynor.303
HabermehIsSonsJJ.305
Hagen burger Carl. . .314
Hammond's Slug

Shot Works HI

Hanft Bros 307

Hansen Grate Co. ..325

Hardesty & Co 309

Harris Wm K 319

Hart George B 303

Hart Henry 306

Hatcher Florist 309

Haven Seed Co The. 314

Heacock Jos Co 319

Heinljohn G&Son.309

Hencle Miles S 306

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis. ..307

Henry John Co 292

Hentz &Nash 302

Herr Albert M 317

Herrmann A 328

Hess & Swoboda 'C6

Hession 307

Hews A H & Co ....327

Higgins NF 307

HillDNursCo 318

HoerberBros 299

Hollywood G'rdens.306

Holm & Olson 306

Holton&HunkelCo .301
Hort Trade Journal .324

Howard&Smith 309

HurfiEdgarF 311

Huscroft G. L 308

Ickes-BraunMillCo.326

IgoeBros 328

Jackson & Perkins... 318

Jahn Hugo 306

Johnston & Co T J.. 309

Jones Percy 296

Joy Floral Co 308

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo ..327

Keller Sons J B 307

Kelway & Son 312

Kennicott Bros Co .294
Kerr RC Floral Co. 307

KervanCoThe 303

Kessler Wm 303

King Construct Co.. 325
Kirchner Chas F...,306

Komada Bros 295

Kottmiller A 305

Kramer IN & Son.. 327
Kroeschell BrosCo..32i

Kruchten John 299

KuehnC A 301

KuhlGeo A 316

Kusik & Co H 299

Kyle & Foerster 299

Lager & Hurrell 319

LandrethSeed Co.. .311
LangFlo&NurCo..307

Lange A 305

Leborius J J 307

Leonard Seed Co... 314
Lockland Lum Co. ..325
Logan Pottery Co.. 327
London Flow'rShp .306
Lord&BurnhamCo..325
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 314

McCallum Co 301

McConnell Alex 305

McHutchisonirCn ..312
Mahoney G L & Co. 318

.Mangel 308

Matthews the Flo'Bt.3C9

MatthewsonJE 308

May &Co LL 3f8

MeconiPaul 303

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE fi CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO. ILL

MetairieRidceNnrs.305
Metropolitan Material

Co 325 328

Miller A L 319

Miller &Musser 299

Moninger J C Co ....IV
Mullanphy Florist.. 305

MunsonH 328

Murray Samuel 308

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
NeidingerJo6GCo...301

Newell A 307

N YCutFlowerEx..303

NY Floral Co .309

Nicotine MfgCo.... 326

Niessen Leo Co 300

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 327

Palez Paul M 308

Palmer W J &Son... 305

Park Floral Co .307

Peacock Dahlia Fr.. 318

Pearson EW 3^8

PedrickGR&Son..311
PennockSS Co ... 288
PennThe Florist... .309
Peters & Reed Poty. .327
Philadelohia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 301

Philips Bros 307

Pierce FO Co 324

Pierson FR Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)...316
Pieters-Wheel&r

Seed Co 310

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .308

Pillsbury IL 307

PittsburgCutFIoCo.3M
Pode3ta&Baldocchi.307
Poehlmann Bros Co

290 291

PolIworthC C Co... 301
Polykranas Geo J. .. .303
Potter Floral Co.... 309

Potter WQ Co 301

Pulverized Manure

Co The 326

Pyfer AT & Co 294

Pyfer&Olsem 307

RaedleinBasket Co. .293

Randall A L Co 299

Randall'sFlow Shon.309
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 309

Rapid Wrapper Co. .298

Rawlings Elmer 316

Ready Reference ..321
Reed & Keller ... 327
Regan Ptg House. ...327

Reid Edw 300

Rein berg Geo 299

Reinberg Peter.. 293 315
ReyburnG M & Co. 312

Rice Bros 301

Riedeia Meyer 303

Rober Ernest. .320
Robinson JCSeedCo. 314

RochesterFloralCo. . 305
RockWmLFIwrCo..308
Roehrs Julius Co.... 316

Rohnert Waldo 312

Routzahn Seed Co ..311

RuschG& Co 301

SaakeO C 3J4

Scharff&KokenMfg

Co 304

Schiller the Florist.. 306
Schillo Adam Lum Co327
Schlatter W& Son.. 328

Schling Max 305

Schmidt Chas L 308

SchwakeChas& Co. 302

Sekenger Adam 3f>5

SharpPartridge&Co .328
Sheridan Walter F..303
Siebrecht George C. 303
Situation& Wants. ..321
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....3O6
Smith E D&Co. .. 320
Smith & Fetters Co. 308

Smith Henry 308

Smith W &T Co.... I
SouthernEvergrnCo.297

St Louis Seed Co 311

Storrs& Harrison. ..318
Stumpp G.E.M....305
Superior Machine

& Boiler Works... 328
Syracuse Potterv Co .327
ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thorburn J M & Co 311
Tonner O A &L A. .294

TottyChasH 320

Traendly&Schenck.303

Trepel Jos 306

United Cut Flo Co.. 302
United Flower &

Supply Co- 296

Vaughan AL& Co.. 297
Vaughan's Seed Store

I 289 313 317 327

Vick'sSona Jas 316

Vincent R Jr & Sons

Co I

WalkerFCo 305

WeberFH 308

Weiland&Risch....299

Weiss Herman 303

WelchBrosCo. ... 300
Whitted Floral Co.. .305

Wietor Bros 294

Wild Gilbert H.. .. 318
Williams MrsE A ..308
Wiltgen & Freres. ...299

WittboldGCo 305

Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.308
YokahamaNursCo..311
Young John & Co. ..303
Young & Nugent — 305

Zech &Mann 299

Ziska Jos & Sons.... 299
Zvolanek Anton C..314

GREENHOUSES

We go anywhere Id the U.S. tosabmit plans and prices
1303- 1319 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
g^lass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N.J.

CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX COj

MANUFACTURERS j

PMILADELPHIA. PA. I

"SUPERIOR"

INTERNAL-FIRED
BOILER

For Hot Water Heating

SUPERiOfl MACHINE & BOILER WORM

846-848 W. Superior Street
CHICAGO

422 Main St., Springfield, Mass.

fl. HtRRMflNN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prloei
before ordering elsewhere. Prompl sbipoieDl gauiDtced
IGOE BROS.. 61-73 HetraxEtaa Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. T

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000, $2.00; EO.OOO. $8.76. Uannfactond b7

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For aale by d^lera.

For Retnbing Boilers and Piping Greenhouses.

Selected and in first class condition.
Cleaned both Inside and outside.

1433 WeUs Street, CHICAGO

T.leprbona. Snoertor S72.

PERFECT HOUSES

Our bouses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durabla.
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

MA.SONIC TSSDIPLB BUIL,DIN«.

BniETica is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; tbere may he mnre cnmfort Rmidships, but u/e are the Srsi to touch Unknown Seas."

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 1, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1526

The American Florist

Established 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Oflflce at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3. 1879.

Published Evert Satubdat bt

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, J2.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.,
American Florist Co. ,440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

OmcKRS — R. C. Kerr. Houston, Texas.
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., Vice-
President; John YouNa, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. Write,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vesbt,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition in the
Museum Bldg., N. Y. Botanical Garden, Bronx
Park, New York, August 23-26, 1917. Chas. F.
Fairbanks, Boston, Mass., President; Henry
YouBLL, 538 CedarStreet, Syracuse, N. Y., Seo'y.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland,
0., November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition, Cleveland,

C, June 1918. James Botd, Haverford, Pa.,

President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y.,

Secretary.

THE NEW YORK CONVENTION.

Next Conventions, St. Louis, Mo., 1918; Detroit, Mich., 1919.

OFFICERS FOR 1918:

President, Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. I Secretary, John Young, New York.
Vice-President, Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo. I Treasurer, J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.
DIRECTORS ELECTED:
Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J.; C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O.

(Continued From Last Issue, Page, 284.)

The Closing Session.

The thirty-third annual convention
of the Society of American Florists,
held in the Grand Central Palace, New
York, August 21-23, an account of the
proceedings of which was given in last
week's issue, pages 269-28-i, has passed
into history as one of much accom-
plishment, a meeting which proved of
unusual interest to the large number of
members in attendance and resulted in
the achievement of much that will be
of benefit to all branches of the trade
in general.

At the closing session Thursday aft-
ernoon, Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass.,
chairman of the committee on national
credit and collection bureau, presented
the views of the committee on this
most important subject in a very prac-
tical report, followed by a resolution
calling for the appointment of a com-
mittee of five members of the society
with full power to obtain a charter
and organize a corporation to put into
general operation a practical system
of collections and credit information.
This resolution met with unanimous ap-
proval. Edward J. Fancourt, Phila-
delphia, Pa., in discussing the report of
the committee on Mothers' day, which
was read by Secretary Young, raised
the question as to how much money
the S. A. F. should give Miss Anna
Jarvis for her work in that movement.
This v/as referred to the publicity com-
mittee, as this matter comes properly
under its direction.

Presentation to President Kerr.

John Westcott, whose introduction
was followed by great applause, stated
that he had attended 24 successive con-
ventions of the society, but the distance
to Texas and to California had been
almost too far. He was proud, how-

ever, to be able on this occasion, he
said, to present to that fine man from
Texas, President Kerr, a token of the
high esteem in which he was held by
the membei-s of the S. A. F. This con-
sisted of a complete set of solid silver
table service arranged in a handsome
chest. President Kerr expressed his
gratification in receiving such a beau-
tiful .ind valuable gift and stated that
he only regretted that Mrs. Kerr could
not have been present to hear Mr.
Westcott's speech. He extended an
invitation to every member of the so-
ciety who visited Texas to come to
Houston with- the assurance that Mrs.
Kerr would put the gift to good use.

Credit and Collections Committee Report.

For the past 20 years, the question of
credits has been one of the most im-
portant and one having the greatest in-
terest to the commercial growers of
horticultural products in this country,
and it is now not considered a reflec-
tion on a merchant's honesty or busi-
ness ability if he is asked for a state-
ment of his finances, as he realizes
such information enables business men
to conduct their affairs intelligently.

Attempts have been made to establish
local agencies, where a limited number
of houses doing business in a restricted
way. have agreed among themselves to
li.st those with whom they do business,
and in some cities this method has
proved successful, as shown by the New
York Wholesale Protective Association,
the American Nurserymen's Associa-
tion and the American Seed Trade As-
sociation, who have in successful oper-
ation credit and collection bureaus un-
der their own auspices.

The statisticians claim that 90 per
cent of the business concerns of the
country fail, or are liquidated, at some

330

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Sept. 1,

period of their existence. It is some-
times hard to anticipate these losses,
but it seems reasonable to suppose
that many losses experienced by our
people might be avoided if only the
proper precautions were taken. I be-
lieve that three per cent of the total
sales within the past 10 years have
been lost to the horticultural interests
by bad debts. No more important
question can come before us at this
time than that of evolving ways and
means by which this drain on our re-
sources may be reduced to a minimum.
It may be assumed that men in
business will pay their debts if they
can with no reference to naturg,! hon-
esty. Every man must make a living
and most men are ambitious to make
more than a mere living. Every man
has chosen a particular line of business
in which he can make profit witli the
least effort. He simply cannot afford
to fail. And he knows that he can
continue in business only on condition
that he pays his creditors, and that he
must do with a reasonable degree of
promptness. It is very rarely that a
man enters business with the intention
of being dishonest. We have had very
few of them, I am pleased to say, in
our business. But what few there have
been, however, have brought about in
the past, and others may bring about
in the future, most disastrous results
to l^ose engaged in floriculture in this
country. The time has come when we
are obliged to promote such business
principles that our trade may be con-
ducted on honorable and equitable
lines. To accomplish this, we must
place more stress on the dispensation
of credit. The idea that credit is cheap
has taken a firm root among the busi-
ness men of our country. If we ex-
pect to change the credit conditions
practiced at present in our work, we
can do it only by united action and by
intelligent organized efforts on the part
of those engaged in horticulture in this
country.

We can preserve our own business
and can compete fairly, honestly and
honorably with others in the same
profession without keeping to our-
selves, as a trade secret, all that we
know for our personal advantage. We
should unite for commercial purposes,
to eliminate all trade abuses, cancella-
tions, excessive and uncalled for dis-
counts and all other unbusiness-liks
practice on the part of customers and
ourselves. Let us try and bring about
a better understanding among the men
engaged in our business and strengthen
confidence in the spoken and written
word, and moke men realize the abso-
lute necessity of fidelity to their prom-
ises.

We must organize for the purpose of
simplifying safe credit and to rid the
country of everything that acts as an
obstacle to the exchange of our prod-
ucts. Let us establish the principles
once and for all developed in the in-
dividual whose word is as good as his
bond. No higher trait than this can
be sought. The sentiment in favor of
adopting ways and means by which
this movement can be made a national
affair is very strong at the present
time, as has been proven by state-
ments made by men having large inter-
ests involved.

At the thirty-first national conven-
tion of the Society of American Flo-
rists, held in San Francisco, Calif.,
August 17, 1915, the president called
attention to this matter in the follow-
ing statement : "I am forcibly re-
minded by a large number of the mem-
bers of our society, of the pressing ne-

cessity for creating a national bureau
of credits, a central office where credit
information can be kept and references
obtained. The commercial interests of
our business have grown to such an ex-
tent during the past 15 years as to call
for a more up-to-date standard of busi-
ness practice. There ought not to be
any objection to such a movement as
it is highly probable that it would do
a great deal of good and there is but
little danger that it would do any
harm. It should, however, be carefully
guarded so that it could be used mu-
tually by both debtor and creditor. The
slightest intimation that a creditor is
benefitting himself to any extent at
the expense of the debtor, would create
dissatisfaction and lead to serious re-

Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass.
Chairman of ?iational Credit and Collections
Committee.

suits. The preservations of the rights
of commercial life, liberty and the pur-
suit of trade should be upheld and not
interferred with. It is apparent, how-
ever, that ways and means should be
considered and adopted by which the
financial standing, honesty and integ-
rity of the commercial florists could be
measured, determined and circulated
among our members to the end that
honest, upright, just and creditable
business men may be singled out from
the unjust and unscrupulous operators.
I regard this problem as a fundamen-
tal one and believe it should be consid-
ered and adopted only after a very
careful study. I would suggest the ap-
pointment of a committee of nine mem-
bers to be selected from the large floral
centres of the country, to consider this
subject and report at the meeting of
the board of directors in 1916."

George Asmus. Chicago, made the
following statement : "We have care-
fully considered the recommendation
of our president with regard to the de-
sirability of a more effective means of
handling credits and collections, and
believe that this work might be taken
up by a separate organization affili-
ated with this society, as there Js an
urgent need, as indicated by Presi-
dent Welch, for some better machin-
ery of a protective nature than is now
available to us. This question is
one of vital importance and involves
such details that we are not pre-
pared during the limited time of the
convention period to make any further
or more definite recommendation for
your adoption than the foregoing."

Walter W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind., said :
"That is something I have been trying
to figure on for a great many years. I
hope something will be done along
these lines. I think that is one of the
most important things in the presi-
dent's address."

C. L. "Washburn, of Bassett & Wash-
burn, Chicago, in a speech made at a
dinner given the executive board of
the S. A. F. at the La Salle hotel. Chi-
cago, March 3, 1915, spoke as follows :
"In addition to the business of grow-
ing and selling that which is handled
by florists, there is another important
end of the business, namely, that of col-
lection." He thought that a collection
and credit bureau might in some way
be established similar to the one which
the nurserymen have and which they
report has worked out finely. "We
ought to have some regular terms of
payment and have them generally es-
tablished. If the president and direc-
tors could work out some plan to start
such a bureau it would certainly prove
valuable and would put the business on
a much sounder basis."

Mr. Washburn urged that this pro-
ject be not allowed to drop, but some-
thing practical be done towards realiz-
ing it.

August Poehlmann^ of Chicago, com-
plimented Mr. Washburn upon his
suggestion and thought it was one
of the best that had been offered at
any of the meetings during the
week He agreed with Mr. Wash-
burn that there ought to be some
better method of ascertaining and
establishing credit among florists. The
idea should be widely discussed and
something result from it. He hoped
that it would not be allowed to die.

Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C,
thought that the suggestion as to the
proposed credit bureau was a good one,
and that any practical suggestions
along this line should be encouraged.
In many cases, too much credit is ex-
tended which does not prove beneficial
to either buyer or seller, and if there
were more checks on the too free ex-
tending of credit, or too long time ac-
counts, it would be better for all con-
cerned. Many florists "O'ork entirely too
hard for what they get.

Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.. said :
"The one thought that htis pleased me
most, that has been brought out here
this evening, was in reference to a
credit and collection bureau. I think
there is no question more timely that
the national society can take up. About
two weeks ago, in Boston, there was
held a local meeting to consider this
question of credit, and I believe they
have almost completed an organiza-
tion. Their idea is to establish a basis
on which florists can give credit; in
other words, look up a man's financial
ability and also his moral character.
We all know there are some men who
have money, and if they do not want
us to get it. we cannot get it. If, in-
stead of organizing a local credit sys-
tem, we could establish it on a national
basis, how much better it would be,
especially for the big men in the busi-
ness, who sell in every town and city
throughout the whole cormtry. If we
could only know what our prospective
customers own. what their policy has
been, what their practice has been in
meeting their obligations when due,
then I think we could use our own
judgment as to' whether it would be
safe to give them credit or not. That,
to me, is one of the best ideas that
has been brought out here today, and I
hope the society will take it up and
make it a reality."

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Ernest Wienhoeber. Chicago, spoke
as follows : "From a business stand-
point, I think that florists in general,
almost without exception, could profit
by adopting- more businesslike methods.
I think that very many of them do not
realize what they lose in this way.
When credit is too loosely given, it
is not only doing an injustice to the
retailer himself, but also to the good
customer who pays his bills promptly,
and -who has to carry the burden of
the delinquent, jointly with the re-
tailer. Of course, some diplomacy
must be used when you are making
sales to lady customers, but there is
no need oJ extending unnecessary
credit, neither should a retailer ever
make a promise to pay at a given time
unless he intends to fulfill the prom-
ise."

Irwin Bertermann, president Flo-
rists' Telegraph Delivery, Indianapolis,
Ind.. said : "In regards to the credit
situation, during the past six months,
owing to generally prevailing condi-
tions, this question has come home to
all of us. I trust that the effect of the
agitation of the subject here will be
that we will all go home and give
closer attention to the collection end of
the business. I believe that it would
be a good thing if we could establish
a national florists' clearing house, or if
sufficient number would subscribe to
and agree to carry out some standard
terms of credit in our business."

Alexander Henderson, Chicago, spoke
on the credit question as follows : "I
do not know that I have much to say.
but I would like to see something done
by the S. A. F. along the lines of that
credit Vjurean that has been talked
of here today, if possible. Most of our
business is with the florists, and while
I would not presume to dictate to them.
I believe that the credit end of their
business is not in the best shape to-
day."

At a meeting of the committee, to
be held at the Biltmore hotel. New
York. August 20, at 8 p. m.. this ques-
tion as to which of the plans is the
more practical will be taken up :

Whether three or more members of
the society may incorporate under the
laws of any of the states for the ex-
press purpose of creating a national
bureau of credit and collections.

Whether it would be more practical
and fully as useful to our members for
the work to be done by an established
commercial agency already operating
in Chicago. New York and Boston.

If we should organize a corporation
as sta.ted above, it should be capitalized
for at least Fifty Thousand Dollars
f.SSO.OOO) in one thousand shares of
Fifty Dollars (.$50) each.

A president, secretary, treasurer and
board of directors, having an oflBce in
any of the cities with suiBcient office
force, all subject to the jurisdiction of
the board of directors.

The duties of such officers and their
compensation can be defined more in
detail at a future meeting.

The annual dues to be paid by sub-
scribers shall be at least .$2.5.

It would be necessary to dispose of
at least five hundred (.'lOO') shares to
insure sufficient capital before the
work could proceed.

Each subscriber ivould be entitled
to a certain number of reports to be
agreed upon later.

Such an organization, while serving
a useful purpose would necessarily
ha^'e to acquire its credit information
slowly, its growth should be a healthy
One, and eventually we woiild have a
credit organization of our own which
would be practical and in time grow

ADVERTISING FORCES AND ESTIMATED EXPENSES.
1 Gsed by Chiiirman W. F. Therkildson. of the Committee on Publicity in Coiijmicti
AN'ith His Report at the Society of American Florists Conyention,
(For Text. See Issue of August 2S, Page 278.)

to be self-sustaining. If we adopt the
second method of endorsing any of the
established credit associations in some
wray associated with our brancli of
business, the information it would
give w'ould be more or less limited as'
such organizations are of territorial
rather than national scope.

I have reviewed as fully as possible
in this short report the methods by
which this work can be pursued, and
it is now incumbent upon the mem-
bers of our society to determine which
they consider as best suited to meet
the situation as presented 'here.
IJESOLUTION TO ORGANIZE.

We, the undersigned, 'members of
the committee on credits and collec-
tions, at a meeting held Monday even-
ing, August 20 and an adjourned meet-
ing August 21. at the Biltmore ho-
tel. New York, for the purpose of con-
sidering the question of the best
means for the Society of American
Florists to put into practical operation

a system of collections, and the estab-
lishing of credit in conformity with
the suggestions offered by the chair-
man in his report, offer the following
resolution :

Resolved, that a committee of five
members of the Society of American
Florists be appointed by the president,
which shall be given full power to ob-
tain a charter in any of the states or
the District of Columbus, and organize
a corporation for the purpose, without
any liability to the Society of Ameri-
can Florists, and further, that the
-committee shall have power to deal
with any established agency, if they
see fit. PATRICK "WELCH. Chairman.

C. E. Ckitchell.

S. S. Pennock.

Frederick A. Dain'ker,

Haks Plath,

George W. Smith,

TnOJIAS ROLAND,

P. L. Atkins,
Joseph W. Hill,
T. J. Wolfe.

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Sept. 1,

windstorm Insurance Committee Report.

At the time President Kerr appoint-
ed your committee on windstorm in-
surance the State Florists' Association
of Indiana was working to organize a
company among the florists of the
United States for mutual protection
against damage from hail, wind and
snow. As I w^as chairman of the In-
diana committee, I immediately in-
formed Mr. Kerr of what we were do-
ing, asking him to excuse me if he
thought someone else would fill the
place better under the circumstances.
Our president requested me to retain
the chairmanship of this committee.
Ten years ago I would have said that
President Kerr, in making me chair-
man, was putting the cart before the
horse, but, as this is the horseless age,
the makeup, with Mr. Hill and Mr.
Ammann as the other two members,
reminds one of a parade of two twelve-
cylinder Packards led by a Ford.

Inasmuch as the State Florists' As-
sociation of Indiana is now working
to form a mutual company among the
florists and greenhouse men of the
United States for protection against
damage from wind and hail, to be
known as the Florists' Mutual Cas-
ualty Association, Inc., and in view of
the fact that this committee has not
sufficient data on the pi-ogress or plan
of this proposed movement at this
time to recommend an Indorsement of
it by the S. A. F., your committee
would recommend that a committee be
appointed to investigate the Indiana
project and report to the board of di-
rectors at their next regular meeting,
said committee to be made up of men
not officially connected with the Flor-
ists' Hail Association or with the move-
ment started in Indiana.

In order to give all sections of the
country representation, we suggest
that they be appointed accordingly,
and their traveling expenses be paid
by the S. A. F. We further recom-
mend that this committee, in conjunc-
tion with the board of directors, be
given authority to indorse the Florists'
Mutual Casualty Association, should
they deem it worthy of the support of
the S. A. F.

Anders Rasmussen. Chairman;
E. G. HlLI,,
J. F. Ammann.

SUPPLEMENTABT EEPORT.

I will briefly review the work that so
far has been done and what led up to
it. On March 23, as you all know, a
cyclone passed over New Albany, tak-
ing a toll of 51 lives and approximate-
ly $1,000,000 worth of property. Our
range of about 250,000 square feet,
while not directly in the path of the
storm, was badly wrecked, and, as
near as we can figure at this time,
the loss to our buildings amounts to
about $35,000, besides the loss in stock
and trade. D. L. Swift's place of about
7,000 square feet was totally destroyed
and the greenhouses of Louis Gueltig,
Frank Pontrich, John Laden and A.
F. Aebersold, all small places, were
badly damaged. About the same time
tornadoes were frequent in other
places, notably at New Castle. Indiana,
and Mattoon, Illinois.

I had tried, on several occasions, to
get windstorm insurance, but the
rates, up to about a year ago, were
so high (about $30 per $1,000) that it
was out of the question to carry this
kind of insurance. Too late, I have
learned that for the last year it has
been, possible to get insurance for
about $11 per $1,000. But the protec-

tion is not satisfactory. You have to
carry a full insurance to get this rate;
if only partial insurance is carried, the
rate is double. They will not pay for
broken glass unless 20 per cent of the
frame work is destroyed. The insur-
ance only covers the superstructure.
Benches, steam pipes, etc., are not in-
cluded. After that happened, which
we had always dreaded but hoped
would not happen, I felt I had to have
protection at any cost.

While I still have courage to rebuild
and have faith in the future, I ques-
tion, if a similar calamity should over-
take me 10 years from now, whether I
would have the courage to go ahead,
but might face want in my old age,
and I took out $50,000 worth of insur-
ance, for which I paid $550 for one
year, although I felt this rate was ex-
orbitant and altogether out of propor-
tion to the losses from windstorms to
greenhouses. In the past I have often
thought of the possibility of forming
a mutual company among greenhouse
men against damage from windstorm.
In fact, I had proposed to the Florists'
Hail Association that they widen their
scope and include wind. The directors
of this association, however, were nev-
er in favor of this, claiming that there
were obstacles in the way that seemed
insurmountable. Time may prove that
they were right, but I had enough
faith in it to at least give it a trial.
To get information on which to base
rates and get the sentiment in regard
to such an association, I sent post-
cards with reply card attached to 500
of the largest growers in all sections
of the coutnry, asking the following
questions :

"How much have you lost by
windstorm in the past 10 years?

"In what year did your loss oc-
cur?

"What is the size of your range?
"What construction — all steel, or
pipe or wood frame?

"Would you join a mutual com-
pany for insuring against wind
and hail if rates could be made
reasonable?"

About 150 replies were received,
with more than tw^o-thirds in favor of
a mutual company. The replies rep-
resented about 16,500,000 square feet
of glass, with a total loss of about
$165,000 in 10 years; figuring the av-
erage value of greenhouses at $500
per 1,000 square feet would make the

losses one-fifth of one per cent per
year. However, it is reasonable to
suppose that the 150 who replied av-
eraged more losses than the 350 who
took no interest and, from this stand-
point, that the losses would average
much less than one-fifth of one per
cent. After getting this information
for a working basis, and receiving
many letters endorsing the movement,
I brought the matter before the State
Florists' Association of Indiana, as I
realized that this was not a one man^s
job, and that I, being practically un-
known to the trade at large, could not
inspire the confidence that the Indiana
society could, it, on many occasions
having entertained the national trade
societies. Furthermore, as the state of
Indiana has been the worst sufferer
from storms this year, many of her
florists sustaining heavy losses, it
seemed to me that more interest would
be taken there than in any other place.
I was not disappointed.

Money was voted to carry on the
preliminary work and a committee of
five — namely, Herman Junge, A. F. J.
Baur, Charles Pahud, Lennes Elder,
and myself — was appointed to draft a
constitution and by-laws and to formu-
late a working plan.

The first question that presented it-
self to this committee was the scope
of the association — whether it should
confine itself to windstorm insurance,
or should hail and snow be included.
After careful consideration, it was
unanimously agreed that all three
should be included, for the reason that
in many cases it would be hard to de-
termine what damage was done by
hail, wind and snow, respectively. For
instance : A man who carried wind-
storm insurance only would have a
loss by hail. Say the wind was blow-
ing 25 miles an hour at the time. He
could claim that the hail ordinarily
would not have broken the glass, but
that, driven by the wind, it did. Most
any jury would award him damages
under those conditions. The same holds
good with snow. If I remember rightly,
when the big house at North Wales,
Pa., was damaged by snow there was
a high wind prevailing, and there is
no doubt that if they had carried 'wind-
storm insurance they could have col-
lected, although the house would have
withstood the wind ordinarily.

We realized that, in some measure,
by including hail we would interfere

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H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.'S TRADE DISPLAY, NEW YORK CONVENTION.

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BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE TRADE EXHIBITION AT NE^W YORK CONVENTION.

Julius Roehr's Co's Exhibit at Left: Plant Display ol Henry A. Dreer, Inc., on the Eight.

with the Florists' Hail Association
that has been such a benefit to the
trade at large, and we decided to go
no farther before proposing to them
that they include windstorm insurance.
The matter was presented at their
board of directors' meeting, in Trenton,
N. J., June 8, but it was found that
their charter did not give them the
privilege to insure against any kind
of damage except from hail. We then
proceeded to draft a constitution and
by-laws. In this work we were greatly
assisted by having a copy of the new
constitution and by-laws of the hail
association, prepared by J. A. Valen-
tine, of Denver, Colo. He very kindly
consented to let us copy as much of
it as we could use, we making such
changes as we found necessary for our
purpose, and to comply with the in-
surance laws of Indiana.

We gave much thought to the grad-
ing of the risk, but, as there are hard-
ly two greenhouses built alike, we di-
vided them into four classes — all steel
or iron frame houses, with double-
strength glass; all steel or iron frame
houses, with single glass; pipe or wood
frame, with double strength glass, and
pipe or wood frame, with single glass.
As age enters into wind resistance of
greenhouses, any applicant will have to
state the year in which each house was
built, and the by-laws provide for in-
spection in doubtful cases and the
termination of risks that have become
unsafe.

The weather bureau's map did not
give any record for New Albany, Ind.,
but I can assure you, after my experi-
ence in the cyclone, that when it comes
to high winds the rest of the country
has nothing on New Albany. From the

records, we deemed it fair and just to
rate the whole country alike as far as
windstorms are concerned. We. of
course, provided a lower rate for steel
frame houses, as there is no question
but that they will withstand more wind
than ordinary pipe frame houses. On
account of the greater frequency of
hail in the west, we divided the coun-
try into two districts — one east of the
Mississippi, including Minnesota, and
the other west of the Mississippi. The
reports of the Florists' Hail Associa-
tion for the years ending 19'14, 1915
and 1916 show that the risk is several
times greater in the west than in the
east, and our first assessments are
based on these reports. These reports
also show that single strength glass is
more than twice as risky as double,
hence the higher rates.

Mutual insurance, well managed,
means insurance at actual cost. Stock
companies are in the business to make
money. That means insurance at cost
plus a profit for the stockholders. In
determining the membership fee and
assessment, the committee felt that we
should start high enough to build up
a good, strong reserve fund. Then,
after a few years, when well estab-
lished, if it was^ found the assessment
could be lowered so much the better.
While there are probably small favored
sections ■where high winds are un-
known, the risk of damage from this
source seems to be pretty ■well distrib-
uted over the United States at large.
In the replies received to our inquiry,
losses were reported from the following
states : Colorado, District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Io-
wa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachu-
setts, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri,

Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Tenne-
see, Texas and Minnesota. We wrote
to the United States weather bureau
at W^ashington. They sent us a chart
showing the high wind record of their
more than 200 stations. They stated
that the figures given were for the
velocity of the wind for five consecu-
tive minutes. I have selected a few
from all over the country, as follows :
Miles Per Hoar

Bastport, Maine 78

Providence, B. 1 82

Boston, Mass 72

New York, N. Y 96

Philadelphia, Pa 75

■Washington, D. C 68

Fredericksburg, Md 78

Charlestoivn, S. C 96

Buffalo. N. Y 92

Albany, N. Y 70

Harrisburg, Pa 72

Pittsburgh, Pa 69

Nashville. Tenn 75

New Orleans, La 86

Parkersburg, W. Va 78

Louisville, Ky 74

Memphis. Tenn 75

Columbus, Ohio 70

Cleveland, Ohio 73

Detroit. Mich 86

Chicago. Ill 84

Madison, Wis 88

Davenport, la 72

St. Paul, Minn 102

Duluth. Minn 78

Bismarck. N. D 75

North Platte, Neb 96

St. Louis, Mo 80

Kansas City, Mo 78

Amarillo, Texas 84

Dodge City, Kan 75

Denver, Colo 75

Helena. Mont 70

Salt Lake City, Utah 64

Seattle, Wash 64

San Francisco, Calif 92

Port Royal, near San Francisco 120

The by-laws provide that if condi-
tions should change, and the risk gets
less in the west and greater in the
east, the rates will be adjusted. The
object will be, as far as possible, to do
justice to all parts of the country

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The proposed by-laws provide that no
loss less than one-half &fr-one per cent
shall be paid. This is to eliminate the
ad.iustment of small, petty losses that
will not materially affect the insured.

The protection against snow we had
to eliminate, as the insurance laws of
Indiana do not provide for this. But
when the legislature meets we have no
doubt we can have a law passed that
will permit us to include insurance of
that kind. It may interest you to know
that a great many of those to whom
our postcards were sent, and who re-
plied that they were not interested in
windstorm insurance, gave as a reason
that they never had windstorms severe
enough to_ do damage. Others said
they were protected by hills. New Al-
bany is protected by hills on the south-
west, west and northwest. The cyclone
that struck us came right down the
side of the highest hill, cutting down
trees and everything else in its path.
"We I had a pet theory that the hills
would protect us, but we have had to
chaiige our minds.

The State Florists' Association of
Indiana will act as trustee until a suf-
ficient number have joined to incorpo-
rate: at such time a membership meet-
ing will be held and 12 trustees elect-
ed, the trustees to be selected from all
over the country. The business will
then he turned over to them, and the
Indiana florists' society reimbursed on-
Ij' for money actually paid out. The
"U'ork of the committee is done abso-
lutely free of charge, and we will feel,
well repaid if we are instrumental in'
helping to start a movement that
should prove a protection to the flor-
ists and greenhouse men of the United
States; that will make it, possible, hj'
a reasonable outlay of money, to pro-
tect a man from losing in a few sec-
onds what it often has taken a life-
time to accumulate. I should be un-
grateful if I did not, in this report,'
publicly commend the faithfulness of
the other four members of this com-
mittee— namely, Messrs. Junge, Baur,
Elder and Pahud, all of Indianapolis.
They have been present at all the meet-
ings, with the exception of one when
Mr. Baur was serving on the United
States grand jury. Besides, they have
done an amount of work, outside of
committee, that only those who'' have
helped start an organization of this
kind can realize..

I btlieve the trade is large enough to
sustain this movement, and that we
can overcome any difficulty that may
seem to .stand in the way. Should it
prove a failure, we have lost in a wor-
thy cause. A^'DERS Rasmussen.

Report of the Judges of Trade Exhibition.

HONORABLE MENTION.

Schloss Bros., New York — Line of
ribbons and chiffons, including novel-
ties.

M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Flo-
rists' supplies, including novelties.

Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J.—
Greenhouse construction and boiler. -

Mead-Suydan Co., Newark, N. J. —
Conci-ete bench.

J. C. Kraus Cast Stone Works, New
York. — Stone vases and bird baths.

"Wertheimer Bros., New York. — Line
of ribbons and chiffons, including nov-
elties.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia,
Ba. — -Florists' supplies, including nov-
elties.

F. ■ R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. —
Hydrangeas and ferns.

John Scheepers & Co.. Inc.. New
York — Rustic house and exhibit of
gladioli. .

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pa,. — Fxhibit of palms, crotons , and
mixed plants.

Frederick Dres'sel, "Weehawken, N.
J. — President "Wilson fern.

General Rubber Goods Co., Cleve-
land, O, — Hose.

Lager & Hvn-rell. Summit. N. J. —
Orchids.

Robt. Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. —
Palms, ferns, crotons and mixed
plants.

C. E. Falls Service Co., Kansas City,
Mo. — Publicity service.

Expanded "Wood Co.. Evansville,
Ind. — Wood fibre for pot covers.

■Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York. — Bulbs and seeds.

S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
— Ribbons and baskets.

Henry F. Michell Co., Inc., Philadel-
phia. Pa. — Bulbs, seeds and small
plants.

Basket ?Vovelty Co.., New York —
Baskets.

American Greenhouse Manufactur-
in.g Co.. Chicago — Sash bar clasp, ex-
pansion joint and dirt pocket.

Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J.
— Hibiscus.

HIGHLY COMMENDED.

Reed & Keller, New York — Florists'
supplies.

A. L. Randall Co.. Chicago — Florists'
supplies.

Lord & Burnham Co.. New York —
Greentiouse construction.

Jq,S. G- Neidinger Co., Philadelphia,
Ppr.— Florists' supplies.

Mirror Mfg. Co., New York — Gazing
globes.

Russin & Hanfling, New York — Flo-
rists' supplies.

B. Hammond Tracy, Weniiam, Mass.
— Gladioli.

Darbee. Florist. San Francisco,
Calif. — Straw flowers, statice and as-
ters.

John Lewis Childs. Inc.. Flowerfleld,
N. Y.— Gladioli.

A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn.
— Foliage plants.

Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co.. Chi-
cago— Fertilizers.

Roman J. Irwin. New York — Small
plants.

Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J.
— Palms, ferns and foliage plants.

Joseph Heacock Co.. Wyncote. Pa. —
Palms.

Noveltj' Studio, New York — Flower

holders, wooden dolls and pergola.

Growl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. —
Cut ferns, laurel and roping.

Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.
— Palms, ferns and foliage plants.

Wm. M. Hunt Co.. New York. —
Seeds, bulbs, etc.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. N.
Y. — Lilacs, hydrangeas and deutzias.

B. Rosens. New York — Freeze rop-
ing and novelties.

J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati —
Begonias, cyclamen and foliage plants.

J. H. Fiesser, North Bergen, N. J. —
Ferns and draca}nas.

Nitrate Agencies Co., New York. —
Fertilizers.

Lion & Co.. New York — Ribbons.

Heatherhome Seed & Nursery Co.,
New York — Heather and acacias.

The Kervan Co.. New York — Cut
ferns and evergreens.

Kroeschell Bros. Co.. Chicago. — Boil-
ers and ice machines.

King Construction Co., North Tono-
wanda. N. Y. — Greenhouse construc-
tion.

American Greenhouse Manufactur-
ing Co.. Chicago — Pipe anchor. Cantlek
wood gutter.

John C. Moninger Co., Chicago —
Greenhouse construction.

.John A. Evans Co.. Richmond. Ind.
— Greenhouse appliances.

A. T. De La Mare Co.. New York —
Books on horticulture.

"Wm. C. Gloeckner.
W.M. G. Badolev,
"Wm. H. Siebrecht.
Henry Weston,

A. GUDE,

Judges.
Report of Judg:es on Convention Garden.

Your judges visited the Convention
Garden August 22. 1917. examined the
various exhibits and beg to report as
follows :

Collection of evergreens. I. Hicks &
Son. Westbury. N. Y. — A fine and com-
prehensive collection, all varieties dis-
tinctly labeled and priced. Certificate
of merit recommended.

Collection of gladioli, including the
varieties Mrs. A. C. Beal. Primulinus
hybrids. Independence, Halley. and
Loveliness, by B. Hammond Tracy,
AVenhara. Mass. — with the execution
of Mrs. A. C. Beal, a fine bed in good
condition, and for which a certificate
of merit is recommended. The exhibit

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Display by V:iughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Not in Competition.

was not in a condition for proper Judg-
ment to be passed upon it.

Bed of Gladiolus Mrs. Franlc Pendle-
ton; not yet in bloom. Canna Yellow
King' Humbert, honorable mention
recommended. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Collection of gladioli, passed out of
flower. John Lewis Childs, Inc.,
Flowerfleld. N. Y. Large planting of
Gladioli Peace, Peachblow, and Papilio
Rose. Award of honorable mention
recommended.

Collection of i^hlox and three beds
of roses, not in condition to pass upon.
A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.

Bed of Canna Firebird, Arthur T.
Boddington, Co., Inc., New York. Not
in condition to judge.

Bed of Canna New York, edged with
Canna Snow Queen, Conard & Jones
Co., West Grove. Pa. Certificate of
merit recommend for variety Snow
Queen.

Six beds of cannas by Henry A.
Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia. Pa. Orange
Bedder. verjl distinct and effective;
certificate of merit recommended. Fa-
vorite, deep orange yellow, spotted;
certificate of merit recommended. The
Gem. light primrose yellow. Eureka,
pale primrose, Scharfenstein, lilac
pink, and Lahneck, deep pink; award
of honorable mention recommended.

Bed of dahlias, not in; condition.
Raymond W. Swett, Saxonville, Mass.

Bed of miscellaneous plants by W.
A. Manda. Inc., South Orange. N. J.

Hybrid mallows, three named varie-
ties, white, pink and crimson, plants

of vigorous growth with fine, well
formed flower. Thos. Meehan & Sons,
Philadelphia, Pa. Award of honorable
mention recommended.

Hj'brid mallows. Bobbink & Atkins,
Rutherford, N. J. Not yet in condi-
tion.

Beds of Heliotrope centafleur. coleus
seedlings, and mixed plants. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. Honorable
mention recommended.

Bed of unnamed canna, originated
by Meisel Bros., Detroit, Mich. Ex-
hibited by American Bulb Co., Chicago.
Not in condition.

Collection of agaves, by New York
Botanical Gardens. Honorable men-
tion recommend.

A. Heerietoton.
R. A. Vincent.
John H. Peppei^.

Florists' Business In War Times.

"The Florists Business In Its Rela-
tion to War Times" was presented by
Robert Craig, who took an optimistic
view of the situation. Nearly all
branches of business had been affected
by the changed conditions, he said.
Many standard articles used in this
country that had been made in Europe
now had to be made here. It had
been difficult to replace dyes, but it
was now being done satisfactorily. The
florist trade was handicapped in the
supplies of Belgian plants, azaleas,
boxwood, palms, etc.. which had here-
tofore been imported in such large
quantities. It was now found possible
to grow this stock here. Charles Willi.s

Wood assured him, however, that aza-
leas could be grown successfully ort the
Pacific Coast, and that he had 250,000
plants in various sizes now almost
ready for the market. Mr. Craig sug-
gested many plants that in his experi-
ence had, or would, take the place of
the azalea. The French hydrangeas
were now to be had in great variety.
Snapdragons, grown carefully, a num-
ber of plants in a tub, and pinched to
make shapely plants, would carry a
mass of flowers and make very sal-
able E'aster plants. Campanulas and
other like plants were also recom-
mended. Fancy evergreens he pre-
dicted would supplant the boxwood in
window box work.

i: F. Ammann expressed the opinion
that "the florist business had not suf-
fered'more than any other. "We have
to put up with inconveniences and loss
when one half of the world is murder-
ing the other half. Every man should
sacrifice, and not look for large profits.
There is no better time to show their
brotherhood than now," he urged.

E. G. Hill was optimistic and spoke
of conditions in England, where a
prominent carnation grower had writ-
ten him that in spite of the war busi-
ness was very good and all they could
raise was sold at good prices. Efficient
help was the only drawback. In speak-
ing of the future here, Mr. Hill said :
"We must not here hang our hearts on
the willows; the people of the United
States will stand by us."

F. C. W. Brown told of a visit to
Canada, where business was equally as
£:ood, or even better, than before the

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war. His description of the condition
of returning soldiers was pitiful.

Max Schling was very enthusiastic.
It was up to the store men to sell what
they had; no matter if nothing comes
from Europe, we have plenty here. He
mentioned a number of plants that
would take the place of the European
stock, laying particular stress on the
ability of the salesman to convince
customers that the stock on hand was
best and just what they wanted.
Publicity Fund Contributions.

In addition to the subscription of
$5,000 by the Society of American Flo-
rists for an advertising campaign, re-
port of which was made in connection
with the convention proceedings in our
issue of August 25, page 278. the fol-
lowing additional contributions have
been announced :

J. P. Ammaim, Edwardsville, 111. (for Ute)$100.00
Aphine mlg. Co., Madison. N. J.. 100.00

Ayers Floral Co.. St. Louis, Mo.. 25.00

Baker Bros.. Fort Worth, Tex., 25.00

Baldwin & Co., Mameroneclt. N, Y., 25.00

Z. D. Blackistone, Washington. D. C, 2S.00

BobbiDk & AtlJins. Buth'r'f'd (for 5 yrs.) 250.00
W. Atlee Burpee Co., (for 5 yrs.) 100.00

Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., 100.00

Cohen & HilUard, 25.00

Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.. 100.00

Crissman Gr'nh'se Co.. Punxsutawney. Pa., 25.(K)
Ohas. E. Critc'hell, Cincinnati, O,, 100.00

Doubleday, Page & Co., 100.00

Duckham-Plerson Co., Madison, N. J. 100.00

Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa, 100.00

J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O.. lOO.OO

Wm. C. Gloeckner, Albany, N. T.. 20.00

Saml. J. (Soddard, Framlngham. Mass., 25.00
J. W. Grandy, Jr., Norfolk, Va., 25.00

C. M. Grifflng & Co., Jacksonville, Fla. 50.00
Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis. Mo.. 25.00

Gude Bros.. Washington, D, C, 100,00

Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O., 25.00

Benjamin Hammond. Beacon. N. Y., 50.00

Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote (for 5 yrs.) 500.00
L. C. Hecoek, Elyria. O., 25.00

A, M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa., 25.00

Hess & Swoboda. Omaha. Neb.. lOO.OO

E. G. Hill, Richmond. lud.. 50.00
Kennicott Bros., Inc., Chicago, 100.00
R. 0. Kerr, Houston, Tex. 25.00
Kervan Co., New York 100,00
Knoble Bros., Cleveland (for 5 yrs.) 10O.(X>
Otto Lang, Dallas. Tex., 25,00
Lord & Burnham Co., New York 200.00
Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J.. .50.00
Jas. McHutchison & Co., New Y'ork ."JOCoO
A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N, Y.. lOO.dO
Myers & Santman, Phila. (tor 3 yrs.) lOO.OO
Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass,, 25. 0<)
Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 250,00
S, S, Pennock Co,, Philadelphia, Pa.. 250.0'l
A. N. Pierson, Cromwell (for 5 yrs.) 250.00

F. E. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.. 200.00
Poehlmann Bros., Chicago. 500.00
A. Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., 10.00
John Reimel's Sons. Woodhaven. N. Y.. 25.00
M Rice Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.. 250.00
.Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J,, 100.00
Thos. Roland, Nahant, Mass., 100.00
Russin & Hanfling. New Y'ork, 25.00
Max Schling, New York (for 5 yrs.) 250.00
Schloss Bros.. New York lOn.Oo
Anton Schultheis. College Point. N. Y.. 100.00
Sam S'eligman, New York (for 5 yrs.) 25.00
Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J„ 50.00
S. S. Skidelski. Philadelphia, Pa.. 50.00
Wm. Spiwack. Mmhurst, N. Y.. 10.00
St. Louis Whol. Cut Flower Co.. lOO.OO
Storrs & HaTison Co.. Painesville, 0,, 100.00
Geo. B. M, Stumpp. N. Y. (for 5 yrs ) 250.00
F. X. Stunpy, St. Joseph, Mo., 100.00
F. C. Suchy, San Antonio, Tex,. 25.00
William Swavne. Kenriett Square. Pa.. 25.00
Chas. H. Totty. New York (for 5 yrs.) lOO.OO
J. Van Lindley. Pomona. N. C. 2r;.oo
W. J. &, M. S'. Vessy (for 5 yrs.) 100.00
E. C. Vick. Newark, N, J,, 100.00
P. Welch, Boston, Mass,, lOO.O''

Total (August 22) S12.320,0:i

Convention Ectioes.

It was recently stated, by a man
who attends all the conventions, that
excepting Minneapolis, every conven-
tion garden had been a joke, and un-
questionably ours was in that class.
A great city like New York should
have done better. More Interest should
be taken in the convention gardens or
they should be given up. Their pres-
ent status does not favorably impress
the public.

It was stated that the theatre party
at the Lyceum on the evening of Au-
gust 22. for the ladies, was given by
the New York Florists' Club, which was
an error, as it was given by Mrs,
Frank H. Traendly.

American Gladiolus Society.

DISPLAYS FINE IN QUAUTY' AND VARIETY.

The eighth annual exhibition of the
American Gladiolus Society was
opened August 23, in the Museum
building, Bronx park. New York. We
believe that in the quality and variety
of the stock, it was the best exhibition
ever staged by the society. The ex-
hibits occupied practically all of the
available space on two floors of the
Museum. Near the entrance, in the
main hall, B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar
Acres, Wenham, Mass., had an artistic
display, occupying 250 square feet.
Vases and baskets of fine spikes were
arranged in circular form around a
tall palm, with additional decorations
of cedar foliage. William Sim, Clif-
tondale, Mass., had an interesting ex-
hibit of Primulinus hybrids and new
seedlings. Thomas Cogger, Melrose,
Mass., exhibited new varieties. John
Lewis Childs, Inc.. Flowerfield, N. Y.,
exhibited, in class number two, 130
varieties, six spikes of each variety.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York, exhibited many good varie-
ties, but not in competition. Many
that in the past have won popular fa-
vor, were staged in fine form and
condition. These included : Panama,
America, Fire King, Mrs. Francis
King, Pink Perfection, Crimson Glow,
Europe and others. Golden Measure
was a particularly fine yellow.

In the class for 50, non-commercial,
P. W. Popp, gardener to Mrs. H. Dar-
lington, Mamaroneck, N. Y., took first
on an exhibit of 150 square feet. A
new ruffled variety. Miss Helen Frank-
lin, exhibited by Thomas Cogger. Mel-
rose, Mass., attracted much attention.
The Riverbank Gardens, Saxonville,
Mass., exhibited a new red seedling
named Beacon, that looked promising.
A number of other seedlings exhibited
showed merit. Herman H. Baer. New
Hyde Park, L. I., N. Y., made a good
exhibit of his Crystal White.

There were not as many exhibitors
as was expected, due, we believe, to
violent storms in some sections, which
damaged the stock.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the society
was held in the ofiice of Dr. N. L.
Britton, Museum building, on the af-
ternoon of August 24. In the unavoid-
able absence of President Charles F.

Fairbanks, Vice-President T. A. Have-
meyer called the meeting to order.
Secretary Henry Youell was also un-
able to be present and H. E. Meader
was .appointed secretary pro tem. A
cordial address of welcome was de-
livered by Dr. N. L. Britton, vice-
president of the Horticultural Society
of New York, , from that society, the
Botanical Society and the New York
Florists' Club. The society tendered
a vote of thanks to Dr. Britton and
the societies he represented, for the
use of the building for their meeting
and exhibition. The reports of the sec-
retary and treasurer were read and
accepted. It was voted to have an
executive committee appointed by the
president-elect.

Ofiicers were elected as follows : A.
E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind., president;
H. E. Meader. Dover, N. H., vice-presi-
dent: Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y.,
treasurer; Henry Youell, Syracuse, N.
Y. (re-elected), secretary.

Prof. A. C. Beal, of the Department
of Floriculture of Cornell University,
made an address on work at their
trial grounds, after which followed a
general discussion. The selection of
the next place of meeting was left to
the executive committee.

Although the spikes comprising the
exhibition of Vaughan's Seed Store
made the trip from Chicago, they held
up well until the close of the exhibi-
tion. The following varieties were
noted in this excellent display : No. 38,
crimson; Niagara, Mrs. Frank Pendel-
ton. Sphinx, Mrs. Francis King. Hyde
Park, Myrtle, Nezinscott, Chicago Red,
America and others.

A number of good seedlings were ex-
hibited by John Scheepers & Co., Inc.,
New York; John Lewis Childs, Inc.,
Flowerfield, N. Y.; B. Hammond Tracy,
Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass.. and
others.

The awards in the principal classes
were as follows :

Open to All.
For the most artistic display, covering not
less than 250 square feet, any decorative ma-
terial permitted — B, Hammond Tracey, Cedar
Acres, Wenham, Mass,, first, with Violet Per-
fection, Jacinthe, Prince of Wales, Jessie, Sun-
set. Mrs. Francis King, Daybreak, Loveliness,
Delice and others.

Best and largest collection, sis spikes of
each — John Lewis Childs, Inc. Flowerfield, N.
Y., with 130 varieties.

Fifteen vases. 15 varieties, 12 spikes of
each — John Lewis Childs. first, with Schwaben.
Radiance, Kunderd' s Glory, Blanche Leslie,

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Mayor, Wild Rose, Peace. Pride of Goslien,
Velvet KiDg, Fire King, Bare Bay, Twotlnt,
Shadowa and Scribe.

Twenty-flve vases. 25 varieties, three spikes
of each— C. Zeestreten. Bemus Point. N. Y.,
first, with Everopen, Prince of Wales, Lily Leh-
man. Electra, Loveliness, Coquette, Pink Per-
faction. Baron Hulot, Leibesfeuer, Empress of
India, Golden West. Pride of Goshen. Schwaben.
Dick Halley, Chautauqua Bed, Glory of Noord-
rige, Herade, Gigantic, Bed Emperor, Le Im-
maculee. Mahogany and White Glory. Thomas
Cogger, Melrose. Mass., second.

Tn-enty-flve spikes artistically arranged^
Thos. Cogger. 2nd.

Vase of 25 spikes, white, one variety — Cedar
Hill Nursery. Glen Head, N. Y., first, with
Buropa; C. Zeestreten, second, witll L. Immac-
CTilee.

Vase of 25 spikes, red, any variety — C. Zees-
treten. first, with Chautauqua Red; Thos. Cog-
ger, second, with Les Fleur.

Vase of 25 spikes, crimson, any variety —
John Lewis Childs. Inc., first.

Vase of 25, pink, any variety— Cedar Hill
Nursery, first, with Panama; H. E. Meader.
Bover. N. H.. second.

Vase of 25 spikes, yellow, any variety —
Cedar Hill Nursery, first, with Golden Measure:
John Lewis Childs. second, with Sulphur King.

Vase of 25 spikes, blue or lavender. . one va-
riety— John Lewis Childs. first, with Mary Fen-
neU; 0. Zeestreten, second.

Vase of 25 spikes, purple, one variety — H. E.
' Meader, first; Cedar Acres, second.

Vase of 25 spikes, any other color, one va-
riety— Cedar Hill Nursery, first, with Peace; C.
Zeestreten, second.

Vase of 25 spikes Lemoinei type, one variety —
John Lewis Childs. first; Cedar Hill Nursery,
second.

Vase of 25 spikes Primnlinus hybrids, one va-
riety— John Lewis Childs. first; Madison Cooper,
second.

Vase of 25 spikes Primulinus hybrids, or-
ange— Cedar Acres, first; M. Cooper, second.

Vase of Primulinus hybrids, any other color —
Madison Cooper, first; Cedar Acres, second.

Vase of 25 spikes, ruffled, any variety —
Thomas Cogger, first, with Helen Franklin; John
Lewis Childs. second, with White Glory.

Vase of 25 spikes, any variety not in com-
merce previous to 1917 — Cedar Acres, first;
Riverbank Gardens. Saxonville, Mass., second.

Five vases, five varieties. 12 spikes of each —
Thos. Cogger, first; John Lewis Childs, second.

Five vases, five varieties, 12 spikes of each,
predominating color of bloom, white — John Lewis
Childs, first.

Five vases, five varieties. 12 spikes of each,
predominating color of bloom, pink — Cedar Hill
Nursery, first; John Lewis Childs, second.

Five vases, five varieties. 12 spikes of each,
predominating color, red or crimson — John Lewis
Childs. first.

Five vases, five varieties. 12 spikes of each,
predominating color of bloom, purple, blue, lav-
ender or mauve — John Lewis Childs, first.

Five vases, five varieties. 12 spikes of each,
predominating color of bloom, yellow — John
Lewis Childs. first; Cedar Hill Nursery, second.

Best new seedling, one spike — John Seheepers
& Co.. Inc.. New York, first; Cedar Hill Nur-
sery, second.

Vase of six spikes, any one variety, not in
commerce — John Seheepers & Co., Inc.. first;
Cedar Acres, second.

Best collection. 10 varieties, six spikes each — •
Thos. Cogger, first, with Mrs. Frank Pendleton.
Niagara. Empress of India. Europa. Mrs. Francis
King. Schwaben, Cracker Jack and others; John
Lewis Childs, second.

For best yellow Primulinus hybrid seedling,
purity of color and size to count, not less than
five spikes — John Seheepers & Co., Inc.

For the most artistically arranged basket or
hamper of blooms, not more than 25 spikes —
Mrs. H. Darlington. Mamaroneck. N. Y. (P. W.
Popp, Gr.).

For best yellow seedling never before ex-
hibited, one or more spikes — Cedar Hill Nursery.

For best vase any red* variety, not less than
10 spikes — Cedar Hill Nursery.

For best 25 spikes Crimson Glow — Cedar
Acres.

For best vase, three spikes. Crimson Glow-
Cedar Acres.

For best 10 spikes Europa — John Lewis Childs.

Far best 10 spikes Nigerfuerst — John Lewis
Childs. Inc.

For best 12 spikes of Golden King — John
Lewis Childs, Inc.

For best vase mauve, lilac or violet seedling
never before shown — Cedar Acres.

For best vase, three spikes, Lily White —
H. E. Meader.

Special Prizes.

William Sim. Cliftondale. Mass.. for a dis-
play of seedling gladioli, silver medal,

Mrs. H. Darlington, for a collection of dah-
lias, special prize,

Vaughan's Seed Store, for a display of
gladioli, silver medal.

H. E. Meader, for a vase of Gladiolus Myr-
tle, certificate of merit.

Mrs. F. A. Constable. Mamaroneck, N. Y.
(James Stuart. Gr.). for a vase of Buddleia
magnifica and Artemisia lactiflora, special
prize

John Seheepers & Co.. Inc.. for a collection
of white seedlings, certificate of merit: for
a display of seedlings, certificate of merit.

GLADIOLUS HELEN FRANKLIN,

arictv Exhibited by Thos. Cogger Melrose M I'is at the Eighth .\nnual Kshibition
of the American Gladiolus Society, New York, August 2;?-26, 1917.

Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
On Tuesday morning, August 21,
preceding the opening of the annual
convention of the Society of American
Florists, Tuesday afternoon, a short,
snappy and interesting get-together
meeting of the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery was held in Grand Central Pal-
ace, New York, preliminary mention of
which was made in our issue of August
25, page 282, at which W. F. Gude,
Washington representative of the S.
A. F., and president of the F. T. D.,
occupied the chair. Much of the suc-
cess and enthusiasm aroused was due
to the good management of that olBcer,
by whom suggestions were brought
out, looking to the programme for the
fall convention of this organization,
which is set for October 2-3, 1917, at
Detroit, Mich. It was regretted that
the energetic and capable secretary of
the association, Albert Pochelon, of
Detroit, Mich., was not able to be pres-
ent o%ving to press of business at home.
In opening the meeting. President
Gude explained that within the last
year the F. T. D. had started out on
a new track, to a large extent elimi-
nating the holding of meetings for
business purposes in conjunction with
the S. A. F. meetings, believing that
thereby members would be able to
better transact and take care of their
own problems by discussing them
away from the counter attraction of
the larger convention of the parent
body. He then, after stating the date
of the coming fall meeting, briefly re-
viewed the work done at the meeting

at the La Salle hotel last year. He
reminded his hearers that but for the
retailer, the other branches of the
trade would not long exist, and there-
fore what is done for the progress and
advancement of the retailer, reacts fa-
vorably upon the whole industry. Af-
ter e-xplaining that there would be no
formal reports of officers, which would ,
be made at the October meeting, Presi-
dent Gude called on all present to rise
and give their names, locations, and
business, in rotary fashion, and these,
numbering 68, responded.

President Gude next introduced
George E. M. Stumpp as the "live
wire" of the New York Florists' Club
and also in the F. T. D., one of the F.
T. D. board of directors, who cau-
tioned all not to forget that it wa^
just as important to get outgoing busi-
ness for members, as it was to receive
orders from out-of-town, and that af-
ter all, the commission is largely net
and not to be despised in the general
result of your income. He also urged
that no narrow spirit be adopted of
trying to be the only member in any
one town, but to get all possible addi-
tions to the membership, in order that
the general good of the florists all over
the country might be advanced. Every
member should be a booster for the as-
sociation. Mr. Stumpp's remarks were
well received.

Ernest Gude. Washington, D'« C,
was now requested by the chair to dis-
tribute to the audience a supply of
well sharpened lead pencils with the
compliments of J. W. Grandy, of Nor-
folk, Va., that they might all make
memoranda of the proceedings.

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Vice-president George Asmus then
read a telegram from T. J. Wolfe, "Wa-
co, Tex., commending tlie work of the
secretary and presiding officer and
pledgliig himself to fully co-operate at
all times. President Gude expressed
regret that Mr. Wolfe was unable to
be present on account of sicKness, as
his presence would add zest to the
meeting.

A'ice-president Asmus read an ex^
ceedinglj' interesting letter from Mrs.
R. E. Darbee, of San Francisco, advis-
ing that H. W. Gooch, her brother,
would appear as the representative of
the firm, and telling' what she had
done along advertising lines in her
city. She had found difficulty in guess-
ing what kind of flowers were in sea-
son in different places, and also did
not know always what prices to quote.
The letter was a splendid illustration
of the need for co-operation and dis-
semination of more comprehensive in-
formation among florists the country
over.

Irwin Bertermann. Indianapolis. Ind.,
one of the past presidents, sent a tele-
gram of regret and greeting, predict-
ing a great future for the organiza-
tion, and Secretary Pochelon sent a
communication -n'hich was read by
President Gude, stating that due to
labor conditions, consequent upon the
draft, it was impossible for him to
take a vacation at this time and en-
.ioy it with the members at the New
York meeting. He called attention to
various articles from his pen that have
appeared in the trade papers, and espe-
cially his article on credits. He also
transmitted report of finances. He
stated that he would be represented at
the convention by E. A. Fetters. De-
troit, district representative for Michi-
gan, if further information as to local
conditions in Micliigan were desired.
He congratulated the members that
they were now warming up to the ad-
vantages of outgoing, as well as in-
coming business. He urged that great
care be used in considering applica-
tions for membership, and that these
be referi-ed to the secretary's office for
information and blanks. The chair
called upon Mr. Fetters, who said that
Mr. Pochelon had said about all that
he had in mind to say. and reported
satisfactory business conditions in De-
troit. Co-operative bill-board advertis-
ing was proving a good thing there.

F. C. W. Brown, of Cleveland, was
called upon for remarks, and said
that he thought a very important mat-
ter was the developing of a character-
istic sign that all P. T. D. florists
could use to identify the organization
to the public, as at present there is
nothing to effectively designate F. T.
D members. Mr. Brown also fully
agreed with Mr. Stumpp in regard to
the importance of soliciting actively
outgoing business. George Asmus
agreed with Mr. Brown, and moved
the appointment of a special commit-
tee of three to take up this matter and
discuss same at the October meeting,
and suggested that Fred Brown be
chairman of same. The motion car-
ried, and the chair named F. C. W.
Brown, George E. M. Stumpp, and Ed-
ward A. Fetters as the committee on
this important topic.

S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y,, called
attention to the; great variation m
prices for the same article throughout
the country, and thought there ought
to be some effective means devised of
improving conditions in this regard.
There is from 60 to 7.5 per cent varia-
tion in prices, and he believed this
could by proper attention be reduced
to a minimum of 10 per cent. He also
contended that on mail order business
there was very slight overhead ex-

pense, if any, and such business also
possessed great advertising advan-
tages for all florists and the business
generally, "which as yet, has not been
at all fully developed as it will be
later on. H. P. Knoble, of Cleveland,
called attention to the necessity of
paying- more attention to the matter
of overhead expense and careful watch-
ing of expenses of conducting business.
At the suggestion of President Gude,
Mr. Knoble agreed to prepare a paper
on this subject for the Detroit meet-
ing.

Other matters were brought up and
discussed, and at the conclusion of
same, on motion of Mr. Asmus. a com-
mittee of three was authorized to con-
sider questions discussed to be brought
before the fall meeting. The chair
named as such committee S. A. Ander-
son. Wm. C. Gloeckner, Albany, N. Y.,
and Edward Sceery, of Patterson and
Passaic, N. J. H. P. Knoble was
na,med as chairman of the committee
on detailed costs, witli power to select
his own colleagues.

President Gude remarked that no
F. T. D. meeting T^'ould be a success
without heai-ing from Wallace R. Pier-
son. Cromwell. Conn., and Mr. Pierson
.addressed the convention on matters
relating- to adjustment of claims
against express companies and the
value of concerted action in such mat-
ters. S. A. Anderson remarked that,
while the express companies were
seemingly paying much attention to the
handling of heavy material, like lum-
ber,_ they apparently seemed indiffer-
ent to small package business, which
they oftentimes suggested be sent by
parcel post. A shipment was reported
in one case as having taken four days
that ought not to have required 24
hours. Mr. Gooch reported very satis-
factory treatment received from the
American Express Co. in his territory
in California. Other members reported
contrary conditions, so that it seemed
that the express companies need to
harmonize their own management so
as to adopt a broader attitude the
country over toward the small shipper.

On motion of Geo. Asmus a special
committee of three was constituted to
consider the question of wholesalers
selling direct to consumers. The chair
named as such committee W. A. Phil-
lips. New York, and George Asmus,
with George E. M. Stumpp as its chair-
man. Max Schling, New York, thought
this matter would adjust itself when
the association secures a sufficiently
large membership.

Chas. P. Mueller. -Wichita, Kan.,
called attention to tire need for better
marking of consignor's name or sender
of flowers in order that recipient shall
not make any mistake as to who the
sender is. which is sometimes the occa-
sion of complaints being made of non-
receipt of orders.

On motion of Edward Sceery. the
committee on programmes was author-
ized to add any additional committees
in their judgment necessary to add to
the interest of the Detroit meeting.

H. P. Knoble announced as his col-
leagues on his committee on detailed
costs, S. A. Anderson, and George As-
mus, to determine net profit in busi-
ness, etc.

E'. C. Ludwig. of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
was called on for remarks and ex-
pressed his pleasure in attending.

The meeting then adjourned, after
showing evidences that the association
is very much alive and in earnest for
the success of the retailer in all mat-
ters pertaining to his progress and
commercial advancement. A commit-
tee to devise best way to increase
membership in small towns will be
named later by President Gude.

American Rose Society.

ci.evei,a:\d show plans.
. A meeting of the American Rose So-
ciety, mention of which was made in
last week's issue, page 2S':!, was
called to order by President Ham-
mond at 11 o'clock, August 23,
1917, in Grand Central Palace. New
York. President Hammond introduced
H. P. Knoble, general chairman. Cleve-
land flower show committee, who out-
lined the plans for the exhibition in
that city. November 8-11, 1017. and
asked that the A. R. S. send a good
exhibit for this show. Because of lack
of space in the only available build-
ing, there could be no large groups
of roses, but plenty of space could
be found for the ordinary exhibition
vases. President Hammond referred
to the fact that the society took official
action on exhibiting- at this show at
the last annual meeting and stated
that the society would appoint compe-
tent judges.

CODE) OF NOMENCLATURE.

Professor F. L. Mulford, of Wash-
ington, D. C, chairman of committee
on nomenclature, stated that at the
Philadelphia meeting a report on nom-
enclature was referred back to the
committee to be considered by them in
a joint session with the committee on
registration. It had been found im-
possible to arrange for this joint meet-
ing, but because of the fact that a
code should be adopted before the next
Rose Annual is published, the com-
mittee asked for the adoption of a -re-
vised report. After discussion and
amendments the following report was
accepted by the society as its official
rules - regarding nomenclature :

Preamble. — Realizing the great con-
fusion and inconvenience tliat ai'ises
from a duplication of names, and rec-
ognizing the great convenience and
satisfaction to the rosarian, and es-
pecially to the cottage gardeners, of
simple, usable names, the American
Rose Society adopts the following- rules
of nomenclature to .apply to the names
used in all the publications of this so-
cietj' and at its exhibitions, and at ex-
hibitions to which it contributes
medals.

Priorit}'. — No two varieties of roses
shall bear the same name. The name
first published shall be the accepted
and recognized one, except in cases
where the name has been applied in
violation of this code.

Name. — In selecting names for va-
rieties the following points should be
emphasized; distinctiveness, simplicity,
ease of pronunciation and spelling, in-
dication of origin or parentage.

Publication. ■ — Publication consists
(1) in registration with the American
Rose Society; or (2) in the distribu-
tion of a printed description of the va-
riety named, giving the distinguishing
characters of flower, foliage, plant,
etc., or (3) in the publication of a new
name for a variety that is properly
described elsewhere, such publication
to be made in any book, bulletin, re-
port, trade catalogue or periodical, pro-
viding the issue bears the date of its
publication and is generally distributed
among rose-growers, florists, nursery-
men and horticulturists; or (4) in cer-
tain cases the general recognition of a
name for a propagated variety in a
community for a number of years shall
constitute publication of that name.

Citation. — In the full and formal ci-
tation of a variety name, the name of
the originator of introducer who first
published or exhibited it, shall also be
given.

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Revision. — No properly published va-
riety name shall be changed for any
reason except conflict with this code,
nor shall another variety be substi-
tuted for that originally described
thereunder. Necessary changes to con-
form to the provisions of this code
shall be recommended by the commit-
tee on nomenclature and adopted by
vote of the society before being offi-
cially recognized.

Enforcement. — (A) The secretary
shall withold registration of any name
not conforming to these rules, or, if in
doubt, shall refer the application to
the nomenclature committee for rec-
ommendation.

(B) The society will withhold its
medals and money prizes from Ameri-
can roses whose names do not con-
form to these rules, or foreign roses
not exhibited under the names as
modified by the society.

(C) The secretary and editor of
the publications of the American Rose
Society are empowered and directed to
carry out these rules in all literature
issued by the society.

In applying the foregoing rules the
following principles shall be recog-
nized.

Rule ]. Priority. — (A) The para-
mount right of the originator, discov-
erer, or introducer of a new variety
to name it within the limitations of
this code, is recognized and empha-
sized.

(B) Where a variety name through
long usage has become thoroughly
established in American floricultural
literature for two or more varieties, it
should not be displaced, or radically
modified for either variety, except in
cases where a well-known synonym
can be advanced to the position of
leading name. The several varieties
bearing identical names should be dis-
tinguished by adding the name of the
originator or introducer of each sort,
or by adding some other suitable dis-
tinguishing term fhat will insure their
identity in catalogues or discussions.

(C) Existing American names of
varieties which conflict with earlier
published foreign names of the same
or other varieties, but which have be-
come thoroughly established through
long usage, shall not be displaced.

Rule 2. Naming — (A) No variety
shall be named unless distinctly su-
perior to existing varieties in some
important characteristic, nor until it
has been determined to disseminate it.

(B) When the exigencies of a case
make it appear expedient, such words
as white, red, double and similar ones,
may be used as part of a name, but
not such names as seedling, hybrid or
sport.

(C) The spelling and pronuncia-
tion of a varietal name derived from
a personal or geographical name shall
be governed by the rules that control
the spelling and pronunciation of the
name from which it is derived.

(D) A variety imported from a for-
eign country shall retain its foreign
name, subject only to such modifica-
tion as is necessary to conform it to
this code.

(E) The name of a person should
not be applied to a variety during his
life without his expressed consent. The
name of a deceased horticulturist
should not be so applied except with
the consent of his or her heirs.

(F) The use of a Latinized name
for a variety, or a cross, or hybrid is
not admissible.

(G) The use of a number, either

singly or attached to a word, should
be considered only as a temporary ex-
pedient while the variety is undergo-
ing preliminary test.

(H) In applying the various provi-
sions of this rule to an existing varietal
name that has through long usage be-
come firmly imbedded in American
floricultural literature, no change shall
be made which will involve loss of
identity.

Rule 3. Citation — (A) In determin-
ing the name of a variety to which
two or more names have been given
that which was published first in con-
formity to the rules of this code, shall
be recognized.

On motion of Robert Pyle, it was
voted that it shall be allowable to use
a name for a variety which has been
in previous existence, provided the
name has not been in use for at least
20 years.

E. G. Hill asked if the same name
could appear in two groups of roses,
as for example, in the hybrid tea group
and the Wichuriana group. It was
the opinion of the society that it
could not.

ROSE TEST GARDENS.

Robert Pyle stated that recently he
had visited Dr. C. S. Sargent, at the
Arnold Arboretum and had found him
enthusiastic over establishing at the
Arboretum the most complete and
elaborate rose garden in the country.
It was Mr. Pyle's opinion that the A.
R. S. should stand back of this pro-
ject and assist Dr. Sargent in every
wav possible.

W. R. Pierson called attention to
the invitation which the A. R. S. ac-
cepted at the annual meeting in Phila-
delphia to visit the Hartford rose test
garden in June. 1918. Mr. Pierson
stated that plans are under way for
the enlargement of this garden and
that it is proposed to call it the Con-
vention Garden. A new area is being
laid out and there is room for ,3.000
more plants. Mr. Pierson hoped there
would be a generous donation of va-
rieties by growers that the beds might
be filled.

The secretary called the members'
attention to the comparatively small
number of members of the S. A. F.
who are members of the A. R. S., and
urged the members present to co-op-
erate in an endeavor to enlarge the
membership list from the ranks of the
S. A. F.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.

A meeting of the executive commit-
tee was held in the Grand Central
Palace, August 23, 1917, at 12:30.
Treasurer Harry O. May reported that
there is now a balance in the treasury
of $1,047.28.

A committee, consisting of H. O.
May, Robert Simpson and W. J. Kie-
mel, was appointed to arrange the cut
flower rose premium list for the Na-
tional Flower Show.

On motion of Robert Pyle it was
voted that a copy of the rules on no-
menclature adopted at the morning ses-
sion be sent by the secretary to the
National Rose Society of England, the
Secretary of the French Rose Society,
also the Director of the Bagatelle
Rose Gardens.

The following agreed to give the
amount opposite their names towards
the guarantee fund for the National
Flower Show; Benjamin Hammond,
$250: H. O. May, $100; Allen Pierce,
$100; S. S. Pennock, $100: Wendland
& Klemel, $100; Robert Simpson, $100;
Conard & Jones Co., $100; total, $850.

It was voted that the following
should canvas given sections for fur-
ther subscriptions: W. J. Kiemel, the
middle and far west; S. S. Pennock,
Philadelphia; H. O. May, New York;
W. R. Pierson, New England.

It was moved that the resignation
of Admiral Aaron Ward be accepted
and that the secretary be instructed to
write him a letter expressing the com-
mittee's deep regret at his resignation
and their appreciation of his wise
counsel in the executive committee
meetings; also their hope that condi-
tions may soon make it possible for
him to meet with them again.

The question of the registration of
the new roses referred to the commit-
tee by the society at its morning ses-
sion was referred to the following spe-
cial committee : Robert Pyle, Robert
Simpson and W. R. Pierson.

The committee reported favorably
on the registration of the two follow-
ing varieties :

Name — Ophelia Supreme; class, hy-
brid tea; parentage, a sport of Ophelia,
to be introduced by Dailledouze Broth-
ers, Brooklyn, N. Y. Habit of plant,
character of foliage, freedom of
growth and hardiness, same as Ophe-
lia. Flower, light rose-pink with
darker shading in the center and yel-
low at base of each petal. Form,
fragrance and bud, same as Ophelia.
Petalage, four to five more than
Ophelia. Freedom of bloom and last-
ing quality, same as Ophelia. The rose
is similar to Ophelia but is different
in color and superior for the following
reasons : Has more petals and a much
superior color, resembling Souv. De
La Malmaison, but much brighter.

Name: Frederick R. M. Undritz;
class hybrid Wichuraiana : parentage.
Dr. Wm. Van Fleet x Belle Siebrecht;
origin, hybridized by Frederick R. M.
Undritz. Description — Habit of plant,
climbing. Character of foliage. Dr.
Wm. Van Fleet foliage. Freedom of
growth, very vigorous. Hardiness,
perfectly hardy. Flower, double, four
inches in diameter. Color, dark pink.
Form, centre projecting, medium long.
Fragrance, quite fragrant. Bud,
pointed and firm. Petalage, 53 petals,
curved, stiff, centre close. Freedom of
bloom, profusely in June, may bloom
later. Lasting quality, on bush five or
six days. The rose is similar to Dr.
Wm. Van Fleet, but is different in
color and petalage, and superior for
the following reasons: (1) The color
is darker; (2) the rose is fuller, and
bud firmer; (3) the petals are stifCer;
(4) the rose lasts much longer; (5)
the rose does not fade; (6) excellent
for cut flowers because it has but one
flower to a branch.

E'. A. White, Sec'y.

The Late I*Iiss Adelaide Kresken.

Miss Adelaide Kresken, one of the
most successful retailers in Cincinnati.
O., as vpell as a pioneer among the re-
tail florists of that city, passed away
at her home, August 26. Miss Kres-
ken was bom fifty-two years ago in
Krefeld, Germany. She came to this
country with her parents when four
years of age, and a year later began
to help her parents in the business,
which has been conducted for nearly a
half century, and to which she finally
succeeded. She had been ill for two
years previous to her death. Her
father, H. A. Kresken, and Laurence
Kresken, survive her.

H.

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

New York convention 329

— The closing session 329

—Presentation to President Kerr 329

—Credits and Collections committee report.. 329

—Patrick Welch (portrait) 330

—Publicity committee's advertising diagram. 331

— Windstorm insurance committee report 332

— H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s trade display 332

. — Bird's-eye view of the trade exhibition. .. .332
— Eeport of judges of the trade exposition. .334
— Report of judges of the convention garden. 334
— Robert Craig Co.'s trade exhibit (illus.) . .334

— Florists' business in war times 335

— Publicity committee fund 33G

American Gladiolus Society (illus.) 336

Florists' Telegraph Delivery 337

American Rose Society 338

The late Adelaide Kresken 339

Holland's ancient bulb gardens 340

Lobelias afford national colors 340

Coming exhibitions 340

State fairs 340

Chicago 348

Yankton, S. D 349

Milwaukee , 350

Boston 352

Philadelphia '. 354

New YorK 356

Lancaster County Florists' Association 356

St Louis 358

The seed trade 364

— 'The New York seed trade 364

^Seed surpluses and shortages 364

—Beans from Orient unsuitable 364

— Plant disease resistance 364

Market gardeners 368

— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .368

— Tomatoes for winter 368

Cincinnati 368

The 'nursery trade 370

— California Association of Nurserymen 370

Rochester. N. Y 377

Fort' Wayne. Ind '' • • • -377

HAVE tlie French and Dutch bulbs
had their usual care during the grow-
ing season?

The federal child labor law, prohib-
iting the employment of any child
tinder 14 years of age in any factory,
mill, workshop or cannery, becomes
effective September 1.

Power is given President Wilson by
the provisions of the Food Control Bill
to acquire such stocks of niti-ates as
he may determine to be necessary and
dispose of them to consumers at cost
plus expenses.

WHEN in need of stock or supplies
of any kind in a hurry it will be a
great advantage to have a copy of the
latest edition of our Trade Directory
at hand for names and addresses. The
price of the latest (1916) edition is $3
per copy, postpaid.

The event of chartering by Dutch
grrowers, a steamer for bringing Dutch
bulbs to America at a time when the
regular lines are not available, is cer-
tainly an event of historical impor-
tance, worthy of record, and the trade
generally -nill be interested in the out-
come.

Holland's Ancient Bulb Gardens.

The cover of the fall catalogue of E.
H. Krelage & Son, Haarlem, Holland,
shows a "reduced reproduction of an
engraving published by Crispian de
Passe Junior, in 1614, in the period
when the Hollanders founded New Am-
sterdam. This forms the frontispiece
to the spring section of his 'Hortus
Floridus,' a book of floral engravings
that has never been surpassed In ex-
actness and artistic finish."

The Krelage library contains several
copies of this exceedingly scarce work.

Lobelias Afford National Colors.

'While nature is lavish with her
colors, sometimes combining a great
variety in certain species, it is very
evident that her palette would never
have satisfied Betsy Ross when mak-
ing her first star-spangled banner. We
find red and white frequently in com-
bination, and almost always where
there is a blue flower there is its coun-
terpart in white; but when we look
for the three-fold combination, that is
another matter. True, there are often
blue and pink, as in hepatica and gar-
den larkspur; and nature has most
beavitifully blended them in one in thd
opening buds of Mertensia virginica.
Yet the pure national combination is
strangely lacking.

There may be few instances in
•^vhich the manipulations of the skilled
florist offer the variations for growing
a floral flag, but even these are a very
few and require a little allowance for
modifications in colors. The only ap-
proach of which the writer is aware in
nature is that of the lobelias, L. car-
dinalis, L. syphilitica and the some-
what rare form of the latter, which is
pure white. The intense scarlet of the
first can scarcely be equaled by any
other floTs-er. While the hue of the
second varies somewhat, it is frequent-
ly of a blue, riuite deep enough to ren-
der the stray spikes of pure white,
with which it is not infrequently
accompanied, as pleasing in contrast
as are the white stars on our flag.

Each of these plants will thrive in
cultivation if supjilied with plenty of
moisture, and in these daj's when
patriotism runs high they may well
serve a purpose rarely, if ever, ap-
proached by any other species, as
standard bearers of our loved "red,
white and blue." — American Botanist.

Coming: Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dalies that
have been altered since the last advices.!

September 3-8, Rochester, N. Y. — Flower show
in conjunction with the Rochester Exposition.
Ediiar F. Edwards, secretary and manager, 309
Powers building. Rochester.

September 14-15. Andorer, Mass. — Exhibtion
of flowers and vegetables of the Andover Flor-
ists' and Gardeners' Society.

September 26-27. New York, — Dahlia exhibi-
tion of the American Dahlia Society and the
American Institute of the City of New York.
Wm. A. Eagleson, secretary board of managers.
322 West 23rd street. New i'ork.

September, Providence. R. I, — Exhibition of
Rhode Island Horticultural Society, at Narra-
gansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas. Kingston,
secretary; Eugene .^ppleton. Providence, exhi-
bition manager.

October 31-November 4, Boston, Mass. — Sne-
cial fruit show. Massachusetts Horticultural
Stociety. Wm. P. Rich, 300 Massachusetts ave-
nue. Boston, secretary.

November 1-2, Madison, N. J. — Red Cross
Flower Show of the Morris County Gardeners'
and Florists' Society. Edward Reagan. Morris
town. N. .!., secretary.

November 6-7, Galesburg, HI, — .\nnual meet-
ing and exbibitiou of the Illinois State Florists'
Association. J. F. Ammann. secretary. Edwards-
vllle. 111.

November 6-10. Des Moines. la. — Autumn
show of florists of Iowa and neighboring states.
,T. S'. Wilson, general manager, Des Moines,

November 7-9, New York. — Chrysanthemum
show of the American Institute. 25-33 West
Thirty-ninth street. Wm. A. Eagleson'. 324
West Twenty-third street. New York, secre-
tary.

November 7-9. Tarrytown, N, Y, — Exhibition
of Tarrytown Horticultural Society, at Music
hall. E. W. Neubrand. 47 South Washington
street. Tarrytown. secretary.

November 7-9. Newport, S, I. — Annual fall
show of the Newport Horticultural Society,
Fred P. Webber, secretary. Newport.

November 8-11, New York — Fall exhibition of
the American Museum of Natural History. Geo.
V. Nash. New York Botanical Garden, secre-
tary.

November 8-11, Cleveland, 0. — Cleveland flower
show, including annu.Tl meeting of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America and fall shows of
the American Rose Society and the American
Carnation Society. M. A. Vinson, manager, 402
Leader-News building. Cleveland.

January 30-31, 1918. Boston. Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation SV>ciety.
Horticultural Hall. A. F. J. Baur. Thirty-eighth
and Rockwood avenue. Indianapolis. Ind.. secre-
tary.

March 14-21, 1918, Ne-w York. — Spring flower
show in Grand Central Palace.

April 6-16, 1918, St. Louis, Mo. — Annual ex-
hibition of American Rose Society in con-
junction with Fifth National Flower Slow of
the S. A. F. Prof. E. A. White. Cornell TJni-
versity, secretary, Ithaca, N. Y.

State Fairs.

The following is a list of coming state fairs,
with the names and addresses of the superin-
tendents of the horicultural and horticultural
departments as far as obtainable:

August 22-31, Des Moines— Iowa State Fair.
Elmer Reeves. Waverly, la., superintendent of
horticulture; Hon. Wesley Breene, Des Moines,
superintendent of floriculture.

August 27-31. Columbus— Ohio State Fair,
N, E. Shaw, state hoard of agriculture, Colum-
bus, secretary.

September 3-7, Indianapolis — Indiana State
Fair, Chas. N. Lindley, Salem, Ind., superin-
tendent of floriculture and horticulture.

September 3-7, Lincoln — Nebraska State Fair.
L. C. Chapin. Lincoln, superintendent of flori-
culture and horticulture.

September 3-7, Hartford — Connecticut Fair
Association. J. G. Schwink. Jr., Hartford,
secretary.

September 3-8, Hamline, St, Paul — Minnesota
State Fair. J. V. Bailey. Bradley Street Sta-
tion, St. Paul, superintendent of floriculture
and horticulture; W. H. BofEerding, 710 Sec-
ond avenue. N. Minneapolis, assistant super-
intendent of floriculture.

September 7-15, Springfield — Illinois State
Fair. Fred Baumberger. Reno, 111., superin-
tendent of floriculture; Jas. J. McComb. 3327
Potomac avenue, Chicago, superintendent of
horticulture.

September 8-16, Sacramento — California State
Fair. Charles W. P.nine, Sacramento, secretary.

September 10-14, Huron — South Dakota State
Fair. George W. Gurney. Yankton, S. D., su-
perintendent of horticulture.

September 10-15, Louisville — Kentucky State
Fair. Wm. Rave. Versailles, Ky,, superin-
tendent of floriculture.

September 10-15, Syracuse — New York State
Fair. David Lumsden, Ithaca, superintendent
of floriculture.

September 10-15, Milwaukee — Wisconsin State
Fair. N. A. Rasmussen. Oshkosb, superintend-
ent of horticulture.

September 11-16. Berlin— Connecticut State
Fair. L. W. Gwntkin. Berlin, secretary.

September 11-16, Douglas— Wyoming State
Fair. .\. Higby. Douglas, secretary.

September 17-22, North Yakima — Washington
State Fair. Frank Merideth. North Yakima,
secretary and exhibition manager.

Ssptember 22-29, Sedalia— Missouri State Fair.
H. F. Major. Columbia. Mo., superintendent of
floriculture; J. C. Evans, Olden, Mo., superin-
tendent of horticulture.

September 24-28. Trenton — Inter-state Fair of
#New .Tersey. Arthur J. Farley, superintendent
of floriculture and horticulture. New Bruns-
wick, N. J.

September 24-29, Boise— State Fair of Idaho.
M. A. Thometz, Twin Falls, superintendent of
floriculture; D. L. Ingard, Payette, superin-
tendent of horticulture.

Sentember 24-29. Salem — Oregon State Pair,
B. F. Cavleton. Salem, superintendent of flori-
culture; Miss Minnie Rraden. Dallas. Ore., su-
perintendent of liorticulture.

September 29-October 6, Salt Lake City. —
TTtah State Fair. Wm. C. Winder, sunerlnten-
flent nf floriculture and horticulture. 423 East
27th Srt\ith street. Salt Lake City.

October 8-14, Richmond.— Virginia State Fair,

October 31-November 5, Shreveport. — Louisiana
State Fair. W. R. Hirsch, Shreveport, La., sec-
retary.

October 31-November 9, Macon — Georgia State
Fair, Bon Miliken, Jesup, Ga., superintendent
of liorticulture.

November 12-17, Phcenix, — Arizona State Fair,
Dr. O. C. Bartlett, rA^ West Adams street,
I'lin^ni^. superintendent of agriculture,

(Date to Be Announced Later), Bangor — Ban-
gor Fair, E, F. Hitchings, Orono, Me,, super-
intendent of floriculture and hortlcultnre.

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Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
•nclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation Wanted — As experienced
grower of roses, carnations, chrysan-
themums: sing:ie man. Address

lve>' S30, care American Florist.

AVanted — A flower refrigerator; must
be in good condition and cheap. An-
swer at once.

The Flower Shop,

Anniston, Ala.

Help "Wanted — Young man to take
care of store and make himself g"en-
erally useful. Answer by mail.

John Curry,
Ills Lexington Ave., New York.

Help AVanted — ^A grower with some
experience in rose growing. State
age; experience and wages wanted.
W. J. Palmer & Son,
Lancaster, New York.

Help Wanted — At once. Section man
for roses. Must be a hustler. Salary.
$45.00 a month with board, room and
washing. Address

Key S2<i, Care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Young men or helpers
in rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $.35.00 per month with
board and room. Address

Key S27, Care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Young man as as-
sistant gardener; one willing to work
in greenhouse as well as outdoors.
State age and experience in first letter,
also salary expected. Address

A. F. Hoffman,

Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Help AVanted — ^At once in Minne-
tonka, a thoroughly competent green-
house man, well qualified to produce
good general stock and willing to meet
the requirements of a private estate.
Wages $70 per month and room. Ad-
dress

Key 811, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Saleslady and buyer
to assume general management of a
retail flower store in a western city
of 150,000. State salary wanted, age,
etc. If you are ambitious and have
ability, do not hesitate to apply. No
reference required in first letter.

Key SOS, care American Florist.

Help AA'anted — Grower with $3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business gro'wing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and Is
open to Investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key 805, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — If you are a grower
of outdoor stock in a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc.. and have resources
of your own to become managing part-
ner, correspond with us immediately.
Chance of a lifetime. Address

Key 807, care Anierican Florist.

Help AA'anted — Southern wholesale
grower wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smilax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ehce, salary desired and personal re-
sponsibility. Address

Key 804, care American Florist.

To Bxchangc. — For Canada land, one
of the best greenhouses in Iowa. Good
local and wholesale trade. Address
Key 825, eare American Florist.

For Rent — 25,000 feet of glass in Chi-
cago, stocked with Boston ferns, etc.
Big bargain. Address

Key 817, care American Florist.

For Sale or Partner AVanted — Three
greenhouses (all new) ; from one to
six acres of land and four-room dwell-
ing.

Key 820, care Anierican Florist.

For Sale — About 2,000 three-ring wire
carnation supports, $7.00 per 100.
Brockman's Flower Shop,

Fort Smith, Ark.

For Sale — Well established florist
store in Chicago; splendid location; no
competition; or will take partner

Key 821, care American Florist.

For Sale — Complete florist fixtures;
all white enameled; just like new;
used only a short time; icebox, 3x10
ft., also cash register. Address

Ivey 822, care American Florist,

For Sale — Retail store in Pacific coast
city of 35,000; main corner location;
big agency business. Birds and gold-
fish in connection. Owner drafted and
must sell. $600 cash will handle; time
on balance. Address

Key S23, care American Florist.

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass in one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 799. care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Yonng man for park and greenhouse
work. 9 hours per day, $75 per month.
C. O. E. BOEHM, Supt. of Parks,

Davenport, Iowa.

Help Wanted

Rose growers and helpers.
Good wages and steady jobs.

Bassett & Washburn

Hinsdale, - - Illinois

SALESMAN

Chicago Wholesale House

Must be alert and on the job. Good
habits. State age and salary expected.

Key 829, care American Florist.

For Sale — Steam trap made by Ameri-
can Blower Co., almost new; write for
price.

John A. Bopp & Son,

Cumberland, Md.

HELP WANTED

First class designer, decorator and
salesman; best reference. State
salary expected. Give age and single
or married.

BUTTE FXOBAL CO.,
27. W Broadway Butte, Montana.

WANTED

600 large Palms, Dracaenas, Flcus and

other decorative plants. State price and
condition.

A. F. HOFFMAN

Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo,

New Range of Glass

Near Chicago, all planted; 26,000 car-
nation plants. Can be rented or pur-
chased on suitable terms by responsible
party. Owner in ill health and must
retire. Snap. Address

Key 828, care American Florist.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labek

Actual size of leaf 2%,x5l4 inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two oolora on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacic and leaf adopted by th e S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00, Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

LATEST EDITION

(trade Directory

Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen

OF THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Price $3.00, Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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Dreer's Ferns In Flats

We have in stock an exceptionally fine lot of seedling Ferns, which if potted at any time between now
and the middle of September will make just the proper class of stock to use in Fern Dishes for the Holidays
and later. These flats contain about two hundred plants each, only one variety being in a flat and we cannot
supply less than a full flat of a sort.

Adiantum Cuneatum
Aspidium Tsussimense
Cyrtominum Falcatum

Cyrtomium Rochfordianum
Pteris Cretica Albo Lineata
Pterls Adiemtoides
Pteris Argyrea
Pteris Alexandras
Pteris Magnifica
Pteris Multiceps
Pteris Owrardi
Pteris Wilsoni

Pteris Wimsetti

Flat of Aspidium Tsussimense

Any of the above varieties at $2.00 per flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of a variety.
We also offer a limited stock of Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum, Pteris Distinction and Pteris
Rivertoniana in flats at $3.00 per flat.

HENRY A. DREER, 714-16 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The above prices are intended for the trade only.

Choice Young Rose Plants

3000 Cecile Brunner (2K-inch),

190.00 for entire lot.

100 1000

3000 grafted Killarney Brilliant (2^ -inch) . $10.00 |80.00
3000 grafted Richmond (2^-inch) . . . 10.00 80 00

1000 Shawyer, own-root (2^ -inch) . . 40 00

1000 Richmond, own-root (2>^-inch) . . . 40.00

Sunburst, bench plants, . . -at rate of $40.00 per 1000.

Extra Heavy Field Carnation Plants

100 1000 100 1000

Matchless . . $6.00 $55.00 White Enchantress $6.00 $55.00
White Wonder . 6.00 55.00 Alice . . .6.00 55.00

Bassett & Washburn

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:

CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave., CBICAfiO, ILL.

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Jeanne d'Arc.

Couronne d' Or.

VAUGHAN'S PEONIES

V17E have an exceptionally large stoek of our own
growing, Strictly true to name, all in strong divis-
ions, with from 3 to 5 eyes each. Varieties marked thus
(*) are particularly suitable for Florists.

WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS.

Doz.

$2.40
2.40
2.40
1.80
3.60

100

$18.00
18.00
18,00
12.00
25,00

2.40 18.00

3.00
3.00

20.00
22.00

1.80

12.00

3.00

20.00

5.40

40,00

Each

AvalancWe. Large compact globe-shaped bloom,
snowy white with creamy center. Splendid cut-
flower $0.25

Camea Triiunphans. Guards and crown pale pink,
collar amber-white, fragrant, mid-season 26

Couronne d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very
large. Late; a splendid long distance shipper.. .25

•Duchess de Nemours, (Calot). Sulphur-white with
greenish reflex, cup-shape 20

Festiva. (Brop White). Large, full, rose-shaped
bloom, creamy white flecked with carmine 35

Festiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, 7 to 8
inches in diameter, snow-white with red blotches
on edges of center petals '. . .25

Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sulphur-white and
pale pink, very fragrant. Valuable for cut
flowers 30

Ia Tiilipe. Delicate rose, fading to creamy white,
tipped with carmine: very large bloom, late 30

Madame De Vatry. Very large, high crown, lilac-
white guards and crown, sulphur-white collar of
wide petals, center flecked crimson. Midseason.. .35

•Madame de Verneville. Guard petals sulphur-
white, center delicate rose white, one of the most
desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes.. ,20

Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white,
cream white center, carmiue tips. Fragrant 30

M. Dujjont. Clear ivory white, with brilliant car-
mine border on center petals 50

*ftueen Victoria. White, center petals tipped car-
mine, large, full bloom ; one of the best cut
flower sorts, early 20 2.00 12.01

LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE.

Albert Crousse. Rosy white flecked crimson; tall.. .50

*Alexander Dumas. Light violet-rose, of medium
size. A creamy white collar of narrow petals
mingled with the white -outer petals. A fine
cut flower variety and a good producer. Early. . .30

Edulis Superba. Large flat crown, bright mauve
pink, edged with lilac. Free bloomer 30

•Eugenie Verdier. Delicate flesh pink, very tall,
free hnd very beautiful. Midseason 3D

Faust. Delicate flesh with a dark center. Midseason ,25

•Floral Treasure. One of the best commercial
blooms ; large and showy rose- type blooms of
pale lilac-rose. Midseason; extra good 35

Jules Calot. Dark pink with silvery reflex. Medium
height; strong, free bloomer 30

•Kohinoor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut
flower sort. Midseason 25

*lAdy Leonora Bramwell. Beautiful large rose-
colored Peony. Very free. Splendid cut-flower
sort 25

Iiivingstone. Very massive solid light pink of the
highest class. Rose shape ; free. Vigorous
bloomer and very late 50

Madame Forel. Immense, compact, ball-shaped
bloom. Clear deep rose. Strong stems, very
fragrant. Late 35

300

20.00

3.00

20.00

3.00

20.00

2.40

18.00

3.60

25.00

3.00

20.00

2.40

18.00

2.40

18.00

5.00

36.00

3.60

25.00

LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE-Con.

Doz.
$6.60
S.OO

4.00
3.60
3,00
3,00

2.00

$50,00
40,00

30.00
25.00
20.00
20.00

Marguerite Gerard, Large, compact, semi-rose Each
developing into a crown with stamens. Very
pale hydrangea pink, fading to nearly white,

central petals flecked dark carmine. Late $0,60

*M, Jules Elie, i^ery large globular flowers with
broad imbricated petals, glossy pink, silver re-
flex. Fragrant go

Modeste Guerin, Very large bomb-shape, fuU and
compact. Superb solferino red. Very tree-flow-
enng and fragrant. Exceptionally strong rigid

stems. Midseason 40

*Souv, do G, Calot. Large satiny bloom, ' pink. . .35

Souv.de L'Exp. TTniverselle. Brilliant rose 30

Thorteckii. Deep rose pink, lighter in center 30

"Tnomphe de L'Expos, de Lille, Shell pink with a
peculiar double crown, Midseason 20

RED AND CRIMSON.

*Agida, Bright red; fine semi-double variety;

especially valuable as a cut flower on account of

of its free-blooming qualities 25

Andre Lauries. Very large, very compact globular

rose-type. Dark Tyrian-rose shading deeper in

center. Medium tall. One of the best late 26

Augustin r'HouT. Large bomb-shaped flower, dark

brilliant solferino-red with slight silvery reflex.

Medium tall, very free; midseason. Very flue.. .45
Berlioz, Carmine rose, tipped silvery white, tall

free flowering and late. Extra good 35

Delachei. Rich deep purple, strong grower 30

*F6lix Crousse, One of the best red sorts, large

double ball-shaped flowers. Free bloomer 45

Gloire de Douai, Immense, glowing, deep crimson .30
•Karl Rosenfleld. (New). A splendid early bright

red. Large compact, globular, semi-rose type

bloom. Tall and free-flowering 2.50

*La Grange, Very desirable on account of its

striking red color, heavy stem, and large double

flowers 35

Louis van Houtte, Deep carmine-rose, tipped silver,

with flery reflex. Semi-rose type. Fragrant... .25
Madam'e Lebon. Very large, compact, globular,

cherry pink to aniline red; fragrant, buds tight,

open slowly ,25

Maxechal Vaillant (Syn. Lee's Rubra Grandiflora).

Dark mauve-pink, very large, globular, rose-type.

Very tall, heavy stem; very late. A good

variety 40

Meissonier. A fine free-flowering variety with

broad outer petals of brilliant purple amaranth,

the inner petals being bright crimson 35

M, Krelage, Large compact, dark solferino red

with silvery tips; strong, upright, free bloomer. ,35
♦Officinalis Rubra Plena, This is the old fashioned

red; the most brilliant of all reds 20

Divided Roots of
from 3 to 5 eyes.

Doz. 100

Double White, Pink and Red $1.50 $10.00

Double Mixed 1,00 6.0O

PEONIES IN CASE LOTS.

For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots
are young and each has 3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double
white, 67 double pink and 66 double red, each color separate — 200
roots in all.

Price, Case for $18.00. 2 Cases for $35.00. We cannot divide cases.

2.40

18.00

2.00

4.80

35.00

3.60
3.0O

25.00
20.00

4.00
3.00

32.00
22.00

3.60

25.00

2.50

18.00

2.00

15.00

4.00

30.00

3.60

26.00

3.60

25.00

1.80

12.00

UNNAMED PEONIES-

All Florists who undertake landscape work should write for our Special List of Nursery Stock.

NURSERIES:
Western Springs, 111.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO
NEW YORK

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Large Supply of Summer Flowe

AMERICAN BE3UTY and RUSSELL
ROSES FROM YOUNG PLANTS

Asters, Gladioli, Other Garden Flowc

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES

Our summer roses are favorably known and recognized as the

We have GOOd ShOrt OF Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Our Roses consist of all grades. Short, Medium, Long and Spc

Hoosier Beauty Ophelia Richmond

White Kiliarney Killarney Brilliant

Kiiiarney IViiiady Sunburst
Aaron Wards Gypsophila

New Flat Ferns, Adiantum, Smilax, Plumosus, Sprenger

Price list mailed weekly. If you are not on our list let us know.

SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

We are featuring at this season

A NOVELTY

in the shape of this

ART TRELLIS BO

which should be a ready seller when filled with Table Ferns am
Send for descriptive list of other styles.

NATURAL PREPARED O/

ART TRELLIS BOX Fresh supply now ready. Order what you need as early as p(
No 15-6x6x4 Each 65 cents foi" it will be scarce this year owing to shortage of suitable

POEHLMAI

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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OSE PLANTS, 8RAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

FTED— 2%-ljich Aaron Ward, Milady, BrlUlant, Ceclle

mner, Blchmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per 1000

U of 6000 or more 110.00 per 1000

Ik Elllamer 100.00 per 1000

lATTED— 3V4-INCH WHITE KILLARNEY AMD PINK ETLLARNET.
Tor 3M-lnch stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN BOOT— 214-inch White Elllamey, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per lOOj $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 6000 or more 62.B0 per 1000

Sunburst, 2H-lnch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

I Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned.

LIGHT PINK 100 1000

;hantress $6.00 $50.00

ce 6.00 50.00

DEEP PINK

Ehurst 6.00 50.00

Order early and avoid disappointment.

WHITE 100 1000

White Wonder $6.00 $50.00

White Perfection ... . 6.00 50 00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

enha fobsiekiaita single plants.

Doz. 100 1,000

nch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

nch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

BNTIA BELUOB£ANA SINGLE PLANTS.
Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

nch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

sch pots, S 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 IBO.OO

ABECA LTTTESCENS,
k pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PALMS

PHOENIX BOEBELENn Each

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GBANIIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

5 inch pots 1.00

LIVISTONA BOTUNDITOLIA,

4 inch pots 60

3 inch pots , $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PTfySCHOSPEBMA ALEXANDEAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA,
2 inch pots, $1.76 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MAKTINEZIA CABYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 90c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN— HEAVY supply

ice transplanted seedlings, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch plants, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $20.00 per 100

SMI LAX

Strong new stock, 2J4^-inch, $3.00 per 100.

LOO Pandanus Veitcbil, 4-ln., per doz,

Size pots. Per 100
tgns Plomosus, 3-in. pots, $8.00

ila Chatelaine 2^-in. 4.00

ila Chatelaine 3 -in. 10.00

u, well colored, 5-inch, 60c and 75c each;
., $1.26 each.

Pandanus Veitcbil, 4-ln., per doz $4.20

Pandanus Veitchii, 5-ln., per doz 7.20

Pandanus Veitchii. 8-ln., per doz $30.00

Rubber Plants, 4-in. pots, each 36

Rubber Plants, 6-in. pots, each 60

Rubber Plants, 7-in. pots, each. ...$1.60 to 2.00

A Nominal Charge is Made for Packing.

Table Perns, 2%-in. pots, per 100 4.00

Table Ferns, 3-in. pots, per 100 StOO

Pteris Assorted, 4-ln. pots, per 100. $16.00 to 20.00
Holly Perns, 4-ln. pots, per 100. . 15.00 to 20.00
Primula Obconlca, 2^4-lnch $5.00 per 100

^ BROS. CO

ong Distance Phone,
Randolph 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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Beauties, Russells, Hoosier Beauties,

Double White Killarney, Ophelia,

Sunburst, Brilliants and

Ceciie Brunnen

The quality is exceptionally good this season, and the advantages of buy-
ing direct from a large grower where the flowers are cut, graded and
kept chilled until the customer receives them, together with prices no
higher than others charge, make our stock a very attractive proposition.

AMERICAN BEAUTIBK.

Our cut, mostly medium and short, but fine flowers.

Per dozen

Medium U-OO to % 2.00

Short 35 to .75

RUSSEfiliS.
Best in this marlcet.

Per 100

Long stems ?10.00 to $12.00

Good medium 600 to 8.00

Good short 3.00 to 5.00

HOOSIER BBAITTV, OPHEIJA, WHITE KILLARNEY.

Per 100

Long- & Specials. $6.00 to $8.00

Good medium 4.00 to 5.00

Good short 3.00

SUNBURSTS, PINK KILLARNEY AND BRIH-IAJTTS.

Per 100

Long stem $6.00

Good medium $4.00 to 6.00

Good short 3.00

ROSES.
Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $2.50
per 100.

Valley per 100, $6.00

Asparagus sprays per 100, $2.00 to 3.00

Sprengerii per 100, 2.00 to 3.00

Adiantum per 100, 1.00

Galax, bronze and green per 1,000, 1.25

New fancy ferns per 1,000, 1.50

Asters, all colors per 100, 1.00 to 4.00

Easter Lilies, long stem per 100, 10.00 to 12.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantsgcs of tiuylng direct of the grower.

NOTICE: We close at 5 o'clock week days; Sundays and holidajs at noon.

BASStn & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONB:
CENTKAIi 1457.
Greenhonaes Hinsdale. 111., and Grt^ga Station, lU.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicag:o.

TR.4DE IS SHOWING. SOME IMPEOVEITENT.

Trade is showing some improvement
and while it is not as brisk as it might
be, no one is complaining. Gladioli are
very plentiful and are seen in largo
quantities and in many varieties at all
the stores where they are to be had
in any sized lots at unreasonably low
prices. Asters are also ajriving in
heavy supply and like gladioli, are be-
ing sacriflced at low figures In quantity
lots. American Beauty roses are good
property and clean up early at satis-
factory figures. Mrs. Chas. Russell are
gradually becoming more plentiful, but
are always in good demand and there
is hardly ever a surplus when the stores
close at night. Hoosier Beauty and Mi-
lady are moving nicely and the same
holds true for all the other varieties
grown for this market. While Killar-
ney are a trifle scarce and at times it
is impossible to secure enough stock to
fill all the orders on hand. Golden
Glow and Smith's Advance chrysanthe-
mums are to be had in limited supply
and so far no stock in this line has
been received from California, which
cut quite a figure in the market last
season. Orchids are none too plentiful
and what few do arrive command high
prices. Lily of the valley is unusually
scarce and it is impossible to fill any-
where near the demand. Lilies have
shortened in supply considerably and
there are just about enough reaching

N. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

the market now to meet the demand.
Gardenias, which are In limited sup-
ply, meet with ready sale. The supply
of gypsophila is not as heavy as it has
been and is bringing high prices.
Daisies, calendulas, phlox, strawflow-
ers, and spirea axe to be had
along with a large number of other in-
door and outdoor flowers. The vaca-
tion days are about over and everyone
is getting ready to knuckle down to
brass tacks by making final prepara-
tions to handle the approaching sea-
son's business.

NOTES.

Fred Haupt and family, of Louis-
ville, Ky., passed through here this
week on their way home from a de-
lightful vacation spent at Green Lake,
Wis. Mr. Haupt reports that trade
was very good with him this summer
and that his total sales show a great
increase over the same period of 1916.

Arthur Christiansen, with Paul
Blome & Co., stole a march on his many
friends when he was quietly married to
Miss Agnes Poquette, August 2, at the
Grace Lutheran Church. They have
just i-eturned from a two weeks' honey-
moon at Corey X^ke, Mich.

Arthur Peterson and wife, of Esca-

Cut Gladioli

Best Leading Commercial Varieties. In lots
ol 30C. $2.C0 per 100 ; 100 or more, $2.50 per 100.

T. H. FULLER,

Gladiolns Specialist, BATTXE CREEK, MICH.

naba, Mich., who spent their honey-
moon at the New York convention,
passed through here on their way
home this week. They were the guests
of Allie Zech and wife while in the
city.

Miss Nelda Wolf is again in charge
of Zech & Mann's oflice, after spending
a delightful vacation at Deer Park.
Joe Erringer, who has charge of Zech
& Mann's shipping department, is now
enjoying a two weeks' vacation.

Louis Wlttbold made a trip to Otta-
wa this week, to inspect the large new
vegetable house that the Garland
Manufacturing Co., of which firm he
is president, is erecting for Davis &
Steiner of that city.

Wm. Gray is the latest addition to
T>oehImann Bros. Co.'s staff of travel-
ing representatives.

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
•9 CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

VLis^Arv^*^ oieoF>s

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Weiland, Lilies, Valley. Complete line of Greens.

Buy Direct From The Grower.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

Subject to Chanse Without Notice.

AMEIRICAJV BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 t« 60-inch stems J5.00

36-inch, stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. OHAS. RTJSSELl, Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

y.'." s

Camp Weiland .

Killarney I Per 100

WTiite Killarney. . . Specials $10.00

KUlamey Brilliant. ^Select 8.00

Sunburst Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00

Ophelia J

CAENATIONS— Fancy

Asters $2.00 to

Gladioli 4.00 to

Harrisll 12.50 to

Valley

Adiantum

Asparae^s, per bunch. 50c to 75c

Boxwood. per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leucothoe Sprays

Smilax per doz. strings

.$2.00

1.00 to 1.50

1.00
2.50

teoa^texi

iiWi|dltf.M«.Mfid.MMillWdfeMd.MaEa[ii

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

:bxj"^ hloi^c^

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

m^- Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good.

ERNE ^ COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. phone. Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL.

The Chicago Carnation Co., of Joliet,
which rented the range of glass former-
ly operated by the old firm using that
name, first mention of which was made
recently in The American Florist,
has bought Mrs. Rett's retail store in
that city and now hold possession.
They will conduct a wholesale and re-
tail business with headquarters at 407
North Jefferson street.

The Vaughan's Seed Store employes
entertained the young men of this firm
who were drafted for military service
in the national army with a dance at
Eckhart hall on "West Chicago avenue,
Friday evening, August 24. Refresh-
ments were served and everyone present
had a most enjoyable time.

E. J. Barnes and family of Kansas
City, Mo., are spending their vacation

here. Mr. Barnes is associated with
his father in the retail florist business
in that city.

O. E. Eckhart motored here from
Minneapolis, Minn., this week. He was
accompanied as far as Milwaukee, Wis.,
by his family, who will make the return
trip witli him.

The Freres-"Windler Co. is showing
a very fancy grade of asters.

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave., ^^^^oi^^^^sx Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— «^vV.t.1 r^'^n^ff^'If'

MRS. CHAS. EUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy tlO.OO to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

MDIIATUKE ROSES, Per 100

Baby DoU $3.00

Bigar 3.00

WHITE AND PINK KILLARITEY, OFHEUA, SUNBURSU AND
RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2.00

ROSES, OTJS SELECTION '. 4.00

Our Range of Greenhouses is one

\Vltlioiit Notice.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Gladioli $4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley 6.00

Lilies 12.60 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Smilax, per doz. strings $2.50

Adiantum l.OO

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 » 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Flumosns, per bunch 60

Box-wood, per lb 26

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

of the Three Ijargest in America

Mention the American Florist when writing

\

^CHOICE SUMMER ROSES

I

We make a specialty of

High Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom-
ers in good condition and
give complete satisfaction.

INCREASE TOUR PROFITS

by placing your orders with us.

■ Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
m Killarney Brilliant -Richmond -Sunburst.

% Asters-Gladioli-Daisies-Carnations-Lilies- Etc.

■ Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

^^^

r 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Jos. H. Hill, of The Jos. H. Hill Co.,
Richmond, Ind., has a vase of the new
pink rose, Columbia, on exhibition at
the E. C. Amling Co.'s store this week,
where it is attracting mucli favorable
attention.

Peter Reinberg is cutting a good sup-
ply of Smith's Advance chrysanthe-
mums, which, to the writer's knowl-
edge, are the first of this variety to
reach the market this season.

Miss Nettie Parker, secretary of A.
T. Pyfer & Co., and sister Mary, have
returned from a most delightful vaca-
tion in the east, where they attended
the New York convention.

John Newberry, superintendent of
George Wienhoeber's delivery service,
will be one of the first in the trade, as
well as the National army, to report for
military duty at Rockford.

C. G. Anderson, with Gullett & Sons,
Lincoln, with his wife, visited friends
here this week, after returning from a
pleasant vacation spent at Holland,
Mich.

Henry Wehrmann. of May wood, and
Max Awizzus, of the E. C. Amiing Co.,
and families, returned last week from
a delightful Packard auto trip through
Iowa.

The American Bulb Co. has leased
basement space in the LeMoyne build-

ing about three times as large as its
present quarters on the main iioor.

L. A. Jensen, proprietor of Jensen's
Flower Shop, 5305 Chicago avenue, re-
ports the best summer's business he
ever experienced.

Wietor Bros, report a good call for
field-grown carnation plants and expect
to clean up com.pletely before the sea-
son closes.

T. E. "Waters is back on duty in the
supply department of Poehlmann Bros.
Co., after attending the New Tork con-
vention.

H. B. Kennicott and wife, who at-
tended the New Tork convention, are
spending a few weeks in Florida.

"Vaughan's Seed Store reports the ar-
rival of its first shipment of LiUum
formosum and L. multiflorum.

George Ball, of Glen Ellyn, is happy
as can be over the arrival of a baby
boy at his home this week.

Jack Byers, of the Zech & Mann
force, has been on the sick list for sev-
eral days this week.

Percy Jones, Inc., is having a good
call for asters, which they are handling
in large quantities.

Chas. Siebrecht, of the Siebrecht
Floral Co., Winona, Minn., is spending
his vacation here.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l M?r-

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O.A.&L.A.Tonner

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplits

30 East Randolph Street.
CHICAGO, - - ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

George Fisher & Brother filled an
order this week calling for 10,000 glad-
ioli blooms.

Max Ringier is in the employ of A. L.
Vaughan & Co.

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Look Who s Here LARGE YELLOW 'MWMS Al Qnality

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Summer Roses Al Qoality None Better t Chicago Market

If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE FOR

ROSES, GLADIOLI, ASTERS

Valley, Harrisii, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies, Gypso-
phila, Coreopsis and all other seasonable stock; also Greens such as Ferns,
Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Adiantum, We have
home grown Asparagus— The kind that will always give satisfaction.

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

""TiS- or-., GUT FLOWERS

^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

We are in dally tonch witb market conditions and wtien a decline takes place yon can rely apon orderssent ns receiving sndi benetlts.

J. C. Nielsen, representing- Poehl-
mann Bros. Co., has just returned
from a western trip and leaves again
this week on his fall tour.

Visitors : R. C. Kerr and wife, Hous-
ton, Tex.; J. "W. Ross, Centralia; Will
Roepke, of Roepke & Rieman Co., In-
dianapolis, Ind.; Ed. Westman. St.
Louis, Mo.; Ed. Gullett, Lincoln; J. S.
Bennett, Paw Paw, Mich.; William
Swenbank, Sycamore; Art Rice, of Rice
Bros., Minneapolis, Minn.

Yankton, S. D.

A. C. Tapp and family of this city
are visiting friends at Council Bluffs,
la. He is now operating approximate-
ly 50,000 feet of glass here and is also
conducting the Mitchell Greenhouses at
Mitchell, S. D., consisting of 40,000 feet
of glass, to which he expects to add 50,-
000 feet for a rose section. He reports
very good business.

J. C. N.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Wilson-Crout-
Gehr Co. is making extensive additions
at its range.

California Flowers

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Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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Sept. 1,

Lilies—Russell
Gladioli

SUNBURST - KILLARNEY - WHITE KILLARNEY
OPHELIA-MILADY and all other leading roses.

We have a regular sapply of Ivilium Giganteums the year round. This stock,
grown by Damm Bros., well-known expert growers, is noted for its supreme
quality in the Chicago Market. Our sapply of this and all other seasonable
stock is so large that we can conveniently supply a greater number of
reliable florists. It will pay you to become one of our regular customers.

ASTERS-LILY OF THE VALLEY-ETC.

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that It
includes every item offered in the Great Clilc^o Market.

: 30 E. Randolph St.,

L. D. Pbones

central] fill

Antomatic, 42-965

Chicago

Bill
Says:

100%

Service

Means earnest, sincere, untiring effort devoted to your interests — service such as you have only believed possible to
obtain from a member of your own firm— intelligently rendered by one who makes a thorough study of your wants.

56 East Randolph Street,

PERCY JONES, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CHICAGO, ILL.

Milwaukee.

DEMAND KEEPS MARKET CLEAN.

Thus far for the month of August,
business conditions were quite satis-
factory; while at no time was there
anything- exciting, still the demand was
such as to keep the market in a clean
and healthy condition. Due to the late-
ness of the season, it was not till last
week that both asters and gladioli ar-
rived in large quantities; still, with no
carnations, good asters are bringing
fair prices, which cannot be said of
gladioli. The supply of roses, whieh
was a little on the short side, is be-
coming more plentiful and of better
quality. Easter lilies do not move as
quickly as one might wish. With the
exit of the straw hat, September 1,
many of the summer resorters will
again rerurn to the city and the new
season, 1017-18, will then commence.

NOTES.

J. F. Seal, credit man at the Holton
& Hunkel Co., is back from his vaca-
tion and in fine trim for "come what
there may," as he puts it. Fred Hol-
ton took the following on an inspec-
tion trip to some of the groovers on the
outskirts : A. Hare, Walter and Wm.
R. Schroeder, Gust Pohl and Nic Zwei-
fel. The last (place?) visited was at
Brown Deer.

Hugo Schmeling, son of the late
Fred Schmeling, who had his range of
glass on the Blue Mound road, is
drafted and must report for medical
examination on August 28. Walter
Harnack, who has been with Wm.

^^I^^^^azs

Autumn Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Cut Flow&r Baskets $14.75

12

Cut Flower Baskets for Long-Stemmed
Cut Flowers, in one dozen d*-! An
lots Each, ^l.Uv

Larger Cut Flower Baskets for Long-
Stemmed Cut Flowers, such as Beauties,
Russells, 'Mums,etc., in lots of (h-i nj'
six or more Each, «pl«vJ

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-712 Milwaukee Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Manke &. Co., carnation specialists at
North Milwaukee, for quite a long
time, has also been called to serve our
Uncle Sam.

The Bau-mgarten Floral Co., one of
the oldest firms doing a retail business
in this city on August 17, filed arti-
cles of incorporation in the office of the

secretary of state, with a capital stock
of $10,UOO. The new name will be
Baumgarten, Florist, Inc., with the fol-
lowing as incorporators : Ida Baum-
garten, Harold Baumgarten, Emily von
Gruenigen.

Each and every member should at-
tend the meeting of the florists' club,

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351

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ASKRS

Heavy Supply
Of Fine Stock

GLADIOLI

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AHEKIOAN BEATTTrES, Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.0O

Stems 24 Inches 2. BO

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to l.BO

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MRS. CHAS. KUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Meainm $6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

BOSES.

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.0O

" short 3.00 to 4.00

KlUarney Brilliant, special $10.00

" select 8.00

medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
short 3.00 to 4.00

SOSES — Continned. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

White KlUarney, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

KlUarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby DoU 2.00

K.OSES, OTJH. SELECnOlT 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00

Red and pink 1.50

ORCHIDS, Per doz.

Cattleyas $9.00 to $12.00

EASTER LILLIES, Per 100

Select $10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLANEOTTS. Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Gladioli 2.00 to 4.00

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch

Sprengeri per bunch

Adlantum per 100

Smilax. choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1.000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 2oc; 50-lb. case
Leucothoe Sprays

;0.50 to $0.7B
.35 to .50
.35 to .50
1.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.25

7.50

5.Lc,I3?tU(il)?}n h To

phones:

CENTRAL 257l-AUT0MATIC4S-7i4-CENTRAL257Z
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

A CERTIFICATE of MERIT

The highest honor was awarded our incomparable display at the S. A. F. trade
exhibition in New York. The novelty and variety of the various specialties
has never been excelled.

Ask those who saw them about our NEW CRETONNE BASKETS, wonder-
ful in their variety and coloring. Also our new baskets and pot covers in flat
or dull finish colors. Very unique.

Send for our illustrated list of Novelties and the best of the standard every
day necessities. Goods and prices always right.

H. BAYERSDORFER Su CO.

1129-1131 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Asters-'Mums- Pompons

All colors and varieties; best quality; growers
prices. Fresh flowers direct from Nurseries.

LONG DISTANCE SHIPPING A SPECIALTY.

Growers Cut Flower Co,, Redwood City, Calif.

Mention the American Florist when writing

MASTICA

Used for glazing grreenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1,25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

6E0. H. AN6ERMUELLER CO., Sfs"'"
1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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NEWaCROP

SOUTHERN WILD SffllLAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give us your business and we will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGBEEN CO.

J . L. Cu m bie, M an ager, Morris Station, Georgia
Mention the American Florist when writing

NOTES.

Summer trade has been very good
at both stores of Thomas F. Galvln,
Inc. The window of the Park street
store is very attractive with a fine
arrang-ement of plants and cut flowers.

Wm. Patterson is cutting some very
fine cactus dahlias for which he has
ready buyers. He has joined the state
guards.

John Foote is sending to his sales-
man, .Herbert Capers, three shipments
a week of single red and pink bouvar-
dias.

F. W. Fletcher of Auburndale, Mass.,
is cutting liatris, a verj' pretty flower,
for vase work at this time of the year.

John Lynch, salesman for Norris
Comley, has returned from a vacation
of four weeks at Brewster Island.

Frank Dolansky of Lynn, is cutting
a few orchids of the cattleya variety,
which are disposed of at $2 each.

Welch Bros. Co. reports business im-
proving by jumps with the month of
August ahead of last year.

"William Osgood has taken a position
with the Budlong Rose Co. as assistant
salesman to Mr. Glidden.

Penn, The Florist, reports very good
business augmented by several wed-
dings during the month.

Wax Brothers continue to do a good
summer business with sales for August
better than last year.

Edward Bingham is sending in ex-
cellent sweet peas.

S. K. G.

September 6, which most likely will be
held at the Republican house. This
promises to be the naost important
meeting held for some years past, and
it will be of vital interest to all con-
nected with the florist business; spe-
cial notices will be mailed in due time.

Otto Sylvester, Sr., of Oconomowoc,
Wis., who was a visitor August 23,
says that the numerous deaths of
prominent people in that city has given
him a good share of funeral work dur-
ing the so-called dull summer months.
All outdoor crops and stock, especially
the cai'nations, are greatly in need of
rain.

Dahlias axff not nearly as plentiful
as they should be at this time of the
year, due to the backward season, ac-
cording to H. W. Koerner, who sup-
plies the local market with the largest
portion of this line. The lack of rain
"or some time past also has reduced the
uality to a great extent.

August 20 was one of the hottest
d lys of the year till noon, while Au-
g\ 'St 25, at 6 a. m., with the thermome-
te ■ registering 46 above, we got a taste
of what we will be up against in the
ne!xT future.

Gust Rusch and family returned
from their summer home at Cedar Lake
August 25. With every one back in
the harness at the Gust Rusch & Co.'s
store, they are now busy taking inven-
tory.

Both Mr. and Mrs. C. C. PoUworth
and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Kennedy, of
the C. C. Pollworth Co., are still in the
east, visiting friends and relatives af-
ter attending the S. A. P. convention.

O. R. Eckhai-dt and family, of St.
Paul, Minn., who spent the past week
visiting in our city, returned home Au-
gust 26. . They made the trip via auto-
mobile both ways.

Ida and Harold Baumgarten and
Lmily von Gruenigen have incorpo-
rated as Baumgarten. Florists, with a
capital stock of SIO.OOO.

' B. O.

Boston.

AUGUST BUSINESS BETTER THAN IN 1916.

The market took on a brighter look
during the past week, although stock is
not any more plentiful, but the demand
is better and results in a fairly good
cleanup. Gladioli are flooding the
market, yet few are thrown away.
They can be bought as low as 50 cents
per 100 or as high as $6. Asters are
the only drug, the best going at $4 per
100. Gardenias and orchids are simply
out of the question, as they cannot be
had at any price. Easter lilies are
shortening up. Cosmos, salpiglossis
and coreopsis are quite plentiful and
the demand for them is heavy. Swain-
sona la scarce. Golden Glow chrysan-
themums are arriving but sell slowly.

RAI^iB

Pat. May, 1916— Trade Mark Registered.

Wilkes Baeee, Pa. — The C. L. Sey-
bold Co.. Inc., has bought the estab-
lishment of the late Ira. G. Marvin,
and will take possession October 1. A
nursery for ornamental stock will be
added in the future.

The Pedestal — a beautiful ornament for any
store, is invaluable for decorative purposes, and
has a range in height from 26 to 52 inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest plant
wrapping device known to tbe Florists' Trade.
Write forfree illustrated bookletentitled"The Art
of Wrapping Potted Plants and Floral Baskets."
California orders filled direct from branch
office, 448 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER CO.

56 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

GHIGA60 AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51.53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, lU.

Mention the American Florist when writing

OSHKOSH, Wis. — William Otto, vet-
eran florist of this city, died at his
home here, August 12.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

353

John Kruchten Co.

I(i2 North Wabash Aveone,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICA60, ai.

JOSEPH FOERSTES

KYLE & FOERSTER

t(\f\ IV Wflhach A\/^niiPk Wholesale Florists

IW 1^« TTCI.Lrcl.ail r%yClIUCf Lond Ustance PHone. RandolpH e;

CMICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

Telephone: Randolpta 27SS

houses: Des Plaines, HI. PUj/ioW/,

1 62 N. Wabash Ave. CnlC 8 gO

Joseph Ziska & Sons

1 69- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

I79-181-1B3 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO

Joseph E. WUt^en

Michael F. Freres

Wiitgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LoBg Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO

A. L Randall C0.9

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Qeorge Reinbergf

WHOLESAliE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
lamey. White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
toses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - • Chicago

Telephone Central 828*

E.C. AILING CO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE.

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VltoMe Hover M^'Keto

Cbicaeo.
CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen

Roiti, Beauty, ipeciaU $5 00

36-in 4 00

30-in 3 00

24-in 2 00

20-in 1 50

18. in 1 00

short per 100, 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs, Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killamey Brilliant 3 00310 00

" KiUamey 3 00@10 00

" White Killamey 3 00@10 00

" Ricbmond 3 00310 00

" Prince de Bnlgarie 3 00@I0 00

" RbeaReid 3 00@10 00

" MyMarylaDd 3 00@ll0 00

Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer 3 00@U) 00

" Milady 3 OOeilo 00

" Sunburst 3 00@100b

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

'■ Hadley 400012 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killamey.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" CbampWeiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@10 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

FrancisScott Key 3 00@10 00

•' Bayard Tbayer 3 00@10 QO

" Cecile Brunner 2 00@ 3 00

" GeorgeEIear 2000 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 00@ 3 00

" FlreSame 4 00

" Our selection 2 003 4 00

Asters 1 00@ 4 00

Gladioli -. 3 003 8 00

Carnations 1 003 2 00

Cattleyaa....per aoz., 9 00@12 00

Sweet Peas 503 1 00

Daisies 1 003 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 00015 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 503 $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00
Plumosus Strings. .each, 60@ 75

Smilax perdoz..2 0032 SO

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood, 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

Wo are the largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. If on the marliet. we
have It. Get our prices and we will flll
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

Per
Case

Huckleberry, $2.00

Natural Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet), SI. 75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

HUuKLlBlRRTj Per Case

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square leel) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^^^JSI-^a-ma

, .y CBOWCRS*" SHIPPERS -

^CUT FLOWERS"

^ V ^54 NO. WABASH JSn. *V*

154 NO. WABASH JSn.

^^KECEHTOMifils

THE

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention- the American Floriat when writing

354

The American Florist.

Sept. 1,

New Crop Beauties, Easter Lilies, Rubrum Lilies
High Grade Asters and Gladioli

Are the best items on our list this week. It is a certainty that we have the best assort-
ment of flowers at all times, so send your orders to us.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

GOOD STOCK IS SCARCE.

About as usual at this time and the
dullest week of the season, are the
reports, about equally divided, amongst
the wholesale houses. Flowers of
quality are scarce and find a fairly
g-ood demand, while the poor asters
and other outside stock, with which
the market is flooded, make a very
poor showing in the returns. American
Beauty and Russell roses are the
leaders. Ophelia and Maryland are
also good. "White roses are scarce.
America and Panama gladioli fare
well, but many of the poorer sorts
hardly pay carrying charges. Easter
lilies, also rubrums, are scarce and
find a good market at better prices
than last week. Cattleyas and lily of
the valley are obtainable only on or-
der.

NOTES.

Charles H. Grakelow, who has built
tip a profitable retail business from a
very small beginning, and who is popu-
lar with all members of the craft, is
also interested in many secret and
beneficial societies, as well as other
trade organizations. Charley is a
hustler in everything he undertakes
and his many friends, without a word
from him, united in a movement to
make him a candidate for city treas-
urer. Over five hundred letters and
telegrams from prominent business
men were sent to the republican city
committee, giving his name a strong
endorsement. This held the slate up
for several days. Another name was
finally decided on, but Mr. Grakelow is
now well up front, and with his ener-
getic and strong personality is in line
for almost any office of the municipal-
ity.

Edward Reid, who has just returned
from a motor trip to Harrisburg, Sun-
bury and other cities in the interior
of Pennsylvania, including a part of
the anthracite coal region, states that
the coal situation among the craft is
almost as bad there as in the neigh-
borhood of Philadelphia. The Phila-
delphia & Reading railroad generally
has, at this time of year, several mil-
lions of tons of coal stored for railroad
purposes, but now their yards are
bare. The coal piles of these regions
are being rapidly depleted by com-
panies working this refuse coal dirt up
into briquettes, or compressed lumps,
for family consumption.

The H. F. Michell Co.'s nurseries
and trial grounds at Andalusia present
a beautiful picture to the passengers
of the many trains of the Philadelphia
and New York division of the Penn-
sylvania R. R. The canna beds in the
bright green lawns, the fields of scarlet
sage and other showy flowers, are glow-
ing masses of color, which immediately
catch the eye. Selection of such a sit-
uation shows the foresight of the firm,
as from an advertising point of view,
it could not be excelled,

J. M. Duetscher, manager of the
Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Ex-
change will soon go to other activities,
having passed in his examination as
to health and strength for service as
a soldier, John Albright, Jr., of Pen-
coyd, has also qualified, as has Fred
Cramer of the Leo Niessen Co.'s force.
There are many others of the craft
who will soon take this step. -

American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlloMe HoverMM'KeU

Cincinnati, Aug 29. Per tOO
American Beauty, per doz,,, 75@ 3 00

Roses, KillaroeT 2 00@ 6 00

Mrs. Chas, Russell 4 00@ 8 00

•• Ophelia 2 00@ 6 00

'• Richmond 2 U0@ 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 6 CO

Lilinm Gitranienm 6 01 @10 00

Sweet Peas 25@ 50

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 3 CO

Boston, Auj, 29 Per 100

Roses. Besntjr 10 00@25 00

Killarney Qneen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Fink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney,.. 2 00® 8 00

Killarney BrilliaDl 4 00@i0 00

'• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

'• Mock 400@1200

Mrs. Chat. Rnsiell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00@ 8 00

" Talt 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8'00

" Ward and Hlllinedon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Cattleyai 35 00@50 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 1 SO® 2 00

Carnations 1 50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Bdffalo. Aug. 29. PerlOO

Beauty Special 20 00@25 00

Fancy 15 00@20 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

1st 6 OOiglO 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 200® 500

■' Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

•' Russell 1 4 00® 8 00

" Stanley 3 OOa 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily oi the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Lilies 6 OOelO 00

Cattleyas 5000@60 00

Carnations 1 60® 1 50

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladioli 1 00® 3 00

Asparagus Sprengerl... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilai 1SOO@20 00

Arthur Niessen. who 'was one of the
workers at the recent S. A. F. conven-
tion, was much pleased with the busi-
ness transacted, particularly the pub-
licity movement, and also the estab-
lishing of a credit and collection
bureau. The usual August business
was reported for last week. New crop
American Beauties, asters and Easter
lilies are the jCeatures here.

The Henry* A. Dreer nurseries at
Riverton were visited by many of the
craft before and after the convention.
Everything here in the greenhouses
and outside grounds was in splendid
condition. The large collection of can-
nas at the Riverview branch are par-
ticularly showy in their profusion of
bloom.

The visit of the Belgian Mission last
week, which body was given a lunch-
eon and later a dinner, kept the Hab-

Be Sure To Compare This With Other Prices
Before Ordering.

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FIRST- CL \SS-NONE BETTER TO BE HAD

Pair

Doz.

Per 100

8 to 12,

$ .10

$ .50

S2.50

)2 to 16,

.15

.50

3.00

16 to 20,

.15

.75

3.75

20 to 24,

.15

.75

4.25

24 to 28,

.15

.75

5.00

28 to 32,

.20

.80

5.75

32 to 36,

.20

.90

6.50

36 to 40,

.25

1.00

8.00

40 to 44,

.25

1.25

9.75

H. G.

BERNING

1402-4 Pine St.

St. Louis, Mo.

WELCII BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cnt Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies!
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS

Central Market

ROSES, ORCmDS, VALLEY

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ermehl forces busy with the decora-
tions. Several important August wed-
dings were also included in their
week's business.

The Robert Craig Co. outdid itself
with their convention exhibit: the
quality of the stock ^has never been ex-
celled, many visitors stating that it
v/as the finest trade exhibit they had
ever seen.

The September meeting of the flor-
ists' club will be held in the Parkway
building. Tuesday next. Matters of in-
terest in connection with the recent
convention will be discussed.

Wm. Wander, of Haines street. Ger-
mantown, who made a great success
of Catherine Mermet, when it was
the leading pink rose, has sold his
greenhouses and will retire.

At Eugene Bernheimer's, Ben Gibbs
reports a_ very quiet week. Special
Prima Donna roses and choice asters
are the features.

igiy.

The American Florist.

355

ccimMnicQ

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

ffllLWACKEE, WIS.

noiTON & mm. co.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RI6E BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the mar-
ket we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE 6ERNBEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Sweet Peas and all the summer flowers.

1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

-and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Mlnnte Service; Salisraction Goarantecd.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.
BESX QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in |2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

WO Potter Co *2i mgh Ave.,
. \t, JTUllCr VU.y CLEVELAND,©.

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
in Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1 309- 1 3 1 1 N. 2nd St. , PhUadelphia,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Mainl 245. P.O. Box 206

444-446
Milwaukee St,

.Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholesale Florist.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

YlloMe Ho¥grM^Ket^s

Philadelphia, Aug. 29. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

■' " fancy 10 00@20 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00® 8 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 10@1S 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" KilUrney 2 00® 8 00

" White Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" Hadley 4 00@10 00

Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnations l 03® 2 00

Cattleyas eacn. $0 50® 75

Lllium Rubrum 6 00® 8 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas 50® 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00@ 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 2 00® 3 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Aug. 29. PerlOO

Roses.eauty, special 15 00

fancy 12 00

extra 8 00

" " No,l 4 00

•■ KlUarney 1000 8 00

My Maryland 1 00® 8 00

" Snnbarst 1003 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lillnm Gieantenm 6 00@ 8 00

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Adiantnm i 25

AinaragnsSpren^eri, per bunch. 35@40
New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Milwaukee, Aug. 29. PerlOO
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" Ward 2 000 8 00

" M rs. Chas. Russell 4 00@15 00

" Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 8 00

Lilies 10 00@12 00

Cattleyas per doz., 6 00® 7 SO

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 50

Asters 1 00@ 2 00

Gladioli 2 00® 4 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHIOAGO

St. Louis, ^ug. 29. PerlOO

Hadley 2 00® S 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 5 00

Lillies 6 00® 8 00

Orchids SO 00® 60 00

Ferns perlOOO. 1 50® 2 00

356

The American Florist.

Sept. 1,

Don't Wait

Now is thie time to send ns a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend ns to jou.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill W. 28th St., New York City

Fred Cowperthwaite, late with the
King Construction Co., has joined the
forces of the Lord & Burnham Co.,
which will be his office address after
August 27.

Berger Bros, are featuring Easter
lilies, gladioli and high grade asters.
Business the past week was seasonable.
K.

New York.

BUSINESS CONTINUES DULL.

Business continued dull during the
past week, but there was compensa-
tion for both wholesalers and retail-
ers; it gave them plenty of time to at-
tend the convention of the Society of
American Florists. Following the con-
vention there was the gladiolus exhi-
bition at Bronx park. It is doubtful
if many of the wholesalers were great-
ly interested in the last named exhibi-
tion, as they are overstocked with
gladioli in their stores. Asters have
also been cheap, and a cleanup was
impossible. The supply of American
Beauties was light, which was just as
well, as there was little call for them.
The demand for cattleyas was limited
and prices were somewhat lower. Fu-
neral work created some movement in
lilies and lily of the valley, but every-
thing was slow.

August 27.— The market is extreme-
ly dull and everything that moves at
all ihoves slowly.

NOTES.

A dispatch from Washington, dated
August 24, stated that it had been de-
cided to let 30 or more Dutch ships
sail at once from an Atlantic port. Be-
tween 50 and 60 of these ships have
been detained on this side of the At-
lantic, some of them since June. They
are said to have cargoes of foodstuffs
equal to 10.000,000 bushels of grain.
There is now some possibility that
Dutch bulbs may arrive, though if so,
they will undoubtedly be late. A firm
of importers, in their weekly letter,
state : ""We doubt very much if the
interior jobber appreciates the enor-
mous difficulties there are this year in
the Importing line. The great scarcity
of tonnage has made it possible for
ship owners to advance the rates of
freight, apparently out of all reason.
Similar report;^ have reached hero from
Japan and other foreign countries.
Doubtless the ship owners are "for the
old flag" and all they can get by a
grand hold-up.

The large shipment of bulbs from
the new Haarlem Bulb Farm, Eureka.
California, and the samples of home
grown azaleas, rhododendrons, box-
wood, etc., made by C.W.Ward, Cottage
Garden Nurseries, Eureka, Calif., which
were intended for the trade exhibit at
the S. A. F. convention, did not arrive
until the last day of the convention,
too late to be exhibited. The stock is
in excellent condition and shows clear-
ly what can be done along these lines
In this country. Secretary John Young
Is displaying this stock in the store of
John Young & Co., and will be pleased
to have any one interested call and
look it over. Mr. Young may also take
the entire exhibit to the next meeting
of the florists' club. Rhododendrons
Include Pink Pearl, John Walter, Cyn-
thia and others, all well budded. Aza-
leas, Verveanea and Van der Cruysen.

On the evening of August 23. the
last day of the S. A. F. convention
and exhibition, D. D. Green, of H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., furnished fine
musical selections on the piano, for
the benefit of Secretary John Young
and the exhibitors. It was a very
pleasing final to a successful business
convention. Ye scribe, as a represen-
tative of the trade press, wishes to
thank Secretary Young, President
Kerr and other officers of both the so-
cieties for their uniform courtesy and
helpfulness.

Thomas Adams, formerly in the re-
tail business in this city, but for the
past few years engaged in other lines,
is back with the florists and has opened
a good retail store at 87 Cortlandt
street.

Reed & Keller, the well known deal-
ers in. florists' supplies, sold their en-
tire exhibit at the convention trade ex-
hibition to Wilhelmy .Brothers of
Cleveland^ O.

A. Forman, salesman for A. H. Lang-
jahr, was a violinist in the band that
furnished music for President Kerr's
reception on the evening of August 21.

M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th street, is
handling good stock of the dahlias,
Sylvia, Cassatt and Jack Rose.

There was a good attendance at the
gladiolus exhibition, Bronx Park, par-
ticularly on August 26.

H. E. Froment, 148 West 28th street,
has completed extensive improvements
in his store and office.

A. F. F.

Lancaster County Florists' Association.

August 16. or in other words the
third Thursday of the month, was the
official day for our meeting, and in-
stead of convening in the hot rooms
of a city building, the meeting was
called for and at the home of B. F.
Barr, and held on the spacious ver-
anda surrounding this home. A ma-
jority of the members came in ma-
chines and early enough to inspect the
94 acres of farm and nursery. We,
who are In the business, of course
know that the money is made on the
farm, where there are 14 acres of to-
bacco, as fine as any in the county,
and that is saying a good deal, a good
acreage of wheat and corn, and a fine
herd of Holstein cattle. In the nur-
sery, we found a great variety of coni-
fers from the fine specimen sizes to the
little fellow just starting into life.
Specimen shade trees are spaced eight
feet apart and others grow in rows
as cheaper grades. Privet is grown in
quantity and shrubbery in variety for
local use The lawn is filled with old
majors of trees that money could
neither buy nor replace, and shrubbery
borders have been added by Mr. Barr,
as well as a formal garden in which
we found beds of Petunia Rosy Morn,
verbenas, heliotropes, geraniums and
other stock. Coming back to the ver-
anda, the host passed cigars and
peaches and the combination worked
out all right.

President H. A. Schroyer called the
meeting to order, and after a bit of
preliminary business, Fred Ritchy was
called upon to give an account of a
trip he recently took in his automobile,
covering some 1,600 miles, starting on
the Lincoln Highway and following it
to Philadelphia and to New York. He

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j Orders taken now for 1917 crop f

Valley

] Chas. Schwake £c Co., Inc.

t 90-92 W. Broadway, New York

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visited some of the Long Island grow-
ers and then went to New Haven,
Providence and Boston. He was with
the showing of our boys in khaki at
Springfield. Prom Massachusetts he
motored into New York state, and
somewhere en route he found 250 acres
of tobacco under muslin, eight feet high
and the leaves being picked individual-
ly and strung on lines instead of cut-
ting the whole stalk. He also found
some lettuce growing sections, in which
there is more money made than any
florist can hope to even dream of. The
acreage of celery, cabbage and fruit
trees in the vicinity of Lake Ontario
was also commented on, and the char-
acteristics of the various cities he
passed through, some of which ap-
peared very desirable, but when he
reached Lancaster there was nothing
on the trip could quite touch "Home,
Sweet Home."

Arthur Neissen of Philadelphia, Pa.,
visited the club, and being called on
for remarks, stated that a number of
carnation growers were dropping car-
nations and going into roses, which he
thought ought to be good news to this
carnation growing section, as it would
help to equalize the flower situation
next winter. He commented on the
fact that we Lancaster men should
consider ourselves well off in the mat-
ter of labor, as it was simply impossi-
ble to get it in some sections. He
strongly advised growing high grade
stock and watching all items of ex-
pense in doing it.

As a heavy thunder storm was coming
to a focus right over the house, a hur-
ried adjournment was made to the ma-
chines and the run back over the few
miles to Lancaster made slightly in
excess of the speed limit.

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357

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
asif F°Sut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-M24 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. ffisr*

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jg^j Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

'''^iJSslFai'rUut 133 W. 28ih St„ New York

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Flowers

HORACE E. FRONENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard "Varieties of Hoses.
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc.

148 West 28th St„ NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragnt 30O and 301

JOHN YOUNfi SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28fh St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILUMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 IVest 2Sth St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farragnt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCTTED

Telephone Farragut 9761.

Goldstein & Futterman

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 834, 306

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28th St., NEW YORK

VtoMe no¥erM^Ket>s

New YOKK, Aug. 29. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00625 00

extra and fancy. ..10 00@15 00
No 1 and No 2. ... 6 00® 8 00

■■ FrancisScott Key 2 00@10 00

" frima Donna, 1 C0@ 4 00

AliceStanley 1000 5 00

" MrsGeo. Shawyer 1 00@ 5 00

I' Double White Killaroey.. 1 00@ 6 00

Killarney, Special 3 00

NolandNo2.. 50@ 1 00

Queen 1 00@ 5 00

Brilliant 1 00@ 5 00

" Aaron Ward 1000 6 00

" Sunburst 1 00® 5 00

" J L Mock 1 00® 5 00

Ophelia 1 OOm 5 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 5 00

Hoosier Beauty 50® 4 00

Cattleya Orchids, special U5 00

inferior grades. 50 00@75 00

Asters 350 2 00

Chrysanthemums.. per doz., 2 O0@2 50

Rubrums 2 00® S 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 3 00® 5 00

Lily of the Valley 5 (0® 8 00

Gladiolus 50® 1 00

Larkspur 50® 1 00

Bouvardia 3 0C@ 6 00

Bouvardia, white 1 25® 2 00

Marigolds, French 3 00® 4 00

Dahlias Z 1 00® 2 00

Zinnias 75® ;80

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bcbs. 1 50® 2 00
Smilax doz. strings, 75

Frank H. Traendly Charlea Schencfc

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange
435 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 2Sth and 27tli Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Fairasut.
Orchids, Roses. Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOI.ICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

El. J. VAN REYFER, Hanaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the market.

LILIES iNO VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

y^Stigigi 129W.28thSt.,NewYBrk

— We are —

Wholesale Florists

Hare twentr-two Tears' experience behind ns,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
onr foil duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

phones: I 558 111 W. 28th St.,

FARKAGUTJ2038 NEW YORK

WM. KESSLER,

Successor to Kcssler Bros.
113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

CUT FLOWERS
WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS

Phone 2336 Farragut. Shipments Everywhere,

Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited.

N,Y, Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan BIdg., 6th At. and W, 2eth. New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslne.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5893

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3S71 Farrarnt

Tilt LaiffiBst SMpiei and ReceiTtr ol est Floweii

Telephone Farragut 3435.

Angelo R. Dentale

— WHOLESALE FLORIST —

Consignments Solicited
11 W. asth street, NEW YORK

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BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1666 Uadlson Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

RecoTcn ail Dbtrkitn if Choicest Cnt Flowers

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Sept. 1,

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Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

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TO THE INTERESTED FLORIST

We should like to send you a crisp Catalogue telling you all about Florists' Supplies.
Just drop a line to our Florist Supply Department.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 1 16-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

The next meeting will be September
20 in the regular rooms at the Cham-
ber of Commerce, 7 :30 p. m. A re-
port of the New York convention will
ho made by B. F. Barr and the writer,
and we hope to see the familiar face
of our friends, T. J. Nolan and Chas.
B. Herr, at this meeting. The latter
narrowly escaped a fine for not being
present at our summer meeting.

Albert M. Herb.

St. Louis.

GOOD SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

Conditions in the local market dur-
ing the past week have undergone lit-
tle change. There is a fairly large sup-
ply with the demand in proportion. As-
ters and gladioli are the only stocks in
which there is an overabundance. Some
of these sell as low as $5 per 1,000.
Russell, Ophelia and Hoosier Beauty
are the leaders in roses. A few chrys-
anthemums are seen but the quality is
not very good. Tuberoses are begin-
ning to crowd the market. Harrisii
and rubrum are good but the crop is
light. Lily of the valley has again
made its appearance and the stock is
fine. Fancy ferns are down in price
with other greens holding their own.
NOTES.

Frank Windier and Al Gumz are
taking their' vacations in homeopathic
doses by taking short automobile trips
on Saturdays and Sundays. Mr. Wind-
ier says he is getting his natural foli-
age establishment primed up for a big
business this coming season.

F. C. Weber. Jr., is back on the job
after a vacation at one of the lake re-
sorts and a trip to New York. He is
now busy rounding up members to at-
tend the meeting of the Florists' Tele-
graph Delivery in Detroit the first
week in October.

J. J. Windier and wife, in company
with R. Breminer, J. J. Benecke's son-
in-law, with his family and a few rnore
couples, are back from a two weeks'
vacation at Deicke Mo., on the Mera-
mec. All had a wild and woolly time.

The annual Shaw banquet, it is un-
derstood, is going- to be held somewhat
earlier this year. Instead of Decem-
ber, it has been advanced to Septem-
ber. The exact date has, however, not
been announced.

C. A. Kuehn is receiving nice cuts
uf Hoosier Beauty from J. P. Am-
mann &' Co., Bdwardsville. 111.; also
some nice Ophelia and Sunburst are
being cut by this firm.

It was definitely decided a short tima
ago to drop the annual Veiled Prophets

Vaughan^s

Yellow King Humbert

(QUEEN HELEN)

Is THE SENSATION CANNA

at the

New York Convention Gardens.

SEE IT!
SEE IT!

Vaughan's Seed Store ^"^"^^oi^

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Bali in St. Louis. This is a sad blow
to the florists, as it has always meant
thousands of dollars worth of corsage
bouquets,

W. J. Pilcher's roses are hard to
beat. They compare favorably with
any coming to this market at present.

Nat Kingsley and Martin Seeger of
the Mullanphy Florists, are back from
vacations, primed for the fall business.

H. G. Berning is receiving thousands
of Michigan asters of very fine qual-
ity. They find ready buyers. J. J. W.

Providence, R. I.

Business during the past week was
quiet, with funeral work the only fac-
tor to keep things moving with the ad-
dition of a few small weddings. Stock
is plentiful Tvith the exception of roses.
Gladioli are flooding the market at
prices far below normal.

Herbert Taylor of Macnair's force
has returned from a two weeks' vaca-
tion.

H. A. T.

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359

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Estalillslied 1857

^ISE^

JFtORiST

745 Buckingham Place,

IJ. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail ordei's.

We Have the Best Facilities In the City

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St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Hat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eigblh and LecasI Sts.
3514-16-20 N.GniidAi.

relegtaph orders filled on short notice In St. Louis

and rest of Missouri.

Memter of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

Mention the A'merican Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered io Albany and ndoity on telegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

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Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox &, Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

ITfC.

NtW YuKK. Fifth Avenue

RAQTAW 1 P"'^ Street
DUJ 1 Ull 799 Boylston Street

DeliTeriea to Steamers and All Eastern Folnta
Mention the American Florist when writing

I U^.. O^LIZm^ new YORK I

% 1^1 9 V ^kf^Billll^V Ao. :;i2 West 59th street T

* IWIflJk IVUllllllsL Adjoining Flaza Hotel ^

A ^^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery X

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch:
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
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Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Itlarket Affords.

"We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

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Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: "VT/i-iit- V*\i«t-

We are in the Heart of -LlcW X OfK

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Larerest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

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San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WmnED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

TP ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from uninown correspondents.

Cable address: Alexconnell,

Western Union Code.

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Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.'

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Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when '" j

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LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F, WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestant Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

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Sept. 1,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSPLOR.

Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

HohnSObn,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Memhers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^.^T*»^v^

Begerow's ^^<J??^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks

In Hoboken, N. J.,

Pittsburgh, Pa.

.W.SmlthCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Memlers of Florists' Telegraph IVeliTery.

^Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

General designs— All flowers in season Ji

City Index to Retail Florists
Pilling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. T.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Danker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Xewbgry St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

BuCEalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.,

Chicago — Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati. O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland. O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co,

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway,

Detroit, Mich, — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Diiluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas — Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark.— George Eye.

Galeshurg, 111,— I. L. PiUsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich, — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tex. — Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm, L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.

Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis. Minn. — ^Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

Now York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — Kottmlller.

New York — Thos. F Galvin, Inc.

New York- Max Schling, 22 W. 29th St.

New York— G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & S'woboda, Farnam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa, — M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClemcnts.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Kcenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, E. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn, — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Hockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

St, Louis, Mo, — Foster, Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanpby Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— P. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalia. Mo, — Archias Floral Co.

Springfield. Mass. — N. F. Higgins.

Steubenville, 0. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y.— Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wilmette, 111. — Pyfer & Olsem.

Williamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.

Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitiueyer'sSons

(erner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cot Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telephone — Lenox 3S22

In the Heart of the most exclusive resi-
dential section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415FarnumSt. x5o?^?d'^6e2

Kemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
THE J. M. GASSER COMPAinr,

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable floriat

Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Aiywlere, pione, 1952 BedlorJ

HUGO H. JAHN

^FLORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYIV, If, Y.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN

FLOWERS

3924 Market Street Both Phonei

Cleveland, O.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Order^ ailed for all points In Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Assured,

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Gliicagoiiii't

, ^__ -^1 , All orders carefully fifled

l^«^^^St under the eupervision of

^^p^52^ GEORGE *SMU8. Mgr.

^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Plorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLVIVS LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main qq^ I guije lua Telephone

Store- ""^ LBWIS HI6i| No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A, Heinl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Member of Florists' T'elegraph, Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELIERSONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flow*ers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
•ula o( Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and 3IcKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

iji •{••{•^•{MjlifMjMji^ *{■*£**]

I HANFT BROS.

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *
NEW YORK

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. 4>
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The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

lEWARI, E X

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREKT

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wllmette— Chicago's
Nortli Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenil-
worth Wiiinetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York Established 1849

David Clarke's Sons

3139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75tli St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1652-1663 Columtus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

nptly and most

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
IV. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FliOBISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists r^one,]||[u«„

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Denver, Colo.

The Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivety.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers antl Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Lang Floral& Nursery Co.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

■^''rite or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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Sept. 1,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.'

o. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cat Flower 3Ierchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.
239 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when xoriting

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenne

Hemller of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.

Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Tlorists

will take care of all telegraphic orders.
Mention the American Florist when writing

IVTl/*!! I rron Orders -n-ill be carefully

ITXtCitlgdll* cared for by

HENRY SMITH

■Wholesale and E-etail Florist of Grand Rapids
Member of Florists' QTelegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFRED HAITNAH & SONS wUl fill your orders
for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Executed

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

A\TiolesaIe and Retail

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FLORISTS
735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.V.-.

S22 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD.. Andiloriiim Amei, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Your Flo"U'ers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

ftowkns

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n,

CH

florist

n E. MONROE ST.

Wkolesala
and Retail
Florist

C. H. TREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

WiU fiU orders for the West on short notlca

Trade discounta. First-class stock.

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St„ West

Montreal, Que., Canada

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St„ St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Hairisburg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central
Pennsylvania

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newburyport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

8343 W. MADISON ST.

NBAB OARPll£]a> PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WAftM I notoko Ok

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

Memlers of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery,

SlSfERR

Mention the American Florist when writing

'9'?'

The America n Floris t.

363

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service In this vicinity to

Howard & Smith

SBS So. OUve St., Izos Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

UemlieT of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons
128 W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1S74-1S75

Hemler of Florists' Telegrapb Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

New York

e.E.ffl.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVINUE

Uember of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service vlx"^

Our business is growing
Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers In Central Pa.
Mention the Avierican Florist when writing

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Kain St., Amsterdam, N. T.
N. Y, C. Arcade. States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmans, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, I/INCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Ueralieis of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mentien the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap^ and mall
orders for delivery in either city and adjoining
territory. Both of our stores are located in th»
heart of each city, which means quick and effi-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. 's retail establishment and one block from
the Great Central Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in an, direction, nill IITU Ulll|l
We are the center of the great ""LUin, milllli
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockf ord, IIL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8ih St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

6523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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I HARDESTY & CO. I

I 150 East Fourth Street I

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Mention the American Florist when writing

Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and li Street

Mention the American Florist when writing

Buffalo, N. Y. —

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stopk
and promptdeliveries in BuffaIO,Lockport
' Niagara Falls and Western New Yorl£
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

8b McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

* Md aB T. J. JOHNSTON & CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASONGTON ST. PROTDENCE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Sept. 1,

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano. Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent- Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. fc.
Kendel Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

BURLAP has advanced in price and
is scarce.

BuBBANK is exploiting- a nevs^ -wheat,
promising- a yield of 49 bushels per
acre.

OxiON in California, according- to
latest report, has been damaged 50 to
60 per cent by the hot -weather.

Saginaw, Mich.— a. T. Ferrell, of A.
T. Ferrell & Co., has donated $2,500 to
the local Red Cross committee.

LIBERAL. KAN.— W. H. Vickers is
erecting a ne-w b-uilding and -will en-
gage in the -wholesale seed trade.

Long Island gladiolus bulb crops
are looking -well, recent rains having
greatly increased the size of all grades.
.Hakky a. Babnabd, -well known rep-
resentative of Stuart Low Co., Ltafield,
Middlesex, Eng., is due to arrive in this
country this week.

Mrs. Goodwin, wife of A. H. Good-
win of the W. W. Barnard Co.. Chi-
cago, is expected to return from Paris
in the early autumn.

Ottawa, Ont. — The seed commis-
missioner of the Dominion department
of agriculture is inaugurating a new
method of marketing seed corn on the
ear.

ROCJJIQBD, ILL. — Attended with im-
pressive ceremonies a flag raising at
the residence of H. W. Buckbee, Au-
gust 12, was participated in by fully
3,000 persons.

The standard barrel of the United
States should contain 7,056 cubic
inches, with 28%-inch staves and 17%-
inch heads, head material not thicker
than 2/5 of an inch.

HA-viNG been found guilty of selling
seed potatoes at prices in excess of
those set by the government. Little &
Ballantyne, Carlisle, Eng., were recent-
ly fined £10 on each of eight transac-
tions.

Media, III.— The El G.' Lewis Seed
Co. has been incorporated, with a cap-
ital stock of $30,000. The directors
are Edgar G. Lewis, Samuel N. and
James J. Mathers and Charles R. Pen-
darvis.

VISITED CHICAGO: Burnett Landreth.
of David Landreth Seed Co., Bristol,
Pa., returning from the West; Jos.
Schilder, Chillicothe, O.; Fi-ed Michell
and A. T. Richter, of H. F. Michell Co.,
Inc., Philadelphia. Pa.

PASADENA, Cauf. — As a pleasure
hike, W. N. Campbell, of the Campbell
Seed Store, Inc., of this city, recently
walked to San Diego, following the
seashore, covering the distance of
more than 100 miles in five days.

A. O. SLAUGHTER & CO.. Chicago, say :
"There is increasing evidence that
there will be no shortage "of grain
throughout the world during the com-
ing year, and if transportation is pro-
vided there will be a superabundance."

North Carolina growers report
cannas doing fairly well, with an in-
creased acreage. Caladium acreage is
reduced and prospects are for a short
crop of the large sizes. The tuberose
acreage is not one-fifth of that of last
year.

New York Seed Trade.

E. Worrall Outerbridge. of Mt. Pleas-
ant, Shelley Bay, Bermuda, who, ac-
companied by his son, has spent four
weeks in this city, returns to Bermuda.
September 1. He reports a successful
business trip.

We ha.ve recently noticed at
Vaughan's Seed Store fine stock, re-
cently arrived from France, of Roman
hyacinths, freesias and Paper White
narcissus in all sizes. This store is
well prepared to make deliveries.

Carl O. Giessler. for a number of
years with Weeber & Don. is now with
Max Schling and will have charge of
the seed department, which will open
at an early date at 22 West 59th
street, the flower store being removed
from that number to Fifth avenue at
59th street.

A. F. F.

Seed Surpluses and Shortagres.

The committee on seed stocks of the
United States department of agricul-
ture is endeavoring to assist in supply-
ing information as to where seeds may
be obtained. To this end, it will ap-
preciate information from anyone who
has seed to offer. The information
should contain the name, kind and
variety, and approximately the quanti-
ty, of seed offered, as well as the price
asked. It proposes to file all such in-
formation and to use it in answering
inquiries that may be received from
various parts of the country. All such
communications should be addressed
to R. A. Oakley, chairman committee
on seed stocks. United States depart-
ment of agriculture, Washington. D. C.

Guernsey Bulbs.

Bulb lifting is proceeding as fast as
possible on the island of Guernsey, all
available labor being engaged in the
work, according to recent advices, but
it is doubtful whether there are suf-
ficient workers to lift a suflicient quan-
tity to fill all orders. Some of the
bulbs are very fine and free from dis-
ease. The tulip crop is very good, and
while the bulbs are not of extra size
they are sound and should be very re-
liable.

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Mention the American Florist when writing

Onions.

Lettuce,

Radistt,

Sweet Peas

Etc.
Correspondence
Solicited.

Beans from Orient Unsuitable.

It has come to the knowledge of the
United States department of agricul-
ture that certain shipments of beans
from the Orient known as Burma or
Rangoon beans have entered this coun-
try from Canada. They closely resem-
ble the ordinary navy bean in. appear-
ance but can be distinguished by their
light yellowish color and the fine dis-
tinct radiating lings passing out from
the hilum or eye.

They are pole beans of the lima type
and not suitable for planting in this
country since they are of tropical
origin, and will not mature in the bean
growing- states. They are not fit for
human food, since they yield hydro-
cyanic acid in amounts which may be
dangerous to the health of the people
of the United States.

The port and border laboratories of
the bureau of chemistry are under in-
structions to make examination of all
shipments of such beans offered for
entr5^ and to effect their detention.

Plant Disease Resistance.

Synopsis of an address by Dr. L. R. Jones,
Plant Pathologist. University of Wisconsin.
Madison, delivered at the thlrty-flfth annual
convention of the 'American Seed Trade Associa-
tion, Detroit, Mich.. June 19-21, 1917.

The United States department of
agriculture and the state experiment
stations are employing increasing
•forces of experts to study plant dis-
eases and devise remedies for them and
critical care is needed in securing seed
free from disease-free localities on the
one hand, and on the other to the pos-
sibilities of wholesale disinfection, that
is, with cruciferous or cucurbit seeds.
In fighting plant diseases new and im-
proved methods are rapidly being de-
veloped, but the one of greatest prom-
ise is through securing disease-resist-
ing varieties. Fundamentally this is
no new idea, but we have heretofore
failed to realize its tremendous import.
Search out disease-free regions for spe-
cial crops, survey fields for disease,
supervise seed disinfection and study
local relations of climate and variety
to disease resistance.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Braslan

Grower for the -WTioleBale Trade Only. Onion, Lktttiok, CAmoT.
Pabsnip, Pabslkt, Cklkett, ENBlvit, SALsmr, Named and Mxo3>
Obandifloba and Spknokb Sweet Peas, and SmrFLOwitB.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

1917.

The American Florist.

365

Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Establlsbed 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower o{ High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESFONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI?.

ArttiurT.BoddingtonCo.inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

RODTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, CalU.

Sweet Pea and NasturtiBm SpeGialist&.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ul.

FLOWER 5EEDS

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 500 seeds, $1.75; 1,000 seeds. $3.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGBRI 100 seeds. 15c; oz 60c; ^ lb., 2.00

CINERARIA — St. L. S. Co.'s Imp. Semi-dwarf Giant Mixed Tr. pkt., 500 seeds, .50

GIANT PANSEES

Vioz. :

St, Louis Seed Co.'s Exhibition Mix-
ture, A maguiflcent mixture. The
flowers are the very largest, perfect
in form, gorgeously colored and
free blooming $1,76 $7,00

St, L, S, Co,'s "Nonpareil" Mixture,
This is certainly one of the grand-
est collections of the rarest and
most beautiful varieties of Pansies 1.25 B.OO

Trimardeau giant-flowering Mixed.. .30 1.00

Cassier'a Giant 5 Spotted Mixed,
With petals of the Hnest coloring. .60 2.00

Imperial German Giant, Mixed, A

rich strain 50 2,00

almost double appearance $0,75

SEPAEATE COI^ES
All Giant-flowered varieties

Giant Adonis, Lavender blue 35

Giant Emperor William, Ultrama-
rine blue 35

Giant Gold Elsie, Clear yellow 36

Giant King of the Blacks (Faust).

Pure jet black 35

Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Lavender

and violet 35

Giant Snowflake. White 35

1 oz.

$3,00

1.25
1,25

WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Blanche Ferry Spencer, Bright 1 oz. Vi lb. 1 lb.
rose and white $0,75 $2,50 $8.50

Fordhook Pink, Rose-pink...
Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine.

Lavender Pink

Mrs. A. A. Skaach, Clear,

bright pink

Red Orchid

,76 2,60 8,50
,76 2,60 8,50
,75 2.60 8,50

1 oz. Vi lb.
.75 $2.60 i

Mrs. Wm, Sim Orchid, Sal-
mon-pink

Rose ftueen. Attractive shade

of pink 75 2.50

Selma Swenson. Soft pink... .75 2.50

Venus. White and pink 65 2.25

White Orchid. Pure white... .65 2.26
Yarrawa, Bright rose-pink... ,66 2,25

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY

The Home ol "Pure and Sure Seeds."

411-413 Washington Ave.,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

WHEN YOU THINK

Sw^eet Peas

THINK OF

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.

Station E. North

Los Angeles, California

WE ARE LARQE GROWERS
OF SMALL FLOWER SEEDS

Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Koomsdale BrlStOl, PO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Contract Seed firowers

Cnaniiltine- Pepper, Mi plant. Tomato,
SpeCiaillSS. vine seed and Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick S Son,

PEDRIOKTOWIf, ir. J.

Lilium Giganteum

7-8 In. and 9-10 in., for immediate de-
livery. Write for Price*.

Yokohama Nursery Co., LW.

Woolwortli Bldg.. New York City

Mention the American Florist when writing

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Cucximber Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin,
Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn.

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DracaeoaCanes

FALL SHIPMENT

All Commercial Varieties

Write (or Prices.

McHutchison & Co.

THE IMPORT HOUSE

95 Chambers St., NEW YORK

We Are Now Booking Orders

For Fall or Spring Delivery

PALM SEED.

DRACAENA CANES, all commercial va-
rieties.

PANDANUS VeltchU suckers.

FANDANUS Utilis, seeds and plants.

CROTONS. Cuttings and rooted stock.

ASPIDISTRA. Green and variegated.

CRINUMS, PANCRATIUMS NARCISSI,
OXALIS and other Bermudian stock.
Shall be pleased t j hear from you.

The E Worrall Outerbridge Go,

Mt. Pleasant, Shelley Bay, BERMUDA.

THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS

^Ta?foflts.. San Jose, Calif.

Growers of
ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

CorrespondeDce solicited.

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I Fhiladelphia |

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Bnibs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATEBIiOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Coma.

TOMATO SEED

Grotra for the Wltoleaale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA. OALIPOBNIA

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Freesia Purity

% to %-iti.., $1.00 per 100; $6 GO per 1000.

% to J^-in., .90 per 100; $3.00 per 1000.
On 100 rate We Prepay Postage.
Cash with orders or C. O. D. sub-
ject to inspection on large orders.

Pacific Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Calif.

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Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

HTCHBURG, MASS.

O L t- U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPE OlAL PR ICES stating, if possible, auantities reqaired. muiraieil Cabbne Free

LANGPORT, Eng.

KELWAY & SON

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

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BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

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CHICAGO

My Winter Orchid-Mowerlng

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid NoTeltlea.

If you have not received a copy. Bend postal to

Ant, C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Rancli, Lompoc, Calif.

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Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennis-Polo

UKET ALL BEQUiaEHEirrS FOB ALL SOILS.

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

RE-SELECTED STOCK

Trade Pkt.

Anita Wehrmami. Beautiful lavender $0.20

Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 20

Mrs. J. Manda, Light shell pink, re-selected; true .15

Mrs. William Sim, Salmon pink 20

Mrs, M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 20

Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice. .20

Fordhook Pink and White 26

President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 20

H^^^^Bose Queen. One of the best pinks; true .25

Selma Swensou, Clear light soft pink 20

Lavender Pink 20

Venua. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20
White Orchid. White flowers of good substance.. .16
Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing
as the flower develops to a light pink standard,

tinted buff with blush wings 20

MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .16
^~Midsuimner List of Flower Seeds for Present

$0.66
.65
.SO
.65

$8.00
8.00
6.00
8,00

.66

8.00

.66

8.00

1.00
.65

16.00
8.00

.80

10.00

.66

8.00

.66

8.00

.66

8.00

.60

6.00

.66

8.00

.60

6.50

Sowing Now

Trade Packets contain one-quarter oz.

EARLY SNOW FLAKE. This la the best Early Flowering
White Seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and
of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne
in wonderful profusion on long stems. Ttrado pkt. (%
oz.) 60c; oz,. $2.00.

EARLY HEiATHER BELL. The flowers are very large,
borne in fours and threes on long stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but
pleasing mauve, but after standing In water the color
becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt, (^ oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HERCTTLES. Of the same lovely
shade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 25 seeds,
25c; Trade pkt. {V^ oz.) 85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING ASTA 0(HN. Identical In color
and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta
Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender.
Trade pkt. C*4 oz.) 85e; oz., $3,00.

WINTER FLOWERING WEDGEWOOD. .Identical In color
and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood
and is a magnificent clear blue. Trade pkt. (}A oz.) 86o;
oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING CREAM. Identical !n color and
size of blossom to Bobbie's Cream. It has immense
blossoms very frilled and duplexed. Trade pkt. (% oz,)
85c; oz,, $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HELEN LEWIS. Very fine shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. (% oz.) 86c; oz., $3.00.

EA±tL,Y MORNING STAR. Deep orange strarlet or flame color In
standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is mag-
nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form and borne
in threes and fours In wonderful profusion. Trade pkt, i}A oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is the same color as "Florence
Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Elfrlda Pearson." The
placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers
are borne on long stems in threes and fours. Trade pkt. (*/4 oz.)
60o; oz., $2.00.

EARLY MELODY, This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song
Bird" on white ground, closely resembling "Countess Spencer."
The effect la very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems
and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. Trade
pkt. (% oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SPRING MAID. Light pink on a cream ground. It la a
most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoma borne
in fours on long stems. Trade pkt. (^^ oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00,

WINTER FLOWERING — Unwin Types Oz. % lb. Lb.

Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00 $4.00

Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender, long stems.

a splendid commercial variety 40 1.26 ....

Ready. If vou have not received your copy please write for iti

43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK 31-33 W. Randolph Street, 803 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

2%-ln. pot
2%-ln. pot

2^4-111. pot

3-)n. pot .

5-ln. pot .

e-ln. pot .

6-tn. pot .

6-in. pot .

7-in. cedar

7-iD. cedar

9-in. cedar

9-iD. cedar

9-in. cedar

9-iii. cedar

COCOS WEDDEI/MANA

In. high Per doz,

6 to 8 $1.S0

10 to 12 2.25

KENTIA BEIiMOREANA

Leaves High Each

4 8 to 10 in

5 12 in

6 to 7 18 to 20 in ?0.75

6 to 7 22 to 24 in 1.00

6 to 7 26 to 28 in 1.50

6 to 7 28 to 30 in....' 2.00

tnb 6 to 7 34 to 36 in 3.00

tub 6 to 7 38 to 40 in 4.00

tub 6 to 7 40 to 42 in 5.00

tub 6 to 7 42 to 48 in 6.00

tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.00

tub 6 to 7 5 ft 10.00

Per 100

6-in

$12.00

6-in

18.00

Per doz.

6-in

$ 1.50

6-in.

2.50

9.0O

12.00

18.00

7-in.

24.00

7-in.

36.00

0-in.

48.00

9-in.

60.00

9-in.

12-in.

i Eeady

12-in.

1 Oct. 15

12-in.

ABECA liTJTESCENS in. high Each

pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30 ?1.00

pot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36 1.50

KENTIA POBSTEBIAIfA

LeaTes In. high Each Per doz.

pot 5 to 6 24 $1.00 $12.00

pot 5to6 30 to 32 1.50 18.00

KENTIA FORSTEBIANA, made up.

High Each

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 30 to 36 in $ 3.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 38 to 40 In 4.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 40 to 42 in 5.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 42 to 48 in 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4 to 4% ft 8.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4% to 5 ft 10.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 5 to C ft 15.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 6 to 7 ft 18.00

JOSEPH HE ACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

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Sept. 1,

Market Gardeners

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

The use of motor trucks tay New
York and Pennsylvania market gar-
deners has greatly increased this year.

A .5;.350,00O,O0O crop will be obtained
from vacant lots and home gardens.
There are three times as many gardens
in the United States this summer as
compared with a year ago, the esti-
mated gain being 222 per cent, or
1,750,000 acres.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretables.

Chicago, Aug. 28. — Mushrooms, home
grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 15 cents;
radishes, $1.25 to $1.75 per hundred
bunches; celery, 40 to 50 cents per
crate; tomatoes. ' per crate, 30 to 40
cents; cucumbers, per basket. 20 to 30
cents.

New York, Aug. 28. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers. 50
to 75 cents per basket; mushrooms. 50
cents to $1.50 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, 25 cents to $2.00 per package;
lettuce, per basket, 25 cents to $1.25;
rhubarb, per dozen bunches. $1.00.

Tomatoes for Winter.

strictly speaking, the winter crop of
tomatoes has never become popular
with growers, no doubt owing to
many difficulties, the chief one of which
is probably lack of profit. However, the
late fall crop is not so hard to handle,
and in many places is a big help to
carry the glass area in the fall months.
We must realize that during the dark
months of November and December, it
is hard enough to grow leaves on any
plants, let alone flowers and fruit.
Therefore, the successful road is an
early start. The aim should be to get
the fruit set during bright weather,
as it seems to do fairly well once under
way. How early, any one can guess
by considering that last year we sowed
tomato seed August 16 and picked the
first ripe fruit on Thanksgiving day.
Every week we start sooner means a
big difference in timing the crop, as one
week in August is worth a great deal
more than one in November. The
seeds we have used for some years
have been saved from the new crop
under glass; that is, the spring crop.
By taking fruit from selected plants
in May or June, there is plenty of
time to cure this seed and use it the
same season it was grown, thereby
saving all the vitality we can. The
winter campaign being against difficul-
ties, we should start with every advan-
tage we can gain. We sow the seeds
thinly in flats which have been filled
with fairly rich compost; one- third old
hotbed manure is not too rich. We be-
lieve in a rich soil for tomatoes, and
a little restricted moisture, aiming to
control growth by controlling moisture
rather than fertility. These young
seedlings are then potted in 2%-inch
pots and transferred to the permanent
beds or benches as soon as ready, al-

lowing no check. Any checks when
young are .serious, and if plants are
badly set back it is better to grow
something else much rather than at-
tempt to recover a bad lot. To this
end we should thoroughly clean out the
permanent house of all pests such as
white fly and red spider. If we can
grow the new crop clean of any pests
we are a long ways toward success.
Cyanide of potassium fumigation is, we
believe, not such a success as some
would make us believe — we would
rather do without the cyanide if we
could. In other words, cyanide your
houses before a new start, not after.
Maeketman.

Cincinnati.

SUPPLY AJIPLE FOE PRE,SENT NEEDS.

The supply of stock, though not as
large as formerly, is sufficient for pres-
ent needs find can take care of the
call at this time. Shipping business is
fair. A fair supply of roses is com-
ing into the market, and during the
past fortnight has shown a marked in-
crease as far as quality is concerned.
Easter lily receipts are suflicient for
present needs. Long and short rub-
rums may be had. Asters are in an
excellent supply that contains many
choice offerings. Gladioli are plentiful.
There is a heavv demand from out-of-
town for greens, particularly ferns,
new leucothosa and galax.

NOTES.

Ij. H. Kyrk has a ready call for the
new Ophelia and Shawyer roses that
Frank & Sons, Portland. Ind., are send-
ing to him.

The Garden Club will hold a dahlia
exhibit in The Flower Market dviring
the latter part of September.

Wm. Mayhall and wife have re-
turned from Wawasee, Ind.

C. E. Critchell is having a big de-
mand for ferns.

Visitors : Wm. Nolan, , Huntington,
W. Va.; D. E. Ruch and wife, Shreve-
port. La.; Ira Clark. Greensburg, Ind.,
and Ed. Neumann. Richmond, Ind.
H.

Waldo Rohnert

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER.

Bpecdalties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aateni,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, (Jnlon, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc

Wiscon>in and Idaho.

Specialists in Specimen Stoci(

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
iToods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous E^vergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

If you are Interested in Mid*Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything In—

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^"^Sv^uT"

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VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vinca Varie-
gata, 4 in., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 in.,
$2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000.

Daisy Mrs. F. Sander and Doutle Alyssum,
2 in., .$2.00 per 100; .?18.00 per 1000. Daisy
Boston Yellow, 2 in., §4.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,«Sr''owe''"
aijIjEghany, n. y.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2^4 In. pots, strong plants, ?3.50 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengeri, 2% in. pots, ready for
shift, ?3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER. - NEW YORK

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Miscellaneous Plants ion looo

2y4-ln. Asp. plumosus $2.50 $22.50

214-in. Asp. Sprengeri 2.50 22.50

3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

2i4-in. Stevia 3.00 28.00

2%-in. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

2yi-in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5 in. Dracaea Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Liberal extras for early orders,

ALONZO J. BRYAN, K?"""

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

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A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seed

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leeic, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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CRAIG OlALITY STOCK

was awarded highest honors by the judges
at the Convention Trade Exhibition.

Many visitors-declared them to be the finest plants in their various sizes they had ever seen.

We offer this choice stock of which CROTONS, DRACAENAS, ARECA

UTESCENS and FERNS of the NEPHROLEPIS FAMILY are specialties,

with the greatest confidence that it will please you as to quality and price.

NORWOOD

NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD

The most beautiful of all the crested type, sells on sight.
No new fern ever introduced has sold like this sterling novelty.

Send for our

ILLUSTRATED FALL LIST

with

Descriptions and Prices.

Strong plants, 2!4-inch pots, $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000.
Strong plants, 4-inch pots, $9.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100.
Strong plants, 6-incli pots, $15.00 per doz.; $100. per 100.
Orders filled strictly in rotation.

The Robert Craig Co.,

4900 MARKET ST.,
Branch Norwood, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinbsrg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 C.W.Ward $5.00 $40.00

White Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Herald 5.00 40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Champion 5.00 40.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2 !4 -INCH STOCK Per too PerlCOO 3-INCH PLANTS Per 10 0 PerlOO

Richmond $3.50 $30.00 White Killarney $4.50 $40.O0

White Killarnc'y 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 EOSt RSndolph St*, Long Distance phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

R

OSes 2Uand

j| 4 inch pots.

e9Cl3^ Send for list.

GERANIUMS

Rooted Cuttings Only. All sold until October to
regular customers; so they must give satisfaction.

S. A. Nutt and Buchner $12.50 per 1000

Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

Asparagus Sprengeri .$20.00 per 1000

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nnrserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Porty-tLird annual convention will be held
at chii-ago, June 26-28, Is.18.

NOETHPOET, N. Y. — J. D. Knickman
has purchased land here and will enter
the nursery business. >

OsHKOSH, Wis. — The Wisconsin State
Horticultural Society held its semi-an-
nual meeting in this city, August 22,
•with an attendance of 100 members.

South Windsoe, Conn. — Alfred G.
Gulley, for 23 years professor of hor-
ticulture at the Connecticut College of
Horticulture, died at his fruit farm
here, August 16. He was 49 years of
age.

THE fruit crop estimate of the Cali-
fornia state horticultural commission
shows that citrus fruits have been se-
verely injured by the exceedingly
warm season. The outloolc for the or-
ange crop is placed at 52 per cent of
normal.

California Registers Nurserymen.

The state of California, under the
new horticultural law, is requiring all
nurserymen in the state, as well as in
other states who desire to ship stock
into that state, to register with the
state commissioner of horticulture.
The section of the law relating to the
registration of eastern nurserymen is
as follows :

"Any nurseryman, jobber, person,
firm or organization doing business
without the state of California who
desires to ship nursery stock, trees,
plants, vines or shrubs into this state
for planting or propagation purposes
from any other state, territory or dis-
trict of the United States shall first
make application to the state commmis-
sioner of horticulture for a permit to
do so, filing with the application a
statement of the location of the nur-
sery or place of business owned or
operated by him or them, and an offi-
cial certificate of inspection of such
premises signed by the state inspector
of the state in which said premises
are located. Permits herein provided
shall be issued by the state commis-
sioner of horticulture upon request and
without making any charge therefor,
whenever in his judgment such per-
mits may be issued without endanger-
ing the horticultural interests of this
state. Such permits shall bear a spe-
cial number, and all shipments there-
after made by any nurseryman, jobber,
person, firm or organization into the
state of California must contain this
number affixed to the package of nur-
sery stock, trees, plants, vines or
shrubs shipped by him or them."

The Book of the Peony

The long and Interesting history of th«
peony, charmingly written by Mn.
Edward Harding. Contains 2S9 page*
with 44 UlDstratlons In color and black
and white. Handsome cloth bUuUns.

PEIOE, le.OO

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. O. Berlin, N. 3. WiUianutown Jos*., IT. 3.
THE

Storrs & Harrison Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE, - OHIO

ROSES, CANNAS

Shrubbery
THE GONARD& JONES CO.,

West Grove, Penna.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. WKd

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

EVERGREENSp.,0

WliitePine, twice transplanted 2 to2V-7 ft.. $10,(0
White Pine, twice transplanttd. lb to 2ft.. 7.00
Norway Spruce, twice transplanted

2t. I^tIx 10.00

Norway spruce, twice transplanted,

1H to 2 ft .. 6 00

Colorado Blue Spruce, 12 to 18 inch IG.Ot)

6 L MAHONEY & CO., 265 Beach St., Saco, Maine

HiU's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HAIf A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes snppUed.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursei^ Co.

Eve^een Spedafists Lai^esl Growers id America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL

FRENCH NURSERY STOCK

We Grow All Outdoor NURSERY STOCK

Fruit, Ornamental, Forest, Rose Stocks, Etc.

We have a large stock of ROSE TREES;
Also NEW RARE, TREES and SHRUBS,

HARDY HERBACEOUS, ETC.
Many other lines for florists' use on hand.

Our Wholesale Catalogue, most complete and exceedingly interesting, is at the
disposition of the Nursery Trade. If you have not received it, write to us.

E. TURBAT & CO.,

ORLEANS, Nurserymen FRANCE.

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

Ask for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 inch pots $20.00 per 100

From 6 -inch pots 25.0j per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

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Chinese
Narcissus

NOW READY

SELECT BULBS

Per Mat 120 Bulbs, - $9.00
8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 71.00

WRirE FOR PRICES ON LARGER LOTS.

rREESIAS"Purity--True

Ss-in. and up per 1000, $15.00

V2-ln. to 5g-in " " 10.00

%-intoi/2-in " " 7.00

FRENCH

Jumbo, ^4-iti. and up per 1000, $12.00

Mammotti, V-i-^^^-im •' " 10.00

French Paper Whites and Romans j^'rlcVs!'

Don't Forget Storage Stock— Ready at all times.

This may be a good season to tie up with a house that has a record.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

CALLAS

II4 to Ui-inch per 100, $5.50

Wz to 2-lncli per 100, 8.50

LIL1UIV1 MULTIFLORUM

7- 9-inch (300 bulbs to case) per 1000, $55.00

9-10-inch (200 bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00

1

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JJ«^r^''-;fe..'

4-

c' " '■

'^■■,

The Bird's Nest Fero

Perfect and saleable in every size, very effective as

single specimens or in plant basket combinations.

Our stock from the smallest sizes up is strong and vigor-
ous, all symetrical plants without a blemish.

PRICES

Per 100

114 Inch pots $12.50

214 inch pots 20.00

3 inch pots 25.00

4 Inch pots 50.00

Sold by the dozen at per hundred rates

Per 100

5 inch pots $ 75.00

6 inch pots 100.00

7 inch pots 200.00

W. K. HARRIS

55th and Springfield Ave.,

Philadelphia, Pa.

50,000 Tulip Bulbs
and Bulblets.

American grown D&rwin Mixture of 40 varieties.
First size, $8.50: Bulblets. $3.50 per 1000. f. o. b.
Baraboo. SCO at the 1000 rate. Cash or reference.

HOFMANN'S DUTCH BULB HOUSE

Importers and Growers, BARABOO, WIS.

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

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FERN BALLS

Large size with foliage 10 to 12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz. ;
$35.00 per 100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz.; $50.00 per 100.

Two new ferns to be recommended.

VERONA, 3 inch $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100

" 4 inch 3.50perdoz.; 25. OO per 100

" 6 inch e.OOperdoz.; 50.00 per 100

NORWOOD, 3 inch 50c each; 4 inch, 75c each

2V2 inch 125.00 per 100

SMITHII, 3 inch |2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100

4 inch 3.50 per doz.; 25.00 per 100

" 5 inch e.OOperdoz.; 50.00 per 100

ERNEST ROBER,

BOSTON, bench grown, strong plants $20.00 per 100 B

PRIMULA OBCONICA, mostly dark pink and red, 2 and |
2V2 inch, $5.00 per 100. g

CARNATIONS, field grown, firm, bushy, stocky plants, =

Pink Enchantress, Victory, Winsor, $5.00 per 100; 1

$45.00 per 1000. Wliite Wonder, Peerless Pinis, ■

Herald, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Aviator, $6.00 ■

per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 1

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Special offer of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

In AVi in. pots, choice fiealthy stock for bench-
ine. at$20ro per HO.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, 2H in. pots,
at .?4 on per 1(0.

Xmas Joy Peppers, ZU in. pots, at $7.00 per
100; 3H in. pots, at JIG 00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

Looking Forward to 1918

The man who looks and plans ahead, clear-brained and confident, is the
man who keeps in front of the procession and seldom talks about '"hard
times." The man who invests in the following New RoseSwill not have
his market crowded for a year or two, and will certainly make money.

COLUMBIA

The Improved Shawyer (Hill)

The splendid new pink seedling that has already made its repntafion
with every grower who visited the Hill establishment this year.

OPHELIA SUPREME

(Dailledouze)

Many of us are nursing a sport or two of Ophelia, but "Supreme" is the
fitting name for this one, as it covers every good point of the parent and is a
wonderful shade of rose, flushed yellow at the base of the petals.

Note These Two Sorts at the Fall Shows and Get Aboard !
$30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000.

CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, New Jersey

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STRONG, HEALTHY, FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

The Kind That Make You Money

100 1000

L. p. Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W Enchantress 5.00 45 00

Victory 5 00 50.00

C. W. Ward 5.00 45.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

500 at the 1000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG, I84 North Wabash Avenue, ChicagO

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ASPARAGUS.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS SEIBDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosua and Sprengerii, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-ln., $12.50 per lOO. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, K. Y.

BEGOMAS.

Begonias, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100.
R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Rex Begonias, strong plants, 2%-ln. pots, $4
per 100. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bouvardia, 2%-in.. $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH, Grand
Rapids, Mich.

BULBS.

Bulbs. Chinese Narcissus, mat (120 bulbs),
$9; 8 mats (960 bulbs). $71; Freeslas. Purity-
True, %-in. and up, $15 per 1,000; %-in. to
%-in., $10 per 1,000; %-in. to Vo-in., $7 per
1,000. Fi-ench: Jumbo,, %-in. and up, $12
per 1,000; Mammoth, %-%-in., $10 per 1,000.
French Paper Whites and Romans, write for
prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisli, Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Narcissi. Special prices on
application. J, M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
St., New York.

Bulbs. pAmerican grown. Darwin mixture of
40 varieties. First size, $8.50; bulblets, $3.50
per 1,000. Hofmann's Dutch Bulb House, Bar-
aboo. Wis

Bulbs. Dilium Glganteum. 7 to 9-in., and 9
to 10-in., for immediate delivery. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool-
worth Bldg., New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago.

CALADIUMS.

CARNATIONS.

Caladiums. Fancy leaved plants. New and |
choice varieties in pots and pans, 25c to $1.50
each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink; 100 1.000

EInchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Fink;

Akehurat 6.00 BO.OO

White Wonder 6.00 50.00

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POBHLMANN BROS. CO.

Morton Grove, Illinois.

Field Grown

CARNATION PLANTS.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following

varieties, rosltively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1,000

3.000 Matchless $6.00 $50.00

4.000 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00

2,000 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00

1,000 White Wonder 6.00 50.00

1,000 Harlowarden 6.00 50.00

2,000 Andrew Carnegie 5.0O 40.00

500 Enchantress Supreme.... 6.00 50.00

1,000 Alice 6.00 50.00

3,000 Winsor 6.00 50.00

10.000 Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants.

182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 631.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.0O 40.00

WIETOR BROS.,

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

Strong, healthy field-grown

CARNATION PLANTS

The kind that make you money.

100 1,000

L. P. Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.0O 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 50.00

C. W. Ward 5.00 45.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

500 at the 1,000 rate.

J. A. BDDLONG,

184 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Carnation plants from a sandy field. Skinner
irrigated, short and bushy plants in best con-
dition. White Enchantress, $5.00 per 100. $45.00
per 1,000; Pink Enchantress, Peerless Pink, Vic-
tory, $4.50 per 100. $40.00 per 1,000; En-
chantress Supreme, Pink Delight, Good Cheer,
$5.00 per 100. V. BEZDBK, Gross Point, 111.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Per 100

Enchantress $6.00

White Enchantress 6.00

Herald 6.00

R. O. LOMMATZSCH, P. O., La Grange, 111.

Heavy fleld-gro.wn carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Peter Reinberg. 30 E. Randolph St.,
Chicago.

CARNATIONS. Strong field-grown. Enchant-
ress Supreme, Enchantress, Matchless, White
Wonder, White Perfection and Bassett. $5.00
per 100. Cash. W. H. GULP & CO., Wichita,
[van.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $50.00 per 1,000

White Wonder 50.00 per 1,000

SINNER BROS.
6516 Ridge Ave., Chicago.

Carnation plants, field-grown, extra fine, $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress. Enchantress and Dorothy Gordon, E.
HUSTON & CO., SIstersville, W. Va.

CARNATIONS.

Carnation plants. fleW-grown. For varletleg
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
Issue. The Leo Nlessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Carnation plants, field-grown. Write for va-
rieties and prices. J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co., Joliet. 111.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2i4-in. POTS.

$20.00 per 1.000.
Crystal Gem. Roman Gold. Chieftain, Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora, Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Razer, Smith's Ad-
vance, Golden Queen. Oconto, Shrlmpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
JoUet. Illinois.

Chrysanthemums. Novelties for 1917. The
best of 1916 introductions. Also pompons,
anemones and singles. Send for catalogue.
Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.

(3HRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. T.

CROTON8.

Crotons. Strong, clean, well established stock.
All good selUng varieties. 3-ln., $30; 4-in., $40;
5-in., $75 per lOO. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago and New York.

Crotons, cuttings and rooted stock. Write
for prices. The E. Worrall Outerbrldge Co.,
Mt. Pleasant, Shelley Bay, Bermuda.

Crofons, well colored. 5-in., 60c and 75c each; '
6-in., $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, HI.

CYCLAMEN. '

Cyclamen glganteum. Improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output Is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

2%-In. extra selects, strong, $7.50 per 100;
$65.00 per 1,000; 2%-in. strong, $6.50 per lOO;
$60.00 per 1,000; 3-In. extra strong, $10.00 per
100; .$90.00 per 1,000; 3-in. strong, $8.00 per
100; $75.00 per 1,000; 4-In., $20.00 per 100.

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, comes
well recommended for commercial growing, 2%-
in., $S.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$25.00 per lOO.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Cyclamen glganteum. Glory of Wandsbek,
Christmas Cheer, Brilliant Red, White-Plnk
Eye, Pure White, Lavender. 2^4-in. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in. pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1.000 seeds. No better to be had
anywhere. Cash with order from unknown
correspondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS,

3132 McHenry Ave., Westwood,

Cincinnati, Ohio.

CYCLAMEN. Good plants, best strain, 4-ln.,
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed, $15.00
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS,
Kalamazoo, Mich.

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CYCLAMEN,

CTCLAMBN. Best strain, separate colors
or mixed, 214-in. pots. $7.50 per 100; $60.00
per 1,000. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J.

Cyclamen. Twice transplanted seedlings, $5
per 100; 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in.. $20 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

CYCLAMEN. 214-in. pots, $7.00; 3-in. $10;
4-in., $25.00; 5-in., $50.00. Well grown stock,
best varieties. HENKY SMITH. Grand Kaplds.
Micb.

DAHI/IAS.

Dablias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Jlinction,
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-in., 12c: 5-in., 20c
and 25c: 6-in., 50e. ERNEST ROBER. Wil-
mette. Illinois.

FERNS.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nepbrolepis in extra line shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this Issue.
F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Verona, Norwood. Smitbli and Bos-
ton. For sizes and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Ernest Rober, Wil-
mette. Ill

Ferns in flats. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry
A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwig Mosbaek, Femdale, Askov, Minn.

FREESIAS.

Freesia Purity, i/4 to %-ln., $1 per 100, $6
per 1,000; % to %-in., 90c per 100, $3 per
1,000. Pacific Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Calif.

GARDENIA,

Gardenia Veitchii in 4-in. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000; Ricard and
Poitevine, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100, $18.50 per 1,000;
3-ln., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (lOO sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell, the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetu-
ated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
E?. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

NURSERY SXOOK,

French nursery stock. Fruit, ornamental
forest, rose stocks, etc. M you have not re-
ceived our catalogue, write for a copy. E.
Turbat & Ck>.. Orleans, France.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSBBY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

ORCHIDS,

ORCHIDS. HASSAL & CO., Orchid Growers
and Raisers. Southgate, London, England. Im-
mense stock of cattleyas.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hnrrell. Summit, N. J.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

214 -inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. lOO 1000

2%-lnch pots $1.60 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high. 2.50 18 150
AKECA LDTESCENS.

4-inch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

STEVENSONIA. GBANDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 60c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROT0NDIPOLIA.

4-inch 50c each

3-inch $14.00 per 100

einch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALBXANDRAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WBDDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTvEFOLIA.

3-inch pots 30e each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,
Morton Grove, Illinois.

KENTIA NDRSiailES. Santa Barbara, Calif.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tlas and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig (k».. Market and 49th
Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.
PANDANUS.

Pandanns Veitchii. 4-ln.. $4.20; 5-in., $7.20;
7-in.. $18 to $24: 8-in., $30 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Pandanus Veitchii and Dtilis. Write for
prices. The B. Worrall Outerbridge Co., Mt.
Pleasant, Shelley Bay, Bermuda.

PANSBES.

Pansy plant seedlings, assorted, hardy north-
ern grown, $2.50 per 1.000. EDWARD W.
SCHUSTER. Crookston, Minn.

PEIiARGONTUMS,

PELABGONIDMS. mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock, $15; 2-in., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants. 6 to 8 in. pots, 25c to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

Peonies. An exceptionally large stock of our
own growing, strictly true to name, with from
3 to 5 eyes each. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

French peonies can be shipped with celerity
and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogue
free. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux,
France.

Peony Pestlva Maxima; also Red, Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OF
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techy, 111.

Peppers. Xmas and Bird's Eye, 2yi-in , $4
per 100. Xmas Joy, 2i/l-in., .$7 per lOO, 3y2-in.,
$10 per 100. A. L, Miller, Jamaica. N. Y.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 2%-lneh Aaron Ward, Milady, Bril-
liant, Cecile Brunner, Richmond. Sunburst and

Opjeha $120.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 110.00 per 1,000

Pink Killarney 100.00 per 1,000

GRAFTED— syo-inch White KiUamey and Pink

Killarney.

For 3i4-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN BOOT— 2y2-inch White KiUamey, Aaron

Ward, Milady, Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

' 1 63.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 62.50 per 1,000

Sunburst, 2y2-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,

Morton Grove, lUinola.

ROSE PLANTS— 2%-IN(3H STOCTK.

100 1000

Killarney Brilliant $4.50 $40.00

Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 6.00 46.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

American Beauty 6.00 66.00

George Elgar 4.OO 36.00

WIETOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

EXTRA CHOICB ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2y.-in. and 3-in. grafted Killarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2ya-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1,000 3-ln.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100; 1,000; 3-ln.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,
178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

ROSES. American. Beauties. White and Pink
Killarney. Kaiserin, Richmond, Milady, etc.,
3-ln., $6.00; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Forcing roses, field-grown stock. XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers, Hybrid Teas, Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Write for quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New
York.

Roses. Own root, 2%-in. stock and 3-ln.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Peter Reinberg,
30 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

Roses. 2% and 4-io pots now ready. Send
for list. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LDTZII SEETOLINGS, $2.60 per
100; $20.00 per 1,000. A^aragns Lutzil seed,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed. 60c per 100; $4.60 per 1,000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed, $2.00 per 100; $16.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMBB & SON. CJedar
Rapids, Iowa,

Seeds. Flower. Asparagus Plumosus. Spren-
garii. Cineraria, Pansles and Winter-flowering
Spencer Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices
see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. St.
Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave.,
St. Louis, Mo.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Rancii. Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peas. Vor vari-
eties and prices see advertisement on front cover
page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 211
N. State St.. Chicago.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co.. Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds. Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station EJ. Loa
Angeles, Calif.

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Seeds. Winter- flowering Spencer Sweet Peas,
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant. Bquash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelo/i seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar P. Eurff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

S'eeds, contract growers of cucumbers, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Sqed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field com. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUIcott Sts..
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegeable of every descrip-
tion. Bamard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, .Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas. etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds, which succeed. Get quotations from
Landretli. Bristol, Pa:.

SMECiAX.

Wild Smilas, now ready, $2.50 per case, $1.50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co., Morris
Station, Ga.

8WAINSONA.

SWAINSONA. Strong 4-in. stock, $12.50 per
100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

VInca Variegata, 4-ln., 8c and 10c each; 2-in.,
$2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Elmer Rawllngs,
Allegany, N. Y.

VIOLETS.

Violets, Princess of Wales, strong, clean,
healthv, field-grown plants, .$6.00 per 100; $55.00
per 1,000. A. WALDMANN, Route 1, box 186,
Clayton, Mo.

MISCEIiliANEOUS.

HOSE— glim rubber— no kink.

Special florist greenhouse hose.

%-inch, 15c: ^/^-inch, ISc; coupled as wanted.

Buy now before price advances.

E. W. HOLT. Gansevoort Market. New York.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Florists' wire work. An immense stock of
standard designs in all sizes. Original society
emblems on short notice. Komada Bros.. 10(^
Viae' St., Philadelphia. Pa.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For

sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in

this issue. H. G. Berniug, 1402-4 Pine St..
St. Louis, Mo.

Heavy banging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson, 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now. as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied Uy the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal., $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co., 1324
Pine St.. St, Louis, Mo.

Pipes, tubes and fittings, new and second-
hand. Altoona Pipe and Supply Co., 1926-27
Ninth Ave., Altoona, Pa.

"Superior" internal-fired boiler for hot water
heating. Superior Machine and Boiler Works,
846 W. Superior St., Chicago.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storra
& Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
ail sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave.. Chicago.

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft.. natural color. 85c
per 100; $7 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 211
N. State St., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c.
postpaid, Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

MISCELIiANEOUS.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
binder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. GIblin & Co., Utlca, N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
ture Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.

Hail storm insurance. John G. Esler, Saddle
River, N. J.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Kel-
ler. 122 W. 2Sth St., New York.

Mastica for greenhouse glazing. P. 0. Pierce
Co.. 12 W. Broadway, New York.

Raffla, natural and colored. McHutchi;
Co., 95 Chambers St.. New York.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. A. Herrmann,
404-412 B. 34th St., New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co., Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2,00; 50,000, $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.

Everything the best in florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co.^
Eaton. Ind.

Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.,
Philadelphia.

VEGETABI.E PLANTS.

Cabbage plants, hardy northern grown, $1.00
per 1,000, $8.50 per 10,000.

Grand Rapids lettUCTi plants, $1 per 1,000,
$8.50 per 10,000.

EDWARD W. SCHUSTER. Crookston, Minn.

MILLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1.000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1,000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1.000.

F. M. PATTINGTON.
ScIpIovlUe, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE C!ONSTBUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and buUd greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Tem-
ple, Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheflield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and ail greenhouse fltttngs. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our» Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout it.

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GREENHOUSE OONSXBUOTION.

Greenhouse constrnction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc; everything in lumher.
Adam Schillo Lnmber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd Street Bldg., New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines. 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates o
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.,
and S^aulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red c^dar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co.. Lockland. O.

Greenhouse construction and equipment. King
Construction Co.. North Tonawanda. N. Y.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Cedar Rapids.
Iowa.

Florists* red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. "Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

INSECnCIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

CARNATION STAPIiES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.

Mend your split carnations. Finest article
for carnation growers introduced so far. 35c
for 1.000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWEJR EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000; 3.000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Spring-
fleld. Mass.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100, 95c; per 500. $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet per 100, 70c; per
1. 000. $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

TBE ilERICAN FLOIdST COMPANY'S

Trade Directory

/70NTAINS the usual fully corrected and
Vp revised listsof Florists, Seedsmen, Nursery-
men, Catalogue Firms, Horticulturists,
Landscape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries,
Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Societies
and Horticultural Supply Concerns of the
United States and Canada.

Price S3.00 Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY
REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Let us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.),

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

CHICAGO

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Mention the American Florist when writing

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New Yorli.

Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bernhelmer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G„ St. Louis, Mo,

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Fiower Growers' Ass*n, Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland. O.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford. M. C. New York.

Ford. William P., New York.

Freres-Windler Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H. E,, New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York,

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc. New York.

Gunterherg, M, C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc, New York.

Hart, George B,, Rochester, N, Y.

Hentz & Nash. Inc., New York,

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis,

Kasting Co,, Wm. F., Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co,, The, New York.

Keasler, Wm. A., New York.

Krucbten, John, Chicago,

Kuehn, C. A,, St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, 111,

Kusik & Co,, H., Kansas City, Mo,

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa,

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Meconi, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York,

Niessen Co.. The Leo, Philadelphia, ,Pa.^

Percy Jones, Inc, Chicago.

Philaaelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa,

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas. Geo. J., New York.

Pyter & Co., A. T,, Chicago,

Randall Co., A, L., Chicago.

Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa,

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn,

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis,

Sheridan. W. F., New York,

Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, 111,

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J.

Traendly & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New Tork.

Vaughan, A. L., & Co,, Chicago.

Weiland & Risch, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman. New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass,

Wietor Bros., Chicago,

Wiitgen & Freres, Chicago,

Wittbold, Geo., Co,, Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York,

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliouf It.

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OF HIGH
GRADE....

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

See our Catalogue.

ifotwate? GIBLIH & CO.. Utrca, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, N. Y.

WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS TRADE FACTORS.

Business during the past two weelcs
has been g:ood, augmented by quite
a number of military weddings and
funerals of prominent persons. The
cut flower demand has been excellent.
Roses have been better than for sev-
eral months with a good supply of
Sunburst, the Killarneys, Maryland
and Ophelia. Gladioli are fine, al-
though the supply is overabundant.
Carnations are still with us, though
very small. Sweet peas are very
scarce and poor in quality. Cattleyas,
gardenias and lily of the valley are
scarce and high in price.

NOTES.

J. B. Keller Sons had three large
weddings last week. Their window
display is now most attractive, with
auratum lilies and white gladioli ar-
ranged in large vases against a back-
ground of purple plush.

Salter Bros.' attractive summer win-
dow display continues to attract
crowds. An island with miniature
summer house, rustic bridges and
waterfall proves a great drawing card
during the hot period.

Vacationists here and there : Misses
Hattie Conway and Lillian Wheeler, of
H. E. Wilson's staff; O. L. Boucher,
Miss Margaret Howe, Geo. Havill, Ar-
thur J. Beyers and Horace J. Head.

Geo. B. Hart reports excellent whole-
sale business. He was a member of
the Buffalo contingent to the S. A. F,
convention in New York.

Frank J. Mahoney and George Kra-
mer have begun the foundation for
the floral decoration at Exposition
Park, which will open September 3.

Harry Merritt, of Irondequoit, N. T.,
is cutting excellent pink and white
asters with large blooms and , long
stems which find ready buyers.

C. W. Curtis is cutting excellent
Golden Glow chrysanthemums, the first
of the season.

E. C. Armbrust and wife have re-
turned from the Berkshire Hills. Mass.

Hugo Teute is repotting cyclamens
for winter blooming.

Chester.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

BUSINESS FAIRLY GOOD.

Funeral work and decorations have
brought several busy days during the
past week and there have been sev-
eral good weddings. The outlook for
fall business has assumed a much
blighter tone since the reduction in
coal prices. Some excellent summer
flowers are being offered. Roses, ex-
cept for short stemmed stock, seem to
be off the market. A few field grown
carnations are to be seen and are used
principally in funeral designs.

NOTES.

Miss C. B. Flick, of the Patten
Flower Shop, Toledo, O., is visiting her
niece, Mrs. Mildred Flick Buchanan.
Miss Marguerite Flick has returned
from a visit at Detroit, Mich.

W. J. Vesey, Jr., has been drafted

for the United States Army and will

report shortly at the training camp at

Port Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis.

H. K.

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CLEAN

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REQUIRED

Kroeschell Water Tube Steam Boiler

p] Our company takes pride in announcing that the Q
|— I year 1916 goes on record as the world's highest mark p-i
in the sale of greenhouse boilers. During the year
of 1916 we sold direct from factory to user the follow-
ing boilers for greenhouse heating :

Kroeschell Greenhouse Hot Water Boilers 1,639,500 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Tubeless Hot Water Boilers ■.. 101,860 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Tubeless Steam Boilers 66,400 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell Water Tube Steam Boilers 203,200 sq. ft. glass

Kroeschell High Pressure Steam Boilers 1,003,336 sq. ft glass

TOTAL 3.016,286 sq. ft. glass

WHEN YOU BUY — GET A KROESCHELL

Kroeschell Bros. Co.

452 W. Erie St., Chicago, 111.

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Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS Z: POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

Iv. Bi'eitsehweith, Prop.
7H-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse,

N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kramer's Pot Hangers

For sale by ■Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

and Supply Dealers.

Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mail, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 IV. 25th St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work,
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Herndon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printiflg House

r I.ARGE: RUNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11 ^ 0^ yc
1,000 Envelopes. 6^ size i 0*rii3

CASH AVITH- ORDER — No C. O. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PRINTERY, Inc.
542 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value
of our lond experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of i^-s durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. 'IH^r

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARh iiED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our gflass is heavy in thickness, v^ell flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

Order m
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write as for
Catalog and DiseountS.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

Mention the American Florist when loriting

Azalea Pots, Hanging.,,

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Qays— Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVIUE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" Ware,

WM. M. WARRIN. 16 W. 23rd St., New York

DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand New Slyl«

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to 5U0 feet without

seam or joint.

The HOSE for Ibe FLORIST

3^-in. per ft 17a

Reel of 500 ft I6V7O

2 Reels, 1000 ft I60

VS-in 16c-

Reels.SOO ft 14V4o

Couplings Furnished.

HENRY A. DREER,
714-716 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, Pa.

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Peter Reinberg Says:

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we Will place OUF Order With yOUr firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberig.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

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CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANDRE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

The Recognizetl Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly, thrips and soft scale.

ftuart, ?1.00 Gallon, $2.50

FXJNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

\TEBMINE.

For heel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY

MADISON. N. J.

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is
giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Parmesrs' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave., Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.
U, S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

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THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MANTrFACITTBED BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

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NIKOTEEN

For Sprayioe,

APHIS PUNK

For Fumieatinp.

Ask Your Dealer for it.

NICOTDfKMFG.CO.

ST. LOUIS

REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchblnder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III,

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Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The Ill

AlfredLozierRosery.3-»2
Alpha Floral Co ....359
American Bulb Co..36fj
American Greenh'se

MffCo 380

AmlingECCo 353

Anderson S A 363

, Anger muellerGHCo. 352

Aphine Mfg Co 379

Archias Floral Co... 361
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 358

Badgley& Bishop.. 357

Baer Julius. 361

Barnard W W Co.... 365
Bassett&Washburn.

342 346

Baumer AugR 363

Baur Window Glass

Co .. IV

BayersdorlerH&Co.351

BearenE A 353

Begerow's 360

Berger Bros 354

Bernbeimer Eugene. 355

Berning H G 354

BodgerJ&SonsCo..365
Boddington Arthur

TCo 365

BolandJB 359

Bolgiano J &Son... .365
Boulevard Flo Co. ..361

Bramley & Son 361

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 364

Breitmeyer'sJ Sons..3bO

Briggs Floral Co 361

Brown A]SeedCo..364
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 366

Bryan Alonzo ] 3tS

Buchbinder Bros 379

BuckbeeH W .363

BudlongJ A 349 372

Burpee W A&C0....366
Caldwell theWoods-

man Co 3S3

California Florists. ..362

Callahan M J 360

Central Floral Co... 363
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 352

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 379

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 347

Clark EB Seed Co.. 368

Clarke's SonsD 361

Clay &Son 379

Cleveland FloristE.x 353

Coan J J 357

Conard& Jones Co.. 370

Cooke Geo H 363

Cottage Gardens

Nurs Idc 368

Cowee W J 380

Coy HCSeedCo..,.365

Craig Robt Co 369

Danker Fred A. ... 363

DardsChas 304 360

Dentale Angelo R...357
Dickinson Alb't&Jo.366

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo..362
DornerF&SonsCo 372

Drakos Co 361

Dreer HA... 342 378 380

Duerr Chas A 363

Duluth Floral Co.... 363

Dunlop John H 360

Edwards Fold Box. 380

Erne& Co ,347

Evenden Bros Co. ..36?

Eyres H G 359

Farmers' &Florists'

Fertilizer Co 379

FishHenrySeedCo..365
Florists' Hail Assn.. 330
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

FordM C 357

Ford William P 337

Forter Edward 363

Foster Fred 362

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 359

Frauenfelder C 362

Freeman MrsJ B 361

Freres-Windler Co.. 353

Frey CH 362

Frey & Frey 363

Friedman 362

FromentH E 357

FullerT H 346

GalvinThosF 359

Garland Mfg Co 379

Gasser J M Co 360

Giblin&Co 377

Godineau R&M....365
Goldstein &

Futterman 357

GorhamPrinteryInc.378
Graham A & Son.... 363
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.362

Green Edw 363

GrowersCutFloCo..

352 357

Gude Bros 3t2

Gunterberg MC 346

Guttman & Raynor.357
HabermehlsSonsJ J.359

Hanft Bros S^l

Hansen Grate Co. ..HI

Hardesty & Co 363

Harris Wm K 371

Hart George B 357

Hart Henry 360

Hatcher Florist 363

HavenSeedCo The. 366

Heacock Jos Co 367

Heinl John G & Son. 363

Hencle Miles S 360

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis... 361

Hentz &Nash 3Sb

Herr Albert M 369

Herrmann A -....380

Hess & Swoboda 360

Hession 361

Hews AH& Co ....378

Higgins NF 361

Hill D Nurs Co 370

Hoerber Bros 353

Hofmann's Dutch

Bulb House 371

Hollywood G'rdens.360

Holm & Olson 360

Holton&HunkelCo .355
Hort Trade Journal .III

Howard&Smith 363

Hurff Edgar F 365

HuscroftG. L 362

Ickes-BraunMillCo.376

IgoeBros. 380

Jackson & Perkins. ..370

Jahn Hugo 360

Johnston & Co T J.. 363

Jones Percy 350

Joy Floral Co 362

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo . .378

Keller Sons J B 361

Kelway &Son 366

Kennicott Bros Co.. 348
KerrRC Floral Co. 361

Kervan Co The 357

Kessler Wm 357

Kimberlin Seed Co.. 366
King Construct Co.. Ill
Kirchner Chas F....360

Kottmiller A 359

Kramer I N & Son.. 378
Kroeschell BrosCo..377

Kruchten John 353

Kuehn C A 355

KuhlGeo A 368

liusik &Co H 353

Kyle & Foerster 353

LandrethSeed Co. ..365
Lang Flo &Nur Co.. 361

Lange A 359

Leborius J J 361

Leedle Kloral Co.. ..369

Leonard Seed Co 366

Lockland Lum Co. ..373
Logan Pottery Co.. 378
London Flow'rShp .360
Lord&Burnham Co.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 368

McCallum Co 355

McConnell Alex 359

McHutchisonfr Co . .366
MahoneyGL& Co. 370

Mangel 362

Matthews the Flo'«t.363

MatthewsonJE 362

May & Co L L 362

Meconi Paul 357

MetairieRidge Nurs. 359

Miller A L 372

Miller & Musser 353

Moninger JC Co ....IV
Mullanphy Florist.. 359

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MunsonH 380

Murray Samuel 362

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
NeidingerJosGCo...355

Newell A 361

NY CutFlowerEx..357

N YFloraICo 363

Nicotine Mfg Co 379

Niessen Leo Co 354

Okmulgee Window

Glass .0 378

OuterbridgeCo E

Worrall 3'.6

Pacific Bulb Co 366

Palez Paul M 362

Palmer W J &Son... 359

Park Floral Co 361

Peacock Dahlia Fr..370

Pearson E W 362

Pedrick GR&Son..365
PennThe Florist... .363
Peters & Reed Poty.. 378
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 355

Philips Bros 361

PierceFOCo Ill

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)...368
Pieters- Wheeler

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Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .362

Pillsbury IL 361

PittsburgCutFloCo.358
Podesta&Baldocchi.351
PoehlmannBrosCo

344 345

Pollworth C C Co ...355
PolykranasGeoJ....357
Potter Floral Co.... 363

Potter WQ Co 355

Pulverized Manure

Co The 379

Pyfer A T & Co 348

Pyfer aOlsem 361

Raedlein Basket Co.. 350

Randall A L Co 353

Randall'sFlow Shop.363
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 363

Rapid Wrapper Co. .352

Rawlings Elmer 368

Ready Reference.... 373
Reed & Keller .... 373
Regan Ptg House.... 378

Reid Edw .354

Rein berg Geo 3S3

Reinberg Peter. .347 369

Rice Bros 355

Riedel & Meyer 357

Rober Ernest 372

RobinsonJCSeedCo.366
RochesterFloralCo..359
RockWmLFlwrCo..362

Rohnert Waldo 368

RoutzahnSeed Co ..365

RuschG & Co .355

SaakeO C 362

Schiller the Florist.. 361
Schillo Adam Lum Cc378
Schlatter W & Son.. 380

Schling Max 359

Schmidt Chas L 362

SchwakeChasSc Co. 356

Sekenger Adam 359

SharpPartridge&Co.380
Sheridan Walter F.. 357
Siebrechl George C. 357
Situations Wants.. .341
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&CO....360
Smith E D & Co. .. 371
Smith & Fetters Co. 362

Smith Henry 362

Smith W &T Co.... I
SouthernEvergrnCo 352
St Louis Seed Co.... 36 5
Storrs & Harrison. ..370
Stumpp G.E.M....363
Superior Machine

& Boiler Works. ..380
Syracuse Pottery Co.3T8
ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thorburn JM & Co. 365
Tonner O A&L A. .348

Totty Chas H 372

Traendly&Schenck.357

Trepel Jos 361

TurbatE & Co 377

United Cut Flo Co.. 355
United Flower &

Supply Co 349

Vaughan AL & Co.. 351
Vaughan's Seed Store

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Vick's Sons Jas 368

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Walker F Co 359

WeberFH 362

Weiland&Risch....353

Weiss Herman 357

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Whitted Floral Co.. .359

Wietor Bros .348

Wild Gilbert H.. .. 370
Williams MrsE A . .3*>2
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Vol. XLIX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 8, 1917.

No. 1527

TheAmerigan Florist

ESTABLISHSD 1885.

Oopyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

Pdblibhbd Evbby Sathbdat by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

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Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, 82.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.60. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions. etc.,
American Florist Co. .440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Keiir, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Miller, .Jamaicu, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect— C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John YotrNa, New Y'ork, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.

The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit. Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition. New
York, September 25-27, 1917. Officers— Rich-
ard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Habkison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street.
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland,
O., November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vebet,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Strout,
Biddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. BEN.rAMiN Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY.

Officers- A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind., Presi-
dent; Henry Y'ouell, 538 Cedar Street, Syracuse,
; N. Y., Secretary.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS.

Sweet Peas.

The early sown sweet peas will soon
need some support, and the plan most
generally adopted by growers with
peas inside is to pass strings around
the plants fastened to stakes at each
end of the row. If the rows are
lengthwise of the bench stakes to
which the strings may be fastened will
have to be arranged about every ten
feet. As soon as the plants have at-
tained a height of six inches the first
string should be tied on and strings
should be added every six to eight
inches as the plants grow taller. The
plants must be kept growing straight
throughout their culture, so they must
have strings quite close together for
their twining arms to catch upon, and
if when the plants are in bloom they
are not kept tied up a large number
of the flowers will have crooked stems.
Care must yet be taken with the wa-
tering and until the plants show ac-
tive growtb they should receive but
little water, being kept on the dry
side. If allowed to be too wet, stem rot
will result and the plant will die. If
sweet peas are to follow the early
chrysanthemums the seed can now be
sown. Three or four seeds in a 4-inch
pot will be right for this time, for they
will have to grow in the pots about
six weeks, the middle of November
being about as early as the chrysan-
themums can be cleaned out and the
beds made ready. Careful watering
will be the watchword for the young
seeds and do not thin out too early.
Wait until the plants are in good
growing condition, when they can be
thinned out to one plant in a pot.

Anemones and Ranunculus.

The grower desirous of having some-
thing out of the ordinary in early
spring should grow a few anemones
and ranunculus. The bulbs are inex-
pensive and will help to increase the
variety at a time when the flower
users are looking for something that
they have not seen all winter. No
doubt failure in starting these bulbs
has caused many growers to give up

the attempt of their culture, but if
once understood they are ' as easily
grown as any other of the bulbous
flowers. The bulbs should be planted
in flats close together and covered
with about half an inch of soil and
then placed under a bench in a cool
house. Under no circumstances water
the soil or place them where water will
drip upon them, for if they become wet
they will surely rot. Place papers
over the flats to prevent evaporation
and in about three weeks the bulbs
will throw out roots and the tops
start. They can then be placed in
pans or in the benches and grown as
any other bulbs are handled.

Fall Propagation.
There are many of the plants used
for bedding purposes that are better
propagated in the fall, for cuttings are
more readily obtained, root easily and
allow time for the growing of good
stock. Ivy geraniums, to have fine
plants in the spring, are much better
propagated at that time. Vincas for
the spring sales propagated in Septem-
ber make fine plants by the first of
May. The long shoots can be cut up
to two eyes each and they will root in
three or four weeks, then potted in
2%-inch pots and kept cool until Feb-
ruary, -when they should be potted into
4-inch pots and grown along the sides
of the beds or benches. AbutUons
should be handled in a similar man-
ner. The tender tips should be used
for the cuttings, and these should be
kept well watered and shaded until
roots are formed, when they can be
potted and kept cool until towards
spring. The pelargoniums that were
cut back and dried off in Augvist
should now be made into cuttings and
should be taken and placed in the cut-
ting bench. There are also many
plants that the stock should be looked
out for at this time and a few plants
lifted ■ and housed before frost. Many
growers prefer to raise their salvias
from cuttings and in this case a few
plants can be potted and grown on.
Any extra good double petunias should
be lifted. Pyrethrum or feverfew, co-

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Sept. 8,

letis and the other soft wooded plants
should be selected and potted that
they may become established before
cool weather.

Cyclamens.

In order to have nice large plants of
cyclamens for another year, now is the
time to sow the seed. This can be
deferred until later and the seed
planted at any time until the first of
the year, yet it is much better to start
them early and obtain a nice well-fo-
liaged plant full of bloom in a tJ-inch
or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant
with but a few blooms and flowers,
which is sure to be the result with the
later sown seed. Soak the seed for
about 24 hours in tepid water and
place the receptacle in a wa,rm place,
and plant in flats about one-half to
three-quarters of an inch apart and
there will be need for but little fur-
ther labor until later in the winter.
Be sure and have a light porous soil
with a good proportion of leaf mold.
The plants that are to be in bloom for
Christmas should now be making good
growth and be in the blooming pots.
Any buds that show up at this time
should be removed. Give the plants
plenty of room and leave them from
now on in full sunlight and in a cool,
well-ventilated house. A sharp look-
out for aphis must be kept up and reg-
ular fumigation continued. The plants
for late winter and spring blooming
can be kept out in the frames as long
as safe from frost and then placed in
cool quarters until time to give them
more heat, which will depend upon the
time they are wanted in bloom.

Pansies.

The pansies for early spring trade
should be placed in the frames that
they may become established before
freezing weather commences. Make
the soil good and rich. It is the plants
with large flowers in the spring that
find the quick sales and these cannot
be obtained in poor soil. Set the plants
about five inches apart and water well
after planting. Keep those of a kind
together and plant all the mixed lots
adjoining. There Is more time wasted
in the retail selling of pansies than
any other flower, traveling back and
forth over a mixed bed trying to pick
out a nice assortment. This is espe-
cially so with some customers, and in
setting out the plants try to prevent
this as much as possible. When freez-
ing weather comes cover the frames
with sashes which will prevent the
snow from lying too heavily upon the
plants and also much freezing and
thawing. If frozen for months and
covered with sash no harm will be
done, but if a warm spell should come
on, the sashes should be raised to
allow ventilation.

Violets.

The single violets should be planted
in the houses now as soon as the beds
are ready. In lifting the plants in the
field try to get a good ball of earth
with the roots and avoid as much as
possible the roots becoming dry. These
roots are very soft and succulent and
if they become too dry new roots will
have to form and it will take some
time for the plants to become estab-
lished in their new quarters. The bet-
ter way is not to try to handle too
many plants at a time, but to lift a
few and plant them out at once. When
the plants are lifted all the runners

should be removed and the plants as
soon as set should be well watered.
They should then be shaded during the
warm days, the length of time neces-
sarily depending' upon how quickly
they will take hold in the new soil.
Give the plants all the air possible but
avoid draughts if possible until they
begin to show growth.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. KUt, Philadelphia, Fa.

Artistic Vases for Cut Flowers.

Fibre vases, which have for a long
time held first place with the trade as
a receptacle for holding and display-
ing cut flowers, are being relegated to
the rear. They are very practical, but
enamel them any color you like, white,

Japanese White Porcelain Rose Float.
With Callas and Bird and Butterlly Ornaments.

green, or gray, and they are still but
a round cylinder without beauty
curves; good for storage purposes, but
lacking the gracefulness demanded of
the modern show case receptacles.
The accompanying illustration shows
a line of vitrified pottery vases, grace-
ful in form and beautifully colored in
shades of light and medium green.
The embossing represents leaf pat-
terns.

The vases in their various styles
and unique colorings are very good
looking. They are rather heavy to
handle for showing in the case, but
are often used with good effect for
this purpose. To send out for deco-
rations they are very useful, as they
can be used with almost any furnish-
ings and flowers of all colors can be
used, the green tones working in well
with the foliage. Many florists use
a wicker covering with a fibre jar cen-
ter, but a zinc liner is best, as it gives
more room for the stems and is more
lasting than the fibre, which when it
begins to absorb water from a crack
or abrasion to the glazed surface will
soon become waterlogged and unfit for
use.

Packing Flowers in Hot Weather.

For shipping purposes, there should
always be a stock of light wooden
boxes on hand of an assortment of
sizes, just large enough to admit of
stock sizes of those used for cutflow-
ers. Fill the cutflower box in the usual
way, then place it inside of the board
box, nail on the lid and lightly wrap
in express paper; a tied package is
better handled than one without the
twine; it is then ready to go for-
ward to any address with the assur-
ance of arriving in the best possi-
ble condition. In extreme hot weath-
er, it is best to put a chunk of ice
in the center and cleat it in place, us-
ing cleats %-inch in thickness. This
catches the nails and holds the Ice
firmly in place.

Large expensive designs are not in-
frequently packed in hurriedly made
boxes, which are not large enough or
by any means as strong as they should
be. Good corrugated boxes are, as a
rule, found satisfactory, yet if the de-
sign is heavy, a light crate frame work
to enclose the box is a precaution that
may save a total loss if the piece ar-
rived in an unsatisfactory condition.

Having these boxes on hand for an
emergency is vital, as frequently in
making trains the last 10 minutes are
crowded to the utmost and the slight-
est slip-up means failure.

Always have a properly addressed
tag filed with the order. Hurriedly
written addresses often contain mis-
takes. Ascertain also in advance the
correct shipping instructions, so that
at the last minute it may not develop
that the package has gone to the
wrong depot. A funeral design that
arrives a day or even an hour late is
generally a total loss, the amount in-
volved being sufiicient to pay for many
of the aforesaid precautionary meas-
ures.

Telegraph Service Par Excellence.

Here is a live-wire idea in the shape
of an attractive card that is being sent
out by William C. Gloeckner. the well-
known Albany, N. T., florist, which
reads as follows : "Your order for flow-
ers for Chicago, placed at 2 :48 p. m.
in Albany, was delivered" in Chicago at
2 :36 p. m. the same day. How did we
do it to beat the time? Figuring differ-
ence of eastern and central time, and
good service from the Western Union
and from our correspondents in re-
sponse to our telegraphed instructions.
Are you satisfied?"

Nature's Outdoor Material.

During the summer vacation be on
the outlook, in the woods, the fields,
the mountains or shore, or wherever
one roams, for material that has com-
mercial value. Many of the burrs and
seed hulls of the wayside weeds, when
colored, bronzed or silvered are very
useful in the wreaths and evergreen bas-
ket arrangements of the holiday sea-
son. A sheaf of well-eared wheat, full
of grain, is a prize for the Thanks-
giving window. Cornstalks with ears
of corn, if selected in the field and
packed carefully, are well worth the
trouble. Chestnut burrs on branches,
will, if cut before fully expanded, keep
for a long time and are valuable as
decorative features in basket and win-
dow decoration. There are also many
native grasses, that if cut at the proper
time, have good value to arrange with
other dried products. Small birds'
nests containing candy eggs are often

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The American Florist,

383

used to good advantage in basket
work.

All kinds of cones, acorns, etc., are
very useful, particularly if a portion
of the branch is secured with them.
Material of this kind, gilt or silvered,
tied to a selected spray or branch of
well berried holly, makes an exclusive
and artistic piece, suitable for a Christ-
mas card or gift of itself. Branches
well covered with lichens and old bark
of like character will at times be
found very useful in connection with
other woods material.

A florist made quite a hit with
pieces of old cherry bark, gathered
carefully. These were made into rolls
as if on the limb and filled at both
ends and from knot holes with flowers.
A bow of ribbon across the center was
at times a more elaborate finish. A
small cobweb, woven of very fine sil-
vered wire, such as seen in the early
morning, to cover an open space, gave
the whole a natural outdoor woodsy
look that always pleased.

The Name as a Trade Mark.

From the very beginning, every mer-
chant should bank on his name. A
business may be started in a small
way without capital, at first ekeing
out a bare existence with a great
struggle to keep one's head above
water. In order to gain prestige, the
store is called after the building of
which it is a part, as, "The Rosslyn
Flower Shop." We see The Main
Street Flower Store and The Capitol
Flower Shop, named after the capitol
building across the street. The Fern-
ery, The Pansy Shop, The West End
Flower Store, The Paris Flower Shop,
The Oak Square Greenhouse, and so
on.

The men who start in business, are.
as a rule, ambitious; they hope some
not distant day to move to a better
location on the principal street, or if
their business is prospering in its first
localty. to enlarge and take in the
store next door. They aim to become
a factor in the business of their city;
in fact, to lead, so that their name
on a box at once means quality, the
best there is. When this pinnacle has
been finally reached, then it is. that
when flowers are wanted, the name
that has become so associated with
excellence in arrangement and quality
in flowers, flashes to the mind and
settles the question as to where is
the best place to go.

From the humble beginning to this
culmination of greatness is, however, a
rocky and hilly way. There are many
cross and diagonal roads that look
promising, but which are found, if pur-
sued, to be the wrong track, lost ground
that must be retraced. These by-roads
are the mistakes, the first and greatest
being to fail to take advantage of the
personality there is in one's own name.
Credit is the cornerstone of business.
Fancy names and business titles are
at times considered a sign of weak-
ness. Banks will at once inquire who
is back of the concern: who is the re-
sponsible head? To whom are we to
look for the payment of this note?
Business houses ask similar questions.
PBaiSONALITT.

Where the name counts most, how-
ever, is with the public; personality
counts with them. They like to see
the proprietor; it is his judgment they
rely on. They tell their friends to go
to Brown's — his flowers are always
fresh. He has the best artists with
the latest ideas in arrangement. It is

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pear in signature form, or in a writ-
ten style, adopted as a trademark, on
everything connected with the busi-
ness. The sign or signs in front of
the store, the stationery of all kinds,
the tags and cut flower boxes.

The delivery cars, which are so con-
tinually on the go in the streets about
the city, should show conspicuously this
trade mark of the firm. All advertis-
ing matter should be signed in this
way, whether in circular form or in
the newspaper columns. More than
half the business houses of the coun-
try have adopted this signature style
as or in place of a trade mark.

The best newspaper publicity of any
business in this country is credited to
John WanamaJter, Philadelphia, Pa.,
whose written signature is a part of ev-
ery advertisement. Every statement and
printed slip that goes out of the store
is signed the same way. It is Wana-
maker's store and business, and no one
is allowed to forget it. Used on his cars,
tags, boxes, stationery and all printed
matter.

H. H. Battles' signature is his trad;e-
mark. "Penn, the Forist," with a qujll
pen running through the words, is
the trademark of that successful Bos-
ton florist. Similar exploitation of their
names is used by leaders of the trade in
all the large cities. Their business, their
store, their flowers, their leadership, is
all recalled and emphasized by the ap-
pearance of the name.

One does not have to follow the
other fellow in everything; he would
likely not succeed if he did. on ac-
count of his lack of experience or
different class of trade. But, in mak-
ing the most of his personality, in put-
ting all he can of his individuality
into his work and instilling his meth-
ods into those around him, he is guid-
ing his business along the straight
road that leads to success.

Rose White Tauseudscbon.

While making an inspection of their
rose fields last spring, the Julius
Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., dis-
covered pure white flowers on a small
plant of Tausendschon. This plant
was carefully guarded and flowered in
the greenhouse this spring, when it
was found that the color was fixed,
and there is now a sure enough white
Tausendschon. The accompanying illus-
tration shows the purity of the flowers.
Unfortunately, the background is a
white tent and offers little contrast to
the flowers which are pure white with-
out the slightest tinge of color. This
should prove a most valuable acquisi-
tion, as in every other respect it is
exactly like its pink sister, There is
a demand and undoubtedly room for a
good, white, climbing rose, as almost
its only competitor is the old Balti-
more Belle now almost out of cultiva-
tion.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

History and Culture.

Paper by James McKee, Experimental Farm,
Ottawa. Out., read at the twentieth annual
meeting of the Canadian Horticultural Associa-
tion. Montreal. August 7-9. 1917.

Chrysanthenxums have been known
in Europe for fully 200 years, yet they
have been but recently discovered, for
as a familiar garden flower the his-
tory of the chrysanthemum dates from
the year 1843. when the first public ex-
hibition of chrysanthemums was held
in the ancient city of Norwich. Very
soon thereafter followed the formation
of the Stoke Newington Chrysanthe-
mum Society, the first exhibiton of
which was held in the year 1846. This
society may be regarded as the parent
of aj thousand, for, although three
years later in its birth than that at
Norwich, it has served as the model
for all similar societies and as the
school of chrysanthenrium culture for
the whole world.

The Chinese chrysanthemum was
first accurately described by Breynius
in : his "Prodromus" 1869, under the
name of Matricaria Japonlca maxima,
and he states that six varieties were
at that time in cultivation in Holland.
It received its present botanical name
of Chrysanthemum indicum from Lin-
neaus, whose species Plantarum first
appeared in the year 1753. The first
specimen known to have grown in Eng-
land was one that bore small yellow
flowers in the botanic gardens, Chel-
sea, in 1764. It is interesting to know
that a dried specimen of this very
plant was (with others) presented by
the famous gardener at Chelsea, Philip
Miller, to the Royal Society, and is now
in, the herbarium of the British Muse-
um in the series known as Miller's
Specimens. But the chrysanthemum
perished soon after the transfer of
Miller's specimens, and it was not un-
til the year 1789 that the true Chinese
chrysanthemum obtained a recognized-
place in Europe. In that year M. Blan-
chard, a merchant of Marseilles, im-
ported three plants, white, purple and
violet, but only the purple one survived
that expedition to become a garden
flower. In 1790 the' Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew. obtained a specimen of
this purple chrysanthemum, and thus
the large-flowering chrysanthemum, the
Queen of Autumnae. obtained a home
in England.

One hundred years have passed, and
every year has seen -something of im-
portance added to its history, for from
the first flowering of well-grown plants
in. j::olville's nursery, at Chelsea, in
1.795, it has been a subject of public
interest and of increasing importance
in the social circle. There are now
0|Ver 2,000 varieties named and regis-
tered. There are hundreds of societies
tljat especially recognize and encourage
the cultivation of this flower. The
number of these societies being ever
increasing is an intimation that the
chrysanthemum has not even reached
the zenith of its popularity.
, As near as can be ascertained they
were introduced into America about
the year 1847. Dr. H. P. Walcott is
credited as being the first person in
this country to raise new varieties from
seed, as early as 1879. The work of
hybridization was taken up by Wm. K.
Harris and John Thorpe early in the
'80's. Their efforts were crowned with
great success, both of them originat-
ing many new and .startling varieties.

Their results were incentive to others
until the total number of new varie-
ties offered for sale in 1894 reached
163. Many of these, however, were
inferior to those then in commerce at
that time. The uncertain quality of the
many varieties produced at this time
caused many growers to be skeptical,
and they doubted the merits of the so-
called "novelties" until they were fully
tested.

In the mean time. John Thorpe con-
ceived the idea of organizing a society
to protect the interests and also to
promote the development of this flower
which was fast gaining popularity. At
Buffalo, in 1889, an organization now
known as the Chrysanthemum Society
of America was established, and in
1894 this society appointed committees
composed of experts to meet during
the following season at Chicago, Cin-
cinnati,' Philadelphia. New York and
Boston, to inspect seedlings and sports.
These committees have been continued
from year to year, awarding first-
class certificates to deserving produc-
tions. Such action brought the varie-
ties thus certificated into prominence
and those which failed to meet their
commendation were so little sought
after as to be unprofitable and many
growers discontinued hybridizing. The
first exhibition given by the C. S. A.
was in November, 1902. under the
auspices of the Horticultural Society
of Chicago. Since then they have been
held annually in the large cities in both
the east and the west. The term ex-
hibition bloom refers to the varieties
which are most suitable to produce the
large flowers, as size is the chief fac-
tor to be considered. Many of the best
varieties are of no use to the commer-
cial grower.

PROPAGATION.

Chrysanthemums are propagated in
four different ways, namely, cuttings,
division, seed and grafting. Cutting is
the most important because it is the
quickest way by which to raise a stock
true to name. It is the method of the
florist.

Plants of the preceding year care-
fully carried over until spring produce

quantities of sucker growths, while
others are shy in producing them. In
the preparation of the cutting bed,
part of the bench at the cool end of the
bedding geranium house is used for
rooting the cuttings. This is first
washed perfectly clean and the drain-
age put in good condition. The bench
is then filled with clean river sand to
a depth of three or four inches and
pounded firm, when it is given a thor-
ough watering and is ready - for use.
The cuttings are taken about two to -
three inches long, cut with a clean cut
close to but below the joint, and the
lower leaves are removed. The tips of
the top leaves are not cut. as we con- '
sider that there is not much to be
gained by doing so. They are then
placed in the propagating bed close
together, say about one inch and a half
apart, where they are kept continually
moist, and carefully shaded during hot
sunshine until rooted which, on an av-
erage, takes about four weeks to form
roots one inch long, an ideal length for
potting.

The writer prefers to use one-quarter
of a barrow load of well-rotted horse
manure rubbed through a quarter-inch
sieve, one six or seven-inch pot of
ground charcoal or wood ashes added
to one barrow load of well-rotted
fibrous sod. chopped fine, with enough
coarse sand to keep the mixture por-
ous. This, when thoroughly mixed,
forms an excellent compost for the first
potting and one that chrysanthemums
particularly seem to like.

POTTING THE CUTTINGS.

Two and one-half inch pots are used
for the first potting and it is important
that the pots and cracks for drainage
should be clean. Care in this respect is ,
evident, because the chrysanthemum de-
velops an extensive tender root system,
the greater portion of which grows
around the sides of the pot, and as the
chrysanthemum requires repotting at
periods of its growth it is necessary
that it can be knocked out of its early
pot without injury to its roots. Firm pot-
ting is necessary at the later stages,
but firm potting is, not necessary at the

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beginning because it induces a too slow
and hard growth before it is advisable
that it should be produced. A chrys-
anthemum if potted as one would a
geranium is about right. Vigorous
growth is a most important point to
obtain during the early stages of de-
velopment and I think no grower has
yet seen plants with stems too thick
at the base, providing they were given
all the care necessary as growth was
proceeding. Maturity of the wood is a
point of much importance, but it should
be obtained gradually.

When the plants have filled their two
and one-half inch pots with roots, they
are shifted into four-inch pots, using
soil similar to the first potting, with
one six-inch potful of bone-meal added
to the barrow load of compost, the sod
being chopped a little coarser, and the
new soil pressed firmly around the old
ball of earth.

FINAL POTTING.

As soon as they have again filled the
four-inch pots with roots they get their
final shift into six or seven-inch pots,
according to the vigor of the variety.
The soil for the final potting consists
of one barrow load of partly decayed
horse manure, three seven-inch potfuls
of bone-meal and three six-inch pot-
fuls of charcoal to three barrow loads
of good rough fibrous sod, with enough
coarse sand to keep the mixture porous.

In spring, air should be given on all
possible occasions. During the grow-
ing season abundance of air is required
night and day. Plants should be placed
on the benches about a foot apart to
allow a free circulation of air.

Watering is one of the most impor-
tant details in all stages of growth.
It is, therefore, very important that the
drainage be free so that the water will
pass through freely, thus preventing
stagnation or soil sourness, a condition
conducive to disease which will finally
result in failure. When growing, the
plants require abundance of water but
the grower must be guided by the fo-
liage. As long as the foliage remains
dark and glossy it is a sure sign that
too much water has not been given. If
too much water has been given the fo-
liage will turn yellow and sickly look-
ing. If too little water has been given
the plants will show unmistakable
signs of requiring water.

FEEDING.

No definite rule can be given for this
work, as so much depends on the
amount of food in the soil. If the soil
be very rich the liquid applications
should be used very rarely and then
much diluted. There is more danger
of over-feeding by the use of liquid
(manure) than by using rich soil. Each
grower must depend on his own judg-
ment as to the requirements, being
guided by the appearance of the plants.
Feeding should begin when the plant
has filled its final pot with roots, un-
less the grower wishes to hasten the
setting of the bud. Applications of
liquid manure should be given about
once a week and an occasional appli-
cation of some complete fertilizer
should also be given.

STOPPING OR TIMING.

Stopping or timing the chrysanthe-
mum demands considerable thought
and study of the different varieties, so
as to have the plants in bloom at a
given date. Numerous varieties prop-
agated In February and March would
set their bud naturally about the be-
ginning of June. This is termed "the
Jirst break." If allowed to grow they

NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD
New Fern of the Eobt. Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,

would set their next or first crown bud
about the third week in July, which is
too early, as the next or second crown
bud, in many varieties, will be set too
late for exhibition dates. By pinching
off the top about May 10, and again
from June 20-30, will bring most va-
rieties to their best in time for a No-
vember exhibition. Other varieties
such as Mrs. E. Drabble, Bob Pulling
and several others are better from first
crown buds, and should, therefore, only
be pinched back once.

INSECTS.

The most common insects which the
chrysanthemum grower has to contend
with are thrip, red spider, green and
black aphis and white fly. For the
first four, spray with Black Deaf 40,
at intervals of about 10 days, using
one-half ounce to one gallon of water,
adding enough soap to make the mix-
ture adhere to the foliage. For white
fly use potassium cyanide and sul-
phuric acid in the following propor-
tions : One and one-half ounces of po-
tassium cyanide, three ounces of sul-
phuric acid, and six ounces of water,
divided over the length of the house.
Later on it is not safe to use more
than one ounce of potassium cyanide.
The writer has found the above quan-
tity to be sufficient for a house of 1.3,-
000 cubic feet capacity.

Nephrolepis Norwood.

This beautiful fern is another of the
very prolific nephrolepis family that
was discovered by a Philadelphia
grower in a stock bed of several varie-
ties. While it is of the type of
todeoides or elegantissima, yet it is
very distinct from either, making a
bushy shapely frond with an excep-
tionally firm and wiry midrib rib which
holds the fronds upright as they grow
and that later bend gracefully into
place without becoming interlaced with
each other, which is the fault of so
many of this type. The accompanying
illustration is of a plant in a five-inch
pot. It has not as yet been seen in
size above a six-inch pot, but from the
various stages up to this limit, it makes
a finished plant that for symmetry and

beauty is not equaled by any fern so
far introduced. Shapely plants in three
and four-inch pots are so rounded and
perfect in shape as to make a suitable
table centerpiece of themselves.

The separate fronds are especially
valuable in cutflower work; in fact, for
whatever purpose ferns are used, this
new comer will be found most desira-
ble.

The Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia,
Pa., who are introducing it. sold com-
pletely out of their first stock of 50,000
plants for June delivery as soon as it
was placed on the market and have
booked large orders for the next block
to go out August 15. It looks destined
to have the largest sale of any fern
ever introduced.

The Helpful Town Men.

The town man told the farmer man :
"Your duty's plain — raise all you can.
To beat the far-flung German foe, you
needs must plant and reap and sow.
Bend to your task with zeal and haste.
Don't let an acre go to waste. To win
the European fight just spade all day
and hoe all night!"

"Quite so!" the honest farmer said.
"At half past three I leave my bed.
The horrid, sound of war's alarm has
made me tackle this old farm and raise
the dickens without stops, besides my
ordinary crops. And I'll be true unto
my trust, and raise a bumper crop or
bust. But here I pause in my hard
task to bow my head and humbly ask:
'What have you gents, with all your
prate, done for us farmers up to
date?' "

The town man threw his hands on-
high, then pulled them down to loudly
cry, "Ungrateful agriculturist, by cold
rains soaked and hot winds kissed, do
you not know that we are through
when we have told you what to do?" —
Kansas City Star.

Washington, D. C. — Wm.' F. Gude
tras appointed chairman of the general
committee in charge of the "Di-aft
Day" programme, September 5. The
parade of local men called for service
l»y conscription was reviewed by the
president.

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Sept. 8,

THE CARNATION.

Care After Benching:.

The first two or three weeks after
benching' is a critical period for the
carnation plants. Their present quar-
ters in. a grreenhouse bench under the
glass, with the intense heat day after
day, are entirely changed conditions
to what they have been used to while
growing outside in the field. The
grower must give the plants his clos-
est attention to encourage them to re-
establish themselves in the new soil
and become adjusted to their changed
conditions.

In about a week after planting, you
will notice that the plants do not wilt
with the sun as quickly as when first
set and every day they stiffen up more
and more. This is a sure sign that the
roots are taking hold of the soil in
good shape, and very quickly we find
the new white roots working along
through the surface of the bed. As
soon as the plants arrive at this stage
it is time to remove any heavy shade
from the glass and gradually get them
used to the full sunlight.

The moist atmosphere necessary to
get the plants well started also starts
the weeds growing. These should be
cleaned out of the beds as soon as
large enough to handle properly. After
weeding, go over the beds and loosen
up the surface soil with a hand
scratcher. Continue these scratchings
about once a week for the first month
or six weeks, or until the roots get a
thoroughly good hold of the soil and
until the scratching cannot be done
without injuring them. Then it should
be discontinued. The purpose of
the scratching is to keep the soil
open and sweet and allow the sun and
air to penetrate it. thus keeping it
fresh until the roots get full control
of it. When the plants have become
well established, it is very important
to get the soil at their roots in the
same condition clear through. To do
this the surface of the bed must be
made level, so that the bed can be
■watered evenly; after one or two wa-
terings, the soil will become of a tex-
ture to dry out and take water freely,
a condition which experienced carna-
tion growers like to have their carna-
tion beds arrive at. Plenty of fresh
air, light and care of watering are
most essential to the plants' well be-
ing at this time. By attending closely
to these requirements the plants will
respond with a healthy, vigorous
growth.

The next work to claim our atten-
tion is that of putting on the wires
and ring support. We like to go over
the beds a few times with the scratch-
er before putting on the wires, but as
soon as the work can be done the
wires are put on before the branches
have any chance to become damaged
or diseased from laying on the ground.
After being supported the plants take
on a much faster growth besides be-
ing more under control, and they can
be syringed better to prevent red spi-
ders from getting a hold on them.

The spraying to keep the insects in
check should start just as soon as the
plants arei housed. It is far better to
spray regularly, with a moderate
strong spray as a preventive, than to
wait until the plants get so infested
with insects that it will require ex-
tretne measures to get them clean
again. The directions as to their use

is plainly marked on the containers
of all the nicotine preparations. There
is one thing, however, that should be
borne in mind and that is the spray
is much more effective in penetrating
all parts of the plant when a fine
nozzle is used, a coarse nozzle wast-
ing too much of the spray, distribut-
ing it where it is not needed.

C. W. Johnson.

American Products Development.

Report read before the Society of Aini.-ricaii
Florists at the New York convention. August
21-23, 1917.

The question of importation of plants
from foreign countries to supply the
florists' trade of America has become
of paramount importance, and the
nursery and florist interests must con-
sider whether they will continue to im-

Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, Cleveland, O.

Sec'y-Elect Ladies' Society of American Florists.

port such foreign material, which may
be considered necessary to the carrying
on of the business, or co-operate in
growing their own supply at home. In
many cases the best that can be said
of a large percentage of the imported
material is, that the American florist
gets plants in an inferior condition
somewhat cheaper than a better class
of the same stock could be produced at
home, but having become accustomed
to purchasing this foreign stock, he has
fallen into the erroneous belief that
stock of this character cannot be pro-
duced in this country, and there is
nothing else for him to do.

The reasons why the American flor-
ist_and nursery trade should grow the
greatest bulk of the material which
they now import are many. The sooner
the nurserymen and plant growers of
America awaken to the possibilities of
their own country for producing the
needed stock the better. The rose grow-
ers of California have long produced
their own stocks for budding, and cer-
tain California nurseries have long
grown their own Mariana and Mazzard
stocks. No nurseryman would think
of importing peach stocks tor budding,
instead of planting Carolina pits and
growing them himself. Carnations or-
iginally came from Europe, but who
would look to Europe today for a stock
of carnation plants to be grown in
America The grapes now grown in
California, originally came from France

or Spain, but what California vineyard-
ist would go to France or Spain to
stock his vineyards now? As it is with
these things today, so may it be with
many things in the near future, when-
ever American energy and capital,
coupled with cultural skill, sets out to
produce them.

Some one has said the old argument
is always advanced, that in this land
of ours anything can be produced that
is produced elsewhere, and while ad-
mitting the saying is applicable to man-
ufactured articles, it has been denied
that it is applicable to the products
of nature; that nature drops her fa-
vors in widely scattered localities, not
always within the borders of our own
countries. In reply to such statements,
the assertion may well be risked that
there are not a dozen articles imported
today necessary to the florist or nur-
sery trade of the United States that
cannot be produced somewhere in this
country under the climatic and soil
conditions which are more favorable
than the conditions often existing in
most of the localities where the im-
ported stock is produced toda^.

As an example, Belgian azaleas used
for forcing, are now being grown by
hundreds of thousands at Eureka,
Calif. The plants not only make better
and stronger growth and larger plants
can be produced in a shorter growing
period than in Belgium, but the plants
finish their budding a month earlier,
are more uniformly budded and the
buds are thoroughly ripe before the
shipping season commences, so that
when the stock is delivered to the
American forcer, it will be of better
quality than Belgian grown stock, and
in the process of delivery will not be
exposed to the damage in transit which
frequently occurs with Belgian azaleas
shipped across the ocean.

Again, taking all of the nursery stock
that is imported from Holland and
Fi-ance, there are not many items pro-
duced by the Holland growers or by
the French nurserymen which cannot
be produced of superior quality in a
large area of country, comprising the
bulk of the Humboldt county (Califor-
nia) coast line and continuing north-
ward to the British Columbia line.
Hundreds of thousands of boxwood,
heretofore exclusively a Holland pro-
duce, can be seen in all stages of
growth in northern California and the
same is true of hollies, broad leaved
evergreens, rhododendrons and all of
the coniferous evergreens. The hardy
azaleas, which have been heretofore
almost exclusively imported from Hol-
land and Japan, are now being grown
in the same lavish quantities in north-
ern California.

Take hyacinth, tulip, narcissus and
other bulbs, commonly known as Dutch
bulbs. There are millions of these
bulbs now growing along the Pacific
coast at various points from Santa
Cruz northwards to Vancouver, B. C,
and in the vicinity of Norfolk, Va.
Here again, may be found localities
where the climatic and soil conditions
are far superior to the conditions in
which these bulbs are grown in any
part of Europe. In Holland, in spite
of the conditions that are decidedly un-
favorable for the culture of these bulbs
when compared with the conditions in
the Pacific Coast bulb district, the Hol-
landers have through sheer devotion to
their business and stubborfily and
laboriously giving the culture of these
bulbs their undivided attention and
also through shrewd ability to ad-

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vertise and sell their g-oods, enjoyed
a practical monopoly of what is known
as Dutch bulb growing-, simply because
no one else in any other part of the
world has thought it worth while to
delve deeply into commercial bulb cul-
ture and give it the necessary atten-
tion to make a success of it.

In the Eureka bulb district, lilies
grow luxuriantly, and when left alone
increase from year to year until enor-
mous clumps that bloom annually are
the result. Gladiolus bulbs, which were
planted three years ago turned out
clumps of from 90 to 110 saleable bulbs
to the clump. These bulbs had not been
cultivated and were surrounded by a
thick growth of grass, and the same
was found to be true of all varieties of
narcissus, and in some instances clumps
of hyacinths were discovered, which
had been blooming in the same posi-
tion for several years. Examination
of these clumps showed large, vigorous
solid bulbs in perfect health and not a
sign of disease of any kind.

Now it seems that this will ultimate-
ly prove to be the true solution of the
question of providing the necessary
stock to carry on the florist and nur-
sery business in this country. We have
climatic conditions and soil conditions
necessary to grow practically every-
thing belonging to the temperate zone
and very many of the products of the
sub-tropics. We have the capital,
energy and ability, and there is no rea-
son why this capital, energy and abil-
ity should not be employed as much
in the production and growing of
florists' plants and nursery stock as in
the developm.ent of any other important
industry. If other industries are de-
serving of encouragement in the way
of protection, is there any reason why
the plant growing industry does not
deserve like treatment?

On account of my being located so
far away from the other members of
the committee, and owing to the great
press of business during the past year,
I have been unable to communicate
with them or to pay great attention to
accumulating the necessary knowledge
to enable me to make a full report. So
far as I have been able to learn, there
have been some substantial efforts be-
gun to grow Dutch bulbs in various
parts of the country. It is said that
some extensive plantings have been
made in the state of Missouri. Hol-
landers have come to this country and
purchased large stocks of gladiolus,
notably in Michigan and Ohio. The
cultivation of Dutch bulbs, especially
the narcissus, seems to be considerably
on the increase in the Roanoke region
of Virginia, in the vicinity of the Dis-
mal Swamp.

On the Pacific coast, there does not
seem to have been any great efforts put
forth to cultivate nursery and florists'
stock, except those of the Cottage Gar-
dens Nurseries at Eureka, Calif. The
development of this firm has continued
apparently with restless energy. At
the preseht time there is under con-
struction at the Eden nursery in Eu-
reka, a two-acre block of iron frame
houses, built on what might be termed
the "Belgian" plan. These houses will
be finished by October 1, and will be
immediately filled with such stock as
araucarias. gloxinias, tuberous begon-
ias, ericas and other material used in
the florist trade. Another improvement
of importance is the fitting of the en-
tire nursery of 66 acres with the over-
head Skinner irrigation system. At
present there are about 10 acres
equipped with the Skinner system, the

ground vmder the same being occupied
by azaleas, rhododendrons, ericas and
other like florists' stock. The culture
of the Azalea indica is proceeding very
rapidly and successfully; at the pres-
ent time there are about 250,000 young
plants in work.

Grafting of the Azalea indica is con-
tinued without interruption and grafts
have been set upon a very large quan-
tity of plants. Grafting under the con-
ditions existing at E'ureka is pre-emi-
nently successful and a very small per-
centage of the grafts fail to set. This
is true of grafting azaleas, rhododen-
drons or any of the coniferous plants.
The budding of rhododendrons and aza-
leas has been demonstrated by the
present season's treatment to be easily
accomplished. There is an abundant

Mrs. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J.
Pres. -Elect Ladies' Society of American Florists.

set of buds of large size and vigor.
The growth of the rhododendron and
azaleas during the present season has
been all that could be desired. The
same is true of everything else that has
been grown in the nursery. The holly
berries up wonderfully well and all
kinds of berried plants set enormous
crops. This is particularly noticeable
in the cotoneaster family.

In order to provide for a permanent
increase in the production of azaleas
and rhododendrons, there will be built
another range covering approximately
three acres of glass, during the season
of I&IS. The production of ericas, box-
wood, hollies and coniferous plants is
being pushed steadily and a number of
new plants are being grown which have
been derived from Australia, New Zea-
land and the western coast of South
America and in all probability this
firm will send out some substantial
additions to the trade's supply of
plants.

In the bulb district, substantial ex-
periments in testing the commercial
growing of Lilium longiflorum are being
carried out. Other tests are being
made of other varieties of lilies at New
Haarlem bulb farm, where the work
of establishing the commercial produc-
tion of Dutch bulbs is progressing
rapidly. An extensive bulb house, 50
feet wide and 260 feet long, is under
construction and will be finished this

month. About 100 acres of additional
land are being prepared for' bulb cul-
ture; this will be followed by the prep-
aration of 100 acres more the following
year. At present, there are about 80
acres of land in condition for planting
bulbs this fall. The entire crop of
bulbs for this season has been har-
vested and while the season has not
been very favorable and in some in-
stances the bulbs are not of normal
size, the crop on the whole has proven
entirely satisfactory and in the ma-
jority of cases the bulbs are of excep-
tionally fine quality. This is particu-
larly true of the hyacinths, which
turned out of much better quality than
was hoped for. The narcissus, crocus
and gladiolus are all of exceptionally
good size and splendid quality. Very
large quantities of bulbs have been
contracted for delivery from Holland.
These contracts cover approximately
5,000,000 bulbs and the quantity har-
vested at the New Haarlem bulb farm
will be approximately 4,000,000 to 4,-
500,000; the plantings for the coming
fall will run somewhere between 9,000,-
000 and 10,000,000.

In order to make sure of a full sup-
ply of cow manure, which is necessary
for • the growth of the hyacinths and
other bulbs, the management has estab-
lished what is known as the Cottage
Gardens ■ Jersey Farm at Carlotta,
Calif., where they maintain a herd of
150 pure bred Jerseys for the purpose,
primarily, of supplying manure; but as
dairying in Humboldt county is highly
profitable, the cost of the manure from
this Jersey farm will be considered
practically a by-product. Additional
dairies will be established in the vicin-
ity of the New Haarlem bulb farms.

Thus far all of the plants which the
management has determined to grow in
large quantities commercially, have
been grown a sufficient length of time
to amply demonstrate the fact that the
plants ■ can be produced of superior
quality and where buds, flowers or ber-
ries are necessary they will be produced
in abundance.

CHARLES Willis Wakd, Chairman.

H. P. KNOBLE.
E. H. WILSON.

Rochester Exposition Flower Show.

The flower show in conjunction with
the Rochester Exposition, was hand-
somely staged at the entrance to the
Exposition building, Rochester, N. Y.,
September 3-8. The main hall was deco-
rated with southern smilax and imme-
diately at the entrance were grouped
the floral horse shoes for competition,
the entries being from Geo. T. Boucher,
Jacob Thomann & Son and H. E. Wil-
son, all of Rochester, the awards being
made in the order named.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, ma:de
a fine display, included in which were
50 vases of named gladioli, 100 vases
of asters and perennials, among them
being larkspurs, tritomas, monardas,
hyacinths, phloxes and others. This
firm also arranges the landscaping for
the horse show arena including the
planting of the background of arbor
vitae. The jumping boards were a
solid mass of asters while at the per-
istyle entrance to the grounds, large
boxes were filled with purple and white
flowers of the same kind. A waterfall
with pool was also a feature that, with
miniature islands and rockery, pro-
duced a most pleasing effect.

In the center of the exposition hall
Jacob Thomann & Sons arranged a
fine display of 50 baskets and vases of

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Sept. 8,

gladioli, the outstanding' varieties be-
ing Mrs. Francis King, Niagara, Pres-
ident Wilson, Europa, Peace, Panama,
Lovely Pink, Yellow Hammar and
America. Four vases of asters were
also a feature here.

The park exhibition was very fine. A
collection of palms, ferns, crotons,
maiden hair ferns, fancy leaved caladi-
ums and pandanuses were arranged
around large groups of Begonia Ver-
non, tuberous begonias and gloxinias.
Suspended from the ceiling were three
splendid plant baskets showing excel-
lent taste in arrangement.

Geo. T. Boucher made a fine showing
of ferns, paJms and variegated plants
in good assortment, birch bark porch
boxes and garden vases. There were
also 25 vases of gladioli, among the
best being E'uropa, America, Perfec-
tion, Independence, Mrs. W. E. Fryer
and Peace. A display of rustic stumps
filled with ferns was also very attrac-
tive.

Among the other exhibitors were:
Arthur Newborn, dried floral arrange-
ments, baskets and bouquets of statice,
gypsophilas, helichrysums, etc.; N. A.
Hallauer, Fruitland, N. Y., 50 vases of
gladioli and six vases of dahlias, all of
excellent quality; L. J. Bryant, New-
ark, N. Y., 60 vases of gladioli, -six
vases of cactus dahlias and 10 vases of
standard varieties, all very good stock;
Richard Diener Co., Kentfield, Calif.. 10
vases of gladioli; Hans Moller, Pitts-
ford, N. Y., specimen Celosia Childsii,
which attracted much attention.

Chestek.

Boston.

TRADE SHOWS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT.

With the arrival of cooler weather
during the past week, business in gen-
er.al has shown considerable impruve-
raeut. Carnations are arriving among
the best being Enchantress and Pink
Delight. Lily of the valley is in gieat
demand and is bringing $12 per 100.
Cattleyas are off crop and command
$1.50 and $2 each. Sweet peas are
poor. Snapdragons are good but rath-
er short of stem. Easter lilies are
quite plentiful.

NOTES.

Many of the "boys" took advantage
of the last summer half-holiday and
planned a fishing trip, six autos con-
veying the party from the market.
Chas. Evans won both prizes, one for
the largest and one for the smallest
fish. His total was 18 perch and six
pickerel.

McAlpine Bros., of Exeter, N. H.,
have started cutting heavily and are
shipping to this market Killarney
Queen, White Killarney. Stanley, Ce-
cile Brunner and American Beauties.
The stock is in excellent condition,
showing good form, color and stem.

Penn, The Florist, has been very
busy with wedding orders and the
Penn Bridal Bouquet was in great de-
mand. The windows are very attrac-
tive with Golden Glow chrysanthe-
mums and yellow gladioli in basket ar-
rangements. - •' -

Kameyama".& Serada have ptirchased
the laud and houses of John Barry at
Wakefield, Mass., and intend growing
heavily in carnations and sweet peas.
John Barry has entered the retail busi-
ness at Lawrence, Mass.

Zinn, the Park street florist, lias a
very attractive window. He reports
August business excellent, several large
decorations and funeral orders keep-
ing his force very busy.

Welch Bros. Co. have had a good
summer's trade. This firm is kept busy
filling orders for lily of the valley,
which is next to impossible to obtain.

J. Mursky has returned to the mar-
ket after a brief illness.

B. A. Snyder & Co. report August
trade very good and are looking for-
ward to a very satisfactory year.

Thos. F. Galvin's stores have taken
on the fall appearance with everything
in readiness for the rush.

S. K. G.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS IS VERT QUIET.

This city has been favored with good
summer weather, but with everything
and everybody in someway connected
with war, it of course has some effect,
and with the exception of a little funer-
al work, the trade has a hard time
keeping busy. There is the usual sup-
ply of summer stock.
NOTES.

Jos. Streit, of Detroit, spent one day
in this city enroute to the convention
at New York and from all accounts he
was busier than on his wedding day,
endeavoring to see all of his friends

A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind.
President-Elect American Gladiolus Society.

here in such limited time. C. H. Fet-
ters, also of Detroit, was a welcome
visitor.

The regular meeting of the New York
State Federation of Horticultural and
Floral Societies will meet in Syracuse
the second week in September and
should be well attended.

J. M. Fiebelkorn, of S. A. Anderson's
staff, has returned from Detroit. Emil
Brucker, of the 'Wm. F. Kasting Co.,
has returned from his sojourn at Con-
esus Lake.

Joe Cannon will not depart from this
city for his vacation this year. A good
rest after his illness is what he is look-
ing for.

E'arl Helen and the "Henrietta 4d"
went to Batavia "on high" last week,
where he enjoyed a visit with his par-
ents.

Peter Stroh, of S. A. Anderson's, ex-
pects to go with the first army contin-
gent from this city. BisoN.

Mark Mills, Douffhty Fisherman.

The accompanying illustration shows
Mark P. Mills, of Philadelphia. Pa.,
with his fishing togs and tackle, which,
together with his skill, have served
him well. He has been spending his
vacation at Chautauqua Lake, New
York state, angling for muskalonge.
The specimen he so proudly exhibits
weighed 14 pounds. He must have had
a fine time landing this big fellow.

San Francisco.

TRADE SHOWS CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT.

Trade still continues to be in a satis-
factory condition. Every week shows
much improvement and the florists are
expecting the busy season to open up
much earlier this year. All present in-
dications seem to point to a splendid
season. Roses of all varieties and
grades are still scarce items, with the
possible exception of Mrs. Chas. Rus-
sell. Good roses have been at a prem-
ium for some time, but it is difficult
just now to get an adequate supply of
short stock. The growers and whole-
salers are promising that this condi-
tion of the market will improve short-
ly with the coming of better growing
weather. Second grade carnations are
becoming more plentiful, but good
stock is in short supply. Whatever
stock, regardless of grade, appears
is bringing good pi'ices. Asters are
in very large supply this week and
prices have taken a drop. Some very
fine stock is to be had. Dahlias are
probably at their best just at present
and it would be a difficult matter to
find better stock or a finer selection of
varieties and colors. The demajid for
them is steady and prices received are
very satisfactory. Chrysanthemums of
the ea.rly flowering varieties are com-
ing in much more freely. They are im-
proving in quality also, but they do not
bring the prices one would expect for
such stock. Many growers report their
early flowering varieties to be quite
backward this season, owing no doubt,
to growing conditions. There is an am-
ple supply of gladioli to meet all re-
quirements. Albums and rubrums of
extra fine quality are everywhere to be
seen. This stock is commanding fine
prices this fall and is in steady de-
mand. Cattleyas are very scarce and
hard to get at any price. Lily of the
valley is none too plentiful and a <Teat
deal more could be used if it were ob-
tainable. There is an ample supply
of outdoor stock, such as zinnias, del-
phiniums, etc. Ferns and asparagus
are plentiful and easy in prices. Pot
hydrangeas are in ample supply also.

NOTES."

The dahlia show of the Park-Presidio
Improvement Association, held August
25-26, was a great success. The dis-
play of dahlias, grown mostly in this
district, was excellent. The show was
held under the management of R. C.
Delamater, who gave the greatest sat-
isfaction in every way. The attend-

Mark P. Mills, Philadelphia, Pa.
And riis Fourti'en-Vound Muskie.

/p/7-

ance was very good, and altbough" the
entrance fee was small, a very sub-
stantial sum was realized.- The show
will be repeated again next year. A
large number of exhibits were entered
not for competition. The society has
every reason to be proud of its second
venture and thanks are due George R.
Meyerderks, the ' secretary, for his un-
, tiring efforts to make the show the
splendid success it proved' to be.

Luther Burbank was elected an ac-
tive member of the Dahlia Society of
California at its regular monthly meet-
ing at the Palace hotel during the
week. Burbank is much interested in
the development of the dahlia and is
alive to the work being done for this
, flower by the dahlia society. He is at
present interested in many new seed-
lings of his own raising and will have
an educational display at the annual
show which is to be held September
.3-5. The entries for the coming show
are so large that many exhibitors
will not be able to secure space.
Double the space used last year has
been engaged in the Palace, and more
than 200,000 blooms will be on dis-
play. Three sets of judges will make
the awards.

The Menlo Park Horticultural So-
ciety has decided to hold no chrysan-
themum show this fall. This will be
received with much regret by the
trade in general, as the shows held
yearly by this society- have always ex-
cited the greatest interest. Most of

.the growers who usually show at this
.society's fall exhibition will exhibit
at, the "land show" in this city in-
stead, so that we can all be assured
of seeing the' very latest and .best in
new chrysanthemums as usual. The
The Dynch Nursery Company, of Men-

• lo- Park, has reserved large space at
this show and their exhibit promises

,to be the finest ever, set up by these
chrysanthemum specialists.

'I'reparatlons are being made for the
a'.mual dahlia show at Santa Rosa,
which will be held next month. There
will be several hundred entries. The
annual chrysanthemum show will also

: be held this year. All remember the
fine showing made by the growers of
this city last season, and promises

. are made that this year's show will

, be larger and finer than ever. J. S.
Sweet and C. R. Sweet will be in
charge of the chrysanthemum show.

J. A. Axeel, manager of the E. W.
McLellan Co.'s store, is back from his
vacation and looks to be in fine shape
to handle the shipping- trade, which
\yill soon' open up with them. All the
sreenhouses at Burlingame look to be
in the finest possible shape and a very
large cut of roses is expected during
the coming' winter. Early flowering
Spencer sweet peas are also to be
quite an item with this firm this sea-

' son.

George C. Roeding. of the Fancher

. Creek Nurseries, has been named a
member of the advisory board of the
Federal. Food, Commission of Califor-

'nla. . .Mr.. Roeding will prove a very

■valuable addition to this important

-commission,' and his host of friends
warmly apiirove the appointment.

"W. B.- Clarke, manager of the San
Jose branch of the Cottage Gardens
Nurseries, reports .having had a very

, profitable trip through southern Cali-
fornia. He is very optin-iigtic over the
outjook. for nursery stock. and. predicts

"that the corning season will tax all the
firm's resources to the utmost.

-•- The'" directors 'Of- the- -chamber' of

-commerce of the city of Santa Rosa
are reviewing sites for the proposed

/'■Lutljer Burbank Gardens,", which are

.planned, to -be. a tribute on the part of
'the ,city_ to, .Luther Burbank. in recog-

" ijftion of his worjk. ..Several sites are

'uncVer consideration.

•' Nels iPetersori. of ' Sari Mateo, has
completed the planting 'of his" houses.

Florist.

389

President Wilson's Acl£nowled£:ment.

In acknowledgment of the telegram of confidence sent to President Wilson
with the unanimous approval of the Society of American Florists.in, annual con-
vention at New York, August 21-23, text of which will be found' in our. issue
of August 25, page ,278, President R. C. Kerr has received the following from
the nation's chief executive :

"HE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

August 23, 1917

Itfjr dear tSr. Kerr:

Let me give nyeelf the pleasure of acknowl-
edging the receipt of your and BIT. Young's tele»
gnun of the twenty first of August, and telling
you and the members of the Society of Adaerican
florists and Ornamental Horticulturists how deeply
I appreciate your generous expression of confi-
dence and approbation. With warmest thanks
for your pledge of support, believe me
Cordially and sincerely yours.

x^^/;.^

Mr. Robert C. Kerr, President,
New York City»

His stock all looks to be in splendid
shape for the coming season, and no
doubt he will very shortly be sending
in some high grade stock to this
market.

The rose stock at Kenneth Murray's
greenhouses at Redwood City is in the
finest kind of shape. Just at present
he is cutting- very little, but the crop
promises to be quite hea-vy when it
will be in most demand.

Emil Serveau always maintains a
very attractive display at his Fillmore
street store. A large number of his
select dahlias are produced at his coun-
try home at Redwood City.

Percy Ellings, superintendent of the
Lynch Nilrsery Company, spent a few
days in town' during the week, calling
on the trade.

Frank • Mills, of Palo Alto, has
reached home after a trip throughout
the southern part of the state.

^___ G. N.

CiNClNN-^Ti, O. — A. Forder and son,
Ernest, visited Chicago on business, '
September 4 Mr. Forder will celebrate ]
the sixty-fifth anniversary of his birth, i
September 12. i

LoxnsviiXE, Ky. — The flower shop con-
ducted by the late Miss Alice Miller,
will be continued by her sister. Miss
Amelia Miller, for seevral years with
Mrs. M. D. Reimers.

BUELINGTON, "V/ls. — The Burlington
Floral Co. opened a handsome new
store, September 1, on one of the best
sites to be had here, with a fine assort-
ment of high-grade stock.

Kitchener, Ojmt. — A destructive wind
storm, July 2.5. completely wrecked
three houses and damaged five others
at the range of C. H. Janzen. Two of
the houses will not be rebuilt this
-■ear.

Columbus, IND. — ^The meeting of the
State Florists' Association of Indiana,
scheduled to be held here September
4. has been postponed to September II.
the former date- being in conflict with
■ the state fair.

Amhebst. Mass. — Stanley ,"V^. Hall,
who graduated from the Massachusetts
AgTictiltural College last year, has been
named to succeed Professor Hecht as
■assistant 'professor in floriculture at
the University; of Illinois. .

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Suggestions for plant crcwors 381

— Sweet peas 3^1

— -Anemones and rauuut'Ulus ^81

— Kail propagation 381

—Cyclamens 382

— Pansies '/8-

— Violets 38:!

The retail trade (illus. ) 382

— Artistic vases of cut flowers 382

— Telegraph service par excellence 382

— Packing flowers in hot weather 382

— Nature's outdoor material 382

— The name as a trademark 383

Hose White Tausendschon (illus.) 383

Chrysanthemums 384

— History and culture SSA ■

Nephrolepis Norwood (illus. ) 385

The carnation 380

— Care after benching 386

American products development 386

Mrs. George W. Smith (portrait) 386

Mrs. Julius Roehrs (portrait) 386

Rochester exposition flower show 387

Boston 388

San Francisco 388

A. E. Kunderd (portrait) 388

Mark P. Mills (portrait) .388

Buffalo 388

President Wilson's acknowledgment 389

America Dahlia Society 390

Mrs. -Maynard seriously injured. 390

Societv of American Florists 390

National Society of Gardeners 390

Milwaukee 392

Nashville. Tenn. 392

Chicasro 396

Cleveland 400

St. Louis ■*02

Cincinnati 402

Fort Wavne. lud 402

Philadelphia 404

Lexington. Ky ■ 406

New York 406

Eochester. N. Y. 408

The seed trade 414

—Raffia prices 414

— The late Phllinpe de Vilmorin (portrait) .414

— California visitors 414

-Bean famine unlikely 414

Market gardeners 418

— Sweet potato storage 418

The nursei- trade 420

— Am. Asso. of Cemetery Superintendents. . .420

— Box-Barberry 4e0

— Wm. Flemer. Jr. (portrait) 420

Albany 429

Tacoma 430

Providence 430

The canna crop seems to be doing
well everywhere and the acreage grown
on contract for roots is larger than
last season.

American Dahlia Society.

The joint exhibition of the American
Dahlia Society and the American In-
stitute of the City of New York v.nl!
be held in the ETngineering building,
2.5-.33 West Thirty-ninth street. New
York, September 25-27. There are 60
classes in the institute section and a
list of 20 classes in which special
prizes are offered by the American
Dahlia Society. These special awards
include silverware, medals and cups,
while certificates for novelties are also
offered. Copies of the schedule may be
had from W. A. Eagelson, secretary
of the American Institute, 324 West
Twenty-third street. New York, or J.
I?arrison Dick, secretary of the Amer-
ican Dahlia Society, 1426 Seventy-
third street, Brooklyn, N. T.

Fkost. — Be prepared to protect ten-
der stock against the early frosts.

Sib Habkt Veitch, the well known
retired nurseryman and seedsman of
London, Eng., and Lady Veitch, recent-
ly celebrated their golden wedding an-
niversary.

Mrs. Maynard Severely Injured.

Mrs. C. H. Maynard, 26 Lenox ave-
nue. Oneida, N. Y., secretary of the
Ladies' Society of American Florists,
suffered severe injury, August 27, when
she stepped on a banana peel, her face
striking the sidewalk and resulting in
a fracture of the jaw in two places,
one quite severe. She is reported as do-
ing as well as can be expected under
the circumstances, and her many
friends will hope for a speedy and
complete recovery.

Society of American Florists.

COLLEGE FLOKIST SECTIOjSr.

A meeting of the College Florist Sec-
tion of the S. A. F. was held in con-
nection with an informal dinner at the
Hotel McAlpin. New York, August 22.
Professor B. A. White, of Cornell Uni-
versity, acted as chairman and ar-
ranged for the meeting. Professor A. C.
Beal of Cornell University; President R.
C. Kerr of Houston, Tex.; Professor N.
L. Mulford, department of agriculture,
Washington, D. C, W. W. Ohlweiler,
Missouri Botanical Garden. St. Louis;
N. E. Palmer and Geo. B. Palmer,
Brookline, Mass.; Professor A. S.Thur-
ston. Iowa State College. Ames; J.
Whiting, Massachusetts Agricultural
College. Amherst; and E. I. 'Wilde,
Pennsylvania State College, participat-
ed in the discussion of the relations of
educational work to horticulture and
especially with reference to floricul-
ture.

It was the concensus of opinion that
there was a great deal of work to be
done to encourage a greater and more
cordial co-operation between the com-
mercial men and the educational insti-
tutions. Many phases of organization
work in connection with floriculture
were brought up for discussion and the
variety of subjects introduced were so
many, and of so much general interest,
that it seemed advisable at another
time to make the programme some-
what more specific.

President Kerr strongly advised a
definite organization so that in the fu-
ture definite provision could be made
for the meetings of this section in con-
nection with the meetings of the S. A.
F. With this organization in mind
Professor White was selected tempo-
rary chairman and W. W. Ohlweiler
temporary secretary, until permanent
organization could be arranged for at
Saint Louis next April at the National
Flower Show.

Those present were agreed that an
effort should be made to provide for a
greater attendance of men interested
in the educational features of floricul-
ture at the coming convention at Saint
Louis, and it is quite likely that a
definite programme will be provided at
that time.

The discussion proved of consider-
able interest and opened up many new
points of vieiv. and in this connection
it is requested that others interested
in the subject communicate with either
the chairman or the secretary before
the Saint Louis meeting.

W. W. Ohlweiler.
Temporary Sec'y.

National Association of Gardeners.

SUMMER MEETING.

The summer meeting of the execu-
tive board of the National Association
of Gardeners was held at the Murray
Hill hotel. New York, August 23. Ex-
President William N. Craig occupied
the chair in the absence of President
Thomas W. Head. Communications
were received from President Head and
Vice-President Theodore Wirth, who
■wrote that owing to the general condi-
tions at the present time it was im-
possible for them to come east. Mr.
Head advised that his local entertain-
ment committee on the 1917 convention
is actively engaged in planning the
programme and providing for the com-
forts and entertainment of the visitors
at Chicago. Mr. Wirth submitted a
number of recommendations for the
consideration of the board.

The secretary's and treasurer's finan-
cial reports showed the association to
be in a flourishing condition. One hun-
dred and sixteen new members have
been added to the association's roll
since the Washington convention in
December. 1916, and 45 delinquent
members have been dropped from the
membership roll for non-payment of
1916 dues.

William F. Gude, of Washington. D.
C, an honorary member of the asso-
ciation, who was chairman of the com-
mittee that planted the Yew tree at
W^ashington's tomb, Mt. Vernon, Va.,
last April, attended the meeting and
made a report of the successful plant-
ing of the tree.

The operations of the service bureau
received the consideration of the execu-
tive board, and after a long discussion
it was decided that the association was
not yet in a strong enough financial
position to extend the activities of this
department beyond its present scope.
It was recommended that the bureau
be maintained along the lines it was
being conducted on at the present time
until the next meeting of the board,
which will occur in Chicago at the time
of the annual convention, when the
subject will again come up for atten-
tion.

It was decided that the members of
the association who have already en-
listed, and who may enlist in their
country's cause, should be carried on
the books of the association, without
payment of dues, until the termination
of the war.

Revision of the by-laws was recom-
mended and a committee was appoint-
ed to revise same, with instructions to
present the revised by-laws at the Chi-
cago convention for adoption by the
association.

The secretary was instructed to com-
municate with the different .local horti-
cultural societies within reasonable dis-
tance of New York to plan for a
suitable date for a meeting in New
York to which the local societies send
a representative of their local co-
operative committees to formulate
plans for closer co-operation between
the local societies and the national or-
ganization.

December 4-6 were voted as the con-
vention dates for the Chicago meet-
ing. The general programme for the
convention will be in charge of the
local committee appointed by President
Head. From reports received it ap-
pears that a big delegation may be
looked for at the convention from east-
ern and other points.

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Wants, For Sde,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Casb with Adv.

for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this offloe
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation AVanted — As experienced
grower of roses, carnations, chrysan-
themums: single man. Address

Ke>- S:JO, care American Florist,

AVanted — A flower refrigerator; must
be in good condition and cheap. An-
swer at once.

The Flower Shop,

Anniston, Ala.

Help AVantcd — Young man to take
care of store and make himself gen-
erally useful. Answer by mail.

John Curry,
Ills Lexington Ave., Ne"w York.

Help AVanted — A grower with some
experience in rose growing. State
age, experience and wages wanted.
W. J. Palmer & Son,
Lancaster, New York.

Help AVanted — At once. Section man
for roses. Must be a hustler. Salary,
$45.00 a month with board, room and
washing. Address

Key S2(;, Care American Florist.

Help AVauted — Young men or helpers
in rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $35.00 per month with
board ahd room. Address

Key S27, Care American Florist.

Help AVantcd — Young man as as-
sistant gardener; one willing to work
in greenhouse as well as outdoors.
State age and experience in first letter,
also salary expected. Address

A. P. Hoffman,
Broadmoor, Colorado Springs. Colo.

Help AVanted — At once in Minne-
tonka, a thoroughly competent green-
house man, well qualified to produce
good general stock and willing to meet
the requirements of a private estate.
Wages $70 per month and room. Ad-
dress

Key 811, care American Florist.

Help AA'anted — Saleslady with exper-
ience in retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist, 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Help AA'anted — Grower with $3,000 to
$5,000 to become a partner in a whole-
sale business growing cut flowers for
southern markets. Company is now
doing a prosperous business and is
open to Investigation. Greenhouses and
farms in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Key S05, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — If you are a grower
of outdoor stock in a southern climate,
ideally located to produce chrysanthe-
mums, gladioli and other bulbous
stock, greens, etc.. and have resources
of ypur own to become managing part-
ner, correspond with us immediately.
Chance of a lifetime. Address

Key 807, care American Florist.

Help AA'anted — Southern wholesale
grower wants a man capable of tak-
ing complete management of green-
house and outdoor culture of chrysan-
themums, gladioli, tuberoses, smilax,
plumosus, lilies, etc. Ideal climate and
modern facilities. Ship principally to
largest southern cities. Give experi-
ence, salary desired and persona.l re-
sponsibility. Address

Key S04, care American Florist.

To Exchange. — For Canada land, one
of the best greenhouses in Iowa. Good
local and wholesale trade. Address
Key S25, care American Florist.

For Rent — 25,000 feet of glass in Chi-
cago, stocked with Boston ferns, etc.
Big bargain. Address

Key 817, care American Florist.

For Sale or Partner AA'anted — Three
greenhouses (all new); from one to
six acres of land and four-room dwell-
ing.

Ivey 8-0, care American Florist,

For Sale — About 2,000 three-ring wire
carnation supports, $7.00 per 100.
Brockman's Flower Shop,

Fort Smith, Ark.

For Sale — Well established florist
store in Chicago; splendid location; no
competition; or will take partnei

Key Sl'l, care American Florist.

For Sale — Complete florist fixtures;
all white enameled; just like new;
used only a short time; icebox, 3x10
ft., also cash register. Address

Ive.v .'Sl'J, care Amtrican Florist.

For Sale — Retail store in Pacific coast
city of 35,000; main corner location;
big agency business. Birds and gold-
fish in connection. Owner drafted and
must sell. $600 cash will handle; time
on balance. Address

Key S23. care American Florist,

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass in one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada: warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 7J)n. care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Young man for park and greenhouse
work. 9 hours per day, $75 per month.
C. O. E, BOEHM, Supt, of Parks,

Davenport, Iowa,

Help Wanted

Rose growers and helpers.
Good wages and steady jobs.

Bassett & Washburn

Hinsdale, - - Illinois

SALESMAN

Chicago Wholesale House

Must be alert and on the job. Good
habits. Stale aj^e and salary expected.

Key 829, care American Florist.

For Sale — Steam trap made by Ameri--
can Blower Co., almost new; write foi-
price.

John A. Bopp & Son,

Cumberland, Md.

HELP WANTED

First class designer, decorator and
salesman; best reference. State
salary expected. Give age and single
or married.

BUTTE FI/ORAI; CO.,
27. W BroadAvay Butte, Montana.

WANTED

500 large Palms, Dracaenas, Ficus and

other decorative plants. State price and
condition.

A. F. HOFFMAN

Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo,

New Range of Glass

Near Chicago, all planted: "25,000 car-
nation plants Can be rented or pur-
chased on suitable 'erms by responsible
party. Owner m ill health and must
retire. Snap. Address

Key 828. care American Florist.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 3Six5'4 inches.
FOR CUT FXOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices: Per 600, $3.3.5 ; per 1000
$5,00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $'.5U. Cash with order,

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St,, CHICAGO

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440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

Nowf or the Fall Opening

Brighten the corners of your store with samples of our new line of FSIlCy Cr£tOIine and Flat
Color Baskets. Made in our own factory. Unquestionably the basket novelties of the season.

Look to your staples; don't let the stock run down. We offer the best in Magnolia and Oak
Leaves, assorted colors, bulk or carton; high grade CyCaS LeaveS in all lengths; ToOth-
piCkS, Stemming Wire, Silkaline, and all such requisites in great variety.

You will find our prices right. Send for our latest illustrated folder; it will help you.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

1129-1131 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Milwaukee.

ASTERS AA'D GLADIOLI GLUT MARKET.

While business activity continued
fair the past weeli, the bottom dropped
out of the aster and gladioli market.
The receipts were unusally heavy, and
it was the inning for the department
stores to practically give the stock
away, for the prices paid would in no
case begin to pay for even a small
part of the expense of growing, pick-
ing and marketing the crop. In roses
the largest demand in colored stock is
for Russell and Hoosier Beauty, while
the supply of white and yellow is
about equal to requirements. Easter
lilies are in sufficient supply to meet
all demands, while lily of the valley en-
joyed a brisk call.

KOTES.
James E. Mathewson, of Sheboygan,
Wis., well known and liked person in
this market, has the sincere sympathy
of local friends in the loss of his sister,
Mrs. Chas. Innes. 4.52 Oakland avenue,
this city, whose sudden demise, August
29, was the result of a gas explosion
while she was preparing the noon meal.
Mr. Innes was opening the door of his
apartment when the gas exploded,
throwing him backward downstairs;
his hands and face are badly burned.
P. J. Kersting. of Devils Lake, N.
D.. who was a visitor in our city last
week, was looking for field-grown car-
nation and other plants. Owing to the
lack of rain, all outdoor crops are far
from satisfactory with him. As he
cannot get any coke near his home
city, he is as yet undecided as to what
kind of fuel to substitute.

C. C. Pollworth and wife, who re-
turned from New York and other east-
ern points September 2. report a most
delightful trip. The Pollworth Co. re-
ports the arrival of part of their
French bulbs, with the Dutch imports
on the way.

A mass meeting of all retailers,
growers and wholesalers has been
called for September G at the Repub-
lican House, to discuss ways and
means of promoting business condi-

! tions for the coming season.

The following will officiate as judges
in the class for flowers and plants at
the Wisconsin state fair, September

: 11-14: Nic Zweifel and .1. G. Heitman
of this city, and James E. Matthewson
pi .Sheboygan.

C' Herman V. Hunkel and family re-

■ turned from their summer home Sep-
tember Z.

Wm. Edlefson, of Lorane. Ore., for-
merly a Milwaukeean, arrived last
week for a short visit with relatives
and friends.

Although the daily receipts of glad-
ioli and asters were very heavy, busi-
ness was good with Gust Rusch & Co.
last week.

Due to the unfavorable growing con-
ditions, field-grown carnation plants
are rather scarce in this vicinity this
season.

The Holton .*c Hunkel Co. is now
cutting a nice supply of good roses
daily. B. O.

Nashville, Tenn.

TRADE CONDITIONS NORMAL.

Nothing unusual has characterized
trade conditions during the past few
weeks, with the possible exception of
a heavy rush of funeral work at times,
to offset several preceding dull days.
All in all, the season has been unusu-
ally good. The supply of stock is am-
ple, included in the offerings being
plenty of asters, very good roses for
the season, gladioli and carnations, the
latter just beginning to come in. Lo-
cal florists are planning to make every
possible effort to increase their busi-
ness, and there will be an advance on
some stocks to meet increased cost of
material and production.
NOTES.

The store of the Joy Floral Co. is
the scene of much activity these days
— carpenters, painters, plumbers and
decorators, all busy converting the in-
terior into a most elaborate salesroom.
Some time ago this firm sent out a
number of double postcards for reply
telling of a handsome souvenir that
would be sent upon receipt of the recip-
ient's birth date and wedding anniver-
sary, the souvenir being a beautiful cel-
luloid calendar. Later, as the date ar-
rives, reminders are to be mailed, and
doubtless many loved ones will receive
appropriate remembrances as a result.
The Chattanooga branch of this firm
has met with great success, although
inaugurated at the dullest time of the
year. Thomas H. Joy spent several
days in that city superintending the
arrangement of an elaborate wedding
decoration recently.

Geny Bros, find ready sales for their
daily cuts. Carnations are coming
nicely, also a good cut of short-stem
American Beauty. Asters are very
fine and fairly abundant. Trade is
reported very satisfactory. M. C. D.

rxApER

Pat. May, 19T6— Trade Mark Recistered.

The Pedestiii — a beautiful ornament for anj
store, is invaluable for decorative purposes, and
has a range in height from 26 to 52 inches. It is
also a part of the Rapid Rapper, the fastest
plant wrapping device known to the Florists'
Trade. Write for free illnstrated booklet en-
titled "The Art of Wrapping Potted Plants and
Floral Baskets."

California orders filled direct from liranch
office, 448 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif.

THE RAPID WRAPPER CO.

56 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

LA Crosse, Wis. — The Hillvlew
Greenhouse Co. will open a retail store
at Sixth and Main streets in the near
future.

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Dreer's Ferns In Flats

We have in stock an exceptionally fine lot of seedling Ferns, which if potted at any time between now
and the middle of September will make just the proper class of stock to use in Fern Dishes for the Holidays
and later. These flats contain about two hundred plants each, only one variety being in a flat and we cannot
supply less than a full flat of a sort.

Adiantum Cuneatum
Aspidium Tsussimense
Cyrtominum Falcatum

Cyrtomiiun Rochfordianum
Pteris Cretica Albo Lineata
Pteris Adiantoides
Pteris Argyrea
Pteris Alexzoidrae
Pteris Magnifica
Pteris Multiceps
Pteris Owrardi
Pteris Wilsoni

Pteris Wimsetti . .

Flat of Aspidium Tsussimense

Any of the above varieties at $2.00 per flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of a variety.
We also offer a limited stock of Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum, Pteris Distinction and Pteris
Rivertoniana in flats at $3.00 per flat.

HENRY A. DREER, 714-16 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The above prices are intended for the trade only.

Chinese
Narcissus

NOW READY

SELECT BULBS

Per Mat 120 Bulbs, - $10.50
8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 82.00

WRirE FOR PRICES ON LARGER LOTS.

FREESIAS"Purily»True

Sg-in. and up. per 1000, $15.00

H-ln. to 54-in " " 10.00

a/s-IntoVi-in " " 7.00

FRENCH

Jumbo, 3:j-in. and up per 1000, $12.00

Mammotb, VzA^-Va. •' " 10.00

French Paper Whites and Romans j'^/rlcer

Don't Forget Storage Stock— Ready at all times.

This may be a good season to tie up with a house that has a record.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

CALLAS

lU to U^-inch per 100, $5.50

IV2 to Z-lnch per 100, 8.50

LILIUM MULTIFLORUM

7- 9-inch (300 bulbs to case) per 1000, $55.00

9-10-lnch (ZOObulbstocase) per 1000, 80.00

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LARGE SUPPLY OF

AMERICAN BEAUTY and RUSSELL
ROSES FROM YOUNG PLANTS

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES,
ASTERS, GLADIOLI

Our roses are favorably known and recognized as the best

We have GOOd Short or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Spec
Hoosier Beauty Ophelia Richmond

White Kiiiarney Kiilarney Brilliant

I Kiilarney Milady Sunburst
Aaron Wards Gypsophila

New Flat Ferns, Adiantum, Smilax, Plumosus, Sprengeri

'^'^Price list mailed weekly. If you are not on our list let us know.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO

any merchandise you may want for
season's uses at prices that are ri
Our new line of baskets is consid
the most practical and novel ever sh
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIB
CULARS Illustrating all BAS
KETS and FALL NOVELTIES

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVE

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared
■ leaves offered, in Purple and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves.

SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMAP

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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SE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

D— 214-inch Aaron Ward, Milady, Brilliant, Cecile

•, Riehmoml, Sunburst and Ophelia .$120.00 per 1000

5000 or more IIO.UO per 1000

[iUarney liXl.OO per 1000

ED— S'/.-IIfCH WHITi; KILLARNEY AND PINK KILLAHNEY,
' 3?4-inch stock an ailditional $50.00 per 1000 will he charged.
These prices are absolutely liet cash.

OWN ROOT— 2%-inch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady.

RichmonU $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of SOOO or more 62.30 per 1000

Sunburst, 2Mr-iuch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned.

JHT PINK 100 1000

antress $6.00 $50.00

6.00 50.00

EP PINK

urst 6.00 50.00

Order early and avoid disappointment.

^VHITE 100

White Perfection $6.00

Matchless 6.00

1000

$50.00
50.00

PALNS

PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots - 50

5 inches pots 1.00

LIVISTONA ROTTINDIFOLIA. .

4 inch pots 50

3 inch pots .$14.00 per 100

6 Inch pots $1.25 each

CYCLAMEN

SEPTEMBER DELIVERY

3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4.80 per doz.

lA FORSTERIAUA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 l.OOfI

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

lA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS.
Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

pots, 5 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 150.00

ARECA LUTESCENS.
ts, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIAi BORBONICA.

2 inch pots, 75c per .doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA,

3 Inch pots, 30 each .$3.00 per doz.

CROTONS
y. 4-in. pots, .$4. SO per doz.; 6-iu. pots.
15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

ASBARAGUS PLUMOSUS
lOts, $4.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 per
1. pots, $12.00 per IM; 6-in. pots, Mdup.,
." doz.

ns, Oct. and Nov. delivery. 5-iu. pots,
r doz.; 5%-in. pots. $6.00 per doz.; 6-in.
20 and $9.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00
; 8-ln. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each; larger
s, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

pots, $6.00 per 100.
pots, $6.00 per doz.;

SMILAX
2-in. pots, .$3.00 per lOO; 3-in
Rubber Plants

4-in. pots, $4.21) per doz.; 5-in.
7-in. pots, $9.00 per doz.

MAIDEN HAIR EERNS
2Vi-in., $4.00 per lOO.

Poinsettias, Christmas delivery.

4-in.. .$20.00-.$25.00 per ICO; 6-iu. pans. Mdup., .$6.00
per doz.; 7-in. pans, $0.75-$1.00 each; S-in. pans,
Mdup., $1.50-$2.00 each; larger plants, $2.50 to
$5.00 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

PANDANUS VEITCHII
4-iu. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 5-iu. pots, $7.20 per
doz.; 8-in. tubs, .$2.50 to $3.00 each.

BOSTON FERNS
Oct. delivery. 5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots,
$9.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

Tabh

Ferns, Assorted Varieties.
1-in., .$4.00 per 100; 3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln.,
5.00 per 100.

$15.00 per 100.

\ BROS. CO.

ag Distance Phone,
Randolph 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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Beauties, Russells, Hoosier Beauties,

Double Wiiite Killarney, Ophelia,

Sunburst, Brilliants and

Cecile Brunner.

The quality is exceptionally good this season, and the advantages of buy-
ing direct from a large grower where the flowers are cut, graded and
kept chilled until the customer receives them, together with prices no
higher than others charge, make our stock a very attractive proposition.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

AMERICAJV BEAUTIES.

Our cut, mostly medium and short, but fine flowers.

Per dozen

Long stems J2.00 to $ 3.00

Medium , ■ ■ • •• 1-00 to 1-jO

Short 35 to .(J

RTJSSEI..L.S.

Best in this marliet. ,,„ „Per 100

Long stems $10.00 to $12.00

Good medium S'SS i° r„2

Good short 3.00 to 5.00

HOOSIER BEAUTV, OPHELIA, WHITE KILLARNEY.

Per 100

Long & Specials ,, ^„ ^ *S.O0

Good medium ^^-OO to 6.00

Good short

3.00

SUNBURSTS, PINK KILLARNEY AND BRILLIANTS.

Per 100

Long stem $6.00

Good medium $4.00 to 5.00

Good short 3.00

ROSES.
Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $2.50
per 100.

Valley per 100, $6.00

Asparagus sprays per 100, $2.00 to 3.00

Sprengerii per 100, 2.00 to 3.00

Adiantum per 100, 1.00

Galax, bronze and green per 1,000, 1.25

New fancy ferns per 1,000. 1.50

Asters, all colors per 100, 1.00 to 4.00

Kaster Lilies, long stem per 100, 10.00 to 12.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of tuying direct of the grower.

NOTICE: We close at 5 o'clock week days; Sundays and hoUdajs at noon.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

IjONG distance PHONE:
CENTKAL 1457.
Greentaonses Hinsdale, Ill„ and Gregsi Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave.. CDICAQO, ILL

.

Chicago.

TKADE IS GRADUALLY IMPROVING.

Business is pretty good this week,
and is gradually improving, although
it is not as brisk as it might be.
Gladioli and asters are arriving" in
large quantities at all the stores, and
are to be had in big lots at bargain
prices. Fancy asters are selling pretty
well, considering the large supply of
inferior stock offered, but the average
are not any too good. Golden Glow
chrysanthemums are more plentiful,
and fancy stock in this line is to be
had at very reasonable prices. Orchids
are scarce and clean tip at an early
hour, at prices ranging from $10 to
$i2 per dozen. Gardenias are selling
quickly at good prices, and there are
hardly ever enough to go around. Lily
of the valley is a trifle more plentiful,
but is moving right along at the ad-
vertised quotations. American Beauty
roses are in better crop and some very
fancy stock in the short and medium
grades is now reaching the market.
Mrs. Chas. Russell appear to be in
large supply, and the same holds true
for roses in general, which continue to
clean') up very satisfactorily. Some
particularly fine Ophelia and Sunburst
are included in the shipments, and the
same applies to Double White Killar-
ney. The pretty miniature rose Nesbit
is making a big hit with the buyers,
and some dealers report that it is only
a question of time before it will re-

M. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

place the other varieties in this class.
Carnations, both indoor and outdoor,
grown stock, are included in the daily
shipments and are moving as nicely
as can be expected, considering the
large quantity of asters that are be-
ing offered. Lilies are good property,
and while at times they appear to be
plentiful there is seldom a surplus.
There is still a large supply of the
miscellaneous outdoor stock not already
mentioned reaching the market, but
the receipts are gradually' dimnishing.
NOTES.

Felix Reichling. manager of Peter
Reinberg's store, quit being a bachelor
this week when Mrs. Reichling and
children returned from a several
months' 'visit with relatives at Great
Bend, Kan.

Peter Douvry. formerly with the Cen-
tral Floral Co., has purchased the store
at 7 West Monroe street and will con-
duct business there under the name of
the Century Floral Co.

L B. Robinson, with the Texas Seed
& Floral Co., Dallas, Tex., who has
been spending his vacation at Keno-
sha. Wis., was a visitor this week.

Paul Berkowitz, representing H.
Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.,

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes

Our Catalogue is Free. Write (or one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING. - - MICHIGAN

Cut Gladioli

Best Leading Commercial Varieties. Id lots
of 3j(). $2.lODerlUU; lUUormore, $2.50 per 10(J.

T. H. FULLER,

Gladiolus Specialist, BATTLE CREEK, MICH.

is at the Palmer House this week with
a fine line of his firm's specialties.

Stanley Weir, with John F. Groom
& Bros.. Magnolia, N. C. is visiting
friends here this week after attending
the New York convention.

The John Kruchten Co.'s store looks
very classy in its new dress of paint
George Gobel did the decorating and
Peter Hile bossed the .iob.

Benjamin Levy, of the J. A. Budlong
force, has joined the colors.

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397

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

BEKA-^VS- OieOPS

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Weiland, Lilies, Valley. Complete line of Greens.

Buy Direot From the Grower CTJR.R.ENT PRICF I 1ST ^itibieot to Change Without Notice

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSECL, Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to S.OO

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILAOY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select S.OO

Medium $5. 00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Camp AVeiland. . . .

Killarney

White Killarney . i .
Killarney Brilliant.

Sunbur.st

My Maryland

Ophelia

Per 100

Specials $10.00

-Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00

Aster.s $ 2.00 to $4.00

Gladioli 4.00 to 8.00

Harrisii 12,50 to 15.00

Valley 6.00

Adiantum 1.00 to 1.50

Asparagus^ per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxwood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Ijeucothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smilax per doz. striijgs 2.00 to 2.50

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182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

Make Arrangements with Is
Now for Your Fall Supply

Our line is complete in every respect, and includes all the leading Roses, Carna-
tions, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Orchids, and all other miscellaneous season-
able cut flowers. Greens have always been a leader with us, and we doubt
whether there is another firm in Chicago in as strong a position to always take
care of your orders for whatever you need at such attractive prices as we have to
offer regular customers. You will make no mistake if you tie up with us the
coming season; so make arrangements as early as possible. Do It Now.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

JUgF" Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good.

398

The American Florisi\

Sept. S,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

MBS. CHAS. RUSSELL, Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 0.00 to 8.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Pec 100

Baby Doll $3.0CI

Eigar 3.00

W3UTE ANT) PINK KILLARNEY, OPHELIA. SUNBURST AND
JaiCHMOND. Per 100

■Extra Specl.ll J6.00

Select 5.00

Fanc.T 4.00

Medium 3.00

.ettont 2.00

mUBES, OUP. SELECTION 4.00

CARNATIONS. Per 100

1 aiicy JS.O0

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Gladioli $ 4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.U0 to 4.00

Valley 6.00'

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 |2.eO

Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50

Aidiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 - 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Flumosus, per BiamiHii. _ . - 50 ^

Boxwood, per lb. ^^^ - 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET KABES.

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

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^ CHOICE SUMMER ROSES

We make a. specialty of

High Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom-
ers in good condition and
give complete satisfaction.

INCREASE YOUR PROFITS

by placing your orders with us.

m Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killamey
m Killamey Brilliant --Richmond -Sunburst.

% Asters-Gladioli-Daisies-Carnations-Lilies-Etc.

■ Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

>

^*-^^*^

^ 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mention the American Florist when writing

W. H. Prince, of Prince's Flower
Shop, Iowa City, la., was here this
week, buying stock for his fall and
winter trade. He reports a splendid
spring- business and adds that while
his summer trade was somewhat quiet
the total sales were considerably ahead
of the same period of last year.

Duncan Robertson, with Schofleld,
the North State street florist, and wife,
are back from a delightful vacation
trip in upper Michigan and Canada.
Mr. Robertson's son Charles Walter,
who is in the U. S. army, is now sta-
tioned at the Panama canal.

Philip C. Schupp reports a brisk de-
mand for the pretty miniature rose,
.Nesbit, at J. A. Budlong's store, where
lit is making Baby Doll and George El-
;.gar play second fiddle. This house is
iilso featuring a splendid supply of
Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. .

Zech & Mann are handling a large
quantity of fancy asters, including a
beautiful yellow, which is making a
big hit with their buyers. Joe E'rrin-
ger is back on the job in the shipping
department after enjoying a two weeks'
vacation.

Paul Klingsporn, manager of the
Chicago Flower Growers' Association,
is again performing his duties after at-
tending the New York convention and
visiting relatives at Philadelphia.

D. E. Freres. of the Freres-Windler
Co.. and Henry Muno and wives, in
company with Jack Byers, of the Zech
& Mann force, are on a fishing trip in
northern Wisconsin.

The A. L. Randall Co. is handling a
tremendous supply of asters this sea-
son as well as gladioli, which probably
were never so plentiful with this house
as this year.

Otto Lang of the Lang Floral
& Nursery Co.. Dallas, Tex., and wife,
returning from the New York conven-
tion, are spending a few days here this
week.

Wietor Bros, are starting to cut in-
door carnations, wliich are reaching
the store in pretty good condition con;
sidering the earliness of the season.

J. J. Hess, of Omaha, Neb., who at-
tended the New York convention, re-
turned home this week after spending
a few days fishing in Wisconsin.

Miss Ruth Wattman. of the Bassett
& Washburn office force, is one of the
absentees this week, being away on
her vacation.

Peter Bauraan. of the Peter Rein-
berg store force, is the proud father of
a baby boy, who arrived at his home
August 31. .

W. N. Rudd attended the annual con-
vention of the Association of Cemetery
Superintendents at Barre, Vt.. last
week.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. K. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.
Mention the American Florist when writing

O.A.&L.A.Tonner

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Sypplies

30 East Randolph Street.
CHICAGO. - - ILL.

Mrs. V. Bezdek, of Wilmette. is seri-
ously ill and no hope is entertained for
her recovery.

Luke Schrer, of Kennicott Bros. Co.,
is spending his vacation at Cleveland,
Ohio.

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399

Look Who's Here LARGE YELLOW 'MIMS A 1 Quality

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Smnmer Roses Al Quality None Better ie Chicago Market

If you want good stock and good treatment

Send Your Orders to

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE FOR

ROSES, GLADIOLI, ASTERS

Valley, Harrisii, Snapdragons, Stocks, Calendulas, Daisies, Gypso-
phila, Coreopsis and all other seasonable stock; also Greens such as Ferns,
Asparagus, Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Adiantum, We have
home grown Asparagus — The kind that will always give satisfaction.

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

TOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS
BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO

QuaUty

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

.™;t'o. gut flowers

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES. VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

Prices

As

Low

As

Others.

We ar« In daily toacb with market conditions and wtien a decline talies place yon can rely npon orderssent as receiving such benefits.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a
fancy grade of Mrs. Chas. Russell and
American Beauty roses, which are in
brisk demand at the store. Sam CoHon,
Otto W. Freese's right hand office as-
sistant, who was in the first draft, was
notified September 4 to be ready to re-
port • for military service within 21
hours. Bill Colligan, of the cut flower
department, who is now visiting rela-
tives at Pittsburgh, Pa., is also in the
first draft and is likely to be called
upon to report at any moment.

Arthur Schutz, of Hammond, Ind.,
has the sympathy of the trade in the
loss of his wife, whose death occuried
this week The funeral was held from
the family residence at Hammond,
where the local trade was largely rep-
resented in person and by many beau-
tiful floral emblems, especially from
the wholesale houses, which showed
the high esteem in which the family
was held in this locality.

Percy Jones, Inc., has enjoyed a very
satisfactory summer business and re-
ports that its list of shipping custom-
ers during this period was larger than
that of last winter. Ernest Farley is
again in the employ of this firm.

California Flowers

■iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

400

The American Florist.

Sept. 8,

My Friend Bill

Says:

Worry ««' ^•"■i' Kills

He says:

Service

when you receive your stock as ordered,

at the right time, billed to you at the

right price

That " Service

The day will come when everybody will

give their growers and customers — that

conscientious service which eliminates

all worry — OUR

100%

Service

Cut Flowers.

H. VAN GELBER. Pres.

L. M. JONES. Sec'y

^

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^

Beauties Per dozen, $1.00 to 14.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $3.00 to $15.00

Richmond, Milady, Brilliant, Ward Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney, Sunburst 2.00 to 8.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Asters per ICO, $l.f 0 to $ 4.00

Carnations , " l.OOto 2.00

Lilies " S.OOto 12.50

Valley '■ 4.03 to 6.00

Callas per doz. l.OOto 1.50

All Greens at market prices.

Bill Says:

Van 's 100% Service means earnest, sincere, untiring effort devoted to your interests —

service such as you have only believed possible to obtain from a member of your own

firm — intelligently rendered by one who makes a thorough study of your wants.

John Michelsen reports that the first
shipments of Golden Glow chrysanthe-
mums from the E. G. Hill Co.'s green-
houses at Richmond, Ind.. was received
by the E. C. Amiing- Co. last week. Mr.
Michelsen is dividing: his time between
tile store and hospital this week, where
his father is recovering from an opera-
tion for rupture.

' A. Tj. "Vaughan & Co. are handling a
fine supply of roses in addition to
heavy shipments of asters and gladioli.
The shipping trade is showing a great
improvement and the stage at this
hpu.'^e is all set for a brisk fall and
winter trade.

' Erne & Company are handling a
more complete line of out door flowers
than any other house in the city in
addition to their usual supply of green-
house stock.

A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s employes have all
enjoyed their vacation and everyone iS
on the job fit as a fiddle, ready to
tackle the coming season's business.

The George Wittbold Co. has had
quite a number of weddings the past
few weeks, which helped considerably
to swell the total summer sales.

Visitors : A. Forder and son Ernest,
Cincinnati, O.; Chas. Reardon, Daven-
port, la.

Cleveland, 0.

GOOD DEMAND AND MODERATE PRICES.

Trade has shown a marked improve-
ment the past week, the demand good,
stock plentiful and prices moderate. As-
ters and gladioli are both very plenti-
ful, and stock is uniformly good. Other
outdoor stock includes hydrangeas,
larkspurs, phloxes, golden glows, gold-
enrod, calendulas, gypsophilas, salpi-
glossis, dahlias and a few sweet peas.
Dahlias are just beginning to arrive
and are still very limited in supply, but
stock is good and in demand. Lily of
the valley and orchids are rather
scarce. Swainsonas are in good de-
mand. Long stemmed American Beau-
ties are plentiful and stock excellent,
with ,a good call. Other roses include
IJussell. Ophelia, Pink and White Kil-
larntey, Champ Weiland. Ward and

Autumn
Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75

Medium Cut
Flower Baskets

$14.75

$1.00

Cut Flower Baskets for
lon^-stemmed Cut Flowers,
in one dozen lots,
Each

Larger Cut Flower Baskets for
long - stemmed Cut Flowers,
such as Beauties, Russells,
'Mums, etc., in lots
of six or more, each

$1.65

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

Raedlein Basket Company

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Sunburst, mostly in the short and
medium grades. Greens are plentiful.
NOTES.
H. P. Knoble and wife have returned
from their vacation in the east and
will be kept busy at the Industrial ex-
position at Edgewater Park this week.

in which they are very much inter-
ested.

Mrs. Geo. W. Smith has returned
from the east and brought back her
three boys, who were camping in Ver-
mont. She also attended the conven-
tion. C. F..B.

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401

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That we are Headquarters
for Asters and Gladioli.
Complete Line of all other
Cut Flowers and Greens.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMEHIOAlf BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00

Stems 24 Inches 2.S0

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to 1.60

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MBS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium $6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

ROSES.

Richmond, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

'.' short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00

" " selert 8.00

" " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
" short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES — Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

. " select 8.00

•' medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special ....$10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar ' 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS.

EASTER LILLIES. Per 100

Select $10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Gladioli 2.00 to 4.00

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smila.^. choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1.000

r.alRX leaves per 1.000

Boxwood

—per lb.. 2.'ic; 50-lb. case
Leucothoe Sprays

iO.50 to $0.75
.35 to .50
.35 to .50
1.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.25

7.50

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CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 4S-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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CUT FLOWERS

You Can Rely On

THE ALWAYS RELIABLE
WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
Includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St.,

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Chicago

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The American Florist.

Sept.

NAMMOTH SUPPLY

ASTERS « LILIES

SUPREME QUALITY

It is a well-known fact that Randall's supply of Asters and Lilies is the largest in Chicago.

Golden Glow Chrysanthemums are arriving daily. Can supply you with what you
need in this line, as well as everything else in either seasonable Cut Flowers or Greens.

A. L. RANDALL COMPANY

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies

WABASH AVE. AND LAKE ST., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

ERNE A COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

St. Louis.

POCK DEMAND CAUSES LOW PKICES.

Stock during the past week has been
plentiful and the quality, as a whole,
good. The demand has been poor, ne-
cessitating- low prices. Gladioli consti-
tute the bulk of the receipts, with as-
ters running a close second. Harrisii
and rubrum lilies hold their own. Tube-
roses are a glut, and dahlias are also
coming in heavy. In roses, Russell,
Sunburst. Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and
American Beauty lead. They are of
good quality with the exception of the
length of stem. Lily of the valley is
plentiful again, with the quality very
good and the demand slow. In greens.
the market is well supplied.

NOTES.

C. A. Kuehn has been getting in some
very fine cosmos, which have a ready
sale. He renovated his store recently,
and everything looks spick and span.

G. H. Angermueller is back on the
job after his recent illness, getting
things shaped up for the fall supply
business. He has a large shipping
trade in the south and southwest.

Dahlias are beginning to make their
appearance in force and the varieties
and quality of blooms are excellent.
Quite a few are seen daily at Windier
Wholesale Floral Co., and the Wm. C.
Smi{h Wholesale Floral Co.

A recent visit to J. T. Milliken's
range at Crescent, Mo., found his rose
houses showing up very nicely. Paul
Reinicke. the superintendent, stated he
had to do quite a bit of replanting in
his Russell benches.

Pierre Schneider, of Webster Groves,
states he has everything in shape for
a big season. He has done away with
chrysanthemums and expects to get
his carnations in early instead.

Alb. Gumz of the Windier Wholesale
Floral Co. was examined for the draft
last Saturday and was rejected on ac-
count of his recent injury when he
fractured three ribs. -

Edw A. Guntly. of Windler's Flow-
ers, leaves this week, in company with

his family, on a few weeks' vacation to
Omaha and Council Bluffs. J. J. W.

Cincinnati.

FAIR demand; prices moderate.

W^hile at the beginning and end of
each week the demand is not particu-
larly steady, business may be said to
be fair and prices very reasonable. The
supply of roses is nominal and asters
are plentiful. Stock from the north and
east is now taking the place of the lo-
cal crop, which is about at an end.
Gladioli, while nearly finished, are still
plentiful enough to meet all require-
ments. Cosmos is in ample supply and
other offerings include Easter and rub-
rum lilies and dahlias.
notes.

C. E. Critchell is again at his desk,
having returned from the S. A. F. con-
vention at New York and a week at
Atlantic City.

The regular meeting of the florists'
society will be held September 10 at
the Hotel Gibson.

E. C. Gillett is receiving some excel-
lent late asters from the north.

L. H. Kyrk is redecorating his estab-
lishment.

Visitors : Paul Berkowitz, represent-
ing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.; M. A. Leganger, with A. L.
Randall Co., Chicago; Miss Fannie
White, Lexington, Ky.; M. Alexander
with Lion & Co., New York. H.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

SEPTEMBER USHERS IN GOOD BUSINESS.

September ushered in a vast amount
of business for the florists in this local-
ity, with funeral work in the lead.
There are also several weddings book-
ed for the first part of the month.
Trade during the month of August was
generally good, considering the time of
year, and compares favorably with the
same month of other years.
NOTES.

The Flick Floral Co. is showing some

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Ku*^'

1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when writing

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SffllLAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give Ds your business and we will please yon.

SOUTHERN EVERGFEEN CO.

}. L, Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Geor^a
Mention the American Florist when writing

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO. HL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

fine aster plants. They had a rush of
funeral work last week, and several
large weddings are booked for this
month.

Miss Catherine Vesey, daughter of
Judge W. J. Vesey, has joined the the-
atrical company playing "The Knife."

A. J. Lanternier & Co. have had a
run on funeral work. They are show-
ing some fine asters, lilies and gladioli.
H. K.

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403

John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Aveoue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8O1

"T. CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

\f\f\ IV \V»hAch Avpnn^ Wholesale Florists

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CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

S^°'|-i«, Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolpli 27SS

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & MUSSES

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. WUtgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Richmond, Kil*
lamey, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. AU orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Elorlsts

30 East Randolph St., - • Chicago

Telephone Central 328*

E.C.AMUNGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1077 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VlioMe Hover MM'lteU

Chicaeo.
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

ReiM.BaaatT.ipeciali $5 00

36-in 4 00

30-in 3 00

24-in 2 00

20-in 1 50

IS.in 1 00

short per 100, 6 00@ S 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killamey Brilliant 3 00@10 JO

'• Killamey 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince de Bnlearie 3 00@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland.. 3 00@1jO 00

" M rs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00

■• Milady 3 00@lIo 00

" Snnbnrst 300@1G00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00010 00

" ChampWeiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00©10 00

" Tipperary 3 00610 00

" FrsncisScott Key 3 00@10 00

'• Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00@ 3 00

" GeorgeElear 2 00* 3 00

■■ Baby Doll 2 no*» 3 00

" Nesbit 2 00® 3 00

" Fireflame 4 00

" Our selection 2 000 4 00

Asters 1 00@ 4 00

Chrysanthemums. . per doz.. 2 00@ 3 00

Gladioli 2 00© 6 00

CarnatioDS 1 000 2 00

Cattleyas per doz., 12 00

Sweet Pea 500 1 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 00015 00

Valley -

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 500 $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe

Mexican Ivy.. .per 1000. 5 0006 00
PlumosuB Strings. .each. 60® 75

Smilax perdoz..2 0002 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays

Boxwood, 25c per lb,, per case, 8,00

600

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

\Te are tbe largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. If on the market, we
have it. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 717S

WILD SMILAX, ylfiL

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square teet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^"^Kma

Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2,50

Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square

feet), fl 75,
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (106

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

^liANU&KISC^

r CROWtRS — SHIPPERS V

^CUT FLOWERS"

w "i 54 NO. WABASH «^.**»

^mclSraiafiL

— THE —

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

404

The American Florist.

Sept. 8,

New Crop Beauties, Easter Lilies, Rubrum Lilies
High Grade Asters and Gladioli

Are the best items on our list this week. It is a certainty that we have the best assort-
ment of flowers at all times, so send your orders to us.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ffi^tr

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

IMPROVED BUSINESS AT GOOD PRICES.

Last Saturday's demand was quite
brisk, everything worth while being
sold at good figures. This belated in-
terest helped out nicely, giving a dull
week, a fairly good average. The qual-
ity of stock is improving, roses being
perceptibly better.' Special American
Beauties from the local growers, while
not quite so large as the imported
stock from older plants, are preferred,
as they last better. Russell, Ophelia,
Sunburst and Maryland, as well as the
old reliable Kaiserin, are the favorites.
Some good asters and much rubbish,
so poor that one wonders at its being
shipped, are seen. The good ones bring
$3, the medium, .$1 and the balance
goes in bargain lots at buyer's prices.
Hydrangea paniculata and Clematis
paniculata are now both at their height
and a great help to the economic and
artistic value in the construction of
funeral designs. Gladioli are plentiful
and of good quality. Dahlias are arriv-
ing and will soon dominate the market.
All the stores should welcome this fine
fall flower. It is the preliminary, the
forerunner of the season. It is showy,
effective and capable of fine color com-
binations. Very attractive Avindow dec-
orations are possible with the dahlia,
displays that will count in both pres-
ent and future business. Easter lilies
have hardly been equal to the demand
the past week. Cattleyas and lily of
the valley are, as usual at this time,
scarce and have to be ordered the day
before.

EXPRESS SERVICE VERY UNSATISFACTORY.
The express service is rapidly becom-
ing worse instead of better. Shipments,
both in and out, are being subject to
long delays, that render the stock on
arrival unfit for use. One of the large
commission houses states that the sit-
uation is becoming very acute, in that
business to distant points which they
had gradually worked up, is being se-
riously interfered with by delays of
from 24 to 48 hours. Even to cities of
from two to three hours ordinary tran-
sit, boxes are often so late that the oc-
casion for which the flowers are or-
dered is past before they arrive. The
trouble appears to be in inefficient
handling of stock in the receiving,
transfer and distributing depots on ar-
rival at destination. The companies'
employes, at least the platform men,
are poorly paid. A number of those
handling the boxes and packages on
one of the express companies' plat-
forms in this city, are southern ne-
groes, who can scarcely read and write,
ao that careful and expeditious for-
warding is hardly to be expected. The
plan to handle flowers and plants sep-
arately and keep them from becoming
mixed up with freight that would not
suffer from delay appears to have fall-
en through. It looks as if an auto ex-
press service between points within 50
miles will have tcJ be established, so
that deliveries on time both to and
from the city can be depended on.

CLTJB MEETING.

There was a good attendance at the
September meeting of the florists' club,
which was held in Room C, seventh
floor of the Parkway building. Nomi-
nations for olticers to serve during the
ensuing year were made as follows :

American Beauties, Orcliids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the exolasive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VtoMeHoYcrMM'lteU

Cincinnati, Sept. 5. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz,.. 75@ 3 00

Roses. KillBrneT... 2 00@ 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00

Ophelia 2 000 6 00

Ricbmond 2 U0@ 6 OU

" Sunburst 2 00@ 6 00

LiJinm GieanteDm 6 Ob@10 00

Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00

Asters 1 00@ 3 CO

Boston, Sept. 5. Per 100

Roses Beauty 10 00325 00

ICillarner Qneen 2 00@ 8 00

White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

Killarney Brilliant 4 00@i0 00

•■ Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

'■ Mock 400@1200

Mrs. Chas. Ruiiell 2 00@ 8 00

•' Sunburst 2 00@ 8 00

Taft 4 00® 200

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HilllncdoD 2 00® 8 00

My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 35 00@S0 00

Lilyol the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 1 SO® 2 00

Carnations 1 50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo. Sept. 5. PerlOO

Beauty Special 20 00®25 00

Fancy 15 00@20 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

1st 6 00010 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 00@ 6 00

Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 2000 5 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

■' Russell 4 00® 8 00

" Stanley 3 00© 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

' Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Lilies 6 00®10 00

Cattleyai 5000660 00

Carnations l flo® 1 50

Asters i oo@ 2 CO

Gladioli 1 00® 3 00

AspararnsSprenKerl... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000. 2 50

Smilai 1.1 00020 on

Adolph Farenwald for president, David
E. Colflesh for vice-president, David
Rust, Fred Cowperthwaite and Robert
Kift for secretary, George Craig, treas-
urer. Richard A. Foley addressed the
club on "National Publicity." His re-
marks showed he thoroughly under-
stood the subject. He stated that the
sale of flowers through such a plan
as was suggested at the recent S. A. F.
converition was most practical and like-
ly to produce better results than that
of any other advertised commodity. A
detailed account of this address will
appear in a later issue. W. F. Ther-
kildson read a letter, a copy of which
is to be sent to all florists and allied
trades. It was a splendid appeal, ex-
plaining the purposes of the campaign
and what contributors are liable to get
from it. Arthur Niessen proposed a
state committee for each state to con-

Be Sure to Compare This ^vith Otber
Prioe.s Before Ordering

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FIRST-CLASS — NONE BETTER

TO BE

HAD

Pair

Doz. Per 100

8 to 12 % .10

$ .50 $2.50

12 to 16 15

.50 3.00

16 to 20 15

.-75 3.75

20 to 24 15

.75 4.25

24 to 2S 15

.75 5.00

28 to 32 20

.SO 5.75

32 to 36 20

.90 6.50

36 to 40 25

1.00 8.00

40 to 44 25

1.25 9.75

H. G. BERNIING

1402-4 Pine St.,

St Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading va-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

duct a 30-day campaign to raise the
allotted amount of money, which plan
it was voted to urge the national com-
mittee to adopt and put into operation
at once.

NOTES.
For some time since Charles E. Mee-
han severed his connection with the S.
S. Pennock-Meehan Co., there has been
speculation as to his future movements.
This is now^ set at rest by his securing
the premises. No. 14 South Mole street,
next door to Wm. J. Baker, where he
will sell the stock raised at his two
greenhouse establishments. He will no
doubt be prepared to also handle the
product of other growers that may
come his way. Mr. Meehan's long con-
nection with the trade in its various
branches, together with his well known
business ability, makes him one of the
best all-around men in the craft of this
city, and which assures success in this
new venture. .

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405

CCPOUMIHOl

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RIGE BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the market
we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before pla-ilng
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

vyrtiolesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Sweet Peas and all the summer nowers.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH 6RiDE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

aod other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-to-the-Mlnnte Service; Satufactira GnaranlKd.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.
BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. . 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., ^?|^|{S5,S.-d:

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties

In duantlty.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-1311 N.2ndSt.,PhiladeIphia,Pa.

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GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St

r. O. Box 206

.Milwaukee,Wis.

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable ( ut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM m^ I I P H lU Wholesale Florist.

• >*• IVUtlini, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMe HowerM^Keto

Philadelphia, Sept. 5. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 lOQlS 00

" Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

Killaraey 2 00@ 8 00

" White Killaroey 2 00® 8 00

•■ Hadley 4 00@10 00

Sunburst 3 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnations 1 0}@ 2 00

Cattleras each . $0 50@ 75

Lilinm RuDrum 6 00® 8 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 GO® 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 2 00® 3 On

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Sept. 5. PerlOO

Roses, eauty, special 15 00

fancy 12 00

extra 8 00

No,l 4 00

■' Klllarney 1 00® 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Sunburst 1 00® 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Waid 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyai 50 00

Lilinm Gieantenm 6 00® 8 00

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Adiantnm i 25

AsnaragusSprenperl.Der bunch. 35@40
New Crop Green Galax per ICOO 1 25

MiLWADKEB, Sept. 5. PerlOO
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00© 8 00

" Ward 2 000 8 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 OO01S 00

" Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 000 8 00

Lilies 10 00@12 00

Cattleyas per doz., 6 0C@ 7 50

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 50

Asters 1 00® 2 CO

Gladioli 2 00® 3 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

St, LODis, Sept. 5. PerlOO

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 000 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

Mrs Shawyer 2 000 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 5 00

Lillies. 6 00® 8 00

Orchids 50 00® 60 00

Ferns perlOOO, 1 500

406

The American Florist.

Sept.

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

J. M. Duetcher of the Philadelphia
Wholesale Florists' Exchange, spent a
day motoring among- the Kennett
Square brethren last week. He found
the stocks in good shape and most of
the growers looking forward to a good
season. Carnations in this section had
made a good growth and were recov-
ering nicely on the greenhouse benches.
The new refrigerator storage room is
coming along nicely and will be ready
in. another week. Roses, asters and
gladioli are specialties at this time.

Eugene Bernheimer had the misfor-
tune to lose by theft his new Ford car
on August 30. He had but two days'
use of it. The transfer of theft insur-
ance had not as yet been made from his
old to the new car, the loss being to-
tal if it is not recovered. It was taken
from the street, within a short distance
of the store during an absence of about
10 minutes. Business was fair the past
w^eek. Prima Donna and September
Morn' roses with choice asters are the
leaders.

They are still talking about the re-
cent S, A. F. convention. The members
devoted themselves so strictly to the
business of the sessions that they could
not spare the time for the usual photo-
graph, this being the first gathering of
the organization that is not on record
in this way.

Another commission house, to be con-
ducted by three young men of the craft
quite well versed in the business is the
rumor. Nothing definite can be spotted
as yet, without some half dozen vio-
lating confidences.

Very good roses for the season, to-
gether with asters, gladioli and Easter
lilies are the high lights of the Ed-
ward Reid stock. He reports August
business to have been quite up to the
mark.

New crop American Beauties, asters,
Easter and rubrum lilies and gladioli
are specials with the Leo Niessen Co.
Saturday last was a big day for the
season in this busy market.

C. Liggett, in charge of the plant
and seed department of the S. S. Pen-
nock Co., reports an excellent demand
lor sweet pea seed. Some of the choice
varieties are very scarce.

At the Berger Bros.' market, Mary-
land roses, Easter and rubrum lilies
and gladioli are the leading stocks.
Business the past week had shown an
improvement.

Geo, Angele, of the Philadelphia Cut
Flower Co., reports a very good August
■business. Sunburst, Ophelia and Mary-
land roses and choice asters are fea-
tures here.

Komada Brothers had quite a run
on pillows and wreaths the past week,
■out-of-town as well as local business,
being very good. K.

Lexington, Ky.

Chas. Milcher, of Milcher Bros. Co.,
"has returned from New York, where he
attended the S. A. F. convention. While
in the east he visited the Julius Roehrs
Company aiid Bobbink & Atkins' estab-
lishments, at Rutherford, N. J., Henry
A. Dreer's place at Riverton, N. J.,
Robert Craig Co.'s greenhouses at Nor-
wood, Pa., in addition to several other
leading commercial ranges. He also
spent some time in Washington, D. C.
which included a visit to the capitol
(building. J. C. N.

New York.

HEAVY SUPPLY AND UMITED CALL.

It is getting rather tiresome to write
every week that "business is dull." but
t'nere is no help for it, at least not yet.
The supply of stock keeps increasing
from week to week, with no increase
in the demand. There are many more
roses, and better roses, now on tbe
market than there were two weeks ago,
but the effect, if any, is to lower
prices. A fair supply of American
Beauties is arriving, but the demand
for them is light and it is hard to clean
them up. In tea roses, there is a
marked increase, both in supply and
quality, but what buying is done is
mostly by those who want something
cheap. The best cattleyas hold up to
$t per flower, with an occasional sale
of the best gigas at $1.25. Lily of the
valley of the best quality brings .$6
per 100, possibly in some instances $8
is paid for very special stock. When
it comes to gladioli and asters, the
wholesalers are, so to speak, in a ■wil-
derness of woe. The district is full
of both, heaped up and running over,
and the ultimate destination of many
is the mournful dead cart. Since the
wholesalers began to close on Sunday,
there has always been some hope for
a good Saturday, but on Saturday,
September 1, these hopes -were — we
will not say blasted, but drenched,
flooded and swept away. Here is the
official weather report for that day :
"Eastern New York — Fair Saturday
and Sunday; somewhat warmer." The
exact facts are that it rained. People
who are fond of figures of speech say
that it "rained cats and dogs and pitch-
forks," consequently there was very lit-
tle business. There is this compensa-
tion, the rain was greatly needed by
the farmers and gardeners, for between
dry weather and bugs, some of the
crops were in bad shape. Dahlias,
chrysanthemums, marigolds, new crop
carnations and various other stock are
arriving, but all are slow.

September 3. — Labor day being a
public holiday that is generally ob-
served, there Is but little business. The
large majority of business houses are
closed and there has been a great exo-
dus from the city. In the wholesale
district there is but little, doing. E"x-
cepting white roses, orchids and lily of
the valley, there is a surplus of stock,
and of these named, there is no great
scarcity. If precedents count for any-
thing, this will be a dull week, as it is
nearly always dull after a holiday. The
stock that came in today will by no
means clean up, and with more ar-
riving tomorrow and every day. the
market is likely to experience a glut.

NOTES.

Business throughout this city was
practically suspended on August 30 on
account of the great parade of the
25.000 state troops about to leave the
citv. It is estimated that there were
2.000.000 spectators and at Washing-
ton Arch, where the parade ended,
there were many affecting scenes. As
the troops were disbanding at Wash-
ington Arch, one of the colonels used
his authority in a manner that caused
unfavorable comment. The New York
Hprald thus describes the incident :
"What seemed to many to be the ex-
treme of military discipline -was en-
forced by Colonel William G. Bates, of
the Seventy-first regiment,^ as his com-

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I'fc'fc'fca'a^'a'fc'fc'i

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

Valley

Chas. Schwake £c Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

23S

l«^^Sil

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mand reached the disbanding point
under Washington Arch. Colonel Bates
was acting as a brigade commander
and had wheeled to the right with his
staff to review the brigade. As the
various companies passed, the ofiicers
saluted and the men received the order.
"Eyes right." Suddenly the crowd was
startled to hear Colonel Bates call out :

" 'Put those flowers down; throw 'em
down quick.' "

"His order was addressed to a sol-
dier, who was carrying two or three
flowers, undoubtedly given him by
some girl. The soldier instantly dropped
the flowers and marched on. A moment
later Colonel Bates spied another posy,
this time in the blanket roll of a ser-
geant.

"You're a sergeant, aren't you?"
called Colonel Bates. "Well, you ought
to be ashamed of yourself. Drop those
flowers. That's the most unmilitary
thing I've seen to-day."

Calling recently on Charles Hunt, of
Port Richmond, Staten Island, we
found him busy. He is now 80 years
old, but active and works every day.
He and his sons have a fine stock of
carnations and chrysanthemums com-
ing on. He also grows fine geraniums,
but says that considering the work it
takes to send them from the cutting
bed. through the stages of potting and
repotting, to market, they sell too
cheap.

Eugene Dailledouze and wife left
August 27 for a western trip and will
be absent a month. They passed
through Chicago. August 28. and were
due at Portland, Oregon, August 31.
Their itinerary calls for visits to San
Francisco, Los Angeles, the Gi-and Can-
yon and return by way of Chicago,

igi7.

The American Florist.

407

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

Teleohone:
8861 Farragut

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. K^'

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

'PHONE ] llll [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th At. and W. 26th. New York.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslne.

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

'^'illSslFaira.ut 133 W. 28ih St., Nbw Yofk

All the NEW ROSES, CAJRAATIONS
and Seasonable FloTrers

HORACE E. FROHENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses,
Viol'ets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301
Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4836.

WILLIAMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farrastnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 AVest 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 60S and 609 Farragut.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Telephone Farragut 9761.

Qoldstein & Futterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

BERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28th St., NEW YORK

VlioMe no¥erMM'Ket>j

New York, Sept. 5. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 15 00620 00

extra and fancy... 8 00@10 00
No 1 and No 2. ... 3 00® 5 00

Francis Scott Key 2 00@10 00

" Prima Donna 1 OOa 5 00

'\ AliceStanley 50® 5 00

MrsGeo. Shawyer 50@ S 00

I' Double White Killarney.. 2 00@ 4 00

Killarney, Special 3 00

No 1 and No 2.. 50@ 1 CO

Queen 50® 5 00

Brilliant 50® 5 00

Aaron Ward 1 00® 6 00

" Sunburst 50® 5 00

J L Mock 1 00® 5 00

Ophelia 1 OOiBi 5 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 6 00

" Hoosier Beauty 50® 4 00

Cattleya Orchids, special US 00

inferior grades. 50 00@7S 00

Asters 350 2 00

Chrysanthemums.. per doz., 2 O0@2 50

Rubrums 2 00® ^ 00

Lilies, LonKiflorumandFormosum 3 00@ 5 00

Lily of ihe Valley 5 '0® 6 00

Gladiolus 50® 1 00

Larkspur 50® 1 00

Bouvardia, white 1 25® 2 00

Marigolds, French 3 00® 4 00

Dahlias i 00® 2 00

Zinnias 75@ 80

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 1 50@ 2 00

Smilax doz, strings, 75

Carnations Sf@ 75

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale nortsts and Cnt riowcr Exchange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts,
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITEID

firowers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B. J. VAN RBYFER, Manaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVE1.TIES In the market.

LILIES m VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Conslgnmenta Solicited.

y^Stliiil 1 29 W. 28th St., Hew York

Wholesale Florists

Hare twenty-two years* experlemce behind ns.
and wa do not expect a gold medal for doing
onr foil duty to oar consignors and customers.
You will not Make a nlstak* by dealing with ns.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

\\

PHONES: 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT ■( 203« '

2037

NEW YORK

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Gompany

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5893

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C.FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Famcnt

Tttt Lamest SMppei and EeosiTur of Cat Flawnt

Mention the American Florist when writing
Telephone Farragut 3435.

Angelo R. Dentale

— WHOIiESAIjE FLORIST —

Consignments Solicited
41 W. 38th Street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1666 Madison Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Re«i?cn mi Dfstramion of Choicest Cat Flowers

Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing, i

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Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

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TO THE INTERESTED FLORIST

We should like to send you a crisp Catalogue telling you all about Florists' Supplies.
Just drop a line to our Florist Supply Department.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

which they expect to reach September
2.3, aJid remain there for about three
days, stopping at the Hotel La Salle.

It seems that about all the insect
pests that creep or fly, or hop, skip
and jumi- have been operatinK in this
vicinity this summer. The latest ar-
rival Is reported from Burlington
county, N. J where "a golden colored
beetle" is said to be ravaging shrubs,
fruit trees, also corn, tomato plants
and alfalfa.

In commenting on the embargo, re-
ported to have been ordered by the
Dutch government on the export of
bulbs, the New York Sun says: "They
must be trying again to produce the
black tulip." However that may be,
it makes a number of our florists and
seedsmen feel blue.

Myer, the retailer of Madison ave-
nue and Fifty-eighth street, bought the
S. A. F. convention exhibits of Henry
A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., Bob-
bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., and
a large part of the exhibit of A. N.
Pierson, Inc., Cromw^ell, Conn.

At the range of Dailledouze Broth-
ers, Flatbush, we have recently noticed
an exceptionally fine stock of their new
rose, Ophelia Supreme, which will be
seen at the fall shows, and which
Charles H. Totty will disseminate.

The next meeting of the florists'
club will be held in its rooms in the
Grand Opera House building. Eighth
avenue and Twenty-third street, on the
evening of Monday. September 10. A
large attendance is expected.

Joseph A. Millang. of the New York
Cut Flower Co.. is receiving good
stocks of American Beauties and other
roses from the ranges of F. R. & P.
M. Pierson, Scarborough and Briar-
cliffe. N. Y.

Walter R. Siebrecht. formerly in the
wholesale business at 114 West 28th
street, advises us that he will soon
remove to Pasadena. Calif., having
sold his store to the Barney B. Jacobs
Co., Inc.

The Barney B. Jacobs Co. has been
incorporated by B. B. Jacobs, S. Salz-
berg and F. V. Delavina, with a cap-
ital stock of .$5,000, and will conduct a
general florist business at 138 East 38th
street.

One of the largest American flags we
have noticed among the many that are
displayed on business and nrivate
houses is on Henry Hart's retail store,
1000 Madison avenue. It is 20x25 feet.

Fritz "Wenzel, 220 Clarkson street,
Flatbush. grows a variety of plants
and cut flowers and his range has a
neat annearance.

ROYAL NURSERIES, BUSH HILL PARK, ENFIELD, Near LONDON, ENGLAND

SPECIALISTS IN

Orchids, Acacias, Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Palms and Roses

Any communications addressed to HARRY A. BARNARD,
HOTEL ALBERT, NEW YORK, until end of October will have prompt attention.

"William P. Ford, the wholesaler of
107 West 2Sth street, who recently un-
derwent an operation in St. Vincent's
hospital, for an injury to one of his
knees, is doing well.

M. Barker, of Chicago, editor of
THE AMERICAN FLORIST, who has been
in this city and vicinity since the con-
vention, started for home on the eve-
ning of August 31.

Spiwak & Perlow, of Elmhurst and
"Woodside. have an exceptionally fine
stock of ferns in the leading varieties.

The Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.,
129 West 2Sth street, is now^ receiving
good Ophelia roses, for the season.

"We have noticed at Traendly &
Schencks, fine stock, for the season, of
Ophelia, Mock and other roses.

John A. Wocker. of Flatbush. Brook-
lyn, has a fine crop of Asparagus plu-
mosus nanus coming on.

Rochester, N. Y.

MARKET WELL SUPPLIED; EOSES EXCEPTION
With the exception of roses, which
are still scarce but of fine quality, the
market is well supplied with all sea-
sonable flowers. Asters have been ar-
riving in great quantities, some excel-
lent and some poor. Gladioli are now
very fine, especially America. Carna-
tions are small and below standard in
quality. Local florists are showing
much interest in the coming floral dis-
play at the Industrial exposition, Sep-
tember 3-8.

NOTES.

The pastoral window at George T.
Boucher's store is attracting much at-
tention with its log cabin on the hill
and miniature figures in natural ar-
rangement,

A new flower shop, under the man-
agement of Nicholas Collates, has
opened on Central avenue, opposite the
New York Central depot.

George R. Case, of James "Vick's
Sons' staff, has returned from Ocean
Grove and Asbury Park.

Much interest is being shown in an
unusually early and most attractive

Narcissus

Ready Next Week

DOUBLE NOSE BULBS

Per 1000

Emperor $25.00

Barrl Conspicuns 12.00

Poeticus 8,60

Poeticus Ornatus 11.00

Mrs, langtry 12.50

SINGLE NOSE BULBS

Per 1000

Emperor $20.50

Barri Conspicuus 9.50

Poeticus 8.00

Mrs. Langtry 10.00

Rugulosus 10.00

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

variety of pompon chrysanthemum of
a delicate pink color.

Harry P. Neun is growing some ex-
cellent Gladiolus America, calendulas
and asters.

Hubert Stringer, of George B. Hart's
force, will spend his vacation in Can-
ada. . Chester.

Mason City, Ia.— a convention of
florists of southern Minnesota and nor-
thern Iowa, which will close with a
banquet, will be held at the chamber
of commerce. September 11. A. N.
Kinsman, of the Austin Greenhouses;
P. Clausen & Son. of the Lake Shore
Greenhouses of Albert Lea, and Kemble
& Goodman, of this city, will be the
hosts.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1857

'iSE^.

riORiST

745 Buckingham Place,

Jj. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eigllb and locust Sis.
3514-16-20 N. Gnmd A<.

Felegraph orders filled on short notice in St. Louis

and rest of Missouri.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany y N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Dilinred ia Albany and vidnil; oa lelegrapbic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-30-41 MUwankee St

Memberi Florists' Teleirapli
DeliTsrr Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue
dSJo 1 Ull 799 Boylston Street

Deliverfes to Steamers and AH Eastern Points
Mention the American Florist when writing

I MdY Xl^hlinff No. 22 west 59th street *

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery ^

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch ;
THE VANDERBIIiT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch ■' " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: IVToiXT' Vovli"

■We are in the Heart of 1> cW X Ol tt.

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHITTED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery In the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McGONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREH.

NEW YORK CITY.

T^ ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

■'" to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Cahle address: Alexconnell,

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street

CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

St. Paul, Minn.

HohnSOIsofl,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in Amerira; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Hemlers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^^'^t'X.

Begerow's ^^<j^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh nowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout tlie state and to all steamship docljs
in Hoboken, X. J., and New Torli.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SniithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment In America.
Established 1874. Incorporated 1909.

Philadelphia, Pa.
^IjBjJDtihon^hiDn ©bow, Hth.

1800 Chestnut Street

Hemlers of Florists' Telegraph D'ellvery.

Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

^ General designs— All flowers in season )\

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Danker's.

-imsterdam. N. Y.— John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me.— Sekenger, Adam. 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass.— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc

Boston. Mass.— Penu. The Florist

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y'.- Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St

Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.,

Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago— A. Lange. 23 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St.

Chicago— Schiller. The Florist. 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI

Cincinnati, O.— Julius Baer.

Cincinnati. O.— Hardesty & Co

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. For'ter

Cleveland. O.— A. Graham & Sons'.

Cleveland, O.— Chas. F. Kirchner

Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Ston.

Cleveland. O.— Smith & Fetters Co

Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co

Des Moines, la.— Alfred Lozier Eosery.

Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit. Mich.— John Breltmeyer's Sons

Duluth. Minn.- Duluth Floral Co

Duluth. Minn.— J. J. I^borlus

El Paso. Te.\as— Potter Floral 'Co

Ft. Smith, Ark.— George Rye

Galesburg. III.— I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids. Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich.— Henry Smith.

Harrisburg. Pa.— Charles L. Schmidt

Houston. Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray

Kansas City, Mo.— A. Newell.

Kansas City. Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark.— Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles. Calif.— Howard & Smith

Los Angeles, Calif.- o. C. Saake.

Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky.— August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co

Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son Inc

Montreal, Quebec— The Dominion Floral Co

Minneapolis. Minn.- Whitted Floral Co

Nashville. Tenn.— Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros.

Newark. 0.— Chas. A. Duerr

Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La.— Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co

New York— Daids', 44tb and Madison Ave.

New York— Hanft Bros.

New Y'ork — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave

New York— David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York— Henry Hart. Ine.

New Y"ork — KottmlUer.

New Y'ork- Thos. P. Galvin, Inc.

New Y'ork— Ma.Y Schllng, 22 W. 29th St

New Y'ork— G. E. M. Stumpp.

New York- Young & Nugent.

New York— The Boulevard Floral Co

Omaha. Neb.— Hess & Swoboda. Farnam St

Omaha. Neb.— Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop Ltd

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements.

P ttsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams

Providence. R. L— T. J. Johnston & Co

Rochester. Minn.— Rochester Floral Co

Rochester. X. Y. — J. B Keller Sons

Rockford. III.— H. W. Buckbee

Sheboygan, Wis.— J. E. Matthewson.

St. Louis, Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo.— Mullanphy Florists

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber

St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St

San Francisco— Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash.— Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalla. Mo. — Archias Floral Co

Sprlngflekl. Mass.— N. F. Hlggins

Steubenville. O.— Hnscroffs Flower Shop

Syracuse, N. Y.— Miles S. Hencle

Terre Halite, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash.— California Florists

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B Freeman

Toronto— Diinlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Wash ngton-Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington- Gude Eros.

Wllmette. 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Wllllamsport. Pa.— Evenden Bros Co

Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shoo

Yonkers. N. Y.— New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

irtistic Designs.
Oigh Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.

Memtera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telephone — Lenox 3822

In the Heart of the most exclusive resi-
dential section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St. isof??1^582

Members of riorists' Telegraph Delivery.
THE J. M. GASSEB COMPAJfY,

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

°*L Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers DellTered Anywhere, Pione, 1952 Bedford

HUGO H. JAHN

FIjORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYX, N. Y.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALUHAN

FLOWERS
3924 Market Street Both Plionet

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders fllled for all points in Ohio. Satisfaetory
Service Assured.

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DESMS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago

aodSnb*
nibs Is

_ _j-^. - All orders carefully filled
*™jjso» St under the supervision ol

^^^|p^S2^ GEORGE ASMU8. Mgr.

^^y wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memlicr of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main qoi I ayi|> |y> Telephone

Store- «'«»* LBWIS AIS., Ne. 1150 Bedford

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Heinl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Botli Phones, 527

Bpecial attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Hemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivezy.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Fhone 606 Long Kst. Bell ph. 2189.
Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flow'ers in tlie City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. r. HIGQINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR
150 State St., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

V v^'Vu'^' V V v w 'i' V VI

I HANFT BROS.

Madison Ave. at 62 nd Street 1;
NEW YORK %

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. .{■

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

FINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York.

Established 1840

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders l| Telegraph Promptli Filled

Phones 155S-1SS3 Columhus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E, Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

PliORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hesslon

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUJ
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists »<»«']

,107)
rhoneis 420 V Lenox

775)

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when wriUno

Denver, Colo.

yhe Park

J. A. VALENTINE, f^lOlTtli. V0<

President.

Members of 'Florists' Telegraph nelivery.
Mention the American Florist when writino

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Pourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Fillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

LangFloral&NofseryCo.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Otlahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower 3Ierchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Memlier of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, .Arkansas and the Southwest.

Mention the American Florist when writinn

St. Louis, Mo.

F H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all telegrraphic orders.
Mention the American Florist when writing

l\Ti/»liifrQn Orders will be carefully

ITliCiUgaiU cared for by

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids
Member of Florists* ITelegrraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFRED HANHAH & SONS wiU fill your orders
for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Executed

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

AVholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mejition the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING PliORISTS
-35 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andilorinm Annex, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L MAY & CO.

Order Your Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

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F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Hairisburg, Pa,

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newburyport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

^l^Ks

±loWers

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n.

CHICAGO

Florist

E.MONROE ST.

C.ll.fREYsr

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

WiU fill orders for the West on short notice

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

3343 W. MA.D1SON ST.

BfBAR OAaFlKl.1* PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

•vASHiNeroKoa

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

is^srs

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail or-
ders for florist service in this Ticinity to

Howard & Smith

S53 So. Olive St., Ijos Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Ploriats' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

12S AV. Fourth St., Phone Main 1S74-1S75

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery,

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Pa.
Mention the American Florist when writing

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St,, Amsterdam, N, Y,
N. Y, C. Arcade, States St,, Amsterdam, N, Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, HofEmans, N. Y.

FREY & FRE Y,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap.j and mail
orders for delivery in either city and adjolninK
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and effi-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. "s retail establishment and one block from
the Great Central Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

We are the center of the great

Northwest. Daily deliveries to Sui>erior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, lU.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

m Cincinnati^ O

I HARDESTY & CO. I

= 150 East Fourth Street I

i THE BEST THAT GROWS. |

p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

Mention the American Florist when writing

BuCFalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries inBaffalO,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

b McClemeflts

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

*• ind >D 1^- <^' JOHNSTON S CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHINGT08 ST. PROTDENa

Mention the Arnerican Florist when writing

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Sept. 8,

The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Pliila-
delphia. Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

Mushroom Spawn (English) is com-
ing- forward slowly this year.

New Toek. — Henry Nungesser has
retired again and is now at Atlantic
City.

Cael Ceopp. of Vaughan's Seed Store.
Chicago, returned from California Sep-
tember 3.

W. AlXEE BUEPEE III, son of Mr. and
Mrs. W. Atlee Burpee, Jr., arrived Au-
gust 17. and is said to be a husky boy.

Mt. Pleasant, Mich. — The capital
stock of the Harris Bros. Seed Co., has
been increased from $25,000 to $25'),-
000.

Spinach Seed. — Some round lots of
spinach seed changed hands in Cali-
fornia lately, at the snug price of $1.00
per pound.

Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on
the Board of Trade, September 5, were
as follows; Timothy, $5.75 to $7.75 per
100 pounds.

Visited Los Angeles — Kirby B.
White, of D. M. Ferry & Co.. Detroit,
Mich., J. S. Michael, of Sioux City Seed
& Nursery Co., Sioux City, la.

New Canton, III. — The Guy Island
Seed Co. has been incorporated by W.
H. Koeller, Walter Fox, N. T. Nichols
and others with a capital stock of SIO,-
000.

Sedalia, Mo. — L. H. Archias, presi-
dent of the Archias Seed Store Corpo-
ration of this city, and his three daugh-
ters, have returned from a pleasant
motor boat trip to Jefferson City.

Oscar H. Will, of Oscar H. Will &
Co., Bismarck, N. D., died August 2U.
Mr. Will established this business
thirty-six years ago and has been con-
stantly at the head of it ever since.

Wm. F. Gude, Washington represen-
tative of the Society of American Flo-
rists, telegraphs September 5: "Just
advised by state department no an-
swer to cable of last week with refer-
ence to Holland shipments."

Potato storage methods under the
most improved conditions, with mod-
els of cold storage houses and pits, are
being used in a demonstration car by
the Lehigh Valley railroad in a cam-
paign among farmers for better hous-
ing conditions for crops.

A "Washington dispatch says that
an agreement has been reached be-
tween the United States and Holland
for the release of more than 100 grain
laden Dutch ships lying in American
ports, Holland to allow some of ihe
shipments to be used for the relief of
the Belgians.

Dutch Bulbs. — During the past
week reports from Holland have been
widely circulated to the effect that
nutch bulbs will not be shipped but
held for fodder. It was stated today,
September 5, at Vaughan's Seed Store,
however, that this firm has some bulbs
enroute direct from Holland and that
other shipments are expected via Lon-
don. There seems to be no doubt that
surplus bulbs suitable for food will be
used in that way.

Raffia Prices.

War Office (Contracts Department),
Westminster, S. W., Aug. 8, 1917.

I am directed to enclose a copy of the
Raffia Prices Order, and to inform you
that the prices specified are those at
which importers are allowed to sell to
wholesale houses. Wholesale Arms will
be allowed to charge retailers five shill-
ings per hundred-weight, plus the ac-
tual cost of transport, in addition to
the prices specified, whilst retailers will
not be allowed to charge more than one
shilling per pound for any of the raf-
fia which the government releases for
civilian consumption.

I am to add that all raffia imported
and not required for military purposes

The Late Philippe de Vilmorin.
His Latest Portrait.

will be released as soon as possible af-
ter import, but it is not at present an-
ticipated that sufficient supplies will be
forthcoming to satisfy the needs of the
civilian market.

In view of the fact that the above
information may be of interest to your
subscribers, it is suggested that you
may like these facts known through
your columns. — G. B. Perrett, for Di-
rector of Army Contracts.

In pursuance of the powers con-
ferred upon them by the Defence of
the Realm Regulations, the Army
Council do hereby order as follows :—

(1) No person shall, without a per-

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

mit issued by or on behalf of the Di-
rector of Army Contracts, sell any raf-
fia arrived or to arrive in the United
Kingdom at prices other than those set
out in the schedule, hereto annexed;
provided that nothing herein contained
shall apply to any stock of raffia of
less than two hundred-weight, or to
any raffia in respect of which any li-
cense may be or may have been
granted by or on behalf of the Direc-
tor of Army Contracts.

(2) This order may be cited as the
Raffia (Prices) Order, 1917. — By Order
of the Army Council, R. H. Brade.
Dated July 18, 1917.

Schedule — Per ton net free ex. Warehouse

in U. K.:

No. 1. Majunga £50

Xo. 2. £47

>0. 3. £43

-No. 1. Tamatave £40

No. 2. £3T

—British Hort. Ti-ade Journal.

California Visitors.

So far the representatives of -37
United States seedhouses have been m
California this summer visiting grow-
ers, inspecting crops and incidentally
picking up surpluses. The California
growers feel very proud of so many
Visitors and hope they will continue to
come and see for themselves what this
great state has to offer. In the inter-
vals, they expect to be very busy ship-
ping and figuring percentages and prof-
its.

Bean Famine Unlikely.

Washington, August 23. — Bean grow-
ers and dealers after a two-day confer-
ence with the food administration, an-
nounced today that they would co-op-
erate with the government in seeing
that the public receives as large a ."sup-
ply of beans as possible at a reasona-
ble price. A. J. Brown of Grand Kap-
ids, Mich., and other bean experts, were
in attendance.

Visited New York — Peter Miller, of
Thos. J. Grey Co., Inc., Boston, Mass.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

_

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Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lktttjck, Cabbot
Pabsnip, VABsuin, Cklkey, EuDrvi:, SiLsrFY, Named and Mixkd
Gbandifu>ba and Spenoeb Swi^T Peas, and Scnflowbb.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA

-Company

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Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Establisbed 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cacumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Heflry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI?.

Arthur T.BoddingtonCo.inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO Sc SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

80DTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111.

Paper White Narcissi

Romans

Cold Storage Giganteum

Write for Prices

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY

The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds."

411-413 Washington Ave., - ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

1 PAPER WHITE fiRANDIFLORA

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS
JUST ARRIVED

;! Sizes, 12 c/m and up, 13 c/m and up, 14 c/m and up.
Write for Quotations, stating quantity required.

;j McHutchison & Co., gs'chlmberf st.?'NEw york. a

Get Q,uotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale BrlstOl, PB.

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 in,, for immediate de-
livery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth BIdg., New York City
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Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANEI.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and oiher palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICDS ELASTICA, cuttingj.
NURSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSTRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

I McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Balbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. IH.

Mention the American Florist when writing

J.G. ROBINSON SEED CO.

WATEBIiOO. NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe.
Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar.
Flint and Field Seed Coras.
Mention the American Florist when writing

TOMATO SEED

Grown for the AVlioIesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO.

AVHOLESALE SEIED GROWERS

^irc^fs'ts., San Jose, Calif.

ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

Correspondence Solicited.
Blention the American Florist ivheii writing

THE C. HERBERT CeY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Contract Seed Growers

^n«pialtiBt' repper. Hi Piuit> Tomato,
opeCiailieS. vine seed and Held Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKT.OWIV, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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ORDER YOUR SEED PACKETS

FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

SiVWi

FITCHBURG, MASS.

Mention the American Florist when writing

^ L L If O Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPRuVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write (or our SPEOIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. Ulnsimej Calaloene Free

LANGPORT, Eng.

KELWAY & SON

Wholesale Seed
GROWERS

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

Mention the American Florist when ;

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND Alilj GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOB THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

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ftly Winter Orcliid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.

It Contains Many Splendid NoTcltieH.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C, Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Waldo Rohnert

GII^ROY, CAr..
WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence solicited.

Mention the Avierican Florist wheii writing

The Everett B.Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radisii, Beet. Etc,

MILFORD, CONN.

Petunias Petunias

Seeds of our celebrated strains
will be ready in November.

Seedsmen can safely recommend our
Giants of California, Fluffy RufHes, Giant
White, Marvelous double, and Peony-
Flowered double.

Gold Medal Panama- Pacific Exposition.

Silver Medal Panama-Calif. Exposition.

Prices and list on application.

T. B. SHEPHERD CO ,

VENTURA, CALIF.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALl REQUIREMENTS EOR ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

1917^

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417

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WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Trade Pkt.

Anita 'Wehnnami. Beautiful lavender $0.20

Mrs. A. A, Skaach. Bright shell pink 20

Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink, re-selected; true .16

Mrs. William Sim. Salmon pink 20

Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded -white 20

Pink and Wtite. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice. .20

Fordhook Pink and WMte 25

President ■Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 20

QtfB^Rose Queen. One of the best pinks; true .25

Selma Swenson, Clear light soft pink 20

Lavender Pink 20

Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20
White Orchid. White flowers of good substance.. .15
Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing
as the flower develops to a light pink standard,

tinted buff with blush wings 20

MIXED, Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .15

$8.00
8.00
6.00
8.00
8.00
8.00

16.00

8.00
8,00
6.00

.50 6.50

RE-SELECTED STOCK

Trade Packets contain one-qaarter oz.

EARLY SNOW FLAKE. This Is the best Early Flowering
White Seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and
of the best waved Spencsr form. The flowers are borne
in wonderful profusion on long stems. Trade pkt. (U
oz,) 60c; oz,, $2.00.

EARLY HBATHEa BELL. The flowers are very large,
borne in fours and threes on long stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color Is a rich but
pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color
becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt. C^^ oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00,

WINTER FLOWERING HERCULES. Of the same lovely
shade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 2S seeds,
25o; Trade pkt, ('/4 oz,) 860; oz,, $3.00,

WINTER FLOWERING ASTA OHN. Identical In color
and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta
Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender.
Trade pkt. (>/4 oz.) 86c; oz., $3,00,

WINTER FLOWERING WEDGEWOOD. .Identical In color
and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood
and Is a magniflcent clear blue. Trade pkt, (VS oz,) 860;
oz,, $3,00,

WINTER FLOWERING CREAM. Identical in color and
size of blossom to Dobbie's Cream. It has immense
blossoms very frilled and duplexed. Trade pkt. (H oz.)
85c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING HELEN LEWIS. Very fine shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. (% oz.) 85o; oz,, $3.00.

EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color In
standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is mag-
nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form and borne
in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Trade pkt, (V^ oz.)
60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is the same color as "Florence
Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Blfrida Pearson." The
placement of the flowers Is splendid for packing and the flowers
are borne on long stems in threes and fours. Trade pkt. [}/^ 02.)
60c; oz., $2,00.

EiARLY MELODY. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song
Bird" on white ground, closely resembling "Countess Spencer."
The effect is very florlferous. The flowers are borne on long stems
and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. Trade
pkt. (i4 oz.) 60c; oz., $2.00.

EARLY SPRING MAID, Light pink on a cream ground. It Is a
most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne
in fours on long stems. Trade pkt. {}A oz.) 60a; oz., $2.00.

WINTER FLOWERING — Tlnwin Types Oz. ^4 lb. Lb.

Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00 $4.00

Lavender Nora, Most pleasing lavender, long stems.

a splendid commercial variety 40 1.26 ....

^"Midsummer List of flower Seeds for Present Sowing Now Ready. Ii you have not received your copy please write for iu

43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK

S^ed Stor-o

31-33 W. Randolph Street, 803 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

-in. pot

COCOS WEDDEI/MANA

In. high Per doz

6 to 8 $1.50

30 to 12 2.25

KENTIA BELMOREANA

Leaves High

4 8 to 10 in

in. pot 5 12 in.

5-ln. pot 6 to 7 18 to 20 in

6-in. pot 6 to 7 22 to 24 in

6-in. pot 6 to 7 26 to 28 in

6-in. pot 6 to 7 28 to 30 in

7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 34 to .SB in

7-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 38 to 40 In 4.0O

' 9-in. ced:\r tub 6 to 7 40 to 42 in 5.00

cedar tub 6 to 7 42 to 48 in 6.0n

cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.00 J Re.idy

cedar tub 6 to 7 5ft ...10.00 | Oct. 15

2y„-i

9-in.

Each

1.00
1.50
2.00
3.00

Per 100
$12.00
18.00

Per doz.
$ 1.50
2.50
9.00
12.00
18.00
24.00
38.00
48.00
60.00

ABECA LiUTESCENS in. high Each

pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30 $1.00

pot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36 1.50

KENTIA FOBSTERIANA

Leaves In. high Each Per doz.

pot 5to6 24 $1.00 $12.00

pot 5to6 30 to 32 1.50 18.00

KENTIA FORSTEBIANA, made up.

High Each

cerlnr tub 4 plants in tub 30 to 36 in $ 3.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 38 to 40 In 4.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 40 to 42 In 5.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 42 to 48 in 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4 to 4% ft 8.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4% to 6 ft 10.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 5 to C ft 15.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 6 to 7 ft 18.00

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

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The American Florist.

Sept. 8,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Eapids,
Mi(^., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

Spajjish Onions from Denia, Spain,
have arrived in New York and sold
toelov/ fifty cents per case, though cost-
ing over one dollar laid down.

ACCORDING to reports received by the
United States department of agricul-
ture, the acreage of cabbage contracted
for by kraut manufacturers in 1917 is
estimated to be 8,399. as compared with
C,655 in 1916. the number of factories
being 226, of which 151 reported.

Fruits and Vegetables in Ontario.

Small fruits and vegetables in the
vicinity of Sarnia are progressing fav-
orably and large shipments of the lat-
ter are made from that port regularly.
Corn has shown much improvement
during the past two weeks. The ap-
ple crop is a source of worry to some
growers and present indications point
to only a moderate yield in that vicin-
ity. Crop reports, however, show that
optimism prevails in most quarters.
J. E. K.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and VegetaMes.

Chicago. Sept. 4. — Mushrooms, home
grown. Xo. 1. 20 to 2.5 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 15 cents; rad-
ishes. .$2.00 per hundred bunches; cel-
ery, 75 cents to ,$1.00 per crate; toma-
toes, per crate. .30 to 40 cents; cucum-
bers, per box, 40 to .50 cents.

New York, Sept. 4. — Celery, dozen
stalks. 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers, 50
to 75 cents per basket; mushrooms, 50
cents to .$2.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound. 5 to 10 cents; lettuce.
per basket, 25 cents to $1.00; rhubarb,
per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Sweet Potato Storage.

Careless handling and improper stor-
age is responsible for the loss of one-
fifth of the sweet potato crop of the
southern states amounting to 10,000,-
000 bushels. The United States de-
partment of agriculture is urging
southern growers to prepare well-
ordered houses, which can be done by
converting vacant buildings or by spe-
cially constructed buildings. Good in-
sulation and thorough ventilation are
essential and these are provided for in
plans for a model storage house given
in Farmers' Bulletin .548, entitled
"Storing and Marketing Sweet Pota-
toes." On many farms in the south
abandoned tenant houses can be con-
verted into storage houses at very little
cost. Where there are such buildings
they should be used rather than build
a new storage house. Wooden houses
are preferable as they are easier to
keep dry and should be built on posts
to allow a circulation of air under-
neath.

Muslirooni Culture.

An old mushroom grower told the
writer once never to be too optimistic
in mushroom growing, because big suc-
cesses are too often followed by big
failures. Just recently we have passed
through all these' stages — phenomenal
success, complete failure and desultory
crops not worth the labor of produc-
tion. The mushroom grower has one
advantage, however, and that is that
he can always blame the spawn. Our
desultory crop has been explained in
that way — weak spawn, for we can not
find another reason. One of our fail-
ures was probably caused by using im-
proper material. We used shredded
corn fodder for feeding and bedding
the horses, and believe this material is
unfriendly to mushroom mycelium; at
any rate, the bed with the corn fodder
manure was a total failure in the same
house, at the same time, and with the
same spawn as was used on our high-
est producing beds. This corn fodder
manure, when reduced by fermentation,
resembles cow manure, in that it re-
tains too much moisture and becomes
too compact. We have had this same
trouble when using the best of ma-
terial, but applying too much water in
preparing the compost. This excess
moisture is hard to get rid of later on.
and the least tendency towards soggi-
ness is ruinous to spawn. We believe
that spawn will flourish rather in scant
than excessive moisture. A great deal
depends upon the operator and his
good judgment. At this time of year
when material for new beds is sought,
we should look with care and draw
upon our experience account. To the
above we would add to also avoid saw-
dust and wood shavings as improper
bedding materials. The old straw and
hay combination has proved the best,
provided the compost come from grain
fed animals. If materials are collected
before cold weather sets in we must
use great care to prevent fire-fanging
or whitening of the compost, as this
is the wrong road. To this end, the
pile should never be heaped up or A-
shaped, rather it should be flat and
wide and compacted by tamping. Also
after each turning we cover with an
inch of soil to prevent waste of ele-
ments. This soil is allowed to incor-
porate itself with the manure at each
turning and a new inch is added each
time. This reduces excessive heating
and finally gives the compost a slightly
heavier body, which is desirable. At
least we have made our best successes
when the finished compost contained
maybe one-fourth or one-fifth earth
thoroughly mixed with the manure. As
regards market, we have always had
more demand than supply and this con-
dition must prevail in the future more
so than in the past. Market.man.

Specialists in Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous Bvergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anythiDg- in —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, *"'SSSi!^''"

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VINCA VARIEQATA

We are headquarters for choice Vinca Vario-
g-ata, 4 in., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 In.,
$2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000.

Daisy Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alyssum,
2 in.. S2.00 pel- 100; .$18.00 per 1000. Daisy
Boston Yellow, 2 in.. $4.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,^^°ow/'^

ALLEGHANY, N. Y.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2^4 In. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per 100.
Aspara^s Sprengeri, 2% in. pots, ready for
shift, $3.30 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER. ■ NEW YORK

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Miscellaneous Plants ion moo

2 i4 -in. Asp. pliunosus $2.50 $22.50

2^-ln. Asp. Sprenseri 2.50 22.50

3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

2i4-in. Stevia 3.00 28.00

2% -in. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

214-in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $23 jer 100.

4 and o-in. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Liberal extras for early orders,

ALONZO J. BRYAN, ^^^'"^

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

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A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Ctioice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECLALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet. Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunriower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.

English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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CRAIG QUALITY STOCK

was awarded highest honors by the fudges
at the Convention Trade Exhibition.

Many visitors declared them to be the finest plants in their various sizes they had ever seen.

We offer this choice stock of which CROTONS, DRACAENAS, ARECA
LUTESCENS and FERNS of the NEPHROLEPIS FAMILY are specialties,
with the greatest confidence that it will please you as to quality and price.

NORWOOD

The most beautiful of all the crested type, sells on sight.
No new fern ever introduced has sold like this sterling novelty.

Send for our

ILLUSTRATED FAL LIST

with

Descriptions and Prices.

NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD

strong plants, 214-inch pots, 4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000.
Strong plants, 4-inch pots, $9.00 per doz.; $50.00 per ICO.
Strong plants, 6-inch pots, $15.00 per doz.; $100. per 100.
Orders filled strictly in rotation.

The Robert Craig Co.,

4900 MARKET ST.,
Brancii Norwood, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinbsrg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 1000

Rose Plnlc Enchantress ...$5.00 $40.00 C.W.Ward $5.00 $40.00

White Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Herald 5.00 40.00

Light Pinlt Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Champion 5.00 40.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 pei- 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2y2-lNCH STOCK PerlOO Per 1000 3-INCH PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000

Richmond $3.50 $30.00 White Killarney $4.50 $40.00

White Killarney 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St*, Long Distance Pboaes: central eOl and 2S16. CHICAGO

R

OSes '^'^^

J 4inch pots.

e9Cl3^ Send for list.

GERANIUMS

Kooted Cuttings Only. AH sold until October to
regular customers: so they must give satisfaction.

S. A, Nutt and Buohner ,$12.50 per 1000

Kicard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

Asparagus Sprengeri $20.00 per 1000

ALBERT M. HERR, UNCASTER.PA.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

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Sept. 8,

[The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. E. Mayhew, Waxahaohie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-tbird annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-38, 1918.

American Association of Cemetery Supts.

The thirty-first annual convention of
the American Association of Cemetery
Superintendents opened at Barre, Vt.,
August 2S, with a good attendance, the
meeting extending over three days.
A programme of more than usual in-
terest had been prepared, and the pa-
pers and discussions, all in able hands,
were replete with information. The
local committee, headed by Alex Han-
ton, superintendent of the city ceme-
teries, had spared no pains to make
this one of the most successful gather-
ings of the association, and the visitors
left for their homes impressed by the
generous hospitality extended to them
on every hand during their stay. Much
credit must also be given to W. B.
Jones, secretary, of thd association,
Highwood cemetery. Pittsburgh, Pa.,
for his work in connection with the
meeting, and which added much to its
success.

Box-Barberry.

HAKPY, DWARF HEDGE PLANT.

The gTeat need of a hardy, dwarf
hedge plant, one which will thrive
where border-box is not successful, has
been keenly felt for a long time, and
especially so now when the formal gar-
den border and the low hedge effects
are so popular with many garden
schemes. Attempts to keep down to
the required size for low, formal ef-
fects various privets, euonymus, bar-
berry, etc., have been only partially
satisfactory, .owing largely to the pe-
culiar limitations of the plants them-
selves.

This new plant is a very dwarf, com-
pact, erect form of the popular Japan
barberry, and will thrive wherever that
barberrj' is at home, which is over an
extended territory. It can be kept
but a few inches high indefinitely by
pruning. It makes an ideal dwarf
hedge and can be trimmed into formal
specimens. The orisrinal plant, now 1.5
years old. is about 2V2 feet tall, very
compact, assuming the general outlines
so characteristic of an old border-box
specimen, which it resembles to a re-
markable degree, other than the ever-
green nature of the box. This new
dwarf barberry, which is to be known
as Box-Barberry, has its own peculiar
charms. The delightful, soft summer-
green foliage, turning in the fall to
intensely brilliant reds and yellows,
with an abundance of red fruits which
remain on all winter, really places it
conspicuously in a class by itself.

The original plant made its appear-
ance among a quantity of Japan bar-
berry seedlings. It was not, however,
until after several years of careful
watching that its merits were appre-
ciated and its broad usefulness real-
ized. Box-barberry, this new candi-
date for popular favor, is certain of a
hearty welcome. It is of easiest prop-
agation, coming freely from either
hard or soft wood cuttings.

It can be profitably sold at a price
comparing favorably with border-box,

which is essential from a commercial
standpoint, as it will be called for in
large quantities for many a single or-
der. The originators anticipate placing
this Box-Barberry before the general
public in the spring of 1919. but have
a sufficient stock of strong, two-year-
old fleld-grown plants now ready to
warrant offering it this fall. This will
give everybody in the trade an oppor-
tunity to become well stocked up with
plants of their own propagation two
years from now, when its merits will
be generally known and appreciated.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

HiO's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HAU* A CENTCRT

Small, medium and large sizes sappUad.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

EvergreeD Speciafisls Lareesl Growers in America

Box 404. DUNDEE, OL.

Wn

Fie

Princeton, N. J.

of Princelou Nurseries, with United States Kx
peditionary Force, Ambulance Corps, Battal-
ion 23, Section 23, France. Mention in
The American Flobist of those
Connected with the Trade Who
Have Enlisted will Knable
Friends to Know Where
;ind How to Address
Mail to 'J hem.

The Book of the Peony

The long and interesting historr of th.
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Ck>ntalns 269 page,
with 44 lUnstratlons In color and black
and white. Handsome cloth binding.
P£IC£, $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

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THE

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PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE, > OHIO

ROSES, CANNAS

Shrubbery
THEGONARDftJONESCO.,

West Grove, Penna.

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

y^sk for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 Inch pots $20.00 per 100

From 6-lnch pots 25.00 per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

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ENGLISH ROSES

BEES' TRADE OFFER, 1917-18

Guaranteed two years old, low budded on briars,
clean Field-grown, vigorous stock ; True to Name.

Bees*Welsh-grown Roses are Amazingly Fibrous Rooted

Orders for 1,000 trees or upwards are packed free and put t.o.b. Liverpool or f.o.r. Chester. Cases free for cash with order,
otherwise cases will be charged at cost.

TERMS. — Cash with order, or trade references required from new customers, 5% discount for cash with order, otherwise
strictly net cash. Not less than 25 of a sort supplied at the 100 rate.

Abel Carriere (HP)
Aennchen Muller (D. Poly.)
Admiral Ward (HT)
Alex. Hill Gray (T)
Alfred Colomb (HP)
Antoine Rivoire (HT)
Arthur R. Goodwin (Per.)

Avoca (HT)

Bessie Brown (HT)

Betty (HT)

Brilliant (HT)

British Queen (HT)
Captain Hayward (HP) ...
Caroline Testout (HT) ...
Charles Lefebvre (HP) ...
Charlotte Klemm (HC) ...
China, or Old Blush Rose (C)
Chrissie Mackellar (HT)...
Cissie Easlea (Per.)

Claudius (HT)

Colleen (HT)

Comtesse du Cayla (C)
Conrad F. Meyer (Rug.)
Constance (HB) ...
Coronation (HP) ...
Countess of Derby (HT)
Countess of Shattesbiu'y (HT)
Cynthia Forde (HT)

Dean Hole (HT)

Dr. O'Donel-Browne (HT)
Dorothy P. Roberts (HT)
Dorothy RatcliBe (HT) ...
Duchess of Wellington (HT)
Dupuy Jamain (HP)
Earl of Gosford (HT) ...
Earl of Warwick (HT) ...

Ecarlate (HT)

Edu Meyer (HT)

Edward Bohane (HT)
Edward Mawley (HT) ...
Ellen Poulsen (D. Poly.)
Erna Teschendorf (D. Poly.)
Ethel Malcolm (HT)
Eugene Lamesch (D. Poly.)

Fabvier (C)

Fisher Holmes (HP)
Florence H. Veitch (HT)
Frau Karl Druschki (HP)
Genl. Jacqueminot (HP)...
Gen. MaoArthur (HT) ...
G. C. Waud (HT)
George Dickson (HT)

Alberio Barbier (CI. Wich ) ,.. 10 -25

American Pillar (CI. Poly,) ... 10 -25

Ards Rover (CI. HP) 9 -75

Aviateur Bleriot (CI. Wich.) ... 9 -75

Billard et Barre (CI. T) 9-75

Blush Rambler ( CI. Poly.) ... 9-75

Caroline Testout Climbing (CI. HT) 9 -75
Coronation Rambler (CI. Wich.) 10 -25
Crimson Rambler (CI. Poly.) ... 9-75
Dorothy Dennison (CI. Wich.) ... 10 -25
Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.) ... 9 -75

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110

... 10

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... 10

2.')

... 9

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... 9

75

... 9

75

... 9

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... 9

75

... 10

25

... 10

25

... 9

1)0

... 9

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... 9

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... 9

75

... 8

50

... 9

75

... 9

75

... 9

75

... 10

25

... 10

25

... 8

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... 11

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... 9

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... 9

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... 9

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... 9

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... 9

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... 9

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... 9
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75
75

DWARF ROSES.

George Elger (D. Poly.) ...
Gl. de C. Guinoisseau (HP)

Gorgeous (HT)

Gruss an Teplitz (HT) ...
Gustave Grunerwald (HT)
Gustave Regis (HT)

Harry Kirk (T)

H. E. Richardson (HT) ...
Hoosier Beauty (HT)
Hugh Dickson (HP)
H. V. Machin (HT)
Irish Elegance (HT)
Irish Fu-eflame (HT)

J. B. Clark (HT)

Jessie (D. Poly.) ...
Jonkheer J. L. Mock (HT)
Joseph Hill (HT)

Juliet (HB)

Katherine Zeimet (D. Poly.)

Killarney (HT)

King Edward VII. (D. Poly.)
King George V. (HT) ...
Lady A. Stanley (HT) ...
Lady Ashtown (HT)
Lady Hillingdon (T)
Lady Mary Ward (HT) ...
Lady Penzance (HSB)

Lady Pirrie (HT)

Lady Roberts (T)

La France (HT)

La Tosca (HT)

Leonie Lamesch (D. Poly.)
Leslie Holland (HT)

Liberty (HT)

Lieut. Chaure (HT)
Lucy Bertram (HSB)

Lyon Rose (HT)

Mabel Drew (HT)
Mme. Abel Chatenay (HT)
Mme. Collette Martinet (HT)
Mme. Constant Soupert (Tl
Mme. Chas. Lutaud(HT)
Mme. Edouard Herriot ...

Mme. Hoste (T)

Mme. Isaac Perriere (Bour.)
Mme. Jean Dupuy (T) ...
Mme. Jules Grolez (HT)
Mme. Melanie Soupert (HT)
Mme. Ravarv (HT)
Margaret Dickson Hamill (HT)
Marie Van Houtte (T) ...
Marquise de Sinety (HT)

CLIMBING ROSES.

Excelsa (CI. Wich.) 9 -75

Felicite Perpetue (CI, Semp.) ,.. 9-00

Gardenia (CI. Wich.) 9 -75

Gerbe Rose (CI. Wich.) 9 -75

Gloire de Dijon (CI. T) 9 -75

Hiawatha (CI. Poly.) 9 -75

Johanna Sebus (CI. HT) ... 9-75

Lady Waterlow (CI. HT) ... 9 -75

La France Climbing (CI. HT) ... 9-75

Mme. Alf, Carriere (CI. HN) ... 9-75

... 10

25

... 9

00

... 18

00

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 10

2ft

... 9

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... 14

50

... 9

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... 12

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... 10

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... 11

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75

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... 10

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75

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... 14

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Per 100.

Meg Merrilees (HSB)

Mildred Grant (HT)

Miss Alice de Rothschild (T) ...
Molly Sharman Crawford (T) ...
Moss Rose...

Mrs. Aaron Ward (HT)

Mrs. Alfred Tate (HT)

Mrs. Amy Hammond (HT)
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie (HT)
Mrs. C. E. Pearson (HT)
Mrs. Cornwallis West (HT)
Mrs. David MrKee (HT)
Mrs. Edward Mawley (T)

Mrs. Foley Hobbs (T)

Mrs, Forde (HT)

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer (HT)
Mrs. F. W. Vanderbilt (HT) ...
Mrs. Harold Brocklebank (HT)
Mrs. Herbert Hawkesworth (T)
Mrs. Herbert Stevens (T)

Mrs. John Lain? (HP)

Mrs. Jos. H. Welch (HT)
Mrs. Myles Kennedy (T)
Mrs. Ri D. McClure (HT)
Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford(HP)
Mrs. Taft (D. Poly.) ...
Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt (HT)
Mrs. W. Christie-Miller (HT) ...
Mrs. W. H. Cutbush (D. Poly.)
Mrs. W. J. Grant (Belle Siebrecht)

Nita Weldon (T)

Old Gold (HT)

Ophelia (HT)

Orleans Rose (D. Poly.) ...

Paul Lede (HT)

Pharisaer (HT)
Prince C. de Rohan (HP)
Prince de Bulgarie (HT)
Queen Mary (HT)

Rayon d'Or (HB)

Richmond (HT)

Senateur Vaisse (HP)

Souv. de Gustave Prat (HT)

Sunburst (HT)

Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi (HP)

Ulrich Brunner (HP)

Victor Hugo (HP)

Viscount Carlow (HT)

Viscountess Folkestone (HT)

White Killarney (HT)

Willowmere (Per.)

W. R. Smith iT)

Yvonne Rabier (D. Poly,)

Mme. Jules Gravereaux (CI, T) ... 9 -75

Minnehaha (CI. Wich.) 9-75

Mrs. W. J. Grant Climbing (CI. HT) 9 -75
Paul Lede Climbing (CI. HT) ... 10-25
Paul Transon (CI. Wich.) ... 9-75

Reine O. de Wurtemburg (CI.HN) 9-75
Richmond Climbing (CI. HT) ... 10-25

Source d'Or (CI. HB) 9-75

Zephirin Drouhin (CI. HB) ... 9-75
Liberty Climbing ICI. HT) ... 9-75

LIVERPOOL, Eng.

"This advertlsemeint will not appear again tor a week or two. It will therefore be wise to
order NOW "Lest you forget." We shall appreciate mention of "The American Florist.

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Choice Young Rose Plants

3000 Cecile Brunner (Z^^-inch),

3000 grafted Killarney Brilliant (2j^-inch)
3000 grafted Richmond (25^-inch)
1000 Shawyer, own-root (2^-inch)
1000 Richmond, own-root (Z^^-inch) .
Sunburst, bench plants,

.00 for

entire lot.

100

1000

$10.00

$80.00

10.00

80.00

40.00

40.00

at rate of $40.00 per 1000.

Extra Heavy Field Carnation Plants

100 1000 100 lOon

Matchless . . $6.00 $55.00 White Enchantress $6.00 $55.00
White Wonder . 6.00 55.00 Alice . . .6.00 55.00

Bassett & Washburn

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:

CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

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^

\€f^

The Bird's Nest Fero

Perfect and saleable in every size, very effective as

single specimens or in plant basket combinations.

Our stock from the smallest sizes up is strong and vigor-
ous, all symetrical plants without a blemish.
PRICES:

Per 100

114 inch pots $12.50

214 inch pots 20.00

3 inch pots 25,00

4 inch pots 50.00

Sold by the dozen at per hundred rates

Per 100

5 inch pots $ 75.00

6 inch pots 100.00

7 inch pots 200.00

W. K. HARRIS

55th and Springfield Ave.,

Philadelphia, Pa.

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Orchids

If you want. Orchids for any purpose whatr'vnr
we solicit your inquiries and orrlers for ' same.
We flo not. grow or handle anything else but
Orchidsi Special lists on application.

LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J.

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Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, IS.fO; 1000. $45.00

Matchlfss

Enctian ress

Enchantress Supreme .

Alice

Mrs. C. w. Ward

PhiladeUhIa

Herald

5.f(i
5 00
5 on
5,00
5 00

45 00
4=; 0)
45 00
45 10
45 00
45 00
45 00

ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Trade Directory

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:%*&\LL 1917

TO=;TH#GENERAL PUBLIC
"''''■pfCUL. 1918

ORIGINATED ^-iiJ? OFFERED ONLY BY

The Elm City Nursery Co.

WooDMONT Nurseries, inc.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.

f-Mlaiurai Oi^fi. oj
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COPYRIGHT JULY 191?

Box-Barberry

Dwarf tjpe of
BERBERIS THUNBERGI

NEW EDGE AND DWARF HEDGE PLANT.

ORIGINATED at our Nursery sixteen years
ago among a batch of Japan Barberry
seedlings. It attracted attention in the
seedling bed and has been under careful watch-
ing since. The original plant is now about 2V^
feet wide, and globe-like in shape, its natural
form.

It is pronounced a most valuable find by all
who have seen either the original plant or the
stock we have propagated from it, including
experienced nurserymen, landscape architects
and gardeners, experiment station men and
amateurs.

The public will take to it immediately. It's
just what is wanted. As a formal-garden edge
plant it is ideal; — this means thousands of it
for many a single order. Equally desirable as a
low and medium hedge plant, assuring a heavy
demand. Trims into perfect formal specimens.

Propagates readily from either hard or soft
wood cuttings. Will not come true from seed.
OFFERED TO THE TRADE FALL 1917
NO RESTRICTIONS

Oflfered to the general public and will be
freely advertised in Fall 1918 and Spring 1919.
Get up a stock and be ready for the certain
heavy demand.

Prices to the trade, November delivery-
strong two-year field plants,
no growth removed:

$100.00 for 1000 $250.00 for 500

$150.00 for two hundred and fifty

$75.00 for one hundred $50.00 for fifty

$37.50 for twenty-five $20.00 for ten

$10.00 for three $6.00 for one

Stock at present exclusively owned by us.

The Elm City Nursery Company

Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.

^ZZ^%.^. New Haven, Conn

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been orovlded
■with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 50c postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

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50,000 Tulip Bulbs
and Bulblets.

American grown Darwin Mixture of 40 varieties.
First size. S8.50; Bulblets, $3,50 per 1000, f. o. b.
Baraboo. 500 at the 1000 rate. Cash or reference.

HOFMANN'S DUTCH BULB HOUSE

Importers and Growers, BARABOO, WIS.

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New Dwarf Solanum
CLEVELAND

A sterling Christmas novelty of dwarf,
compact growth, carrying its berries
well above the foliage. Has great
lasting qualities.

Orders booked now: 3-inch, $15.00 per
100; 4-inch, $26.00; 4-inch select, $35.00;
5-inch, 50c each; 5-inch select, 75c;
6-inch, $1.00; 6-inch select, $1.25.

CARL HAGENBURGER

West Mentor,

Ohio

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SEASONABLE STOCK

ROCOCO ERECTA (Mew)

Cyclamen ^igantfeum, jm-
Ttroved Wandsbek type, the
finest in existence. Our out-
put Is 350.000 this season.
We have many testimonials
as to the (Tuality of strain
and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

2^/i-ia. extra selects, strong.
S7.S0 per 100, .$65.00 per 1000.

2i/>-in. strong. .$6.50 per
too; $60.00 per 1,000.

3-in.. extra strone. SIO.OO
per 100. $90.00 per 1000.

3-in., strong, .$8.00 per 100.
$75.00 per 1000; 4-in. $20.00
per 100.

Rococo Erecta. finest new
in the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. 2%-in.. $8.00 per
100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100;
4-in.. $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus soedUngs. $1.25 per 100.
$10.00 per 1,000; Sprengeri, $1.00 per 100. l$8.00
per 1,000.

Pansy seed, best grandiflora. trade packet,
■Wc; oz., $5.00.

POT PLANTS

English Ivy, 3-in., .$8.00 per 100.

Salvia, tricolor. 2-in.. $4.00 per 100.

Geraniums, Nutt, 2J/.-in., $2.50 per 100. $20.00
per 1,000; 4-io.. $7.00 per 100; Varlekated
^'utt. 21/2-in.. $5.00 per 100.

FEBN BALLS, large size, with foliage. 10 to
12 inches in diameter. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per
100. Extra select, $7.60 per doz., $50.00 per 100.
Two M'ew Ferns to be recommended;

Verona.
Verona,
Verona.
Norwood
Norwood
Smithil, 3-ln.,
.Smithii, 4-in.
Smithil, 5-in

3-in

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

$2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.
3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.
. 50c each; 4-in.. 75c eack.
n.. $25.00 per 100.
.$2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.
3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.
Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20.00
per 100.

Primula ohconica, mostly dark pink and red.
2 and 2% in., $5.00 per 100.

Carnations, field grown, fine, bushy, stocky

plants. Pink Enchantress, Victory. Winsor,

$5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1.000. White Wonder.

iuu. Peerless Pink. Herald. $6.00 per 100. .$50.00 per

1,000. Aviator, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000.

WILMETTE, ILL.

THE BOOK OF
GLADIOLUS

THE first authorita-
tive book on this
bulb ever printed in
America, or possibly
the world, issued April
1,1911. This 120- page
book, written by Mat-
thew Crawford and
Dr. Van Fleet, con-
■tains many chapters
[covering all sides of
kgrowing, propagating,
I storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
ered from reliable
sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25

iMERICAH FLORIST CO.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

Special otter of a limited ciuantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

Id AVz in. pots, choice healthy stock for bench-
ine, at $20 CO per IdO.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, 2^ in. pots,
at $4.00 per 1(0.

Xmas Joy Peppers, 2U in. pots, at $7.00 per
100; 3H in. pots, at $10 00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

Looking Forward to 1918

The man who looks and plans ahead, clear-brained and confident, is the
man who keeps in front of the procession and seldom talks about '"hard
times." The man who invests in the following New RoseS will not have
his market crowded for a year or two, and will certainly make money.

COLUMIBIA

The Improved Shawyer (Hill)

The splendid new pink seedling that has already made its reputation
with every grower who visited the Hill establishment this year.

OPHELIA SUPREME

(Dailledouze)

Many of us are nursing a sport or two of Ophelia, but "Supreme" is the
fitting name for this one, as it covers every good point of the parent and is a
wonderful shade of rose, flushed yellow at the base of the petals.

Note These Two Sorts at the Fall Shows and Get Aboard !
$30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000.

CHARLES H. TOHY, Madison, New Jersey

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STRONG, HEALTHY, FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

The Kind That Make You Money

100 1000 100 1000

I/, p. Enchantress $5.00 $10.00 Victory ....$6.00 $50.00.

W. Perfection,. 5.00 40.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

White Wonder 5.00 45.00

500 at the 1000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG, I84 North Wabash Avenue, CillcagO

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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPARAGrS.

Asparagus plumosns, 2W-iD., -$4.00 per 100;
t-iti., $7.00 Per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100;
made up, $4.20 per doz. Poeblmann Bros.

Co., Merton Grare, 111.

ASSPABAGDS PU3M0SDS SE^BDLINGS, extra
strong, $8.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
BTOBB, Chicago and New Tork.

Asparagus plumosus and Spreugeril, 2-in.,
*8.00; 3-ln., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENEY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZAIiEAS.

Aealcas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BARBEBBY.

Boi-Barberry. dwarf type of Berberis Tbun-
bergi. For prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Elm City Nursery Co.. New
Haven, Conn.

BEGONIAS.

BOUVABDIAS.

Bouvardla, 2U-ln.. $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids. Mich.

BULBS.

Bulbs. Chinese Narcissus, mat (120 bulbs),
$10.50, 8 mats (960 bulbs), $82; Freesias. Purity-
True, %-in. and up. $15 . per .1,000; V.-in. to
%-in., $10 per 1,000; .%-in. to Va-in., $7 per
1,000. French: Jumbo, %-ln. and up, $12
per 1,000; Mammoth, %-%-in., $10 per 1,000.
French Paper Whites and Romans, write for
prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora. White Ro-
man Hyacinths. Write for quotations, statinjx
quantity required. McHutcbison & Co.. 93
Chambers St.. N. Y.

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Narcissi. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
St., New York.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissi. Romans and
cold-storaRe Giganteum. Write tor prices. St.
Louis Seed Co.. 411-413 Washington Ave., St.
Louis, Mo.

Bulbs. American grown. Darwin mixture of
40 varieties. First size, $8.50; bulblets, $3.50
per. 1,000. Hofmann's Dutch .Bulb House, Bar-
aboo. Wis

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. 7 to 9-in., and 9
to 10-in.. for immediate delivery. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.. Wool-
worth Bldg.. New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb C3o., 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago. '

CARNATIONS.

Field Grown

CARNATION PLANTS.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following

varieties, rositively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1000

Matchless $6.00 .$150.00

White Enchantress 6.00 50.00

Philadelphia 6.00 30.00

White Wonder 6.00 30.00

Harlowarden ■ 6.00 50.00

Andrew Carnegie 3.00 40.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Winsor 6.00 30.(K)

Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Champion 6.00 50.00

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants.

182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 631.

Extra fine field grown
CARNATION PLANTS.
Strong, healthy stock, and a bargain at
the prices nuoted.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following
varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1000

Matchless $6.09 $50.00

White Enchantress 6.00 50.00

Philadelphia 6.00 50.00

White Wonder 6.00 50.00

Harlowarden 6.00 50.00

Andrew Carnegie 5. GO 40.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Winsor 6.0O 50.00

Enehantiess 5.00 45.00

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

M. WEILAND

Evanston. Illinois

L. D. Phone. Evanston 2656.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.0O 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

WIETOR BROS.,

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

"Strong, healthy field-grown

CARNATION PLANTS

The kind that make you money.

100 1.000

L. P. Enchantress ..$5.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 50.00

C. W. Ward 5.00 45.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

500 at the 1,000 rate.

J. A. BDDLONG,

184 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: loo 1,000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

AUce e.OO 50.00

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

White:

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.(K) 50.00

POEBLMANN BROS. CO.

Morton Grove, Illinois.

Carnation plants, field-grown, extra fine. $50
per 1,000. Cash with order. White Enchan-
tress. Enchantress and Dorothy Gordon. E.
HUSTON & CO., SIstersville, W. Va.

CABNATIONS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress.
White Enchantress, Enchantress Sapreme. Rose
Pink Enchantress. Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1.000. Aviator, Alice, Matchless.
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1,00(1. Superb. $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, 111.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $50.00 per 1,000

White Wonder 60.00 per 1,000

SINNER BROS.
6516 Ridge Ave., Chicago.

Heavy field-grown carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In this
issue. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St.,
Chicago.

CARNATION PLANTS.
AUce. Enchantress and Matchless, $6.00 per
100; $50 per 1,000.

STUPPY FLORAL CO..
St. Joseph. Mo.

Carnation plants, fleld-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

FOE SALE— Carnation plants, field grown.
Victory. 5c: Champion, ec. Heitman-Oestreicher
Co.. 5610 North Ave.. Milwaukee. Wis.

OHEYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2y3-in. POTS.

$20.00 per 1,000.
Crystal Gem, Roman Gold. Chieftain, Vir-
ginia Poeblmann, Chrysolora, Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Razer, Smith's Ad-
vance, Golden Queen. Oconto. Shrimpton and
Lynwbod Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet. lUinois.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

CliEMATIS.

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Orotons. in variety. 4-in., $4.80 per doz.; 6- '
in. pots, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

2%-in. extra selects, strong^ $7.50 per 100;
$65.00 per 1.000; 2"A-in. strong, $6.50 per 100;
$60.00 per 1.000; 3-in. extra strong, $10.00 per
100; $90.00 per 1,000: 3-in. strong, $8.00 per
100; $73.00 per 1,000; 4-in., $20.00 per 1(K).

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, comes
well recommended for commercial growing, 2V,-
in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in"
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111.

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OTdiAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, Glory of Wandsbek,
Christmas Cheer, Brilliant Red. Whlte-Plnk
Eye. Pure White, Lavender. 2iA-ln. pots at
tS.OO per 100; 3-ln. pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-lll.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1,000 seeds. No better to be had
anywhere. Cash with order from unknown
correspondents.

J. A. PE3TERS0N & SONS,

3132 McHenry Ave., Westwood,

Cincinnati. Ohio.

CYCLAMEN. Good plants, best strain, 4-ln.,
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed, $15.00
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS,
Kalamazoo, Mich.

CYCLAMEN. Best strain, separate colors
or mlied, 214-ln. pots. $7.50 per 100; $60.00
per 1,000. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J.

Cyclamen. Twice transplanted seedlings, $5
per 100; 3-ln., $10 per 100; 4-In.. $20 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grore. 111.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wllllamstown Junction,
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-ln., 12c: 5-ln., 20o
and 25e; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBER, Wll-
mette, IlUnols.

PERNS.

Ferns. Boston (Oct. delivery), o-in.. $4.80
per doz.; 6-in., $9.00 per doz.; 7-in.. $12.00
per doz. Table ferns, 2>4-in., $4.00 per 100;
3-in.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per lOO.
Holly ferns. 3-in., .$10.00 per lOO; 4-in., $15.00
Holly feins, 3-in.. $15.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00
per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this Issue.
F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Scotli. 4-in., $2.40 per doz., $15.00 per
100; 5-in.. $3.00 per doz.. S25.00 per 100. Bos-
ton. 5-in., $3.00 per doz., $25.00 per 100: 6-in.,
$4.50 per doz.. «35.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros.
Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Perns. Verona, Norwood. Smithli and Bos-
ton. For sizes and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Ernest Rober, Wil-
mette. 111.

Ferns In flats. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry
A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchil In 4-ln. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000; Rlcard and
Poltevine, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr.
Lancaster, Pa.

Geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per 100, $18.60 per 1,000;
3-ln., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case: natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sg. ft.). $3.50.
Caldneil the Woodsman Co.. Everprreen. Ala.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft. I, $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (HX) sq. ft.). $3.50,
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

NURSERY STOCK.

French nursery stock. Fruit, ornamental
forest, rose stocks, etc. If you have not re-
ceived our catalogue, write for a copy. E.

Turbat & C^.. Orleans, France.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock, MAYWOOD NDRSEm.Y CO.,
Maywood, HI.

ORCHIDS.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. _ J.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA PORSTEEIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1000

2^4 -inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE! PLANTS
Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

214 -inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -Inch pots, 5 10-12 In. high. 2.50 18 150

ARECA LDTESCENS.
4-lneh pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENIl.
5-lnch pots $1.00 each

STBVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4-lnch pots 50c each

5-lacta pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA EOTDNDIPOUA.

4-lnch 50c each

3-lnch ._ $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.
3-Inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2-lnch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.
2-lnch pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT.S)FOLIA.
3-inch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,
Morton Grove, Illinois.

KENTIA NDRSTnilES, Santa Barbara, CalW.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken-
tlaa and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties In decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4 in, $4.80 per doz.: 5-in..
$7.20 per doz.: 8-in. tubs. $2.50 to $3.00 each.
Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

PANSIES.

Pansy plant seedlings, assorted, hardy north-
ern grown, $2.50 per 1.000. EDWAKD W.
SCHUSTER. Crookston, Minn.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4-ln. stock. $15; 2-ln., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants. 6 to 8 in. pots, 25c to 50c each. HBNRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

Peonies. An exceptionally large stock of our
own growing, strictly true to name, with from
3 to 6 eyes each. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan'a
Seed Store, Chicago and New York,

PEONIES.

Peony Festiva Maxima; also Red, Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OF
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techy, lU.

PEPPERS.

Peppers. Xmas and Bird's Eye, 214-ln $4
per 100. Xmas Joy, 2H-in.. $7 per 100, 3^4-ln.,
*10 per 100. A. L. Miller, Jamaica N. Y

POINSETTIAS.

Polnsettias. (Christmas delivery). 4-in. $20 00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-in.. made up. $6.00 per
'!?'';: I-ihi- f5c to $1.00 each; 8-in.. made uo,
*l.oO to $2.00 each; larger plants. $2,50 to
So.OO each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton
(-rrove. III.

PRIMUIiAS.

PRIMULAS.

Chmensls. finest mixed. 2^-in., $3.00 per 100.

Forbesi Baby. 214-in.. $2.25 per 100.

oOO.OOO finest Pansies. ready soon

J0&-. H. CUNNINGHAM.

Delaware. q^j^.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.

Tit r. ,,,Grafted and Own Root.

The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorablr

Throughout the Land.

GRAFTED— 2%-inch Aaron Ward. Milady, Brll-

liant. Cecile Brunner, Richmond, Sunburst and

?"» ^ „■ ;jj, $120.00 per 1,000

5?? "t-,,?'"** <"■ ™<"'^ 110.00 per 1,000

Pink Killamey 100,00 per 1,000

GRAFTED— 3^-inch White KlUamey and Pink

Killamey.
For 3% -inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000
will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2%-lnch White KlUamey. Aaron
Ward, Milady, Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

■■■■'". i/L^ 65.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62 IW nep 1 nori

Sunburst, 2i4-inch, own r^t '^ '"^

$10.00 per 100 ;. 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked In strict rotation and

none but weU estabUshed plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BEOS. CO.,

Morton Grove, Illinois.

ROSE PLANTS— 2%-INCH STOCK.

w„"t TiT, B^'lUant «4^50 $4000

Knk Killamey 4.5O 40.00

White KlUamey 4.5O 40.00

Sunburst s.eo 46.00

Richmond 4.00 3B.00

George Elgar 4.00 36.00

WIETOR BROS..
_ ' L. B. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSB PLANTS.
5,000 2%-in. and 3-ln. grafted KlUamey Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 600 2%-ln. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1,000 3-ln.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100; 1,000: 3-ln.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.

BASSETT & WASHBURN.
178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago

ROSES. American Beauties. White and Pin*
Klllarney. Kalserin, Richmond, Milady, etc.,
3-ln., $6.00; 4-in.. $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Forcing roses, fleld-grown stock. XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers, Hybrid Teas, Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Write for quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New
York.

Roses. Own root, 2H-ln. stock and 3-ln.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere In this Issue. Peter Reinberg.
30 B. Randolph St., Chicago.

Roses. 214 and 4-ln pots now ready. Send
for list. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O.

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SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.60 pep
100; $20.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Lutzli seed,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed, 60c per lOO; $4.50 per 1,000.
Asparagus Blongatus seed, $2.00 per 100; $16.00
per 1,000. I. N. KBAMEni & SON. Cedar
Eaplds, Iowa.

Seeds. Petunia, will be ready in November,
Giants of California. Flutty Huffles, Giant White,
Marvelous double and Peony — Flowered double.
Prices and list on application. T. B. Shepperd
Co., Ventura, Calif.

^ed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peas. Vor vari-
eties and prices se« advertisement on front cover
page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 211
N. State St.. Chicago.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin sped,
sugar, SInt and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds, Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B. Loa
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelo/i seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Enrff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Steeds, contract growers of cucumbers, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent com. Th» C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field com. George B. Pedrlck &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Bverett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Bllicott Sts.,
Baltimore. Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
B. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed, nower and vegeable of every descrip-
tion. Bamard'a Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nastui-tlum a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, CaUf.

Get quotations from

SMTLAX.

Wild Smilax, now ready, $2.50 per case, $1.50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co., Morris
Station, Ga.

SWAINSONA.

VINOAS.

Vinca Variegata, 4-ln., 8c and 10c each; 2-1d..
$2 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings,
Allegany, N. T.

MISCEIiljANEOUS.

HOSE— gum rubber— no kink.

Special florist greenhouse hose.

%-inch, 15c; %-inch, 13c: coupled as wanted.

Buy now before price advances.

E. W. HOLT, Gansevoort Market. New York.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. T.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For
sizes and pricea see advertisement elsewhere In
this issue. H. G. Berning, 1402-4 Pine St.,
St. Louis. Mo.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave., Cleveland, 0.

Flues, for retublng boilers. Selected and In
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson, 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now. as paper Is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

MISCELIiANEOUS,

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal., $1.80. Geo. H. Angermuller Co., 1321
Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Stom
& Harrison Co.. Painesviile, O.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnot
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Writ*
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mllwauke*
Ave.. Chicago.

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft., natural color. 85c
per 100; $7 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 211
N. State St., Chicago. ■>

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000. 75c,
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash At*.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Florists' cards and envelopes. Catalogue free;
write for one. The John Henry Co.. Lansing,
Mich.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Bnch-
binder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Writ*
for catalogues. Giblin & Co., Dtica, N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin, 111.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhonae
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.

Hail storm insurance. John G. Esler. Saddle
River. N. J.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Kel-
ler, 122 W. 25th St., New York.

Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce
Co.. 12 W. Broadway, New York.

Raflia, natural and colored. McHutchlson *
Co., 95 Chambers St.. New York.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. A. Herrmann.
404-412 B. 34th St.. New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co., Chicago.

Wired toothpicks. 10,000, $2.00; 80,000. $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462
W. Erie St., Chicago.

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MISCELIjANEOUS.

Bfverythlng the best In florists' snpplles, H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 virch St.. Philadelphia.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Cabbage plants, hardy northern grown, $1.00
per 1,000, $8.50 per 10,000.

Grand Rapids lettuce plants, $1 per 1,000,
$8.50 per 10,000.

EDWARD W. SCHUSTER, Crookston, Minn.

MILLIONS OP FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1,000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1,000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1.000.

P. M. PATTINGTON.
ScIpIOTlUe, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CX>NSTBUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, mana-
facture and build greenbouses o( erery style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Tem-
ple, Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
ef greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C, Moulnger Co.,
908 Blackbawk St., Chicago.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc. : everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd Street Bldg., New
Tort.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plalnes, 111.

Greenhouse - construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Slst
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co.. Lockland, O.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesviUe. Ohio.

POTS AND PANS.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

INSEOTICn)ES,

Apbine, $1 per qt. : $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

CARNATION STAPI/ES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article
for carnation growers introduced so far. 35c
for 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. S'prlng-
Beld. Mass.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100, 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet per 100, 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., E. C, Chicago.

AngermueTler, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.

Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bemhelmer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Bernlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' E:;change, Cleveland, O.

Coan, J. J.. New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C. New York.

Ford, William P.. New York.

Freres-Windler Co.. The, Chicago.

Froment, H. E., New York. ■

Goldstein & Futterman. New York.

Growers* Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New ^Tork.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York,

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis.

Kastlng Co., Wm. P., Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler, Wm, A.. New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis. Mo.

SUPPORTS

$22.00 per 1000 Plants.

(3 rings to each plant.)

Rose Stakes

ON HAND

Straight Tie

Length 10(jO 1000

3 ft $12.25 $14.25

3 ft. 6 in 14.00 16.00

4 ft 15.75 17.75

4 ft. 6 in 17.50 19.50

5 ft 19.25 21.25

THE GARIATION SUPPORT COMPANY

CONNERSVILLE, IND.

Mention the American Florist when writing

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekin, 111.

Kusifc & Co., H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Focrster. Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Plerson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas. Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa,

Relnberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, MIku.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co,. Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan. W. F.. New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Jollet. 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J.

Traendiy & Schenck. New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Welland & RIsch, Chicago,

Weiss, Herman. New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiitgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John. New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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Peter Reinberg Says

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we wiU plaCC OUF Order With yOUr firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue Is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS wriTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

Albany.

CLTrB MEETING.

Members of the florists' club to the
number of IS journeyed to Canajoharie
for the September meeting, which wels
held at the establishment of Joseph
Traudt. Most of the Albanians went
in automobiles and enjoyed the trip,
about 60 miles. At Canajoharie Mr.
Traudt, and some of those who had ar-
rived earlier, were waiting at the of-
fice of the Beechnut Packing Company
to escort the visitors through the plant.
It was a Saturday afternoon and none
of the departments were in operation.
Nevertheless two special guides took
the party through the big buildings
and explained many interesting proces-
ses in detail.

The ingenious machinery that seals
the jars by inserting them into a huge
cylinder, from which the air is pumped
and then the caps pressed into place
automatically, made a great impres-
sion. Each jar is thus sealed in a
vacuum and is air tight until the tin
cover is punctured before used. The
machines that grind roasted and
blended peanuts into peanut but-
ter were a study, as were also the
rows of small automatic machines in
a room with double glass enclosures,
where the chewing gum is turned out.
The visitors noticed the large sheet
iron ducts overhead which, during the
working hours, brought from a plant
in the. basement washed and filtered
air into the workrooms, thus control-
ling both the temperature and humid-
ity. Even the boiler room, with its
battery of big steam producers fed by
traveling grates that in turn received
fuel automatically, w^as explained by
the guides and engineering staff. The
thing, however, emphasized on all sides
and which impressed the visitors most
was the cleanliness of everything. The
Beechnut people have shown that in 15
years it is possible to build up in a
small community an international busi-
ness of large volume through a combi'
nation of honestj^ efficiency, cleanli-
ness, and judicious advertising. After
a visit to the plant one does not won-
der that the concern is successful.
I Following the visit to Canajoharie's
principal establishment, the members
of the club inspected Mr. Traudt's
range. The six greenhouses are on a
side hill — Mohawk valley towns are,
many of them, on the tilt — and al-
though not large, were in good condi-
tion. Two of them had just been made
ready for winter crops of roses and
carnations. There were concrete walks.
benches, and retaining walls. The pro-
prietor had tried out the material and
was converted to its use. Outside in
the garden were rows of carnations.
some area of the better varieties of
gladioli, and bedding plants. After the
inspection a short meeting was held
and routine business transacted. Ad-

m^^'^L

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MANTTFACTTTEED BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

journment was then taken to enjoy the
refreshments Mr. and Mrs. Traudt had
prepared for the visitors. The visit
terminated with a vote of thanks for
the host and hostess.

NOTES.

Employes of the state conservation
commission have been for some time
engaged along the Massachusetts bor-
der in destroying currant and goose-

NIKOTEEN

For Spraying-.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigating.
Ask Your Dealer for it.

NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOUIS

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Trade Directory

OF THE

United States and Canada

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

berry bushes because they afford a
harbor during- the summer for the pine
blister rust which threatens to destroy
the white pine in this section. A strip
four or five miles wide is being cleared
in order to prevent the rust's spread-
ing into this state from Massachusetts.
The owners of the bushes destroyed
are compensated by the state commis-
sion.

R. D.

Ticoma, Wash.

SEASON OF PROMISE APPROACHING.

There is quite an increase in busi-
ness and the promise for a good future
trade was never better than at the
present time. A large volume of money
is being turned loose and every kind
of business is feeling the benefit of it.
the florists included. Within a month
we will add about 50,000 people to our
population and they are all non-pro-
ducers and will all be consumers, with
the ready cash to pay, so the florists
are sure to have a good trade for some
time to come. Among the growers,
stock is looking well. Those who have
planted tomatoes and discarded carna-
tions have made it pay. This market
is showing an abundance of all kinds
of extra choice outdoor stock, and late-
ly the call has kept it pretty well
cleaned out. Asters never were better
and the same may be said of the sweet
peas. Dahlias were never finer nor so
plentiful in great variety and as many
enthusiasts have tried the experiment
of growing them from their own hand
hybridized seed we are sure to see
many new varieties from seed. They
are always very interesting. Lately the
wholesale shipping trade has improved
and practically all the orders are filled
promptly. Our usual summer dullness
seems about over. It was short, but
sure was a bad one while it lasted. We
are all glad it comes only once a year.

NOTES.

Scarcity of help — good help, — is be-
ginning to be felt, and the worst yet to
come. It is evident that the stock
will cost more than ever before so
there is only one way to do — get more
money for it.

S. L. H.

Providence, R. I.

AMPLE SUPPLY, BUT SAXES ARE FEW.

Cut flower sales are limited, and
floral work forms the bulk of the de-
mand. There has been an occasional
flurry of wedding orders. Stock is very
plentiful, with outdoor offerings arriv-
ing in great quantities. Roses are
showing some improvement, but are
of only medium grade.

NOTES.

Many local growers, up to the pres-
ent time, see little prospect for getting
bulbs for fall planting. Very few French
varieties are expected, and fewer of
Dutch sorts.

Max Villiers. who has been with
Smith, the Florist, has been ordered to
report for duty with the quartermas-
ter's department of the army.

H. A. T.

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CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATIIE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MAIOUBE

The Florists' standard of
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ten vears. Specify WIZARD
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order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

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A spray remedy for green, black, white
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FtFNGINE.

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Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

VERMINE.

For eel worms, angle worms and other
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Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers.

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Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery
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man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

The Goldfish.— By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages,
handsomely illustrated. Price, $2.

Ckrysanthemum Manual, — By Elmer D. Smith.
Profusely illustrated. Price. 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard,
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The Kose.— By H. B. Ellwanger. Its cultiva-
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House Plants. — By Parker T. Barnes. 236
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The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter
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Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc.— By E. P. Powell.
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Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By
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Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R. Taft. How
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Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables,- — By
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The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
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Insects Injurious to Vegetablfes. — By F. H.
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The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca-
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The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A.
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Manual of the Trees of North America. — By
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Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J,
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Lawns and How to Make Them, — By Leonard
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The Vegetable Garden. — By Vilmorin-Andrieoi
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Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
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Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
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The Orchai-d and Fruit Garden.— By E. P.
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Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
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Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes.
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Celery Culture— By J. C. Vaughan. The snb-
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How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle. 121
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manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

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The American Florist.

Sept. 8,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The 431

AlfredLozierRosery.412

Alpha Floral Co 409

AmericaD Bulb Co.. 416
AmericaD Greenb'se

MleCa 432

AmlingE C Co 403

AndersoD SA 413

ADgermuellerGHCo.402

Aphine Mfg Co 430

Archias Floral Co. ..411
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 408

Badgley & Bishop . .407

Baerjulius 411

Barnard WW Co. ...415
Bassett & Washburn .

396 422

Baumer Aug R 413

Baur Window Glass

Co IV

BayersdorferH&Co.392

BeavenE A 403

Bees Ltd 421

Begerow's 410

Berger Bros 404

Bernheimel Eugene. 405

Berning HG 404

BodgerJ&SonsCo..415
Boddington Arthur

TCo 415

BolandJB 409

Bolgiano J &Son... .415
Boulevard Flo Co... 411

Bramley & Son 411

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 414

Breitmeyer's J Sons. .410
Briggs Floral Co...
Brown A] Seed Co.. 414
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 416

Bryan Atonzo J 418

Buchbinder Bros- • . .431

BuckbeeHW .413

BudlongJ A 399 424

Burpee WA& Co.... II
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co

California Florists. ..412

Callahan M J 410

Carnation SupportCo428
Central Floral Co... 413
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 402

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 429

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 397

Clark EB Seed Co.. 416

Clarke'sSonsD 411

Clay &Son .429

ClevelandFloristEx 4 3

CoanJ J 407

Conard & Jones Co. .420

Cooke Geo H 413

Cottage Gardens

Nurs Ice 418

Cowee W J 4i2

Coy H CSeed Co.. .,416

Craig Robt Co 419

Cross Eli. 422

Danker Fred A 413

DardsChas 410

Dentale Angelo R...407
DickinsonAlb't& Jo.416

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo..412
DornerF&SonsCo 424

Drakos Co 411

Dreer HA... Ill 393 4'2

Duerr Chas A 413

Duluth Floral Co.... 413

Dunlop John H 4in

Edwards Fold Box. 432
Elm CityNurseryCo.423

Erne& Co 412

Evenden Bros Co. ..413

EyresHG 419

Farmers' &Florists'

Fertilizer Co 430

Fish Henry Seed Co. .415
Florists' Hail Assn.. 432
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

FordM C 407

Ford William P 407

Forter Edward 413

Foster Fred 412

Fox J M &Son Inc. .409

FrauenfelderC 412

Freeman MrsJ B....4U

Freres-WindlerCo..403

Frey CH 412

Frey & Frey 413

Friedman 412

Froment H E 407

FullerT H..- 396

GalvinThosF 409

Garland Mfg Co 429

GasserJM Co 410

Giblin & Co 431

Godineau R & M....415
Goldstein &

Futterman 407

GorhamPrinteryInc.431
Graham A & Son. ...413
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.412

Green Edw 413

Growers CutFlo Co.. 407

Gude Bros 412

Gunterberg M C 396

Guttman & Raynor.407
HabermehlsSonsJJ.409
Hagen burger Carl... 423

Hanft Bros 411

Hansen Grate Co. ..431

Hardesty & Co 413

Harris Wm K 422

Hart George B 407

Hart Henry 410

Hatcher Florist 413

Haven Seed Co The. 416

Heacock Jos Co 417

Heinl John G&Son.4I3

Hencle Miles S 410

Henderson A & Co ,. I
Henderson Lewis ...411
Henry Co The John. 396

Hentz&Nash 4C6

Herr Albert M 419

Herrmann A 432

Hess & Swoboda 410

Hession 411

HewsAH&Co ....III

Higgins NF 411

Hill D Nurs Co 420

HoerberBros 403

Hofmann's Dutch

Bulb House 423

Hollywood G'rdens.410

Holm & Olson 410

Holton&HunkelCo .405
Hort Trade Journal 431

Howard&Smith 413

HurffEdgarF 415

HuscroftG. L 412

Ickes-BraunMil!Co.431

IgoeBros 432

Jackson & Perkins. ..420

Jahn Hugo 410

Johnston & Co T I.. 413

Jones Percy 400

Joy Floral Co 412

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo ..III

Keller Sons J B 411

Kelway & Son 416

Kennicott Bros Co .398
Kerr R C Floral Co. 411

Kervan Co The 4l7

Kessler Wm 407

Kimberlin Seed Co. .416
King Construct Co.. 431
Kirchner Chas F....410

Kottmiller A 4L9

Kramer I N & Son. .111
Kroeschell BrosCo..431

Kruchten John 403

KuehnC A 405

Kuhl Geo A 418

Kusik & Co H 403

Kyle & Foerster 403

Lager &Hurrell 422

Landreth Seed Co. . .415
Lang Flo &Nur Co.. 411

Lange A 4u9

Leborius J J 411

Leedle Floral Co... .419
Leonard Seed Co. . . .416
Lockland Lum Co. ..Ill
Logan Pottery Co. ..Ill
London Flow'rShp .410
Lord&Burnham Co.. 431
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 418

Low Stuart & Co 408

McCalluro Co 405

McConnell Alex 409

McHutchison&Co ..

415 416

Mangel 412

Matthews the Flo'st.413
MatthewsonJE 412

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE fi CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO. ILL

May & Co LL 412

Meconi Paul 407

MetairieRidgeNnrB.409

Miller A L 424

Miller & Musser 403

Moninger J C Co ....IV
Mullani>hy Florist. .409

MunsonH 431

Murray Samuel 412

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidin ger JosG Co. . . 405

Newell A 411

N YCutFlowerEx..407

NY Floral Co 413

Nicotine MfgCo.... 429

Niessen Leo Co 404

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 431

Palez Paul M 412

Palmer W J &Son... 409

Park Floral Co 411

Peacock Dahlia Fr. .420

Pearson E W 412

PedrickGR&Son..416
PennThe Florist.. .413
Peters&ReedPoty..in
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 405

Philips Bros 411

Pierce FO Co 432

Pierson FR Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)...418
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 414

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .412

Pillsbury I L 411

PittsburgCutFloCo.408
Podesta&Baldocchi.411
Poehlmann Bros Co

394 395

Poilwor'th C c'Co . . .405
Polykranas Geo J. ...407
Potter Floral Co.... 413

Potter WQ Co 405

Pulverized Manure

Co The 430

Pyfer AT&Co.... 398

Pyfer&Olsem 411

RaedleinBasket Co .4(0
Randall A L Co .402 403
Randall'sFlow Shop,413
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 413

Rapid Wrapper Co.. 392

Rawlings Elmer 418

Ready Reference 425

Reed & Keller Ill

Regan Ptg House III

Reid Edw 404

Reinberg Geo 403

Reinberg Peter.. 397 419

Rice Bros 405

Riedel & Meyer 407

Roher Ernest 424

RobinsonJCSeedCo.416
RochesterFloralCo..409
RockWmLFIwrCo..412

Rohnert Waldo 416

Routzahn Seed Co .415

RuschG & Co 405

SaakeO C 412

Schiller the Florist.. 411
Schillo Adam Lum Cc431
Schlatter W& Son.. 432

Schling Max 409

Schmidt Chas L 412

Schwake Chas & Co . 406

Sekenger Adam 409

SharpPartridge&Co.432

Shepherd T B 416

Sheridan Walter F.. 407
Siebrecht George C. 407
Situation& Wants. ..391
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&CO....410
Smith E D&Co. .. 423
Smith & Fetters Co. 412

Smith Henry 412

Smith W &T Co.... I
South ernEvergroCc.402
St Louis Seed Co. ...415
Storrs & Harrison. ..420
Stnmpp G.E.M....413
Syracuse Pottery Co . Ill
ThompsonID Car Co I
Thorburn J M & Co. 415
Tonner OA&L A..398

TottyChas H 424

Traendly&Schenck.407

Trepel Jos 411

United Cut Flo Co. .406
United Flower &

Supply Co 399

Vaughan AL & Co.. 401
Vaughan's Seed Store

I HI 393 408 417

Vick'sSonsJas 418

Vincent R Jr & Sons

Co.

I

Walker F Co 409

WeberFH 412

Weiland&Risch....403

Weiss Herman 407

WelchBrosCo 404

Whitted Floral Co... 409

Wietor Bros 398

WildGilbert H.. . 420
iVilliams MrsE A ..412
Wiltgen & Freres. ...403

WittboldGCo 409

Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.412
YokahamaNursCo .415
Young John & Co... 407
Young & Nugent .409
Zech &Mann...401 403

Ziska Jos & Sons 403

Zvolanek Anton C..416

Drear's Peerless^
Glazing Points

For Greenlioiiscs

Drive euy and trae« becios*

both bevelt are od the aamo
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glasi to drivine. GaWaa*

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The Peerleu Gtazloe Polot

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New VORR

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Mastica Is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.
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CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO

MANUFACTURERS

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Baskets,
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Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prioei
before ordering elsewhere. PrompI sbipmad gnaiutttJ
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Wired
Toothpicks

10,000. ?2.00; 50,000, $8.75. Manufactored by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

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PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
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Price right.

MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING.

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 15, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1528

TheMerican Florist

Established 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

Published Etbbt Satubdjit bt

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year; Canada, S2.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes halt

yearly Irom August 3, 1901.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kekk, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Milleb, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officebs-Elect— C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bouedet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Yoitns, New Yorlr, Secretary;
J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Filth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-]3fth annual convention at
Detroit. Mich., 1919.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.
Next annual meeting, Detroit, Mich., October
2-3i W17. Wm. F. Gdde, Washington, D. C, Pres-
ideht; George Asmus, Chicago, Vice-President;
Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary;
Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland ,
O., November 1917. Wm.Vbbt, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vebet,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Blddetord, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. Wbite,
Corjien University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

' FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION.

Officers— E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind., Presi-
dent; J. F. Ammann, Edwardsvllle, 111., Vice-
President; John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.,
Secretary; Hon. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa.,
Treasurer.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS.

Begonia Glorie De Lorraine.

The plants of Begonia Glorie de
Lorraine should now be maldng active
growth, the bud shoots starting and
the plants taking on shape. The ear-
lier strucli cuttings will now be fine
plants in five and six-inch pots and
will need a center stalie to lieep them
erect. It is yet too early to tie the
plants into shape, but if any of the
branches are long enough to hang over
the edge of the pot, they should re-
ceive some support. These branches
hanging over the edge of the pot are
in the way when watering and if the
leaves get wet it takes some time for
them to dry of£ and many will become
spotted, and besides' the branches grow
crooked and are much harder to tie
into place later on when this will have
to be done. Keep the plants in a good
warm house from this on until the
buds begin to show color, when they
can be placed in cooler quarters, but
do not keep the house too close. Give
a little ventilation every day possible.
If kept too close and moist some of
the foliage will spot and be ruined.
Constant light fumigations will be
necessary to keep down the green
aphis. These plants do not like heavy
fumigation but light fumigation car-
ried on frequently will keep the vermin
in check and not damage the plants.
These insects must be conquered be-
fore the plants begin to bloom or they
will cover the young blooming shoots
completely.

Dahlias.

As the cool nights approach it pa,ys
to make preparations to cover the best
varieties and protect them from the
early frosts. Generally the first frosts
are followed, by two or three weeks of
pleasant warm, weather, when flowers
are more or less scarce, the outside
stock being cut down aad the green-
house stock not, being yet in full crop,
and a supply ,of dahlias is a great
boon at such a time. See that the
plants are properly labeled so- when it
comes to lifting time there will be no
mistakes made. A good large label

placed beside each root with the cor-
rect name is essential in growing this
crop. This label can be tied on to the
root when the clumps are lifted and
all danger of misnaming be obviated.
Keep the plants securely tied to the
stakes so that the high winds which
are prevalent in the fall cannot breaH
the plants down or the branches off.

Early Firing:.

"Economy is wealth." This maxim
has been drilled into the young for
generations, but false economy is
waste. And to put off starting the
fires until all the plants have cold feet
and have received a check that is
going to take them two or three
months from which to recover is false
economy. As soon as the temperature
in the house drops below the point at
which it should be maintained, it well
pays to start the flres. Many nights
at this time of the year at 8 o'clock
the temperature outside will be above
60°, but by morning it has dropped to
40°, and if the houses are closed the
glass will be covered with moisture,
the house cold and damp. This condi-
tion is not at all conducive to good
growth, and gives the plant a check
from which it often takes it some time
to recover. It is far better and a
money-making proposition to have the
fires going and the proper tempera-
tures maintained. The small expense
of a little coal burned and the few
weeks' wages of a night foreman that
are necessary will be more than made
up in the excellence of the crop. At
this season of the year there will
occur cold, stormy days when a little
heat will be necessary to keep up the
growing temperature all day. This ia
the time to look over all the piping
and see if the boilers are working
right. If steam heat is used see that,
none of the pipes have dropped from
their fastenings and have made pock-
ets in the circulation. If this has hap-
pened, fasten them up and straighten
out the flows. Turn on the valves and
see if they leak, and if they do repack
them; in fact, it is good policy to re-

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paqk_ all valves every fall, whether
they actually need It or not, for they
will require it before the winter is
over. This early firing- will also give
the opportunity to spread sulphur and
nicotine extracts on the pipes and
keep the insects and mildew from get-
ting a foothold. Looking at this ques-
tion from all sides, early firing is an
economical proposition and should not
be neglected.

Cannas.

As soon as the frost kills the can-
nas, preparations should be made for
the storing of the stock plants for
next year. The tops should be cut off
about six inches above the ground and
removed from the field and not left
lying around to attract cut worm mil-
lers. The roots should be dug and
each variety . should be carefully kept
separate so that there will be no
chance of their being mixed another
season. Unless the weather is very
severe they can be allowed to dry off
a little before being housed, but if
there is any chance of the night tem-
perature dropping below the freezing
point it is much better to get them
under safe covering at once. Under a
bench in a cool house is one of the
best places to keep them during the
winter months, but if the soil under
the bench is inclined to be moist,
boards should be placed running
lengthwise of the bench and the canna
roots placed upon these. They must,
however, be looked over occasionally
to see that they do not run too dry,
for there is just as much danger of
losing the plants by their drying up as
there is by their rotting from an excess
of moisture. In placing the clumps
under the bench set each variety by
itself and leave space enough between
it and another variety that it will be
impossible, no matter what may hap-
pen, for them to get mixed. Mark
each variety with a label, written
plainly and in full. It takes but a
few seconds longer to write the name
in full and abbreviations are to be
deprecated; we have known cases
where the man who always does
things in a hurry to abbreviate the
name so short that when he tried to
read them six months later he could
not make out what name he intended
to write. This is often a case where
"haste makes waste." Attach the
labels in such a manner that they will
not become misplaced or lost.

Anemone Japonlca.

One of the finest fall perennials is
the Anemone Japonica, which is now
in bloom, and if it is not included in
the grower's stock at present, it should
be procured. There are both white and
pink, but for general use the former is
to be preferred. Where the plants are
in bloom a framework should be built
over them that heavy cloth may be
drawn over and protect them from the
early frosts, and they will bloom for
some two or three weeks yet. If it is
desired to increase the stock, a plant
can be lifted and the roots cut into
several pieces about an inch long and
the pieces inserted in the propagating
bench and they will root in about four
weeks. Put them in 214-inch pots and
when the roots have spread into the
soil the i>ots can be placed under a
bench and run dry until spring, when
they should be potted in 3-inch pots
and grown on until all danger of frost
Is passed and then planted out.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.

Working Up Odds and Ends.

When flowers ai-e scarce, and strange
as it may seem, in many lines they
are more so in summer than in win-
ter, one has considerable trouble at
times to get enough for the work in
hand. Often the early morning funeral
pieces are all up and out, when addi-
tional orders to be delivered as quickly
as possible come in over the phone.
All the good flowers have been used
up, a look over the case shows only
odds and ends — a vase or two of gladi-
oli, pretty far gone, some hydrangeas
and a little feverfew, while a few
pink Japanese lilies are secured from a
vase in the window, principally buds —
this is not much of an assortment, but
we had to try and make it do. The
order calls for a spray for $3, a pillow
for $5 and a wreath for a like amount.
The best flowered gladiolus sprays are
selected, which, with hydrangea heads
and a few of the pink lilies, are loose-
ly arranged to make the spray. This,
when finished with a chiffon bow, is
fairly presentable.

There are fortimately enough hy-
drangeas to cover the surfaces of the
16-inch pillow and same sized wreath
form. The edge of the pillow is fringed
with the feverfew, the corners well
outlined with the ends of the gladiolus
sprays. Selected flowers picked from
the stalks are worked in spray form
over the surface. A few pink lilies
give a touch of color, while a little
asparagus outlines give prominence to
the sprays.

The wreath of crescent shape is first
made solid with hydrangea in well
rounded form. A few of the best of
the gladiolus stalks, together with pink
lilies, are arranged in the full part of
the crescent, while selected gladiolus
flowers, stemmed singly, are run up in
a graduated spray on one side to the
narrow center of the wreath. A touch
of asparagus here and there to round
out gives a finish which, with the ad-
dition of the chiffon, produces a de-
sign that looks well worth the money.

A hand-made, loosely arranged spray
laid on the full part of a crescent
wreath of prepared magnolia or oak
leaves or a similar decoration made
with stemmed flowers and finished with
bows of ribbon or chiffon compares
very favorably with the all flower de-
,sign, the dark bronze of the prepared
leaves and perfect form of the wreath
bringing in good contrast the colors
and graceful arrangement of the
flowers.

National Publicity.

There is not a live member of any
branch of the craft but would have
listened with intense interest to the
very practical and business-like views
of Richard A. Foley, advertising ex-
pert, as set forth in an address at the
September meeting of the Florists'
Club of Philadelphia, in reference to
the coming publicity campaign of the
Society of American Florists, which
he announced was to be a national
advertising campaign of practical
service. He said in part :

"The sale of plants and flowers offers
the greatest opportunity in advertising
of any commodity. They are sold to
make happiness for others. There is
a romance and sentimental side to
flowers that will appeal and make them
suitable as gifts that is not found in
anything else. Candy is a competitor
to flowers — the sale of Whitman's,
Lowney's and others, has been largely
increased by national advertising. The
coming national campaign will surely
show suprising results. To get the
most benefit, however, there must be
a full co-operation by all the trade.
The dealers must be alive to what the
national organization is doing to help
them, and augment their work with a
judicious use of the seasonable pos-
ters, window cards, booklets, seals,
stamps, etc., which will be furnished
at cost. They must keep posted on
the work as it progresses and back up
the committees in every possible way.
The store service cards, advertising
booklets, etc., would be impossible to
obtain individually at ten times the
price. The preparation of the matter
for this branch of the service is to be
of the highest character. Nothing

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commonplace or poor will appear.
There will be a spirit or soul In the
work, intensely practical and thorough-
ly up-to-date, with the right matter,
timely cuts, etc., all prepared under
the direction of a committee of com-
petent men in the business — something
entirely unique and not done in any
other line.

"The greenhouse men, producers of
plants and flowers, as well as the
wholesale dealers, are alike benefited
with the retailers in that the in-
creased and steadier demand will
bring about a more general use and
almost total consumption, and it is
hoped a higher level of prices.

"Many people, who do not now think
of flowers as being most appropriate
as gifts for this or that occasion, will
come to place them first, if their de-
sirability is continually brought to
their attention.

"The following slogans are to be
kept continually to the front : 'Send
ffewers — always a good idea.' 'Every
day is somebody's birthday — send
flowers, always a good thing to do.' "

In answer to the question, "Can the
general advertising plan be of use to
the individual?" Mr. Foley said that
the committee raised the steam, and
each individual would be benefited bv
the use he made of it. In giving aid
to this general movement he was help-
ing himself, as everything he di 1
locally W£is a distinct betterment to
his business. Subscribers among the
growers would not get their money
back at first, but that it would
eventually be returned in generous
measure. He cited a number of cases
of advertising successes, where the
money was still being spent when
stock was all sold out for years to
come. Dupont's have now all the busi-
ness they can possibly attend to, but
are looking ahead, and advertise the
advantage of breeding wild game;
also the pleasures of trap shooting.
This is done to have a market for
their products after the war. The
Stetson Hat Co. makes the best
known hat in the country, but having
the leadership, they advertise, to keep
it. They send out thousands of elec-
tros to dealers who handle their hats
for their local advertising, as well as
booklets. The National Hosiery Co.
has increased its output 30 per cent in
a year by advertising and helps to
local dealers. Disston's saws are at
the top of the heap, but they keep
their name before the people by adver-
tising, so that buyers will ask for
Disston's saws. Victor talking ma-
chines and Victrolas are being very
largely advertised, although their en-
tire product for the next three years
is already sold. Their business last
year amounted to $81,000,000. They
value their name and good will so
highly that they retain it by con-
stantly keeping it before the peo-
ple, so that they will insist on getting
Victrolas, and not be beguiled into
taking substitutes. Three recents ads
of this company cost .$12,000 each in
single insertions in the Curtis maga-
zines. The Wanamaker store during
the past season was obliged to get
additional Victrolas over their order,
from dealers all over the country.
Velvet Joe tobacco, whose face and
name Mr. Foley had originated, had
increased their product 400 per cent.
The figures given as the output of
the extensively advertised cigarettes
were enorm.ous, the great increase in
their use being attributed to this pub-

WREATH OF ODDS AND ENDS.

licity. The tobacco growers of Burley,
Conn., had advertised their raw prod-
uct so extensively that dealers were
obliged to use and pay them prices
above the average for it.

Paint manufacturers, collectively, are
advertising, just paint, no special
brand, but calling attention to the
necessity and advantages of its use.
The enormous increase of 2,000 per
cent in the use of chewing gum was
cited, Wrigley's sales last year amount-
ing to over ,$31,000,000.

The board of trade of Milwaukee,
Wis., spent $60,000 last year in adver-
tising to bring their city to the front
as a superior place of residence and
business. The Wells-Fargo Express
Co.. in order to bring its business and
a .iustiflcation of increase in express
rates to the notice of President Wil-
son, had taken a two-page ad in a
magazine of 200.000 circulation, in
which an article written by the Presi-
dent was to appear so that he might
in looking over the paper see this ad
and in this way get their side 'of the
express business.

W. F. Therkildson. chairman of the
national publicity committee of the
S. A. F.. spoke of the great enthusi-
asm with which the committee report
was received at the recent convention.
Men who had not before encouraged
the national publicity movement,
when they heard the committee's plan,
became very enthusiastic and contrib-
uted largely.

This proposition has a great future
— no advertising of any kind like it.
There is no profit in this to anybody
connected with the movement but the
dealers and handlers of flowers.
Everything is done at cost; those who
contribute get the benefit. It is nec-
essary to put flowers to the front, not
as luxuries, but to extol their cheer-
givmg qualities and natural beauty,
so as to offset the war economic
hysteria that is or has been so largely
exploited.

Telegraph Delivery Window Displays.

Ed. American Florist :

Having the interest of the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery at heart, I have de-
cided to contribute only toward pub-
licity benefiting that organization, in-
stead of to the publicity fund of the
Society of American Florists. As an
example, in order to stimulate the pub-
licity value of demonstrating to the
public in the city of Detroit, Mich., the
service that is being rendered by the
Florists' Telegraph Delivery, the flo-
rists of that city are going to take ad-
vantage of my offer of a prize of $2.5
for the best F. T. D. window during
the meeting of the organization at the
Board of Commerce building, in that
city, October 2-3.

The committee in charge, appointed
by the Detroit Florists' Club, reports
that more than 10 stores will compete
and their displays will doubtless prove
of interest to the visiting florists as
well as the general public.

S. SELIGMAN.

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Association of American Cemetery Supts*

The thirty-first annual convention of
the Association of Anie;rican Cemetery
Superintendents at Barre, Vt., August
28-31, brief mention of which was made
in our last issue, page 420, was in the
general consensus of opinion of the
members in attendance one of the
most successful, and from an educa-
tional standpoint the most profitable
they had ever attended.

At the opening session, the visitors
■were welcomed by Governor Horace F.
Graham, followed by an able response
by W. P. Landis, of Crown Hill, In-
dianapolis. The address of President
Kestersen, the reports of the secre-
tary-treasurer, and the appointment of
committees occupied the balance of
the morning meeting. In the after-
noon, an auto trip was made to the
;grranite manufacturing plants, and
Elmwood and Hope cemeteries. The
evening , session was featured by sev-
eral papers which were listened to
"With much interest, among them be-
• ing the following : "Our Cemeteries,
Ancient and Modern," by Leonard "R^
Ross, Mt. Hope, Boston, Mass.; "What
Dignified Advertising Is Doing for the
Modern Cemetery," by A. L. Gale, of
Taylor-Critchfleld-Clague Co., Chicago,
"The Ideal Cemetery," by Frederick
Green, Lakeview, Cleveland, Ohio; and
^'Relations of the Probate Court to
the Cemetery," by Probate Judg'e
Frank J. Martin, Barre. The informal
reception tendered to the visiting la-
dies at the Barre hotel on the evening
of the first day was a most enjoyable
affair.

On the second day,, which was desig-
nated as LaJse Champlain day, the en-
tire party enjoyed a 45-mile trip by
antes traversing the base of the Green
mountains, passing the great military
camp at Fort Ethan Allen, and upon
arrival at Burlington boarded the
Steamer Ticonderoga, where luncheon
was served and the boat ride of four
hours presented many remarkable
views of the picturesque and historical
points on what has been claimed to
be the most beautiful lake in the world.
Returning to Burlington, a banquet
was enjoyed at the Hotel Sherwood,
after which the return to Barre was
made.

The morning of the third day was
devoted to an inspection of the great
granite quarries in the vicinity of the
city, the trip being made by special
train over the steepest natural rail-
road east of the Mississippi river, the
greatest ascent per mile being 1.025
feet, returning in time for dinner. The
business sessions of both the after-
noon and evening brought forth a num-
"ber of instructive" papers in capable
•hands, among those on the pro-
•gramme being : "Uniform Ceme-
tery Laws." Walter Puckett. Elm-
■wood, Birmingham. Ala.; "Location
•and Formation of New England Gran-
ite," Professor, Geo. J. Perkins, Bur-
lington, Vt.; '.'Application of Land-
scape Designs to the Cemetery," Pro-
fessor G. P. Bhrns, University of "Ver-
mont botanical department; "The
Crematory as an Adjunct to the Mod-
em Cemetery." James Currie. Forest
Home, Milwaukee. Wis.; "E'pitaphs,"
S. Hollister Jackson, Barre; "Some
Shade Tree Pests," H. L. Bailey, Brad-
ford, Vt.; "Concrete Fences as Adapted
to the Cemetery," John F. Peterson.
Mt. Auburn. Cambridge, Mass.; "Pric-
ing Cemetery Lots," W. N. Rudd, Mt.
Greenwood. Chicago. The day closed
with a general good time and "round-

up" in Howland hall, with music and
refreshments.

The Friday morning session opened
with an address by H. S. Bessenger,
Woodmere, Detroit. Mich, on "Service."
This was followed by the election of
officers, which resulted as follows : W.
N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, Chicago,
president; . Wm. H. Atkinson, River-
view, Trenton, N. J., vice-president;
Wm. B. Jones, Highwood, Pittsburgh,
Pa., secretary-treasurer. R. N. Kester-
son. Greenwood, Knoxville, Tenn., re-
tiring president, was elected member
of the executive committee. Follow-
ing the adjournment the delegates
boarded special cars for Boston and on
Saturday were taken for an inspection

W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, Chicago.
Pres.-Elect Ass'n of American Cemetery Supts

tour via auto of Mt. Auburn. Mt.
Hope, Newton and Forest Hills and
the Arnold Arboretum.

The hospitalities provided by the
Barre entertainment committee was
unusually enjoyable and everyone car-
ried away a warm feeling for Barre as
a city and its people as individuals.

Bouvardlas.

As the weather becomes cooler the
pinching back of bouvardias should
cease and the flowering shoots be al-
lowed to grow. The plants should be
well established in the bench or pots
and making good growth. Give them
a cool, light situation and with all the
ventilation possible; these plants are
of cool nature and relish plenty of
good fresh air. If grown too warm,
bouvardias soon become infested
with insects and stop flowering, and
the plants are quickly ruined. Keep
the soil free from weeds and well
stirred on the surface, and be careful
not to overwater until the roots have
filled the soil. Keep a lookout for
both aphis and red spider; the aphis
quickly cover the soft, tender growths,
and if the weather is warm the plants
become quickly infested with spider.
Constant syringings and frequent fum-
igation is necessary to keep these
pests in check and insure a good crop
of flowers. Keep the plants tied up in
shape that the stems may be straight
and erect.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

General Routine.

Taking the bud still occupies a great
deal of the grower's time in caring
for his plants, but it is work that
must be attended to closely as soon
as the buds are large enough to handle
safely or the side growths, when al-
lowed to become extended, will sap
lots of strength from the main bud,
making it impossible for it to develop
into anywhere near as fine a bloom.
The plants should be gone over every
few days until all the buds are taken.
It is best to do this work early in the
day when the wood is more brittle
and the side buds rub out more easily.
Care should be taken when doing the
work not to damage the bud that is
to remain. The early varieties and
many of the second earlies have had
their buds all taken before this, but
there still remains many of the mid-
season varieties as well as the later
kinds that are still not quite ready.
Attend to these as they need it.

After the buds are well set and be-
ginning to swell, applications of liquid
manure can be given once every week
at the start. When in good health,
the plants are greatly benefited by
giving liquid manure at this time and
respond with a heavy luxuriant growth
of stem and foliage, but it must not
be overdone or just the reverse will
happen. A little common sense should
be vised in applying liquid manure to
the plants, bearing in mind that the
manure is to stimulate the growth of
the plant, consequently it is the strong
healthy plants that are mostly bene-
fited. Weaklings or diseased plants
cannot be revived by the use of ma-
nure; rather they are better off with-
out it. Early in the day, on bright
days is the best time for applying the
manure, and when the soil is in a
moderate condition, neither dry or
over damp. The question of feeding
is a problem to every grower; no mat-
ter how long he has been at the work
or how experienced, things will not
always work out the same way sea-
son after season. One year the weather
may be more favorable than another
and the plants respond more readily,
and then another year, under practi-
cally the same treatment, some of the
plants may buck up on you. The ex-
pert with his exhibition stock will
build up his plants by heavy feeding
from the start and go to the extreme
by feeding with special manures and
chemicals to get size to the blooms,
but this will not do for the commercial
grower, who desires a clean cut bloom
of good color, fine texture and keeping
qualities.

Fresh cow manure, using about a
bushel to a 50 gallon barrel of water,
allowing it to stand for two days be-
fore using, then apply through a Kin-
ney pump, or dilute to about % strength
when applied in any other way, makes
the best liquid for the plants to start
in on. Then after they become ac-
customed to it, the strength can be
increased and a three-inch pot of ni-
trate of soda put into each barrel of
the liquid. Treat the plants as nearly
natural as possible; do not soak the
buds with liquid manure when they
are in a very wet condition or when
the weather is wet, dull or dreary.
Let the beds dry out a little and choose
a nice day for doing the work.

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It now becomes necessary to use
extra caution in the waterinif and
syring-ing, owing to the extreme damp-
ness outside evei-y night. Water the
plants only as they are in need if it,
give less syringing, and be sure it is
•done early enough in the day so that
the plants and house are in a fairly
dry condition when night comes.

As soon as the buds are set, the
suckers commence to shoot out from
the stool of the plants. These should
be removed by using a sharp knife to
•cut them away witihout injuring the
plant roots.

Watch out for the hairy caterpillars.
This is the time they put in their ap-
pearance and quickly do lots of dam-
age to the foliage. Go over the plants
■every day and pick up and destroy I
any that may be found. They work
on the under side of the leaves and
usually in the center of the beds.

Plants planted outside to be lifted
feid potted for sale as pot plants
should now be lifted, potted up and
■set in the' shade where they can be
given syringings two or three times a
day until they commence to root out
again. After they become established
attend to the staking of their branches,
and before any frost appears have
them ready to be taken into the green-
house.

C. W. Johnson.

Qeaning: Up Mter Frost.

Every spring, from all sections of
the country, come reports of the great
amount of damage being done by cut
worms in the fields of many growers,
and as they are very difficult to com-
"bat in the open ground, a great loss is
<;onsequently the result. While the
cut worms are unsuccessfully fought
in the spring, they can be overcome
by a little labor spent in the fall. The
moths lay their eggs in the fall on
any vegetation that is left, either
weeds or the refuse of the crops that
is allowed to remain on the ground
either standing or lying around. It is
therefore clearly understood that the
best thing to do is to clean up the
field of all vegetation and burn it up
or cover it with soil and make manure
of it, and then plow the ground and
turn under any small weeds that
might harbor the eggs. Deep fall
plowing pays anyway in the crop for
tha succeeding year, improving the
soil, and if this small amount of work
will get rid of the cut worms it will
amply repay for all the labor and ex-
pense. Many use this old rubbish for
the covering of tender stock, but
leaves and straw are far preferable for
this purpose. The vegetation that is
left after being killed by the frost is
too full of water and will lie too close,
and after the fall rains will make too
compact a mass upon the plants which
it is intended they should protect, and
as the freezing weather comes on be-
■come a solid mass of ice. It is much
better to put all this rubbish in a
compost pile and cover it with earth.
The fermentation will kill all the in-
sects and their eggs, and it will make
fine manure for pot culture, or if this
is not done dry it out thoroughly and
burn it. The appearance of the
ground will be improved, the soil ben-
■eflted and the worms killed by giving
the field a thorough cleaning and
plowing.

Iowa and Minnesota Florists Organize.

A meeting of the florists of southern
Minnesota and Northern Iowa, ad-
vance announcement of which was
made in our issue of Septem-
ber 8, page 408, was held at the
Chamber of Commerce, Mason City,
la., September 11, and a perma-
nent organization effected with Geo.
Goodman, Mason City, president,
and C. D. Kinsman, Austin, Minn., sec-
retary-treasurer. Further plans will be
presented at the Des Moines flower
show in November. Among the impor-
tant matters discussed at the meeting
were the coal situation, agents' com-
missions, payment of accounts and
prepayment of express charges.

The visitors met at the establish-
ment of Kemble & Goodman and the
morning was spent in inspecting sev-
eral of the local ranges, and at
noon through the courtesy of the
Hawkeye Supply Co., the party mo-
tored to the country club for
dinner, after which a visit was
paid to the company's plant, the busi-
ness session following at 2 p. m. The
banquet held at the Cerro Gordo hotel
in the evening was thoroughly en-
joyed and it was voted to make it an
annual affair. Mankato, Minn., was
chosen as the next meeting place.

The following were among those in
attendance :

C. D. Adams. Cherokee. la.

H. N. Antisdel. MiUord, la.

R. A. Atwell, Fort Dodge, la.

Joseph Bancroft, Cedar Falls, la.

Logan Betuice, Vinton, la.
G, A. Claussen, Albert Lea, Minn.
P. Claussen, Albert Lea. Minn.
S. L. Deal, New Hampton, la.
J. L. Denmead, Marsballtown, la.
S. D. Dysinger, St. Paul, Minn.
Philip J. Foley, Jr., Chicago.
G. A. Forsberg, Slou.'i City, la.
P. C. Goodman, Mason City, la.
George Goodman, Mason City, la.
R. A. Helm, Mason City, la.
C. H. Hollied, Eldora, la.
I. C. Kemble. Marsballtown. la.
Calvin D. Kinsman, Austin, Minn.
■-4. G, Larson, Forest City, la.
H. W. Miller, Chicago.
George Mohn, Chicago.
J. L, Munson, S'torm Lalie, la.
Irwin Newland, Forest City, la.
E. E. Nordwall, Fort Dodge, la.
G. B. Pray, Mason City, la.

E. C. Pruner, Chicago.

F. C. Pushee, Clear Lake. la.
M. Roeklin, Sioux City. la.
T. B. Sargeant, Osage, la.

C. E. Schaefer, La Crosse, Wis.

J. G. Schrodt, Albert Lea, Minn.

C. B. Sherman, Mason City. la.

Karl Siegele, Spencer, la.

H. I, Simonds, Decorah, la.

W. F. Simonds. Jr., Decorah, la.

A. H. Smith, Boone, la.

William Smith, Mason City. la.

M. E. Terry, Waterloo, la.

C. H. Thomas, Ti-aer, la.

C. C. Virgil, Mason City, la.

N. H. Weatherbee, Charles City, la.

Blaine G. Wilcox, Council Blu£Es, la.

J. H. Wilson, Des Moines, la.

They Won't Do It.

Again the city gardener grieves
And makes his sorrow known;

Why don't the bugs eat onion leaves
And let the spuds alone?

Washington Evening Sta

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Sept. 15,

CHART 1, SHOWING AVERAGE DATE OF THE FIRST KILLING FROST IN AUTUMN.

Frost Dates.

Truckers and gardeners planning for
late crops should be aided in deter-
mining their "best bets" on the first
frost by referring to this historical
summary' of frost occurrences in va-
rious sections, just issued by the Unit-
ed States weather bureau :

Killing frost has never occurred
earlier than September 10 south of the
extreme southwestern portion of South
Dakota, extreme southern Minnesota,
central Wisconsin, and the interior
northern portion of lower Michigan. It
hEis never occurred earlier than Octo-
ber 1 south of the extreme north por-
tions of Oklahoma and Arkansas,
southern Tennessee, and the mountain
districts of North Carolina and Vir-
ginia. It has never occurred earlier
than October 20 to the southward of
the extreme northeastern portion of
Texas, northern Louisiana, the central
portions of Mississippi, Alabama,
Georgia, South Carolina, and eastern
North Carolina.

The chances are even that killing
frost will not occur before September
1.5 in most of North Dakota. Mon-
tana, and the extreme northern por-
tion of Minnesota. By the first few
days in October, killing frost occurs
on the average one year in two as
far south as the southern portion of
Nebraska, southern and eastern Iowa,
southern Wisconsin, most of the in-
terior portion of lower Michigan, and
throughout the greater part of New
England. By October 1.5 it may be ex-
pected in at lea.st half the years as far
south as the central portions of Kan-
sas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
throughout eastern Kentucky and the
mountainous sections of the Virginias.

There is one chance in two. that
killing frost will not occur earlier than
November 1 at the latitude of central

Oklahoma, central Arkansas, and the
northern portions of Mississippi, Ala-
bama, Georgia, South Carolina, and
eastern North Carolina. The chances
are even that it will occur by Novem-
ber 15 a little south of the central por-
tions of Texas and Louisiana and well
toward the southern portions of Miss-
issippi, Alabama, and Georgia. This
does not mean that killing frost will
occur in the localities and on the dates
specified every other year, but that in
the long run it occurs, as indicated, in
half the years.

There prevails in some sections a
popular belief that in the season when
frost may be expected, its occurrence
is largely influenced by the phase of
the moon, or other periodical phenom-
ena. Careful tabulation of frost data
and its comparison with moon phases
fails to disclose any such relation. All
persons interested are therefore cau-
tioned to watch, not -the moon, but the
forecasts issued by the weather bureau.

Frost Charts.

The accompanying charts, showing
the earliest dates and the average
dates of the first killing frost in au-
tumn have been prepared by the
weather bureau. United States depart-
ment of agriculture, from data based
upon observations made in the open
country secured from approximately
1,000 stations with records varying
from 10 to 30 years.

In chart 1, showing the average
dates of the first killing frost in au-
tumn, the country east of the Rocky
mountains has been divided into sec-
tions, tlie frost dtites be'ng renre^e"*-
ed by a five or six day period, as desig-
nated by the irregular lines showing
such dates and bounding the respective
section on the north and south. Due to
the irregular topography west of the

Rock mountains, much diversity of
data was apparent and it was found
impossible to draw corresponding lines.
In chart 2, showing the earliest dates
on which a killing frost has occurred
in autumn, the arrangement of sections
is similar to that in chart 1, except
that as dates were too diverse to allow-
closer comparison, the periods between
the lines represent 10 or 11 days.

Massachusetts Hon. Society Exhibition.

An exhibition of dahlias under the
auspices of the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Society was held in Horticul-
tural hall. Boston, Mass., September
S-9, and brought out a very credit-
able display, the largest exhibit beihg-
that of J, K. Alexander of East Bridge-
water, who displayed both dahlias and
gladioli, in all between 1,400 and 1,.500
varieties. There were not less than
3,000 blossoms, making a mass of bril-
liant color. The Fottler. Piske, Raw-
son Co., of Boston, staged about 200^
vai-ieties and Raymond W. Swett. of
Saxonville. Mass.. had a notable ex-
hibit of 63 varieties, including seed-
lings, many of which were very at-
tractive, W, D, Hathaway, of New
Bedford, Mass., arranged 50 varieties
of dahlias and 60 varieties shown by
Thomas Cogger. Melrose. Mass., were
in very good form. Geo. P. Gill, of
Medford. Mass.. had some very fine
blooms on stems two and two and
one-half feet long. The following were
among the principal prize winners : J.
K. Alexander, Forbes & Keith, New
Bedford, Mass.; W. D. Hathaway;
Faulkner Farm. Brookline, Mass.; G^
B. Gill. Wrentham Dahlia Gardens.
Thomas Cogger. Raymomnd W. Swett.
Fottler. Fisk. Rawson Co.. Old Town
Nurseries. Natick, Mass,; Boston Cut
Flower Co.. H. E. Meader and Mrs.
F. C. LTpham. H. C. T.

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CHART 2, SHOWING EARLIEST DATE ON WHICH KILLING FROST HAS OCCURED IN AUTUMN.

Newport Horticultural Society Exhibition.

The autumn show of the Newport
Horticultural Society was held in Con-
vention hall, Newport Beach, R, I.,
September 5-7. the affair closing- with
a ball, and the combined receipts of
that function and the exhibition proper
being divided equally between the Hor-
ticultural Society of France to assist
In the replanting' of orchards and the
Newport Chapter of the Red Cross.
The attendance was poor on the first
two days, but was good on the third
day and the ball drew a large crowd.

The exhibition was extensive and
fine stocl?; was shown, and the entire
space was covered with displays even-
ly and attractively arranged with an
eye to a general pleasing effect. Among
the leading first prize winners were
Governor Beeckman, Mrs. French Van-
derbilt and Vincent Astor. Mrs. E. B.
Andrews (Victor Hay, Gr.), a new ex-
hibitor, made her debut by capturing
several first prizes, among them the
honors for the best group of palms and
ferns and also for group of ferns and
foliage plants and in three classes for
specimen palms. Vincent Astor (James
Boyd, Gr.). had the best six plants for
drawing room purposes, while Gover-
nor Beeckman (John B. Urquhart,
Gr.) came in strong with some mag-
nificent specimen ferns, which won sev-
eral firsts. The Governor also cap-
tured the medal offered by Lord &
Btirnham Company for the best round
table of greenhouse plants. Mrs. Weld
(James Watts, Gr.) staged a display
of bulbous flowers, said to be the hand-
somest ever shown here.

In the gladiolus classes Mrs. French
Vanderbilt took five firsts in the eight
classes open for competition, which in-
cluded prize of silver cup by Stumpp
& Walter Co., and two prizes by A. T.
Boddington Co., Inc., both of New

York. The silver medal offered for_best
commercial gladiolus display went to
C. W. Brown & Sons, Ashland, Mass.

In dahlia classes Mrs. T. O. Richard-
son (James Robertson, Gr. ) came in
strong, winning six firsts against com-
mercial competition. W. D. Hathaway,
New Bedford, Mass.. and George L.
Stillman, Westerly, R. I., each took
three firsts.

In the miscellaneous cut flower
classes -were gardenias and roses by
Gov. Beeckman, annuals by Mrs. French
Vanderbilt and a fine display of hardy
perennial blooms by Mrs. Hugh Au-
chincloss (John Lahan, Gr.).

Special awards were made to John
Scheepers & Co., New York, gratuity
for seedling gladiolus; honorable men-
tion to Thos. Cogger. Melrose, Mass.,
for seedling gladiolus, and a gratuity to
Mrs. French Vandervilt for exhibit of
lilies and ferns.

The Governor Beeckman prize for
best table decoration set for 12 covers
had three competitors. The judges de-
cided that each of the three entries were
entitled to a prize. The first went to Jo-
seph G. Leikens for Ophelia roses and
Farleyense. Alfred T. Bunyard was
second with gloxinias and roses; the
third went to John W. Gibson, who had
alamandas and yellow dahlias.

J. J. B.

Syeacuse, N. Y. — Werner Bultmann
has added a StudebaJcer car to his
delivery service.

Boston, Mass. — The American Po-
mological Society will hold its annual
meeting in this city October 31-No-
vember 4. as the guests of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society in Horti-
cultural hall. There will be an exhibit
of fruits in connection with the New
England fruit show.

Packing: and Shipping: Cut Flowers.

Paper by Wm. Cotter, Montreal, read at the
twentieth annual convention of the Canadian
tlorticultural Association at Montreal, August
S, 191".

In preparing this paper I had in
mind putting it in such a form as
would tend to create a discussion, as
the various growers and wholesalers
have different methods of handling
and packing cut flowers. There are
many methods of packing, but only
two degrees — good and poor. Any
process of handling and packing that
will promote putting the cut stock in
the hands of the consignee in good con-
dition— by that I mean stock that ar-
rives fresh, not bruised and with no
apparent loss of vitality — would be
designated as good packing.

There is no doubt that a flower of
any description loses a certain amount
of its original perfection during trans-
portation,, and that is what I have in
mind, and which I wish to bring before
our members — the treatment of stock
from the time it is cut in the green-
houses until it is actually packed and
shipped. This treatment, or, as I
might call it, "the curing of stock,"
has every effect upon the condition of
the flowers, not only on arrival at the
wholesalers or retailers, but ultimately
the consumers and the length of time
it lasts in the home, or if in a decora-
tion, its apparent freshness is due
largely to the original treatment the
stock received at the hands of the
grower from the time of cutting.

I find that the successful rose grow-
ers cut their stock two and three times
a day regulated by weather conditions,
rush it immediately to the coolers or
refrigerators, which are kept at a
temperature of from 38 to 40 degrees,
allowing it to stand for anyway 10 to
12 hours, after which, as the hardening
process has taken effect, it is graded.

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Sept. 15,

I might mention, that if the stock can
be left to harden 24 hours previous to
grading it will help to improve its con-
dition and will also carry better after
packing. This treatment will apply as
well to chrysanthemums, lilies, stevia,
some bulbous stock; in fact, everything
but perhaps carnations, which will
take a little higher temperature in the
curing process, but even so it is a de-
batable question. The growers, who
are in very close proximity to any mar-
ket, wovild not perhaps have to go into
the above methods so closely, but I
would mention that it is advisable. It
is very apparent that the grower who
gives his stock this sort of treatment
will put it on the market in better con-
dition and will be able to obtain
through good keeping qualitites, better
prices than the grower who has a tend-
ency to ship his stock without harden-
ing and too soon after cutting. I
might state that sweet peas, violets
and flowers of that description are
best put on a market or shipped as
soon as is possible after picking, as
they will lose their greatest values,
fragrance and sweetness, if held any
length of time.

The packing now enters into the
question and can be discussed in its
various forms by the members. I do
strongly recommend plenty of ice for
roses in packing at all times of the
year, as I And that stock comes through
better from growers who use ice than
from those who eliminate it. I sug-
gest, and. of course, it is prevalent to-
day with all up-to-the-minute growers,
well lined boxes, careful handling and
packing, not forgetting what a lot of
good two cleats will do if used prop-
erly.

There have been many arguments
relative to the method of shipping car-
nations. Some growers prefer to pack
carnations one by one in layers in the
boxes, while others bunch 25. I think,
personally, that the latter method ia
perhaps best in most cases, as they
can on arrival be unpacked, checked
and put away with less labor and loss
of time than through the first method
mentioned.

One more item regarding grading.
We do not have a standard system of
grading in Canada at present, and, as
you are all aware, two or three grow-
ers grade to a certain system and two
or three to another system and so on.
It would be a good idea in general to
take steps toward producing a stand-
ard system, and I feel confident that it
would result in much good for all
connected with the trade, growers,
wholesalers and retailers.

There are many features regarding
this topic that I have not gone into,
but fee! that in making the paper
as concise as possible the discussion
would perhaps taring more good points
out and in such a way that would
prove more beneficial than a lengthy
paper.

Hydrangeas.

The hydrangea plants in the field
should be now potted and made ready
for winter quarters. If the plants have
still a strong succulent growth they
can be left standing out where the
wood will be given a chance to ripen
off. After potting they should be giv-
en a good watering that the soil may
be settled around the roots, but after
that the plants should be sparingly
Watered. The main object at this
time is to harden the plants off and
ripen them up. Never mind if the

foliage wilts to some extent, for it is
desirable that this should all drop off
before storing away for the winter.
A few frosts will be of benefit, but as
the weather is uncertain they should
be placed In a position where they can
be conveniently covered and protected
from a severe freeze. "While it is de-
sirous to harden up the wood and
plump up the flowering bud, yet too
hard a freeze will kill the bud. As
soon as well ripened they should be
placed in cool quarters where they
will remain dormant until it is time
to start them.

Intensive Greenhouse Culture.

In these days of competition and
boosting prices for everything that en-
ters into the expense of greenhouse
production, and the high cost of living,
it is up to the grower to make the
most possible out of his greenhouse
space, keeping every foot of bench sur-
face occupied and pulling with succes-
sive crops as far advanced as he can
get them, so as to make the most of
the finishing house.

A. C. Tates & Co., of Mount Airy,
Philadelphia, have taken as many as
five crops out of a house in a sea-
son, which for a variety of plants, ap-
pears to have reached or nearly ap-
proached the limit. In a house lOx
100 feet, with two side benches, the
first crop in the fall is Narcissus Pa-
per White. These are grown until
Christmas and are followed with daffo-
dils in 4-inch pots. These are all
cut out by February 20 and replaced
as they are cut by more of the same,
until the middle of March, or later,
depending on the date of Easter, when
the house is filled with about 4,000
hyacinths in 4-inch pots. After Eas-
ter, about 7,000 rooted Coleus cuttings
are put into 2%-inch pots, which as
they mature and are sold, are followed
by another crop of the same, and still
another is finished by July 1. They
sold over 18.000 coleus out of this
house last spring. All the cuttings are
purchased, none being taken from the
plants.

After the coleus are out of the way,
the house is filled with geraniums in
5-inch pots, which are grown for stock.
In the latter part of September all
cuttings are taken from these plants,
which are then shaken out and put
back into .3-inch pots. These are kept
dormant through the winter and make
fine stock in the 4-inch for spring
sales. This finishes the season out
with a continuous round of crops, one
or two of Narcissus Paper White,
same of daffodils, one of hyacinths,
two to three of coleus. with the ger-
aniums to finish the cycle.

In other houses, Scottii and other
Boston type ferns, grown on tables,
have between each row cold storage
lilies; these come along together very
nicely, the lilies being cut before the
ferns get so high that the latter would
interfere with them.

Mr. Yates, referring to insurance on
shipments from Belgium, stated that
Lloyds would not underwrite such
goods; because of war restrictions their
agents could not see their condition,
bvit if the same goods were sent to
Holland, where they could open the
boxes and inspect the contents, they
would, if the plants were in good
shape, assume the risk. K.

Cutting: and Shipping Dahlias.

After the flowering season sets in,
the blooms are gathered early in the
day before the hot sun has time to
wilt or soften thera. Buckets filled with
water are carried along the rows, and
in them the blooms are placed as soon
as cut. These are then carried to the
packing shed, where they "soak" for
from four to six hours. After that time
they are packed in corrugated straw-
board boxes, which are crated several
together for shipment.

By this method the flowers are never
laid down until they are packed. They
are placed carefully in the boxes one
layer thick — sometimes lower grade
stock is packed two layers in a box.
The stem ends meet in the center and
are held down by a lath cleat nailed
from the outside. When packed in
this way, the blooms carry long dis-
tances without danger of being bruised.

The gathering and transporting of
blooms to market, together with the
expenses incident to selling, cost 50 per
cent of the value received. At one time
it was done for 10 per cent less, but
the increasing cost of boxes, freight,
salaries, etc., has raised the figure to
the present mark. Economy in any di-
rection seems impossible.

Cartxsle, Pa. — Two of Jps.se Rob-
bins' three sons have joined the , col-
ors.

Boston.

FALL BUSINESS OPENS STRONG.
September has started in with a
rush, business being exceptionally good
in both retail and wholesale lines.
Roses are more plentiful and chrysan-
themums are now being received but
they command only $1.50 per dozen.
The supply of gladioli is beginning to
shorten, which is very satisfactory, as
the market has been flooded and every-
body has become tired of handling
them. Good asters are plentiful and
bring good figures.

NOTES.

Carbone's Co-Operative Club held its
second annual banquet, September 8,
at the Hotel Thorndyke. It was a
splendid success with 44 members
present. The banquet also served as
a farewell party to S. Gerard Smith,
manager of the Hyannis branch, who
has enlisted in the English army and
has been ordered to report for duty.
Solos were rendered by Miss Sykes
and Mr. Parker.

Approximately 1,000 gardens in the
city district were represented in the
war garden exhibit staged by school
children, which opened in Horticul-
tural hall, September 1. The displays
were of the highest quality and in
many instances would do credit to ex-
pert growers. Secretary Rich said it
was the largest collection of vegeta-
bles exhibited in the history of the
society.

Thomas Roland, of Nahant, is sup-
plying some excellent Ophelia and
Ward roses and yellow and white
chrysanthemums from his range at Re-
vere.

Penn. The Florist, reports good busi-
ness. This has been an exceptionally
good year for weddings. The cut
flower trade shows continued improve-
ment.

The first week in September was a
very busy one at Welch Bros. Co.,
with a decided improvement in both
shipping and local trade.

B. A. Snyder & Co. had a very good
start in the fall trade and are much
pleased the way the orders are com-
ing in.

Jack Foote is sending a generous
supply of pink, red and white bouvar-
dias to his salesman. Herbert Capers.

Charles Evans is cutting from good
crops of tritoma, asters, swainsonas
and Asparagus plumosus. S. K. G.

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441

OBITUARY.

Oscar H. Will.

Oscar H. Will, who founded the
firm of Oscar H. Will & Co.. Bismarck,
N. D., whose death occured August
26, as announced in our issue of Sep-
tember 8, page 414, was a pioneer in
the northwest, both as a seedsman
and nurseryman, having accomplished
much in the improvement of that sec-
tion in many ways, specializing in the
development of hardy and early va-
rieties, but his memory will live long-
est for his particular hobby and effort
— "Corn in the Cold Northwest."

The deceased was born on a farm
in New York state in 1855. where he
grew to boyhood, attending school in
a neighboring village, and later entered
the employ of his brother, a nursery-
man. In 1881 he secured employ-
ment at a newly established green-
house at Bismarck, which he pur-
chased the following year and issued
his first catalogue of flowers, native
trees and shrubs. In 1884, the seed
business was added to the nursery and
the greenhouse discontinued, both de-
partments being conducted under his
successful management until his health
failed last winter after 34 years of
active service. He had been threat-
ened with serious illness for several
years, but refused to leave his work,
which was his chief pleasure, and this
resulted in a sudden collapse from
which he never recovered.

The fact that North Dakota and
Montana are now able to produce
between 10,000,000 and 15.000,000 bush-
els of corn annually where 20 years
ago they hardly produced hundreds is
due in a large degree to Mr. Will's
experiments with corn secured from
the Dakota Indians. Commmencing in
1883, he bred and introduced six differ-
ent varieties, suitable for the north-
west, among the best known being per-
haps the Gehu and Dakota flints, as
these have been distributed to Sweden.
Russia, Argentina. South America and
Japan for trial under extreme con-
ditions of severity as regards length
of season, drought and lack of heat.
In all cases they have proved valu-
able and have received great com-
mendation from agricultural authori-
ties.

Surviving are his widow, his son.
George F., who has been associated
with his father during the past 11
years, and under whose management
the business will be continued, and
one da,ughter, Mrs. R. W. Lumry. The
deceased was a member of the Amer-
ican Seed Trade Association, always
manifesting a keen interest in its af-
fairs, and was deeply touched upon
receipt of the telegram' and remem- (
brance of flowers sent by his col-
leagues in annual convention during
his illness.

William Reld Slebrecht.

William Reid Slebrecht, 43 years old,
died suddenly on the evening of Sep-
tember 4 at the home of his father,
Henry A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle.
N. Y. He had left the store of Sie-
brecht Brothers, Madison avenue and
73d street. New York, in which he ■was
a partner and manager, in the after-
noon and gone to his father's home.
He complained of not feeling well, but
his indisposition was notv considered
serious by the family. Some hours
later when one of the family went to
call him to supper he was found dead.
Heart disease is said to have been the
cause. All his life, from the time 0.^
leaving school, had been spent in the
florist business. His father, who has a
targe range in New Rochelle. has long
been connected with the trade of New

York City. For a number of years
Siebrecht & Son conducted a ' retail
store on Fifth avenue, and the de-
cease had spent much of his time in
that store. After it was sold he and
his brother Walter formed a partner-
ship as Siebrecht Brothers, Inc., and
opened a. retail store at Madison ave-
nue and 73d street. He is survived by
a wife and two children, his father
and mother, three brothers and one
sister. His fune'ral was held at the
family home in New Rochelle on the
afternoon of September 7.

A. F. F.

Alexander McAllister.

Alexander McAllister, a retired flo-
riat of Passaic, N. J,, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. "W. L. Hundter-
mark, 302 High street, Passaic, Sep-
tember 7, in the seventy-first year of

The Late Julius Niednagel, Evansville, Ind.

hj* age. He was born in the north
of Ireland and brought to this country
by his parents when five years old.
They settled in Jersey City and the
remainder of his boyhood and young
manhood was spent there. Twenty-five
years ago he removed to Passiac and
established a florist business and con-
tinued it until three years ago, when
he turned over the business to his
son-in-law, W. L. Hundtermark. Since
last January he had suffered from
heart disease. He was a member of
the Elks lodge of Passaic. He was of
a cheerful and genial temperament,
and when in a reminiscent mood, was
fond of relating his adventures as a
boy and young man in Jersey City.
When the Erie railroad tunneled into
Jersey City, he thought it quite an
event that he should be the first boy
to go through it. He was for years a
call fireman and often related his ad-
ventui-es in that capacity. He is sur-
vived by his widow, his daughter. Mrs.
Hundtermark. and one granddaughter.

Julius Nlednagfel.

Julius Niednagel. veteran ' florist of
Evansville, Ind., died at his home in
that city August 30, aged 68 vears,
following a long illness of diabetes.
The deceased was born in Kehl. Baden,
'Germany in August 1849, but came to
the United States at the age of 20 and
was employed by Charles Ammann for
six years, and later on a private estate
at Stamford, Conn. For three years
he was foreman of the Cincinnati
Floral Co.'s range, taking a position
with Hunt & Miller, Chicago, at the

end of that time, and in 1887 went to
Evansville, entering the employ of CoU
J, D. Carmody. In 1889. he formed a
partnership with Wm. Hallbrooks. and
at its termination three years later,
the business was continued by Mr.
Niednagel.

.lulius Niednagel was one of the most
respected citizens in the community
which had been his home for nearly a
third of a century, active beyond his
years and manifesting the same abil-
ity that marked his earlier life. He
was a prominent member of the Turn-
ers among "other organizations. Five
children survive, Emil. Curt L... Fred,
Waldemar and Mrs. Elsie Land. At
the last rites, which were largely at-
tended, many handsome floral tributea
to his memory, banked his bier.

WiLKES-BAEEE, PA. — The busi'ness of
the late Ira G. Marvin is now being:
successfully conducted by his daugh--

ter.

INDIANAPOLIS, iND.— The Roepke Flor-
al Co. has purchased additional land
which will be added to its establish-
ment.

Mendota, III. — Mrs. Anna Smith
Avill take^ charge of the downtown store
of the Restland Floral Co. in the near
tuture.

Providence, R. I. — Charles Smith St
Co. have leased a small factory and
%\ ill- engage in the manufacture of wire
designs.

SALT LAKE City. "UTAn.— Thos. Hob-
day, florist, has filed a petition in
bankruptcy with liabilities of $4,594;
assets, $103.

Machester, Mass. — The new home of
the North Shore Horticultural Society,
built at a cost of $25,000, was dedi-
cated August 30.

Elmhubst, N. Y. — Peter Beuerlein,
w ell known plant grower of this cityr
has removed his establishment to Pas-
cack Road, 'Westwood. N. J.

Greenwich, Conn. — The fall show o£
the Westchester and Fairfield Horti-
cultural Society will be held under the
local branch of the Red Cross.

LeRoy, N. Y.— Raymond and George
Preisach, of Corfu, N. Y.. have pur-
chased the range of Alois King, who
will move to Texas for his health.

Omaha, Neb. — The famous peony
farm of J. F. Rosenfield, near this eity,
has been sold to Richard CapJis, of I>e-
troit, Mich., the consideration being
$40,000.

New Albany, Ind. — The monthly
meeting of the Kentucky Society of
Florists will be held at the establish-
ment of Edward Kunzman. this city,
October 3.

Natick. Mass. — The annual field day
of the employes of the Waban Kose
Conservatories, September 1, attended
by about 125 persons, was a most en-
.ioyable affair.

Des Moines, Ia. — At its annual meet-
ing August 29 the Society of Iowa Flo-
rists elected the following ofiicera for
the 'ensuing year: H. E. Lozier. Des
Moines, president: A. H. Smith, Boone,
vice-president; Wesley Greene, Des
Moines, secretary-treasurer.

Beacon, N. Y. — The Beacon Daily-
Herald, in a recent article commenting'
on the fact that over 300 buildings in^
the city need painting, called attention
to the fact that Benjamin Hammond,
the manufacturer of greenhouse paints
and insecticides, whose products are
known all over the world, has supplied
the material for painting many of the-
buildings in this vicinity for over 3&
years.

442

The American Florist,

Sept. 15,

The American Florist

Established 1SS5.
Subscription. United States and Mexico. SI.OO a
year- Canada 82.00: Europe and Countries
in Postal Tnion, S3.50.
When sendins us change ot address always
send the old address at the same time.
Advertising rates on application.
From the first issue The Americas FLOEiSThas
^accepted onlv trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
If possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume my responsibility for the
opinions ot onr correspondents.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Suagestions for plant aroners -JSj

—Begonia Gloire de I-uiraine ««

— Early firing *;'

— DahUas jIJ

— Anemone Japonica *;?*

— Cannas H*

The retail trade (illus.) *;<*

—Working up odds anil ends *'^

— National publicity •■ •• ^°i

-Telegraph delivery «-indow displays -Jio

Association of American Cemetery bupts 4gb

— W. X. Rudd (portrait) «"

Bouvardias ,«,.

Chrysanthemums *^"

— General routine *;;;?

Cleaning up after frost -. '\i'

Towa and Minnesota florists oiganize «i

Frost dates JS

Frost charts (illus.!..... •■••: 1|o

Massachusetts Hort. Society .-xhibition 43S

Newport Horticultural Society exhibition. .. .439

Packing and shipping cut flowers *^

Hydrangeas • ■ tS

Intensive greenhouse culture «"

Cutting and shipping dahlias J^

Boston „ J

Obituary ■■. ■• ,,,

—The late Oscar H. Will «i

— William Reid Siehreeht *«{

— Alexander McAllister 2i

—Julius Xiednagel I portrait i «.,

Society ot American Florists...... «-

National publicity campaign for flowers «j

Milwaukee 4_i,

Kansas City. Mo ™

Providence. R. 1 ■ •-- ■••• ,,,

ftorticullural Society of New \ork «|

St. Lonis „■-

Buffalo ^g

Chicago J52

Cincinnati ,'--»

Columbus , Vj

Cleveland. O. Ji*

Pittsburgh t«

Philadelphia J^

New York JS'

New Tork Florists' Club *''>

The seed trade ^"°

—Dutch bulb embargo .... . : -. *""

—The late Oscar H. Will I portrait i -Jbb

—Philadelphia seed trade ,v;;,; jftfi

—Livingston's flower department crowded out.4bb

Market gardeners J'

—Horseradish flea-beetle «'"

—Potato storage V.^

The nursery trade •■•; J'5

^-Quarantine lifted in Indiana 4 '5

iTvmerican .A^ssoclation of Park bupts 4^-

.'/ -a-^^-r.^ Ina ._ 4<t>

Personal.

E G Hill, of Richmond. Ind.. accom-
panied' by ilrs. Hill, celebrated the
seventieth anniversary of his birthday
in Chicago September 11.

Commodore Westcott -n-ill be enter-
tained by the ".Old Guard" at Ware-
town. September 21.

Society of American Florists.

PUBLICITY FINANCE COMinXTEE.

President R. C. Kerr has appointed
the following to act as the Publicity
Finance Committee ; George .-^smus.
Chicago, chairman: Herman P. Knoble.
Cleveland. O.; Fred L. Atkins. Ru-
therford. X. J.: W. R. Pierson. Crom-
well. Conn.; John Young. New York.

The committee will organize imme-
diately and will proceed to carry on the
work directed by the resolutions passed
at the recent convention, appointing
local committees throughout the
country to assist in the campaign
work. JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y.

National Publicity Campaign for Flowers.

The following letter to members
of the Society of -American Florists
is being sent out jointly by the Pub-
licity Finance Committee and the Pub-
licity Committee, through Secretary
John lYoung :
Dear Fellow Member : —

-As a member of the Society of
-American Florists, you must be greasy
interested in the proposed advertising
campaign that was .so enthusiastically
received and adopted at the recent
convention of our great organization.
Many times we have been asked.
•What does the S. \. F. do for me?"
There is no desire on the part of the
officers to assume a paternal atti-
tude toward its members: service has
been and will continue to be the great-
est object of this organization. The
coming campaign will, without doubt,
create a tremendously increased de-
mand for flowers, and it is but one
of the many benefits your organization
proposes and will give to you.

You of course have read in the trade
papers of the enthusiasm manifested
at this meeting, and we are sure you
want to do your part in this great
national campaign to popularize flow-
ers. Flowers have never received the
consideration at the hands of the pub-
lic that they -should have; the public
has never been educated as to the
value and necessity of flowers.

Here is a well defined campaign, one
that requires the comparatively in-
significant sum of .^J.W.lXlO a year for
a period of four years. We say "in-
significant sum" as a matter of com-
parison, for when we consider the ad-
veitising appropriations of some of
the large organizations, such as the
Overland car. the Victrola. and the
Uneeda biscuit, that run into millions
each year, this is but a modest effort.
"What better use can you make of
your money than to subscribe a sum
that you consider right towards this
great campaign? The S. A. F. will
contribute S5.00O to §10.000 a year as
their share. This is where a part of
your money will go. and we ask you
to co-operate, and to subscribe a sum
that you consider consistent with the
business you do.

Please understand that in making
your subscription you are making it
for four years. For instance, if you
.give .$100 a year for four years j'our
subscription is S-100. Your national
organization is satified that no §800
that you could spend in any form of
advertising will yield you anywhere
near the returns that your co-opera-
tion in this great national campaign
will yield.

-AH forms of publicity will be at
your command. If you need engraved
invitations for your opening, this bu-
leau or department of your organiza-
tion will supply the very last word
in dignified salesmanship at a cost
lower than you could purchase the
original plates. If you want seals and
stamps for different occasions, these
may be had. from the best known
processes, at a cost that you would
pay for the drawings, were you hav-
ing them done yourself. If you have
the opportunity to use window cards
and posters of large size, these will
be furnished by your organization at
a price that barely covers costs. Cuts
of all types and kinds may be had at
a figure that you would have to pay
for the photographs alone. Dealers'
helps of every sort are at the com-
mand of every subscriber to this fund.
Here is an opportunity to help jour-
self. The campaign is built on a big,
broad plan that is designed to and
v>-iU do more to help you than any-
thing you have ever considered.

The trade papers will publish the
names of all those who subscribe to
this fund. Don't be a "slacker"! Keep

up in the front row, as an up-to-the-
minute business man who believes in
his products and in his organization.

We could continue indefiniteb" as
to the benefits that you will derive,
but it is only necessary for us to
refer you to the trade papers ' for
their opinion as to the value of this
coming campaign. Every bit of this
plan ser\'ice is at your command.
The highest and best trained organiza-
tion in the country will contribute to
this, but we must have the co-opera-
tion of our members, and we ask you
to sign the enclosed blank and return
it at once to the oflnce of the national
secretary.

You have seen the success of the
national flower show: these successes
have been made out of judicious ad-
vertising. The same organizations and
the same committee that have made
these a conspicious success will con-
tribute and co-operate with the pub-
licity committee for the success of the
plan that has been described in de-
tail in the trade papers.

Sign and return the enclosed blank
now — help us to help you. ,

Publicity Finance Committee — Geo.
Asmus. Chairman: Herman-P. Knoble,
"Wallace R. Pierson, F, L, Atkins, John
Young.

Publicity Committee — "W. F. Ther-
kildson. Chairman: Guy "W. French.
Joseph Heacock. E. P. Tracey. Thomas
H. Joy. John Young. Sec'y.

CONVENTION .SUBSCKIBEBS TO FUNT).
The following is a list of the original
subscribers to the publicity fund at
the S. -A. F. convention. New York.
-August 21-24. IfllT :
Joseph Heacock. Wyncote. Pa.,
Max Schling. New " York ( for 5 yrs. )
G. E. M. Stumpp. N. Y. (for 5 yrs.)
.\. N. Pierson. Cromwell (tor 5 yrs.)

C. Vick, Newark,
Gasser Co.. Cleveland. O..
Aphine Mfg. Co.. .Madison. X. J..
.intou Schnltheis. CoUese Point. N. Y..
W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Phila. (for S vrs.
Bobbink & Atkins l per yr. for life)'
" rs & Samrm.in. Phila. ifor 3 yrs.)

$500.00
250.00
250.00
250.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
) 100.00
250.1 HI

- ioo.no

New York. 25.00

Car! Hagenburger. Mentor. O. (5 yrs.) 25.0O
.1. F. Ammann. BlnardsviUe, (for life) 100.00
-\, M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa.. 25.00

.1. Van Lindley. Pomona. N. C. 25.00

St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co.. 100.00

John Reimels Sons. Woodhaven. N. Y.. 25.00
Z. D. Blackistone. Washington, D. C. 25.00
Wm. Swayne. Kennett Square, Pa.. 25.00

Jos. Manda. West Orange. N. J.. oO.CO

S. S. Skidelski. Philadelphia. 50.00

Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis. 25.00

A. L. Miller. Jamaica. X. Y.. 100.00

Robt. Simpson. Clifton. N. Y.. 50.00

Grandy Floral Co.. Norfolk. Va.. 25.00

Julius Roehrs. Rutherford. N. J., 103.00

Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co.. 100.00

Jas. McHutchison & Co.. New York. 500.00

Russin & Handing. New York. 2g.C«

Leo Xiessen Co., Philadelphia. 250 00

C. W. Grifflng Sc Co.. Jacksonville, Fla., lO.CO
L. C. Hecoct. Elyria. O.. , 50.00

Chas. Totty. Madison. N. J. (for 5 yrs.) 100.00
Gude Bros., Washington. D, C. 100.00

Patrick Welch. Boston (for life per yr.) 100.00
Crissman Grh. Co.. PunxsntawTiey. Pa.. 25.00
Robt. Craig Co.. Philadelphia. Pa., 100.00

Benjamin Hammond. Beacon. N. Y.. 50.00

F. C. Suchy. San Antonio. Tex.. 25.00

Wm. C. Gioeckner. Albany, N. Y., 20.00

Doubleday Page & Co.. ' 100,00

Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph. Mo.. 100.00

Duckham-Pierson Co.. Madison. N. J.. 100.00

Hess & Swoboda. Omaha, Neb.. lOO.W)

Baker Bros.. Ft. Worth. Tex.. 25.00

R. C. Kerr. Houston, Tex., 25.00

O. Lang. Dallas. Tex.. 25.00

A. Farenwald. Rosyln. Pa.. 100.00

W. R. Nicholson. Framlngham. Mass.. 50.00

E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind.. 50.00
Samuel Goddard. Framlngham, Mass.. 25.00
Baldwin & Co.. Mamaroneck. N. Y.. 25.00

F. R. Pierson. Tarrvtown. N. Y.. 250.00
.\. Rasmussen. New Albany (cash) 10.00
Kervan & Co.. New York, lOO.OO
Cohen & Hilliard. 25.00
Wm. Spiwak, Elmhurst. N. Y.. IO.O1I
Schloss Brothers. New York, 100.00
Lord & Burnham Co.. New York. 200.00
Storrs & Harrison. Painesville. 0.. 100.00
Executive Com. asked to add (a vr.l 5.000.00
Knoble Bros.. Cleveland. O. (for 5 yrs.) 100.00
Kennicott Bros.. Chicago ffor 5 vearsl 100.00
W. .L & M. S. Tesev. Ft. Wayne (5 yrs.) 100.00
g. S. Pennock. Philadelphia, 250.00
Poehlmann Bros.. Chicago 500.00
Chas. E. Critchell. Cincinnati, 0., 100.00
.M. Rio; Co.. Philadelohia, 250.00
-Wers Flower Co.. Albany. N. Y.. 25.00
Thos. Roland. Nahant, Mass., 100.00
O. B. Stephens. Shenandoah, Iowa, 5.00

igiy.

The American Florist.

443

Wants, For Salc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

ror Plant Advs., See Ready Reterence Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this oQice
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation "Wanted — As experienced
grower of roses, carnations, chrysan-
themums; single man. Address

Key S33, care American Florist.

Situation Wanted — First-class flo-
rist; cut flowers, pot plants, general
stock; capable of taking charge of re-
tail place. State wages. Address

Key S31, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — ^Young man to take
care of store and make himself gen-
erally useful. Answer by mail.

John Curry,
1118 Lexington Ave., New York.

Help W^anted — A grower with some
experience in rose growing. State
age, experience and wages wanted.
"W. J. Palmer & Son,
Lancaster, New York.

Help Wanted— At once. Section man
for roses. Must be a hustler. Salary,
$45.00 a month with board, room and
washing. Address

Key S2e, Care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Young men or helpers
in rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $.35.00 per month with
board alid room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help W^anted — Saleslady with exper-
ience in retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist, 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Help Wanted — Young man with some
experience as helper on place of 15,000
feet of glass growing general line for
retail trade. Permanent position for
right man. State experience and wages
expected in first letter.

Raton Greenhouses,
Raton, Nenr Mexico.

Partner AVanted — A reliable party un-
derstanding the florist business to take
part in 27,000 ft. of glass in good con-
dition on even shares; must have ref-
erences and some cash. Address

Key S32, care American Florist.

Wanted — A flower refrigerator; must
be in good condition and cheap. An-
swer at once.

The Flower Shop,

Anniston, Ala.

To Elxcliange. — For Canada land, one
of the best greenhouses in Iowa. Good
local and wholesale trade. Address
Key S25j care American Florist.

For Rent — 25,000 feet of glass in Chi-
cago, stocked with Boston ferns, etc.
Big bargain. Address

Key 817, care American Florist.

For Sale — Well established green-
house business nearly 30,000 feet of
glass In one of the best cities in
southern Alberta, Canada; warm cli-
mate, cheap fuel, unlimited market,
with good prices. Reasons for selling.
For particulars address

Key 709. care American Floriat.

For Sale — About 20,000 square feet of
glass, large potting shed, all built with-
in the last seven years; office 25x25, in-
cluding garage; new barn built last
year; three acres best land, including
greenhouse site; five room cottage, elec-
tric lights, city water in residence and
greenhouses; pots enough to last for
next two years; coal bought for this
winter; greenhouses planted to carna-
tions, chrysanthemums, snapdragons,
sweet peas and a general line of bedding
plants. Just one mile from center of
city, where one of the large canton-
ments in the United States is being
built, will have 40,000 officers and sol-
diers here within the next 30 days. For
further particulars address

Carl F. Drehmer,
R. R. No, 3, Cliillicothe, O.

Help "Wanted — Pot plant grower to
take charge of place in Chicago. Address
Key XX, care American Florist.

Situation Wanted

To take entire charge; a life of scien-
tific training in all branches, commercial
or institution; excellent credentials.

FLORIST,

55 W. Ontario Street, Chicago

SITUATION WANTED.

By Bohemian gardener 28 years old,
three j ears in America, wishing to learn
the English language; thirteen years of
experience in all branches. Please state
particulars in first letter. Address
Key 835, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Rose growers and helpers.
Good wages and steady jobs.

Bassett & Washburn

Hinsdale, - - Illinois

HELP WANTED

Yardman and general handyman
wanted; must be single; sober; capable
and willing to work. Yard of three
acres with greenhouse and plants; must
also care for one cow and keep auto-
mobiles cleaned up. Hard work and
plenty of it; calls for intelligence,
strength and good health. Wages as
good as the work; $60.00 per month
with good rooms and board. One man
filled the place twelve years; left when
he married. Present man only recently
married; with me seven years; leaves
only because he wants to take his fam-
ily to farm. State your age, national-
ity, experience and give references.

G. E. DILLEY

Box 561, PALASTINE. TEXAS

SALESMAN

Chicago Wholesale House

Must be alert and on the job. Good
habits. State age and salary expected.

Key 829, care American Florist.

Cucumber Grower

Wanted

For modern place near Wichita, Kan.
$20.00 per week to start to the right
man . Get in touch with us immediately.
Key 834, care American Florist.

New Range of Glass

Near Chicago, all planted; 26,000 car-
nation plants. Can be rented or pur-
chased on suitable terms by responsible
party. Owner in ill health and must
retire. Snap. Address

Key 828, care American Florist.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labek

Actual size of leaf 2%x5l4 inches.
FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices: Per 600, S3.36 ; per lOOO
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, f ' .50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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The American Florist.

Sept. 15,

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THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

Our New Fall Catalogue

is just off the press, full of the latest up-
to-date novelties ever offered to the trade.

THE ILLUSTRATIONS TELL THE STORY

If you have not received a copy a postal request will bring it by return mail.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

1129-1131 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Milwaukee.

ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION FORMED.

September 6 marked the formation
of the local florists' advertising asso-
ciation, and we may say and truly
hope the beginning of a new era in the
florists' business in our city. For some
time past the press committee of the
florists' club has been working on the
details of this plan, and on the above
date a mass meeting of all in the trade
was called at the Republican house to
either adopt or reject it. In short, the
idea, of which Herm. V. Hunlcel is the
originator, is that all growers of cut
flowers pay one-half of one per cent on
all their net weekly or monthly re-
turns received from the wholesale
houses, while the retailers pay one per
cent on all purchases made from the
same source. The wholesalers in turn
are to keep strict track of this work
and are requested to turn over all such
funds on or before the 10th of each
month to the treasurer of the associa-
tion. It will be the duty of the secre-
tary to get the amount of the weekly
sales of the different wholesale houses.
and other duties connected with this
office. After explaining the plan to
tho_se present, Mr. Hunkel who acted
as chairman, said a discussion was in
order. There were quite a few "ifs
and ands" and numerous questions
asked, but after all had been clearly
informed as to the details, it was unan-
imously voted to form, this association.
It will be duly incorporated in the
near future without capital stock. At
this meeting the board of directors of
nine consisting of three retailers, three
growers and three wholesalers, was
elected for one year, as follows : A.
Leidiger, F. Gutermuth, A. McDonald,
H. Staeps, W. R. Schroeder, "W". Manke,
G. Rusch, C. C. Pollworth and H. V.
Hunkel. In levying these assessments.
the best feature of the ^whole idea is
that you only contribute when doing
business, and that each and every one
is put on the same paying basis. In
forming this new association, it is ex-
pected to raise a large substantial
fund to be used for , advertising
throughout the year at the discretion
of the board of directors.

NOTES.
The A. F. Kellner Co.'s force was
busy on Sunday last getting their ex-
hibits in shape at the state fair. They
have numerous orders for the fall
openings of the various department

stores. The past summer has been a
most busy one, especially in the tree
spraying and trimming line, but it was
up hill work, due to the scarcity of
help.

Gust A. Pohl went into the aster
business heavy this season and with
good results for the flowers are of a
high quality. His sweet peas started
some time ago look very promising.
He also has a large number of stevia
in good shape.

With no rain of any consequence
since the first of July, we can report
a heavy rain on September 5. Many
crops suffered for lack of moisture,
and if no frosty weather sets in in
the near future, good results can still
be expected.

The C. C. Pollworth Co. has a nice
lot of Golden Glow and Early Frost
chrysanthemums ready to cut at this
time. Their carnation range looks
good, the plants being large, clean and
of a good color.

The local weather man caused us
some worry by notifying the florists of
a severe frost should the sky clear on
Sunday, September 9. Fortunately the
same did not materialize.

The Mueller Greenhouse Co., at
Brown Deer, are cutting good carna-
tions with fairly long stems from stock
grown under glass all summer.

E. O.

Kansas aty, Mo.

TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.
The supply of stock in the local mar-
ket is very plentiful and of good qual-
ity and there has been considerable
improvement in business. The receipts
of roses have increased and the new
stock is coming in better every day.
Gladioli continue plentiful and the
quality is good. Asters, both good and
poor, are seen in large numbers. Dah-
lias are now being received and are
proving good property, especially in
basket effects.

NOTES.

The latter part of the past week
found the local florists very much
handicapped in shipping out-of-town or-
ders, as the express companies' em-
ployes of this city are on a strike and
packages are accepted only at owner's
risk.

W. J. Barnes had a very good week
of funeral work, together with hospital
orders and a large wedding decoration.
He is in good crop with asters and

gladioli and is also showing some fine
dahlias.

The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. is fea-
turing a window of decorative plants
and cut flowers, together with a good
setting of an old mill and pond and a
lively bunch of ducks.

The national army draft so far has
taken W. B. Reid, of Samuel Murray's
force, and Clyde Bell, of the Alpha
Floral Co.

The Peterson Floral Co. has nearly
finished improvements at the store
which shows up attractively.

T. J. Noll & Co. are well satisfied
with business. They have good stocks
in the seasonable varieties.

Fred Fromhold reports hotel work
improving and business in general very
satisfactory.

Bob McGrail reports good business
and a promising outlook for the com-
ing season.

H. Kusik & Co. report a large and
better supply of roses, gladioli and
asters. E. J. B.

Providence, R. I.

COOL DAYS BRING INCREASED TRADE.

With the arrival of cooler weather
the demand for cut flowers has shown
a brisk increase. Funeral work has
also been good and there have been
several weddings during the past week.
Stock is plentiful and the asters are
very fine. Gladioli are still arriving,
but the season is now on the wane.
A few chrysanthemums were seen dur-
ing the week, but the quality is very
poor.

NOTES.
The Newport Horticultural Society
held its annual show September 5-7, an
account of which will be found else-
where in this issue.

William Wiley, of Macnair's force, is
enjoying a three weeks' vacation in
Massachusetts.

H. A. T.

Horticultural Society of New York.

This society will hold a dahlia ex-
hibition September 22-2.3. in the Mu-
seum building. New York botanical
garden, Bronx park. The exhibition
is open free to the public on Saturday
from 2 to 5 and on Sunday from
10 to .5. Schedules are now ready for
distribution and may be had by ad-
dressing the secretary, George V.
Nash, New York botanical garden,
Bronx park, New York City.

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445

A MOST BEAUTIFUL
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable.

You will find it in-
valuable for deco-
rating, displaying
plants and floral
baskets as well as
innumerable other
uses, and a most
beautiful o r n a-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
'ike it on the mar-
ket.

n'inished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price $3.00 each.

THE WRAPPER

Economy is the
keynote of Ameri-
can life today —
and the Rapid
Rapper makes for
economy where
waste of time and
labor is high,
where expendi-
tures for all sup-
plies bump the
sky.

That hoary-aged
bug-bear of the
trade, the wrap-
ping problem, has
succumbed to a
new method of
proven efficiency,
the Rapid Rapj>er
method.

Write for your
copy of "The Art
of Wrapping."

NOW.

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEIi.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

ALL. THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

ALL THE FLOWERS

IN PLACE.

St. Louis.

LITTLE DEMAND DURING PAST WEEK.

Stock of all kinds has been plenti-
ful during the past week, with very
little demand. Roses have been com-
ing in more freely, and on account of
the dullness, prices have been low on
good quality stock. Russell, Hoosier
Beauties and Wards are the best stock
in roses. American Beauties are still
somewhat small, but are improving
with each week. Rubrum and Har-
rlsii lilies have not been overplentiful,
and hold up the best of all. Gladioli
can be, had at buyer's prices. The
same holds good for asters and dah-
lias. Tuberoses are a glut, with a
light demand. Cosmos, helianthus
and other outdoor stock is arriving in
first class condition, owing to the oc-
casional rains we have been having.
Greens of all kinds are plentiful.

NOTES.

Henry Blixen, of the Woodlawn
Gardens, Edwardsville, III., is cutting
some very nice Ophelia and Sunburst.
His carnations, he states, are doing
fine. These are always among the
best in the local market, which is
borne out by the fact that he received
a bronze medal at the spring liower
show in the sweepstakes class.

The monthly meeting of the officers
of the florists' club will take place
this week. It has been announced
that the next meeting will take place
Setember 20 at Edwin Denker's place
in St. Charles, Mo. This will be a nice
trip and all florists in this vicinity are
invited to attend, as a good time is in
store for everybody.

Chairman Asmus, of the National
Flower Show Committee, is in corre-
spondence with President Bourdet. of
the florists' club, in regard to the
formation of the various committees.

which will be announced at an early
date.

Business the past week has been
very dull, no doubt' caused by the
mobilization of drafted men and the
opening of the public schools. Even
the downtown florists complained
about transient trade.

The retail florists are again start-
ing to put up some of the fine window
displays for which they are noted.
This has been repeatedly remarked
upon by visiting florists.

J. F. Ammann & Co., of Edwards-
ville, 111., are cutting some very nice
Hoosier Beauties, which are consigned
to C. A. Kuehn's wholesale house.

J. J. W.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS GOOD, CONSIDERING SEASON.

Trade conditions are as good as can
be expected at this time of the year.
Stock is plentiful, especially asters,
gladioli and other outdoor flowers, and
roses are showing daily improvement.
Ophelia, September Morn and Mary-
land are unusually good. Some chrys-
anthemums are on sale, but the qual-
ity is only fair. Funeral work has
been plentiful and the fall openings of
the shoe stores gave the retailers some
large orders and the opportunity to use
gladioli lavishly. Weddings are nu-
merous, but few of them are elab-
orate, bouquets comprising the greater
part of the work. Fall openings of
several of the large stores give prom-
ise of some good orders. The vacation
period is at an end and business has
assumed its usual tenure as to open-
ing and closing.

NOTES.
There is no possibility of ending the
summer without a shock of some kind,
and here it is. J., A. Cajinon, of S. A.

Anderson's, announced that he would
take a quiet vacation and rest after
his recent illness. He intended to do
SO, but — a very estimable young lady
from the state of Pennsylvania, county
of Luzerne, town of Wilkes-Barre, paid
this city a visit enroute to Denver,
Colo, Joe said : "Buffalo is far enough
west and I am lonesome." The B-ev.
Broughton united Mr. Josenh Cannon
and Miss Celestine Kasmarck in matri-
mony, with Henry Kraus and Miss
Edna Goehring as best man and maid
of honor. Congratulations are extend-
ed to the happy couple. Shock No. 2 —
S. A. Anderson's Elmwood store is
famous for weddings. The environment
of plants and flowers under glass had
some effect on F. P. Adams and Miss
Edna Sauer and their engageemnt is
announced, the wedding to take place
when chrysanthemums are most plenti-
ful. October is always a busy month.

W. J. Palmer & Son are growing
some fine pompons for their trade. All
of their chrysanthemums are in splen-
did shape and the roses and carnations
look good. They are enthusiastic over
the orchids which will be a feature
with them this year.

J. M. Fiebelkorn spent Labor day in
Detroit — two trips in one month. What
can be the attraction? Joe Streit,
please answer.

We are sorry to hear that Mrs. L. H.
Neubeck is ill at her home.

S. A. Anderson is on a trip to Beth-
lehem, N. H.

W. J. Palmer is still rusticating at
Fox River. BisoN.

New Orleans. — Plans are being made
for an extensive exhibition of flowers,
under the supervision of C. W. Eich-
ling, in connection with the National
Farm and Live Stock Show in this city
November 10-19.

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Sept. 15,

I

LARGE SUPPLY OF

AMERICAN BEAUTY and RUSSELL
ROSES FROM YOUNG PLANTS

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES,
ASTERS, GLADIOLI

Our roses are favorably known and recognized as the best

We have GOOd Short or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Our Roses consist of all gracfles, Short, Medium, Long and Spec

Hoosier Beauty Ophelia Richmond

White Killarney Kiliarney Brilliant

Klllarney Milady Sunburst
Aaron Wards Gypsophila

New Fiat Ferns-Adiantum-Leucotlioe-Sniilax-Piuniosus-Sprengf

Price list mailed weekly. If you are not on our list let us know.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO

any merchandise you may want for
season's uses at prices that are ri'
Our new line of baskets is consid
the most practical and novel ever sh
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIR
CULARS Illustrating all BAS
KETS and FALL NOVELTIES,

Our Queen Quality NAGNOLI/V LEAVEI

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared "

leaves offered, in Purple and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves. :,

SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMAP

72-74 E. Randolph St.,!

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447

OSE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

TED — 21,4-inch Aaron Ward, Milady, Brilliant, Cecile

oner, Richmond, Sunburst and Ophelia 4- .$120.00 per 1000

of 5000 or more 110.00 per 1000

Killamey 100.00 per 1000

LFTED— 3V2-INCH WHITE KILLAKNEY AND PINK KILLARNEY.
For 314-inch stocl; an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN KOOT— 214-inch White Killamey, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 214-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD-QROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

1000 'WHITE 100

White Perfection $6.00

Matchless 6.00

.IGHT PINK 100

Ihantress $6.00

e 6.00

fEiEF PINK

ihurst 6.00

$50.00
50.00

50.00

1000

$50.00
50.00

TJTIA FOKSTEEIANA SIN&LE PLANTS,

Doz. 100 1,000

h pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

f h pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

JTIA BELMOKEANA SINGLE PLANTS,

LeaTes Doz. 100 1,000

h pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

h pots, R 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 350.00
AEECA LUTESCENS.
[]| pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PALMS

PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

5 inches pots 1.00

LIVISTONA KOTUNDIFOLIA,

4 inch pots 50

3 inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDEAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEBDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOKBONICA.

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MASTINEZIA CAEYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 30 each $3.00 per doz.

3-inch pots,

CYCLAMEN

SEPTEMBER DELIVERY

).00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4.80 per doz.

caoTONS

,ety. 4-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots,
$15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

ASPARAGUS PLTTMOSUS
pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 per
■In. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, Mdup.,
)er doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
-inch stock, $7.00 per 100.

SMILAX

ots, $3.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100.
Plants
s, $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln. pots, $9.00 per doz.

PANDANUS VEITCHn

4-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 8-in. tubs, $2.50 to $3.00

each.

Poinsettias, Christmas delivery.

4-ln., $20.00-$25.00 per 100; 6-iD. pans, Mdup., $6.00

per doz.; 7-in. pans. $O.75-$1.00 each; S-in. pans,

Mdup., $l.o0-$2.00 each; larger plants, $2.50 to

$5.00 each.

Pot Mums, Oct. and Nov. delivery. 5-in. pots,

$4.80 per doz.; 514-in. pots, $6.00 per doz.; 6-in.

pots, $7.20 and $9.00- per doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00

per doz.; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each; larger

specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTON FERNS
Oct. delivery. 5-ln. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-ln. pots,
$9.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

MAIDEN HAIR FERNS
2^4 -In., $4.00 per 100.

Table Ferns, Assorted Varieties.

214-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln..

$15.00 per 100.

Holly Ferns

3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100.

M BROS. CO.

long Distance Phone, £> MJ| ■/> M ^ £\ 111
il Randolph 35. t^Oll^/^UvT^ 1LL«

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Sept. 15,

EXTRA HEAVY CUTS OF

Beauties, Russells, Hoosier Beauties, Oplielia,

Riciimond, Double Wliite Kiiiarney, Kiiiarney,

Pini( Opiieiia, Siiawyer, Sunburst, Brilliants,

and Cecile Brunner.

The quality is exceptionally good this season, and the advantages of buy-
ing direct from a large grower where the flowers are cut, graded and
kept chilled until the customer receives them, together with prices no
higher than others charge, make our stock a very attractive proposition.

Write us for quotations on lots of 1000 or more. We have them in all grades suitable for fall store openings,
etc., and can quote you very attractive prices on large lots. The roses w^e are cutting in quantity stand
head and shoulders in quality above most of the other stock arriving in this market and are positively the best
obtainable; costs no more than the average ordinary run of stock usually offered in the Chicago market.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited.

We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advanisges of buyirg direct of the grower.

\S^ NOTICE: We close at 5 o'clock week days; Sundays and hoUda} s at ftoon.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.
Greenhouses Hfnsdnle, 111., and Greges Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Chlcagfo.

KOSES AEE MORE PLENTIFUL.

Roses are more plentiful at this writ-
ing and magniflcent stock in all va-
rieties is to be had at very reasonable
fignres. American Beauty roses are in
good demand and clean up quickly at
very satisfactory prices. Mrs. Chas.
Russell roses are also moving nicely,
and while there are plenty to fill all
orders there is seldom a surplus. Sun-
burst are in better crop and are reach-
ing the market in splendid condition.
Ophelia are in good supply and there
is a limited number of young Rose
Pink Ophelia to be had. Nesbit. the
pretty new miniature rose, is making
new friends every day and is selling
faster than the other varieties in this
class. Carnations are arriving in
larger numbers and find a ready de-
mand at good prices, considering the
present market conditions. Orchids are
scarce and command high prices, which
also holds true for gardenias. Lily of
the valley continues to clean up early
each day at the advertised quotations.
Gladioli and asters are still arriving in
tremendous supply and are to be had
in large lots at low prices. The frost
affected this stock in some districts,
but the receipts from other sections are
so heavy that it does not seem to cut
any figure in the supply. Chrysanthe-
muijQS are quite a factor in this mar-
ket now and the stock as a whole is
of good quality compared to former
yeat-s. The varieties offered consist of
Monrovia. Golden Glow, Early Frost
and Smith's Advance. Indoor snap-
dragons have made their appearance in
fair supply and are in good demand.
Tuberoses are to be had in limited sup-
ply and are moving well. Lilies are
plentiful at this writing, but there is
hardly ever any surplus to speak of.
Calendulas, hydrangeas, gypsophilas,
pond lilies, daisies and other outdoor

M. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

and indoor miscellaneous stock are in-
cluded in the shipments and at times
have a good call, but a visit to many
of the retail stores this Tyeek shows
that the majority of the dealers are
turning their attention to indoor
flowers, judging from the heavy dis-
plays of roses, chrysanthemums and
carnations.

NOTES.

A party of park men left September
10 for the park superintendents' con-
vention at St. Louis, Mo., including
Theo. Wirth, Joseph Allen and A. C.
Godward, Minneapolis, Minn.; F. L.
Fuller, Geo. W. Hill and R. W. Cot-
terill. Seattle, Wash., and Fred Nuss-
baumer, St. Paul, Minn.; J. F. Foster
and H. S. Richards of the South Park
system, this city, also expected to at-
tend.

Charles T. Johnson, eldest son of C.
W. Johnson, and W. N. Rudd's assist-
ant in the office and on the grounds at
Mt. Greenwood cemetery, has joined
the colors at Rockford. Although mar-
ried two years, he claimed no exemp-
tion, feeling he could not refuse to re-
spond to the call of his country.

Miss O. A. Tonner. of O. A. & L. A.
Tonner. is again attending to her du-
ties after spending a pleasant vacation
with relatives in Ohio. Miss Louise
Tonner, who keeps books for her two
sisters, left this week with her mother
to visit relatives at Russell. Kansas.

Julius Dilloff, the hustling representa-
tive of the well known ribbon house of
Schloss Bros., New York, is on his way
west and due here about September 20.

Arthur Stielow, of Niles Center, who
was in the first draft quota in his dis-

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes

Onr Catalogue is Free. Write for one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING, - - MICHIGAN

trict has passed the physical examina-
tion and expects to receive orders soon
to join the national army at Rockford.

Gale Fanning, of Kennicott Bros. Co..
was the first drafted man in the whole-
sale cut flower district ordered to join
the national army at Rockford.

"V. Bezdek, of Wilmette, has the sym-
pathy of the trade in the loss of his
wife, whose death occurred Friday,
September 7.

Miss Frances Ludlow, of Vaughan's
Seed Store, is spending her vacation at
Estes Park, Colo., and other western
resorts.

"Wietor Bros, are cutting from a
splendid crop of Sunburst roses which
are in good demand at their store.

Fred Nichols, of the George Rein-
berg store force, is back from a visit
at his old home in Peoria.

Chas. Samuelson left last week to
spend a month on his farm and or-
chard at Wendell, Idaho.

Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer
& Co., Philadelphia, Pa., left for St.
Louis, Mo., September 9.

Erne & Co. are having quite a run
in Elastic-Lyke putty, which they are
handling as a side line.

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449

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
•9 CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

laii&Arsr^v oisops

Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Richmond,
Milady, Champ Wetland, Lilies, Valley. Complete line of Greens.

Buy Direct Prom the GroTrer

CURRENT PRICE LIST

«iMb)ect to Change Wlthont Notice

AMBRICAIV BEAUTIES Per doz.

4S to 60-mch stems $5.00

36-inchstems 4.00

SO-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSEL,!, Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

M'edium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 4.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY

Specials
Select .
Medium
Short . .

Per 100
..$10.00

Champ AVeiland. . .

KillarHey

AVhlte Killarney . . .
Killarney Brilliant .
SnnbuTst.

Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00

OpheUa Per 100

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00

Chrysanthemums (Golden Glow) -per dz., $ 2.00 to $4.00

Per 100

Asters % 2.00 to $4,00

Gladioli 4.00 to 8.00

Harrisii 12.50 to 15.00

Valley 6.00

Adiantum 1.00 to 1.50

Aspara^rns^ per bunch 50c to 75c

Boinvood per bunch, 25c

Galas, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leueothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smilax per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

182 North Wabash Avenue

, L. D. Phone Randolpb 631

CHICAGO

Roses Are Arriving

In Heavier Supply With Us Now

Particularly Russell in All Lenghts

Can also supply you in quantity: Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Tuberoses,
Daisies, Asters, Gladioli, Lilies — All other seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

m^" Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good. ""Wm

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r^'^^^^^^^^^^^^

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

MES. CHAS. EUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy 510.00 to S12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

MINIATT7EE EOSES. Per 100

Baby Doll S3.00

Elgar 3.00

WHITE AND PIKK KILLARNEY, OPHELIA, STTNBUEST AND
RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special J6.00

Select 5.0O

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short . . . ; 2.00

EOSES, OUH SELECTION 4.00

Our Range of Greenhouses Is Ont

Subject to Change
"VVltiout IVotiee

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

mSCELLANEOTTS.

Gladioli $ 4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.0O to 4.00

Valley 6.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 ,. $2.00

Smilax, per d02. strings 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.60

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MAEKET RATES.

of the Three Largest in America.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Y

^ CHOICE SUMMER ROSES

We make a specialty of

High Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom-
ers in good condition and
give complete satisfaction.

INCREASE YOUR PROniS

by placing your orders with us.

■ Russell-Ophelia-Killarney- White Killarney
m Killarney Brilliant- Richmond -Sunburst.
% Asters-Gladioli-Daisies-Carnations-Lilies-Etc.

■ Ferns, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus, etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

>

r 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Leon Glow has returned from a sev-
eral months' stay in Idaho and is back
in the employ of the A. L. Randall Co.
Ed. Vilter, formerly with J. A. Bud-
long, and Art Pasternik, of the Chi-
cago Flower Growers' Association, who
went with him, are still in the west,
but are expected back here soon.

D. B. Preres, of the Freres-Windler
Co., and Henry Muno and wives in
company with Jack Byers, of the Zech
& Mann force, are back from a delight-
ful fishing trip at New Auburn. Wis.
They brought back several good sized
muskies, the largest weighing fourteen
pounds.

Tony Rocca, with Mangel, the Pal-
mer House Florist, is serving on the
jury for two weeks. Nick liemperis,
who does the buying for the store,
and family, are back from a pleasant
vacation in Indiana. John Ganger has
just undergone an operation for ton-
silitis..

The American Greenhouse Manufac-
turing Co. is building a new conserva-
tory at Hinsdale for Alexander Legge,
general manager of the International
Harvester Company. This firm has
also received an order for a new house
from Frank Vogt, Cincinnati. O.

Felix Reichling, manager of the
Peter Reinberg store, visited his firm's
range of greenhouses September 9,
where the stock is in splendid condi-

tion due to the able management of
Superintendent Peter Showsboe.

AUie Zech is particularly -pleased
with the fine quality of the Golden
Glow chrysanthemums that Zech &
Mann are receiving from the W. H.
Amling greenhouses at Maywood.

Bernard Schmierer, proprietor of the
North Shore Floral Co., 849 Irving
Park boulevard, reports that his im-
portation of French bulbs reached here
in unusually fine condition.

Miss Zandra Anderson, of the John
Kruchten Co., has returned from a
most delightful four weeks' vacation
in the west, including a trip to the
Canadian Rockies.

George Wienhoeber has installed a
beautiful new refrigerator at his South
Wabash avenue store, completing the
arrajigements made to handle his fall
trade.

Bassett & Washburn are cutting an
unusually large supply of roses in-
cluding particularly fine Mrs. Chas.
Ru.=sell and young Rose Pink Ophelia.

Emil Reichling, formerly superin-
tendent of the Peter Reinberg green-
houses, and family, have moved to
Los Angeles, Calif.

The E. C. Amling Co. is showing a
good supply of indoor snapdragons
from the Alois P. Frey greenhouses at
Crown Point, Ind.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

Mention the American Florist when writing

O.A.&L.A.Tonner

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies

30 East Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, - - ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

P. W. Peterson, of the Chicago Car-
nation Co., Joliet, was a visitor this
week.

Ed. Martin joined the Kennicott
Bros. Co. force September 10.

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451

Look Who s Here LARGE YELLOW 'MIMS A 1 Quality

Can Supply Them Prom Now On.

Roses Al Quality None Better on the Chicago tiM

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

.™w"., GUT FLOWERS

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

We arc In daily tondi wltti market conditions and wtien a decline takes place you can rely apon orders sent ns receiving snch benefits.

Chicago's Finest Golden Glow

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Extra large perfect flowers on long stems with clean
foliage. Your most exacting customers will be
pleased with these chrysanthemums which will
cost you no more than the ordinary run of stock.

Roses-Lilies-Asters-Gladioli-Etc.

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that It
includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Marltet.

30 E. Randolph St.,

L. D. Pbones

central ]||83

Automatic, 42-965

Chicago

'-"-'-'-'-■-■-^

Percy Jones, Inc., had such a large
number of orders from the exhibition
at the state fair at Springfield this
week that they believe there was either
an unusually large show or they sup-
plied most of the stock. . Chrysan-
themums are in large supply at this
establishment, which include some ex-
tra fancy Monrovia.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. report a brisk
demand for American Beauty roses
this week and so far have experienced
no trouble in disposing of all the cuts,
owing to the splendid quality. Mrs.

Chas. Russell are arriving in splendid
condition at this house and are of the
same fine quality as the American
Beauty roses.

A. Li. Vaughan & Co.'s supply of
roses is especially fine and consists of
all the leading varieties in all lengths
in large supply. Asters and gladioli
are still arriving in exceptionally
large quantities at this establishment.

The American Bulb Co. is awaiting
the arrival of a shipment of Dutch
bulbs, reported to be afloat on the
steamer "Waldyke.

Casper Manlieim, son of Harry
Manheim, with Hoerber Bros., left last
week with Battery D for Houston,
Texas.

Frost, the first of the season here,
damaged considerable of the tender
stock in the open ground September
10-11.

Kyle & Foerster report a brisk de-
mand for orchids and gardenias, which
they handle regularly in good supply.

A. T. Fyfer & Co. report that busi-
ness has shown much improvement in
the shipping line the past week.

452

The American Florist.

Sept. 15,

My Friend Bill

Says:

He profits most
WHO serves best.

Bill Says:

QBT DOWN TO BED ROCK

To take each problem that is presented to you
by your Customers and Growers as if it were
your own, and to stay with it until it is solved
to their profit, even if it means no direct
iain to yourself, and the effort is greater

than the reward.

That Is

100%

Service

H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

L. M. JONES, Sec'y.

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«

VHOLESAU coM».BBioK lUHUSTS

S6 B«at Ruidolpb 8ln«l
CBICAGO

Beauties Per dozen, $1.00 to $4.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $3.00 to $15.00

Richmond. Milady, Brilliant, Ward Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney, Sunburst 2.00 to 8.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Asters per 100, $1.00 to $ 4.00

Carnations " l.OOto 2.00

Chrysanthemums per doz. 2.00 to 5 00

Lilies per 100. 8.00

Valley " 6.00

Callas per doz. l.OOto 1.50

All Greens at market prices.

Chrysanthemums

You will find our Chrysanthemums, as in past years, to be without equal in this country.
We are now receiving the early varieties in large quantities and of excellent quality.

The team known as the Florists, rep-
resenting the trade and consisting of
Peter Olsem, William Lorman, Joe Ein-
weck, Fred Price. John Huebner and
Allie Zech, will open the season in the
Kaad bowling- league. Lawrence and
Lincoln avenues, Friday evening, Sep-
tember 14. This team, as in former
years, will also roll in the North Chi-
cago Leaarue when the season opens.

J. A. Budlong has had an unusually
good summer's business, which Man-
ager Schupp attributes to the fact that
his Arm had a large, steady supply
of stock all through the season, en-
abling them to supply their custom-
ers at all times.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is handling a fine supply of
tuberoses in addition to a heavy sup-
ply of roses, particularly Mrs. Chas.
Russell.

Luke Schrer, of Kennicott Bros., is
back on the job after enjoying a splen-
did vacation at Cleveland, O.

Visitors: B. H. Ives and wife, Al-
buquerque, N. M.: Calvin D. Kins-
man, Austin. Minn.; Geo. A. Kuhl,
Pekin, 111.; Mrs. M. PhiUips, Wausau,
Wis.; John Gipner. .Niles, Mich.; Ed.
Blackman, Evansville. Ind.; B. Kats-
winkle and wife, Mendota, 111.; Bmil
Johnson, Manistique, Mich.; J. Clark-
son, Manistee. Mich.; Herbert and
Frank Smith. Danville.

Cincinnati.

TRADE IS QUIET.
Business has been rather quiet dur-
ing the past week. The supply of stock
is large and fully sufficient for every
present demand. Shipping business is
fair. The supply of roses is fair. As-
ters are in a good supply. Easter lilies
are plentiful and of a high quality.
Gladioli receipts have shortened great-
ly and generally are not of a high
quality. They comprise only the cut
from one end of the crop. Dahlia re-
ceipts are heavy and good. Cosmos is
very plentiful. Other offerings include
a few carnations and rubrum lilies.

^^i^::^^

Autumn Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Gut Flower Baskets $14.75

1 o Cat Flower Baskets for Long- Stemmed

a-£t Cut Flowers. In one dozen ^| nn

lots Each, «pl."U

6 larger Cut Flower Baskets for Long-
Stemmed Cut Flowers, such as Beauties,
Russells, 'Mums, etc.. In lots of (|>| or

six or more Each,

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

NOTES.

P. J. dinger was at his range at
New Castle, Ind., during a part of last
week. He is installing a new .system
of heating at the greenhouses.

Chas. Pfeiffer's Sons have been send-
ing some excellent dahlias to the Cin-
cinnati Cut Flower Exchange.

C. E. Critchell has been getting in
large quantities of supplies for Christ-
mas and winter business.

L. H. Kyrk is finishing the redec-
orating and repainting of his store
this week.

Visitors : A. W. Herre, representing
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago; Jos. Hill
and wife and E'arl Mann and wife, Rich-
mond, Ind. H.

Houston, Tex. — One new house at
the establishment of Atwood & Fagan
is nearing completion.

OAKLAND, Mb. — Wm. N. Savage will
erect one house 30x150 feet.

Louisville, Ky.— The estate of the
late Miss Alice J. Miller, florist. Is in
litigation, claims having been filed by
relatives.

Bridgeport, Conn. — Robert Hawkins
is making improvements at his store,
which include the installation of a new
refrigerator.

St. Paul, Minn. — Estimates of crop
damage throughout the state as the
result of frost. September 10, run as
high as $50,000,000.

Georgetown, Ky. — Alex Hasslock
will build a new cottage this fall. His
eldest son. Alfred G. Hasslock. has
joined the colors. Mr. Hasslock re-
ports trade in his vicinity as satis-
factory and is very optimistic in re-
gard to the coming season. J. C. N.

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The American Florist.

453

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Large Quantity of Roses

ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES

We can supply you with what you need in this Une as well
as all other seasonable stock at the most reasonable prices.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMESIOAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00

Stems 24 Inches 2.E0

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.60

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

UBS. CHAS. BTTSSELL. Per 100

Special J20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium $6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

BOSES.

Richmond, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $6.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Milad;, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $6.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney Brtlliant, special $10.00.

'■ " select 8.00

" " medium ..$6.00 to 6.00

" " short .... 3.00 to 4.00

BOSES — Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 8.00

short 3.0O to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

Kiliarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

" select 8.00

•* medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Cedle Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

CABNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

OBC'HIUS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $12.00

EASTER LILLIES. Per 100

Select $10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.60 to 2.00

Gladioli 2.00 to 4.00

GREENS, '

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 t* $0.76

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch .35 to .60

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to .50

Adiantum per 100 1.00

Smilax. choice per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Fancy ferns per l.OOO' 1.60 to 2.00

Galax leaves per 1.000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c: 50-lb. case
Leucothoe Sprays

1.25

3.if .i3?ia<if)?iR ^ ro

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PHONES:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734^- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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Columbus. 0.

GOOD SUPPLY MOVES WELL.

Fall busine.ss is opening up nicely,
now that the vacation season is over.
Weddings and other social events ap-
pear to be up to the standard of last
fall in the way of demand for flowers.
There is neither a shortage nor a sur-
plus in any seasonable stock. With
but a week or more before making
their exit from the market, gladioli are
fine and form the chief beauty of flo-
rists' shops. In roses, the principal va-
rieties now being cut are the Ophelia,
Sunburst and Maryland. It is claimed
that they are better than at any time
for years. Asters are having a sale
equal to supply, and are also very good
stock. Carnations are coming in rath-
er slowly and the quality is only fair.
Florists look with some anxiety on pos-
sible future developments of the war,
but believe that injury to trade from
first effects has about run its course.
Funeral and hospital business are both
very active.

NOTES.

At the recent Ohio state fair, the
Fifth Avenue Floral Company made
a sweep of 16 first premiums, six sec-
onds and seven thirds, out of a field
of 34 exhibitors. Their displays were
very attractive, and had an audience
of over 200,000 fair visitors.

A landmark in local retail florist cir-
cles passed away September 8, when
the Livingston Seed Company closed

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California Flowers

Asters, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Etc.

Write for Prices.

UNITED FLOWER & SUPPLY CO.

448 Bush Street,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

its cut flower department. The future
policy of the company will be to give
its entire energies to the seed busi-

ness, which ranks among the oldest
in the country and has an international
activity. Flowers have always been a

454

The American Florist.

Sept. 15,

ERNE ^ COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. Agents for

30 E. Randolph Street, Elastic=Lyke

CHICAGO, ILL.

PRUNER'S
PURE PUTTY

side-issue. The store beg-an business
about 25 years ago, and has been the
most prominent of the city, though of
late years outclassed in appointment
by some of the new floral concerns
coming into the field. The company
will continue its retail seed business at
the same stand, where it has been for
so many years. T. J. Ludwig, manager
of the Livingston cut flower depart-
ment during practically all of its ex-
istence up until about two years ago,
when he started into' business for him-
self, has bought the department and
consolidated it with his handsome
store at S2 North High street. What
disposition will be made of the 40,000
to .50,000 feet of glass which the com-
pany has devoted to growing flowers,
has not yet been announced, but the
growing crops will be allowed to ma-
ture.

Weiant & Son. of Newark, O.. have
purchased the range of The Columbus
Floral Company, south of the city. The
latter was the largest floral concern
about Columbus, its product going to
the wholesale trade. The new owners
will, after the coming winter, devote
the plant wholly to vegetables. It has
100,000 feet of glass. With their other
interests this will give Weiant & Son
about 600,000 feet, making them quite
a factor in the vegetable-growing in-
dustry. J.

Cleveland, 0.

FLORISTS' CLUB ELECTION.

The election of oflScers for the en-
suing year was attended by about 100
very enthusiastic members. The spir-
ited contest was for the president's
chair, for which oflSce Carl Hagen-
burger and H. P. Merrick were nomi-
nated at the last meeting. The former
has been a grower for a long time at
Mentor. O., and has had stores at
Painesville and in this city. The lat-
ter is manager of the Lord & Burn-
ham Co.'s local office and is also well
and favorably known. Talks previous
to the balloting were quite animated,
among the speakers being H. P. Kno-
ble. Frank Friedley, Walter Cook, F.
C. .W.' Brown and Jas. McLaughlin.
The election resulted in the selection
of Mr. Hagenburger. who received 43
votes, 3.5 being cast for Mr. Merrick.
Other officers were chosen as follows :
F. C. W. Brown, vice-president; Rob-
ert Weeks, second vice-president;
James McLaughlin, secretary: A. C.
Fox, treasurer. On motion of F. C. W.
Brown, Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson was
elected to hojiorary life membership
in recognition of her valued services.
STREET MEN HAVE INNING.

There has been little change in mar-
ket conditions during the past week.
There are the same large quantities of
asters, gladioli and red roses to be
seen in the wholesale houses and the
street mechants did a big business in
the latter, including some American
Beauties, the accumulation of the week.
The late asters are not so plentiful,
but of better quality and larger size.
The cool weather and rain last week
.shortened the crop somewhat, but there
'-&,re still eihough for all requirements.
,- -Greens are plentiful and southern smi-
lax is now offered.

NOTES.

George W. Smith, of the Cleveland
Florists' E'xchange, will be in the city
for a short stay next week.

Wm. Kruzen of the Smith & Fet-
ters Co., has returned from his sum-
mer jaunt.

William Connors, of the Ohio Floral
Co., is away on his vacation.

"Visitors : Paul Berkowitz. of H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.;
H. A. Cook, Oberlin, O.; Wm. F. Metz-
rhaier, Columbus. O.; E. E. Woodard,
Sheridan, Wyo.

_^ C. F. B.

Pittsburffh.

POOR SUPPLY AND SLOW SALES.
As we enter the fall season we look
foi'ward to an increased trade and hope
it will come soon, as business has been
very poor up to the present time. There
is no really good stock to be had, most
all of it being short-stemmed and for
which there is little demand. Roses
are no exception and there is no call
for them at all, most of them being
disposed of at very low figures. Lilies,
however, are very scarce and there is
a good demand for them. What few
gladioli .are seen are very poor and not
worth the prices asked. American
Beauties are still in limited supply and
the flowers are small. Orchids are
scarce and the growers report they
will be for some time. The supply of
greens is just about plentiful enough.
The first shipments of New York as-
ters are being received and the qual-
ity is very fine — the best flowers that
have reached this market since last
June. The first eastern dahlias were
also received last week and are cer-
tainly very welcome.

NOTES.

The first club meeting after a two
months' recess was held September 4,
about 25 members being present, a fine
showing for this season of the year.
Plans for the coming winter were dis-
cussed and the members who attend-
ed the New York convention gave an
account of that meeting and other mat-
ters. "Dahlias" "will be the subject for
the October meeting.

The following have answered the
call to the colors : Steve Hayson, with
T. Malbranc, of Johnstown, Pa.;
Thomas Keleher. of the McCallum Co.;
Will CoUigan, of Poehlmann Bros. Co..
Chicago, whose parents reside in this
city.

George McCallum and Ross Adgate.
salesmen for the McCallum Co., will
leave this week to call on the trade
with a new line of samples of fall sup-
plies.

W. Gallagher has discontinued his
store at Fifth avenue and Market
street. He hopes to secure another
location in the near future.

A new flower shop under the man-
agement of Joe Fineberg has been
opened in the Davis Arcade.

T. P. Langhans and family are on an
auto tour of the New England states.

W. A. Clarke. has returned from his
summer home at Lake Chautauqua.
G. M.

The Chrysanthemum

NEW AND REVISED EDITION.

Price SO Cents. Cash With Order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

MASTICA

Used for glazing ^eenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Ksu"'"
1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when writing

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give ns your business and v\e will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGFEEN CO.

J. L, Cumbie. Manager, Morris Station, Georgia
Mention the American Florist when writing

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO, HI.

Mention the American Florist when writing

J9I7-

The American Florist.

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Ayenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICA60, ILL.

W.F KYLE

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

\f\c\ N \V;ih»(zh Avpnii^ Wholesale Florists

IW 1^. TT C1.M<191I /^VdlUWf Long Distance Fbone, Randolph e;

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

g;t'|-i? Cutjlowers

Telephone: Randolph 275S

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists
I79-1BM83 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
larney, 'White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roses, All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., • - Chicago
Telephone Central 32a«

E.C.AMLINGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

¥lioMeHo¥erMM'KetsS

Chicaeo.
CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen

Roin,B«anty,speciali $5 00

36-in 4 00

30-in 3 00

24in 2 00

20-in 1 50

18. in 1 00

short per 100, 6 00® 8 00

' Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

•• KiUarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince de Bnlearie 3 00@10 00

■• RhesReid 3 00010 00

•' My Maryland 3 00 @ 110 00

'• Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00

■' Milady 3 OOQllo 00

" Snnbnrst 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney. . 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00® 10 00

•' Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@10 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

•' Francis Scott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00® 3 00

" GeorgeElgar 2 00® 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 OOiffl 3 00

■■ Nesbit 2 0C@300

" Fireflame 4 00

" Our selection 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 4 00

Chrysanthemums. .per doz., 2 00® 3 00

Gladioli 2 00® 6 00

CarnatioDs 1 00® 3 00

Cattleyas per doz., 12 00

Sweet Peas 50® 1 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 00®I5 00

Valley.

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 50® $2 00

Galax ■' 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00®6 00
Plumosus Strings.. each. 60® 75

Smilax perdoz..2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Flu mosus Sprays

Boxwood, 25c per lb,, per case, 8.

600

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. If on the market, we
helve it. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Lon^ Distance Phone. Majestic 7175

WILD SMILAX, pJr'iTse

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ■™'ifS&„,

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Per
Case

Natural Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet), $1.75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

^liANU&KiSc;^

^ V*"iS4 NO. WABASH ASflE.^W ^

1S4 NO. WABASH ASflE.

— THE —

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELANDi O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

456

The America n Fl oris t.

Sept. 15,

Let Us Make You A Sample Shipment of

BEAUTIES, $3.00 a Doz. for the Best.

We cin furnish them in any quantity on short notice.
Flowers of unusual good quality for this time of the year.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., K.r

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

TRADE CONTINUES QUIET.

Things were at a standstill the past
week. Because they have waited so
long- for business to start up, many
dealers think it should commence to
improve after September 1, and are dis-
appointed at the situation. It is gener-
ally, however, September 15 before
any material difference is noted. The
market is full of outdoor flowers.
Asters are in their prime; there are
stiH quantities of gladioli, hydrangeas
and coxcombs, all of which will now
be secondary to the dahlias, which are
arriving in larger shipments each suc-
ceeding day. They promise to be bet-
ter this season than ever as the
weather has been most favorable. The
regulai' advance orders for desired va-
rieties, delivered as packed at the nur-
sery, direct to the stores, commences
this week. This method to reduce need-
less handling of the dahlia has helped
materially in its sale, as it nearly al-
ways arrives in^ perfect condition, every
flower select and saleable. Easter lilies
have sold well the past week with
demand ahead of the supply. Roses
are good but short stemmed. A fair
amount of special American Beauties
and Mrs. Russell as well as Prima
Donna are offered. Other sorts are
about as last week. Cattleyas are gilt
edged and lily of the valley is also
very scarce and high. A few new
crop carnations are offered. The stores
are laying in their first installments of
decorative plants. Boston type and
other ferns, kentias, dracaenas, pan-
danuses and highly colored crotons are
all saleable and a great help to the
decorative appearance of the shop.

THE EXPRESS PEOBLEM.

The transportation of plants and
flowers by express, especially cut flow-
ers, seems to be getting worse instead
of better. Local shipments coming
into the city that are not on the road
more than two hours or less, are often
not delivered the same day. Berger
Bros, report a box of flowers coming
from New York, which was seven days
on the way. Numerous cases in the
experience of the various commission
houses and large growers on orders to
customers a comparatively short dis-
tance, from .50 to 200 miles, are that
they have arrived so late as to be of
no use for the purpose ordered, and in
many cases in such condition as to be
a total loss. The condition on the ex-
press depot platforms in this city over
the Labor day holiday was almost
hopeless. One of the drivers said he
knew of goods that had been lying
there four days, and that wagons were
kept busy hauling away cases of per-
ishable goods such as fish, crabs, etc.,
to be dumped or burned up. The Rob-
ert Craig Co. was told last week that
they might leave their boxes of plants
and they would be forwarded as soon
as they could find room for them on
the cars but they could not promise
immediate transportation. What is
going to be the condition during the
coming holiday season? It is getting
to be a serious matter. At least half
of the plants and 60 per cent of
the cut flowers raised in the vicinity
of this city are shipped out of town
to more or less distant points. It
looks as if most of this delivery will

American Beauties, Orcliids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiisns.

This IB the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Cincinnati. Sept. 12. Per 100
American Beaut;, per doz... .7S@ 3 00

Roses, KillarDGT 2 00@ 6 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 2 00® 6 00

Richmond 2 U0@ 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00@ 6 00

LUinm Giganienm 6 0l@10 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00@ 3 CO

Boston, Sept. 12. Per 100

Roses Beauty 10 00^25 00

Klllarney Queen 2 00@ 8 00

White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@IO 00

" Hadley 2 00@ 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

'■ Mock 4 00@12 00

" Mrs. Cbai. Russell 2 00@ 8 00

'• Sunburst 2 00@ 8 00

■• Taft 4 00@ 2 00

" Milady 2 00@ 8 00

" Ward and HlllinEdon 2 00@ 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00

Cattleyas '. 35 00@S0 00

Lilyof the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 1 SO® 2 00

Carnations 1 .SO® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

BOFFALO. Sept. 12. PorlOO

Beauty Special 20 Ou@25 00

Fancy IS 00®20 00

Extra 10 00@12 00

1st 60001000

Roses, Killarney 3 00@ 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 6 00

' Sunburst 2 00® 5 00

" Ward 2 00® 5 00

•■ Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Russell 4 00® 8 00

•' Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 00® 8 00

Lilies 6 00®10 00

Cattleya 50 00@60 00

Carnations 1 00® 1 50

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladioli 1 00® 3 00

Asparatrus Spreneeri... 35® 50

Perns perlOOO, 2 50

Smilai 15 00®20 00

have to be done by florist's special
auto express service, at a much great-
er cost than existing express rates,
but with the guarantee of safe arrival
on time.

NOTES.

Charles E. Meehan is to open his
new commission house at No. 5 Soutli
Mole street in Samuel Lilley's old store,
retaining Mr. Lilley as chief of his
force. The entire building will be
used, the bookkeeping department to
occupy the second floor. The flowers
of Mr. Meehan's two greenhouse estab-
lishments, the Chalfonte Cut Flower
Co., of Mr. Lilley, which specialize in
carnations, will be handled here, as
well as specialties of other growers.
The building is being renovated and
will be ready for service about Sep-
tember 20.

Be Sure to Compare This Trith Other
Prices Before Ordering

Our Cycas Leaves

ARK FIRST-CLASS — NONE BETTER

TO BE

HAD

Pair

Doz.

Per 100

8 to 12 % .10

$ .50

J2.50

12 to 16 15

.50

3.00

16 to 20 15

.75

3.75

20 to 24 15

.75

4.25

24 to 28 15

.75

5.00

28 to 32 20

.80

5.75

32 to 36 20

.90

6.50

36 to 40 25

1.00

8.00

40 to 44 25

1.25

9.75

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St.

St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cat Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading ya-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Sweet Peas-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Last week was donation week with
the Leo Niessen Co.; at least it was
so declared facetiously by the chief,
who said that at the present low prices
buyers were having the flowers given
to them. Their order dahlia sales are
now in full swing, express wagon
loads being now handled daily. The
stock is very fine. Special American
Beauty and Russell roses are also fea-
tures.

The annual "old guard" reception
to Commodore John Westcott, when
he will be the guest of the boys who
have enjoyed the privileges of his club
house during the season, will be given
the week end September 21-23. There
will be two days' fishing and other sea
shore entertainment as well as a good
time with the Commodore.

The bowlers of the florists' club are
keeping in trim and enjoying the pas-
time at the George Moss alleys, 11th
and Arch, where they meet every Fri-

igiy.

The American Florist,

457

CCPOiMfflGl

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowera,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON & nUNKCL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RIGE BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the market
we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before plarilng
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EU6ENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.
Sweet Peas and all tbe summer flowers.

1531 Ranstead St., PhUadelphIa, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

NIGH GRADE ROSES, SWEET PEAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-to-the-Minnte Service; Satufacdon GninniHiL
1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in...... 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., Sg|vi{SjS7&

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

staple Baskets and SeasoBal>Ie Novelties
in Qnantlty.

Send for our Catalogne.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-131 1 N. 2nd St.,Philadelphia,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPUES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
MilwankeeSt.,

P. O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM M^ IIP H M wholesale Florist.

• A4. IVUE:nni« 1312 pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMe FIoverMM'Kel^s

Philadelphia, Sept. 12. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter erades 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs, Cbas. Russell 4 10@15 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killaroey 2 00® 8 00

" White Killaroey 2 00@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 00@10 00

Sunburst 3 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00@ 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Cattleyas eacn.$0 50@ 75

Lllinm Rubrum 6 00@ 8 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas SO® 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 2 00® 3 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Sept. 12. PerlOO

Roses, eauty, special 15 00

fancy 12 00

" extra 8 00

No,l 4 00

•■ KlUarney 1000 8 00

" My Maryland 1 00® 8 00

" Sunburst .«. 1000 8 00

" Mrs. Aaron V?aid 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilinm Gieanteam 10 00012 00

Asters 2 000 4 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Adiantnm l 25

Asparagus SprenfireH, per bunch. 35040
New Crop Green Galax per ICOO 1 25

MiLWAOKEH, Sept. 12. PerlOO
Roses. Killarney and W.Killarney 2 00® 8 00

" Ward 2 00® 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00®15 00

" Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 000 8 00

Lilies 10 00012 00

Cattleyas per doz., 6 0C@ 7 50

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 50

Asters 1 0C@ 2 00

Gladioli 2 00® 3 OO

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 8. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

St. Loois, Sept. 12. FerlOO

Hadley 2 000 5 00

Killarney 2 000 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 5 00

Lilliea 6 000 8 00

Orchids 50 00© 60 00

Ferns perlOOO. 1 SO®

458

The American Florist.

Sept. 15,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

day night. All interested are Invited
to meet here at that time. A tourna-
ment, similar to the contest on. the
club alleys last winter, is proposed for
the coming season.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists'
Exchange has about perfected their
new. cold storage facilities. Manager
Deutscher expects any day to be called
to the colors. Edward Dornheim is no
longer with the company. Choice as-
ters, gladioli and new crop roses are
features here.

Henry S. Rainey, an old-time florist
of this city, died September 3 in At-
lantic City, which has been his home
for a number of years. Mr. Rainey
conducted a retail shop for many years
on 17th street below Market.

While business is reported dull the
past week at Eugene Bernheimer's the
outlook is reported very good. Special
Prima Donna and September Morn
roses are leaders here. Fine asters are
also features.

Berger Brothers are featuring glad-
ioli, Easter and rubrum lilies and
Maryland roses. Asters are also seen
in quantity. The past week was dull
but better than last year at this time.

McCaw Brothers, of Norwood, have
a large house of crotons, wonderfully
well colored, which are being handled
by the S. S. Pennock Co.

K.

New York.

INCREASE IN QUANTITY AND QUALITY.

The conditon of the cut flower mar-
ket during the past week was about
the same as during the last weeks of
August, excepting changing features in
stock. The supply of roses continues
to Increase with an improvement in
quality, but a great amount of short-
stemmed stock continues to arrive, a
considerable portion of which is being
sold by the street men. The, later and
better asters have been arriving freely,
but the early varieties are showing
age and their finish is at hand. A
small but regular supply of chrysan-
themums are received from a few
growers, but do not figure largely in
the sum total of stock. There is a
marked increase in the supply of
dahlias, and better stock is now ar-
riving. The supply of gladioli is some-
what lighter, but good stock continues
to come in. The receipts of carnations
continue to increase, but they are not
yet factors in the market. The supply
of American Beauties has been light
and so has the demand, and the best
price for specials has been at the rate
of $25 per 100, with but few going at
those figures. The orchid cut has con-
tinued light and the best cattleyas
have kept up to 75 cents and $1 per
flower wholesale, but a new crop is ex-
pected to be on , the market in a week
or 10 days. Lily of the valley has
been slow; the supply was not heavy,
but the general dullness affected sales.
Average stock brought .$5 per 100.
Lilies have also been rather slow at
$4 to $5 per 100. There is a consid-
erable stock of tuberoses, zinnias,
marigolds and other minor stocks on
the market, which have a chance — if
they are good.

September 10. — There is a better tone
to the market today, with an improved
tendency in prices for good stock,
principally roses. The bulk of the
asters are poor and going very cheap.

as great quantities are arriving. It
does not appear that they can last
much longer. In cattleyas. lilies and
lily of the valley there is no change
worthy of note.

NOTES.

Brinley & Holbrook, landscape archi-
tects, ot 1.56 Fifth avenue, have fur-
nished estimates for two greenhouses
to be bruit in the botanical gardens,
Bronx park. One, .50x172 feet, will
cost $75,000; the other. 31x106 feet,
will cost $24,000. The substructures
will be of stone, brick and steel. Dr.
Britton, of the botanical gardens, re-
cently stated that they could make no
further additions to their collection of
plants until they had new houses.

Charles L. Bartels, who, assisted by
his brother, has for several years con-
ducted the floral department in Rich-
ard Webber's department store, 413-19
East Tremont avenue, the Bronx, has
taken a long lease on half of the Web-
ber store, Mr. Webber having retired
from business. His main store is
25x95 feet and when improvements
and decorations are completed it will
be the finest flower store in the Bronx.
But few retail florists of the large
cities can have gardens connected with
their stores, but the Massas Floral
Co. have gardens at two of their stores,
Lenox avenue and 129th street and
Lenox avenue and 140th street, where
they" grow both plants and cut flow-
ers. They have recently opened a
third store at Lenox avenue and 125th
street.

A. C- Pappas & Go. have recently
taken the retail store formerly occu-
pied by M. Vlachos & Son at 130 Sec-
ond avenue. A. C. Pappas is an ex-
perienced man in the business, having
been well known to the trade of this
city since 1891. The store is in a
good neighborhood.

Peter F. McKenney, the retailer, of
Fifth avenue and 42d street, who has
been spending a part of the summer
with his family in the White moun-
tains of New Hampshire, has returned
to business. Mrs. McKenney has been
completely restored to health.

At the main store of the Colonial
Florist, Broadway and 157th street,
we have recently noticed a fine win-
dow display in baskets of roses and
vases of large chrysanthemums and
dahlias on a background of palms,
ferns and crotons.

Albert A. Schanzer, designer and
decorator for the Astoria Florist, 2188
Broadway, was married to Miss Lands-
man of Poughkeepsie, N. T., on Labor
day, and they are spending their
honeymoon at Atlantic City.

George D. Ni'cholas, the well known
retailer of 7th avenue and 123rd street,
has recently returned from the White
mountains where he spent the heated
term. He speaks highly of that dis-
trict as a summer resort.

Harry Hanges, a brother of George
Hanges, a well known retailer and
prominent member of the Greek-Amer-
ican Florists' Association, has been
called to duty under the Stars and
Stripes.

It is stated that J. T. Lovett, of
Little Silver, N. J., has taken a large
contract for landscape work and nur-
sery stock on the Pennsylvania estate
of Charles M. Schwab, the steel mag-
nate.

Mention the American Florist when vrriting

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop f

Valley

'\ Chas. Schwake £c Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

The young men of Geo. C. Siebrecht's
wholesale store, 109 West 2Sth street,
have proved themselves to be clever
painters and decorators and have made
the store look as good as new.

Fred Lenz, of David Clarke's Sons'
retail store, has returned from an auto
tour of two weeks. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Lenz and they went
as far west as Akron. O.

The store of the Drakos Co.. 2953
Broadway, Avhich is directly opposite
Columbia University, is now very at-
tractive and they are looking forward ,
to a good fall business.

Traendly & Schenck continue to re-
ceive a fine stock of gladioli from
Cedar Acres, the well known farm of
B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass.

Miss A. T. Knowles. well and favor-
ably known in the retail trade of this
city, now has a neat store at 230
Eighth avenue, near 23d street.

Harry Brant, a well known grower
of .Utica, N. Y.. spent several days
of the past week in this city and
visited his cousin, L, B. Nason.

The Lenox Florist. 312 Lenox ave-
nue, who opened at that number six
months ago, has a fine store and re-
ports good business.

H. E. Froment is now receiving from
the L. B. Coddington ranges good
stocks of Alice Stahley, Mock and
Ophelia roses.

Particulars of the death of William
R. Siebrecht. a well known retailer of
this city, will be found in the obituary
column.

Costos Sakelos, the proprietor, who
has five stores in this city, takes a
hopeful view of business.

P. Velotas, 2445 Broadway, has just
returned from a vacation spent in the
White mountains.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

459

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

J. J. COAN, Inc. Ssr'

1 IS West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

ssif rtrg^ut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 402S MADISON SQUARE

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

""SssllSirasut 133 W.J8ih St., New York

All the NEW ROSES, OAJRNATIOIVS
and Seasonable Flowers

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses,
Vlorets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragnt 300 and 301
Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILUAMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 AVest 28th St., NE'W YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farrasnt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Telephone Farragnt 9761.

Goldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

VlioMe Ho¥erMM*Ket>s

New York. Sept. 12. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00(&25 00

" . " extra and fancy...!". 00(815 00
No landNo2.... 3 00® 5 00

Francis Scott Key 2 00@10 00

frima Lionna 1 00@ 5 00

.Alice Stanley 1 00@ 5 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00@ 5 00

Killarney, Special 4 00

No land No 2.. 50® 1 00

Queen 50® 6 00

Brilliant 50@ 6 00

" Aaron Ward 1 00® 6 00

" Sunburst- 500 6 00

" J L Mock 2 00@lO 00

" Ophelia 1 OO® 6 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00® 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 50® 4 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 125 00

inferior grades. .50 00@75 00

Asters 35® 1 50

Chrysanthemums.. per doz., 2 00@2 50

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 4 00® 6 00

Lily of the Valley 5 ' 0® 6 00

Gladiolus 1 00® 2 00

Bouvardia 1 25® 2 00

Marigolds, French 3 00® 4 00

Dahlias 1 00® 2 CO

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus....doz.bchs. 1 50® 2 00

Smilax doz. strings, 75

Carnations 5f® 75

Tuberoses 3 00® 4 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wbolesale Florists and Cut Flovrer Exchange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses. Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B:, J. van REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

?a°r;a1i.t]giil 129 W. 28th St., Hbw YorK

— We are —

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years* experience behind us.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our fall duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with ns.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: I 558 1 11 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT j 203. NEW YORK

'PHONE ] llll j FARRAGUT

WM. KESSLER,

wholesaijE florist

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., eth At. and W. 26th, New Tork.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslne.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farra^nt 2164-5S93

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 38T{-3871 Fairacut

Tie Largsst Slipper and BeMiTtr ol Cut FlowtiJ

A complete assortment of the best in
the market can always be relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1665 Madison Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receivers and Dislrilralors of Choicest Cnt Howers

Mention the American Florist when writing

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

460

The American Florist.

Sept. 15,

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

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We should like to send you a crisp Catalogue telling you all about Florists' Supplies.
Just drop a line to our Florist Supply Department.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

In addition to other good stocK, J. J.
Coan, 115 West 28th street, is now re-
ceiving a fine line of dahlias.

"Lest we forget," the exhibition of
the American Dahlia Society and the
American Institute of this city will be
held September 25-27. Further in-
formation may be obtained by address-
ing Wm. A. E'agleson, secretary to the
board of managers, 322 West 23d
street, New York.

A. F. F.

Hew York Florists' Club,

The New York Florists' Club met in
its rooms in the Grand Opera House
btiilding on the evening of September
10, President Stumpp in the chair.
There was a large attendance. Presi-
dent Stumpp called the attention of
the members to the publicity fund
started at the recent convention of the
Society of American Florists in this
city and urged that action be taken.
Max Schling took the platform and
made a rousing speech in favor of
publicity. He gave a number of sound
reasons for supporting the movement.
He was followed by W. A. Manda. who
also favored the publicity campaign,
and urged that the club make a lib-
eral donation to the movement. Pat-
rick O'Mara, who is always conserva-
tive on the question of expenditures,
urged caution. He had. he said, looked
forward to a time when the club
should have a home of its own. He
did not favor spending money too
freely. Anton Schultheis spoke in fa-
vor of a liberal contribution, as did
A. J. Guttman and others. There was
a division of opinion as to immediate
action on the matter, and it was
finally voted to take up the question
of appropriating $1,000 to the public-
ity fund at the October meeting. Votes
of thanks were tendered the various
committees for their good work at the
recent convention.

A letter was read from Prof. White,
of Cornell University, .asking the club
to send two delegates to the meeting
of the New York Federation of Hor-
ticultural Societies and Floral Clubs, to
be held at the state fair at Syracuse,
September 12. W. J. Guille, 43 Bar-
clay street, and T. J. Nolan. Broadway
and 42d street, were proposed for
membership.

C. H. Totty. president-elect of the
Society of American Florists, was
called to the platform and made a
brief but clever talk.

There were a number of fine ex-
hibits. C. W. Ward's Cottage Gar-

dens, nursery and bulb farm. Eureka,
California, had sent an exhibit for the
convention, but it arrived too late. It
was cared for by Secretary Young,
and placed on exhibition at the club
meeting. It consisted of rhododend-
rons, azaleas and evergreens, and daf-
fodil and tulip bulbs. The entire ex-
hibit made a fine display and was
highly commended by the committee
on awards. Many photographs of the
range and various fields of plants and
bulbous stock growing at the Eureka
nursery were also shown.

The United Cut Flower Co.. of West
28t.h street, exhibited a collection of
dahlias grown by Wm. A. Finger,
Hicksville, L. I.. N. Y. In this collec-
tion was noticed a vase of Elsie Bur-
gess, also fine blooms of Duke of
Brunswick, J. K. Alexander, King of
Autumn and others of merit. By the
same growers, a vase of Zinnia Ele-
gans, (Vaughan's strain) which was
awarded a vote of thanks.

C. H. Totty. Madison, N. J., exhib-
ited the new pink rose, Columbia, in
fine form. The committee pronounced
it "very promising" and wish to see it
again.

A. J. Guttman. "West 28th street,
exhibited a collection of dahlias grown
by Victor Zuber & Son, Whitestone,
L,. I., N. Y.. thanks of the club.

W. A. Manda, South Orange. N. J.,
exhibited a new crimson dahlia, No.
1000. The flowers range from 6 to 10
inches in diameter, and there is a pro-
fusion of rich foliage growing up to
the base of the calyx. Awarded pre-
liminary certificate. Mr. Manda ex-
tended a general invitation to all to
visit his place and see the dahlias in
growth.

Chairman Kessler and his house
committee furnished a substantial
lunch.

A. L. Miller suggested a "Xjadies'
night," the event to be managed by
the house committee.

A. F. F.

Knoxvllle, Tenn.

Addison J. McNutt has sold his in-
terest in the C. W. Crouch Co. to T.
H. Shanklin. Mr. McNutt will con-
tinue in business at his old place in
the market and retain his greenhouses
at Danbridge pike.

J. C. N.

Toronto, Ont. — Beginning in October
the regular meetings of the Toronto
Retail Florists' Club will be held on
the second Monday of each month.

Rochester, N. Y.

BUSINESS VERY SATISFACTOET.

Trade during the past week has been
excellent and flowers of all kinds, with
the exception of sweet peas, have been
abundant. Gladioli are at their best
and asters are much improved and the
price is still firm. The new crop car-
nations are being received and they
are fair, but very short of stem. Gar-
den flowers are still quite abundant.
Harrisii lilies are excellent and are
quite plentiful. Roses are also very
good since the arrival of cool weather,
American Beauty being very fine, as
are Francis Scott Key. Sunburst. Shaw-
yer, My Maryland and the Killarneys.
Orchids continue scarce.

NOTES.

The following were among the prin-
cipal prize winners in the flower sec-
tion cf the Rochester exposition, an
account of which was given in our
issue of September 8, page 387 : H. E.
Wilson, 12 firsts and five seconds; Geo.
T. Boucher, seven firsts and four sec-
onds; Jacob Thoman & Son, three firsts
and two seconds; C. W. Curtis, one
first and three seconds; N. A. Hallauer,
three firsts, and L. J. Bryant, one sec-
ond.

J. B. Kellar Sons had an attractive
window arranged for the horse show
last week, consisting of an immense
horseshoe of lavender and white asters
on an easel, the contrast enhanced
with green and red ribbons. Vases of
asters filled the background, while in
another part of the window was a pic-
ture of a famous trotter.

Mrs. John Dunbar, who is at the
Homeopathic hospital, is improving
rapidly and will soon be able to go to
her home. William Dunbar has re-
turned from Cambridge, Mass., where
he has been attending summer school
at Harvard University.

The fall meetings of the florists'
association commenced September 10
with a well attended "get-together"
night. Reports on the spring show
were made and refreshments and cigars
served.

The Boston ferns being grown for
the fall trade at H. E. Wilson's green-
houses are unusually good. Excellent
asters and Gladiolus America are now
being cut here.

Geo. T. Boucher and Chas. Vick are
attending to the floral exhibit awards
at the state fair at Syracuse.

Miss Dasher, designer for White
Bros., Medina, N. Y., called on the trade
here last week.

Chester.

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Chicago.

Kstablishea 1S57

^^^

FLOMUST

745 Buckingham Place,

li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112,

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities In the City

Mention the American Florist when uiritino

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A, Seeger
Nat. M. Klngsley
Martin J. Seeger

Msts

Ei^lh and Lscast Sis.
3514-16-20 N.GnDdAr.

Telegraph orders flUed on shortnotice in St. Louis

and rest of Missouri.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Albany, N. Y.

FIOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Dflirered in Albany and ridnily on lelegnphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-30-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Teleeraph
Delivery AsBociation,

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Aveiiue

RnCTHM 1 Park street
DKJO 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

Delirerfes to Steamers and All Eastern Points
Mention the American Florist when writing

t mm ^ _ ■_ I? NEW YORK t

Max Schling

No. 23 West 59th Street

Adjoining Flaza Hotel

^ ^1^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery X

Original Decorations a Specialty

Brancli:
THE VANDERBII/T HOTEIi

Pari! Ave. and 34tli St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: "VT/i^it- V/\»"L-

We are in the Heart of -L>l CW I OfK

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stocls in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER HcCOHHELL

611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREH.

NEW YORK CITY.

'p ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded

to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Cable address: Alexconnell,

Western Union Code,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor^ Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street

CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Memljer of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. y^^^:^^

Begerow's \P^

946 pROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
in Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SmltliCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

r

Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAUNA STREET

General designs — All flowers in season Jj

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Danker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me.— Sekeuger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass.— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn. N. Y. — Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St..

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St.

Chicago— Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Porter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, 0.— Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, 0. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit. Mich.— John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

EI Paso. Texas — Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg, III.— I. L. Pillshury.

Grand Rapids. Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. U Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb.— Frey & Prey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.

Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August E. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky.— The P. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Pox & Son. Inc.

Montreal. Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.
Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburvport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Davds', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York- Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York— Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New Y'ork — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York— Max SchUng, 22 W. 29th St.

New York — 6. B. M. Stumpp.

New York— Young & Nugent.

New York— The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda. Parnam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia. Pa. — M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCIements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams.

Providence. R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

St. Louis. Mo. — Poster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis. Mo.— P. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Mien. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Poland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle. Wash, — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalia. Mo. — Arehlas Floral Co.

SprlngBeld, Mass,— N. P. Higgins.

Steubenville. O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wilmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Williamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.

Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Droadway and Oratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs,
fligh Grade Cnt Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telephone — Lenox 3822

In the Heart of the most exclusive resi-
dential section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St. i5oT^?d'^582

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY,

CLEYELANB

EUOtID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist
Only
the

Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and

guarantee safe arrival

Flowers BeliTerefl Anywliere. Plone, 1952 Bedford

HUGO H. JAHN

FliOBIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

Philadelphia, Pa.

M. J. CALLAHAN

FLOWERS

3924 Market Street Both Phonei

Cleveland, O.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue , ,

Dunlop's

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Eend your orders for Chicago iiiift

All order3 carefully filled
'-^on St under the eupervision of

j^pgS:- GEORGE ASMU8. Mgr.

^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memter of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

|{Sre— 334 Lewis Ave., ^^ uMBedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders,
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELIER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Eochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
- Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flo-w'ers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neh.
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR

150 State St., SPBINGPIEIJ), MASS.

4.^.^»^.».M">*<'****^

1 HANFT BROS.

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *

NEW YORK %

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. ^

i»»»'i'»4'4'»4"i"i'<"H"M"I"l"i'

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375
PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Slieridan Road.

Specia' attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette-Clucado 8
North Shore Suburb-Evanston, Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York. EstabUshed 1840

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1663 Columbus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most
carefully executed.

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAK05 CO.

FliORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GEEE
ON PRE]

Plant Specialists

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

( 107 J
Phones S 420 > Lenox

775 (

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Denver, Colo.

The Park

J. A. VALENTINE, 1 lOi wli wO«
President.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FIX) WEBS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury' s Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.
Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Lang Floral& Nursery Co.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico,. No
orders too large, none too small. ' '

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Horists' Telegraph Delivery.

Los Angeles, CaUf .

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade diset.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PADL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.

Mention the A7nerican Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

F tl. WEBER

N. E3. Cor, Taylor and OUve Sts.

Flowers delivered in city and state on short
notice.

Memher of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all tele^aphic orders.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Michigan. °'''"=" J^LtrlT'"'"'
HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Eetail Florist of Grand Sapids
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFEED HANNAH & SONS wiU flU your orders
for Designs and Cut Flowers in Kichigan.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Executed

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING FLORISTS
735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD., Aofflomm Amei, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

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F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

±10WkR.S

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbaryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

CHICAGO

^ The
'fiilmerlhuse
florist

n E.NONROe ST.

Wholesalt
and Retail
Florist

C. n. TREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

WIU nil orders for the West on short notlc.

Trade discounts. First-class Btook.

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

8343 W. MADISON ST.

KBAB OAKFlKia> PABX

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

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WAVMINOTOKOa

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

Memters of Florists' Telegraph D'elivety.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail or-
ders for florist service in this -vicinity to

Howard & Smith

S53 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

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Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uemler of Florists' Tele^rapli Seliveiy,

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1S75

Member of riorists* Telegraph Delivery,

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 riFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery,

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Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

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Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Pa.
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John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 60 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. T.
IT, Y. C. Arcade, States St,, Amsterdam, N. Y,
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmans, N. X.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
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El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Hembers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.
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Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n,

124 TREMONT STREET

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Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL,
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegraph and mail
orders for delivery in either city and adjoining
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and eflS-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. 's retail establishment and one block from
the Qreat Ceutral Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

We are the center of the great

Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

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Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, lU.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8ih Si. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
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m Cincinnati, O. |

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street I

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. |

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

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Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and prompt deliveries in BuffalOjLockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Handolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

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DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale,

pRO

VIDENCE, R.I.

T. J. JOHNSTON S CO.

NEW ENGUND POINTS. 107 WASHINGTON St. PROVDENCE

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American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

WiNTEB Sets are in good demand.
- FALL trade should brighten up after
the early frosts.

Beans and corn in Michigan are re-
ported hard hit by frost.

Visited Philadelphia : John B. Dea-
mud, of Vaughan's Seed Store. New
York.

The American crops of hyacinth and
tulip bulbs are considered unimportant
thus far.

St. Louis, Mo. — A. H. Hummert. vice-
president of the St. Louis Seed Co..
announces the arrival of a son.

Fkost the night of September 10
caught corn and war gardens badly on
all eastern altitudes above fifteen hun-
dred feet.

Onion Sets in the Chicago district
are quoted at $1.85 for reds and yel-
lows in car lots; whites scarcer with
figures evasive.

. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on
the Board of Trade, September 12,
were as follows : Timothy, $5.75 to
$7.75 per 100 pounds.

Due to large yields, combined with
high prices prevailing here, consider-
able export movement in corn from
Venezuela is reported.

A CORPOEATION has been formed with
a capital of $20,000,000 by seven
Japanese to operate ships between San
Francisco and the Orient, with Manilla
a port of call.

J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, visited the
old family homestead at Manchester,
Vt., September 10, accompanied by
Mrs. Vaughan and their son, Dr. R. T.
Vaughan, and wife.

Visited Chicago; A. J. Brown, of
A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids,
Mich.; C. R. Root, of the Colorado
Seed Co., Denver, Colo.; Carl Ches-
more, of Chesmore-Eastlake Mer. Co.,
St. Joseph, Mo.

Gael Ceopp, of Vaughan's Seed
Store, Chicago, says his son. Carl, the
only child, who has been harvesting
seed crops in California all summer,
is returning home to join the colors
and serve his country.

W. W. Baknaed, of the W. W. Bar-
nard Co., Chicago, is making an auto
trip through the Michigan bean grow-
ing districts. C. D. Coventry, who has
just returned from the east, will leave
soon for Michigan to join Mr. Barnard
in his inspection trip.

Makanda, III. — J. H. Bradley and
two sons, Arthur L. and Herbert, pro-
prietors of the Illinois Seed & Nur-
sery Co., have been arrested by postal
authorities, accused of using the mails
to defraud creditors from whom they
purchased seeds which they sold for
cash and tried to settle their obliga-
tions on a 15 per cent basis. Bradley
was fined in the Federal court in 1904
and 1907, when it was alleged he col-
lected money on orders for nursery
stock and failed to- make delivery.

Dutch Bulb Embargo.

A telegram from Wm. F. Gude,
Washington representative of the So-
ciety of American Florists, dated Sep-
tember 6, supplementing his message
of September 5. published in our last
issue, page 414, contains the follow-
ing: "Embargo on Holland bulbs con-
firmed, but steamer with 26,000 cases
on board allowed to sail."

The Department of Commerce,
Washington, D. C, September 7, pub-
lished the following cable received
from the American Legation at the
Hague, September 5: "Export of bulbs
except under license prohibited. Min-
ister of Agriculture announces export

The Late Oscar H. Will.
See Obituary, Page 441.

licenses will be granted to meet nor-
mal trade demands. Apparently no
cause for American seed interests to
be alarmed."

It is now reported that the Dutch
steamer Waldyk, loaded with bulbs,
sailed September 7 and that the
Scheidyk will said soon.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

The question as to whether Dutch
bulbs would come over has been one
of much solicitation for the past two
months, but now seems to be settled
in the affirmative. Mr. Gloeckner. of
Henry F. Michell Co.. Inc., is in receipt
of a communication from The Nether-
lands ambassador at Washington which
states that the embargo against ship-

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Kadish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

ments to this country would not apply
to a steamer which had or was about
to sail with from 20,000 to 28,000 cases
of Dutch bulbs on board. This was
cheering news to the seedsmen who
had many orders booked; in fact, about
all of the bulbs expected have already
been sold. All inferior bulb stock, it
is said, had been sold to Germany,
where it was fed to cattle.

George Clarke, in charge of the flower
seed and bulb department of Henry A.
Dreer, Inc., in speaking of his recent
trip to the California seed farms, re-
ports that at the time of his visit
everything looked propitious. Indica-
tions point to good crops of sweet pea
and the same can be said of most of
the other flower seed crops. About
September 15 he will make his annual
visit to the aster farms in New York
state, where much of this firm's seed
is grown.

The Stokes Seed Store, which grows
certain vegetable field seeds at its farms
at Moorestown, N. J., reports very good
crops of its specialties, the season hav-
ing been favorable to growth.

Paul M. Richter has returned from
a visit to the vegetable seed growing
districts in Michigan, where certain
crops are reported short.

K.

Livingston's Flower Dept. Crowded Out.

Ed. Amekican FLORIST :

Saturday, September 8. we closed out
the retail cut tiower department of our
business at Columbus, O., the supplies
on hand and the fixtures being sold
to various parties. The reason is to
give our undivided time and attention
to the seed business. The space in the
retail store occupied by this depart-
ment has for sometime been much
needed for other lines more closely al-
lied to the seed business than cut flow-
ers. Our greenhouses will be retained
for the present and used for experi-
mental tomatoes and other vegetables,
seed testing and limited quantities of
cut flowers and pot plants. There is
a rumor locally that we are going en-
tirely out of business. Nothing is
further from the facts in the case.
THE Livingston Seed Co.,
A. W. Livingston.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Braslan

Grower for the WboleBale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuob, C abbot,
Pabsnep, Paeslbtt, Celkby, ENDrvE, Salsift, Named ani> M
GrandifIiOBA and Spbnoeb Swkht Pkas» and Suntlotteb.

Seed Grow^ers

SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA

.Company

1917

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Narcissus

Well Cured -Heavy Bulbs
For Forcing or Bedding.

DOUBLE NOSE BULBS

Per 1000

Emperor $25.00

Barrl Conspicuus 12.00

Poeticus 8.60

Poeticus Ornatus 11.00

Mrs. langtry 12.50

SINGLE NOSE BULBS

Per 1000

Emperor $20,50

Barri Conspicuus 9.50

Poeticus 8.00

Mrs. Langlry 10.00

Rugulosus 10.00

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CmCAGQ

NEW YORK

Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New Yorlc

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper. Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI?.

Arthur T.Boddington Go. inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St, New York

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beet8, Mangoes, Carrots. Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

Paper While Narcissi

Romans

Cold Storage Giganteum

Write for Prices

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY

The Home of "Pure and Sore Seeds.'

411-413 Washington Ave.,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

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I PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

JUST ARRIVED

i

Sizes, 12 c/m and up, 13 c/m and up, 14 c/m and up.

Write for Quotations, stating quantity required.

3 A /I U J. !_• O f^ The Import House,

I iViCrlUtCniSOn ox. L/C, 95 chambers St , NEW YORK. □

Get Q.uotatlons From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale Bfistol, PB.

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 In.^ for imxnediate de-
livery ^Vrite for Prices,

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City
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Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and oilier palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cutting!.
NURSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

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American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Bnlbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

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J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.
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TOMATO SEED

GrOTfn for the AVUolesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

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THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO.

WTHOLESAXE SEIED GRCWERS

^nTarfofsts.. Seii Josc, Calif.

Growers of

ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

CorrespondencR Solicited.
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THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Contract Seed Growers

CnBPi«ltia«' PePPer, E^d Plant, Tomato,
opeiriailieb. vine seed and Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOTITV, N. J.

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ORDER YOUR SEED PACKETS
FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN

BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

FITCHBURG, MASS.

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^ L L U O Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, niaslfaled btiloeae Free

KELWAY & SON "''^vJi^" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

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BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND AMi GARDEN SEEDS

Booking' contract orders now for future delivery. 'Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

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CHICAGO

My Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.

It Contains Many Splendid Noveltlefl.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. G. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Galit.

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Waldo Rohnert

GILROY, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence solicited.

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The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Stc.

Branches: Michigan, Ull FHRn P.nVH

Wisconsin and Idaho. MILrUnU, UURH.

Petunias Petunias

Seeds of our celebrated strains
will be ready in November.

Seedsmen can safely recommend our
Giants of California, Fluffy RufHes, Giant
White, Marvelous double, and Peony-
Flowered double.

Gold Medal Panama-Pacific Exposition,

Silver Medal Panama-Calif, Exposition.

Prices and list on application.

T. B. SHEPHERD CO.,

VENTURA, CALIF.

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Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET AT.T, EEQUIREMEirrS FOR ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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Winter -Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas

RE-SELECTED STOCK

Trade Packets contain one-quarter oz.

EARLY SNOW FLAKE. This is the best Early FloweriEg

White Seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and

60c- oz.fls.OO,"''"' ^P^"'^'''' *°''°- ^'■**« P"^*' ('/4 <>==•),

very large,

EARLY HEATHER BELL. The flowers are ...., .„,s^,
borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems and are
of beautiful bold Spencer form. The color is a rich
mauve, but after standing in water the color becomes a
beautiful mauve lavender. Trade pkt. (Vi oz.) eOe-
oz., $2,00. \/4 " w, uv/(,,

WINTER FLOWERING HERCULES. Of the same lovely
shade of pink as Countess Spencer, but larger. 26 seeds,
25c; Trade pkt. (14 oz.), 85o; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERING- ASTA OHN. This is sure to be
the most popular lavender. Trade pkt. {}/\ oz.), 85c;

WINTER FLOWERING WEDGEWOOD. Identical in color
and size of the late fiowering Wedgewood, a magnificent
clear blue. Trade pkt. (14 oz.), 85o; oz., $3.00.

WTNTER, FLOWERING CREAM. Identical in color and
size of blossom to Debbie's Cream. Trade pkt. (14 oz.)
86c; oz., $3.00.

WINTER FLOWERLNTG HELEN LEWIS. Very fine shade
of salmon pink. Trade pkt. (14 oz.), 86c; oz., $3.00.

EAULY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame
color in standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under
glass it is magnificent. The flowers are large and of
best Spencer form. Trade pkt. (14 oz.), 60c; oz.. $2.00.

EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is the same color as
■Florence Morse Spencer." Trade pkt. (14 oz.), 60c;

oz., $2.00.
EARLY MELODY.
"Early Song Bird'
"Countess Spencer.

This is a deeper shade of pink than
' on white ground, closely resembling
" Trade pkt. (14 oz.), 60c; oz., $2.00.

$2.00.
14 lb.
$1.00

1,26

Fordkook Pink and White

President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose.

Selma Swenson, Clear, light, soft pink

Lavender Pink

Trade Pkt. Oz.

.25 1.00 16.00

Anita Wehrmann.
Mrs. A. A. Skaach.
Mrs. William Sim.
Mrs. M. Spanolin.

cial variety.

Trade Pkt. (Jz.

Beautiful lavender $0.20 $0.65

Bright shell pink 20 .65

Salmon pink 20 .66

Black-seeded white 20

Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice. .20 .65 8.00

O^^F^'Rose Queen. One of the best pinks; true.

Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings.

White Orchid. White flowers of good substance...

Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing
as the flower develops to a light pink standard,
tinted buff with blush wings

MIXED. Winter fiowering Spencers, many kinds..

^^"Midsummer List of Flower Seeds for Present Sowing Now Ready. If you have not received your copy, please write for ib,

Va^tjiglxa-ix'ss Seed Stor*©

43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK 31-33 W. Randolph Street, 803 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO

SEASONABLE 5T0CK

Cyclamen gigantfeum. im-
proved Wandsbek type, the
finest in existence. Our out-
put is 350,000 this season.
We have many testimonials
as to the quality of strain
and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

2%-in. extra selects, strong.
$7.50 per 100. $65.00 per 1000.

2y»-in. strong, $6.50 per
100; $60.00 per 1.000.

3-in„ extra strong. $10.00
per 100. $90.00 per lOOO.

3-in., strong. $8.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000; 4-in. $20.00
per 100.

Rococo Erecta. finest new
in the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. 2y2-in.. $8.00 per
100; 3-in.. $12.00 per 100;
4-in.. $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1.25 per 100.
$10.00 per 1,000; Sprengeri, $1.00 per 100. $8.00
per l.OOU.

Pansy seed, best grandiflora. trade packet,
oOc; oz., $5.00.

POT PLANTS

English Ivy, 3-in.. $8.00 per 100.

Salvia, tricolor, 2-iu., $4.00 per 100.

Geraniums, Nutt, 2V.-in., $2.50 per 100. $20.00
per 1.000; 4-In., $7.00 per 100; Variegated
Nutt, 2M,-in.. $5.00 per 100.

FERN BALLS, large size, with foliage. 10 to
12 inches in diameter. $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per
100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz., .$50.00 per 100.
Two New Ferns to he recommended:
Verona. 3-in.. $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.
. 50c each: 4-in.. 75c each,
n.. $25.00 per 100.
$2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.
3.50 per doz., 25.00 n«r 100.
5-in.. 6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.
bench grown, strong plants. $20.00

Verona, 5-in..
Norwood, 3-in
Norwood, 214-:
Smithii, 3-in.,
Smithii, 4-in.,
Smithii, ^
Boston.

per 100.

Primula ohconica, mostly dark pink and red.
2 and 214 in., $5.00 per 100.

Carnations, field grown, fine, bushy, stocky
plants. Pink Enchantress. Victory. Winsor,
S5.O0 per 100. $45.00 per l.OOO. White Wonder.
Peerless Pink. Herald. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per
1,000. Aviator, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000.

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

ROCOCO ERECTA (New)

WILMETTE, ILL.

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Sept. 15,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. VV. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Miofa., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

The total potato yield, based on re-
liable estimates from all parts of the
country, is placed by the United States
at 467,000,000 bushels, as compared
with 285,000,000 bushels in 1916.

The estimated production of cab-
bage in 1917, based on reports from
nine producing states received by the
United States department of a.gricul-
ture, is 748,000 tons. The crops in 1915
and 1916 were abnormal, being 958,100
tons and 246,600 tons respectively.

At a recent meeting of potato grow-
ers at Caribou, Me., it was voted to
fix wages for digging this fall at $3
per day or seven cents a barrel, with
board. Rust is seriously affecting the
crop and it is said that the govern-
ment estimate of August 1 must be
discounted from 50 to 60 per cent.

THE Connecticut Agricultural Exper-
iment Station, New Haven, has issued
Bulletin 195, entitled "Insects Injuring
Stored Food Products in Connecticut,"
which treats of damage done by grain
beetles and moths, flour and meal
moths and other insects occasionally
attacking food. Control methods are
given.

FARMERS' BuXMrriN 852, published by
the United States department of agri-
culture, is entitled "Management of
Common Storage Houses for Apples in
the Pacific Northwest," and discusses
the losses in common storage and the
fundamental requirements of good
houses and how houses already built
can be used to the best advantage.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesfetables.

Chicago, Sept. 11. — Mushrooms, home
grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 15 cents: rad-
ishes, $1.50 per hundred bunches; cel-
ery, 85 cents to $1.00 per crate; toma-
toes, per box, 75 cents to $1.00; cucum-
bers, per box, 40 to 50 cents.

New York, Sept. 11. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers. 35
to 75 cents per basket; mushrooms, 50
cents to $2.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound, 5 to 10 cents; lettuce,
per basket. 25 cents to $1.75; rhubarb,
per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Onion Crop in New York.

While the indications at the end of
July were for a 70 per cent crop of
onions in New York, a general falling
off in condition took place during Au-
gust, according to reports received by
the bureau of crop estimates. Pro-
longed rainy weather during June and
early July, followed by the dry hot
period, caused many of the plants to
suffer a check. Thrip, smut and mag-
gots have a.Iso lessened the supply.
Taking the state as a whole, the gen-
eral average already harvested is
about 60 per cent. The average yield
will be approximately 300 bushels per
acre.

Horse-Radlsh Flea-Beetle.

An insect, originally introduced from
Europe, and which has been named the
horse-radish flea-beetle now menaces
the growing of horse radish, a $400,000
crop in the United States, and is threat-
ening other more important mem-
bers of the cabbage and mustard fam-
ily. Its habits and control are dis-
cussed in Bulletin 535 of the United
States department of agriculture.

The horse-radish flea-beetle is oval
in outline, about one-eighth of an inch
long, and has very light yellow or
cream-colored wing-covers bordered
with black. A black band running
the length of the back of the adults
also enables this beetle to be dis-
tinguished from other species in this
country. The larvae mine the peti-
oles or midribs of leaves, while the
adults, which hop, feed on the leaves
causing characteristic flea-beetle in-
jury—withering and dying — or gouge
deep pits in the midribs.

No systematic control programme has
been adopted as yet. Bordeaux mix-
ture, a powerful repellent against flea-
beetles, applied on the first appearance
of the ins'ect, will prevent much in-
jury, and if arsenate of lead is used
later it should hold the insect in
check.

Potato Storage.

The storage of potatoes of the main
crop can be accomplished most satis-
factorily in the dug-out pit or potato
cellar in some of its various forms of
construction, says Farmers' Bulletin of
the United States department of agri-
culture, "Potato Storage and Storage
Houses."

The temperature should be the high-
est at which potatoes can be main-
tained firm and ungerminated. Expe-
riments with artificially refrigerated
storage indicate that 36 degrees F. is
sufficiently low for all practical pur-
poses and that in the earlier portion
of the storage season a temperature
of 40 degrees F. is just as satisfactory
except where powdery, dry rot infec-
tion occurs.

All natural light should be excluded
from potato storage houses because
when the tubers are exposed to even
modified light they are soon injured
for food purposes. A practical rule
in regard to humidity is to maintain
sulEcient moisture in the air to pre-
vent wilting and at the same time to
keep the humidity content low enough
to prevent the deposit of moisture on
the surface of the tubers. If potatoes
are piled in too large piles they may
become over-heated and deteriorate.
Six feet is a good maximum depth to
which to pile tubers in bins, and the

area covered by each pile also should
be limited.

The dug-out pit is probably more
widely used than any other type of
storage space. Pitted with water-
tight roof it is especially popular in
the central portions of the United
States. In the arid and semi-arid sec-
tions a type with sod or dirt roof is in
most general use. As a rule, the ex-
cavation for the cheaper structures of
the dug-out pit or cellar type when
erected on level or nearly level land
does not exceed three feet.

The Aroostook type of storage
house, with concrete or masonry base-
ment walls and wooden superstruc-
ture, seems to be distinctively a prod-
uct of Maine. It is an expensively con-
structed house and is almost always
located on a side-hill or knoll in order
that advantage may be taken of a
ground-level entrance.

The artificially refrigerated potato
storage house is as yet hardly in ex-
istence. The present use of this type
of storage house is confined practical-
ly to the holding of northern-grown
seed potatoes in cold storage for sec-
ond-crop planting in the South.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigre'e Tomato Seeds Baltimore, MO.

RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuftium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, ni.

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I BURPEE'S SEEDS I

I Philadelphia |

1 Wholesale Price List for Florists J

s and Market Gardeners- 5

SMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABUSHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters ol Choice stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels. Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swlss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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The Sensational
New Fern . .

NORWOOD

NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD, IN 5-INCH POT.

Has Made an
Extraordinary Success

NORWOOD fn^NlJ^'/oS

FERNS— The most
beautiful of the crested type. The froiids are heavily
crested, but do not unite as in many varieties of this
class; each is held separate and apart by the strong
and wiry midrib, which even in a small pot elves the
plant a symmetrical and finished appearance. This
is not just a variation of this very prolific family, but
distinctly different, a very decided novelty that im-
mediately attracts attention. It was one of the feat-
ures of the New York Spring Show, where it was
awarded a Silver Medal as a new and meritorious
variety.

It was the feature plant of the S. a. F. con-
vention in New York.

Over 75,000 plants have already gone out since
June 1st. We All all orders in rotation as received,

PRICES— Strong Plants.
IV-i-S-ry. pots, $25 per 100; $200 per 1000

4-in. pots $9 per doz.; $50 per 100

6-in. pots $15 per doz., $100 per 100

SPECIALTIES-Ferns, Crotons, Dracaenas, Cyclamen, Begonias, Poinsettias.

NORWOOD, PA. ROBERT CRAIG CO.,

4900 Market St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenitnt.

100 1000 100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 C. W. Ward $5.00 $40.00

White Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Herald 5.00 40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Champion 5.00 40.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2;i-lNCH STOCK Per 100 PerlCOO 3-INCH PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000

Richmond $3.50 $30.00 White KiUarney $4.50 $40.00

White Klllarncy 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St«9 Long Distance Phones: central eOl and 28:16. CHICAGO

R

OSes .2^-'^-^

J 4 inch pots.

68lCl3^ Send for list.

"^^LL L U LL \SPRINqriEUDOHIO J

GERANIUIVIS

Rooted Cuttings Only. All sold until October to
regular customers; so they must give satisfaction.

S. A. Nutt and Buclmer $12.50 per 1000

Kicard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

Asparagus Sprengeri $20.00 per 1000

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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Sept. 15,

The Nursery Trade

American Association ol Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayliew, Waxahacliie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

A LEADING American house books
peony orders with Dutch houses con-
ditionally that rogues and their in-
crease, if any, be replaced free of
charge.

The report of the annual convention
of the Association of American Ceme-
tery Superintendents, held at Barre,
Vt., August 28-31, noted in this de-
partment last week, will be found else-
where in this issue.

Caldwell, Ida. — An important and
largely attended meeting of the state
horticultural board was held here Au-
gust 31, problems of marketing, grad-
ing and packing being the featured
subjects under discussion.

Birmingham, Ala.— The Fraser Nur-
sery Co., of Huntsville, has purchased
the business of the Elmwood Floral &
Nursery Co., this city, and will con-
tinue same under the name of the
Fraser Nursery Co., with Oliver J.
Fraser in charge, assisted by J. P
Foster. The local retail store will also
be continued.

Two battalions of liunbermen and
woodworkers have been authorized by
the war department to go to France.
Fifty per cent of the officers will be
sawmill and logging operators, twenty-
five per cent technical foresters, and
the balance men with military train-
ing. The minimum age limit for of-
ficers is 31 years.

Quarantine Lifted In Indiana.

Indiana has lifted the quarantine
against currant and gooseberry, which
was placed to prevent the spread of
the white pine blister rust. Frank N.
Wallace, state entomologist, having
decided that the possibility of infec-
tion by incoming stock had passed
and that Indiana nurserymen in some
instances had effected a corner and
were charging extremely high prices
for the stock, in comparison with
prices in other states. It is still un-
lawful to ship five-leaf pines into the
state.

American Association of Park Supts.

The nineteenth annual convention of
the American Association of Park Su-
perintendents opened at the Planters
hotel, St. Lrf)uis, Mo., Tuesday, Septem-
ber 11. at f> a. m.. to continue in ses-
sion for three days. The meeting con-
vened with all officers and 7.5 members
present from different parts of the
country, all brim full of enthusiasm
and new ideas. After the preliminaries
of opening the meeting, the address of
welcome was delivered by the Hon.
John Schmoll, director of public wel-
fare of St. Louis in the absence of
the mayor, and in a rousing speech
he delivered the keys of the metropolis
of the Mississippi Valley to the vis-
itors. The response was delivered by
President John F. TValsh of the asso-
ciation in a few well chosen words.

The meeting then assumed the usual

routine of business session with ad-
journment at 1 p. m. to enjoy an au-
tomobile trip through the East St.
Louis parks and Monks Mound, the
proposed state park, near East St.
Louis, 111. Prior to the opening of
the general meeting, the executive com-
mittee held their session and passed
on 17 new members proposed at the
St. Louis meeting.

Among the prominent men in the
associa.tion on hand early were : Theo.
Wirth, Minneapolis. Minn.: H. 'W.
Busch. Detroit, Mich.; H. W. Merkel,
New York; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle,
Wash.; L. P. Jensen, and Ernst
Strehle, St. Louis; Fred C. Greene,
Providence, R. I.; John Berry, Denver,
and W. S. Manning, Baltimore, Md.
Quite a few of the members did not
arrive at the convention until the even-
ing of the first day, and Secretary Cot-
terill stated he expected a total at-
tendance of about 125 delegates.

The W^ednesday morning session
opened, with an address by the Hon.
Nelson Cunliff, commissioner of parks
and recreation, St. Louis. Other speak-
ers , heard at this meeting were Pro-
fessor Laurie P. Cox, of Syracuse Uni-
versity, who had an interesting paper
on "Tree Work in New York," and
Horace M. Albright, of the National
park service, Washington, D. C. who
read a paper on "National Parks." The
afternoon was devoted to a tour of the
North St. Louis parks, followed by
the annual Shaw banquet at 7 o'clock
in the evening.

• The final business meeting is sched-
uled for Thursday morning, the prin-
cipal business of which will be the
election of officers for the ensuing year
and the selection of the 1018 meeting
place. The programme for the bal-
ance of the day includes a trip of in-
spection of the South St. Louis parks,
luncheon at the Anheuser-Busch brew-
ery, a visit to the Missouri botanical
garden, followed by a luncheon at
Forest park and entertainment at the
Municipal theater.

A special programme, including
luncheons and trips to points of inter-
est, was arranged for the entertain-
ment of the visiting ladies.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. HiU Nursery Co.

EyergrMD Specialists largesi Growers m America

Box 404. DUNDEE, OL.

The Book of the Peony

The lone and Interesting hlstoiT of th«
peony, charmingly written by Mn.
Edward Harding. Contains 269 page*
with 44 illustrations In color and black
and white. Handsome cloth binding.
FBICE, $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin. N. Z. 'WTlliamstowii Jna*., H. 3.
THE

Storrs & Harrison Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalognes and Price Lists
Free on Application,

PAINESVILLE, - OfflO

ROSES, CANNAS

Shrubbery
THE COIIARD& JONES CO.,

West Grove, Penna.

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

Ask for Quototions.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 Inch pots $20.00 per 100

From 6-inch pots 25.0a per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

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473

Box-Barberry

Dwarf type of
BERBERIS THUNBERGI

NEW EDGE AND DWARF HEDGE PLANT.

ORIGINATED at our Nursery sixteen years
ago among a batch of Japan Barberry
seedlings. It attracted attention in the
seedling bed and bas been under careful watch-
ing since. The original plant is now about iVi
feet wide, and globe-like in shape, its natural
form.

It is pronounced a most valuable find by all
who have seen either the original plant or the
stock we have propagated from it, including
experienced nurserymen, landscape architects
and gardeners, experiment station men and
amateurs.

The public will take to it immediately. It's
just what is wanted. As a formal-garden edge
plant it is ideal ; — this means thousands of it
for many a single order. Equally desirable as a
low and medium hedge plant, assuring a heavy
demand. Trims into perfect formal specimens.
Propagates readily from either hard or soft
wood cuttings. Will not come true from seed.
OFFERED IK) THE TRADE FALL, 1917
NO RESTRICTIONS
Offered to the general public and will be
freely advertised in Fall 1918 and Spring 1919.
Get up a stock and be ready for the certain
heavy demand.
Prices to the trade, November delivery-
strong two-year field plants,
no growth removed:
$400.00 for 1000 $250.00 for 500

$150.00 for two hundred and fifty

$75.00 for one hundred $60.00 for fifty

$37.50 for twenty-five $20.00 for ten

$10.00 for three $6.00 for one

Stock at present exclusively owned by us.

The Elm City Nursery Company

Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.

lerles at
Woodmont, Conn.

Mention the American Florist when writing

HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

COCOS WEDDELMANA

In. high • Per doz.

6 to 8 51.50

JO to 12 2.25

KENTIA BEIyMOBEANA

2%-in. pot

3-in. pot .

5-in. pot .

. 6-in. pot .

Leaves

. 8 to 10 in .
.12 in.

Each

6 to 7 18 to 20

6 to7 22 to 24

6 to 7 26 to 28

6 to 7 28 to 30

tub 6 to 7 34 to SG

tub 6 to 7

tub 6 tc 7

$0.75
1.00
1.50
2.00
3.00

to 40 In 4.00

40 to 42 in 5.00

Per 100
$12.00
18.00

Per doz.
$ 1.50
2.50
9.00
12.00
18.00
24.00
36.00
48.00
60.00

Each

$1.00

to 36 1.50

j to 7 42 to 48 in 6.00

tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.00 j Ready

tub 6to7 5ft 10.00 I Oct. 15

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

ABECA IjUTESCENS in. high

pot 3 plants in pot 24 to

pot 3 plants in pot

KENTIA FOBSTEBIANA

Leaves In. high Bach

, pot 5to6 24 $1.00

l)0t 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50

KENTIA FOBSTEBIANA, made up.

High

in tub 30 to 36 in $ 3.00

in tub 38to40In 4.00

in tub 40to421n 5.00

in tub 42to481n 6.00

in tub 4to4y3ft 8.00

in tub 4% to 5 ft 10.00

in tub StoOft 15.00

in tub 6 to 7 ft 18.00

Per doz.
$12.00
18.00

Each

ced-ir tub 4 plan'

cedar tub 4 plan'

cedar tub 4 plan'

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub. .....4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan'

WYNCOTE, PA.

Mention the American Florist when loriting

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Sept. 15,

THE BOOK OF
GLADIOLUS

THE first authorita-
tive book on this
bulb ever printed in
America, or possibly
the world, issued April
1,1911. This 120- page
book, written by Mat-
thew Crawford and
Dr. Van Fleet, con-
■tains many chapters
[covering all sides of
kgrowing, propagating,
(storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
ered from reliable
sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

FRICE,FOSTPAn>, $1.25

tMERICiK F10RI»T CO.

440 S& Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

5000 FERNS

FROM BENCHES

Per 100 I Per 100

Boeton, 6-in $25.00 Wanamaker, 6-in..$25.0O

5-in 15 00 ■■ 5-in.. 15.00

■(-in 10.00 I " 4-in.. 10.00

ASPARAGUS

3000 Plumosus $2.50 per 100

3000 bprengeri 2.50 per 100

300,000 Pansy Seedlings $3.00 per 1000

Very finest strain, none better.

J. D. BRENNEMAN

Box 24, HARRISBURG, PA.

Special offer of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

In AVi in. pots, choice healthy stock for bench-
ine. at $20 00 per IHO.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, IM in. pots,
at $4,011 per ICO.

Xmas Joy Peppers, Hi in. pots, at $7.00 per
lOO; 3H in. pots, at $10 00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N.Y.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette^ ... Indiana

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needa. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60c postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

Mention the American Florist when writing

HERE IS WHERE YOUR ^^^^

$ $ $ $ $ /H

DO THEIR DUTY. \ ^^\^

Special Bargain in Crotons Nrss^

2V2 inch, selected, as good as 3 inch .per 100, $25.00

2}/2inch, lighter grade " 20.00

4 inch, heavy " 3B.00

4 inch, extra heavy selected " 40.00

5 inch, selected " 60 00

5 inch, extra " 75,00

6 inch, extra selected $1.00, $1.25 and $1,50 each

More than 50 varieties. Never have we offered better value.
Don't miss this opportunity. If they don't please you, money refunded.

S. S. Pennock Company, Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Peony Roots

^v~ "" mjm^SSKk^^^^

NOW READY

k '''^^H^l

Festiva Maxima

wr 1|H

Pure white, red blotches on center
petals. Early bloomer. Extra
strong divisions, 3 to 6 eyes.

l^k». , ' iP^^I

$2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100

PIHniL jisii^^H

Onr Own Field Grown Stcck.

i^Hfl^^H

O.A.&L.A.T0NNER

^^H^HI

30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO, ILL.

STRONG, HEALTHY, FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

The Kind That Make You Money

100 1000 100 1000

L P, Enchantress $6.00 $10,00 Victory $5 00 $50,00

W, Perfection 6,00 40.00 Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5,00 46 00 White Wonder 5.00 45.00

500 at the 1000 rate,

J. A. BUDLONG, 184 North Wabash Avenue, ChlcagO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, $5.C0; inoo. $45.00

Matchless " 5.0U " 4500

Enchan'ress. " S.CO " 45 00

Enchantress Supreme., " 5.00 " 45 00

Alice " 5 00 " 45.00

Mrs. C. W. Ward " 5 00 " 45.00

PhiladeUhla " 5.00 " 4500

Herald " 5 00 " 4500

ELI CROSS, Qrand Rapids, Mich.

CHAs. H. Tony

MADISON, NEW JERSEY
WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty

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Closing Out Sale of

Choice Young Rose Plants, 1% inch pots.

Cecile Brunner, per 100, $4.00 . . . . per 1000, $30.00

Grafted KiUarney Brilliant " 50.00

Grafted Richmond ...... " 50 00

Own root Richmond . . . . . . " 30.00

Own root Shawyer " 30.00

CLOSING OLT SALE OF

Extra Heavy Field Carnation Plants

Matchless, White Enchantress and White Wonder, very choice, at $55.00 per 1000.
500 Mrs. Ward, 1000 Alice and a few hundred of deep pink fancy varieties.

Bassett & Washburn

lONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:

CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

CALLAS

11/4 to li/2-inch per 100, $5.50

IH to 2-Inch per 100, 8.50

LILIUM MULTIFLORUIVI

7- 9-inch (300 bulbs to case) per 1000, $55.00

9-10-lnch (200 bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00

Chinese
Narcissus

NOW READY

SELECT BULBS

Per Mat 120 Bulbs, - $10.50
8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 82.00

WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGER LOTS.

FREESIAS--Purify--True

Sg-in. and up. per 1000, $15.00

h-In. to 54-in " " 10.00

%-in to H-in " " 7.00

FRENCH

Jumbo, 34-in. and up per 1000, $12.00

Mammoth, Vi-\-\vi.

French Paper Whites and Romans rprlcer

Don't Forget Storage Stock -Ready at all times.

This may be a good season to tie up with a house that has a record.

AIL FLORISTS WHO UNDERTAKE LANDSCAPE WORK SHOULD WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL NURSERY CATALOG-NOW READY.

CHICAGO

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

NEW YORK

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Sept. 15,

HYDRANGEAS

OTAKSA AND FRENCH VARIETIES

A splendid lot of pot-grown Hydrangeas which have been developed un'ler our large lath houses at
Edgebrook are now ready to be sent out at the foUowin^j prices: The above illustration shows our
35c, 50c and 75C sizes. Select what yon want in the three sizes and let us have your order now.

The Geo. Wiftbold Co., 74WuckiSam piace, Chicago

Fort Wayne, Ind.

DECREASED SUPPLY AND BETTER SALES.
A drop in the mercury has stimu-
lated trade to a large degree, and also
decreased the production, until the sup-
ply and demand are about even.
Funeral work has been heavy and the
weddings a.re very evident, judging
from the number of orders booked up
for the next several weeks.

NOTES.

Miss Clara B. Flick, of the Patten
Flower Shop, Toledo, O., who has been
visiting her neice, Mrs. Mildred Flick
Buchanan, and other relatives for sev-
eral weeks, has returned home. The
Flick Floral Co. had a number of large
weddings during the past week. This
firm is showing good asters and gladi-
oli and extra fine aster plants.

Miss Wenninghoft is helping her
brother. Edgar Wennlnghoff, at the
store this fall. They are experiencing
a lively trade, with funeral work very
heavy. Thev are showing some excel-
lent roses, asters and gladioli.

The Doswell Floral Co. is showing
some fine Golden Glow chrysanthe-
mums, the first of the season. They
are also cutting some good Ophelia and
Shawyer roses, Harrissi lilies and
asters.

A. J. Lanternier & Co. have a large
number of wedding orders booked for
this month. Funeral work has been
good here. They are cutting some fine
Hoosier Beauty, Ward and Shawyer
roses.

W. J. Vesey, Jr., will leave here
about September 20 for the training
camp to join the new National army,
for which he was drafted a short time
ago. H. K.

Dayton. O. — Fire, August 2.5. de-
stroyed the barn of the Miami Floral
Co., with an estimated damage of $500.

Miscellaneous Plants ion looo

214 -in. Asp, plumosus $2.50 $22.50

2%-in. Asp. Sprengeri 2.50 22.50

3 -In. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.00

214-in. Stevia 3.00 28.UO

214-in. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

214-in. SmUax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-in. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Liberal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, S?""

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

Mention the American Florist when writing

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2J4 in. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V, in. pots, ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICE'S SONS

ROCHESTER. - NEW YORK

HARDY PERENNIALS

Hollyhock, Shasta Daisy, Foxglove, Canter-
bury Bells, Delphiniums, Carnations and oihers

for 50c per doz . by mail piepaid; 12.00 per 100 by
express; $8,00 to $15,00 per lOCO. Seld for list,

John F. flauser, "^S''^'

Specialists in Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
noods. Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous ETergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything in —

Soft Wooded Plants

— Write —

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^"gg^t^r"
VINCA VARIEGATA

We are headquarters for choice Vinca Varie-
gata. 4 in., extra good, at 8c and 10c; 2 In,,
?2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000.

Daisy Mrs. F. Sander and Double Alyssum,
2 in., $2.00 per 100; SIS.OO per 1000. Daisy
Boston Yellow, 2 in., $4.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,"G^°'^^eV'

ALLEGANY N. Y.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ABUTHiONS

ABUTILONS. Stock plants. Savitzi, extra
heavy and busby, $2.50 per dozen. THE WAG-
NER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0.

AIjTERNANTHEKAS.

ALTERNANTHERA, Aurea Nana, yellow, and

Jewel Red; fine stock plants, ?1.50 per dozen,

S10!00 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NUR-
SERY CO., Sidney, O.

AMPEIiOFSIS VEITCHI.

AMPBLOPSIS VEITGHII. Extra strong iVi-
in. vines, 18 inches long, ?5.00 per 100; select
seedlings, well rooted, ready for 3-in. pots, $2.00
per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. THE WAGNER
PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, 2W-in., $4.00 per 100;
3-in., $7.00 "er 100; 4-in.. $12.00 per 100;
6-iu., made up, $4.20 per doz. Sprengeri, fine
3-in. stock, $7.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove, lU.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeril, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BARBERRY.

Box-Barberry, dwarf type of Berberis Thun-
bergi. For prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Elm City Nursery Co., New
Haven. Conn.

BEGONIAS.

Rex Begonias, strong plants, 2%-ln. pots, $4
per 100. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bonvardia, 2Vi-in., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink. White and Red. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids. Mich.

BTJIiBS.

Bulbs. Chinese Narcissus, mat (120 bulbs),
.$10.50, 8 mats (960 bulhsl, $82; Freesias. Purity-
True, %-in. and up. $15 per 1,000; Mi-in. to
%-in., $10 per 1,000; %-in. to Vo-in., $7 per
1,000. French: Jumbo, %-in. and up, $12
per 1,000; Mammoth, %-%-in., $10 per 1,000.
French Paper Whites and Romans, write for
prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Bulbs. California Callas. H4 to 2-in. diam., $9
per 100, $80 per 1.000; 2 to 2y2-in. diam., $13
per 100, $120 per l.OOO. Azore-gro^-n Preesias,
V. to %-in., .$1.25 per lOO. $10 per 1,000. A.
Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs. Surplus stock from cold storage. For
varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement on
front cover page of this issue. Wm. F. Kast-
ing Co., 568-570 Washington St., ButCalo, N. Y.

Bulbs. Paper White GrandiBora. White Ro-
man Hyacinths. Write for quotations, stating
mifintitv rpquired. McHutchison & Co.. 95
Chambers St.. N. Y.

BUIiBS.

Bulbs. I/llium Harrlsii, Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Narcissi. Special prices on
application. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 53 Barclay
St., New York.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissi. Romans and
cold-storage Giganteum. Write for prices. St.
T.oiiis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave.. St.
Louis, Mo.

Bulbs. American grown, Darwin mixture of
40 varieties. First size, $8.50; bulblets, $3.60
per 1,000. Hofmann's Dutch Bulb House, Bar-
aboo. Wis

Bulbs. Lillum Giganteum. 1 to 9-in., and 9
to 10-in.. for immediate delivery. Write for
prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool-
worth BIdg., New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bnlb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago^

CARNATIONS.

Field Grown

CARNATION PLANTS.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following

varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1000

Matchless $6.00 $50.00

White Enchantress 6.00 50.00

Philadelphia 6.00 50.00

White Wonder 6.00 50.00

Harlowarden 6.00 50.00

Andrew Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Winsor 6.0O 50.00

Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Champion 6.00 .W.OO

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants.

182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 631.

Extra fine field grown
CARNATION PLANTS.
Strong, healthy stock, and a bargain at
the prices nuoted.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following
varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1000

Matchless $6.00 $50.00

White Enchantress 6.00 50.00

Philadelphia 6.00 50.00

White Wonder 6.00 ,50.00

Harlowarden 6.00 50.00

Andrew Carnegie 5.0O 40.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

WiDSor 6.0O 50.00

Enchantiess 5.00 45.00

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

M. WEILAND

Evanston, Illinois

L. D. Phone. Evanston 2656.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
EJxtra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1,000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 60.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

WIETOR BROS..

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress.
White Enchantress. Enchantress Supreme. Rose
Pink Enchantress. Mrs. Ward and Champion,
SnO.OO per l.OOO. Aviator. Alice, Matchless,
Akehurst, S60.0O per l.OOO. Superb. $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON OARN-iTION CO.,
Joliet, 111.

CARNATIONS,

strong, healthy field-grown

CARNATION PLANTS

The kind that make you money.

100 1,000

L. P. Enchantress $5.00 J40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 50.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

600 at the 1,000 rate.

J. A. BDDLONG,

184 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1,000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

White;

White Perfection 8.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.

Morton Grove, Illinois.

Heavy field-grown carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Peter Rolnberg, 30 E. Randolph St.,
Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Per 100

Enchantress $6.00

White Enchantress 6.00

Herald 6.00

R. 0. LOMMATZSCH, P. 0., La Grange, 111.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $40.00 per 1,000

White Wonder 40.00 per 1,000

SINNER BROS.,
6516 Ridge Ave., Chicago.

CARNATIONS, splendid plants. Enchantress,
Matchless, Alice. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000.

STUPPY FLORAL CO.,
St. Joseph, Mo.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
Issue. The Leo NIessen Co., Philadelphia. Pa.

FOR SALE— Carnation plants, field grown.
Victory oc: Champion, 6c. Heitman-Oestreicher
Co.. 5610 North Ave.. Milwaukee. Wis.

CHBYSANTHEMXTMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2y2-in. POTS.

$20.00 per 1,000.
Crystal Gem, Roman Gold. Chieftain. Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora. Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost. Chas. Razer. Smith s Ad-
vance. Golden Queen. Oconto. Shrlmpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet. Illinois.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. T.

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CXJUEUS.

COLEUS. Stock plants, extra heavy and
bushy. Verschaffeltli. red. and Golden Bedder,
yellow, $2.50 per dozen. THE WAGNER PARK
NllBSEKY CO., Sidney, O.

CBOTONS.

Special bargains in erotons. Never have we
offered better value. If they do not please you,
money refunded. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issu. S. S. Pen-
noek Co., Philadelphia. Pa.

Crotoas, in variety. 4-in., $4.80 per doz.: 6-
in. pots, $lli, $15 and $18 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest In existence. Our output Is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

2^-iu. e-\tra selects, strongj $7.50 per 100;
$66.00 per 1,000; 2%-in. strong, $6.50 per luO;
$60.00 per 1,000; 3-ln. extra strong, $10.00 per
100; .$00.00 per 1,000: 3-in. strong, $8.00 per
100; $70.00 per 1,000; 4-in., $20.00 per 100.

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, cornea
well recommended for commercial growing, 2%-
in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$25.00 per 100.
laitNEST ROBEE, Wilmette, III.

Cyclamen giganteum. Glory of Wandsbek,
Christmas Cheer, Brilliant Red. White-Plnk
Eye, Pure White, Lavender, 2^-ln. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in. pots at $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also otEer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1,000 seeds. No better to be had
anywhere. Cash with order from unknown
correspondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS,

3132 McHenry Ave., Westwood,

Cincinnati. Ohio.

CYCLAMEN. Good plants, best strain, 4-in.,
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed, $15.00
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS,
Kalamazoo, Mich.

Cyclamen. Sept. delivery, 3-in. pots, $10 per
100; 4-in. pots, $20 per 100; 5-in. pots, $4.80
per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mortou Grove, 111.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Junction,
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 20c
and 25c; 6-ln., 5oc. ERNEST UOBER, Wil-
mette, Illinois.

FERNS.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt. 314-iD $ 4.50

Boston, 214 -in 4.50

Scholzeli, 2J/4-in 4.50

Teddy, Jr., 2^1 -in 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4^in 15.00

Scholzeli. 4-in 15.00

Boston, 6-in 40.00

'lUE REESER PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio.

Bird's Nest Fern. Perfect and saleable in
every size, very effective as single specimens
or in plant basket combinations.

Per 100

1%-in. pots $12.50

214-ln. pots 20.00

3 -in. pots 25.00

4 -in. pots 50.00

5 -in. pots 75.00

6 -in. pots 100.00

7 -in. pots 200.0U

Sold by dozen at hundred rates.

W. K. HARRIS.

55th and Springfield Ave.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Ferns. Boston (Oct. delivery). 5-in.. $4.80
per doz.; 6-in., $9.00 per doz.; 7-in.. $12.00
per doz. Table ferns, 2i4-in.. $4.00 per 100;
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-In.. $15.00 per 100.
Holly ferns. 3-in.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00
per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Ferns. New fern Norwood. A distinct novelty
and one of the most beautiful of the crested
type. 21/4-in., $25 per 100. $200 per 1.000;
4-in., $9 per doz., $50 per 100; 6-ln., $15 per
doz., $100 per 100. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Mar-
ket St., Philadelphia, Pa.

FERNS

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices Be©
advertisement on front cover page of this Issae.
F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns from benches. Boston, 6-in., $25; 5-in.,
$15; 4-in.. $10 per 100. Wanamaker, 6-in., .$25;
5-in., $15; 4-in., $10 per 100. J. D. Brenne-
man, Harrisburg, Pa.

Ferns in flats. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry
A. Drcer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia,
Pa.

FERNS. Boston, fine heavy, 4-in., $15,00 per
100. Extra heavy. 6-in., $5.00 per dozen. THE
WAGNE'R PARK NURS'ERY CO., Sidney, O.

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn.

FUCHSIAS.

FUCHIAS'. Stock plants of Speciosa and
Black Prince, $2.50 per dozen. THE WAGNER
PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, O.

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchil in 4-in. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000; Ricard and
Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa,

Geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per 100, $18.50 per 1,000;
3-ln., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, ner bag (100 sg. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen. Ala.

Groeus. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
nated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas. Otaksa and French varieties.

All pot-grown and of extra fine quality. 35c,

50c and 75c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

HYDRANGEAS, French varieties, Avalanche,
Edw. Mouillare, Bouquet Rose; heavy, bushy,
5-in. $3.50 per dozen. ' THE WAGNER PARK
NURSERY CO.. Sidney. O.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood. 111.

ORCHIDS.

Orchids of all kinds, established and seml-
establlshed. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J.

PALMS.

KBNTIA PORSTBRIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2;4-Inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

214-Inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high. 2.50 18 160
ARECA LDTESCENS.

4-lnch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENIl.

5-lnch pots $1.00 each

STEVBNSONIA GRANDIPOLIA.

4-lnch pots BOc each

5-lBcli pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIPOLIA.

4.1nch OOe each

l-lnch $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALBXANDRAB.

3-inch $1.76 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

COCOS WBDDELIANA.

2-lnch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-Ineh pots 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MARTINBZIA CARYOTaJPOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doi.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,
Morton Grove, IlUnols.

KBNTIA NUESBRIES, Santa Barbara, GalU.,
for medium-sized and large specimens of Ken*
tias and all kinds of palms.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 4Sth
Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANU8.

Pandiinus Veitchil, 4-in., .$4.80 per doz.; 8-in.
tubs. $2.."0 to $3.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. (3o.,
Morton Grove, III.

PANSIBS.

Pansy plant seedlings, assorted, hardy north-
em grown. $2.50 per l.OOO. EDWARD W.
SCHUSTER. Crookston, Minn.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock. $15; 2-ln., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants. 6 to 8 In. pota, 25c to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

Peony Festlva Maxima; also Red, Pink end
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OP
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techy, 111.

PEPPERS.

Peppers. Xmas and Bird's Bye, 214 -in , $*
per 100. Xmas Joy, 214-ln., $7 per lOO, 3%-ln.,
$10 per 100. A. L. MlUer, Jamaica, N. Y.

POINSETTIAS.

Poinsettias. (Christmas delivery), 4-in., $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-in.. made up, $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in.. 75c to $1.00 each; 8-in., made up.
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants, $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton
Grove. Hi.

PRIMULAS.

PRIMULAS.
Chinensis, finest mixed, 2%-in., $3.00 per 100.
Porbesi Baby. 214-in.. $2.25 per 100.
500,000 finest Pansies, ready soon.
JOS'. H. CUNNINGHAM.
Delaware.

Ohio.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.
Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED — 2V>-lnch Aaron Ward. Milady, Bril-
liant. Cecile Brunner, Richmond. Simburst and

OpheUa $120.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more IIO.OO per 1,000

Pink KlUarney 100.00 per 1,000

GRAFTED — 3y!.-lnch White KlUarney and Pink

Klllarney.

For 3% -inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2%-inch White KlUarney, Aaron

Ward, Milady, Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5.000 or more 62.50 per 1,000

Sunburst. 2%-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready tor

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,

Morton Grove, Illinois.

ROSE PLANTS— 2%-INCH STOC^. ^^^

Klllarney Brilliant **-B0 $40.00

Pink Klllarney 4.60 40.00

White KlUarney 4-BO 40.00

Sunburst B-W ^-^

Richmond *-0» ^g-Jg

George Elgar 4-00 ^-^

WIETOR BROS.,

L B. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

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ROSES.

EXTRA OHOICB ROSB PLANTS.
5,000 2%-ln. and 3-ln. grafted KlUarney Roae
plants at $10.00 per 100; BOO 2%-ln. own root
American Beauty at $5.90 per 100; 1,000 3-ln.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100; 1,000; 3-ln.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.

BASSBTT & WASHBURN.
178 N. Wabash Aye.. Chicago.

ROSES. American Beauties. White and Pink
Klllarney. Kalserln, Richmond. Milady, etc.,
3-ln., $6.00; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Forcing roses, fleld-grown stoclc. XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers, Hybrid Teas, Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuala. Write for quota-
tions. Jaclison & Perkins Co., Newark, New
York.

Roses. Own root, 2% -in. stock and 3-In.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Peter Relnberg,
30 B. Randolph St., Chicago.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS, $2.60 per
100; $20.00 per 1,000. Asparagus LutzU seed,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherli seed, 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1,000.
Asparagus Blongatus seed, $2.00 per 100; $15.00
per 1,000. r. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids. Iowa.

Seeds. Petunia, will be ready In November.
Giants of California. Flutfy Ruffles. Giant White,
Marvelous double and Peony — Flowered double.
Prices and list on application. T. B. Shepperd
Co., Ventura. Calif.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Randi. Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. 0. Robinson Seed
Co.. Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds. Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Eodger & Sons Co., Station B. Loa
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas,
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, pquash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelo/i seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Enrff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, mask-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, fiint and
dent com. The O. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field com. George R. Pedrlck &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beets, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and BUlcott S'ts.,
Baltimore. Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Klnzle St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegeable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

SEEDS.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas. etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, CaUf.

Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only. Kelway's, Langport. England.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred O. Brown Seed
Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Seeds, which succeed. Get quotations from
Landreth. Bristol. Pa.

SMILAX.

Wild Smilax, now ready, $2.50 per case, $1.60
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co., Morris
Station, Ga.

Smilax, 2-iu.. $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per
100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Smilax, 2%-in., $3.00 per lOO. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

SWAINSONA.

TO EXCHANGE

TO EXCHANGE— Stock plants of Coleus Ver-
schaetfeltii and Golden Bedder; Alternantbera
Auuea Nana and Jewell: Abutilon Savitzi;
Fuchias Speciosa and Black Prince for stock
plants of carnations and chrysanthemums.
What have you to offer? THE WAGNER PARK
NURSE'RY CO., Sidney, 0.

VIOIiBTS.

Fiela-gi-own violet plants. Princess of Wales,
$6.00 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

VINOAS.

VINCAS. Vinca variegata, extra heavy fleld-
grown clumps. $4.50 per lOO; rooted tips, $1.00
per 100, $10.00 per 1,00. THE REBSEH PLANT
CO., Springfield, O.

VINCAS VARIEGATA. Freshly dug from
field; fine heavy clumps, ready for 4 and o-in.
pots, $5.00 per lOO. THE WAGNER PARK
NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0.

Vinca Variegata, 4-ln., 8c and 10c each; 2-ln.,
$2 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Elmer Bawllngs,
Allegany, N. Y.

MISCELLAJfEOUS.

HOSE — gum rubber — ^no kink.

Special fiorlst greenhouse hose.

%-inch, 15c; Ya-inch, 13c: coupled as wanted.

Buy now before price advances.

E. W. HOLT. Gansevoort Market. New York.

Carnation supports. $22 per 1,000 plants. Rose
stakes on band. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Car-
nation Support Co., Connersville, Ind.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For

sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in

this issue. H. G. Bernlng, 1402-4 Pine St..
St. Louis. Mo.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue,
W. Q. Potter Co.. 421 High Ave.. Cleveland, O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and In
flrst-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St., Chicago,

Seed packets. Order now. as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

MISCEIiliANEOUS.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal., $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co., 1324
Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Stom
& Harrison Co.. PainesvlUe. O.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave.. Chicago.

Japanese cane stakes, 6-ft.. natural color. 85c
per 100; $7 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 211
N. State St., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, l.ono. 75c,
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Florists' cards and envelopes. Catalogue free;
write for one. The John Henry Co.. Lansing,
Mich.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Bnch-
blnder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. Giblln & Co., Utica. N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. .

Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Kel-
ler. 122 W. 25th St.. New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co., Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2,00; 50,000, $8.76.
W. J. Cowee. Berlin. N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452
W. Erie St., Chicago.

Everything the best In florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorter & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia.

Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co.,
Eaton. Ind.

Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.,
Philadelphia.

VEGETABIiE PliANTS.

Cabbage plants, hardy northern grown, $1.00
per 1,000. $8.50 per 10,000.

Grand Rapids lettuce plants, $1 per 1,000,
$8.50 per 10,000.

EDWARD W. SCHUSTER. Crookston, Minn.

MILLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1.000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1.000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1.000.

F. M. PATTINGTON.
Sciploville, N. Y.

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KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda, N.Y.

GREENHOUSES
We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate

BRANCH OFFICES: New York, 1476 Broadway. Boston, 113 State St.: Scranton. 307 Irving Ave.: Philadelphia. Harrison BIdg., 15th and Market Sts

GREENHOUSE OONSTBIJCTION.

Greenhouse constmctlon. We design, manu-
facture and build ^eenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Tem-
ple, Chicago.

Greenbonse construction. Builders of all kinds
of ^eenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co..
2642 Sheffleld Ave.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Write ns for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.: everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd Street Bldg., New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Slst
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co.. Lockland. O.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz., by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesviUe. Ohio.

POTS AND PANS.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co..
Cambridge. Mass.

INSECTnCIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
$1 per qt.: $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-

CARNATION STAPUES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWEHl EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Spring-
held. Mass.

Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c;
3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per
100, 95c; per 5O0, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet per 100, 70c; per
1.000. $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co.. B. C, Chicago.

Angermneller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc.. New York.

Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bemhelmer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa,

Beming, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Endlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, O.

Coan, J. J.. New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C New York.

Ford, William P.. New York.

Freres-Windler Co.. The. Chicago.

Froment, H. E.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman. New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc.. New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

Kastlng Co.. Wm. F., Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennlcott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The. New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A.. St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin, lu.

Kusik & Co., H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul. New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York

Niessen Co.. The Leo. Philadelphia. Pa.

Percy Jones. Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Plerson. A. N.. Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmaim Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas. Geo. J., New York.

Pyter & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago.

Reid. Edward. Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg. Peter. Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer. Inc.. New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan. W. F.. New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Jollet. 111.

Tonner. O. A. & L. A.. Chicago.

Totty. Chas. H.. Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

Onited Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan. A. L.. & Co., Chicago.

Weilaud & Risch. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman. New York.

CARNATION SUPPORTS

$22.00 per 1000 Plants.

(3 rings to each plant.)

^ — * — d>— ^

Rose Stakes

ON HAND

Straight
Length I'JtO

3 ft $12.25

3 ft. 6 in 14.00

4 ft 15.75

4 ft. 6 in 1750

5 ft 19.25

Tie
1000

S14.25
1600
17.75
19.50
21.25

THE CARNATION SUPPORT COMPANY

CONNEBSVILLE, IND.

The Recognized Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, white

fly, thrips aud soft scale. ..^i

auart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.60

FUNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Ouart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60

VERMINE.

For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Sealers,

APHINE MANUFACTURIN6 COMPANY

MADISON. N. J,

WHOLESALE OUT FLOWERS.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston. Mass.
Wietor Bros.. Chicago.
Wiltgen & Preres. Chicago.
Wlttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago.
Young & Co.. John. New York.
Zech & Mann. Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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Peter Reinberg Says

'We have had the Garland gutters in use over tw^enty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
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Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.
Our 1917 Catalogue is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

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Pulverized
SHEEP MANUSE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BR/Un> in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicado.

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FOR OVER 30 YEARS

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as to combine STIMULATING viith

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crop vigorous, healthy and fruitful growth.

The direct result of LONG PRACTICAL

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Used by Amateur and Professional

Gardeners the world over,

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Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is
giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave., Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.

U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

NIKOTEEN

For Spraying,

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigating.

Ask Your Dealer for It.

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ST. LOUIS

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Sept. 15,

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS Z: POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bnlb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

WAREHOUSES:

Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

Ij. Breltsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse, - - N. Y.

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Kramer's Pot Bangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen. Florists

and Supply Dealers.

Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mail, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SOjN, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2otll St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers ol

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Herndon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing House

LAK.GE RUNS OP

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymouth PL, Chicago

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write us fop
Catalog and DiseountS.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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Greenhouse Construction

BY PROF. L. R. TAFT.

It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a
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By the same author. Covers the subject completely.
382 pages. PRICE, $1.50.

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1866-1917
"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PEOKY CYPRESS.
SQUARh RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKUND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" AV^are.

AVM. M. ■\VARRI1V.
16 W. 23rd St.. New York.

^Ulj Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business witti
Europe should send for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage. $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
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or other evidence that they belong to
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ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF "H. A.,"
I CHII.WELL NURSERIES, l,O^VlJHAM,
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Now

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PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Co«l
Little. Shippers ma; use them
and save their customers macy
dollars in express charges.

vanglian's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

DREER*S

Florist Specialties

Nfw Brand New Style

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lenetljs

up to 5U0 feet without

seam or ioint.

Tbe HOSE for ihe FLORIST

pfT ft.

. I7c

V^-in 15o

Reels, 501 ft I4V4C

Couplings Furnished.

HENRY A. DREER,
714-716 Chestnut Street

Philauelphia. Pa.

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The famous Kroes:hell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie Stc, Chicago

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THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTIN6 COMPANY

BTTRNLET, ENGLAND.

Hansen Rocker Grates

Are best (or greenhouse use.
Write for particulars.

HANSELL GRATE CO.

054 Railway Bxchanse Bids., Chicago

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REFRIGERATORS

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Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

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For Retubin? Boilers and Piping Greenhouses.
Selected and in first class condition.
Cleaned both inside and outside.

1433 Wells Street, CHICAGO

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These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
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Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

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Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value
of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Eoclt-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Eveiything in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCBILIO LUMBER CO. '^cSi^^"'

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GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

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Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PRINTEKY, Inc.
542 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.
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OF HIGH
GRADE....

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For GREENHOUSES

See our Catalogue.

lotwater GIBLIH & CO., Utica, N. Y.

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OF THE

Florists, Nurserpep, Seedsmen

OF THE

United States and Canada.

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

American Florist Co.,

440 S. Dearborn Street
CHICAGO

484

The American Florist.

Sept. 15,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The 483

AlfredLozierRosery.464
Alpha Floral Co ....461
American Bulb Co.. 468
American Greenh'se

MfeCo 484

AmlingE C Co 455

Anderson SA 465

AnEermuellerGHCo,454

Aphine Mfg Co 480

Archias Floral Co. ..463
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 460

Badgley & Bishop.. 459

Baer Julius 46?

Barnard WW Co.. ..470
Bassett&Washburn .

448 475

Baumer Aug R 465

Baur Window Glass

Co ... IV

BayersdorferH&Co.444

Beaven E A 455

Begerow's 462

Berger Bros 456

Bernheimer Eugene. 457

Berning H G 456

Bodger J & Sons Co. .457
Boddington Arthur

TCo 467

BolandJB 461

Bolgiano J &Son....470
Boulevard Flo Co... 463

Bramley & Son 463

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 466

Breitmeyer'sl Sons. .4*12

Brenneman J D 474

Briggs Floral Co 463

Brown A J Seed Co . .466
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 468

Bryan .Alonzo ] 476

Buchbinder Bros 483

BuckbeeH W 465

BudlongJ A 431 474

Burpee W A & Co.... 470
Caldwell theWoods-

man Co 455

California Florists. ..464

Callahan M J 462

CarnationSupportCo480
Central Floral Co... 465
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 454

Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co 481

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 449

Clark E B Seed Co.. 468

Clarke's SonsD 463

Clay&Son 481

CleveUndFloristEx 455

CoanJ J 459

Conard & Jones Co.. 472

Cooke Geo H 465

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 476

Cowee W J 484

Coy HCSeedCo....468

Craig Robt Co 471

Cross Eli 474

Danker Fred A 465

DardsChas 462

Dickinson Alb't& Co. 468

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo..464
DornerF&SonsCo 474

Drakos Co 463

Dreer HA 482 484

Duerr Chas A 455

Duluth Floral Co.... 465

Dunlop John H 452

Edwards Fold Box.. 484
Elm CityNurseryCo.473

Erne& Co 454

Evenden Bros Co... 465

Eyres HG 461

Farmers' SFlorists'

Fertilizer Co 481

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 467
Florists' Hail Assn.. 484
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

FordM C 459

Ford William F 459

Forter Edward 465

Foster Fred 464

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 41

Frauenfelder C 464

Freeman Mrs J B — 463
Freres-Windler Co.. 455

.464

FreyCH....
Frey & Frey

Friedman 464

FromentHE 459

Galvin Thos F 461

Garland Co The Ill

Garland Mfg Co 481

Gasser J M Co 462

Giblin&Co 483

GodineauR&M....467
Goldstein &

Futterman 459

GorhamPrintery Inc .483
Graham A &Son....465
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.464

Green Edw 465

Growers Cut Flo Co. .459

Gude Bros 464

Gunterberg M C 448

Guttman & Raynor.459
HabermehlsSonsJ J.46I

Hanft Bros 463

Hansen Grate Co... 483

Hardesty & Co 465

Hart George B 459

Hart Henry 462

Hatcher Florist 465

Hauser John F 476

HavenSeedCoThe.468

Heacock Jos Co 473

Heinljohn G&Son.465

Hencle Miles S 462

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis... 463
Henry Co The John. 448

Hentz&Nash 4.58

Herr Albert M 471

Herrmann A 484

Hess & Swoboda. . . .462

Hession 463

Hews AH&Co 482

Higgins NF 463

HillDNursCo 472

Hoerber Bros 455

Hollywood G'rdens.462

Holm & Olson 462

Holton&HunkelCo .457

Hort Advertiser 482

Hort Trade Journal .483

Howards Smith 465

Hurfi Edgar F 467

HuscroftG. L 464

lckes-BraunMillCo.483

IgoeBros 484

Jackson & Perkins. ..472

Jahn Hugo 462

Johnston & Co T J. .465

Jones Percy 452

Joy Floral Co 464

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo . .482

Keller Sons J B 463

Kelway & Son 468

Kennicott Bros Co.. 450
Kerr RC Floral Co. 463

KervanCoThe 459

Kessler Wm 459

Kimberlin Seed Co. .468
King Construct Co.. 480

Kirchner Chas F 462

Kottmiller A 461

Kramer IN & Son.. 482
Kroeschell BrosCo..483

Kruchten John 455

KuehnC A 457

Kuhl Geo A 476

Kusik &CoH 455

Kyle & Foerster 455

Landreth Seed Co. ..467
Lang Flo &Nur Co.. 463

Lange -A 461

Leborius J J 463

Leedle Floral Co. ...471
Leonard Seed Co.. . .468
LocklandLum Co. ..482
Logan Pottery Co.. 482
London Flow'rShp .462
Lord&BurnhamCo.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 471

McCallum Co 457

McConnell Alex 461

McHutchison& Co. . .

467 468

Mangel 464

Matthews the Flo'»t.465

MatthewsonJE 464

May & Co LL 464

Meconi Paul 459

MetairieRidgeNurs.461

Miller A L 474

Miller &Musser 455

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE 6 CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO, ILL

Moninger J C Co ....IV
Mullanphy Florist.. 461

MunsonH 483

Murray Samuel 464

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidinger JosG Co., .457

Newell A 463

NY CutFlowerEx..459

NVFloral Co 465

Nicotine Mfg Co.... 481

Niessen Leo Co 456

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 483

Palez Paul M 454

Palmer W J &Son... 461

Park Floral Co 463

Peacock Dahlia Fr..472

Pearson E W 464

PedrickGR&Son..468
PennThe Florist... .465

PennockSS Co 474

Peters & Reed Poty.. 482
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 457

Philips Bros 463

Pierce FO Co 484

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN (Inc). ..476
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 466

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .464

PillsburylL 463

PittsburgCutFloCo.460
Podesta&Baldocchi.463
Poeblmann Bros Co

446 447

PollworthCCCo...4s7
Polykranas Geo J,... 459
Potter Floral Co.... 465

Potter WQ Co 457

Pulverized Manure

Co The 481

Pyfer A T & Co 450

Pyfer&Olsem 463

RaedleinBasket C0..452

Randall A L Co 455

Randall'sFlowShop.465
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 465

Rapid Wrapper Co. .445

Rawlings Elmer 476

Ready Reference.... 477

Reed & Keller 482

Regan Ptg House. ...482

Reid Edw 456

Rein berg Geo 455

Reinberg Peter.. 449 471

Rice Bros 457

Riedel & Meyer 459

Rober Eroest 469

RobinsonJCSeedCo.468
RochesterFloralCo. .461
RockWmLFlwrCo..464
Rohnert Waldo 468

Routzahn Seed Co ..470

RuschG& Co 457

Saake 0 C 464

ichiller the Florist.. 463
Schillo Adam Lum Co483
Schlatter W & Son.. 484

Schling Max 461

Schmidt Chas L..... 464
Schwake Chas& Co. 458

Sekenger Adam 461

5harpPartridge&Co.484

Shepherd TB 468

Sheridan Walter F.. 459
Siebrecht George C.459
Situations Wants. ..443
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith AW & Co. ...462
SmitbED&Co. ...474
Smith & Fetters Co. 454

Smith Henry 464

Smith W&T Co.... I
3outhernEvergrnCo.454
St Louis Seed Co.... 467
Storrs& Harrison. ..472
Stumpp G.E.M....465
Syracuse Pottery Co .482
ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thomson Wm &

Sons 481

Thorburn J M & Co. 467
Tonner O A&L A ..

450 474

Totty Chas H 474

Traendly&Schenck.459

Trepel Jos 463

United Cut Flo Co.. 458
United Flower &

Supply Co 453

Vaughan AL & Co. .453
Vaughan's Seed Store

I 467 469 475 482

Vick's Sons J as 476

VincentR Jr &Sons

Co I

Walker F Co 461

WeberFH 464

Weiland&Risch....455

Weiss Herman 459

WelchBrosCo 456

Whitted Floral Co... 461

Wietor Bros 450

Wild Gilbert H 472

Williams MrsE A ..464
Wiltgen & Freres.. ..455
WittboldGCo...461 476
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.464
yokahamaNur8Co..467
Young John & Co. ..459

Young & Nugent 461

Zech & Mann. ..451 455
Ziska Jos & Sons. . . .455
Zvolanek Anton C..46S

Before & OOtl, After

422 Main St. Sprinfltleld, Mass.

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N.J.

F.O.PiERGE(lD.

12 W. BROADWAY

Wrw YORK

Mastica Is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occnrs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.
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CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO;

MANUFACTURERS

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

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fl.

HERRMANN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK

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Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading: carnation growers as the best support
oh the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose stakes.— Write for prloei
before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipmeid gunstcod
IGOE BROS., 61-73 HetrtpoGbii Ave., BROOKLTM. N. T
Mention the American Florist when writing

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. Manufactured by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
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PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

MASOJflC TEMPLE BUILDIIVG.

Trade Directory

Price: $3.00 Postpaid
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAGO

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 22, 1917.

Vol. XUX

No. 1529

The American Florist

Ebtabliseed 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

Pdelished Evbbt Satttrdat bt

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Cblcago.

Long Distance Pbone: Harrison 7485.

Re^stered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, 12.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.,
American Florist Co. .440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Opficerb — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. JIiller. Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect— C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Juees Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo.. Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detrot, Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition. New
York, September 25-37, 1917. Officers— Rich-
ard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Habribon Dick. 1426 Seventy-third Street.
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.
Next annual meeting, Board of Commerce
Building, Detroit, Mich., October 2-3, 1917. Wm.
F. Gode, Washington, D. C, President; George
AsMUB, Chicago, Vice-President; Albert Poche-
LON, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock,
Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland ,
O., November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vebet,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Peof. E. A. "White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Annual Convention, Detroit, Mich., October 2-3.

Big Meeting Anticipated.

The annual meeting of the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery, which will be held
in the Board of Commerce building,
Detroit, Mich., October 2-3, will un-
doubtedly be one of the most inter-
esting gatherings held by that organ-
ization. The association, composed en-
tirely of retail florists, is a most im-
portant factor in the distribution of
flowers. Its object, as set forth in
its constitution, is to promote and en-
courage the exchange between the
members of the association of ideas,
principles, policies, methods and man-
ner of handling and conducting the re-
tail florist business for the betterment
and education of the members; to
build up and encourage the mutual
exchange of orders between retail flor-
ists of the various cities and towns in
the United States and Dominion of
Canada; to educate its members in
the proper handling and promotion of
the exchanging of orders, by tele-
graph, telephone and mail; to give
publicity to the service rendered in
order to promote the out-of-town busi-
ness of each member of the associa-
tion.

The united efforts of this body of
men is wholly given to bring about an
efficient and larger sale and use of
cut flowers, mainly by showing the
public how it is possible to deliver
flowers in any distant city, almost as
quickly and satisfactorily as they
would have the order filled in their
own neighborhood. The prime object
of this movement, is of course, for the
mutual profit of the members. That
it has been successful almost beyond
the most sanguine expectations of its
founders, is shown by the testimony
of many. One example of a conserva-
tive man, who has greatly benefited,
is Philip Breitmeyer, of John Breit-
meyer's Sons, Detroit, who stated at
the Chicago meeting that their busi-
ness of the previous year, through F.

T. D. channels, had been over $10,000.
There are thousands of firms in this
country in the various lines of the
craft that would be highly gratified
if their entire business reached this fig-
ure. Such an addition to a live busi-
ness has, however, been made possible
through this system of mutual benefit,
to this one branch of the trade. Hun-
dreds of others are also loud in their
praise of what their membership has
brought them. Many, however, have
not received the full benefit, because of
their failure to grasp the importance
of their own co-operation in pushing
the work. The advantages of this
system are as yet almost unknown
to the general public. Many, very
many, would jump at the chance to
have flowers delivered to distant
points, on occasions, if they knew at
the moment that it was possible.

At the recent meting of the F. T. D.
in connection with the New York con-
vention, G. E. M. Stumpp, New York,
said that members generally failed to
realize the importance of the adver-
tising that they themselves could do
in their own stores. The outgoing
business could be worked up and if
all the members kept this feature con-
stantly to the front, the number of
orders would be greatly increased, and
all mutually benefited. President Wm.
P. Gude, "Washington, D. C, is very
enthusiastic over the association's
past work and in its great future if
properly developed. Every man will
benefit according to his interest and
enthusiasm in pushing the work local-
ly. Herman Knoble, Cleveland, O., is
another live wire, who has found the
membership of his firm in the asso-
ciation of the greatest benefit. He
has great faith in a national adver-
tising propaganda, backed up by ear-
nest work of the members locally.
Fred Brown, of the J. M. Gasser Co.,
also of Cleveland, claims the F. T. D.
is a most important factor in their
business. They advertise and encour-

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Sept. 22,

age business of this character in every
way possible. . -

Among the important matters tliat
are to be discussed and acted upon
at the coming- meeting are the
following : To adopt an effective sign
to be used ' by all members in their
store windows. Fred Brown, E. A.
Fetters and G. E. M. Stumpp are the
committee having this in charge.
Hermann Knoble, Geo. Asmus and S.
A. Anderson are to report on a sched-
ule of expenditures for advertising,
salaries, store rent and other over-
head charges, in relation to total re-
ceipts, and what should constitute a
fair net profit. The formation of a
union of the retail florists' associa-
tions of the various cities is to be
passed upon by George E. M. Stumpp,
W. A. Philips and George Asmus. The
matter of the wholesalers selling at
. retail is to be looked into, and other
details in conducting their business
that concerns the retail florist.

Advertising in a national way will
be another subject of the greatest im-
portance, which should receive great
impetus at this meeting. Many of the
leading lights in the retail ranks have
become experts in this line, and bril-
liant ideas in publicity will no doubt
be brought out. That all branches of
the trade generally are ready and will-
ing to contribute to this work was
shown in the large amount of money
pledged by the comparatively few
members of the S. A. F. at the recent
New York convention, when in a few
minutes over $8,000 was raised to
carry out the publicity movement as
outlined by W. F. Thirkildson and his
committee.

Would it not be a good idea if the
F. T. D. and the S. A. F. publicity
committeesi were to work together,
so that their campaigns would be most
effective and the entire trade bene-
fited? Every branch of business in
any way connected with the craft is
sure to be benefited by this publicity.

Dealers in florists' supplies, wire
workers, potters, paper box men,
gi-eenhouse builders and boiler men,
and particularly the growers of cut-
flowers and plants, as well as seeds-
men— all of these lines will at once
feel the effect of any added impetus
to the business. They should feel it a
privilege and duty to contribute funds
in a liberal measure for this cause,
which is championed by the men to
whom they look for the results of
their genius and labor. Many grow-
ers do not view the subject in this
light, but such should wake up.

The wonderful stimulus given to the
sale of flowers by the observance of
Mothers' day is an instance. To Miss
Jarvis we are indebted for the idea,
but the greatest returns were realized
by the trade who went down into
their pockets and advertised the sig-
nificance of the day and the use of
flowers for its observance.

That flowers should always be in
good demand is clearly the business
of every man who grows them. Grow-
ers are for the most part keenly alive
in finding the best market for their
products. "Why should they not then
gladly join in a movement to better
the demand and place their product
before a larger number of buyers,
which would be sure to increase con-
sumption and automatically give them
larger returns?

All the live wires in the; retail busi-
ness in this country will attend this
meeting. It will be a touch and go

affair, presided over by that dynamo
of energy, W. F. Gude, who always
seems to find time to give and lend
his valued assistance to anything that
will further the interest of the craft.
There is no retail florist who has a
desire to progress and carry forward
his business but will be greatly bene-
fitted by a membership in this organi-
zation. He should attend this meet-
ing, if possible, or if not, closely read
the proceedings, which will be fully
recorded in The American Florist.
All the salient points in the live, up-
to-date methods of the retail busi-
ness, particularly that of deriving the
greatest benefit from the co-operation
of the F. T. D., will be gone over in
the most practical manner by the best

J. F. Foster.
Superintendent South Park System, Chicago,
Elected President of the American Associa-
tion of Park Superintendents at the St,
Louis Convention, September U-13.

men in the retail realm, and cannot
fail to be of the greatest interest to
this branch of the trade.

American Association of Park Supts.

The nineteenth annual convention
of the American Association of Park
Superintendents at St. Louis, Mo., Sep-
tember 11-13, announcement of the
opening session of which was made in
our issue of September 15, page 472,
proved a great success both in attend-
ance and the amount of business
transacted.

The opening day, September 11, was
taken up witlx a short business session
of the executive committee and gen-
eral meeting, the latter being opened
with an address of welcome by the
director of public welfare of St. Louis.
The only business transacted at this
session was the favorable report on 17
new applications and the reports of a
few committees. The meeting then
adjourned, and as the guests of the
East St. Louis park department, un-
der the guidance of E. P. Griffin, the
delegates toured the city of East St.
Louis, visiting Jones park, where re-
freshments were served. The tour was
continued to Monks' Mound, proposed
state park, where an address by Pro-
fessor Henry Milton Whelpley of the
Missouri Historical Society was heard.

He dwelt on the history of the famous
Indian mounds, which are sometimes
referred to as the Cahokia Indian
mounds, and the safeguarding of them
from the vandalism of visitors, by hav-
ing them incorporated in a state park.
In the evening the visitors were en-
tertained at a banciuet at the St. Clair
country club.

The second day's session was opened
with an address by Park Commission-
er Cunliff, of St. Louis, who dwelt on
the aims and accomplishments of the
St. Louis park department. This was
followed by a number of committee
reports, and a paper read by L. P. Cox
of the Syracuse University on "Park
Work in New York City." Also a
paper by H. M. Albright of Washing-
ton, D. C, on "Our National Parks."
The afternoon was spent touring the
North St. Louis parks. In the evening
the annual Shaw banquet was served,
the visiting park superintendents be-
ing guests of the Missouri botanical
garden. On the speakers' program
were : Director Geo. T. Moore, of the
garden faculty, toastmaster; Nelson
Cunliff, St. Louis park commissioner;
John F. Walsh, Jr.. president of the
park superintendents' association; C.
L. Brock, Houston, Tex.; Theo. Wirth.
Minneapolis, Minn.; Edw. A. Miller,
New York; J. F. Foster, Chicago; John
McLaren, San Francisco, and John
Berry of Denver, Colo.

At the third day's session, the com-
mittee on state, provincial and nation-
al parks recommended resolutions
which were adopted for the creation of
a national park for the preservation
of several thousand acres of redwood
forests on the west coast of Califor-
nia; also, to further the movement
for the making of a state park of the
so-called Monks' Mound and surround-
ing territory in which other old Indian
mounds are located, which would in-
clude the whole Cahokia group. Reso-
lutions were also adopted to change
the method of electing officers and an
official organ will be issued as a con-
troller to begin with. The reason for
the change in election of officers as
adopted is to create more of a con-
tinuance in the various offices.

The election of officers resulted as
follows : Jacob F. Foster, South Parks,
Chicago, president; John Berry, Den-
ver, Colo., vice-president; Roland Cot-
erill, Seattle, Wash., secretary-treas-
urer. Directors for three-year term' — •
L. P. Jensen, St. Louis, Mo., and G. H.
Hollister, Hartford, Conn. Directors
for two-year term — Geo. W. Hess,
Washington, D. C, and E. P. Griffin,
East St. Louis, 111. Directors for one
year — L. Evans, Youngstown, O., and
C. A. Bossen, Minneapolis. Minn.
Louisville, Ky., was chosen as the place
for the 1918 meeting, Hartford. Conn.,
also being a close contender for the
honor.

The afternoon of the third day was
spent touring the South St. Louis sec-
tion, visiting all parks, the Anheuser-
Busch brewing plant where luncheon
was served, the Century boat club
where refreshments were partaken
of, and finally the Missouri botan-
ical gardens (Shaw's Garden). Many
of the visitors had seen the gar-
den some years previous and were
delighted with the changes and
improvements which are made and
in progress now. Supper was served
at the World's Fair pavilion at
Forest park as guests of the St.
Louis park department. An inspection
was then made of the municipal ten-

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nis courts ligrhted up for night play-
ing. aJid the visitors were convinced
of the practicability of this feature.
The St. Louis park department were
hosts again at the municipal outdoor
theatre in Forest park with a special
performance of "Rip Van Winkle," a
pantomime by the staff and children
of the St. Ijouis playgrounds. Later In
the evening the gentlemen were enter-
tained at a smoker by the employes
of the park department.

A special program for the ladies
consisted of a shopping tour of the St.
Louis business district, tour of the
residence district, visit to the Welle-
Boettler bakery, tour of St. Louis
county to Grant's Farm and Sunset
Hill golf club; a luncheon at the fa-
mous Bevo Mill, and a tour to the
Chain of Rocks, St. Louis water works
and Riverview club. W.

The following- were among those in
attendance :

J, Allen, Minneapolis. Minn.

E. Altherr, Quebec, Canada.

O. D. Arp, Sioux City, Iowa.

B. Belty, East St. Louis, Ills.
John Berry, Denver, Colo.

E. Billagueg, Dulutli, Minn.

R. R. Eranzist, Kansas City, Mo.
W. S. Eretler, Pasadena, Calif.

C. H. Brewer, Racine, Wis.
C. Brock. Houston, Texas.
H. W. Busch, Detroit, Mich.

J. C. Castleman, Louisville, Ky.
Theo. 'W. Chinnins, Waco, Texas.
C. C. Cox, Wichita, Kansas.
J. S. Crandell, New York.
C. W. Davis, Memphis, Tenn.
C. O. Doelman, Davenport, Iowa.
A. C. Douglas, Anderson, Ind.

F. G. Dreen. Louisville, Ivy.

C. H. Dunn, Kansas City, Mo.
P. Edinbur^, Lincoln, Neb.

D. H. Ellis, Sa;ginaw, Mich.
Chas. F. Brwin, Seattle, Wash.

S. Ellsworth. East St. Louis, Ills.

L. Evans. Youngstowu, Ohio.

W. E. Ferech, Lake Forest, Ills.

H. E. Pitzpatriek, Terre Haute, Ind.

V. G. Ferrer, Harrisburg, Pa.

.T. P. Foster, Chicago.

J. L. Puller, Seattle, Wash.

W. R. Gardner, Evansville, Ind.

J. S. Gasner, Sheboygan, Wis.

S. Gaiislep, Hibbing, Minn.

A. C. Goddard, Minneapolis, Minn.

E. Goede. East St. Louis. Ills.
W. Grantman, Bartlesville, Okla.
E. P. Griffin, East St. Louis, Ills.

A. B. Hall. East St. Louis, Ills.
H. D. Hayland, St. Paul, Minn.
C. H. Heichler, Topeka, Kansas.
L, Hennanhofer, Pueblo, Colo.

G. W. Hill, Seattle, Wash.

N. B. Kannowshe, Mitchell, S. D.

B. A. Keeting, Louisville, Ky.
J. W. Keman, Lowell, Mass.
A. Kintose, Clearwater, Minn.
■Aug. Koch, Chicago.

A. Kohankie, Denver, Colo.

J. M. Krohan, Cincinnati, Ohio.

A. H. Lowney, Indianapolis, Ind.
John McLaren, San Francisco, Calif.

B. B. Mack, Wilmington, Del.

C. Mackintosh, Stillwater^ Minn.
C. H. Meeds, Cincinnati, Ohio.

J. Meiseiibacher, Tulsa, Okla.

C. L. Miller, Fargo, N. D.

B. A. Miller, -New York.

H. J. Neale, Worcester, Mass.

J. S. Neil, Chicago.

P. G. Nelson, Chicago.

Fred NuBSbaumer, St. Paul, Minn,

J. M. Pairie, Pomona, Calif.

H. R. Perley, South Bend, Ind.

H. P. Pinshaw, Bast St. Louis, Ills.

H. S. Richards. Chicago.

M. RiDstott, Kansas City, Mo.

S. W. Rnbee, Marshalltown, Iowa.

L. Sansfure, Memphis, Tenn.

Geo. Simpson, Louisville, Ky.

B. M. Smith, Chicago.

S. C. Steinhauer, Denver, Colo.

J. M. Sturrier, Everett, Minn.

R. H. Tacke, Lexington, Ky.

J. H. Thomas, East St. Louis, Ills.

J. R. Thomason. Chicago.

L. D. Tilton, Seattle, Wash.

J. F. Walsh, Jr., New York.

Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.

C. Wolf, Hibbing, Minn.
W. Wright, Chicago.

LADIES.
Mrs. C. Brock, Houston, Texas.
Mrs. H. W. Busch. Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. J. F. Foster, Chicago.
Mrs. .T. Meisenbacher, Tulsa, Okla.
Mrs. J. S. Nell, Chicago.
Mrs. J. M. Pairie, Pomona, Calif.
Mrs, H. S. Richards, Chicago.
Mrs. C. Wolf, Hibbing, Minn.
Mrs. W. Wright, Chicago.

THE HERBACEOUS BORDER.

Herbaceous Perennials We Should Grow.

Lecture by Professor Arno H. Nehrling. with
stereopticon illustrations, delivered before the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, from, the
transactions of the society.

I am happy to have an opportunity
to address you on the subject of "Per-
ennials We Should Grow" because it
is a group of plants in which I am es-
pecially interested. For the leist three
years I have been devoting a great
deal of time to the study of perennials,
and I do not think I have ever worked
with a more interesting group of
plants; and I wish to say at the out-
set that herbaceous perennials unques-
tionably deserve the popularity which
they are enjoying at the present time.

When we think of an ideal perennial
garden we usually include the spring-
flowering bulbs. Can you imagine our
gardens without the dainty snowdrop
( Galanthus nivalis ) , followed by
clumps of crocus (Crocus versicolor),
and the showy squill (Scilla sibirica)
Which open their flowers even before
the snow has entirely disappeared?
After these have passed away come
constant changes in a well arranged
perennial border every week. In fact,
every day will bring forth something
new to interest and delight the eye
of the flower lover. Only severe freez-
ing weather will put an end to such

persistent late-blooming sorts as hardy
chrysanthemums, Japanese anemones,
New England asters, gaillardias, aco-
nitums, etc.

It is not my purpose today to treat
the subject in a general way, because
so much has been said and written of
late concerning the management, the
planting and care of herbaceous bor-
ders. I will be more specific and deal
only with the perennials we should
grow in our gardens. Before I take
up the actual materials, however, let
us trace briefly the evolution of gar-
dening in this country from the time
the Pilgrim fathers landed on the
bleak, barren shores of New England,
bringing with them a few seeds of
garden pinks, and other old-fashioned
garden flowers, to the present day.

When we study the history of gar-
dening in America we find that many
changes have been brought about from
time to time, especially in the types
of plants used in beds and borders for
ornamental purposes. These changes
might be termed fashions in plants.
The most important change occurred
with the introduction of the so-called
bedding plants at the time of the Cen-
tennial exposition in Philadelphia in
1876. These showy plants appealed
strongly to the public, and from that
time on the so-called old-fashioned

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

flowers which our grandmothers had
been growing with good results for
years and years came into disfavor
with the gardener, especially the home
gardener. Even 20 years ago there
were few borders outside of those
planted by professional gardeners on
private estates and in public parks.

With the adoption of the naturalis-
tic style of landscape gardening a de-
cided change occurred, not only in the
type of materials used, but also in the
manner of planting, and the last 10
years has seen a growing Interest in
the so-called old-fashioned hardy
plants which are technically known as
hardy herbaceous perennials, and never
have they been so highly esteemed as
they are at the present time. Every-
one who is fortunate enough to have
even a small garden should devote at
least part of it to hardy plants.

The reasons for this poplarity are
obvious. First of all, they are plants
that live from year to year. Although
the tops die off at the end of the grow-
ing season, new growths come from
parts underground the following sea-
son. This, of course, gives the garden
a feeling of permanency, and by select-
ing the proper varieties the disappear-
ing flowers will be continuously re-
placed by new ones. The colors of the
varieties must be carefully studied, as
the color scheme is one of the primary
features of the garden. The season of
flowering must also be studied, in or-
der that the plants may be arranged
so as to avoid clashes in color and so
as to have an equality of flowers over
the entire season. Even though the
border is planned with utmost care, it
is not always possible to have the en-
tire border a mass of color throughout
the season, and, as already stated, in
planning the perennial border a few
clumps of spring-flowering bulbs such
as snowdrops, seillas, etc., and masses
of annuals should be added. Annuals
have a particular charm because quick
results may be obtained with them,
and, although they are secondary in a
border, they are nevertheless of vital
importance in making a successful
garden.

Another r«ason for the popularity of
perennials at the present time is be-
cause of the fact that great improve-
ments have been brought about by
our nurserymen and plant hybridizers.
We have much finer and many more
varieties for planting than had our
predecessors. It is only when a com-
parison is made between delphinium,
peony, phlox, asters, etc., of today with
those in general cultivation 10 or 15
years ago that one realizes the extra-
ordinary improvements that have been
made.

Summing up the reasons for the in-
creasing interest that has been taken
in the cultivation of hardy herbaceous
perennials the past few years, we must
not overlook the fact that they are
planted for effects to cover a period
of years. Then, too, there is no group
of plants more adaptable to varied con-
ditions of soil and location. While
the majority of species prefer a good
deep soil and an open position, there
are a number which succeed under
partially shaded conditions, and soil
heavy and light, or moist and dry. Al-
though they thrive best In the flower
garden proper, there are a few which
will grow better planted in the rock-
ery, shrubbery border, or the wild gar-
den. I might add at this point that
men who are familiar with the con-
struction of gardens have made the
statement that the year 1916 went

down in the history of gardening
as the year of the true beginning
of rock gardening in this country. The
interest in this type of gardening was
stimulated to some extent by the fine
displays of rock garden plants at the
exhibitions throughout the land the
past season.

Professional gardeners and ama-
teurs have long ago come to the con-
clusion that the perennial border has
passed the experimental stage and is
now an important feature in every
modern flower garden. From a well
planned garden or border is derived
a feeling of quiet and rest that no
amount of showy bedding plants, such
as red geraniums, yellow coleus, or

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scarlet sage, can give us. By making
the proper selection, any garden can
be made attractive from early spring
until fall.

Coming to the species and varieties
we should grow, we now have a splen-
did list from which to make selections.
Many of our progressive firms have
gone into the culture of perennials on
a large scale. The Palisades Nurseries,
Sparkill, N. T., list over a thousand
species and varieties. Henry A. Dreer,
Inc., Philadelphia; R. & J. Farquhar
& Co., Boston; Bertram H. Farr, Wyo-
missing, Pa.; A. N. Pierson, Inc.,
Cromwell, Conn.; Knight & Struck,
New York, and many other progressive
florists and seedsmen offer large collec-
tions. However, the number of species
and varieties does not compare with
the number grown on the other side
of the water, where this group of
plants has always received a great
deal of attention. M. Free, superin-
tendent of the Brooklyn botanic gar-
den, in a recent article, makes the fol-
lowing statement with reference to the
number of species in cultivation in
this country, compared to the number
used in England :

"It must be generally admitted that
our perennial borders, with some few
exceptions, are characterized by a
great lack of variety in the plant ma-
terial used. Especially is this notice-
able when comparisons are made with
the hardy flower borders of several

E'uropean countries, where the culture
of herbaceous plants in borders and
rock gardens has assumed enormous
proportions. In the Royal Gardens,
Kew, over 8,000 species and varieties
of herbaceous plants are grown, and
it is no uncommon thing to see cata-
logues published by nurserymen con-
taining over 2,000 varieties. While
not advocating for an instant the grow-
ing of plants simply for the sake of
having a large collection, it must be
conceded that when a nurseryman cat-
alogues 2,000 hardy plants there must
be a number of really meritorious sub-
jects which are not grown in our bor-
ders, and which are not to be found in
the lists published by the majority of
American firms dealing in hardy
plants.

"The demand for, and importance
of, hardy perennials is increasing by
leaps and bounds. People are getting
tired of the monotony and expense of
formal bedding and demand a return
to the old-fashioned perennial border
which, when properly constructed,
provides plants in bloom, of some kind
or other, from April to November. It
is up to the nurserymen, therefore,
to see that this demand is supplied.
The man who is able to do this Is the
one likeliest to reap the largest profits.
We will have to break away from the
stereotyped lists of plants that every-
one who grows herbaceous plants al-
ready has in his possession and launch
out in introducing new plants. Novel-
ties are a necessity, not, only from the
interest they generate, but from the
point of view of the matter of hard
cash involved."

The English firms who specialize In
hardy plants realize the important psy-
chological fact that people are always
seeking something new, and strenuous
efforts are constantly being made to
add new plants to their collections.
The majority of the new sorts are ob-
tained by cross-breeding standard va-
rieties. Others obtain their novelties
by sending expeditions for the purpose
of collecting new plants in their native
habitats.

Our own E. H. Wilson has brought to
this coim.try a large collection of trees,
shrubs and herbaceous plants, among
the latter being liliums, Buddleia vari-
abilis, Aconitum Wilsoni, Anemone hu-
pehensis, Artemisia lactiflora, etc.

Even though our brothers across the
water are offering a larger number of
species in their catalogues, we have
at the present time a vast amount of
material to choose from. The range
of color in these plants covers a wide
range of tones. Mrs. Francis King, in
her work on "The Well-Considered
Garden," says : "Never before were
seen pinks of such richness, such deep
velvet-like violets, delicate buffs and
salmons, actual blues, vivid orange
tones and pale beautiful lavenders."
Through the magic of the hybridizers
we are today without excuse for ugli-
ness in the garden.

The question of color, if good effects
are to be obtained, is an important one,
and should be considered seriously
when materials are being selected.
The average descriptive seed or bulb
list is not always as accurate as it
might be. We have as yet no color
standard for garden flowers. Mrs. Sedg-
wick provides a chart which is of great
value in the selection of plants for a
perennial garden. It is rather difficult
to make definite recommendations re-
garding color selection because of the
likes and dislikes of the individual.

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489

Most of lis have prejudices against a
certain color and disregard it com-
pletely when selecting material. This
same color, when judiciously used with
correlated tones, may have been trans-
muted into a perfect picture. The suc-
cessful gardener must also be some-
what of an artist and have a keen eye
for color effect, whether the scheme
is one of contrasts or a gradual verg-
ing from one shade to another.

On some of our larger estates en-
tire gardens or portions of a garden
are devoted to plants of one color,
such as blue, red, or white. The blue
garden has been especially popular of
late.

Again, coming back to the actual
problem of the herbaceous perennials
we should grow, let me say that in a
list of 100 of the best sorts few peo-
ple agree as to which actually are
the best subjects for a particular pur-
pose. The personal element will again
be an important factor in making a
choice.

My recommendations will be based on
tests which have been made the past
three seasons in the perennial garden
at the Massachusetts Agricultural Col-
lege. Our collection, although far from
being complete, contains at the present
time over 500 different species and va-
rieties. They are planted in beds
12x50 feet separated by grass walks,
one row of a variety with six plants
in a row. This garden has not been
planted from the standpoint of artistic
effects, but principally for study, all
plants being provided with zinc labels.

I will not weary you with a list of
all the meritorius hardy plants, but
select only those which are the most
useful among those we should grow.
The writer has endeavored to put
aside his own likes and dislikes, and
included only the more satisfactory
forms. There are many more sorts
with strong claims of inclusion, but as
our time is limited the exclusion of
many good things is inevitable.

I might classify the plants I will
mention and state definitely for what
position in the garden they are most
satisfactory; however, since this is im-
possible in a short period, I have ar-
ranged the plants as to th«' season of
flowering, height and color of the
flowers.

A collection could be selected to good
advantage from the following list:

April-May.

Name.

Color.

Helgbt

Name.

Color.

Height

Name.

Color.

Height

Arabia alblda

White

6-8"

Alyasum saxatll comp.

Yellow

9-18"

Piilox subulata

Pink

6"

Anemone Pulsatilla

.Jgbt Blue

9"

Veronica gentlanoides

Blue

1-2'

May-June.

Doronicum platag'm ex.

Yellow

iy2-2'

Aquilegia caerulea

Lt •31.rwhitibiy2-2'

•* glandulosa

Blne-whlte

1'

•' ciirysantha

Yellow

2-3'

*' canadensis

Scar, and

yel.1%'

Dlcentra spectabllis

Rose

2'

Iris germanica vars.

Various

2-3'

Dlanthus deltoides

Deep pinl£

9"

Pyrethrum bybridum

Various

H4-2'

Lychnis viscaria splend's

Pinli

1-1%'

Veronica amethystina

Deep blue

1-114'

Aster alpinus

Purple

9"

June-July.

Papaver orientale

IScarlet

2-3'

Paeonia

Various

3'

Lupinus poly. Moreh'l

Pink

3'

Dian. plum. "Her MaJ.'

White

1'

Hemerocallia flava

Yellow

3'

Polemonium Bicbardaon]

Blue

1%'

Helenium Hoopesii

Yellow

3'

Delphinium bybridum

Blue

4-5'

belladonna

Pale blue

4-5'

Hemerocallia Dumortierl

Yellow

1%'

Baptisia australis

Dark blue

3'

VERONICA LONGIFOLIA-SUBSESSILIS.

Red

1-1%

Blue

1-1%

Various

2-3'

White

•?,'

Pink

1-1 Va'

Blue

2-3'

Pentst*n Isevigat's dig. Lilac white
DictamDus albus White

Aconitum Napellus Deep blue

Anthemis tine. Kelwayi Yellow
Anchusa italica Dropm'e Blue

" " Opal Light blue

Campanula persicifolia Blue
Coreopsis lanceolata Yellow

Campanula carpatica Blue

Oenothera missouriensis Yellow

" frutlcosa Deep yellow

Heuchera sanguioea
Veronica incana
Iris laevigata (Kaemp.)
Spiraea Aruncus
Silene orlentalis
Polemonium cseruleum

July- August.
Herm. aurantiaca maj. Orange
Delphinium grandlflorum Blue
Armeria maritima splen. Rose
Campanula latifolia mac. Purple
C. glomerata dahurica Purple
Gypsophila paniculata White
Aster amel. bessarablcus Blue
Heliopsis laev. PitcherlanaYellow
Lilium tigrinum splen. Orange
Lysimachia clethroides White
Pentstemon bar. Torreyl Orange scar.
Geum chil. "Mrs. Brad." Crimson
Gaillardia aristata Yel. and red

Monarda didyma Bright red

Physostegia virginlana Rose purple
Platycodon gran. MarieslIBlue
Potentella Miss WillmottCerise
Asclepias tuberosa Orange

Stokesia cyanea Blue

Centaurea montana Purple

Saponaria officinalis Pink

2y2'
4'

Lythrum sal. roseum Pink

Astilbe Davidii Deep pink

Buddleia variabilis mag. Lilac
Lppachys pinnata Yellow

Sidalcea Candida White

Phlox "Miss Lingard" White
Centaurea macrocephala Yellow
Galegia bicolor Hartlandi Pale lavender

August -September.
Phlox paniculata vars. Various
Scabiosa caucasica Pale blue

Sedum spectabile roseum Rose
Chrysan. K'g Edw. Vll White
Rudbeckia speciosa Orange yel.

Funkia sub. grandidora White
Rudbeckia sub-tomentosa Yellow
Veronica longi. sub-sess. Deep blue
Helenium autum. superb. Yellow
Helenium "River. Gem". Dark red
Echinacea purpurea ffteddlsb pur.

Liatrls pycnostacbya Purple

Rudbeckia laciniata fl. pi. Yellow
Hibiscus mascheutos var. Various
Achillea "Perry's White"White
Aconitum autumnale Blue

Helianthus multfl. fl. pi. Yellow
Lobelia cardinalis Red

" syphititlca Blue

Septeml)er-October.

Solidago rigida Yellow

Salvia azurea grandifl. Pale blue

Aconitum Fischeri Blue

Aster novtie-angliEe rosea Rose

Boltonia latisquama White

Aster "Perry's Pink" Deep pink

Aster tataricus Purple

Anemone japonica White

Aster turbinellus Lt. blue

490

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

THE ROSE.

Cutting: and Pruning.

The month of September brings us to
the beginning (so to speak) of the
cutting season on the smaller rose
ranges. Owing to a limited amount of
glass, the small grower seldom has
much to cut from during the mid-
summer months, and a few timely sug-
gestions for September may be in or-
der now.

The grower lacking experience often
makes the mistake of cutting too soon
from both the young stock and the
carried over plants, and it is quite a
difficult thing to give just the right di-
rections or to tell just what size the
plants should be and how many buds
to take, so as not to give the plants a
set-back at the very start. However,
the young stock should have a number
of good leads before attempting to cut
from them, and if one has ordinary
good judgment he will select only the
strongest plants, allowing one or two
flowers to be cut from these, pinching
off all other breaks and keeping all of
the smaller plants pinched back until
the plants become uniform throughout
the length of the beds. If the plants
that are being carried over have been
pruned hard, say, within 10 to 12
inches of the ground, they will have to
be pinched carefully up until the latter
part of October, rubbing out the side
shoots along the stems as they appear.
It would hardly be advisable to bloom
these plants much before the Christ-
mas holidays or a severe check will be
likely to follow.

With the exception of an unusually
strong plant here and there through
the house we advocate pinching back
to a good plump eye and not merely
snipping out the buds. This often takes
away considerable wood, but when the
plant become established under this
method one has a plant that will prop-
erly built up, and one that will pro-
duce and stand the strain; the wood
will be firm and very little blend wood
will be produced.

It may be necessary when looking
over the young stock at this time to
take out all of the short, turgid
growth around the base of the young
plants. Usually this is the growth
that was made in the pots and in all
probability a few red spiders are lurk-
ing around the old foliage, waiting for
a chance to multiply; so look after the
removal of all such growth carefully.
There may not be much of it, but
enough to cause trouble at any time.

The young stock, ,if on raised
benches, if planted the latter part of
May or around the first to the middle
of June, win now be fairly well rooted;
in fact, there should be lots of feeding
roots at the surface, and of course cul-
tivating will be out of the question
from now on, and a light top dressin_g
of shredded cow or sheep manure will
be required. Cow manure will an-
swer every purpose, but is more dif-
ficult to handle to good advantage, as
it can not be washed in, getting the
full benefit of the feeding, as can be
done later when a normal mulch can
be applied. A light dressing will dry
up in lumps and be practically wasted,
using the rough manure.

The carried over stocks will require
a good mulch after the third pipch un-
less the growth from the second pinch
has been unusually strong. Be sure
to wash out the mulch thoroughly,

and this can best be done by follow-
ing up the men with the hose as fast
as the mulch is thrown on, as it will
dry very rapidly. Keep the plants tied
up regularly from now on, and as the
days grow shorter one should watch
the ventilation and begin reducing
earlier in the afternoon. How about
the boiler? It should be in readiness
to fire at a moment's notice, for at any
time after the first of September one
may be called on to push the steam
around the range. If the thermome-
ter should go as low as 55 degrees out-
side at night, do not hesitate to sta:rt
the boiler, for where the temperature
inside during the middle of the day
often reaches 90 degrees or more, and
the night temperature drops to 55 or
60 degrees, the difference is too great.
Do not get the steam around only In
the evening and allow the heat to ^o

The Box-Barberry.

hard or soft wood cuttings, but will
not come true from seed. The stock
is at present owned by the Elm City
Nursery Co., exclusively, and strong,
two-year-old field grown plants will be
offered to the trade this fall.

down about the time it will do the
most good, about 3 to 5 a. m., for this
will do more harm than good. If the
fires do have to be started, put tte
night man on at once and save some
real money, and be sure to instruct
him carefully as to airing and the im-
portance of keeping an even tempera-
ture; 62 to 64 degrees with a liberal
amount of air on (several inches),
with circulating steam, will be about
the thing for the next few weeks, only
shutting down long enough to fumi-
gate, which should be done about 5
a. m., when clear. Followed by a good
spraying, the fumigating is most effec-
tive. E.

Box-Barberry.

The box-barberry, shown in the illus-
tration herewith, is a very dwarf, com-
pact, erect form of the Japan barberry
which will thrive over an extended ter-
ritory and fills a great need as a hedge
plant that will succeed where border-
box fails. The soft sunjmer green
foliage turns in the fall to intensely
brilliant reds and scarlets with an
abundance of red fruits which remain
on all winter. The original plant made
its appearance with the Elm City Nur-
sery Co., New Haven, Conn., sixteen
years ago and is now about two and
one-half feet wide. It is globe-like in
shape, its natural form, and has been
pronounced a valuable find by all who
have seen it. The box-barberry propa-
gates easily, coming free from either

Floriculture at Wisconsin State Fair.

In making commment on the exhib-
its of flowers and plants at the "Wis-
consin state fair, held at Milwaukee,
September 10-15, a noticeable increase
in quality, if not in quantity, can be
reported. Especially were the displays
of blooming plants and all the cut
flowers better than ever before, and,
considering the fact that the general
public took a great deal of interest
in the exhibits, it is surprising that
more of the trade do not take advan-
tage of this method of free advertis-
ing. The following were among the
prominent prize winners :

Collection of greenhouse plants, 50
sq. ft. — Holton & Hunkel Co., 1st; C.
C. PoUworth Co., 2nd; Alex. Klokner,
3rd.

Display of palms, 50 sq. ft. — Holton
& Hunkel Co., 1st; A. F. Kellner,
2nd; C. C. Pollworth Co., 3rd.

Display of foliage plants, 50 sq. ft. —
C. C. Pollworth Co., 1st; Holton &
Hunkel Co., 2nd; A. F. Kellner. 3rd;
A. Klokner, 4th.

Display of ferns, 50 sq. ft. — A. F.
Kellner Co., 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co.,
2nd; C. C. Pollworth Co., 3rd; B.
Hamme, 4th.

Display of plants in bloom, 25 sq. ft.'
—Holton & Hunkel Co., 2nd; A. Klok-
ner. 3rd.

Specimen nephrolepis — C. C. Poll-
worth Co.. 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co.,
2nd; A. Klokner, 3rd.

Specimen palm — A. P. Kellner, 1st;
C. C. Pollworth Co., 2nd; Holton &
Hunkel Co.. 3rd.

Floral wreath — John Arnold, 1st;
Ernst Eberhardt, 2nd; E'. Hamme, 3rd.
Basket of cut flowers — ^. Eberhardt.
1st; E. Hamme, 2nd; J. Arnold, 3rd.
Roses, 25 white, 25 pink— C. C. Poll-
worth Co., 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co.,
2nd.

Roses, 25 red, 25 any other color —
Holton & Hunkel Co., 1st; C. C. Poll-
worth Co., 2nd.

Twenty-five Easter lilies — Holton &
Hunkel Co., 1st; C. C. Pollworth Co..
2nd.

Twelve chrysanthemums — C. C. Poll-
worth Co., 1st.

Display pansies- — Wm. Toole & Son,
Baraboo, Wis., 1st.

Display five perennial phlox — A.
Klokner, 1st.

Display perennial helianthus — Wm.
Eschrich, 3rd.

Display perennial delphinium — A.
Klokner, 2nd; Wm. Eschrich, 3rd.

Display hardy gaillardia — A. Klok-
ner, 1st; Wm. Eschrich, 2nd; E. Eber-
hardt, 3rd.

Display hardy perennials correctly
named — A. Klokner, 1st; Wm. Esch-
rich, 2nd.

Display asters — A. Klokner, 1st.
Display gladioli, not less than 200 —
E. Eberhardt, 1st; W. J. Mayle, Union
Grove, Wis., 2nd; Wm. Eschrich, 3rd.
Display dahlias, not less than 150
blooms— E. Eberhardt, 1st; Mrs. F. D.
Goodearle, Whitewater, Wis., 2nd; A.
Klokner, 3rd.

In the amateur class, Wm. Long-
land, Lake Geneva, Wis., who was to
have done the judging, could not be
on deck, so our worthy James Living-
stone, who happened to be around, was
asked to substitute. E. O.

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The American Florist.

491

strawberry Plants In Pots for Christmas.

The field for the production of new
things that will find a ready sale is
vast, but the average florist never
takes the trouble to go very far from
the limits that custom has outlined as
a boundary. We all accept the same
few thing's the other fellow grows and
let it go at that — and we complain also
if he does poorly, whereas, we might
make a fairly good hit if we were to
try something new — something differ-
ent.

Several years ago, I decided to try
the growing of strawberries into fruit in
pots for the holiday season — and there
was only one fault I found — I only had
a few dozen where it should have
been hundreds. I had them in six-inch
pots, well grown, and with from one
half dozen to 20 beautiful ripe fruits
to the pot and they sold out com-
pletely— people took them before they
would flowering plants — at 25 to 50c
each, and in those days (15 years ago)
the 50 cent plants were not quite so
quickly and easily sold as they are
these days.

A well grown strawberry plant with
its fine ripe fruit, set in the center of
the table at a Christmas dinner, will
appea.l to half the customers that come
to the florist for a plant for such a
decoration, and they are glad to get
"something different." Probably a
large, well grown plant would sell for
at least $1.00, and for the Initial cost
and the low expense of growing, will
pay first rate.

The plants should be very carefully
selected now. Choose only the very
strongest ones, and be certain that you
do not get old plants, but only the new
ones with good strong white, or very
light roots. Strong plants that have
been grown in small thumb pots, sunk
in the ground so they become estab-
lished while on the plant, are the best.
They should be especially encouraged
to a thrifty, strong growth for only a
short time longer, then they should be
carefully brought to the dormant state,
both by withholding water and given
frost action, and I have found they do
better if well rested and have a good
hard freeze. Leave the soil on them
in which they grew in the pots, and
carefully pot them into an extra good
strong friable soil that should be well
firmed. Be careful not to injure the
roots.

At first, they should be plunged in a
frame outside that will protect them,
and they should be brought into an ac-
tive growth very slowly. A very slight
bottom heat to encourage root action
without top growth is best. The better
root system they get, the better they do
when brought in to the forcing house.
A location close to the glass with plen-
ty of good ventilation is proper, and
this is especially true as we near the
rine fruit stage. As a rule we find
plenty of dark murky days about the
time we should have them in bloom
(about November 5-10 for most sorts),
and there may be trouble to get them
properly fertilized or polinized, and to
make a sure thing of it one can take a
small feather or camel hair brush and
touch them up by hand to make it a
sure thing.

Of course, we all know of the two
kinds, perfect and imperfect blooms, and
if we use the heavier fruiting varieties
that are generally imperfect in flower,
■n'e must have the perfect flowered
plants also in order to get the pollen
to put on the imperfect blooms, but we
only need a few plants. Just after

the bloom petals are off, the plants
may be encouraged by giving them
some liquid manure water, but be sure
not to overdo this. It is a sure thing
that any plant will "burn" if too much
liquid fertilizer is given, yet it is a fine
thing to encourage a plant by giving
it plenty of the food it likes and will
assimilate — and they do have a won-
derful appetite sometimes — the fruiting
plants especially. Do not spray or
syringe any fruit plant when it is
in bloom or at the time when nature
needs the ripe pollen to fertilize the
coming fruit, else you will find that
there will not be the fruit coming that
you expect. If properly handled in a
house that was free from the red
spider, the spraying will not be neces-
sary very often. Here is a pointer that
is good all the way through. Have a
soil that is clean and free from insects
such as root grubs, maggots and eel
worm.s. "Water the soil with water that
has a half ounce of formaldehyde (get
it in any drug store) to the gallon,
then in a few days follow this with a
watering of a big teaspoonful of con-
centrated lye to the gallon. I find this
to be a cheap Way to clean the soil.
This pointer will be valuable to any one
that has trouble with insects in the
soil, and also the formaldehyde is a
splendid fungicide as well.

I did not find it necessary to be in a
city to sell the fruited berry plants and
any one having a place in a town of a
thousand or more can make a sure
thing on one hundred or more plants.

I will suggest that you try the fol-
lowing sorts — they are all self poliniz-
ing or the perfect flowered : Mt. Vern-
on, old but good; The Marshall, none
better; Gandy, old. Brandy wine and
Warfield are also both excellent if you
have some Marshalls along with them.
These sorts I have fruited in the above
manner. They were good, but prob-
ably several of the later sorts will be
as good or better.

S. L. Harpeb.

California Dahlia Society Exhibition.

The dahlia exhibition staged in 1915
at the Panama-Pacific exposition has
been said to have been the largest ever
staged in this country, but the one
which closed at the Palace hotel, San
Francisco, September 5, 'was almost
twice the size of the 1915 show. The
first attempt of this society since its
amalgamation was a Tvonderful success
in every particular. The attendance was
splendid throughout. The judges had a
difficult task allotted to them owing to
the high excellence of all the blooms
shown. Dahlia culture on the Pacific
coast has reached undreamed of pro-
portions and the natural advantages
for this flower have developed a natural
home there for this prize of the gar-
dens. Mrs. E. Lymbery, proprietor of
the Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, at San
Mateo, made a wonderful showing,
and as is the usual thing with this
estimable enthusiast, carried off the
majority of the gold medals and silver
cups. Frank Pelicano has a grand lot
of blooms and his group won numer-
ous favorable comments. C. C Morse
& Co. put up an excellent table of all
that is newest and best in dahlias, as
also did F. C. Burns, of San Rafael,
Some of Mr. Burns' stock would be
unbeatable anywhere. C. S. Quick, the
obliging secretary of the society, was
also a large exhibitor and captured
many honors. FoUo:wing is a list of
awards :

PROFESSIONAL.
Best general exhibit — Frank Pelicano. Ist;
Jessie Seal, 2na; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm,
3rd.

Best peony dahlias, 12 varieties — Miss Amy
Hodgens, 1st: Mrs. Edna Spencer. 2nd; F. C.
Bums. 3rd.

Best decorative dahlias, 12 varieties — Bessie
Boston Dalilia Farm, 1st; F. C. Bums, 2na;
Miss Amy Hodgens. 3rd.

Best cactus dahlias. 12 varieties — Miss Amy
Hodgens, 1st; Bessie Boston DahUa Farm. 2nd;
Jessie Seal. 3rd.

Best show dahlias, 12 varieties — Bessie Bos-
ton Dahlia Farm, 1st; Jessie Seal. 2nd: Star
Dahlia Garden. 3rd.

Best collarette dahlias, 12 varieties — Bessie
Boston Dahlia Farm, 1st: Miss Amy Hodgens,
2nd; Mrs. Edna Spencer, 3rd.

Best pompon dahlias. 12 varieties — Mrs, Edna
Spencer, 1st; Jessie Seal, 2nd; Bessie Boston
Dahlia Farm. 3rd.

Best single dahlias, 6 varieties, two each —
.Tessie Seal. 1st; Bessie Boston DahUa Farm,
2nd: C. S. Quicli, 3rd.

Hybrid cactus dahlias. 12 varieties — Bessie
Boston Dahlia Farm. 1st; Miss Amy Hodgens,
2nd; Jessie Seal. 3rd.

Best vase, one variey, 50 blooms — Bessie Bos-
ton Dahlia Farm. 1st: Pranli Pelicano. 2nd;
L, E, Doolittle. 3rd.

Best vase, one variety, 25 blooms — Frank
Pelicano. 1st: R. Lohrmann, 2nd: Bessie Boston
Dahlia Farm, 3rd.

Best vase, one variety. 12 blooms — Bessie
Boston Dahlia Farm, 1st; F. 0. Burns. 2nd: R.
Lohrmann. 3rd.

Best three-vearK)ld seedling — R. Lohrmann,
1st: F. C. Burns. 2nd; Bessie Boston Dablla
Farm, '3rd.

Best 1917 seedling— Star Dahlia Farm.
Best collection seedlings — P. C. Burns.
Best single bloom — F. C. Bums. 1st: R. Lohr-
mann, 2nd: L. J. Fenton. 3rd.

Best six yellow dahlias— Jessie Seal. 1st; P.
C. Burns. 2nd.

Best six pink dahlias — Jessie Seal. 1st: Bes-
sie Boston Dahlia Farm. 2nd.

Best six red dahlias — Jessie Seal.
Largest dahlia in show — Star Dahlia Gardens.
1st; Mrs. A. Davidson, 2nd; L. J. Fenton. 3rd.
Most artistic basket of dahlias— Jessie Seal.
1st; T. A. Burns, 2nd; F. Pelicano. 3rd.

Most original special exhibit — Mrs. Dr. KuT-
kendall.

Most original floral design — Miss Amy Hod-
gens. _

Best collection California dahlias — Bessie Bos-
ton Dahlia Farm. 1st; F. C. Burns. 2nd.

Special exhibit awards — N. F. Vanderbilt,
Mrs. C. M. Hunt.

SEMI-PROFESSIONAL CLASS.
Best collection dahlias— 0. Elliott. 1st: Mrs.
A. Davidson. 2nd: Mrs. E. W. Estes. 3rd.

Best peony, nine varieties — ^Mrs, W. E. Estes,

1st; L. R. Kesing, 2nd; Mrs. A. Davidson. 3rd.

Best decorative, nine varieties — L. R. Kess-

ing. 1st- Dr. L. Michael. 2nd; Mrs. Davidson.

3rd.

Best cactus, nine varieties — L. B. Kessine
1st: C. Salbach. 2nd: Mrs. A. Davidson, 3rd.

Best pompons, nine varieties — Mrs, Davidson,
1st: A, Twitchett, 2nd: Mrs. Estes. 3rd.

Best show dahlias, six varieties — A. Twitch-
»tt, 1st; Mrs. A. Davidson. 2nd: Mrs. E, Estes,
3rd.

Best vase of dahlias — Mrs. E. L. Snacner,
1st- L R Kessing, 2nd: R. C. Delamater. 3rd.
Best basket ot dahlias— Mrs. J. H. Streeter.
1st; Mrs. W. E. Estes. 2nd.

AMATEOBS ONLY.
Best collection dahlias. 12 varieties— J. W.
Davies, 1st; Philip Werner. 2nd; A. Simpson,
3rd.

Beat peony dahlias, six varieties — Gus Woer-

ner, 1st; L. T. Pockman, 2nd; J. W. Davies, Srd.

Best decorative dahlias, six varieties— J. W.

Davies, 1st; H. T. Henning, 2nd; Gus Goemer,

Srd.

Best caetns. six varieties — J. W. Davies. 1st:
A. M. Meyer, 2nd; L. T. Pockman, 3rd.

Best collarettes, six varieties^. W. Davies.
1st; Mrs. O. A. Harker. 2nd; Mrs. A. Smiley,
3rd.

Best pompon, six varieties — Mrs. A. S'miley,

1st; Mrs. L. A. Schnell. 2nd: O. A. Harker. 3rd.

Best hybrid cactus, three varieties— G. Pros-

oheld. Is't; J. W, Davies. 2nd; PhiUn Woemer.

3rd. „ „

Best show dahlias, six varieties— H. T. Hen-
ning. 1st; A. Simpson. 2nd: Gus Woerner. 3rd.
Best three red dahlias — Dr. J, Hamilton. 1st:
O. A, Harker, 2nd; J. W. Davies. 3rd.

Best pink dahlias, three varieties— J. W.
Davies. 1st; Dr. J. Hamilton. 2nd; 0. A.
Harker. 3rd.

Best yellow dahlias, three varieties — Dr. J.
Hamilton. 1st; Phil Woemer. 2nd: O. A.
Harker, 3rd.

Best dahlia in show (amateur)— Philip Woer-
ner. 1st; considered by many the best In the
show whether professional or semi-professional
as well. It is 11 inches in diameter, a novelty,
clear mauve color, named "Amphion."

Best vase of single dahUas— H. T. Henning,

1st. ^ „

Most artistic basket of dahlias — Mrs. J. D.

Alderson, 1st: A. Simpson, 2nd; O. A. Harker.

Srd. '

Best display by school child — Nellie Woemer.
Isf Dolores Juarez, 2nd: George Ludeke. Srd.

492

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

Hydrangea Tanlculata as a Cut Flower.

Xbis haxdy, garden or lawn shrub,
which bears such a profusion of blos-
soms during' August 'and into Septem-
ber, is a welcome addition to the sum-
mer list of flowers. It is useful to the
designer, who finds in its compact
heads of snowy white panicles an ex-
cellent flower for backgrounds and body
work in pillows, wreaths, columns, etc.
He also uses it advantageously in large
sprays and clusters and in combina-
tion with gladioli.

The heads of bloom that are to be
broken up should have been kept in
water over night so as to be fully
saturated. They should be stemmed
close in neatly arranged and compact
bunches but which show the separate
florets that will fit together and present
an even surface. Where the design is
intricate, the separate bunches should
be small and neatly stemmed or the
outlines cannot be gracefully worked
out. A round or three-quarters round
crescent wreath, made solidly of hy-
drangeas and then decorated with a
spraying of other flowers, such as all
lavender, white or pink asters, white,
pink or yellow roses, orchids, rubrum
or auratum lilies, choice gladioli, etc.,
makes a very artistic design that will
compare favorably with the best work
at this season. They are also very sat-
isfactory when used as a foundation for
the pillow or other design where a solid
surface is desired to show off lettering.
A perfectly moulded pillow made en-
tirely of hydrangeas and then deco-
rated with raised garlands or festoons
of the choice flowers available is much
more artistic than one in which the
same flowers are used mixed together,
just a mass covering the frame.

Hydrangeas, nicely arranged on as-
paragus, make an acceptable door
dra;ping. In fact, there is but little
work that come.=i along at this time in
which they cannot be used to advan-
tage. For the decorator, there is no
material more showy than these im-
mense heads, which with their long
stems are particularly effective in floor
vases or in large suspended baskets.
They are used to good advantage in the
fall openings of the large stores. At
this time, the flowers become firm and
hard and change to a beautiful green-
ish red tinge that makes them very
effective, particularly when used with
the fall grasses and autumn leaves.
They are most conspicuous in the deco-
ration of the window from the time of
the , first snow white heads until they
take on their beautiful autumn tints.
Elegantly arranged large vases of these
tinted hydrangeas were an annual
feature in the windows of J. H. Small
& Sons' store on Broadway, New
York, which always attracted great at-
tention.

When the buds are about to set. if
a row or two of the plants are pinched
back, they will shoot out again and
flower from two to three weeks later
than the first buds. In this way the
supply of white flowers can be kept up
until frost. K.

Nassau County Horticultural Society.

The monthly meeting of the above
society was held in Pembroke hall.
Glen Cove. N. T., September 12. There
was a good attendance with President
Jas. McCorthy in the chair. Herbert
Sage was elected an active member and
one petition was received. The president
appointed the following to act as
judges for the monthly exhibits : Alex.
Sherriffs, John W. Everitt and Thos.
Meech. Their awards were as fol-

lows : John F. Johnson, for the best
musk melon; Robt. Jones, for three
heads of celery; honorable mention to
Wm. Noonan, for a vase of seedling
dahlias. A motion wa^ made and car-
ried that all members of this society
who may enlist, who have enlisted,
have been drafted, or who may be
drafted into the United States service,
will be allowed a free membership for
the duration of the war. Ebchibits for
our next meeting to be held October
9 are : P. W. Popp's special prize of
$5 for the best vase of 25 dahlias in
variety; six cactus, any one color; six
peony, any one color, and six decora-
tive dahlias, any one color. The
annual dahlia show will be held Octo-
ber 9. The schedule of 61 classes has
been divided into six sections contain-
ing classes for dahlias, outdoor flow-
ers, roses, fruit, vegetables and plants.
Admission 50 cents, for the benefit of
the American Red Cross.

Harey Goodband, Cor. Sec'y.

Boston.

MABKET TAKES A TUMBLE.

The second week of September has
found a decided slump in the market.
Roses, asters, cosmos, carnations and
dahlias have been over plentiful. Roses
sold as low as 75 cents a hundred for
nine-inch and $10 a hundred for 24-
inch stock. Ophelia and Ward are the
most plentiful. Large shipments are
being received of Golden Glow chry-
santhemums. Easter lilies are scace
and poor.

NOTES.

Joseph Guerin, formerly manager of
Filene's flower department, is now sta-
tioned at Plattsburg, N. Y., and is now
known as Lieut. Guerin. Herman Hin-
kle, formerly road salesman for Henry
M. Robinson & Co., is now a private at
(Camp Divens) Ayer. Mass.

A. M. Davenport is shipping some
very good ferns of all varieties, and
has just started bringing to the trade
Lorraine begonias. His chrysanthemum
plants, of which he has a number of
new varieties, are looking the best
ever.

The New E'ngland Rose Co. is ship-
ping to the market, Ophelia, Double
White Killarney, Stanley, Ward, Crim-
son Queen and Mignon; also, a very
good grade of American Beauty.

Wm. Elliott is receiving from his
Madbury greenhouses some very good
roses. Among the best are Kaiserin,
Ophelia. Christy Miller, and several
varieties of single Irish roses.

Lester Comley, who has been in the
south the past two months, training
with a hospital unit, is now on his
way to France.

J. M. Cohen, of the Co-operative
Market, is receiving shipments of
Amaryllis Belladonna, delicate pink in
color with a delightful fragrance.

B. A. Snyder & Co. have had a heavy
demand for lily of the valley and roses
and are entirely pleased the way busi-
ness is improving.

Thomas Roland has some very
good crotons and dracsenas of all va-
rieties at his Nahant greenhouses.

John P. McCarthy, representing the
M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, is in town
with a line of new goods.

Harry Ward, one of our popular
salesmen at the market, is a father of
an eight-pound boy.

John J. Cassidy has had a very good
fall trade, and this week has booked
several weddings.

J. H. Lister, of Belmont, '" cutting
some very good cosmos and calendulas.

Wild Bros. Co. reports business
good; better than last year.

S. K. G.

MEcnANicsvii.r,E, N. Y. — J. M. Collins
has added one house. 36x108 feet, to
his establishment.

Plttsburjfh.

BUSINESS NOT UP TO EXPECTATIONS.

We are having regular fall weather,
with occasional frosts, which, how-
ever, do not seem to do much dam-
age. Some sections have been hurt,
but we still have plenty of outdoor
stock, such as dalhias and asters.
Business has not been up to expecta-
tions the past week, but funeral work
has kept many of the trade busy.
There are plenty of asters coming in,
but mostly short stems, and what good
ones are offered bring good prices.
Other grades go very low. Dahlias are
also plentiful, but the cool nights keep
the quantity down to some extent.
The quality is quite good. Ijarger
shipments are looked for from now on,
weather permitting. Roses are still
coming in large numbers, but mostly
in the short grades. Carnations are
received in small quantities and are
also short of stem. There is no de-
mand for them as long as the asters
and dahlias are in sight. Gladioli are
about over for this year. What few
are being received are small and not
very good. Chrysanthemums are now
seen in the shop windows. Lilies con-
tinue scarce. American Beauties are
seen in better supply. Greens are
about equal to the demand.

M.

Providence, R. I.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK PROMISING.

Trade during the past week has been
quite brisk, and with cooler weather
coming should continue to improve.
Stock is plentiful, especially asters
and gladioli. The call for funeral work
has been good. Weddings are also nu-
merous but few of them are elaborate
and the orders are principally for bou-
quets. Carnations are now arriving in
larger numbers and find a good mar-
ket at satisfactory prices. The frost
of the past few nights affected some
outside stock, but no great damage
has been reported as yet.

NOTES.

The annual exhibition of the Rhode
Island Horticultural Society was held
at the Narragansett hotel. September
13-14. Owing to heavy frosts the show
was not as good as in former years,
although the dahlias were never bet-
ter. The displays of Johnson Bros,
and Macnair, Florist, were among the
leading features of the show.

Several of the local stores are mak-
ing improvements in their interiors.

Visitor : H. C. Neubrand, represent-
ing A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell,
Conn.

H. A. T.

Detroit Bowling:.

The Detroit Florists' Club bowlers
opened the season September 13 at the
Broadway bowling alleys, where one
entire floor with five alleys is given
over to the florists exclusively every
Thursday night. Four teams of five
men each played the initial games with
the following results :

E. A. Fetters 165 122 222

L. Sbarvat 154 172 135

F. Holznagel 170 165 185

H.Taylor 149 155 146

.T. F. Sullivan 121 111 89

Thos. Browne 100 145 131

.T. K. Stock 112 131 129

J. Klauff 108 115 169

J. F. McHugh 128 126 143

A. ,T. Stahelln 146 173 137

R. Bahaley 121 123 137

M. Bloy 130 131

E. f?ullivan 153 170 146

k. Bezner 113 162 167

P. Pape 121 136 155

J. Streit 160 192 135

G. W. Daris 116 139 117

G. Doemllng 114 148 194

F. Pantke 168 143 153

H. Forster 168 114 126

A. Miller 163

E. Moss 112

J. P. S.

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The American Florist.

493

Buffalo.

GOOD WEATHEK AND STOCK IMPKOVES.

Tbe weather during the past week
has been very good and the supply of
flowers shows improvement in Quality
and variety. There are no carnations
on this market, consequently asters
are still supreme. Gladioli show the
effects of cold weather. Eoses are
good in flower but short in stem, that
is Ophelia, Killarney and Ward, while
Hoosier Beauty have plenty of stem
but the flowers are small. The open-
ing of a recent bank gave many of
the local trade good orders and the
limited supply of good American Beau-
ties was soon cleaned up.

NOTES.

The meeting of the New York Fed-
eration of Horticultural Societies and
Floral Clubs was well attended. The
next meeting will be held in this city.
Professor E. A. White, secretary of
the federation, has a narrow escape
from death while returning from Syra-
cuse to Ithaca, when a head-on col-
lision caused the death of one person
and injured many others. Professor
White received a severe shaking up
and was slightly cut by glass. We are
glad to say that no serious injury be-
fell him.

Palmer & Son exhibited at the state
fair at Syracuse and were first in all
classes for bouquets and table arrajige-
ments. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown,
N. T., had a fine exhibit of ferns, roses
and gladioli. Their exhibit of asters
and dahlias was also excellent. It is
unfortunate that the space allotted
them was far too small.

Miss Jean Lindsay, bookkeeper at S.
A. Anderson's, is on a vacation trip in
the east. Arthur Wilkey, of the same
firm, who has been at the day camp,
is going to Denver for the winter,
which we hope will prove of great
benefit to his health.

Charles Felton was one of the
"swell" in the recent parade of Over-
land cars, in his "Limerick colored"
runabout.

E. C. Brucker, of the Wm. F. Kast-
ing Co., who has been suffering from
a carbunkle, is improving.

Edward Stroh is still busy at his
range in Attica and will not be in this
city before October 1.

E. A. Slattery and W. A. Adams and
wife were visitors in Syracuse last
week.

S. A. Anderson has returned from
his trip to New Hampshire.

BISON.

Rochester, N. T.

TEADE ON HIT AND MISS ORDER.

The demand during the week has
been rather erratic, rush days and dull
days alternating, but there has been a
great deal of funeral work. Asters
are at their prime now, although the
pale pink varieties are scarce. Carna^
tions are hard to get and the quality
is only fair. The quality of the roses
is excellent and the supply is abund-
ant. Gladioli are still pouring in but
still there is no oversupply of them.
Garden flowers have ceased to be popu-
lar and sweet peas are a thing of the
past.

NOTES.

Mrs. A. F. Keys has resigned her
position as manager of the Henry P.
Neun flower shop. At the Neun green-
houses they are cutting excellent
chrysanthemums. Asters of the va-
riety Rochester and calendulas are at
their best.

Geo. T. Boucher has received a ship-
ment of helichrysums and statice
from Darbee, Florist, San Francisco,
Calif. Other shipments from the same
source were made to Buffalo, Erie,
Syracuse and New York.

B. C. Kaelber has returned from a
business trip to New York, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore. A number of fine
baskets were arranged by his estab-
lishment for the fall openings.

The sympathy of the trade is ex-
tended to Miss H. B. Ellis of H. E.
Wilson's Main street store, whose sis-
ter, Miss Mamie, passed away Septem-
ber 12.

In our last week's issue, through a
typographical error, Geo. T. Boucher
was credited with only 7 prizes at the
exposition flower show. He won 17.

Mrs. John Dunbar is convalescing
at her home, her many friends will
be pleased to hear.

Salter Bros, have partitioned off
part of their Main street store and
will sublet it in the near future.

The Rochester Floral Co. had or-
ders for several store decorations for
fall openings last week.

The regularly scheduled meeting of
the florists' club has been postponed
for another month.

Visitor: Robert Shoch. represent-
ing M. Rice Co., Philadelphia. Pa.

CHESTER.

Tacoma, Wash.

GENERAL INCREASE IN BUSINESS.

The trade in general report an in-
crease in business. Stock of all kinds
is looking well and field grown car-
nations are starting off very well where
they have been planted. Healthy stock
is the rule where it is coming from
the field, but it is very scarce. Chrys-
anthemums are very scarce, but are
healthy and strong. We are having
plenty of rain, but no frosts.

NOTES.

The Hayden- Watson Co., with a cap-
ital stock of $10,000, and the Tacoma
Wholesale Floral Co., with $30,000,
have incorporated as one company.
The trustees of both companies were
the same, A. G. Seamons and R. D.
Van Slyke. All departments of the
business are to be enlarged and a
larger glass area in the near future
will probably be arranged for.

The annual dahlia show held Sep-
tember 14-15 was well patronized in
every way and brought out a great
showing of these beautiful flowers.
S. L. H.

Evansville, Ind.

Business here is quite active, every-
one having about all he can do.
George Blackman of the Wm. Black-
man Floral Co., was held at the store
until 6 :00 p. m. Sunday.

Walter C. Blackman, son of George
Blackman, is already in training in an
oflicers' camp near Louisville for active
service with the Liberty army.

Col. J. D. Carmody's many friends
will be pleased to learn that he is
enjoying good health in his eighty-
first year.

Mrs. Elspermann was in Chicago
last week looking up stocks for fall.
Her son David has been drafted.

The October meeting of the State
Florists' Association is scheduled to be
held in this city.

Waldemar Niednagel, one of the sons
of the late Julius Niednagel, has joined
the colors.

Perth Amboy, N. J.

The Rose Shop business which is
owned by Stuart & Watson, has been
removed from 167 to 80 Smith street,
where they have a large and attrac-
tive store. The other retail store of
this city is at 58 Smith street and is
called the "Kitchenmeister."

David McClymont, one of the pio-
neers, continues active and pays much
attention to gardening.

Wm. Struve & Sons have a neat
range at Amboy avenue and Laurie
street, and grow a general stock.

A. F. F.

OBITUARY.

F. C. Bartels.

A host of friends of F. C. Bartels, a
grower of marked ability, and for a
number of years superintendent of the
extensive range of the J. M. Gasser
Co.. at Rocky River, a suburb of
Cleveland, O., will be shocked at the
announcement of his untimely end,
September 15, when he was shot to
death in his home by a bandit who
tried to steal the weekly payroll of
the employes, amounting to $700,
which the deceased had drawn from
a local bank a short time before.- The
screams of Mrs. Bartels and her maid
caused the assassin to flee without the
money sack, and although closely
pursued, had not been apprehended
up to late reports. It is also thought
he may have been slain by a dis-
charged employe. Mr. Bartels. who was
62 years old, was a member of the So-
ciety of American Florists, was promi-
nently identified with the craft in
Cleveland, and was widely and favora- ■
bly known in the trade.

Alexander McDuff.
Alexander McDuffi, a well-known
landscape gardener, of Plainfield, N.
J., died at his home in that city, Sep-
tember 13, aged 74 years. He was a
native of Aberdeen. Scotland. Before
he came to this country he was for
several years a soldier in the British
army. He settled in Plainfield 25
years ago. He was a member of the
Order of Elks, and of the Order of the
Scottish Clans. His wife survives him.
A. F. F.

R. B. Stoutenboroug-h.
Russell B. Stoutenborough, who died
at his home in Paterson, N. J., Sep-
tember 9, was a native of that city.'
He had been a retailer for a number
of years and had established a good
business. He had recently erected a
fine building, part of which he intend-
ed to occupy with his retail business.
He was 40 years old, and is survived
by his wife and one child and two
brothers.

A. F. F.

Elmiba, N. Y. — Two new houses have
been added to the range of the United
States Cut Flower Co.

Houston, Tex. — The store of the
Southern Floral Co. has been closed
for the summer months.

Peoria, lu,. — Bruno Juergens has
been elected vice-president of the Farm-
ers' & Mechanics' state bank.

New Haven, Conn. — An addition,
30x60 feet, is being made to the range
of Gustav Ginter on Sylvan avenue.

Lancaster, Pa. — The wedding of
Peter Brown, the pansy specialist, to
Miss Kate Altick has been announced.

OcoNOSiowoc, Wis. — The Gould Co.,
of Onargo, 111., has purchased 12 acres
here which will be devoted to peonies.

Bernardsville. N. J. — The sixth an-'
nual exhibition of the Somerset Hills
Horticultural Association, netted more
than $200 for the war relief fund.

Saginaw, Mich. — John B. Goetz,
founder of the florist establishment
now conducted as J. B. Goetz Sons,
celebrated his seventy-third birthday
anniversary, September 7.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Holm & Olson con-
tributed the largest donation of flow-
ers for the benefit sale of the Red'
Cross Society at the recent state fair,
the proceeds to be used for comfort
kits for soldiers.

494

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Sept. 22,

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Florists' Telegraph Delivery 485

— Big meeting anticipated 485

American Association of Park Supts 486

—J. F. Foster (portrait) 486

Herbaceous perennials we should grow 487

The rose 490

— Cutting and pruning 490

Box-barberry (illus.) 490

Floriculture at Wisconsin state fair 490

Strawberry plants in pots for Smas 491

California Dahlia Society exhibition 491

Hydrangea paniculata as a cut flower 492

Nassau County Horticultural Society 492

Boston 492

Pittsburgh 492

Providence, R. 1 492

Detroit bowling 492

Buffalo 492

Rochester, N. Y 493

Taeoma. Wash 493

Bvansville, Ind 493

Perth Amboy, N. J 493

Obituary 493

—P. C. Bartels 493

—Alexander McDutf 493

— R. B. Stoutenborough 493

Express embargo 494

Society of American Florists 494

Cleveland flower show 494

Personal 494

The express menace 494

St. Louis 496

Chicago 500

O. P. Bassett (portrait) 500

Kansas City 504

Milwaukee 506

Cincinnati 506

Philadelphia 508

New York 510

Baltimore 518

Keyport. N, J 518

Port Wayne, Ind 519

Newark. N. J 519

The seed trade 520

— French bulbs 520

— Canadian beans 520

— Simon of Philadelphia to move 520

— Nebraska vine and corn seeds 520

— War economy — Seed saving 520

— Bean crops and prices 520

Market gardeners 524

— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .524

— ^Truck crop conditions 524

— -Vegetable oils for edible purposes 524

— -Tomato leaf-rot sprays 524

— Vegetable markets 524

The nursery trade 526

— The sassafras 526

— Nursery stock embargo by France 526

At Bronx Park, N. Y., the Conven-
tion garden has escaped frost and is
in good bloom.

Plan now so that you can attend
the Florists' Telegraph Delivery annual
meeting, to be held at Detroit, Octo-
ber 2-3.

At New York, notwithstanding slight
frosts, the hotels and restaurants are
still well decorated with gladiolus
spikes, mainly of Mrs. EYancis King
and America.

The annual exhibition and meeting
of the American Dahlia Society will
be held In the Engineering building,
25-3.5 West Thirty-ninth street. New
York, September 25-27.

The government emphatically denies
the truth of a widely circulated state-
meat to the effect that it intends to
take from every family all canned
goods put up in excess of 100 quarts. I

Express Embargo.

New York, September 19. — The
Adams Express Company today de-
clared an embargo on all shipments
between New York and New England
points, in both directions, excepting
foodstuffs and government shipments.

Society of American Florists.

NATIONAL PUBLICITY FUND.

I suppose you have read with much
interest the great movement that was
started in New York toward raising
.$50,000 for a national publicity fund.
The central committee has been ap-
pointed, and sub-committees are in
the process of appointment.

To my mind, this is the greatest
thing that was ever started for the
benefit of the florists' at large. Think
of a national publicity campaign on
the use of flowers along the same
lines as Uneeda Biscuit, Coco Cola,
Velvet Joe. Shredded Wheat and other
similar products that have been given
a wonderful national consumption, by
a national publicity campaign. None
of them appeal to the people as much
as flowers. I believe you realize the
importance of this movement. W©
have now close on to $15,000 sub-
scribed, nearly all of which was raised
on the convention floor in a few min-
utes' time. This money will be han-
dled by our own committee, with an
advertising expert in charge, and you
may rest assured that every cent will
be spent judiciously.

I trust the members of the trade
will rally to the support of this cause.
Do not wait for the committee to call,
but send in your agreement to the sec-
retary, stating what amount you will
subscribe per year. You will note
from a list of subscribers how these
subscriptions are running. I sincerely
trust we will be able to complete this
fund by October, in order to get down
to business by Thanksgiving. Do not
hesitate, be liberal. It is money well
invested. For further information,
write • General Chairman, George As-
mus, Chicago.

R. C. Kerr. President,

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION.

Public notice is hereby given that
as no objections have been filed the
following registrations become com-
plete :

New Rose Ophelia Supreme, by Dall-
ledouze Bros., Brooklyn. N. Y.

New fern. President Wilson, by Fred-
erick H. Dressel, Wehawken, N. J.
JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y.

September 15, 1917.

Cleveland Flower Show.

The premiums committee of the
Cleveland flower show announce that
the "final list" will be ready to mail
to all commercial and private growers
about Sepetmber 25. 'The following
advance information regarding the ad-
dition of a number of new classes since
the preliminary list was issued will be
of interest to those intending to ex-
hibit.

There will be nine new classes added
to the rose section, consisting of 50
blooms each of the following : Mrs.
George Shawyer, Mrs. Aaron Ward,
Sunburst, White Killarney or Double
White Killarney, Hoosier Beauty; any
other variety, white; any other variety,
pink; any other variety, yellow; any

other variety, red. The prizes for each
of the above new classes will be $15,
$10 and $5.

The carnation section has also been
enlarged by adding the following : One
hundred blooms in each of the various
colors : white, flesh pink, light pink,
dark pink, scarlet, crimson, and any
other color. The dark pink to be as
dark or darker than Mrs. C. W. Ward.
The premiums for these seven new
classes will be $15, $10 and $5. This
will make the carnation section much
more interesting to the commercial
growers.

One of the last things F. C. Bartels,
chairman of the premiums committee,
who died Saturday, September 15, was
to do was to go over the final revision
of the list with M. A. Vinson, the show
manager. As told elsewhere in this is-
sue, Mr. Bartels was shot and killed
by a burglar about 4 o'clock on Sep-
tember 15. Mr. Bartels will be missed
greatly by his associates among the
flower show committee, as he was most
active and gave much of his time in
the advance planning for the coming
big event.

The Express Menace.

The situation regarding the trans-
portation of perishable stock, such as
plants and cut flowers, at the coming
holiday season is giving great concern
to all the large growers, the success
of whose business depends so much on
efficient express service. For the past
two months, delays and inconveniences
which have proved not only costly, but
a great deterrent to continued and
new business, have been constantly In-
creasing, until for the first time in the
experience of the trade an embargo
was declared by the American Express
Co. in Philadelphia on all shipments
from the 14th to the 17th of Septem-
ber.

Holiday service has always been
more or less delayed in normal times.
This year, with the scarcity of cars,
due principally to the war service,
which comes first, and the scarcity of
efiicient labor, the prospect is very
discouraging. If the stock grown espe-
cially for and marketable only at this
great holiday season cannot be moved,
great losses will occur, which will fall
heavily upon many of the trade.

K.

Personal.

Wm. Blackman, founder and head
of the W^m. Blackman Floral Co., Ev-
ansville, Ind.. will celebrate the eighty-
first anniversary of his birthday Sep-
tember 22.

John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.,
secretary of the Florists' Hail Associa-
tion, celebrated the seventy-first anni-
versary of his birthday, September 17.

E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., who
was operated upon at the Presbyterian
hospital, September 15^ for bladder
trouble, is progressing favorably,

Eugene Dailledouze and wife, Brook-
lyn, N. Y., are due at the Hotel La
Salle, Chicago, September 23. returning
from the Pacific Coast.

Prof. L. H. Bailey, of Ithaca. N. Y.,
has returned from China.

Important to Subscribers.

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copy of THE AMERICAN BO^OKIST will show
when your subscription expires. Please renew
subscriptions promptly on expiration to make
certain of receiving yonr copy of each Issue.

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For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this olBce
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation AVauted — As experienced
grower of carnations, chrysanthemums
and pot plants: single man. Address
Key S3t», care American Florist.

Situation Wanted — As experienced
grower of roses, carnations, chrysan-
themums; single man. Address

Key S33, eare American Florist.

Situation Wanted — First-class flo-
rist; cut flowers, pot plants, general
stock; capable of taking charge of re-
tail place. State wages. Address

Key S31, care American Florist.

Situation Wanted — ■ Good, all-around
storeman, capable of taking charge will
be at liberty Monday, September 24. Ex-
pert salesman and designer. Can fur-
nish be^t of recommendations from
leadirg Chicago retail florists. Chicago
preferred. -Address

Key S37, care American Florist,

Help Wanted — Tw^o general growers.
$18.00 to $20.00 per week.

Carl Hagenburger.
W, Mentor, Ohio.

Help AVanted — Grower of chrysanthe-
mums and bedding plants; must be
sober, reliable and not afraid of work.
Good wages and house. Address

Thos. F. Browne, Greenfield, Micli.

Help AVanted — Young men or helpers
in rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary J35.00 per month with
board afid room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist,

Help Wanted — Saleslady with exper-
ience in retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist, 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Partner Wanted — A reliable party un-
derstanding the florist business to take
part in 27,000 ft. of glass in good con-
dition on even shares; must have ref-
erences and some cash. Address

Key 832, care American Florist,

Wanted — A flower refrigerator; must
be in good condition and cheap. An-
swer at once.

The Flower Shop,

Anniston, Ala.

For Sale — Here is a bargain within
the city limits of Oklahoma City. Ill
health of the owner makes it impera-
tive that he close out his business and
seek another climate. Five acres of
land, 12,000 feet of glass, one two-story
residence, one barn, all in first-class
order. Stocked with asparagus, chrys-
anthemums, snapdragons and gerani-
ums, and one-half acre of peonies in
the open. The price is $7,500.00; $3,500.00
must be paid down, the balance can be
paid on time. For full particulars ad-
dress

S. S. Butterfield,
National Building, Oklahoma City, Okla.

For Sale — About 20,000 square feet of
glass, large potting shed, all built with-
in the last seven years; oflice 25x25, in-
cluding garage; new barn built last
year: three acres best land, including
greenhouse site; five room cottage, elec-
tric lights, city water in residence and
greenhouses; pots enough to last for
next two years; coal bought for this
winter: greenhouses planted to carna-
tions, chrysanthemums, snapdragons,
sweet peas and a general line of bedding
plants. Just one mile from center of
city, where one of the large canton-
ments in the United .States is being
built, will have 40,000 oflicers and sol-
diers here within the next 30 days. For
further particulars address

Carl F. Brehmer,
R. R. No, 3, Chillieothe, O.

Help Wanted — Large boy having lit-
tle greenhouse experience.

Levant Cole, Battle Creek, Mich,

Help Wanted — Young man with some
experience as helper on place of 15,000
feet of glass growing general line for
retail trade. Permanent position for
right man. State experience and wages
expected in first letter.

Raton Greenhouses,
Raton, ]Ve^v Mexico.

Herp Wanted

Young man to learn the wholesale cut
flower business in New York, wages $12
per week to start. Apply by letter only to
A. F. Faulkner, care American Florist,

Lock Box BOl, Madison Square,

Post Office, New York.

Cucumber Grower

Wanted

For modern place near Wichita, Kan,
$20.00 per week to stait to the right
man. Get in touch with us immediately.

Key 834, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

Yardman and general handyman
wanted: must be single; sober; capable
and willing to work. Yard of three
acres with greenhouse and plants; must
also care for one cow and keep auto-
mobiles cleaned up. Hard work and
plenty of it; calls for intelligence,
strength and good health. Wage? as
good as the work; $60.00 per month
with good rooms and board. One man
filled the place twelve years; left when
he married. Present man only recently
married; with me seven years; leaves
only because he wants to take his fam^
ily to farm. State your age, national-
ity, experience and, give references.

G. E. DILLEY

Box 561, PALASTINE. TEXAS

Three horizontal tubular boilers.
Two water tube boilers.
One locomotive type fire box boiler.
One 10 h. p. horizontal boiler with six
h. p. engine attached. Address

ARMSTRONG MFG. CO., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

Bids Wanted

Bids will be received by the Village
of Shorewood, Wis., Milwaukee Post
Office, F. W. Ullius, Jr., Street
Commissioner, up to Monday, Sept.
24, 1917, at 7:30 p. m , for the
furnishirtg of about 1000 2 inch to
2'2-inch American Elms. Specifica-
tions will be furnished upon appli-
cation.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

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Actual size ol leal 3Jix5!i inches.
FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per BOO, $3.35 ; per I OOO
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, f3.5U. Cash with order,

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St. Louis.

MABKET SHOWS IMPEOVEMENT.

Conditions improved somewhat the
past week with the cooler weather.
Roses of all kinds are better in color
and stem. Russell, Ophelia and Sun-
burst comprise the bulk of the stock.
Gladioli are good and still are in good
supply. Dahlias are coming in lieavy,
and the quality is right. Lilies are fine
and are in fair demand for funeral
work. Carnations are again starting
to arrive and some fair stock was seen
the past week. The stems are still
short, however. Tuberoses continue
plentiful but the prices are low. Asters
are beginning to shorten up and tlie
quality is not as good as it was.
Outdoor stock, such as cosmos and
helianthus, are coming in fine and
have a ready sale. In greens, the
market is well supplied.

NOTES.

The local florists, with machines,
were kept busy the past week taking
the visiting park superintendents
about the city. For four days they
have been on the go, visiting every
local park. The visitors pronovinced
the garden outlay in 'front of the
World's Fair pavilion in Forest park,
one of the finest they had ever seen,
in color combinations, technique, gen-
eral contour and condition of growth.
John Moritz, the designer, who is in
.charge of the city greenhouses, was
the recipient of congratulations from
all sides.

The first part of the week the local
florists had a frost scare; in fact, in
some few places some stock was light-
ly nipped. The weather bureau states
it was the coldest September 10 for
over 25 years, and all the greenhouse
men immediately got busy on their
boilers.

Jos. Hauser, of Webst.er Groves, has
been cutting his single red dahlia for
a few weeks and is just beginning to
get into the heavy cut. The flower is
a good red, large and a fine keeper
and has a ready demand. The extra
select have stems three feet long.

The retail florists' association will
hold its monthly meeting at the
Knights of Columbus building the
coming week. Quite a bit of business
will be up for discussion, after the
summer vacation and the opening of
fall business.

Jake Kropp, on the Olive street
road, St. Liouis County, is beginning
to cut his Enchantress Pink snap-

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60 00
75.00
6 inch, extra selected $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each

More than 50 varieties. Never have we oflfered better value.
Don't miss this opportunity. If they don't please you, money refunded.

S. S. Pennock Company, Philadelphia, Pa.

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T f\(\K Vinca Variegata. Special sale till
Mjy^y^*-*- Oct. 1st. KJO.OOOextia strong Vinca
Variegrata ready for a shift from 2-in. pots $1.75
per 100: $17.00 per 1,000. 10.000 year old cut back
4-io. pot $5.00 per 100 in any quantity. This is
the best bargain of tlie season. Owing to the hieli
prices of everything special sales will be few,
but we need the room.

Grower

AI/LEGANY N. Y.

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GERANIUMS

Eooted Cuttings Only. All sold nntll October to
regular customers: so they must give satisfaction.

S, A, Nutt and Buchner $12.50 per 1000

Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

prengerl $20.00 per 1000

ALBERT M. HERR, UNCiSTER.PA.

dragon, which is a great favorite on
account of the improved color over
Silver Pink.

At the coming meeting of the flor-
ists' club, the oflBcers for the ensuing
year will be installed. A big meeting
is anticipated.

Miscellaneous Plants ion looo

214 -in. Asp. plumosus $2.50 $22.60

2^-in. litep. Sprengeri 2.50 22.50

3 -in. Begonia Ciiatelaino 10.00 95.00

3% -in. Stevia 3.00 28.00

214-in. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

2% -in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-iE. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Liberal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, ^JSs?"'

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

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A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

Visitors : Paul Berkowitz, of H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, and
C. Liongren, of the Burlington Willow-
ware Co.

J. J. W.

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497

AM, THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

ALL THE FLOWERS

IN PLACE.

THE WRAPPER

Economy is the
keynote of Ameri-
can life today —
and the Rapid
Rapper makes for
economy where
waste of time and
labor is li i g h,
where expendi-
tures for all sup-
plies bump the
sky.

That hoary-aged
bug-bear of the
trade, the wrap-
ping problem, has
succumbed to a
neiy method of
proven efficiency,
the Rapid Rapper
method.

Write for your
copy of "The Art
of Wrapping-."

NOW.

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable.

You will find it in-
valuable for deco-
rating, displaying
plants and floral
baskets as well as
innumerable other
uses, and a most
beautiful o r n a-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-
ket.

Finished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price $3.00 each.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

A MOST BEAUTIFUL
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEL.

I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

that I have been favored with the SELLING
AGENCY for the products of the

New Mammoth Rose Growing Range

OF THE

Duckham-Pierson Co., Chatham, N.J.

Hereafter the daily cut from this range will augment the shipments con-
signed to me by other notable growers, enabling me to offer the trade

THE FINEST AND MOST COMPLETE LINE OF ROSES
TO BE FOUND IN THE NEW YORK MARKET.

My other offerings in the line of cut flowers will embrace everything in season,
of the High Standard of Quality usually found at my store.

JOS. S. FENRICH

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK

498

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Sept. 22,

;

LARGE SUPPLY OF

AMERICAN BEAUTY and RUSSELL
ROSES FROM YOUNG PLANTS

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES,
ASTERS, GLADIOLI

Our roses are favorably known and recognized as the best

We have GOOd ShOrt Or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Our Roses consist of all grades, Short, Medium, Long and Spec

Hoosier Beauty Ophelia Richmond

White Kiiiarney Kiliarney Brilliant

Killarney Milady Sunburst
Aaron Wards Gypsophila

New Flat Perns-Adiantum-Leucothoe-Smilax-Plumosus-Spreng

Price list mailed weekly. If you are not on our list let us know.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

i

TO BUY NO'

any merchandise you may want for
season's uses at prices that are ri
Our new line of baskets is considi
the most practical and novel ever sh
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIR
CULARS Illustrating all BAS
KETS and FALL NOVELTIESI|

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVE

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, i
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perfe

SPHAGNUIV1 MOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMAH

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

igi?.

The American Fl oris t.

499

OSE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

I riED— 214-lDch Aaron Ward, Milady. Brilliant, Cecile

himer, Kichmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per lOOO

1, 3 of 5000 or more IIO.OO per 1000

|! k KiUarney -. 100.00 per 1000

IjAFTED— 3'/2-INCH WHITE KILLAENEY AND PINK KILLAKNEY.
For 3%-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2^-lnch .White Killamey, .4aron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch .' 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD=QROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

WHITE 100

White Perfection $6.00

Matchless 6.00

LIGHT PINK 100

; chantress $6.00

t ce 6.00

DEEP PIVK

\ ehurst 6.00

1000

$50.00
50.00

50.00

1000

$50.00
50.00

!NTIA FORSTEHIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1,000

ich pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

ich pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

:ntia belmoreana single plants.

Leaves ' Doz. 100 1,000

ich pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

ich pots, 5 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 150.00

ARECA LITTESCENS.
I pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

3-inch pots,

PALMS

PHOENIX ROEEELENII. Each

5 inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIEOLIA,

4 inch pots 50

5 inches pots 1.00

LIVISTONA RGTinrDIEOLIA.

4 inch pots ■ 50

3 inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots. $1.25 each

CYCLAMEN

SEPTEMBER DELIVERY

.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4.80 per doz.

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDEAE.

.3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz ...$14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA,
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOEBONICA.

2 inch' pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 30 each $3.00 per doz.

CROTONS
irlety. 4-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-ln. pots,
0, $15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

ASPARAGUS PLTJMOSTTS
a. pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 per
4-ln. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, Mdup.,
., per doz.

^ ASPARAGUS SPEENGERI

1 3-inch stock, $7.00 per 10(J.
SMILAX

I pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-i

llrer Plants

I pots, $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln. pots.

).00 per 100.
).00 per doz.

4-in. pots,

each.

Poinsettias, Christmas delivery.

4-in.. $2O.0O-$25.0O per 100; 6-ln. pans, Mdup., $8.00

per doz.; 7-in. pans. $O.75-$1.0O each; 8-iD. pans,

Mdup., $1.50-$2.0O each; larger plants, $2.50 to

$5.00 each.

Pot Mums, Oct. and Nov. delivery. 5-ln. pots,

$4.80 per doz.; 5%-in. pots. $6.00 per doz.; 6-in.

pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz.; 7-ln. pots, $12.00

per doz.; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each; larger

specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTOir FERNS

MAIDEN HAIR FERNS
2M-ln., $4.00 per 100.

Table Ferns, Assorted Varieties.

2y4-in., $4.C0 per 100; 3-in., $10.00 per 100;

$15.00 per lOO.

Hollj Ferns

3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100.

M BROS. CO

jLoBg Distance Phone,
Randolph 35.

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Sept. 22,

ROSES

A big cut now being received. The quality is exceptionally fine; prices
remarkably low. On lots of 500 or more roses, our selection, we are quot-
ing prices at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 for stems six to twelve
inches long. Prices in proportion for medium and long stems.

Beauties and Russell

We have the largest supply and best quality coming into this market.
The Aster season is over and as there are no Carnations of good qual-
ity yet being received Roses must be the main supply in flowers.

I@°- NOTICE: We close at 5 o'clock week days; Sundays and holidays at noon.

BASSEH & WASHBlR^

IjONG distance PHONE:
CENTRAIj 1457.
Greenhouses Hinsdale, III., and Gretrea Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicago.

TEADB IS IMPKOVIXG.

Trade is slowly improving: and while
business is not as brisk as it misht
be no one is complaining. Gladioli
are still very plentiful, but the re-
ceipts ai'e not near as heavy as they
have been and the same applies to
asters, which also are seen in large
numbers. Chrysanthemums are arriv-
ing in larger supply, and clean up well
in the better grades at good prices,
considering the lai-ge quantity of other
stock offered. So far Golden Glow and
Monrovia are the only offerings in
yellow, with Smith's Advance and
Early Frost in white. Carnations are
gradually; increasing in supply and
move freely at satisfactory prices.
Orchids, gardenias and lily of the val-
ley are good property and clean up
every day at an early hour. Snap-
dragon are seen in fair supply and are
in good demand. Lilies are plentiful,
tloses are in large supply and of fine
quality, bvit the bulk of the shipments
is mostly short and medium stemmed
stock. American Beauty roses are
moving splendidly and so are Mrs.
Chas. Russell. Fine Ophelia. Mrs.
Geo. Shawyer, Milady, Richmond, My
Maryland, Killarney, Killarney Bril-
liant, White Killarney. Champ Weiland
and Rose Pink Ophelia are to be had
in quantity at attractive prices at
present, but a sudden tightening up
in stock may be looked forward to in
a few more days.

NOTES.

Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, visited
W. H. Amling, of Maywood. at Battle
Creek. Mich., this week, where he is
receiving treatment at the well-known
sanitarium. Mr. Zech reports a most
enjoyable visit and adds that Mr. Am-
ling: ia improving rapidly and is well
oil the road to recovery.

IVI. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale

Florist
CHICAGO

O. p. Bassett.

Senior Member ol Bassett & Washburn, Chicag
at His Home in Pasadena, Calif., Sept. 1917.

Frank Schleiden, of the Chas. W.
McKellar force, who enlisted in the
signal corps shortly after war was
declared, has been called into service
and is no^v making a two weeks'
cruise on the U. S. S. Gopher on the
great lakes.

C. J. Polity, who was in the employ
of the Alpha Floral Co. for 10 years
at its Des Moines, la., store, and up

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes

Onr Catalogue is Free. Write lor one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING, - - MICHIGAN

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to the time it Tvas disposed of, is now
assisting Andrew Chronis at the local
establishment on South Wabash ave-
nue,

Ed. Hauswirth, with Archie Spencer,
and wife have returned from Antioch,
where their orchestra furnished music
during the summer months at one of
the leading resorts.

W. J. Nissen, who keeps the Chicago
Flower Growers' Association books, is
again attending to his duties 'after en-
joying a well-earned vacation at
Starved Rock.

Frank Stuppy, of the Stuppy Floral
Co., St. Joseph, Mo., returning from .
the New York convention, spent a few
days here this week.

H. B. Kennicott, of Kertnicott Bros.
Co.. and wife, have, returned from a
pleasant visit in Florida.

Samuel Seligman, representing Wert-
heimer Bros.. New York, called on the
trade here this week.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. received its
first shipment of new boxwood last
week.

Chas. Blewitt, of Des Plaines, is
spending his vacation in Colorado.

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

LARGE

SUPREME

RUSSELL-OPHELIA
^^^w^^ CHAMP WEILAND ^ . , , , . ^„

CROPS SUNBURST ROSES Q U A L T Y

Buy Direct From the Grower

CURRENT PRICE LIST '^nWect to change Without Tfotice

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Specials ?25.00

Select 20.00

Medium ?12.00 to 15.00

Short . 4.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select S.OO

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Champ AVeiland. . . ]

Klllaraey Per 100

White KUIarney. . . Specials $10.00

KUIamey Brilliant . i- Select 8.00

Sunburst I Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00

Ophelia

Per 100

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

Chrysanthemums (Golden Glow) -per dz., $ 2.00 to $4.00

Per 100

Asters $ 2.00 to $4.00

GladioU 4.00 to 8.00

Harrisii 12.50 to 15.00

Valley 6.00

Adlantnm 1.00 to 1.50

Aspara^is, per bunch 50c to 75c

Bo3civood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leueothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smilax per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

a WHOLESALE GDPWEDS °/:C(JT FL9W£DS'^^ PLANTS II

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. O. Fhone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

In Extra Large Supply

RISSELL AND MILADY

Pronounced by leading buyers to be the most beautiful stock
ever offered in this market. Large quantities of all the other
leading roses including fancy Ward, Ophelia and Sunburst.

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Asters, Gladioli, Tube-
roses, Daisies, Snapdragons, Orchids, Valley, Greens, Etc.

This is the best place to buy your stock.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

g^r Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good, "^g

502

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Sept. 22,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave., R.'nd^iprz"o'8i Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy : '• $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to. 8.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $3.00

Hlgar 3.00

WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST AUD
RIOHMONB. Per 100

Extra Special .....: ?!6.00

Select B.OO

Fancy 4-00

Medium 3.00

Sbort 2-00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Our Range o( Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America

ibject to Change
AVithout Notice

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Gladioli $ 4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.0O to 4.00

Valley .' 6.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 : $2.00

Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Pliunosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Try Pyfer's Roses

Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
Killarney Brilliant- Richmond -Sunburst.

Asters— Gladioli— Daisies— Carnations— Lilies
Ferns-Adiantum-Asparagus Plumosus-Etc.

A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Martin T. Stahmer, of King & Stah-
mer, Parle Ridge, has the sympathy of
the trade in the loss of his two sons,
Walter, aged 17, and Hem-y. aged 10,
who were accidentally drowned while
playing on a raft in a gravel pit, last
Sunday afternoon, September IG. The
boys lost their balance when two other
lads jumped off the raft as it neared
shore, and fell overboard in 20 feet of
water and drowned before help could
be summoned to save them. The fu-
neral was held from the family resi-
dence in Park Ridge the following
"Wednesday, with interment at Town
of Main cemetery. Mr. Klug is Mrs.
Stahmer's brother.

Arthur Pasternick, formerly with
the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa-
tion, arrived here from Idaho this
week where he has been employed the
pajsii ' summer. He has successfully
passed the physical examination m the
National army and expects to be or-
dered to report for duty at Rockford,

October 3. ,~, o i, *t

Harry Papworth and J. G. Schatt-
maier. of the Metarie Ridge Nursery
Co., New Orleans, La., are spending a
few days here this week. They are
making their headquarters at the Ho-
tel Morrison.

John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling
Co., returned this week from a visit to
the violet growing establishments at
Rhinebeck, N. Y., and other flower
growing centers in Indiana.

Mrs. Wm. Kotsonis, wife of the pro-
prietor of the store known as the
White House Florist, is back from a
visit 'to Yellowstone Park and a fish-
ing trip in Michigan.

A baby boy gladdened the home of
Harry Lister and wife this week,
which is the real reason Grandpa A. C.
Kohlbrand is so unusually happy.

Hoerber Bros, are cutting aj fine
supply of young rose stock, particular-
ly Killarney Brilliant, White Killar-
ney, Ophelia and Maryland.

Walter Jensen, of Jensen Bros.. 335-5
Lincoln avenue, who was drafted into
the National army, reported for duty
at Rockford, September 20.

Earl Poehlmann, eldest son of Au-
gust Poehlmann, will join the colors
as soon as he returns from his auto
trip to California.

Percy Jones. Inc., reports a good de-
mand for yellow chrysanthemums,
which they are handling in quantity.

H. C. Wullbrand and wife are back
from a delightful auto trip through
the west, particularly Nebraska.

Louis Manos, of Nohos & Co., Mil-
waukee, Wis., was called here this
week by the death of an uncle.

Joe Bieber and wife are bade from
Point Place. O., where they have been
spending the summer.

Joe Krai, formerly with George
Wienhoeber, is now with the Central
Floral Co.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr-

Mention the American Florist when writing

O.A.&L.A.Tonner

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplits

30 East Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, - - ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

D. W. Dumser is the latest addition
to the sales force of the American
Bulb Co.

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503

Look Who s Here lARQE YELLOW 'MIMS A 1 Quality

Con Supply Them From Now On.

Roses Al Duality None Better on the Chicago Marl(et

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

."::r., GUT FLOWERS

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

Wc are in dally toncb wltb market condltkms and wtien a decline tatas place yoa can rely upon arderasetft as recetving sncb beneflis.

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Yellow 'Mums

The finest Golden Glow in Chicago are to
be had here in quantity every day.

ROSES

Extra heavy supply of Russell,
Ophelia, Ward, Killarney, White
Killarney, Milady, Sunburst, Shawyer
and all other leading varieties.

LILIES

Damm Bros. ' celebrated stock in
quantity to meet any demand. Regu-
lar supply all the year around, so
place your orders direct with Chi-
cago's headquarters.

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
includes every item Offered in the Great Chicago Marlcet.

30 E. Randolph St.,

L. D. Pbones

Central \ ||||

Automatic, 42-966

Chicago

I ■,■.!> W.P.^I

^S^^^^^P

J. P. Kidwell and his driver had a
narrow escape from taJting a trip to
heaven one day this week when a
train hit the truck they were riding
in as they were motoring from Bel-
mont to Downers Grove. The rear end
of the machine was damaged consid-
erably but neither of the occupants
was seriously injured. The engineer
of the train must have been a little bit
disappointed because he did not kill
anyone for he tried to smash one of
Bassett & Washburn's trucks right af-

terwards, but succeeded in only dam-
aging the front end. Mr. Washburn
and Mr. Kidwell have enough left of
each truck to patch up one, which will
give the engineer a better chance to
eliminate it altogether, now that he
has had a little practice.

Wietor Bros, are cutting a splendid
supply of roses and indoor carnations
which are in good demand at their
store. Their Sunburst, particularly,
are attracting much favorable atten-
tion.

Miss Pauline Windmiller, of the
Windmiller Co., Mankato Minn., passed
through here this week on her way
home from a pleasant week's visit with
relatives in Ohio.

Peter Reinberg is cutting from a big
crop of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses, which
are moving briskly, notwithstanding
the extra heavy receipts at the store.

Fred Price, with J. A. Budlong, and
wife, are back from a pleasant auto
trip through the southern part of the
state.

504

The American Florist,

Sept. 22,

My Friend Bill

Says:

100%

Service

in the Wholesale Cut Flower Business, does
not consist of sitting in an office writing
"Hot Air" letters to a grower or customer
about things, you are not doing, and, can-
not do.

Bill Says:

the checks that go out on Tuesday, to the
growers, and, the shipments that are received
by one's customers, are the strongest and
most satisfying of fetters.

P. S. Promises and beautifully worded
letters do not pay the growers' coal bills or
give customers the right stock at the right time.

H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

L. M. JONES, Sec'y

WHOUSAU coM«n»ioii rUBBIS

CBICAGO

Beauties Per dozen, $1.00 to $4.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $3.00 to $15.00

Richmond, Milady, Brilliant, Ward. Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney, Sunburst 2.00 to 8.00

Extra Special billed accordinely.

Asters : per 100, $1.00 to $ 4.0O

Carnations " l.OOto 2.0O

Chrysanthemums per doi. 2.00 to 5.00

Lilies per 100. 8.0O

Valley " 600

Callas perdoz. l.OOto 1.50

All Greens at marlcet prices.

Chrysanthemums

You will find it difficult to secure chrysanthemums of such high quality as those
we are now offering anywhere else in this market, no matter how hard you try.
Try our Chrysolora; they are the best buy in Yellow Chrysanthemums at present.

The Woman's National Farm and
Garden Association meets at the Mor-
rison hotel, this city. October .3-5.

Visitors : F. C. Suchy, San Antonio,
Texas; Mrs. J. C. Elspermann. Evans-
ville, Ind.; John A. Nelson, Peoria; J-
A. Karins, representing Henry A.
Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mike Rock-
lin, of Rocklin & Lehman, Sioux City,
la.; George Collins, with Henry Smith.
Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Forbes and
Mrs. Bird, of Forbes & Bird, Daven-
port, la.; Walter Mott, representing
Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot T\''orks,
Beacon, N. Y.

Kansas Qty, Mo.

GOOD SUPPLY OF SEASOISfABLE STOCK.

The supply of stock remains about
the same as last week. Gladioli are
still plentiful but are beginning to
slow up. Asters are a glut, both in
fancy and inferior grades. Some very
good outside snapdragons and short
carnations are seen. Roses are plen-
tiful in all grades and at times sell
very low. Dahlias are more plentiful
and some very fine specimens are on
the market.

NOTES.

John McLaren, superintendent of
Golden Gate park, San Francisco, and
wife, were welcome visitors to this
city, stopping here on their way to the
park superintendents' convention in St.
Louis.

T. J. Noll & Co. report a good de-
mand and plenty of stock to meet it.
They are receiving a good line of sup-
plies for the coming season.

E. Frandensen, of Independence, Mo.,
■who has replaced his old houses with
new ones, has them planted to roses
and the stock looks good.

W. J. Barnes has been having a big
run on funeral and hospital orders.
He is now cutting quantities of gladi-
oli, asters and dahlias.

H. Kusik & Co. report an excellent
supply of seasonable stock. Prepara-

Autumn
Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75

25
12

Medium Cut
Flower Baskets

$14.75

Cut Flower Baskets for
lon^-stemmed Cut Flowers,
in one dozen lots.

Each

6 Larger Cut Flower Baskets for
long - stemmed Cut Flowers,
such as Beauties, Russells,

$1.00

'Mums, etc., in lots

$1.65

of six or more, each

Finished In Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

Raedlein Basket Company

713-717 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

tions for a good fall business are In
full swing here.

The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. are
beginning to cut excellent roses and
carnations will soon follow.

Ed. Humfeld reports good business,
especially in funeral work.

Visitors : Paul Berkowitz. Philadel-
phia; A. F. Longren, Burlington, la.
E. J, B.

AUBUEN, N. Y. — Rose growers of this
vicinity at a recent meeting organized
the Auburn Rose Association.

1917-

The American Florist.

505

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ROSES

Extra Fancy Stock in all the va-
rieties listed below. Also a fine
supply of other flowers, particu-
larly Chrysanthemums, Carna-
tions, Asters and Gladioli.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— «^'i*1lVt%*2Jfc'^'

AUESIOAIH BEAUTIES.
Bxtra long stems.

Per doz.

»6.00

Stems 48 Inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00

Stems 24 Inches 2.60

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to l.EO

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

HSS. CHAS. RirSSEIX. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.S0 to IS.OO

Medinm $6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

Richmond, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medinm $6.00 to (.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

MUid7, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medinm $5.00 to 6.00

■' short 3.00 to 4.00

EiUameT Brilliant, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medinm ..$5.00 to 6.00

" •' short .... 3.00 to 4.0(

BOSES— Continned. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medinm $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

White Klllamey, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medlmn ....$5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

Elilamer, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medinm $6.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium $6.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Snnbnrst, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medinm $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Ceclle Bmnner 2.00

Blgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

aOSES, OTTB SELECTION 4.00

Eixtra special roses billed accordingly.

Without Notice.

CABNATIOKS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

OECHXDS, Per doE.

Cattleyas $12.00

EASTEH T.TT.T.ira. Per 100

Select $10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLAITEOUS.

Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

VaUey «.«0

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.60 to 2.00

Bladioll 2.00 to 4.00

GHKEMS.

Asp. plnmosns per string $0.60 t* $0.T6

Asp. plumosus sprays — ^bnnch .35 to .50

Sprengerl per bnnch .35 to .60

Adlantum per 100 1.00

Smilax, choice per doz. 1.60 to 2.00

Fancy ferns per 1,000 1.50 to 2.00

Galax leares per 1.000 1.26

Boxwood

—per lb.. 25c: 50-lb. case 7.50

Lencothoe Sprays .76

5 If .X3?RI<i[)W h To

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PHONES:

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Commercial Cut flowers

The Kind that you want in your business every day in the year. We
are especially well fixed to take care of your regular orders with stock that is
uniform in quality — the kind you can bank on at all times — the Randall kind.

Roses Lilies Yellow 'Mums Asters

Valley Orchids Carnations Gladioli

Daisies Calendulas Snapdragons Greens

A. L. RANDALL COMPANY

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

WABASH AVENUE AND LAKE STREET,

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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506

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO..

3102-I308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

FRNE & ftOMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

30 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Agents for
ELASTIC-LYKE

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URE

UTTY

P

TO THE INTERESTED FLORIST

We should like to send you a crisp Catalogue telling you all about Florists' Supplies.
Just drop a line to our Florist Supply Department.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Milwaukee.

SHIPPING TRADE INCREASES.

, That "it is an ill wind that blows
nobody good" seems to have come true,
for with outside flowers in the north-
ern part of Wisconsin damaged by
frost, shipping trade to these affected
points was agreeably increased the lat-
ter part of last week. With the mid-
season asters and gladioli drawing to
an end, and due to the decreased sup-
ply of dahlias, compared to other sea-
sons, and no carnations to speak of,
market conditions are just good.
Chrysanthemums are coming in more
freely, and the supply of roses and
lilies was about equal to the demand.

NOTES.

Frank Delrenthal, of Gust Rusch &
Co., is spending his vacation at Pesh-
tigo, trying his luck at fishing and
hunting. The boys at the store en-
poyed a nice mess of bass which Frank
sent in last week. Bryant Seeley, with
the above named firm, has been ex-
empted from military duties.

The local press, September 16, gave
James Livingstone, treasurer of the
florists' club and gardener to the Fred
Vogel, Jr., estate, quite a write-up, he
having acted as judge at the village
fair of Shorewood, formerly called E'ast
Milwaukee, in the flower and vegeta-
ble exhibits.

The Waukesha Floral Co., Wauke-
sha, Wis., reports that the frost Sep-
tember 9-10 was heavy enough to nip
all soft-wooded stock. With a little
overtime and hustling, they saved
most of their stock and other plants.

F. J. Sievers, former head of the
Milwaukee county agricultural school,
has taken a position as head of the
sales department of the Washington
state agricultural college at Pullman.

Albert C Grunewald, of Grunewald
Bros., carnation growers at North Mil-
waukee, has been drafted and certified

and will leave for the training camp
in the near future.

Visitors: Louis Otto and wife. Nee-
nah. Wis.,; Miss Rudolph, Manitowoc,
Wis.; Ed. Amerpohl, Janesville, Wis.;
Louis Turner, Kenosha, Wis.; J. Clark-
son, Manistee. Mich.; Mrs. Stager, Min-
eral Point, Wis.; Otto Sylvester. Ocon-
omowoc. Wis.; A. Benke, Watertown,
Wis.; Miss Rehl, Racine. Wis., attend-
ing the state fair.

E. O.

Cincinnati.

INCREASED BUSINESS WITH GOOD SUPPLY.

Pall openings caused a spurt in busi-
ness during the past week. The sup-
ply, however, is large and there is no
stiffening in prices. Roses are fairly
plentiful and generally meet with an
active demand. Only the best, how-
ever, move at top figures. Carnations
may be had and up to the present time
have been cleaning up as soon as they
are received. Asters continue excel-
lent and E'aster and rubrum lilies are
in fair supply. Dahlias and cosmos
are plentiful. Some gladioli are still
to be had. Wild smilax is selling well.

NOTES.

T. Ben George has moved his estab-
lishment to the corner of Woodburn
and Madison, Walnut Hills, and the
new location should prove a good one.
He had the misfortune to run a nail
in his foot recently and has been on
the sick list.

C. E. Critchell is getting in carna-
tions in quantity and the stock is
very good for this time of the year.

E. G. Gillett will leave this week on
a business trip through the central
states.

Chas. W^indram has joined the avia-
tion corps of the United States army.

J. T. Conger has returned from Chi-
cago.

H.

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up In gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastlca ,.each, 1.26

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

6E0. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., K"""
1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.
$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.
Give ns your business and we will please yon.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J. L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georgia

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AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1340-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, lU.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOACK)

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The American Florist,

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Avenne,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE&FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue, u.„.1S?±?s;iKSi

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

S^°'|-J5 Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27S8

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & MDSSER

Wholesale Florists

l79-lBt-1B3 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. WUtgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L Randall Co.,

ai^^^KK'i^L^^-^3©

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunturat, Richmond, Kil-
lamey, White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
toses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., • - Chicago

Telephone Central SZa^

E.C. AILING CO.!

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

, IN CHICAGO

j 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60

J L. D. Phones

j CENTRAL 1977 and 197B.

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VlloMeHo¥erM^KeU

Chicaeo,

CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen

RoiM.Beanty.ipecials S5 00

36-in 4 00

30-in „. 3 00

24in 2 00

20-in 1 50

18. in 1 00

short per 100, 6 00@ 8 00

' Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

■■ Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

'■ Richmond 3 00010 00

" Prince de Bnlgarie 3 00@10 00

'■ RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 00@1|0 00

" Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00

" Milady 3 00@10 00

" Sunburst 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 O0@10 00

■■ Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00010 00

•' Double White Killarney.. 3 C0@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

•' Stanley 3 00010 00

" Tipperary 3 00010 00

•■ FrancisScott Key 3 00010 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00010 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 000 3 00

" GeorgeElgar 2 000 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 00 la 3 00

'• Nesbit 2 0C@ 3 00

'■ Fireflame 4 00

" Ourselection 2 000 4 00

Asters 1 000 4 00

Chrysanthemums. . per doz,, 1 50© 3 00

Gladioli 2 00© 6 00

Carnations 1 000 3 00

Cattleyas per doz,, 12 00

Daisies 1 00© 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 00015 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 50© $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 0006 00
Plumosus Strings.. each, 60© 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00©2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood, 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

H.KUS1K&C0.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. If on the market, we
have it. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

lOie-lOlS McG«e street

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Lon^ Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

WILD SMILAX. Pe?S.«

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square ieet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN,^vERGRE|N.^^

Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square

feet). SI 75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

•rUT FLOWEPC^

^ 1S4 NO. WABASH AS^.^^ ^

1S4 NO. WABASH AS^.

—THE —

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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508

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

Let Us Make You A Sample Shipment of

BEAUTIES, $3.00 a Doz. for the Best.

We can furnish them in any quantity on short notice.
Flowers of unusual good quality for this time of the year.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUiadelphla.

FALL BUSINESS OPEJStS SLOWLY.

The Stores are complaining — lots of
people on the street but not many stop
in. A few early fall weddings have
helped out here and there, but there is
not much to be said as yet regarding
the fall revival. Dahlias are now hav-
ing their inning. They were never finer
than this season, the flowers being
plump and firm with most brilliant col-
oring. They are unquestionably the
most varied in form and color of any
of the cut flowers. The market is full
of asters; some few very fine, most of
them of medium quality, and a great
many very poor. Indoor stock is plen-
tiful, but rather weak stemmed. They
are having a hard time keeping pace
with the dahlias. Gladioli are still
to be had in quantity. The Chinese
wool flower, or celosia, is carried in
all the stocks. The Hydrangea pan-
iculata has now taken on the rich
deep pink shade, and together with
the white veils of Clematis paniculata,
is much used in window decoration.
New crop carnations are seen, a bunch
or two here and there. Easter and
rubrum lilies are about equal to the
demand. Cattleyas are to be had in
very limited quantities. Lily of the
valley is getting scarcer than ever.
The first Golden Glow chrysanthe-
mums are in. There is a demand for
good roses. Special American Beau-
ties and Mrs. Russell find buyers at
good prices. Nearly all the new crop
stock from other varieties is short as
yet.

THE EXPRESS SITXTATION.

The matter of express transporta-
tion is now uppermost in the minds
of the grower and dealer. The situa-
tion is growing worse instead of bet-
ter. The American Express Co. in this
city declared an embargo on Friday,
September 14. that lasted until Mon-
day. They refused absolutely to re-
ceive any class of goods whatever dur-
ing that time. Leo Niessen declares
the problem of how to market the
crop of cut flowers at the holidays is
becoming very serious. About one-
fifth of the output for the year, with
many growers, is marketed at Christ-
mas. The American Beauty crop is
always at its best for the holidays; at
least half of the stock grown here is
sold outside of this city. Some of
it to quite distant points — from 500 to
1,000 miles. With the present service,
there is no certainty of arrival on
time, particularly at junctions where
packages have to be transferred from
one train to another, of the same or
dilTerent roads. The greatest difficul-
ty appears to be on the congested plat-
forms, where the packages on the out-
side of the piles have a chance, while
the center remains untouched. Auto
deliveries to cities within 100 miles
may, at considerably increased cost,
relieve the situation to some extent.
What the plant men will do in trans-
porting their bulky stock is daily get-
ting more serious. The companies
heretofore have been so anxious for
business that cars were always sent
in answer to telephone requests, and
in ca.ses of large shippers, calls were
made several times a day. Now, for
the most part, goods have to be sent

American BeauiieSi Orchids, Valley. High Grade Reses and Carnations.

This is the eicluiive shop, only one bloclc from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranslead Street.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

¥lioMe Hover MwKeU

Cincinnati. Sept. 19. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz,.. 75@ 3 00

Roses, KillsrneT 2 00® 6 00

•• Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 2 CO® 6 00

'• Richmond 2 00@ 6 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 6 00

LUinm Girantenm 6 0C@10 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 3 00

Boston, Sept. 19. Per 100

Roses. BeantT 10 00325 00

Killarney Queen 2 006 8 00

" White and Pink KillarnsT. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney,.. 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@IO 00

■• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

• Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

'• Mock 4 00@12 00

" Mrs. Chas. Rnsaell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

" Taft 4 00© 200

" Milady 2 00@ 8 00

" Ward and Hlllinedon 2 00@ g 00

" My Maryland 2 003 8 00

Caltleyas 35 00@SO 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas 1 SO® 2 00

Carnations 1 50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo. Sept. 19. PerlOO

Beauty Special...; 25 Ou®30 00

Fancy 20 00@25 00

Extra 10 00@15 00

1st 800@1000

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

•• My Maryland 3 000 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00® 6 00

" Ward 300® 5 00

•• Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

•' Russell 4 00@12 00

•• Stanley 3 00® 6 00

■• Mock 3 00® 5 00

'■ Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 00® 8 00

Lilies 6 00®10 00

Cattleyas 5000@60 00

Carnations 1 60® 1 50

Asters 1 00® 3 00

Gladioli 2 00® 4 00

Asparasrus Spreneeri... 35® SO

Ferns per 1000. 2 50

Smilai 15 00®20 00

and the wagons or cars have great
difficulty in getting to the depot plat-
forms, the congestion of similar de-
livery cars being so great. The Rob-
ert Craig Co. has taken the matter up
with the interstate commerce commis-
sion, hoping that they will be able in
some way to speed up the service.

NOTES.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons had a busy
day with decorations. September 15,
at dinners and receptions given to the
Japanese mission. Pink, white and
red dahlias, with Easter lilies, were
the flowers used. Several early fall
weddings have also helped to make
things lively at this hustling shop.

Dahlias are the feature with the Leo
Niessen Co., who are now handling
them in quantity, but nearly all on

Be Sure to Compare This Tvlth Other
Prices Before Ordering

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FIRST-CX.ASS — NONE BETTER

TO BE HAD

Pair Doz. Per 100

8 to 12 f .10 f .50 $2.50

12 to 16 15 .50 3.00

16 to 20 15 .75 3.75

20 to 24 15 .75 4.25

24 to 28 15 .75 5.00

28 to 32 20 .80 5.75

32 to 36 20 .90 6.50

36 to 40 25 1.00 8.00

40 to 44. ..

.25

1.25

9.75

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cat Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading Ta-
rieties of cut flowers received daily.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Dahlias-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

orders sent the day before to the
dahlia farms. Flowers from the grow-
ers to the retailers direct in the origi-
nal packages is much the most satis-
factory method of handling dahlias.
Other stock from greenhouses is also
delivered to an extent by this method,
which might be greatly enlarged on
with profit.

Edward Reid is out of town, look-
ing up his next season's stock and
customers, which latter are pretty
sure to get a cheery "how de do" once
or twice a year from this enterprising
dealer. Special American Beauties,
Ophelia and Maryland roses are fea-
tures here.

Eugene Bernheimer has a new Ford.
No trace of the new one that was
stolen from him a couple of weeks
ago has since developed and he has
given it up as lost. Prima Donna and
September Morn roses and choice as-
ters are specials here.

J9'7-

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Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

noLTON k nuniKEL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RIGE BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the market
we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before plailng
• order. Guarantee satisfaction.

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EUGENE BERNBEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.
Ctioice Asters and Dahlias.

1531 Ranstead St., PhUadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

NIGH GRADE ROSES, DAHLIAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Minnte Service: Sadiraction GDannleed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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BEST QUALITT

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.76 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

WO Potter Co 421 High Ave.,
. VC. -I WUCl V/U., CIEVEIAND, O.

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Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
in Q.aantlt7.

Send for our Gatalogne.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-1311 N.2ndSt.,PhlladeIphla,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Pbone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P. O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW FANCY TERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM m£' f I P U lU Wholesale Florist.

• >^» IVIJl-sini, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VloMe Flower MM'Kefe

Philadelphia, Sept. 19. Per 100

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.
8-inch $1.00

;■ " fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

'■ " shorter erades 6 00@ 8 00

Mm. Ch«». Russell 4 10@1S 00

" KillaroeT 2 00@ 8 00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

White Killaroey 2 0O@ 8 00

" Sanburst 3 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnationi 2 O0@ 3 00

Cattleyai each. $0 SO® 75

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3 70

THE McCAUUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00@ 8 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

PiTTSanRGH. Sept. 19. PerlOO

Trade Directory

" ■' fancy 12 00

" " No. 1 4 00

" KlUarney 1006 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00@ 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lillnm Gleantenm 10 00@12 00

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

MiLWADKER, Sept. 19. PerlOO
noses. Killarney and W.Killarney 2 00® 8 00

St. Loois, Sept. 19. Per 100
Hadley 2 00® 5 00

" M rs. Chas. Russell 6 00®25 00

■' Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 3 00®10 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 0C@ 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® S 00

Valley 4 00® 6 00

Asters 1 00® 2 CO

Gladioli 2 00® 3 00

Ferns per 1000. $1 50

510

The American Florist.

Sept, 22,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send ns a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill w. 28th St., New York City

Quite a lot of the wild statice, a
native of the salt water marshes of
New Jersey, is seen in the wholesale
houses. This statice, while not auite
as good as the imported Italian stock,
is a good substitute. It cures easily
and is to be had by the wagon load
for the picking. Here is an opportu-
nity that should be taken advantage
of by those who can spare the time.
A limited quantity brought 50 cents
a bunch, wholesale, last Christmas.

Macaw Brothers, of Norwood, who,
during the past summer, erected a
large brick corridor shed connecting
their houses, have every inch of space
crowded with stock. One of their
specialties is crotons, which are done
wonderfully well. A new Lord &
Burnham house, 36x150 feet, is going
up. A new fern, a sport of Scotti,
which originated with them, is going
to give the other new ones a run for
first place.

The Robert Craig Co., J. G. Eisele,
and other interested shippers have
called a meeting for September 20 to
meet representatives of the express
companies to see if it is not possible
Sn some way to speed up and per-
manently improve the service. Fall-
ing in this, the matter will be taken up
before the interstate commerce com-
mission as a last resort.

Manager Liggett, of the plant and
seed department of the S. S. Pennock
Co., reports things moving lively in
his section with the exception of field
grown carnations, which grew so well
generally over the country that most
men have enough stock of their own.
S. S. Pennock is still rusticating at
Keekapang, R. I.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have been
adding to their warehouse capacity at
every opportunity. They are still,
however, much crowded for space.
Large orders are being received from
men on the road and business general-
ly was never better at this season.

The Philadelphia "Wholesale Florists'
Exchange are featuring Shawyer and
Ophelia roses. Very good asters and
dahlias are seen in quantity. Man-
ager Duetscher expects to be called to
the colors soon.

J. M. Deutscher, manager of the
Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Ex-
change, left September 18. to join the
colors at Camp Meade. Benjamin Ber-
man, late with S. S. Pennock Co., is
now in charge.

M. J. Callahan, the hustling "West
Philadelphia retailer, has opened the
season with several good wedding or-
ders. His large show window is one
of the beauty spots of the neighbor-
hood.

John "W. Prince recently spoke be-
for the Collingswood Horticultural So-
ciety, of Collingswood, N. J., on
"House Plants and Their Failures and
How to Grow Them Successfully."

Komada Brothers, wire workers, had
several larger special designs to get
out in a hurry the past week. The
outlook for the coming season is very
good.

Berger Bros.' central market are
handling very good America gladioli
and Easter and rubrum lilies. Choice
Maryland roses are also seen.

Charles E. Meehan will open his new
establishment, September 24, with
Samuel Lilly and Edward Dornheim
as his assistants.

K.

New York.

BUSINESS ON PAE "WITH OTHER TEAES.

Monday of the past week was a
fairly good day in the wholesale dis-
trict, but for the remainder of the
week, up to Saturday, September 15,
business was slow. On that day there
was considerable buying, but generally
in small lots. Business seems about
the same as it has been in the corre-
sponding periods of other years, but
there are people in the flower busi-
ness who do not remember all the
events of other years. And, again,
though we have several times re-
marked that the florists are a "hope-
ful lot," not all of them are as op-
timistic as our own Max Schling, who
radiates hopefulness in all seasons
and in all kinds of weather. The
growth and expansion of the florist
business in the past 20 years has
been remarkable, and it is bound to
go on. If, on account of the war,
obstacles arise, the various branches
of the trade should be spurred to de-
vise ways and means to combat them;
and to a more perfect understanding
one with another, and with the flower
buying public. The cold snap of Sep-
tember 10-11 to some extent curtailed
the supply, and there has been no
shortage, but considerable poor stock
has arrived, notably in asters. Under
any conditions, neither the asters nor
gladioli can last much longer. The sup-
ply of roses has been more than equal
to the demand, and though American
Beauty shipments were light, prices
ranged from $20 to $25 per 100 for
specials. In chrysanthemums, in ad-
dition to Golden Glow, small lots of
October Frost and Smith's Advance,
have appeared, but there will be
plenty of chrysanthemums by the time
there is a demand for them. Lilies
and lily of the valley are in moderate
supply, very moderate in the latter,
but there has been enough to supply
the call. The new crop of orchids is
not yet in, and cattleyas were very
scarce during the past week, $1.50
and $2 per flower, being, in some in-
stances asked, but such prices are not
paid, except in cases of absolute neces-
sity.

September 17. — This is the Jewish
New Year, and a holiday with the
people of that faith. The florists who
are located in Jewish neighborhoods
are doing a little more buying, but the
general effect on the market is not
great. There is no surplus of good
roses, but short stock is plentiful. The
weather is cool, without frost. The
frost scare of a week ago did not
seem to amount to much, as plenty of
out-door stock is yet arriving.

WITH THE COLORS.

John Donato. Headquarters Detach-
ment, 117th Engineers, Camp Mills, L.
I., N. Y.

"William O. Sullivan, 165th Infantry,
Co. P, Camp Mills, L. I., N. Y.

Hugh Peak, lG5th Infantry, Co. H,
Camp Mills, L. I., N. Y.

"William Halpin, 165th Infantry, Co.
H, Camp Mills. L. I., N. Y.

Al. Bowker. 165th Infantry, Co. H,
Camp Mills. L. I., N. Y.
NOTES.

In addition — and it's a big addition
— to his usual line of good stock. Joseph
S. Fenrich, 51 West 28th street, will

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-'■'^'■^•-^^'-'-'-'-■-'-■-'^■-'-^■-■■-■-^

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

Valley

Chas. Schwake fi Co., Inc.

IflLLL-.....^ ,....^^

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sell the product of the new and large
Duckham-Pierson range, Chatham, N.
J. This range is growing a large area
of the popular rose. Mrs. Charles Rus-
sell, and other standard varieties, it
will be a big cut, but "Joe" Fenrich is
a big man, full of business and socia-
bility, which in a few years has made
him one of the leading wholesalers of
this city.

The display of dahlias at the store
of Alexander McConnell, Fifth avenue
and 49th street, by George L. Still-
man, of Westerly, R. I., continues to
be very attractive. He will remain in
this city until the American Dahlia
Society holds its exhibition and will
have a fine display.

Frank H. Traendly is dividing his
time between Traendly & Scheuok's
Sixth avenue wholesale store and the
Rowayton Greenhouses, but most of the
time he is at Rowayton, the reliable
Charles Schenck being constantly on
the job at the store.

John J. Coan, the wholesaler of 115
West 28th street, in addition to a
great supply of other good stock. Is
now handling chrysanthemums of the
variety Smith's Advance.

D. Fexy, who is well and favorably
known in the wholesale district, has
gone into the wholesale business on his
own account at 106 West 28th street

Frederick Zahn, for many years a
retailer of this city, is now inter-*
ested in the University Flower Shop,
2445 Jerome avenue, the Bronx.

A. J. Holzer, formerly at 161 East
9bth street, has removed to Third ave-
nue, near 156th street. He keeps his
store well stocked with plants and cut
flowers.

A. F. F.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

511

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

Teleohone:
8864 Farragut

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

115 West 28th Street,

. 5413

J. J. COAN, Inc. ar'

NEW YORK

Phones jg^J Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

WalterF.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

'^tsl^'^llFaJrUut 133 W. 28ih St., New York

AU the NEW ROSES, CAJRNATIONS
and Seasonable Flowers

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Eo»e»,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragnt 300 and 301

jiiSSfiicoT

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. aeih St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut

willSKford

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farrasnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farragut.

CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITED

Telephone Farrag^ut 9761.

fioldstein & Fnttermao

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wbolesale Florist
130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

VtoMeHo¥erM^Keto

New York. Sept. 19. FerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00625 00

extra and fancy. ..10 00@15 00
No 1 and No 2. ... 3 00® 5 00

■■ FrancisScott Key 2 00010 00

l?rima Donna 1 00@ 5 00

Alice Stanley 1 00® 6 00

" Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50® 6 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00® 6 00

Killarney, Special 4 00

No land No 2.. 50® 1 00

Queen 50® 6 00

Brilliant 50® 6 00

" Aaron Ward 1 00® 6 00

" Sunburst 50® 6 00

" J L Mock 2 00®10 00

" Ophelia 1 00® 6 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@I0 00

Hoosier Beauty 50® 5 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 125 00®150 00

inferior grades.75 00@100 00

Asters 35a 1 50

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 2 00@2 50

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LonsiflorumandFormosum 4 00® 6 00

Lily of the Valley 5 00® 6 00

Gladiolus 1 000 2 00

Bouvardia 1 25® 2 00

Marigolds, French 3 00® 4 00

Dahlias 1 00® 2 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Flumosus....doz.bchs. 1 50® 2 00

Smilax doz. strings, 75

Carnations 50® 75

Tuberoses 3 00® 4 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenofe

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Ezdunge
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

EX J. VAN REYPER, Manaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVBILTIES In the market

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

"FBiit^iiil 129 W. 28th St.. New York

— We are —

Wholesale Piorisfs

Have twenty-two years' experience behind ns,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with as.

6UTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: 1 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT J2036 NEW YORK

'PHONE ] llll [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAIiE FliORIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan BWff., flth At. and W. 28th. New York.

Open for Out Flower Sales at 6 o'doek
erery momlns.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslnE.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

The Kervan Gompany

Fresh Cut Evergreens

and Mosses, Decorating Material for
Florist Trade at Wholesale.

Telephones: Farragnt 2164-5893

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Faxiacnt

TM Laretst SMpper anil EeceiTcr or cut Floweit

A complete assortment of the best In
the market can always be relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1665 Uadlson Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receivers ud Distribiilors of Choicest Cat Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist
106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

512

The American Florist.

Sept. 22^

THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION

Special Meeting at Detroit, Mich., October 2-3, 1917.

PAYMENT INTO TE-USTEE FUND

Betailers' Section, S. A. F. and 0. H.

Cities population less ttian

5.000 $ 1.00

5.000 to 25,000 2.50

25.000 to 50.000 5.00

50.000 to 100.000 10.00

100.000 to 150.000 15.00

Above that $1.00 each for each additional
10.000 population up to 500,000.

Cities more than 500.000 $50.00

The above fund is only for the guarantee
of accounts and will be returned when mem-
bership is withdrawn,

ANNUAL DUES

Per year

Cities less than 5,000 population $ 2.00

8.000 to 200.000 4.00

200,000 population and over 10.00

OFFICEKS

W. F. Gude, Pres Washington.

Geo. Asmus. Vice-Pres Chicago-

W. L. Rock. Treasurer Kansas City

Albert Poehelon, Secretary Detroit

Directors, Term Expiring 1917

H. Papworth New Orleans-

G. E. II. Stumpp New York

0. J. Olson St. Paul

Directors, Term Expiring 1918
August Lange Chicago-
Frank D. Pelicano San Francisco-
Frank X. Stuppy St. Joseph

Directors, Term Expiring 1919

Karl P. Baum Knoxville

L. D. Thompson Atlanta-

T. J. Wolfe Wacd

Rate of Uemhership Fete, $S.0O

Mutual discount. 20 per cent. Accounts guaranteed by the Association. Membership open to all retail florists who are members of the 9. A. F. and O. H.-

AliWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE FOB OUT-OP-TOWN TELEGRAPH ORDERS.

to develop this field of the Retail Florists' business^
still more, as you will gain by it.

Charleston, S. C, 88 Society St..Bolger, T T.
174 Tradd St Rodgers Floral Co.

HELP

Akron, O.. 49 South Main St.... The Heepe Co.
Albany, N. Y.— „ ^ .

40 & 42 Maiden Lane Danker, Fred A.

97 State St Gloeckner. W. 0.

23 Steuben St The Roscry Flower STiop

Albert Lea Minn Lake Shore Greenhouses

Allentown. Pa., 1012 Hamilton. . .Ashley, Ernest

Ames, Iowa Kcmble-Smith Co.

Amsterdam. N. Y.. 50 E Main St Hatcher

Andover, Mass Playdon, J. H.

Ann Arbor. Mich. — „ u ,,

1002 S. University Ave Cousins & Hall

209 E. Liberty St Flanders. Mrs. Pearl

Ardmore, Pa Primrose Flower Shop

Asbeville. N. C ■ • - -

Brownhurst Greenhouses. Brown, b. li.

Ashtabula, O Tong & Weeks Floral Co.

Atchison, Kan. .Atchison Sd. & Flowe ■"■
Atlanta, Ga.

Elkhart, Ind.,

Atlantic City. N. J
1716 Pacific Ave.
1331 Pacific Ave.

Auburn, N. Y.,

Store
...C. A. Dahl Co.

Berke. Geo. H.

.Edwards' Floral Hall Co.
.Egg Harbor Flower Shop

Dobbs & Son

Augusta, "da. .". Stulb's Nursery

Aurora 111 Aurora Greenhouse Co.

354 S. 4th St Smely, Joseph M.

Austin, Minn Kinsman. A. N.

Austin. Tex HUlyer's For Flowers

Baltimore. Md. — , „ „,

331 N. Charles St Feast. Samuel. & Sons

Bar Harbor, Me.. Main St John H. Stalford

Batavia. N. Y Stroh & Sons, L. C.

Baton Rouge. La ,"■■;,""

.The Roseland Florist. Sam Schemuk. Prop.

Battle Creek. Mich Coggan, S. W.

Bay City, Mich.. 316 Jeff'son Av.Boehringer Bros.
Bethlehem. Pa. — „, ■ j.

419 Wyandotte St Foulsham. The Florist

817 Seneca St Vorkeller. Charles

Biddeford, Me.. 317 Alfred St Strout s

Billings. Mont Partington's Greenhouses

Birmingham. Ala ■ ■ *

Woodward Bldg., Parker's Flower Store

Blnghamton, N. Y. —

6-10 Bigelow St A. E. Fancher

16 Court St Suskana Flower Shop

Bismarck. N. D.. 200 4th Ave. .Hoskins Floral Co.

Bloomington, 111 Washburn. A.. & Sons

Bloomington, Ind Morris The Florist

Boone, la Kemble & Smith Co.

Boston. Mass. — .

144 Massachusetts Ave Caplan. Florist

342 Boylestou St Carbone. Philip L.

6 Beacon St Cassidy. John J.

426 Washington St Filenes Sons Co.. W.

124 Tremont St Penn, Henry

143 Tremont St Wax Brothers

Boulder, Colo.. 2648 12th St

North Boulder Greenhouse

Bradford. Pa Gunton, C. B.

Bridgeport, Conn Reck & Son, John

Bristol, Conn.. 19 Maple St Andrew Bros.

184 Main St Paul M. Hubbard & Co.

Brookline. Mass., 220 Wash'n St.. Palmer, F. E.
Brooklyn, N. Y—

272 Fulton St. and 7 Clinton St

Phillips, John V.

Cor. 5th Ave and 25th St

Weir & Co., Inc.. J. Ebb

3-5 Greene Ave Wilson. Robert G.

Bryn Mawr. Pa Connolly. Est., J. J.

ButEalo. N. Y.—

440 Main St Anderson, S. A.

304 Main St Palmer, W. J., ,& Son

Burlington. Vt. —

184 Main St Gove, Mrs. Cora B.

128 Church St Peters. W. E.

Butte, Mont, 27 W. Broadway. .Butte Floral Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. .Terrill, Ltd.. A. M.

Cambridge. Mass Becker's Conservatories

Camden, N. J.. 524 Market St Thoirs. J. M.

Canton, O.. 522 N. Market Ave.. Fred C. Geltz

306 Tuscarawas St W. J. Rollin Cowgill

Casper. Wyo

. .The Casper Floral Co.. W. W. Keete. Prop.

Cedar Falls, Iowa Bancroft, Joseph & Sons

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Kramer, I. N.. & Son

Charleston, W. Va. —

Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co.

811 Quarrier St Winter Floral Co.

Charlotte, N. C Schlotz, The Florist

Chattanooga, Tenn. —

700 Market St Haeger. W. F.

721 Market St Joy's

Chicago, 111.—

.S040 W. Madison St Bruns. H. N.

57 East Monroe St Bohannon Floral Co.

•516 S. Michigan Ave Pi-iedman. Oscar B.

25 B. Madison St Lange, A.

834 N. State St Neiglick. Chas. T.

2132-2134 Michigan Ave Samuelson

2221 W. Madison and 4509 Broadway

Schiller. The Florist

31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J.

22 E. Elm St Wlenhoeber Co., Ernst

Cincinnati, 0.,13S East 4th St Baer, Julius

128. W. 4th St Edward A. Forter

150 E. 4th St Hardesty, T. W.. & Co.

532 Race St Hill Floral Co.. E. G.

Cleveland. O Gasser Co. , J. M.

5523 Euclid Ave Graham. A.. & Son

1284 & 1308 Euclid... The Jones-Russell Co.

1835 W. 2oth St Knoble Bros.

Clinton. la., 210 6th Ave.. Est. of Andrew Bather

Clyde. O.. Maple & Race Sts Hall's Greenhs.

Coldwater. Mich D. Vogt's Greenhouses

Colorado Springs, Colo Crump. Frank F.

104 N. Tejon St Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Columbus. O., 1335 Pair Ave

Franklin Park Floral Co.

Corsicana, Texas Holm. Alfred

Council Bluffs. la Wilcox, J. F., & Sons

Covington. Ky.. 822 Madison Ave

Ruttle. Robert D.

Crawfordsville, Ind.. 126 W Main St

McDonald & Co. „ ^ ,^ „ .^.^. „ „^„..^„c, „„

Cumberland, Md., 46 N. Center St Greenfield. Mass Richards. B. A,

S'. Main St

„, West View Floral Co.

Ellsworth. Me., Park St Clark. Mrs. M. A.

Bl Paso. Tex., MiUs Bldg Potter Floral Co.

Blyria, O Heeock Floral Co.. The-

Englewood. N. J.. 52 Dean St.. Burrows. EVIw. G.

Erie. Pa.- 704 State St Laver. John V.

924 Peach St Miller, Miles E.

Escanaba. Mich., 202 S. Birch St

„•■• Christ. Peterson & Son

Evanston. 111. 614 Dempster St... Fisher Bros.
602 Davis St Weiland. M.

Evansville, Ind. .Blackman Floral Co.. The Wm.

B.xeter, N. H.. 23 Lincoln St... John R. Perkins^

Fairbury. Neb. .Falrbury Nurseries. Hurlburt, C.

Fargo, N. D Smedley & Co.

Fayetteville, Ark.. .The Southwestern Seed Co

Florence, S. C, Palmetto Nurseries

De Witt House

Flushing. N. y.. 2 Jamaica Ave..Frick. Geo. J.

Fond du Lac. Wis.. 414 Linden St. .Haentze Co.

Fort Collins. Colo Espelln & Warren

Fort Madison. la. 8th & Broad-n-av. . Auge. J. M.

Fort Morgan . Colo Morgan Floral Co.

Port Smith. Ark.. The Plaza Rye Geo

Fort Wayne, Ind, 207 W. Berry St '.

T, ■ 'i' U,' • ■^;_' • ~ FUA Floral Co.

Fort Worth, Tex Baker Bros. Co.

McAdam . J. E.

Framlngham. Mass.. 37 Main St. .Goddard, S. J.

Freeport, 111.. 104 Chic-ago St. . .Bauscher, John-

Galesburg, 111 Pillsbury, I. L.

Grand Rapids. Mich. —

60 Monroe Ave Cross, Bli-

1057 Wealthy St Freyling & Mcndels

19 Park St.. N. E Hartnett Flower Shop

Monroe & Division Sts Smith, Henry

Great Falls, Mont.. 1409 5th Ave.. N

„ Electric City Conservatories

Green Bay, Wis., 119 N. Washington St

& Schroeder Co.

BopD. John A.. & Son

Dallas. Tex.. Ross and Masten Ave

Dallas Floral Co., Henry F. Greve

. 1214 Main St Lange Floial & Nursery Co.,

Smith. F. B., & Sons

Eldridge Stores. Inc.

Danville, 111.
Danville. Va...
Davenport. la.—
104 W. 2d .St

Bills Floral Co.

313 Brady St Forber & Bird

Dayton. O., 112 S'. Main St....Heiss Company

Elks Bldg.. 3d & Jefferson Sts..Rosers. J. W.

Decatur. 111.. 120 E. Prairie Ave Dant Bros.

Defiance, O WInterlch. Christ

DeKalb, 111.. 311 E. Lincoln High-nay

.Johnson. J. L.

Denver. Colo The Park Floral Co.

833 15th St C-ooper, Geo. H.

1225 Logan St The Mauff Floral Co.

Des Moines, la Lozier. The Florist

7th and Walnut Sts Alpha Floral Co.

Wilson Floral Co., J. S.

Detroit. Mich. — ■

153 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The L.

Gratiot Ave. & Broadway

Breitmeyer's Sons, John

13 W. Elizabeth St Brow-n. W. B.

35-37 Broadway Central Floral Co.

17 B. Adams Ave Fetters. Edward A.

1430 Burns Ave Plumb. Chas. H.

604 B. Fort St Scrlbner Floral Co.

95 Gratiot & 450 Blmwood Aves

Taepke. Gust. H., Co.

Dover, N. J.. 11 W. Blackw-ell St

Herrick. Alonzo D.

Dubnqne, la Harkett'a Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. —

121 Superior St., Duluth Floral Co.

East Orange. N. J. —

75-77 Central Ave Hornecker. Henry

373 Main St Reichev & Lake

Easton. Pa Buenning. Chas. H.

Eau Claire. Wis Lauritzen. A. P.

EdwardsviUe, 111 Ammann Co.. J. P.

Elizabeth, N. J Leahy, Henry

Greensboro. N. C Van Lindley Co.

Greensburg. Pa Thomas. Joseph-
Guthrie. Okla Furrow & Co.

Hackettstown, N. J Herrick, Alonzo D.

Hagerstow-n. Md.. 40 B. Baltimore St

„ Bester & Sons. Henry A.

Hamilton. Ont., Can Cannon Co.. Ltd.. John

Harrisburg, Pa. —

1221 N. 3rd St Rldenour. P E.

313 Market St Schmidt. Charles

Hartford, Conn,, 639 Main St Brodrlb, J. A.

639 Main St Brodrib. J. Albert

Coombs. John P "

165 Main St McClunie. George G.

242 Asylum St Spear & McManns

ISO Asylum St Welch, The Florist-
Havana, Cuba.. Carlos 111. 26-28

„; Carballo & Martin

Helena. .\rk Ball Floral Co.

Helena. Mont. . 328 Fuller Ave

State Nursery & Seed Co.

Highland Park, 111. .Highland Park Greenhonsea
High Point. N. C, Wllloubar Terrace

Ford. Frank H.

Hoboken. N. J., Grullch, J., & Sons

Hornell, N. Y Wettlin Floral Co.

Houlton, Me.. 16 High St Chadwick. H. L.

Houston, Tex., 721 Main St.. Boyle & Pendervis

Carroll. Paul M.

Main and McKinney Sts Kerr, R. C.

Hutchinson, Kans.. 18 N. Main St

The Stamm Floral Co.

Indianapolis, Ind. —

241 Massachusetts Ave.Bertermann Bros Co.

1610-20 N. Illinois St.Welgand's Sons Co.. A.
Ithaca. N. Y.. 215 E. State St.. Bool Floral Co.
Jackson. Mich.. 256 B. Main St. .Blessing. J. B.

Jacksonville. Fla Mills. The Florist. Inc.

Janesville. Wis Janesville Floral Co.

Johnstown, Pa

Schmidt. The Florist. Bruce H. Walker. Mer.

Joliet. in., Hobbs Bldg Labe. Florist

Kalamazoo. Mich Van Bochove & Bro.

Kankakee. Ill Faber. George

Kansas City, Kan Fields, L. C"

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THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION— Continued

Kansas City. Mo., Murray, Samuel

10th and Grand Ave Newell. Arthur

1106 Grand Ave W. L. Rock Flower Co.

Kenosha, Wis.. 325 Park Ave. .Turner & Sons. L.

Kingston, N. Y Valentin Burgevin, Inc.

KnoxviUe, Tenn —

"Home of Flowers," Baum. Chas. L.

523 Gay St Grouch, Charles W.

Kokomo, Ind Coles Flower Shop

La Crosse, Wis La Crosse Floral Co.

Salzer Seed Co,. John A.

Lafayette. Ind Domer. F. & Sons Co.

Lake Forest, 111 Calvert Floral Co.

Lancaster, Wis Stratton's Greenhouses. C. D.

Lansing, Mich Alpha Floral Co.

624 N. Capitol Ave Bissinger, John A.

109 E. Ottawa St Saier. Harry E.

Lawrence, Mass W. C. Campbell

Sunnyside Floral Co.

Lebanon. Pa Vavrous' Sons. J. P.

Lexington, Ky Honaker, The Florist

Keller Co., Jno. A.

Lexington, Va McCrum's. M. B. Corse, Prop.

Lima, O,, 207 W. Market St..Bggert N. Zetlitz

Lincoln. Neb.. 1338 O St Frey & B^ey

Little Rock. Ark., 521 Main St. Tipton & Hurst

Lockport, N, Y., 475 Hawley St

Thomas Mansfield Estate

London. Ont.. Can Dick's Flower Shop

Gammage. J., & Sons

249 Dundas St Tbe West Floral Co.

Long Beach, Cal., 220 W, Ocean Ave

Lowe's Flower Shop

Lone Branch, N. J,, 327 Cedar Ave

Eisele, W. G.

Los Angeles, Calif Kedondo Floral Co.

212 West 4th St Freeman. L. H.

Louisville, Ky. —

Masonic Temple Baumer, August R.

550 S. 4th Ave Schultz. Jacob Co.

312 W. Chestnut St Walker, F. Co.

Lowell. Mass., S Merrimac Sq.. Morse & Beals

Lynchburg, Va McCarron, Miss Julia

Lynn, Mass Miller, Wm., & Sons

233 Union St Gibbs Brothers

Macon. Ga Idle Hour Nurseries

Madison, Wis Rentschler Floral Co.

Maiden, Mass.. 73 Summer St . . Walsh. J. . & Son
Malone. N. ¥., 51 E, Main. .Rennie, Miss L. G.

Manchester, N. H.. 1230 Hanover St

Mead. Harrv T.

Mankato. Minn Wlndmiller Co.. The

Mansfield, O Mansfield Floral Co.

McKeesport. Pa.. 531 Locust St.. Johnson. J. M.

Memphis, Tenn,, 32 S. 2d St

Johnson's Greenhouses

Mentor, Ohio Merkel. C. & Sons

Miami, Fla.. Ave. J. 13th to 15th Sts

Miami Floral Co.

Michigan City, Ind Releher. August

Milford, Mass.. 150 S. Main St.. Howard. W. D.
Milwaukee. Wis. —

108 Wisconsin St Currie Bros. Co.

419 Milwaukee St Bdelfsen-Leidiger Co.

437-41 Milwaukee St Pox, J. M.. & Son

Grand Ave. and W. Water St Gimbel Bros.

McKenney & Co., M. A.

Minneapolis. Minn. —

Cor. Btb & Nicolet Sts. .Donaldson. L. C. Co.

128 S. 8th St Mazey. The Florist

618 Nicollet Ave Swanson's. Inc.

34 S. 5th St., 932 Nicollet Ave

Whitted Floral Co.

Minot, N. D Valker's Greenhouses

Mobile. Ala The Minge Floral Co.

Monticello. la Van Meter. C. L.

Montclair, N. J Massmann, F. W.

Montgomery. Ala Rosemont Gardens

Montreal. Quebec. Can McKenna's Ltd.

Mt. Clemens. Mich Von Boeslager. August

Mt. Vernon. N. T Dummett, Arthur

Muskogee, Okla., 310 Broadway West

Muskogee Carnation Co.

Nashua, N. H Buxton. Geo. B.

Nashville, Tenn Joy Floral Co.

New Albany, Ind., 1601 E. Main St

Bettmann & Son. John G.

lies Vincennes St Basmussen. Anders

New

rk, N.

946 Broad St Begerow's

938 Broad St Philips Bros.

Newark, O Duerr, Chas. A.

New Bedford. Mass Murray, Tbe Florist

Newburgh, N. Y Yuess Gardens Co.

New Castle, Pa.. North Mercer &t...Butz Bros.

New Haven. Conn Champion & Co., J. N.

New London, Conn Renter's

New Orleans. La. — ■

3442 St. Charles Av. ..The Avenue Floral Co.

121 Baronne St Eble. Charles

Metairie Ridge Nursery Co

Harry Papworth. Pres.

Newport. R. 1.. 36 Washington Square

Gibson. Thos. J.

Newton. Mass., ..Newton Rose Conservatories
New York, N. Y. —

2366 Broadway Brown. Charles H.

413 Madison Ave Bunyard, Alfred T.

44th St. and Madison Ave Dards. Chas. A.

New York—

2953 Broadway Drakos & Co.

Hotel Biltmore Heaton. Fred R.

984 Madison Ave E. J. Hesslon

275 Columbus Ave Klausner. J. P.

Madison Ave. at 55th St Leikens, J. G.

611 Madison Ave., cor. 58th St

Myer, The Florist

922 Madison Ave Siebrecht Bros., Inc,

22 W. 59th St Schling, Max

505 Madison Ave J. H. Small & Sons

761 Fifth Ave Stumpp. G. B. M.

1193 Broadway Warendorff. Alex

42 W. 28th St Young & Nugent

Norfolk. Va Grandy, The Florist

Reid Blilg.. Oranby St Slick's Inc.

319 Granby St George. Inc.

North East, Pa Selkregg, P. B.

Northampton. Mass Butler & Ullman

Norwich, Conn Geduldig's Greenhouse

Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y Pye, Robt. Chester

Oakland. Cal.. 418 14th St. .Sculberger. J., & Co.

Oakland, Md The H. Weber & Sons Co,

Oherlin, O.. 63 S. Main St Cook. H. A.

Ogdensburg, N. Y Lawrence. John

Oklahoma City. Okla. —

120 W. Main St Furrow & Co.,

202 W. Main Stiles Co., The

Okmulgee. Okla.. 721 N. Grand Ave

Bell. Mrs. W. S.

Omaha, Neb Henderson, Lewis

1804 Farnum St Bath. .Tohn H.

Hess & Swoboda

Oswego, N. Y Workman, W, H.

Owosso. Mich

Owosso Floral Co.. Thiemann. Hermann

Paducah. Kv.. ,TO4 Broadway. .. .Schmaus Bros.
Palm Beach, Fla., Hotel Royal Poinciana..

Foster & Poster

Parkersburg. W. Va Dudley & Sons, J, W.

Pasadena, Calif.. 13 E. Colorado St.. The Orchid
383 B. Colorado Ave. .Siebrecht. Henry A. Jr.

Passaic. N. J Sceery, Edward

Paterson, N, J. —

85 Broadway Sceery, Edward

88 Van Houten Ave Thurston. Wm.

Peoria, 111 Loveridge, Charles

Petersburg. Va Stiles, Mrs. Robert B.

Philadelphia. Pa. —

221 Broad St Fox, Charles Henry

1307 N. Broad St Fox Flower Shop

2034 Columbia Ave Gracey. .Tohn C.

2452 N. Broad St Grakelow. Chas. H.

Bellevue-Stratford Hotel

Habennehl's Sons, J. J.

1800 Chestnut St The London Flower Shop

1514 Chestnut St Pennock Bros.

Phoenix. Ariz Donofrio's Floral Dept.

Piqua, O Gerlach, The Florist

Pittsburgh. Pa, —

710 B. Diamond.. Ludwig Floral Co.. "B. C."

5936 Penn Ave Randolph & McClements

Keenan Bldg Smith Co.. A. W.

Pittsfleld, Mass., 40 Fenn St... The Flower Slop

Pocatello. Idaho.. 314 W. Clark Ave

Worel. W. A.. & Son

Portland. Me.. 673 Congress St.. Talbot, Philip H.
Portland, Ore., 133 Sixth St.Tonseth Floral Co.

PottsTllle, Pa Payne, W. Gny

Poughkeepsie, N. Y Saltford Flower Shop

Providence. R. I Johnston Bros.

7."^ Dorrance St Cassidy. Mark A.. & Co.

107 Washington St Johnston & Co., T. J.

Pueblo. Cnl., 216 Main St.. N Fleischer. G.

Quincy, 111 Gentemann Bros. Floral Co.

Racine. Wis Hinchcliffe. Mrs. J. T.

617 Main St.. The Flower Shop. Eehl & Benz

Reading. Pa.. 123 S. 5th St Giles. J. H.

Red Bank, N. J Kennedy. W. W., & Son

Richmond, Ind Lemon, Fred H.. & Co.

Richmond. Va Hammond Co., Inc.

Rochester, Minn The Rochester Floral Co.

114 S. Mnin St Parkin Candv Shoo

Rochester. N. Y Keller & Sons

88 Main St Wilson. H. B.

Rockford, 111 Buckbee, H, W.

Rockville Center. N. T Ankers. Clarence R.

Rockv Ford. Colo TJstick. C. M.

Rugby, N. D.. Rugby Greenhouse

N. P. Lindberg, Prop.

Saginaw. Mich. —

514 Genesee St Prueh. Chas.. & Sons

117 N. Franklin St. . .Grohman. The Florist

Roethke. Wm. Floral Co.

Saline. Kan Jeifrhton Floral Co.

Salt Lake City. Utah Huddart Floral Co.

San Angelo, Tex The Nussbaumer Floral Co.

San Antonio, Tex., Ave. C and 8th St

Green, Edward

San Diego, Cal., 412 E. C. St... Boyle & Damaud

Sandusky. 0., 632 Columbus Ave

Wagner Greenhouses, Leo Wagner, Prop.

San Francisco, Calif. —

255 Powell St Art Floral Co.

1036 Hyde St Darbee, Mrs. R. B.

Hotel St. Francis Enpstein. Julius

233-235 Grant Ave Joseph, B. M.

141 Powell St MacRorie & McLaren

123-125 Kearny St Pelicano, Rossi & Co.

Santa Barbara, Calif.. 910 State St

Cleaves Flower Shop

Saratoga Springs, N. Y

Ralph's Greenhouses, John

Savannah, Ga A. C. Oelschig & Sons

Schenectady. N. Y.. N.Y.C. Arcade. State St.

Hatcher

S'cottsblufE. Neb.. 217 Main St. .The Flower Shon

Scranton, Pa Baldwin, The Florist

Clark. Q, R.

Seattle. Wash Hollywood Gardena

Sedalia. Mo., Archias Floral Co.

Sheboygan, Wis Matthewson, J. E.

Sherman. Texas ;. Texas Nursery Co.

Shreveport. La.. 614 Market St

James W. Begbie

Sioux City. la Rennison, J.^.,

402 4th S't Roeklln & Lehman

Sioux Falls, S. D.. laOO W. 6th.. Strong. M. M.

Sommerville. Mass., 2 Hobbs Bldg

Davis Square Florist, Sloane. C. Joseph

South Bend. Ind Williams & Co.

Southampton, L. I., N. Y.. Stumpp, G. B. M.

Spokane. Wash Hoyt Bros. Co.

513 Riverside Ave Spokane Florist Co., Inc.

Springfield. 111., 515 Keys Ave

Brinkerhoff. Geo. M.

.Springfield. Mass.. 372 Main St Aitken. Mark

St. Joseph, Mo Stuppy Floral Co.

St. Louis. Mo. —

7th and Washington Ave.... Grimm & Gorly

4942 Florissant Ave Meinbardt. P. H.

8th and Locust Sts MuUanohy

Scruggs- Vandervoort & Barney Co.

4326-28 Olive St Weber. Fred C.

Taylor & Olive Weber. F. H.

2.300 S. Grand Ave Windler's Flowers

St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St... Holm & Olson

St. Thomas. Ont.. 41 St. Anne's Place

Crackers. Ralph

Sterling. Colo., 417 Main St

Sterling Greenhouse & Gardens

Steubenville, Ohio Huscroft's Flower Shop

Summit, N. J., 5 Sayre St Macdonald, M.

Sycamore, III Swinback. Wm. F.

Syracuse. N. Y Day, W. E., Co.

103 W. Jefferson St Bard. Robt. H. 0.

Tarrytown, N. Y McCord. Wm. P. Co.

Pl«rson Co,, P. R.

Terre Haute, Ind Heinl, John G., & Son

Toledo, O. —

336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B.

615 Madison Ave Helmer Flower STiod

414 Madison Ave Metz & Bateman

1307-1315 Cherry St Schramm Bros.

2941-3001 Cherry St Sudor, Mrs. E.

Topeka, Kan Mrs. Lord's Plower Room

819 Kansas Ave Hayes, James

Toronto, Ont.—

123 King St., W Dillemath, The Plorlst

8-10 W. Adelaide St Dunlop. J. H.

348 Younge St. ., Simmons & Son

Trenton. N. J. —

119 N. Broad St Clark. Frank J.

Cor. Broad and Front Sts..Ribsam. Martin C.

Tucson. Arizona Howe Brothers

Tulsa, Okla., 16 B. 3rd St. Boston's Flower Store
Urbana, Ohio, 203 Bloomfield Ave..S. W. Carey

Utica, N. Y Baker. C. P., & Son

212 Genesee St Utica Floral Co.

Vancouver. B. C, 483 Hastings St

Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd.

Vincennes. Ind Schultz. Paul C.

Waco, Texas Wolfe, The Florist

Wakefield, Mass., 395 Main St. ..Parker. A. S.

Walla Walla, Wash,, 19 E. Main St

Young & Lester

Waltham, Mass.. 121 Moody St Ruane. M. P.

Washington. D. C. —

1214 P St., N. W Gude Bros, Co.

15th & H Sts Small, J. H., & Sons

Wellesley, Mass

65 Linden St Eraser, Jno. A.

...The Wellesley Florist, Tailby, T., & Son

Westfield. N. J.. 668 Main St

Doerrer. Charles L.. & Son

Wheeling, W. Va Langhans, Arthur

Wichita, Kan., 145 N. Main. Mueller. Chas. P.

Wilkes-Barre. Pa.. 23 S. Franklin St

Marvin. Ira G.

Williamsport, Pa Bvenden Bros.

Wilmington, Del., 220 W. 9th St

Cartledge. A. B.. Jr.

Wilmington. N. C Rehder. Will

Wilson, N. C, Maplewood Ave.. Star The Florist
Winnipeg. Manitoba. 289 Donald St. .The Rosery

270 Hargrave St The King Florist

Worcester. Mass. —

371-73 Main St Lange, H. P. A.

3 Pleasant St Randall's Plower Shop

Youngstown. O Kay-Dlmond Co.

Zanesville, 0., B4 N. 5th St The Imlay Co.

advertising telegraph and out-of-town orders with every possible chance which affords itself. Help them to have a correspondent
"the United States and Canada; It -will help you and them and surely will help the florist trade.

ALBERT POCHELON, Secretary, care The L. Bemb Floral Company, 153 Bates Street, Detroit, Mich.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY MEMBERS and visiting RetaU Florists attend-
ing the F. T. D. meeting plesise register at the hotels as F. T. D. members from

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The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Uember of Florists' Telegrapli SeliTeiy.

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in Americm; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. >-^f*»^

Begerow's "^^H^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
tn Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SnilthCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery,

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST

536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

General designs — All flowers in season

'^

J

City Index to Retail riorists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. T.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Danker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y, — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — S'ekenger, Adam. 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F, Galvin. Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Brooklyn Cut Flower Market.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N, Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.,

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St.

Chicago— Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI,

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo, Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist.

Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Ix>zier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlus.

El Paso. Texas — Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg. 111.— I. L. PlUsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles. Calif. — O. O. Saake.

Los Angeles — Wolfakill Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — ^The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal. Quebec — -The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — B. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — KottmlHer.

New York— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 29th St.

New York — G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & S'woboda. Farnam St,

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. HabermehVs Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg,

Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Song.

Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee.

Sheboygan, Wis.— J. B. Matthewson.

St. Louis, Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co.

Springfield. Mass.— N. F. Higgins.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft*s Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B, Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wllmette. 111. — Pyfer & Olaem.

Wlliiamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.

Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

fioraer Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good
sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' lelegraph Seliveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST
1000 Madison Avenue

Telephone — Lenox 382!2

In the Heart of the most exclusive resi-
dential section.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St. isoH^a'^saz

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when loriting

THE J. M. GASSEB COMPANY,

EUCmD AVENXTB

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Mention the American Florist when writing

Toronto, Can.

Dunlop's

Canada's best known and most tellable Sorlat
Only
the

Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and

guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Any wlere. Plone, 1952 Befllorfl

HUGO H. JAHN

^FLORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. JE*rospeet Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

For Delivery In

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL OKDEKS.

jgif.

The American Florist,

515

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Kem'bers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlset.
229 WEST THIRD STKEET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Aveirae

Memher of Florists' Telegraph IDelivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All ordera carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.

Mention the American Florist when toritinff

St. Louis, Mo.

F H. WEBER

N. E3. Cor. Taylor and OIlTe Sts.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

wUl tako care of all telegraphlo orders.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Michigan.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Setail Florist of Grand Baiilds

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Elxecuted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

TVlioIesale and Retail

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FLORISTS
735 EncUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.V/.

522 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD.. Aodilomni tma, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADIN6 FLORISTS (f THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

±loWer.s

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n.

CHICAGO

^ The
florist

IT E. MONROE ST.

Wholosala
and Retail
Florist

C. n. TREY

1133 0 St., LINGOLM, NEB.

will fill orders for the West on short notlc.

Trade discounta. First-class stoolc.

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

3343 W. M^^DISON ST.

MBAB OAJlPIKlU> PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WAtMINOTOKOa

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

wsm

Mention the American Florist when toritiitg

516

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on WirCj Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago ^L't

%.^The Florist.

- .^1 . AU orders carefully fifled

***j^o»St. under the iupervi«ion of

^T3r<SAS3-^ BEORGE ASMU8. Hgr.

wire. Write or Phone West 822

Hemter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S I.ARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Main Vlk \tm\% IVA Ttlephoae

Store- •»•'* '■■WIS HfVi) No. 1150 Bedisrd

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, O.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccesaor to Geo. A, Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Special attention to Mail and Telegraph OrderB.
Member of Florists' Telegraph SeUveiy,

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Boohester Phone 506 Long Dist, Bell ph. 2189.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O., and Vicinity.

BRAIHLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.
The Largest Growers of FloVers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesotft. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
iulft of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

Mention the American Florist when writing

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
■ Mention the ATnerican Florist when writing

Name Index to Retail Florists
Filling Teiei^raph Orders.

Alfred Lozier Rosery, Des Moines. la.

Alpha Floral Co., Chicago.

Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y.

Archlas Floral Ca., Sedalia. Mo.

Baer, Julius, Cincinnati, 0.

Baumer, August R., Louisville. Ky.

Begerow's, Newark, N. J.

Boland, J. B.. San Frandsco.

Boulevard Floral Co.. The. New York.

Bramley & Sons, Cleveland, O.

Breitmeyer's S^ns. John. Detroit. Mich.

Briggs Floral Co., Chicago.

Brooklyn Cut Flower Market, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Buckbee, H. W., Rockford. 111.

California Florist, Tacoma. Wash.

Callahan, M. J., Fhiladelubia, Pa.

Central Floral Co., Chicago.

Central Floral Co., Detroit. Mich.

Clarke's Sons, David, New York.

Comley, Henry B.. 6 Park St.. Bosten. Mass.

Cooke, Geo. E., Conn. Are. aud L. Washington.

Danker's — Albany, N. Y,

Dard'3, 44th and Madison Ave.. New York.

Dominion Floral C*., The, Montreal.. Quebec.

Drakos Co., 2953 Broadway, New York.

Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O.

Duluth Floral Co., Duluth. Minn.

Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.. T«r*nt«.

Eyres. 106 State St., Albany. N. Y.

Bvenden Bros., WiUiamsport, Pa.

Forter, Edward A.. Cincinnati. O.

Foster, Fred, St. Louis. Mo.

Foi. J. M., & Son, Inc., Milwaukee. Wis.

Frauenfelder, C. Chicago. ',

Freeman, Mrs., J. B., Toledo. O.

Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb.

Prey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb.

Friedman, Chicago.

Galvin, Thos. F., Inc.. New York.

Gasser Co., J. M., Cleveland, O.

Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland. O.

Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids. Mich.

Gnde Bros., Washington, D. C.

Habermehl's Sons, J. J., Philadelphia, Pa.

Hanft Bros., Madison and S2nd Sta., New York.

Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O.

Hart, Henry, Inc., New York.

Hatcher. John C, Amsterdam. N. Y.

Heinl & Sons, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind.

Hencle, Miles S., Syracuse, N. Y.

Henderson, Lewis. Omaha, Neb.

Hess & S'woboda, Omaha, Neb.

Hessian, Madison Ave. and 76tb St.. New York.

Higgins, N. F.. Springfield, Mass.

Hollywood Gardens, Seattle. Wash.

Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.

Howard & Smith, Los Angeles, Calif.

Hnscroft's Flower Shop, SteubenvlUe. O.

Jahn, Hugo H., Brooklyn. N. Y.

Johnston & Co.. T. J.. Providence, R, I.

Joseph's, 233-235 Grant Ave., San Francisco.

Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tenn.

Keller Sons, J. B.. Rochester. N. Y.

Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C. Houston. Tei.

Kottmiller, New York.

Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tei.

Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago.

Leborlus, J. J., Duluth. Minn.

London Flower Shop, Ltd.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Mangel, Chicago.

Matthews, the Florist, Dayton, O.

Matthewson, J. B., Sbeboygan, Wis.

May & Co., L. L., St. Paul. Minn.

MeConnell, Alex.. New York.

Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans. La.

Miami Floral Co.. Miami, Fla.

Mullanphy Florists. St. Louis. Mo.

Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo.

Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo.

New York Floral Co.. Yonkers, N. Y.

Palez, Paul M., Little Bock, Ark.

Palmer, W. J., & Sons, Buffalo, N. T.

Park Floral C»., The. Denver, Colo.

Pearson. E?. W., Newburyport. Mass.

Penn, The Florist, Boston, Mass.

Philips Bros., Newark. N. J.

Pikes Peak Flo. Co.. Colorado Springs. Colo.

Pillsbury, I. L. — Galesbnrg, HI.

Podesta & Baldocchi. San Francisco.

Potter Floral Co.. El Paso. Tex.

Pyfer & Olsem. Wilmette. 111.

Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester, Mass.

Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Rochester Floral Co., Rochester, Minn.

Rock. Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City.

9aake, O. C. Los Angeles. Calif.

Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago.

Schling. Max. 22 W. B9th St., New York,

Schmidt, Chas. L.. Harrlsburg, Pa.

Sekenger Adam, Bangor, Me.

Smith & Fetters Co.. Cleveland. O.

Smilh Co.. A. W., Plttsbnrgh. Pa.

Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Stumpp, G. B. M., New York.

Trepel, Joseph. Brooklyn. N. Y.

Walker Co., The F.. Louisville, Ky.

Weber. P. H.. St. Louis. Mo.

Whitted Floral Co.. Minneapolis. Minn.

Williams, Mrs. B. A_., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wlttbold Co.. G., 745 Buckingham PI., Chicago.

Wolfskin Bros. A tL Goldenson. Los Angeles.

Young & Nagent. New York.

Hesslon

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

1071

I 776 I

Member of Florists' ^legraph Dellveij,
Mention the American Florist when lorlMno

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

J. A. VALENTINE, 1 lOl/vlI vO«

President.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Vellvexy.
Mention the American Florist when writiHO

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
PiUsbnry's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Xelegraph Delivery,

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Oboice Cut flowers and Designs on short notlM*

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephon*

orders.

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Dallas
ly Texas

1214 MalB Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Memhers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

tUOTXlSTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUe^e

Uembeira of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

J9I7.

The American Florist.

517

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Establlslied 1857

^^^

FLORiST

745 Buckingham Place,

li. D. Phono, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

"We Have the Best Faculties In the City

Mention the American Florist when viritino

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Kat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Wdi

INCOM^ONATIO)

EigldiiiilLKailSb.
3514-16-20 N. Grand At.

Telegraph orders filled on ehortnotioe In St. Louis

and lest of Missonri.

Uemlier of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Dtlirered io Albaoy and ridoil; on telegrapbic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39.41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Telegraph
DeliTory Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

561

Avenue

NEW YORK i^h^

oUo I Un 799 Boylston Street

BeliTerles to Steamers and All Eastern Points
Mention the American Florist when writing

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A,

Max Schling

NEW YORK I

No. 32 West 59th Street ^

Adjoining Plaza Hotel 4*

Member of Florists' Telegraph DcllTery j.

Original Decorations a Specialty-
Branch;
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL.

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch "

1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Afiords.

Sew Jersey
Mention the American Florist when writing

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania,
and Maryland.

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: IVaTir Yni*lf

•We are in the Heart of -1-^ CVV XWXn.

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
• stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WfllTOD FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

S11 FIRH AVE.. COR. 49TH STIEET.

NEW YORK CITY.

X ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
•'■ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in
Europe. Orders transferred or en-
trusted by the trade to our selection
for delivery on steamships or else-
where receive special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all ordan

from unknown correspondents.

Cable address: Alezcoimell,

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

518

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

DESMS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Memter of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Boad.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

.<p An 0 J' 0

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in WUmette— Chicago's
Nortb Shore Suburb— Evan ston. Kenil*
worth Wlnnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York.

BstabUshed 1840

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor, 75th St,

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1662-1663 Columbus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

V •J" V*!**!^*^

1 HANFT BROS.

Madison Ave, at 62nd Street
NEW YORK

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428.

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

PINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Baltimore, Md.

EXCELLENT DEMAND FOB GOOD STOCK.

Excellent business has been the rule
during- the past week, all good staples,
both indoor and outdoor, moving well.
Pew American Beauties were in the
market but some good Ophelia and
Radiance are arriving. Dahlias show
improvement and are selling well,
while asters are shortening in both
supply and quality. The stocks of
gladioli are diminishing and there is a
good demand for good flowers. A few
cattleyas are to be seen. There are
also a few small carnations cut from
the new plants. The supply of lilies
the first part of the week was not
equal to requirements, but the price
fell Saturday from $1.50 to $1.25 per
dozen. Among the miscellaneous of-
ferings are buddleias, ageratums, an-
tirrhinums, hydrangeas and marigolds.
Greens moved better.

CLUB MEETING.

A well attended meeting of the flor-
ists' and gardeners' club was held in
its rooms on the evening of Septem-
ber 10. After considerable discussion
it was decided to continue to hold two
meetings each month. Richard Vin-
cent, Jr.. of White Marsh. Md., spoke
of the publicity campaign inaugurated
at the recent New York convention of
the S. A. F. and suggested that the
club members take up the idea on a
smaller scale. He extended a cordial
invitation to the club to attend his
firm's annual dahlia show. President
Bauer appointed an entertainment
committee, consisting of A. G. Fied-
ler, C. M. Wagner, R. A. Vincent. W.
F. Ekas and I. H. Moss.

NOTES.

R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White
Marsh. Md., are cutting some very
fine dahlias. Their annual dahlia
show win be held October 2-6.

Some fine late asters in light pink
and white were features in the stock
at the range of Henry Christ on Be-
lair road.

A few very late peonies were noted
in Samuel Feast's window on Charles
street during the past week.

John P. Willhein. of Raspeburg, Md..
has made extensive improvements at
his range during the summer.

Sol Uhfelter of the Belvidere hotel
reports having enjoyed an excellent
summer business.

The Leo Nlessen Co. is receiving
large shipments of fine dahlias daily.

The S. S. Pennock Co. is showing
Golden Glow chrysanthemums.

Jesse P. King has a lot of Ophelia
roses coming on In fine form.

C. S.

Keyport, N, J.

Julius Kalma is growing a good va-
riety of stock to supply his increasing
local trade. Both his greenhouses and
stock show careful attention.

J. R. Walling has a neat range and
a good crop of roses coming on,
which he ships to the New York mar-
ket.

A. P. F.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap.^ and mall
orders for delivery in either city and adjoininfr
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and efla-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. 's retail establishment and one block from
the Gieat Central Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in any direction, nill IITH Ulllll
We are the center of the great "VILUin, mmili
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

MemlieT of Floiisti' Xlelegrraph Sellvety.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Memler of Florists' Telegraph Seliveiy,
Mention the American Florist when writing

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C ai 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFRED HAITNAH & SONS will flU your orders
for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders Blled for all points In Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Assured.

Mention the American Florist when writing

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR
150 State St., SPRINGFIEM), MASS.

Mention the American Florist when writing

tgi7.

The American Florist.

519

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service in this vicinity to

Howard & Smith

553 So. OUve St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uemliu of Floilsts' Telegraph Beliveiy.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Porter

FliORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fonrth St., Phone Main 1S74-1S75

Member of Florists' TelegraBh Delivery.

New York

e.E.M.STDMPP

261 riTTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' Ttelegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers In Central Pa.
Mention the American Florist when writing

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N, T,
N. Y. C. Arcade. States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.

Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmans. N. Y,

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOIjN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Fort Wayne, Ind.

MARKET SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.

With the arrival of frost last week the
market conditions improved to a great
extent. The supply and demand are
more evenly balanced, and greenhouse
flowers have come to the front. Roses
are in prime condition and are in-
creasing in production. Hoosier Beau-
ty heads the list; Mrs. Chas. Russell,
Shawyer and Ophelia are also excel-
lent varieties on this market. Roses
are bringing $3 to $9 per 100. Gigan-
tum, rubrum and .Tap lilies are only
moderately plentiful.

NOTES.

John H. Doswell. of the Doswell Flo-
ral Co., has returned from a visit to
the E. G-. Hill Co.'s range, Richmond,
Ind., where he purchased several hun-
dred plants of the new Rose Columbia,
one of E. G. Hill's seedlings. The Dos-
well Floral Co. has recently remodeled
its store, v/ith an artistic lattice work
to separate the workroom from the
main part of the store.

A. J. Lanternier & Co. are building
a fine conservatory at the rear of their
store, 18x20 feet, which will be used
solely for the display of ferns, palms
and other plants. This firm is cutting
some good Sunburst, "Ward and Hoos-
ier Beauty.

F. J. Knecht & Co. are cutting a fine
lot of Hoosier Beauty. Mrs. Chas. Rus-
sell and Shawyer roses. Their carna-
tions are also coming on in good shape.
Walter Knecht has returned from his
vacation, which was spent in New
York .

The Flick Floral Co. had a large
amount of funeral work, Including sev-
eral casket blankets, during the past
week. They are cutting some good
Ophelia and Shawyer roses.

Mrs. Frank Markey, of Markey
Bros., is seriously ill at her home.

H. K.

Newark, N. J.

Philips Brothers report that busi-
ness is improving. We recently no-
ticed, at their store, attractive bas-
kets made up with fancy leaved cala-
diums and other foliage plants.

Peter Penek has sold his retail busi-
ness to his brother, Chris, and is now
in Europe. Chris. Penek keeps the
store well stocked with plants and cut
flowers.

The Rogers Nursery Co., which also
deals in cut flowers and seeds, now
has an attractive store on Broad
street, near the D. L. & W. station.
A. F. F.

NoEwooD, Mass. — Chas. H. Rea. one
of the founders of the florist firm of
Rea Bros, of this city, died August
29. aged 51 years.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
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i Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

= 150 East Fourth Street |

i THE BEST THAT GROWS. §

EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and li Street

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Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in Buffalo,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

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DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

1 „j ,„ T. J. JOHNSTON a CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. IB7 ViSSSBKim St. PROnDBIIX

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The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, WaBhington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland,©., Secretary-Treasurer.

MUSHROOM Spawn (E'nglish) is not
coming forward.

Linnaeus Allen of' Floral Park, N.
Y., has removed his seed growing office
to Cutchogue, L. I.

French bulb growers demand an ex-
travagant price for planting stock of
Narcissus Soliel d'Or.

Fbeeght increase of about two dol-
lars per case seems to be general, on
all Japanese lily bulb importations.

Visited Chicago : C. Herbert Coy,
Valley, Neb.; S. F. Willard. of Com-
stock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfleld, Conn.

John C. Bodger, of the John Bodger
& Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif., says
the trade representatives are still com-
ing.

The large bean crop predicted is not
likely to apply to garden varieties.
The same remark applies to the potato
crop.

Weeber & Don, New York, have
opened an office at 19 South LaSalle
street. Chicago, with W. J. Smart in
charge.

Department stores are retailing
Chinese (Joss lily) narcissus bulbs at
10 cents this year instead of their
usual five cent price.

Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on
the Board of Trade, September 19,
were as follows : Timothy, $5.75 to
$7.75 per 100 pounds.

the Dutch Steamer Scheidyk is a
large one and is expected to sail from
Holland with a cargo of Dutch bulbs
by September 20. or sooner.

Makblehead, Mass. — J. J. Gregory &
Son have lost by frost several acres
of stock and trial sorts of beans and
squash. Sweet corn not hurt.

The country's potato crop will prob-
ably total 462,000,000 bushels, or 100,-
000,000 in excess of the average, and
200,000,000 more than last year.

The Waaldyk is said to be a 20-day
boat, which means that American
seedsmen will not display Dutch bulbs
on their counters before October 10.

The S. S. Huttonwood from Marseil-
les unloaded about 15,000 cases of
French bulbs at the Brooklyn docks
last week. This is about the last larae
consignme.nt expected. The first Dutch
steamer is expected daily.

MiLFORD, Conn.. — The Everett B.
Clark Seed Co. reports that while they
had a mighty close call on sweet corn
injury by frost, yet the ears apparent-
ly have not been hurt, although the
leaves are slightly damaged.

THE counter trade at the seed stores
in eastern cities drags for lack of
Dutch bulbs. Florists are not increas-
ing their orders for narcissus or white
Roman hyacinths at present stiff
prices, except where growers retail
their own cut blooms.

French Bulbs.

England in April last put an em-
bargo on all French bulbs as well as
cut flowers from French districts. This
accounts in part for the slump in
French bulb prices at the end of the
season. Bulbs are put back into the
ground in the Toulon district about
the first half of September for the com-
ing season's crop.

Simon, of Philadelphia, to Move.

I. N. Simon & Son, 6 North Front
street, will move in the near future to
the commodious building at 438 Mar-
ket street, which is being fitted up
with every up-to-date facility for carry-
ing on their business. This firm was
much handicapped for room in its old
location during the press of business
last spring and the new building will
enable them to display goods and
handle trade in a much more satisfac-
tory majiner. The location is also
much better for retail trade.

Nebraska Vine and Corn Seeds.

The Nebraska seed crop conditions
are not all that could be desired, owing
to the cold backward spring making
everything start slowly, and several
crops have been badly damaged and in
many cases entirely ruined by hail
storms. The very hot, dry weather
early in August also caused consider-
able damage, so there will be failures
of some kinds of cucumber, melons,
pumpkin and squash. We understand
all vine seeds, also sweet and field
corn crops, are generally late and that
it will be necessary for the frost to
hold off until after October 1 to insure
good sound crops. If we have killing
frosts before October 1, the vine seed
crops will be generally light and there
will be a great many soft corn crops.
Taking it all in all, we do not look for
much if any surplus in the way of vine
seed, sweet and flint corns. The dent
varieties may come out better if frost
holds off.

Wm. E'meeson.

Fremont, September 10.

War Economy— Seed Savins:.

Among the numerous forms of econ-
omy advocated by the authorities and
the press, is the idea that g'ardeners
and others should save their own seeds.
In a very few instances, as a war
economy, and in view of the probable
seed shortage, there is something to
be said for the recommendation.
Taken broadly, we should say that
there is no more thorough false econ-
omy than for the average grower or
gardener to start seed saving. The
difficulty of keeping strains of vege-

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

tables true to type is too well known
to need arguing, but we just mention
the point, and draw attention to the
necessity of all interested in the seed
trade impressing the public and bring-
ing the facts home to all concerned.
The height of absurdity is reached
when a high authority preaches that
people should save seed of the cabbage
tribe. As is well known, all the Bras-
sicas are most difficult to keep true
and cross together in everj- direction.
If every gardener and allotment-holder
lets a few go to seed, there will be the
most wonderful lot of bastards seen
next year that has ever been known.
The result might be interesting but
it would not be encouraging from the
point of view of "food production." —
Horticultural Advertiser.

Bean Crops and Prices.

According to the Chicago Evening
Post of September IS, beans are ruling
steady, but the market shows no ac-
tivity. It was said that beans take
their place this year as one of the
country's most important and valua-
ble crops. Forecasts of production in
the five important bean growing states.
Michigan, California, New York, Colo-
rado and New Mexico, shows 19,969,-
999 bu. compared with 8,846,000 bu.
last year. More than 1,500,000 acres
were planted to beans in those states,
and the average farm price being paid
for them on August 15 was $7.24 per
bu, compared with $4.60 on that date
last year.

Canadian Beans.

The Ontario crop bulletin for August
says : "Reports regarding beans vary
greatly, ranging all the way from
poor to good. The early part of the
season was too cold aand rainy for
the crop, both for planting and growth,
and the drouth following was very try-
ing to late fields. The acreage has
been largely increased this year, many
farmers trying beans as a field crop
for the first time.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Loettttcb, Oabbot,
Parsntp, Pabslbt, Cklhet, Endivk, SaixSift, Named and Mixjed
Qbahidibxora ani> Spknokb Sweet Peas, and StrNFLOWEE.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

.Company

I9I7-

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521

Narcissus

Well Cured— Heavy Bulbs
For Forcing or Bedding.

DOUBLE NOSE BULBS

Per 1000

Emperor $25.00

Barrl Conspicuus 12.00

Poetlcus 8.60

Poetlcus Ornatus 11.00

Mrs. langtry 12.50

SINGLE NOSE BULBS

Per 1000

Emperor $20.50

Barrl Conspicuus 9.50

Poetlcus 8.00

Mrs. Langtry 10.00

Rugulosus 10.00

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

Lilium Harrisii
Roman Hyacinths

PAPER WHITE
NARCISSUS

Special Prices on Application

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI?.

Arthur T.Boddington Go. inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Chamliers St., New York

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tnmlps.
Growing Crops GlTen Personal AttentlaB.

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

JUST ARRIVED

Sizes, 12 c/m and up, 13 c/m and up, 14 c/m and up.
Write for Quotations, stating quantity required.

iVlCrlUtCniSOn <fe l^O.) 95 chambers St , NEW YORK.

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ORDER YOIR SEED PACKETS

FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock.

ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN

BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

FITCHBURG, MASS.

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Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale Brlstol, PO.

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Lilium Giganteum

7-0 in. and 0-10 in., for Immediate de-
livery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., LM.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

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522

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

FLOWER SEEDS FOR GREENHOUSE GROWING

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA. Taughan's Ex-
tra Choice Mixed. Oui- mixture is composed
of the choicest selections of the tigered, mar-
bled, spotted and variegated varieties, aod,
■\ve linow, will give entire satisfaction. Trade pkt,
(1,000 seeds), 60c; 3 trade pkts. for $1.40.

oaUDYTDTT. Giant Hyacinth - Flowered
White, select stock, 1 ft. The tlower heads
are of immense size. 6 inches long, and 3
inches across, resembling a Dutch Hyacinth.
Trade pkt., 15c; oz., SOc; lb., $5.00.

CENTAUaEA. Cyanus (Corn Flower). Dou-
ble Blue, 2 ft. Plant is vigorous and the flow-
ers are semi-double and have remarkable last-
ing quality when cut; lb., $7.00; oz., 60c; trade
pkt., 10c.

CINERARIA HYBRIDA. Vaughan's Columbian
Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by
ourselves of the choicest strains and cannot be
excelled in variety of colors, size shape and
substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant.
Trade pkt. (500 seeds), 60c.

FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis), Vaughan's
Early and Late Flowering. Trade pkt., 15c;

CYCLAMEN.

GIANT ENGLISH GROWN. Saint George. Fo-
liage is beautifully margined with bvigbt sil-
ver and the flowers are a rich salmon color. 100
seeds, $1.20; 1,000 seeds, $10,00.

Mrs. L. M. Graves. The color is an intense
and brilliant salmon scarlet. 100 seeds, $1.80;
1,000 seeds, $15.00.

Brilliant Giganteum. Fiery crimson flowers.
100 seeds, $1.28; 1,000 seeds. $10.00.

Rosy Mom. Delicate rose color, claret base.

Grandiflora Alba, The largest giant white. . .

Excelsior. White with red base.

Princess May. Pale pink.

Mauve Queen. Mauve.

Duke of Fife. Dark rose.

Princess of "Wales. Deep pink.

Prices — Except as noted above, 100 seeds,
$1.00; 1,000 seeds $8.00 net.

GIANT GERMAN TYPE, Dark Salmon, Ex-
tra fine. 100 seeds, $1.80; l,OU0 seeds, $15,00.

GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERED. White with
Carmine Eye.

Lilatr.

Red. Pure White.

Price. 100 seeds, $1.25; 1,000 seeds, $10.00.

■ MIGNONETTE. New York Market. Our seed
is greenhouse grown, raised by a most careful
grower. The plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high
and produce flower spikes up to 20 inches long,
according to the quality of the soil, weather
and treatment. Price, trade packet (about 1,000
seeds), SOc; Vs oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $7.00.

tajvghan's international PANSIES.

This is one of the specialties that has estab-
lished the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds,
and one which we maintain most carefully.
Trade pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.50; Yn oz., $5.00;
oz., $10,00.

PRIMULA, Vaughan's International Mixture.
This mixture is composed of the most salable
colors of single flowering Chinese Primulas, the
best whites, pinks and reds, with a sprinkling
of other colors, enough to give a large variety
of colors. Trade pkt. of 500 seeds, SOc ; 3
for $1.40; per 1-16 oz., $4.00.

SCHIZANTHirS. Grandiflorus Selected Hy-
brids. Superior in form and range of color to
other Hybrids. Invaluable for cutting and for
conservatory or room decoration . Sprays in
bud when cut and placed in water will open
their flowers and remain in bloom for several
weeks. Trade pkt., (500 seeds) $1.00; 1-32 oz.^
$2.00.

\^eLXx^l\£Lrx^^ S^ed Stor^

43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK

Greenhouses, Nurseries

31-33 W. Randolph Street, 803 W. Randolph Street, cmCAGO

ad Trial G rounds, "Western Springs, III.

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and oiher palm seeds,
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cutting!.
NUttSERV STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIfVN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Bolbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, HI.

THE

J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Su|r&r,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

TOMATO SEED

GrOTvn for the Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beana, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, RadlBh, Beet, Etc

Wisconsin and Idaho.

^ L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPEOIAL PRICES staling, if possible, Quantities required. IHaslrated Catabsie Free-

KELWAY & SON "''^«" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

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BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND Alili GARDEN SEEDS

BoolclniT contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

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CmCAGO

My Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid NoTeltles.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Rancb, Lompoc, Calif,

Waldo Rohnert

GIMIOY, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters*

Cosmos, ICig'nonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence solicited.

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Petunias Petunias

Seeds of our celebrated strains
will be ready in November.

Seedsmen can safely recommend our
Giants of California, Fluffy Ruffles, Giant
White, Marvelous double, and Peony-
Flowered double.

Gold Medal Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Silver Medal Panama-Calif. Exposition.

Prices and list on application.

T. B. SHEPHERD CO.,

VENTURA, CALIF.

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The Sensational
New Fern . .

NORWOOD

Has Made an
Extraordinary Success

NORWOOD

A Distinct Novelty
in NEPHROLEPIS

FERNS— The most
beautiful ol the crested type. The fronds are heavily
crested, but do not unite as in many varieties of this
class; each is held separate and apart by the strong
and wiry midrib, which even in a small pot gives the
plant a Bymmetrioal and linished appearance. This
is not just a variation of this very prolific family, but
distinctly different, a very decided novelty that im-
mediately attracts attention. It was one of the feat-
ures of the New York Spring Show, where it was
awarded a Silver Sledal as a new and meritorious
variety.

It was the feature plant of the S. A. F. con-
vention in New Yorlc.

Over 75,000 plants have already gone out since
June 1st. We fill all orders in rotation as received

NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD, IN 5-INCH POT.

PRICES— Strong Plants.
21/2-in. pots, $25 per 100; $200 per 1000

4-in. pots $9 per doz.; $50 per 100

5-in. pots $15 per doz., $100 per 100

SPECIALTIES-Ferns, Crotons, Dracaenas, Cyclamen, Begonias, Poinsettias.

NORWOOD, PA. ROBERT CRAIG CO.,

4900 Market St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

PedigreeTomato Seeds BjltilTlOrB, Md.

RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, CalU.

Sweet Pea and Nastuttium Specialists.

WTiolesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

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We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, III.

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BURPEE'S SEEDS

Philadelphia

%iinuiinniiniiaiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiniiiinfiniuii]iDiiiiiDtR

STRONG, HEALTHY, FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

The Kind That Make You Money

100 1000 100 '000

$5.00 $40.00 Victory $6.00 $50.00

5.00 40.00 Winsor Cerise 6.00 40.00

5.00 45.00 White Wonder 5.00 45.00

500 at the 1000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG, 184 Norib Wabash Avenue, ChlcagO

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'i-i. P. Enchantress

W. Perfection

W. Enchantress....

THE KIMBERUN SEED CO.

WBOLESAXE SEIBD GROWEHIS

^'S"aSofs'.s., San Jose, Calif.

Growers of
ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

Correspondence Solicited,
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THE G. HERBERT COY SEEQ CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL EEQUIEEMENTS FOR ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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Contract Seed Growers

Cnanii Itiac ■ PePPe^ ^$6 Plant, Tomato,
^peCiailieS. vine seed and Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKT.OWN, N. J.

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The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,.
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mioh., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

Estimated plantings of peanuts in
the south next season will amount to
1,500,000 acres, it is reported.

XOKMAL, INB. — J. D. Anderson has
purchased the greenhouse and truck
farm at 907 South Linden street, owned
by I. Ltitz and recently conducted by
Bradley Anderson.

IN a recent address Charles L. Pack,
president of the National Emergency
Food Garden Commission, declared
that .$3.50.000.000 worth of produce had
been raised in war gardens this year
and 40,000,000 jars of vegetables and
fruits canned by housewives.

La grange. III. — A war garden
vegetable show augmented by an ex-
tensive exhibit of canned goods and
dried products will be held here Sep-
tember 22, under the auspices of the
garden bureau of the War Emerg-
ency Union. The displays will be
staged by school children and house-
wives. ■

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vejfetables.

Chicago, Sept. IS. — Mushrooms, home
grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 20 to 25 cents; rad-
ishes. $1.50 per hundred bunches; cel-
ery, 85 cents to $1.00 per crate; toma-
toes, per box, 75 cents to $1.00; cucum-
bers, per box, 40 to 50 cents.

New York, Sept. 17. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers, 75
to $1.75 per basket; mushrooms, 50
cents to $2.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound. 5 to 10 cents; lettuce,
per basket, 50 cents to $2.00; rhubarb,
per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Truck Crops Conditions.

The Bureau of Crop Estimates of
the United States department of agri-
culture has issued the following re-
port of crop conditions on September
1, as compared with the corresponding
date last year: Snap beans, 79; cab-
bage, 85; cantaloupes. 81; cauliflower,
73; celery, 86; cucumbers, 76; lettuce,
82; onions, 76; strawberries, 81; toma-
toes, 67; watermelons, 68.

In 23 states reporting, the growing
season up to September 1, was 79 per
cent of normal as compared with 82
per cent to August 1.

Vegetable Markets.

Jobbing prices and shipments for the
United States for the period September
4-11 were reported by the Bureau of
Markets, United States department of
agriculture, as follows :

Despite the fact that one-half more
sweet potatoes moved to market than
during the previous week, prices ad-
vanced considerably. Prices for Vir-
ginias were $4.25-$6 as compared with
.$3.o0-$5.!30. Quite a few cars are com-
ing out of New Jersey, f.o.b. prices at
Swedesboro, September 11, being $1.80-
$1.85 per bushel. Onion shipments
were slightly heavier than during the
previous week. New York, Massachu-

setts, California and Ohio all moving
a considerable quantity, the first
named selling at $1-$1.25 per bushel
f.o.b. Shipments of Colorado cabbage
are now at their height, although the
shipments during the week only
amounted to 728 cars as compared
with 1,109 in the corresponding period
last year. Lettucel shipments were
about the same as during the previous
week, principally from New York,
prices being $1.40-$1.60 per crate.
New Jersey potatoes, which make up
the bulk of the stock on the market,
advanced from' $1.15-$1.35 to $1-15-
$1.50 for Cobblers. Total shipments
for the week were 2,418 cars. The
Maine crop, estimated at 24,800,000
bushels, is late in .starting this year,
only 260 cars having been shipped out
of the state.

Tomato Leaf-Spot Sprays.

According to specialists of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, the addition of resin flsh-oil soap
to Bordeaux mixture promises to con-
trol leaf spot of tomatoes, a disease
which causes defoliation of the plants,
greatly reduced yields and inferior
fruit. Bordeaux mixture is best pre-
pared by making stock solutions of
the separate ingredients. The resin
flsh-oil suspension is made with a
pound of soap to a gallon of water.
Hot water will hasten the dissolving
of the soap, the water being added
slowly at first with constant stirring
to avoid lumps.

For commercial operations, two 50-
gallon barrels with outlets at the bot-
tom are placed on a platform so their
outlets will be higher than the top of
the spray tank. To make 100 gallons,
measure eight gallons of the copper-
sulphate solution into one barrel and
six gallons of the milk of lime into
the other. Add to each enough water
to make 47 gallons, stirring the con-
tents thoroughly, and then let the two
solutions run with equal rates into a
trough leading to the spray tank. At
the same time add six gallons of the
resin fish-oil soap solution very grad-
ually and in a small stream through
the spray-tank strainer along with the
copper-lime mixture. The copper sul-
phate and lime should be mixed before
the soap is added.

Vegetables Oils for Edible Purposes.

The bureau of census. United States
department of commerce, has issued a
summary showing the production in
this country of edible vegetable oils,
other than cottonseed, for the year
1916, in connection with the mobiliza-
tion of food resources. According to
reports received. 112 firms were en-
gaged in the manufacture of 262,5.58,-
661 pounds of oil, distributed as fol-

lows: Olive, 1,336,674; cocoanut, 126,-
884,374; peanut 26,164,869; corn, 93,-
085,391; mustard seed, rape seed, soya
beau, palm kernel, etc.. 15,087,353. In
addition to this production consider-
able quantities were imported.

A Planting Guide
and Catalogue of

NURSERY STOCK

All Florists who undertake

Landscape work, and require

an extra choice stock of

Ornamental Trees

Deciduous Shrubs

and Evergreens

suitable for Autumn Planting,
should procure a copy of our

Special Nursery List

just out.

It is a little more than an
ordinary Price List; it tells
yon what to use and where to
use it —

Get a Copy Today!

Vaughan's Seed Store

Narseries 31-33 W. Randolph St.,

ffeslein Springs, III CHICAGO, ILL.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUTERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels. Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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SEASONABLE STOCK

Cyclamen gig:aiiteum. im-
nroved Wandsbek type, the
finest in existence. Our out-
put is 350.000 this season.
We have many testimonials
as to the quality of strain
and plants. Eisbt varieties
equally divided.

2^/i-in. extra selects, strong,
$7.50 per 100, $65.00 per 1000.

2y"-in. strong. $6.50 per
100; S60.00 per l.OOO,

3-in., extra strong, $10.00
per 100. $90.00 per 1000.

3-in., strong, $3.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000; 4-in. $20.00
per 100.

Rococo Erecta, finest new
in the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. 2y2-in.. $8.00 per
100; 3-in., $12,00 per 100;
4-in., $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plu
$10.00 per 1,000;
per 1,000.

Pansy seed, best grandiflora, trade packet,
50c; oz., $5.00.

POT PLANTS

English Ivy, 3-in.. $8.00 per 100.

Salvia, tricolor, 2-in., $4.00 per 100.

Geraniums, Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00
per 1,000; 4-in., $7.00 per 100; Variegated
Nutt, 2V4-in.. $5.00 per 100.

FERN BALLS, large size, with foliage, 10 to
12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per
100. E:xtra select, $7.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100.
Two ITew Ferns to be recommended:

Verona. 3-in.. $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

Verona, 5-in.. 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-ln., 75c each.

Norwood, 2y2-in., $25.00 per 100.

Smithii, 3-in., .$2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

Smithii, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

Smithii, 5-ln.. 6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.

Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20.00
per 100.

Primula oljconica, mostly dark pink and red,
2 and IV-z in,, $5.00 per 100.

Carnations, field grown, fine, bushy, stocky
plants. Pink Enchantress, Victory. Winsor.
$5.00 per 100, $45,00 per 1,000. White Wonder.
Peerless Pink. Herald. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per
1,000. Aviator, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1.000.

ROCOCO ERECTA (New)

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

WILMETTE, ILL,

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CLOSING OLT SALE OF

Cecile Brunner, per 100, $4.00.
Grafted Klllarney Brilliant....
Grafted Richmond

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANIS, 2^ INCH POTS.

.per 1000, $30.00 Own root Richmond per 1000, $30.00

Own root Shawyer " 30.00

50.00
60.00

Olosing: Out Saile of

EXTRA HEAVY FIELD CARNATION PLANTS

Matchless, White Enchantress and White Wonder, very choice, at $65.00 per 1000.
500 Mrs. Ward, 1000 Alice and a few hundred of deep pink fancy varieties.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

New Dwarf Solanum, Cleveland.

CLEVELAND

A sterling Thanksgiving and Christinas novelty of dwarf, compact
growth, carrying its berries well above the foliage. Has great lasting qualities.
Ready Nov. 16th.

Orders booked now; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100; 4-inch, $26.00; 4-inch select,
$35.00; 6-inch, 50c each; 5-inch select, 75c; 6-inch, $1.00; 6-inch select, $1.25
and $1.50; 7-inch, $2.00; 8-inch, $3.00.
Mr. Carl Hagenburger.

Mentor, Ohio. . , , ,^, , j

Dear Sir; — Will you please reserve two thousand of your Cleveland

Cherry Plants in the different sizes for Fall and Holiday trade. Past

experience has proven that these plant» give entire satisfaction to our

customers, and are very profitable to handle.

Yours very truly.

THE JONES-RUSSELL COMPANY.

CARL HAGENBURGER,

West Mentor,

OHIO

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mc. President;
J. R. Mayiiew, Waxahacliie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smilli, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-38, 1918.

Atlanta, Ga. — The annual meeting
of the Southern Nurserymen's Associa-
tion was held here, August 29-30.

THE British government has refused
to permit the importation of rose and
fruit tree stocks from France this
season.

The control of bacterial spot on
leaves of peach trees by proper prun-
ing, cultivation and fertilization is cov-
ered in Bulletin 543 of the United
States department of agriculture.

BULLETIN 432 issued by the New
York agricultural experiment station,
Geneva, entitled "European Grapes
Succeed in New York," treats of varie-
ties and necessary points in culture.
Bulletin 433 of the same station is en-
titled "Why and "When Winter Kills
Grapes."

The Sassafras.

There is now no more beautiful tree
on the margins of New England woods
and by New England roadsides than
the sassafras, as the leaves have
turned or are turning orange or yel-
low, more or less tinged with red. The
autumn colors of several trees are
more brilliant, but none of them equal
the sassafras in the warmth and deli-
cacy of their autumn dress. The sassa-
fras is a handsome tree at other sea-
sons of the year. In winter it is con-
spicuous by its deeply furrowed, dark
cinnamon-gray bark- and slender light
green branches; in early spring before
the leaves appear, it is covered with
innumerable clusters of small bright
yellow flowers which make it at that
season a conspicuous and delightful
object. The leaves are thick, dark
green and lustrous above, paler below,
and vary remarkably in shape as they
are sometimes deeply three-lobed at the
apex and sometimes entirely without a
trace of lobes. The fruit is a bright
blue berry surrounded at the base by
the much enlarged and thickened scar-
let calyx of the flower and raised on a
long bright red stalk. No other north-
ern tree produces such brilliantly col-
ored fruit. Unfortunately there is lit-
tle time to enjoy it for the birds
eagerly seek it as it ripens. The liv-
ing wood of the sassafras is not at-
tacked by borers and the leaves are
not destroyed and are rarely disfigured
by insects. The thiqk spongy roots of
the sassafras produce suckers freely
and these with a little care can be
easily and safely transplanted. How
many persons now plant the sassafras
and in what American nursery can it
be found? It was, however, one of the
first North American trees carried to
Europe as it was established in Eng-
land some time before the middle of
the seventeenth century. The Ameri-
can tree was believed to be the only
sassafras until 1879, when another
species, S. tzumu, was discovered in
central China. This tree is now in the
arboretum, but its ability to grow here
has not yet been established. — Arnold
Arboretum Bulletin.

Nursery Stock Embargoed by France.

A cablegram from the American
Consulate General at Paris, dated Au-
gust 25, announces that after that
date exportation and re-exportation of
trees, shrubs and all nursery products
is prohibited. Usual exceptions are
made for allied and American coun-
tries.

R

OSes .2^-"^^

J 4inch pots.

e9Cl3^ Send for list.
BSfifl rrni rfLORALCOMPANY»l

Orchids

If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever
we solicit your inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids, Special lists on application.

LAGER a HURRELL, Summit. N. J.

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Specialists in Specimen StDCI(

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
^voods. Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous E^Terg^reens.

Vi^rite for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

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If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything in —

Soft Wooded Plants

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^'^^i^^r"

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PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. HiU Nursery Co.

E?ergi«a SpedaEsls lamsl Growers Id Amelia

Box 404. DUNDEE, HL.

The Book of the Peony

The long and Interesting history of the
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 lllustratlonB In color and black
and white. Handsome cloth binding.
FRIOE, «8.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin, N. J. •Wlllismstown Jnnfc. H. J.
THE

Storrs & flarrisoo Co.

PAINESVILLE NURSERIES

Catalogues and Price Lists
Free on Application.

PAINESVILLE, - OHIO

ROSES, CANNAS

Siirubbery
THE COIIARD& JONES CO.,

West Grove, Peima.

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and CHmbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

Ask for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 inch po*s $20.00 per 100

From 6 -Inch pots 25.00 per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

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Box-Barberry

Dwarf type of
BERBERIS THUNBERGI

NEW EDGE AND DWARF HEDGE PLANT.

ORIGINATED at our Nursery sixteen years
ago among a batch of Japan Barberry
seedlings. It attracted attention in the
seedling bed and has been under careful watch-
ing since. The original plant is now about 2J^
feet wide, and globe-like in shape, its natural
form.

It is pronounced a most valuable find by all
who have seen either the original plant or the
stock we have propagated from it, including
experienced nurserymen, landscape architects
and gardeners, experiment station men and
amateurs.

The public will take to it immediately. It's
just what is wanted. As a formal-garden edge
plant it is ideal; — this means thousands of it
for many a single order. Equally desirable as a
low and medium hedge plant, assuring a heavy
demand. Trims into perfect formal specimens.

Propagates readily from either hard or soft
wood cuttings. Will not come true from seed.
OFFERED TO THE TRADE FALL, 1917
NO RESTRICTIONS

Offered to the general public and will be
freely advertised in Fall 1918 and Spring 1919.
Get up a stock and be ready for the certain
heavy demand.

Prices to the trade, November delivery-
strong two-year field plants,
no growth removed:

$400.00 for 1000 $250.00 for BOO

$150.00 for two hundred and fifty

$75.00 for one hundred $50.00 for fifty

$37.50 for twenty-five $20.00 for ten

$10.00 for three $5.00 for one

Stock at present exclusively owned by us.

The Elm City Nursery Company

Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.

^^o^o^y^^o^. New Haven, Conn.

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

2H-in. pot

3-iB. pot .

5-in. pot .

6-In. pot .

e-ln. pot .

6-in. pot .

7-ln. cedar

7-iii. cedar

9-in. cedar

9-in. cedar

9-in. cedar

9-iii. cedar

COCOS WEDDEIilylANA

In. high Per ioz.

6 to 8 $1.50

10 to 12 2.25

KENTIA BEIiMOBEANA

Leares High Each

4 8 to 10 in

5 12 in

6 to 7 18 to 20 in $0.75

S to7 22 to 24 in 1.00

6 to 7 26 to 28 in 1.50

6 to 7 28 to 30 in 2.00

tub 6 to 7 34 to 36 in 3.00

tub 6 to 7 38 to 40 in 4.0O

tub 6 to 7 40 to 42 In 5.00

tub 6 to 7 42 to 48 in 6.00

tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.00

tub 6 to 7 5 ft 10.00

Per 100

6-in

$12.00

6-in

18.00

Per doz.

6-in

$ 1.50

6-in

2.50

9.0O

12.00

18.00

7-in

24.00

7-in

36.00

9-in

48.00

9-in

60.00

9-in

12-in

Ready

I2-in

Oct. 15

12-in

ABEOA I/UTESCENS in. high Bach

pot 3 plants In pot 24 to 30 $1.00

pot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36 1.60

KENTtA FOBSTEBIANA

LeaTes In. high Each

pot 5 to 6 24 $1.00

pot 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50

KENTIA PORSTEBIANA, made np.

High

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 30 to 36 Ic $ 3.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 38 to 40 in 4.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 40 to 42 In 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 42 to 48 in 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4 to 4^4 ft 8.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4% to 6 ft 10.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 5 to 6 ft 16.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 6 to 7 ft 18.00

Per doz.
$12.00
18.00

Bacb

JOSEPH HE ACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

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Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 c. W. Ward $5.00 $40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 *0-^S Herald 5.00 40.00

S^ S^n:::==z::::::: i:oS tS:SS champion 5.00 4o.oo

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

OWN ROOT ROSES.

2Vi-INCH STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 3-INCH PLANTS Per 100 PerlOOO

Richmond ....$3.50 $30.00 White Klllarney $4.50 $40.O0

White Killariiey 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St«9 Long Distance phones: central eOl and 2846.

CHICAGO

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5000 FERNS

FROM BENCHES

Per 100 I Per 100

Boston. 6-in $25.00 Wanam aker, 6-in . .$25.00

5-io 15 00 5-in.. 15.00

4-in 10.00 I " 4-in.. 10.00

ASPARAGUS

3000 Plumosus $2.50 per ITO

3000 bprengeri 2.5U per 100

300,000 Pansy Seedlings $3.00 per 1000

Very finest strain, none better.

J. D. BRENNEMAN

Box 24, HARRISBURG, PA.

Special offer of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

In 4H in. pots, choice healthy stock for bench-
intr. at $20 00 per 1(10. „ .

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, 2H in. pots,
at $4.00 per 100.

Xmas Joy Peppers, 2^4 in. pots, at $7.00 per
lOu; 3^2 in. pots, at $10 00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

ZVi In. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengeri, 2% In. pots, ready for
shift, $3.S0 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER. ■ NEW YORK

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HARDY PERENNIALS

Hollyhock, Shasta Daisy, Foxglove, Canter-
bury Bells, Delphiniums, Carnations and oihers
for 50c per doz„ by mail prepaid: $2.00 per 100 by
express; $8.00 to $15.00 per 1000. Send for list.

BAYFIELD,
WIS.

John F. fiaaser,

.■■..' .■; ■.

Peony Roots

NOW READY

^H^ "^wKi^^BHil^^^^l

Festiva Maxima

K' "1^1

Pure white, red blotches on center
petals. Early bloomer. Extra
strong divisions, 3 to 6 eyes.

!^^ . '^ il^^^^H

$2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100

H^l^ «j^jb^lH

Onr Own Field Grown Stock.

Pt '^-V

0.A &L.A.TONNER

.,? , '

30 E. Randolph St, CHICAGO, ILL.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER &, SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Tlird Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60o postpaid,

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, $5.00 ; 1000. $45.00

Matchless " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress " 5.00 " 45,00

Enchantress Supreme., " 5.00 " 45 00

AUce •■ 500 •• 4.5.00

Mrs. C. W. Ward " 500 " 45.00

Philadelphia " 5.00 " 45.00

Herald " 5.00 " 45.00

ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty

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Ready Reference Section

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ABUTHiONS

ABUTILONS. Stock plants. Savitzi, extra
heavy and bushy, $2.50 per dozen. THE WAG-
NER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0. ^

AliTEBNANTHERAS.

ALTERNANTHERA, Aurea Nana, yellow, and
Jewel Red; fine stock plants, $1.B0 per dozen,
$10.00 per lOO. THE WAGNEB. PARK NUR-
SERY CO., Sidney, O.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHIl. Extra strong Syj-
in. vines, 18 Inches long, $5.00 per 100; select
seedlings, well rooted, ready for 3-in. pots, $2.00
per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. THE WAGNER
PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, O.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, 214-in., $4.00 per 100
3-in., $7.00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; 6-in.
made up, $4.20 per doz. Sprengeri, fine 3-in
stock, $7.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.
Morton Grove, lU.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEE7DLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, 2- in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Srand Rapids, Mich.

AZAIjEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y.

BARBERRY. ^__

Box-Barberry, dwart type of Berberis Thun-
bergi. For prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Elm City Nursery Co., New
Haven, Conn.

BEGONIAS.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bouvardia, 2%-in., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink, White and Bed. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids, Mich.

BTJIiBS.

Bulbs. Chinese Narcissus, mat (120 bulbs),
$10.50, 8 mats (960 bulbs), $82; Freesias. Purity-
True, %-ln. and up, $15 per 1,000; ^-in. to
%-in., $10 per 1,000; %-ln. to %-ln., $7 per
1,000. French: Jumbo, %-in. and up, $12
per l.OOO; Mammoth, y2-?4-in., $10 per 1,000.
French Paper Whites and Romans, write for
prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York.

Bulbs. California Callas, \Vi to 2-ln. diam., $9
per 100, $80 per 1,000; 2 to 2^4-ln. diam.. $13
per 100, $120 per 1,000. Azore-grown Freesias,
Vi to %-in., $1.2o per 100. $10 per 1,000. A.
Henderson & Ck>., 211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs. Surplus stock from cold storage. For
varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement on
front cover page of this issue. Wm. F. Kast-
Ing (3o., 568-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y.

BULBS.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora. White Bo-
man Hyacinths. Write for quotations, stating
quantity required. McHutcliison & Co.. 95
Chambers St., New York.

Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii. Roman Hyacinths
and Paper White Narcissi. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 53 Barclay
St.. New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CARNATIONS.

Field Grown

C.4RNATI0N PLANTS'.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following

varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1.000

Matchless $.5.00 $45.00

White Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Philadelphia 5.00 45.00

White Wonder 5.00 45.00

Harlowarden 5.00 45.00

Andrew Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Alice 5.00 45.00

Winsor 5.00 45.00

Enchantress 5.00 40.00

Champion B.OO 45.00

Thenanthos 12.00 lOO.OO

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

CHICAGO FLOWER GROWEBS' ASSOCIATION.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants.

182 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago

L. D. Phone, Randolph 631.

Extra fine field grown
CARNATION PLANTS.
Strong, healthy stock, and a bargain at
the prices quoted.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following
varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1.000

Matchless $5.00 $45.00

White Enchantress B.OO 45.00

Philadelphia B.OO 45.00

White Wonder 5.00 45.00

Harlowarden 5.0O 45.00

Andrew Carnegie 5.00 45.00

Alice 5.00 45.00

Winsor 5.00 45.I1D

Enchantress 5.00 40.00

Thenarithos 12.00 lOO.OO

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

M. WEILAND

Evanston, Illinois.

L. D. Phone, EVanston 2656.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 6.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

WIETOB BROS..

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme. Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator, Alice. Matchless,
Akohurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb. $100.00 per
1,000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
Joliet, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen (3o., Philadelphia, Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong, healthy field-grown

■ CARNATION PLANTS

The kind that make you money.

100 l.OOO

L. P. Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 50.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

500 at the 1.000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG.

184 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1.000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice ■ 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.0O BO.OO

White:

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BROS. Co..

Morton Grove. Illinois.

CARNATION PLANTS'.

Per 100 Per 1,000

1,000 White Perfection $4.00 $30.00

1,300 White Enchantress 4.00 35.00

800 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00

1,500 Peerless Pink 4.00 35.00

Fine, healthy plants.

A. SYKOBA,

W. Batavia, 111.

Heavy field-grown carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Peter Beinberg, 30 B. Bandolph St.,
Chicago.

FIELD-GBOWN CARNATIONS.

Per 100

Enchantress $6.00

White Enchantress 6.00

Herald 6.00

R. O. LOMMATZSCH. P. O., La Grange, 111.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $40.00 per 1,000

White Wonder 40.00 per 1.000

SINNER BROS'..
6516 Ridge Ave., .. Chicago.

CARNATIONS, splendid plants. Enchantress.
Matchless. Alice, $6.00 per lOO, $50.00 per 1,000.

STUPPY FLORAL CO..
St. Joseph, Mo.

FOR SALE — Carnation plants, field grown,
Victorv. 5c; Champion. 6c. Heitman-Oestreicher
Co.. 5610 North Ave.. Milwaukee. Wis.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2%-in. POTS.

$20.00 per 1.000.
Crystal Gem. Roman Gold. Chieftain, Vir-
ginia Poehlmann. Chrysolora. (iolden Glow.
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Razor. Smith's Ad-
vance, (jolden Queen. Oconto, Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, Illinois.-

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Bapids, Mich.

CliEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It.

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COLiEUS.

COLBDS. Stock plants, extra heavy and
bushy. Verschatteltll. red. and Golden Bedder.
yeUow, $2.50 per dozen. THE WAGNBB PARK
NUESBEY CO., Sidney. 0.

CaSlOTONS.

Crotons. Our stock is exceptionally good
thPs season and we are in a PO^Wo"? *» ^"P/^
unusually Eood values. 4-in., good plants, $4.w
S?r dOT f IsS per lOO; 4-in. selected plants, $6
wr dOT $50 per 100; 5-in.. $6 to $13 per doz.
Specimen plants, $1 to $10 each. Henry A.
Dreer 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Crotons in variety, 4-in., $4.80 per doz.; 6-
m Srts $12° $15 and $18 per doz. PoehUnann
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. ^_^_

OTOIiAMBN.

Cyclamen giganteum. improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output Is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality o£ strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

2y.-in. extra selects, strong. $7.50 per 100:
$65.00 per 1,000; 2yo-in. strong, «6.50 per 100:
$60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. extra strong. $10.00 per
100; $90.00 per 1,000; 3-in. strong. $8jOO per
100; $75.00 per 1.000; 4-in., $20.00 per 100.

Rococo Brecta. finest new in the trade, comes
well recommended for commercial growing, ^Va-
in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$25.00 per 100,
ERNEST ROBBE, Wilmette. lU.

Cyclamen giganteum. Glory of Wandsbek.
Christmas Cheer, Brilliant Red. White-Plnk
Bye Pure White, Lavender, 2%-in. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-in. pots at $12.06 per 100: 4-in.
pots at $25.00 per 100: We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1,000 seeds. No better to be had
anywhere. Cash with order from unknown
correspondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS.

3132 McHenry Ave., Westwood.

Cincinnati, O^"-

OTCIiAMEN, Good plants, best strain, 4-in^
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed. $15.00
iper 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS.
Kalamazoo, Mich.

Cyclamen, Sept. delivery, 3-in. pots, $10 per
100; 4-in. pots, $20 per 100; 5-in. pots. $4.80
per doz. Poehlmann Bros, Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms. Williamstown Junction.
N. J.

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellis), Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,
field-grown, strong seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000.
Cash.
BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich.

DRACAENAS.

Dracaena Terminalis, 2-in., $1.25 per doz.,
$10 per lOO; 3-ln., $2 per doz., $15 per 100;
4-in., $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A.
Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in.. 12c: 5-in.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBBR. Wil-
mette, Illinois.

FERyS.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt. 214 -in $ 4.50

Boston, 214 -IH 4.50

Scholzeli, 214 -in 4.50

Teddy. .Tr., 2^4 -in. 5.00

Roosevelt. 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

Scholzeli. 4-io 15.00

Boston. 6-in 40.00

THE' EEBSEE PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield. Ohio.

Ferns. New fern Norwood. A distinct novelty
and one of the most beautiful of the crested
type. 2^4-in., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000;
4-in., $9 per doz., $50 per 100: 6-in.. $15 per
doz.. $100 per 100. Robert Craig Co.. 4900 Mar-
ket St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Ferns. Boston (Oct. delivery), 5-in.. $4.80
per doz.; 6-ln.. .$9.00 per doz.; 7-in., ,$12.00
per doz. Table ferns, 2yi-in., $4.00 per 100;
3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 ,ner 100.
Holly ferns, 3in.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00
per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

FERNS ,

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-ln., 65c; 8-in.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any in
the market. Cash with order.
Felix Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, O.

I'erns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for Immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown. N. Y.

Ferns from benches. Boston, 6-in.. $25; 5-in..
$15; 4-in., $10 per 100. Wanamaker, 6-in.. $25:
5-in., $15; 4-ln., $10 per 100. J. D. Brenne-
man. Harrisbnrg, Pa.

Ferns in flats. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry
A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia,

FERNS. Boston, fine heavy. 4-in.. $15.00 per
100. Extra heavy, 6-in., $5.00 per dozen. THE
WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney. O.

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov. Minn.

FUCHSIAS.

FOCHIAS. Stock plants of Speciosa and
Black Prince. $2.50 per dozen. THE WAGNER
PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney. O.

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchii in 4-in. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A L
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y

GERANIUMS.

For Sale — Field-grown geraniums such as Nutt
Mad. Buohner, Oberle and Dr. Wylel (for cut-
tings) at 10c each, without roots. O. K. HOFP-
MEYER, Carnegie, Pa.

Geraniums. Eooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000; Eicard and
Poitevine. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr
Lancaster, Pa.

Geraniums. 2-in.. $2 per 100. $18.50 per 1.000:
3-in., $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case: natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case: natural
log moss, per hag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75: perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

HYDRANGEAS. French varieties. Avalanche
Edw. MouiUare. Bouquet Rose; heavy, bushy,
5-in., $3.50 per dozen. THE WAGNER PARK
NUESEEY CO.. Sidney. 0.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NUESERY CO..
Maywood. III.

ORCHIDS.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTBRIANA: SINGLE PL..\NTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2%-inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BBLMORBANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

214-inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots. 5 10-12 in. high.. 2.50 18 150
ARECA LDTBSCENS.

4-inch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROBBELBNII.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

STEVBNSONIA GEANDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTDNDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

3-lnch pots $14.00 per 100

6-lnch pots $1.26 each

PTYCHOSPFEMA ALEXANDRAS.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

C0C09 WEDDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT^FOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove, Illinois.

PAUWS.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
five plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wynoote. Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandauus Veitchii. 4-in., $4.80 per doz.: 8-in.
tubs, $2.J0 to $3.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co..

Morton Grove, 111.

PANSIES.

500,000 PINE PANSIES.

The following stock has been heavily frosted
and are now ready for quick shipment and
planting;
^ ^.^. . . 100 1,000 10,000

Exhibition Giants $0.75 $5.00 $45.00

Steele's Private Stock 75 4.50 40.00

Steele's Mastadon 60 4.00 35 00

Giant Flowering 50 3.00 27.50

Above prices per 100 include postage charges.
Other prices do not Include transportation
charges. CASH.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM.
Delaware. Ohio.

Pansy plant seedlings, assorted, hardy north-
ern grown. $2.50 per 1.000. EDWARD W.
SCHUSTEE. Crookston. Minn.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4-in. stock, $15; 2-in., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants, 6 to 8 in. pots, 25e to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

Peony Festiva Maxima: also Red. Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OP
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techy, 111.

PEPPERS.

Peppers. Xnias and Bird's Eye. 2%-in.. $4
per 100. Xmas Joy, 214-in.. $7 per 100. SVa-ln.,
$10 per 100. A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y.

POINSETTIAS.

Poinscttias. (Christmas delivery). 4-in.. $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-in., made up, $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in.. 75c to $1.00 each; 8-in., made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Brosj Co^ Morton
Grove, 111.

PRIMULAS.

PRIMULAS.

Chinensis, finest mixed, 2^4-in.. $3.00 per 100.

Forbesi Baby, 214-in.. $2.25 per 100.

500,000 finest Pansies, ready soon.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM.

Delaware, Ohio.

ROSES.

ROS^E PLANTS.
Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known FavorabLy
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 214-ineh Aaron Ward. Milady. Bril-
liant. Cecile Brunner. Richmond. Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5,000 or more 110.00 per 1,000

Pink Killarney 100.00 per 1.000

GRAFTED— 3y2-inch White Killarney and Pink

Killarney.

For 3y2-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1.000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2^4-lnch White Killarney. Aaron

Ward. Milady. Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62.50 per 1.000

Sunburst. 2%-lnch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BEOS. CO..

Morton Grove, lUlnols.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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BOSBS.

ROSE PIiANTS— 2%-INCH STOCK.

100 1000

Killnrney BriUiant S4.50 $40.00

Pink KUIaniey 4.50 40.00

White KiUarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

WIBTOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2V.-in. and 3-in. grafted KiUarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2V2-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1.000 3-in.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100; 1,000 3-in.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASSETT & WASHBURN.
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

ROSES. American Beauties. White and Pink
KiUarney. Kaiserin, Richmond, Milady, etc.;
3-in., $6.00; 4-in., $8.00 T>er 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids.

Forcing roses, field-grown stock. XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers, Hybrid Teas. Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Write for quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New
York.

Roses. Own root. 2iA-in. stock and 3-ln.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Peter Reinberg,
30 E. Randolph &t., Chicago.

SI3EDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100: $20.00 per 1.000. Asparagus LutzU seed,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed. .60c per 100; $4.50 per 1.000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed. $2.00 per 100: S15.U0
per 1.000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seeds. Petunia, will be ready in November,
Giants of California, Fluffy Ruffles. Giant White.
Marvelous double and Peony — Flowered double.
Prices and Ust on application. T. B. Shepperd
Co.. Ventora. Calif.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch. Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co.. Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters. Petunias. Sweet Peeas .nnd Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Feae.
For varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York,

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field com ob contract. Edgar F. HurflC. Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., MUford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUicott Sts..
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Bohnert. Gilroy. Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson

Co.. Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
B. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St.. Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St.. Chicago.

Seeds.^ Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arryo Grande. Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

SMIIiAX.

Wild Smilax. now ready. $2.50 per case, £1.50
per half case. Southern Erergreen Co., Morris
Station. Ga.

SOLANUM.

New dwarf Solanam Cleveland. A sterling
novelty of dwarf, compact growth. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
Issue. Carl Hageuburger, West Mentor. Ohio.

SWADfSONA.

SWAINSONA. Strong 4-iB. stock. $12.50 per
100. HENRY SMITH, ferand Rapids. Mich.

TO EXCHANGE

TO EXCHANGE — Stock plants of Coleus Ver-
schaeffeltii and Golden Bedder: Alternanthera
Aurea Nana and Jewell: Abutilon Savitzi:
Fuehias Speciosa and Black Prince for stock
plants of carnations and chrysanthemums.
What have vou to offer? THE WAGNER PARK
NDRSERT CO.. Sidney. 0.

Field-grown extra good stock Campanula, all
colors, assorted. Delphiniums, Gold Medal hy-
brid Shasta, Alaska, Carnations, medium size,
6 vars., for cash or will exchange for Gera-
niums, Pelargoniums, or what have you?

HENRY GBRSTENKORN,
R. 4, Box 128, Decatur, 111.

VDfOAS.

VINCAS. Vinca yariegata. extra heavy fleld-
grown clumps, $4.50 per 100; rooted tips, $1.00
per 100. $10.00 per 1,000 THE RBESER PLANT
CO., Springfield. O.

VINCA VABIEGATA. Freshly dug from
field: fine heavy clumps, ready for 4 and 5-in.
pots, $5.00 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK
NHRSERY CO.. Sidney. O.

100,000 extra strong vinca yariegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100, Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

Field-grown violet plants. Princess of Wales,
$6.00 per lOO. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA,
Grand Rapids. Mich.

MISCEIiLANEOUS.

Carnation supports, $22 per 1,000 plants. Rose
stakes on hand. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Car-
natiop Support Co.. Connersville. Ind.

Model Extension Carnation Supports: also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros.. 61-73 Met-
ropolitap Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For

sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in

this issue. H. G. Berning, 1402-4 Pine St.,
St. Louis, Mo.

MISCEIiliANEOUS.

Heavy ban^'ing baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallnm
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue,
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave.. Cleveland. O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CIAY
c& SON, Stratford, London, England,

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal. $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co., 1324
Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on anplication. The Storra
& Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St,, Philadelphia, Pa^

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Reean Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place. Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Baedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 75e
postpaid. Henry > Dreer, 714 Chestnut St..
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co..
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska. 151 N. Wabash Ave..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

Florists' cards and envelopes. Catalogue free:
write for one. The John Henry Co., Lansing,
Mich.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
binder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond'. Ind.

Hail storm insurance. John G. Esler. Saddle
River, N. J. .

Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Kel-
ler, 122 W. 25th St.. New York.

Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce
Co.. 12 W. Broadway, New York.

Raflia natural and colored. McHutchison &
Co., 95 Chambers St., New York.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. A. Herrmann.
404-412 E. 34th St.. New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp.
Partridge & Co., Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00: 50,000. $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452
W. Brie St., Chicago.

Fvervthin^ the best in florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfef & Co 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co..
Eaton, Ind.

Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.,
Philadelphia.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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Sept. 22,

VEGETABIiB PIiANTS.

Cabbage plants, hardy northern grotvn. $1.00
per 1,000, $8.50 per 10.000.

Grand Kapids lettuce plants, $1 per 1,000,
$8.50 per 10,000.

EDWARD W. SCHUSTER, Crookstoo. Minn.

MILLIONS or FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1,000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1.000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1.000.

F. M. PATTINGTON.
Scipioville, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all Isinds. Amec-
loan Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. lOOO Masonic Temple.
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all lilnds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago.-

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Sehillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co.. 42na Street Bldg.. New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for thQ greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co.. Des Plaines, III.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co.. Lockland. O.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz.. by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.

Florists* red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

INSECTICIDES.

Apbine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
$1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt. :
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madl-

DO IT NOW

YOU need protection against wind as well as
against hail. You can have this protection
at cost, in your own company, by joining the
proposed Florlsts' Mutual Casualty As-
sociation. Write immediately for prospectus,
as we must write four million feet of glass by
October 1st. Do not delay, but write at once to

The State Florists' Association of
Indiana, Trustee

228 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Ind.

Mention the American Florist when writing

■JAPANESE PLANT TUBS-

For Halls, Porches or Formal Gardens
Attractive — Weather-Proof — Inexpensive

Made of finest seasoned oak, bound securely with bamboo hoops.
Ideal for shrubs and plants of all kinds adding 100% to their ap-
pearance and value. Height 13 in., diameter at brim 12H in.

Each 75c; 10 for $7.00
Vaughan's Seed Store

31-33 West Randolph St., CHICAGO

CARNATION STAPIiES.

SUPEHIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article lor
carnation growers introduced so far, 36c for
1.000; 3,000 for .$1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich.

CARNATION STAPIjES.

STAKBS.

Cane Stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1.000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c: per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

igij.

The American Florist.

533

Peter Reinberg Says

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we wiU place OUr Order With yOUT firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very Interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Palverized or Shredded
CATIXE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANUKE

The Florists' standard of
uniform higti quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write ub direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. I

The Recoenlzed Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy tor green, blacli, white
fly, thrips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2,60

FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.fiO

VEBMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gtallon, $3,00

Sold by Dealers,

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

IIADISON. N. Z.

lofxLKBiinihamlQ.

Builders of Greenhouses

NEW TORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA
CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND
DEIROrr TORONTO MONTREAL

The Supreme Test of any Commercial FertUizer is in its ability
to produce profitable results under glass.

■

liPI

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EM|^^ppp^^^5rr^jJ|^B|

HHH

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Magic Brand Fertilizers

ARE MEETING THE TEST.

Write for Copy of our Convention Sonvenir "The Florists' Record Book"
Also Information Blank and Price List.

CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER COMPANY,

UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO. ILL.

Originators of the Famous Feeding Charts.

mim

' ^ TRADE MARK

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

UAHTTTAOrnBED BY

CLAY & SON, STRATFORD. LONDON, ENGLAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is th« best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
contains the ten salts constituting soil. It Is
giving satisfactory results -whereTer used.

Panners' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave., Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.
U. S. YARUS, CHICAGO, IliL.

NIKOTEEN

For Spriylne.

APHIS PUNK

For B^imlgatiiig,

Ask Your Dealer for It.

NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOUIS

534

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high

efSciency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

CARNATION SUPPORTS

$22.00 per 1000 Plants.

(3 riogs to each plant.)

^ — ^ — dy— ^

Rose Stakes

ON HAND

Straight
Length 1000

!{'••• $12.25

3 ft. 6 in 14.00

-;"••• 15.75

i ft. 6 in 17.50

5 ft 19.25

Tie
1000
$14.25
1600
17.75
19.50
21.25

THE GARMATION SUPPORT COMPANY

CONNERSVILLE, IND.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Advance
Ventilating
Apparatus

and

Greenhouse
Fittings.

Write for catalog
today.

ADVANCE CO.

Richmond, Ind.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kin^ ^^

BRANCH OFFICES: New York. 1476 Broad-
way; Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton, 307 Irv-
ing Ave., Philadelphia, Harrison Bldg., 15th
and Market Sts.

GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY
REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Let us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

Mention the American Florist when writing

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Gct thevalUC
of our lend experience. Perfectsatisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices.
Pecky Csrpress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCBILLO LUMBER CO. '^~h,-ss?«-

L D. Fhooes: Lincoh 410-411

Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stocic to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices,

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

$4.75

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11
1,000 Envelopes, i% size

CASH WITH ORDEIR — No C. O. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GOBHAM PRINTERY, Inc.

542 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

OF HIGH
GRADE....

See our Catalogue.

Hotwater GiBLIN & CO., Utlca, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when torMng

Hansel! Rocker Grates

Are best for greenhouse use.
Write for particulars.

HANSELL GRATE CO.

654 Railway Elxchanse Bldg., CMca^TO

Mention the American Florist when writing

REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III,

Mention the American Florist when writing

igi7.

The American Florist,

535

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS Z: POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A I Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla- I WORLD'S LARGEST
Ch5t^^D a half. I men. Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

li. Breitsehwerth, Prop,
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kramer's Pot Bangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

and Supply Dealers.

Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mall, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SOtN, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&SQN,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Herndon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing Honse

LAKGE RUNS OP

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymouth PI., Chicago

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TKST

Write ns lo»
Catalog and Diseountff.

The Logan Poltsry Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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I Greenhouse Construction

I BY PROF. L. R. TAFT.

I It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a

M greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a

m plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages

I and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50.

I Greenhouse Management

1 By the same author. Covers the subject completely.

1 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50.

I American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearbom sl, Chicago

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1866-1917

"ALL-HEAET" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PEOKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

DREER'S "RIVERTOH SPECIAL" Plant Tubs - s-:.S .S ..S

20 18 in. 1.60 18.50

30 16 in. 1.25 14.25

40 14 in. 1.00 '1.25

SO 12 in. .75 8.25

60 10 in. .55 6.00

70 8 in. .40 4.50

150.00
115.00
90.00
65.00
45.00
35.00

Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced. The neatest, liglitest and
cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The lour largest sizes have drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, SeeJs, Plants, Bnibs mJ Soppiies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WM. M. WARRIN,
16 "W. 23rd St., New York.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Order
Now

TOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, CoBt
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges,

Van^an's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

536

The American Florist.

Sept. 22,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The 534

AlfredLozierRosery.515

Alpha Floral Co 517

American Bulb Co. .522
American Greenh'se

MlgCo 536

AmlinsECCo 5"?

Anderson S A 519

AngermuellerGHCo.5' 6

Aphine Mfg Co 533

Archias Floral Co... 516
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 5''6

Badgley & Bishop ..511

Baer Julius 516

Barnard WW Co.. ..523
Bassett&Washburn .

500 525

Baumer AugR 519

Baur Window Glass

Co.

IV
BayersdorferH&Co.496

BeavenE A 507

Begerow's 514

Berger Bros 508

Bernheimet Eugene. 509

Berning HG 508

BodgerJ&SonsCo..521
Boddington Arthur

TCo 521

BolandJB 517

Bolgiano J & Son .... 523
Boulevard Flo Co... 518

Bramley & Son 516

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 520

Breitmeyers J Sons..514

Brenneman J D 528

Briggs Floral Co. ...518
Brown A J Seed Co.. 520
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 521

Bryan Alonzo ] 496

Bucbbinder Bros 534

BuckbeeH W 518

BudlongJ A 503 523

Burpee WA&Co... .523
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 507

California Florists. ..515

Callahan MJ 514

Carnation SupportCo534
Central Floral Co. ..518
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 506

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 533

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 501

Clark EB Seed Co.. 522

Clarke's SonsD 518

Clay&Son 533

ClevelandFloristEx 507

CoanJ J 511

Conard & Jones Co.. 526

Cooke Geo H 519

Cottage Gardens

Nurs Inc 526

Cowee W J 536

Coy H C Seed Co.. ..523

Craig Robt Co 523

Cross Eli 528

Danker Fred A 519

DardsChas 514

Dickinson Alb't& Co. 523

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo..515
Dorner F & Sons Co .528

Drakos Co 516

Dreer HA ...H 535 536

DuerrChas A 518

Duluth Floral Co. ...518

Dunlop John H 514

Edwards Fold Box.. 536
Elm CityNurseryCo.527

Erne & Co 506

Evenden Bros Co. ..519

Eyres HG 517

Farmers' SFlorists'

Fertilizer Co 533

Fenrich JS 497

Fexy D 511

Fish Henry Seed Co. .521
Florists' Hail Assn.. 536
Florists' Telegraph

Delivery 512 513

Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

FordM C 511

Ford William F 511

Forter Edward 519

Foster Fred 515

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 517

Frauenfelder C 515

Freeman MrsJ B ...516
Freres-WindlerCo..507

FreyCH 515

Frey & Frey 519

Friedman 515

FromentH E 511

GalvinThosF 517

Garland Co The Ill

Garland Mfg Co 533

Gasser JM Co 514

Giblin & Co 534

GodineauR& M....521
Goldstein &

Futterman 511

GorhamPrintery Inc .534
Graham A & Son. ...519
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.SlS

Green Edw 518

GrowersCutFloCo..511

Gude Bros 515

GunterbergMC 500

Guttman & Raynor.SU
Habermehls Sons J J .517
Hagenburgsr Carl.. .525

HanftBros 518

Hansen Grate Co.. .534

Hardeaty & Co 519

Hart George B 511

Hart Henry 514

Hatcher Florist 519

Hauserjohn F 528

HavenSeedCoThe.522

Heacock Jos Co 527

Heinl John G&Son.518

Hencle Miles S 514

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis . . .516
Henry Co The John. 500

Hentz&Nash 510

Herr Albert M 496

Herrmann A 536

Hess & Swoboda. . . .514

Hession 516

Hews AH&Co 535

Higgins NF 518

Hill D Nurs Co 526

HoerberBros 507

Hollywood G'rdens.514

Holm & Olson 514

Holton&HunkelCo .509

Howard&Smith 519

HurS Edgar F 521

HuscroftG. L 515

Ickes-Braun M ill Co .534

Igoe Bros 536

Jackson & Perkins... 526

JahnHugo 514

Johnston &CoTJ.. 519

Jones Percy 504

Joy Floral Co 515

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo ..535

Keller Sons J B 516

Kelway &Son 522

Kennicott Bros Co.. 502
Kerr RC Floral Co. 516

Kervan Co The 511

Kessler Wm 511

Kimberlin Seed Co. .523
King Construct Co.. 534
Kirchner Chas F....518

Kottmiller A 517

Kramer I N & Son . . 535
Kroeschell BrosCo..534

Kruchten John 5!)7

KuehnC A 509

Kuhl Geo A 526

Kusik&CoH 507

Kyle & Foerster 'i07

Lager & Hurrell 526

LandrethSeed Co... 521
LangFlo&NurCo..516

Lange -A 517

Leborius J J 516

Leedle Floral Co.... 526
Leonard Seed Co. . . .522
Lockland Lum Co. ..535
Logan Pottery Co.. 535
London Flow'rShp .514
Lord&BurnhamCo..533
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 524

McCallum Co 509

McConnell Alex 517

McHutchison&Co ..

521 522

Mangel 515

Matthews the Flo'»t.519
MatthewsonJE 515

GKEENHOVSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE 6 CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO, ILL.

May & Co LL 515

Meconi Paul 511

MetairieRidge Nurs. 517

Miller A L 528

Miller & Musser 507

Moninger JC Co ....IV
MuUanphy Florist.. 517

Munson H 536

Murray Samuel 515

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidinger JosG Co. . .5f 9

Newell A 518

N Y CutFlowerEx..51l

NYFloralCo 518

Nicotine Mfg Co 5'3

Niessen Leo Co 508

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 534

Palez Paul M 515

Palmer W J &Son... 517

Park Floral Co 516

Peacock Dahlia Fr..526

Pearson EW 515

Pedrick GR&Son..523
PennThe Florist... .519

PennockSS Co 496

Peters & Reed Poty. .535
Philadelohia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 509

Philips Bros 518

Pierce FO Co 536

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN (Inc). ..496
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 520

Pikes Peak Flo Co... 515

PillsburylL 516

PittsburgCutFloGo.506
Podesta&Baldocchi .518
Poeblmann Bros Co

498 499

Pollworth C C Co . . .509

Polykranas Geo J 511

Potter Floral Co. ...519

Potter WQ Co 509

Pulverized Manure

Co The 538

Pyfer AT & Co 502

Pyfer&Olsem 518

RaedleinBasket Co .504
Randall A L Co. 505 507
RandairsFlowShop,5)9
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 519

Rapid Wrapper Co.. 497

Rawlings Elmer 496

Ready Reference 529

Reed & Keller 535

Regan Ptg House. ...535

Reid Edw 508

Reinberg Geo 507

Reinberg Peter. .501 528

Rice Bros 509

Riedel & Meyer 511

Rober Ernest 525

RobinsonJCSeedCo.522
RochesterFloralCo. .517
RocltWmLFlwrCo..515

Rohnert Waldo 522

Routzahn Seed Co ..523

RuschG& Co 509

SaakeO C 515

Schiller the Florist.. 516
SchilloAdamLumCo534
Schlatter W& Son.. 536

Schling Max 517

Schmidt Chas L 515

SchwakeChas&Co.510

Sekenger Adam 517

SharpPartridge&Co.536

Shepherd TB 522

Sheridan Walter F.. 511
Siebrecht George C.511
Situations Wants.. .495
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....514
Smith E D&Co. ...528
Smiths Fetters Co. 515

Smith Henry 515

Smith W&T Co.... I
SouthernEvergrnCo.5C6
State Florists Ass'n

of Indiana 532

Storrs & Harrison. ..526
Stumpp G.E.M....519
Syracuse Pottery Co. 535
ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thorburn J M & Co. 521
Tonner O A&L A .

502 528

Totty Chas H 528

Traendly&Schenck.511

Trepel Jos 516

United Cut Flo Co.. 510
Vaughan AL & Co.. 505
Vaughan's Seed Store

I II 521 522 524

532 535

Vick'sSons Jas 528

Vincent RJr SSons

Co I

Walker F Co 517

WeberFH 515

Weiland&Risch....507

Weiss Herman 511

WelchBrosCo 508

Whitted Floral Co... 517

Wietor Bros 502

Wild Gilbert H 526

Williams MrsE A ..515
Wiltgen & Freres. ...507

WittboldGCo 517

Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.515
YokahamaNursCo..521
Young John & Co. ..511
Young & Nugent — 517
Zech & Mann... 503 507
Ziska Jos & Sons.... 507
Zvolanek Anton C..522

Ireer's Peerless^
Glazing Points

For Greenhouses

Drive euy and tne. becuuft |
l>otb beveli are on the samtt
tide. Caa'c twist and bre2k
the gtasi ID driviae. Gilvaa-
Ized 2Qd will Dot rosu No
rigbii or leht.

Tbe PeerleM Glazloe Poinl
!■ patented. Nooihe
It. Order l«in your deale^
01 direct from tu.
1000,75c. postpaid, j
Sample! free.
ESNBT A. DBEEft.l
T14 Clieatnat BtrMt>>
PUUdAlyhl*.

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose stakes.— Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Prompt sbipiiiail pirutceo
IGOE BROS., 61-73 HetriiMlilu Ave., BROOUYN. N. Y

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN 6, ESLER, Secrefary, Siddle River, N.J.

^OSEJTNOW.

f.O.PiERCECO.

W BROADWAY

New YORK '

Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.
Mention the American Florist when writing

CUT FLOWER BOXES

iEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO

MANOFACTURCRS

PMILAOELPHIA. PA.

fl, HERRMANN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404 4 2 East 34th St. NEW YORK

Before « dOR, AAer

422 Main St, Springfield. Mass.

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000, $2.00; 60,000, $S.7B. Manufactured by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
Mention the American Florist when writing

PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

MASONIC TEMPLiE BPIIiPITTG.

For Retntlng Boilers and Kplng Greenlionsei,
Selected and In first class condition.
Cleaned both inside and outside.

1433 Well* Street, CHICAGO

Telephone Superior B72.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Bmerica is "the Pram nf the UbssbIi therB may hs mars camfart Umidships, bal wb ara the Srst to touch Unknown Sbrs,"

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 29, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1530

TheAmerigan Florist

E8TABLISHSD 1885.

Oopyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post OflSce at Chioago, Illinois,

under act of March 3. 1879.

Published Evbrt Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, J2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August S, 1901.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. JIiller. Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officebs-Elect— C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Youkq, New Y^ork, Secretary;
J. J. Hebb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.,
April 6-15. 1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit. Mich., 1919.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting. Board of Commerce
Building, Detroit, Mich., October 2-3, 1917. Wm.
P. GUDE, Washington, D. C, President; Georse
AsMUs, Chicago, Vice-President; Albert Poche-
LON. Detroit, Mich., Seoretary; Wm. L. Rock,
Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland,
O., November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 3134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Seoretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolia, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rook, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Seoretary.

AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY.
Officers — 6. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., Presi-
dent; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Ed., Newport, E. I.,
Secretary. New York recommended for 1918 meet-
ing place.

American Dahlia Society.

Third Annual Meeting Held at New York, Sept. 25-27, 1917.

Officers Re-elected: Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;

J. Harrison Dick, Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary; F. R. Austin, Tuckerton,

N. J., Treasurer. Next Annual Meeting, New York, 1918.

A Fine Show.

The annual meeting and exhibition
of the American Dahlia Society, in
conjunction with the American In-
stitute of the City of New York, was
held in the Engineering building. 25-33
West Thirty-ninth street, September
25-27. The blooms were displayed in
much the same manner as last year,
and the long tables which filled the
two exhibition rooms, presented a riot
of color, wonderfully rich in con-
trasts and beautiful in the symmetry
of the various types. Taken as a
whole, the exhibition was equal in
size to that of last year, but far su-
perior in quality.

Practically all of the prominent
commercial and amateur growers with-
in shipping distance of New York
were represented with excellent dis-
plays. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa., made their usual fine
showing, which was awarded a gold
medal. The large new red. Mandiana,
10 inches in diameter, staged by W.
A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., at-
tracted much attention and two lortg
tables contained collections of 100. 50.
25. and 12 flowers. There were over
1.500 separate blooms in all, shown on
short stems, one to a vase, exception-
ally fine in every particular and a
great treat to all who saw them.

The variety. Red Cross, exhibited
by John Scheepers & Co., New York,
received much admiration as did the
superb flowers in the collection of
George L. Stillman, "Westerly, R. I.,
and the fine large display of R. Vin-
cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh,
Md. There were also large exhibits
by Mills & Co.. Mamaroneck, N. Y.; N.
H. Cottam & Son, Wappinger's Falls,
N Y.; O. P. Chapman, C. Lewis Ail-
ing. J. H. Slocumb, Alfred E. Doty
and J. Hathaway.

At the business meeting all of the
officers were re-elected as follows :
Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh,
Md., president; J. Harrison Dick,
Brooklyn, N. Y., secretary; F. R. Aus-
tin, Tuckerton, N. J., treasurer. Vice-
presidents : Geo. L. Stillman, Wester-
ly, R. I.; E. S. Brown. East Moriches,
N. Y.; J. B. Norton, College Park,
Md.; W. O. Wyckoff, Madison. Ind.;
W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo. New
York was chosen as the place for the
next annual meeting and exhibition.
The annual banquet of the society at
the Hotel Navarre, Tuesday evening,
was most enjoyable.

President Vincent's Address.

Once more the hand of time has
brought us together at this our third
annual dahlia show, and with this
grand exhibition, the interest and en-
thusiasm being shown, makes me feel
certain that we can show to the world
our ability and the necessity to carry
forward the American Dahlia Society
to as great a success as any other or-
ganization of a similar character.
With united effort there is undoubted-
ly a great future before us.

I appreciate more than ever, as the
society continues to grow and broaden
out, the high honor you conferred
upon me when you elected me presi=
dent. Although there has been con-
siderable work connected with this of-
fice, it has been for the main part a
work of love, especially so with the
kind assistance, good help and cheer
from the various members of my staff
and co-workers, particularly the secre-
tary and the executive committee.

Wo aim to get everyone that has a
garden and plants flowers interested
in growing a few plants of the newer
and more beautiful types of dahlias,
knowing that if they once do, and
anything like a reasonable success

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Sept. 29,

crows their efforts, they will continue
to be lovers of this lovely flower the
rest of their days, and will soon be-
come members of the American Dah-
lia Society, co-operating with us and
helping us to get other new members.

The past year has shown an in-
crease in membership, not the number
we expected, but showing the ever-
increasing interest in the dahlia; our
making a straight membership fee
seems to have worked successfully.

Our quarterly bulletin is doing a
great work. The articles have been
plain and to the point regarding varie-
ties suitable for every purpose, also
the mode of propagating, planting,
growing, fertilizing, staking, storing
roots, etc., every point necessary, as
far as possible, has been touched upon
to such an extent that any interested
amateur ought to be able to get sufii-
cient knowledge from these articles
to make him a successful grower of
good dahlia blooms.

Let everyone who loves this beauti-
ful flower co-operate with us by inter-
esting their friends to become mem-
bers, telling them of the wonderful
capabilities of the dahlia, although it
looks as if we had reached the high-
est point to which the dahlia can be
brought, but with the constant de-
velopment shown at this exhibition
in new and improved seedlings and
varieties, it would take more than a
wizard to tell us to what point of
perfection our hybridizers will bring
us.

It is hard to figure out how much
we are indebted to the American In-
stitute and its officers for their assist-
ance In the placing of these rooms at
our disposal, also in the amount of
advertising, publicity, etc., and above
all the help from the secretary and
other officials connected therewith.

We needed just such help, especially
during the present season when al-
most everything is being reserved for
war purposes, but with the dark
shadow of war upon us Tve realize, as
we never did before, the necessity of
keeping something of the bright side
of life before the people, and we are
doing it with the Institute's help, in
giving this beautiful dahlia show, and
we hope you appreciate our efforts
and the courtesy and kindness of the
officers and directors of the Institute.

"We are still short of the number of
S. A. F. members which "U'e hoped to
obtain, and if we could have accom-
plished this it would have given us a
standing on the board of the mother
society, equal to the American Rose
Society and the American Carnation
Society. Let us strive earnestly dur-
ing the coming year to accomplish
this, as in doing this we will help
build up the Society of American Flor-
ists, as well as our own, to that point
which we hope to see reached by every
horticultural organization.

CLASSIFIC.VTION AND NOMENCLATURE.

"We believe the report of our nom-
enclature committee, through Prof.
Hall, will be found interesting, but
everything cannot be accomplished at
once, as we have a peculiar flower to
deal with in the different types that
are being brought forward, and no one
at the present time can say where this
is going to end.

I, for my part, advocate as many
different types as possible. "We cer-
tainly must not curtail them, but
rather encourage them, as we know
not what the future has in store for

the dahlia lover. "What is wanted is
to reduce, to a certain extent, the in-
different varieties that already exist.
We also think our nomenclature com-
mittee ought to pass on new varieties
carefully before the premiums or cer-
tificates are given, as this is some-
times the cause of duplication of va-
rieties.

There has been some criticism re-
garding the classification as adopted
by our society with the different types
running into one another. "We realize
that the committee has a difficult task,
and no doubt as the years go by there
will be more problems for them to
solve.

R. Vincent, Jr., White Maish, Md.
President American Dahlia Society.

The thanks of the society ought to
be given to the nomenclature commit-
tee for its untiring work and energy
in separating classes and naming va-
rieties, and it is my sincere wish that
the same members of the committee
be retained, as they thoroughly under-
stand the work that has been placed
before them.

TRIAL GROUNDS.

"We have not as yet succeeded in
getting a trial field in the government
grounds at Arlington similar to the
one the American Rose Society has,
but hope to in the near future.

We are looking for good results
from Prof. Hall, of Geneva. N. Y., ex-
periment station, and also from Prof.
LeRoy Cady of St. Paul, Minn., re-
ports of which will be published in
the bulletins later. We have also had
a number of applications from differ-
ent sections for dahlias for trial pur-
poses. Some of our members re-
sponded; others, like ourselves, had
to decline, both on account of shortage
of stock and lack of sufficient labor to
help select and label varieties.

Our neighbors on the Pacific coast
have also a trial ground at San Ra-
fael, and are testing out a number of
varieties of California origin, also new
and old varieties of American and
European origin, and we expect to
have a report published in our bulle-
tin. They have, in the California
Dahlia Society, one of the strongest
floral societies on the Pacific coast,
and our good wishes are with them.

The ambition of our society is to
see all varieties thoroughly tested out
and every opportunity will be given
to amateurs, as well as large growers,
to exhibit, if they wish to have a
place in the trial gardens for their
seedlings alongside of others of like
character, and have them tested out
and to prove their quality.

Secretary Dick's Report.

The year has been one of considera-
ble activity, although no new features
have been added to the society's pro-
gramme. The publication of the bulletin
has been much appreciated by the
members. Three issues have been made,
one in December, 1916, a double edition
in March. 1917, an eight-page bulletin
in August last, and before the end of
the present year another will be pub-
lished. A large number of cultural
matters have been dealt with, while
there have been articles also discus-
sing the best varieties in the leading
actions of the dahlias, others discus-
sing the classification of the flower,
and there have been papers dealing
with the commercial cultivation and
selling of dahlias. The society has yet
to publish its definition of the term
"amateur," and has still to adopt a
score of points for judging.

The committee regrets that owing to
the very considerable expense that
would be entailed in the proposed pub-
lication of Prof. F. H. Hall's list of
6,000 dahlia names, this matter has had
to be indefinitely deferred. Reports
from the trial grounds last year were
published, and in the next bulletin re-
ports from Geneva and St. Paul trial
grounds will, it is hoped, again appear.

"The number of members on our
books at the end of the present finan-
cial year is 273. Our bank balance
shows an increase over last year of
$216, the total balance being $466.15.

Among the new seedlings that have
been registered with the society are
the following: Splendid (N. Miller),
Felicia (W. "W. Wilmore), Fred. New-
man ("W. W. Wilmore), Jean Kerr
(W. Atlee Burpee & Co.), John "W.
Schlosser (N. F. "Vanderbilt) , John D.
Rockefeller (W. Atlee Burpee & Co.),
Kia Ora (W. W. Wilmore). Mrs. C. H.
Stout, Cactus (Duthie), Mrs. Minnie
Fallon (N. F. Vanderbilt), Mrs. John
Gribbel ("W. Atlee Burpee & Co.), and
Western Queen (N. A. Miller).

The only member's death of which
the secretary has received notice was
that of "Wm. Batchelor, Geneva, N. Y.

The society's medals have been ex-
changed with the Toronto Horticul-
tural Society of Canada, while two sil-
ver and two bronze medals were
awarded as special prizes at the dahlia
show of the New Haven County Hor-
ticultural Society, September 19-20 this
year. The affiliated societies still re-
main three in number, the California
Dahlia Society, the Short Hills Garden
Club and the Oyster Bay Horticultural
Society. The American Dahlia Society
received with satisfaction the intima-
tion of the union of the two dah-
lia organizations in San Francisco,
which amalgamated as the Cali-
fornia Dahlia Association. Our society,
and the dahlia as a flower, were very
specially honored in the June issue of
New Country Life, when an eight-page
supplement, together with a remark-
ably fine historical survey of the dah-
lia by Prof. F. H. Hall appeared. The
owners of the magazine gave the mem-
bers of the society the privilege of
purchasing copies at the low price of

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TUMBLER BASKKT OF POMPON DAHLIAS.

growth to carry thera through the
winter, so that there was considerable
loss of varieties. Some of these we
attempted to start in the greenhouse
and take cuttings from them, but
many of the tubers did not have
enough vitality even for this treat-
ment.

As many as were brought through
the winter were planted in good sea-
son in well prepared land. A few of
those planted did not have vitality
enough to come out of the ground, but
somewhere between 400 and 500 plants
started nicely and made good growth
until affected by dry weather during
the last of July and August. Many
of the plants have been stunted owing
to drouth. A frost September 10 in-
.iured the foliage on part of the plants,
but most of them withstood the frost
and are sending out new growth and
in many cases blossoming nicely at
this time. Another week or 10 days
of good growing weather will give us
a fairly good showing of dahlias. This
season" has been unfavorable in some
respects, although not quite as bad as
last year.

I think it would be desirable to con-
tinue the garden trials of a good num-
ber of dahlias, as they seem to create
a good deal of interest. If this meets
with the favor of the officers of the so-
ciety I will be glad to receive tubers,
either late this fall or in good time
for planting next spring, of any desir-
able varieties.

I shall make a little more detailed
report later in the season when we
have had opportunity to go over the
varieties.

LeRoy Cady.

25 cents each, and a considerable num-
ber availed themselves of this.

The society again also feels itself
deeply indebted to the liberality and
courtesy of the board of managers of
the American Institute of Arts and
Sciences for their ready acquiescence
in our proposition to hold a show with
them here at this time. Without their
aid such an extensive show could
scarcely be expected. To W. A. Eagle-
son, secretary of the American Insti-
tute of the City of New York, we are
especially under obligation. -Arrange-
ments have been made to hold an ex-
hibition in conjunction with the Mas-
sachusetts Horticultural Society at Bos-
ton in September, 1018. This will fur-
nish New England members an oppor-
tunity to exhibit under the auspices of
our national organization.

Although the season has been a
checkered one from the point of view
of the cultivation of dahlias, the sec-
retary can report most emphatically
and enthusiastically of the wonderful
interest at present evident in regard to
dahlias, and can speak with the great-
est encouragement as to the progress
the flower is making, both as an orna-
mental cut flower and for garden deco-
rative purposes. It is a flower grand
enough for the grandest, and adapta-
ble for the humblest and the smallest
yard or garden.

Report of St. Paul Trial Grounds.

Owing to my illness early in the
year, no special effort was made to
bring in new lots of dahlias for the
station. The season of 1916 was un-
usually poor and the tubers made very
little growth, in many cases not enough

OVAL BASKET OF .DAHLIAS,

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Sept. 29,

Dahlia Utility.

With the coming- of the dahlia, there
is presented the material to change
the entire appearance of the store, to
give it a renewed bright and cheery
looli, emphasizing the change in the
season, the beginning of a new era of
business.

This gorgeous fall flower has been
taken up the past few years by a num-
ber of growers, who have introduced
new varieties, beautiful in form and
wonderfully rich in coloring. With this
wealth of material at hand, in any
quantity desired, strikingly beautiful
and effective window decorations are
possible. Florists, as a rule, do not
value their window displays as they
should. This feature of the store is
of the utmost importance. Their ap-
pearance attracts or repels people as
the case may be. Just imagine that
customers are driven away by the un-
attractive condition of the window and
front of the store. Well, in far too
many instances this is not imagina-
tion, but fact. Not only is there the
possibility of sales lost, but the would-
be customer carries away a bad im-
pression that may be and is often con-
veyed to others.

Attractive, well dressed windows,
will hold the passer-by, tell their story,
and suggest ideas which solve at once
the problem of what is best to give
for this or that occasion when some-
thing else had been decided upon. Just
the very beauty of the flowers them-
selves or their artistic arrangement,
will call to mind a friend who would
enjoy them and a sale is made.

Start right now with the dahlia —
arrange them in baskets, in vases, in
boxes, ready to carry away. Work
up unique color combinations. Make
the window, one day all yellow, another
all pink and again, all scarlet or crim-
son. Feature a dollar basket sale. Fill
the window with them, hanging from
the top to the bottom, a little knot
of ribbon on the handles. A large
basket or vase, artistically filled with
choice long stemmed flowers in a fern
decked window, is of itself sufficient,
and will be sure to attract attention.

ATTRACTIVE AEBANGEMENT.

Green oak or autvimn tinted leaves
of the woods work in splendidly with
the reds, orange and old gold shades
of the dahlia. The varieties. Minnie
McCuUough and Country Girl are es-
pecially suitable with autumn leaves;
in fact, all colors blend nicely with
^ the fall leaves, which add consider-
ably to their effectiveness in decora-
tions. Push them in all demands for
funerals. Very beavitiful wreaths and
sprays are possible with the whites
and pinks, in the close, rounded forms
or the more loosely tasseled flowers
of the cactus varieties. Nothing could
be more effective than a wreath of one
or two of the crimson varieties of
which Jack Rose is a type.

FOR THE TABLE.

They are also especially effective in
table decorations; with the great va-
riety in form and color there is no
flower that lends itself to such artis-
tic combinations as the dahlia. They
are at their very best at this time
when all their competitors in the floral
kingdom are still in the preparatory
stage. As they are a field flower, it
is possible ■ to offer them at a price
within the i-each of all flower lovers. A
small box of ' selected flowers decked
with autumn leaves and golden rod

on the outside, sent to each of a spe-
cial list of customers, with a "wel-
come home" card, announcing that the
store is in its fall dress with the best
the season affords for their inspection,
is sure to be well received, and con-
sidering its small cost is well worth
the investment, for advertising is an
investment and not an expense.

RETAILERS.

Many find it good business to hold an
exhibition of dahlias in their store, to
which their customers and the public
generally through newspaper ads are
invited. Articles, with photographs, if
well prepared and furnished to the pa-
pers, will find entrance to the columns
as news matter, and if some advertis-
ing is run at the same time, the en-
terprizing florist's name is allowed to
go with the article, which is certainly
worth while.

It is the alert, progressive men
whose names come to the front in
every community. They take advan-
tage of every occasion to let the peo-
ple know they are in business, that
they sell flowers, and that the first
and best blooms of the season are to
be seen in their windows. They do not
run to catch up; all their energy is
expended in keeping- to the front and
reaping the profits of their well-earned
position.

Viclt's Display at Rocliester Exposition.

The accompanying illustrations pre-
sent two attractive features which
were admired by thousands of visitors
to the flower show in connection with
the recent exposition at Rochester,
N. Y., an account of which was given
in our issue of September 8, page 387.
The planning of both the waterfall at
the peristyle and the lily pond was
done by Chas. H. Vick and George
Cramer, of James Vick's Sons, Roches-
ter, the actual work being done by Mr.
Cramer. The lilies, beautiful in them-
selves, were furnished by Henry A.
Dreer. Inc.. Philadelphia. Pa.

A Bulb Cellar.

A very useful and worth while addi-
tion, particularly to a pot rose or bulb
grower, is a cellar or basement stor-
age house. This should have a ceiling
at least 10 feet in height, half beneath
the surface of the ground. In such a
structure bulbs that have been potted
or boxed and which are usually buried
in frames and brought in for forcing-
through the winter, can be stored
equally as well, the pots on shelves
18 to 24 inches from each other and
the boxes piled on the ground in tiers
to the ceiling, with sticks to keep them
apart. Roses will also winter here
without much danger of broken pots.
The temperature can easily be kept as
low as required and there is no dif-
ficulty in getting at any of the stock
when desired for forcing. Such a
structure can be made of concrete
with a sheet iron or slag roof and
should last a lifetime. It will more
than pay for itself the first season in
the convenience and security of the
stock and in the labor saved. There
should be sash in the roof to admit
air and light when necessary; these
can be darkened when desired. An ex-
tension the height and width as long
as is deemed necessary, if fitted with
steam or hot water and made abso-
lutely dark, makes a very eflBcient
forcing house for tulips and other
bulbs which require to be drawn up
to get length of stem. As the room is
dark and practically air tight, com-
paratively little heat is required to
keep up a forcing temperature. When
the desired size is attained the boxes
are brought into the light where the
plants rapidly harden up, take on color
and are soon ready for the market.

At Easter when the house is gen-
erally empty, it provides a good stor-
age space for stock that is a trifle ad-
vanced. In fact, for all establish-
ments who grow a mixed line of plants
and bulbs, such a house, adapted to
their various conditions, will be found
of the greatest benefit and conveni-
ence. K.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., EXPOSITION FLOWER SHOW, SEPTEMBER 3-8, 1917.

WiiterfiiU at Ihe Peristyle, planned iind executed by Chas. H. Vick and Geo. Cramer, of
James Vick's Sons, Rochester.

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ROCHESTER, N. Y., EXPOSITION FLOWER SHOW, SEPTEMBER 3-8, 1917.

Lily Pond planned and executed by Chas. H. Vick and Geo. Cramer, of James Vick's Sons. Lilies furnished by H. A. Dr

, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.

minols State Florists' Association.

Every florist in the state is invited
to attend the fall meeting and flower
show of the Illinois State Florists' As-
sociation at Galesburg-, November 6-7.
There will be a programme and ban-
quet the evening of the first day. In
the flower show classes there will be
no competition and no premiums, but
ample opportunity for exhibition and
advertising is offered and those having
new plants or flowers are requested to
bring them. Further particulars re-
garding this meeting may be had by
addressing I. L. Pillsbury, president,
Galesburg, or J. F. Ammann. secre-
tary, Edwardsville.

Cleveland Flower Show.

A change in location has .iust been
announced by H. P. Knoble, general
chairman of the show committees of
the Cleveland flower show. The Gray's
armory will be used instead of the
large parlors of the Hotel Statler.
This is a imanimous decision reached
at a meeting of the chairmen of the
10 committees, September 21. The
change will give a total of 15,000
square feet, over 5,000 square feet
more than could have been had at the
-Hotel Statler.

F. R. Williams, chairman of the
trade display committee, announces
that he has succeeded in obtaining 20
spaces, 10x10 feet, along the two walls,
which will be sold to commercial
growers only, for exhibition of plants

and any novelties they care to bring
before the trade and public. The flor-
ist supply houses will not be invited
to occupy this space because of the
limited amount of it. Mr. "Williams
states that a number of applications
were received immediately from
Cleveland growers as soon as they
heaj-d the announcement, and it is ex-
pected that the space will all be taken
within the present week. Growers de-
ciding to make reservations are ad-
vised to address F. R. Williams, 231
High avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

Greenhouse Patriotism.

Lord & Burnham Co., greenhouse
manufacturers. New York, in an at-
tractively illustrated folder recently
issued, in which they ask the question,
"Had You Thought of It That Way?"
call attention to the fact, that if it is
patriotic to turn expensive lawns into
potato patches, it is equally commend-
able to grow vegetables in greenhouses
or hotbeds this winter, for every vege-
table thus grown means just that
much less demand on the market sup-
ply; the effect would be to keep ex-
cessive prices down and would make
every man's dollar go just that much
further — and it would help Hoover.

Air Raid Destroys English Range.

A recent air raid . reduced to frag-
ments the large glass area of Alder-
man J. W. Chapman, a well-known
Kentish floriculturist and- nurseryman.

Publicity Campaign at Milwaukee.

At a well attended meetiing of the
various branches of the trade at Mil-
waukee, Wis., September 6, mention
of which was made in our issue of
September 15, page 444, an association
was formed which will have as its ob-
ject the raising of a substantial fund
to be expended in stimulating the local
demand for flowers by advertising as
directed by an executive committee
consisting of nine members, three of
whom are retailers, three wholesalers
and three growers. The plan, which
was originated by Herman V. Hunkel,
member of the well-known Holton &
Hunkel Co., calls for the payment by
all wholesalers who are members of
the association of one-half of one per
cent of the net weekly or monthly re-
turns from the wholesale houses, while
the retailers are to pay one per cent
on all purchases made from the same
source, the respective amounts to be
turned over to the treasurer of the
organization before the tenth of each
month. The wholesale houses are to
keep strict account of all sales and
remittances, and a record of which will
be compiled weekly by the secretary.
The association is to be incorporated
without capital stock. The following
have been elected as a board of direc-
tors to serve one year : A. Leidiger,
F. Gutermuth, A. McDonald, H, Staeps,
W. R. Schroeder, W. Mancke. Gust.
Rusch, C. C. Pollworth and H. V. Hun-
kel.

542

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

Jolin Betermann Indiana Pioneer Florist.

John Bertermann, founder of the
well-known firm of Bertermann Bros.
Co., Indianapolis, Ind.. is one of the
pioneer members of the craft in the
Hoosier state. Born at Hessen Cassel.
Germany, in 1850, he entered the em-
ploy of the Imperial German Gardens
at the age of 14 years, and while there
completed a course in floriculture. He
left the gardens in 1S75, and with his
brother came to America the following
year, securing a position with B. P.
Critchell at Carthage. O., where he re-
mained unti.l 1ST9, when he moved to
Indianapolis and was employed at the
Lange lange. which property he and
his brother purchased later in the same
year and founded the firm of Berter-
mann Bros., adding a large range near
Cumberland in 1905.

Mr. Berterman insists he is still one
of the youngest florists in the Indiana
capital and always takes a keen inter-
est in everything pertaining to floricul-
ture in that city. He was one of the
first to join the American Carnation
Society and is one of the most loyal
supporters of the Florists' Telegraph
Delivery, for which organization he
predicts a bright future. He says that
he will be "on hand" at the annual
meeting at Detroit. October 2-3.

San Francisco.

INCEEASIXG TRADE WITH GOOD .SUPPLY.

Business may be said to be improv-
ing right along. The warm weather
of the last week proved only a tem-
porary set-back, and it is the opinion
of the trade in general that conditions
.are very encouraging. The store win-
dows all show that the fall is ap-
proaching rapidly. Nearly everywhere
the chrysanthemum is in evidence,
showing that the queen of autumn
flowers is due for a long season's run.
The quality of the chrysanthemums is
little short of remarkable for this sea-
son of the year. One can find Chrys-
olora. that peerless early yellow, done
to perfection, all the blooms being of
fine size and finely finished. Monrovia
and Crocus are also in the market, the
latter variety beingT^very popular here.
In whites. Early Frost and Crystal
Gem are the leaders. These are the
only two colors yet available. Prices
are very good and the call for ship-
ping stock is beginning to be heavy.
Good roses are still on the scarce list,
•with price-s firm. Some very good
Ophelia are occasionally seen. Short
roses are still none too plentiful. Car-
nations are gi'adually becoming more
plentiful, but good stock is scarce.
Shorts are beginning to arrive in
rather heavy supply, with prices un-
settled. Aster receipts are still heavy
and. with the coming of the chrysan-
themum, are being somewhat neg-
lected. A few sweet peas are still
arriving, but in rather limited quan-
tities. Great numbers of dahlias are
seen everywhere. These favorites are
disposed of in immense quantities daib'
and at varying prices. Cattleyas are
.still in short supply and lily of the val-
ley is none too plentiful. Large lots
of zinnias are thrown on the market
daily, but the demand for them is on
the ■n'ane. Plenty of rubrums and
albums can be had for all require-
ments. Violets are coming in very
freely and of very good quality. The
demand for them is good.
TJOTES.

The management of the recent show
of the California Dahlia Society re-
p07-ts that it was an unqualified suc-
cess from every standpoint. The re-
ceipts of the shoT\- were far ahead of
expectations. Unusual interest Tvas
centered in some of the new dahlias.
Jane Seliey. exhibited by the Bessie
Boston Dahlia Farms, is said to be
the largest pink dahlia of all types.

The color is a lovely shade. The
stems are long and perfectly rigid,
making it a fine comrhercial variety.
It is said to be a very generous
bloomer. Gold Dust, shown by C. C.
Morse & Co., of this city, was a great-
ly admired variety. This new decora-
tive dahlia is well adapted for florists'
use. its beautiful -gold and bronze tones
making it especially desirable for ta-
ble and other decorations. It has a
long stem, very erect and is said to
keep five or six days after being cut.
The color is especially pleasing under

^p.mtimefo

French Bulb Measuren-cnts.

P:iste on Heavy Cardboard and Cut Out the

Holes With a Sharp Knife. Then Pass

the Bulbs Through.

artificial light. Ruth C. Gleadell. ex-
hibited by Jesse L. Seal, is another
remarkable variety, owing to its im-
mense size, many blooms being nine
inches in diameter, with a depth of six
to seven inches. The color is a soft
blending from a pleasing yellow to a
delicate salmon pink. Its strong, wiry
stem will make it valuable as a flo-
rists' flower. Pride of California,
shown by Richard Lohrmann, of San
Rafael, was another striking variety.
Owing to its fine size, form and stem
it will prove a valuable commercial
sort, and among the reds it looks hard
to surpass. It was well thought of
by the trade in attendance. The
Dahlia Society of California is now
busily engaged in making preparations
for its second show, which will be
held September 27-29 at the St. Francis
hotel. It is a larp'e undertaking to
hold two shows during the i same
month, but the management promises

the next show to be better, if such a
thing were possible, than the first.
The dahlia growers on the peninsula
are going to be large exhibitors at this
show, as the show during the early
part of the month is a little early for
this section.

At the last regular meeting of the
Menlo Park Horticultural Society Pro-
fessor Condit, of the University of Cali-
fornia, delivered a lecture on "Figs."
Prof. Condit is a recognized authority
on this subject and his talk created
great interest. The society decided to
hold an informal dahlia show at its
meeting in October. Rudolph' Slama
showed a fine collection of the newer
dahlias and was awarded 90 points.
Cash prizes T\'ill be awarded at the
October .show to all winning exliibitors.

Eugene Geisreider. owner of the Bell
Conservatory Co., of Sacramento, was
a caller during the week. He reports
having a good summer trade and is
making the trip to visit his various
sources of supply for the coming sea-
son. He is making the journey leisurely
by motor.

Daniel MacRorie, of the MacRorie-
McLaren Co., has purchased a beauti-
ful home in San Mateo. MacRorie
plans to make the home one of the
most attractive in that city from a
landscape viewpoint.

Emil Reichling, the noted rose
grower of Chicago, is visiting in this
city. He is .spending his time among
the various establishments along the
bay district. G. N.

Jersey City, N. J.

Charles Boiling, 884 Montgomery
street, who forces many bulbs, was
feeling cheerful when we called. Sep-
tember 24. as he had just heard that
a cargo of bulbs would reach an At-
lantic port within a few days.

Maj' F. Kendall, .5."2 Jersey avenue,
has an attractive retail store and has
clever and interesting assistants. She
reports good business during the past
summer and expects it to continue
through the fall and winter.

Francis Piercy. .514 Jackson ave-
nue, has been many years in the re-
tail business. Of late, he has turned
over the buying to his son. who is
also assisted in the store by his capa-
ble wife.

John F. Madden has a fine store at
768 Bergen avenue and greenhouses
on Montgomery street. He has also a
large range at Highland, N. T.

C. "R'. Gotthardt & Son. 311 Ocean
avenue, have a neat range, and being
near Bay View cemetery, they have
a fine retail business.

James A. Sullivan. 277 Grove street,
has a fine retail business and is a.
constant buyer in the New York mar-
ket.

The business of the late William
Entenmann will be continued by his
widow and her brother and sister.

A. A. F. ■

Washington, D. C.

I5USI>'ESS AS USUAL FOE SEASOIN".
Business is about as usual at this
time of the year, nobody being rushed
with orders. Roses are improving
daily and short stemmed stock is plen-
tiful. Carnations are fair for the time
of the year and what few chrj'santhe-
mums are seen are nothing to
brag about. Orchids and lily of the
valley are still scarce. Easter lilies
and rubrums arrive in very good con-
dition.

NOTES.

The firm of Leapley & Meyer has
been dissolved, the business to be con-
tinued by Fred Leapley. The estab-
lishment has enjoyed a very profitable
business for a number of years.

G. C. D.

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543

Boston.

OUTDOOR STOCK KILLED BT FROST.

The past week has shown some im-
provement mainly due to two frosts
which killed the outside stock. Car-
nations are improving daily and find
readv sale. Indoor asters are selling
at $2 per 100. lily of the valley is
scarce and is quoted at .$10 and $12.
Orchids are simply out of the question.
Roses are excellent considering the
season.

KOTES.

The premium list for the special
fruit exhibition under the auspices of
the Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety, the New England Fruit show
and the American Pomological Society.
October 31-November 4, at Horticul-
tural hall, has been issued and copies
may be had upon application to Wm.
P. Rich, secretary of the first named
organization.

The New England Supply Co. is
making wonderful progress in busi-
ness and is booking good orders for
winter deliveries.

McAlpine & McDonald, besides an
extensive variety of cut flowers, have
added a large stock of vases and taas-

The force at Penn. The Florist, is
very busy and the store is well stoclved
with foliage plants and flowers.

Welch Bros. Co. reports improved
business and is pleased the way or-
ders are coming.

Calvin's two stores are having a
good trade and anticipate an excel-
lent season.

Wm. Carr. salesman at the Flower
E"xchange, announces the arrival of a
son.

Houghton & Gorney Co. reports very
good business.

_^ S. K. G.

Pittsburifli.

EXPRESS EMB.«,RGO DELAYS DELIVERIES.
On account of the express companies
placing embargoes on shipments of cut
flowers some of the stores out of town
were without flowers for several days.
It also affected inbound shipments.
Some arrivals are offered from one to
five days late, which are usually re-
fused. Many growers are shipping or-
ders parcel post, which arrive in good
time. Asters are still very plentiful,
but we look for them to drop off the
market soon. We have had several
heavy frosts lately, but they did very
little damage. Gladioli are still seen,
but the quality is not very good. Dah-
lias are coming more plentiful and are
a great help, as they are very fancy
flowers and can be used for any occa-
sion. Lilies are not very plentiful, with
a good demand at $S to $12 per 100.
Some short-stemmed carnations are
seen. They are selling at $1 to $2
per 100. Roses and American Beauties
are plentiful but are mostly short
stemmed and have very little demand.
Good roses would sell for high prices
if they could be had- Greens are not
very plentiful, especially smilax. The
first chrysanthemums of the season are
coming and are very fine. They are
selling at $1.50 to $2 per dozen.
iv^OTES.
Kaufmann's have a display of beau-
tiful dahlias of all varieties and shapes.
They are doing a wonderful business
in selling dahlia roots for spring de-
livery. The flowers are furnished by
The McCallum Co.

Randolph & McClements are making
some very beautiful window displays
with dahlias, tritomas. zinnias, mari-
golds and other out-door flowers, which
are attracting plenty of attention.

Zieger & Sons are repainting and
decorating their Baum boulevard store.
The collection of birds is very attrac-
tive.

Jas. Hill is slowly recovering from
his recent injury, which was caused by
an automobile accident.

The Alpha Floral Co. has some fine
yellow chrysanthemums in their show
windows.

Milton Alexander, of New York, stop-
ped in this city, September 22, on his
way home.

Mr. Jones, of the Jones-Russell Co.,
Cleveland, O., was a recent visitor.

■ M.

Baltimore, Md.

CONDITIONS SPLENDID FOR SEASON.
The market is better than at corre-
sponding periods in previous years.
American Beauties are being received
in larger quantities and the quality
shows marked improvement. The sup-
ply of roses in general is improving,
the best being Radiance. Ophelia and
Hoosier Beauty. Carnations from the
young plants are selling well at $1.50
per 100, asters being done for. The
supply of gladioli is about over. A
few Golden Glow chrysanthemums are
seen, the best going at $2.50 per dozen.

John Bertermann, Indianapolis.

Veteran Head and B'ounder of the Bertermann

Bros, Co., Says He Expects to Attend the

Florists' Telegraph Delivery Meeting

at Detroit, Nest Week.

Dahlias are shorter in quantity but
better in quality.

NOTES.

Walter Erdman. of Anne Arundel.
Md., formerly manager of Lehr Bros.'
well-known rose growing establish-
ment, but who recently engaged in
business for himself, died September
21, after an illness of only two days.

John J. Perry, of the S. S. Pennock
Co., is back from a vacation spent
along the coast.

Chas. E. Smith & Co. are display-
ing Golden Glow chrysanthemums in
their windows.

Frederick Eberhardt of Franklin-
town has been drafted and will depart
shortly.

WITH THE COLORS.

A feature of the recent meeting of
the Rotary club was an address by R.
Vincent. Jr., of White Marsh, Md., on
"The Florist Industry of Maryland,"
in which he urged the trade to make
the state a leader in floriculture.

S.

Frank L.e Brun, Maryland Field Ar-
tillery. Battery C. Anniston; Ala.

J. Ward Perry. Maryland F'ield Ar-
tillery. Battery C, Anniston, Ala.

Horticultural Society of New York.

A dahlia show was held by this so-
ciety in co-operation with the New
York botanical garden, in the Museum
building of that institution September
22-23. It was a very successful exhi-
bition. On Saturday there was a good
attendance and on Sunday a much
larger one. Following is the list o£
prize winners :

Largest and best collection — Alfred
E. Doty, 1st; C. Louis Ailing, 2nd;
Mills &Co., 3rd.

Vase of 12 blooms, cactus — Mrs. H.
Darlington (P. W. Popp, Gr.), 1st; C.
Louis AUing, 2nd; Alfred E. Doty, 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, peony-flowered—
Mrs. H. Darlington, 1st; C. Louis Ail-
ing. 2nd; Mills & Co., 3rd,

Vase 12 blooms, decorative — C. Louis
Ailing, 1st; Mills & Co., 2nd; Alfred B.
Doty, 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, show or fancy — Al-
fred B. Doty, 1st; C, Louis AUing, 2nd;
Mills & Co., 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, pompon — Mills &
Co., 1st; Alfred E. Doty, 2nd; C. Louis
Ailing. 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, single or collarette —
C. Louis AUing, 1st; Alfred B. Doty,
2nd; Mrs. H. Darlington, 3rd.

Vase arranged for effect — Mrs. H.
Darlington, 1st; MiUs & Co., 2nd; C.
Louis AUing, 3rd.

Best collection — Wm. J. Matheson
(James Kirby. Gr.), 1st; Mrs. H. Dar-
lington, 2nd; Dr. M. A. Howe, 3rd.

Vase eight blooms, cactus — Mrs. H
Darlington, 1st; Thos. Pierce HoUings-
worth. 2nd; Dr. M. A. Howe, 3rd.

Vase eight blooms, peony-flowered —
Mrs. H. Darlington, 1st.

Vase eight blooms, decorative — Mrs.
H. Darlington. 1st.

Vase eight blooms, show or fancy —
Dr. M. A. Howe. 2nd.

Vase eight blooms, pompon — Wm.
Shillaber (J. P. Sorenson. Gr.). 1st;
Mrs. H. Darlington, 2nd; Thos. Pierce
Hi^Uingsworth, ,3rd.

Vase eight blooms, single or collar-
ette— Mrs. H. Darlington, 1st; Dr. "M.
A. Howe. 2nd; Thos. Pierce HoUings-
worth. 3rd.

Rev. W. G. Wyckoff. for seedling
peony-flowered dahlia "Mrs. Pfister,"
certificate of merit.

Cedar Hill Nursery, display of
flowering shrubs and herbaceous
plants, special prize.

GEORGE V. Nash, Sec'y.

Cincinnati.

business STEADILY IMPROVING.

Business is better and steadier than
it has been for several weeks. The
general demand is good and the sup-
ply excellent and sufficient for present
needs. The caU from out-of-town is
very good. Roses are more plentiful
than they have been for some time,
and the quality is also much improved.
Dahlias are in heavy supply and in-
clude the finest offerings this market
has ever seen. Easter lilies are plen-
tiful and there is a limited supply of
carnations. A few white and yellow
chrysanthemums ai'e offered.
NOTES.

C. E. Critchell has been having a
quick call for the fancy dahlias he is
receiving from J. C. Rutenschroer.

E. G. GiUett has returned from his
trip.

Visitors : Fred Brueggemann, New
Castle, Ind.; E. J. Gould, London, O.;
H. S. Price, Philadelphia; W. J. Cox,
Chicago.

Birmingham, Ala. — C. Baker reports
business as extra good and has been
busy since spring with work. He has
just added a new car to his delivery
system. , ,

"' J. C. N.

544

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

Lancaster County Florists' Association.

Somewhere in the recesses of my
subconscious memory there runs a
hymn, "Work, work, for the day is
coming when man's work is done."
This accounts, no doubt, for the rather
small attendance at the meeting: of
this club held at the home of Willis
B. Girvin of Leola. The number
there, including the host, was just
an even 20. The first thing on
the programme was to take a trip
through the houses, where we found
everything in good shape, excepting
one house of Mrs. C. W. Ward, and
this under the care of Mr. Girvin's
growei', John Shoenberger, was fast
coming into its own. They make a
great team — Mr. Girvin with his capi-
tal and a long business head, and Mr.
Shoenberger with as much pride in the
place as a father has in his favorite
child. The houses of Matchless and
E'nchantress Supreme, planted the
latter part of July and early August,
certainly look fine and are beginning
to produce some good stock. A new
venture for this section, the growing
of roses in a commmercial way. is
being tried out here with a house of
Ophelia on their own roots, and they
could not look much better than they
do, giving every promise of a wonder-
ful crop. Several houses are given to
chrysanthemums, Nonan, Chadwick and
a few^ varieties of pompons. They are
planted and cared for to have a con-
tinuous cut until the holidays. The
farm reminds one of a western one.
there being acres upon acres of corn
and kindred crops, some 20 acres of
as fine tobacco as there is in the
county and a field of carnation Match-
less for field grown plants that would
all be sold if the buyers could see
them.

The next move was to the house,
where on the immense veranda, cigars
were passed and a social half-hour
spent. Promptly at 7 :30, President H.
A_Schroyer called the meeting to order
and short talks were given by Albert
M. Herr and B. F. Barr, describing
their visit to New York and the S. A.
F. convention, all of which has been
so ably presented in the trade papers
that a resume of these remarks would
only be a repetition of what you have
read. They laid especial stress on the
advantages of attending these conven-
tions and the publicity movement in-
augurated at New York. A letter was
read from the Leo Neissen Co., Phil-
adelphia, relative to the express
troubles now existing, and we were
asked to write to Washington and our
local commission to try and get some
relief. A resolution was passed en-
dorsing the efforts of the city and
county to free this section from toll
roads, which have become in this age
of automobiles a real nuisance and a
menace to the progress of the city.

A trip was arranged to visit
K. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White
Marsh, Md., on Thursday, October 4.
This trip is to be made by automobile
and we expect about 1.5 machines in
line leaving Lancaster at 7 a. m. from
the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Each member is arranging for his own
transportation and some of us who
do not own machines will club to-
gether and hire one for the day.

The writer made a strong plea for
the publicity movement, and after
m.uch discussion pro and con, and the
backing up by Mr. Barr, who had also
imbibed some of the enthusiasm from
New York, we succeeded in getting
subscriptions to the amount of .$147..50.
This coming from less than 20 of our
members, looks as if our club contri-
bution will be a fair item in this move-
ment and I hope an impetus to other
clubs to fall Into line. The writer
had made his subscription in New

York, and it is not included in this
amount, which will be given as the
Lancaster County Florists' Club con-
tribution. The meeting adjourned to
the dining room where Mrs. Girvin and
Miss Lettie Nolt acted as hostesses, and
sandwiches, coffee and accesories were
acted upon and unanimously declared
perfect.

T. J. Dolan and Dennis Connor were
visitors, although they are such fam-
iliar figures around this section that
we cannot look upon them as visitors.
Norman Stauffer and Mr. Weaver also
visited the meeting and will no doubt
become members of the club.

Albekt M. Herb.

Kansas City, Mo.

BUSINESS SHOWS MUCH IMPKOVEMENT.
Stock in some lines, especially asters
and gladioli, shows a tendency to
shorten, but roses are more plentiful
and carnations are coming in from day
to day, Dahlias are seen in greater
numbers and there are some excellent
blooms on the market. Business im-

The Late William Entenmann

proved considerably during the past
week, especially in decorations in ob-
servance of "Old Glory" week. Funeral
work and hospital orders have also
been big factors.

NOTES.

W. J. Barnes used more than 500
plants in one decoration at one of the
prominent stores during the week. He
has had many orders for funerals and
hospitals.

T. J. Noll «& Co. say the supply is
not equal to the demand, and with a
good run of both city and shipping
trade a cleanup is the result.

The latest improvement at the
Alpha Floral Co.'s store is the instal-
lation of a telephone exchange, which
saves much time and labor.

The Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and
Plant Co. are cutting fine American
Beauties for this time of the year and
report very good business.

A. F. Barbe is beginning to cut good
roses and carnations. He is well satis-
fled with business — and also that his
coal is already in.

The 'W. L. Rock Flower Co. reports
a big call for decorations and cor-
sages. Funeral orders are also numer-
ous.

H. Kusik & Co. report stock in the
cheaper grades plentiful but quality
flowers somewhat scarce.

The American live stock show, start-
ing October 1, will call for many deco-
rations and corsages.

Arthur Newell reports good business,
with indications of a fine fall season.

Bob McGrail reports the trade pick-
ing up nicely for a new beginner.

E. J. B.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

COOL WEATHER SHORTENS SUPPLY.

Stock has not been so plentiful since
we have had several heavy frosts.
Asters are on their last legs, and only
the large blooms, with long stems, find
any market at all. Gladioli are of poor
quality and the prices are on the down
grade. "Warmer weather has put a
crimp in the demand, as the majority
of florists report trade slow. Carna-
tions are improving in quality and the
longer stenamed flowers are selling
well, prices being on the upgrade.
Roses are of good quality, and the
red and white varieties are becoming
more plentiful. Miniature roses are
appearing In good quantities.

CLUB MEETING.

The florists' club held its monthly
meeting, the first of the fall season, at
the Flick Floral Co.'s store, September
19. Owing to the absence of the presi-
dent. W. J. Vesey, Jr., Edgar Wen-
ninghoff. vice-president, occupied the
chair. The fall exhibition was the
principal subject for discussion, and
it was decided to hold the show
November 14-16. Clem Lanternier was
appointed general chairman in charge
of the show, and Miss Marguerite Flick
was appointed publicity chairman. The
October meeting of the club will be
held at the F, J. Knecht Co, green-
houses.

NOTES.

Several of the local florists have
been drafted for service in the new
national army but have not as yet been
called for service. They are Edgar
■Wenninghoff, John Doswell of the Dos-
well Floral Co., William Branning of
the F. J. Knecht Co.'s force, and Henry
Freese of the New Haven Floral Co.

The convention of Indiana Associ-
ation of Park Departments, which has
just closed, elected Col. D. N. Foster
of this city to the presidency. The
convention will be held in Muncie, Ind.,
next year.

Miss S. L. Nelson, secretary for W,
J, & M. S. Vesey, has returned from her
two weeks' vacation. This firm is cut-
ting excellent roses, including the
miniature varieties.

Miss Helen Patten, of the Patten
Flower Shop, Toledo, O., has returned
to her home after a week's visit in
this city. H. K.

Providence, R. I.

SUPPLY AND DEMAND GOOD.

Trade during the past week has been
brisk and the supply of stock is plenti-
ful. Asters are being received in good
numbers and are of good quality, while
the gladiolus season is drawing to a
close. Carnations are beginning to ar-
rive in larger quantities and some good
stock is seen. Roses are short stem-
med but the flowers are good. Chrys-
anthemums are arriving in larger
numbers and seem to clean up well at
good prices considering the other stock
offered.

Thomas TuUie, of Bay View avenue,
Edgewood, is contemplating closing his
greenhouse for the winter owing to
the high price of coal. H. A. T.

White Marsh, Md. — The annual
dahlia show of R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons
Co. will be held here October 2-6.

Massillon, O. — The flower shop of
Louis Heitger, 10 Park Row, has been
purchased by the Brown Floral Co.

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545

Cleveland, 0.

WEEK'S BUSINESS ENDS WITH A RUSH.

Business has been Improving steadily
the past week and Saturday ended
with an old time rush. Stock has been
very plentiful, and while prices remain
low considerable quantities of stock
are moved, making- average sales good.
Dahlias are arriving in good supply
and the demand keeps the market well
cleaned. There has been considerable
funeral work during the week. A few
short carnations are beginning to ar-
rive, but as yet they "cut no figure"
in the daily business. Asters are still
very abundant, but are beginning to
deteriorate in quality. The demand
for long-stemmed American Beauty is
good. Other roses, such as Ophelia,
Russell, Killarney, Sunburst and Ward
are in good supply. Outdoor flowers
include buddleias, phloxes, daisies,
tritomas, stevias, hydrangeas, pansies,
funkias, golden-rod, golden glow, cos-
mos and larkspurs. Gladioli are still
abundant and good stock is in fair
demand. Greens are in good supply.
CLUB MEETING.

The first meeting of the fall of the
Florists' club will be held October 1,
and the new officers, Carl Hagenburger,
Mentor, O., president, and James
McLaughlin of the J. M. Gasser Com-
pany of this city, will have entire
charge of the meeting for the first
time, President Hagenburger will make
the announcement of appointments of
his committees for the ensuing year.
All the local retailers are urged to at-
tend the F. T. D. meeting in Detroit.
October 2-3. and it is suggested
that they can plan to attend the club
meeting and go direct to the D. & C.
boat after the meeting. It is expected
that Cleveland will be well represented
by a very large party in Detroit.
NOTES.

The sheriff at Rocky River, O., has
offered a reward of $500 for the arrest
or capture of the murderer of F. C.
Bartels, whose untimely end was re-
corded in our issue of September 22,
page 493. The funeral services. Sep-
tember IS, were largely attended and
the many floral tributes testified to the
high respect in which the deceased
w^as held.

Tim Smith has received a letter from
William Ofstrofski, who joined the
army some time ago. He is now "some-
where in Fi'ance." He was for many
years employed on decorations for the
Smith & Fetters Co., assisting Clar-
ence Meyers.

.T ■W. Wohral. 4277 Bast* 96th street,
florist and greenhouseman, has been
drafted into the national army and
has been notified he has six months
in which to close up his business
affairs.

J. W. Turnbull, of Rocky River, O.,
is growing a bronze dahlia that is
meeting with an excellent demand.

Visitors: Milton Alexander, of Lion
& Co.. New York; Oscar Leisture, Chi-
cago. C. F. B.

Detroit.

LITTLE CHANGE IN TRADE CONDITIONS.
Summer conditions of trade still con-
tinue with us and few variations are
noted. The usual supply of field flow-
ers is maintained in all Items except
perhaps asters, which seem to be near-
ing the end of the season for them.
Gladioli are still in great supply and
the quality of them most excellent, and
this season they have been more popu-
lar than ever before. Dahlias are im-
proving and the supply daily increas-
ing, but they are not a material factor
yet, though there is promise of a big
crop of fine flowers if the killing frost
is delayed a few weeks. Roses of even

fair quality are very scarce and much
needed, while there is a surplus of
short poor flowers. American Beauties
are particularly scarce and their short-
age the more noted since good Rus-
sells are unobtainable. Very few car-
nations are yet to be had, and growers
give but little encouragement for an
early supply of consequence. The de-
mand for Boston ferns has commenced
early this season and the local grow-
ers are Avell supplied with them.
NOTES.

Much interest attaches to the ap-
proaching meeting- of the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery association, which
is scheduled here for October 2-3 next.
Various committees of the local flor-
ists' club are working on plans for the
proper reception of the visitors. They
are expected to number fully 300, some
of them coming even from the
far Pacific coast. Secretary A. Poch-
elon, of the association, is now a very
busy man completing- the details of
his work in connection with the event.

Philip Breitmeyer and Wm. Dilger
visited Cleveland, Mentor and Paines-

The Late F. C. Bartels.
See Obituarj' Last Week s Issue, Page 493.

ville, O.. September 22. Mr. Dilger's
fine Cadillac machine was shipped to
Cleveland by boat and was from that
point used to motor through the fertile
country to Painesville and back. Carl
Hagenburger's place at Mentor and
Storrs & Harrison Co.'s at Painesville,
were the objects of their trip and they
report seeing most excellent stock, and
plenty of it, at both places.

Many of the retailers are painting
and decorating their stores preparatory
to the opening of fall trade, which all
are hopeful of receiving in greater vol-
ume than ever before, and many indi-
cations point to that result.

Norman Sullivan is laid up with
rheumatism in St. Mary's hospital. His
condition at present is somewhat im-
proved, but his suffering at times is
great.

Two extensive users of coal, A. J.
Stahelin and Thos. Browne, are happy
in the possession of nearly the whole
of the season's requirement.

The annual exhibits of flowers and
vegetables by the children of the public
schools were this year more extensive
than ever before.

Visitors : Geo. McCallum. Pittsburgh,
Pa.; W. E. Cook, Cleveland. O.: Julius
Diloff, New York; Mr. Anderson. Chi-
cago. J. F. S.

OBITUARY.

Edwin M. Haven.

Edwin M. Haven, of the Haven Seed
Company, Santa Ana. Calif., passed
away at his home near that city Sep-
tember 15, 1917, after a prolonged ill-
ness from pernicious anemia.

The deceased was born at North
Eaton, O., July 11, 1855, being the eld-
est of a family of four brothers. At
about eight years of age he removed
with his parents to Bloomingdale,
Mich., where all of his earlier life was
spent. In 1875 he began the business
ol seed growing and continued that
business in Bloomingdale until 1891,
when he removed to South Haven,
Mich. In 1893 the business was incor-
porated under the name of the Haven
Seed Company and was conducted un-
der Mr. Haven's managemment until
the yeai- 1903, when he, with his fam-
ily, removed to California in order to
carry on the seed growing operations
under more favorable climatic condi-
tions.

For many years the work has been
mainly devoted to the raising of to-
matoes for seed, and the deceased has
done much thorough work in the breed-
ing of this vegetable, devoting his at-
tention to the perfecting of stocks,
rather than to the introduction of new
varieties. The business is incorporated
and will be continued under the same
management as heretofore by his sons,
A. B. Haven being president and L. s'
Haven secretary of the corporation. A
widow, three sons and three daughters
survive the deceased.

William Entenmann.

William Entenmann, a leading flo-
rist of Jersey City, N. J., died at his
home, 308 Ocean avenue, that city,
September 23, of heart disease, after
an dlness of six months. He was
born in Stuttgart, Germany, 50 years
ago and came to this country when 21
years old. Soon after his arrival he
went to Jersey City and entered the
employ of the late George Krause,
whose daughter Louise he later mar-
nd. On the death of Mr. Krause, a
number of years ago. he succeeded
him in the business, which he has
smce conducted with great success,
both as a grower and retailer. In the
Greenville section of Jersey City,
where his home and business was lo-
cated, he was prominent and popular
and a member of many fraternal or-
ders. He was for some years presi-
dent of the German Pioneer Verein
and the German Hospital and Dispen-
sary Association. He was a member
of the Society of American Florists,
Teutonic Lodge, No. 72. F. & A. M.;
Jersey City Lodge, B. P. O. B.; the
New York Florists' Club, and other or-
ganizations.

He is survived by his wife and one
daughter, Harriet, now IS years old.
and by relatives of his wife who were
associated with him in business. His
funeral was held at the home on the
evening of September 25, with Ma-
sonic rites. Interment was in Bay
View cemetery on the morning of
September 26.

A. F. P.

Pulton. III. — EUe Ostema has pur-
chased a half interest in the range be-
ing erected here by John Dykema,
which will be devoted to ferns and
cucumbers.

MUNCIE, IND. — A clew to the where-
abouts of Jacob Jacobsen, local florist,
is believed to have been found In a
notebook belonging to him and picked
up here recently. • '

546

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

The American Florist

Established 1885.
Bubsoription. United States and Jlexico, $1.00 a
year; Canada Si.OO; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $3.50.
When sending us change of address always
Bend the old address at the same time.
Advertising rates on application.
From the first issue The American Florist has
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
If possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume any responsibility for the
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THE AMERICAN FLORIST.
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

CONTENTS.

Americau Dahlia Society .537

— A Hue show ". 5^7

—President Vincent's address !!!!!. 637

— Secretary Dick's report 538

— Report of St. Paul trial gardens 539

Dahlia utility 539

Vlck's display at Kochester exposition UHns; . ..540

ininois State Florists' Association 541

Cleveland flower show 541

Greenhouse patriotism 541

Publicity campaign at Milwaukee 541

John Bertermann, Indiana pioneer florist .... .542

San Francisco 542

Jersey City, N. J 542

Washington, D, C 542

Boston 543

Pittsburgh I543

Baltimore. Md 543

John Bertermann tportraitl 543

Horticultural .Society o£ New Vork 543

Cincinnati 54j

Lancaster County Florists' Association 544

Kansas City, Mo 544

Port Wayne, Ind 544

Providence, R, 1 544

Cleveland 545

Detroit ; 545

Obituary 545 .

— Edwin M. Haven 545

— William Entenmann (portrait) 545

—The late F. C. Bartels 545

Society oJ American Florists .546

Chrysanthemum Society of America 540

Chicago to Detroit 546

Retailers' conclave 546

Chicago 562

St. Louis 556

Milwaukee 556

Nashville, Tenu 555

Philadelphia 560

New York 562

Penn congratulates publicity boosters 564

The seed trade 570

— The late Edwin M. Haven (portrait 1 570

— Japanese Lilium giganteum crop 570

Market gardeners 574

— Potato storage provisions 574

— Container standard sizes fixed 574

The nursery trade 576

— That Fi-ench embargo 5T6

— French nursery stock embargo lifted 576

— Forest helps increase meat supply 576

— Nursery trade promotion and publicity 576

Rochester 585

Los Angeles , 685

Morganville, N, J 586

Montreal Horticultural Society 586

Look out for frost!

"THE Rambler Rose" is the title of
a New York comedy.

JOHN Lewis Childs' 1.5-acre field of
dahlias at Flowerfield. L. I., is re-
ported worth going miles to see.

Lead has dropped one cent to about
seven and one-half cents per pound,
making lower tinfoil prices a possi-
bility.

New Yorkers had ideal weather this
week for the national dahlia show in
the Engineering Building and the fa-
mous Long Island Fair at Mineola.

Personal.

E. G. Hill of Richmond. Ind., who
was operated ■upon a second time at
the Presbyterian hospital. Chicago,
September 21, is progressing favorably.

Ed. Bennett, son-in-law of the late
E. V. Hallock, now commands a United
States dispatch boat in New York har-
bor.

THE October issue of the Ladies'
Home Journal contains an illustrated
article on the war gardens of Lake
Forest. 111., with portraits of some of
the local gardeners.

Society of American Florists.

NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAJIPAIGN.
The publicity finance committee re-
ports the following contributions to be
paid annually for a period of four
years :

Haymin Greenh. Co., Clarksboro, W. Va..? 10.00
J. \l . Ilii.llpy i S.iiis. Parkersburg, W. Va. 50.00

W. I'.iii.n |-|iij,:.-.4-. .Milton, Pa 5.00

i Ik' J:il[i]'iiit [■■],. \\,-r ^^liop, Brockton, Mass. 25.00
Wjiitri I I, .Ml (■,,.. Charleston, W. Va... 15.00
l:;iiiilairs 11, ver Shop, Worcester, Mass.. 50.00

■:. «. JT.iltzgratr. York, Pa o.OU

ri.i'.iy .'t <,M. Brandywine, Summit, Pa. 30.0J

L. B. Blague & Son, Hinsdale. Mass lO.OiJ

Wm. J. Johnston, Baltimore, Md 25 00

J. H. Fiesser, North Beraen, N. J ■55 00

Chas. Schwake & Co., New York 25.00

Philip Breitme.ver, Detroit. Mich lOO.OO

Rodgers Floral Co., Charleston, N. C 25 00

.Alark Aitken. Springfield. Mo 50.00

Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro. Pa 10.00

Martin C. Eibsam. Trenton, N. J 25.00

.\ithur Dummett, Mt. Vernon, N. Y 10.00

Butler & Ullman, Northampton, Mass... 25.00

Frey & Prey, Lincoln. Neb 25 00

A. S. Burns, Jr., Spring Valley, N. Y.. lOO.OO

Henry Hornecker, East Orange, N. J 25.00

Davidson Floral Co., Holdredge, Neb 5.00

George Rye. Fort Smith. Ark 5 00

Drumm Seed & Fl. Co., Fort Worth, Tex. 50.00

Total, September 22. 1917 .$730.00

John Young, Secretary.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

E-\'.\MINING co.mmittees.
President Wm. W. Vert announces
the committees to examine new chrys-
anthemums for the ensuing year as
follows :

Boston, Mass. — William Nicholson
(chairman), James Wheeler. Alex.
Montgomery, Ship iiowers to chair-
man, care of W. J. Thurston, man-
ager. Boston Flower Exchange. 1 Win-
throp square and Otis street, Boston.
New York — Eugene Dailledouze
("chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A.
Herrington. Ship flowers to New York
Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-second
street. New York, care of chairman,

Philadelphia. Pa.— A, B. Cartledge
(chairman I. John ■R^estcott, S. S. Pen-
nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge,
1-51-t Chestnut street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter
C chairman). James Allen. Henry
Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman.
Jabez Elliott Flower iVtai'ket, care of
janitor.

Chicago — N. J. Wietor (chairman),
George Asmus, Thomas W. Head. Ship
flowers' to chairman, 162 North Wa
bash avenue, Chicago.

Shipments should be made to ar-
rive by 2 p. m. on examination days
to receive attention from the commit-
tee. Must be prepaid to destination
and an entry fee of .$2 should be for-
warded to the secretary not later than
Tuesday of the week they are to be
examined, or it may accompany the
blooms.

Seedlings and sports are both eligi-
ble to be shown before these commit-
tees, provided the raiser has given
them two years' trial to determine
their true character. Special attention
is called to the rule that sports to re-
ceive a certificate must pass at least
three of the five committees.

The committees will be in session
to examine such exhibits as may be
submitted on each Saturday during
October and November, the dates of
which will be October 6. 13, 20, 27
and November .3, 10, 17. 21.

CHAs. "W. Johnson. Sec'y.
2242 W. 10!)th street, Chicago.

Chicago to Detroit.

The Chicago party for the annual
convention of the Florists' Telegraph
Delivery, to be held at Detroit. Mich.,
October 2-3. will leave on the Wabash
railroad ( Dearborn station. Polk and
Dearborn streets) Monday. October 1,
at 11 :30 P. M.. due Detroit at 7 :40 A.
M. Tuesday. The fare each way is
.'jiti.SO. Pullman fares, lower berths
.$2.00, -upper berths .$1.60, drawing room
.$7.(X». Berths ready at 10:00 P. M.
Party rate for 10 or more, $6.05 each
way.

On account of heavy trafiic reserva-
tions should be made early with H. L.
Purdy, Wabash ticket ofiice. 6S "West
Adams street. Telephone Central .5683.

Members of the trade and their
friends from points north, south or
west are cordially invited to ,ioin the
party.

Michael Barker, Chairman.
Chicago Florists' Club Transportation
Commit*ee.

Retailers' Conclave.

The annual meeting of the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery Association, to be
held in Detroit. Mich.. October 2-3. will
bring- together the largest body of rep-
re.sentative retail members of the craft
ever assembled in this country. The
business of the organization has fairly
bounded forward, in the past three
years, bringing a large volume of trade
to the members, and incidentally help-
ing every brancli of the profession.
The leading retailers of all the large
cities will be on hand to help along
the work of the association and in-
crease its usefulness. The value of
membership in the S. A. F. to this
body, which is now necessary before
an applicant is accepted for this or-
ganization, is to be considered at this
time. Let us hope that the parent so-
ciety, which seltered and nurtured this
now lusty child, is not to be deserted.
Many other subjects of importance are
to be taken up. which altogether will
make this meeting one that should be
attended bj' all members of this branch
of the craft, who will find in the
interchange of news and experiences,
valuable material that will be of the
greatest benefit. K.

Amateur Exhibitors.

What is an amateur? is a question
frequently asked. The following from
the schedule of the New Haven Coun-
ty Horticultural Society, for its fall
exhibition. September 19-20, is a rea-
sonable definition :

"By the word 'amateur' is under-
stood a person who maintains a gar-
den with ,a view to his or her own use
and enjoyment and not for the pur-
pose of making a profit or gaining a
livelihood. The fact of their disposing
of surplus stock for money does not
change them into professional garden-
ers, unless the maintenance of the gar-
den is intended to return to them an
annual profit. No person can compete
in the amateur classes who perman-
ently employs a trained florist, gar-
dener, or nurseryman, or who is em-
ployed as such.

"Any objection raised to the right-
ful qualification of an exhibitor shall
be dealt with by the arbitration com-
mittee. All protests lodged with them
shall be judged according to their mer-
its and the coinmittee's decision shall
be final."

igij.

The American Florist.

547

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Sitnation AVanted — As experienced
grower of carnations, chrysanthemums
and pot plants; single man. Address
Key 836, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Large boy having lit-
tle greenhouse experience.

Levant Cole, Battle Creek, Mich.

Help Wanted — Greenhouse man; good
grower of pot plants. Address

3745 N. Clarli St., Chicago.

Help Wanted — Two general growers.
$18.00 to $20.00 per week.

Carl Hagenbargrer,
W. Mentor, Ohio.

Help Wanted — Grower of chrysanthe-
mums and bedding plants; must be
sober, reliable and not afraid of work.
Good wages and house. Address

Thos. F. BroTvne, Greenfield, Mich.

Help Wanted — Young men or helpers
in rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $.35.00 per month with
board alid room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help W^anted— Saleslady with exper-
ience in retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist, 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Help AVanted — Florist to take charge
of greenhouses, 15,000 feet of glass;
must understand carnations, numerous
roses and general stock; also designing.-
Wages $18.00. Healthy country. Houses
now in good shape.

Rainbow Floral Co., Marshall, Tex.

Help Wanted — Experienced gardener
for private country place. Must be a
working gardener, capable of raising
both flowers and vegetables inside and
out, and understand orchard and shrub-
bery work. Good home, good position.
State experience, how much of family,
and salary expected. Address

Key S3S, care American Florist.

Partner W^anted — A reliable party un-
derstanding the florist business to take
part in 27,000 ft. of glass in good con-
dition on even shares; must have ref-
erences and some cash. Address

Key 832, care American Florist.

Wanted — A flower refrigerator; must
Le In good condition and cheap. An-
swer at once. The Flower Shop,

Anniston, Ala.

For Sale — 75 boxes, double strength,
unused B glass, 16x18.

John C. Meier
K. F. D. No. 1 Morton Grove, 111.

For Sale — Second-hand glass and
pipes; 200 boxes extra heavy double
clean glass, 12x14, $3.50 per box; smaller
sizes, $2.50 per box; 200 feet of oiA and
6-in. pipe, 40 to 50 cents per foot; 500
feet of 4-in. pipe and boiler flues, 10
cents per foot; 300 feet of l^i-in. pipe,
5 cents per foot; ten 'A -in. steam brass
valves, each $2.00; ten I'd -in. steam
check valves, $1.00 each; one 2% -in.
steam valve, $3.00; 4-in. valves for water
heat, $4.00 each; 5,000 fire-brick, $5.00
per 100. F. Ij. Otto, 2138 N. Kedzie Ave.,
Chicago. 'Phone Belmont 776C.

For Sale — About 20,000 square feet of
glass, large potting shed, all built with-
in the last seven years; office 25x25. in-
cluding garage; new barn built last
year; three acres best land, including
greenhouse site; five room cottage, elec-
tric lights, city water in residence and
greenhouses; pots enough to last for
next two years; coal bought for this
winter; greenhouses planted to carna-
tions, chrysanthemums, snapdragons,
sweet peas and a general line of bedding
plants. Just one mile from center of
city, where one of the large canton-
ments in the United States is being
built, will have 40,000 officers and sol-
diers here within the next 30 days. For
further particulars address

Carl F. Brehmer,
R. R. No. 3, Chillicothe, O.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

Eight acres in bulbs, paper shell
pecans, Satsuma oranges and grape-
fruits, in healthiest spot south. Good
residence of seven rooms and bath,
electric light, city water. Modern
greenhouse, 20x50 ft., for Easter lilies.
Lath house planted with asparagus
plumosus. Fine out of door life year
around. For terms and particulars
write to owner.

Otto Fehrlin,
Citronelle, Mobile Co.. Ala.

Help Wanted

Good rose grower for section.
Good wages. Address

R. J. WINDLER

6638 Ridge Avenue, Chicago, 111-

Cucumber Grower

Wanted

For modern place near Wichita, Kan.
$20.00 per week to start to the right
man. Get in touch with us immediately.

Key 834, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

Yardman and general handyman
wanted; must be single; sober; capable
and willing to work. Yard of three
acres with greenhouse and plants; must
also care for one cow and keep auto-
mobiles cleaned up. Hard work and
plenty of it; calls for intelligence,
strength and good health. Wages as
good as the work; $60.00 per month
with good rooms and board. One man
filled the place twelve years; left when
he married. Present man only recently
married; with me seven years; leaves
only because he wants to take his fam-
ily to farm. State your age, national-
ity, experience and give references.

G. E. DILLEY

Box 561, PALASTINE. TEXAS

HELP WANTED

Experienced gardener to work on prir

vate place near Buffalo. Wages, $BO.CO

per month with room and board. Apply

Head Gardener Lochevan,

DERBY, N. Y.

Horizontal Boiler

BARGAIN: 6x16; capacity, 100 h.p.
Lap joints, %-in. shell. Good condition.
Used until recently. Travelers Insur-
ance will allow 80 lbs. pressure. A bar-
gain. For inspection apply to

VICTOR COLLIERY COMPANY,
WELLSTQN, OHIO.

Three horizontal tubular boilers.
Two water tube boilers.
One locomotive type fire box boiler.
One 10 h. p. horizontal boiler with six
h.p. engine attached. Address

ARMSTRONG MFG. CO., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

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Actual size of leaf 25£x5!.| inches.
FOR COT FIOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacR and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.36 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $5.50. Cash with order.

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The American Florist.

Sept. 20,

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economy where
waste of time and
labor is high,
where expendi-
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bug-bear of the
trade, the wrap-
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new method of
proven efficiency,
the Rapid Rapper
method.

Write for your
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this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
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pensable.

You will find it in-
valuable for deco-
rating, displaying
plants and floral
baskets as well as
innumerable other
uses, and a most
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to being a neces-
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There is nothing
like it on the mar-
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inches.

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HYDRANGEAS

OTAKSA AND FRENCH VARIETIES

A splendid lot of pot-grown Hydrangeas which have been de-
veloped under our large lath bouses 8t Edgebrook are now
ready to be sent out at the following prices: 3Sc, 50c and
75c sizes. Select what you viant in the three sizes and let
us have your order now.

AUCUBA JAPONICA

Use these plants instead of palms in your decorations. We are
offering some exceptionally fine plants, 36-in. highat $l.BOeach.

The Geo. Wittbold Co.,

L. D. Phone— Graceland 1112

745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO

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OUR NEW FALL CATALOGUE

is.jnst off the press, full of the latest up-to-date novelties ever offered to the trade.

The Illustrations Tell the Story

If you have not received a copy a postal request will bring it by return mail.

i H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

ssss^s^ss

1 129-1 131 Arch Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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One of the Many Uses of HiU's Hardy Evergreens,

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

"A Tery good substitute for box trees
Avould be small evergreens, which our
American nurserymen are already pre-
paring for this purpose. Winter boxes
filled with nice evergreens, dwarf ever-
greens which to my mind are even pret-
tier because more diversified than the
box ti'^es, would prove very attractive."
ROBERT CRAIG.

Philadelphia,

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of imported decorative material Hardy Evergreens easily rank first in the list of plants for outside Fall and
Winter decoration. Realizing Florists' needs, we have spared no effort to prepare a sufficient supply for all requirements. The demand exceeds
that of all previous years. If you want some you should place your order now for immediate or later delivery.

ST7GGESTtI0NS FOR PLANTING EVERGREEN WINDOW BOXES.
No. 1. Evergreens planted close together, all the same height, give a No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its individuality is another

hedge-like appearance. plan.

No. 2. High at the ends and low in the center produces, witli a little No. 5. A box filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that is

clipping, a graceful curved effect. very attractive.

No. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.

PRICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS, ETC.

(E'specially grown bushy stock.) •

Assorted Varieties (Our Selection) ($9.50 Size Each Boz. 1(X) Pinus Mugho (Dwarf Mountain Fine

per 50) $ $ $13.00 Low, Deep Green

Picea Excelso (Norway Spruce) Tall Thuya Occidentallis fAm. Arbor Vitae)

Dark Green 12-18 in. .25 2.40 16.00 Con. Deep Green 12-18 i

Six of same variety and size at dozen rate; 50 at 100 rate.

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

(For end* and center planting, or other special uses.)

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Juniper) Each Pair

Pyr. Darli Green B&B 2-3 ft. $2.7S ?5.25

Picea Canadensis (Black Hill Spruce)

(Extra Bushy, Compact) B & B lJA-2 It. 1.00 1.75

Pinus Mugho (Dwarf Mountain Pine)

Ball Shaped B&B 1-iyo ft. 1.25 2.25

Thuya Peabody Aurea (Golden Arbor

Vitae) Pyramidal E & B I1/2-2 ft. 1.25 2.25

Thuya ■Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe

Arbor Vitae) Ball Shaped B&B

Thuya Warreana Siberica (Siberian Ar-
bor Vitae) Globes B&B 1 1/0

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arbor

Vitae) Pyramids B&B 1

Each Pair

1-1 i/i ft. $1.75 $3.25

2.00 3.75

1.50 2.75

BOXWOODS FOR WINDOW BOXES. (Southern Grown Stock— rather light.]

Buxus Sempervirens (Bush Shaped Bos-
wood) 10-12 in.

Bnxus Sempervirens (Bush Shaped Box-
wood) 12-15 in.

Buxus Sempervirens (Bush Shaped Box-
wood) 15-18 in.

50.00
65.00

Suffruticosa (Boxwood, Dwarf Edg
Suffruticosa (Boxwood, Dwarf Bdg

.15 1.70 12.00
riety and size at dozen rate; 50 at 100 rate.

PRICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR TUBBING.

(Clipped specimens, well grc

Size, Matched

Description Feet Each Pairs

Description
i)

Pyramidal

Variety and Color

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock)

Light Green Globular 2 $ 2.50 $ 4.50

Aties Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock)

Light Green Globular 3 3.25 6.00

Juniperus Coimarti (Counarti Juniper)

Dark Green Pyramidal 2 3.25 6.00

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Juniper)

Dark Green Pyramidal 3 4.50 8.50

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Sil-
very Blue Pyramidal 2 2.50 4.50

Juniperus Glauca ( Silver Cedar) Sil-
very Blue Pyramidal 3 4.00 7.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar)

Grayish Green Pyramidal 4 4.50 8.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar)

Grayish Green Pyramidal 5 5.5C 10.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar)

Grayish Green Pyramidal 6 9.50 18.50

Juniperus Virginiana ( Red Cedar)

Grayish Green Pyramidal 7 13.00 25.50

xnuya w ooawarai (_ w oonwaras iriooe,

If tubs are wanted, add 75 cents extra per tree. Dark Green Ball Shape

NOTE: After tubbing, water thoroughly, and keep soil moist until frozen solid.

TEBMS: Net cash. E^rst order from all firms not having an account with us should be accompanied with full cash remittance, which

earns 3 per cent discount and boxing free. To customers of approved credit or who supply satisfactory references, 30 days net.

NOTICE TO NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS : OUR COMPLETE WHOLESALE CATALOG IS NOW READY. COPY SENT ON EE ftUEST.

THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

n, bushy, compact stock.)

Variety and Color
Picea Canadensis (Black Hill Spru

Bluish Green

Picea Canadensis ( Black Hill Spruce )

Eluisli Green Pyramidal 4

Picea Canadensis (Black Hill Spruce )

Bluish Green Pyramidal 5

Thuya Occidentalis (Am. Arbor Vitae)

Light Green Ball Shape 2x2

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arbor Vitae)

Dark Green Pyramidal 2

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arbor Vitae)

Dark Green , Pyramidal 3

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arbor Vitae)

Dark Green Pyramidal 4

Thuya Wareana (Siberian Arbor Vitae)

Dark Green Globular 1

Thuya Wareana (Siberian Arbor Vitae)

Dark Green Globular 2

Thuya Wareana (Siberian Arbor Vitae)

Dark Green Globular 3

Thuya Woodward! (Woodward's Globe)

$3.50 $ 6.50
5.00 9.50
6.50 12.50
3.75 7.00
3.50
5.00
6.50
3.50
6.00
9.00
4.00

2.00
2.75
3.50
2.00
3.25
4.75

Evergreen Specialists.

Largest Growers in America.
HILL'S MOTTO:

Courteous Treatment.
Reasonable Prices.

Give us a trial. We can save you money and please you as well.
r close proximity to Chicago, the great railroad center, means j
~i^ ""'quick g^rvic'e and low Chicago rates. . -T .:'""''"' '

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The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

LARGE SUPPLY OF

3NERICSN BE3UTY and RUSSELtl
ROSES FROM YOUNG PLANTS

VALLEY, ORCHIDS AND EASTER LILIES,
ASTERS, GLADIOLI

Our roses are favorably known and recognized as the best

We have GOOd Short or Medium Roses, that we can supply in large quantities.
Write or wire for special quotations. Our Roses are cut specially for shipment in hot weather.

Our Roses consist of all grac9es, Short, Medium, Long and Spe»ii
tioosier Beauty Ophelia Richmond

White Kiilarney Kiliarney Brilliant

Kiilarney IVfiiady Sunburst
Aaron Wards Gypsophiia

Flat Ferns-Adiantum-Leucotlioe-Sniilax-Plumosus-Sprengeil
Farleyense-Boxwood-Soutliern Wild Smilax

Price list mailed weekly. If you are not on our list let us know.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO»

any merchandise you may want f o tl
season's uses at prices that are i!jl
Our new line of baskets is consi(;i
the most practical and novel ever sin
this season.

Send for one of our FALL Clf
CULARS Illustrating all BAS
KETS and FALL NOVELTIES

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVE!

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, n
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perfd

SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMAn

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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551

9SE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

TED — 214-iDch Aaron Ward, Milady, Brilliant, Cecile

mer, Richmond, Sunburst and Oplielia $120.00 per 1000

of 5000 or more 110.00 per 1000

; KiUarney 100.00 per 1000

iFTED— S'/s-INCH WHITE KILLAENEY AND PINK KILLAKNEY.
For 3^-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 215-inch White KiUamey, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD-QROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

1000 AVHITE 100

White Perfection $6.00

Matchless 6.00

,1GHT PINK 100

hantress $6.00

e 6.00

>E!EP PINK

hurst 6.00

$50.00
50.00

50.00

$50.00
50.00

ITIA FORSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1,000

h pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

h pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

rriA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS,

Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

h pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

h pots, B 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 150.00

AEECA LUTESCENS,
pots, 4 plants i per doz. $4.20

3-inch pots,

PALMS

PHOENIX ROEBELENII, Each

inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

inch pots 50

inches pots 1.00

LIVISTONA aOTUNDIFOLIA.

inch pots 50

inch pots $14.00 per 100

inch pots $1.25 each

CYCLAMEN

SEPTEMBER DELIVERY

).00 per 100; 4-inch pots, |20.00 per 100; 5-inch pots,

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDEAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOEBONICA.

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CAEYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 30 each $3.00 per doz.

k80 per doz.

CEOTONS

ety. 4-ln. pots. $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots,

$15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

pots, $4.00 per 100: 3-in. pots, $7.00 per
In. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, Mdup.,

, ASPAKAGTIS SPRENGEEI

i|inch stock, $7.00 per 100.

siaixAX

tilts. $3.00 per 100; 3-in. poijs, $6.00 per 100.
> Plants
'ts, $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln. pots, $9.00 per doz.

4-in. pots,

each.

Poinsettias, Christmas delivery.

4-in., $2O.0O-$25.OO per 100; 6-in. pans, Mdnp., $6.00

per doz.; 7-ln. pans, $O.75-$1.0« each; 8-in. pans,

Mdup., $l.o0-$2.00 each; larger plants, $2.50 to

$5.00 each.

Pot Mums, Oct. and Nov. delivery. 5-in. pots,

$4.80 per doz.; 5V4-in. pots. $6.00 per doz.; 6-ln.

pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00

per doz.; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each; larger

specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made (or Packing.

BOSTON FERNS
Oct. delivery. 5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots,
$9.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

MAIDEN HAIE FERNS
2^4 -in., $4.00 per 100.

Table Ferns, Assorted Varieties.

2J4-ln., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $10.00 per 100;

$15.00 per 100.

Holly Ferns

3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100.

4-In.,

M BROS. CO.

bag Distance Phone, g^WM\g> 1^ £>^ £\ If 1
! Randolph 35. V^llll^/^LUvr^ 1LL«

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The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

BEAUTIES AND RUSSELL ROSES

A big cut now being received. The quality is exceptionally fine; prices
remarkably low. On lots of 500 or more roses, our selection, we are quot-
ing prices at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 for stems six to twelve
inches long. Prices in proportion for medium and long stems.

HOOSIER BEAUTIES

We have the largest supply and best quality coming into this market.
The Aster season is over and as there are no Carnations of good qual-
ity yet being received Roses must be the main supply in flowers.

I@° NOTICE: We close at 5 o'clock week days; Sundays and holidays at noon.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

liONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAIi 1457.
Greenhonseii Hinsdale, III., and GrescB Station, lU.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chlca£:o.

TRADE IS IMPROVING.

Business has been quite good this
week compai'ed to the rest of the
month and is steadily improving, espe-
ciaJly in the shipping line. Gladioli
are arriving in large quantities and
are selling well, but the receipts are
gradually diminishing, though there
are still more than enough to go
around. Asters are seen in large num-
bers at nearly all the stores, and while
there are more than enough to fill all
the orders the supply is rapidly short-
ening and prices are advancing. Chrys-
anthemums are in good supply, but are
moving nicely, especially in the fancier
grades, which command good prices.
Golden Glow, Chrysolora and Smith's
Advance are the varieties offered.
Pompons have made their appearance
this week in limited numbers and clean
up early. Indoor sweet peas and
home-grown single violets are also
included in the offerings, but not in
any great quantities. Orchids, lily of
the valley end gardenias .are holdirg
their own ai.d there is never any sur-
plus to speak of. Snapdragons,
daisies, calendulas and tuberoses are
on the bill or fare and in good demand.
American Beauty roses are in fair sup-
ply, but are sold almost as soon as
they reach the market at satisfactory
prices. Mrs. Chas. Russell are selling
quicklj', which holds true for roses in
general, which have shortened up con-
siderably the past week. Carnations
are in larger supply, but clean up very
satisfactorily every day at good fig-
ures, considering the large quantity of
asters offered. Box^vood and southern
wild smilax are to be had in the green
goods line, in addition to new shlp-
ments.pf green and bronze galax.

NOTES.

Bassett & Washburn are in heavy
orop with American Beauty, Mrs. Chas.

M. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale
Florist

CHICAGO

Russell and Hoosier Beauty roses,
which they report in good demand
owing to their splendid quality. This
firm has found it necessary to have
additional basement space to keep
pace with their ever increasing busi-
ness. _

Wietor Bros, celebrated their twenty-
third year in the florist business, last
Monday, September 24. Nicholas J.
Wietor and Henry Wietor, the proprie-
tors, are on the job every day at their
wholesale store and range of green-
houses, which is one of the largest
plants in America.

Samuel Seligman, representing Wert-
heimer Bros., left for New York, Sep-
tember 25. He will attend the an-
nual meeting of the Florists' Telegraph
Delivery to be held in the Board of
Commerce building, Detroit, Mich., Oc-
tober 2-3.

Chris. Schlueter, who has been
spending the summer at Asheville. N.
C, for the benefit of his health, has
returned here and will resume his old
position with the Foley Greenhouse
Manufacturing Company.

EVic Johnson, manager of the A. L.
Randall Co.'s cut flower department,
reports the arrival this week of its
first shipments of indoor sweet peas
and single violets.

Harry Papworth and J. G. Shath-
maier, of the Metairie Ridge Nursery
Co., New Orleans. La., returned home
September 22 after, spending a week in
this city." "-«.■:•

Percy Jones, Inc., is offering a large
quantity of pompons in addition to a

2,000 FLORISTS

Are Using Our Cards and Envelopes

Onr Catalogue is Free. Write (or one

THE JOHN HENRY CO.

LANSING, - - MICHIGAN

Mention the American Florist when writing

heavy supply of fancy Chrysolora
chrysanthemums.

The American Bulb Co. has its new
fall catalogue ready for distribution. A.
Miller is back from a business trip to
Detroit, Mich.

Henry Kruchten, of the John Kruch-
ten Co., is back on the job after en-
joying a most delightful vacation in
Michigan.

Miss Ruth "Wattman. of the Bassett
& Washburn ofiice force, is back from
a pleasant vacation at Lake Geneva,
Wis.

M. A. Magnuson, 338 Center street,
reports a busy season, with a heavy
run on funeral work the past week.

A. R. Phillips, 1008 Belmont avenue,
has had three sons enlist in the army
since war was declared.

William Johnson, of A. L. Vaughan
& Co., is the proud daddy of a brand-
new pair of twins.

Cranston Olsen. son of Mons Olsen,
is with the National army at RoCk-
ford.

Vaughan's Seed Store reports its
Giganteum lily bulbs on the way.

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553

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

LARGE

SUPREME

RUSSELL-OPHEUA
^n^P^A C"AMP WEILAND _ , , . , , _-.

CROPS SUNBURST ROSES QUALITY

Bny Direct From the GroTver

CURRENT PRICE LIST

Subject to Chanee 'Wlthont Notice

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch, stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 5.00 to 8.00

RICHMOIVD Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8-00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MIIiADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4-00

Champ Welland . . . |

Klllaraey

White KiUamey. . .
KUlamey BrlUiant.

Sunburst

My Maryland

Opiiella I

Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Per 100

ROSES, OUR SEliBCTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

Chrysantliemnms (Golden Glow) .per dz., $ 2.00 to $4.00

Per 100

Asters $ 2.00 to $4.00

Gladioli 4.00 to 8.00

Harrisli 12.50 to 15.00

Valley 600

Adlantum 1.00 to 1.50

Aspara^rns^ per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxivood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.00

Leucothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smilaix: per (Joz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

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aMiblli«Mtl.HM.MMillliiJbiMd.M8aiiraiai>

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182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Pbone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

i5^A.GN:iirioE>ivar ®xji»p»r^"K'

ROSES-CARNATIONS-'MUMS

Never before have we had such a large supply of beautiful stock as we are
offering this season, particularly in Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums.

We can take mighty fine care of a few more regular buyers, so
if you are not already one of our customers make it a point to
become one today. You will be more than pleased with the
stock, treatment and service that you will receive from us.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

^^ Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good. "^H

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The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave., KtJo\^^fis, Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^",'V^?,Vou" xS'

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $3.00

Elgar 3.00

WHITE AND PnrK KILLARNEY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST AND
RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special JS.OO

Select 5.00

Faocy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2.00

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Gladioli $ 4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley 6.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 $2.00

Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

ROSES, OUa SELECTION 4.00

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Y

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^ TTry Pyfer's Roses!

We make a specialty of

Higti Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom-
ers in good conditioa and
givecomplete satisfaction.

INCREASE YOUR PROFITS

by placing your orders with us.

■ Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
m Killarney Brilliant -Richmond --Sunburst.

% Asters— Gladioli—Daisies— Carnations— Lilies
■ Ferns-Adiantum-Asparagus Plumosus-Etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

\

^^^^.^^

^ 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mention the American Florist when writing

■ The Rapid Wrapper Co.. maiuifac-
turers of the Rapid Rapper, 56 East
Randolph street, is prepared to liandle
all orders for the coming season with
a, large stock of goods on hand, ready
to be shipped out on immediate no-
tice. This firm is experiencing a
heavy run on its pedestal, which is
an ornament to any retail store.

The Florists opened the season in
the North Chicago Bowling League,
Tuesday evening, September 25. John
Huebner, William Lorman. Joe Ein-
week, Allie Zech and Peter Olsem did
the rolling.

E. C. Amiing and H. N. Bruns are
back from a business trip to Okla-
homa. Mr. Amiing is the proud grand-
father of a baby boy who arrived at
the home of Reverend Bailey this
week.

Felix Reichling reports a great im-
provement in trade at Peter Rein-
berg's store with a brisk demand for
roses. This firm is now cutting from
a heavy crop of Mrs. Chas. Russell.

M. C. Gunterberg, who has been en-
joying a well-earned rest in Wyoming
for several weeks, is again on duty at
her wholesale store, ready to handle
another season's business.

A. T. Pyf er & Co. are handling a
good supply of roses from the Pyfor
& Olsem greenhouses at Wilmette

O.A.&L.A.TONNER

Try us on Roses, Carnations, Asters, Daisies, Chrysanthemnms,
Ferns, Sprengeri, Plumosus, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax,
Boxwood, etc. Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

which contains some fine Killarney
Brilliant.

Jack Byers. of the Zech & Mann
force, and Sigmund Misiewicz, 1166
Milwaukee avenue, left Sunday, Sep-
tember 23, to join the national army at
Rockford.

Miss Bessie Wonderlich, of the Chi-
cago Carnation Co., Joliet, was here
this week, buying supplies for its new
retail store in that city.

Phil Schupp reports a splendid de-
mand for fancy Golden Glow chrys-
anthemums, which axe in good crop
with J. A. Budlong.

The Chicago Florists' Club will meet
at the Brlggs hotgl, 188 West Randolph
street, next Thursday evening, October
4. at S o'clock.

A. Li. Vaughan, of A. L. Vaughan &
Co., and Ransom Kennicott, left Sep-
tember 24 on a business trip to north-
ern Michigan.

Frank Schlagel, John Bibler and H.
Meinke, of the George Wittbold Co.,
left this week to join the national army
at Rockford. ,

Frank Jarel is the latest addition
to the Zech & Mann store force. Abie
Pritiken, of this firm, is back from his
vacation.

Phil Weinberg is back in the em-
ploy of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s CHt
ilower department.

C. O. AVilcox. with the W. W. Bar-
nard Co., is back from a business trip
through Indiana.

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The American Florist.

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Look Who s Here [ARQE YELLOW 'MIMS A 1 Quality

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses Al ODality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOUSAUE

Grower of

Prices

As

Low

As

Others.

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

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Our firm name may start with the last letter in the alphabet
but when it comes to filling orders to the entire satisfaction
of the buyer we head the llSt, in fact we are always On tOp.

Yellow 'Mums, Roses, Lilies, Asters,
Gladioli, Carnations, Etc. Positively
the finest in Chicago market—bar none.

ng^^l^Reniember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
|g|^V includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

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George Asmus, Paul Klingsporn,
George Weiland, L. R. Bohannon, J.
E. Pollworth, AugTist Lange and. wife,
Conrad Frauenfelder, W. J. Smyth and
wife. T. E. "Waters, Herman Schiller
and Allie Zech have signified their in-
tention of attending the annual meet-
ing of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery
at Detroit, October 2-3. The local
party will leave on the Wabash rail-
road (Dearborn station. Polk and
Dearborn streets), Monday, October 1,
at 11 :30 p. m., due Detroit at 7 :40 a.

m., Tuesday. The fare each way is
$6.80. Pullman fares, lower berths
$2.00. upper berths $1.60, drawing
room $7.00. Berths ready at 10:00 p.
m. Party rate for 10 or more, $6.05
each way. On account of heavy traf-
fic, reservations should be made early
with H. L. Purdy, Wabash ticket of-
fice, 68 West Adams street. Tele-
phone Central 5683. Members of the
trade and their friends from points
north, south or west are cordially in-
vited to join the party.

Blaine Wilcox and Bert Shaw, with
J. F. Wilcox & Sons (Inc.), Council
Bluffs. la., spent several days here
this week in connection with the new
wholesale florists' supply department
their firm will open in the near future.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation had a very good week's busi-
ness with a nice cleanup in stock each
day. This firm is showing particular-
ly fine Milady and Mrs. Chas. Russell
roses.

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The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

My Friend Bill

Says:
They're falling in line

The regular fellows, the creators, the
boosters have endorsed

The PERCY JONES policy

A careful study of the advertisements in
the different trade journals each week
proves that many of the Houses have at
last acknowledged, by following the
Percy Jones, Inc., style of advertising,
etc., that it only pays to give their
growers and customers 1007o service.

Bill Remarks:

It does seem as if everybody is t&lklng
service, and he only hopes that they will try
as hard to equal the Percy Jones, Inc.,
1 00'''° Service to their customers
and Growers.

H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

L. M. JONES, Sec'y.

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Beauties Per dozen, $1.50 to $5.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $6.00 to $25.00

Richmond, Milady, Brilliant, Ward, Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney, Sunburst 3.00 to 8.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Carnations per 100, 2.00 to 4.00

Chrysanthemums per do2. 2.00to S.OO

Lilies per 100, 10.00 to 12.50

Valley " 6.00

Callas '■ lO.OOto 12.50

All Greens at market prices.

Pompons

As in former years we are the first to offer Pompons in this mar-
ket. Can supply you with what you need in this line as well
as with particularly fine large Yellow Chrysanthemums.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. reports a good
Remand foi' natural dried thistles,
which they are handling in quantity
and were grown somewhere In Amer-
ica. This firm's supply department is
featuring a large and splendid assort-
ment of fall goods, particularly bas-
kets and natural prepared foliage.
■ The recently acquired factory at
■Pajia, 111., of the American Green-
house Manufacturing Co., has beon
^quipped and is now in operation.
1 Visitors : Eugene Dailledouze and
ivife, Brooklyn. N. Y.; Joseph Hill,
^Richmond, Ind.: George Crabb, with
Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich.:
JVIrs. Baumgarten and son. of the
Baumgarten Floral Co., Milwaukee.
Wis.; L. P. Harley. Hartford, Mich.;
Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer &
Co., Pliiladelphia.

St. Louis.

FUNERAL WOBK PRINCIPAL OUTLET.

The market has been rather slow the
past week, funerals furnishing the
principal outlet for stock. The social
season has not yet started, but with
the coming of cooler weather it is
hoped that business will talie a de-
cided jump. Quite a few gladioli and
asters are still coming in, and are hold-
ing up in quality. Dahlias are the cen-
ter of attraction right now and some
very fine stock is seen daily. Roses
appear in better color and size every
day. Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst, Hoo-
sier Beauty and Hadley are the best.
American Beauty and the Killarnies are
a bit backward. Lilies are not moving
any too well. Lily of the valley con-
tinues in fair supply with the price
high. The market is well supplied in
novelties, both outdoor and indoor.
Carnations are still very short and
very few at that. Chrysanthemums are
still a novelty. In greens, the market
is well supplied.

• ' CLUB MEETING.

The florists' club held its. monthly
meeting at Edwin Denker's green-

houses at St. Charles. About 30 mem-
bers were present and as the guests of
Mr. Denker toured St. Charles and en-
joyed his hospitality. J. F. Ammann
and F. J. Fillmore, past presidents, in-
stalled the newly elected officers as fol-
lows : L. Jules Bourdet. president; J.
J. Windier, secretary; Wm. C. Smith,
treasurer; W. A. Rowe, trustee for
term of three years. Vice-president
elect Hummert was not present and
will be installed at the next meeting.
The trustees reported the auditing of
the treasurer's and secretary's accounts
and their report was accepted. Presi-
dent Bourdet spoke to the members
about the coming national flower show,
asking their co-operation in every ^way
possible. J. F. Ammann addressed the
members on the matter of national
publicity as undertaken by the S. A. F.
publicity committee, going into the
matter thoroughly, and succeeded in
convincing all present of the necessity
of co-operating to the fullest of their
ability. Jos. Witek. P. J. Herman and
A. Mueller were elected to membership.

NOTES.

Secretary John Young, of the na-
tional flower show committee, has ad-
vised the following St. Louisians of
their appointments to the chairman-
ships of committees : J. J. Beneke,
publicity; J. J. Windier, printing.

Frank Windier, in company with his
man "Friday," Leo. Von Graflfen, left
on Sunday for a trip in his automo-
bile to Sedalia, Mo., to attend the state
fai]-. L. Jules Bourdet and J. J. Ben-
eke also intended to make the trip.

The County Growers' Association has
appointed A. P. Scheidegger, A. S.
Cerny and Geo. Hartman as a pub-'
licity commiftee to co-operate with the
florists' club and national flower show
committee.

To date, five of the six local mem-
bers of the Florist Telegraph Delivery,
have signified their intention of at-
tendiTTT the meeting at Detroit Octo-
ber 2-3.

Visitor : M. Levine, of Lion & Co.,
New York.

- J. J. W.

Milwaukee.

GROWING ESTABLISHMENTS IN FINE FORM.

On September 19 Fred Bliese, pro-
prietor of the Waukesha Floral Co.,
accompanied by his grower, Mr.
Schultz, came to this city in his auto
on his annual trip to the growers in
this vicinity. The first stop was at
the Heitraan-Oestreicher Co.'s range on
North avenue. The largest part of
this place is devoted to carnations,
and the stock was found to be in a
good, healthy condition and somewhat
larger than in the past season. A few
benches of chrysanthemums, which in-
cluded one of Golden Glow ready
to cut, looked good. Other stock to
follow will be stevia, single violets and
snapdragpns.

The next stop was at the Cudahy
Floral Co., where Mr. Scott, the man-
ager, took, the party in hand and gave
full details as to the average cut, aver-
age prices realized last season, cost
of production per square foot and other
details. The four large houses, with
10 benches each, grown to roses, were
all in a clean and healthy condition;
and arranged so that there will be a
succession of bloom. Three houses,
with four benches each, are in carna-
tions and, while not of a large size,-
look thrifty. One house of tomatoes,
with fruit just setting, is Mr. Scott's
hobby and from reports a very good
payin.g crop.

The next place visited was the Fox
Point Floral Co., who grow novelty cut
flowers and large quantities of bedding
stock in season. At this time they
have mostly pompon chrysanthemums
and one bench in mignonette, which
look good. The chrysanthemums will
be followed by snapdragons and
stocks. Of the latter they have many
plants in various stages of growth.
'This firm at one time was famous

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The American Florist.

557

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ROSES

Extra Fancy Stock in all the va-
rieties listed below. Also a fine
supply of other flowers, particu-
larly Chrysanthemums, Carna-
tions, Asters and Gladioli.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^Vvir**"i?„^1"f '^

AMERICAN BEATTTIES, Per floz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches T 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100, 4.00 to 6.00

MRS, CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium 6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium .$5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

MiIaa.T, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00to 4.00

Killarney Brilliant,

special $10.00

select 8.00

medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES — Continued

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

' ' select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Blgar 2.O0

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4,00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

'Without Notice

Per 100 CARNATIONS, Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

ORCHIDS, Per doz.

Cattleyas $12.00

EASTER LILIES. Per lOO

Select $10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Asters .$2.00 to $4,00

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Gladioli 2.00 to 4.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

GREENS.

...'..per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch. .35 to .50

Sprengeri ".'....per bunch .35 to .50

.-4diantum per 100 1.00

Smilax, choice per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Fancy ferns per 1,000 1.50 to 2.00

Galax leaves per 1,000 1.25

Boxwood

—per lb.. 2oc; 50-lb. case 7.50

Leucothoe Sprays .75

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PHONES-
CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave/Ghica^o

for their extra fine cyclamen plants,
but had to drop them altogether o'wing
to the mite, 'which is their greatest
enemy.

Prom there the party went to Brown
Deer to view the Holton & Hunkel
range devoted to roses, greens, chrys-
anthemums and foliage and flowering
plants. The roses looked as good as
they can be grown according to our
knowledge, with some benches in crop
and others to follow. The house de-
voted to ferns had them In all sizes,
from 5-inch up to large specimens, all
in prime condition. Two houses de-
voted to cyclamens, about 10,000 in all
in various sizes, showed the result of
careful attention at all times. These
ought to help some in view of the
absence of azaleas and other blooming
plants, which help to make the Christ-
mas offerings. The chrysanthemums
throughout looked good.

The Mueller Greenhouse Co.'s range,
only a short distance away, is devoted
entirely to carnations, which look fine.
Several benches, which were planted
directly the young stock was in the
field, are now producing a nice cut of
long-stemmed flowers of good size.
They keep their cut here in an air-
tight vault erected for that purpose a
short time ago. On the way home a
brief stop at A. Reichardt's range at
North Milwaukee found him busy as
ever. Due to the trouble in getting
help this summer he started late in

Autumn Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Gut Flower Baskets $14.75

1 o Cut Flower Baskets for Long- Stemmed

1^ Cut Flowers, in one dozen dj-i A A

lots Each, «|>l.Uw

6 Larger Cut Flower Baskets for Long-
Stemmed Cut Flowers, such as Beauties,
Russells, 'Mums, etc., in lots of (j>l /^r
six or more Each, «pl.Oj

Finished In Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

taking in his carnations, which form
the main crop; still they are going
right ahead and prospects are good.

Two benches contain chrysanthe-
mums, while a third one is in sweet
peas.

558

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

ERNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

30 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Agents tor
ELASTIC-LYKE

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Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right, For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

TO THE INTERESTED FLORIST

We should like to send you a crisp Catalogue telling you all about Florists' Supplies.
Jast drop a line to our Florist Supply Department.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

The last place, namely the C. C.
Pollworth Co.'s large range, was
reached just about dusk and it -"'as
a case of hustle through. Starting at
the rose range, found them about the
same as in former seasons. The carna-
tions, as reported a short time ago,
are in fine condition. In the pot plant
department the main attraction was
the cyclamen. While they had quite
a few 4-inch stock, they are rapidly
being disposed of in order to gain
more room for the large plants, which
are very fine, indeed. The usual quan-
tity of chrysanthemums are again in
evidence and up to the standard of
former years.

NOTES.

Business started off at a brisk gait
the fore part of last week, but seemed
to slacken thereafter. The receipts in
all line^ were much the saru'e as the
week previous and the demand, on
an average, likewise.

The next regular meeting of the
florists' club will be held 'Thursday,
October 5, at Kurtz Bros. A large at-
tendance ought to turn out to hear
the news.

Adam Zender, of Rogers Park. Chi-
cago, came up to spend the week-end,
leaving on Saturday for Waukesha,
Wis., to take the mud baths.

E. O.

Nashville, Tenn.

BUSINESS trjNUSUALLY GOOD.

An unusually good season and splen-
did business during the past two weeks
is the report of the local trade, the
state fair held here last week being
indirectly responsible for part of the
increase, as there have been many en-
tertainments, large and small. As the
premiums offered at the fair are small,
local florists do not exhibit to any
great extent, but lend a helping hand
to the amateurs who have some very

creditable displays. With cut flowers
scarce with some of the growers,
everything seems to be improving daily
and the larger concerns seem to have
ample stock to meet all requirements.

NOTES.

The Joy Floral Co. has a splendid
supply of roses, carnations, lily of the
valley, lilies and dahlias, considering
the season. They are showing fine
offerings in red roses, such as Hoosier
Beauty and Red Radiance. This firm
has received its first shipment of Paper
White narcissus and Roman hyacinths
and have advices that other stocks are
on the way. Harold Joy was drafted
for the national army but was released.
L. O. Burroughs, a former employe, is
with the hospital corps at Greeneville,
S. C, and D. E. Smith is with the First
Tennessee at the same camp. The em-
ployes from the greenhouses were also
included in the call, namely Messrs.
Chafiin and Wright.

Geny Bros, are beginning to have
a nice cut of roses, among the best
being Russell, Aaron Ward and
Ophelia. Fine lilies and gladioli are
also seen here. The Geny brothers
and employes of this firm were not
included in the first call to the colors.

The Mclntyre Floral Co. has a fine
supply of cut flowers, which seems to
be improving every day. They are
showing good roses, with lilies, dahlias,
carnations and gladioli as a supple-
mental supply.

L. H. Haury & Sons Co. reports good
business but stock somewhat scarce.
The call for funeral work has been
good. J. R. Webster, an employe of
this firm, reported for duty in the sec-
ond draft.

M. C. D.

JANESVILLE. Wis. — Chas. Rathjen has
purchased the range on Milwaukee ave-
nue formerly owned by L. B. Winslow.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

NASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each» 1.25

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1,00

GEO. H. AN6ERMUELLER CO., "^^^^

1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.
NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give as year business and we will please yon.

SOUTHERN EVERGBEEN CO.

J. L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Geor^a

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue }
Mailed upon request.

GHICA60 AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO, TLL.

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The American Florist.

559

John Kruchten Co.

M2 North Wabash Aveniie,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

\i\f\ M ViIs\\\t\Q\\ Av^^miP Wholesale Florists

lUO V\» yy aUdOll rWClIUCf Lon^ Distance Phone. Randolph e:i

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

Sowe^tf Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27B3

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & NUSSER

Wholesale Florists

l7M8t-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, ^il-
larney, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. AU orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephose Central 328*

E.C.AMLINGCO.

The Largest, Best Ecpiipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESAL?.

CUT FLOWER BOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicaeo.

CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen

Ro>M,B(Buty.ipeciali $5 00

36-in 4 00

30in 3 00

24 in. 2 00

20-in 1 50

' " IS.in 1 00

' " short per 100, 6 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 3 00

100

HooBler Beauty 4 00@12 00

' Killaioey Brilliant 3 00@10 00

■■ Killamey 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince de Balsarle 3 00@10 00

" Rhe« Reid 3 00@10 00

" MyMaryland 300@liO00

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00

" Milady 3 00@llO 00

" Snobnnt 3 00310 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

■■ Hadley 4 00@12 00

•' Ophelia 3 00010 00

■■ Double White Killarney.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@10 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

•' FrancisScott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 QO

'• Cecile Brunner 2 00@ 3 00

" GeorgreElear 2 000 3 00

" Baby Doll 2 000(3 00

•■ Nesbit 2 0C@ 3 00

'■ Fireflame 4 00

" Onr selection 2 003 4 00

Asters 1 00® 4 00

Chrysanthemums.. per doz., 1 50@ 3 00

Gladioli 2 00@ 6 00

Carnations 1 00@ 3 00

Cattleyas per dor., 12 00

Daisies 1 00@ 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 OOaiS 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns.... per 1000,. $1 50® $2 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 2S

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. S 00®6 00
FlumosuB Strings.. each, 60® 75

Smilax perdoz..2 00@2 50

'Sprengeri.Plumosns Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 25g per lb., pier case, 8.00

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
in Kansas City. If on the market, we
have it. Get our prices and we will flU
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Straet

Kansas City, Mo.

D. E.' FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

WILD SMILAX, rlriL

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square teet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E.^A. BEAVEN, ^^«SEfg^-MA

Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet). $1.75.
Perpetuated Sheet' Moss, per bag (lOO

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

^llANUftKJScF

____* GROWERS .«. SHIPPERS -^

^CUT FLOWERS"

154 NO. WABASH ATS-. '

i^KECEfflllttSlg

— THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' SuppUes.

60« HURON RD., CLEVEiJAtjb, 6.

Wention the American Florist when writing

560

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

Let Us Make You A Sample Shipment of

BEAUTIES, $3.00 a Doz. for the Best.

We can furnish them in any quantity on short notice.
Flowers of unusual good quality for this time of the year.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Mf^

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelpWa,

TRADE IMPROVING AND STOCK PLENTIFUL.

Local business is about up to the
standard of the season, slowly improv-
ing, with at times a busy day. There
is not a great abundance of flowers —
that is, good salable stock, but plenty
for the demand. Dahlias are now
coming in freely, the warm days of
last week bringing them along fast.
The better varieties are very fine and
are being pushed by the up-to-date
retailers. The asters are waning fast,
the stock now offered being for the
most part inferior and is jobbed out
to the street men. Roses are much
improved. Ophelia and Sunburst are
being cut with 12-inch stems; in fact
all roses are in very good shape for
the season, the special American Beau-
ties being particularly fine. Easter
lilies are about equal to the demand — -
a very dependable flower. Lily of the
valley is a prize, while cattleyas are
scarce.

EXPRESS SITUATION FAILS TO IMPROVE.

It begins to look as if new local
avenues will have to be opened to in-
crease the sale of flowers in this city
and neighborhood the coming season.
The enterprising wholesale houses here
have in the past 10 years worked up
a large shipping trade within a radius
of 500 to 1,000 miles, handling profit-
ably the ever-increasing greenhouse
stock and giving the growers substan-
tial encouragement to enlarge their
facilities and output. Owing to the
very unsatisfactory transportation
service of the express companies for
the past few months, which is growing
worse in spite of all that can be done
to improve it, and is likely to continue
in this chaotic condition, or become in-
tensified as the season advances, the
business in all lines must be regu-
lated to meet the emergency. As far
as possible, automobile deliveries of
important orders can be made within a
radius of 100 miles. Train service by
messengers will have to be resorted
to. This will apply to both incoming
and outgoing deliveries, as the service
in either direction is about on a par.
Expressmen who have grown up with
the business and understand it in
every detail, say they have never had
such an experience as that of the past
few months. The government compels
them to give preference to its
freight, and have taken quantities of
their cars, which, together with
scarcity of labor and the loss of num-
bers of their skilled young employes,
who have enlisted or been drawn for
the army, greatly handicaps them in
the handling of the enormous quanti-
ties of business that is daily brought
to them. Perishable stock is now only
taken subject to delay, which means
that there can be no recovery for loss
if not delivered on time or in bad con-
dition. A meeting of large shippers of
plants and cut flowers was held in the
office of the S. S. Pennock Co. on Sep-
tember 21. Those present were: S. S.
Pennock, Edward Fancourt. J. G. E'isele
and Herbert TuU of Henry A. Dreer,
Inc.; Mark Mills, "W. K. Harris. Robert
Craig, Robert A. Craig, Leo Niessen,
Jos. Heacock. James Heacock, the
Aschmann brothers, and Fred Cowper-
thwaite, representing Lord & Burn-

American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiiens.

This is the eiclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranslead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

YtoMe Hover MM'Keto

Cincinnati, Sept. 26. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz,,. 75@ 3 00

Roses, KilUrnev 2 00@ 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 2 00@ 6 00

•■ Richmond 2 00@ 6 Oo

" Sunburst 2 00® 6 00

Lilinm Gieantenm 6 00@10 00

Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00

Asters 1 00@ SCO

Boston, Sept. 26 Per 100

Roses. Be»nt7 1COO@25 00

KiUarney Qneen 2 00© 8 00

" White and Pink KiUarney. 2 00@, 8 00
" Double White KiUarney... 2 00@ 8 00

'• KiUarney Brilliant 4 00@)0 00

•• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

• Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

" Mock 400@1200

" Mrs. Chai. Ruiiell 2 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00@ 8 00

■• Taft 4 00@ 2 00

■■ Milady 2 00@ 8 00

" Ward and Hlllinedon 2 00@ 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00

Cattleyai 35 00@50 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00@ 6 00

Sweet Pea 1 50@ 2 00

Carnations 1 SO® 4 00

Paper White 2 50@ 3 00

Buffalo. Sept. 26. PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00@30 00

Fancy 20 00025 00

Extra 10 00@15 00

Ist 800@1000

Roses, KiUarney 3 00@ 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 3 000 6 00

'• Ward 300@ S 00

•' Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

■' RusseU 4 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

■• Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 00® 8 00

Lilies 6 00®10 00

Cattleyas 5000®60 00

Carnations 1 60® 1 oO

Asters 1 00@ 3 CO

GladioU 2 00® 4 00

Asparasrus Spreneeri... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000. 2 50

SmUai 1S00@20 00

ham Co. They were there to consider the
express congestion. After going over
the matter in all its aspects, they ad-
journed to meet in a few days at the
call of the chairman, when with facts
and dates and cases made out they
expect to go before the interstate com-
merce commission and see if this body
can in any way help the situation.
Owing to filling the tracks and sidings
with passenger cars to transport sol-
diers from this city, some 24 cars of
American Co. express matter at the B.
& O. station were so held up last week
that they could not be opened for two
days.

NOTES.

The dahlia exhibition of the Penn-
sylvania Horticulture Society, which
was to have been held in Jenkintown,

Be Sure to Compare This with Other
Prices Before Orderine

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FIRST-CIASS — IVONE BETTER
TO BE HAD

Pair Doz.
%

8 to 12..
12 to 16..
16 to 20..
20 to 24..
24 to 28..
28 to 32..
32 to 36. .
36 to 40..
40 to 44..

.15
.15
.15
.15
.20
.20
.25
.25

% .50

.50
.75

Per 100
S2.50
3.00
3.76
4.25
5.00 '
5.75
6.50
8.00
9.75

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading Ta-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Dahlias-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

has been called off on account of their
not being able to get the only hall
available. Griffith hall. 1420 Chestnut
street, has been engaged for the win-
ter meetings and lectures of the so-
ciety. Negotiations are pending for the
First Regiment armory in which to
hold the chrysanthemum and fall exhi-
bitions which Secretary Rust says they
ai'e pretty sure to secure.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are much
pleased with results from their new
fall list just out. It contains nearly
.300 illustrations of all the late
novelties. Mr. Bayersdorfer says the
trouble now is not to get the orders,
but to get the goods. They have man-
aged fairly well this fall to keep the
stock moving in spite of the embargoes.

In spite of freight and express de-
lays, the Robert Craig Co. is manag-
ing to get away with large quantities of

igij.

The American Florist.

561

CCPOIMIffl(!)

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

llLWiUEEE, WIS.

HOLTONinVNKELCO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RIGE BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the market
we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNBEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Opbelia.
Choice Asters and Dahlias.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, D&HLIAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasooable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Mlnnte Service; Sabfactioii Gnannlecd.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing
BEST QUALFTT

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.7B doz.

12 in 1.76 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

WO Potter Co 421 High Ave.,
. \4. X unci VU., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

staple Baskets and Seasonable NoTeltles

In Qnantlty.

Send for our Catalogne.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-1311 N.2ndSt.,Phlladelphla,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
BlilwaukeeSt.,

P.O. Box 206

,Mllwaukee,Wis.

NEW FANCY PERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM m^ I I Vh em IU Wholeaale Florut.

• >^» H-IJI-Iini, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMe Hover MM*KeU

Philadelphia, Sept. 26. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, soecial 20 00@25 00

■■ " fancy 10 00@20 00

extra 8 OOlglO 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

Mn. Cha». Rnssell 4 10@1S 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killaraey 2 00@ 8 00

" White Killaroey 2 00@ 8 00

■■ Hadley 4 00@10 00

Snnbnrst 3 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00@ 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00@ 6 00

Carnatlona 2 03@ 3 00

Cattleya* eacu.S0 50@ 75

Lilium Rubrum 3 00@ 4 00

Valley 6 00© 8 00

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 4 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Sept. 26. PerlOO

Roses, eauty, special 15 00

fancy 12 00

extra 8 00

" " No. 1 4 00

" KiUarney 1 30® 8 00

My Maryland 1 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 1 O0@ 8 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilium Gigsnteum 10 00®12 00

Asters 2 00® 4 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Adiantnm i 25

Aioaragni Sprengeri. per bunch. 35@40
New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

MiLWADEEB, Sept. 26, Per 100
Closes. Killarney and W. Killarney 3 00® 8 00

" Ward 3 000 8 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 5 00®20 00

" Ophelia 3 000 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 4 00@10 00

Lilies 12 50

Cattleyas per doz., 9 00

Valley 6 00

Asters 1 00® 2 CO

Gladioli 2 00® 3 00

Carnations 1 50@ 2 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch ...$1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THEMcCALLUMGO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

St. Louis, Sept. 26. FerlOO

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

MrsShswyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 5 00

Lillies 6 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 00® 1 S(>

Ferns perl000,$150

562

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

stock daily. They are urging their cus-
tomers to lay in their plants before
the cold weather sets in and avoid the
danger of frost from delays due to the
poor express and freight service.

The Leo Niessen Co.'s business has
been fair the past week. They are
much handicapped, in common with
the rest of the trade, by the poor serv-
ice of the express companies. Amer-
ican Beauty and Russell roses, with
great quantities of Dahlias, are fea-
tures of their stock.

J. M. Duetscher, of the Philadelphia
Wholesale Florist Exchange, has been
given another short period in which
to secure a competent man to manage
the business while he Is fighting in
France. Roses, asters and gladioli
are the leaders here.

Sydney H. Bayersdorfer had the mis-
fortune to fall and break his shoulder
blade one day last week. He is getting
along nicely, but finds it very incon-
venient.

Eugene Bernheimer is much pleased
with the Sunburst and Ophelia roses
received from the Plorex gardens.
Cecile Brunners are also a feature.

Edward Reid is due in town from
his southern trip. Fish stories are now
in order. Choice Ophelia. Sunburst and
Kaiserin roses are leaders here.

Berger Bros, are featuring Easter
and rubrum lilies, gladioli and asters
in great variety. Business the past
week has been fair.

Jos. G. Neidinger reports fall busi-
ness very good, the only drawback
being the poor exjiress delivery.

K.

New York.

MARKET CONDITIONS .SHOW LITTLE LIFE.
Business continued quiet during the
past week. There was a little added
life to the market Saturday, Septem-
ber 22. but that was largely due to the
fact that the wholesale stores are
closed on Sunday and the retailers
must buy on Saturday to keep up
stock. The supply of good stock was
not heavy. Though the supply of roses
is on the increase, there was no sur-
plus of good stock, even for the light
demand, but an abundance of short
stems. The gladioli and asters are now
failing propositions, but continue to
arrive and litter up the stores. Dahlias
are greatly on the increase, but con-
sidering the state of the market there
are too many of them. More orchids
arrived September 22 than have come
in on any one day for weeks. Unless
business greatly improves in a short
time a big break in orchid prices is
inevitable, as the crop is beginning to
arrive. Lily of the valley has not
been plentiful and it brings good
prices. There were more than enough
lilies to supply the demand. About the
same quantity of chrysanthemum stock
arrived as during the previous week.
There is quite a sprinkling of them
in the market, but the deluge has not
vet started. Hydrangea blooms, pretty
ijut not particularly useful, tube-roses
and a variety of other stock, both do-
mestic and wild, is seen in quantity.
September 24. — Business is slow for
a Monday morning, but the Supply of
good stock is limited and good prices
are being realized. The noteworthy
feature is the scarcity and high price
of lily of the valley, which has reached

$10 per 100. A report has gone out
that the supplj' of pips is running low
and that those who have a limited sup-
ply are asking $40 per 1,000. Buyers
for the retail stores are shy of it at
$10 per 100. The outlook is not prom-
ising.

NOTES
The next meeting of the New York
Florists' Club will be held on the
evening of October 8 in its rooms in
the Grand Opera House building. A
proposition is pending to appropriate
$1,000 toward the publicity fund of
the Society of American Florists. This
matter was discussed at the Septem-
ber meeting. There will have been a
month in which to think it over and
decide. At a time when our own gov-
ernment and nearly every other civ-
ilized government — and some that are
not properly civilized — are talking in
billions and spending billions, five hun-
dred or one thousand dollars seem
paltry sums. Yet with a due sense of
proportion either would be liberal for
an organization like the club. Possi-
bly there are members who have not
yet had it made clear to them how this
publicity fund will be spent. In time^
like these that is a matter of vital
importpnce.

Charles Weber, of Lynbrook, who is
a frequent visitor to this city, has
for the past summer conducted a good
retail store at Long Beach, L. I., being
ably assisted by his daughter. Miss
Laura, who several years ago loaned
her name to a popular carnation. His
venture into the retail business has,
we understand, been quite successful.
At the range of Peter 'Wagner. Troy
avenue, Flatbush, Brooklyn, we have
noticed one of the finest collections of
ferns that can be found in this vicin-
ity. Though he grows a variety of
other good stock, ferns are his
specialty, and he grows them in great
variety and excellent quality.

The Academy Floral Co.. 277S Broad-
way, is a new firm in the retail bvisi-
ness. Their establishment is on the
corner of Broadway and 107th street
and was formerly one of C. C. Tre-
pel's chain of stores. They are well
stocked and seem to be doing a good
business.

The embargo placed on cut flowers
and other shipments by the Adams
Express Co. between New York and
New England points was only in op-
eration September 20-21. It caused
some inconvenience, but less than it
would have done in a busy season.

Richard Vincent. Jr., White Marsh,
Md.. arrived by the B. & O. R. R.
September 18, and went on to New
Haven, Conn., where he acted as a
judge at the dahlia show^ of the New
Haven County Horticultural Society.

Thomas Doganges. 69.5 Columbus
avenue, has his store well stocked for
fall trade with palms, ferns and other
foliage plants. He also keeps a fine
stock of cut flowers and his store ar-
rangements are excellent.

It is stated that the food adminis-
tration is planning to make a "pur-
vey" ot the nut supply of the country.
This, we .iudge. refers to food nuts and
n"t the variety that annoys the public
bv relating "chestnuts."

' Notice of the death of William
Entenmann. a well known and popu-
lar florist of Jersev City and a mem-
ber of the New York Florists' Club,

Mention the American Florist when writing

^^C^CB

ES^

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop f

Valley

1 Chas. Schwake €c Co., Inc.

I 90-92 W. Broadway, New York

"^^'-'-■-'-'-^'-^^*-'

.^^^s.^«.^^s.s

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph S. Fenrich

WHOLESALE FLORIST I

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

TELEPH0NES-420-42 1 -422 FARRAGtJT.a
ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, LILIES,
CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, VIOLETS,

and all other seasonable stock. tA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

will be found in the obituary column.

H. Baylis. in the rooms of the New
York Cut Flower Co., is receiving ex-
ceptionally fine Francis Scott Key
roses from the range of Dailledouze
Brothers, Flatbush.

Our florists who are kicking about
the high price of coal should take
heart. Coal is reported to be $90 a
ton in Sweden, and Sweden is no
Palm Beach.

William Duckham, of the Duckham-
Pierson Co., Chatham, N. J., recently
visited the wholesale district and re-
ports that their new range is now in
fin© shape.

During the scarcity of orchids. A.
Behr. Alfred Kottmiller's able assis-
tant at the Vanderbilt hotel, went to
Boston amd secured a good supply.

The first violets of the season were
received by Clarence Slinn. 112 West
28th street. September 21, and were of
good quality.

Wadley & Smythe have recently had
several good wedding decorations at
the "Little Church Around the Cor-
ner."

Thomas Young. Ur.. is now sending
in a good supply of cattlyeas' from
his range at Bound Brook, N. J.

jgij.

The American Florist.

563

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

Teleohone:
8864 Farragut.

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. Ztr

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYXmNG IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F.Shendafl

WHOLESALE FLORIST

'''^l''^'Fa"rUut 133 W. 58ih St„ New York

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Flowers

HORACE E. FROMENT

^fHOLESALE COMMISSION

AU the New and Standard Varieties of Eoa9»,
VioVets, Carnations, Valley lilies. Eto.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones I Farragut 300 and 301

JOHN YOUNfi SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28lh St.. NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILUAMPJFORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 38TH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone 5335 Farrasut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 2Sth St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farra^nt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farrasnt 9761.

6old3iia & Ftittermafl

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
138W,28tUt., NEW YORK

VtoMe Hover M^rKetsS

New York, Sept. 26. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00625 00

extra and fancy...!'' 00@15 00
No land No 2.... 3 00@ 5 00

■' Hadlay 2 00(^10 00

■• Francis Scott Key 2 00@15 00

frima Donna 2 00®10 00

' AliceStanley 2 00@ 8 00

" MrsGeo. Shawyer 1 00® 8 00

" Double White KiUarney.. 2 00@ 8 GO

Killarney, Special 5 00

No land No 2.. 50@ 1 CO

Queen 100@80J

Brilliant 1 00@ 6 00

" Aaron Ward 2 000 8 00

" Sunburst 1000 8 00

" I L Mock 2 00@15 00

Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

' Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00® 10 00

■' Hoosier Beauty 500 5 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 75 00@100 00

inferior erades.. 50 00060 00

Asters 35@ i 50

Chrysanthemums. .per doz., 2 O0@2 50

Rubrums 2 000 .3 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 4 000 5 00

Lily of ihe Valley 8 00010 CO

Gladiolus 1 000 3 00

Bouvardia 1 25© 2 00

Dahlias 1 000 3 CO

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 750 1 00

Asparagus Flumosus-... doz. bchs. 1 500 2 00

Smilax.. doz. strings, 75

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Tuberoses 000 4 00

Violets 50

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wbolesale Florists and CntnowerEzclUBige
435 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts,
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Boses, Carnations, and all the other
best producta of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED)

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B:. J. VAN RBYFER, Hanaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVSLTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

ConslsnmentB Solicited.

^FBi.t] liil 1 29 W. 28th St., New York

We are

Wholesale Florists

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3inop joj x^pam pio3 B tfoadsa :»oa op aA\. pau
'en pmqaq aaaapaaxa .sjcai Oiij-jf^uoii^ babh

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC,
PHONES: j 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT ■(2036 „„,„ „^L^

I 2037 NEW YORK

'PHONE^IIII [farragut '^^'

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAUS FLORIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogu Bldg., 8th At. and W. Mth, New Tork.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 8 o'doek
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslne.

Secretaiy

V. S. DORVAL,

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

and Mosses, Decorating Material for
Florist Trade at Wholesale.

Telephones: Farragmt 2164-5S93

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragnt

Tlie Laisest SMuser and Beceirer of Cnt Floweii

A complete assortment of the 1>est la
the market can always he relied upon*

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Fhonei 1664 — 166S Madison Siuiie

34 West 28th Street, New York

Rodven ud Dislr9mlors of Choicest Cnt Flowers

Mention the American Florist vihen writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale CoininiaBion Florist
106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited. ' ■-"'■■'■■
Mentien the American Florist when writing

564

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

To Buyers

of
French

from the
Dutch

or others.

Congratulations

To the big-hearted brethren
of our craft who put across
the idea of the true worth
of Advertising at the S. A.F.
Convention.

HENRY PENN,

Boston

A m.3rry party of florists went fish-
ing frcn Bayshore, L. I., September
20 and ii'ade a large haul of sea bass
and blaokfish. In the party were Mi-s.
Louis Enne, Flushing, L. I.: Julius
Chevalley, Blue Point, L. I.: Peter
Hoebel, Baldwin, L. I.; M. Matheron,
Baldwin, L. I.; Miss Alice Nickel,
Flushing, L,. I., and H. C. Riedel. of
.Riedel & Myer, 49 West 28th street.
New York.

A. P. P.

If you buy French Paper Whites,
14 centimeters and up, 1000 bulbs
to the case, the cases should be full
regular sized 14 ctm. bulbs.

If you buy the same kind of
bulbs, 13 centimeter size, the cases
should be of regular size and should
be full.

If you receive from Vaughan's
Seed Store any improperly graded
bulbs we want to know it and correct
the deal to your satisfaction.

OUR REGULAR FALL BOOK FOR FLORISTS TELLS THE STORY.
IT WILL PAY YOU TO HAVE IT.

Vaughan's Seed Store neTyork

CYCLAMEN
SEED

VUAl-lf'*

GERMAN STRAIN

HOLLAND GEOWN Per 1000

Glory of 'Waiidsliek ?12.00

Perle of Zehlendorf, Salmon Piuk 12.00

■Rain of Zehlendorf 12.00

Violet 12.00

Rococo, Mixed 10.00

White with Ked Eye 9.00

Dark Red 12.00

Dark Pink 9.00

Lig-ht Pink 9.00

ENGLISH GROWN SEED Per 1000

Persicum $ 9.00

Dark Rose 9.00

St. George 3.00

Sunset 9.00

Victoria 12.00

Purple 9.00

Majestic 10.00

Papilio Rose 9.00

Red 9.00

" MauTe 9.00

Giant White 10.00

Princess of May 10,00

A Limited Quantity — Order ftuiokly.

S. S. Pennock Company, Philadelphia, Pa.

Penn Congratulates Publicity Boosters.

Henry Penn, the Boston retailer,
who by live-wire methods and the use
of printers' ink htis made his estab-
lishment known from coast to coast,
stamps his approval on the national
publicity campaign which became a
reality at the recent convention of the
Society of American Florists in New
York in the advertisement herewith.
Himself a past master in the art of
judicious, systematic publicity, in "Con-
gratulations to the big-hearted brethren
of the craft," in reality felicitates them
on the exceptional opportunities offered
by the plan which assures increased

business to every member of the trade
who will co-operate.

Awn Arboe, Mich. — The Ann Arbor
Greenhouse Co. has increased its cap-
ital stock from $25,000 to $65,000.

DUARTE, Calif. — H. Siebrecht, Jr., of
the House of Flowers, Pasadena, has
secured o. 50 acres of land and a range
here and will grow orchids, lily of the
valley and gardenias. Two thousand
established cattleyas are being
shipped from the east and this num-
ber will later be increased to 6.000.

I9I7

The American Florist.

565

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Sstablislied 1857

^^^

JFlORiSr

745 Buckingham Place,

li. D. Phone, Graceland 1113.

Send ns your retail orders.

W^e Have the Best FnciUtles in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seegep
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

(iNCOft^ORATIo)

Eighth and locast Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Grand A>.

Telegraph orders filled on shortnotioe In St. Louis

and rest of Missoari.

Member of rioriats' Telegraph Delivery.

ndtletSt,
ROUS
loRCHII
|Vl0ktT9

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Dtlirered b Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-30-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Teleerapb
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

NLW YUKK. Fifth Avenue

DAQTHM 1 Park Street
DUO I Uil 799 Boylston Street

Dellverfes to Steamers and All Eaitem Pointi
Mention the American Florist when writing

'laxScJilig

*

A C^r Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery j.

NEW YORK

785 FIFTH AVE .

Adjoining Flaza Hotel

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch :
THE VANDERBILT HOTELi

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 £. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists* Tele^aph DeUvery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Marlxet Aflorda.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: "IVTrkTir "Vrf^l'lr-

We are in the Heart of l^cW XOIK.

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WfllHED FLORAl CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER HcCONNELL

ill FIFTH AVE.; COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

yELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.

RETAIL, STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, K¥.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

566

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.-

HohnSOIsoD,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for SDy place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store In America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are aiive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

Newark, N. J. ^^^iss,,^^

Begerow's "^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliverlea
throughout the state and to all steamship doclu
In Hoboken. N. J., and New Yorli.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SniithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment in America.
Established 1874. Incorporated 1909.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAUNA STRSIT „

I ^ General designs— AH flowers In seasoQ i

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 108 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Danlter's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Selienger, Adam. 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo. N. y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St..

Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St.

Chicago — Schiller. The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, 0. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Porter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O.— Chas. P. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, 0. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines. la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duiuth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duiuth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas — Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg, 111.— I. L. Plllsbury.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb, — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.

Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal. Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J- — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La, — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — Dards'. 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York— Kottmiller.

New York — Thos. P. Galvin, Inc.

New York- Max Schllne, 22 W. 29th St.

New York — G. H. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

New York— The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Famam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa. — M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa, — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. w. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg.

Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence. R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn, — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111.— H. W. Bnckbee.

San Antonio. Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson.

ft. Lonis. Mo. — Foster. Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuIlanphT Florists.

St. Ix)nl8, Mo. — r. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Redalia, Mo. — Archlas Floral Co.

Springfield. Mass. — N. F. Hlggins.

Steubenville. O. — Hnscroft's Flower Shop.

RrracHse. N. Y.— Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Hante. Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — rallfomin Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. FVeeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wllmette. 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Willinmsport. Pa. — Kvendpn Bros. Co.

Worcester. Mass. — Rnndnll's Flower Shop

Yonkers. N. Y.— New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High §rade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada,

Kemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

Henry Hart, inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

Telephone — Lenox 3S22

In the Heart of the most exclusive resi-
dential section.

Omaha, Neb.

Bess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St. isoTSfkaz

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
THE J. M. GASSEB COMPAJTT,

CLEYELANID)

EUCLID AVENXTB

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable floriit

Only
the

Best _

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Dunlop's

Flowers Belivered Mywnere, Plone, 1952 Bedlord

HUGO H. JAHN

^PliOBIST-

710 Xostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Plaee, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

for Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PEBSONAL ATTENTION TO Atl ORDERS.

Cleveland, O.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue '

Orders ailed for all points in Ohio. Sathfactory*. .•
Service Assured.

igir-

The American Florist.

567

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders foT Chicago ^tft

,^, All orders carefully filled

=-J^onSt under the Buperviflion ol

^ipS2^ GEORGE iSMUS. Hgr.

*^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memlier of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Main

Telephone

Store— 334 LflWiS AV6i| No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City. Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A, Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Bpeoial attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.

Jtemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of FloWers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Geventeeii large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North,
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula o( Michigan. All orders given prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and SIcKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.
Uemhsr of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DFCORATOR
150 State St., SPRINGFIEIJ>, MASS.

1 HANFT BROS.

4"M"H"H"I'**»»*'M

['*«M'******'M'******
Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *
NEW YORK I

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. ^

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

P-INE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

2Z8 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Special attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

;, E J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or tel_egraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb-Evanston. Kenll-
worth Wlnnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

BstabUshed 18^

New York.

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders B) Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1662-1553 Colmnhus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most
carefully executed.

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FliORISTS
Z953 Broadway, opp. Colnmbia CoUe^e

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hesslon

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists r^«]iif'-"-

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when loriMno

Denyer, Colo.

The Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbory's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Sedalia, Missouri.
Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notle*.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Dallas
I Texas

1214 Main Street

, Write or wire headquarters for flower?t,;jror,
Texas, otl'ahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico.' No
orders too large, none too Small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

568

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Reteiilers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.'

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Hembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Aveirae

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

Ji, E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on sh
notice.

Memher of riorists' TeleBraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California riorists

will take care of all telegraphlo orden.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Betail Florist of Grand Baplds
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Elxecnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wboleaale and Retail

Uemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when ivriting

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.^

IjEabing florists
735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.V/.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Aaiilorinm Annex, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Your Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave,

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa.

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n.

CHICAGO

florist

n E.NONROe ST.

c. n. rR[Y

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will nu orders for the West on short notlca

Trade discounts. First-clasa stock.

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

3343 W. MA.DISON ST.

NBAB OABF1U1.1* PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASMINOTOKOa

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

W^^

Mention the American Florist when writing

/p/7-

The American Florist.

569

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Bend Telegraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service in this Tlclnlty to

Howard & Smith

S53 So. Olive St., Ijos Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uemlier of Floiists' Telegraph reliveiy.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FliOKIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1S75

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 riTTH AVBNUE

Member of Florists' T'elegrrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service ^^-i^

Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers In Central Pa.
Mention the American Florist when writing

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N. T.
K. T. C. Arcade, States St„ Amsterdam, N, Y,
Greenhouaea: Hatcher'a Station, Hoffmana, N. Y.

FREY & FRE Y,

IS38 O Street, lilNCOUN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Memlers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

EI Paso, Texas*
Potter Floral Co.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given totelegrap.j and mall
orders for delivery in either city and adjoining
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and effi-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. "s retail establishment and one blocl: from
the Great Central Cut Flower iUarliet.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

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Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Memter of Florists' Ttelesrapli Delivery,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Mernher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Kemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave C at 8ih St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

g Cincinnati^ O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

I 150 East Fourth Street i

i THE BEST THAT GROWS. I

EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Coiinecticnt Avenue and Jj Street

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Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stocli
and promptdeliveries inBuffalO.Lockpoit

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

b McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

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DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

*■ md aD T^- •'• JOHNSTON 6 CO.

N£W ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHINGTON ST.. PROVIDENa

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Sept. 29,

The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

P. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Sid.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Pliila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. H.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

THE Dutch market closed with a
drop in hyacinth prices.

PBLiS and beans probably will be 20
per cent higher than last year.

Naecissus Grandiflora bulbs have
not moved as fast as desired at the in-
creased cost.

Gu.ADALUPE, CALIF. — Mrs. L. D. Wal-
ler, who was on the sick list, has now
quite recovered.

Pro\tdence, R. I. — TVillis S. Pino is
making improvements at his store on
Washington street.

Tomato, pepper and salvia seed
crops are not yet safe from frost, ac-
cording to growers' reports.

GRASS Seeds. — Prices for timothy on
the Board of Trade. Chicago, Septem-
ber 26, were $5.75 to $7.50 per 100
pounds.

"EARLY Peace," the new sweet pea,
is reported a failure this season by C.
C. Morse & Co., the well known Cali-
fornia specialists.

The October issue of the Sunset
Magazine illustrates in colors the
words "Eureka Bulb Farms," saying,
"It beats the Dutch,"

REGARDING Dutch bulbs ex-Waaldyk,
the Trading With the Enemy bill',
passed by Congress, is discouraging
to jobbers with entente connections.

All the S. S. Waaldyk's papers,
taken ashore at Halifax, had not been
received at her United States port Sep-
tember 26, although three days over-
due.

Last year's freight on Dutch bulbs
was about $2.40 per case. This sum-
mer, on August S, shipping firms were
talking a freight rate of $14.00 per
case to Dutch exporters.

THE S. S. Roma, carrying French
bulbs, is due next. The S. S. Schei-
dyk, a newer and presumably faster
boat than the Waaldyk. is reported to
have sailed with Dutch bulbs.

Connecticut newspapers have praised
First Selectman Watson S. Woodruff
of Orange, and associates, for the
great send-off they managed when the
drafted men started for camp.

On the tying up of the S. S. Waal-
dyk at an Atlantic port recently, Dutch
representatives on hand could hardly
be restrained from dancing a horn-
pipe on her bulb-crowded decks.

Syracuse, n. y.— f. H. Ebiing
writes as follows, September 24 :
"Crops are looking exceptionally good
and frost is holding off in this vicin-
ity, though there has been some bad
frost in the northern part of the state.
Potatoes are a fine crop with an occa-
sional report of rot. Wheat is being
sown quite extensively, and farmers
and truckers have every reason to be
thankful for conditions up to the pres-
ent time."

CHICAGO — "W. W. Barnard is out
every day, his health improving very
satisfactorily. — Mrs. A. H. Goodwin is
expected home from Paris, France,
about October 10. — Mrs. Carl Cropp is
returning from California.

Charles Johnson, representative for
the United States and Canada of
Denaiffe & Sons, seed growers, Carig-
nan, France, announces that he will
remove from Marietta, Pa., October 1,
after which date his address will be
Cynwyd, Pa., a suburb of Philadel-
phia.

The Late Edwin M Haven
See Obituary Page 545.

Onion Sets in the Chicago district
are in brisk demand. Whites are not
keeping as well as they should and
this, with the heavy call for large
onions, tends to advance the price.
Late quotations for prompt shipment
in car lots are: Whites, $2.25; reds
and yellows, $1.70.

According to the monthly crop re-
port of the United States department
of agriculture. 662,000 acres of clover
were planted for seed in 1917, the con-
dition of which September 1 was 80.6
per cent of normal and 79.8 per cent
as compared with the 10-year average.
The forecast from condition is 1,179,-
000 bushels as compared to the esti-
mate of December, 1910. which was
1,300,000 bushels. The 1917 acreage
is 81.7 per cent of that of 1910.

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Farmers' Bulletin No. 884, entitled,
"Saving Vegetable Seeds for the Home
and Market Garden," is by "W. W.
Tracy, Sr. In this connection we
would again call attention to the item,
"War Economy — Seed Saving," re-
printed on page 520 of last week's is-
sue from the Horticultural Advertiser
of England.

Visited New York : Chas. H. Breck,
of Jos. Breck & Sons. Corp., Boston,
Mass.; J. L. Hunt, representing Jerome
B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.;
Lfem W. Bowen, of D. M. Ferry & Co.,
Detroit, Mich.; H. W. Wood, of T. W.
Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va.; Burnet
Landreth. of D. Landreth Seed Co.,
Bristol, Pa.; S. F. Leonard, of S. F.
Leonard Seed Co., Chicago; Howard M.
Earl, of 'W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa.; C. R. Gloeckner. repre-
senting the H. F. Michell Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.

Japanese LlUum Glganteum Crops.

Yokohama, Japan, September 8. —
Growers of Lilium giganteum bulbs
have, on digging, found an unexpected
shortage in the percentage of merch-
antable sizes. Some fields showing a
plant growth indicative of a normal
crop, have, when dug. proven 50 to 70
per cent only. It has been foreseen
for several weeks that the crop would
be much under the average, and grow-
ers quick to see this have refused to
carry out their early contracts with
jobbers and dealers. Most of the pro-
ducers are irresponsible financially,
leaving the jobber helpless at the de-
fault. Two definite price advances are
said to have been made prior to this
date and another of 20 per cent is now
reported. A long, hot spell, with but
few showers, has caused the shrink-
age in volume. While growers con-
tinue to hold back, it is very difficult
to get at any definite percentage of
probable deliveries. One section, which
last season turned in a quarter of a
million salable bulbs, has not, to this
date, delivered any. Jobbers and deal-
ers are doing their utmost to enforce
contract deliveries. Whatever per-
centage of the normal yield, the final
count will show, it is now certain that
costs, without regard to freight ad-
vances, will be nearly 100 per cent
higher, possibly more.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Brsislan'

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only, Onion, LKTruoK, Gasbot.
Pabskif, Pabsuey, Cblbby, ENurrE, Salsift, Nauxd axtd Mixkd

GbANI>IFIX>BA and SP£N0EB S17£ET FwiAfl, AND SUNXXOWKB.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA

Coinpany

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Get Our Prices

CAR LOTS TON LOTS

GENUINE JAP. D. E. RAPE

RED TOP O. GRASS

HEMP CANARY SUNFLOWER

SEED MERCHANTS

I. L. RADWANER, New York

4-3 Years in Seed Business.

B

BULBS

FRENCH AND DUTCH

All varieties for fiorists.

FLOWER SEEDS

Calceolaria, Candjitnft, Centaurea, Ciii'
erarla, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc AH of ihe
very Finest Strains for florists.

Special prices on applicatioo.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

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EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower ot High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

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Heory Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIZT.

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ArttiurT.BoddingtonGo.inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

Mention the American Flqrist when writing

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

JUST ARRIVED

Sizes, 12 c/m and up, 13 c/m and up, 14 c/m and up.
Write for Quotations, stating quantity required.

iTA\,>AAUll,^lltauil Ot V.«U., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK.

572

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and oiher palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NUKSER^r STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper white Grandillora—

Per 1000
(1250 Bulbs to the ease) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
Lily Candidum—
32 to 24 centimeters,

$7,00 per 100; 65.00

The Storrs 6c Harrison Co.

Palnesville, Ohio.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucnmber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

TOMATO SEED

Grown for tlie Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beana, Peaa, Sweat Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Hadlab, Beet, Etc.
Branches: Michigan, u\\ cflRn nnHII

Wisconsin and Idaho. MILrUnU, bUKH.

My Winter Orchld-Flowerlng

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid Novelties.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant, C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Rancli, Lompoc, Calif.

Waldo Rohnert

GILJIOY, CAl..

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Feas, Asteri,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

CJorrespondence solicited.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tnmlm.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora

Select— 1250 bulbs to case $15.00 per 1000

Mammoth— 1000 bulbs to case 18.00 per 1000

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM

Fine for forcing J8.00 per lOCO.

LILIUM CANDIDUM (Madoniia LUy)

Select...... $7. 00 per 100; Mammoth $8. CO per 100

Write for our new fall Catalogue which is now ready for distribution.

AMERICAN BULB CO.,

A. MILLER, President

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^ L L II ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, it possible, quantities required. Hlgslntel CilaloEiK Free

KELWAY & SON ""^l^" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPOET."

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BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND AULi GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future deliverjr. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Klnzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

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D

HE Import bulb sit-
uation is just now
first in the minds
of both florist, seed dealer
and private planter. A word
here to all: French steamers
have come across in due
course, but French invoices
have shown much higher
costs with increased freight
and insurance. The bulbs
are, however, in store and
in good order, and still at
rates profitable to the Jobber
and certainly to the florist
who retails his own crop.

Dutch bulbs are back-
ward in coming forward,
but one steamer left Sept.
9th and another is supposed
to leave this week. We
should be able to fill early
express orders for assort-
ments of these for dealers
when you read this. Mean-
while put in a stock of
these for your counter.

Giganteums — write us
about these.

The

French ("^'^

Dutch/

are

Coming

Fast Over the New York Docks and
We Are Moving to Our Customers

Narcissus Paper White

1000

14 ctms. and up $17.50

13 ctms. and up 15.50

12 ctms and up 13.00

Write for 5 case prices.

Roman Hyacinths

WHITE 1000

12-15 Ctms $44.00

11-12 ctms 35.00

Write for 3 case prices.

Daffodils

VERY STRONG, SELECTED BULBS.

10(1 1000
Emperor, Dbl. Nose..$2.75 $25.00

Single Nose 2.00

Barrii, Double Nose.. 1.25

Single Nose 1.20

PoetiCUS, Dbl. Nose.. 1.10

Single Nose l.OO

Ornatus.
Mrs.Langtry, Double

Nose

Single Nose..
Campernelle Rugu-

losus

Daffodils, Mixed

1.35

1.50
1.25

1.25
1.25

16.00

12.00

9.50

8.60

8.00

11.00

12.50
10.00

10.00
10.00

Freesias

Purity, Vz inch $10.00

Callas

i;4-to IH-inch $5.50

]i^-to 2-inch 8.50

Lilium Multiflorum

1000

7- 9-inch (300 bnlbs to case)..$55.00
9-10-inch (.200 bulbs to case).. 80.00

Lilium Rubrum

COLD STORAGE 1000

8- 9-in. (170 bulbs to case) ....$50.00
9-11-in. (100 bulbs to case) ... 85.00

Lilium Giganteum

Cold Storage F.O.B. Chicago, looo
9-10 in., fine for late work $75.00

CHINESE NARCISSUS

NOW READY
SELECT BULBS

Per Mat (120 bulbs) $ 9.00

8 Mats (960 bnlbs) for 71.00

While unsold, crop short.

YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO

31-33 W. Randolph St.

Nurseries and Greenhouses:
WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

NEW YORK

43 Barclay St.

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SNOW QUEEN CANNA

Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. &
O. H. New York Convention And 100
other notable kinds. Always ask for
SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS.
ThA RO'<ARD & 1=^ WEST GROVE
™^WjONESCO. IE " PENN'A.
Raleri Pyk, Pns. IsJ] Aol. Wblzcr.Vicc-Pns.

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Get QrUotatlons From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
BLoomsdale Qriftol, PS.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in, and 9-10 In.^ for Inunedlate de-
liTery. Write for Prices.

Tokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New Xff Jl; City
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574

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Hapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

Nest annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

CANADA, will harvest a big turnip
crop.

COMMISSION men will undoubtedly be
licensed by the government in the near
future.

FLORIDA truckers are complaining of
the high prices of seeds, beans and fer-
tilizers.

FKEDEEICKTON, N. B.— Field inspec-
tors have informed the Dominion plant
pathologist that blight has killed 60
per cent of growing potatoes.

THE Michigan Agricultural College
experiment station. Bast Lansing, has
issued Special Bulletin No. 81, entitled,
"The Leaf-Spot Disease of Tomato."

SPRINGFIELD. MASS.— An attendance
of more than 300,000 visitors is antici-
pated at the national vegetable show
to be held here, October 12-20, under
the auspices of the Vegetable Grow-
ers' Association of America.

LANCASTER, PA.— The most severe
hailstorm in the history of this lo-
cality passed over the southwestern
section of the county September 21,
damaging coi-n, tomato, cabbage and
tobacco crops to the extent of ap-
proximately $200,000.

As a means of control of tobacco
hornworms, in dark-tobacco districts.
Farmers' Bulletin 867 of the United
States department of agriculture rec-
ommends the use of powdered arsen-
ate of lead, which never seriously in-
jures tobacco and is safe and effective
during rainy weather.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago, Sept. 25. — Mushrooms, home
grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 20 to 25 cents; rad-
ishes. .$1.50 per hundred bunches; cel-
ery, 85 cents to $1.00 per crate; toma-
toes, per box, 75 cents to $1.00; cucum-
bers, per box, 40 to 50 cents.

New York, Sept. 24. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers, 75
cents to $1.50 per basket; mushrooms,
50 cents to $2.00 per 4-lb. basket;
tomatoes, per pound. 5 to 10 cents; let-
tuce, per basket, 50 cents to $1.75;
rhubarb, per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Potato Storage Provisions.

Potato jobbers from various large
cities were called to Washington last
week for consultation. The govern-
ment will undoubtedly supervise dis-
tribution. Assistant Secretary of Ag-
riculture Carl Vrooman urges that the
government provide warehouses for the
surplus potato crop. With a crop esti-
mated at 100,000,000 bushels more than
the country needs, Mr. Vrooman says
the government would be gnilty of an
inexcusable military blunder if it did
not provide storage so the surplus
would be used when needed. Mr. Vroo-

man said the assistance must come
from local associations and business
men and farmers, whom the govern-
ment is ready to help with advice and
plans for building new storage houses
or adapting old ones.

Container Standard Sizes Fixed.

Under the authority of the federal
law known as the Standard Container
Act, the Secretary of Agriculture has
just issued the regulations fixing the
tolerances which will govern in the ad-
ministration of that act. The act
goes into effect on November 1. 1917.

It prescribes three standard sizes for
"Climax" baskets for grapes and other
fruits and vegetables — two quarts, four
quarts and 12 quarts — and fixes the
dimensions for each; it establishes the
dry half-pint, dry pint, dry quart and
multiples of the dry quart as stand-
ards for containers for small fruits,
berries and vegetables and fixes their
capacity in cubic ijUches. On and after
November 1, 1917, it is unlawful to
manufacture or sell for shipment or to
ship in interstate commerce, either
empty or filled, baskets or containers
that do not conform to the require-
ments set forth in the law. Contain-
ers which are not up to the standards
can not be used in interstate commerce
even though they are marked "short
package."

Since a good deal of the harvesting
and marketing season is still ahead be-
fore the law goes into effect, the de-
partment suggests that manufacturers
adopt the standards at once, and that
stocks of packages which can not be
used after November 1 should be fully
utilized before that date. Package
manufacturers and dealers are invited,
if they desire, to have their packages
examined and tested, to ship them to
the Bureau of Markets, United States
department of Agriculture, Washing-
ton, D. C, for such tests. The bureau

Dutch— French Grown

HYACINTHS

Gertrude, Mareno, Lady Derby,
L'Innocence, Bismarck, Grand
Monarque, 1st and 2nd size.

Ready for immediate delivery.

A. VERDUYN, Jr.

Care P. C. Kuyper & Co.
10-12 Broadway, New York City

will inform the sender whether the
container complies with the provisions
of the act. A set of instructions and
standard dimensions will be sent to all
who request it of the bureau of mar-
kets.

A Planting Guide
and Catalogue of

NURSERY STOCK

All Florists who undertake

Landscape work, and require

an extra choice stock of

Ornamental Trees

Deciduous Shrubs

and Evergreens

suitable for Autumn Planting,
should procure a copy of our

Special Nursery List

just out.

It is a little more than an
ordinary Price List; it tells
you what to use and where to
use it —

Get a Copy Today!

Vaughan's Seed Store

31-33 W. Randolph St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABMSHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks ot

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mandel-Wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swlss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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SPECIAL SALE ON CYCLAMEN

One Week Only. We Need Room.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties, plenty salmon,

few white only. Per 100 Per 1000

2H-inch, strong plants % 5.00 $46.00

2V'2-inch, extra strong 6.00 60.00

3-inch, strong plants 7.00 6S.C0

3-inch, extra strong 8.50 80.00

4-inch, strong plants 20.00

4-inch, Rococo Erecta 2S.00

Carefully packed, no packing charges.
Primula ObCOnica, mostly bright pink colors, Ronsdorf

strain, %V2-\n., $5 00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100.
Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00

per 1000.
Asparagus Sprengerl, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Carnations, field grown Pink Enchantress, fine plants,

$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

ERNEST ROBER,

Japanese FernballS, grown full foliage, 10-12-inch in
diameter, $6.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; extra select,
$7.50 per doz.; $50.00 per 100.

Boston Ferns, 5-in., $25.00 per 100; 6-in., $50.00 per 100.

Pansy Seed, trade pkt., 60c; $5.00 per oz.

Poinsettias, 2V2-inch, $6.00 per 100.

Two New Ferns to be Recommended :

Per doz. Per ICO
Verona, 3-in. ..$2.00 $15.00
Verona, 4-in... 3.50 25.00
Verona, 5-in... 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 3-in 60c each

Norwood, 4-in 75c each

Norwood, 2y2-in., $25.00
per 100.

Per doz. Per 100
Smithii, 3-in. ..$2.00 $15.00
Smithii, 4-in... 3.50 25.00
Smithii, 5-in... 6.00 50.00
Boston, bench grown, strong
plants, $20.00 per ICO.

CASH, PLEASE.

WILMETTE, ILL.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO 6c SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomat°o Seeds Baltimore, Md.

RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111.

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■WHOIiESALE SWETt GROWERS

^TaSofs'ts.. San Jose, Calif.

Growers of

ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

Correspondencft Solicited,
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THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL BEaUIBEHEITrs FOR ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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Contract Seed Growers

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKT.OTnV, N. J.

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Petunias Petunias

Seedsof our celebrated strains
will be ready in November.

Seedsmen can safely recommend our
Giants of California, Fluffy Ruffles , Giant
White, Marvelous double, and Peony-
Flowered double.

Gold Medal Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Silver Medal Panama-Calif, Exposition.

Prices and list on application.

T. B. SHEPHERD CO.,

VENTURA, CALIF.

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Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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[The Nursery Trade

American Association ol Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxabachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will beheld
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

Japanese nurserymen are making
inquiry for hop vines.

Los AXGELES, Caiif. — Wm. Smith,
manager of the growing department at
the nursery of the Germain Seed &
Plant . Co., has been drafted for the
national army.

The Pennsylvania department of
agriculture, by virtue of an act of the
legislature, prohibits shipments of stock
which was cut or originated in the
gypsy moth quarantine area, described
by the federal horticultural board, and
that all such stock received in the state
shall be destroyed.

French Nursery Stock Embargo Lifted.

A French ministerial order of Sep-
tember 17, reported to the Consul-Gen-
eral at Paris the following day. per-
mits the exportation of trees, shrubs
and nursery stock to the usual allied
and American countries. The order
is in derogation of the embargo de-
cree reported August 29.

Forests Help Increase Meat Supply.

As a war emergency measure the
national forest ranges are carrying this
summer approximately 100,000 more
cattle and 200,000 more sheep than in
ordinary years, according to the graz-
ing experts of the forest service. Od-
dinarily the national forests furnish
pasturage for about 1,800,000 cattle
and horses and 7,800,000 head of sheep.

That French Emhargfo.

Ed. amekicax Florist :

It is possible that some nurserymen
may misconstrue an item on page 526,
your issue of September 22, about the
embargo placed by France on shipments
of nursery stock. Those familiar with
the situation will understand your ref-
erence to usual exceptions' made for
the United States and the other allies,
but it might be well to supplement
that with the statement that the em-
bargo simply enables the French gov-
ernment in their discretion to with-
hold shipments from the countries at
war with them and from countries of
doubtful neutrality. There have been
no developments whatever tending to
interfere in the slightest degree with
the usual shipments of nursery stock
from France to this country.

John "Watson.

Nursery Trade Promotion and Publicity.

At the annual meeting of the Pacific
Coast Association of Nurserymen, held
at Tacoma, Wash., recently, a pro-
motion and publicity bureau was or-
ganized for the purpose of formulating
plans for conducting the nursery bus-
iness along lines similar to that of the
fruit growers, talking machine and
automobile concerns, etc. It is planned
t)j.enj|st not alone the nurserymen, but
seedsmen, florists, garden implement
houses and all others directly or in-

directly connected with the growing of
fruit trees, ornamental shrubbery, bed-
ding stock, etc.

M. G. Mitchell, secretary of the Mit-
chell Nursery Co., of Tacoma, in a re-
cent communication, says in part : "It
seems to me that the florists are ttbout
as far behind the times as the nursery-
men in creating a demand and a mar-
ket for their stock. The nurserymen
can help the florists and the florists
can help the nurserymen in the work
of educating the people to what might
be termed the commercial value of the
aesthetic — or, in other words, the men-
tal, moral and spiritual value of the
beautiful — something that is too little
understood and appreciated — the value
of having the simple meal graced by
a few flowers, the refining effect of
beauty in and around the home in the
shape of window and porch boxes,
hanging baskets, etc. We can preach
the 'holiness of beauty' in a great
many ways and show how beauty gives
a touch of individuality to a city that
cannot be obtained in any other way.
There are many ways in which the
business of the florist could be made of
much greater importance than it is at
the present time."

Specialists in Specimen Steele

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons* Azaleaa* Box-
Tpoods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous ElTergreens.

Write for Prices.
COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA, CALIFORNIA.
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If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything in —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^^^^Jf^r"

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PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H^Wild

Sarcoxie,

Missouri

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Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Smalit medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nurseiy Co.

EvergieeD Specialists Urgest Growers 'a America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

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The Book of the Peony

The long and interesting history of the
peony, charmingly written by Mrs.
Edward Harding. Contains 259 pages
with 44 illustrations in color and black
and wliite. Handsome cloth binding.

PRICE $6.00

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

F. 0. Berlin. N. J. WiUiamstovn Jane.. V. 7.

R

OSes 2Mand

J 4-inch pots.

69Cl3^ Send for list.

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Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

Ask for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 inch pots $20.00 per 100

From 6-lnch pots 25.00 per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wliolesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

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Box-Barberry

Dwarf type of
BERBERIS THUNBERGI

NEW EDGE AND DWABF HEDGE PLANT.

ORIGINATED at our Nursery sixteen years
ago among a batch of Japan Barberry
seedlings. It attracted attention in the
seedling bed'and has been under careful watch-
ing since. The original plant is now about 2V2
feet wide, and globe-like in shape, its natural
form.

It is pronounced a most valuable find by all
who have seen either the original plant or the
stock we have propagated from it, including
experienced nurserymen, landscape architects
and gardeners, experiment station men and
amateurs.

The public will take to it immediately. It's
just what is wanted. As a formal-garden edge
plant it is ideal;— this means thousands of it
for many a single order. Equally desirable as a
low and medium hedge plant, assuring a heavy
demand. Trims into perfect formal specimens.
Propagates readily from either hard or soft
wood cuttings. Will not come true from seed.
OFFERED TO THE TRADE FAl,!, 1917
NO RESTRICTIONS
Offered to the general public and will be
freely advertised in Fall 1918 and Spring 1919.
Get up a stock and be ready for the certain
heavy demand.
Prices to the trade, November delivery-
strong two-year field plants,
no growth removed:
$400.00 for 1000 $250.00 for 500

$150.00 for two hundred and fifty

$75.00 for one hundred $50.00 for fifty

$37.50 for twenty-five $20.00 for ten

$10.00 for three $6.00 for one

Stock at present exclusively owned by us.

The Elm City Nursery Company

Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.

New Nurseries at Npu7 Hflven Cniin
Woodmont, Conn. «CW XiaVCll, VUIUI.

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

2%-in. pot

3-in. pot .

5-iii. pot .

6-in. pot .

6-ln. pot .

6-in. pot .

7-in. cedar

7-in. cedar

9-in. cedar

9-ln. cedar

9-in. cedar

9-in. cedar

COCOS WEDDELI/IANA

In. high Per doz.

6 to 8 $1.50

10 to 12 2.25

KENTIA BELMOREANA

Leaves High £>acb

4 8 to 10 In...

5 12 in

6 to 7 18 to 20 in $0.75

6 to 7 22 to 24 in 1.00

6 to 7 26 to 28 in 1.50

6 to 7 28 to 30 In 2.00

tub 6 to 7 34 to .'tein 3.00

tub 6 to 7 38 to 40 In 4.00

tub 6 to 7 40 to 42 in 5.00

tub 6 to 7 42 to 48 in 6.00

tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.00

tub 6 to 7 . .5 ft 10.00

Per 100

6-in

$12.00

6-in

18.00

Per doz.

6-ln

$ 1.50

6-in

2.50

9.0O

12.00

18.00

24.00

7-in

36.00

9-in

48.00

9-ln

60.00

9-in

12-ln

j Ready

12-in

1 Oct. 15

l2-in

ABECA LUTESCENS in. high

pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30

pot 3 plants In pot 30 to 36 ,

KENTIA FOBSTERIANA

Leaves In. liigb Each

pot 5 to 6 24 $1.00

pot 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50

KENTIA FOBSTERIANA, made up.

High

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 30 to 36 Ie $ 3.00

cedar tab 4 plant;s in tub 38 to 40 In 4.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 40 to 42 in 5.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 42 to 48 In 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4 to 4^4 ft 8.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4% to 6 ft 10.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 5 to 6 ft 16.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 6 to 7 ft 18.00

Each
$1.00
1.60

Per doz.
$12.00
18.00

Bach

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

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Sept. 29,

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants

are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if yon want the best stock obtainable at the most

reasonable prices send in your order as soon, as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 c. W. Ward $5.00

Herald 5.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00

White Wonder 5.00 40.00

Belle Washburn : 5.00 40.00 Champion 5.00

1000

$40.00
40.00
40.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

OWN ROOT ROSES.

21/2-INCH STOCK Perioo PerlCOO 3-INCH PLANTS Par 100 Per 1000

Richmond $3.50 $30.00 White Killarney $4.50 $40.00

White Killarney 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.50 40.00

SPECIFY PLANTS WHEN ORDERING.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St«9 Long Distance Phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

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THE BOOK OF
GLADIOLUS

THE first authorita-
tive book on this
bulb ever printed in
America, or possibly
the world, issued April
1,1911. This 120- page
book, written by Mat-
thew Crawford and
Dr. Van Fleet, con-
■tains many chapters
) covering all sides of
I growing, propagating,
|storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
ered from reliable
sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

rXICE, POSTPAID, $1.25

AMERICAIf FLORIST CO.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

Special offer of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

In 4i4 in. pots, choice healthy stock for bench-
ine, at $30 00 per 100.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, 2H in. pots,
at $4.00 per 100.

Xmas Joy Peppers, Zii in. poIb, at $7.00 per
100; 3H in. pots, at $10,00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

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STRONG, HEALTHY, FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

The Kind That Make You Money

SPECIAL B% DISCOUNT fhrw^lL'S;i^^'°^

100 1000 100 1000

Iv. p. Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 Victory $5.00 $50.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00 winsor Cerise 6.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00

500 at the 1000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG, I84 North Wabash Avenue, ChicagO

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J C\f\K Vines Varlegata. Special sale till
■"*-'*-'*»■ Oct. 10. lOOUOO extiastronjT Vinca
Varieeata ready for a shift from 2-in. pots $1.75
per 100: $17.f 0 per 1,000. 10,000 year old cut back
4-in. pot $5.00 per 100 in any quantity. This is
I he best bargain of tlie season. Owing to the hie ii
prices of everything special sales will be few,
but we need the room.

ELMER RAWLINGS,™G™we^''

AI/I/EGANY N. Y.

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GERANIUMS

S. A. Nutt and Buchner... .$12.50 per 1000
Blcard and Poitevlne 15.00 per 1000

Asparagua Sprengeii $20.00 per 1000

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

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Miscellaneous Plants ion looo

214 -In. Asp. plumosus $2.50 $22.60

2yi-in. Atep. Sprengerl 2.50 22.50

3 -In. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 96.00

2%-ln. Stevia 3.00 28.00

214-ln. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

2%-in. Smilax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per lOO.

4 and 5-in. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100,

Liberal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, Sr"

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

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k. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL,

CONN.

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New Fern . .

NORWOOD

NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD, IN 5-INCH POT.

Has Made an
Extraordinary Success

NORWOOD t^'^t^S.

FERNS— The most
beautiful of the crested type. The fronds are heavily
crested, but do not unite as in many varieties of this
class; each is held separate and apart by the strong
and wiry midrib, which even in a small pot gives the
plant a symmetrical and finished appearance. This
is not just a variation of this very prolific family, but
distinctly different, a very decided novelty that im-
mediately attracts attention. It was one of thp feat-
ures of the New York Spring Show, where it w^as
awarded a Silver Medal, as a new and meritorious
variety.

It was the feature plant of the s. A. F. con-
ventioa in Kew York.

Over 75,000 plants have already gone out since
June 1st. We fill all orders in rotation as received.

PRICES— Strong Plants.
21/2-in.pots, $25 per 100; $200^per lOOO

4-in« pots $9 per doz.; $50 per 100

6-in. pots $15 per doz., $100 per 100

SPECIALTIES-Ferns, Crotons, Dracaenas, Cyclamen, Begonias, Poinsettias.

NORWOOD, PA. ROBERT CRAIG CO.,

4900 Market St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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CLOSING OUT SALE OF

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PL AN IS, 21/2 INCH POTS.

Cecile Brunner, per 100, $4.00 per 1000, $30.00 Own root Richmond per 1000, $30.00

Grafted Killarney Brilliant " 50.00 own root Shawyer " 30.00

Grafted Richmond

50.00
50.00

Olosing; Out ISa.le of

EXTRA HEAVY FIELD CARNATION PLANTS

Matchless, White Enchantress and White Wonder, very choice, at $56.00 per 1000.
500 Mrs. Ward, 1000 Alice and a few hundred of deep pink fancy Varieties.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, III.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAQO, ILL.

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ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS

2% In. pots, strong plants, $3.60 per 100.

Aspara^s Sprengeri, 2% in. pots, ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER. - NEW YORK

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CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

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Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, itS.rO; IQOO. $45.00

Matchless " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress Supreme . " 5.00 " 45 00

Alice " 5 00 " 45.00

Mrs. C. w. Ward " 5 0(1 " 45.00

Philadelphia " 5.00 " 45 00

Herald " 5 00 "■ 45.00

ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Dreer's Crotons

Our stock of Crotons is exceptionally good this season, and we are

in position to supply unusually good values. The collection consists of

only the best of the standard and new varieties.

4-inch pots, good plants in choice standard varieties. $4.50 per doz.,
$35.00 per 100

4-inch pots, selected plants, particularly well colored, in the rarer vari-
eties, $6.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100.

Sinch pots, elegant stock, $6.00 to $12.00 per doz., according to size
and quality.

Selected specimen plants from $1.00 to $10.00 each.

Dracaena Terminalis

We have a particularly good stock of this popular plant,
and we especially recommend the 2 and 3-inch pots as a proflt-
able investment for growing on.

2-incli pots, $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per 100.

3-inch pots; 2.00 per doe.; 15.00 per 100.

4-inch pots, 4.50 per doz., 35.00 per 100.

THE DWARF CRESTED HOLLY FERN

Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum

Awarded a Silver Medal at the National Flower Show.
Philadelphia, April, 1916.

This is a splendid compact growing form of Cyrtomium Bochford-
ianum th-. is valuable either as a small plant or for growing on as a
specimen plant. We offer a splendid lot of
214-inch pots $0.75 per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000

3 " " 1.25 " 10.00 "

4 " " 2.50 " 20.00 "

Above prices are intended for the trade only.

CROTON JULIETTE DELARUYE.

Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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5000 FERNS

FROM BENCHES

Per 100
n..$25.00
n.. 15.00
n.. 10.00

Per 100 I

Boston. 6-in $25.00 I Wanami

5-iD 1500 I

4-in 10.00 I

ASPARAGUS

3000 Plumosus $2.50 per 100

3000 Sprengeri 2.50 per 100

300,000 Pansy Seedlings $3.00 per 1000

Very finest strain, none better.

J. D. BRENNEMAN

Box 24, HARRISBURG, PA.

CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JEESEY
WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemnm Novelties my Specialty

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Smith's Revised
Chrysantliemum Manual

(Third Edition)
The best work on Chrysanthemnm Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60o postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH S CO., Adrian, Mich.

NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Bouquet Rose — Rosy Amber and Pink.
Gen. de Vibraje— Bright rose to blue.
Mad. E. Moilliere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M. Hamar— Delicate Flesh rose.
Mile. R.oaillard— Milk white; {ringed.
Souv. de Mad. Chautard— Bright rose.

(This variety in 5- inch pots only.)
Also O^aksa in 4-inch pots ouly.

POT GROWN— 4-inoh pots— $20.00 per lOn.
" " 5-inch pots— f3" .00 per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 3 to 5 shoots— SI5.O0 per KO
" . '■ 5 to 6 shoots— S20.'J0 per 100.

GENISTA

6 inch !4 60p

BOUGAINVILLEA

e lutifulU trimmed, bushv plants
4 inch is 00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100.
!4 60 ppi do/ }35 00 per 100

Specially trimmed plauts.
4 inch pots, J25.00 per 100.
5-inch pots. $35.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS ?^^^'^o

per 100; $30.00 per iroo. P/a-in., »2.50 per 100; 820.00 per 1000.

The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

NUNSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN
PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

TRADE DIRECTORY, $3.00 Postpaid

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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPAKAGUS.

-Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $4.00 per 100
3-in., $7.00 per 100; 4in., $12.00 per 100; 6-in.
made up. $4.20 per doz. Sprengeri, fine 3-in
stock, $7.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.
Morton Grove, 111.

Asparagus plumosus, heavy stock, 2%-iil., 2.50
per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; IVa-in., $2.50 per 100,
.f20.0O per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., strong plants,
$3.30 per 100. Sprengeri, 2^-in., ready for
shift. .$3.50 per 100. James Vick's Sons. Roch-
ester, N. y.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong. $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BARBERRY.

Box-Barberry, dwarf type of Berberis Thun-
bergi. For prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Elm City Nursery Co., New
Haven, Conn.

BEGONIAS.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bonvardia. 2%-in., $5.00 per 100; best single
Pink, White and Red. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids, Mich.

BtJIiBS.

Bulbs, L. Formosum. 7 to 9-in., $7.00 per 100;
$65.00 per 1,000. Callas, V/, to 2-in., $9.00 per
100; $80.00 per 1,000; 2 to 2y,-in., $13.00 per
100; $120 per 1,000. French-grown Mammoth
Freesias, S1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Soliel
d'Or, $2.85 per 100; $27.00 per 1,000. Tl'umpet
Ma.1or, $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1,000. Paper
Whites, write tor prices. A. Henderson & Co.,
211 N., State St.. Chicago.

Bulbs, French and Dutch, Narcissus Paper
White,. Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Freesias,
Callas, Lil. MultJflorum, Lil. Rubrum, Lil.
Giganteum and Chinese Narcissus. For varieties,
sizes and prices of the above see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

' Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100
$65.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.
Paniesville, O. ,

Bulbs. Surplus stock from cold storage. For
varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement on
front cover page of this issue. Wm F East-
ing Co., 56S-570 Washington St.. Buffalo N Y

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora. White Ro-
man Hyacinths. Write for quotations, stating
quantity required. McHutchison & Co.. 95
Chambers St., New York.

Bulbs, French and Dutch. u\ll varieties for
florists. Special prices on application. J. M.
Tborburn & Co., 53 Barclay street, N. Y.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CARNATIONS.

Field Grown

CARNATION PLANTS'.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following

varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per l.OOO

Matchless $5.00 $45.00

White Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Philadelphia 5.00 45.00

White Wonder 5.00 45.00

Harlowarden 5.00 45.00

Andrew Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Alice 5.00 45.00

Winsor 5.00 45.00

Enchantress 5.00 40.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Thenanthos 12.00 100.00

Cash with order or satisfactory references.

CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants.

182 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago

L. D. Phone, Randolph 631.

Extra fine field grown
CARNATION PLANTS.
Strong, healthy stock, and a bargain at
the prices quoted.

Exceptionally fine stock in the following
varieties, positively the finest obtainable.

Per 100 Per 1.000

Matchless $5.00 $45.00

White Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Philadelphia 5.00 45.00

White Wonder 5.00 45.00

Harlowarden 5.0O 45.C0

Andrew Carnegie 5.00 45.00

Alice 5.00 45.00

Winsor 5.00 45.00

Enchantress 5.00 40.00

Thenanthos 12.00 100.00

Cash with order or satisfactor.y references.

M. WEIDAND

Evanstou, Illinois.

L. D. Phone, Evanston 2656.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

WIETOB BROS..

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress.
White Enchantress. Enchantress Supreme. Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator. Alice. Matchless.
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb. $100.00 per
1,000. .T. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
JoUet, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. .For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Nlessen Co., Philadelphia. Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong, healthy field-grown

CARNATION PLANTS ■

The kind that make you money.

100 1.000

L. P. Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 50.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

500 at the 1.000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG.

184 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1.000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink;

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

White :

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BROS. Co..

Morton Grove. Illinois.

CARNATION PLANTS.

Per 100 Per 1,000

1,000 White Perfection $4.00 $30.00

1,300 White Enchantress 4.00 35.00

800 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00

1,500 Peerless Pink 4.00 35.00

Fine, healthy plants.

A. SYKORA,

W. Batavia, HI.

Heavy field-grown caraation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St.,
Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Per 100

Enchantress $6.00

White Enchantress 6.00

Herald 6.0O

R. O. LOMMATZSCH. P. O., La Grange. 111.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $40.00 per 1.000

White Wonder 40.00 per l.OOO

SINNER BROS..
6316 Ridge Ave.. .. Chicago.

FOR SALE— Carnation plants, field grown.
Victory. 5c; Champion, 6c. Heitman-Oestreicher
Co.. 5610 North Ave.. Milwaukee. Wis.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2y2-in. POTB.

$20.00 per 1.000.
Crystal Gem. Roman Gold. Chieftain. Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora. Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Razer. Smith's Ad-
vance, Golden Queen, Oconto, Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, Illinois.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Eapids, Mich.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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CROTONS.

Ci'Otons. Our stock is exceptionally good
this season and we are in a position to supply
unusually good values. 4-in., good plants. $4.50
per doz., $35 per 100; 4-in. selected plants, $6
per doz., $60 per 100; 5-in.. $6 to $12 per doz.
Specimen plants. $1 to $10 each. Henry A.
Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa.

Crotons. in variety, 4-in., $4.80 net doz.: 6-
in. pots, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

CYCIiAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteura. improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen. Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only:

100 1,000

2y2-in. strong plants $ 5.00 $45.00

21/,-iu. extra strons; 6.00 50.00

3-in. strong plants 7.00 65.00

3-in. extra strong 8.50 80.00

4-in. strong plants 20.00

4-in. Rococo erecta 25.00

Carefully packed, no packing charges.
ERNEST ROBER Wilmette, 111.

Cyclamen giganteum, Glor.v of Wandsbek.
Christmas Cheer. Brilliant Red. White-Pink
Eye. Pure White. Lavender, 2T^-in. pots at
$8.00 per 100; 3-iu. pots at $12.00 per 100: 4-in.
pots at $25.00 per 100. We also offer cyclamen
seed of our own carefully selected strain at
$12.00 per 1,000 seeds. No better to be had
anywhere. Cash with order from unknown
correspondents.

J. A. PETERSON & SONS.

3132 McHenry Ave.. Westwood.

Cincinnati, Ohio.

CYCLAMEN, Good plants, best strain. 4-in..
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed. $15.00
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS.
Kalamazoo. Mich.

Cyclamen. Sept. delivery. 3-in. pots. $10 per
100; 4-in. pots, $20 per 100; 6-in. pots. $4.80
per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Dalilias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahfia Farms. Williamstown Junction.
N. J.

Daisies (Bellis), Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,
fleld-giown, strong seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000.
Cash.
BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich.

DRACAENAS.

Dracaena Terminalls. 2-in., $1.25 per doz.,
$10 per 100; 3-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100;
4-in., $4.50 per doz.. $35 per 100. Henry A.
Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

DB.4CAEN.4. INDIVISA, 4-in.. 12c; 5-in.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBER. Wil-
mette. Illinois.

PE R N S

Per 100

Roosevelt. 2^4 -in $ 4.50

Boston. 214-in 4.50

Seholzeli. 214-in 4.50

Teddy. .Ir., 214-in. 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

Seholzeli. 4-in 15.00

Boston. 6-in 40.00

THE REESER PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield. Ohio.

Ferns. New fern Norwood. A distinct novelty
and one of the most beautiful of the crested
type. 2¥,-in., $25 per 100. $200 per 1.000;
4-in., $9 per doz., $50 per 100; 6-in.. $15 per
doz. $100 per 100. Robert Craig Co.. 4900 Mar-
ket St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Perns. Boston (Oct. delivery). 5-in.. $4.80
per doz.; 6-in.. .$9.00 per doz.; 7-in.. $12.00
per doz. Table ferns, 2i/i-in., .$4.00 per 100;
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00 per 100.
Holly ferns. 3-ln.. $10.00 per 100; 4-ln.. $15.00
per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

FERNS

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-in., 65c: 8-in.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to he as good as any in
the market. Cash with order.

Felix Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and nrices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown, N. Y,

Ferns from benches. Boston, 6-in., $25; 5-in.,
$15; 4-in., $10 per 100. Wanamaker. 6-in.. $25:
5-ln., $15: 4-in., $10 per 100. J. D. Brenne-
man. Harrisburg. Pa.

FUCHSIAS.

FUCHI.iS. Stock plants of Sneciosa and
Black Prince. $2.50 per dozen. THE WAGNER
P.4RK NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0.

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchii in 4-in. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at ,$20 per 100. A. L.
Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

For Sale — Field-grown geraniums such as Nutt,
Mad. Buchner, Oberle and Dr. Wylei (for cut-
tings) at 10c each, without roots. C. K. HOFF-
MEYER, Carnegie. Pa.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner. $12.50 per 1.0(X); Ricard and
Poitevine. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

Geraniums. 2-in., $2 per 100. $18.50 per 1,000;
3-in., $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log. moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen. Ala.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per hag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines-
ville, 0.

HYDR.iNGEAS, Otaksa and assorted French
varieties, strong 4-in. pots, one shoot, $8.(X> per
100, Cash.
JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of or]
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO..
May wood- III.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTEEIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2 14 -inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

214-inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 in. high.. 2.50 18 150
ARECA LDTESCENS.

4-inch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-inoh pots $1.00 each

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

3-Inch pots $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2-lnch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARY0T/T3F0LIA.

.1-inch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove, Illinois.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig (^., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.,

Palms. Joseph Heacock &)., Wyncote. Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in.. $4.80 per doz.: 8-ln.
tubs, $2.50 to $3.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co..
Morton Grove. 111.

500,000 FINE PANSIES.
The following stock has been heavily frosted
and are now ready for quick shipment and
planting;

100 1,000 10,000

Exhibition Giants $0.75 $5.00 $45.00

Steele's Private Stock 75 4.50 40.00

Steele's Mastadon 60 4.00 35.00

Giant Flowering 50 3.0O 27.50

Above prices per 100 include postage charges.
Other prices do not include transportation
charges. CASH.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Delaware. Ohio.

Pansies. Thinly sown, strong field-grown seed-
lings. Strains unsurpassed by any for size of
bloom or colors: $2,50 per I.OUO. Cash. BRILL
CELERY GARDENS, Kahimazoo, Mich.

PANSIES in bloom. $2.00 per 100. HENEY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEIiARGONTDMS.

PELARGONIUMS, ml.xed varieties, strong
4-in, stock, $15; 2-in., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants, 6 to 8 in. pots, 25c to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEONIES.

Peony roots, now ready. Festiva Maxima,
pure white, red blotches on center petals. Early
bloomer. Extra strong divisions, 3 to 6 eyes,
our own field-grown stock, $2.50 per dozen, $18.00
per 100.

O. A. & L. A. TONNER,
30 E. Randolph St. Chicago, 111.

Peony Festiva Maxima: also Red. Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OF
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techny, 111.

Peppers. Smas and Bird's Eye, 2^4-in.. $4
per 100. Xmas Joy, 2i4-ln., $7 per 100. 3^4-in..
$10 per 100. A. L. Miller, Jamaica. N. Y.

POINSETTIAS.

Poinsottias. (Christmas delivery). 4-in.. $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-in., made up, $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in.. 75c to $1.00 each; 8-in., made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants, $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Bros., Co. Morton
Grove, 111.

POINSETTIAS. Strong 2y2-in., shipped in
pots. $6.00 per lOO. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT
.& SON. Cedar Falls, la.

PRIMULAS.

PRIMULAS.

Cliinensis. finest mixed. 2yi-in.. $3.00 per 100.

Forbesi Baby, 2%-in.. $2.25 per 100.

500,000 finest Pansies, ready soon.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM.

Delaware, Ohio.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS— 2y.-INCH STOCK.

100 1000

Killnmey Brilliant $4.50 $40.00

Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond .'. . 4.00 35.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

WIETOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Ds Aiiout It.

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ROSES.

eost: plants.

Grafted and Own Root.
The Poeblmann Quality. Known Favorabl.7
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED — 2y.-lnch Aaron Ward. Milady. Bril-
liant, Cecile Brunner. Iticbmond. Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1.000

Lots of 6,000 or more 110.00 per 1.000

Pink Klllarney 100.00 per 1.000

GRAFTED— 3\4-inch Wliite Klllarney and Pink

Klllarney.

For 3y2-ineb stock an adilltlonal $50.00 per 1.000

will be charged.

These prices are absoluteLv net cash.

OWN ROOT — 2%-lnch White Klllarney. Aaron

Ward. Milady. Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62.50 per 1.000

Sunburst, 2^-incb, own root.

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1.000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, "will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..

Morton Grove. Illinois.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2y.-in. and 3-in. grafted Killarnev Rose
plants at $10.00 per ICO; 500 2^4-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1.000 3-in.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per lOO; 1.000 3-in.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASBETT & WASHBURN.
ITS N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

ROSES. American Beauties. White and Pink
Klllarney. Kaiserin, Richmond. Milady, etc.:
3-in.. $6.00; 4-in.. $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Micb.

Forcing roses, fleld-grown stock. XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers. Hybrid Teas. Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Write for quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. New
York.

Roses. Own root. 2V^-iu. stock and 3-in.
plants. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Peter Reinberg,
30 B. Randolph St.. Chicago.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUT2II SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100; $20.00 per 1.000. Asparagus Lutzil seed,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hateherii seed, eOc per 100: $4.50 per 1.000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed. .$2.00 per 100: $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seeds. Petunia, will be ready in November.
Giants of California, Fluffy Ruffles. Giant White.
Marvelous double and Peony — Flowered double.
Prices and list on application. T. B. Sheoperd
Co.. Ventura. Calif.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay

street, N. Y.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek. Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co.. Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds. Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peeas ,nod Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger c& Sons Co.. Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seed. Cyclamen, German strain, Holland and
English grown. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. S. S
Pennock Co., Philadelphia. Pa,

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field com on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes
boro, , N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The 0. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son. contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Miltord. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea.
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif,

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau. Anger.-!. France.

Seeds. Bean. pea. radish and ail garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St.. Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. S'weet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Eoutzahn Seed
Co.. Arryo Grande. Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas. etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co..
Gilroy. Calif.

■Seeds, fiower. vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only. Kelway's. Langport. England.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria. Calif.

Seeds, which succeed. Get quotations from
Landreth. Bristol. Pa.

SMTLAX.

Wild Smilax. now ready. $2.50 per case. $1.50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co.. Morris

Smilax. 2-in.. $3.00 per 100; 3-in.. $6.00 p
100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

SOIjANXJM.

New dwarf Solanum Cleveland. A sterling
novelty of dwarf, compact growth. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor. Ohio.

SWAINSONA.

TO EXCHANGE

Field-grown extra good stock Campanula, all
colors, assorted. Delphiniums, Gold Medal hy-
brid Shasta. Alaska; 20.'> smilax, 3y2-in., extra
strong. Carnations, medium size, 6 vars.. for
cash or will exchange for Geraniums, Pelar-
goniums, or what have you?

HENRY GERSTENKORN,
R. 4, Box 128, Decatur, 111,

VIVOAS.

VINCAS, Vinca variegata, extra heavy field-
grown clumps, $4.50 per 100; rooted tips. $1.00
per 100. $10.00 ner 1.000 THE REESTIR PLANT
CO.. Springfield. 0.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-ln. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Bawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

Field-grown violet plants. Princess of Wales.
$6.00 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLBRSMA.
Grand Rapids. Micb.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Japanese plant tubs. Made of finest seasoned
oak, bound securely with bamboo hoops. Height
Vi-m.. diameter at brim 12yo-in.. 75c each, $7.00
for 10. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New
New York.

Carnation supports, $22 per 1,000 plants. Rose
stakes on hand. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Car-
nation Support Co., Connersville. Ind.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Eros.. 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For

sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in

this Issue. H. G. Berning, 1402-4 Pine St,,
St. Louis, Mo.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Hardy evergreens for window boxes and tub-
bing. For varieties and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. The D. Hilll Nursery
Co., Inc., Box 404, Dundee, III.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q Potter Co., 421 High Ave.. Cleveland. O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St.. Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now. as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Pilling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
c& SON, Stratford. London. England.

Mastica. used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal.. ,$1.80. Geo. H. Angermuller Co.. 1324
Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and nrice lists free on anplication. The Storrs
& Harrison Co.. Painesville. 0.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut
St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialt.v. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place. Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c
postpaid. Henry > Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of &\X
kinds. Joseph Ziska. 151 N. Wabash Ave..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co.. 1302^1308 West Division Street,
Chicago. ■ _^^

Florists' cards and envelopes. Catalogue free;
write for one. The John Henry Co., Lansing;
Mich.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
binder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave,, Chicago.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. .4. Kuhl. Pekln. HI.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co.. Richmond. Ind.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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MISCEIiljANEOUS.

Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierre
Co., 12 W. Broadway. New Yorlc.

Wired toothpicks, lO.OOO, $2.00; 60,000. $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.

Everything the best in florists' supDlies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Philadelohia.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

PARSLEY PLANTS, triple curled, 75c per 100,
.$3.50 per 1,000. Also Asparagus, Brussels
Sprouts. Holts' Mammoth Sage, Lettuce plants.
Catalogue free. HARRY P. SQDIRES, Good
Ground, N. Y.

Cabbage plants, hardy northern grown. $1.00
per 1,000, $8.50 per 10,000.

Grand Rapids lettuce plants, $1 per l.OOO,
$8.50 per 10,000.

EDWARD W. SCHUSTER, Crookston. Minn.

UHLLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.
Cabbage at $1.00 per 1,000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1.000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1,000.

F. M. PATTINGTON.
Scipioville. N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse JIfg. Co.. 1000 Masonic Temple
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co..
908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Brauu Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansla Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co.. 42nd Street Bldg. New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co.. Des Plalnes, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co.. Lockland. 0.

THE iMERICAN FLOmST COfflPiNY'S

Trade Directory

/yONTAINS the usual fully corrected and
\p revised listsof Florists, Seedsmen, Nursery-
men, Catalogue Firms, Horticulturists,
Landscape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries,
Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Societies
and Horticultural Supply Concerns of the
United States and Canada.

Price $3.00 Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearlom Street, CHICAGO.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz.. by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Cedar Bapids,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co.,
Cambridge, Mass.

Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co.,
Syracuse. N. Y.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphlnc. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Punglne,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son. N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION, STAPLES.

Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000; 3.000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield.
Mass.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1.000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per lOO, 70c: per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., B. C. Chicago.

Angermueller. Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo.

Badgley & Bishop. Inc., New York.

Eassett & Washburn, Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene. Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland. O.

Coan, J, J.. New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford. William P., New York.

Freres-Windler Co., The, Chicago.

Froment. H. B.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc., New York.

Gunterberg, M. C.. Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor. Inc., New York.

Hart, George B.. Rochester. N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc.. New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co.. Wm. F., Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The. New York.

Kessler. Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin. 111.

Kusik & Co., H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York.

Niessen Co.. The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson. A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C Milwaukee. Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J.. New York.

Pyfor & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago.

Reid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa.

Reinberg, Geo.. Chicago.

Reinberg. Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer. Inc.. New York.

Ruscb & Co.. Gust, Milwaukee. Wis.

Sheridan. W. F.. New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner. O. A. & L. A.. Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H.. Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

United Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan, A. L.. & Co.. Chicago.

Weiland & Risch. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros.. Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago,

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

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The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

Rochester, N. Y.

BUSINESS RESPONDS TO FALL IMPETUS.

Fall biisiness has begun in earnest.
There has been a quickening in the
transient demand since the cooler
weather has arrived. The occasion of
the blessing of the graves, September
22, brought a busy Saturday, asters
being the best sellers, great quanti-
ties of which have been coming into
the market, but they will soon be
scarce. Gladioli are still seen, but
the quality is becoming poorer daily.
Carnations are only fair, but roses
are excellent, especially Sunburst,
Ward, White Killarney and Francis
Scott Key.

NOTES.

Wm. C. Filby, of Salter Bros., will
leave for Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N.
J., September 27, where he will go into
military service. Max Pauliczlk also
lea.ves for the same camp on the same
day. Dewey Lester is still with the
Fifth Regiment of Engineers at
Brownsville. Tex.

George T. Boucher had the decora-
tions for an attractive store opening
last week in which high vases )of
American Beauty roses, red gladioli
and quantities of palms were used.

Great quantities of asters have been
sold at the public market at 10 and 15
cents per bunch. Street venders also
sold many at reduced prices.

H. E. Wilson airanged a floral wheel
for the Rotary club's meeting Septem-
ber 17. The Ad club's emblem was
also designed by him.

George Cramer is rusticating at
Conesus lake after the strenuous work
at the Industrial exposition.

J. B. Keller's Sons are featuring
single asters in various colors artis-
tically arranged in vases.

Chester Ament is now cutting ex-
cellent Golden Glow chrysanthemums.
Chester.

Los Angeles.

EXCELLENT DESIAND IN ALL LINES.
The fall fashion show, together with
the fall openings of several large de-
partment stores, all occurring on the
same date, taxed the local florists to
the utmost. In addition all report con-
siderable work and a good general
trade. All stock appears to be show-
ing up well at this time, especially
the varieties that are at the height of
their season, such as dahlias, zinnias
and chrysanthemums, the latter show-
ing excellent form. Roses are always
with us and they, too, are very good.
Asters are on the wane but there are
good showings of goldenrod to be seen.

NOTES.

O. C. Saake has an exceptionally
fine showing of chrysanthemums in
yellow and lavender. Trade is reported
very good. He arranged a basket for
one of the store openings which meas-
ured nine feet in height and five feet
in diameter, about 250 dahlias being
required.

The Broadway Florists made rip
about .30 large baskets for the various
store openings and the fashion show.
Dahlias, chrysanthemums, golden-rod
and greens were used in profusion.

At Wolfskin Bros. & Morris Golden-
son's, Chrysanthemum Monrovia is

GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY
REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Let us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

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Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the valnc
of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rook-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durabihty, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything In Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCBILLO LUMBER CO. '^dS^^"-

U D. rhoKS: Liicoln 410411

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GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

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BUENLET. ENGLAUD.

showing- up well. They report a good
call for funeral work here and they
had orders for many baskets for the
fashion show.

At Wrighf's Flower Shop, the entire
force is busy and a good trade is the
rule.

Howard & Smith used their rose,
Los Angeles, in making up 10 baskets
for one fall opening. G. H. H.

Hansel! Rocker Grates

Are best for greenhouse use.
Write for particulars.

HANSELL GR4TE CO.

654 Railway E/xchange Bldg., Chlcagro

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111,

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Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproot

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Little. Shippers ma; use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

Vanghan's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand New Style

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to 5IJ0 feet without

seam or joint.

Tbe HOSE for Ihe FLORIST

%-in. per ft 17c

Reelof 5fO ft 16Ho

2 Reels, lOOU ft 16e

Vs-in I6c

Reels. 501 ft 14Mc

Couplings Furnished.

HENBY A. DREER,
7U-716 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, Pa.

Morganville, N. J,

One of the most successful growers
here of vegetables under glass that
ship to the New York market is J. H.
Becker. He has 16 houses, none of
which is less than 300 feet in length,
and from 40 to 50 feet in width. He
grows great quantities of tomatoes, cu-
cumbers, lettuce, etc. Morganville is
on the Freehold branch of the Central
Railroad of New Jersey and a one
hour and 2.j minutes' trip from New
Tork. A. F. F.

Montreal Horticultural Society.

The September exhibition of the
Montreal Horticultural Societj' brought
out excellent displays of flowers and
the collections of vegetables shown
were features that attracted much at-
tention, especially those grown by
soldiers and their families in the spe-
cial competition in the Khaki League
gardens. The floral classes were
judged by A. G. Robinson, Outrement;
Thomas McHugh, Dorval; C. A. Smith,
Lachine, and K J. Hayward, among
the principal prize-winners being W. J.
Wilshire, W. G. Pascoe, C. A. Smith.

E. J. Hayward, J. J. Trevis, Geo, Trus-
sell. Town of Montreal West, Thos.
McHugh, J. H. Schoning, Percy Worth-
ington, W. Hughes. Wm. Gardner, R.
Burrows, Julius Luck, E. H. Jones,

F, S. Watson, C. D. Schnebly, W, B.
Taylor, R. J. Wilson and Mi.ss Edith
Dunn.

Detroit Bowling.

The regular weekly practice games

of the Detroit Florist club bowlers
were played Thursday night, Septem-
ber 20, with the following result •

B. A. Fetters 152 164 174

H. Taylor 168 i.5o 171

F. Holznagle 158 189 169

L. Charvat 168 169 11''

.T.F.Sullivan 129 117 127

.T. Streit 175 198 191

•J- Davis 119 124 196

H. Forstei- 152 122 186

F, Pautke 129 1.33 161

G. Doemllng 181 175 154

R. Rahaley 13.3 119 147

A. Bezner 158 184 123

P- Papes 137 118 195

E. Sullivan 149 i.^g 140

M. Bloy 179 173 149

T. Browne ii2 15.5 140

E'. Mo.ss ,..- 144 107 123

J. K. Stock 147 167 1.3s

R. Plumb 107 69 11^

G. McCallum ng n.^ 143

W. B. Cook 133 118 107 1

CARNATION SUPPORTS

$22.00 per 1000 Plants.

(3 rings to each plant)

Rose Stakes

ON HAND

- ^. Straight Tie

H"^"" 1>J10 1000

g ''•■1-; $12.25 $14.25

I4.no 16 00

15.75 17.75

17.50 19,.S0

19.25 2125

3 ft. 6 in

4 ft

4 ft. 6 in

5 ft

THE CARNATION SUPPORT COMPANY

CONNERSVILIE, IND.

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Sash Operating

Devices
and Greentiouse

Fittings

Designed and manufac-
tured exactly right. You
will iil,e our" methods of
doing business. Write for
our catalogue at once.

ADVANCE CO.

Richmond, Ind.

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Kin

BRANCH OFFICES: New York, 147G Broad-
way; Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton, SOT Irv-
ing Ave., Philadelphia, Harrison Bldg., 15th
and Market Sts.

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Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

OF HIGH
GRADE....

See onr Catalogne.

fo'f^^aTe^ GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y.

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BOOKS FOR FLORISTS

The following books should be
in every florist's and gardener's
library. Send prices quoted and
we send the books.

The Book of the Peony.— By Mrs Ed-
ward Harding. A complete history of this
Bower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44
illustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00.

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery-
Practice.— By M. G. Kains. For the nractical
man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

The Goldfish — By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages,
handsomely illustrated. Price, $2.

Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith
Profusely illustrated. Price. 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening.— By Sam'l Maynard.
338 pases, 165 illustrations. Price, $1.50.

The Eose.— By H. B. ETllwanger. Its cultiva-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,

House Plants. — By Parker T. Barnes. 236
pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price.
$1.20.

The Book of Water Gardening.— By Peter
Bisset. 200 pages and 139 illustrations. Price.
$2.50.

Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. — By E. P. Powell.
140 pages, with 22 illustrations. Price. 50
cents.

Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By.
W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages.

Pric

$10.

Greenhouse Construction. — By L. E. Taft. How
to huild and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated.
Price, $1.50.

Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables, — By'
C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raisinf^T. insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Pdce. 50c,

Daffodils. Narcissi, How to Grow Ihem.^By
A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price,

The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thoroughly.
516. pages. Price. $1.25.

Insects Injurious to Vegetabl'es. — ^By F. H
Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages."
Price, $1.50.

Mushroom Growing By B. M. Duggar. 260

pages, fully illustrated. Price, $1.30.

The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca-
hot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price. $4.30.

The Landscape Beautiful, — By Frank A.
Waugh. An interesting hook. 336 pages. Il-
lustrated. Price, $2.

Manual of the Trees of North America.— By
Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600
Illustrations. Price. $6.

Commercial Carnation Culture.- Edited by J.
Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illns-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Lawns and How to Make Them. — By Leonard
Barron. A very useful and practical work.
Illustrated. Price. $1.10.

The Vegetable Garden. — By Vilmorin-Andrleui
tt Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6.

The American Flower Garden. — By Neltje
Blancban. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illus-
trations. Price. $5.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints.
112 pages, 38 halftone lUustrations and 15 plans
and maps. Price, $2.

Vines and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M
McCullom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations is contained in, this book of 300 pages.
Illnstrrited. Price. $1.10.

Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardening.— By Herbert
Rawson. No one in the business for profit can
he wltlioHt this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price. $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden.— By B. P.
Powell. The volume is well illustrated and
the author is a practical man who knows his
subject. .'521 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price. .SI. 75.

Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modern methods. 166
pnirp*. GO illustrations. Price. $l..'iO

Celery Culture — By J. C. Vaughan. The snb
ject tho-oughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price. 25 cents.

How to Grow Eoses, — By Robert Pyle. 121
pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.00.

Greenhouse Management.— By Prof. L. R.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages.
Price, $1.50.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

I/. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse, - - N. Y.

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Kramer's Pot Hangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

and Supply Dealers.

Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mail, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tli St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

"We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

6EQ.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Herndon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing House

large: runs of

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WHITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymonth PI., Chicago

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LOGAN POTS

ARB BEST BT TEST

Write ns fop
Catalog and Diseoantt.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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Greenhouse Construction

BY PROF. L. R. TAFT.

It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a
greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a
plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages
and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50.

Greenhouse Management

By the same author. Covers the subject completely.
382 pages. PRICE, $1.50.

American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearbom sl, Chicago

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1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PEOKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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JAPANESE PLANT TUBS

Made of finest seasoned oak, bound securel}' with bamboo hoops,
Ideal for shrubs and plants of all kinds, adding 1C0% to their ap-
pearance and value. Height, 13 in.; diameter at brim, 12^ in.
Each 75c; 10 for $7.00.

31-33 W. Randolph Stree*
CHICAGO

Vaughan's Seed Store,

^Lij Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should s«nd for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE! me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF "H. A.,"

CRII.WKLIi NURSEIRIBS, I.O'WDBA3I,

NVitta, Ensland.

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

**Moss Aztec** "Ware.

^VM. M. WARRWr,
16 W. 23rd St., New York.

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588

The American Florist.

Sept. 29,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The 585

AIfredLozierRosery.5''8

Alpha Floral Co 565

American Bulb Co. .572
American Greenb'se

MtgCo 588

AmlingE C Co 559

Anderson S A 569

An&ermuellerGHCo.558

Aphine Mfg Co Ill

Archias Floral Co. ..567
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 558

Badgley & Bishop ..563

Baer JuHus 567

Barnard WW Co.... 575
Bassett& Washburn.

552 579

Baumer Aug R 569

Baur Window Glass

Co .. IV

BayersdorferH&Co.548

BeavenE A 559

Begerow's 566

Berger Bros 560

Bernheimer Eugene. 561

Berning H G 560

Bodger J & Sons Co. .571
Boddington Arthur

TCo 571

BolandJB 565

Bolgiano ] & Son.... 575
Boulevard Flo Co... 567

Bramley & Son 567

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 570

Breitmeyer'sT Sons. .566

Brenneman J D 580

Briggs Floral Co 567

Brown A J Seed Co.. 570
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 575

Bryan Alonzo J 578

Buchbinder Bros 58 1

BuckbeeH W 569

Budlong J A 555 578

Burpee W A&Co....575
Caldwell theWoods-

man Co 559

California Florists. ..568

Callahan M J 566

Carn»tionSupportCo586
Central Floral Co... 569
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 558

Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co Ill

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 553

Clark EB Seed Co.. 572

Clarke'sSonsD 567

Clay&Son Ill

ClevelandFloristEx.559

CoanJ] 563

Conard & Jones Co. .573

Cooke Geo H 569

Cottage Gardens

Nurslnc 576

Cowee W J 588

Coy HCSeedCo....57S

Craig Robt Co 579

Cross Eli 579

Danker Fred A 569

DardsChas 566

Dickinson Alb't& Co. 575

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo. .568
DornerF&Son8Co.579

Drakos Co 567

Dreer HA... 580 586 588

Duerr Chas A 569

Duluth Floral Co.... 569

Dnnlopjohn H 566

Edwards Fold Box.. 588
Elm CityNurseryCo.577

Erne & Co 558

Evenden Bros Co. ..569

Eyres HG 565

Farmers' &Flori8ts'

Fertiliser Co Ill

FenrichJS 562

Fexy D 563

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 571
Florists' Hail Assn.. 588
Foley Greenhouse

MfgCo IV

FordM C 563

Ford WilUam P 563

Forter Edward 569

Foster Fred 568

Fox J M &Son Inc.. 565
Frauenfelder C 568

Freeman Mrs J B....567
Freres-Windler C0..559

Frey CH 568

Frey & Frey 569

Friedman 568

Froment H E 563

GalvinThosF 565

Garland Mfg Co Ill

Gasser J M Co 566

Giblin & Co 586

GodineauR &M....572
Goldstein &

Futterman 563

GorhamPrinterylnc.III
Graham A & Son. ...569
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.SeS

Green Edw 569

GrowersCutFloCo..563

Gude Bros 568

GunterbergMC 552

Guttman & Raynor.563
HabermehlsSonsJ].565

Hanft Bros 567

Hansel! Grate Co. ..585

Hardesty & Co 569

Hart George B 563

Hart Henry 566

Hatcher Florist 569

HavenSeedCoThe.572

Heacock Jos Co 577

Heinl John G&Son.569

Hencle Miles S 566

Henderson A & Co .. I
Henderson Lewis... 567
Henry Co The John. 552

Hentz&Nash 562

Herr Albert M 578

Herrmann A 588

Hess &Swoboda 566

Hession 567

Hews AH&Co 587

Higgins NF 567

HillDNursCo..'549 576

Hoerber Bros 559

Hollywood G'rdens.566

Holm & Olson 566

Holton&HunkelCo .561

Hort Advertiser 587

Hort Trade Journal .585

Howard &Smith 569

HurffEdgarF 571

HuscroftG. L 568

Ickes-BraunMillCo.585

IgoeBros 588

Jackson & Perkins. ..576

Jahn Hugo 566

Johnston &CoTJ.. 569

Jones Percy 556

Joy Floral Co 568

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo... 587

Keller Sons J B 567

Kelway & Son 572

Kennicott Bros Co. .558
KerrR C Floral Co. 567

KervanCoTbe 563

Kessler Wm 563

Kimberlin Seed Co.. 575
King Construct Co. .586
Kircbner Chas F....566

Kottmiller A 565

Kramer I N & Son.. 587
Kroeschell BrosCo..585

Kruchten John 559

KuehnC A 561

Kuhl Geo A 576

Kusik &Co H 559

Kyle & Foerster 559

LandrethSeedCo...573
LangFlo&NurCo..567

Lange A 565

Leborius J J 567

Leedle Floral Co.... 576
Leonard Seed Co. . . .572
LocklandLum Co. ..587
Logan Pottery Co.. .587
London Flow'r Shp .566
Lord&BurnhamCo.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 574

McCallum Co 561

McConnell Alex 565

McHutchi8on& Co.. .

571 572

Mangel 568

Matthews the Flo'«t.569

MatthewsonJE 568

May & Co LL 568

Meconi Paul 563

MetairieRidge Nnrs.565

Miller A L 578

Miller & Musser 559

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE 5 CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Moninger JC Co... .IV
Mullanphy Florist.. 565

MunsonH 588

Murray Samuel 568

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidinger JosG Co. . .561

Newell A 567

NY CutFlowerEx..563

NYFloral Co 569

Nicotine Mfg Co Ill

Niessen Leo Co 560

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 585

Palez Paul M 568

Palmer W J & Son... 565

Park Floral Co 567

Peacock Dahlia Fr..576

PearsonE W 568

Pedrick GR&Son..575
PennThe Florist...

564 569

Pennock S S Co 564

Peters & Reed Poty.. 587
Philadeloihia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 561

Philips Bros 567

Pierce FO Co 588

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN (Inc)...578
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 570

Pikes Peak Flo Co. ..568

EillsburylL 567

PittsburgCutFloCo.558
Podesta&Baldocchi .567
Poehlmann Bros Co

550 551

PollworthC C Co... 561
Polykranas Geo J ... .563
Potter Floral Co.... 569

Potter WQ Co 561

Pulverized Manure

Co The Ill

Pyfer AT&Co 554

Pyfer&Olsem 567

Radwaner I L 571

RaedleinBasket Co.. 557

Randall A L Co 559

RandairsFlowShop.569
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 569

Rapid Wrapper Co. .548

Rawlings Elmer 578

Ready Reference 581

Reed & Keller 587

Regan Ptg House.... 587

Reid Edw 560

Rein berg Geo 559

Reinberg Peter.. 553 578

Rice Bros 561

Riedel & Meyer 5f'3

Rober Ernest 575

Robin80oJCSeedCo.572
RochesterFloralCo. .565
RockWmLFlwrCo..56S

Rohnert Waldo 572

Routzahn Seed Co ..575

RuschG & Co 561

Saake 0 C 56S

Schiller the Florist. .567
SchilloAdamLumCo585
Schlatter W & Son.. 588

Schling Max 556

Schmidt Chas L 568

Schwake Cba8& Co. 562

Sekenger Adam 565

SharpPartridee&Co.588

ShepherdTB 575

Sheridan Walter F.. 563
Siebrecbt George C.563
5ituation& Wants. ..547
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....566

Smith E D&Co 580

Smith & Fetters Co. . 568

Smith Henry 563

Smith W&T Co.... I
SouthernEverBrnCo.558
Storrs& Harrison. ..580
Stumpp G.E.M....569
Syracuse Pottery Co. 587
ThompsonTDCarCo I
Tborburn JM & Co. 571
Tonner O A&L A. .554

Totty Chas H 580

Traendly&Schenck.563

Trepel Jos 567

United Cut Flo Co.. 562
Vaughan AL & Co.. 557
Vaughan's Seed Store

..I 564 573 574 586 587

Verduyn A Jr 574

Vick'sSons J as 579

Vincent R Jr &Sons

Co 1

Walker F Co 565

WeberFH 568

Weiland&Risch....559

Weiss Herman 563

WelchBrosCo 560

Whitted Floral Co... 565

Wietor Bros 554

Wild Gilbert H 576

Williams MrsE A ..568
Wiltgen & Freres. ...559
WittboldGCo...54S 565
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.568
YokahamaNursCo..573
YoungJohn&Co...563
Young & Nugent-. - .565
Zech & Mann. ..555 559
Ziska Jos & Sons.... 559
Zvolanek Anton C..572

)reeK8 Peerless!
Glazing Points

For Greenlioiises

Drive euy ind tree« becans*
toU) beveli are od the lamft I
tide. Can't twist and break
the £laEi ia driving. Galvaa>
Ized aad will not nisL No
riehta 01 lefts.

The PeerleisGlazInePolDt
(ipatcDted. Nootbenlike^
It. Order from your deale
or direct from os.
1000,75c. pottpalxl.^
Samples free.
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Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Prsovt shipoRDl gaamtaad
IGOE BROS., 61-73 HetrvaGlaii Af<., BROOKLYN. N. T
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The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N. J.

5EITilOW>

.0.P1ERCEC0.

12 W BROADWAY

NrW YORK '

Mastlca Is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex*
panslon and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occors with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.
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CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO:

MANUFACTURERS

PMILADELPMIA. PA. i

fl. mmmm

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404 412 East 34ih St. NEW YORK

Wm. Schlatter

Before & Soil, After

422 Main St, Spdn^Ield. Mass.

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000. $2.00; B0,000. $8.75. Mannfactored by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.

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PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

MASONIC TEMPLE BUII>DING.

For Retnhing BoHen and PIpln« Oreenlionset.
Selected and In first class condition.
Oleased both iiulda and outsld*.

1438 WeUa Street, OHIOAQO

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imcm iLO

Binsrica is "ths Prow of the JIbssbI; thsre may be moTB camfart Mmidships, but wb ars the Erst ta touch Unknown Seas."

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 6, 1917.

Vol. XUX

No. 1531

The American Florist

Established 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3 1879.

Published Etbbt Sathbdat bt

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Cblcago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, t2.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, {2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.,
American Florist Co. .440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kekr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Mtlleb, Jamaii-a, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officebs-Elect— C H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Boubdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Yodnq, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at Stl Louis Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918; thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, 0., 1918. W3i
F. GciDE, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Breitmeteb, Detroit. Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
PocHELON, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland ,
O., November 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 8134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vesbt,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Stbout,
Biddetord, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave. , Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15. 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Pbop. E. A White,
Cornell University. Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary.

AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY.

Officers— G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., Presi-
dent; Wm. Gray. Bellevue Rd., Newport, R, I.,
Secretary. New York recommended for 1918 meet-
ing place.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Annual Meeting at Detroit, Mich., October 2-3, 1917.

An Enthusiastic Meeting.

Tiie Florists' Telegraph Delivery As-
sociation meeting opened Tuesday
morning, October 2, in the auditorium
of the Board of Commerce building, De-
troit, Mich. There were assembled 125
members and visitors. On the plat-
from were seated President Wm. F.
Gude, W. D. Rock, Albert Pochelon, E.
A. Fetters, president of the local club;
Ex-Mayor Philip Breltmeyer, Irwin
Bertermann and George Asmus. Mr.
Fetters called the meeting to order and
extended the cordial greeting of the
local florists to the visitors. In his
remarks he highly complimented Sec-
retary Albert Pochelon for his efficient
vi'ork in the society and paid a high
tribute to Ex-Mayor Breitmeyer.
Mayor Oscar B. Marks came in during
the preliminary proceedings and ex-
tended the hospitality of the city to
the visitors and said he had experi-
enced the great pleasure of being a re-
cipient of flowers by telegraph from
the florists in convention at Philadel-
phia, and hoped the practice of that
courtesy would continue.

President Gude graciously thanked
the local trade for evidences of kindness
already extended and the material as-
sistance given the F. T. D. He ob-
served here a spirit of co-operation
among the florists, and all of them
working with this society, even those
not members. This, he said, is par-
ticularly reflected in the splendid win-
dow decorations to the number of 12
or more, all depicting cleverly the
working operation of the system of
telegraphing flowers. He then read
his formal address, which was fol-
lowed by the report of Treasurer W.
L. Rock. Secretary Pochelon then
presented his report, accentuated and
supplemented, as he proceeded, with
much admonition to the members
whom he frequently reminded liad
much yet to do in the development of
the • organization. In his reference to
the trade" papers, lie asked the mem-
bers _to more frequently give to them

news items in advancing the cause of
the F. T. D. These, he said, would
be of more individual benefit than hav-
ing their pictures appear. Some of his
further points were : "Do not try to
use the inefficient express service, but
relay the order by wire"; "Acknowl-
edge receipt of orders at once, and if
compelled to substitute, immediately
advise your correspondent"; "Do not
wait a month and then explain with
your bill"; "Do not make associate
membership with the S. A. P. compul-
sory"; "Commends the Canadian Flo-
rist Association." "Pay your bills
promptb'," was a parting shot from
the enthusiastic secretary as he re-
tired to his seat amid tremendous ap-
plause. At this point tlie identifying
system of requiring everyone to rise
and announce his name and address
was directed by the chairman, after
which Philip Breitmeyer addressed the
meeting in a reminiscent way, extolled
the work: of the secretary and ex-
horted all to co-operate witli him to
the end that the real benefits of the or-
ganization will be reflected to the
members, individually as well as the
trade at large. He reviewed the early
struggles of the organization and as-
sociated its labors with similar socie-
ties that had done so much for the
uplift of the profession.

George Asmus announced the im-
improving condition of E. G. Hill, con-
fined in the Presbyterian hospital,
Chicago, and offered a resolution which
was unanimously adopted, to wire '
flowers and the best wishes of the So-
ciety to him. Telegrams of regret for
their absence and wishing success to
the meeting were received from : Mrs.
R. E. Darbee, San Francisco; Karl P.
Baum, Knoxville, Tenn.; Samuel Mur-
ray, Kansas City, Mo.; A. P. Borden,
Dos Angeles, Calif.; Edward Green,
San Antonio, Tex.; Rochester Floral
Co., Rochester, Minn.; A. Lange, Chi-
cago; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; Fred
Meinhardt, St. Louis, Mo.; A. Lang-
hans, Pittsburgh, Pa.

590

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Oct. 6,

Wm. F. Gude, Washington,' D. C.
President Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Fred Brown, of the committee ap-
pointed at the August meeting to make
arrangements for a proper design as a
trade mark emblematic of the society
and its work, reported its recommenda-
tion to offer an award of $200 for such
a design and the expenditure of $100
to advertise for the designs to be sub-
mitted. A motion to carry out the
recommendation of the committee was
adopted. Luncheon was then given in
the dining room adjoining the audito-
rium, this by the courtesy of the local
club.

Reviewing the auspicious opening of
this meeting, one is impressed with the
thought that the name of the organi-
zation is not fully descriptive of the
full scope of the work undertaken and
actually accomplished by the society,
composed, as it is, of the most pro-
gressive, wide awake and aggressive
element in the retail trade. They who
have incorporated in their process of
useful development the analyzing of
every phase of the business, from the
selection of proper location and equip-
ment of stores, the relative cost of
stock and overhead expenses, includmg
that of advertising and the most ad-
vantageous distribution of their com-
modities, and turning the same into
monetary results and serving an appre-
ciative public with the most beautiful
and expressive product of nature.
This, as it appears, is the laudable
function of the F. T. D., and the full
recognition of the value of such a so-
ciety is an apparent duty that. every-
one engaged in the fiorist business
owes to it. It is indeed hard to con-
ceive a body of men more devoted and
determined in its objects than those
comprising the working force and ac-
tive membership of this society, and
the future will disclose most wonderful
development of the retail trade by the
operation of its present theories of ac-
tion.

Wednesday's Proceedings.

At the Wednesday morning session
a lengthy discussion regarding the
credits of the association was settled
by President Gude reminding that the
by-laws made all provisions for such
between members and carried their
own penalties. Regarding the relations
of the S. A. F. to the F. T. D., after

Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo.
Treasurer Florists' Telet^raph Delivery.

Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich,
cretary Florists' Telegrrtph Delivery,

J. A. "Valentine, Denver, Colo,
under !ind Former President of the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery.

Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind.
Former President Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

much discussion, J. W. Rodgers, Day-
ton, O., offered a motion which was
adopted, for the appointment of. .a
committee of three to work out a plan
whereby members of the association
could automatically become members
of the S. A. F. The $1,000 voted to the
association by the S. A. F at the New
York meeting was contributed to the
national publicity campaign fund, to-
gether with an additional $1,500 from
the association treasury. President
Kerr of the S. A. F., made a strong
plea to members to support the na-
tional movement with the result that
the subscriptions in the hall totaled
nearly $2,500.

Henry Penn, of Boston, Mass., read
a forceful paper on "Publicity," -which
was full and comprehensive. It was
received with great enthusiasm. O. J.
Friedman, of Chicago, offered a reso-
lution which was unanimously adopted,
pledging fealty to the president of the
United States, to be followed by flow-
ers on Thanksgiving day. One of the
features of this session was a forceful
and eloquent address by B. C. O'Mara,
of Detroit, who had for his topic, "The
Spirit of Salesmanship."

The report of the awards in the
decorated window competition gave
first honors to John' Breitmeyer's Sons
as being best in general effect and
most instructive. Philip Breitmeyer
immediately turned the amount, $25,
over to the S. A. P. publicity fund.
Samuel Seligman, the donor, an-
nounced his intention of offering a
similar prize annually hereafter in
each convention city. Charles Grake-
low, of Philadelphia, also offered a sil-
ver cup for the same purpose.

Election of Officers.

The election of officers resulted as
follows : "Wm. F. Gude, "Washington,
D. C, president; Philip Breitmeyer,
Detroit, vice-president. Directors : H.
G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont.; Herman
Knoble, Cleveland, O.; Edward Soeery,
Paterson, N. J., and "W. J. Smyth, Chi-
cago. Immediately after the morning
session the board of directors con-
vened and re-appointed Treasurer "Wm.
L. Rock, Kansas City, and Secretary
Albert Pochelon. Invitations were re-
ceived from Chicago and Cleveland, C,
for the place of the 1918 meeting, the
latter city being selected.

igiy.

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591

G. E. M. Stumpp, New York, Director. George Asmus, Chicago, Vice-President. Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo., Director.

O. J. Olson, St. Paul, Minn., Director. H. Papworth, New Orleans, La., Director. August Lange, Chicago, Director.

T. J. Wolfe, 'Waco, Tex., Director. F. D. Pelicano, San Francisco, Calif., Director. Karl P. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn., Director.

VICE-PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS j OF THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

592

The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

Wednesday afternoon the visitors,
as g-uests of the florists' club, were
taken by auto through the interesting
parts of the city, at the conclusion of
which a banquet was given at Fet-
ter's Flower Shop on Woodward ave-
nue, which was a very enjoyable oc-
casion. J. p. s.

President Gude's Address.

Fellow-members of the Florists' Tele-
graph Delivery :

One short year ago next week our
association took on a new lease of life
when we held what I would term the
first real meeting of this association in
the city of Chicago. It is gratifying to
state that in the past year our asso-
ciation has made splendid strides.
However, being naturally of a progres-
sive disposition, the progress made has
not been as rapid as we might hope
for. This, however, is not due to any
lack of enthusiasm or deficiency in the
secretary's office or on the part of the
other officers and directors, but rather
to an apparent feeling among our mem-
bers of "let the other fellow do it," but
I entertain no doubt that with more of
such meetings as this and the one we
had a year ago we can and will engen-
der the feeling in every individual
member that by serving the associa-
tion generally the individual will bene-
fit himself. On account of the strenu-
ous war times we are contending with
today, as the months go on we must
expect to have still harder problems
confronting us; so for these reasons it
would seem there is more need than
ever for real, earnest, heart-to-heart
talks and active co-operation. With
all the knotty problems that we have
■confronting- us today incident to the
war conditions we must use them as an
mcentive to spur us on to greater work
for the F. T. D., and with a strong
pull, a long pull and a pull altogether
the results will be nothing short of
marvelous.

At our meeting- held in New York
on August 21, the day previous to
the meeting of the S. A. F Conven-
tion, much good was accomplished in
a get-together way and many thoughts
and Ideas were brought out that should
produce some substantial results at
this meeting. Although the meeting
was not as largely attended as we had
hoped for, yet what was lacking in
numbers was made up in enthusiasm
and well reflected the work and ideas
started at the Chicago session and the
splendid results attained during the
past 12 months, I sincerely hope that
at our next annual meeting we may all
have cause to rejoice at the wonderful
progress we shall have made.

PUBLICITY.

To my mind a publicity campaign
should be entered into whole-heartedly
speaking from a national standpoint!
by amalgamation and closer co-opera-
tion in the expenditures of money for
g-eneral advertising. At present we find
some firms who are contributing to
five or six general advertising cam-
paigns. I believe this money could be
better spent if it all went through one
channel. In these days of high cost of
everything connected with our busi-
ness, economy being the watchword, we
should have before us a maximum of
results and a minimum of expenditures,
and as the retail florist is the final
barometer of all, wholesaler, grower,
greenhouse builder, and, in short, every
man that produces anything for the
florist business, not excepting the trade

papers and advertising experts, it
would seem that all interests should
co-operate by centering on the retail
florists for the maximum publicity, be-
cause when there is no outlet for the
stock produced by the grower, it will
immediately affect all other lines of the
allied industries, who, in any way, may
be catering to the public through the
retail florists' establishments. So the
one big problem is letting the public
know in the most effective and force-
ful manner possible that we have
flowers and art to sell. If we do this
the growth of our business will be little
short of marvelous.

The wonderful possibilities and op-
portunities that are passing by our
doors daily would be seized by some
other live trade concerns and used for
an advertising lever if they had but the
opportunity. I refer particularly to spe-
cial show days, F. T. D. days. Thanks-
giving day, McKinley's birthday, Wash-
ington's birthday, Lincoln's birthday,
St, Valentine's day. Palm Sunday,
Mothers' day, Fathers' day. Memorial
day, etc. So we might go on and have
one or two special days a month; pub-
licity would bring these about. Surely
the liberal use of flowers at present at
such holidays as Christmas, Easter and
Memorial day was not brought about
by the florists, but is due to the public
demand for flowers. Now, why not let
the retail florist take the initiative, for
what greater incentive would we need
than the small efforts put forth in ex-
ploiting Mothers' day and the wonder-
ful results we have already attained?
While speaking of publicity, let me say
that there is no better publicity than
satisfied customers and the mouth-to-
ear publicity, even though it may be
a minister preaching from the pulpit.
His sermon will have either a favor-
able, passive or unfavorable impression
on his congregation.

This brings to my mind the beauti-
ful sentiment that flowers convey and
so beautifully expressed by a brother
from California of the B. P. O. Elks
at the annual convention held in July
last in Tremont Street Temple, Boston,
Mass., when in the presence of nearly
2.000 delegates, representing nearly
1.000,000 members, a resolution was
offered setting forth a day in May to
pay homage to our mothers, advocat-
ing a white flower in memory of
mother, a colored flower in honor of
mother, which resolution was adopted
by a unanimous rising vote. Gentle-
men, this means more than a mere
resolution. Fellow-members, this means
more than dollars and cents. It means
that' every retail florist will be called
into action to contribute his sweet
share of sentiment by furnishing
flowers for these beautiful ceremonies,
and when these hundreds of thousands
of people meet annually in nearly 2,000
different cities to pay tribute to their
mothers, it surely will be gratifying to
feel that our profession will be called
into action, as much so as the minis-
ters of the gospel, because, after all,
flowers are the gifts of God and the
closest connecting link between the
finite and the Infinite. Let us, then,
at this session thoroughly discuss every
phase of our profession and go home
feeling that we have done something
for the benefit of mankind as well as
for our business commercially, and
then adopt a sign or emblem for every
F, T, D, member to place in his win-
dow, on his boxes, on his letters, la-
bels and packages. What a wonder-

ful effect this would have on the pub-
lic. We know what an F. T. D. florist
means, but there are at least 99,000,000
people who do not. Why not assist in
educating them in every way possible,
letting them know that the sending of
flowers is now an easy matter and that
there is a florist in every town or city
that can be trusted to execute their
orders? Such an emblem or motto as
we might adopt should be copyrighted
so that a penalty imder the law might
be imposed upon anyone not entitled
to use this sign. Along this line I
cannot too strongly urge a strict ad-
herence to our by-laws in the matter
of collection and paying obligations.

MKMBERSHIP.

Our membership has increased large-
ly in the past twelve months, but if
we had four times as many members
we could do far more effective and bet-
ter work. I ask you all to co-operate
in securing more members.

EXPRESS SERVICE.

The shipping of flowers by express
at present and for months to come is
no doubt the most serious matter to
confront us at this time and therefore
the prompt execution of .orders by tele-
graph or telephone is all the more im-
portant because under certain condi-
tions as they now exist it is not wise
to ship flowers by express, no matter
how ,short the distance. In justice to
the express companies and the inter-
state commerce commission I want to
say this is no criticism or reflection
on their willingness to serve us, It is
sim^ply a condition beyond human con-
trol at this time. Another reason why
you should boost the F. T. D.

FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Our financial condition seems to be
very satisfactory; our bills have been
paid promptly and we have money on
hand, full report of which will be made
by our treasurer and our secretary.

I wish at this time to again con-
gratulate this organization for having
Albert Pochelon for its secretary, a
man who knows nothing of the word
"failure," and ever ready to give the
very best for the interests of the
F, T. D. I want to say that for the
past 25 years I have worked with
many secretaries, but never with one
who was more prompt, more efficient
or more ever ready to do his best for
the cause. To the other officers and
members of the organization who have
assisted in the past year, in any way,
in boosting the P. T. D., I tender my
grateful thanks.

Secretary Pochelon's Report.

It is almost a shame after this great
welcome and flowery talk, to get back
to earth again and have me follow
with cold plain commercialism, and
perhaps a great deal of criticism and
plain facts, but we all know that
the seed of criticism will bear fruit,
and if this were not the case we would
not have the attendance that we have
here to-day and your secretary would
get the long looked for co-operation by
our entire membership.

The F. T, D. members have been for
the past six years a volunteer army,
but right here I am going to ask you
to make a strong, efficient army of
conscription, when each apd every
member must do actual work, not just
for the out-of-town service, but for the
entire betterment of the retail florist
trade. The more each and every one
looks at F. T. D. work as a branch of

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AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY EXHIBITION, NE^V YORK, SEPTEMBER 25-2'?, 1917.

Top Row, Left to Right 1— Kins of Autumn, New Decorntiv..', One ol R. Vincent. Jr., & Co's. Best. Color, Burnt Amber, Shaded Old Rose. 3— A

Snow White of Peony Type. 3-A Vase of Pompons. Bottom Row: 1— Red Cross, an Orange Tinted Seedling of Geisha Girl.

2-Four Leaders, Left to Right-,John Harding, Purplish Red, and Acme, (Catcus) Crimson; Bottom— Annie, Mauve

Color and The .Judge, Rich Reddish Bronze. .Vll over Eight Inches in Diameter.

your own business, the more you will
discover that you are letting a great
many sales go by your nose. Think of
what little we have accomplished in
the past few years, and yet we cer-
tainly show a great many results, and
more sales can be traced directly to
F. T. D. work. Then figure, talk or
dream about what we could possibly
do if every member would co-operate
and study in his own surroundings
how much he could put In the F. T. D.
for the benefit of all of us and the
come back would startle them.

Co-operation has done more good for
all trades than competition. Let's not
be competitors. Let us all be friends
in the same line of business. It has
been a proven fact in several towns
where florists co-operate they stimu-
late the sales of flowers more than the
keenest competition and paid publicity
could do. Co-operation is a great deal
older than 'competition, because Adam
and Eve knew co-operation and neither
of the two had competition.

Our membership is not alone grow-
ing, but getting stronger. Our repre-
sentation goes over a great deal more
territory; our service has been made a
great deal more efficient both from
florist to florist as well as for the bene-
fit of thi public.

Our finances are such that we can go
ahead and do more good from year to
year. When you consider that six
years ago our annual income from an-
nual dues, which was practically our
working capital, was $300, and the
year l£>17-1918 our annual dues will
amount to $6,181, with a guarantee in
back of our association of a little over
$7,000, you can safely say that we are

sailing on a smooth sea in a very
comfortable full rigged ship, and if our
work is kept up the time will not be
very far off when we will see this full
rigged ship changed into the most up-
to-date equipped ocean greyhound that
will be able to push aside any ob-
stacles that hamper its course to-
wards the high standard that is set
out as a goal for the F. T. D. Of
course, a crew of five or seven may be
able to sail a ship with 50 passengers,
as we did six years ago. Today we
have approximately a working crew
on this ship of 50 or 60 and the pas-
sengers are about 425. Now let your
own conscience tell you whether you
are a passenger or whether you be-
long to the crew. Join this working
crew and help us carry 1,000 extra
passengers and eventually we will have
them all as a working crew.

Every member, who has paid into
the guarantee fund, should we disband
to-morrow, could be paid back every
penny they put into it, and aside from
it, pay you a dividend.

Gentlemen, our motheu society is
now 33 years old. Figure out for your-
self if we make progress for the next
27 years as we have for the past six
years (even if we may not see the
results) we can at least say that we
have started the coming generation
and the younger men who will do still
better than we have, in the right track,
and the time will come when all of you
may sit back in the easy chair and
say to yourself with great satisfaction,
"I was one of the F. T. D. members
and contributed $2, $4 and $5 the first
few years' annual dues." You will be
proud of it and flatter yourself that

you were one of the crew of the F. T.
D. ship.

We have a great many things to
bring up at this meeting and I will
cut my talk short by just touching
on a few of the affairs that will and
should be brought up at this meeting.

Associate membership. — Men who are
not retailers (traveling men are great
preachers of the F. T. D. gospel) and
a great many others have expressed
themselves that they would like to
join us. Why not give them a chance?
They wish to co-operate.

General managers of telegraph com-
panies should receive a letter from
every member, calling attention to the
steady increase of their bills. Imag-
ine the impression that we could make
on the general manager if he received
letters from all over the United States.
They will co-operate or be conscripted.

Trade papers.— Every F. T. D mem-
ber should make it his duty to write
to the respective trade papers that he
wishes to have the F. T. D. mark plain-
ly in his ad, and if possible, let the
trade papers group all cards of F. T.
D. members in one group. At times I
almost feel inclined to think that the
trade papers should also look up the
standard and credit report of retailers
before advertising them. Of course,
that is beyond our jurisdiction.

We have done some good in regard
to retailers sending orders to whole-
salers advertising in retailers' col-
umns and I am sure there are not near
as many retail orders going from re-
tailers to be delivered by wholesale
houses.

F. T. D. service is at the present
time a Godsend to us on account of

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the unreliable express service, even to
our nearby towns. So do help to g-et
members in small towns, and if you
can induce them to enlist for one year,
I will wag-er that they will never think
of withdrawing after the end of the
year.

Among the new members recently
added to the list of the P. T. D. are
the following : Foulsham, The Florist,
Bethlehem, Pa.; J. R. Cowgjll, Canton,
O.; J. W. Rodgers, Dayton, O.; Royal
Art Floral Co., Daytona, Fla.; Atwell,
Florist, Fort Dodge, la.; B. P. Barr
Co., Lancaster, Pa.; Kemble & Good-
man, Mason City, la.; Boulevard Flo-
ral Co., 2.391 Broadway, New. York,
and KnuU Floral Co., Tampa, Fla.

Treasurer Rock's Report.

The report of Treasurer W. L. Rock,
Kansas City, Mo., shows the finances
of the association to be in excellent
condition. Cash in bank and bonds
and investments amounted to $10,-
887.91 September 26. A statement of
receipts and disbursements covering
the period from August 1, 1911, to
September 26, 1917, shows the total re-
ceipts during that time to have been
$23,212.23, the disbursements amount-
ing to $12,324.43.

Exhibits.

Displayed and attracting considera-
ble attention at the meeting were a
number of excellent roses, among
them being the following: Mrs. Henry
Winnette, seedling of Mrs. Chas. Rus-
sell, and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. It is a
bright shade of red, well formed, a
fall grower and bloomer, easy of cul-
ture. It is said to have the bloom-
ing qualities of Shawyer and the keep-
ing qualities of Russell; is free from
mildew and spot and very highly per-
fumed. No. 6 (Shawyer and Russell)
has a long pointed bud, the color being
a deep pink with a shade of yellow at
the base of petal and a free, strong
grower. No. 7 is a full double rose
and of good substance, color a deep
shade of pink. Fall grower and
bloomer and easy of culture. These
were exhibited by J. H. Dunlop, To-
ronto, Ont, the grower, and are the
first seedling roses raised in Canada.
There were also shown fine vases of
the new roses, Columbia and Double
Ophelia, grown by the E. G. Hill Co.,
Richmond, Ind.

Visitors.

The following visitors were among
those who registered on the opening
day:

Anderson, S. A Buffalo N. Y.

Anderson, W. H Lebanon. Tenn.

Arlin, R. C Belleone. Ohio

Asmus, Geo Chicago, 111.

Bates. George Cleveland. Ohio

Berkowitz, Paul Philadelphia. Pa.

Bertermanu, Irwin Indianapolis. Ind.

Bertermann, .Tohn Indianapolis, Ind.

Bis.singer, J. A Lansing, Mich.

Blessing, P. B Jackson. Mich.

Boehringer. E. G Bay City. Mich.

Bohannon, L. R Chicago.

Bohannon. Mrs. L. E Chicago

Brown, F. C. W Cleveland. Ohio

Brown, CUas. H New York

Brown. D. A Cincinnati. Ohio

Coggan, S. W Battle Creek. Mich.

Coggan, Mrs. S. W Battle Creek. Mich.

Cohen, G. H New York

Critchell. C. E Cincinnati. Ohio

Cron, Otto H Monroe. Mich.

Dicks, F. G London. Ont.

Dlllemnth. H Toronto. Ont.

Dudley. H. A Lansing. Mich.

Dunlop, J. H Toronto. Ont.

Edwards. D. B Atlantic City, N. J.

Falkenheim. C New York

Fnnconrt. E. J Philadelphia. Pa

Feast, Chas Baltimore Md.

Fisher. Geo Chicago.

Foley. Phil Chicago.

Priedley, Prank A Cleveland. Ohio

Friedman, Oscar J Chicago.

Galavan, E. G Chicago.

Gammage, W London. Ont.

Geraghty. G. M Toronto, Ont.

Getz, Hester A Cleveland. Ohio

Goldenstein Chicago.

Gorley, B St. Louis. Mo.

Grakelow, Chas. H Philadelphia, Pa.

Grandy, J. W. Jr Norfolk, Va.

Gudc, Wm. F Washington, .D. C.

Gude. Mrs. Wm. P Washington, D. C.

Hagenburger, A. W Mentor. Ohio

Hagenburger, Carl Mentor. Ohio

Hamilton, B. B London, Ont.

Harper, Mrs. I. C Pittsburgh, Pa.

Harper, I. C Pittsburgh. Pa.

Hecock, L. C Biyrla.O.

Hecock, Mrs. L. C Elyrla. O.

Heiul, Fred G Terre Haute. Ind.

Herre. A. W Chicago.

Higgins, J, J Toronto. Ont.

Hill. Joseph Richmond. Ind.

Howard, H. B Chicago.

Johnson. F. M Chicago.

.Toy, T. H Nashville. Tenn.

Kairns, J. J Philadelphia. Pa.

Kerr, R. 0 Houston. Texas

Kitt. Eobt. P Philadelphia, Pa

Kirchner, F. J Cleveland. Ohio

Klingsporn, Paul E Chicago.

Knecht, P. J , ;Port Wayne, Ind.

Knoble, Herman Cleveland. Ohio

Knopf, Albert Los Angeles, Calif.

Kobout. Joseph Chicago.

Kyle W. P Chicago.

Kyle, Mrs. W. P Chicago

Lautenschlager, P. Chicago.

Leganger, M. A Chicago.

Longren, A. P Chicago.

Loveridge, Chas Peoria, 111.

Lowther, Clifford New York

Ludwig, DePorest W Pittsburgh. Pa.

Mann, Earl Richmond, Ind.

Marvin. Guthrie Wilkesbarre, Pa,

Metz, Earl W Toledo. 0.

Miller, Abe Chicago.

Nelson. P. G Burlington, Iowa

Newcomb. Bob Chicago.

Palmer, W. J Buffalo. N. Y.

Phillips. W. A Brooklyn, N, Y.

Pollworth, J. E Chicago.

Priggooris, Angel Lansing, Mich.

Eock, Wm Kansas City, Mo,

Eodgers, J. W Dayton. Ohio

Eussell. C. B Cleveland. Ohio

Sceery, E Patterson. N. J.

Schiller. H. D Chicago,

Schramm, P, M Toledo. Ohio

S'chwerin, Arthur Burlington, Iowa

Seligman, Sam New York

Smythe, W. J .' Chicago.

S'raythe. Mrs. W.. J Chicago

Stumpp, G. B. M New York

Taylor. Palmer Buffalo. N. Y.

Thiemann, Herman Owosso. Mich,

Thomas, C. C Indianapolis, lud.

Toepel, Wm Minneapolis. Minn.

Tuthill. L Now York

Usinger, Wm Pittsburgh. Pa.

Vinson, M. A. 7 ... .Cleveland. Ohio

Von Bochove, G Kalamazoo. Mich.

Von Boesclager, Aug Mt. Clemens. Mich.

Wagner, L Sandusky, Ohio

Washburn, Geo Bloomington, 111.

Waters, T. E Chicago.

Weber, F. H St. Louis. Mo,

Weber, P. C St. Louis. Mo.

Weiland. Geo. C Evanston. 111.

West, J. J Minneapolis, Minn.

Wilson, * J. S Des Moines. Iowa

Wilson, Ella Grant Cleveland. Ohio

Windier, J. J St. Louis. Mo.

Winterich. Chris Defiance, Ohio

Wolfe, T. J Waco. Te.xas

Young, John Sec'y S. A. F New York

Zech, A Chicago

Another Hero.

The President has told us what the coming con-
flict means.

He urges us to mobilize the wheat and corn
and beans.

The hero in the army's not the only one we've
got —

Another stays at home and plows the eighty-
acre lot.

The fellow with the musket gets the glory
and the fame:

The hired man gets none, but he's a patriot
Jnst the same.

He doesn't get the honors and he's mighty shy
on pay.

And all he has to do is dig for fourteen hours
a day.

There's little Inspiration in the muscle-breaking
toil

That must be done to tease the oats and bar-
ley from the soil.

'Tis well to cheer the khakl-clad when they
march to the front.

To bear tlie flag to victory and face the battle's
brunt;

But also cheer the farmer lad who works from
morn till night—

Without the stuff that he digs up we couldn't
win a fight.

— Roy E. Moulton. In New York Evening Mall.

American Dahlia Society.

The annual meeting of this .society,
referred to in last week's issue, pages
537-539, proved very interesting. The
additions to membership and the in-
crease in the funds in the treasury
were very gratifying. One hundred
dollars was directed to be invested in
a government bond.

President Vincent said that in spite
of the unfavorable season for dahlias
the exhibition was very creditable. As
compared with other special societies
there was no other organization that
had a better flower back of it. In
England they make a specialty of the
dahlia, but in this country, as seen in
this and other similar shows over the
country and particularly in Cali-
fornia, it is proven that we can grow
dahlias quite as well here. Prof. Hall,
in speaking of the work of the nomen-
clature committee, had compiled a list
of over 6,000 names with a flood of
new ones coming in fast, showing, an
interest he had never thought possible.
A vote of thanks was given to the
oiEcers and various committees who
had done so much to further the in-
terests of the society. Secretary Dick
was particularly commended for his
work in getting out the valuable quar-
terly bulletins. He was voted an hon-
orarium of $50, which he said he would
turn over to his stenographer. A new
system of points to be used in judging'
was referred to the nomenclature com-
mittee.

FEATURES OF THE SHOW.

In the W. Atlee Burpee & Co. collec-
tion, which was admirably staged by
G. W. Kerr, the varieties in the stand-
ards were Jean Kerr, a fine decorative
of medium size, snow-white in color;
Hortulonus Fiet, C. H. Brock. Delioe,
Sophy Morey,' J. G. Rockefeller, Mrs.
Howard M. Earl. Mrs. J. H. Dick and
Fordhook Beauty, white and pink of
duplex type.

The collections of 100, 50 and 25, all
in short vases, were superb. That of
Judge J. T. Marean, of 50 blooms, all
seedlings of his own raising, was ex-
ceptional. Some half dozen of the
blooms were quite the equal of any in
commerce. The collections of N. Har-
old Cottam & Son, Wappinger's Falls,
N. Y.; W. D. Hathaway, J. H. Slo-
combe, C. Louis Ailing, R. Vincent, Jr.,
& Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.; Georg'e
L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I.; A. B.
Doty. Leonard & Weber, Trenton, N. J.,
and Mrs. O. P. Chapman, Jr., were all
very fine and a great credit to their
ability as growers.

Among the amateurs and gardeners
were Mrs. C. P. Cartledge, James
Kirby, Mrs. H. Darlington (P. W.
Popp, Gr.), W. C. Noonan. F. R. Aus-
tin, Wm. Carew and Mrs. Chas. H.
Stout. Many of the specimen blooms
in these exhibits were extraordinary
in size, form and coloring. Mrs. O. P.
Chapman's basket of dahlias were very
artistic, as were the arranged vases
and baskets of P. W. Popp.

The exhibit of Treasurer F. R. Aus-
tin, Tuckerton, N. J., was tastefully
arranged and was the feature of the
amateur class.

In speaking of the display o£ the
short single specimens, W. D. Hath-
away said he thought all the tables
should have a row of vases with one
dozen long-stemmed flowers in each
down the center. The schedule called
for vases of 25, which was too many.
There was not one entry in this class.

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Long'-stemmed specUnens are too bulky
to carry. Twelve of a variety would
bring out many entries. In speaking
of seedlings Mr. Hathaway said that
it took several years to fix •■olors.
They did best in poor &oil the first
year and improved if given good cul-
ture the year following. The reason
so many different types are. gotten
from the same seed pod is that all
pollen is not ready at once and be-
comes fertile at various times. White
fly had given his plants considerable
trouble. He found that if well hosed
after the sun had gone down many"
were killed and their spread was cut
down to the minimum.

While there was nothing sensational
among the seedlings, some verj' rirom-
ising and beautiful sorts were shown.
Those recommended for preliminary
certificate were Mandiana, Mrs. J.
Harrison Dick. Fordhook Beauty and
Fordhook White, George H. Mastick
and Fantastique.

Jos. J. Lane, the publicity man, did
his work well and all the papers gave
very good accounts of the show. The
attendance was very gratifying. The
business done by a number of the ex-
hibitors appeared to be very satisfac-
tory.

Those in attendance at the annual
dinner were: President Richard Vin-
cent, Jr., John Vincent, Miss Rhoda
Vincent, John Vincent, Jr., Wm. Tur-
ner, Leonard Barron. Peter Duff, Geo.
H. Hale, Prof. F. H. Hall, J. Nichols,
W. A. Eag-leson, Wm. C. Rickards, Jr..
J. A. Shaw, Robert Kift, J. Harrison
Dick, A. H. Langjahr, Jos. J. Lane, F.
B. James, Geo. L. Stillman, James
Duthie, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rooney,
Otto Putz, Wm. Saville. F. R. Austin,
N. Harold Cottam, A. L. Miller, L. K.
Peacock, G. W. Frazer.

Peter Henderson Go's Greenhouses Closed.

Rather than accede to what they
consider unfair and prohibitive de-
mands on the part of 73 employes who
went on a strike two weeks ago for
shorter hours and a higher scale of
wages, Peter Henderson & Co., one of
the oldest florist and seed concerns in
the country, has made formal an-
nouncement of their retirement from
active business in Jersey City, N. J.

Patrick O'Mara, manager of the New

i York office of the company, expressed

regret when seen September 27 over the

action which he said the company is

forced to take.

"We have treated the men fairly and
squarely," he said, "despite the impres-
sion they have endeavored to create to
the contrary, but we cannot conduct
our business after the style of a fac-
tory. In reaching the decision to quit
the growing business in this city we
are swayed largely by the fact that so
many men in our New York ofiice and
in this city have either enlisted or gone
into the draft."

The decision of the company, Mr.
O'Mara stated, to deny the demands of
the employes was reached before the
arrival from Los Angeles of Charles
Henderson, the head of the company.
When Mr. O'Mara and his brother,
Daniel O'Mara, in active charge of the
greenhouses and warehouses in Jersey
City, failed in their efforts to reach an
agreement with the strikers, and so in-
formed Mr. Henderson, the latter tele-
graphed back that he would get out of
Jersey City rather than accede to the de-
mands of the strikers. This informa-
tion, however, was not conveyed to the
men, who were asked to let the matter
rest in abeyance until Mr. Henderson
returned from California. This, how-
ever, they refused to do, and when the
head of the business finally did arrive
in New York, he confirmed his tele-

graphic advice that he would give up
the Jersey City end of the business.
The company, however, will continue
to use its warehouses and will also use
certain of the greenhouses for storage
purposes. Mr. O'Mara stated that those
men who "remained loyal" will toe
taken back into the business.

"I might say," he continued, "that
the greenhouse department has been
carried on by Mr. Henderson purely
for sentimental reasons. It was in this
city that he assumed active charge of
the company upon the death of his
father.

"The demands made by strikers, said
Mr. O'Mara, involving a 30 per cent
increase in wages, a reduction in work-
ing time of from 60 to 50 hours, with
a half holiday on Saturday, and time
and a half for overtime would add
from $20,000 to $25,000 a year to our
payroll. It is therefore with the great-
est reluctance that we are obliged to
say we cannot do it, despite the fact
that we are willing, for patriotic rea-
sons, realizing- the important part the
seed growing business has in the food
supply of the country, to sacrifice
much."

The general manager stated that the
firm's pay-roll in the past five years
has been from $46,830 to $59,377.

Peter Henderson & Co. started in
business in Jersey City in 1847, being
at that time located at Wayne and
Monmouth streets. Their gardens ex-
tended up to Van Vorst park, which
was planted by Mr. Henderson. — The
Jersey Journal.

FAiRiroirNT, IND. — The Fairmount
Floral Co. is adding one house to its
range.

Queens, N. Y.— The Flushing Flower
Growers, Inc., have been incorporated
by C. Loeschmann, L. O. Trilsch and P.
Scheiman; capital stock, $10,000.

596

The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

Woman's Farm and Garden Association.

The fourth national conference of
the Woman's National Farm and Gar-
den Association was held at the Morri-
son hotel, Chicago, October 3-5, an ex-
cellent attendance enjoying the splen-
did programme and entertainment
features. At the opening session, the
visitors were graciously welcomed by
Mrs. William Hibbard, president of
the Garden Clubs of Illinois, and Mrs.
Edwin T. Johnson of the Chicago
Woman's Club. Mrs. Francis King
presided at all sessions assisted by
honorary chairmen. The afternoon
session of the last day was especially
interesting, the topic being "Garden
Conservation," the subject being very
ably handled by Mrs. Edward L.
Glaser, president of the North Shore
Garden Club, whose paper on "The
Wealth of the Garden" was followed
by another interesting one, "The Com-
munity Garden," by Miss Margery
Bradley of the Chicago City Gardens
Association, the session closing with a
very able essay on "The Well Con-
sidered Garden," by Mrs. Francis King.
Other interesting papers were present-
ed by Mrs. Fannie M. Klinck, Clarkes-
ville la.; Mrs. Anthony Stocker, Des
Moines. la.; Mrs. Walter L. Brewster,
Lake Forest, 111.; Mrs. A. L. Messier,
Chicago; Mrs. Jennie M. Conrad, Oak
Dene Farms, Ind.; Miss Gertrude Van
Hoesen, University of Chicago; Mrs.
N. H. Dunlap, Savoy, 111.; Prof. C. B.
Holden, Chicago; Mrs. Chas. W. Deus-
ner; Miss Charlotte W. Passmore,
Flourtown, Pa.; Mrs. Scott Durand,
Lake Forest, 111.; Mrs. Dora Stockman,
• Lansing, Mich.; Mrs. Clifford Ward,
Mrs. M. L. Jennings. Mrs. Frederick
Beach, Mrs. Jesse F. Edmundson,
Kankakee, 111., and Mrs. C. W. Hub-
bard, Winnetka, 111.

The entertainment features Included
round table luncheons, tea at the Art
Institute, an Informal dinner at the
Morrison hotel and a garden tour.

Florists are advised to immediately
apply for the necessary amount of
space. All communica,tions, applica-
tions for space, etc., should be ad-
dressed to C. E. Wildon, 244 Main
street. Room 209, Springfield, Mass.

Floriculture at Springfield Exposition.

The fact that the big Eastern States
Exposition at Springfield, Mass., has
recognized the importance of the flor-
ists' trade and has allotted a section of
the already over-crowded horticultural
building to trade exhibits should be
sufficient stimulus to the flower and
allied trades to make a grand showing
at the inception of this feature. The
future of such a flower show depends
upon its success this season. When
florists realize the significance and tre-
mendous importance of this step by
the exposition management, it Is to be
expected that they will rise in a su-
preme effort to make this a success.

The Society of American Florists has
taken an important step in the right
direction in their initiation of a nation-
wide advertising campaign. This new
step by the exposition management is
also one in the right direction. It
means that flowers will be brought be-
fore the public as never before. It is
a tremendous boost to the floral in-
dustry, but as in all big movements,
much will depend on the florists of the
country to make it a success.

No premiums can be offered this
year because of lack of funds, but
space will be free to all florists. The
show last year registered 297,000 visi-
tors. Many more are expected this
year. In conjunction with the flower
show, there will be large fruit and
vegetable exhibits. The show begins
October 12 and closes October 29. 1917.

Japanese Commission Decorations.

During the latter part of the week
ending September 29, a stranger,
dropped into Fifth Avenue, New York,
might have been' in doubt as to
whether he was in America or Japan.
The visiting Japanese commissioners
were given a welcome that warmed
their hearts. The florlcultural deco-
rations, in combination with a lavish
display of the flags of both nations, has
seldom been equaled in this city. The
most noteworthy outdoor decoration
was in front of the stately public li-
brary, Fifth avenue, from 40th to 42d
street. Tall standards were set up and
garlands of laurel decorated them,
while many Japanese lanters enlivened
the scene by night. On the landings
approaching the library entrance, about
40 very large bay trees, in tubs, were
distributed at regular intervals. Close
in the the front of the library there
is a narrow strip of lawn, and in
this, for the occasion, a number of tall
cedars, 20 to .30 feet in height, had
been planted. There were other zones
of outdoor decoration, but the above
was the most elaborate.

The decorations in the great banquet
hall of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, for
the banquet given the commissioners
by the city, on the night of September
29, were on a splendid scale. The long
guest table was finely decorated with
yelloTV chrysanthemums. In the body
of the hall there were 00 round tables,
the centerpiece on each being of tri-
tomas (red hot pokers) and autumn
foliage. On the front of the balconies,
at intervals, there were great bunches
of chrysanthemums. On the wall back
of the guest table was stretched an im-
mense Japanese flag, which is a red
globe on a white field. American and
Japanese flags in great numbers were
tastefully arranged at all available
points about the hall. A number of
large bay trees, illuminated by minia-
ture electric lights were other pleasing
features. The decorations here de-
scribed, were arranged by Wadley &
Smythe, 491 Fifth avenue.

A. F. F.

Mlneola, N. Y., Fair and Exhibition.

.A-lthough primarily an agricultural
fair, the seventy-sixth annual exhibition
of the Agricultural Society of Queens-
Nassau Counties, held September 25-
29, at Mineola, had horticultural
features of merit. There were good
exhibits from both commercial growers
and private estates. Growers located
outside of the counties named above
were not eligible to enter as competitors
for prizes, but several staged excellent
features.

In the commercial classes, John
Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park and
Flowerfield, L. I. had the most exten-
sive exhibit. For the best display of
palms, ferns and decorative plants,
confined to professionals, he took the
first prize, $75. This display was in
the center of the horticultural hall and
covered several hundred square feet.
Around a group of tall palms, many va-
rieties of foliage plants were arranged
in &, conical mass, with good effect.
There were crotons. dracenaes. pan-
dan us, begonias, ferns (fancy cala-

diums), marentas and other plants.
He also exhibited over 100 varieties
of dahlias and many gladioli, all of
which were creditable.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia,
had a most interesting exhibit of water
lilies and water hyacinths. In lilies
there were Dentata magnifica, De-
voniensis, Zanzibariensis and a num-
ber of tender nymphseas. The table on
which the tubs rested was decorated
with cut ferns and vases of sweet flag.
D. V. Howell, Peconic, L. I., exhibited
200 varieties of dahlias. His exhibit
covered a long table and included
many of the best varieties, in good con-
dition.

In the classes for collections of pot
plants from private estates, the prin-
cipal prize winners were Mrs. Payne
Whitney, Manhasset, L. I.; Mrs. F. B.
Clark, Garden City, L. I.; Miss Alma
J. Seamen. "Wautagh, L. I., and J. Sey-
mour Snedecker, Hempstead, L. I. Sea-
side Dahlia Farms of Westhampton, L.
I., made a creditable display of dahlias.

In phlox, zininas. petunias and
various other garden and wild flowers,
there we're creditable displays from a
number of exhibitors including children.

On the campiis there was a combin-
ation rock garden by the Cedar Hill
Nursery. Brookville, L. I., and the
Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury, L. I.
Both these firms exhibited conifers. A
rather novel exhibit by the Hicks Nur-
sery was several small apple trees
growing in boxes and bearing fruit.
The Lewis & Valentine Co., .Roslyn, L.
I., exhibited nursery stock and rustic
furniture. The Nassau County Farm
Bureau and the New York State School
of Agriculture, Farmingdale, had in-
teresting exhibits. There were good
displays of fruit and vegetables.

The judges were Messrs. Hendrick-
son, Baer and Parnell. transcribing the
fall and spring commissions freely en-
trusted to them by lady gardeners,
proverbially proficient in the wide
range of plants which adorn the es-
tates and conservatories of the Long
Island gentry.

There were good dahlias from the
Long Island Dahlia Gardens, Hicks-
ville, L. I., and gladioli from E. S.
. Miller, Wading River, L. I., and Henry
Weston, Hempstead, L. I., who also
acted as a judge.

SHOW KOTES.

O. E. Parise, of Nassau county, ex-
hibited, in the farm btireau tent, pea-
nuts grown on his own farm. G. M.
Hewlett, Merrick, L. I., exhibited a
cotton plant.

The exhibits of canned fruit and
vegetables and other domestic features
in the farm bureau tent were interest-
ihiT- A. F. F.

Houston, Tex. — The Brazos Green-
houses intend to open a branch store
for the sale of fall and winter plants.

Minneapolis, Minn.— The L. S. Don-
aldson Co. has rebuilt part of its range
and has increased their carnation
stock, to be followed by bedding plants.

ArBURN, R. I. — R. A. Budlong and
wife, who recently motored to Rich-
mond, Ind.. say the new roses at the
E. G. Hill Co.'s establishment fully re-
paid them for the long journey.

Paris. Tex. — Mrs. J. 'W. Goree will
not build the houses recently bought
from The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.,
due to the death of Mr. Goree, who
died recently. The houses, as well as
the buildings they moved, are for sale
and Mrs. Goree will appreciate corre-
spondence regarding them.

ign-

The American Florist.

597

Milwaukee.

TRADE CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

With some lines of outdoor flowers
drawing to an end, and the supply of
indoor crops not any too heavy, mar-
ket conditions, with a good demand the
greater part of last week, showed an
improvement over the week Previous
More carnations could be moved, but
the most growers are still cuttmg tew.
The supply and demand for roses was
about the same, while lilies were a lit-
tle short. Thursday and Friday sales
were exceptionally good, due to a brisk
demand for funeral work.

NOTES.

The Misses Gertrude Sommers and
Meta Kessler, of the J. M. Fox & Son
cut flower department, proved their
ability in a different way last week.
They arranged a harvest dance on
September 29 at Keipper's Park Pa-
villion for a host of friends, including
a number in the trade and those who
attended know that it was a most suc-
cessful and enjoyable affair. The
guests, who were in costumes, as-
sembled at the Gust Rusch & Co.
wholesale house, and it became the
duty of an officer to keep the specta-
tors on the outside moving; the auto
truck of the Holton & Hunkel Co., the
G Rusch & Co. and several other
machines conveyed the party to and
from the place of pleasure.

That strange bird, the stork, visited
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Syl-
vester September 14, for the first time,
and papa is all smiles because it's a
girl And, it's another boy at North
Milwaukee. A son of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm Manke arrived September 26.

The latest one of our craft to be cer-
tified and soon to leave for the train-
ing camp Is the son of Prank Eber-
feld who conducts greenhouses and a
store at \-^ Center street.

The C C. PoUworth Co. report the
arrival of their Chinese lilies. They
have been notified that their Dutch
bulbs arrived at New York, September
John Boelter, of Appleton, Wis.,
stopped off for a brief stay while on
his way home from Chicago. ^
26. " ^"

Baltimore, Md.

ilARKBI CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

There has been little change in
market conditions during the past
week although roses are becoming a
little more plentiful. Some varieties
sell very well. The carnation supply
is limited, with a good call for short-
stemmed flowers, considering the num-
ber of outdoor blossoms to be had.
Some very fine dahlias are being re-
ceived, but the supply is not as large
as in former years. Chrysanthe-rnums
are also on hand. Asters and gladioli
are on the wane. The supply if greens
is plentiful and they move well.

CLITB MEETING.

The regular meeting of the club was
held September 24. After the minutes
of previous meeting were read and ap-
proved Prof. C. S. Richardson of
Maryland State College of Agriculture
gave a lecture on "Organization." He
spoke eloquently of advantages de-
rived from united action and also said
the secretary should prepare an inter-
esting programme to bring out the
members. He also suggested having
Dr. Woods to speak to thp club. The
secretary read a letter regarding the
club co-operating with the New York
State Agricultural Society on replant-
ing the orchards of France, devastated
by war. This was settled by appoint-
ing a committee to report at a later
meeting. Secretary Ekas spoke of the
annual flower show at the Fifth Regi-
ment armory. They decided not to
hold a show this year because the gov-
ernment could take over the armory at

any time. Resolutions of regret were
passed on the death of the late Walter
W Erdman. The subject of publicity
was brought up. After much discus-
sion it was decided to appoint a com-
mittee consisting of R. A. Vincent, W.
J. Johnston and J. J. Perry to study
ways to advertise locally to best ad-
vantage.

NOTES.

R Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co. of White
Marsh, Md., are shipping fine dahlias
into this market. Their annual show
started Monday, October 1. October „
has been set aside as florists day.

The Seidewitz Flower Shop on North
Charles street has been exceedingly
busy this past week. Many wedding
orders fell that way.

Albert G. Fiedler & Co. on South
Charles street are receiving carnations
from their own establishment.

EVdman & Ulrich, of Belair Road,
are marketing, as usual, a fine lot of
ferns in all salable sizes.

N P Flitton, secretary of the local
florists' club, is still confined to his
home with neuritis. C. S.

OBITUARY.

Cincinnati.

LARGE SUPPLY AND PAIR BUSINESS.

Business is fairly good. The supply
of stock is large; in fact, it is in ex-
cess of actual needs. As a result,
prices remain at a very reasonable
figure. Roses are fairly plentiful and
generally are of high quality. Carna-
tions are getting better and are more
plentiful. Easter lilies are in an excel-
lent supply. Receipts in rubrum lilies
are large enough to take care of all
present needs. Many choice dahlias
may be had. They meet with an ex-
cellent call. Both asters and gladioli
are very plentiful, but each has a
weak market. White and yellow
chrysanthemums may be had.

NOTES.

C E Critchell is on a trip to Rich-
mond, lnd„ and Detroit, Mich.,
this week. He has been having an un-
usually strong call for bronze galax.

E. G. Gillett reports that his Sep-
tember business was very satisfactory;
in fact, one of the best he has ever
had for that month.

The florists society will meet at
Frank Volz's place on Dana avenue,
Cheviot, October 8, at 2:30 p. m.

Gus Adrian, Sr., and wife are honie
after three months spent at their cot-
tage at Le Chemaux, Mich.

Visitors: I. Bayersdorfer, of H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.;
A M Anderson, representing A. L.
p'andall Co., Chicago; Chas. Kaelin,
Louis Kaelin, Herbert Buler and Rus-
sell Can, all of Chicago. H.

Providence, R. I.

GOOD DEMAND, SUPPLY LIMITED.

Trade during the past week has been
brisk, while stock is somewhat scarce,
as the outdoor supply is about over
following frosts. There are no novel-
ties in the assortment. Easter lilies
are more plentiful and carnations ara
only fair. Local roses are short m
supply with Ophelia leading in qual-
ity Chrysanthemums are beginning
to 'arrive, but there is little call for
them at present, although they attract
attention. Autumn tints prevail, and
the good varieties that are seen are be-
ing used to good advantage.

NOTES.

Max Villers is now sergeant in the
Quartermaster's department of the
United States army at Fort Strong,
Boston, Mass. He was in this city last
week on a furlough.

The fall decorations for store open-
ings are keeping the men engaged r.i
this line busy.

H. A. i.

Henry Youell.

Henry Youell, for the past seven
years secretary of the American Gladi-
olus Society, died recently at his home
at Syracuse, N. Y., following an ill-
ness of several months. He was 73
years of age.

The deceased was born in England
and on coming to America secured a
position in charge of the grounds of a
Boston hospital, and after a number
of years removed to Syracuse, later go-
ing into business for himself. He was
president of the Syracuse Florists'
Club and for a number of years inter-
ested himself in teaching the children
of the city the cultivation of home gar-
dens. Mr. Youell is survived by a
daughter, Miss Mabel Youell, his wife
having died about 10 years ago.

Mrs. Elizatietli Heinl.

Mrs. Elizabeth Heinl, widow of Jo-
seph Heinl. founder of the florist firm
of Joseph Heinl & Sons, Jacksonville,
111., and a life member of the Society
of American Florists, whose death oc-
cured in 1912, passed away at her
home in that city September 21, aged
79 years. Mrs. Heinl, who had been
a resident of Jacksonville for many
years, was held in high respect by all
who knew her. Surviving her are six
children, Harry of Toledo, O., Frank J.,
Edward D., William, Orlando B., Ern-
est B., Albert M. and Adele C.

J. A. Swartley.

J. A. Swartley, proprietor of Swart-
ley Greenhouses, Sterling, 111., one of
the best known florists in that section,
fell from a scaffold September 27, sus-
taining injuries that later resulted in
his death. The deceased was much re-
spected as was evidenced by the at-
tendance at the funeral, which was
held October 3.

Newark, N. J.

George Penek. 637 Broad street, has
a fine business and is a heavy buyer
in the New York market. Chris.
Penek, 6 Academy street, is a brother
to George, but not connected with him
in business, but he is a clever florist
and a good fellow.

George Muller, 435 Clinton avenue,
says that he had a fair summer busi-
ness and is looking forward to a good
season. Next door to his flower store
he ha^ a store that keeps automobile
findings and fixtures, which is con-
ducted by his son.

August Bergerow, 946 Broad street,
is having his usual run of fall busi-
ness and is cheerful over the pros-
pects for the season. At their green-
houses they have a fine stock coming

Ernest Radany, 592 Central avenue,
intends to remove to another location
next spring. In the meantime he keeps
busy and is ably assisted by Mrs.
Radany, who is a clever buyer.

Connelly & Plunkett, Bloomfield and
Mt. Prospect avenues, have an at-
tractive store and keep it well stocked.
They have no complaint to make about
business.

The Newark Floral Co., corner
Broad and Cedar streets, is a retail
concern recently opened, which is do-
ing a fair business.

Philips Brothers, 938 Broad street,
have been busy with funeral work,
and state that the condition of busi-
ness is encouraging.

A. R. James, formerly on Bloomfield
avenue, now has a large well stocked
store at the corner of Clinton and
Elizabeth avenues.

A. F. F.

598

The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

The American Florist

Established 1885.
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year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $8.50.
When sending us change of address always
send the old address at the same time.
Advertising rates on application.
From the first issue The American Florist has
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (eatlier
If possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume xny responsibility for the
opinions of our correspondents.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST,
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Florists' Telegraph Delivery 589

— An interesting meeting 589

— Wednesday's proceedings 590

—Officers (portraits) 690-591

— President Gude's address 592

— Secretary Pochelon's report 592

^Treasurer Rock's report 594

— Visitors ^04

Another hero 594

American Dahlia Society (illus. ) 594

Peter Henderson Co.'s greenhouses closed 595

Woman's Farm and Garden Association 596

Floriculture at Springfield exposition 596

Japanese commission decorations 596

Mineola, N. Y.. fair and exhibition 596

Milwaukee ^®^

Baltimore ^^

Cincinnati ^97

Providence ^fl

Obituary 587

— Henry Yonell 597

— Mrs. Elizabeth Heinl 597

—J. A. Swartley 597

Newark. N. J 597

Personal ^°°

Wrapping material prices lower 597

Express difficulties 598

Des Moines autumn flower show 598

Collecting accounts 598

Cleveland flower show premiums

Hess to visit Hawaii

Columbus "^

Albany 600

Pittsburgh aa;!

Chicago Ztt

Large new range in Illinois ous

Polish Florists' and Gardeners' Club 609

Cleveland 2iS

St. I^uis «0

Philadelphia «"

Detroit bowUng 612

New York 614

The seed trade 622

— New York seed trade 022

— ^Philadelphia seed trade 622

— Onion crop of California 622

— Government to sell seed corn 622

— Export prohibition in England 622

— California beans 622

Market gardeners 626

— Prices jof indoor fruits and vegetables 626

— Sauerkraut to bar cabbage waste 626

— Vegetable and fruit markets 626

The nursery trade ; 628

— New California nursery law 628

— California Association of Nurser.vmen 628

— Nursery notes 628

Springfield, 0 632

.598

Wrapping Material Prices Lower.

A comparison of prices paid for
black seine tying twine at present
with quotations of several months ago,
shows a drop from 26 cents to 20%
cents. Cotton twine is four cents
cheaper. Kraft wrapping paper, in
rolls, for which the price in June last
was 10 cents, can now be purchased
for eight cents per pound.

Frost will ruin that tender stock if
it is not well protected now.

Personal.

"Word having gone to the north
woods of the coming of Wally Nimrod
Pierson and his band, the big game be-
came wary and it seemed well to
camouflage the situation by a week's
delay. Wholesale slaughter of big
game will begin about October 8.

Adam Graham's Isle of Pines bunga-
low and cocoanut grove is reported
swept by a wild tropical storm. No
details have come to hand, but it is
feared Adam will find a lot of windfall
nuts when he goes down.

E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., who is
still at the Presbyterian hospital, Chi-
cago, continues making satisfactory
progress.

Express Difficulties.

The following is a copy of a circu-
lar which has been distributed by the
undersigned express companies to
their patrons in Chicago, under date of
September 17, regarding overcrowded
conditions of the service :
To Pateons OF Express Companies :

The volume of traffic now being ten-
dered to the express companies is sub-
stantially larger than the correspond-
ing season a year ago, while the ex-
press car equipment has been material-
ly lessened through the necessity of
using baggage and express cars In
troop movement and the handling of
other government traffic. The express
terminals in the larger cities in the
east have their limitations and many
of these terminals are now handling
their maximum business.

In order to utilize terminals and
cars to their utmost capacity it is re-
quested that express patrons assist the
companies by preparing their express
shipments as early in the day as pos-
sible, thereby avoiding congestion in
the final pick-up.

It is also requested that freight serv-
ice and motor trucks be used for the
shorter haul traffic in and around the
congested districts and that only such
shipments for nearby points as actual-
ly demand express service be offered to
the express companies, so that the
traffic requiring expedited service to
and from the more distant points may
be cared for.

It is only by the closest co-operation
between express shippers and the car-
riers, and mutual consideration of the
difficulties confronting each other, that
we can minimize the restraints which
may have to be enforced upon the cus-
tomary use of the usual channels of
transportation.

Adams Express Company,

E. M. Williams, Vice-Pres.
Southern Express Company,

E. M. Williams, Vice-Pres.
American Express Company,

D. S. Elliott, Vice-Pres.
Weixs Faego & Co., Express,

F. S. Holbrook, Vice-Pres.

Des Moines Autumn Flower Show.

With premiums to the value of $2,000
scheduled to date and all plans well
advanced and in the hands of thor-
oughly competent committees, the first
autumn flower show, under the aus-
pices of the Iowa Society of Florists
at Des Moines, November 7-10, prom-
ises to be a complete success, and the
American Red Cross, to whom the
proceeds are to be given, will doubtless
receive a generous donation.

The preliminary schedule has been
issued and shows well balanced sec-
tions. In the chrysanthemum cut
bloom classes, 20 in number, liberal
premiums are offered and the same is
true of the rose section, both of which
should bring out numerous excellent
entries and keen competition. Carna-
tions will also be well represented,
with awards of first, second and third
prizes in 12 classes. Displays of vio-

lets, lily of the valley and pansies are
included in the miscellaneous plant
section. Table decorations, basket ar-
rangements, bouquets etc., have also
been libetally provided for.

In the plant division there are 14
classes for chrysanthemums, five for
flowering plants and 11 for foliage va-
rieties. In addition to the above, the
silver and bronze medals of the So-
ciety of American Florists will be
awarded to new flowers and plants
which the judges may deem worthy.
Benjamin Hammond, of Hammond's
Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon,
N. T., has also offered a special prize
of $10 for the prettiest exhibit to be
decided by a popular vote of the ladies
attending the show November 9.

J. S. Wilson, well-known Des Moines
florist, chairman and manager of the
exhibition, and his aides are lea-ring
nothing undone to make this both a
pleasing and profitable occasion for all
in the trade who attend. Copies of the
preliminary schedule or any further in-
formation desired will be gladly fur-
nished by him upon application, care
of J. S. Wilson Floral Co.

Collecting: Accounts.

A clever young western florist who
had taken over an old established busi-
ness in one of the smaller cities, on go-
ing through the books found a large
number of old accounts in the names
of young men of the town. The new
man was informed that every ordinary
plan of collecting the bills had been
tried without result and he then pre-
pared and mailed to each of the delinT
quents a letter along the lines of the
following :

Dear Sir : — As it is possible one of '
our clerks has blundered in sending
you bill for flowers delivered to Miss

, June — , 1916, we are now about

to send the bill to Miss , and

wish you would kindly advise in the
matter by return mail, using the en-
closed stamped envelope.

This letter had the desired result in
bringing in a considerable proportion
of the outstanding cash.

Cleveland Flower Show Premium List.

Copies of the final premium list for
the fifth annual Cleveland flower show
were mailed to all members of the
Chrysanthemum Society of America,
American Rose Society and American
Carnation Society, 2,000 copies going
out in all. There is a total of $2,800
in cash prizes and cups. Copies of
the schedule may be had upon applica-
tion to M. A. Vinson, manager, 402
Leader-News building, Cleveland.

The following growers have reserved
space for trade exhibits : Elmer D.
Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich.; A. N. Pier-
son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; Julius
Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.; Chas.
H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Stumpp &
Walter Co., New York; Carl Hagen-
burger, the Friediey Company and the
Naumann Company of Cleveland.

Hess to Visit Hawaii.

George W. Hess, superintendent of
the national botanical garden. Wash-
ington, D. C, by special invitation, has
been asked to accompany the con-
gressional party on its visit to the
Hawaiian Islands. We understand
that this is the first time this honor
has been extended to any superintend-
ent of the garden.

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599

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
For Plant Advs., See Beady Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed Irom this office
•ndose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situated "Wanted — A splendid oppor-
tunity for a first-class nursery to se-
cure services of an expert Holland
nurseryman, detained in this country
because of "war. Long and thorough
experience enables applicant to assume
entire charge. Please state in detail
wages and particulars oovering posi-
tion. Address

Key 839, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Greenhouse nian; good
grower of pot plants. Address

3745 N. Clark St., Chicago.

Help Wanted — Two general growers.
JIS.OO to $20.00 per week.

Carl Ha^enbnrger,
W. Mentor. Ohio.

Help Wanted — Grower of chrysanthe-
muma and bedding plants; must be
sober, reliable and not afraid of work.
Good wages and house. Address

Thos. F. Bromiej Greenfield, Mich.

Help Wanted — Young men or helpers
In rose sections. Must have sotne ex-
perience. Salary $.35.00 per month with
board atid room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Saleslady with exper-
ience in retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist, 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Help "Wanted — Florist .with experi-
ence in growing choice pot plants; give
reference, experience, age, wages
wanted, etc. Apply to

J. A. Peterson & Sons,

Cincinnati, O.

Help Wanted — ^Florist to take charge
of greenhouses, 15,000 feet of glass;
must understand carnations, numerous
roses and general stock; also designing.
Wages $18.00. Healthy country. Houses
now in good shape.

RainboTT Floral Co., Marshall, Tex.

uelp Wanted — Experienced gardener
for private country place. Must be a
working gardener, capable of raising
both flowers and vegetables inside and
out, and understand orchard and shrub-
bery work. Good home, good position.
State experience, how much of family,
and salary expected. Address

Key 838, care American Florist.

Partner Wanted — A reliable party un-
derstanding the florist business to take
part in 27,000 ft. of glass in good con-
dition on even shares; must have ref-
erences and some cash. Address
Key 832, care American Florist.

For Sale — • Second-hand glass and
pipes; 200 boxes extra heavy double
clean glass, 12x14, $3.50 per box; smaller
sizes, $2.50 per box; 200 feet of SVi and
6-in. pipe, 40 to 50 cents per foot; 500
feet of 4-in. pipe and boiler flues, 10
cents per foot; 300 feet of l^^-in. pipe,
5 cents per foot; ten i/4-in. steam brass
valves, each $2.00; ten li^-in. steam
check valves, $1.00 each; one 2% -in.
steam valve, $3.00; 4-in. valves for water
heat, $4.00 each; 5,000 fire-brick, $5.00
per 100. F. \i. Otto, 2138 N. Kedzie Ave.,
Chicago. 'Phone Belmont 7766.

For Sale — About 20,000 square feet of
glass, large potting shed, all built with-
in the last seven years; office 25x25, in-
cluding garage; new barn built last
year; three acres best land, including
greenhouse site; five room cottage, elec-
tric iights, city water in residence and
greenhouses; pots enough to last for
next two years; coal bought for this
winter; greenhouses planted to carna-
tions, chrysanthemums, snapdragons,
sweet peas and a general line of bedding
plants. Just one mile from center of
city, where one of the large canton-
ments in the United States is being
built, will have 40,000 officers and sol-
diers here within the next 30 days. For
further particulars address

Carl F. Brehmer,
R. R. No. 3, ChilUcothe, O.

Wanted — ^A flo-wer refrigerator; must
be In good condition and cheap. An-
swer at once. The Flower Shop,

Anniston, Ala.

For Sale — 75 boxes, double strength,
unused B glass, 16x18.

John C. Meier
R. F D. No. 1 Morton Grove, 111.

HELP WANTED

Man to help in greenhouse and de-
corate. State lowest wages, nationality,
age and when you could come.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.,

KANSAS CITY, MO.

HELP WANTED

General greenhouse man with experi-
ence in pot plants and carnations. Give
references and state wages expected.

IOWA STATE COLLEGE

Dept. of Horticulture, AMES, lA.

HELP WANTED

Superintendent for general green-
house. Must be thoroughly familiar
with roses and carnations. Apply giv-
ing full detail of experience and wages
in first letter.

The J. M. Gasser Co.,

1006 Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, O.

Help Wanted

All around greenhouse man, single,
for steady place. State age, experience
and wages.

WOLFE, THE FLORIST,

WACO, TEXAS.

FOR sale: or exchange

Bight acres in bulbs, paper shell
pecans, Satsuma oranges and grape-
fruits, in healthiest spot south. Good
residence of seven rooms and bath,
electric light, city water. Modern
greenhouse, 20x50 ft., for Easter lilies.
Lath house planted with asparagus
plumosus. Fine out of door life year
around. For terms and particulars
write to owner.

Otto Fehrlin,
Citronelle, Mobile Co.. Ala.

Horizontal Boiler

5x16; capacity 100 h. p Lap joint.
% in. shell. Used until recently. Just
inspected Columbus, Ohio Branch Tra-
vellers Insurance Co. Good condition.
For inspection apply to

VICTOR COLLIERY COMPANY,
WELLSTON, OHIO.

Three horizontal tubular boilers.
Two water tube boilers.
One locomotive type fire box boiler.
One 10 h. p. horizontal boiler with six
h. p. engine attached. Address

ARMSTRONG MFG. CO., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

OFnCIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Cucumber Grower

Wanted

For modern place near Wichita, Kan,
$20.00 per week to start to the right
man . Get in touch with us immediately.

Key 834, care American Florist.

Actual size of leaf %%,T.f>M inches.
FOR CUT EXOWERS: In two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacis and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices: Per BOO, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, 11.50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. DeaTbom St., CHICAGO

LATEST EDITION

TRADE Directory

Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen

OF THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Price $3.00, Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

To Buyers

of

French

from the

Dutch
or others

If you buy French Paper Whites, 14 centimeters and up, |
1 000 bulbs to the case, the cases should be full regular sized |
14 centimeter bulbs. 1

If you buy the same kind of bulbs, 13 centimeter size, the |
cases should be of regular size and should be full. |

If you receive from Vaughan's Seed Store any improperly |
graded bulbs we want to know it and correct the deal to §
your satisfaction. 1

CUR REGHIAH FAIL BOOK FOR FLORISTS TELLS THE STORT. IT WILL PAY YOU TO HAVE IT. 1

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO
NEW YORK

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OUR NEW FALL CATALOGUE

is just off the press, full of the latest up-to-date novelties ever offered to the trade.

The Illustrations Tell the Story

If you have not received a copy a postal request will bring it by return mail.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., "^^■'i?i£l^l£r^iA,PA.

ECSU

Columbus, 0.

FALL TEADE STARTS WELL.

. There is little to complain of in the
present condition of retail trade, un-
less it is that stock of all kinds is
more or less short. The fall social
season has started out with old-time
vigor in its demands, showing no signs
of supposed war-time economy. A
round of the leading florist shops found
everybody almost too busy to talk.
The most optimistic feeling exists as
to a prosperous fall and winter. Late
outdoor iiowers have been quite pro-
lific, but will soon he a thing of the
past. A favorite of the moment is the
marigold. Roses are being heavily
drawn upon, necessitating .some pre-
mature cutting, and there is a greater
scarcity than for months. This is due
in part to the tardy appearance of
other flowers which should now be in
stock. Chrysanthemums are at least
two weeks behind, only a very small
quantity reaching the market. They
are sold really before being cut. Prices
are $2.50 to $5. A fine crop is prom-
ised. Carnations are also lagging, and
it will be several weeks before they
are on the market in any large pro-
tusion. Added to the demand for
flowers by weddings and parties,
funeral work is also quite heavy.

NOTES.

The most elaborate wedding handled
by the Fifth Avenue Floral Company
in its long history was a Jewish society
event at the New Southern hotel, Oc-
tober 2. The decoration color scheme
was rose and gold and included the
parlors, ball room and tables. The
company has the order for another big
wedding this week at Bluefield, "W.
Va.

The passing of the large wholesale
growers' plant of the Columbus Floral
Company into the hands of a vegeta-
ble growing company is viewed with
satisfaction by the local trade. It is
claimed that the plant, without being
much of a source of supply for florists,
was an injury by reason of its selling
to the flve-and-teft-cent stores.

The superintendent of a local park
has been summarily dismissed from
his position by the city government for
the alleged offense of selling park-
grown flowers to a local florist. While
the amount involved in the transaction
proved against him was only .$18. the
practice is supposed to have been in
force for a considerable period.

W. W. Walker, manager of the late
cut flower department of the Living-
ston Seed Company, is temporarily as-
sociated with the Munk Floral Com-
pany.

J.

Albany.

NOTES.

At the recent exhibit of children's
garden work held in the state educa-
tion building a silver loving cup was
awarded to Public School No. 18, for
taking the largest number of home
garden prizes at the exhibit. The dis-
play was under the auspices of the
Woman's Club, which, through the
summer, had general oversight of
about 2,000 gardens planted by school
children in the city and environs. Be-
sides the awarding of prizes for best
displays of flowers and vegetables by
the children, suitable addresses were
delivered by Dr. John Huson Flnley,
state commissioner of education; Dr.
C. Edward Jones, superintendent of the
public schools, and Mrs. Henry F.
Atherton, chairman of the children's
garden committee of the Woman's
Club. Mrs. Edward M. Cameron, presi-
dent of the club, presided, and the
awards were announced by Mrs. Ather-
ton.

In a letter to W. C. Gloeckner. of
this city, Charles H. Grakelow. a flor-
ist of Philadelphia, Pa., writes that he
will be glad to entertain any Albany
boy, who, as a recruit, is assigned to
the League Island navy yard. Mr.
Grakelow suggests that Mr. Gloeckner
supply the local men accepted for the
navy with cards of introduction to him
in Philadelphia, and that he will do
the rest. Mr. Grakelow explains his

motive thus : "The thought underlying
this offer is simply a desire to in.iect
a little sunshine into the lives of those
boys who, away from home, will feel
encouraged by the realization that
there are countrymen who appreciate
their patriotism."

Announcement is made of the retire-
ment of Daniel Whittle, 52 North Pearl
street, from the retail florist business.
He for several years conducted the
store under the firm name of Whittle
Brothers. The business was established
in 1875 when Alfred E. and Daniel
Whittle opened a small shop on North
Pearl street near the Female Academy.
Mr. Whittle will maintain a small of-
fice at 52 North Pearl street to receive
accounts still due the firm and for the
purpose of meeting many of his old
friends whom he will be glad to see.
The principal reason for the retirement
of Mr. Whittle from business was the
ill-health of his wife, who has been an
invalid for a long time.

Following the retirement of the firm
of Whittle Brothers, comes the an-
nouncement of the opening of a new
store by Frank M. Briare at 218 Lark
street. Mr. Briare was in the employ
of Whittle Brothers for about 35 years.
He began his business career as a boy
of 13 years, filling the oil lamps that
in those days constituted the principal
source of illumination in the smaller
stores. Mr. Briare has selected a good
store with ample window space in a
desirable residential section of the city.
His friends wish him success in his
new venture, into which he entered on
September 24.

William C. Gloeckner and wife spent
the week in Detroit, Mich., where Mr.
Gloeckner attended the meeting of the
officers of the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery, of which he is a member.

R. D.

GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y. — Paul Tranka,
who has joined the army, has disposed
of his establishment to John Ramsden.
of Johnstown, who will remove the
stock to that city.

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The American Florist.

601

A NKAT AND AT-
TRACTIVE PACICAGB

AIiL, THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

ALL, THE FLOWERS

IN PLACE.

THE WRAPPER

Business Doctors
say that every
business has its
"profit lealis," and
in ttie florists' bus-
iness one of the
"lealis" is found in
the old method of
wrapping- p 1 a n ts
and basliets. Hun-
dreds of florists
have eliminated
this evil by em-
ploying the Rapid
Rapper — and so
can you. Modern-
ize this operation.
The Rapid Rapper
will bring a sav-
ing grace and true
efficiency to your
workroom.

Write for your
copy of "The Art
of Wrapping"

THE PEDESTALe

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable. You will
find it invaluable
for decorating,
displaying plants
and floral baskets
as well as innu-
m e r a b 1 e other
uses, and a most
b e a u t i ful orna-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-
ket.

Finished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price $3.00 each.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO
448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

A MOST BEAUTIPCI,
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEL.

HYDRANGEAS

OTAKSA AND FRENCH VARIETIES

A splendid lot of pot-grown Hydrangeas which have been de-
veloped under our large lath houses at Edgebrook are now
ready to be sent out at the following prices: 35c, 50c and
75c sizes. Select what you want in the three sizes and let
us have your order now.

AUCUBA JAPONICA

Use these plants instead of palms in your decorations. We are
offering sotne exceptionally fine plants, 36-in. highat $1.50 each.

The Geo. Wittbold Co.,

L. D. Phone -Graceland 1112

745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Pittsburgh.

AMPLE SUPPLY WITH GOOD SALES.

There is plenty of stock in the mar-
ket, which is a great help, as business
has been rather g-ood. We look lor
asters and g'ladioli to be over very
soon and then we will need some of
the oversupply we had several weeks
ag-o, as indoor stock will not be far
enough on to supply the demand.
Chrysanthemums are not very plenti-
ful except for a few early yellow.
Carnations are few and far between —
only the shorter stems are coming.
Roses are still short in stem. Dahlias
are very plentiful and are used ex-
tensi-vely. It seems they are becoming

more popular each year. This market
is receiving some good "American
Beauties, which sell at good prices.
Lilies continue very scarce and in good
demand. Greens are very scarce. The
supply houses are sending all their ad-
vance orders out now, so they will be
delivered in time for the holidays,
which keep their forces working over-
time.

NOTES.

The Sewickley Horticultural Society
held an exhibit of flowers and vegeta-
bles September 28-29 for the benefit of
the Red Cross Society. It was a won-
derful display of all kinds of garden
varieties grown in the vicinity of

Sewickley. The committee must be
congratulated on the fine exhibit.

Jos. Thomas, of Greensburg, anl his
greenhouse force drove to the Har-
mony Nursery Co. plant at Evans
City last Sunday to inspect the new
houses just completed there. They
also called on Henry Menschke at
Castle Shannon.

E. J. Fancourt, of the S. S. Pennock
Co., and Mr. Watson, of Leo Niessen
Co. of Philadelphia, were in the city
last week.

The Blind Floral Co. is cutting some
very fine white and yellow chrysanthe-
mums.

Fred Burki has been on the jury for
the past two weeks. _ , . . M.

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Oct 6, 1

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FANCY ROSES

It stands to reason that a large range of greenhouses like our plant

at Morton Grove, operated on modern ideas, will produce stock of

the highest possible quality. You will find it difficult to duplicate

POEHLMANN'S SUPREME QUALITY

American Beauty Russell Hoosler Beauiy

Ophelia Richmond Killarney Killarney Brilliait
White Killarney Milady Sunburst Aaron Wans

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties

of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in i

Lilies-OrchidS'Valley-Carnations-Chrysanthemums-Gladioli-i
Asters-Flat Ferns-Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus- 'f
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Galax-

Southern Wild Smilax.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO^

any merchandise you may want for \ii
season's uses at prices that are rijit
Our new line of baskets is considts
the most practical and novel ever she /ii_
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIR
CULARS Illustrating all BAS
KETS and FALL NOVELTIES

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVO

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, ll
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perfeif

SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMA

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

tgi?.

The American Florist.

603

lOSE PLANTS, BRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

IFTED— 2%-lnch Aaron Ward, Milady, BrilUant, Ceeile

) inner, Elchmond, Sunburst and Ophelia ?120.00 per lOOO

I a of BOOO or more 110.00 per 1000

Ilk Klllamey 100.00 per 1000

( ATTED 3'/4-INCH WHITE KILLABNET AND PINK KILLAENET.

For 3%-incti stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN BOOT— 2^-inch White KiUamey, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Elchmond 37.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62. SO per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD-QROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

WHITE 100

White Perfection $6.00

Matchless 6.00

LIGHT PINK 100

'il chantress $6.00

.kce 6.00

DEIBP PINK

\ ehurst 6.00

lOOO

$50.00
50.00

50.00

$50.00
50.00

ENXIA FOKBTESIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1,000

4ajich pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

I 1 nch pots 2.50 18.00 IBO.OO

IIentia bkluoreana single plants.

Leaves Doz. 100 1,000

■ l^jich pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

nch pots, 6 10-12 in. high 2.50 18.00 150.00
ri I ABECA LUTESCENS,
If h pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PALNS

FHOENTS BOESELENII. Each

Inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GEANDIFOLIA.

Inch pots 50

Inches pots 1.00

LIVISTONA aOTirNDIFOLIA,

Inch pots .60

Inch pots $14.00 per 100

inch pots $1.25 each

PTYSCHOSPEBMfl ALEXANDBAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.
2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATAlOAi BORBONICA.

2 Inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MABTINEZIA CABYOTAKFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 30 each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN

OCTOBER DELIVERY

3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4.80 per doz.

'"' ( CROTONS

I arlety. 4-ln. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-ln. pots,

EUK). $15.00 and $18.00 per doz.
1 ASBASAGITS PLTIUOSirS

l(ji. pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-ln. pots, $7.00 per
) 4-ln. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6-ln. pots, Mdup.,
,t) per doz.

I I ASPABAGUS SFBENGEBI
I I S-lnch stock, $7.00 per 100.

rfe I SMILAX

I pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-ln. pots, $8.00 per lOO.
iber Plants
I pots, $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln. pota, $9.00 per doz.

PANDANTTS VEITCHn
4-ln. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 8-ln. tubs, $2.60 to $3.00
each.

Poinsettias, Christmas delivery.

4-in., $20.00-$25.00 per 100; 6-ln. pans, Mdup., $6.00
per doz.; 7-ln. pans, $0.75-$1.00 each; 8-ln. pans,
Mdup., $1.50-$2.0O each; larger plants, $2.50 to
$5.00 each.

Pot Mums, Oct. and Nov, delivery. 6-lu. pots,
$4.80 per doz.; 5>4-ln. pots. $6.00 per doz,; 6-in.
pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz.; 7-ln. pots, $12.00
per doz.; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each; larger
specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTON EEBNS
Oct. delivery. 5-ln. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-ln. pots,
$9.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

MAIDEN HAIB FEBNS
2%-ln., $4.00 per 100.

Table Ferns, Assorted Varieties.

2%-ln., $4.00 per 100; 3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln.,

$15.00 per 100.

Holly Ferns

3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100.

N BROS. CO

boog Diflitance Phone,
7 Randolph 35.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

FINE LARGE BLOOMS-THE CHOICEST
TO BE ECUND IN THIS MARKET.

These flowers have long stiff stems and are all grown at our greenhouses,
being carefully chilled before shipping. These yellow chrysanthemums
are the Golden Queen, which is the best early variety. It is a good shipper
and does not bruise. The white is the Crystal Gem another fine shipper.

BEAUTIES, RUSSELL, HOOSIER BEAUTIES, OPHELIA,
SHAWYER, DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY, SUNBURST

all in splendid condition and sold at the regular market prices. Buy
your flowers direct from a large grower. We cut and grade our flowers
especially for the shipping trade and now that there is so much delay
in express shipments, good fresh flowers are always the only kind to buy.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must be Delivered to the Express Companies by 5 P. M. Each Day.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

IjONG distance PHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.
Greenhonsea Hinsdale. III., and Gresss Station, III.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chlcasfo.

EABLT OCTOBEE DEMAND IS BRISK.

Business is very g-ood this week and
stock of all kinds is cleaning up at
an. early hour each day at higher
prices. Gladioli and asters are not
anywhere near as plentiful as they
were last week and there is a ready
demand for all that do arrive. Carna-
tions are a trifle more plentiful but
it is Impossible to fill all the orders,
owing to the general shortage of other
stock. Chrysanthemums are moving
exceptionally well and while there is
quite a number of shipments being
received from California the supply
of the local early varieties is nothing
to speak of. Pompons are included in
the offerings but not in any great
quantity. Roses are in short supply
in practically all the varieties, espe-
cially American Beauty and Mrs.
Chas. Russell. The quality of the
roses that are now reaching this mar-
ket is exceptionally fine in almost all
instances and some of the finest Mi-
lady and Hoosier Beauty ever offered
here are to be had this week. Orchids
and lily of the valley appear to be a
trifle more plentiful but there is never
any surplus when the stores close at
night. Gardenias continue to clean up
at an early hour. Lilies are moving
nicely and the same holds true for
sweet peas, violets and snapdragons.
A few dahlias are included in the
daily shipments to this market, but
are sold almost as soon as they are
unpacked. Calendulas, tuberoses, sweet
allysum, stevia, yellow daisies, gypso-
^ila and strawflowers are included in
offerings in addition to other in-
r and outdoor seasonable flowers
already mentioned.

(■he Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower
leeting in

M. C. GUNTERBERG,

158 N. Wabash Ave.,

Telephone Central 3067

Wholesale
Florist

CHICAGO

the Walnut room of the Hotel Sher-
man, Monday evening, October 1, when
dinner was served and much import-
ant business was transacted. Those
present all agreed to close their stores
at 5 p. m. hereafter and earnestly re-
quest their out-of-town customers to
send in their orders every day as early
as possible, so they will be able to
render the best possible service under
the present rather unfavorable condi-
tions. The express car equipment has
been materially lessened through the
necessity of using baggage and express
cars in troop movement and the han-
dling of other government trafiic. The
Adams Express Company, American
Express Company, Southern Ebcpress
Company and the Wells Fargo i^ Com-
pany Express, say that it is only by
the closest co-operation between ex-
press shippers and the carriers, and
mutual consideration of the difficulties
confronting each other, that they can
minimize the restrains which may have
to be enforced upon the customers' use
of the usual channels of transportation.
All out-of-town buyers will do well to
give this careful consideration and act
accordingly, by send in their orders
as early in the day as possible.

A. C. Kohlbrand and Max Awizzus,
of the E. C. Amling Co., spent Sun-
day, September .30, at Lake Marie.
They intended to bring back some fish,
but the wind -was so heavy that it
was impossible to keep their boat away
from the shore. John Fuhrmann's son
happened along after they gave it up
for a bad job and brought them home
in his auto.

BULL DOG CLIPS

1,000— $0.80 5,000—$ 3.25

10,000— 6.50 25,000— 15.00

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

George Manos, the Union Depot Flo-
rist, made his first visit to the whole-
sale cut flower market in a month this
week, having been too busy during
that time looking after his new prop-
erty to pay much attention to the flo-
rist business.

Percy Jones, Inc., received an order
this week for supplies from a florist at
Dawson, in the Yukon territory, which
was in the mail 26 days. Money must
be plentiful in his district, for cash ac-
companied the order.

W. E. Colligan, recently with Poehl-
mann Bros. Co., is with Co. M., 320th
Infantry, at: Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va.
He ■was in the first draft and has been
made a corporal since he joined the
colors.

Bassett & Washburn are cutting a
very fancy grade of Golden Queen
chrysanthemums, which are attracting
much favorable attention at their
store.

J. E. Quallich, of the A. L. Randall
Co., is back, from a business trip to
Ohio. M. Schilz of this firm is calling
on the trade in Wisconsin and Minne-
sota.

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605

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

LARGE

SUPREME

RUSSELL-OPHELIA
^»^^^ CHAMP WEILAND _

CROPS SUNBURST ROSES QUALITY

Bny Direct From the Grower

CURRENT PRICE LIST S^Mect to change Wlthont Notice

AMBRIOAN BBATJTIKS Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems 15.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-lnch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium J12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMONP Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials ...:.... $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Champ "Weiland. ,

KillameT'

White KUlamey.
KUlamer BrlUlant. ]

Sunburst

My Maryland. . .
Ophelia

Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Per 100
ROSES, OTJR SELEKTTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

ChrysanthemumB (Golden Glow) -per dz., $ 2.00 to $4.00

Per 100

Asters $ 2.00 to $4.00

GladloU 4.00 to 8.00

Hanisll 12.50 to 15.00

Valley 6.00

Adlantum 1.00 to 1.50

Asparasrus, per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxwood per hunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Lencothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smllax per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

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il^MiMMMXE

I WHOLESALE GD^WEDS s/^CUT FL9WEDS^^ PLANTS 1/

182 North Wabash Avenue

Now's A Good Time
To Try Us On —

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

The Rose market has tightened up considerably the past week
and stock in some varieties have been exceedingly scarce. Our
supply of Roses in general is large and so far we have taken
splendid care of all our orders. This is a good time to try us
on Roses if you want the best at the most reasonable prices.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

P" Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave., ^t^oi^^^si Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

ME.S. CHAS. KUSSEIX. Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

WHITE AND PIKK KILLAENEY, OPHELIA, BTrNBTTEST AlTD
EICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2.00

MINIArtrKE ROSES. Per 100
Baby Doll $2.00

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if HOSES, OUB SELECTION 4.00

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^"^f4V„" N^itl^e'^

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

UISCELLANEOTIS.

Gladioli j 4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley (j.oo

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 $2.50

Smilax, per doz, strings 2.50

AJdiaJitum I.OO

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 l.BO

Asparagrus Sprengeri, Asparagus Flnmosus, per bnBch 50

Boxwood, per lb. 28

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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^ Try Pyfer's Roses!

We make a specialty of

High Grade Flowers

that will reach our custom-
ers in good condition and
give complete satisfaction.

INCREASE YOUR FROFITS

by placing your orders with us.

■ Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
% Killarney Brilliant --Richmond -Sunburst.

% Asters— Gladioli— Daisies— Carnations—Lilies
■ Ferns-Adiantum-Asparagus Plumosus-Etc.

J A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

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^ 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mention the American Florist when writing

George Fisher & Brother. 183 North
Wabash avenue, have added a new
Ford truck to their delivery system.
They purchased the truck mainly for
the purpose of hauling their late ship-
ments to the depots when unable to
make the last .5 o'clock pick-ups by the
express companies.

C. O. Wilcox, of the W. W. Barnard
Co.. is a member of the "Flying Squad-
ron" of 500 salesmen to push the sale
Of the Chicago allotment of $7,000,000
second liberty loan bonds, numerous
mercantile houses having volunteered
the services of their best salesmen for
this work.

.lohann A. Etibers is back from a five
months' stay in Japan, which was
spent in purchasing and selecting goods
for his fall import trade. His importa-
tion of florists' supplies will be very
light owing to the heavy ocean freight
rates to this country.

A. T. Pyfer, of A. T. Pyfer & Co.,
received a postal this week from Philip
Dahm, of Morton Grove, who is with
the National army at Rockford. stating
that he is now in the heavy field ar-
tillerv with Co. F.

Kyle & Foerster are handling a large
quantity of Milady roses of unsur-
passed quality. The heads are almost
as large as American Beauties and are
carried on stems fully 30 to 36 inches
long.

O.A.&L.A.TONNER

Try ns on Roses, Carnations, Asters, Daisies, Chrysanthemnms,
Ferns, Sprengeri, Flnmosus, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax,
Boxwood, etc. Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

Edward V. Kohout, son of the pro-
prietor of the Lawndale Floral Co.,
3212 West Twenty-second street, who
volunteered recently, is with the Ameri-
can ambulance corps in France.

E. F. Winterson's mother is in the
Washington hospital receiving treat-
ment for a paralytic stroke.. She is 84
years old. and fears are entertained for
her recovery.

The American Bulb Co. received a
carload of French Paper White nar-
cissus bulbs and a large importation
of baskets this week.

John Michelsen reports the arrival of
E. C. Amiing Co.'s first shipment of
New York double violets Wednesday,
September 26.

The Chicago Florists' Club will meet
at the Briggs hotel, 188 West Randolph
street, Thursday evening, October 4, at
8 o'clock.

W. J. Keimel and wife and H. C.
Wendland and wife, of Elmhurst. are
back from an auto trip to Wellington,
Kan.

The A. Li. Randall Co. is enlarging
its cut flower department considerably
to meets its rapidly increasing busi-
ness.

Fritz Bahr, Jr., who is with one of
the California regiments, will sail for
France in the near future.

Vaughan's Seed Store had an ex-
tensive shipment of Dutch bulbs on
display October 1.

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The American Florist.

607

Look Who s Here LARGE YflLOW 'MUMS Al Quality

Can Suppl3r Them From Now On.

Roses Al duality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

l^'SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty,

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in

daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits

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Special Notice

We close at 5 P. M.
daily. Sunday at noon.
Get your orders in early.

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St.,

L. D. Phones
central ] ||||

Chicago

The Alpha Floral Co.'s store on
South Wabash avenue, looks real
classy in its new coat of white enam-
el. Andrew Chronis reports a great
improvement in trade at this estab-
lishment this week and is very opti-
mistic in regard to the fall and win-
ter business.

T. E. Waters, A. F. Longren and A.
W. Herre, of Poehlmann Bros. Co., are
back from Detroit, Mich., where they
had a large exhibit of florists' supplies

during the annual meeting of the
Florists' Telegraph Delivery, October
2-3.

An interesting meeting of the Wo-
man's National Farm and Garden As-
sociation opened at the Morrison hotel
October 3, continuing three days, an
account of which will be found else-
where in this issue.

Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett & Wash-
burn office force, visited her son, Ro-
land, who is with the National army

at Rockford, last Sunday, September
30. He is in the heavy field artillery.

Luke Schrer, with Kennicott Bros.
Co., has been notified to report for duty
with the national army at Rockford
this week.

Herbert Hansen of the Peter Rein-
berg store force left this week to join
the National army at Rockford.

Mrs. John Poehlmann returned home
this week from a pleasant visit at
Beaver Lake, Wis.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

:M^y Priend Bill

ITS TRUE

That the Chrysanthemums that Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago, is now offering are without question unequalled for
quality in this market. Fine large showy blooms on strong, straight stems, at prices ranging from $2.00 to
S5. 00 per dozen. Their offerings consist of all the best early varieties in quantity to meet any demand, which
is a point should not be overlooked now, owing to the present tight market conditions especially in this line. The
most exacting florists who depend upon this market for their supply report that Percy Jones' Chrysanthemums
please their most discriminating buyers and result in repeat orders. You get the best at Percy Jones, Inc.

A. T. Pj'fer & Co. have leased the
store at 164 North Wabash avenue on
the main iioor of the Atlas building,
between Kyle & Poerster and Win-
terson's Seed Store for a term of five
years, starting November 1, 1917. The
lease in their present quarters on the
second floor of the same building was
taken over in the deal and it would
not be surprising if Erne & Co. took
over a part of the space to enlarge
their ah'eady crowded quarters. The
change Pyfer & Co. are making should
result in increased business for them.

George Asmus, L. R. Bohannon and
wife, W. J. Smyth and wife, Oscar J.
Friedman, Phil Foley, Frank Johnson,
E. G. Galavan, Joseph Kohout, W. P.
Kyle and wife, Fred Lautenschlager,
M. A. Leganger, T. E. Waters, A. F.
Longren, A. W. Herre, Herman Schil-
ler, A. Miller, H. B. Howard, Robert
Newcomb, George Fisher, J. E. Poll-
worth, Paul Klingsporn, George Wei-
land and Allie Zeeh, of this city, at-
tended the annual meeting of the Flor-
ist Telegraph Delivery at Detroit,
Mich., October 2-3.

Dr. J. R. Buchbinder, brother of Sid
Buchbinder, sales manager for Buch-
binder's celebrated florist refrigerator,
and Miss Hazel Zelmm, of Joliet, were
married at the Congress hotel, Wed-
nesday evening, September 26.

The Jegen Floral Co., 1155 North
State street, has a fine looking Ford de-
livery car, finished in purple, white and
gold. The car is in keeping with their
beautifully arranged and always neat-
ly kept up retail store.

The Raedlein Basket Co. is having
an exceptionally good season with the
sales for September and the early days
of October running away ahead of the
same period of that of 1916.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are showing a
large quantity of gladioli this week,
notwithstanding the gradual shorten-
ing up in this line of stock.

J. A. Budlong reports a good de-
mand for their fancy Mrs. Chas. Rus-
sell roses, which are in good crop at
the Budlong greenhouses.

Zech & Mann are well pleased with
business this week and report that
their early October sales are showing
up fine and are running away ahead
of last year.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is supplying their customers'
with a fine grade of roses, which they
are handling in quantity.

Wietor Bros, are cutting a good sup-
ply of carnations, among which are in-
cluded more particula,rly fine Alice,
Nebraska and Matchless.

Leo H. Bather and wife, of Clinton,
la., were here last week on an auto
trip, leaving for home September 27,
via Rockford and Moline.

O. A. & L. A. Tonner are handling a
good supply of roses, in addition to a
fine line of other miscellaneous sea-
sonable stock.

Visitors : Frank B. Dawson, secre-
tary of the State Exposition Building,
Los Angeles. Calif.; J. J. Hess, Omaha,
Neb.; T. J. Wolfe, Waco, Texas; J. S.
Wilson. Des Moines, la.; George
Washburn, Bloomington; Chas. Lover-
idge, Peoria; J. J. West, Minneapolis,
Minn.; S. J. Perry, Grand Rapids,
Mich.; W. L. Toepel, Minneapolis,
Minn.; P. C. "Weber, St. Louis, Mo.;
J. J. Windier, St. Louis, Mo.; T. J.
Wolfe, Waco, Tex.; C. H. Totty, Mad-
ison, N. J.

Large New Range In Illinois.

Henry Klehm, for over a quarter of
a century connected with John Klehm
& Son at Arlington, 111., and manager
of the establishment m Moline, 111.,
bearing his name, announces that he
is making arrangements for the or-
ganization of the Quad-cities' Com-
pany, with a capital stock of $300,000.

It is probable that the new range
will be located at Barstow, where 73
acres of suitable land is under consid-
eration. The dark loam, clay subsoil
and sprinkling of sand is said to be
just right for the purpose intended.

The establishment will have a ca-
pacity of 2,000,000 roses, while the

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions. We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA,

carnation department will produce
500,000 flowers a season. Four green-
houses with a floor area of 96300
square feet are to be constructed at
a cost of $44,000.

New York. — A notable display of
dahlias was staged at the John Wana-
maker store, commencing September
27, the stock being grown especially
for the purpose by the Peacock Dahlia
Farms, Williamstown Junction, N. J.

New Oeleans, La. — Lee Bets, for a
long time with the Metairie Ridge Nur-
sery Co., has severed his connection
with that firm to join the army, and is
now stationed at Fort Pike, Ark. Mr.
Bets is a fine specimen of manhood,
and though his employers will greatly
miss his services, they are pleased to
release him in this worthy cause.

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ORDER
HERE!

Our Large Regular Supply of Stock
Enables Us To Fill Your Orders In
Pull At All Times Try Us On Roses,
'Mums, Carnations, Asters, Etc., Etc

CURRENT PRICE \A%'^—^\^\t^llt^'^^r

AMEHICAir BEATTTIES.

Per doz.
.$5.00

Extra long stems

Stems 48 inches 4.0O

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 Inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100. 6.00

MRS. OHAS. KUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium 6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

Killamey Brilliant, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

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ROSES — Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.C0 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.0O to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Bruimer 2.00

Blgar 2.00

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

ROSES, OTJR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

ORCHIDS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $12.00

EASTER LILIES, Per 100

Select $10.00 to $12.00

MISCELLANEOirS, Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Dallas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Gladioli 2.00 to 4.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string I

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch.

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c; 50-lb. case
Leucothoe Sprays

.0.50 to $0.75
.35 to .50
.35 to .50
l.OO
1.50 to 2.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.25

7.50

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161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

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3102-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

Polish Florists' and Gardeners' Club.

The above organization is planning
for a busy season during the coming
winter. Numerous programmes are
under consideration and the members,
to the number of about 50, are very
enthusiastic over the excellent pros-
pects of doubling this number before
spring. Owing to war conditions, as
well as future international relations,
every Polish spealiing florist or gar-
dener, no matter in what part of the
country he resides, is being urged to
talce advantage of membership in this
club. The expenses are small and the
advantages, both moral and material.

are numerous. The exchange of pro-
fessional knowledge among members is
one of the main objects of the organi-
zation. The next meeting will be held
at Kosciusko park, Diversey and Avers
avenues, Chicago, October 6. at 8 :00
p. m. Information as to membership,
etc., will be gladly furnished upon ap-
plication to Thomas Skorupa, 2732
North Avers avenue, Chicago.

MOBILE. Ala. — Employes of the L. &
N. railroad here have organized an as-
sociation to instruct members in floral
designing. L. A. Neil is president and
W. E. Boiling, secretary.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mb'.

Mention the American Florist when writing

610

The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

FRNE & rOMPANY

L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Agents for
ELASTIC-LYKE

PRUNER'S
URE
UTTY

Cleveland, 0.

TKADE SHOWS STEADY IMPROVEMENT.

Business continues good, and is
gradually but steadily improving.
Stock of all kinds is still in supply,
equal to the demand. Dahlias are now
the favorite outdoor flower, and some
choice stock is shown in all colors.
Single violets are in and stock shows
exceptionally good keeping qualities.
They are moving nicely. White roses
have been short of the demand but
other roses are in good supply and
of good quality. Gladioli and asters
are still very much in evidence and
move well. A few of the local florists
are showing chrysanthemums but so
far local stock is not in yet. Southern
smilax for decorations is in Rood de-
mand.

NOTES.

Another well known young florist,
Lem Mesker, of 2174 West 32d street,
has been drafted into the National
army and left for Chillicothe, Ohio,
October 3. Mr. Mesker has been ei.i-
ployed at Wilhelmy's. 3824 Lorain
street, for the past 10 years, and it is
needless to say they are losing a good
man, one who knew the business thor-
oughly and was reliable.

Much interest is being shown in our
coming fall flower show at Gray's
Armory, November 8-11, and a large
attendance is expected at the florists'
club meeting Monday, at which time
important show topics will be under
discussion.

Visitors : R. E?. Blackshaw of A. L.
Randall Co., Chicago; Stephen Green
of H, Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadel-
phia, Pa. C. F. B.

St. Louis.

TRADE IN GENERAL IS QUIET.

General conditions have not im-
proved much during the past week.
Business, as a whole, is slow. There
is a noticeable absence of social func-
tions and the sick room, flower gifts
and funeral work produce the bulk of
the sales. However, people in general
seem to have lots of money and no
doubt will spend money for flowers
also when they have adapted them-
selves to the present conditions. The
market has been well supplied in all
seasonable flowers, the most notable
improvement being in carnations,
which have been coming in stronger,
in better color and length of stem, on
accoimt of . the. . seasonable weather.
Some very good Golden Glow and
Smith's Advance chrysanthemums are
seen, which have a fair call. Dahlias
are still in their glory. Asters are run-
ning to the end of their season. Roses
of all kinds are plentiful and of good
quality. Gladioli are still plentiful. On
account of the light demand, the poorer
grades of flowers have suffered: in
fact, quite a quantity has been dis-
posed oi via the dump route. In
greens, the market has been well sup-
plied, with smilax dragging somewhat.

NOTES.

Frank Windier, in company with

Fred Alves and Leo Von Graffen. have

returned from their atito trip to the

staite fair at Sedalia. which they re-

Autumn
Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75

or Medium Cut djlj^ HC
^D Flower Baskets «plTr. lO

12

$1.00

Cut Flower Baskets for

lon^-stemmed Cut Flowers,

In one dozen lots.

Each

' Larger Cut Flower Baskets for
long - stemmed Cut Flowers,
such as Beauties, Russells,
'Mums, etc., in lots
of six or more, each

Finished In Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

^fSend (or our 1917 Fall Catalog.

Raedlein Basket Company

$1.65

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

port was fine and exceptionally well
attended. The' fair city was so
crowded they had trouble in locating
accommodations, but fortunately they
met that genial spirit, H. L. Archais,
of the Archais Floral Co., who ex-
tended his hospitality. The return trip
was rough on account of the heavy
rains, which made the roads, at some
places, almost impassable.

W. S. Wells, who has been secretary
of the state florists' association since
its inception, has resigned his ofiice.
on account of his inability to give it
the attention it requires. President
Knapp has appointed H. L. Archais, of
Sedalia, to the position.

The national flower show committee
convened in executive session at the
Planters' hotel, September 29, and
September 30 there was a large get-to-
gether meeting of the committee and
local florists to inspire enthusiasm in
the coming show.

Harry Schlechter, of the G. H. An-
germueller force, was the recipient of
a purse on the eve of his departure for
the military training camp at Camp
Funston, from fiis friends in the local
trade.

J. F. Ammann, of Edwardsville. 111.,
has been appointed chairman of the
committee on leases, halls, etc., for the'
national flower show.

Visitor. Martin Reukauff of H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia.

J. J. W.

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.50

Rubbei* Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Kfs!''
1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give us your business and we will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J. L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georgia

Mention the American Florist when writing

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-33 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, HI.

/p//.

The American Florist.

611

John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Aveniie,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Lond Distance Phone, Randolpb 6784

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

a^'il Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27BS

Chicago

Joseph Ziska & Sons

1 69- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, GHICAGO

Joseph E. WUtgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

A. L Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

George Reinberg

WHOLESAIiE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunhur&t, Bichmond, Kil-
iarney, "White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua,

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephone Central 328*

ECAMUNGCO.i

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESAL?

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VlioMeflovcrMATlteU

CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00

30-in

24 in

20-in

IS.in

short per 100, 6 ( _

" Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosler Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killamey Brilliant 3 00@10 00

'■ Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmood 3 00310 00

" Prince de Bnlearie 3 00@10 00

" RhesReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 00310 00

" Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer 3 00@10 00

" Milady 3 O0@llo 00

" Sonbnnt 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00312 00

" Ophelia 3 00310 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00310 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00310 00

" Stanley 3 00310 00

" Tipperary 3 00310 00

" Francis Scott Key 3 00310 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00310 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

" GeoreeElear 2 00

" Baby Doll 2 00

'■ Nesbit 2 00

" FireSame 4 00

" Onraelection 2 003 4 00

Asters 2 003 4 00

Chrysanthemums. . per doz,, 1 503 5 00

Gladioli 2 003 6 00

Carnations 2 003 3 00

Cattleyas per doz., 12 00

Daisies 1 003 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 00@15 00

Valley...

Ferns. ... per 1000. . $2 003$2 50

Galax •■ 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe

Mexican Ivy... per lOCO. S 0n@6 00
Plnmosus Strings.. each. 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 0032 SO

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

600

H.KUSIK&CO.

Wholesale Florists
and Supplies

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

We are the largest cut flower shippers
In Kansas City. If on the market, we
have it. Get our prices and we will fill
your orders. Satisfaction guaranteed.

1016-1018 McGee Street

Kansas Cify,IV1o.

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

T«E FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

WILD SMILAX, rtriL

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (ICO square feet) .' $3.50

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Per
Case

Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square
leet) $1 75

Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100
square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

^lUVNU&KJSC^

7 CROWERS-" SHIPPERS nm™.,.

•rUT FLOWEP^^

V*'iS4 NO. WABASH AVE.* V# ^

IS4 NO. WABASH art,. '

i^KEciimiMjWlg

-THE —

Cleveland Florists' Excliange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

612

The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

Let Us Make You A Sample Shipment of

BEAUTIES, $3.00 a Doz. for the Best.

We can furnish them in any quantity on short notice.
Flowers of unusual good quality for this time of the year.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., l^^^T^

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PWladelphla.

TBADE SHOWS GRADUAL PICK-UP.

The demand is gradually improving,
too slow, however, to keep pace with
the ever-increasing supply. Asters are
almost done, although they still hang
around in considerable quantities.
Dahlias -are- now at . their -best; they
have never been offered in better qual-
ity or variety than this season. Con-
sidering the quantity, they clean up
very well at fair prices. Cosmos is
now also a factor; being a favorite
with many, it sells well. Gladioli are
going out. Their record this season
has been good. Quantities of hy-
drangeas are being used in the store
decorations. Roses are gaining in
quality, all varieties being much im-
proved. American Beauties are quoted
by some as high as $4 per dozen. All
the teas can now be had with stems 12
inches and some longer. Chrysanthe-
mums are now bidders for attention.
Golden Glow. Smith's Advance and Oc-
tober Frost are in and others expected
every day. The growers all say the
crop will be a good one. Cattleyas are
more plentiful. Lily of the valley ap-
pears to hold out in its limited quan-
tities. A few violets have been offered,
small but very fragrant. The plant-
men all have their stocks in splendid
condition. Ferns in all the varieties
of the Boston type were never in better
form. Rubbers, dracsnas, crotons, as-
pidistras and splendid stocks of palms,
with men who specialize in them,
show that American growers can sup-
ply the demand without importations
from abroad. All the flowering stock
for the holidays and previous to that
time is looking very well. Cyclamen-;,
begonias, poinsettias and primulas will
be in full supply and of exceptional
quality.

NOTES.

Manager Liggett, of the plant and
seed department of the S. S. Pennock
Co., finds plenty to do. Business in all
kinds of plants, bulbs and seeds is
active, showing that growers, in spite
of the high prices of coal and labor,
are going ahead with confidence in the
future.

The Robert Craig Co. had the mis-
fortune to lose over $450 trusted to
an employee in June last. He was
overheard boasting of his achievement
after having joined an ambulance
corps, which resulted in his arrest in
Allentown, Pa., on September 28.

Now that the chosen men for the
army are going to their posts, the trade
in all branches are feeling the loss of
valued employes. George Burton has
lost three good men and there is hard-
ly a place of any size but has had to
contribute one or more.

Stuart Miller is to manage the Phila-
delphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange
from October 1. J. Duetscher. who
received a further respite, left October
S for his place in - the ranks. John
Cunningham also severs his employ-
ment with this house.

Edward Reid is back from his south-
ern trip, bronzed and full of vigor. He
found the' trade for the most part pros-
perous and looking forward to a good
season. ' Choice American ' Beauties.
Ophelia. Maryland and Kaiserin roses
are features here.

American Beauiies, Orchitis, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiions.

This is the eiclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMe HoYcrMM-KeU

Cincinnati. Oct. 3. Per 100

American Beauty, per doz... 75® 3 00

Rosea, Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

" Ophelia 2 CO® 8 00

" Richmond 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 CO

Lilium Gieantenm 6 0(®10 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 3 00

Boston, Oct. 3. Per 100

Roses, Beaaty 10 00® 25 00

•• Killarney Queen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 CO® 8 00
■■ Double White Killarney... 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00®10 00

'• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

'■ Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

•■ Mock 4 00®12 00

" Mrs. Chas. RnueU 2 00® 8 00

•• Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

" Taft 4 00® 2 00

■• Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hillinedoo 2 00@ 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Caltleyas 35 00®50 00

Lily of the Valley 4 00® 6 00

Sweet Peas - 1 50® 2 00

Carnations 1 50® 4 00

Paper White 2 50® 3 00

Buffalo. Oct. 3. PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00®30 00

Fancy 20 00@25 00

Extra 10 00®15 00

lat 8 00@10 CO

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 000 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00® 6 00

" Ward 300® 5 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

■' Russell 4 C0@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

'• Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Shawyer 3 000 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Lilies 6 OOeiO 00

Cattleyas 50 00060 00

Carnations 1 90® 1 50

Asters 1 00® 3 CO

Gladioli 2 CO® 4 CO

Asparasrui Sprenseri. . . 35® 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilax 15 00@2C 00

Be Sure to Compare Tbls wltli Otber
Prices Before Ordering

Our Cycas Leaves

ARE FIRST-OI/ASS — NONE BETTER

The Leo Niessen Co. finds local busi-
ness quite up to the season. Were ex-
press shipping facilities normal they
would be vary busy. American Beauty
roses, dahlias and early chrysanthe-
mums are features.

A meeting of the shippers of plants
and cut flowers to further look into the
congested express conditions was held
in the Chamber of Commerce rooms,
Widener building, October 1. This was
largely attended.

Eugene Bernheimer is handling good
Prima Donna. September Morn and
Sunburst roses. Tuberoses are also a
special.

Berger Bros, are - featuring dahlias
and early chrysanthemums. Choice
Easter lilies are also seen here.

K.

TO BE

HAD

Pair

Doz. Per 100 .

8 to 12 $ .10

i .50 t2.50

12 to 16 15

.50 3.00

16 to 20 15

.75 3.75

20 to 24 15

.75 4.25

24 to 28 15

.75 B.OO

28 to 32 20

.80 5.75

32 to 36 20

.90 6.50

36 to 40 25

1.00 8.00

40 to 44 25

1.25 9.75

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St.,

St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading ra-
rieties of cut flowers received dally.
Selected line of Florists' Supplies.
Price list mailed -weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Hartcct

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Dahlias-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Detrott BowUnsr.

The weekly practice games of the
Detroit Florists' Club teams were rolled
Thursday night, September 29. result-
ing as follows :

E. A. Fetters 151 130 158

L. Charvat 186 148 176

Prank Holznagle 151 139 134

H. Taylor 147 183 146

.T. F. Sullivan 158 124

T. Browne 119 135 122

.1. K. Stock 166 169 187

J. Klang 118 117 134

A. J. Stahelin 125 136 147

J. F. McHugh : . . 128 117 162

J. Streit 173 156 161

G. Davis 141 133 163

H. Forster 146 133 175

P. Pautke 116 193 166

G. Doemling ._ 159 174 182

R Rahaley 121 139 181

A. Beznen 104 138 115

P. Pape 105 119 135

M. BIov 133 171 200

E. Sullivan '. 128 173 188

J. F. S.

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The American Florist.

613

ccimMfflai

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

ffllLWADKEE, wis.

nOLTONinUNKELCO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RI6E BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the market
we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before plaMng
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.
Choice Asters and Dahlias.

1531 Ranstead St.. Ptilladelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, DJUILliS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Minnte Service; Safisfacdm Goaranleed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing
BEST QUALIXY

Hangfing Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.76 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

WO Potter Co *2i mgh Ave.,
. V<. JT unci VU., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties
In Quantity.

Send for onr Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1 309- 1 3 1 1 N. 2nd St.. PhUadelphla,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
MilwankeeSt.,

P.O. Box 206

. Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholesale Florist.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlioMe Hover MM'Ket>y

Philadelphia, Oct. 3. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

;; " fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Chaa. Russell 4 10@15 00

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

" White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 00@10 00

Sunburst 3 00@ 8 00

Opheha 3 00® 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00@ 6 00

Camatloni 2 O0@ 3 00

Cattleyas eacn.SOSO® 75

Lilium Rubrum 3 00@ 4 00

Valley 6 00© 8 00

Calendulas ■. 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00@ 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00@ 4 00

Asters .1 00® 4 00

Asparagus string or bunch. 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Oct. 3. PerlOO

Roses, eauty, special 15 00

fancy 12 00

extra 8 00

" " No.l 4 00

'■ Killarney 1 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Sunburst 1 00® 8 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilium Gleantenm 10 00@12 00

Asters 2 00® 4 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Adiantum i 25

Asoaratms Sprengerl. per bunch. 35@40
New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

MiLWAOKEH. Oct. 3. PerlOO
Closes. Killarney and W. Killarney 3 00® 8 00

" Ward 3 00® 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 5 00@20 00

■■ Ophelia 3 0O@ 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 4 00@10 00

Lilies 12 50

Cattleyas per doz., 9 00

Valley 6 00

Asters 1 00® 2 00

Gladioli 2 00® 3 00

Carnations 1 50® 2 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

li-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

St. Loois. Oct. 3. PerlOO

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 5 00

Lillies 6 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 00@ 1 50'

Ferns per 1000, $1 50

614

The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send ns a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill W. 28th St., New York City

New York.

BUSINESS IMPROVES SLOWLY.

There has been an improvement in
business, but it has been slow in ar-
riving, and even yet there is nothing
to boast of, but considering the prices
that are being paid for good roses,
there is no cause for alarm for the fu-
ture. The weather has been ideal for
antomobiling, golfing arid other outdoor
recreation and amusement, consequent-
ly many of the well-to-do class remain
at their country homes, and many who
have to spend a part of the day in the
city on account of business, go away
as soon as business is over. As stated
in these columns, a week ago. there
has been a great drop in orchid prices.
On Septem.ber 22 good cattleyas whole-
saled for $1 per flower; by September
26 they were down to 50 cents, and at
this writing they can be bought for 35
and 40 cents. This has been brought
about by a great increase in the sup-
ply. Lily of the valley that is not ex-
ceptionally fine in quality, is selling for
$10 per 100, and it looks as though
the time is near when there will be
none to sell. The "something else just
as good," in the case of lily of the
valley, will be hard to find. In Ameri-
can Beauties, there is an ample supply
for the demand, at .$25 per 100 for
specials. Special Ophelia. Mocks and
Scott Keys are rather scarce and are
bringing high prices. The supply of
chrysanthemums is on the increase
and better stock is now arriving. A
great stock of dahlias is now on the
market, in many varieties. A strong
point in a dahlia for the trade, is good
keeping qualities, and Elsie Burgess
seems to be, in that particular, the best
of the lot. The supply of carnations
and violets is on the increase, but it
will be some time before either can
be classed as among the leading fac-
tors.

October 1.— There was a fair market
this morning and business is improv-
ing. Chrysanthemums are on the in-
crease and there is a demand for good
stock.

NOTKS.

J. W. Hauser and wife have been
absent a month on a tour of western
points, including the Pacific coast. Dur-
ing their absence, Andrew Wittemann,
long a faithful emploj^e. is in charge
of the store. On September 29, they
arranged a fine wedding decoration at
Glen Cove, L. I., the occasion being
the marriage of Miss Helen Porter,
daughter of William H. Porter, a mem-
ber of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.,
to Richard L. Davisson, of Dayton,
Ohio. The decoration was in the
country home of the bride's father,
where white chrysanthemums were
largely used. The bridal bouquet was
of white orchids and lily of the valley.

Andrew Eckrich, Jr.. son of Andrew
and Mrs. Eckrich, retailers of 942
Madison avenue, is a soldier in Com-
pany B. Seventy-first Regiment, N. Y.
Infantry. He has been a member of
that regiment for five years, having re-
enlisted. He served with his regiment
in the Mexican troubles. Between
calls to military duty he has been a
clerk in the American Exchange Na-
tional Bank, 12.S Broadway, and that
institution continues his salary.

J. H. Small & Sons arranged a fine
wedding decoration at Plemington, N.

J., September 25th. The Seventy-first
Regiment, New York Infantry, has been
recruiting into three classes : Class
A, men able and ready to go to
France: Class Bl, men for state duty
only; Class B2, men for metropolitan
duty. Two employes of J, H, Small &
Sons, David C. Brelfeld and George R.
Lawrence, are now in Company C of
this regiment, the depot unit.

Max Schling's cut flower business is
now installed in his new store, 785
Fifth avenue, which is finely fitted up
for business, and is one of the finest
retail stores in this city. Large space
has been allotted to the office force,
and there is a large room, separate
from the main store, for the designers.
The store is 25 by 150 feet, with a
basement for storage 25 by 180 feet.
The entire outfitting of the store is
strictly up to date,

A minor feature of the market at
the present time is the large stock of
celosias. Great quantities of red
and some of the yellow are cut and
marketed in bunches of one dozen,
which sell at three bunches for 25
cents. In the retail stores many are
seen in pots. Another minor feature
is the stock of tritomas. G. J. Poly-
kranas is handling many of them and
they have been going well.

Hans Schwartz, for the past five
years with "Wadley and Smythe, 491
Fifth avenue, has resigned and taken
a position as superintendent of the
horticultural features on Mrs. H. Boet-
ger's private estate, Riverdale-on-Hud-
son. Hans is a clever and active man
and understands his business, and he
has our good wishes.

Miss Anna Goetz, bookkeeper and
general assistant to John Curry, lllS
Lexington avenue, has been a great
worker for the soldiers. At her sugges-
tion, the Red Cross furnished material
from which she made up many gar-
ments for surgeons and hospital pa-
tients.

J. G. Leikens Eind wife are yet at
their Newport, R. I., store. The
weather has been fine and business is
said to be good at Newport. During
their absence their nephew, James
Bruce, is in charge of the Madison
avenue store.

The New York Florists' Club an-
nounces that Saturday evening, No-
vember 17, will be "ladies night" in
the blue and green rooms of the Hotel
McAlpin, with dancing at 8 :.30 and a
buffet supper at 11 :00 o'clock.

William C. Mansfield, 1184 Lexing-
ton avenue, who is one of the oldest
retailers, in point of service, in that
section of the city, has returned from
his vacation, healthy and happy, and
cheerful over the outlook.

Among the ladies who were active
in Red Cross work at the Mineola fair
was Mrs. William Kessler, wife of the
wholesaler at 113 West 28th street.
Their home is at Lynbrook, L, I,

We recently noticed at the store of
G, E. M. Stumpp, a fine window dis-
play of dahlias, single and decorative,
which were grown in his own gardens
at Southampton, L. I., where he also
conducts a summer store.

At. Traendly & Schenck's we have
noticed fine stock of the roses Francis
Scott Key. Mock and Ophelia. They
are receiving their nsual supply of
chrysanthemums, noteworthy being fine
stock of October Frost.

Mention the American Florist when writing

^■-'^^■^'-'-•-■-^^■-'-^^^■-^^^^^^^'

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop f

Valley

\ Chas. Schwake £c Co., Inc.

I 90-92 W. Broadway, New York

Joseph S. Fenrich

WHOLESALE FLORIST

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

TELEPHONES-420-42 1-422 FARRAGDT.
ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, LILIES,
CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, VIOLETS,

and all other seasonable stock.

The Rosary Flower Co., of 24 E'ast
34th street, is about to open a branch
store at 918 Park avenue, corner of
80th street. It seems to be an excep-
tionally fine location for a retail store.

George J. Polykranas, 104 West 28th
street, in addition to much other good
stock, is receiving an excellent quality
of Smith's Advance chrysanthemtuns
and of the dahlia, Elsie Burgess,

Alexander McConnell's force has been
very busy of late with landscape work
and fall planting of evergreens on
country estates of a number of his
customers.

Armstrong & Mackie, retailers, re-
cently removed from 671 to 713 Eighth
avenue, where they have a much
larger and more attractive store.

In addition to his florist business,
John Curry, 1118 Lexington avenue, is
now president of the Greater New
York Gas Reduction Co,

Alexander M, Westwood. the Penn-
sylvania Terminal florist, says that
business is very satisfactory.

J. J. Curley. 532 Eighth avenue, says
that he has no complaint to make
about business.

Goldstein & Futterman are receiv-
ing fine stock of the chrysanthemum
Chrysolora.

In the retail stores there is an in-
creased demand for ferns and other
plants. A. F. F.

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615

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

TeleDhone:
8861 Farragut.

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

26 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. er*

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

^lil'^rslFaJragut 133 W. 28lh St., Ncw Yofk

AU the NEW ROSBS, CAHNATIONS
and Seasonable Flowers

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

U8West28tliSt., NEW rORK CITY

Telephones: Farrasnt 300 and 301

JOHN YODNQ SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILUAMKfoRD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone S335 Farraent.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 AVest 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. G08 and 609 Farragmt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farrnsnt 9701.

Goldstein & Ftttterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

nERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 2Bth St., NEW YORK

VioMe Hover M^rKeU

New York, Oct. 3. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@2S 00

extra and fancy...!' 00015 00
No land No 2.... 3 00® S 00

" Hadley 2 00@10 00

■■ Francis Scott Key 2 00015 00

" I'rima Donna 2 00@10 00

'■ AliceStanley 2 00® 8 00

" MrsGeo. Shawyer 1 00@ 8 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney, Special 5 00

No land No 2.. 50® 1 CO

Queen 1 00® 8 00

Brilliant 1 00® 6 00

" Aaron Ward 2 000 8 00

" Sunburst 1 000 8 00

" J L Mock 2 00015 00

" Ophelia 2 OOai 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00® 10 00

" Hoosiet Beauty 1000 5 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 40 00@SO 00

Chrysanthemums. . per doz., 2 O0@3 00

Rubrums 2 00® ^ 00

Lilies, LoneiSorumandFormosum 4 000 5 00

Lily of ihe Valley 8 0010 CO

Bouvardia 1 25® 2 00

Dahlias 1 000 3 CO

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 750 100

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 1 50® 2 00

Smilax doz. strings, 75

Carnations 1 000 2 00

Tuberoses 2 00® 4 00

Violets 50

CelosiasCut 500 75

Tritoma 1 5C@ 2 UU

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26tli and 27th Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B. J. VAN REYPER, Hanaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

^^i^VU\^^ 1 29 W. 28tli St., New York

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' esDerience behind us,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

]:

PHONES: 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT •{ 2"3>1 uruiir vnnv

2037 NEW YORK

'PHONE ] III! [ FARRAGUT

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST
113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogaa Bldff., eth At. and W. 20tta, Kew Tork.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslnK.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

and Mosses. Decorating; IHaterial for
Florist Trade at Wholesale.

Telepliones: Farragut 2164-5893

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farramt

TlK Lareest Slipper and EeceiTer ol Cut Floweii

A complete assortment of the best la
the market can always be relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1666 Madison B^nare

34 West 28th Street, New York

RecHTen mi DlstrilniiHs of Choicest Cat Flowers
Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist
106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

616

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Oct. 6,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1857

^^^

noiusT

745 Buckingham Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best FaciUtles in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J . Seeger

Eightb and Locosl Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Gnid At.

Telegraph orders filled on shortnotioe in St. Louia

and rest of Missouri.

Memler of Florists' lelegrapli SeltTery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Dilivered io Albany aod vidaily od telegrapliic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

RriQTnW 1 Park street
D\JO 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when writing

t Hoy Xf^hlinff 785FIFIHAVE. |

* IVl OJk IvWllllll^^ Adjoining Flaza Hotel <.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 2.

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch;
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " ■' 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The BeUevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To ont-of-town florists: IVTaiir Vrtt'L-

We are in the Heart of -1-^ cW i Um

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and beat
stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph BeUvery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis , Minn.

WmnED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all o.ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

'TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

"Western Union Code,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITVS LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

I9I7-

The American Florist.

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in every sense that the word impHes is assured every

Florists' Telegraph Delivery Order

For KANSAS CITY AND VICINITY

sent to the undersigned.

With one of the most up-tO-date estabHshments in the middle
West, embracing every facility to give your commands

instant attention, and where quality and service

are at all times predominant features, is an absolute
guarantee to both yourself and your customer that
the order has been as carefully executed -

as from your own store.

SAMUEL MURRAY

1017 Grand Avenue,

Kansas City, Mo.

T[L[GRAPH ORDERS

given special attention for delivery in Chicago and vicinity.
Our excellent location, large daily supply of fresh stock, un-
equalled delivery facilities, efficient store help and close prox-
imity to the local cut flower market, makes it possible for
us to fill your order to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.

SPECIAL NOTICE

We do not accept any orders from out-of-town florists for delivery
in our territory amounting to less than $1.50 so kindly bear this
in mind in the future. We exchange orders with florists who
favor us with any Telegraph Orders whenever possible to do so.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

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Oct. 6,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Memter of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery.

St. Paul, Minn.

HolmSOIsoD,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We ml orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock,
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day. ^^^^^^^^^

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Memhers of Tlorists' Telegraph Pelwery.

Newark, N. J. >^T*i^

Begerow s ^4/

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship doclcB
In Hobolcen, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.$mlthCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment in America.
Established 1874. Incorporated 1909.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Kemlers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

. General designs— All flowera in season JJ

Floral Co.

City Index to RetaU Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y.— John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me.— Sekenger. Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass.— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago— Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.,

Cbicago — Friedman. 622 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— 0. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St.

Chicago— Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison.

Cbicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati. C— Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0.— Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati. O.— Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland. 0.— Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton. O.— Matthews. The Florist.

Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la.— Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway,

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn.- J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas— Potter Horal Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Eye.

Galesburg, 111.— I. L. Plllsbury.

Grand Eapids. Mich. — Grand Rapidi

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith.

Ilarrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tex.— Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray.

Kansas City. Mo.— A. Newell.

Kansas Citv, Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flowet Co.

Lincoln. Neb.— 0. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb.— Frey & Frey.

Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif.— Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif.- O. C. Saake.

Tjos Angeles— Wollskill Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Ixjuisviile, Ky.— August E. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal. Quebec— The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn.— Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J.— Begerow's.

Newark. N. J.— Philips Bros.

Newark, O.— Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport. Mass.— E. W. Pearson.

New Orieans, La.— Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co.

New York— nards', 44tb and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York— KottmiUer.

New York— Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.

New York— Max Schling. 22 W. 29th St.

New York- G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York— Young & Nugent.

New York- The Boulevard Floral Co.

Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Famam St.

Omaha, Neb.— Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelpbla, Pa.— J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop. Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I,— T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. Minn.— Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio, Tex.— Kdwarrt Green.

Sheboygan,- Wis.— J. B. Matthewson.

St. Louis, Mo.— Foster, Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy Florists.

St. I.OUI3. Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Poflesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalia. Mo. — Arehias Floral Co.

Springfleld, Mass.— N. F. Higglns.

Kteubenville, O.— Huscroffs Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y.— Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington— Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. end L

Washington— Gude Bros.

WMmette, III.— Pyfer & Olsem.

Wllliamsport. Pa.— Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.

Yonkers. N. Y.— New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Oratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High firade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St.

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

PHONES:
1501 and L1682

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEYELANB

EUCLID AVENUE

Memhers of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and moat reliable florlit
Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Belivered Anywlieie, Pliiiiie, 1952 Beilord

HUGO H. JAHN

FliOBIST

710 Nostrand ATenne
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Cleveland, O.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders fllled for all points In Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Asaared.

igir.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago

aodSnb*
orbs la

.^m^m - All orders carefully filled
*^^*-J[soBSt. under the Buperviaion ol

[icaS2^ GEORGE ASMU8. Mgr.

Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main QQ4 I auiic Aua Telephooe

Stcre— ""^ \Xn\^ AlfB., No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Botb Phones, 527

Special attention to Hail and Telegraph Orders.
Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELI ER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Eochester Fhone 606 Long Dist, Bell ph. 2189,
Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The largest Growers of FloWers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen lar^e Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
lula of Michigan. All orders (civen prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HE^DERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. F. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DBCORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGPIEIiD, MASS.

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FINE STOCK, ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT AND PROMPT DELIVERY.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

lEWARI, E J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Memtera of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for deliveryinWilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evan ston. Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York.

BstabUahed 1840

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1563 Columhns

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

>r telegraphic orders ]
r executed.

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FliORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hesslon

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

(1071
Phones-^ 420 >Lenox

|775(

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writino

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

J. A. VALENTINE, & lOrCll vO«

President.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivexy.
Mention the American Florist when toritino

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cat flowers and Designs on short notlc*.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Lang Floral& Nursery Go.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Memhers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.'

O. C SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Kemters of Florists' TelegiapU Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regnlar trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City. Arkansas and the Southwest.

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

X. £}. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

riowera delivered in city and state on. shor
notice.

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

vQI talcs care of all telemphlo ordera.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Hetall Florist of Grand Rapids.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFSED -B-A-KrwATr A gOKS will fill yanr order*
for Desig-ns and Cut Flowers in UiohiKan.

Colorado Springs, Cok

Orders Carefnllr lilxeciited

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

IVboIesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING FLORISTS
1735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.V.-.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Anditoriom Annex, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrlsbarg, Pa.

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n.

CHI

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'Patmerffause
Florist

n C.MONROe ST.

C. n. FREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

WiU flu orders for the West on short notlca

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

Wbolesale
and Retail
Florist

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

3343 W. M.A.DISON ST.

KBAB OAKFUEia> PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers

Get in touch with

SHEBOTGiUI.
WISCONSIN.

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

J. E. MAHHEWSON,

WASMINOTOHSa

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

wm&.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telcfirraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service in this vicinity to

Howard & Smith

S5S So. OUve St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uemlier of Florists' TelegTaph SoUvery.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FIX)RIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Plione Main 1874-1875

Member of Florista' TlelegrapK Delivery,

New York

G.E.M.STDMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

largest Growers In Central Pa.
Mention the American Florist when writing

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: SO E. Ualn St., Amsterdam, K, Y.
K. Y, C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoflfmans. N. 7.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, lilNCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Uembers of Fiorists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n,

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to telegrap.i and mall
orders for delivery in either city and adjoininK
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and effi-
cient service to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
& Co. '3 retail establishment and one block from
the Great Cflutral Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in anv direction. n||l ||TU Ulliy
We are the center of the great UULUI", ininHi
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio,

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telesraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Uember of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave, C at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

I Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

tUfiUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

m Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESn & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street 1

i THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1

p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, s

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and li Street

Mention the American Florist when writing

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in BuffalO.Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members ol Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

r ua iS 1^- <'• JOHNSTON & CO.

NEW ENCUH) POINTS. 107 WASBDKniii SI. rmnDnni

Mention the American Florist when writing

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The J^eed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano. Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delpliia. Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

Dutch bulbs, apparently, are free
from rot and sprouts.

Peas and beans probably will be 20
to 40 per cent higher than last year.

The French steamer Chicago, bring-
ing Mrs. A. H. Goodwin, is expected
about October 8.

Visited New Toek : David Burpee,
Philadelphia, Pa.; Julian Bowen and
wife, Detroit. Mich.

Auctions in New York are making
a rather slow beginning this season,
bulb sales not having started as yet.

THE S. S. V7aaldyk's bulb papers
were not taken of£ at Halifax, but
came on the English steamer Baltic
six days late.

THE Maine potato crop is reported
half a yield. Long Island and New
Jersey growers are now receiving about
$1.50 per bushel.

Onion Sets in the Chicago district
are moving well with prices about the
same as last week — whites, $2.25;
reds and yellows, $1.70.

FLORAL PAEK, N. Y. — John Lewis
Childs is doing his own color printing
for his catalogues, having put in spe-
cial printing presses for the purpose.

Bristol, Pa. — A national ship build-
ing yard has been begun here, taking
over 136 acres from the Landreth Seed
Farms. Very large operations will fol-
low.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Miss Isabelle
Northrup, daughter of the late Jesse
E. Northrup. won the silver cup as the
best lady rider at the September horse
show. There were 16 in competition.

Paris, France. — Louis de Vilmorin
has been admitted as a partner in the
firm bearing his name and is now at
the office here on a six months' leave
of absence from his service in the
navy.

CHAS. M. JACKMAN. of Vaughan's
Seed Store, interned at Ruhleben, Ger-
many, on a postal card only recently
received, though written July 9, says :
"There is every possibility that civil
prisoners will be exchanged shortly."

Visited Chicago : Geo. C. Thomp-
son, of Northrup, King & Co.. Minne-
apolis, Minn.; J. F. Hickey, represent-
ing the Enterprise Seed Co., Oklahoma
City, Okla.; A. Mathers, representing
E. B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.;
H. A. Barnard, representing Stuart
Low & Co., Enfield, Middlesex, Eng-
land.

San Francisco, Calif. — The first car-
lot shipment of seed from the Pacific
Coast to France was dispatched by
C. C. Morse Co. recently. This firm
expects to make many more during the
year. The consignment was made up
of carrot, radish and endive. — The
Hallowell Seed Co. has been notified
that its supply of Dutch bulbs is on
the way.

New York Seed Trade.

Max Schling (Inc.) has opened a
seed store in his old quarters, 22 West
59th street, New York, under the man-
agement of C. O. Giessler. who is well
known in the trade. He has been con-
nected with the firm of Weeber & Don
for the past 15 years and previously
with J. M. Thorburn & Co. This store
is now fitted up for business, carrying
high grade bulbs, seeds and all requis-
ites for the garden and greenhouse.
The motto is : "Good service and the
best obtainable stock."

Patrick O'Mara, manager of the of-
fice of Peter Henderson & Co.. in this
city, announced, September 28. that as
the result of the strike of 73 employes
at that firm's establishment in Jersey
City two weeks ago, the plant there
would close. The men demanded a 50-
hour week and 30 per cent wage in-
crease.

Vaughan's Seed Store, September 28-
29, removed more than 500 cases of
Dutch bulbs from the S. S. Waaldyk,
with still more to be taken out.

The local oifice of the American Seed
Tape Co. has been removed to New-
ark, N. J.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

The long awaited S. S. Waaldyk has
arrived with its cargo of Dutch bulbs
and the various seed houses are now
busy arranging and caring for this
stock. C. R. Glockner, of the H. F.
Michell Co.'s force, with two assist-
ants, spent several days in getting
their 1,000 cases under way. He is de-
lighted with the condition- of the bulbs,
which he says is all that could be de-
sired. The large building at 512 Mar-
ket street has been rented to store this
and other stock for which there is no
room at their main establishment, a
few doors away.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. made full prep-
arations to handle their bulbs imme-
diately upon arrival. All the shelving
and boxes had been placed in order
and labeled some time ago. Their im-
portations included 750 cases of Dutch
bulbs in addition to a large consign-
ment of Darwin tulips which were re-
ceived from London.

Onion Crop of California.

The unprecedented Increase In the
acreage of onions in the San Joaquin
delta reported to the United States de-
partment of agriculture whereby the
area devoted to that crop jumped from
3,700 acres in 1916 to 8,300 acres in
1917, has caused a corresponding in-
crease in the volume produced. The
yield per acre has been equal to the
average of former years averaging
about 250 sacks of 100 pounds each
per acre, and running as high as 400

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

sacks in some instances and in many
cases exceeding 300 sacks. The size
is not quite so good as usual and some-
what more smut is to be found, but
on the whole the product is good, A
decided shortage of Asiatic laborers,
which are chiefly depended upon in this
locality, together with a shortage of
cars, later maturity, and a poor de-
mand has delayed the marketing of
the crop. The great bulk of the crop
is still in the fields and the move-
ments to date do not begin to com-
pare with the movements a year ago.

Government to Sell Seed Corn.

Washington, September 21. — The
first step toward supplying producers
with seed, as authorized by the new
Food Producers' act, was taken this
week when Secretary Houston author-
ized the purchase of 25,000 bushels of
seed corn in north and northeastern
Texas. It will be sold in that state in
lots of one or two bushels where the
corn crop failed this year. It will be
sold at cost plus the expense of assem-
bling, selecting and distributing. It is
believed it will be furnished at $3 a
bushel. Other purchases of seed of
other kinds will be made whenever the
department sees the need of such a

step.

Export Prohibition in England.
Seedsmen advise under date of Sep-
tember 19 that by recent orders many
additional lines of seeds have been
placed on the prohibited list so that
licenses are necessary before any of
the following can be exported :
Beans Broccoli

Cabbage Cauliflower

Chicory Grasses

Kohl Rabi Lettuce

Mustard Parsnip

Pepper Rutabaga

Spinach Tomato

Beets Brussels Sprouts

Carrots Celery

Clovers Kale

Leek Mangel

Onion Peas

Rape Shallots

Swede - Turnip

California Beans.

Los Angeles, September 29. — That the
lima bean crop now being harvested in
southern California will yield cash re-
turns totaling $13,200,000, was the re-
port made today while the first car-
loads of the crop went on their way to
the eastern markets. The crop this
season is short, but with the price re-
ceived for the product about doubled,
it will yield the growers the most pros-
perous year of southern California's
history. The work of threshing is well
under way.

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttuok, C abbot,
Pabsnip, Pabslkt, Ckleet, ENDrra, SAMUnr, Named and Mixbd
Gbahddxoba and Spknokb Swkkt Pbas, and Sottbxowhib.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

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BULBS

FRENCH AND DUTCH

All varieties for tiorists.

FLOWER SEEDS

Calceolaria, Candytnft, Centaurea, Cin-
erarta. Pansy, Cyclamen, etc All ol the
very Finest strains for florists.

Special prices on application.

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Establlsbed 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Hl^-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper. Egg-Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESFONDENCE SOLICITED

Mention the American Florist when writing

Henrj Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIZ?'.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Arthur T.Boddington Go. inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Gliambers St., New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

PedigreeTonfato Seeds Baltimore, Md.

Mention the American Florist when writing

RODTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, CUU.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-Z35 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS
JUST ARRIVED

Sizes, 12 c/m and up, 13 c/m and up, 14 c/m and up.
Write for Quotations, stating quantity required.

' McHutchison & Co., g^cSberf »t.?'NEw york.

]BiTi:^:Bia

Birr^iBfii

istjt^:b»

A full stock of French and Holland Bulbs is in our warehouses ready for im-
mediate delivery. Send for wholesale catalog and special quotations.

HENRY F. MICHELL CO.,

518 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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ORDER YOUR SEED PACKETS

FOR 1918

Requirements will be greatly increased.

We have paper in stock. ORDER NOW.

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO.

FITCHBURG, MASS.

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Import Specmlties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA ai3d oilier palm seeds.
PAPE.R WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NUKSERV STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited,

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import Honse
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper White Grandiflora—

Per 1000
(1250 liulbs to the case) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(18U0 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
Lily Candidum—
22 to 24 centimeters,

$7.00 per 100; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

Painesville, Ohio.

J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATEBIiOO, XEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cncnmber, Cantalonpe,
Watermelon. Squash and Pmnpfciu Seed; Snrar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

TOMATO SEED

Groim for the Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CAUFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Btc

Wlscontiii and' Idaho. MILFORD, CONN.

My Winter Orchld-Blowerlng

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.

It Contains Many Splendid Novelties.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C. Zrolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif,

Waldo Kohnert

GIT.ROY, CAIi.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,

Cosmos, Migrnonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

BUY THEM NOW!

Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora

Per 1000 Per 1000

12 ctm. and up, 1500 to case $18.75 13 ctm. 1000 to case, extra select $16.00

13 ctm. and up, 1250 to case, select 14,60 Mammoth, 1000 to case, 14-15 ctm. up.. 18.00

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM

Fine for forcing $8.00 per 1000

LILIUM CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily)

Select $7.00 per 100 Mammoth $8.00 per 100

FORMOSUM LILIES

6-S inch $58.00 per 1000

Write for our new fall Catalogue which, is now ready for distrihution.

AMERICAN BULB CO.,

A. MILLER. President

172 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^ L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, il possible, quantities required, niaslraled Catafogne Free

KELWAY & SON

Wholesale Seed
GROWERS

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

UNGPORT, Eng.

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALIi GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

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Dutch— French Grown

HYACINTHS

Gertrude, Mareno, Lady Derby,
L'Innocence, Bismarck, Grand
Monarque, 1st and 2nd size.

Ready for immediate delivery.

A. VERDUYN, Jr.

Care P. C. Kuyper & Co.
10-12 Broadway, New York City

THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

JtEET AIX BEQinBEMEinS FOB ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Contract Seed Growers

Cnppiilliac* Fepper, Edg plant, Tomato,
apeCIIIIieS. vine seed and Held Com:

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWA, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

THE KIMBERUN SEED CO.

WHOLKSALB SKBD GROWKRS

San Carlos Sts., SSn JOSC, CSlll.

Growers ot
ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

Correspondencfi Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY
WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemum Novelties ray Specialty

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and sis pages.

Only 50c postpaid,

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

We have the A i i W\ fl tf ^^ ^^^^ ^^^

FRENCH A nlllnS I^UT^H

and the Japs. fill 1# U I m0 \^ au tie EngUsli,

NARCISSUS

PAPER

WHITE

Size No. in case

14 ctms. and up 1000

13 ctms. and up 1250

12 ctms. and up 1500

ani tie EngUsli,

We secured by late cable a third
shipment, late dug bulbs, of this
forcing Narcissus, now arriving
steamer Roma, which we can
supply while unsold at these low
prices :

At Chicago

$16.50
14.50
12.50

Per 1000 at N. Y.

$16.00
13.00
11.00

Freesias

Purity, Vz inch $10.00

Roman Hyacinths

WHITE 1000

12-16 ctms $44.00

11-12 ctms 35.00

Write for 3 case prices.

Daffodils

VERY STRONG, SELECTED BULBS.

100 1000

Emperor, Dbl. Nose..$Z.75 $25.00

Single Nose 2.00 16.00

Barrii, Double Nose.. 1.25 12.00

Single Nose 1.20 9.50

PoetiCUS, Dbl. Nose.. 1.10 8.60

Single Nose 1.00 8.00

Ornatus 1.35 11.00

Mrs.Langtry, Double

Nose 1.50 12.50

Single Nose.. 1.25 10.00

Campernelle Rugu-

losus 1.25 10.00

Daffodils, Mixed 1.25 10.00

CHINESE NARCISSUS

NOW READY
SELECT BULBS

Per Mat (120 bulbs) $ 9.00

8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 71.00

While unsold, crop short. \^

Callas

li4-to 114-inch $5.50

]?4-to 2-inch 8.50

Litium Multiflorum

loro

7- 9-inch (300 bulbs to case)..$55.00

9-10-inch (200 bulbs to case).. 80.00

Lilium Rubrum

COLD STORAGE 1000

8- 9-in. (170 bulbs to case) ....$50.00
9-11-in. (100 bulbs to case) ... 85.00

Lilium Giganteum

Cold Storage F.O.B. Chicago, looo
9-10 in., fine for late work $75.00

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO NEW YORK

31-33 W. Randolph Street 43 Barclay Street

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111.

Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
moojnsdale RriStOl, PO.

I BURPEE'S SEEDS I

I Philadelphia |

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 9-10 in,, for immediate de-
liTery. Write for Prices.

rokohama Nursery Co., Lid.

Woolworth BIdg., New York City

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

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Oct. 6,

Market Gardeners

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
H, F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Miob., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

Potatoes at New York are selling- at
$1.50 to $1.60 per bushel, an advance of
40 cents or more in the last 10 days.

Canned corn is scarce and short de-
liveries are lilcely to be the- rule.
Canned peas are offered only at special
prices.

POTATOE dryers are being installed in
Maine, two outfits already being in
operation. The dried slices are to be
packed in cartons of various sizes for
retailing.

Washington, D. C. — The Bermuda
mission has announced that 300,000
crates of vegetables, 80,000 barrels of
potatoes and 130,000 crates of onions
are available for the allied govern-
ments' supply if sufficient tonnage can
be diverted to the island trade tem-
porarily.

Elba, N. T. — The Vegetabje Grow-
ers' Association of Western New York
was formed recently with the follow-
ing oflBcers : A. S. Goff, Lake Placid,
president; L. G. Thornton, Lyons, sec-
retary; A. R. Williams, Rochester,
treasurer. The thirty members have
about 10,000 acres under cultivation.

Sauerkraut to Bar Cabbage Waste.

As a result of the recent rainy
period, an enormous cabbage crop has
resulted, and the United States depart-
ment of agriculture has issued an ap-
peal for the making of sauerkraut in
large quantities in the interest of con-
servation.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretables.

Chicago. Oct. 2. — Mushrooms, home
grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases. 10 to 15 cents; rad-
ishes, $1.00 per hundred bunches; cel-
ery, 65 to 85 cents per crate; toma-
toes, per box, 50 to 75 cents; cucum-
bers, per box, $1.50 to $2.00.

New York, Oct. 2. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers, 50
cents to $1.50 per basket; mushrooms,
$1.00 to $3.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound, 5 to 10. cents; lettuce,
per basket, 40 cents to $2.00; rhubarb,
per dozen bunches. $1.00.

VegetaWe and Fruit Markets.

Jobbing prices and shipments . of
vegetables and fruits for the period
September 18-25, were reported by the
bureau of markets, United States de-
partment of agriculture, as follows :

Irish potato shipments were heavy
and prices declined slightly. Owing to
high prices during the previous week,
growers dug- heavily in all sections and
nearly 750 cars were shipped more
than the week before. With the heavy
shipments, jobbing prices declined.
New Jersey Giants are jobbing at $1.10-
$1.35 per bushel, a drop of 10 cents;
Minnesotas. $1.1S-S1.30. as compared
with $1.20-$1.40 the week previous.
Spaulding Rose was quoted f. o. b. at
$2.75-.$2.80 per 11-peck measure and
Bliss at $3. F. o. b. prices of eastern
shore of Virginia and New Jersey

sweet potatoes declined considerably
during the week, Virginias selling at
$2.75-$3.00 per barrel, as compared
with $3.90-$4.35 during the previous
week. Jerseys were $1.25-$1.35 as com-
pared -iA'ith former prices of $1.65-$1.75.
Total shipments were slightly less
than during the previous week. Celery
shipments are getting a little heavier.
New York has shipped twice as many
cars to date as to the same time last
year. Nearly 150 more cars of cab-
bage were shipped than during the
week before. New^ York has moved
nearly four times as many as for the
same period last year. Jobbing prices
of onions continue firm, with some ad-
vance for stock from Ohio. The
Massachusetts movement is now heavy.
To date 545 cars have been shipped

from that state, which is about 100
more than last year for the same
period.

The supply of apples during the
week was heavier by 150 cars than in
the preceding period with prices firm.
Illinois has moved to date 1,126 cars,
or twice as many as to the correspond-
ing date in 1916. Jonathans are sell-
ing at $4.25-$4.75 f. o. b. Michigan;
Ben Davis $3.50, which is an advance
of 25 cents per barrel. The hea-vy
movement of Elberta peaches is now
under way from New York, from 200
to 400 cars per day being shipped dur-
ing the week, a total of 1,602 cars, as
compared with only 193 for the week
previous. Prices are from $1.25 to
$2.65 per bushel, as compared with
$1.15-$1.85 last year at this time.

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

>^sk for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 inch pots $20.00 per 100

From 6-lnch pots 25.00 per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

DARWIN TULIPS

FOR THE

SEED TRADE

NOW READY

^it'Jf"" ALL OTHER BULBS

NEW

Please aslc for catalogue

YORKVaughan's Seed Store

CHICAGO

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GERANIUMS

Rooted Cnttings Only.

S. A. Nutt and Bndmer... .$12.50 per 1000
Sicard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. 15th. Prices
may make sales, qualtiy makes customers, 1 am
advertising for customeis. -

ALBERT M. HERR, UHCtSTER.PA.

FREESIA PURITY

Real Mammoth Bulbs, ^4 in. perlOOO $20.00

Ullum Candidinm, per ino 8 00

Paper White Grand Narcissi, per 1000 16.50

Max SCHLINGiNc

Seed Merchants and Nurserymen
22 West Sgth St., NEW YORK

Miscellaneous Plants loo looo

2% -in. Asp. plumosua $2.50 $22.60

2i4-in. Asp. Spreneeri 2.50 22.B0

3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 06.00

2%-ln. Stevia 3.00 28.00

2%-ln. Geraniums, 24 vars 2.25 20.00

2% -in. SmUax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-in. IKracaena Ind,, $15 and $20 per 100.

Liheral extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, K?^"

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

Palms for Ferneries

Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterlana

in 2!4-inch. Clean, healthy stock. Sam-
ple on request. $15.00 per 100; $140.00
per 1000.

WOLFE, THE FLORIST,

WACO, TEXAS.

T rkOIT Vinca Variegata. Special sale till
**\f\J*^ Oct. 10. lUU.OOO extra strong Vinca
Variegata ready for a shift from 2-in. pots $1.75
per 100; $17.00 per 1.000. 10,000 year old cut back
4-io. pot $5.00 per 100 in any Quantity. This is
ibe best bargain of the season. Owing to the high
prices of everything special sales will be few,
but we need ihe room.

Growef
AliLEGANT N. T.

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Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, $5.C0; 1000, $45.00

Matchless " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress " 5.00 " 45.00

Enchantress Supreme.. " 5.00 " 45 00

Alice " 500 •' 45.00

Mrs. C. W. Ward " 5.00 " 45.00

Philadelphia " 5.00 " 45.00

Herald " 5.00 " 45.00

ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Orchids

If you want Orchida for any purpose whatever
we solicit your Inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids. Special lists on. application.

LAGER a HURRELL, Summit. N. J.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2% In. pots, strong plants, $3.60 per 100.

Asparatrns Sprengeri, 2^ in. pots, ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER. • NEW YORK

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CYCLAMEN
SEED

GERMAN STRAIN

HOLLAND GKOWU Pe

Glory of Wandsbefe

Perle of Zehlendorf , Salmon Pink

Ro^e of Zehlendorf

Violet

Rococo, Mixed . ^

White with Red Eye

Dark Red

Dark Pink

Light Pink

12,00
XS.OO
12.00
10.00

Victoria

Purple

Majestic

Papilio Rose

Red

" Mauve ...

Giant White

Princess of May .

A Limited Quantity — Order Quickly,

ENGLISH GROWN SEED P(

Persicum

Dark Rose <

St. George

Sunset

ir 1000

$ 9.00

9.00

9.00
lO.OO
9.00
9,00
9,00
10,00
10,00

S. S. Pennock Company, Philadelphia, Pa.

ANNOUNCEMENT
I. N. SIMON & SON, Seedsmen

are now located in their new building, 438 Market
Street, Philadelphia, Pa., where they have every mod-
ern convenience for the handling of orders and a
capable staff of seedsmen to execute them. The
building is 25 feet wide by 125 feet deep, five stories
and a basement, and extends through to Ludlow
Street, opposite the Bourse. They cordially invite
the trade to visit them in their new home.

I. N. SIMON & SON, Seedsmen

438 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We Will Give Away 5000 Plants

XANTHOSOMA BATAVIENSIS

in order to introduce them to every greenhouse man in U, S. Send 2c for each plant wanted to
cover postaje and packing. Not less than 10 plants; not more than 25 to one address. This
offer is made to introduce one of the best novelties of recent introduction. Fine for green-
house in winter andfineontsidein summer. Awarded certificate of merit at Houston by S. A. F.

L. H. READ 6c CO.,

DEER PARK, ALA.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABUSHED 1666)
Wbolesale Growers and Exporters of Cliolce Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mandel-Warzel, Glatit Half-Sagar Mangel Wnrzels. Beet. Carrot, Celery.
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radisti, Swiss-Cbard, Swede and Turnip, t

IMPORTERS OFJ

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Suntlower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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628

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Oct. 6,

The Nursery Trade

S :

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. E. Mayhew, Waxahaohie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Fortv-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

A Steamer carrying- Dutch nursery
stock is expected to sail from Hol-
land, October 15. A ship will sail from
an American port for Holland, October
4, carrying- a larg-e passenger list most-
ly Dutch. This steamer -will also carry
grain for Belgian relief.

New California Nursery Law.

Under a new state law. railroads are
literally made responsible for nursery
shipments in California, and the spread
of disease among plants, shrubs and
like products attributable to the fail-
ure to receive proper inspection is ex-
pected to be considerably checked. Up-
on the arrival of such shipments at
points of destination, the railroad agent
is required to notify the county horti-
cultural commissioner or the nearest
inspector of such arrival.

Texas Nurserymen's Association.

The seventeenth annual session of
the Texas Nurserymen's Association
was held at Waco, Tex., the member-
ship being well represented at a very
interesting meeting, which was a most
successful one in every respect. Fol-
lowing a resolution by J. R. Mayhew,
of Waxahachie, a resolution was
passed to invite the state nurserymen's
organizations of the southwest, includ-
ing Mexico, to join and form what
would be known as the Southwestern
Nurserymen's Association and a com-
mittee was appointed for this purpose.

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year : "W. C. Griffing, Port
Arthur, president; J. M. Ramsey, Aus-
tin, vice-president; John S. Kerr. Sher-
rnan, secretary-treasurer. J. K.

California Association of Nurserymen.

The seventh annual meeting of the
California Association of Nurserymmen
will be held 'at the Chamber of Com-
merce, San Jose, October 10-13. 1917.
An excellent programme has been an-
nounced, among the prominent speak-
ers and their topics being the follow-
ing: Hon. J. E. Richards. San Jose,
"Reminiscences of the Early Planters
of the Santa Clara Valley"; Joseph
T. Brooks, San Jose, "Co-operation";
Prof. Edward Wickson, San Francisco,
"California Nurserymen of the II and
III Decades"; Elmore Chase, Fair
Oakes, "From the Nursery Row to the
.Orchard Row"; Max J. Crow, Gilroy,
"How to Make Labor Content"; Geo.
F. "Wakefield. San Jose, "The Planting
and Care of Lawns"; John Vallance,
Oakland. "The Vegetable Garden as a
Home Beautifler"; D. W. Cooledge.
"Some Desirable New and Rare
Plants"; M. A. Benjamin, San Jose,
"Tree Surgery"; Wm. T. Kirkman. Jr.,
Fresno, "Standardization of Commer-
cial Nursery Products"; Geo. E. Hecke.
Sacramento, "The State Laws of To-
day and the Nurserymen"; Earl L.
Morris, San Jose, "Methods of Preven-
tion of Tree and Plant Diseases."

_Among the entertainment features
■win be a trip to Alum Rock park,

where a luncheon wil be served. On
Saturday morning the members will be
the guests of the State University col-
lege of agriculture at the dedication of
Hilgard Hall at Berkeley.

Nursery Notes.

Raffia — "The United States army of-
ficials have taken every bale of raffia
we had here," write McHutchison &
Co., New York. "It is being used for
camouflage work for the benefit of our
troops in France. The French author-
ities had formerly taken all shipments
in transit for the same purpose. It ap-
pears as if there will be no raffia avail-
able for trade purposes for some time,
though we are negotiating for the lease
or purchase of a vessel to bring ship-
ments awaiting steamer, space.

Holland Shipments- — ^"Owing to their
being no regular sailings from Holland,
arrangements have been made whereby
the fall Holland nursery stock ship-
ments will come on special steamers
sailing the middle of October and No-
vember. It is likely that the same ar-
rangements will be made for spring
shipments, unless there are regular
sailings then.

Fruit Stocks — "Pear and apple stocks
in large sizes will be scarce in Prance.
Small plantings were made in general,
but a cold, wet spring and summer
made most of them run to small sizes.
Women and old men are now doing
the office work in most of the French
nurseries. Shipping services from that
country will be equally as good as last
season."

Manetti — "Manetti stocks are practi-
cally unprocurable in England or
France. There was only a 30 per cent
crop in England and 15 per cent in
France, due to abnormally unfavorable
spring weather conditions.

R

OSes 2^4 and

J 4 inch pots.

e9Cl3^ Send for list.

"^Hi Ll L D LE *^pRtwciritLDoHioJ

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

If you are interested in Mid- Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything in —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^'•^fitftr"

Specialists in Specimen Stoci(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous Hrergreens.

■Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. HiU !|arsery Co.

Emncoi SpedaCsU larnsi Growers ia America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. O. Berlin. N. J. 'WUllanuto'wn Jus*., V. J.

STAR BRAND ROSES

"American Pillar" and nearly
every other good hardy climber.

Send tor our list.

s

PENNA.

Aot Wintzer, Vice-Pres.

A Planting Guide
and Catalogue of

NURSERY STOCK

All Florists who undertake

Landscape work, and require

an extra choice stock of

Ornamental Trees

Deciduous Shrubs

and Evergreens

suitable for Autumn Planting,
should procure a copy of our

Special Nursery List

just out.

It is a little more than an
ordinary Price List; it tells
you what to use and where to
use it —

Get a Copy Todayl

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CHICAGO. lU.

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ENGLISH ROSES

BEES' TRADE OFFER, 1917-18

Guaranteed two years old, low budded on briars,
clean Field-grown, vigorous stock ; True to Name.

Bees' Welsh-grown Roses are Amazingly Fibrous Rooted

Orders for 1,000 trees or upwards are packed free and put f.o.b. Liverpool or f.o.r. Chester. Cases free for cash with order,
otherwise cases will be charged at cost.

TERMS. — Cash with order, or trade references required from new customers, 5% discount for cash with order, otherwise
strictly net cash. Not less than 25 of a sort supplied at the 100 rate.

Abel Carriere (HP)
Aennchen MuUer (D. Poly.)
Admiral Ward (HT)
Alex. Hill Gray (T)
Alfred Colomb (HP)
Antoine Rivoire (HT)
Arthur R. Goodwin (Per.)

Avoca (HT)

Bessie Brown (HT)

Betty (HT)

Brilliant (HT)

British Queen (HT)
Captain Hayward (HP) ...
Caroline Testout (HT) ...
Charles Lefebvre (HP) ...
Charlotte Klemm (HC) ...
China, or Old Blush Rose (C)
Chrissie IMackellar (HT)...
Cissie Easlea (Per.)

Claudius (HT)

Colleen (HT)

Comtesse du Cayla (C)
Conrad F. IMeyer (Rug.)

Constance (HE)

Coronation (HP) ...
Countess of Derby (HT)
Countess of Shaftesbury (HT)
Cynthia Forde (HT)

Dean Hole (HT)

Dr. O'Donel-Browne (HT)
Dorothy P. Roberts (HT)
Dorothy Ratclifle (HT) ...
Duchess of Wellington (HT)
Dupuy Jamain (HP)
Earl of Gosford (HT) ...
Eaxl of Warwick (HT) ...

Eoarlate (HT)

Edu Meyer (HT)

Edward Bohane (HT)
EdWard Mawley (HT) ...
Ellen Poulsen (D. Poly.)
Erna Teschendorf (D. Poly.)
Ethel Malcolm (HT)
Eugene Lamesch (D. Poly.)
Fabvler (C)
Fisher Holmes (HP)
Florence H. Veitoh (HT)
Frau Karl Druschki (HP)
Genl. Jacqueminot (HP) ...
Gen. MacArthur (HT) ...
G. C. Waud (HT)
George Dickson (HT)

Alberic Barbier (CI. Wich ) ... 10-25

American Pillar (dl. Poly.) ... 10 -25

Ards Rover (CI. HP) 9 -75

Aviateur Bleriot (CI. Wich.) ... 9 -75
BilLird et Barre (CI. T) ... ... 9 -75

Blush Rambler ( CI. Poly.) ... 9-75

Caroline Testout Climbing (CI. HT) 9 -75
Coronation Rambler (CI. Wich.) 10 -25
Crimson Rambler (CI. Poly.) ... 9-75
Dorothy Dennison (CI. Wich.) ... 10 -25
Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.) ... 9 -75

DWARF ROSES.

George Elger (D. Poly.) ...
Gl. de C. Guinoisseau (HP)
Gorgeous (HT)
Gruss an Teplitz (HT) ...
Gustavo Grunerwald (HT)
Gustave Regis (HT)

Harry Kirk (T)

H. E. Richardson (HT) ...
Hoosier Beauty (HT)
Hugh Dickson (HP)
H. V. Machin (HT)
Irish Elegance (HT)
Irish Fireflame (HT)

J. B. Clark (HT)

Jessie (D. Poly.) ...
Jonkheer J. L. Mock (HT)
Joseph Hill (HT)

Juliet (HB)

Katherine Zeimet (D. Poly.)

-Killarney (HT)

King Edward VII. (D. Poly.)
King George V. (HT) ...
Lady A. Stanley (HT) ...
Lady Ashtown (HT)
Lady Hillingdon (T)
Lady Mary Ward (HT) ...
Lady Penzance (HSB) ...

Lady Pirrie (HT)

Lady Roberts (T)

La France (HT)

La Tosca (HT)

Leonie Lamesch (D. Poly.)
Leslie Holland (HT)

Liberty (HT)

Lieut. Chaure (HT)
Lucy Bertram (HSB)

Lyon Rose (HT)

Mabel Drew (HT)
Mme. Abel Chatenay (HT)
Mme. Collette Martinet (HT)
Mme. Constant Soupert (T)
Mme. Chas. Lutaud (HT)
Mme. Edouard Herriot ...
Mme. Hoste (T) ...
Mme. Isaac Perriere (Bour.)
Mme. Jean Dupuy (T) ...
Mme. Jules Grolez (HT)
Mme. Melanie Soupert (HT)
Mme. Ravary (HT)
Margaret Dickson Hamill (HT)
Marie Van Houtte (T) ...
Marquise de Sinety (HT)

CLIMBING ROSES.

Excelsa (CI. Wich.) 9-75

Felicite Perpetue (CI. Semp.) ... 9 -00

Gardenia (CI. Wich.) 9-75

Gerbe Rose (CI. Wich.) 9-75

Gloire de Dijon (CI. T) 9-75

Hiawatha (CI. Poly.) ... ... 9-75

Johanna Sebus (CI. HT) ... 9-75

Lady Waterlow (CI. HT) ... 9-75

La France Climbing (CI. HT) ... 9 -75

Mme. Alf. Carriere (CI. HN) ... 9 '75

... 10-25

... 9 00

... 18 00

... 9 -75

... 9-75

... 9-75

... 10-25

... 9-00

... 14-50

... 9 00

... 12-00

... 10-25

... 11-00

... 9-00

... 9 00

... 9-75

... 9-75

... 9 -75

... 9-00

... 9-75

... 9-00

... 9-75

... 9-75

... 9-00

... 10-25

... 10-25

... 10-25

... 10-25

... 10-25

... 9-75

... 9-75

... 9-75

... 9-75

... 9 -75

... 9-75

... 10-25

... 9-75

... 10-25

... 9-75

... 14-50

... 11 -00

... 10-25

... 9-75

... 10-25

... 9 00

... 10-25

... 9-75

... 10-25

... 9-00

... 19-25

... 10-25

... 10-25

Per 100.

Meg Merrilees (HSB) 10-25

Mildred Grant (HT) 10 -25

Miss Alice de Rothschild (T) ... 10 -25
Molly Sharman Crawford (T) ... 10 -25
Moss Rose... ... ... ... 9-00

Mrs. Aaron Ward (HT) 10 -25

Mrs. Alfred Tate (HT) 10 -25

Mrs. Amy Hammond (HT) ... 10 -25
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie (HT) ... 10 -25
Mrs. C. E. Pearson (HT) ... 10 -25

Mrs. Cornwallis West (HT) ... 9 -75
Mrs. David Mt-Kee (HT) ... 9 -75

Mrs. Edward Mawley (T) ... 10 -25

Mrs. Foley Hobbs (T) 10 -25

Mrs. Forde (HT) 10 -25

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer (HT) ... 10 -25

Mrs. F. W. Vanderbilt (HT) ... 10-25
Mrs. Harold Brocklebank (HT) 10 -25
Mrs. Herbert Hawkesworth (T) 11 -00
Mrs. Herbert Stevens (T) ... 10 -25

Mrs. John Lains (HP) 9 -00

Mrs. Jos. H. Welch (HT) ... 10-25

Mrs. Myles Kennedy (T) ... 10 -25

Mrs. R. D. McClure (HT) ... 10 -25

Mrs.R.G.Sharr

-Crawford(HP) 9 -00

Mrs. Taft (D. Poly.) ... ... 9-00

Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt (HT) ... 10 -25

Mrs. W. Christie-Miller (HT) ... 10 -25

Mrs. W. H. Cutbush (D. Poly.) 9 00

Mrs. W. J. Grant (Belle Siebrecht) 9 -75

Nita Weldon (T) ... 10-25

Old Gold (HT) ... 10-25

Ophelia (HT) ... ... ... 10-25

Orleans Rose (D. Poly.) ... ... 9 -00

Paul Lede (HT) 9-75

Pharisaer (HT) 9 -75

Prince C. de Rohan (HP) ... 9 -00

Prince de Bulgarie (HT) ... 9-75

Queen Mary (HT) 11 -50

Rayon d'Or (HB) 11 -50

Richmond (HT) 9-75

Senateur Vaisse (HP) 9 -00

Souv. de Gustave Prat (HT) ... 10 -25

Sunburst (HT) 10-25

Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi (HP) 9-00

Ulrich Brunner (HP) 9 00

Victor Hugo (HP) 9 00

Viscount Carlow (HT) 10 -25

Viscountess Folkestone (HT) ... 9 -75

White Killarney (HT) 10-25

Willowmere (Per.) 10-25

W. R. Smith (T) 10-25

Yvonne Rabier (D. Poly.) ... 9 -75

Mme. Jules Gravereaux (CI. T) ... 9-75

Minnehaha (CI. Wich.) 9-75

Mrs. W. J. Grant Climbing (CI. HT) 9 -75
Paul Lede Climbing (CI. HT) ... 10-25
Paul Transon (CI. Wich.) ... 9-75

Reine O. de Wurtemburg (Cl.HN) 9 -75
Richmond Climbing (CI. HT) ... 10-25

Source d'Or (CI. HB) 9-75

Zephirin Drouhin (CI. HB) ... 9-75

Liberty Climbing (CI. HT) ... 9-75

LIVERPOOL, Eng.

"This advertisemeiDt will not appear again for a week or two. It will therefore be wise to
order NOW "lest you forget." We shall appTeciate mention of "The American Florist.'

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

2%-ln. pot
3111. pot .
5-ill. pot .
e-in. pot .
e-ln. pot .
6-in. pot .
7-in. cedar
7-in. cedar
9-in. cedar
9-in. cfdar
9-ln. cedar
9-In. cedar

COCOS WEDDELIilANA

In. high Per doz.

6 to 8 ?1.50

10 to 12 2.25

KENTLA. BEIiMOBEANA

Leaves High Each

4 8 tolOin

5 12 in

6 to 7 18 to 20 in $0.75

6 to 7 32 to 24 in 1.00

6 to 7 26 to 28 in l.BO

6 to 7 28 to 30 in 2.00

tub 6 to 7 34 to .'iS in 3.00

tub 6 to 7 38 to 40 in 4.00

tnb 6 to 7 40 to 42 in 5.00

tub 6 to 7 42 to 48 in 6.00

tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.00

tub 6 to 7 5 ft 10.00

Per 100

6-in

$12.00

6-in

18.00

Per doz.

6-ln

% l.BO

6-ln.

2.50

9.00

12.00

18.00

7-in.

24.00

7-iii.

36.00

9-in.

48.00

9-iB.

60.00

9-ln.

12-in

J Ready

12-ln

1 Oct. 15

12-in

AKECA liTJTESCENS in. high

pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30

pot 3 plants In pot 30 to 36

KENTIA FORSTERIANA

Leaves In. high Each

pot 5 to 6 24 $1.00

pot 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made up.

High

cedar tnb 4 plants in tub 30 to 36 ir $ 3.00

cedar tnb 4 plants in tub 38 to 40 In 4.00

cedar tnb 4 plants in tub 40 to 42 in 5.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 42 to 48 in 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4 to 4% ft 8.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 4% to 6 ft 10.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 5 to 0 ft 15.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 6 to 7 ft 18.00

Each
$1.00
l.GO

Per doz.
$12.00
18.00

Each

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

THE BOOK OF
GUDIOLUS

THE first authorita-
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[covering all sides of
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(storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
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bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

FRICE, FOSTPAID, $1.25

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CHICAGO.

Special offer of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

In 4V4 in. pots, choice healthy stock for bench-
ine. at $30 00 per 100.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, l\i in. pots,
at $4.00 per ICO.

Xmas Joy Peppers, 2>4 in. pots, at $7.00 per
lOu; iVi in. pots, at $10 00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

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A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLOKISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

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NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Bonquet Rose— Rosy Amber and Pinli.
Gen. de Vibraye— Bright rose to blue.
Mad. E. MoulUere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M. Hamar— Delicate Flesh rose.
Mile. K.GaiUard— Milk white; fringed.
Soav. de Mad. Chautard— Bright rose.

(Thi 9 variety in 5- inch pots only.)
AlsoOtakSa in 4-inch pots only.

POT GROWN— 4-inch pots— $20.00 per 100.
" " 5-inch pots— 130.00 per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 3 to 5 shoots— $15.00 per 100.
" " 5 to 6 shoots— $20.00 per 100.

f* intff CT A Beautifully trimmed, bushy plants
\TJ2iillO X n. 4- inch, fe.OO per doz, ; $20.00 per 100.

5-inoh, J4 50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100

BOUGAINVILLEA I'^ntClttm-'o^^efTo.

5-inch pots. $35.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS °^^^' '° "^^

per 100;

2^-inch, $3.50

,00 per liOO. l^-in.,}2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

NU.SSERTMEN-FLORISTS- SEEDSMEN
PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

FRENCH NURSERY STOCK

We Grow All Outdoor NURSERY STOCK

Fruit, Ornamental, Forest, Rose Stocks, Etc.

We have a large stock of ROSE TREES;

Also NEW, RARE TREES and SHRUBS,

HARDY HERBACEOUS, ETC.

Many other lines for Florists' use on hand.

Our Wholesale Catalogue, most complete and exceedingly interesting, is at the
disposition of tbe Nursery Trade. If you have not receiyed it, write to us.

E. TURBAT & CO.,

ORLEANS, Nurserymen PRANCE.

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aXTENTION

SPECIAL SALE ON CYCLAMEN

One Week Only. We Need Room.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties, plenty salmon,

few white only. Per 100 Per 1000

2H-inch, strong plants % 5.00 $45.00

21/2-inch, extra strong 6.00 60.00

3-inch, strong plants 7.00 65.00

3-inch, extra strong 8.50 80.00

4-inch, strong plants 20.00

4-inch, Rococo Erecta 25.00

Carefully packed, no packing charges.
Primula Obconica, mostly bright pink colors, Ronsdorf

strain, %V2-\n., $5.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100.
Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00

per ICOO.
Asparagus Sprengerl, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Carnations, field grown Pink Enchantress, fine plants,

$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Japanese Fernballs, grown full foliage, 10-12-inch in
diameter, $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; extra select,
$7.50 per doz.; $50.00 per 100.

Boston Ferns, 5-in., $25.00 per 100; 6-in., $50.00 per 100.

Pansy Seed, trade pkt., 50c; $5.00 per oz.

Poinsettias, 2y2-inch, $6.00 per 100.

Two New Ferns to be Recommended :

Per doz. Per ICO
Verona; 3-in.. .$2.00 $15.00
Verona, 4-in... 3.50 25.00
Verona, 5-in... 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 8-in 50c each

Norwood, 4-in 75c each

Norwood, 2v-2-in., $26.00
per 100.

Per doz. Per 103
Smithii, 3-in. ..$2.00 $16.00
Smithii, 4-in... 3.50 25.00
Smithii, 5-in... 6.00 50.00
Boston, bench grown, strong
plants, $20.00 per 100.

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLDASE.

WILMETTE, ILL.

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00

White Wonder 5.00 40.00

Belle Washburn 5.00 40.00

100 1000

C. W. Ward $5.00 $40.00

Herald 5.00 40.00

Champion 5.00 40.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St«9 Long Distance phones: central 601 and 2846. CHICAGO

CLOSING OUT SALE OF

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANTS, 2V2 INCH POTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 per 1000, $100.00 Grafted Richmond per 1000, $50.00

Grafted Killarney Brilliant " 50.00 Own root Richmond " 30.00

Olosidg; Otxt (Sale of

EXTRA HEAVY FIELD CARNATION PLANTS

Matchless, White Wonder and Alice, very choice, at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

OFFICE AND STORE:

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LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:

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CRAIG QUALITY PLANTS

To insure safe delivery we earnestly advise our patrons to make up their
lists of foliage and flowering plants at once. Owing to the chaotic conditions
of the service of the various express companies, which promises to grow worse
with the approach of the holiday season, serious delays are almost certain to
occur. We want to serve you.

OUR STOCK WAS NEVER BETTER. ORDER NOW.

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BUKNLET, EHGLAND.

CARNATIONS

F. CORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

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Springfield, O.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK QRATirTING.

The busmess outlook locally for fall
is very encouraging' and there is no
reason why the trade should not get
their full share of the industrial pros-
perity which is no"w sweeping the en-
tire country. It is very evident that
the man who will not put forth his
best efforts to this end at this time will
not achieve any great amount of suc-
cess. The coal situation is now the
principal cause of uneasiness. Some
have been fortunate enough to secure
a supply sufficient to carry them
through the greater part of the winter,
while others are apparently facing a
crisis, as the coal operators can make
no definite promises of immediate de-
livery.

NOTES.

The Good & Reese Co.'s peony farm
is a busy place these days, as they are
now in the midst of digging and divid-
ing the roots.

Clarence A. Ustler, the progressive
North Side florist, has passed his army
examination successfully, but has not
yet been called to the training camp.

The Reeser Plant Co. reports field
stock in better condition than ever be-
fore at this season.

Visitors : Robert Botley. Paines-
ville, O. ; Charles A. Roth, Columbus,
O.; M. Fletcher. Lama. O.

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1000

L. p. Enchantress $6.00 $40.00 Victory $6.00 $50.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00 winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 6.00 45.00

500 at the 1000 rate.

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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ABUTILONS

.ABUTILON. Stock plants Savitzl, extra
heavy and bushy, .$2.50 per doz. THE WAG-
NEE PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney, O.

AliTERNANTHERAS.

ALTERNANTHERAS. Auiea Nana. Yellow and
Jewell Red. tine stock plants. $1.50 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NDR-
Sinir CO.. Sidney, O.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI.

AMPBLOPSIS VEITCHII, extl-a strong. 2y2-in.
vines, 18-in. long, $5.00 per lOO: select seedlings,
well rooted, ready for 3-in. pots. $2.00 per lOO,
$12.50 per 1.000. THE WAGNER PARK NUR-
SERY CO.. Sidney, O.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, 2M-in.. $4.00 per 100
3-iE.. $7.00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; 6-In.
inade up, $4.20 per doz. Sprengeri, fine 3-in
stock, $7.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.
Morton Grove, 111.

Asparagus plumosus, hv. stock, 2%-in., $3.50.

per 100, $30.00 per 1.000: iy.-in., $2.50 per 100,

$20.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & H:
Painesville, O.

Asparagus plumosus. 2%-in.. strong plants,
.$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri. 2%-iE., ready for
shift, $3.50 per lOO. James Vick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. Y.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEBTDLINGS, extra
strong. $6.50 per 1.000. VAUGHAN'S S'EED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerii, 2-in..
$3.00: 3-in.. $5.00: 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. $2.50 per
100. J. D. Brenneman. Harrisburg. Pa.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONTA8.

Res Begonias, strong plants. 2i^-in. pots, $4
per 100. James Vick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y.

BOUVARDIAS.

Bouvarflia. 2VS-in.. $5.00 per 100: best single
Pink, White and Red. HENRY SMITH. Grand
Rapids, Mich.

BTJIiBS.

Bulbs, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 12
ctm. and up, $12.75 per 1.000; 13 ctm. and up,
.$14,50 per 1.000; 13 ctm.. extra select. $15 per
1.000; 14-15 ctm. and up. $18 per l.OOO. Allium
NeapoUtanum, $8 per 1,000. Lil. Candidum.
select. $7 per 100; Mammoth. $8 per 100. For-
mosum Lilies. 6-8-in.. $58 per 1,000. American
Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

Bulbs, French and Dutch, Narcissus Paper
White, Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Freesias,
Callas. Lil. Multiflorum, Lil. Rubrum, Lil.
Giganteum and Chinese Narcissus. For varieties,
sizes and prices of the above see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store.
Chicago and New York.

BULBS.

Bulbs. Cold storage. Magnificum, 8 to 9-in.
(200 to ease). .$9 per case; Chinese Lilies, 30
bulbs to basket, 4 baskets to a bale, $9 per
bale. Formosum Lilies. 7 to 9-in. (250 to case),
$18 per case. $65 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting
Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1.000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100,
$65.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Paniesville, O.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus. Callas, Free-
sias, Chinese. For sizes and prices see adver-
tisement on front cover page of this issue. A.
Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St.. Chicago.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora. White Ro-
man Hyacinths. Write for quotations, stating
quantity required. McHutchison & Co.. 95
Chambers St., New York.

Bulbs, French and Dutch. All varieties for
florists. Special prices on application. J. M.
Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay street, N. Y.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Extra fine stock. Best obtainable an.y-

where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

WIETOR BROS..

162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

Strong, healthy field-grown

■ CARNATION PLANTS

The kind that make you mone,y.

100 1.000

L. P. Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

W. Perfection 5.00 40.00

W. Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 50.00

Winsor Cerise 5.00 40.00

500 at the 1.000 rate.

J. A. BUDLONG.

184 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 l.OOO

ETnchantress S6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink:

Atehurst 6.00 50.00

White:

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

M.itchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BROS. Co..

Morton Grove. Illinois.

CARNATION PLANTS.

Per 100 Per 1.000

l.OOO White Perfection $4.00 $30.00

1,300 White Enchantress 4.00 35.00

800 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00

1,500 Peerless Pink 4.00 35.00

Fine, healthy plants.

A. SYKORA,

W. Batavia, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia. Pa.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme. Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1.000. Aviator. Alice. Matchless,
Akehurst. $60.00 per 1,000. Superb, $10<).00 per
1,000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, 111.

Heavy field-grown carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere iQ this
issue. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St..
Chicago.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

PerlOO

Enchantress $6.00

White Enchantress 6.00

Herald 6.00

R. O. LOMMATZSCH, P. O., La Grange, HI.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $40.00 per 1,000

White Wonder 40.00 per 1.000

SINNER BROS..
6516 Ridge Ave., .. Chicago.

CHRYSANTHEMTTMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2ya-In. POTS,

$20.00 per 1.000.
Crystal Gem. Roman Gold. Chieftain, Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora, Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Frost, Chas. Razer. Smith's Ad-
vance. Golden Queen. Oconto. Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, IlUnols.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading commercial
varieties. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1.000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

CliEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $4.80 per doz.; 6-
In. pots, $12. $15 and $18 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum. improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output Is
350.000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen. Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few wliite only:

lOO 1,000

2%-in. strong plants $ 5.00 $45.00

2% -in. extra strong 6.00 50.00

3-in. strong plants 7.00 65.00

3-in. extra strong 8.50 80.00

4-in. strong plants 20.00

4-in. Rococo erecta 25.00

Carefully packed, no packing charges.
ERNEST ROBER Wilmette, 111.

CYCLAMEN, Good plants, best strain. 4-in..
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed. $15.00
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS.
Kalamazoo. Mich.

Cyclamen, 3 in. pots. $10 per 100; 4-in. pots,
$20 per 100; 5-ln. pots, $4.80 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros Co., Morton Grove, III.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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Oct. 6,

DAHLIAS.

DAHLIAS. Black Beauty, velvety red, heavy
flelrt clumps, $5 per 100. THE WAGNER PAEK
NDRSERY CO.. Siduey, O.

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellis), Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,
fleld-grown, strong seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000.
Cash. ,„ ^

BRILL CELERY G-ARDBNg, Kalamazoo, Mich.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in.. 12c; 5-in.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST BOBER. Wil-
mette. Illinois.

FERNS.

PERNS FOR PALL 1917.
We have clean, healthy ferns, ready for im-
mediate delivery, of the following varieties.
If in the market write us at once:
Boston and Roosevelt,

Fronds Hgt. 100 lOOO
2^4 -in., strong plants,

ready to shift ?4.50 $«).00

3-in. finished plants.. 5-6 12-15-ln. 8.50 80.00

4-in. flnisbed plants.. 8-10 15-18-in. 18.00

5-in. finished plants.. 10-12 18-24-in. 25.00

6-in. finished plants.. 12-15 24-28-in. 45.00

Whitmani.
214-in., strong plants,

ready to shift 4-50 45.00

3-in finished plants.. 4-6 8-10-in. 9.00 80.OO

4-ln. finished plants.. 6-8 12-15-in. 18.00

6-in. finished plants. .10-12 15-18-ln. 50.00

Teddy Junior,
2%-in., strong plants,

ready to shift 5.00 45.00

3-ln finished plants.. 6.8 8-10-in. 9.00 85.00

4-in. finished plants. .12-14 12-15-in. 25.00

Fern Dish Ferns, 6 sorts from ZVi-

pots 3-«0 27-BO

THE GOOD & REESE CO.,
Springfleia (Headquarters for Ferns) Ohio

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt. 2^4 -in S *-50

Boston, 2%-in 4.50

Seholzeli. 2%-in 4.^"

Teddy, Jr., 2%-in. o.OO

Roosevelt, 4-in lo-JJ;

Boston, 4-in 1600

ScholzeU, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 6-in • • • 40-00

THE REESER PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield^ O'''''-

Perns. Boston (Oct. delivery), 5-in., $4.80
per doz.; 6-in., $9.00 per doz.; 7-in.. $12.00
per doz. Table ferns, 214-in., $4.00 per 100;
3-in., $10.00 per 100: 4-in., $15.00 ner 100.
Holly terns, 3in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00
per iOO. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-in., 65c; 8-in.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any In
the market. Cash with order.

Pelix Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, O. .

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
P. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y.

FERNS. Boston, fine, heavy 4-iE., $15.00 per
100. Extra heavy 6-in., $5.00 per doz. THE
WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, O.

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwig Mosbaek, Femdale, Askov. Minn.

FUCHSIAS.

Fuchsias, stock plants Speciosa and Black
Prince, $2.50 per doz. THE WAGNEB PARK
NDRS"EBY CO., Sidney Park, O.

GERATOPMS.

GEBANIDMS. Silver leaved, S. A. Nutt.
2Vt-iE., ready for shift. $4.00 per 100. Cash
please. S. C. DEWITT, 1957 E. 69th St.,
Cleveland. O.

GEBANIDMS, Ivy leaved, 2l4-in. pots, $3.00
per 100. GEO. MILNE, Winchester, Mass.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax. .$2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes-
ville, O.

HYDEANGEAS, Otaksa and assorted French
varieties, strong 4-in. pots, one shoot, $8.00 per
100. Cash.
JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la.

HYDRANGEAS, French varieties. Avalanche,
Edw. Mouillere', Bouquet Rose, heavy, bushy,
5-in., .$3.50 per doz. THE WAGNEB PARK
NDRSEBY CO., Sidney, 0.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NDESERY CO..
MayWQod. 111.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2%-iEch pots $1.50 $12.00" $100.00

3 -inch pots 2.50 18.00 150.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

2%-inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

3 -inch pots, 5 10-12 In. high.. 2.50 18 150
AEECA LDTBSCENS.

4-inch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELBNII.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

STEVENSONIA GRANDIPOLIA.

4-ineh pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTDNDIPOLIA.

4-lnch pots 50c each

3-lnch pots $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

cocoa WBDDBLIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT^FOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BEOS. CO..
Morton Grove, Illinois.

Palms, high class, and novelties In decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., W.yncote. Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., $4.80 per doz.; 8-in.
tubs, $2.60 to $3.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co..
Morton Grove, 111.

PANSIES.

500,000 PINE PANSIES.
The following stock has been heavily frosted
and are now ready for quick shipment and
planting;

100 1,000 10.000

Exhibition Giants $0.75 $5.00 $45.00

Steele's Private Stock 75 4.50 40.00

Steele's Mastadon 60 4.00 35.00

Giant Flowering 50 3.00 27.50

Above prices per 100 include postage charges.
Other prices do not include transportation
charges. CASH.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Delaware, Ohio.

Pansies. Thinly sown, strong field-grown seed-
lings. Strains unsurpassed by any for size of
bloom or colors; $2.50 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL
CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich.

PANSIES in bloom. $2.00 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

PEIiARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, mixed varieties, strong
4.in. stock, $15; 2-in., $5 per 100. Flowering
plants, 6 to 8 in. pots, 25c to 50c each. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts, Easter
Greeting, Wurtembergia, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong, 2H-
in.. $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DE-
WITT, 1957 E. 69th St., Olcveland. O.

PEONIES.

Peony roots, now ready. Festiva Maxima,
pure white, red blotches on center petals. Early
bloomer. Extra strong divisions, 3 to 6 eyes,
our own field-grown stock, $2.50 per dozen, $18.00
per 100.

0. A. & L. A. TONNBB,
30 B. Randolph St. Chicago, 111.

Peony Festira Maxima; also Red. Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OP
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techny, III.

Peppers. Xmas and Bird's Eye, 2U-in.. $4
per 100. Xmas "Joy, 214-in.. $7 per 100. 3%-in.,
$10 per 100. A. L. Miller, Jamaica. N. Y.

POINSETTIAS.

Poiusettias. (Christmas delivery), i-in., $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-ln., made up, $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in., 75c to $1.00 each: 8-in., made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants, $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Brosj Co. Morton
Grove, 111.

POINSETTIAS. Strong 2%-ln., shipped In
pots. $6.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANOBOPT
& SON. Cedar FaUs, la.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS— 2^4-INCH STOCK.

100 1000

Killornev Brilliant $4.50 $40.00

Pink Killaniey 4.50 40.00

White KUiarnev 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

George Blgar 4.00 35.(X)

WIETOB BEOS..

L. D. Phone; Randolph 2081,

162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago.

ROSE PLANTS.
Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 21^-lnch Aaron Ward. Milady. Bril-
liant, Cecile Bruimer, Eichmond. Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 110.00 per 1.000

Pink Killarney 100.00 per 1.000

GEAPTED— 3y2-inch White Killarney and Pink

Killarney.

For 314-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1.000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT — 2%-inch White Killarney. Aaron

Ward. Milady. Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 62.58 per 1.000

Sunburst, 2V>-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1.000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BEOS. CO..

Morton Grove, Illinois.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2%-in. and 3-in. grafted Killarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2%-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100: 1.000 3-in.
grafted Eichmond at $10.00 per 100; 1.000 3-ln.
own root Eichmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASSETT & WASHBUEN.
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

EOSES. American Beauties. White and Pink
Killarney. Kaiserin, Richmond. Milady, etc.;
3-iE., $6.00; 4-in.. $8.00 per 100. Strong own-
root stock. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids,
Mich.

Forcing roses, field-grown stock, XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers, H,ybrid Teas. Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Write for quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New
York.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100; $20.00 per 1.000. Asparagus Lutzii seed,
$1.25 per 100; .$10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed, 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1.000.
Asparagus Elongatus seed. $2.00 per 100; $15.00
per 1.000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If.

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635

SBEDS.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowerinff Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel
ties now ready. Send postal for cody- Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch. Lompoc. Calif,

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed
sugar, flint and field com. J. 0. Robinson Seed
Co.. Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peeas and Na-s-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Station B. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seed, Cyclamen, German strain, Holland and
English grown. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. 9. S.
Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff. Swedes-
boro. N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application, Simon Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts..
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis. t>olo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia. Pa.

. Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau. Angers. France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St.. Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only. Kelway's. Langport. England.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnteria. Calif.

SMIIiAX.

Wild Smilax. now ready, $2.50 per case. $1.50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co.. Morris
Station, Ga.

SWAINSONA.

TO EXCHANGE

E^eld-grown extra good stock Campanula, all
colors, assorted. Delphiniums, Gold Medal hy-
brid Shasta, Alaska; 200 smilas, 3^-in., extra
strong. Carnations, medium size, 6 vars., for
cash or will exchange for Geraniums, Pelar-
goniums, or what have you?

HENRY GERSTENKORN,
R. 4, Box 128, Decatur, 111.

Stock plants of Altemanthera Aurea Nana
and Jewell; Abutilon Savitzi; Fuchsias Speciosa
and Black Prince for stock plants of Carnations
and Chrysanthemums. What have you to offer?
THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sid-
ney, O.

VINOAS.

VINCAS. Vinca variegata, extra heavy field-
grown clumps, $4.50 per 100; rooted tips $1.10
per 100, $10.00 per 1.000 THE REESER PLANT
CO., Springfield, O.

100.000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots. $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany, N. Y,

VINCA. variegata, strong 3%-in.. $6.00 per
100. GEO MILNE. Winchester, Mass.

VIOLETS.

Field-grown violet plants. Princess of Wales.
$6.00 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLBRSMA.
Grand Rapids. Mich.

MISC?EIiIiANEOtJS.

Japanese plant tubs. Made of finest seasoned
oak, bound securely with bamboo hoops. Height
13-in.. diameter at brim 12%-in., 75c each, $7.00
for 10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Carnation supports, $22 per 1,000 plants. Rose
stakes on hand. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Car-
nation Support Co., Connersville. Ind.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros.. 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y.

Cycas leaves, none better to be had. For
sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in
this Issue. H, G. Berning, 1402-4 Pine St..
St. Louis, Mo.

Heavy han<ang baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave.. Cleveland. O.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St.. Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg. Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured bv CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London, England.

Bull Dog clips, 1.000, 80c; 5,000. $3.25; 10,000,
$6.50; 25.000, $15.00. The John Henry Co.,
Lansing, Mich.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal.. $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co.. 1324
Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on aDpllcatlon. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Palnesville. O.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia. Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedleln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave.. Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A Dreer, 714 Chestnut St..
Philadelphia.

MISCEIiliANEOTJS.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire desl'ms of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska. 151 N. Wabash Ave..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Cabbage plants, hardy northern grown, $1.00
per 1,000, $8.50 per 10,000.

Grand Rapids lettuce plants, $1 per 1.000,
$8.50 per 10,000.

EDWARD W. SCHUSTEK. Crookston. Minn.

MILLIONS OF FIELD GROWN PLANTS.

Cabbage at $1.00 per 1.000.
Celery at $2.50 per 1,000.
Parsley at $2.50 per 1,000.

Sclpioville,

F. M. PATTINGTON.

N. T.

GREENHOUSE OONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Tempi©.
Chicago. _^

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. ^__^__^

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago. ,

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1500 Kingsbury St..
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co.. 42nd Street Bldg.. New
York.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About it.

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The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION,

_ Greenhpnse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plalnes, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts, Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland. 0.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Eapids,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Eeed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesvlUe. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paner
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New
York.

Eed pots. Geo. Keller & Sons. 2614-22 Eem-
don St., Chicago.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Punglne,
$1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son. N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis.

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REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Let us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable ns to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the valne
of our lon^eiperience.PerfectBatisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCBILLO LUMBER CO. '7-^17

CARNATION STAPIjES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,00<) for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield,
Mass.

CARNATION STAPUBS.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 95c; per 600, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100. 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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If You
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QWING to the scientific con-
struction of the HANSELL
ROCKER GRATE, we can pos-
itively guarantee a consider-
able SAVING IN FUEL, max-
imum boiler efBciency at
minimum cost and practically
eliminate repairs.

Cross-Bar, showing Removable Fingers and correct air ai
resulting in perfect combustion, more heat, less fuel,
impossible to burn out, a pleasure to operate.

TO GREENHOUSE OWNERS:

We have a special offer to
make you, whereby you can
convince yourself as to the
merits of our grate, without
cost. The result of our in-
stallations in greenhouses
should interest you. Write for
particulars, TOD\Y,

HANSELL GRATE COMPANY,

654A Railway Exchange
Building,

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CARNATION SUPPORTS

$22.00 per 1000 Plants.

(3 rings to each plaot.)

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ON HAND

Straight
Length 1,X,0

3ft... $12.25

3 ft. 6 in 14.00

J^'-;-: 15.75

4 ft. 6 in 17.50

19.25

5 ft.,

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Tie
1000
S14.25
16.00
17.75
19.50
21.25

THE CARNATION SUPPORT COMPANY

CONNERSVILLE, IND.

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Shipping

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PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Uttle. Shippers ma; use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

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Chicago and New York

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Keep Summer With You The Whole Year Round.

On account of their sturdy, special construction, which permits of great strength
without the need of heavy shadow casting supports, these houses are so warm and smmy
that they are filled with a riot of bloom and fruit when Jack Frost has stripped the
garden of its beauty. The ventilating and heating systems are the result of years of
experience in building for professional growers. Things just have to grow in a King.

Ask us for any of the following: Catalogue showing Commercial Type Greenhouses,
Catalogue showing Greenhouses for private estates and Catalogue showing Garden Frames
and Sash for private estates,

KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

29 KING'S ROAD, NORTH TONA WANDA, N. Y.

ALL THE SUNLIGHT. ALL DAY HOUSES.

BRANCH OFFICES: New York, 1476 Broadway; Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton,
307 Irving Ave.; Philadelphia, Harrison Bldg., 15th and Market Sts.

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

OF HIGH
GRADE....

See onr Catalogue.

Hotwater GIBLIN & CO., Utlca, N. Y.

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|oFa.GBtttMham(Q.

Builders of Greenhouses

NEW YORK BOSTON PHILABELFHIA
CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND
DETROTT TORONTO MONTREAL

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638

The American Florist.

Oct. 6,

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

li. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

Mention the American Plorist when writing

Kramer's Pot Hangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

and Snpply Dealers.
Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mail, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers ol

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing House

LARGE RUNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

■WRITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymouth PI., Clilcago

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TKST

Write na fop
Catalog and Biaeountl.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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1866-1917
"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARL RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs - -V' °" , -

10 20 in. $1.90 $21.50 $175.00

20 18 in. 1.60 18.50 150.00

30 16 in. 1.25 14.25 115.00

40 14 in. 1.00 n.25 90.00

SO 12 in. .75 8.25 65.00

60 10 in. .55 6.00 45.00

70 Sin. .40 4.50 35.00

Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest and
cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The lour largest sizes have drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, Seeds. Plants, BdIIu and Soppiies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Ptiiladelphla, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

JAPANESE PLANT TUBS

Made ot finest seasoned oak. bound securely with bamboo hoops,
Ideal for shrubs and plants of all kinds, adding 100% to their ap-
pearance and value. Height, 13 in.: diameter at brim, I2i^ in.
Each 7Sc; 10 for $7.00.

31-33 W. Randolph Street
CHICAGO

Vaughan's Seed Store,

y^Lii Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticnltnral Advertiser"

This Is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it Is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF "H. A.,"

CHIIAVELL, NURSERIES, LOWDHAM,

N<otts. England.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

"Moss Aaitcc" Ware.

WM. M. WARRIN,

16 W. 23rd St., New York.

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

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igi7.

Th^ American Florist.

639

Peter Reinberg Says

"Wc have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as v/hen they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we Will plaCC OUr OrdCF With yOUF firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

CONCENTRATED PULVERUED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE
The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write ub direct lor
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
[ No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

The Recognized Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for preen, black, white
fly, thrlps and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60

FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables,
ftuart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60

VERMINE,
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working In the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers,

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

UADISOir. S. T.

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11 \ i>h yt
1,000 Envelopes. 6^ size i OM-ilg

CASH WITH ORDGR — No C. O. D.

Proof will bo submitted for approval.
Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
head and envelope — one color ink. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PRINTERY, Inc.

542 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, II,Ii.

Reference: American Florist Co.

mU'^L

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

UANlTE'AOTnBED BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

la the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It
containa tbe ten salts constituting solL It is
giving satisfactory results whererer used.

Farmers' and Florists* Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave., Room G. Tel. Drover 1932.

V, S. YARDS, CHICAGO, II/L.

NIKOTEEN

For Spra/lng.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumlgatlnc.
Ask Yonr Dealer for It.
NICOTINIMrG.CO.

ST. LOUIS

640

The Amer ican Fl orist.

Oct. 6,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance CoTue 6?6

AlfredLo2ierRosery.620
Alpha Floral C0.616 nl7
American Bulb Co.. 624
Americao lireenh'se

MfgCo 640

Amlin? E C Co 611

Anderson 6 A 621

Angermu<!llerGHCo.610

Aphine Mfg Co .639

Archias Floral Co...6l9
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 609

BadgleT & Bishop . .61S

Baer Julius 619

Barnard vV W Co....6;3
Bassett & Washburn .

604 631

Baumer Aug R 621

Baur Window Glass

Co ... IV

BayersdorterH&Co.6ro

Beaven E A 61I

Bees Ltd 6 9

Begerow's 618

Berger Bros 612

Bernheimer Eugene. 61^

Berning H G 612

Bodger J & Sons Co ,623
BoddingtoQ Arthur

TCo 673

BolandJB 616

Bolgiano J &Son . .623
Boulevard Fio Co. ..619

Bramle? & son 619

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 6?2

Breitmeyer'sl Sons. .618
BriggB Floral Co. ...619
Brown A I Seed Co.. 622
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 62^

Bryan Alonzo 1 627

Buchbinder Bros 6 8

Buckbee H W ... 6 1

Budlongl A 607 6'2

Burpee W A&C0....625
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 611

California Florists ..620
Callornia Redwood

Callahan M J 618

Carnation Sup port Co6-/
Central Floral Co. ..621
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 610

Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co 629

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 605

Clark E B Seed Co..6!4

Clarke'sSonsD 619

Clay &Son 639

Cleveland FloristEx Mi

CoanJ J 61S

Conard & Jones Co. .628

Cooke Geo H 621

Cottage Gardens

Nurs Inc 6''8

Cowee W J 640

Coy H C Seed Co... 625

Craig Robt Co 632

Cross Eli 627

Danker Fred A 621

Dards Cbas 618

Dickinson Alb't& "0 625

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo.. 620
DornerF&SonsCo 6 2

Drakos Co 619

Dreer HA 638 640

Duerr Chas A 6'1

Duluth Floral Co... .621

Dunlop John H 618

Edwards Fold Box..6<0

Erne& Co 610

Evenden Bros Co...62'

Eyres HG 616

Farmers' & Florists'

Fertilizer Co 639

Fenrich JS 614

.615

Fieh Henry Seed Co
Florists' Hail Assn.. 610
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

Ford M C 61-

Ford William P 615

Forter Edward 621

Foster Fred 620

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 616

Frauenfelder C .....620
Feeman Mr» Jr B....619
Freres-Windier Co. .nil

Frey C H 620

Frey & Frey 621

Friedman 620

Froment H E 615

Galvin Thos F 6'6

Garland Co The Ill

Garland Mfg Co 639

Gasser J M Co 618

Giblin & Co 637

Godineau R&M....624
Goldstein &

Futterman 615

GorhamPrinteryInc 6'9

Graham A & Son b21

Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.620

Green Edw 621

Growers Cut Flo 1..0..6I5

Gude Bros 620

Gunterberg M C... 6' 4
Guttman & Ravoor.615
HabermehlsSonsJ J.6I6

H^nft Bros 619

HanseliG'ateCo...6<7

Hardesty & Co 621

Hart George B 615

Hart Henry 618

Hatcher Florist 621

Haven Seed Co The 624

Heacock Jos Co 63i)

Heinl John G&Son.621

Hencle Miles S 618

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis ...619
Henry Co The John. 6114

Hentz &Nash '14

Herr Alberi M 627

Herrmann A 640

Hess &Swoboda 6 8

H'Ssion .619

Hews AH&Co ....638

Higgins NF 6i9

Hill D Nurs Co 628

Hoerber Bros 611

Hollywood G'rdens.6I8

H ilm & )lson 618

Holton&HunkeICo .613

Hort 'Advertiser 638

Horr Trade Journal 632

Howard & Smith 62\

Hurff Edgar F 62i

HuscroftG. L 620

lckes-BraunMillCo.6^6

IgoeBros 640

Jackson & Perkins.. .626

Jaho Hugo 618

Johnston &C0TJ.. 621

Jones Percy 608

loy FloralCo 620

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo . .6''8

Ke'ler Sons J B 619

Kelway & Son 624

Kennicott Bros Co.. 6' 9
Kerr K C Floral Co. 619

Kervan Co The 6l5

Kessler Wm 615

Kimberlin Seed Co. 625
King Construct Co..6.'7
Kirchner Chas F....618

Kottmiller A 616

Kramer IN & Son.. 638
Kroeschell BrosCo..636

Kruchten John 611

KuehnC A 613

Kuhl Geo A f28

Kusik &CoH 611

Kyle & Foerster 61I

Lager&Hurrell 627

Landreth3eedCo...f2'
Lang Flo & Nur Co. 619

Lange .\ 616

Leborius J J 619

Leedle Hloral ':o....628
Leonard Seed Co... 624
Locklatt(i Lum Co. ..638
Logan Pottery Co.. 638
London Flow'rShp .618
Lord&BurnhamCo..637
Liuis Simon Freres

& Co 627

McCallum Co. ......613

McConnell Alex.616 632'
McHutchison&C" .

.,.623 624

Mineel 620

Matthews the FIo'8t.-21

M attbewson J B 62 )

May & Co LL 620

Meconi Panl 615

GREENHO E

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE fi CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO, lU.

MetairieRidgeNnr,.616
Mi hell Henry F Co. 625

Miller A L..:... 630

Miller & Muaser 611

Moninger JC Co ....IV
Mullanpby Florist.. 616

Munson H 64

Murray Samuel. .617 620
Nat Flo B of Trade., iv
Veidinger JosG Co. . .61 3

Newell A 6i9

N Y CutFlowerEx..6l5

N YFloralCo 621

Nicotine Mfg Co 639

Niessen Leo Co 612

Okmulgee Window

Glass -o 637

Palez Paul M (20

Palmer W J & Son.. .616

Park Floral Co M9

Peacock Dahlia Fr. 6 '8

Pearson E W 62

Pedrick GR&Son..6'5
PennThe Florist.. .621

Pennock S S Co 627

Peters & Reed Poty..638
Pbiladelohia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 613

Philips Bros 61«

Pierce FO Co 640

Pierson FR Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)...63J
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 622

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .62'

PillsburyTL 619

P ttsburgCutFloCo.608
Podesta&Baldocchi.619
Poehlmann Bros Co

602 603

Pollworth CC Co... 613
PoIykranasGeo J....6I5
Potter Floral Co....' 21

Potter WQ Co 613

Pulverized Manure

Co The ...639

Pyfer AT&Co.... 6 6

Pyfer&OIsem 6'9

Raedlein Basket Co.. 610

Randall A L Co 611

RandairsFlowShop.621
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 621

Rapid Wrapper Co. 6 1
Rawlines Fimer.....627

Read L H & Co 627

Ready Reference 6<3

Reed & Keller .... 6 8
Regan Ptg House.. ..638

Reid Edw 612

Reinberg Geo 611

Reinberg Peter. .605 6M

Rice Bros 613

Riedel & Meyer 615

Rober Freest 6'1

RobinsonJCSeedCo.621

RochesterFIoralCo..616
Rock WmL FlwrCo. .620
Rohnert Waldo.... t2i
RoutzahnSeed Co ,.623

Rusch G& Co 613

Saake O C 620

Schiller the Florist.. 619
Schillo Adam Lum Cc636
Schlatter W & Son.. 610

Schling Max 616 627

Schmidt Chas L 620

Schwake Chas& Co. 614

Sekenger Adam 61^

SharpPartridge&Co.640
Sheridan Walter F.. 615
Siebrerht George C.615
Simon & Son I N....627
Situation& Wants. ..599
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....6I8
Smith E D&Co. .. 6'!5
Smith & Fetters Co. 62 '

Smith Henry 62''

~mith W&TCo.... T
SouthernEvergrnCo 610
Storrs & Harrison...

624 630

Stumpp G.E.M....(21
Syracuse Pottery Co .h.-S
Thompson ir Car Co I
Thorburn J M & Co 623
Tonner O A & L A 61 6

Totty Chas H 625

Traendly&Schenck.6l5

Trepel Ion 619

TurbatE&Co .630

United Coi FloCo..6I4
Vaughan AL & Co.. 609
Vaughan's Sepd Store

I 60t 625 626 628

637 638

Verduyn A Jr 625

Vick's Sons J as 627

VincentR Jr &Sons

Co I

Walker F Co 616

WeberFH 620

Weiland & Risch....6il

Weiss Herman 615

WelchBrosCo. ... 612
Whitted Floral Co.. .616

Wietor Bros 606

WildGlbertH.. . 628
*illiam« MrsE A.. 620
Wiltgen & Freres... 611
WittboldGCo.. 601 616
Wolfe Thp Florist. .,627
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Gnldenson.620
YokahamaNursCo..625
Young John &Co.. 615
Young & Nugent .616
Zech & Mann. ..607 611

Ziska Jos & Sons 611

Zvolanek Anton C..624

Ireer's Peerlessl
Glazing Points

For Greenbonses

Drive eity and tnie« becans*
botb beveli are on the tamo
•Ida. Can't twist and break
the Ela» in driving. Galvao*
■zed and will not nuu No
riehti or lefu.

The Peerlen Glazing Point
It patented. No others like .
Il Order from your dealej
01 direct tiom oi.
1000,75c. postpaid. (
Samples free.
EENKT A. DKEEV.t
n« Ctitstnnt StrMt>
FhlUddpUk.

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all
the leading carnation growers as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prloei
before ordering elsewhere. Prempl sbipmeol inansteed
IGOE BROS., 61-73 HetrtptGlu Ave., BROOKLYN, N. T

The Florists' Hall Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916,
to Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secreiar), Siddli River, N, J.

A STIC A

Jitenjiouseqlaan^
OSEJTNOW.

F.0.P1ERCEC0.

n W BROADWAY

Mrw YORK

Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. lUists longer than putty. Easy to apply.
Mention the American Florist when writing

CUT f LOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO

rWILADELPHIA. PA.

19

fl.

HtRRMflNN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404 4 2 East 34th St, NEW YORK

Nolossif you
mend your
split carna-
tions with.
Superior

Carnation

STAPLES

35c per 1008;

3000 for «1.00.

Postpaid,

Wm.Sclilatier

Before & Soil,

422 Main St, Springfield, Mass.

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000, $2.00; 50,000. $8.75. Mannfactnred by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and pprfectly built.
Price right.

MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDIXG.

For Retnlln? Bolleri and Plplnc Oreenhonsei,
Selected and In first class condition.
Cleaned both Inslda tad outside.

FT jviu^soiv:

1433 Weill Strrft, CHICAGO

Telephone Superior B72.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BmBrica. is "tbs Pram of lbs UbsseI; tberB may be marB camfart Rmidsbips, but wb rfb the first ia taucb Unknown Ssas,"

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 13, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1532

TheAmerigan Florist

Established 1885.

Oopyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

PUBLISHBD ETBRT SATTTBDAY BT

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Pbone: Harrison 7465.

Re^stered Cable Address; Amedo, Ctiicado

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, 92.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Milleb, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect — C. H. Tottt, Madisor^ N. J.,
President; Jules Boukdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Youns, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland,
O., November 1917. Wm.Virt, Port Washington,
N. Y., President; C. W. Johhsom, 8134 W. 110th
Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vebbt,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strotjt,
Biddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Battb,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prop. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.
Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. W m
F. Gddb, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Bbeitmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition. New
York, September 25-27, 1917. Officers— Rich-
ard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street.
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.-

Society of American Florists

National Publicity For Flowers.

Publicity Finance Committee— George Asmus, Chairman; Herman P. Knoble,

Wallace R. Pierson, F. L. Atkins, John Young. Publicity Committee—

W. r. Ttierkildson, Chairman; Guy W. French, Joseph Heacock,

E. P. Tracey, Thomas H. Joy.

By Ex-President Patrick Welch.

At the convention of the S. A. P.,
held in San Francisco, August, 1915, in
my address to the members present, I
called attention to the publicity ques-
tion as follows :

"It is needless to point out the value
of publicity for the dissemination of
proper knowledge, and educating the
public in the more general use of hor-
ticultural products. It Is necessary for
the society to organize a publicity bu-
reau, whose work would be along the
lines of a campaign, directed primarily
for the annual increase of the sale of
flowers, plants and plant products
through new and varied channels, and
also to take means to prevent any so-
ciety, corporation or individual from
decrying the use of these products for
special occasions. We very often learn
of repeated attempts made to discour-
age the use of our products. Such
cases should be taJ<en up by the pub-
licity bureau, and every means pos-
sible taken to offset the effects of such
adverse influences.

"I am very much in favor of a
standing committee of five members,
whose duty it shall be to co-operate
with the retailers, wholesalers and pro-
ducers, so that our business shall be
brought before the public in a much
more favorable and effective light than
it has been in the past. We should
have recourse to the leading daily pa-
pers throughout the country, which I
believe will gladly publish from time
to time articles on commercial floricul-
ture. This will have a wonderful ef-
fect, for it will bring before the Amer-
ican people the merits of our business
and the enjoyment derived from the
use of our products.

"The hour has come when we should
give this question our best thought
and action. I think greater benefits can
be secured from aggressive work of

this nature than any we can engage
in. I feel that the results would jus-
tify a reasonable expenditure annually
for the maintenance of such a commit-
tee."

At the meeting of the board of di-
rectors held in Philadelphia, March,
1916, the by-laws were amended to cre-
ate a committee of five on publicity.
This committee was made permanent
by the act of the convention held at
Houston, Tex. Not until this year has
any practical work been done.

Under the guidance of the chairman,
W. F. Therkildson, the work done at
the New York convention has taken on
a practical and .effective form, some-
thing we have been trying to do for
30 years. The members present at the
New York meeting subscribed about
$15,000 showing a splendid spirit of co-
operation. All those who make a busi-
ness of floriculture ought to do his
part by contributing to this fund. The
committee needs about $50,000 of which
the above named sum has already been
raised.

We should all unite and give our
support to an enterprise of this kind;
the beneficial results of such action
taken at this time can hardly be esti-
mated. The list is now open. Let us
hope that every florist who can afford
it will give some amount to keep up
the good work. Indirectly you will
get it back ten-fold.

By President-EIect Totty.

Regarding the $50,000. that the flor-
ists of the country are raising for na-
tion-wide publicity in the use and sale
of flowers, I think if every florist
stopped to reahze the benefit of con-
certed publicity, the comparatively
small amount asked for would be sub-
scribed in a week. Right now is the
time to start such an advertising pro-
gramme, just when the fall season is
opening up, and the mighty effect

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Oct. 13,

where many minds are concentrated -on
some particular object will be at once
apparent. This is no situation where
one can say, "Let the other fellow do
it," and the other fellow can say, "Let
George do it," etc. Every man with a
spark of business ability should be able
to see his own particular interest in
this campaign. This applies with more
particular force to the retailers even
than the growers, since the retailer will
be the man who will immediately reap
the benefit from this programme. I am
not belittling, for one moment, the
work of the grower and what he
should do; he will in most cases will-
ingly do his share also.

Too many retailers think all they
have to do is sit in their stores and
wait for the public to come to them.
I have heard retailers argue that the
growers should take care of the pub-
licity game, exactly as the wholesale
producers of matches and soap, or
other like products do. They forget
that the man who advertises soap or
matches does not have the loss that
the growers do, because soap or
matches sell just as well next month or
next year, but growers are handling a
perishable product, and should not be
asked to carry the whole burden of
advertising for the sale of the same.

I think this is a wonderful chance
for every retailer, not alone in large
cities, but in every community. If he
will get the literature issued by the
publicity committee and turn it over to
his local paper, supplementing it with a
fair-sized ad calling the atttention of
his local people to the product he is
handling, he w^ill soon find his sales
largely increased. He should let the
people know he is a member of the
publicity committee in its nation-wide
campaign, In this -way he will find a
new dignity attaining to his store and
his ideas of business, and this should
have a ■wonderful effect on his cash-
register. I emphasize the retailer's po-
sition in this matter because he is the
medium between the wholesaler and the
ultimate consumer. Without his active
aid. much of the effectiveness of the
advertising will be lost; whereas, if
every retailer could be enlisted to put
even a card in his window announcing
the fact that he is a member of this
publicity programme, it would add to
the continuity and reiteration of ad-
vertising, which, as every advertising
man knows, is the basis of success.

EVery contributor to this fund can
rest assured that every dollar contrib-
uted will be used in a good and proper
manner. He also will have the use of
the advertising experiences of success-
ful men. should he care to ask for it.
at any time. A recent note from the
publicity committee states that cuts or
plates can be procured at a figure that
would be impossible excepting in this
wholesale way. These can be procured
direct from the committee. Window-
cards and posters will be furnished at
prices barely covering the cost of print-
ing. These will be written up by ex-
perts who know the advertising game
thoroughly. In fact, the benefits of
publicity through the committee are
unlimited.

The growers, also, should not stand
aside and say : "This is the retailer's
business, since he is selling to the cus-
tomer and it is only boosting his end
of the game." If the retailer sells
more, he has to get more flowers, and
the grower will have to produce more,
and so the benefit is carried out to the
end of the chapter.

This is a splendid chance to show
what can be done by concerted effort
along triese lines. "In union there is
strength," and I predict, when this
programme of publicity is well under
wa}', the appropriation for its contin-
uation will be increased year after
year. It is absolutely the biggest thing
in sight, supplementing, as it does, the
work of the national flower shows,
which have been educating the people
in the love of flowers, and in this way
have increased their sales considerably.

A motion is under consideration in
the New York Florists' Club, to be
taken up at its meeting October 8, to
contribute $1,000 to this advertising
fund. The motion undoubtedly will go
through, and it is excellent in its way,
and will most likely be followed by
other florists' clubs throughout the
country. The national organization —

Jos. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa.
First Subscriber National AdTertising Fund.

Latest Contributions.

The publicity finance committee re-
ports the following additional contribu-
tions to be paid annually for a period
of four years :

JOHN" Young. Sec'y.

Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.. 600.00
(Special contribution for one year in addi-
tion to $100 annually tor 4 years.)

L. Turner & Sons, Kenosha, Wis. .$ 10.00

Fred G. Helnl. Terre Haute, Ind 10.00

L. C. Fields, Kansas City, Kan 12.50

The Imlay Co., Zanesville. 0 10.00

John Cook, Baltimore. Md 10.00

Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua. N. H 10.00

C. M. Hamilton. Kewanee, 111 15.00

Espelin-Warren Co., Ft. Collins, Col. 5.00

Scholtz. Florist, Inc., Charlotte, N.C. 25.00

L. C. Stroh & Sons. Batavia. N. X. 20.00

Butz Bros., New Castle. Pa 25.00

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. 100.00

Haentze Flo. Co.. Fond du Lac. Wis. 5.00

The Friedley Co., East Cleyeland, O 10.00

.1. M. Fox & Son. Inc., Milwaukee. 25.00

W. A. Rowe, Kirkwood, Mo 50.00

W. .T. Pllcher. Kirkwood, Mo.. 50.00

Edwin Denker. St. Charles. Mo 5.00

Woodlawn Gardens. Eklwdsyille. 111. 10.00

Jos. Hauser. Webster Grove. Mo. . . . 10.00

Windier, Florist. St. Louis. Mo 20.00

L. Jules Bourdet. St. Louis. Mo 50.00

A. S. Gerny, Kirkwootl, Mo 25.00

Geo. Burton, Philadelphia 100.00

Bettmann & Son, New Albany, Ind. 10.00

Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge. Mass. 50.00

Ernst Wicnhoeber Co.. Chicago 25.00

Ludlow G'h'ses. Worthington, Minn. 10.00

Lang Floral & Nur. Co., Dallas, Tex, 25.00

C. H. Green, Fremont, Neb 10.00

John Lawrence, Ogdensburg, N. Y. 10.00

Groshens & Morrison, Eoslyn, Pa.. 50.00

October 6th. 1917, total $1,302.50

the S. A. P. — will also contribute gen-
erously for this purpose, but this does
not have the -direct personal interest
that would come if 1,000 florists
throughout the country pledged them-
selves to give from $10 to $100 each.

While this general advertising pro-
gramme was promulgated by the S. A.
F., every florist and grower, whether
he belongs to the S. A. F. or not (as a
matter of fact, every florist should be
a member of this society), should
feel it a personal duty on his part to
contribute to this fund.

Every florist will benefit, but natural-
ly the man who contributes to the fund
and displays the posters and literature
gotten out by the ofiicial headquarters
will benefit more, since people seeing
the advertisements in the magazines,
etc.. and seeing the posters displayed
in florists' windows, will be more forci-
bly reminded that they want flowers,
and will, of course, patronize the store
where the "reminder" appears.

Get busj', Brother Florist, and show
the national publicity committee that
you are with them in this enterprise,
which is bound to react beneficially to
every branch of the trade.

By James McHutchison.

These days it requires team work
to get results — the airmen in France
are now operating in teams. So it is
with the publicity campaign which was
properly launched at the recent S. A. F.
convention, when about one-fifth of the
$50,000 required was raised in a few
minutes. Were you there? Did you
do your bit? If not, why not send
now a liberal donation to Secretary
John Young, 53 West 28th street. New
York, who is receiving funds in behalf
of the S. A. F. specially appointed pub-
licity committees?

This canipaign was started for your
especial benefit. It will largely in-
crease the sale of your flowers and
plants. It is intended to Impress the
public with the fact that flowers are
necessities — not luxuries — and to in-
crease the "war-time demand for these
necessities. The energetic, self-sacrific-
ing men on these committees are free-
ly giving their time and brains to the
good work. You should support them
by standing your share of the expense.
Don't be a slacker, or say "Let George
do it." You will receive your share of
the increased business or protection and
should willingly do 3'our share in help-
ing finance the plan.

"What a willing pair of horses you
have," said a farmer to his neighbor.
"Yes," replied the farmer, "one is will-
ing to work and the other is willing to
let him." Don't be that kind of a
horse. Do your team share of pull-
ing— and if each of the 21,000 florists
in the United States contributes his
fair share of the expense to this well-
organized publicity campaign, the flo-
rists' business will receive the impetus
it should have, but has never before
known.

It is greatly to the credit of the
officers of the S. A. F. that our
organization has put the publicity
plan into active operation, while other
organizations have been pow-wowing
and discussing as to how it could be
done. All credit, too. to President Kerr
and the initial subscribers "n'ho launched
the plan; also to the committees "who
are merging their individual interests
in those of the general welfare. If you
have not put up your share, send it at
once to Secretary Young. This pub-
licity campaign was inaugurated for
you — don't you allow it to lapse.

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Patrick Welch. Boston, Mass.

W. F. Therkildson. Philadelphia, Fa.

Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.

■W. R. Pierson, Cromwell Conn.

R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex.

James McHutchison, Ne\v York.

J. F. Ammann. Edwardsville, III. Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Guy W. French, Union Grjve, Wis.

SOME OF THE WORKERS IN THE NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN.

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Wallace R. Pierson on Publicity.

The line that has divided the florists
of America from narrow-minded, self-
centered, self-satisfied beings and
broad-minded American business men
has been crossed. It has taken years
for the germ to get a hold, but it has
at last made itself apparent in the
start made at the New York conven-
tion, and I hope the work so ably
started will go on.

It is well that subscriptions are be-
ing made for a period of years. Pub-
licity, as we call it, is after all just
plain advertising, and advertising has
a cumulative value. The longer the
slogan is before the public the more
it is worth. With advertising discon-
tinued, business travels on its own mo-
mentum, losing which, it stands still,
and then goes backward.

Back publicity with clean, honest
methods and good values and nothing
can stop the industry. We are all
fighting a new tight to get back what
modern business is costing us. We
need each other, and I am happy to be
fighting the good fight shoulder to
shoulder with the trade for its uplift-
ing to the level, at least, of the chew-
ing gum industry of which there is but
one variety, hoping that some day with
our endless variety of stock in trade
we may reach the level of the fifty-
seven varieties of pickles.

J. F. Ammann's Views.

From time immemorial, advertising
or publicity has been the greatest med-
ium by which to develop and promul-
gate any industry or article. Take the
greatest of all books and the most
prominent in all the world. What made
it so but publicity? I believe, and I
hope we all do. that the Bible was in-
spired by God. Yet we must confess
that were it not for the wonderful pub-
licity given this greatest book and its
wonderful teachings, it would not be so
universally distributed. So it is, and
always has been, with every commod-
ity in human life. And the more
worthy it is. the more it should be ad-
vertised.

Now then, is our product, which
cheers the room where the new born
child is Ushered into a happy home,
and on through the many birthdays in
that home, and this product which is
used at the marriage altar, and to
cheer and decorate the bridal chamber;
and on even unto bringing comfort to
the sorrowing in the sad hour of a
loved one's departure, not a worthy
product? Is our product worthy of the
publicity we should give it? Well, I
guess we have proven that.

Now. getting right down to a strictly
commercial proposition. What per
cent of our income have we been de-
voting to advertising? Well, none!

Is it not wonderful after all that our
business has existed so long, let alone
prospered as it has so wonderfully,
without any definite advertising? Why,
I truly believe no manufacturing
business on earth could have stood so
long without spending more than we
have for advertising. And this sums
the whole matter up to the fact that
the product of our business is so wor-
thy that there is a great demand for it
without any publicity. Now, if this is
true, and I believe it is, just think of
the wonderful possibilities in store for
us with the proper kind of publicity.

Then the question is. "What is the
proper kind of publicity?" Co-opera-
tive, of course, first of all, then individ-
ual later.

Therefore I believe that no greater
opportunity was ever given the grow-
ers of flowers than is presented in the
S. A. F. publicity campaign to properly
get their goods before the American
public. This, too, I am sure, has been
proven by the liberal contributions of
so manj^ successful men to this fund. I
hope that every grower of flowers in
the United States will be a partner in
this great movement, and no one, in my
opinion, should subscribe less than one
dollar per 1,000 square feet of glass un-
der cultivation. This should be the
absolute minimum. Many have already
subscribed two dollars and over per
1,000 feet of glass.

Now, let us get back of this with a
vim! I am appealing to the growers
only, for I am one of them. The whole-
salers and retailers have their parts to
do. The affiliated trade organizations
and all florist clubs should do their
part, but I leave the appeal to them to
come from those who will, I am sure,
more ably follow up this article. Let
us do it now!

President Kerr's Good Work.

In a communication from Dallas,
Tex., under date of September 27. we
are in receipt of the following from
President R. C. Kerr of the S. A. F. :

I am working on my way to St. Louis
and Detroit on the publicity fund and
have secured so far subscriptions from
100 per cent of the members that I
have called upon, which means that

every man that I have approached has
subscribed, as follows :

Dallas Floral Co $25

Drumm Seed & Floral Co . . 50

J. E. McAdam 25

Texas Nursery Co 25

H. O. Hannah 10

This only demonstrates the great in-
terest the florists are taking in this
movement and I think it will be found
an easy matter to get at least 75 per
cent of the florists as subscribers to
this fund if we can only reach them.
It is up to the interested workers to
get busy.

Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WEDNE.SDAY AFTERNOOK'S PROCEEDINGS.

Supplementing the report of the en-
thusiastic meeting of the Florists' Tele-
graph Delivery held at Detroit, Mich.,
October 2-.3, the proceedings of which
up to the time of going to press will be
found in our issue of October 6, pages
580-594, the business of the Wednesday
afternoon session is here given.

Charles Grakelow, of Philadelphia,
Pa., brought before the meeting the
idea of looking after the members of
the craft who had joined the colors,
as they passed through or were sta-
tioned in the various cities or canton-
ments near the large centers of popu-
lation. He made a strong plea, offer-
ing to look after any who came to
the "City of Brotherly Love." Others
took it up as r splendid thing to do.
All young men of the craft will be

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TELEGRAPH DELIVERY 'WINDOW BY GUS H. TAEPKE, DETROIT, MICH.

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WINDO\W DECORATIONS DURING THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY CONVENTION, DETROIT, MICH., OCT. 2-3, 1917.

Top— Prize Decoration of John Breitmeyer's Sons. Below, Left to Eight— J. F. Sullivan's Clever Window
and the Attractive Arrangement of E. A. Fetters

looked up and cared for in every way
possible to relieve their homesickness,
if names are forwarded to F. T. D.
members situated near these cities or
cantonments.

The question of associate member-
ship was brought up, and after con-
siderable discussion, with the Idea that
traveling salesmen could. If connected
in this way, do good missionary work,

was Anally referred to the board of
directors.

O. J. Friedman, of Chicago, said he
believed, that in the collection of funds
for the publicity movement, the ground
could be covered In his city and terri-
tory much better by a committee who
would personally solicit same, which
method will likely be taken up both
there and in all the large cities. The

offerings to this fund as announced in
last week's issue, were given in a
spirited manner as if the donors were
anxious to see the work proceed at
once. Philip Breitmeyer's offer of $500,
in addition to his first contribution of
the same amount, was received with
applause. He stated that he was ready
to hand the amount over on the com-
mencement of the work. The members

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Oct. 13,

Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich.
Vioe-Pres. -Elect Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

subscribing- to this fund at this meet-
ing with their names and amounts an-
nually for three years are as follows :

Bohanuon Floral Co.. Chicago $100.00

T. J. Noll & Co., Kansas Cit.y 103.00

L. E. Wasmer. Sandusky. 0 15.00

Chas. Loveridge. Peoria, 111 25.00

S. W. Coggan, Battle Creek. Mich 10.00

A. Washburn"^ \& Sons, Bloomington. 111.. 25.00
Penn. The Florist, Boston (SlOO more).. 100.00

Chas. H. Brown. New York 50.00

A. W. Smith Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa 100.00

J. F. SulliTan, Detroit, Mich SO.OO

J. V. PhilUps. Brooklyn, N. X.. 50.00

W. J. Palmer. Buffalo. N. Y lOO.OO

Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City.. 100.00

Chas. Grakelow, Philadelphia. Pa 50.00

F. C. Weber, St. Louis, Mo 50.00

D. Vogt. Coldwater. Mich lO.OO

Westman & Getz, Cleveland. O ^50.00

Kirchner Flowers. Cleveland. 0 25.00

Edwards Floral Hall Co.. Atlantic City. . 50.00

E. C I.urtwig Floral Co., Pittsburgh 50.»1

J. W. Boilgers. Dayton. 0 25.00

Alpha Floral Co.. Lansing, Mich 25.00

Sam Seligman, New York 25.00

Ira G. Marvin. Wilkes-Barre. Pa 25.0)

M. A. Vinson. Cleveland. 0 10.00

John H. Dunlap.- Toronto. Out 50.03

S. A. Anderson. BntEalo. N. Y 101.00

Samuel Feast & Sons. Baltimore. Md.... ,".0.00

J. Gammage & Son. London, Out 25.CO

H. G. Dillemuth. Toronto 25.0"

L. W. G. Tuthill. New York 25.00

West Floral Co., Londont, Ont 25.00

Joy Floral Co.. Nashville. Tenn 5n.03

Seribner Floral Co.. Detroit, Mich. . 10.01

J. A. Bissinger. Lansing, Mich ..'... 25.00

Geo. K. Wieland. Evanston. Ill '. . . 25.00

E. A. Fetters. Detroit, Mich 75.00

.T. S. Wilson Floral Co.. Des Moines. la.. .50.00

Gns H. Taepke. Detroit, Mich 25.00

Central Floral Co., Detroit. Mich .50.00

Mctz & Bateman, Toledo. 0 2(1.00

Glockner. Albany in.fln

Edward Sceerv. Patterson. N. J .lO.OO

Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. Detroit.. lOO.on

Grimm & Gorlv, St. Louis. Mo 100.01

.1. M. Gasper Co.. Cleveland, O lOO.on

Irwin Bertermann. Indianapolis 50.01

L. Bemh Floral Co.. Detroit. Mich .. lOO.Oi

G. E. M. Rtumpp, New York .50.00

Philip Breitmeyer. Detroit, Mich 500. 00

American Bulb Co.. Chicago (for 3yrs.).. 50.00

Total : . ..S2.710.00

The Poehlmann Bros. Co.. of Chi-
cag-o, had presented to the F. T. D. a
large painting in colors carrying out
the idea of the society in a most com-
prehensive manner; T. E. "Waters,
manager of Poehlmann's supply de-
partment, is responsible for the idea
and the painting was done by one of
the firm's employes. A messenger boy
. in uniform carrying a parcel of flowers
was leaving an express train and about
to board the S. S. Detroit to deliver
the flowers. The picture made a great
hit with those present, and was put
up at auction, the proceeds to go to
the F. T. D. publicity fund. Philip
Breitmeyer took the hammer and asked

Edward Scesry, PatersDD, N. J.
Director-Elect Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont
Director-Elect Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

^V. J. Smyth, Chicago.

Director-Elect Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

for bids. The first was $25, and the
figures rapidly mounted with much
banter and wit until W. J. Palmer
headed them off w-ith $120. Auctioneer
Breitmeyer then said, "Are you all
done?"' and hearing no other bid
brought the hammer down with "Sold,
to Philip Breitmeyer for .$150." Then
S. A. Anderson, of Buffalo, said he
wanted to have it in his windo~w for
a week to help the cause of the F. T.
D. and would pay .$2.5 for the privi-
lege. He "n-as quickly followed by oth-
ers who craved the same privilege. Mr.
Breitmeyer agreed to this and made
Frank Danzer, of Detroit, the custo-
dian of the picture, all the money so
received to be turned into the publicity
fund of the F. T. D., each mem-
ber using the picture to place his
name on the back. Secretary Poch-
elon brought out a small figure of a
goat, in which he said there was a lot
of sentiment. It was called "Poche-
lon's goat' and was at once put up by
Auctioneer Breitmeyer. Starting with
$5, spirited bidding set in running it
up to $10 by Treasurer Rock, which
was raised by Herman Knoble's bid
to $50, who said he had been trying
for a long time to get "Pochelon's
goat." It was knocked down to him,
and the money turned over to the pub-
licity fund. Mr. Knoble then donated
the goat to the society as a mascot, in
return for which he was presented with
President Gude's bull.

A plea for a simple system of book-
keeping that would enable small flo-
rists to keep track of their business
and show^ how thev- stood at any time
was referred to Chairman Knoble's
committee, who had prepared such an
able paper on business management.

Mrs. Ella Grant "Wilson spoke of the
publicity work she was doing, in ex-
plaining through the newspapers how-
it "was possible to send flowers to the
soldiers in hospitals in the United
States. England or France. The first
article was to appear in the Sunday
edition of the New York "World. Octo-
ber 21. Also later in Detroit and
Cleveland papers.

President Gude urged the members,
when ideas came to them that they
thought would benefit the society, to at
once write them down and send to

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E. G. HILL CO'S NEW ROSE COLUMBIA AT THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY CONVENTION, DETROIT, MICH., OCT. 2-3, 1917.

Secretary Pochelon, when at the first
meeting of the directors they would be
taken up.

Canadian F. T. D. members reported
great results from membership in this
organization, particularly at holiday
times. Their Thanksgiving day was
observed on October 21, which was
always a good business holiday with
them.

An inspiring feature- of the Wednes-
day meeting was the bringing in of
the Star Spangled Banner and the
British flag, which were placed on the
platform to show the international
character of the organization. George
E. M. Stumpp carried the stars and
stripes while Fred Brown held up the
English colors. They paraded across
the hall while the piano struck up
America, the audience rising and sing-
ing the words.

, Pictures of the oflScers on the plat-
form were taken and also photographs
of the large vase of E. G. Hill's Co-
lumbia rose with the two flags one on
either side.

THE LUNCHEON.

At three thirty the session ad.iourned
all the members being taken on an auto
tour through the boulevards and park
drives to Belle Isle, returning after a
fourteen-mile ride to Fetters' store and
greenhouse, where dinner was served.
A drizzling rain marred part of the
programme, but it was nevertheless
much enjoyed. After the repast, there,
were pome very good songs by employes
of Mr. Fetters, Albert Shoemaker,
Chester Grady and Charles Dunn, who
were all encored. Peter Lynch told
some Irish stories, which afforded
much amusement. Philip Breitmeyer

expressed the great pleasure it gave
the florists of Detroit to have the so-
ciety with them, and said the latch
string was always out to any fellow
crafstmen any time they came that way.
Charles Grakelow, spealiing for the vis-
iting members of the F. T. D.. thanked
the Detroit Florist club for its many
courtesies and the pleasant time they
had given them while in the city.
Touching a patriotic vein he glorified
the protecting power of Old Glory and
then recited the Poem "Your Flag and
My Flag" in a manner which fairly
captivated the audience. On request,
he told several stories which afforded
great amusement and caused a voice
to call out, "Why are you in the flo-
rist business?" To this he replied he
guessed he could stand it if the others
could.

The decorated F. T. D. store win-
dows were quite a feature, attracting
much attention from the general pub-
lic, being surrounded at all' times by
admiring crowds. This could not fail
to impress this service on the public
mind. K.

F. T. D. Windows at Detroit.

An interesting feature of the Detroit
meeting was the decoration of the va-
rious retail -florists show windows,
bringing out and advertising the F. T.
D. method of delivering flowers to all
parts of the country. A prize of .$25
was offered by Samuel Seligman,
"Spinkle Proof Sam," for the window
which best conveyed this idea.

John Breitmeyer's Sons main store
won out. Their feature was almost full
sized telegraph poles, painted white,
two to each large window. On the
wires at intervals were artificial roses.

Baytrees, palms and ferns filled the
background. An inscription read,
"Flowers wired to all parts of the
world." There were baskets and boxes
of flowers, telegrams and Western
Union illuminated globe advertising
sign. A white lattice fence and gate
gave a garden effect to the setting.
The idea of using the telegraph for
the distant delivery was well carried
out.

J. F. Sullivan's entry was a prettily
arranged window. Telegraph poles
made of bamboo canes, correct in pro-
portion, stood on a bank of green
tradescantia, making a good founda-
tion. At a table in the rear corner of
the window sat a very lifelike figure
of a lady operator, with an instrument
which drew attention by its constant
action. This stood next a large mir-
ror on which were large white zigzag
lines and at the end of each were the
names of cities — New York, Philadel-
phia, Washington, etc. Telegrams or-
dering flowers to be sent to various
parts of the country and made-up bas-
kets of flowers filled out a window
which attracted great attention.

Albert Pochelon's windows (The L.
Bemb Floral Co.) were quite elabo-
rate. A saw and forge mill, operated
by a large water wheel, was the back-
ground of a landscape which contained
a large lake. On a hill was a telegraph
office from iA-hich emerged continuous-
ly telegraph boys carrying messages to
a flower shop in the center foreground.
A road wound round to a mansion on
the hill, where a florist's car was de-
livering flowers. In the other large
window was a green silk ocean with a
steamship. A large suspended cornu-
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globe representing the earth. The
whole scheme was well worked out.

The Breitmeyer shop in the David
"Whitney building- had a good P. T. D.
idea, the message being made in fine
wire script letters attached to a tele-
graph line as if passing over the wire.
Baskets of flowers and bouquets were
displayed with tall vases of vines and
branches of the mountain ash and bit-
tersweet.

B. A. Fetters arranged a very pretty
window in a music store on Woodward
avenue. The features were elegantly
arranged large baskets and vases, to-
gether with fake telegrams stuck on the
window. Ribbons from each of these
led to the miniature design to be made.
One from T. R. read "At once; appro-
priate flowers to the kaiser to let him
know I am doing my bit." This was
a big stick made of immortelles. A
dove was to be sent to La Follette
from Bryan with "Peace be with you."
Surely an up-to-the-minute window.

The Central Flower Store's idea was
delivering flowers for the soldiers to
mother and sweetheart at home, show-
ing a camp scene in Texas and a home
with a lady admiring a box of flowers
just received.

The Michigan Cut Flower Co., "W.

B. . Brown, Scribner Floral Co., and

Gus H. Taepke also made very good

window displays advertising this idea.

K.

Convention Sidell£:hts.

A very enjoyable and interesting fea-
ture was a banquet tendered by Philip
Breitmeyer Monday evening, before the
opening day of the convention. The
banquet was given in the Detroit Ath-
letic Club. There were present besides
the genial host, the following: "Wm. F.
Gude, W. L. Rock, Fred Brown, J. W.
Grandy, Max Schling, Vincent J. Gorly,
George E. M. Stumpp, L. W. C. Tuthill,
Henry Penn, Irwin Bertermann, Ed-
ward Sceery, A. Pochelon, E. A. Fet-
ters and J. F. Sullivan. After a toast
to President Wilson, Mr. Breitmeyer
spoke feelingly of his great pleasure in
greeting the friends present and be-
came reminiscent in his reference to
many previous similar incidents. He
then turned the gathering over to Pres-
ident Gude, who got an expression from
everyone present relating to the work
of the society, which, in Mr. Gude's
opinion, is doing more valuable work
for its members than any other similar
organization. He extolled the local trade
for the hearty spirit of co-operation
already shown in the good work of the
society. Publicity in most of its phases
was discussed by all with much free-
dom, and while some differences of
opinion ■n'ere expressed as to the
methods to use, all concurred in the
absolute necessity for nation wide pub-
licity as a means of materially devel-
oping the florists' business. The rela-
tions of the F. T. D. with the S. A. F.
was a topic of serious consideration,
but the consensus of opinion was that
of close afiiliation with and hearty sup-
port in all ways of the parent society.
The securing of more members to
double, if possible, the present list was
deemed most important to develop the
greater strength and usefulness of the
system of transmission of flowers by
wire. Unstinted praise was given to
all the present officers of the F. T. D.
and Secretary Pochelon, the recipient
of the highest honors, for his indefati-
gable and eflicient work.

William F. Gude, as a presiding offi-
cer, commanded the greatest admira-
tion. His rulings were prompt, firm.

and yet, most considerate of all. No
time was wasted, but everyone was
urged to ventilate his thoughts upon
the subject being discussed till it was
completely considered from all angles.

Chas. H. Brown and wife, of New
York, continued their journey after the
meeting to Mt. Clemens, where Mrs.
Brown, who is a great sufferer from
rheumatism, will remain three or four
weeks.

Frank Friedley, George Bate. Chas.
E. Russell, Herman Knoble, John Kirch-
ner and his son motored here from
Cleveland and on the return trip were
accompanied by G. E. M. Stumpp. The
latter proceeded by rail from the "For-
est City" to New York.

Toronto sent a motor party consist-
ing of John Dunlop, G. M. Geraghty, J.
J. Higgins and H. G. Dillemuth, ac-
companied by G. Marvin, Wilkes-Barre.
Pa.

Wm. P. Kyle and wife, with L. R.
Bohannon and wife, came from Chi-
cago by motor, returning Thursday aft-
ernoon.

A. Miller of the American Bulb Co., '
Chicago, with Robt. Newcomb. came
over in the former's Stutz car, return-
ing Friday morning, visiting enroute
Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Mich.

The auction of the oil painting do-
nated by Poehlmann Bros. Co. brought
a humor and hilarity into the meeting

rarely seen at any convention. Phil.
Breitmeyer as an auctioneer was a
success.

Chas. Grakelow, of Philadelphia, was
a surprise in his oratory. His tribute
to the flag awakened the most intense
feeling of patriotism. He was equally
a master of humorous stories that kept
all in an uproar at the closing festivi-
ties in Fetters' Woodward avenue store
Wednesda.y evening.

The window decorations by the local
florists conveyed to thousands of per-
sons the means now so generally used
for the transmission of flowers by wire.
The magnitude of the system was plain-
ly a surprise to many who studied the
idea as shown in the windows.

The registration and system of iden-
tification of the visitors was a decided
success.

L. R. Bohannon's rendition of patri-
otic airs on the piano in the convention
hall was a feature of much delight.

The congenial feeling among each
of the local florists was a revela-
tion to the Toronto florists, who said
on their return home they would en-
deavor to bring about a similar result
among the florists there. ~

President Kerr of the S. A. F. was
hard to restrain in his enthusiastic en-
deavors to build lip the publicity fund
of his society and his success was dis-
tinct.

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Edward Sceery, Paterson, N. J., one
of the newly elected directors, was one
of the most distinguished appearing and
enthusiastic of the visitors.

The usual side attractions of a con-
vention city failed this time to distract
the visitors and divert them from the
closest attention to every detail of the
proceeding's.

Many of the traveling fraternity re-
mained over to witness the games of
the local bowlers Thursday night.

If there was a disposition on the part
of anyone to effect a separation from
the S. A. F. it quickly died out under
the protestations of loyality to the
mother society expressed by many of
those holding memberships in both or-
ganizations.

Tremendous applause followed the
resolution offered by Otto Friedman
pledging fealty of the members to the
president of the United States.

"How to Get More Profit Out of
Tour Business," as presented by Her-
man Knoble, chairman of a committee
consisting of himself, Geo. Asmus and
S. A. Anderson, to make an investiga-
tion of the subject, was listened to with
the utmost interest and the disclosures
made by it were a distinct surprise to
many.

The news of the continued improve-
ment of E. G. Hill as brought to the
meeting by his son, Joseph, was re-
ceived with much delight by all.

The new roses exhibited in the meet-
ing hall by the E. G. Hill Co. and J. H.
Dunlop brought out many favorable
comments. The Canadian seedlings, the
first ever raised there, were a distinct
honor to John H. Dunlop.

J. F. S.

Vincent's Dahlia Show.

Thursday, October 4, greeted us with
rain and overcast skies, but, like the
true sports we are, it did not deter us
from, carrying out our projected trip to
see the dahlia show of R. Vincent, Jr.,
& Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. The fol-
lowing comprised the party : Elmer
"Weaver and wife, Miss Cora Weaver,
Harry K. and Abram Rohrer, T. J. No-
lan, Amos Rhorer, Barry Heinitsh and
wife, Fred Spinner and wife. Prank
Kohr and wife, Miss Elizabeth Kohr,
Robt. Kohr, Lewis Dyer and wife, J.
Wade Galey and wife and Master John
Galey, Horace Burns, G. R. Eckman and
Albert M. Herr ajid wife. There were
several other cars that came in later in
the day, but we did not get the list of
occupants. A number had planned to
go, but lacking the true sportsmanship
spirit, the bit of rain frightened them
offj: and they certainly missed one of
the most delightful trips it was possible
to take. The weather was ideal, the
roads neither muddy nor dusty, and the
air; so full of ozone that one did not
mind it a bit getting into prohibition
territoi-y. The trip down was made
without incident and we arrived about
10 :30 a. m., being met by Richard Vin-
cent and later on by R. Vincent, Jr.,
and his good wife. We at once made
our round of the show and it was an
eye-opener to most of us. It would
take all of the adjectives in Webster
to begin to do it justice. Everything
was done with an eye to effect, and the
effect was that one forgot there were
any other flowers in the world but
dahlias. The panels, the pictures, the
staging of the cut blooms all were so
perfect that it seemed to be impossible
to be the work of one man, but it was
and that man was Richard Vincent.

The trip made through the grounds

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DAHLIAS IN A JAPANESE BASKET.

was under the direction of R. Vin-
cent. Jr., and the acre of disbudded
dahlias will long be remembered by
those of us who saw it. An attempt to
name them, would simply be a cata-
logue, but the one that came out most
prominent in both the show and here
was "King of Autumn," a burnt umber,
tinged with old rose; a w^onderful va-
riety from, every point of view, size,
color, stem and blooming qualities. A
bed of Amy Berloit, edged with dusty
miller, both allowed to grow without
any artificial training-, made a sight that
appealed to anyone with artistic feel-
ings, and creates a new use for some
varieties, as this bed started to bloom
early and has been a continuous mass
of flowers up to the day Jack Frost
put a stop to it.

In the greenhouses were geraniums
by the millions, and in the millions of
them there were very few that were
not first-class plants. It seems as if all
over the country there is being made
an effort to^get top notch stock, and it
certainly was found here in at least 95
per cent of the stock. Coleus were also
in abundance, not a house of them, but
several houses. Fuchsias and lantanas
are grown in large numbers; also dou-
ble petunias and salvias, in fact, every-

thing needed for bedding or box trade
can be had here in unlimited quantity.
At 2 :30 the party started for home,
some via Baltimore and some directly.
Elmer Weaver had the writer in charge
and we visited that most genial of all
Baltimoreans, Robert Halliday. and his
neighbors, Messrs. Seidewitz and Cook.
After a number of thrilling experiences
on the way home we reached Lancaster
about 11 :00 p. m., or as our friend,
Chas. B. Herr. would say, at the "end
of a perfect day." Oiu- little party of
30 was but a fraction of the 4,000 or
over that were at this show, but none
of them enjoyed it any better than
"we all." ALBERT M. Hekk.

California Dahlia Society Show.

The dahlia season in San Francisco
was brought to a most successful con-
clusion on September 29 when the
Dahlia Society of California closed its
second show. The wonderful enthusi-
asm which this popular flower enjoys
in that locality was evidenced in the
large attendance. There seemed to be
a marked improvement in the quality
of the flowers displayed over the show
held in the early part of the month.
Frank Pelicano, of Pelicano, Rossi &
Co., San Francisco, again won the gold

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medal for the most meritorious ex-
hibit in the show, duplicating his suc-
cess at the former show. The judges
found no difficulty in awarding him
first, as he staged one of the best ex-
hibits ever shown in this city. His
new pink seedling. Dr. H. L. Tevis,
was the great attraction of his dis-
play. This novelty, which will be in-
troduced in the spring of 1918, cap-
tured first for the best 25 blooms, best
six blooms and the best seedling three
years old or over. Richard Lohrman,
of San Rafael, was awarded a special
silver cup for his new red. Pride of
California. This sterling novelty and
Dr. Tevis were the two finest dahlias
in the entire show from a commercial
standpoint. The Bessie Boston Dahlia
Farms made their usual excellent dis-
play and were a'warded many prizes.
C. C. Morse & Co. showed a splendid
lot of novelties which were very at-
tractively staged. The display of the
California Seed Co. was an excellent
one and was awarded a special silver
cup. The group shown by the Halla-
v^ell Seed Co. was also awarded a spe-
cial silver cup for general excellence.
Golden Gate park showed a very com-
plete collection which was given a spe-
cial award of a silver cup. C. S. Quick,
who is- also secretary of the society,
was awarded a cup for his splendid
exhibit of pompons. MacRorie-McLaren
Co. showed their new seedling, Jessie
MacRorie. It is a very beautiful thing
and was given an award of a silver
cup. The Star Dahlia Gardens and
the Bay Counties Seed Co. exhibits
were very fine and received special
awards of silver cups. The show was
well managed by Leslie E. Doolittle.
In the absence of Angelo J. Rossi all
the work fell upon his shoulders, but
he proved equal to the task. Finan-
cially the show was a great success.
Following Is a list of the awards :

PROFESSIONALS.

Best collection of dahlias in seven classes —
Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 1st; Jesse Seal,
2nd; A. Hodgens, 3rd.

Best 12 cactus dahlias, sis varieties — Jesse
Seal, 1st; A. Hodgens, 2nd; Bessie Boston
Dahlia Farms, 3rd.

Best 12 decorative dahlias, sis varieties —
Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 1st; A. Hodgens,
2na; Star Dahlia Gardens, 3rd.

Best 12 peony dahlias, six varieties — A. Hodg-
ens, 1st: Jesse Seal, 2nd; Bessie Boston Dahlia
Farms, 3rd.

Best 12 hybrid cactus, sis varieties — Jesse
Seal, 1st; Star Dahlia Gardens, 2na; Bes-
sie Boston Dahlia Farms, 3rd.

Best 12 show dahlias, sis varieties — Jesse
Seal, 1st; Star Dahlia Gardens, 2nd.

Best 36 pompous, sis varieties — Jesse Seal.
1st; A. Hodgens, 2nd; C. S. Quicll. 3rd.

Best 36 collarette dahlias, six varieties — Bes-
sie Boston Dahlia Farms, 1st; Jesse Seal, 2nd;
A. Hodgens, 3rd.

Best vase, one variety, 50 blooms — Bessie
Boston Dahlia Farms, 1st; Richard Lohrmann,
2nd; A. Hodgens, 3id.

Best vase, one variety, 25 blooms — Frank
Pelicano, 1st; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 2nd.

Best 12 single dahlias, sis varieties — Jesse
Seal, 1st; Q. C. Delameter, 2nd.

Best established three-year-old seedling —
Frank Pelicano, 1st; F. C. Burns, 2nd; Bessie
Boston DabUa Farms, 3rd.

Best 1917 seedling — Richard Lohrmann, 1st.

Best collection of seedlings, 12 blooms — L. J.
Fenton, 1st.

Best display of dahlias originating in Califor-
nia— F. C. Burns, 1st; Bessie Boston Dahlia
Farms, 2nd; Jesse Seal, 3rd.

Most artistic basket of dahlias — B. Gleadell.
1st; T. A. Brown, 2nd; Pelicano, Rossi & Co.,
3rd.

Most original floral design — Mrs. Pennington,
1st; Bay Counties Seed Co., 2na.

Best basket of dahlias — Jesse Seal. 1st: T.
C. Burns, 2nd; A. Hodgens. 3rd.

Most artistic table decoration, cover for eight
— O. A. Harker, 1st.

Most mei-ltorious display in the show — Frank
Pelicano. 1st: Jesse Seal. 2nd: C. S. Quick,
3ra.

Largest dahlia In show — P. C. Bums, 1st:
Star Dahlia Gardens, 2nd.

Best three blooms of California dahlias, three
varieties, American Dahlia Sosiety medal — F. C.

SEMI-PROFESSIONALS.

Best collection of dahlias, seven classes — L.
R. Kessing. 1st: J. A. Feeney, 2nd.

Best 10 cactus dahlias, five varieties — Dr.
Michaels. Ist; L. R. Kessing, 2nd: J. A. Fee-
ney^ 3rd.

Best 10 decorative dahlias, five varieties — L.
R. Kessing, 1st; Dr. Michaels, 2nd; J. A. Fee-
ney, 3rd.

Best 10 peony dahlias, five varieties— Dr.
Michaels, 1st; L. R. Kessing, 2nd: J. A. Fee-
ney, 3rd.

Best six show dahlias, six varieties — J. A.
Feeney. 1st: Dr. Michaels. 2nd.

Best 18 pompon dahlias, six varieties — E. C.
Delameter, 1st: J. A. Feeney, 2nd.

Best 18 collarette dahlias, six varieties — R. C.
Delameter. 1st.

Best basket of dahlias — F. C. Burns, 1st; J.
Streeter. 2nd; Dr. Michaels, 3rd.

Best collection of dahlias, 25 varieties — L. T.
Pockman, 1st; Pierson Durbrow, 2nd: A. Buck-
ner, 3rd.

Best collection of dahlias. 15 varieties — ^J. W.
Davies, Ist; Mrs. Henning, 2nd; R. KiUalea,
3rd.

Best six cactus dahlias, six varieties — H. M.
Smith, 1st; Mrs. Smiley, 2nd; J. W. Davies,
3rd.

Best six peony dahlias, six varieties — J. W.
Davies, 1st: Mrs. Snell, 2na: H. M. Smith, 3rd.

Best sis decorative dahlias, sis varieties — H.
T. Hennig, 1st; J. W. Davies, 2nd.

Best six show dahlias, six varieties — J. W.
Davies, 1st: H. T. Hennig, 2nd; Alex Simp-
son, 3rd.

Best six hybrid cactus dahlias — J. W. Davies,
1st; H. M. Smith. 2nd; Pierson Durbrow, 3rd.

Best 12 pompon dahlias, sis varieties — H. M.
Smith, 1st; J. W. Davies, 2na; Mrs. Smiley,
3rd.

Best 12 collarette dahlias, six varieties— L. T.
Pockman, 1st; A. Buckner, 2nd.

Best dahlia In show exhibited by amateur —
R. Killalea, 1st.

Best vase, one variety. 12 blooms— A. Buck-
ner, Isf; J. W. Davies. 2nd: Mrs. Snell, 3rrt.

Best basket of dahlias — Mrs. Alderson, Ist;
Alexander Simpson. 2nd; Mrs. Pennington, 3rd.

Best 100 blooms — C. F. Fraser. Ist; Wm.
Hill. 2nd.

Best exhibit of private gardener — K. R,

Str;

1st.

Best sis blooms, one variety — Frank Pelicano,
1st; Jesse Seal, 2nd; Richard Lohrmann. 3rd.
G. N.

Fifth National Flower Show.

COMMITTEE MEETING IN ST. LOUIS.

Upon arrival in St. Louis, Mo., after
a six-hour delay, due to a railroad
wreck, the members of the national
flower shoTv committee were enter-
tained at luncheon at the Hotel Jeffer-
son by the officials of the city, includ-
ing the secretary of the chamber of
commerce, secretary of the convention
bureau, secretary of the bureau of pub-
lic safety, the park commissioner, rep-
resentatives of the daily press, and
others prominent in the different busi-
ness interests.

The committee met and held meet-
ings September 29-Oct. 1. Present:
George Asmus, chairman; John Young,
secretary; J. J. Hess, treasurer; Pat-
rick Welch, Chas. H. Totty, Thos. Ro-
land, A. Farenwald and R. C. Kerr,
president of the Society of American
Florists. L. Jules Bourdet, president
of the St. Louis Florists' Club, was
in attendance at all the sessions. Many
of the representatives of the florists'
interests in St. Louis attended these
meetings, among them being J. F. Am-
mann, F. H. Meinhardt, J. J. Beneke.
Philip Foley of Chicago was present in
advisory capacity in regard to the aux-
iliary buildings which are to be erected
adjoining Moolah Temple.

Arrangements are now practically
completed for the coming fifth na-
tional flower show, and it may confi-
dently be expected that it will be a
success in every way. President Bour-
det of the St. Louis Florists' Club
brought up the question of retail flor-
ists' exhibits and suggested that it
would be necessary to make some con-
cessions to the florists, in order that
their co-operation in the trade exhi-
bition be assured. The committee con-
sidered this question very carefully and
decided, inasmuch as they were anx-
ious to please the St. Louis florists' in-
terests in every way possible, to make
a special rate to retail florists of 50
cents per square foot, which is one-
half the charge made to other exhibi-
tors in the trade section. It was also
decided to adopt, for the poster and
cover of the official programme the
sketch which had been used for the last
New York show. The committee was of
the unanimous opinion that this pos-
ter was most attractive, and by the
adoption of same the expenditure of
considerable money would be obvi-
ated. Samples of the poster and cov-
ers for the programme were submitted
for the consideration of the commit-
tee.

Secretary Young was authorized to
proceed with the sale of space and the
work in connection with the advertis-
ing in the omcial souvenir programme
on the same basis that prevailed at the
last national flower show.

Upon the recommendation of the lo-
cal publicity committee. Miss Anita
Moore was appointed publicity man-

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ager for the exhibition. Several meet-
ings with the lady officials of the St.
Louis chapter of the American Red
Cross organization were held, but
definite arrangements with them as to
any co-operation with the exhibition
were not at the time possible.

Upon the recommendation of Presi-
dent Bourdet, of the St. Louis Florists'
Club, the following chairmen of the
local committees were appointed :

Securing out-of-town exhibits, W. J.
Pilcher.

Local exhibits, L. Jules Bourdet.

Concessions, iSeorge Windier.

Lectures, and to have charge of the
school garden exhibit, H. C. Irish.

Trade tickets, August Hummert.

Special premiums, chairman to be
appointed later.

Information, W. W. Ohlweiler.

Decorations, F. H. Weber.

Special features, W. A. Howe.

Music, and also committee to wait
upon the ladies who co-operate with
us in the exhibition, John S. Carter.

Nursery exhibits, C. C. Sanders.

Aquariums, Chester Lloyd.

At large. Otto Koenig, chairman; Dr.
Geo. D. Moore and H. C. Berning, com-
posing the full committee.

Halls, lease and contracts, J. F. Am-
mann, chairman; Wm. C. Smith, Ju-
lius Koenig, F. H. Meinhardt, W. W.
Ohlweiler.

Publicity, J. J. Beneke, chairman;
Frank X. Gorly, F. C. Weber, Jr.;
Chas. F. Hatfield, Frank Windier, Aug.
Hummert, H. C. Irish, H. G. Berning,
Geo. Burback.

Printing, J. J. Windier, chairman;
Chas. Beyer, W. A. Rowe.

Ground and improvement, L. P. Jen-
sen, chairman; E'rnst Strehle, L. Bau-
man.

L. Jules Bourdet was appointed vice
chairman to preside at the meetings of
the local executive committee during
the absence of Chairman Geo. Asmus,
and it was also recommended that the
local executive committee hold meet-
ings every two weeks from this date.
J. J. Beneke was appointed secretary
of the local executive committee.

A resolution was introduced and
unanimously passed thanking Fred-
erick R. Newbold for the assistance
he was giving the committee, and for
the great interest he was taking in
advancing the popularity of flowers in
this country. The secretary was in-
structed to write Professor E. A.
White, secretary of the American Rose
Society, suggesting that he notify all
rose growers as to the proper time to
■"pinch," .so that their exhibition blooms
would be on time for the show.

On Sunday. September 29, there
was a general meeting of representa-
tives of florists' interests in St. Louis,
held in connection with the meeting of
the national flower show committee at
the Planters' hotel, at which time the
■chairmen of the different committees
were notified of their appointments,
and the work of the show was out-
lined.

Several conferences were held with
the representatives of the Automobile
Association of St. Louis in regard to
their co-operation in sub-letting the
«,uxiliary buildings previous to our
•dates.

Prior to the meeting in St. Louis,
the committee held a full-day session
In Cleveland, looking over the building
which had been used there for expo-
sition purposes, with a view to the
possibility of securing the same for
use in St. Louis.

JOHN Young, Sec'y.

Society of American Florists.

DEPABTMENT OF PLANT REGI.STBATION.

Public notice is hereby given that
Abraham L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.. of-
fers for registration:

Primula Malacoides Towndsendii, or-
iginated with James Duthie of Oyster
Bay, Long Island. Compact growth,
prolific bloomer, individual flowers as
large as a 2.5-cent piece; color, bright
lilac pink; also.

Adolph Farenwald.
President Philadelphia Florists' Club.

Fred Cowperthwaite.
Secretary Philadelphia Florists' Club.

Xmas Joy Pepper (Capsicum), a
cross between the Xmas and Bird's
Eye varieties; height 12 inches; fruit,
cone shape, one-half inch long, well
above the foliage; color, very bright
red, plant very prolific.

Any person objecting to the registra-
tion or to the use of the proposed names
is requested to communicate with the
secretary at once. Failing to receive
an objection to the registrations, same
will be made three weeks from date.

Richard F. Gloede, Evanston, 111., of-
fers for registration the following :

America, delphinium hybrid, single
flowering, individual flowers 2% to 3
inches; color, top and two lower petals
true blue; two side petals mauve pink,
shaded towards center with a true blue;
very prominent white center. Strong
grower. Four to five feet. Foliage of
extra color and texture.

Prof. James T. Hatfield, delphinium
hybrid, double flowering, individual
flowers, 2-inch; color, unusual combi-
nation consisting of a beautiful blue,
petals being streaked with pink mauve
tipped with green; full, white center
with extended prominent brown peta-
loids streaked with lavender and blue.
Strong grower. Four to five feet.

Mrs. Ida W. Gloede. delphinium hy-
brid, double flowering, individual flow-
ers, 2 to 2% inches. Color, deep azure
blue overlaid with light lilac petals
edged with azure blue; prominent white
eye with extended white and golden
petaloids. Strong grower. Four to five
feet.

Grace Darling, delphinium hybrid,
extremely large single, individual flow-
ers, 2% to 3 inches; color, deep for-
get-me-not blue, petals being shaded a
beautiful violet towards center; gray
eye with well extended white petaloids
which are marked with gold and lilac.
Four to five feet.

Evanston, delphinium hybrid, double
flowering. Individual flowers, 2 inches;
color, royal blue overlaid with a sec-
ond row of petals of velvet royal pur-
ple; prominent white eye with ex-
tended petaloids of a combination of
purple and bronze. Four to five feet.

Mrs. D. C. Presler, delphinium hy-
brid, double flowering^ individual flow-
ers 2 to 2% inches in diameter; color,
forget-me-not blue, shaded into a light
pink, deepening towards center; ex-
tended white petaloids. Very vigorous
grower. Four to five feet.

Randolph Culver Gloede, delphinium
hybrid, double flowering, individual
flowers 2 to 2% inches; color, first
layer of petals a deep azure blue over-
laid with a second tier which is of a
delicate heliotrope pink; prominent
white center. Five to six feet.

Miss Gertrude Lane Mogee, delphini-
um hybrid, double flowering, individual
flowers 2 to 2% inches; color, beauti-
ful sky blue, interwoven with helio-
trope pink; dark tan center; promi-
nent white eye with white and laven-
der petaloids. Four to five feet.

Mr. Richard F. Gloede. delphinium
hybrid, single flowering, individual
flowers 2 to 2% inches; color, a beau-
tiful daik sky blue mingled with a
light proportion of dainty Javender;
very prominent loosely formed peta-
loids, which have a combination of
pink, brown, and yellow spreading
themselves over the entire flower as it
expands. Four to five feet.

Mrs. Cody Hoops, delphinium hybrid,
semi-double flowering, individual flow-
ers 2 to 2% inches; color, true blue
overlaid with lilac lavender; brown
eye; petaloids lavender with cream
edges. Four to five feet.

Little Bob, delphinium hybrid, single
floivering, of medium size. The flowers,
however, are produced almost from the
bottom of the plant; color^ a most
pleasing blue with a very prominent
eye of a dainty lavender and white;
three extended white petaloids contain-
ing a dark golden spot. Very finely
cut foliage of dark texture.

Mr. Charles Speed, delphinium hy-
brid, semi-double flowering, individual
flowers 2 to 2V4 inches; color, a dainty

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Oct. 13,

blue; second layer of petals inflamed
with lavender; gray eye with promi-
nent petaloid with a combination of
color or white, lavender, brown and
gold. Four to five feet.

Any person objecting to the registra-
tions or to the use of the proposed
names is requested to communicate
with the ."secretary at once. Failing to
receive an objection to the registra-
tions, same will be made three weeks
from date.

John Young, Sec'y.

October 6, 1917.

American Rose Society.

HARTFOED TEST GAEDEN KEPORT.

The undersigned committee visited
the Hartford test garden July 7. 1917.
Few^ nevf varieties have been entered
within the two previous years, owing,
doubtless, to the unsettled existing
conditions. J. F. Huss, whose duty it
JS' to secure new entries, is constantly
in touch with foreign introducers, and
reports that, while it Is almost impos-
sible to secure entries at present, he
is distinctly encouraged by the general
attitude towards the test garden move-
ment and expects that better results
will come with better conditions. The
following preliminary report covers the
entries :

Seedling No. 512 — Not in condition
to warrant final judgment, but the
most promising variety among the new^
entries. Habit, color and growth ex-
cellent. "Worthy of commendation.

Seedling No 77 — Not in condition to
warrant final judgment; color and
trusses good, habit evidently climbing,
but not well enough defined.

Mrs. George Gordon — Not in condi-
tion to warrant final judgm.ent but very
promising. Color, rosy pink, flushed
silvery pink; growth, robust and
healthy; habit, good.

Mrs. Bertrand J. Walker — Not In
condition to warrant final judgment.
Color, cerise-pink; growth, vigorous
and healthy; habit, good.

VAEIETIES PBEVIOUSLT JUDGED.

Among these, it was interesting to
note that the varieties which received
high scores were in fine condition, fully
confirming the judgment of the com-
mittee.

Lady Pirrie — Reddish salmon in col-
or, although past its best; looked vig-
orous and healthy, and evidently made
a profuse showing a week earlier.

Robin Hood — Rosy scarlet. Noted
last season as one of the few roses
which improve in color as the season
advances. Shows the sturdy character-
istics of a hybrid perpetual. It was in
fine condition, the bed being one of
the best in the garden.

Panama. Crimson Champion and Kil-
larney Queen were also prominent
among the kinds in good condition.
The latter is evidently the best of the
Killarney type for garden purposes.

Arnold Janssen — Although not en-
tered in competition, a bed of the new
Arnold Janssen impressed the judges so
favorably that it was considered wor-
thy of recording as a decided acquisi-
tion among hybrid tea roses. In color,
it is a deep carmine, very attractive,
and appears to have all of the points
essential to a good garden rose.

A few of the earlier entries show
signs of deterioration. Mrs. Hugh
Dickson, which was of considerable
promise last season, is weak in consti-
tution and did not winter well.

King George VII— Entered- as a hy-
brid tea. is of hybrid perpetual habit,
with a tendency to produce blind wood.
The color, crirhson, has a decided ma-
genta cast when opening in full sun.

None of the above received awards.

VARIETIES OP NOTE IN ROSE GARDEN.

In the rose garden proper, the roses
were at their best. Hybrid perpetuals
are depended on for the chief display,
but the hybrid teas must eventually
displace them. A bed of Radiance, at its
best, was a feature of the entire gar-
den, Gruss an Teplitz being a close
second. Other hybrid teas good enough
for more extensive culture were : Ko-
nigin Carola, Kaiserin Augusta Victo-
ria, Caroline Testout, Captain Christy,
Augustine Guinoisseau or White La
France, and Mrs. Aaron Ward.

WORTHY OF EXTENSIVE CULTURE

Frau Karl Druschki — The finest
white in the garden.

The Late R. W. Clucas.

A bed of Clio, in proximity to Mar-
garet Dickson, appears the better of
the two, as the latter produces too
much blind wood.

Prince Camille de Rohan, Baron Bon-
stetten and Jean Liabaud were the best
of the deep crimsons.

Captain Hayward. Alfred Colomb,
Oscar Cordel, Paul's Early Blush, Oak-
mont. Robert Dxmcan, Magna Charta,
Madame G. Luizet, Marchioness of
Lome. Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford,
Victor Verdier. and Charles Bonnet,
thornless — the latter a Bourbon hybrid
— were, in the opinion of the judges,
the best of the varieties comprising a
large collection.

John f. Huss.

R. W. PlEESON.

Alex Cumming, Jr.
The Hartford, Conn., rose garden, at
Elizabeth park in that city, is a popu-
lar resort of the first class for resi-
dents and visitors, and the men who
first devised this garden for public ex-
hibition brought to more general no-
tice the beauty of the rose as a deco-
rative shrub than was commonly re-
alized. Next June, the plan is to have
an exhibition when the rose will be in
its fullest glory, which will be nation-
al in its scope The American Rose
Society is pledged to be there In full
force.

Benjamin Hammond, Pres.

Indiana State Florists' Association.

The next regular monthly meeting
of the Indiana State Florists' Associa-
tion will be held at Evansville, October
16, the programme starting off with
breakfast at 7 :00 a. m., closing with a
vaudeville show in the evening, an all-
day round of pleasure.

W. A. Manda, South Oranife, K. J., Visited

On October 8, the committee on
awards of the New York Florists' Club
and members of the press, by invitation,
visited the range and nursery of W. A.
Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J. The
leading idea was for the committee,
Henry Weston, Charles H. Brown,
Percy Rigby and Joseph Manda, to
view a new seedling dahlia, previously
described in these columns. While
there, however, the whole establish-
ment was gone over and a number of
other good features in nursery and
greenhouse stock were seen. His large
stock of the fern Polypodium Manda-
num, which he originated, cibotiums
and other ferns, palms, dracasnas, rub-
ber" plants, pandanuses, pineapple and
other greenhouse plants were all ob-
jects of interest. In the nursery there
is a fine collection of boxwoods, golden
privet and conifers.

Before returning to New York the
committee and scribes were conducted
to the Manda home, where the clever
and amiable Mrs. Manda had an ex-
cellent dinner in waiting. After the
dinner there was an interesting dis-
cussion of the respective profits of
growers and retailers. Charles H.
Bro-wn was the only retailer present
and he stood up manfully for his
branch of the craft. We gathered from
the discussion that all branches have
their troubles, so here is long life and
happiness to our admirable host and
hostess. A. F. F.

Boston.

OCTOBER BUSINESS OPENS WELL.

The month has opened up with very
good business — a heavy demand for
flowers, with very little stock arriving
on the market. Yellow and white
chrysanthemums are much sought aft-
er, prices ranging from $2 to $4 per
dozen. Golden Glow, Smith's Advance
and Early Frost are the three varie-
ties now arriving. Yellow, bronze and
pale pink pompons are also being
shown. Easter and rubrum lilies and
carnations meet with Immediate sale
and prices are firm. Lady Lenox cos-
mos has commenced to come in plenti-
fully, but is not selling any too well.
Roses are quite good and in generous
supply, but they clean up daily at fair
figures. A fairly good number of mili-
tary weddings prove of benefit in keep-
ing- the market clean.

NOTES.

William Nicholson, of Framingham,
is cutting quantities of Early Frost
chrysanthemums and White Wonder,
Beacon and Pink Delight carnations.
He also finds time outside of business
to play golf, in which he is expert.

The Boston Rose Conservatories are
cutting a heavy supply of the new rose.
Boston, with a firm stem and good
head. This rose has everything in its
favor — color, fragrance and quality.

"Walter Holden, bne of the popu-
ular salesmen, has added to his long
list of growers that of Wm. R. Morris,
of Weliesley, with a splendid stock of
pink and -n^hite Killarney roses.

J. M. Cohen, salesman at the Co-op-
era.tive Market, is recei-ving daily ship-
ments of pink and yellow snapdragons
and yellow chrysanthemums, the best
seen at this time.

Thomas Roland, of Nahant, is cut-
ting a splendid crop of Ophelia, Killar-
ney Queen and "^Vard roses; also Gold-
en Glow and October Frost chrysanthe-
mums.

The Houghton & Gorney store has a
very attractive window arrangement of
baskets of fruit and flowers in combi-
nation, very artistically carried out.

The Welch Bros. Co. is very busy.
Lily of the valley, orchids and garde-
nias, for all of which the demand is
heavy, are very scarce. S, K. G.

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The American Florist.

653

OBITUARY.

John A. Valentine.

John A. "Valentine, president of the
Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo., was
killed in an automobile accident, near
Nighthawk, that state, October 5, while
driving- three others, including his wife,
to Decker's Springs on a week-end fish-
ing trip. The car overturned near the
top of a rise on the Jare canon route,
about 12 miles west of Sedalia, pin-
ning the Valentines and Frank B.
Woodson and his wife, also of Denver,
beneath the wreck. The two women
managed to extricate themselves with-
out much trouble. Woodson's life was
saved by the timely arrival of Frank
P. Sobey, a forest ranger of Denver,
who was passing on horseback. He
pried up the car with timbers and the
women pulled Woodson from beneath
the overturned auto.

Mr. Valentine was killed almost in-
stantly, in the opinion of Dr. W. A.
Palmer, of Sedalia, who was summoned
by H. H. Gordon, a farmer, and Joe
Friendly, a range rider. Mrs. Valen-
tine suffered a broken collarbone, while
Mrs. Woodson escaped with a sprained
ankle. Woodson suffered internal in-
juries, but it is said these are not of
a serious nature. The body of Mr.
Valentine was brought to Denver in
the car of Harry W. B. Davies, who
was informed of the accident early in
the afternoon. Other cars driven by
B. E. Gillis, vice-president of the Park
Floral Co., George Cooper and A. Gus
Benson, president of the Denver Whole-
sale Florists' Association, brought the
others of the party to the city late in
the afternoon.

Just how the accident occurred could
not be definitely told by the occupants.
The car was going at a moderate
speed, when suddenly it left the road,
rolled completely over and pinned the
four occupants to the roadway. Mr.
Valentine suffered the greatest weight
of the car, the front wheel striking him
on the head. Woodson was pinned
beneath the rear of the car and the
women were caught under the center
of the car. Several farmhands sum-
moned by one of the women hastened
to the scene and helped Sobey lift the
rear of the car with timbers suiEcient-
ly to release Woodson, who had lost
consciousness. Woodson is a mining
man. Mrs. Valentine, who has been
an invalid for years, was removed to
her home, at 1733 Marion street, where
Dr. Leonard Freeman attended her.
She suffered greatly from shock.

Mr. Valentine was born at Keosau-
que, Iowa, in 1859, and was educated
in the public schools of that state.
He was admitted to the bar in 1880,
but never practiced law. He was en-
gaged as a civil engineer in railroad
construction work for the Burlington
and Northern Pacific until 1887, when
he moved to Denver and was employed
in the development of the suburb of
Berkeley. In 1895 he became inter-
ested in the Park Floral Co., and had
been giving all his time to that con-
cern since about 1900. He was presi-
dent of the Society of American Flor-
ists in 1909, president of the American
Carnation Society in 1912 and presi-
dent of the Florists' Telegraph Deliv-
ery 1909-1911.

The splendid work of Mr. Valentine
in every branch of the trade is all
too recent to be unfamiliar to any of
our readers. It was due to his mas-
tery of detail that the telegraph deliv-
ery of flowers was put upon a practi-
cal basis, and the new code of by-laws
which he prepared for the Florists'
Hail Association, now in effect under
its new charter, is regarded as a mas-
terpiece. His achievements in these
two fields alone make a handsome

i-ecord for any one man, but it was the
whole-souled desire to help in what-
ever work there was to do, together
with his high standard of business
ethics, that endeared him to all who
knew him.

In 1883 Mr. Valentine married Seba
M. Smart, of Athol, Mass., who, with
his father, John Valentine, survives.
Mr. Valentine had always been a lover
of the out-of-doors and an ardent fish-
erman.

The remains of Mr. Valentine were
honored by the people of Denver, by
whom he was held in the highest es-
teem, in a public funeral from the
Cathedral, October 10, when there was
such a display of floral tokens from

The Late J. A. Valentine.

all sections of the country as has sel-
dom been seen in that or any other
city.

S. A. r. EESOLUTIONS.

The resolutions committee of the
Society of American Florists has pre-
pared the following :

"Whereas, God, in His infinite wis-
dom, has been pleased to call our be-
loved associate and former president,
it is therefore

"Resolved, That we, the members of
the Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists, feel most
keenly the tragic death of John A.
Valentine, one forever endeared to us
by his charming manner and splendid
services to American floriculture, more
especially in connection with the Flor-
ists' Hail Association and the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery. Unassuming and
considerate, steadfastly firm in truth
and righteousness, thorough to the last
degree, he was a man who did every-
thing he undertook well and quietly.
Devoted to his home and constantly so-
licitous of the general welfare, his
numerous activities generously jeweled
with charity, the sudden passing of
this conspicuously useful man in his
early prime has come as a stunning
shock to a host of friends throughout
the land. It is further

"Resolved, That we tender the strick-
en widow and their relatives our heart-
felt sympathy in this calamity; and,
further, that these resolutions be
spread on the records of the society,
with such appropriate account of his
life and work as may be available, and
copies sent to Mrs. Valentine and his
business associates."

Michael Barker,
John G. Eslee,
J. A. Peteeson,

Committee.

Jacob A. Swartley.

Jacob A. Swartley, well-known flor-
ist of Sterling, 111., brief mention of
whose death was made in our issue of
October 6, page 597, and whose untime-
ly end will be regretted by a large con-
course of friends, was born in Lancaster
cormty, Pennsylvania, in 1847, and in
187-1 removed to Illinois, which had
since been his home. A fall from a coal
shed about ll feet high caused a frac-
tured skull, a like injury to the spine,
and other serious fractures, which re-
sulted in his death, September 29.

He was buried from his late resi-
dence, the remains being escorted to
their last resting place in Riverside
cemetery by pallbearers who had been
old friends of the deceased in life. The
funeral services were largely attended
and many) handsome floral tributes
accompanied the earthly remains to
the grave.

R. W. Clucas.

After an illness of nearly six months,
R. W. Clucas, manager of the Pali-
sades Nurseries, Inc., Sparkill, N. T.,
passed away at his home October 6.
The deceased, previous to his connec-
tion with the above named concern,
had been president of the Clucas &
Boddington Co., and before that held
a responsible position with Peter Hen-
derson & Co., New York. He was born
in England in 1S60 and came to this
country about 20 years later to enter
the employ of the last named firm. He
was widely known in the seed, bulb
and plant trade, and the news of his
death will be received with sincere
regret by a wide circle of friends.

Joseph Mackerer.

Joseph Mackerer, a retail florist of
Union Hill, near Weehawken, N. J.,
died, October 6, after a long illness.
For several years he had suffered from
rheumatism and had visited Mt. Clem-
ens, Mich., and other resorts, seeking
relief. On account of a weak heart he
finally succumbed. He was a native
of New Jersey and from boyhood had
been associated with his mother, who
survives him, in the retail business.
He was well known and popular in the
wholesale district of New York. He
was about 40 years old. Besides his
mother, he is survived by his wife and
one child.

A. F. F.

Robert L. Pyle.

Robert L. Pyle, of London Grove,
Pa., since 1911 treasurer of the Co-
nard & Jones Co., West Grove, that
state, and for the past 50 years a
prominent figure in the mercantile bus-
iness in southeastern Pennsylvania,
where he conducted a chain of stores,
died suddenly of valvular heart trou-
ble, October 3, in his seventy-sixth year.
He had been a stockholder in the aoove
company since its organization and was
also president of the National Bank of
West Grove. He is survived by five
children, among them being Robert
Pyle president of the Conard & Jones
Co. " .

West RoxBtrBT, Mass. — Chas. W.
Wilby has bought the Willow Street
Greenhouses from Isabel Burnham.

Greenwich. N. Y.— Harry Moorehouse
is planning to erect one house with a
flower shop facing on Hill street m
the near future.

Kewanee, III. — Thurwanger & Son
have added one house, 25x100 feet, to
their original range, making the total
capacity over 10,000 square feet.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — John Burmeister
on Howell road has been accepted for
service in the national army, his broth-
er Charles being exempted to conduct
the business.

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Oct. 13,

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ims ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

National publicity for flowers 641

— By Ex-PresideDt Patrieit Welcli 641

—By President-Eleet Totty 641

' — By James McHutchison 642

— Latest contributions 642

-^-Joseph Heacocli (portrait) 642

— SV>me of the worliers (portraits) 643

— Wallace R. Pierson on publicity 644

— J. F. Ammann's views 644

- — ^President Kerr's good worii 644

Florists' Telegrapli Delivery 644

— Vice-president and directors-elect (portraits). 646

— F. T. D. windows at Detroit (lllus.) 647

— E. G. Hill Co.'s new rose, Columbia (lllus.). .647

— Convention sidelights 648

Vincent's dahlia show 649

California Dahlia Society show 649

Fifth national flower show 649

New Chr.vsanthemum Bronze Unalia (lllus) .. .650

Society of American Florists 650

Adolph Farenwald (portrait) 651

Fred Cowperthwaite (portrait) 6^1

American Rose Society 652

Boston 652

Indiana State Florists' Association ,..652

W. A, Manda, South Orange, N. J., visited.. 652

Obituary 653

^Tohn A. Valentine (portrait) 653

—Jacob A. Swartley 653

— E. W. Clucas. ) 653

— Josepli Maclierer 653

—Robert L. Pyle 653

St. Louis 656

Providence, R. 1 656

Chicago 660

Philadelphia 668

New Yorli 670

New York Florists' Club 672

The seed trade 678

—With the Colors 678

— The late George H. Cummlngs 678

— ^Flsh secures warehouse location 678

— Buclibees honored 678

Market gardeners 682

— Onion supply less than last year 682

— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 682

—Cranberry crop damaged 682

— Fruit and the middleman 682

Los Angeles 682

Cincinnati 682

The nursery trade 684

Pittsburgh 688

Lake Forest Horticultural Society 688

Rochester 693

Buffalo 694

Detroit bowling 694

Tin for making- metal wreaths, for-
merly .$9.00 a box, is now $27.00.

It is said express companies will be
blocked by December 20 with Christ-
mas army packages.

Personal.

E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., left the
Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, for
home October 10, his speedy recovery
from the effects of operations being
largely due to the watchful care of
Mrs. Hill, who was constantly in at-
tendance.

Walter Blackman, son of George H.
Blackman, of the Blackman Floral Co.,
Evansville, Ind., has been promoted to
the position of first sergeant in the
supply company of the 335th Infantry,
now at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ken-
tucky.

John N. May Jr., of Summit, N. J.,
is with the Princeton Ambulance Corps
somewhere in France.

Pkksident Stumpp, of the New York
Florists' club, has been in conference
with representatives of the Philadel-
phia trade and chamber of commerce,
including Robert Craig, S. S. Pennock,
H. G. Tull, Arthur Niessen, Frank
Myers and George Wilson on the ex-
press situation, the agents promising
to combine flower shipments in the
same cars with perishable fruits.

Hew Postage Rates.

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2.

Washington, October 6. — Detailed in-
structions to postmasters on the in-
creased letter mail rates which be-
comes effective November 2, under the
terms of the war tax bill, were issued
to-day by Postmaster General Burle-
son. They do not apply to mail to
most foreign countries, the rates for
which are fixed by international trea-
ties, but they do apply to all domestic
mail, and under that classification is
included mail to Canada, Mexico, Cuba,
Panama, the United States Postal
Agency at Shanghai and all persons in
the military service of the United
States in Europe. The Postoffice De-
partment issued these instructions :

"Postmasters shall, on and after No-
vember 2, see that postage is paid at
the rate of 3 cents an ounce or frac-
tion thereof on letters and other first-
class matter, except drop letters. All
drop letters * * * are required to
have postage paid on them at the rate
of 2 cents an ounce or fraction thereof.

"Postal cards are required to be pre-
paid 2 cents. Postcards (private mail-
ing cards) bearing written messages
must have 2 cents postage prepaid on
them."

Des Moines Autumn Flower Show.

Flower show plans are now rapidly
progressing, committees are working
day and night and everything promises
a most successful show. A very enthu-
siastic meeting was held October 8 at
the Grant Club. Each committee re-
ported and full authority was given to
carry forward their work.

The publicity committee was in-
structed to use every effort to adver-
tise the show, both locally and among
the trade. The posterettes are already
out and are being used by local florists,
as well as by other business houses of
Des Moines. There are also being pre-
pared 1,000 beautifully colored window
posters. To further impress the local
people, attractive posters in colors are
to be resorted to. There will be twenty
of these, 12x20 feet, located in Des
Moines and surrounding territory.
Proper publicity will also be freely
given by the local newspapers.

The decoration committee has in
mind extensive embellishment of the
hall and this has been most liberally
provided for.

The best musical talent available
will furnish a full programme, both
afternoon and evening. Since Des
Moines has one of the large army can-
tonments, a military night is being ar-
ranged for. All profits of the show
will go to the Red Cross. The Girls'
Volunteer Aid of the Red Cross will be
in charge of the sale of tickets.

A limited amount of trade space is
available and may be had at 20 cents
per square foot. It is advisable for
growers, supply houses and others to
make reservation for space at once.
Many men in the trade are planning
to be here and all indications point to
a full attendance of florists from all
parts of the country.

Free Short Courses at Ohio Unlycrsity.

If you have wanted to go to college,
but never completed a high school
course, here are two excellent oppor-
tunities for you. Ohio State University
at Columbus offers a three-year course,
which opens Tuesday, October 16, and
closes March 15. In the allotted time,
a well rounded education can be ob-
tained. The work is adapted to the
horticulturist, the florist and the nur-
seryman. Besides the fundamentals in
science, courses are given in English,
soils, fertilizers^ insects, and the prac-
tical courses in vegetable gardening,
fruit growing, floriculture and land-
scape gardening. An opportunity is
given the students to avail themselves
of the advantage of military drill.

The eight weeks winter course, which
opens January 7, will give those per-
sons a chance to attend college who
can not spare the full three years.

A word In regard to the cost of tak-
ing such courses may not be out of
place. The tuition is free. Etaergetic
students have excellent opportunities to
wait table for their board, so that the
time spent in Columbus should not be
very expensive. It is estimated that a
student can go through the eight weeks
winter course for $58. Address the
College of Agriculture, Ohio State Uni-
versity, for the catalogue, which will ex-
plain all about these courses. The
three-year courses open October 16.

Coming: Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates that
have been altered since the last advices.]

October 12-20, Springfield. Kass. — National
Vegetable Show, under the auspices of the
Vegetable Growers' Association of America. J.
C. Simpson, general manager. Eastern States
Exposition. Springfield.

October 31-N"oveml)er 1, Madison. N. T, — Exhi-
bition of the Morris (bounty Gardeners' and Flor-
ists' Club. Edward Reagan, secretary. Morris-
town. N. J.

October 31-November 4. Boston, Mass. — Meet-
ing of the American Pomological Society in
Horticultural Hall In conjunction with the New
England fruit show. E. R. Lake, secretary,
2033 Park road, Washington, D. C.

October 31-November 4, Boston, Mass. — Spe-
cial fruit show, Massachusetts Horticultural
Society. Wm. P. Rich, 300 Massachusetts ave-
nue, Boston, secretary.

November 1-2, Madison, N. J. — Red Cross
Flower Show of the Morris County Gardeners*
and Florists' Society. Edward Reagan, Morris-
town, N. J., secretary.

November 6-7, Galesburg, HI. — Annual meet-
ing and exhibition of the Illinois State Florists*
Association. J. F. Ammann, secretary, Edwards-
ville, 111.

November 6-10, Des Moines, la. — Autumn show
of florists of Iowa and neighboring states. J. S.
Wilson, general manager. Des Moines.

November 7-9, New York. — Chrysanthemum
show of the American Institute. 25-33 West
Thirty-ninth street. Wm. A. Eagleson, 324
West Thirty-third street. New York, secretary,

November 7-9, T^rrytown, N. T Exhibition

of Tarrytown Horticultural Society, at Music
hall. B. W. Neubrand. 47 South Washington
street, Tarrytown, secretary.

November 7-9. Newport, R. I. — Annual fall
show of the Newport Horticultural Society.
Fred P. Webber, secretary, Newport.

November 8-11, New York. — Fall exhibition of
the American Museum of Natural History. Geo.
V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, secre-
tary.

November 8-11, Cleveland, O. — Cleveland flower
show, including annual meeting of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America and fall shows of
the American Rose Society and the American
Carnation Society. M. A. Vinson, manager, 402
Leader-News building. Cleveland.

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the > American Carnation Society,
Horticultural Hall. A. P. J. Baur. Thirty-eighth
and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind., secre-
tary.

March 14-81, 1918, New York. — Spring flower
show in Grand Central Palace.

April 6-16, 1918, St. Louis, Mo Annual ex-
hibition of -American Rose Society in conjunc-
tion with Fifth National Flower Show of the
S. A. F. Prof. E. A. White, Cornell University,
secretary, Ithaca, N. Y.

igiy.

The American Florist.

655

Wants,ForSale,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Casb with Adv.
For Plant Adrs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situated 'Wanted — ^A splendid oppor-
tunity for a first-class nursery to se-
cure services of an expert Holland
nurseryman, detained in this country
because of war. Long- and thorough
experience enables applicant to assume
entire charge. Please state in detail
wages and particulars covering posi-
tion. Address

Key 839, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Greenhouse man; good
grower of pot plants. Address

3745 S. Clark St., Chlca«:o.

Help Wanted — Two general growers.
$18.00 to $20.00 per week.

Carl Haeenbnrger,
W. Mentor, Ohio.

Help W^anted — Grower of chrysanthe-
mums and bedding plants; must be
sober, reliable and not afraid of work.
Good wages and house. Address

Thos. F. Browne, Greenfield, Mich.

Help AVanted — Young men or helpers
In rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $.35.00 per month with
board afid room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Saleslady with exper-
ience in retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist. 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Help W^anted — Florist with experi-
ence in growing choice pot plants; give
reference, experience, age, wages
wanted, etc. Apply to

J, A. Peterson & Sons,

Cincinnati, O.

Help Wanted — Florist to take charge
of greenhouses, 15,000 feet of glass;
must understand carnations, numerous
roses and general stock; also designing.
Wages $18.00. Healthy country. Houses
now in good shape.

Rainbow Floral Co., Marshall, Tex.

Partner Wanted — A reliable party un-
derstanding the florist business to take
part in 27,000 ft. of glass in good con-
dition on even shares; must have ref-
erences and some cash. Address

Key 832, care American Florist.

For Sale — Three greenhouses, 20x100
feet each; either whole or in parts. Ap-
ply to

Konrad lOinghardt, Roseland, La.

For Sale — Second-hand glass and
pipes; 200 boxes extra heavy double
clean glass, 12x14, $3.50 per box; smaller
sizes, $2.50 per box; 200 feet of 5% and
6-in. pipe, 40 to 50 cents per foot; 500
feet of 4-in. pipe and boiler flues, 10
cents per foot; 300 feet of 114-in. pipe,
5 cents per foot; ten '/4-in. steam brass
valves, each $2.00; ten 1%-in. steam
check valves, $1.00 each; one 2y2-in.
steam valve, $3.00; 4-in. valves for water
heat, $4.00 each; 5,000 fire-brick, $5.00
per 100. F. L. Otto, 2138 N. Kedzie Ave.,
Chicago. 'Phone Belmont 7766.

For Sale — About 20.000 square feet of
glass, large potting shed, all built with-
in the last seven years; office 25x25, in-
cluding garage; new barn built last
year; three acres best land, including
greenhouse site; five room cottage, elec-
tric lights, city water in residence and
greenhouses; pots enough to last for
next two years; coal bought for this
winter; greenhouses planted to carna-
tions, chrysanthemums, snapdragons,
sweet peas and a general line of bedding
plants. Just one mile from center of
city, where one of the large canton-
ments in the United States ia being
built, will have 40,000 officers and sol-
diers here w^ithin the next 30 days. For
further particulars address

Carl F. Brehmer,
R. R. No. 3, Chllllcothe, O.

HELP WANTED

Al rose grower for large range
near Chicago. Good salary to cap-
able party Address,

Key 840, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

An experienced male maker-up and decorator;
one knowins the retail flower business tborouEbly.
Good references required. Will pay the right
party $40 to $45 a week Apply to

MALANDRE BROS.
2077 Broadway, New York

Help 1^ anted

All around greenhouse man, single,
for steady place. State age, experience
and wages.

WOLFE, THE FLORIST,

WACO, TEXAS.

GREENHOUSES

|?/\'D G A T U* A fine property, includ-
K \/l\ i3.nx«l!i ing choice residence in
Denver, Colo. Everything in flrst-class con-
dition. Coal for coming winter contracted at
low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W, DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

WANTED

Begonia semperflorens. Begonia Smith-
iana and Begonia Vernon at once for
breeding experimental work. Apply

OCALLOLL,

University of Chicago, Chicago, 111.

STOREMAN

Salesman and designer for Chicago
loop store. Good salary to right party.
Answer quick for we are in urgent need
of man.

Key XX, care American Florist.

Cucumber Grower

Wanted

For modern place near Wichita, Kan,
$20.00 per week to start to the right
man. Get in touch with us immediately.

Key 834, care American Florist.

Horizontal Boiler

6x16; capacity 100 h. p. Lap joint.
% in. shell. Used until recently. Just
inspected Columbus, Ohio Branch Tra-
vellers Insurance Co. Good condition:
For inspection apply to

VICTOR COLLIERY COMPANY,
WELISTON, OHIO.

Three horizontal tubular boilers.
Two water tube boilers.
One locomotive type fire box boiler.
One 10 h. p. horizontal boiler with six
h. p. engine attached. Address

ARMSTRONG MFG. CO.. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

OFnCIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Aotual size of leaf Z\x1>\i incbes.
FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blaci; and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $).5U. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

LATEST EDITION

TRADE Directory

Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen

OF THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Price $3.00, Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

656

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

AIL, THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

Alii. THE FLOWERS

IN PLACE.

THE WRAPPER

Business Doctors
say that every
business has its
"profit leaks," and
in the florists' bus-
iness one of the
"leaks" is found in
the old method of
wrapping" p ] a n ts
and baskets. Hun-
dreds of florists
have eliminated
this evil by em-
ploying- the Rapid
Rapper — and so
can you. Modern-
ize this operation.
The Rapid Rapper
%vill bring- a sav-
ing grace and true
efficiency to your
■workroom.

Write for your
copv of "The Art
of Wrapping"

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
ackno-wledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable; You -will
find it invaluable
for decorating,
displaying plants
and floral baskets
as well as innu-
m e r a b 1 e other
uses, and a most
b e a u t i ful orna-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-
ket.

Finished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price S3.00 each.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO
448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

A MOST BEAUTIFUL
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEL.

^sssssssssssss, THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA sssssssssssss

FOR THE FALL WEDDINGS

All the latest up-to-date Wedding Accessories, just what yon -will need for that big order. Fringed Bouquet
Papers, Bridesmaids' Baskets, Staffs, Silk Cords, Kneeling stools. Etc. Our new catalogue is filled with
illustrations of these and many other novelties, including the new Cretonne Baskets and Hant Boxes, the
last word in flower and plant receptacles. A postal will bring it.

1129-1131 Arch Street,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

St. Louis.

DEMAND WEAK AND PBICES LOW.

The weather during the past week
has been ideal for growing and for bus-
iness in general — but the business is
not there. Roses of all varieties are
plentiful and of very good grade, but
prices are below normal. Early chrys-
anthemums are ccmlng in heavier and
the same is true of dahlias, with other
outdoor stock in like quantity. Car-
nations are good in both quality and
numbers. SAveet peas are making their
first appearance this season. Lilies and
American Beauty are on hand in sup-
ply equal to all requirements and
greens of all kinds are plentiful. A
heavy frost would help the market ma-
terially.

NOTES.

The national flower show committee,
which met in this city last week, fin-
ished its work Monday evening and
Secretary Young will announce the va-
rious committees and their chairmen
in the near future. From here a num-
ber of the national board went to De-
troit, Mich., to attend the meeting of
the F. T. D.

Vice-president-elect Jules Bourdet. of
the S. A. F.. has been appointed chair-
man of the committee to solicit sub-
scriptions to the national publicity
fund of that society from the eastern
district of Missouri.

A. Jablonsky, of Olivette, is cutting
some very fine carnations which find
ready sales, together with much other
splendid stock, at H. G. Berning's
•wholesale house.

"W. A. Row^e reports an excellent crop
of chrysanthem.ums and pompons com-
ing on. He is holding his carnations
back to have them on hand for the
holidays.

W. J, Pilcher and A. S. Cerny have
been cutting heavily from their rose
houses. The stock at tooth places is in
excellent condition.

F. H. Weber. J. J. Windier. V. J.
Gorly and F. C. Weber, Jr.. attended
the F. T. D. meeting at Detroit, repre-
senting this city.

Visitors : J. J. Kairns, representing
Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.,
Julius Dilloff, with S.chloss Bros., New
York.

J. J. W.

MINIATURE or DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS

Most profitable grade of Hyacinths for forciDgr
in pots and Dans. Per 100 Per lOOO

L'Innocence, pure white $1.75 $16.00

Roides Beiges, crimson 1.75 16.00

Grand Maitre, blue 1.75 16.00

Freesia Purity, mam.. ?4 in 2.00 1700

All our Dutch liulbs have arrived, let us quote
you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., IfpirlSfeS""'

22 W. 59th Street, NEW YORK CITY

Mention the American Florist when writing

Providence, R. I.

FALL TEADE MABa;S GOOD START.

Trade during the past week has been
good, cut flower sales starting in with
a rush. Practically all of the outside
stock is done for and chrysanthemums
and carnations are beginning to claim
their places. Easter lilies are becom-
ing more plentiful and the call is good.
The demand for floral work was never
better.

Macnair — Florist is placing all of his
delivery boys In uniform, the first flor-
ist in. this city to adopt this idea.
H. A. T.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

657

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

Showing one style of Evergreen Window Box planting.

"A very good substitute for box
trees would be small evergreens,
which our American nurserymen are
already preparing for this purpose.
Winter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
my mind are even prettier because
more diversified than the box trees,
would prove very attractive."

ROBERT CRAIG.

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate
or later delivery.

,Eic.

16.00
20.00
18.00

SUGGESTIONS FOR PLtNTING EVERGREEN WINDOW GOXES.

No. 1. Evergreens planted close together, all the same height, give a

hedge-like appearance.
NO. 2. High at the ends and low In the center produces, with a little

clipping, a graceful curved effect.
No. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its individuality is another

plan.
No. 5. A bos filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that is

very attractive,

PIIOES Oil HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS

Especially Grown Bushy Stock.

Variety Size In. Each Doz.

Assorted Varieties (Our Selection) ($9.50 per 50) $

Picea Excelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-18 $0.25 $2.40

Plnus Mugho (Dwf. Mountain Pine) 8-10 .35 3.00

Thuya Occidentalis (Am. Arbor Vitae)... 1218 .30 2.65

Six of same variety and size at dozen rate: 50 at 100 rate.

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or other special uses.

Variety Description Size Ft.

Juniperus Counarti Pyramid 2 -3

Picea Canadensis Pyramid 1^-2

Pinus Mugho Globe 1 -V^

Ttuya Peahody Aurea Pyramid 1^-2

Thuya Woodwardi Globe 1 -1%

Thuya Siberica Globe iy2-2

Thuya Pyramidalis Pyramid 2 -3

TERMS: Net cash. First order from
all firms not having an account with us
should be accompanied with full cash re
mittance, which earns S per cent discount
and boxing free. To customers of ap
proved credit or who supply satisf actoi v
references, 30 days net.

Notice to Nurserymen and
Florists: Our eomplete
wholesale catalog is no^v
ready. Copy sent on re-
quest.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.,

INC.

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America

Each
$2.75
1.00
1.2S
1.2S
1.75
2.00
1.60

Pair
$5.26
1.75
2.25
2.26
3.25
3.75
2,76

PRICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVER6REENS FOR TUBB1II6.

(Clipped specimens, well grown, bushy, compact stock.)

Size M

Variety Description Feet Each

Ahies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 2 $ 2.60

Aihies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 3 3.26

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 2 3.25

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 3 4.60

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 2 2.60

Juniperus Glauoa (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 3 4.00

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 4 4.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 5 6.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 6 9.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 7 13.00

Picea Canadensis (BIk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 3 3.60

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 4 6.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 5 6.50

Thuya Occidentalis (Am. Arb. Vit.) .. .Ball Shape 2x2 3.75

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit. ).. .Pyramidal 2 2.0O

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 3 2.76

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 4 3.50

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 1 , 2.00

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 2 3.25

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 3 4.75

Thuya Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape 1 2.25

If tubs are wanted add 73 cents extra per tree.

$ 4.60
6.00
6.00
8.60
4.60
7,50
8.60
10.60
18.60
25.50
6.50
9.60
12.60
7.00
3.60
6.00
6.60
3.60
6.00
9.00
4.00

HILL'S MOTTO:

High Quality Reasonable Prices
Prompt Service Courtt-ous Treat-
ment. Give us a trial. We can
save you money and please you
as well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

658

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

FANCY ROSEJ

It stands to reason that a large range of greenhouses like our plant

at Morton Grove, operated on modern ideas, will produce stock of

the highest possible quality. You will find it difficult to duplicate

POEHLMANN'S SUPREME QUALITY

American Beauty Hussell Hoosier Beail

Ophelia Richmond Killarney Kiliarney Brillifi
White Kiliarney Milady Sunburst Aaron Wail

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies-Orchids-Valley-Carnations-Chrysanthemums-Gladioll
Asters-Flat Ferns-Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Galax

Southern Wild Smilax.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO

any merchandise you may want fo:
season's uses at prices that are r
Our new line of baskets is consic
the most practical and novel ever si
this season.

Send for one of our FALL Clf
CULARS Illustrating all BA!
KETS and FALL NOVELTIE2

Our Queen Qualify MAGNOLIA LEAVE

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered,
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent pert

SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMAP

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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ROSE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

GRAFTED— 2 14 -Inch Aaron Wara. Milady. Brilliant. Cecile

Brunner, Eichmond. Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per lOOO

Lots of 5000 or more 110.00 per 1000

Pink Killarney 100.00 per 1000

GEATTED— 314-rNCH WHITE KILLARNEY AND PINK KILLARNEY.

For o^-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 -will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN BOOT— 2yo-iDch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady.

Richmond 57.00 per lOO; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

WHITE 100 1000 LIGHT PINK 100 1000

White Perfection $6.00 $50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

LIGHT PINK 100

Enchantress $6.00

Alice 6.00

DEEP PINK

Akehurst 6.00

$50.00
50.00

50.00

PALMS

KEMTIA FORSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. 100 1.000
2% inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

KENIIA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Leaves Doz. 100 1.000

2}4 Inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

AEECA LTITESCENS.
4 Inch pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PHOENIX ROEBELENXt. Bach

6 Inch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4 Inch pots 50

6 Inch pots 1.00

LIVISTONIA ROHUNDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

3 Inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots SI. 25 each

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANLA BORBONIOA!,

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots. 30c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN

OCTOBER DELIVERY

3-incli pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $25.00 per 100; 5-inch pots,

:.80 per doz.

POT NUNS, Oct. and Nov. Delivery.

5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. ; Si/o-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz. ;
7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz. ; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each; larger specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

ASPAEAlGTTS PLTTMOSTTS
2?4-ln- pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 per
100; 4-in. pots, $12.00 per lOO; 6-in. pots. Mdup.,
$4.20 per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
Fine 3-lnch stock. $7.00 per 100.

BEGONIA LUMINOSAi (In bloom)
6-in. pots. 25c to 35c each.

PANDANirS VEITCHn
4-ln. pots, $4.80 per doz.

RITBBER PLANTS

5-in. pots, $6.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $9.00 per doz.

POINSETTIAS

Christmas delivery.
4-In., $20.00-$25.00 per 100; 6-in. pans. Mdup.. $6.00
per doz.; 7-in. pans, $0.75-$1.00 each; 8-in. pans,
Mdup., $1.50-$2.00 each; larger plants, $2.50 to
$5.00 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTON FERNS
5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $9.00 p(
7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

TABLE FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per lOO.

HOLLY FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. .$15.00 per 100.

CEOTONS
in variety. 4-ln. pots, $4.S0 per doz.; 6-ir
$12.00, .$15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

N BROS. CO

LONG DISTANCE PHONE,
RANDOLPH 35.

CHICAGO, ILL

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

FINE LARGE BLOOMS-THE CHOICEST
TO BE FOUND IN THIS MARKET.

Extra fancy, large Yellow and White Per Dozen $4-00

Good sized, Yellow and White Per Dozen 3.00

Medium sized, Yellow Per Dozen $2.00 to 2.50

Our 'Mums are all home grown, long stiff slems and acknowledged the best in this market.
Varieties now in flower are the Golden Queen and Crystal Gem, all grown to single stems and
way ahead of the California stock being shipped here.

BEAUTIES, RUSSELLS, HOOSIER BEAUTIES,

SUNBURST, OPHELIA, PINK OPHELIA, SHAWYER, BRILLIANT,

DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY, PINK KILLARNEY and CECILE BRUNNER

American: beaxities Per doz.

Long stems $4.00

Second length 3.00

Medium $1.00 to 2.00

Short 50 to 75 cents

RUSSELLS — Best In Market Per 100

Long stems $15.00 to $20.00

Good medium 8.00 to 12.00

Good short 4.00 to 6.00

HOOSIEOl BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SHAWTER, REIDS

Long and Specials $10.00

Good medium $5.00 to 8.00

Good short 3.00 to 4.00

SUNBURST, PINK KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIL-
* LIANT, WHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Long stem $8.00

Good medium $5.00 to 6.00

Good short 4.00

CECILE BRUNNER Per 100 $2.00

VALLEY Per 100 $6.00

ASP. SPRAYS Per 100 $2.00 to $3.00

SPRENGERI Per 100 2.00 to 3.00

ADIANTUM Per 100 $1.00

GALAX, bronze and green Per 1000 $1.50

FERNS Per 100 20c; PerlOOO 1.75

SPECIAL OFFER: ROSES— Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $3.00

per hundred.
EASTER LILIES, Long Stem Per 100 $12.00 to $15.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial ordei
solicited.

"We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying

direct of the grower. ' i

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must be Delivered to the Express Companies by 5 P. M. Each Day.

BASSETT & WASHBURN

liONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTBAIi 1457.
GTeeiilionsea Hinsdale, III., and Gresra Station, 111.

OFFICIO AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chicasfo.

STOCK IS STIIX SCARCE.

Business has been quite good the
past week and stock of all kinds which
is somewhat scarce is cleaning up at
an early hour each day. Carnations are
in very short supply and what few are
arriving' are bringing exceptionally
high prices considering that the ma-
jority of the flowers are carried on
short stems. Chrysanthemums are
more plentiful but are moving readily
at satisfactory figures. Unaka, Golden
Queen and Crystal Gem are included
in the offerings and are reaching the
market in exceptionally fine condition.
A few good late asters tire still seen,
but the supply is nothing to speak of.
Gladioli are to be had in quantity at
a few of the stores, but the supply is
rapidly decreasing and another week
will mark the end of this stock. Or-
chids, gardenias and lily of the val-
ley continue to clean up at an early
hour at the advertised quotations.
Sweet peas, violets, daisies, calendulas,
snapdragons, mignonette, stevia, tube-

Wanted I

To handle on commission 'Mums, Pompons,
or other seasonable stock. Checks weekly.

M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist

158 N. Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Central 3067

CHICAGO

roses and yellow daisies are to be had,
but like everything, they are in short
supply. Lilies are in brisk demand and
clean up quickly. Roses are reaching
the market in splendid condition in all
varieties, but the supply is none too
plentiful and some of the dealers are
finding it diSicult to fill all their or-
ders. American Beauty and Mrs. Chas.
Russell particularly are in heavy de-
mand and are bringing high prices.

NOTES.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. have on exhibition
at their store this week a handsome
silver cup, which will be donated as
a prize to the Des Moines flower show
to be held at Des Moines, la., Novem-
ber 7-10. Mr. Pyfer has signified his
intention of attending the exhibition
and from present indications there

BULL DOG CLIPS

1,000— $0.80 5,000—$ 3.25

10,000— 6.50 25,000— 15.00

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

promises to be quite a large delegation
from this city.

W. P. Kyle and wife and L. R. Bo-
hannon and wife, are back from an
auto trip to Detroit, Mich., where they
attended the recent F. T. D. meeting.

W. N. Rudd left for Denver, Colo.,
October 6 to attend the funeral of the
late J. A. Valentine.

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WHOLESALE FLORIST

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

30 East Randolph St.,

lARQC RUSSELL-OPHEUA

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CRO PS SUNBURST ROSES Q U A L I T Y

SUPREME

Buy Direct From the Groiwer

CURRENT PRICE LIST "nWect to Chapge Wlthont Notice

AJHKRIOAN BEIAVTIE^S Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-lnch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSEI/Li Per 100

Specials J25.00

Select 20.00

Medium J12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials JIO.OO

Select 8.00

Medium $6.00 to COO

Short 4.00

MIL,AI>Y Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

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Cliamp Wetland.

Klllarney I Per 100

White KUlamey. . . Specials $10.00

KUIamey BrUIIant . >Select 8.00

Sunburst I Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00

op"""" J PerlOO

ROSES, OXJR SBSUBKTnON J4.00

CARNATIONSt— Fancy $3.00

Chrysanthemams (Golden Glow) .per dz., $ 2.00 to $4.00

Per 100

GladloU 4.00 to 8.00

HarrtaU 12.60 to 15.00

Valley 6.00

Adlantnm 1.00 to 1.50

Asparaens, per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxnrood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Leneothoe Sprays 75 to l.Ot

Smllax per doe. strings 2.00 to 2.50

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

ROSES ARE IN GOOD
SUPPLY WITH US NOW

So far we have filled all orders entrusted to our care notwithstanding the
extreme scarcity of stock in this market. Can supply you with what you need
in all the leading commercial varieties including Russell, Milady and Ophelia.

Carnations, Lilies, Calendulas, Orchids, Valley, Tuberoses,
Chrysanthemums, Daisies, Gladioli, Asters, Greens, Etc.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

^/^ Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good. '^Qj

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

MRS. CHAS. EUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good 6.0O to 8.0O

WHITE AND PINK KILLABNEY, OFHEUA, BUIIBUBST AND
RICHMOND. Per lOO

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Sliort 2.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $2.00

Elgar 2.00

Subject to Chanse
Without Notice

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOTTS.

Gladioli $ 4.00 to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley 8.00

Lilies 12.50 to IB.OO

Ferns, per 1,000 $2.50

Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

GaJax (bronze and green), per 1,000 l.BO

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Flumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 2S

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

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TPry Pyfer's Roses

Russell-Ophelia-Killarney-White Killarney
Killarney Brilliant- Richmond -Sunburst.

Asters— Gladioli— Daisies— Carnations— Lilies
Ferns-Adiantum- Asparagus Plumosus-Etc.

A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Mangel's fine duck window Is at-
tracting so much attention that the po-
lice are having- considerable trouble in
keeping the sidewalks clear in front
Of the Palmer House. The window is
so alluring that one almost barkens to
the call of nature and gets down his
old shot-gun and a box of shells and
pikes off to the wild rice regions in
northern Wisconsin, just for the fun of
bagging a few blue bills, mallards, can-
vas-backs or mud hens. When a fellow
looks at the windows for any length of
the time he can see the flock turning
down toward the blind early in the
morning and just about when he gets
ready to pick off a couple he gets a
rap on the head from the copper, which
brings him back to the fact that he is
looking at Mangel's window and ought
to move along so the tired city folks
can have a squint at this refreshing
bit of nature in the heart of the
crowded loop.

A. Miller and Robert Newcomb, of
the American Bulb Co., returned Octo-
ber 0 from Detroit, Mich., where they
attended the recent F. T. D. meeting.
They made the trip by auto in record-
brealfing time, reaching here about
midnight. This firm unloaded a car of
Lilium giganteum bulbs this week.

L. Hoeckner, who has been following
the carnivals all summer, is back from
a most profitable tour of the circuit.
He featured his famous flower booth

O.A.&LA.TONN[R

Try us on Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Sprengeri,

Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

game and when stock was real scarce
he fell back on the old-time prize fish
pond.

N. J. Wietor and Billy Kidwell are
strong White Sox fans. If you want to
start something just tell them you
think that the New York Giants are
going to win the world series.

A large number of the young men in
the wholesale market are particularly
flush with coin this week. Most of it
was won on the old reliable White Sox.

Wiltgen & Freres are handling a
good supply of late asters of splendid
quality which are in brisk demand,
cleaning up at an early hour each day.

Robert Northam, m.anager of George
Reinberg's store, has the sympathy of
the trade in the loss of his mother-in-
law, whose death occurred last week.

ViT. H. Amling, who has been seceiv-
ing treatment at a sanatorium in Bat-
tle Creek, Mich., returned home this
week much improved in health.

Peter Reinberg is cutting a particu-
larly fine grade of Unaka chrysanthe-
mums, which are the best pink now ob-
tainable in this market.

Peter Hoefelder, with Kennicott
Bros. Co., visited his brother, who is
with the National army at Rockford,
October 7.

Stanley Byers, a brother of Jack
Byers, with the National army at Rock-
ford, is now with The Freres- Windier
Co.

Bassett & Washburn have purchased
a new Ford delivery truck for use at
their Greggs establishment.

.Toe Bieber is with A. Lange.

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White, Yellow, Pink

'MUMS

Positively home grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

Can Supply Them From Now Oa.

Roses Al Duality None Better od the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits

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DERS AOGEPTED

Strictly Wholesale Only!

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St.,

L. D. Phones
Jentral ] |28|

Chicago

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H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

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L. M. JONES, Sec'y.

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Largest and complete supply of choice stock in Chicago. You cannot have your order filled else-
where as satisfactorily as you can here. We are ready to back up our statements— put us to the test.

Beauties Per dozen. $1.50 to $5.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $6.00 to $25.00

Richmond, Milady. Brilliant, Ward, Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney, Sunburst 3.00 to 10.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Carnations per 100, 2.00 to 4.00"

Chrysanthemums per doz. 2.00 to 5.00

Lilies per 100, 10.00 to 12.50

Valley " e.O*

Callas " lO.OOto 12.50

All Greens at marl^et prices.

The Alpha Floral Co. received a tel-
egraph order this week for 1,000 chrys-
anthemums and it Is surprising to
state that they had plenty of stock on
hand to fill the order.' Andrew Chronis
believes in making a lar^e window
showing, and, judging from the large
quantity of stock this firm has had on
display daily during the present scarc-
ity, one would place it in the wholesale
instead of the retail class.

William Kaspar, 4011 TVest Twenty-
sixth street, who was in the first draft,
has successfully passed the physical
examination and is awaiting his call
to report for duty with the national
army at Rockford. He is a brother of
George Kaspar, with the Batavla
Greenhouse Company.

Paul Klingsporn, manager of the
Chicago Flower Growers' Association,
is back on the job after attending the
banner meeting of the F. T. D. at De-
troit, Mich. Herman Wallace, who
has been on the job at this house for
some time, will remain in the employ
of this firm.

Anton Then received a letter this
week from Julius Niednagel, of Evan-
ville. Ind., stating that he is cutting
some extra fine Then'anthos carnations
measuring over 26 inches in stem.
Thenanthos originated at the Then
greenhouses and was distributed last
season.

Peter M. Jensen, with the United
States regulars, now stationed at Ft.
Snelling, Minn., was the guest of his
cousins, the Misses O. A. and L.. A.
Tonner, and Mrs. Thomas Fogarty dur-
ing his furlough this week. He is a
member of the Fortieth Machine Gun
corps.

Arthur Stollery. son of George Stol-
lery, of Stollery Bros., enlisted in the
automobile branch of the United States
army and left last week for St. Louis,
Mo., where he has already entered upon
his new duties.

Hilraer V. Swenson, formerly with
the Hilmer V. Swenson Co., advertis-
ing experts, who is with the national
army at Rockford, has been promoted
to sergeant. He is with Company H.

Zech & Mann are handling a good
supply of all seasonable stock, including
chrysanthemums, but thier demand is
so heavy that it is going out almost
as fast as it arrives.

Tony Gabel, superintendent of Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.'s carnation range, and
Miss Erna Brown, of Morton Grove,
were married in this city Wednesday,
October 3.

Autumn Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Gut Flower Baskets $14.75

12

Cut Flower Baskets for Long-Stemmed
Cut Flowers, In one dozen (t»| /\a
lots Each, «pl.UU

Larger Cut Flower Baskets for Long-
Stemmed Cut Flowers, such as Beauties,
RusseJls, 'Mums, etc., in lots of
six or more Each,

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

$1.65

splendid supply of roses in all lines,
particularly Mrs. Chas. Russell, which
are in exceptionally brisk demand.

The Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co.
has opened an ofiBce in the Real Estate
Trust Building, Philadelphia, Pa., with

Boxwood Sprays

G. G. Green, Jr., in charge.

Andrew Bensen, foreman of Bassett
& Washburn's greenhouses, says that
the present October cold spell was the
coldest in 20 years.

Louis Ancrola, who has seen many
years of service in the local wholesale
market, joined the Zech & Mann force
Monday. October 8.

Vaughan's Seed Store has received
three cars of Dutch bulbs and two
more with one of French bulbs are on
the way.

The classy decorative material
for all occasions. We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Henry Arnold, with O. A. & L. A.
Tonner, is in the east on a business
trip for his firm.

Gus Stenquist, of the George Witt-
bold Co., is the proud father of a nine-
pound baby girl.

A. E. Turner, with Rosin & Turner,
Mosinee. Wis., called on the trade here
this week.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

Anton Then and wife celebrated their
fortieth wedding anniversary October 2.

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*MUMS--ROSES

Gladioli, Carnations, Cosmos, Lilies, Etc.

Plenty for everyone so place your orders with ns. Complete line of Greens.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— «^wif**",f„^?r

AMEEICAN BEATTTIES. Per doz.

Extra loDg stems $5.00

Stems 48 Inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches .'. 3.00

Stems 24 Inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Stiort stems per 100. 6.00

ICES. CHAS. BUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium 6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

Richmond, special $10.00

" select 8.0O

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short S.OOto 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

Killamey Brilliant, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
short 3.00 to 4.00

Without Notice

HOSES — Continned, Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

" " select S.OO

" " medium $5.00 to 6.0O

short S.OOto 4.00

Eillarney, special $10.00

select 8.06

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" selecrt 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Ceclle Brunner 2.00

Blgar 2.00

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

B.0SES, oira sei^ction 4.00

Extra special roces billed accordingly.

CAKNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $3.00

OBCHITS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $12.00

EASTEE IIUES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

UISCELLAlTEOnS. Per 100

Asters $2.00 to $4.00

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz 2.00 to 4.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Gladioli 3.00 to 6.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch. .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch

uAdlantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c: 50-lb. case

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

35 to .50
1.00

,50 to 2.00
2.00
1.25

7.50
.75

5.00

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phones:

CENTRAL 2571- AUTOMATIC 48-7S4-CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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Notwithstanding tlie Present Maricet Condi-
tions We Are Filling All Orders For Roses.

Fortunately for us, many of our growers are in good crop with roses at present, which enables us to take
splendid care of all our orders, which we are now filling in full. Our shipments include a large quantity
of fancy Ophelia, Russell, Milady, Hoosier Beauty, Richmond, Sunburst, Ward, Killarney, White Killarney,
Killarney Brilliant, Enchantress, Mont and the much in demand miniature varieties Nesbit and Cecile Brunner.

Good Supply of Chrysanthemums, Lilies and
all other Cut Flowers in season. Also Greens.

A. L. RANDALL COMPANY

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

WABASH AVENUE AND LAKE STREET,

Mention the American Florist when writing

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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ERNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

30 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Agents for
ELASTIC-LYKE

PRUNER'S
URE
UTTY

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling
a large quantity of chrysanthemums,
Tvhich are -moving lively at very satis-
factory prices. Gladioli are still seen
here in good supply regularly, and
are in good condition, considering the
lateness of the season.

Percy Jones, Inc., is more than
pleased with their October business
and report that their supply of chrysan-
thmums was never so large nor in such
good demand as this season.

"Skiboo" Benesch joined the w^hole-
sale cut-flower staff at Poehlmann
Bros. Co. this week.

Visitors : !£,. J. Fancourt, repre-
senting S. S. Pennock Company, Phila-
delphia, Pa.; C. Falkenheim, repre-
senting Basket Novelty Company, Inc.,
New York; Henry Heepe, Akron, O.;
Wm. Weber, of the Soo Greenhouses,
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; R. C. Kerr,
Houston, Tex.; J. S. Wilson, Des
Moines. la.; T. J. Wolfe, Waco, Tex.;
W. L. Toefel, Minneapolis, Minn.; Dave
Geddes, St. Louis, Mo.; Samuel "Boost-
er" Seligman, New York.

Chicago Florists' Club.

The regular monthly meetings of the
Chicago Florists' Club were resumed
at the Briggs house, October 4, W. J.
Keimel presiding in the absence of
President Amling and Vice-President
Klingsporn, the former convalescing at
Battle Creek, Mich., and the latter out
of the city. Anton Then presented the
club with a new wild smilax gavel
made by himself from material gath-
ered in Alabama, for which he re-
ceived a standing vote of thanks. A
letter from A. D. King. Mattoon, 111.,
thanking the members for their assist-
ance in his recent tornado losses was
received and read. Fred Lautenschlag-
er, of the good-of-the-club committee,
urged a strong campaign to aid the
national publicity fund and a novelty
show was proposed for the near future,
arrangements to be announced later.
Attention was called to the coming
convention of the National Association
of Gardeners, to be held at the Hotel
Sherman, this city, December 4-6. On
the motion of T. E. Waters, it was de-
cided to retain on the membership roll
all members drafted, free of charge im-
til the close of the war. Sympathy
with E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., and
President Amling in their illness, was
feelingly expressed, with hopes for
their early and permanent recovery.
The new members proposed included
Joe Bieber, 25 East Madison street, and
Christ Ranuni, 1714 Foster avenue.

President Kerr, of the Society of
American Florists, Tvho was in attend-
ance returning from the Florists' Tele-
graph Delivery meeting in Detroit,
made a strong address in favor of the
national publicity fund, which was
supported by T. J. Wolfe, of Texas, T.
E. Waters, Fred Lautenschlager, F. W.
Webb and other speakers, and it was
the sense of the members in attendance
that the campaign should be opened on
or before the next meeting.

The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.,
exhibited a fine vase of its new rose
Columbia, which was awarded the club
certificate.

Milwaukee.

TEADE UP TO EXPECTATIONS.

We can report an improvement in
market conditions for the past week,
the demand being good, with the sup-
ply , not up to expectations. A light
frost October 4-5 followed by a killing
one two days later has put practically
all outdoor cut flowers out of the way,
and from now on the indoor crops will
have their inning. While the daily cut
of roses is quite large, they are quickly
disposed of. due to the shortage of most
of the other lines. It will only be a
short time when the chrysanthemums
will help out to a large extent. All
the carnations, both good and less
good, keep on moving, and the call is
constantly for more.

CLUB MEETING.

The club meeting, October 4, was
well attended, with Wm. A. Kennedy
in the chair. In, discussing the state
fair of this year, the local committee
was instructed to co-operate with the
fair board in helping to beautify the
fair grounds. There was a time when
the beds containing fio"wering and fo-
liage plants were planted for compe-
tition, but it is a far way out for the
growers to keep the beds worked and
watered, so that was done away with.
This year the beds and boxes orna-
menting the grounds were planted one
or two days before the opening date.
The results can be imagined. It will
be the committee's aim to have the
fair board get these beds planted in
June and then taken care of so that
they will be an ornament and credit to
the trade. President Kennedy also
gave an interesting talk on his recent
trip through the east, following the
S. A. F. convention, and closed by
saying that, after all, there is no
place like home.

NOTES.

Now that the property of Hummel
& Co., located at 54th and 55th streets
and Pabst avenue, is in the city limits,
and dwellings are going up on all sides,
they have decided to discontinue their
greenhouses and are offering them and
all that goes with them for sale, the
same to be removed within a year.
The place will then be laid out in lots
and undoubtedly will net more than
heretofore.

The C. C. Pollworth Co. has been
buying coal for a number of West
AUis families living near the railroad
tracks — only they did not know it.
On October 4, after dark, an investiga-
tion found a large number of persons
taking coal from the cars by the whole-
sale. The strong arm of the law will
pursue its course.

Fred H. Holton, of the Holton &
Hunkel Co., has been appointed chair-
man of the committee by the National
Council of Defense to help raise the
second libertj* bond amount among
florists and seedsmen. Wm. C. Zim-
mermann and C. C. Pollworth have
been appointed by Mr. Holton as his
aides.

Gust Rusch & Co. report the Cud-
ahy Floral Co. on crop in most of
their rose houses, including the Amer-
ican Beauties, which are of good
length. Kamp & Spinti, of North

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. Pollworth, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SffllUX

NOW READY.
$2.50 per case; $1.50 per halt case.
Give ns your business and we will please yon.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J. L, Cumbie. Manager, Morris Station, Georgia

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO. ItL.

MASfTCA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using" Slastica each, 1.75

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

6E0. H. AN6ERMUELLER CO., K?s!''
1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Milwaukee, consigned their first Eaton
and Chrysolora chrysanthemums to
Rusch & Co last week.

H. V. Hunkel and Nic Zweifel of-
ficiated as judges in flower and plant
exhibits at the Cedarburg, Wis., fair,
October 5.

Visitor : Victor Nelson, of Oshkosh,
Wis. E. O.

Dayton, 0.

Outdoor flowers have been abundant,
and this has been a banner year for
asters, gladioli and dahlias. Chrysan-
themums are now here and there seems
no immediate shortage in sight. The
first frost in this vicinity for this year
was recorded October 7. Up to that
time the weather had been splendid.

Quite a number of the boys are go-
ing to the front, and this is naturally
working a hardship on many estab-
lishments, among those effected and
to what extent being given as follows :
Miami Floral Co., 2; The Heiss Co.,
2; Dayton Floral Co. and Westwood
Floral Co.. 2.

Some florists here, it is reported,
are planning to suspend operations
until March on account of shortage
of coal and labor. M.

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John Kruchten Co.

1(2 North Wabash Aveone,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8O17.

CHICAGO. ILL.

JOSEFH FOERS3ER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i/^n N Wnh^ich A\7^nii^ Wholesale Florists

yyjyf l^» TT dWaail rVVdlUC, LooA Distance Phone. Randolph e;

CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

S5°'rl? Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Chicago

Greenhouses: Des Plaines, 111.
Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

Mention the American Florist when writing

MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the Am^erican Florist when writino

Joseph E. Wlltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

loai Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

A. L. Randall Co.,

@B^^aMiLL'''aa^

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Mention the American Florist when writing

George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
larney, White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
toses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writino

E.C.AMLINGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALF,

I CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

30in.
24in,
20-in.
IS.in.
short per 100,

Mention the American Florist when writing

VlioMe FIoYerMwKeU

CURRENT PRICK LIST. Dozen

$S 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00
6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hooaier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

•■ Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

•' My Maryland 3 00@1IO 00

Mrs, Geo, Shawyer 3 00@I0 00

■• Milady 3 00@10 00

" Snnbnrit 300@1000

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@lO 00

" Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

•' Double White Killarney. . 3 OOiglO 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 OOiglO 00

" Stanley 3 000)0 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

" Francis Scott Key 3 OOQIO 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

" GeorgeElear 2 00

" Baby Doll 2 OO

■• Nesbit 2 00

" Fireflame 4 00

" Onrselection 2 003 4 00

Asters 2 00® 4 00

Chrysanthemums. . per doz,, 1 SO® 5 00

Gladioli 2 00@ 6 00

Carnations 2 00® 4 00

Cattleyas per doz., 12 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 00@15 00

Valley.

Ferns. . . ,per 1000, . $2 00®$2 50

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucotboe

Mexican Ivy. ..per lOCO, 5 00@6 00
Plumosus Strings. .each. 60® 75

Smilax perdoz..2 00@2 50

Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

600

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

Mention the American Florist when writing

WILD SMILAX, pfr'blSe

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag;(100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET, MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^"SKma

Mention the American Florist when writing

Per
Case

WildlSinilax, $2.50

Nataral Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet). $175.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

^\VANU«KJ5CF

_,__* GROWERS « SHIPPER! „

^CUTFLOWERC"

154 NO. WABASH AVE.

ȣgoitECEmTtALe?L

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—THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission l^'lorists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O,

Mention the American Florist when writing

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., • • Chicago
Telephone Central SZB'-

668

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

For this week we recommend to you

'Mums, Beauties, Dahlias, Orchids

Flowers show a decided improvement in quality. Prices are very reasonable and we can promise you good value.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., K'tf ' 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

MARKET CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

There is a decided Improvement in
the out flower market, good stock being
scarce and in good demand. Asters
are practically over, and what are com-
ing in are of poor quality. Roses are
improving in quality and are moving
well. .Carnations are much much later
this year; some growers only com-
menced cutting this week. Dahlias are
still plentiful, there being a good de-
mand for first-class stock, especially of
the newer varieties. A few gladioli are
noted. The season for these, however,
is fast drawing to a close. The supply
of orchids has increased and prices are
down, the best quality stock selling for
50 cents each. Lalies are plentiful.
Lily of the valley, however, is scarce
and commands fancy prices. Chrysan-
themums are now arriving in increas-
ing numbers, there also being a wider
range of varieties. There is good sup-
ply of decorative material on hand.

EXPRESS PROBLEM.

The express situation holds the cen-
ter of the stage at the present time
and is the main topic of conversation,
and the outlook is very dark indeed.
The committee is working hard in try-
ing to get some adjustment and Geo. P.
■Wilson, commission of transportation
of the local chamber of commerce,
arranged a hearing with the war ex-
press board of the National Council of
Defense in the office of Vice-President
■Williams of the Adams E'xpress Com-
pany in New York, Tuesday, October 9,
at 11 a. m. The following gentlemen
accompanied Mr. "Wilson : Robert
Craig, Paul F. Richter. Herbert G. Tull,
Arthur A. Niessen, S. S. Pennock and
Frank Myers.

CLUB MEETING.

The election of officers was the main
business at the October meeting of the
florists' club, which resulted as fol-
lows : Adolph Farenwaldj president ;
David E. Colflesh, vice-president;
George Craig, treasurer; Fred Cow-
perthwaite, secretary. Edward Towill
exhibited a new pink seedling rose, a
cross between Maryland and Joseph
Hill, which was highly commended.
George Asmus appointed the following
.committee to take charge of raising
funds in Pennsylvania for the national
publicity compaign : Fred Cowper-
thwaite, Henry F. Michell, Arthur A.
Niessen, John P. Hajjermehl, Charles
Grakelow, Otto Thilow and Adolph
Farenwald.

NOTES.

Arthur A. Niessen, of the Leo Nies-
sen Co., is very enthusiastic regarding
the future of the dahlia, it being used
more and more for large decorations.
They shipped an order last week of
2,000 blooms of the fall shades, which
were to be used for a wedding decora-
tion. He also called attention to an
editorial in the Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin, the leading paper of the state,
having a circulation of half a million,
which spoke very highly of the dahlia,
to quote ■ "And now behold the dahlia
enthroned and a rival to the chrysan-
themum, which a few years ago was
the favorite flower of autumn." This
company is one of the largest whole-

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American Beauties, Orciiids, Valley. HIgli Grade Reses and Carnations.

ThiB ii the exclnsive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMeHoverMM'KeU

Cincinnati, Oct. 10. Per 100
American Beauty, perdoz,,. 7S@ 3 00

Rosea, KiUarncT 2 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chaa. Rnsaell 4 00@10 00

'■ Ophelia 2 00© 8 00

" Ricbmond 2 003 8 00

•• Sunbnrat 2 00© 8 00

LUinm GltraDtenm 6 00@10 OO

Gladiolua 2 00© 4 00

Astera 1 00© 3 00

Boston. Oct. 10. Per 100

Roaea.BaantT 10 00325 00

KiUarneT Qneen 2 006 8 00

" White and Pink Killaroey. 2 00© 8 00
" Doable White RillarneT... 2 00© 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00©IO 00

" Hadler 2 00© 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00© 8 00

'■ Mock 4 00©12 00

" Mra. Chaa. Rnaaell 2 00© 8 00

" Snnbarat 2 003 8 00

" Taft 4 00© 2 00

'• Milady 2 00© 8 00

" Ward and HlIllnKdoo 2 00© 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00© 8 00

Carnationa 1 50© 2 00

Chrysantbemums 12 50©20 00

BOFFALO. Oct. 10. PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00©30 00

Fancy 20 00@25 00

Extra 10 00@15 00

lat 800©1000

Roaes, RlUamey 3 00© 6 00

My Maryland 3 000 8 00

" Sanburat 3 00© 6 00

•' Ward 3 00© S 00

•■ Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

■' Russell 4 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00© 5 00

'• Shawyer 3 00© 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Liliea 6 00©10 00

Cattleyaa 50 00@60 00

Carnationa 1 00© 1 50

Asters 1 00© 3 OO

Gladioli 2 00© 4 00

Aaparacua Sprengeri... 35@ 50

Ferna per 1000, 2 50

Srailaz... IS 00©20 00

salers of dahlias in the east. They are
also receiving fine American Beauties
and Russell roses.

A new addition to the wholesale cut
flower district is Albert K. Arnold, of
the Floral Nurseries, E'dgeley, Bucks
county. Pa. This is to be opened at 9
South Mole street, where the products
of their own greenhouses will be
handled, consisting of roses, gardenias
and asparagus plumosus. As soon
as fully established, other growers will
be added. ■Wm. E. Earnshaw, who has
been connected with the S. S. Pennock
Co. for a number of years, will be in
charge as manager.

A. R. Burton, of the Henry F. Mich-
ell Co., Inc., says good orders for peren-
nials and roses are being booked. This
company is just winding up a very ex-
cellent season of pot grown strawberry
plants, the demand being very heavy

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cat Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,
BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. Price list mailed weekly.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Dahlias-Gladioli

Always liigli grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

indeed. A. Powell, of the bulb depart-
ment, reports that three car loads of
Dutch bulbs have been received, and two
more car loads are on their way. This
company will have an exhibit at the
Landsdowne flower show, with Mr.
Powell in charge.

Owing to the lateness of the arrival
of Dutch bulbs and the large accumula-
tion of orders, the store of the Henry
A. Dreer Inc., will be closed for one
week, beginning Monday, October 8. so
that all can devote their energy to this
department.

Carl Corts, of the Joseph Heacock
Co., reports the first of the Richmond
roses received.

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ccpoiiMniai

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTONiHllllKCLCO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

RI6E BROTHERS

Wholesale Florists and
Florists' Supplies

We are the largest cut flower ship-
pers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us sup-
ply your wants. If it is on the market
we can furnish it.

Florists' Supplies

Get our prices before placing
order. Guarantee satisfaction.

Mention the American Florist when writing

EUGENE BERNDEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Frima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.
Choice Asters and DalUias.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, DiHLtiS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up'to-the-Mlnnte Service; Satitfaciion Gmiuiefd.
1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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BEST QUALITY

Yianging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1.30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

WO Potter Co *2i bi^ Ave..
• ^9C• ^ uiicr vu.y Cleveland, o.

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Wholesale Florists' Sopplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties

In Qnantlty.

Send for oar Catalogne.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-131 1 N. 2nd St., Philadelphla,Pa.

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GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPUES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P.O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW FANCY FERNS,

Special
Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

Lilies, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Gladioli, Sphagnum Moss and Green Sheet Moss.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholesale Florist.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO

C. A. KUEHN,

%lesaleHowgFMMl(et,?

fHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10. tei 100

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00

" ■' fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter trades 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Rnssell 4 lOmS 00

Frima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killarney 2 00® 8 00

White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

■ Hadley 4 00010 00

Sunburst 3 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00@ 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00@ 6 00

Carnations 2 000 3 00

Cattleya eacn.SOSOg 75

Lllium Rubrum 3 00@ 4 00

Valley 6 00© 8 00

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00@ 8 00

Gladiolus 2 0C@ 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 Qo® 4 00

Asparagus strinsr or bunch. 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Oct. 10. PerlOO

Roses, eauty, special 15 00

," '' lancy 12 00

extra 8 00

No.l 4 00

" Klllarner 1306 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Sunburst 1000 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 000 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

LiUnm GlEantenm 10 00012 00

Adiantum i 35

Asnarama Sprenreri. ner bnnch, 35040

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Dahlias 4 CO® 6 00

Carnations 1 50® 2 00

Chrysanthemums 1 50® 2 50 per doz.

Milwaukee, Oct. 10. PerlOO
Roses, Killarney and W. Killarney 3 000 8 00

" Ward 3 000 6 00

M rs. Chaa. Russell 5 00@20 00

" Ophelia 4 000 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 4 00010 00

Bon Silene 2 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 2 000 4 00

Valley 6 00

Lilies 12 50

Rubrums 3 00

Cattleyas per doz., 9 00

Mums per doz., $2 00@$4 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgli, - Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHIOAGO

St. Louis, Oct. 10. Ferioo

Hadley 2 00® S 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Yi"i: 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 000 5 00

L'"'e"- 6 000 8 00

Carnations 1 (xjg j 50

Ferns per 1000, $150

670

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

The Lansdowne Flower Show Asso-
ciation, of which S. S. Pennock is
president, held its autumn flower snow
in the Twentieth Century Club audi-
torium, Lansdowne, Pa., Saturday. Oc-
tober (j. The following acted as judges :
Mrs. J. Drew Bear, A. R. Powell, cas-
per Pennock, Rowland T. Satterthwaite.
J. Otto Thilow, Frank Hassen and Dr.
Huey.

S. S. McClements and wife, of
Pittsburg-h, spent several days in this
city, where they have a son in the
Coast Defense.

Mr. Hibtaerd, o£ the Durham Floral
Co.. Durham, North Carolina, was a
visitor. P- C.

New York.

SUPPLY light; demand impkoves.
Business continues to slowly improve,
but there is not much snap in it. The
supply of stock continues rather light,
but there is enoug-h to supply the mod-
erate demand. The one exception is
orchids, which are very plentiful and
are cheap, compared with the prices of
a few weeks ago. A moderate supply of
American Beauties continues Lo arrive,
but the price for specials keeps around
$25 per 100. In such roses as Scott
Key, and Mock, there have been sales
at the rate of $20 per 100 for specials,
but the supply of such stock Is limited.
The supply of chrysanthemums is not
heavy, but much better stock is now
arriving and their season has fairly
opened. There seems to be a demand
for all the carnations that arrive at
from $2 to $3 per 100 for such as are
fairly good. The great heat during the
last of July and first of August, in
some ranges, tied up planting and was
also bad for the stock, consequently it
is late in blooming. There is a fair
supply of violets; enough to supply the
demand, and some of them are good for
so early in the season. The demand
for lily of the valley is rather weak
and prices have dropped a few cents.
There is little change in hlies. There
are good and indifferent dahlias on the
market, and the good ones sell well.
The dahlias are now about tbe only
outdoor stock that amounts to any-
thing:.

October 8.— The market is lively
and all good stock sells well. Car-
nations' are bringing record prices
for this time of the year, $4 per 100,
and $5 for an occasional sale of Wards.
Of course, very short stock is cheaper.
While lily of the valley prices fluctuate,
good stock brings $10 per 100. All
good roses, chrysanthemums and dahl-
ias are going well.

NOTES.

There is on exhibition at the store of
the Henshaw Floral Co., 127 West 2Sth
street, exceptionally fine blooms of a
new bronze chrysanthemum, a sport
of the popular pink. Unaka. It origi-
nated five years ago in the range of E.
W, Fengar, a prominent grower of Irv-
ington. N. J., and he now has a large
stock and will disseminate it next year.
It has the same habit of growth as the
original Unaka. The blooms average
7 to 8 inches in diameter. The stock
wholesales at .$9 per dozen.

Eugene Dailledouze and wife have
returned from their extended western
trip. They spent some time in the
principal cities of California and also
visited Portland, Oregon. Probably

the most arduous stage of their jour-
ney was the descent of the Grand
Canyon of the Colorado on muleback.
They spent a week in Chicago, where
Eugene visited a number of florists,
including E. G. Hill, at the Presbyte-
rian hospital, who he said was looking
well and seemed to be doing nicely.

John Grimm, 55 years old, for years
a gar(;lener for the late William Walter
Phelps, minister to Germany, and still
employed at the Phelps estate at Tea-
neck, N. J., died in the Hackensack
hospital, October 6. He was found
unconscious on the road near his home
on October 3, having been struck by an
automobile. The Teaneck police have
failed to get any clew to the death car.
Our old friend, Dick Willburger, is
back on the job, helping his nephew,
John H. Meyer, the celebrated phono-
graph singer, who cannot devote much
of his time to the florist business.
They are now located in a new and
well equipped store, 34th street, corner
of Third avenue, which is a great im-
provement on the old Third avenue
location.

E. S. Todd, formerly a Greenfield,
Mass., florist, who went to the border
with the United States forces engaged
in the Y. M. C. A. work, is now super-
intendent of the supply department of
the New York Y. M. C. A. field forces.
Mrs. Todd expects to spend the winter
with her husband in this city.

An instructive flower and plant show
for young people is being held at the
Washington Irving high school. Irving
place and 16th street, this city. The
stock was contributed by the Bronx
Botanical Garden, the Shakespeare Gar-
den in Central Park and by teachers
and students.

Gilmore Clarke, of David Clarke's
Sons, 2139 Broadway, accompanied by
Mrs. Clarke, recently visited their son.
Gilmore, who is a lieutenant in Com-
pany F, Sixth Regiment Engineers.
United States army, now stationed at
Washington barracks, Washington,
D. C.

J. C. "Vaughan received a telegram
October 6 with the shocking news of
the death of J. A. Valentine, and se-
rious injury of Mrs. Valentine. Sec-
retary Young, Prank Traendly and Eu-
gene Dailledouze were also advised, the
latter two by Mr. Vaughan.

It may be as well to mention, while
the express business is under consid-
eration, that the express companies
have a few troubles of their own. They
have been compelled to suspend for a
time, deliveries between the boroughs
of this city.

Bonnet & Blake, wholesalers of 130
Livingston street. Brooklyn, are receiv-
ing a good assortment of chrysanthe-
mums from J. Kirschner. and good car-
nations, for the season, from Alfred
Demeusey, both of whom are Brooklyn
growers.

Both President Stumpp of the flor-
ists' club and Secretary John Young
attended the annual meeting of the
P. T. D. at Detroit. The latter was
also at St. Louis, attending a meeting
of the national flower show committee.
"Frank A. Sperwin, who continued the
retail business long conducted by his
mother, the late Mrs. Delia Sperwin, at
127 Sixth avenue. Brooklyn, has been
drafted and expects a call to the colors
at any time.

Howard Foddy, son of Wm. H. Fod-

Mention the American Florist when writing

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

Valley

Chas. Schwake 6c Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

Joseph S. Fenrich

WHOLESALE FLORIST

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

TELEPH0NES-420-421-422 FARRAGDT.
ROSES, LILIES, VIOL£TS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Bronze Unaka, Pink

Unaka and October King, in quantities.

and all other seasonable stock.

dy, the well known retailer of 8 Sev-
enth avenue, Brooklyn, is now in the
army aviation corps, Ithaca, N. Y.. and
is said to be showing great aptitude for
the work.

H. L. Baylis, in the rooms of the New
York Cut Flower Co., is receiving good
stock of the roses. Prima Donna and
Mrs. Bayard Taylor, from the range of
Edward Asmus, North Bergen, N. J.

Alfred Bauhoffer has recently re-
moved his retail business from 3034 to
3047 Third avenue, wliere he is finely
located. He has no complaint to
make about business.

Charles H. Brown, the retailer of
Broadway and SGth street, attended the
meeting of the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery at Detroit and was accompanied
by Mrs. Brown.

Two former employes of Alfred Kott-
miller, the retailer of 426 Madison ave-
nue, are now in the army. Richard
Bandy volunteered and William Roche
was drafted.

C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., is send-
ing some fine blooms of the Bronze
Unaka and October King chrysanthe-
mums to J. S. Fenrich, 51 West 28th
street.

At the retail store of Robert G. Wil-
son, Fulton street and Green avenue, it
was recently stated that business was
improving and that they were busy.

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671

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

J. J. COAN, Inc. Ctr

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

ssif Frr"a|=ut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 TEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

40 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

""S^llFaJrUut 133 W. 2Bth St., New York

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Flowers

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varletiei of Bose*,
Viol'ets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephonea: Farra^nt 300 and 301

jiiNYOiDNe&ca

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILUAMPJFORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 6335 Farrasat.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW^ YORK

Tel. 60S and 609 Farra^nt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITED

Telephone Farrasut 9761.

Qoldsteio & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

flERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

VtoMe Ho¥erM^KeU

New York, Oct. 10. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00&30 00

extra and fancy...!" OOiglS 00
No land No 2.... 3 000 5 00

" Hadley 2 00010 00

" Francis Scott Key 4 00(815 00

" Prima Donna 2 00® 10 00

" AliceStanley 2 00@ 8 00

" Mrs Geo. Shawyer 1 00@ 6 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney, Special 5 00

No land No 2.. 50® ICO

Queen 1 00® 8 Oi

Brilliant 1 00@ fi 00

" Aaron Ward 200®8f0

" Sunburst 1 CO® 8 00

" J L Mock 2 00@1( 00

" Ophelia 2 OOw 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00®10 00

" Hoosier Beauty 1000 5 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00@3S 00

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 1 50@4 00

Rubrums 2 00® 4 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 4 00@ 6 00

Uly of ihe Valley 6 00010 (0

Bouvardia 1 25® 2 00

Dahlias 2 500 8 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 1 50@ 2 00

Smilax doz, strings, 75

Carnations 2 00® 4 00

Tuberoses 2 00® 4 00

Violets.. 25a ."^O

CelosiasCut 500 73

Tritoma 1 5f@ 2 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITBUJ

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

EX J. VAN REYPBR, Manaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

?a°r;a1i.t]iiil 129 W. 28tli St., Nbw YofK

We are

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind us,
find we do not expect a sold medal for doin^
our full duty to our consiffnors and customers.
Vou will not mnke a mistake by dealing with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: ( 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT ]203« NEW YORK

•phone] III! [farragut

WM. KESSLEP,

WHOLESAIiB FliORIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchsnge

Coogan Bldf., 0th At. and W. 26th, New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for adTertlelne.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Gompany

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5893

119 West 28th St.. New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3S70-SS71 Fan«r>t

TIB Lariresi SMppei and RecelYti of Cut Floum

A complete assortment of the beit In
the market can, always bo relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY S BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1665 Madison Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receitert ud Disiriiiitors of Choicest Cut Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist
106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

672

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Oct. 13,

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A- A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

im

DES MOINES

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

AUDITORIUM, November 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th

Under auspices of the Iowa State Florist's Association.
For trade space and premium list, write J. S. WILSON, DES MOINES, IOWA.

In sending out an invitation recent-
ly to the building operators and build-
ing material dealers of this city to at-
tend a conference at the municipal
building, September 20, Borough Presi-
dent Marks wrote in part as follows :

"We must not neglect fundamental
business conditions which will enable
us to finance our own and allied forces.
The wheels must continue to turn."
This is applicable to all lines of busi-
ness. If all those who have enough
capital to support them for an indefi-
nite period should quit business and
spend only for necessities, what would
become of the great army of men and
women that depend on the circulation
of capital for a living? In this con-
nection we not^ that some of the
newspapers have recently been pro-
fuse in their praise of Samuel Gom-
pers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, because he has
expressed his determination to stand
by his country. His stand is com-
mendable, but it must not be forgot-
tent that every decent American is do-
ing the same thing. Doubtless Mr.
Gompers will use his influence with la-
bor to put an end to the strikes that
are hampering the government and
obstructing business.

Charles Funk, head gardener for J.
H. Small & Sons, and Miss Henrietta
Foley, of Long Island, were recently
married and the firm and employes of
the. store gave them a good send-off.
Fi-ank Deery decorated the church and
tne house with palms. Easter lilies and
American Beauties, and being a fine
singer, at the wedding he sang, "O,
Promise Me." The happy couple spent
their honeymoon at Washington. D. C,
an'"'' Newport, R. I.

F--.'',nk Nielsen's store in the Hotel
Seville. Fifth avenue and 28th street,
has recently been greatly improved.
He has a branch store in the 42d
Street building and reports good busi-
ness at both places.

Jack Trepel. who opened a good re-
tail store a year ago at 480 Fulton
street, Brooklyn, has been, so success-
ful that he has just ope'ned another
store in that borough at Fifth avenue
and 10th street.

One of the finest retail stores in
Brooklyn is that of Hugo H. Jahn. 710
Nostrand avenue. It is well located,
the interior arrangements are excellent
and he keeps a fine stock of plants
and cut flowers.

Workmen have recently been busy
rearranging and improving the interior
of the wholesale store of John Young
& Co.. 53 West 28th street, which be-
came necessary on account of increased

Craig ' Muir, 62 West 40th street,
has returned to the city and reopened
his store. He and Mrs. Muir spent the
summer on their farm in Connecticut,
increasing the food supply.

S. Nishijama, formerly connected
with the Nippon Garden, 259 Fifth
avenue, has returned to this city after
spending the summer in Boston.

William H. Mallon, who has a fine
retail store at 640 Fulton street. Brook-
lyn, reports that business is starting up
well.

William Kather, 754 Madison ave-
nue, has recently leased more space
and greatly enlarged his retail store.

Callas Brothers, 656 Nostrand ave-
nue, Brooklyn, have a very attractive
store and report improved bvisiness.
A. F. F.

New York Florists' Clul).

The club met in its rooms in the
Grand Opera House building on the
evening of October 8, President Stumpp
in the chair. There was a large at-
tendance. Noteworthy out-of-town visit-
ors and members were : J. C. "Vaughan,
Chicago, who is spending some time
at his New York store; Prof. White, of
Cornell University; S. S. Pennock,
Philadelphia; Fred E. Rockwell, con-
sulting agriculturist of Doylestown,
Pa.; E. Allen Peirce, Waltha^m, Mass.,
and Louis J. Reuter. Westerly, R. I.
The principal business of the meeting
was the pending resolution to appro-
priate $1,000 by the club to the pub-
licity fund of the Society of American
Florists. In the debate on the matter.
President-elect Totty, of the S. A. F.,
President Stumpp, Max Schling, James
McHutchison and W. A. Manda, took

part. The motion was carried by a
standing vote, almost unanimous. Max
Schling. who is enthusiastic for pub-
licity, increased his personal subscrip-
tion and urged every member to sub-
scribe.

J. C. Vaughan was called to the plat-
form and made an interesting address,
giving sound advice on the conduct of
the business under present conditions.
Prof. White, S. S. Pennock and Fred
E. Rockwell were in turn called to the
platform and each spoke interestingly.

There were a number of meritorious
exhibits. Chas. H. Totty, Madison,
N. J., exhibited Chrysanthemums Octo-
ber King, October Herald, Queen Mary,
and early blooming singles and re-
ceived the thanks of the club and high
commendation. E. W. Fengar, Irving-
ton, N. J., exhibited Chrysanthemum
Bronze Unaka. The committee thought
it promising and would like to see it
again. The Geo. W. Crawbuck Co. ex-
hibited the chrysanthemum, Chryso-
lora; thanks of the club. George
Schlegel, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, exhib-
ited the new pink seedling dahlia,
named Mrs. Geo. Schlegel, large and
beautiful flowers; preliminary certifi-
cate. The awards committee having
visited the range and gardens of W. A.
Manda, South Orange, N. J., to see his
new dahlia previously exhibited,, in
growth, recommended a first class cer-
tificate. The superintendent and grow-
er of the Schlegel range is S. Milosy.

Prof. White, in his address, spoke
of the coming meeting of the Federa-
tion of florists' clubs and societies at
Buffalo and will later advise as to the
date. Mr. "Vaughan spoke of the un-
satisfactory conditions relating to im-
ported stock. A. F. F.

MoNTEEAL, Que. — W. Broad, general
foreman at the E. J. Hayward range
for the past 10 years, was married re-
cently in this city to Miss M. McBain,
of Inverness, Scotland.

Washington. N; J. — Alonzo Jay
Bryan, an eight and one-half pound
florist, has arrived at the home of
Alonzo Jj Bryan, the well-known
grower of this city.

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673

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

KatabUshed 1S57

^^^

FIOMUST

745 Buckingham Place,

li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best FaclUtles in the City

Mention the American Florist when writino

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A, Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

(iNCOMrailATtO)

Eigllli ml Ucoil Sb.
3514-16-20 N.Gnjid At.

Telegraph orders filled on shortnotioe in St. Louis

and rest ot Missouri.

Member of Florists* Tlelegr&ph Delivery.

^lu y^o^ omk^

.HARRY PAPWORTH

"nicMetoirieRidje Nuracn^ Gk*^

STORE

135 CoTOndrfetSt^

I Hosts"'

|viOkCT» "^^'J II "fc-*^' F.T.D.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Albany^ N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered ia Albany and ridnily od lelegrapMc order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writino

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue
Dl/0 1 yJVi 799 Boylston Street

DellTeries to Steamers and All Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when writing

*

Max Schling

NEW YORK *

785 nrre ave . |;

Adjoining Plaza Hotel ^

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Sj

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch:
THE VANDERBII/T HOTELi

Park Ave. and 31th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Uemher of Florists' TIelegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writino

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons

The BelleTue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Marbet Afford*.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland,

Mention the American Florist when writino

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists;

We are in the Heart of
And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Memhers of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writino

New York

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writino

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONHELL

111 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

'pELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
■*■ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alezconnell,

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangol:, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
Ko. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.

RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Memhers of Florists' Helegraph Delivery.

Me7ition the A^nerican Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITTS LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing .

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Oct. 13,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

EstabUshed 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
"We shoald all strictly adhere to the request
of the United States Fjod Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

HohnS Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest, The
Largest Store In America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SniittiCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Memlei-s of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

/T

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

^

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FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

General designs— All flowers in season

J

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. ¥.— Eyres, 106 State St.
Albany. N. Y. — Banker's.
Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.
Bangor, Me. — Sekenger. Adam. 32 Newbnry St.
Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.
Boston. Mass. — Penn. The Florist.
Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.
Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.
BuflCalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.
Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.
Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.,
Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Bl7d.
Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — 0. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St.
Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.
Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.
Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI.
Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.
Cincinnati, O.— Hardesty & Co.
Cincinnati. O. — Edward A. Porter.
Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.
Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.
Cleveland. O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.
Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.
Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.
Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.
Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.
Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.
Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co.
Des Moines. la.'^^AIfred Lozier Eosery.
Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.
Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.
Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.
Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Lelwrius.
El Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.
Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.
Galesburg, HI.— I. L. Pillsbury.
Grand Bapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.
Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith.
Harrisburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.
Houston. Tex. — Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.
Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.
Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell.
Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.
Lincoln. Neb. — C. H. Frey.
Lincoln, Neb. — Prey & Frey.
Little Eock. Ark.— Paul M. Palez.
Los Angeles. Calif.— Howard & Smith.
Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.
Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.
Louisville, Ky. — August E. Banmer.
Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.
Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.
Montreal. Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.
Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.
Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.
Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.
Newark. N. J. — Philips Bros.
Newark. O.— Chas. A. Duerr.
Newburyport. Mass. — E. W. Pearson.
New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.
-Ts'ew York— Partis'. 41th and Madison Ave.
New York — Hanft Bros.
New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.
New York — David Clarke's Sons.
New York — Drakes Co.
New York — Henry Hart. Inc.
New York — Kottmiller.
New York — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.
New York— D. J. Pappas, Inc.
New York- Max Schllng, 22 W. 29th St.
New York — G. E. M. Stumpp.
New York — Young & Nugent.
Omaba. Neb. — Hess & S'woboda. Famam St.
Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.
Philadelphia, Pa. — M. J. Callahan.
Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.
Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop. Ltd.
Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg.
Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. B. A, Williams.
Providence. R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.
Rochester. Minn. — Eochester Floral Co.
Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.
Eockford, HI. — H. W. Buckbee.
San Antonio. Tex. — Fdward Green.
Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.
St. Louis. Mo. — Foster. Fred.
St. Louis. Mo. — Mullanphv Florists.
St. Ix)uis. Mo. — P. H. Weber.
St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.
St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co.
San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.
San Francisco— Podesta & Baldocchi.
Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.
Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co.
Springfield. Mass. — N. F. Higgins.
Steubenville. O. — Hnscroft's Flower Shop.
Syracuse. N. Y.— Miles S. Hencle.
Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.
T,icoma. Wash. — California Florists.
Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.
Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.
Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L.
Washington — Gude Bros.
Wilmette. 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.
Williamsport. Pa. — Evendeu Bros, Co.
Worcester. Mass. — Randall'g Flower Shop.
Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and 6ratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High firade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Membars of Florists* Telegraph Deliveiy.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omalia, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415FarnunSt. i5o???d'^582

Uembera of Florists* Telegrapli Delivery.

THE J, M. GASSER COMPANY

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Dunlop's

Canada*s best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Anywiere, Pnone, 1952 Beilord

HUGO H. JAHN

FliOKIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

For Delivery in

Pliiladelpliia and Nei^hbortiood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

jgir.

The Am'erican Florist.

675

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Giiicago^L't

J orders carefully filled

5j^S|^^3^oB St under the supervision or

S^JpSS:- GEORGE ASMU8. Mgr.

^^P' Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Uemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.-

«^or^ 334 Lewis Aw., No;'fi'^''re3ford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City. Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Epecial attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders,
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flow'ers in the Oity,

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsio, North,
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Flione Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIEIiD, MASS.

IliAINFT BROS. """"°Sr»?„?r^""'|

* *-.»-«,» - ■_rf' « -v -^-^ •-^ • Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. ?

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Special atteotioD paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist token ivritino

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evan ston, Kenll-
worth Wlnnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

Mention the American Florist when writina

New York. EstabUsIied 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1563 Columbus

Mention the American Florist when ivritino

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenne

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists Fhonesj||[Le„o,

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Denver, Colo.

fhc Park

'^ i^^sr Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy,
Mention the American Florist when writina

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FIjOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writina

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbnry's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notle*.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Lang Floral&, Nursery Co.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

676

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif

O. C SAAKE

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

FLORIST

elegraph Ord
Regular Ti

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

]

Memlwrs of Florists' Telegrapli DeUvery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cat Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dUct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefnlly BSxecuted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, O.

The Smith &Fetters Co.,

liEADING FLORISTS

735 Eucua Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samvel Murray,

1017 Grind Aveirae

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Als'n.

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. UCHIGAN BLVD.. Aoifiloriiim Amei. CHICAGO

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled '"I'l ,a«M™"^ *" *P
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

Ti. E. Cor. Taylor and OliTe Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on short

notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California riorists

win take care of all telegraphic orders.

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholtsals
ind Ritiil
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

will flu orders for the West on sUort notlc*

Trade discounts. First-class itoolc.

C. n. TREY

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders
for florist service In this vicinity to

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

8343 "W. MA-DISON ST.

HBAB OAKFIKIJI P&BK

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Michigan.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFRED HAUNAH & SONS will fill vour or-
ders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central
Pennsylvania

E. W. PESRSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers

Get in touch vrith

J. E. MATTHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes^

WAtMIMOTOKOa

Members of Florists' Telegraph Uelivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina-

1917.

The American Florist.

677

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Bend TelegTaph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service In thla Tldnlty to

Howard & Smith

S53 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

MentU>n the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Hembar of Florliti' Telemph Sellvtry,

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W, Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Hember of Florists* l<elegraph ]3«liver7.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 nFTH AVINUE

Uember of Florists' Tlslegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Uention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers In Central P«.
Uention the American Florist when writing

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam, N, Y.
K. Y. C. Arcade. States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmans, N, Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, lilNCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

members of Florists! Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Uention the American Florist when writing

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Chicago Detroit

CENTRAL FLORAL CO.

132 North State Street, CHICAGO, HI-
SS Broadway, DETROIT, NaCH.

Special attention given to telegrap,^ and mall
orders for delivery in either city and adjoinins
territory. Both of our stores are located in the
heart of each city, which means quick and eflB-
cientservice to theatres, hotels, depots, etc. Our
Chicago store is located opposite Marshall Field
<b Co.'s retail establishment and one block from
the Great Csntral Cut Flower Market.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 milei In any direction, nill MTU U||l||
We are the center of the great UULUin, mHIH.
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telesraph, Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists* Ttelegraph Delivery,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Hembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

§ Cincinnati, O. g

I HARDESTY & CO. |

= 150 last Fourth Street 1

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. g

EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and IJ Street

Mention the American Florist when writing

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries iaBllffalO,I,OcKp<nrt

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

b McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Estiiblished in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

*■ aia T^- <'• JOHNSTON S CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASfflNGTON St. FROnENIZ

Mention the American Florist when loriting

678

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington. D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm." G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Tice-President: David Burpee, Phila-
delphia. Pa.. Second Vice-President: C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The pea and bean reports continue
very bad.

Peppek seed is likely to be scarce
again this j'ear.

New York seedsmen are reported
looking- after the South American trade.

It is claimed the California lima bean
crop is one-fourth less than that of
last year.

G-AEDEjSr TOOL manufacturers of Shef-
field are imable to obtain permits to
make them.

"Visited Cinc.A.GO: H. A. Tobin, rep-
resenting the Sioux City Seed & Xurs-
ery Co., Sioux City, la.

Frederick Benart, of the firm of
Ernst Benary, Erfurt, Germany, is
• dead; particulars lacking.

Northern France grown Lilium can-
didum bulbs are reported held back
for lack of steamers from Havre.

The Holland-America line is re-
ported as maintaining its bulb freight
contracts of 40 shillings per cubic ton.

Onion Sets — In the Chicago district
jobbers' asking prices are .$1.70 to $1.80
for reds and yellov\'s, .$2.50 for whites.

The S. S. Scheidyk has reached an
Atlantic port with 30,000 cases of
Dutch bulbs and 5,000 cases nursery
stock.

Feeesias have been in good demand
and the crop, wftch was a short one
in California because of frost, is pretty-
well cleaned up.

Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on

the Board of Trade October 10 were

as follows : Timothy, .$5.75 to $7.75
per 100 pounds.

Houston, tex. — O. p. Jackson & Co.
have changed their name to the O. P.
Jackson Seed Co., and removed to
larger quarters on Travis street.

There are so many cases of Dutch
bulbs fi om the S. S. Waaldyk lying on
dock, the S. S. Scheidyk's cargo must
go into dock loft, making much addi-
tional work and probable delay.

Bouquet Green, it is said, looks well
in the "Wisconsin district this year, but
it is difiBcult to get it picked as the
Indians and others have been kept
busy thus far harvesting potatoes at
high wages.

Rochester, N. Y. — Employes and
friends of James "Vick's Sons to the
number of 65 enjoyed a sausage and
corn roast at the country home of Mr.
and Mrs. "Wm. H. Dildine at Barnards,
N. Y., recently.

Los Angeles, Calif. — M. D. Germain,
of the Germain Seed & Plant Co., has
returned from an extended eastern trip.
— ^P. J. Wheldon, head salesman for
Henrj- Payne for the past 10 years, has
severed his connection to engage in
ranching.

With the Colors.

Dr. Franklin of the L. D. "WaUer
Seed Co., Guadaloupe, Calif., who vol-
unteered when war was declared, is
now Lieutenant Dr. Franklin and is
stationed at Camp Kearney, Linda
Vista, near San Diego, Calif.

Carl Cropp Jr., Chicago, is now at
the Naval Reserve Station, Great
Lakes, 111., in the wireless telegraph
service and expects soon to be trans-
ferred to Harvard University where
his course will be completed.

The Late George H. Cummlusfs.

George H. Cummings, secretary of
the Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co.,
Sioux City, la., and for years promi-
nently identified with the prohibition
movement in that state, was killed
October 6, near Le Mars, la., when a
tire on his automobile blew out. caus-
ing the machine to somersault, hurling
him head foremost into the road. Three
other persons in the car escaped with
minor injuries.

Mr. Cummings, -who was 67 years
of age, -n-as bom on a farm near
Ulrichsville, O., and moved to Sioux
City in 1884, having been for several
years previous principal of the high
school at Seward, Neb. He -was much
interested in educational and religious
work and was a member of the board
of trustees of Buena Vista College,
Storm Lake, la., an elder of the Third
Presbyterian church of Sioux City and
president of the "Woodbury county
anti-saloon league.

The deceased had held the position
of secretary of the Sioux City Seed &
Nursery Co., one of the best-known
firms in the trade in the middle west,
since 1884 and had many friends in
the seed trade as well as a host of oth-
ers in social and cvnc life. He is sur-
vived by a -widow, his mother, two
brothers, three sisters and one nephew.

Canary Island Onion Seed.

Teneriffle, August 31. — The biggest
crop of Canary Island onion seed ever
grown finished its movement toward
L'nited States ports today, when large
final shipments brought the 1917 value
of this export to America up to $137,-
289 ($131,882 for the United States and
$5,407 for Porto Rico), as compared
with $84,387 for 1916 and only $40,828
in 1915. "While good results had been
expected, even the most optimistic
planters were surprised by the great
quantities of high-grade seed produced
and the large buying orders from the
United States — which country has
bought nearly all available seed, only
very small quantities remaining on the
market. These conditions were fore-

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS

Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

seen in a report sent by the Teneriffe
consulate as far back as August 31,
1916, when it was forecast that "the
showing made by American purchases
of onion seed (1916 crop) has had a
most stimulating effect on the industry
in these islands, and heavy planting
may be expected -for the 1917 crop."
These expectations were more than ful-
filled in the actual results of the crop
movement just ended. The majority
of the growers are now figuring on
e-i'en larger plantings, with the inten-
tion of surpassing in 191S the record
results obtained in the present year.

A number of American seedsmen and
onion growers having recently inquired
as to the development of the Canary
Island onion-seed business with Amer-
ican firms, the following statement of
the value of the declared exports of seed
from these islands to the United States
is appended for their information : In
1909 the declared value totaled $57,170;
in 1910. .'^36.509; in 1911, $30,753; in
1912, .$74,686; in 1913. $84,345; in 1914,
$43,293; in 1915, $40,828; in 1916,
$84,387; and in 1917, $137,289.

Buckbees Honored.

H. "W. Buckbee, well-kno-mi seedsman
of Rockford, 111., Mrs. Buckbee and J.
T. Buckbee were honored guests at a
formal good-bye meeting of Co. A EYi-
gineers at Camp Grant in that city,
September 29. The company, which
has been ordered to Camp Logan at
Houston. Tex., presented each of the
Messrs Buckbee with a handsome dia-
mond ring bearing the engineers' in-
signia, while Mrs. Buckbee was the
recipient of a jeweled brooch in appre-
ciation of the many courtesies extend-
ed by the Buckbees to the men in the
great army cantonment.

Fish Secures Warehouse Localion.

Henry Berrien Fish has rented a
building at Linden avenue and Eighth
street, Carpinteria, Calif., centrally lo-
cated, and as soon as improvements
are completed and up-to-date equip-
ment installed, will commence business
under the nam'e of Henry Berrien Fish,
Seedsman. As previously announced in
these columns, Mr. Fish withdrew from
the Henry Fish Seed Co., of Carpinte-
ria last spring and since that time has
been making arrangements for the
opening of the new enterprise as soon
as a suitable location could be secured.
Associated with him are Charles B.
Howe and Frank Roberts, both of long
experience.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growerslof

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttuob. C abbot,
Pabshtp, Pabslet, Celeet, Endtte, Salsify, Named and MrxM>
Grabiuflora axd Spenoeb Sweet Peas, and Sukflowkb.

Seed Grow^ers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

'9'7^

The American Florist.

679

BULBS

FRENCH AND BUTCH

AU varieties for florists.

FLOWER SEEDS

Calceolaria, Candytuft, Centaorea, Cln*
eraiia. Pansy, Cyclamen, etc All of ihe
very Finest Strains for florists.

Special prices on application.

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, ■ New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Higti-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper Egg Plant, Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

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Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI!?.

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Arthur T.Boddington Go.

Inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

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97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

PedigreeTomato Seeds BaltllDOre, Md.

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RODTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif,

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

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We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

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MICH ELL'S

RELIABLE

BULBS

"READ THIS" and
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW.

There will be a decided shortage of
Dutch stock and especially lyilies of all
kinds, hence

HYACINTHS, TULIPS,
NARCISSI, Etc.,

must make up the balance. People will
buy flowers at Easter, they'll have the
money. Dutch stock requires very little
heat or greenhouse space until a short
time before selling, so don't let the
price of coal worry you.

Send for Wholesale Price List of

Bulbs and Seasonable Supplies.

DO IT NOW

Michell's Seed House

518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

]3c/m and up (1000-1200 per case) $13.50 per 1000

16 c/m (900 per case) 16.00 per 1000

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

12 c/m and up (1700-1800 per case) $36.00 per 1000

13 c/m (1700 per case) 40.00 per 1000

13 c/m and up (1400-1450 per case) 42.50 per 1000

JUST ARRIVED, IN PIRFECT CONDITION.

Casli with order for less than 5 cases, or from those who have not established credit with U8.

McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House

95 CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK.

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Oct. 13,

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NUKSERV STOCK, from all source!
AUSIRAUAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper White Grandlllora—

Per 1000
(1250 Bulbs to the case) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
lily Candidum—
23 to 24 centimeters,

$7.0O per lOO; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

Palnesville, Ohio.

J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERIXK), NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers ot Cucumber, Cantalonpe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Coras.

TOMATO SEED

Groirn (or the Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
BeauB, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet. B!ta
Branches: Michigan, uil cnon Pnilll

Wisconsin and Idaho. MILrUnU, bUNH.

My Winter Orclild-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains ManT- Splendid Noreltlea.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant, C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Waldo Rohnert

GIUEtOY, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Spedaltibs: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas, Asteri,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention,

BUY THEM NOW!

Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora

Per 1000 Per 1000

13 ctm. and up, 1250 to case, select $16.60 Mammoth, 1000 to case, 14-15 ctm. up... $18.00

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANXJM

Fine for forcing $8.00 per 1000

LILIUM CANDIDXJM (Madonna Lily)

Select $7.00 per 100 Mammoth $8.00 per 100

FOBMOSXJM LILIES

6-S inch $68.00 per 1000

CALLA AETHIOPICA

XV2 to 2-inch $8.60 per 100

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

Select $9.00 per 1000 Mammoth $18.00 per 1000

Write for our new fall Catalogue which is now ready for distribution.

AMERICAN BULB CO.,

A. MILLER, President

172 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^ L [_ U 3 Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, niaslraleil Cataloiue Free

KELWAY & SON ""^^^ LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOB THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

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THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL EEQTJIKEMENTS FOE AIL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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Contract Seed Growers

^nppialtioc P^PPer, Edg plant, Tomato,
speUiaillBS. vine Seed and Field Corn:

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWN, N. J.

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THE KIMBERUN SEED CO.

■WHOtESALB SEED GROWERS

San Carlos Sts., "3n JOSe, CSllI.

Growers of

ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

Correspondence Solicited,
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Lilium Giganteum

7-0 In. and 9-10 in., for Immediate de-
livery. W^rite for I>rices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling- Mach. Co.

FITCHBUKG, MASS., U. S. A.

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jOHiiniiHiiuiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiDiniiiinniiiniiiiiiiiuiio^

I BURPEE'S SEEDS I

I Philadelphia |

S Wholesale Price List for Florists B

S &nd Market Gardeners. =

%iioiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiimnininiiiioiiiiiiR^

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Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED

l^sdaic Bristol, Pa.

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We have the A i i 1^ i i ^^ >iave the

FRENCH A nil nS ^^'^^^

and the Japs. fill 1# U I ■# Kj g„j tleEDflisti.

NARCISSUS

PAPER

WHITE

Size No. in case

14 ctms. and up 1000

13 ctms. and up 1250

12 ctms. and up 1350

aDd tie Eiglisli.

We secured by late cable a third
shipment, late dug bulbs, of this
forcing Narcissus, now arriving
which we can supply while un-
sold at these low prices:

Per 1000 at N. Y. At Chicago

$15.50 $16.50
13.00 14.00
1100 12.50

Freesias

Purity, V2 inch $10.00

Roman Hyacinths

WHITE 1000

12-15 Ctms $44.00

11-12 ctms 35.00

Write for 3 case prices.

Callas

Lilium Rubrum

COID STORAGE 1000

8- 9-in. (170 bulbs to case) ....$50.00
9-11-in. (100 bulbs to case) ... 85.00

Lilium Giganteum

Cold Storage F.O.E. Chicago, icoo
9-10 in., fine for late work $75.00

li4-tol^^-inch.
IH-to 2-inch....

Lilium Multiflorum

7- 9-inch (300 bnlbs to case).
9-10-inch (200 bulbs to case).

CHINESE NARCISSUS

Per Mat (120 bulbs) $ 9.00

8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 71.00

While unsold, crop short. 'l

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO: 3 1-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK: 43 Barclay St.

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111.

GET OIR PRICES

CAR LOTS TON LOTS

GENUINE JAP. D. E. RAPE

RED TOP O. GRASS

HEMP CANARY SUNFLOWER

SEED MERCHANTS

I. L. RADWANER, New York

43 Years in Seed Business.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, P»., President;
H. F. Thompson, Arlington, Mass., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Qrand Bapids,
Hi^., Treasurer.

Next annual convention will be held at
Springfield, Mass., in 1917.

It is reported that starch factories,
of which there are two in Maine, will
not be allowed to use potatoes.

Washington, D. C. — As a result of
recent conferences, practically all of
the carlot potato shippers have agreed
to the food administration licensing
plan, to insure equitable distribution
of the crop.

Conservative estimates give Aroos-
took potato crop available for ship-
ment as 8,000,000 bushels, or a little
less than half a crop, due to rotting
and other unfavorable conditions. Es-
timated crop will be practically all
housed by October 5.

MADISON, Wis. — The sixth annual
convention of the Wisconsin Potato
Growers' Association will be held in
this city November 19-24. The pre-
mium list has been issued and copies
of same may be had upon application
to J. G. Milward, secretary-treasurer,
Madison.

Onion Supply Less Than Last Year.

According to the market review of
the United States department of agri-
culture for the week ending July 17,
shipments of onions were nearly double
those of the previous week, but consid-
erably less than the corresponding pe-
riod last year. The movement is chiefly
from Kentucky, Virginia and New J-er-
sey. F. O. B. prices from Kentucky
producing sections are reported as $2.65
to $2.75, a rise of 40 cents per bushel
from the previous week.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and VejretaWes.

Chicago, Oct. 9.— Mushrooms, home
grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per car-
ton; lettuce, cases, 8 to 10 cents; rad-
ishes, 75 cents to $1.00 per hundred
bunches; celery, 75 cents to $1.00 per
crate; tomatoes, per box, 50 to 75
cents; cucumbers, per box, $2.00 to
$3.00.

New York, Oct. 9. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers, 50
cents to $1.75 per basket; mushrooms,
$1.00 to $.3.00 per 4-lta. basket; toma-
toes, per pound, 5 to 10 cents; lettuce,
per basket, 25 cents to $1..50; rhubarb,
per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Cranberry Crop Damaged.

Plymouth, Mass. — Devotees of
cranberry pie and sauce will be
greatly saddened to learn that frost
has ruined at least 60 per cent of the
Cape Cod cranberry crop. Agricultur-
turists declare that not more than 1.30,-
000 barrels will be harvested this year,
whereas a short time ago the estimate
on the yield was 240,000 barrels. The
growers will suffer a net loss of at
least $1,000,000: The damaging frost,
which came without warning, occurred
on the night of September 11. It was
declared the most severe September
frost in the history of the cranberry
industry.

Fruit and the middlemen.

A panier of luscious deciduous fruit
conjures pictures of orchards, without
a thought of the manifold transactions
needed to bring it to the table. One
Wall street fruit corporation handles
about 45 cars a day, each carrying 12
to 13 tons of fruit. California farmers
of San Jose and Vacaville districts ship
the matured fruit to a central station
which combines output of the small
growers and forwards it to New York.
Here a fruit distributing company auc-
tions the fruit at North River Erie
Railroad pier No. 21. The principal
buyers are Italian commission houses,
who in turn sell it to small fruit stores
in various parts of the state. In the
busy season seldom less than $150,000
worth of fruit is auctioned every day.
The fruit grower gets his money only
after the auction sale, through the
manifold channels through which the
fruit has passed, each middleman ex-
tracting a commission. Yet fruit is one
of the cheapest foods in spite of its
many handlings. — The Wall Street Jour-
nal Straws.

Cincinnati.

SUPPLY shortens; demand steadt.

The supply of outdoor stock has
shortened so greatly that now the mar-
ket is light and everything that arrives
cleans up on sight. Prices have ad-
vanced to substantial figures. The de-
mand for stock is steady and good.
Roses are in good quantity and are
cleaning up nicely from day to day. Car-
nations are in a fair supply and sell
readily. The chrysanthemum cut still
is rather small. Those that do come
in find a waiting market. Easter and
rubrum lilies are in fair number. A
few dahlias may be had. Another week
will probably see the last of these for
the season.

NOTES.

P. J. Olinger spent the first part of
the week at his greenhouses at New
Castle, Ind.

E. G. Gillett is attending the Knights
Templar conclave at Springfield, Ohio,
this w^eek.

C. E. Crltchell has been having some
excellent early chrysanthemums.

Visitors : Mrs. R. Buck, Washing-
ton C. H., O.; C. P. Brunner, Spring-
field, O., and Geo. Lampert, Xenia, O.
H.

Los Angeles.

DAItLIiVS ARE IN THEIR PRIME.

Market conditions have undergone
little change during the past two weeks,
with quality of the stock about the
same. Fall i3owers are the vogue at
present. Each year it becomes more
evident that southern California is

great in dahlia culture. The first vio-
lets were seen here October 3.

NOTES.

There was a fine showing of chrys-
anthemums during the week at the
Redondo Floral Co.'s establishment, at
which Crocker seemed to be the leader.
September was a good month this year,
with stock and business both holding
up well. Albert Knopf, of this firm,
will leave this week for an extended
eastern trip.

The Jledondo Floral Co. is making a
fine showing- of chrysanthemums,
among which Crocker seems to be the
leader. September was reported a good
month this year, with stock and sales
holding UP well. Albert Knopf is in
the east on an extended business trip.

The Broadway Florists have been
showing a nice line of made-up bas-
kets, marigolds, zinnias, baby chrysan-
themums, centaureas^ etc., being used
in the arrangement. There were also
some large baskets of cosmos.

The Broadway Florists have -been
making a splendid showing of chrys-
anthemums and with American Beauty
roses amid a background of greens,
the effect was most attractive.

S. Murata & Co. are shipping some
fine Monrovia chrysanthemums. They
are doing an increased business in this
line this season.

D. S. Purdie & Co. have succeeded L.
H. Freeman at 212 West Fourth street.
The new firm is composed of D. S. Pur-
die and T. W. Schneider, both formerly
employed by O. C. Saake.

Howard & Smith have been busy in
all departments. JThere has been a
good call for funeral work and the nur-
sery has been getting its share of the
business.

At Wright's Flower Shop we recent-
ly noticed some especially fine Ameri-
can Beauties. Mr. Wright is now re-
covering from a severe attack of pneu-
monia.

Wolfskin Bros. & Morris Goldenson
are busy in all departments and are very
optimistic regarding the coming sea-
son's trade.

O. C. Saake reports good business.
He is showing splendid chrysanthemum
stock, a lavender offering being espe-
cially fine.

S. Murata & Co. are shipping some
fine Monrovia chrysanthemums. They
ars doing an increased business in this
line.

The Los Angeles County Horticul-
tural Society held an interesting ses-
sion, October 3.

G. H. H.

EUGENE. Ore. — One modern house,
30x75 feet, is being constructed by the
Rae Floral Co.

New Albany, Ind. — Rebuilding at
the range of Anders Rasmussen is pro-
gressing rapidly and enough glass is
in operation to take care of present
demands.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUTERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters ol Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mandel-Wnrzel. GUnt Half-Sagar Mangel Wurzels, Beet. Carrot. Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swlss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Snnnower,rnniothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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683

HILL'S OPHELIA SEEDLING

"The Gem of the Roses," as a visiting Florist remarked.

IT IS!

Here are spring grafts with StemS
over three ft.— Straight, Stiff and

thornless.

These grafts in the bench show
six, eight and ten breaks, which in-
dicate its freedom.

HL ^ ^HpPHHH^IJjjH^^^^^-x ^^1

The Bloom puts the variety in
the class of big rOSeS, and the
Color, is superb pink, deepening as
it opens; Folisge, handsome as

Ophelia's.

■ j^Kr, '^'^HI^HBi^^HHK., . ,.._-i^v;^I^^^^H

An all-the-year-round Rose.

^^^^^^1

«^-^-«-^-^ K^^^^^^i^^^^^l^^^^^^^^^H^^^^^I^^^H

COLIMBIA

is of the easiest management — easy
to root, easy to graft, absolutely free
from mildew and blackspot.

A big Eastern grower said on
viewing the benches, "We thought
that 'E. G.' was putting it pretty
strong, but he did not say half
enough for ColumMa."

Kindly note that orders will be
filled in strict rotation.

Price Own Root Grafts
$ 30.00 per 100

70.00 per 250 $5.00 per 100
250.00 per 1,000 additional
1,125.00 per 5,000 for grafts.
2,125.00 per 10,000

600 at 1000 rate.

-

THE E. G. HILL CO. and THE JOS. H. HILL CO.

RICHMOND, IND.

Come and see them growing at both places.

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. E. Mayliew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-tnird annual convention will be held
at Chicago, .June 26-28, 1918.

HotTSTON, Tex.— C. L,. Brock has re-
turned to his former position of super-
intendent of parks. I

GRAND KAPiDS, Mich.— The city has |
received a gift of $1,000 to be used in
making- improvements at Wilcox park.

FOKT COLLINS, COLO. — The Northern
Colorado Nursery Co. of Loveland has
moved its business and offices to this
city.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a recent test
case in this city, ■ it was decided that
trees cannot be cut down without per-
mission from the park commissioners.

Beateice, Neb.— The name of the
German Nurseries & Seed House has
been changed to Sonderegger's Nurser-
ies & Seed House.

"HANDLING and Storage of Apples in
the Pacific Northwest" is the title of
Bulletin No. 587, recently issued by
the United States department of agri-
culttire.

BOSTON, MASS. — The park depart-
ment has appropriated $25,000 for re-
planting borders of the parkway con-
necting Franklin park and the Fen-
way.

Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Nur-
sery Co. has deeded to Boone Gardiner,
who has been connected with the firm
for a number years, 30 acres of land on
the Bardstown road.

Lake City, Minn.— The Jewell Nur-
sery Co. has been awarded the con-
tract for landscaping at the new Cur-
tis Bros, establishment at Clinton, la.
N. C. Nelson is in charge of the work.

FOEEST fires, the most serious in
years, are threatening many millions
of feet of western timber. In Mon-
tana and northern Idaho 2,000 men are
fighting the flames under the direction
of the forest rangers.

The so-called virgin forests in the
Adirondacks are growing at the rate
of about 200 board feet an acre per
year. The rate of growth of trees in
central New York is now being studied
by the New York College of Forestry.

Olmpia, Wash. — As the resttlt of a
petition of the Pacific Coast Nursery-
men's Association, the white pine blis-
ter rust quarantine in the state of
Washington has been modified to per-
mit the shipment of five-leaved pine
nursery stock, currants and gooseber-
ries from the state of Oregon into the
state of Washington.

Boston, Mass. — Gold, silver and
bronze medals are offered for the three
best displays of New England or for-
eign fruits in local show windows dur-
ing the combined fruit exhibition of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society,
the New E'ngland Fruit Show and the
American Pomologioal Society in this
city October 31-November 4.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

business satisfactory.
There is no cause for complaint re-
garding business, the demand being
active with numerous funeral pieces
and wedding orders, while flowers for
the sick are also in good call. Local
grown chrysanthemums are scarce, the
crop being about two weeks late and
on account of the outdoor flowers be-
ing killed by frost they are much
needed to fill the vacancy left by the
passing of asters and gladioli. Roses
are in good supply but not nearly equal
to the demand. Carnations are im-
proving daily both in quality and num-
bers. Violets are coming in and the
supply of orchids is increasing.
notes.
Carl Vrooman, Assistant Secretary
of Agriculture, will be the principal
speaker in this city on October 3,
when the city garden exhibit will be
held. President Stone of Purdue Uni-
versity will be another speaker. This
exhibit is held in order, to encourage
the people of this city to cultivate gar-
dens more extensively next year.

Frank J. Knecht attended the meet-
ing of the Florists' Telegraph Deliv-
ery at Detroit and spent the week in
the vicinity of that city on business.
Some excellent roses are being cut at
his establishment and good business
is reported.

Markey Bros, are showing some good
carnations and Smith's Advance chrys-
anthemums. They report the demand
good. Mrs. E. J. Markey, who has
been seriously ill for the past five
weeks, is reported to be improving
slowly.

Some fine pompon chrysanthemums,
the first of the season, were noted at
the Flick Floral Co. store. Funeral
work has been in excellent demand
here. Roses are also of fine quality at
this establishment.

Mrs. R. W. Doswell, who has been
ill at her' home, has improved greatly
and is able to be at the store again.
The Doswell Floral Co. is cutting good
roses and chysanthemums and reports
a splendid trade.

W. J. & M. S. Vesey report a fairly
good demand, with a good crop of
roses and gigantum lilies. Their orchid
houses look very promising.

H. K.

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

Also Berberris ThnnberSli. Hydrangea
Paniculata, Welgella, Spireas, Etc.

Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs.

Robert Pyle. Pees. I^_J Art. Winlzer, Vice-Pees.

Hiirs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin, N. J. WUllamstowa Jnne.. N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

R

OSes 2^-'^^"'^

J 4 inch pots.

Cdd3^ Send for list.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

If you axe interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anything In —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ""^^^fiT"

Specialists in Specimen Steele

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, HoUles and a complete line of
Coniferous Elvergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

Stuiai't T^o-w Co.

ROYAL NURSERIES. BUSH HILL PARK, ENFIELD, Near LONDON, ENGLAND

SPECIAUSTS IN

Orchids, Acacias, Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Palms and Roses

Any communications addressed to HARRY A. BARNARD,
HOTEL ALBERT, NEW YORK, until end of October will have prompt attention.

The Tree
Planters'
Guide

Vaughans' Nursery Catalogue

just published, is invaluable to all Florists
virho undertake landscape work. It is more
than a Price List— It tells you what to use
and where to use it. Send for a Copy.

Vaughan's Seed Store

31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL,

1917.

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685

ALL DUTCH we have ALL FRENCH we have ALL JAPAN

By[BS them now! B|)LBS them nowl B|J[BS

Lilium (New Crop)
Multiflorum

ThanksM?

Or will you have them NOW?

Will you
wait fill

We have
them now!

Lilium (Hew Crop)

Giganteum

We have
them now!

Chinese

Narcissus

DUTCH Minialures
HYACINTHS

w^',m Christmas?

Or will you have them NOW?

We have
them now!

DARWIN
(Named) TULIPS

We have
them now!

ENGLISH
DAFFODILS

Order

Now

or wL "or rJoT Vaughan's Seed Store

i^^Book for Florists Complete, also Nursery Trade List— Ask for

Field Grown Carnation Plants

White Wonder per 100, S5.C0; 1000. $45.00

Match\ess

Enchan'ress.

Enchantress Supreme..

AUce

Mrs. C. w. ward

Philadelphia

Herald

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ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Micll.

chasTTltotty

MADISON, NEW JERSEY
WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemnm Novelties my Specialty

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and sis pages.

Only 50c postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH Cc CO., Adrian, Mich.

Special offer of a limited quantity of

GARDENIA VEITCHII

In 4V4 in. pots, choice healthy stock for bench-
ine, at $30 00 per 100.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, iVi in. pots,
at $4.00 per ICO.

Xmas Joy Peppers, 1V^ in. pots, at $7.00 per
lOU; 3H in. pots, at $10 00 per 100.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS

Rooted Cnttxngs Only.

S. A. Nutt and Buchner. .. .$12.50 per 1000
Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. 15th.
Prices may make sales, quality makes custom-
ers. I am advertising for customers.

ALBERT M. HERR. UNCASTER. PA.
VINCA VABIEGATA

Our strong 2-iD. Vincawill make you good4in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Mutt. Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per lull ; $ i 8.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2 in., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,«^°'^^e''"

AIiIiEGANY N. Y.

Miscellaneous Plants loo looo

214 -in. Asp. plnmosus $ 2.60 $22.{!0

2%-in. Asp. Sprengeri 2.50 22.60

3 -In. Begonia Chatelains 10.00 96.00

2%-ln. Stevia 3.00 28.00

214-in. Geraniums, 24 vara 2.25 20.00

2l4-in. SmUax plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Fems, 6 vars.. $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-ln. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100.

Literal extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, "Z^^^

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

Palms for Ferneries

Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana

in 21/2-inch. Clean, healthy stock. Sam-
ple on request. $15.00 per 100; $140.00
per 1000.

WOLFE, THE FLORIST,

WACO, TEXAS.

A. N. Piersoo, loc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

686

The American Florist.

Oct. 13.

HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

2i4-ln. pot

3-in. pot .

5-in, pot .

6-In. pot .

6-in. pot .

6-in. pot .

7-in. cedar

7-in. cedar

9-in. c«dar

9-ln. cedar

9-ln. cedar

9-in. cedar

COOOS WEDDEI/DIANA

In. high Per doz.

6 to 8 $1.50

10 to 12 2.25

KENTIA BEIiMOBBANA

Leaves High Bach

4 8 to 10 In

5 12 in

6 to 7 18 to 20 In $0.75

6 to 7 M to 24 in 1.00

6 to 7 26 to 28 in 1.60

6 to 7 28 to 30 in 2.00

tnb 6 to 7 34 to,S6 1n 3.00

tnb 6 to 7 38 to 40 In 4.00

tub 6 to 7 40 to 42 in 5.00

tub 6 to 7 42 to 48 In 6.00

tub 6 to 7 48 to 54 in 8.0O

tub 6 to 7 5 ft 10.00

Per 100

6-in

$12.00

6-in.

18.00

Per doz.

6-ln.

$ 1.50

6-in.

2.50

9.00

12.00

18.00

7-in.

24.00

7-in.

36.00

9-in.

48.00

9-ln.

60.00

9-in.

12-ln

Ready

12-in.

Oct. 15

12-in.

ABEOA liUTESCENS m. high Each

pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30 |1.00

pot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36 1.60

KENTIA FORSTEBIANA

Leaves In, high Each Per doc.

pot 5to6 24 $1.00 $12.00

pot 5to6 30to32 l.SO 18.00

KENTIA FORSTEBIANA, made up.

High Bach

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 30 to 36 In $ 3.00

cedar tub 4 planta in tub 38 to 40 in 4.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 40 to 42 In 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 42 to 48 in 6.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tnb 4to4Hn 8.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 4^ to 6 ft 10.00

cedar tub 4 plants in tub 5 to 6 ft 15.00

cedar tub 4 plants In tub 6 to 7 ft 18.00

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

New Dwarf SOLANUM

CLEVELAND

A sterling Thanksgiving and
Christmas novelty of dwarf, com-
pact growth, carrying its berries
well above .the foliage. Has great
lasting qualities.

Ready November 15th.

Mr. Carl Hageoburger. Mentor, Ohio.

Dear Sir; — Will you please reserve twothousand
of your Cleveland Cherry Plants in the different
sizes lor Fall and Holiday trade. Past experience
has proven that these plants give entire satisfaction
to our customers, and are very profitable to handle.
Yours very truly,
THE lONES-RUSSELL COMPANY.

Orders booked now; 3-in., $15.00
per 100; 4-in., $25.00; 4-in., select.
$35.00; 5-in,, 60c each; 6-in.,
select, 75c; 6-inch, $1.00; 6-in., se-
lect, $1.26 and $1.50; 7-in., $2.00;
8-in,, $3,00,

CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio.

Kansas City, Mo.

STOCK SHORTENS COiSTSIDEBABLT,

The supply of stock has shortened
up considerably, especially the outdoor
material, due both to heavy frost and
the season being- practically over. Roses
are more plentiful and of very good
quality, especially Mrs. Russell and
Ophelia. Carnations are coming in
better and with longer stems. Dahlias
are plentiful and prove good sellers.
Chrysanthemums are very good con-
sidering the season and are pulling
good prices. Pot plants of various
kinds are beginning to make their ap-
pearance.

NOTES.

T. J. Noll & Co. report a big sales
increase with supply short of require-
ments at times. Supplies are moved
in quantitj'. Roses, carnations and
chrysanthemums form the bulk of the
stock.

W. J. Barnes has cut the last of his
gladioli, which have proven big sell-
ers during the past six weeks. Fu-
neral work here has been very heavy.

H. Kusik & Co. are handling a good
line of chrysanthemums, lilies, roses
and carnations. A good trade is re-
ported with bright future prospects.

Several large funerals during the
past week kept the force at Arthur
Newell's very busy. Trade here is in-
creasing in all branches.

The big day for the housewives of
this city came October 1, when the
park department gave away all the
bedding plants.

The American Royal live stock show
proved a great card for the trade, there
being a big call for corsages and ban-
quet flowers.

A. F. Barbe is cutting a fine lot of
carnations and Ophelia roses.

NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Bonquet Rose — Rosy Amber and Pink.
Gen. de Vibraye — Bright rose to blue.
Mad. E. Mouillere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M. Hamar— Delicate Flesh rose.
Mile. R. GaiUard— Milk white; fringed.
Souv. de Mad. Chautard— Bright rose.

(This variety in 5- inch pots only.)
Also Otaksa in 4-inch pots ouly.

POT GROWN— 4-inch pots— $20.00 per 100.
" " 5-inch pots— I30.0O per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 3 to 5 shoots— $15.00 per 100.
" " 5 to 6 shoots— $20.00 per 100.

4 inch, K 00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100.
5-iiieli, J4 51) per doz.; $35.00 per 100.

BOUGAINVILLEA ^^^J^X^'^t^%.

5-inch pots. $36.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS ^^^^l^ltl,

per 100; $30.00per UOO. li^-in., »S.60 per 100; 820.00 per 1000.

The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN
PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Samuel Murray reports an excep-
tionally busy week with a heavy de-
mand for funeral work.

Wm. L. Rock has returned from his
eastern and northern trip.

Visitors : Walter Mott, representing
Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works,
Beacon, N. Y. ; Arthur Zirkman, New
York.

E, J. B.

1917-

The American Florist.

687

SEASONABLE 5T0CK

Cyclamen ^gant&um, Im-
Droved Wandsbek type, the
finest in existence. Our out-
put 1« 350.000 this season.
We have many testimoniala
as to the quality of strain
and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

2%-in. extra selects, strong.
$7.50 per 100, $65.00 per 1000.

214-ln. strouE, $6.50 per
100; $60.00 per 1,000.

3-in., extra strong. $10.00
per 100. $90.00 per 1000.

3-in., strong. $8.00 per 100.
$T5.00 per 1000; 4-in, $20.00
per 100.

Rococo Erecta. finest new
In the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. 2%-in.. $8.00 per
100; 3-in., $12.00 per lOO;
4-in., $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1.25 per 100.
$10.00 per 1,000; Sprengeri, $1.00 per 100. $8.00
per 1,000,

POT PLANTS

FEKN BAILS, large size, with foUage, 10 to
12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per
100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100.
Two Wew Ferns to be recommended:

Verona. 3-in.. $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per lOO.

Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

Verona, 5-in,. 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Norwood, 2>/3-in., $25.00 per 100.

Smithil, 3-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

Smithii, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

Smithil, 5-in., 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20.00
per 100.

Primula Malacoides, 23,4 inch, $4.00 per lOO;
3 inch, $7.00 per 100; Obconica, 2% inch, $5.00
per 100; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100. Kondorf strain,
mostly pink.

Cinerarias, 2% inch, finest mixed, $4.00 per
100. $35.00 per 1,000.

HOSES— Baby varieties, 5 inch, $30,00 per
lOO.

Ateal'ea, home grown, well budded, 10-12 inch,
$1.25 each; 12-14 inch, $1.50 each; 14-16 inch,
$2.00 each,

Poinsettias, 2yi inch, $5.00 per 100.

Fandanus Veitchii, 5 inch, 75 cents; 6 inch,
$1.25; good color.

Nutt Geranium — 2% inch, $3.00 per 100,
$25.00 per 1,000.

Salvia, Splendens and Firehall, tr. pkt., 50c.

ROCOCO £K£CTA (New)

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

WILMETTE, ILL.

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00

White Wonder 5.00 40.00

Belle Washburn 5.00 40.00

100 1000

C. W. Ward $5.00 $40.00

Herald 5.00 40.00

Champion 5.00 40.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph Sf*9 Long Distance phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

CLOSING OUT SALE OF

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANTS, 2V^ INCH POTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 per 1000, $100.00 Grafted Richmond per 1000, $50.00

Grafted Killamey Brilliant " 50.00 Own root Richmond " 30.00

Olosing: Out JSale of

EXTRA HEAVY FIELD CARNATION PLANTS

Matchless, White Wonder and Alice, very choice, at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:

CENTRAL 1457.

Greenliouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

CRAIG QUALITY PLANTS

To insure safe delivery we earnestly advise our patrons to make up their
lists of foliage and flowering plants at once. Owing to the chaotic conditions
of the service of the various express companies, which promises to grow worse
with the approach of the holiday season, serious delays are almost certain to
occur. We want to serve you.

OUR STOCK WAS NEVER BETTER. ORDER NOW.

ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY

Branch: Norwood, Pa.

Market at 49th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Pittsburgh.

- OUTDOOR SUPPLY CONTINUES LABGE.

In spite of heavy frosts, plenty of
outdoor flowers are still being received.
Asters and gladioli are on the mar-
ket, the quantities not large, but ample
to meet all requirements. There has
been a good call for flowers of all kinds
and business has been quite satisfac-
tory. In roses, some very fine Killar-
neys, Ophelia, Russell and Shawyer
are seen, and there are numbers of
short roses, especially Sunburst and
White Killarney, but the demand is
limited. Dahlias are received in large
quantities and are very popular. Most
of the stores are making displays of
these beautiful flowers and they attract
much attention. There is an over-
supply of American Beauties and prices
have suffered somewhat. Lilies are
more plentiful than at any time this
fall. Chrysanthemums are arriving in
large quantities. Carnations are more
plentiful and very good for early flow-
ers. Asparagus and smilax are still
scarce.

CLUB MEETING.

The October meeting of the florists'
club was well attended, about -15 mem-
bers being present. It was noted that
few retailers were in attendance. This
should be a hint for the retailers, as
they are needed and will always find
something at these meetings of inter-
est, as well as all others who are pres-
ent. The matter of subscribing to the
national publicity campaign of the S.
A. P. was taken up and all present
spoke favorably of it, and, from all
indications, this city will make a good
showing in the subscription list. Carl
Becherer, of Dixmont, showed some
very fine dahlias, some of his own
seedlings, and a beautiful vase of the
pink variety, Delice, which was award-
ed a cultural certificate. Mr. Tj'Ier,
gardener for C. D. Armstrong, had
some very fine spikes of delphiniums
which is the record for this year. The
subject at the November meeting will
be "Chrysanthemums."

NOTES.

Edward McGrath and Harry Lang-
hans have taken over the retail store
of the Blind Floral Co., Liberty avenue.
The store will be known as the Empire
Floral Shop.

Miss E. B. Maxwell recently ar-
ranged a display of 200 varieties of
dahlias which was very attractive.

Edward Weaver was taken suddenly
ill October 6, while doing the buying
at the market.

Mrs. Charles Hoffnjeyer, of Carne-
gie, is suffering with a sprained ankle.

Edward Blind, of West View, an-
nounces the arrival of a son.

M.

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

Ask for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 inch pots $20,00 per 100

From 6 -Inch pots 25.0 j per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

WANTFR' BOX EDGING

■■'*'■■■■*'■ 6 to 8-in. Quote price per 1000
Alexander McConnell, 611 Fifth Ave., New York

Lake Forest Horticultural Society.

At a meeting- of the Lake Forest Hor-
tucultural Society held in the city hall,
Lake Forest, 111., October 5, the follow-
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year : Thomas "W. Head, Armour
estate, president; "William Fisher, Mc-
Cormick estate, vice president; Gott-
lieb SchafCer, Clayton Marks estate,
treasurer; Axel Nielsen, Joseph Cud-
ahy estate, recording secretary; S. H.
Francis, A. B. Dick estate, correspond-
ence agent. Trustees : E. Bollinger,
George Koepenhoefer. John Newbore,
Knut Loflng-, W. Wilson. Ordinary
routine business was transacted.

CHARLESTOWN, Tenn. — The Rodgers
Floral Co. has been incorporated with
a capital stock of .?15,000. The offi-
cers are F. S. Rodgers, president and
treasurer; Paul W. McMillan, vice-
president; G. J. McDowell, secretary.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette,

Indiana

Mention the American Florist when writing

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2Vt In. pots, strong plants, t3.60 per 100.

Aspara^a Sprengeri, 2^ in. pots, ready for
ahUt, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

I?OCH£ST£R, - NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

igi7.

The American Florist.

689

Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ABUTTLONS

ABUTILON. Stock plants Savltzi, extra
heavy and bushy, $2.50 per doz. THE WAG-
NER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney, O.

AXTEBNANTHBBAS.

AI/TERNANTHERAS, Aurea Nana, Yellow and
Jewell Red, fine stock plants, $1.50 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NUR-
SERY CO.. Sidney, O.

AMPEIiOPSIS VEITCHI.

AMPBLOPSIS VEITCHII, extra strong, 2ys-in.
Tines, 18-in. long, $5.00 per 100; select seedlings^
*ell rooted, ready for 3-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100,
$12.50 per 1,000. THE WAGNER PARK NUR-
SERY CO., Sidney, O.

ASPAKAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-ln., $4.00 per 100;
3-in., $7.00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; 6-in.,
made up, $4.20 per doz. Sprengeri, fine S-in.
stock, $7.00 per lOO. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove, 111.

Asparagus plumosus, hv. stock, 2%-in., $3.50,
per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; 1%-ln., $2.50 per 100,
$20.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Palnesville, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2i^-in., ready tor
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Vick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. Y.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEBTDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SBBD
STORE. Chicago ana New York.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2i4-in., $3.00 per
100; S-in.. $5.00; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZAIiEAS.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock, 10-
12-in., $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
In., $2.00 each. ERNEST BOBER, Wilmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Rex Begonias, strong plants, 2%-ln. pots, $4
per 100. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y.

BOUGAINVIIjI.EA.

Bougainvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
in., $25 per 100; 5-in., $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O.

BTTIjBS.

Bulbs, French and Dutch, Narcissus Paper
White, Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Freeslaa,
Callas. Lil. Multlflorum, Lil. Rubrum, Ldl.
Giganteum and Chinese Narcissus. For varieties,
sizes and prices of the above see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

BULBS.

Bulbs. Cold storage. Magnificum, 8 to O-in.
(200 to case), $9 per case; Chinese Lilies, 30
bulbs to basket, 4 baskets to a bale, $9 per
bale. Formosum Lilies. 7 to 9-in. (250 to case),
$18 per case. $65 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting
Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora,
Allium Neapolitanum, Lil. Candidum, Formo-
sum Lilies, Calla Aethiopica, Freesia Refracta
Alba. For sizes and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. American Bulb Co.,
172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctm. and
up, $13.50 per 1000; 15 ctm.. $16 per 1000.
White Roman Hyacinths, 12 ctm. and up, $3(5
per 1000, 13 ctm., $40 per 1000, 13 ctm. and up,
$42.50 per 1000. McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham-
bers St.. New York.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100,
$65.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Cx>.,
Paniesville, O,

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus, Callas, Free-
sias, Chinese. For sizes and prices see adver-
tisement on front cover page of this issue. A.
Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs, French and Dutch. All varieties for
florists. Special prices on application. J. M.
Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay street, N. Y.

CALENDUIiAS.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 60.00

WIETOR BROS.,

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1.000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.00 60.00

White:

White Perfection 6.00 60.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BROS. Co..

Morton Grove. Illinois.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme. Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs, Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator, Alice. Matchless,
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb. $100.00 per
1,000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, 111.

CARNATIONS.

Heavy field-grown carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In thia
issue. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St..
Chicago.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress .i . . .$40.00 per 1,000

White Wonder 40.00 per 1.000

SINNER BROS'..
6516 Ridge Ave., .. Chicago.

CARNATION PLANTS. Philadelphia, Com-
fort and other varieties, $5.00 per 100. HEN-
RY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in thia
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2y2-ln. POTS.

$20.00 per 1,000.
Crystal Gem, Roman Gold. Chieftain. Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora. Golden Glow.
Odessa, Barly Frost, Chas. Razer, Smith's Ad-
vance. Grolden Queen, Oconto, ^rimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Joliet, Illinois.

Pot 'Mums (Oct. and Nov. delivery). 5-in.,
$4.80 per doz.; 514-in., $6 per doz.; 6-in., $7.20
and $9 per doz.: 7-in., $12 per doz.; 8-rn.,
$1.50 and .$2 each. Larger specimens. $3.00 to
$7.50 each. Pochlimann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

CINEBARIA.

Cinerarias, 214-in., finest mixed, $4.00 per
100; $35.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette. 111.

CliEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $4.80 per doz.: 6-
in. pots, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Foehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111.

OYOIiAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output Is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon^ few white only:

100 1000

2y"-in., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

2Mi-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -In., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2^-
in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

CYCLAMEN, Good plants, best strain, 4-In..
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed, $15.00
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS.
Kalamazoo, Mich.

if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, $10 per 100; 4-in. pots,
525 per 100; 5-in. pots, $4.80 .per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

DAHLIAS. Black Beauty, velvety red, heavy
flew clumps. .$5 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK
NDRSEBY CO., Sidney, O.

Dahlias.* Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms. Williamstown Junction.
N. J.

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellisj, Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,
field-grown, strong seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000.
Cash.
BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-in.. 12c: 5-ln.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBBB. Wil-
mette. Illinois.

PERNS.

FERNS FOB FALL 1917.
We have clean, healthy ferns, ready for Im-
mediate delivery, of the following varieties.
If in the market write us at once:
Boston and Roosevelt,

Fronds Hgt. ICO lOOO
214-in., strong plants,

ready to shift $4.50 $40.00

3-in. finished plants.. 5-6 12-15-in. 8.50 80.00

4-in. finished plants.. S-IO 15-18-in. 18.00

5-in. finished plants.. 10-12 18-24-in. 25.00

6-in. finished plants.. 12-15 24-28-in. 45.00

"Whitmani,
2^-in., strong plants,

ready to shift 4.50 45.00

3-in. finished plants.. 4-6 8-10-in. 9.00 85.00

4-in. finished plants.. 6-8 12-15-in. 18.00

6-in. finished plants.. 10-12 15-18-in. 50.00

Teddy Junior,
2^-in., strong plants,

ready to shift 5.00 45.00

3-ln. finished plants.. 6-8 8-10-in. 9.00 85.00
4-in. finished plants.. 12-14 12-15-in. 25.00 .....
Fern Dish Ferns, 6 sorts from 2^-

pota 3.00 27.50

THE GOOD & REES0 CO.,
Springfield (Headquarters for Ferns) Ohio

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.
Doz. 100

Verona. Sin $2.00 $15.00

Verona. 4-in 3.50 25.00

Verona. 5-in 6.00 SO.OO

Smithii, 3-in 2.00 15.00

Smithii. 4-in 3.50 25.00

Smithii. 5-in 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 2'/4-in 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Boston Ferns. 5-in., $25.00 per 100, less than
50. 30c each; e-in., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,
60c each.

Fern Balls, large size, 10 to 12-in., ,$5.00 per
doz.. $35.00 per 100; extra select, $7,50 per
doz., $50.00 per 100.
ERNEST BOBER, Wilmette, 111.

— ■ — FERNS •

Per 100

Roosevelt. 2^4 -in $ 4.50

Boston, 2Vi-m 4.50

Scholzeli, 2M-in 4.50

Teddy, Jr., 214 -in 5.00

Roosevelt. 4-in 15.00

Boston. 4-in 15.00

Scholzeli. 4-in 15.OO

Boston. 6-in 40.00

THE? REESER PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield. Ohio.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-In., 65c; 8-ln.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any in
the market. Cash with order.

Fell.'C Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. B. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y.

Ferns. Boston, 5-in.. $4.80 per doz.; 6-In.,
$9 per doz.; 7-in., .$12 per doz. Table ferns,
3-in., $10 per lOO; 4-in., $15 per 100. Holly
ferns, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III.

FERNS. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2U-in.. $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Croweanum, 2yi-ln.,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. Table Ferns,
asst., $3.00 per lOO. HENRY SMITH, Grand
Rapids, Mich.

FERNS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1.000; Bicard and
Poitevine. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

FEENS. Boston, fine, heavy 4-in., $15.00 per
100. Extra heavy 6-in., $5.00 per doz. THE
WAGNEB PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0.

Geraniums. 2-in., $2 per 100. $18.50 per 1.000;
3-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent,
Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md.

GARDENIA.

Gardenia Veitchii in 4-in. pots; choice healthy
stock for benching at $20 per 100. A. L.
Miller. Jamaica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

GERANIUMS. Silver leaved. S. A. Nutt.
214-in., ready for shift, $4.00 per lOO. Cash
please. S. C. DEWITT, 1957 E. 69th St.,
Cleveland, O.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75: perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3. BO.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft,), $1.75: perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ara.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison (jo., Paines-
ville, O.

HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa and assorted French
varieties, strong 4-in. pots, one shoot, $8.00 per
100. Cash.
JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la.

HYDRANGEAS, French varieties. A,valanche,
Edw. Mouillere. Bouquet Rose, heavy, bushy,
5-in., $3.50 per doz. THE WAGNEB PARK
NUBSE?RY CO., Sidney, O.

NURSERY STOCK.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAY WOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood. 111.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

214 -inch pots $1.60 $12.00 $100.00

KENTIA BELMORBANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

2^4-inch pots $1.50 $12 $100

AEECA LUTESCENS.

4-Incb pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELBNII.

S-inch pots $1.00 each

STEVENSONIA GBANDIFOLIA.

4-lnch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTOXA ROTDNDIFOLIA.

4-Inch pots 50c each

3-lnch pots $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1 .25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRA E.

3-inch $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT^FOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,
Morton Grove, Illinois.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa,

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co.. Wyncote. Pa.

PANDANUS.

PANSEES.

500.000 FINE PANSIES.
The following stock has been heavily frosted
and are now ready for quick shipment and
planting:

100 1,000 10,000

Exhibition Giants $0.75 $5.00 $45.00

Steele's Private Stock 75 4.50 40.00

Steele's Mastadon 60 4.00 35.00

Giant Flowering 50 3.00 27.60

Above prices per 100 include postage charges.
Other prices do not include transportation
charges. CASH.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Delaware. _ Ohio.

Pansies. Thinly sown, strong field-grown seed-
lings. Strains unsurpassed by any for size of
bloom or colors; $2,50 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL
CELERY GABDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich.

PANSY PLANTS. Seedlings, best varieties,
$3.00 per lOOO. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap-
ids, Mich.

PEIiARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts, Easter
Greeting, Wurtembergia, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong, 2%-
in.. $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DB-
WITT, 19.'57 E. 69th St.. Cleveland. O.

PEONIES.

Peony Festiva Maxima; also Red. Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY 0B»
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techny, lU.

Peony roots; several thousand left. -Good
commercial varieties." 5c each while they last.
EDWIN H. RIEHL, Alton. 111.

Peppers. Xmas and Bird's Eye. 2U-in.. $4
per 100. Xmas Joy, 2W-in.. $7 per 100. 3%-ln..
$10 per 100. A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y.

POINSETTIAS.

Poinsettlas. (Christmas delivery). 4-ln., $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-ln.. made up, $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in., 75c to $1.00 each; 8-in,, made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Bros- Co. Morton
Grove, 111.

POINSETTIAS. Strong 2%-\n., shipped In.
pots, $6.00 per lOO. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT
& SON. Cedar Falls, la.

PRIMULAS.

Primula Malaeoides, 214-in., $4.00; 3-in., $7.00
per 100. Obconica, 2yi-in., $5.00; 3-In., $8.00
per 100. Rondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST ROBER, Wilmette. 111.

PRIMULA MALACOIDES, 2yi-in., strong,
$3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids.
Mich.

ROSES.

ROSH PLANTS.
Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 2%-inch Aaron Ward. Milady. Bril-
liant, Cecile Brnnner, Richmond. Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 110.00 per 1.000

Pink Killarney 100.00 per 1.000

GRAFTED— 3%-lnch White Killarney and Pink

Killarney.

For 3%-inch stock an additional $50.00 per l.OOO

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2iA-inch White Killarney. Aaron

Ward. Milady. Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

66.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5.000 or more 62.60 per 1.000

Sunburst, 2V>-lnch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked In strict rotation and

none bnt well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..

Morton Grove, Illinois.

if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it.

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ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS— 2%-INCH STOCK.

100 1000

KillnrueT Brilliant $4.50 $40.00

Pink Killaiiiey 4.50 40.00

White Klllarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 6.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

WIBTOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: RandolDh 2081.

162 N. Wahash Ave. Chicaeo.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
5,000 2y.-in. ana 3-in. grafted Klllarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2iA-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1.000 3-In.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100: 1.000 3-ln.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASBETT & WASHBURN.
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Forcing roses, field-grown stoclc, SXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers. Hybrid Teas. Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Write for quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New
York.

ROSES. White and Pink Killarney. 4-in.,
$8.00 per 100. Kaiserin, 3-in., .$6.00 per 100.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich.

SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100: $20.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Lutzll seed,
$1.25 per lOO; $10.00 per 1,000. Asparagus
Hatcherll seed. GOc per 100; $4.50 per l.OOO.
Asparagus Blongatus seed, $2.00 per 100: $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
ptt., 50c; per oz., $C.OO. Salvia, Spcndeas and
Fire-ball, trade pkt.. 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette,
Ill-

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
tanrea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M, Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peeas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seed, Cyclamen, German strain, Holland and
Englisli grown. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. S. S.
Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes-
boro. N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUicott Sts,,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago,

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W, Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
ion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
on St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. S'weet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gllroy, Calif.

SMIIiAX.

VFild Smllax, now ready, $2.50 per case. $1.50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co., Morris
Station, Ga,

SNAPDRAGONS.

HEiNRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

New dwarf Solanum Cleveland. A sterling
novelty of dwarf, compact growth. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio.

TO EXCHANGE

Stock plants of Alternanthera Aurea Nana
and Jewell; Abutilon Savitzi; Fuchsias Speciosa
and Black Prince for stock plants of Carnations
and Chrysanthemums. What have you to offer?
THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sid-
ney, 0.

VINOAS.

VINCAS. Vinca variegata, extra heavy field-
grown clumps, $4,50 per 100; rooted tips $1,10
per 100, $10.00 per 1,000 THE B.EESEB PLANT
CO,, Springheld, 0,

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in, pots, $1,75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

VIOIiETS.

Field-grown violet plants. Princess of Wales.
$6.00 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA.
Grand Rapids. Mich.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Japanese plant tubs. Made of finest seasoned
oak, bound securely with bamboo hoops. Height
13-in., diameter at brim 12%-ln., 75c each, $7.00
for 10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New

York.

Carnation supports. $22 per 1,000 plants. Hose
stakes on hand. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Car-
nation Support Co., Connersville. Ind.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros.. 61-73 Met-
roiK>Iitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave,, Cleveland, o!

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
flrst-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer, Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London, England.

Bull Dog clips, 1,000, 80c; 5,000, $3.25: 10 000
$6,50: 25,000, $15.00. The John Henry Co!
Lansing, Mich,

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal.. $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co.. 1324
Pine St,, St, Louis, Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs-
& Harrison Co., Palnesville, O.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia. Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedleln Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c
postpaid. Henry A Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska. 151 N. Wabash Ave..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

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MISCELIiANEOUS.

Raffia Eatural and colored. McHutchtson &
Co., 95 Chambers St.. New York.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. A. Herrmann.
404-412 E. 34th St.. New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co.. Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10.000, $2.00; 50,000. $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452
W. Erie St., Chicago.

Everything the best in florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia.

Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co.,
Eaton, Ind.

Cut flower boxes. Edwards FoldlnK Box C!o..
Philadelphia.

VEGETABI^ PLANTS.

Cabbage plants, hardy northern grown, $1.00
per 1,000, $8.50 per 10,000.

Grand Rapids lettuce plants, $1 per 1,000,
$8.50 per 10,000.

EDWARD W. SCHDSTETR, Crookston. Minn,

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amej*-
lean Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple.
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
•white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd Street Bldg.. New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3l8t
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, O.

Greenhouse construction and equipment. King
Construction Co., North Tonawanda. N. Y.

POTS AND PANS.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz., by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa,

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesvlUe. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co.,

Cambridge, Mass.

Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co.,
Syracuse. N. Y.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
$1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son. N. J.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for
1,000; 3.000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN COT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfleld,
Mass.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.60 per 1.000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene. Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Frne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. 0., New York.

Ford, William P., New York.

Freres-Windler Co., The. Chicago.

Froment. H. B., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman. New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hurt, George B., Rochester. N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. P., ButEalo, N. Y.

Kennieott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co., H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Poebimaon Bros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee. Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J.. New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Beid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa.

Reinberg. Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter. Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn.

Riedel & Meyer. Inc.. New York.

Rusch & Co.. Gust. Milwaukee. Wis.

Sheridan, W. F.. New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C, New York.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H.. Madison, N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

United Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan. A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Weiland & Risch. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAN-
AGEMENT. CIRCULATION, ETC.. RE-
QUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS
OF AUGUST 24, 1912,
of The American Florist, published weekly at
Chicago, 111., lor Oct. I, 1917.
State of Illinois. County of Cook.
Before me, a Notary Public in and for ttie state
and county aforesaid, personally appeared
Michael Barker, who, havine been duly sworn ac-
cording to law, deposes and says that he is the
editor and business managei of The American
Florist, and that the following is, to the best of
his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the
ownership, management, (and if a daily paper,
the circulation, etc) of the aforesaid publication
for the date shown in the above caption, required
by the Act of August 24. 1912, embodied in sectioD
443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the
reverse of this form, to wit.

1. That the names and addresses of the pub-
lisher, editor, managing editor, and business
managersare:

Publisher. American Florist Corapany.440South
Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111.

Editor and Business Manager— Michael Barker,
440 South Dearborn Street. Chicago, 111.

2. That the owners are: (Give names and ad-
dresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation,
give its name and the names and addresses of
stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or
more of the total amount of stock,) Estate of E.
Asmus, W. Hoboken, N. ].; M. Barker, 440 S,
Dearborn St., Chicago. 111.: W. Atlee Burpee
Estate, 485 N. Filth St., Philadelphia, Fa.: John
Burton. Willow Grove Ave., Chestnut Hill, Fa.;
J. D. (iarmody. Evansville, Ind.; W. W. Coles,
Maple Hill Rose Farms, Kokomo, Ind.: Robt.
Craig. 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.;
J. B. Deamud. 1055 Dean St., Brooklyn, N, Y.;
James Dean, Freeport. L. I.. N. Y.: Emresa J.
Dickey, care of Byron Reed Co., 212 S. 17th St.,
Omaha. Neb.: Wm. Falconer. Allegheny Ceme-
tery, Pittsburgh, Fa.; Maggie Harris, 55th St.
and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.: Mrs.
Sarah Lonsdale, Lompoc, Calif.; Mrs. Catherine
Mathison, Waltham, Mass.: John N. May, Sum-
mit, N. J.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.;
Blanche L. Sailer, care of Randolph Sailer, 929
Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa.; Estate of Louise
Schiller, 2207 W. Madison St., Chicago. 111.: H.
A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle. N. Y.: W. J. Stewart.
147 Summer St., Boston. Mass. : J. C. Vaughan,
31 W. Randolph St., Chicago, 111.: Annie G.
Whitnall. 4001 Harvard blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.:
C. B. Whitnall, 026 Locust St.. Milwaukee, Wis.

3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees,
and other security holders owning or holding 1
percent or more of total amount of bonds, mort-
gages, or other securities are: (If there are none,
sostate.)

There are no bonds, mortgages or other securi-
tiesoutstanding against The American Florist.

4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving
the names of the owners, stockholders, and sec-
urity holders if any. contain not only the list of
stockholders and security holders as they appear
upon the books of the company but also, in cases
where the stockboldei or security bolder appears
upon the books of the company as trustee or in
any other fiduciary relation, the name of the per-
son or corporation for whom such trustee is act-
ing, is given; also that the said two paragraphs
contain statements embracing affiant's full know-
ledge and belief as to the circumstances and con-
ditions under which stockholders and security
holders who do not appear upon the books of the
company as trustees, hold stock and securities in
a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner;
and this affiant has no reason to believe that any
other person, association, or corporation has any
interest direct or indirect in the said stock,
bonds, or other securities than as so stated by
him. „ „

American Florist Company.
Michael Barker, Sec'y.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28tb
day of Sept.. 1917.

J. Jos. Bernier, Notary Public.
[seal.]
(My commission expires April 21, 1918.)

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

'917'

The American Florist.

693

The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high

efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

Rochester, N. Y.

FALL INCREASE COMES SLOWLY.

The fall trade continues to hold off
to some extent due to warm weather
and no frosts to put the outdoor stock
out of commission. Funeral work
keeps up nevertheless. Asters have be-
gun to thin out and quality is only fair.
There are still some good gladioli be-
ing received but the choice varieties,
such as America, are nearing the end.
The supply of roses has begun to tight-
en and shipments are much lighter
than two weeks ago. Carnations are
more plentiful and better in quality.
Golden Glow and white and pink chrys-
anthemums are being received in small
quantities and prices are high. The
first violets of the season have made
their appearance. Dahlias are plenti-
ful and the stock is good. They are
cheap in price.

NOTES.

Geo. Cramer has received a strong
personal letter of apQreciation from the
committee in charge of decorations at
the recent Industrial exposition for the
splendid landscape work executed by
him for exposition week. He is now
working on Hallowe'en decorations.

Professor Ralph C. Curtis, of Cornell
University, paid his annual visit to
the city park system accompanied by
a group of students, who made an in-
spection of the various plants. A. A.
Farnham, assistant director of horti-
culture, also inspected the parks.

Hugh Teute is remodeling one
house, 10x125 feet, which will be used
for propagating purposes. His cycla-
mens and primroses are in fine condi-
tion for fall delivery and he has been
cutting good Smith's Advance and
Golden Glow chrysanthemums.

Geo. T. Boucher's store force mo-
tored to Buffalo, September 30, to in-
spect that city's leading retail estab-
lishments and later dined at the Hotel
Statler. A fine collection of dahlias of
all varieties was exhibited at the Bou-
cher store last week.

White Wonder and Pink Delight car-
nations have never been shown in bet-
ter form at this season than those
brought in by Henry Merritt. A great
many of them are still blooming out
of doors.

Thomas Sullivan, of Geo. B. Hart's
force, has returned from the farm
much improved in health. Robert Hav-
ill, of the same firm, has returned from
his vacation.

Salter Bros, have given up growing
cut flowers for their retail store and
the Park avenue range is being torn
down. All stock hereafter will be
bought.

The Lamberton conservatory is be-
ing stocked with chrysanthemums in
variety in preparation for the flower
show, which will take place in October.

At the H. E. Wilson range, the first
crop of the season's chrysanthemums
in yellow, white and pink are being
cut. They are of excellent quality.

F. Schlegel & Son report trade dur-
ing September rather quiet. Their
chrysanthemums are maturing for an
early market.

George Keller, of Mt. Hope avenue,
is supplying fine dahlias to this mar-

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ket, a peony-flowering white being the
favorite.

Philip Gross, of Barnards, N. T., has
been accepted for the national army
and is at Camp Dix, N. J.

The Maurer-Hoop Co. is making a
specialty of kentias and Boston ferns
in its plant department.

Vick & Hill, of Barnards, are dispos-
ing of araucarias in various sizes at
wholesale.

P. R. Purcell reports that his rose
crop will prove bountiful this fall.

Frank Bennett's carnation crop looks
very promising.

Visitors : Ross Adgate, represent-
ing the McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.;
J. H. Gould, Middleport, N. Y.; "Wm.
B. Lake, New York.

Chester.

The Recogmlzed Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, whit*
fly, thrlps and soft scale.

Quart, fl.OO aaUen, $2,60

FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1,00 Gallon, $3,60

VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working In the soil.

Quart, fl.OO Gallon, $3.00

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694

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED

MANURE

Palverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANUBE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write ub direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union StocK Yards, Chicago. '

Buf&lO.

COLD WEATHER SHORTENS SUPPLY.

Weather conditions have been ideal
until the latter part of last week, when
the expected change came — rain and
colder. Stock, as can be expected, is
not plentiful. 'Chrysanthemums are
arriving, but only in white and yellow.
Dahlias are of good quality. Roses
show an improvement. Several wed-
dings during the past week have
brought the florists some trade and the
coming week promises more, bouquets
comprising the bulk of the orders.

CLUB MEETING.

The recent meeting of the florists'
club was well attended. John Dunbar,
assistant superintendent of the Roch-
ester park system, was the speaker,
his subject being "Hardy Shrubs Suit-
able to Our Climate." He had many
varieties of barberry, also some fine
hawthornes and several other shrubs
which he said were well adapted. Sev-
eral of the local landscape gardeners
and park men were present. It is al-
ways a pleasure to listen to Mr. Dun-
bar, and this lecture was one of the
most interesting the mem.bers have
heard for some time. The club
has invited the New York State Fed-
eration of Horticultural Societies and
Floral Clubs to rneet in this city in
November, the date to be fixed later,
when the chrysanthemums are at
their best and about the time of the
Cleveland show, when many of the
eastern members of the trade will be
going west. Cleveland was fortunate
in securing the 1918 F. T. D. meeting,
and this city will again extend the in-
vitation at that time for 1919. The F.
T. D. is the one link that unites the
trade and enables the filling of orders
in the best possible way.

NOTES.

Weather, war, scarcity of flowers,
or anything else, cannot prevent wed-
dings in our Polish-American settle-
ment, and Thaddeus Puchalski and
Mat Karpinsk-i are more than busy in
their respective stores.

Joseph Sangster is about to leave
for Washington, D. C, where he will
enter college and study for the min-
istry.

S. A. Anderson has renovated and re-
painted his Main street store, in addi-
tion to making some general repairs.

W. J. Palmer has be.en slightly in-
disposed, but is back at the store
again. '

Visitors : Paul Berkowitz, repre-
senting H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa.; Wm. Lake, of the same
city. Bison.

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MAirUFACTTTHED BY

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Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Fai-mers' and Floiists' FertDizer Co.

THOMSONS

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The regular weekly practice games
of the local teams were rolled Thurs-
day night, October 4, with the following
result :

T. Browne 129 133 135

H. Forster 148 156 125

0. J. Stahelin 142 169 111

J. K. Stock 167 127 156

G. Doemling 150 164 145

M. Bloy 163 200 219

P. Pautke 132 107 156

.T. P. Sullivan 129 137 121

P. Pape 125 ■ 107 167

P. Holznagle 163 153 114

E. Sullivan 150 141 164

L. Charvat 189 124 125

.1. P. McHugh 146 162 152

R. Rahaley 144 166 155

.T. Streit 156 190 160

J. Klang 148 131 179

G. Davis 109 168 136

E. A. Fetters 125 125 125

A. Bozner 158 187 179

H. Taylor 127 138 119

E. Moss 120 119 128

A'. Miller 163

A. W. Herre 12S

W. Ingala 172

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695

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS :£ POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

Ij. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse.

N.Y.

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Kramer's Pot Hangers

For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists

and S'npply Dealers.
Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mall, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER S S09f, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tli St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

SEO.KELLER&SON,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

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large: RUN'S OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPECIALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
S27 Plymontli PI., Chicago

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write ns fop
Catalog and Diseoantv.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
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GREENHOUSE
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JAPANESE PLANT TUBS

Made of finest seasoned oak, bound securely with bamboo hoops,
Ideal for shrubs and plants of all kinds, adding 100% to their ap-
pearance and value. Height, 13 in.: diameter at brim, ]2% in.
Eacti 75c; 10 tor $7.00.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

A.LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultura
trade; it Is also taken by over 1,000 oi
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF "H. A.,»

CHII.WnLL NURSEHtlES, LOWT»HA3I,

Notts. Engrland.

Trade Directory

OF THE

Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen

OF THE

United States and Canada.

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

American Florist Co.,

440 S. Dearborn Street
CHICAGO

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

**Moss Aitec" AVare.

WM. M. WARHIN,
16 W. 23rd St., New York.

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DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand N:w Style

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to 5uo feet withou't

seam or joint.

Tie HOSE for Ibe FLORIST

X-i

. per

.17c

si otSOO ft 16Hc

2 Reels, 1000 ft 16c

^■in..... 15c

Keels. 501 ft 14V4c

Couplings Furnished.

HENRY A. DREER,
714-716 Chestnut Stree

PaiLADELPHIA, PA.

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 MUwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111.

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696

The American Florist.

Oct. 13,

Index to Adrertlsers.

Advance Co The Ill

AlfredLozierRoBery . 676
Alpha Floral Co. 616 673
American Bulb Co.. 680
American Greenh'se

Mfg Co 696

AmlingE C Co 667

Anderson S A 677

AngermuellerGHCo.666
Aphine Mfg Co. 69!

Archias Floral Co.;'.675
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 672

Badgley & Bishop . .671

Baer Julius 675

Barnard W W Co.. "679
Bassett& Washburn.

„ • 660 (87

BaumerAugR 677

Baur Window Glass

Co jy

BayersdorferH&Co.656

BeavenE A 667

tiefferow s.... 574

Berger Bros ■.::66g

Bernheimer Eugene. 669

Berning HG 668

|odgerJ&SonsCo.;679
Boddington Arthur

BolandJBV.V. 673

BolgianoJ&Son....679

Bramley & Son 675

Braslan Seed Grow-

n*" Co 678

Breitmeyer'8jSons..674
Briggs Floral Co.... 675
Brown A J Seed Co.. 678
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 681

Bryan AionzoJ 685

DuchbmderBros.. 695

BuckbeeH W 677

BudlongJ A 663

Burpee WA&Co... .681
CaldwelUhe Woods-
man Co 667

California Florists.. !676

Lallahan M J 674

CarnationSupportCoIII
Central Floral Co... 677
-bicago Automobile

Supply House 666

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 694

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 661

C ark EB Seed Co.. 680

Clarke's SonsD 675

Clay &Son 694

ClevelandFloristEx (67

Coan J J 67(

Conard & Jones Co.. 684

Cooke Geo H 677

Cottage Gardens

Nura Inc 684

Cowee W J 696

Coy HC Seed Co.. ..681

Craig Robt Co 688

Cross Eli 685

Danker Fred A 677

DardsChas 674

Dickinson Alb't& Co 681
Dietsch A &Co.... IV
Dominion FloralCo.. 676
DomerF&SonsCo.688

Drakos Co 675

DreerHA 695 6%

Dnerr Chas A 677

Duluth Floral Co... 677

Daolop John H 674

Edwards Fold Box . .696

Eme&Co 666

Evenden Bros Co. ..677

Eyres H G 673

Farmers' &Florista'

Fertilizer Co 694

Fenrich JS 670

FexyD 671

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 679
Florists' Hail Assn. .6%
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

FordM C 671

Ford William P 671

Forter Edward 677

Foster Fred 676

Fox J M &Son Inc.. 673

FrauenfelderC 676

Freeman Mrs J B....675
Freres-Windler Co. .667
Frey CH 676

Frey & Frey 677

Friedman 676

Froment HE 671

GalvinThosF 673

Gariand Mfg Co Ill

Gasser J M Co 674

Giblin&Co Ill

Godineau R & M....680
Goldstein &

Futterman 671

GorhamPrinterylnc.III

Graham A & Son 677

Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.676

Green Edw 677

GrowersCutFloCo..671

Gude Bros 676

GnnterbergMC 660

Guttman & Raynor.671
HabermehlsSonsJJ.673
H^gen burger Carl... 686

Hanft Bros 67i

Hansen Grate Co... Ill

Hardesty & Co 677

Hart George B 671

Hart Henry 674

Hatcher Florist 677

Haven Seed Co The. 680

Heacock Jos Co (86

Heinl John G&Son.677

Hencle Miles S 674

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis... 675
Henry Co The John. 660

Hentz&Nash 670

Herr Albert M 685

Herrmann A 696

Hess & Swoboda....674

Hession 675

Hews A H& Co 695

Higgins NF 675

HillDNur8Co..657 684

HiUE G & Co 683

Hoerber Bros 667

Hollywood G'rdens.674

Holm & Olson 674

Holton&HunkelCo .669

Hort Advertiser 695

Hort Trade Journal .693

Howard & Smith 677

Hurff Edgar F 679

HuscroftG. L 676

IckesBraunMillCo.693

IgoeBros 696

Jackson & Perkins.. .688

Jahn Hugo 674

Johnston & Co T J.. 677

Jones Percy 664

Joy FloralCo 676

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo... 695

Keller Sons J B 675

Kelway & Son 68)

Kennicott Bros Co. .666
KerrR C Floral Co. 675

Kervan Co The 671

Kessler Wm 671

Kimberlin Seed Co. .681
King Construct Co.. Ill
Kirchner Chas F....674

Kottmiller A 673

Kramer I N & Son.. 695
Kroeschell BrosCo..693

Kruchten John 667

KuehnC A 659

KuhlGeo A 684

Kyle & Foerster 667

LandrethSeedCo...681
LangFlo&NurCo..675

Lange K 673

Leborius J J 675

Leedle Floral Co.... 684

Leonard Seed Co 680

Lockland Lnm Co. ..695
Logan Pottery Cio. . 695
London Flow'rShp .674
Lord&BumhamCo.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 682

Low Stuart & Co.... 684

McCallum Co 669

McConnell Alex. 673 688
McHutchisOD&Co .

679 680

Matthews the Flo'si.e77

MatthewsonJK 676

May & Co L L 676

MeconiPauI 671

MetairieRidEeNar8.673
Mirhell Henry F Co. 679

Miller A L 685

Miller & Musser 667

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Mullanphy Florist.. 673

Munson H 696

Murray Samuel 676

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidinger JosG Co.. .669

Newell A 675

NY CutFlowerEx..67l

NYFloralCo 677

Nicotine Mfg Co.... 693

Niessen Leo Co 668

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Palez Paul M 676

Palmer W J & Son. ..673

PappasD J 676

Park Floral Co 675

Peacock Dahlia Fr..684

Pearson EW 676

Pedrick G R&Son..(81
PennThe Florist.. .677
Peters & Reed Poty. .693
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 669

Philips Bros 675

Pierce FO Co 696

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Pieters- Wheeler

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Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .676

Pillsbury IL 675

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Podesta&Baldocchi .675
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658 659

PoUworth C C Co... 669
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Potter WQ Co 669

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Pyfer AT&Co 662

Pyfer&OlsefD 675

Radwaner I L 681

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Randolph & Mc-

Clements 677

Rapid Wrapper Co. 6S6

Rawlings Elmer 685

Ready Reference 689

Reed & Keller 695

Regan Ptg House 695

Reid Edw 668

Reinberg Geo 667

Reinberg Peter.. 661 687

Rice Bros 669

Riedel & Meyer 671

Rober Eroest 687

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Rohneri Waldo 68D

Routzahn Seed Co ..679

RuschG & Co 669

SaakeO C 676

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Schlatter W& Son.. 696

SchlingMax 656 673

Schmidt Chas L 676

SchwakeChas& Co. 670

Sekenger Adam 673

SharpPartridge&Co.696
Sheridan Walter F.. 671
Siebrecht George C.671
Situation& Wants. ..655
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Smith E D & Co. ...685
Smith & Fetters Co. 676

Smith Henry 676

Smith W&T Co.... I
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Storrs & Harrison...

680 686

Stumpp G.E.M....677
Syracuse Pottery Co .695
ThompsonlD Car Co I
Thomson Wm &

Sons 694

ThorburnJM & Co. 679
Tonner O A&L A..662

Totty Chas H 685

Traendly&Schenck.671

Trepel Jos 675

United Cut Flo Co. .670
Vaughan AL& Co.. 665
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. . I III 681 684 685 695

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WeberFH 676

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Weiss Herman 671

WelchBrosCo 668

Whitted Floral Co... 673

Wietor Bros .662

Wild Gilbert H 684

Williams MrsE A ..676

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CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland ,
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AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
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AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
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FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

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Next annual meeting and exhibition. New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harbison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

Vegetable Growers' Association.

Tenth Annual Meeting of the Vegetable Growers' Associa-
tion of America, Springfield, Mass., October 10-12, 1917.

OFFICERS ELECTED:

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich.,

Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary;

Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer.

Interesting; Mcetins: Well Attended.

With a representative gathering of
members from 20 states in the "Union,
and two of the provinces of Canada,
this association opened its tenth an-
nual convention in the Auditorium,
a truly grand building, which, for
the purpose, has few equals in
America. Its use is free to all
visiting bodies. The meeting was
opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. E. A.
Elliot, followed by Mayor F. E. Stacey,
who welcomed the delegates with com-
plimentary words as to their business,
saying theirs was the greatest factor
in the country's life. Addison H. Smith
also greeted the visitors on behalf of
the various New E'ngland vegetable as-
sociations. He referred to the Con-
necticut valley as the great vegetable
growing region of New England, and
said he felt sure all would be mutually
benefited by this gathering of the asso-
ciation. President Howard W. Selby,
of Philadelphia, Pa., replied to the kind
words, expressing the satisfaction of the
members in being so cordially received,
and said he looked forward with pleas-
ure to the many courtesies that were
planned for the entertainment of the
visitors. The secretary, S. W. Sever-
ance, then made his report, which
showed a considerable gain in the life
membership of the society in the past
year. President Selby complimented
the officers of the association for their
able work the past season and then de-
livered his address, of which the fol-
lowing are excerpts :

He advocated a more complete or-
ganization of vegetable growers. There
are over 700 separate local vegetable
growers' associations in various parts
of the country, mostly in the south.

but few of which had membership in
the national organization.

The fruit growers are well organized,
and yet their importance in food value
to the country is but 10 per cent, while
that of vegetables is 15.

The home garden movement of the
past spring had not, as many feared
it would, hurt the vegetable gi-owers,
but had proved to be one of the best
things that ever happened to the in-
dustry. It was so general over the
country that it was the best advertis-
ing the vegetables ever received. He
predicted that next year the demand
for fresh produce will be greater than
ever. Vegetables comprise 15 per cent
of the nation's diet; fruit, 10; meats,
39; cereals, 31, and sugar five per cent.
Health authorities claim that this
amount of vegetables should be dou-
bled. Cereals, meat and fruit industries
are spending millions each year in ad-
vertising, while nothing is spent for
vegetables. With the great shortage
in meat, and also of wheat, it should be
planned to double the amount of veg-
etables grown next season.

The government stands ready to as-
sist the vegetable growers in many
ways, but not as individuals. Each
community must organize and show a
disposition to help themselves. In his
work the past year in the bureau of
markets of the department of agricul-
ture, traveling about the country, ob-
taining market news, he had come in
touch with many vegetable gi-owers'
associations and obtained much valua-
ble information. In the amalgamation
of these various bodies with the na-
tional organizations, he said lie felt the
society had a great future in doing
work never done before.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

Dealers and middlemen were organ-
ized and backed by big business inter-
ests, while the growers have not the
money to finance a national represent-
ative. Had they a paid secretary, he
could tabulate conditions, keep the
members posted and stimulate business
imder the stamp of the association.

Reports of committees were then
taken up. Prof. I. C. Johnson, of the
committee on vegetable nomenclature,
reported he had found war conditions
to greatly interfere, and thought best
to await normal conditions. Prof. C.
W. Waid, on organizations, said he had
tried to formulate some plan to best
reach the people engaged in gi'owing
vegetables and induce them to tiecome
m.embers.

The matter of standard weights and
measures was reported on by Professor
C. 'W._ Waid and brought out a lively
discussion, the concensus of opinion be-
ing, and the society going on record,
that a national uniform system should
be speedily adopted. The committee is
to take up this matter with the author-
ities at Washington.

The afternoon session was opened
with a very interesting presentation of
the subject, "Can Vegetables Be
Grown Commercially Without Ma-
nures?" Pi-of. S.' B. Haskell, of Balti-
more, Md., gave a detailed account of
various growers' experiences and meth-
ods in different parts of the country.

"Spraying Vegetables for Disease
Control" — discussion, led by I. C. Jag-
ger, Rochester, N. T., was of con-
siderable interest, particularly to
growers of celery, who had used
Bordeaux mixture successfully. A
substitute for lemon oil, not near-
ly so expensive, but just as effi-
cient, was being used by the Massa-
chusetts experiment station at Am-
herst. It had been found very good to
eradicate red spider. A bvilletin con-
cerning this will be issued shortly,
which will be available to all.

At the evening session Dr. T. N.
Carver, of Harvard University, spoke
on "The Nation's Food Supply and the
Market Gardener." His address was
from a serious viewpoint. He said in
part : "Very few, as yet, feel the strain
of the war, yet everything else is of no
account. Nothing stands alone. Ev-
ery question, is related to every other
question. Five million men cannot be
taken from the various industries with-
out interfering with the food supply.
The government takes what it wants.
In the readjustments some suffer while
others prosper. Wealth is tools — you
are bound to spend it productively.
There are two classes in this country — •
loyal and disloyal. All should conserve
and economize, stop demanding many
unnecessary things.

President Howard W. Selby then took
up the nation's food bill and demon-
strated how over half a billion dollars
might be saved. He gave instances of
large profits required by dealers in
fruits and vegetables, because of the
high cost of doing business, owing to
the demands of his patrons. If people
paid cash, came to the store instead of
telephoning, and carried home the pur-
chases, the merchant could and would
be satisfied with a much smaller profit.
There would be no bookkeeping, no de-
livery expense, no telephone, and best
of all, no loss from bad accounts. The
cash and carry system was of mutual
benefit and all householders should do
their part to bring it about. The mer-
chant bought cheaper and got the ben-
efit of discounts with his spot cash. In
Lios Angeles, Calif., and other coast

cities, bills that run one week paid one
cent interest, and all deliveries were
charged 10 cents. This system was
gradually working east. The house-
wife who demands frequent daily de-
liveries and has a charge account is
the one most to blame. They should
carry their part of the burden and
profit thereby. He showed by percent-
ages that the nation's food bill could
be cut down $660,000,000 if these sav-
ings were made in this way.

Thursday's Programme.

Early on Thursday, the delegates in
a body were escorted through the
wholesale and retail market district.
The H. J. Perkins Co., who have very
large warehouse and storage facilities,
handle quantities of locally grown prod-
uce— vegetables of all kinds, together
with Florida and California fruits, etc.
A great display was seen here of ev-

Howard W. Selby.
President Vegetable Growers' Ass'u of America.

erything in season. Souvenir cards and
spoons were handed to each visitor.
Several other establishments were in-
spected.

The morning session opened with M.
L. Ruetenik's very valuable paper on
"How I Overcame the Labor Prob-
lem." His plan was to interest his
emploj'es in the business by sharing
the profits of the business with them.
After a year's employment, if they
were satisfactory, they were allowed
to invest $200 a year for which each
gave his personal note. Any time such
an employe left, he presented his note
and received his money, which had
participated in the dividends while in-
vested. His property and plants, build-
ings, equipment, etc., are valued at
cost. His labor cost is added to this.
His own salary he places at that of
his foreman. He marks off for green-
house depreciation eight per cent a
year. So that in 12 years the money is
back in bank. Dividends have varied
from seven to 25 per cent and are de-
clared every six months. He had found
men stayed with him and were well
satisfied with this arrangement. He now
pays his men $2.50 per day of 9%
hours.

"Farm Vegetable Storage," by R. W.
DeBaun, aroused much Interest. The
house recommended was 11x35, 10 feet
high, with covered roof set two feet in

the ground. Built of hollow tile, tar-
coated outside, T»as best, or concrete.
There should be a tile drain in bottom,
but open at its outside end so that foul
air which falls to the bottom of the
house can pass out. Ventilators in the
roof at intervals are necessary, and
both these and the drain miisthavewire
netting protections to keep out mice.
The outside of the house is then covered
with two feet of soil and can be kept
at any even temperature desired, pref-
erably 34 to 40 degrees for most field
roots. A shed end that can be used as
a garage is useful for loading and
unloading during bad weather; many
of these storage sheds open off of
packing sheds, which is better.
Equipped with these, or pits, a grower
has great advantage over the old fash-
ioned field trench storage. Never ven-
tilate in extreme cold or warm weath-
er. The houses cost from $150 up, ac-
cording to size.

C. B. Louis, of the Lippencott Co.,
Riverton, N. J., told of the great ad-
vantage of pre-cooling all fruit and
vegetables shipped in refrigerator cars.
Twenty-four hours after picking in
temperature of 20 degrees is sufficient,
but if temperature is at 33 degrees, it
will take four days. Goods treated in
this manner nearly always arrived in
good condition.

Professor A. G. B. Bouquet, Corvallis,
Ore., spoke on the "Commercial Drying
and Evaporation of Vegetables." Dehy-
dration or evaporation of vegetables for
conservation of production was spread-
ing, he said. Kiln dryers in Oregon
and in New York were being worked
satisfactorily. Eighty-seven per cent
of all vegetables isi water, he con-
tended. W^hy pay freight on water,
when this liquid can be added at any
time and restore the vegetable stu'-
prisingly near its original condition?
In every way the product is superior
to canned goods and costs less to pre-
pare.

The Thursday afternoon session
opened with an interesting paper by
George A. Scott of the Florida Citrus
Exchange, Boston, on "The Auction
System of Marketing Vegetables," it
being his belief that eventually the
standard package method, such as used
in California and Florida fruits, would
be used. He was followed by Dean R.
L. Watts, of State College, Pa., whose
instructive address on "Profitable Seed
Growing on Our Own Farms," was well
received. W. F. Therkildson, of W. At-
lee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.,
also spoke, advising his hearers to save
seed of many of their vegetables, as all
indications pointed to a shortage in
manjf lines next year. Professor Shoe-
maker also spoke in a similar strain
urging the saving of seeds from all
plants of merit.

The question of the appointment of
a traveling secretary or representative
came up for discussion, the duties of
this officer being to visit vegetable
growing districts and induce local as-
sociations to co-operate with the na-
tional organization, the sum of $8,000
per year to be raised by the members
by subscription. Publicity and legisla-
tion will also come under the head of
this department.

The annual banquet held at the Ho-
tel Kimball in the evening was thor-
oughly enjoyed by more than 240 per-
sons. It was a meatless repast, the
menu, arranged by Mrs. Howard W.
Selby, consisting entirely of vegetable
courses. President Selby, a most tal-
ented speaker, acted as toastmaster.

igiy.

The American Florist.

699

and. among others, W. F. Thirkild-
spn, F. C. Stokes, Dr. G. P. Clin-
ton, Professor A. G. B. Bouquet. New-
ton Comley, H. F. Thompson and H.
W. Tinkham added much to the pleas-
ure of the evening.

Friday's Programme.

Several interesting papers and dis-
cussions were features of the session
Friday morning, among these being
"The Efficiency of the Motor Truck in
Market Gardening," by Emmor D. Rob-
erts, Moorestown, N. J., and an able
address by President Selby on "Market
Publicity." Following the session a
luncheon was held at the Hotel Kim-
ball at which the dehydrated vegeta-
bles served proved a great novelty.
Professor L. B. Allyn in a short talk
explained the new process of preserv-
ing vegetables and fruits in this man-
ner.

The afternoon was spent in Inspect-
ing the displays in the exposition
grounds, one of the greatest collections
of vegetables ever made in this coun-
try, all splendidly arranged. Among
the growers' associations represented
were those from Philadelphia, Detroit,
Rochester, Providence, Boston. New
Castle, Pa., Bridgeport, New Haven,
and Hartford, while many of the college
experiment stations staged educational
displays.

Among the individual displays, none
was more admired than that of A. N.
Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn., who
had several tables filled with choice
roses in vases, ferns and orchids, virhile
a sodded place with growing ever-
greens, calling attention to this firm's
landscape department, was very effec-
tive'. A. W. Howard, West Newton,
Mass., featured a fine table of vege-
tables with pumpkins well to the front
and the Ames Plow Co. was strong on
squashes grown from tested seeds. In
the center of the hall was a pyramid
of vegetables 12 feet in height, sur-
mounted by fine celery from the cen-
ter of which there came a misty spray
from Skinner nozzles. This clever ar-
rangement was by R. W. Carter, a lo-
cal grower. Ross Bros., of Worcester,
Mass.. also had a fine exhibit of vege-
tables and seeds.

On Saturday morning an inspection
trip was made by auto to the Connec-
ticut valley gardening area with lunch-
eon at the Massachusetts Agricultural
College. Amherst. This proved most
delightful and brought to a close what
was considered by many the most prof-
itable convention in the history of the
association. The ladies in attendance
were particularly delighted with the at-
tention paid them. Tea was served on
Wednesday at the Women's Club, and
the college automobile tour with lunch-
con at Hoi yoke on Thursday was very
enjoyable.

Among the representatives of the al-
lied trades in attendance were noted
Philip J. Foley of the Foley Green-
house Manufacturing Co.. Chicago, and
a representative of the Skinner Irriga-
tion Co., Troy, O. K.

Cyclamen Fungfus.

Ed. American Florist :

My cyclamens have been outdoors
until about a month ago, when they
were taken in. A week ago we found
many of the leaves spotted like those
sent you herewith. Information as to
the cause and the remedy will be
greatly appreciated.

J. W.

NATIONAL VEGETABLE SHOW AT SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Some of the Pumpkins and Pyramid ol Vegetables.

The diseased condition of the plant
is due to a fungus, Colletotrichum cy-
clamenae. This parasite grows into
the . tissues of the leaf, produc-
ing the characteristic dead spots.
Nothing has been done in an ex-
perimental way to control this dis-
ease. However, from the nature of
the fungus' it is quite likelj' that the
ordinary fungicides will check the
trouble. We should recommend using
Bordeaux of 4-4-50 strength about ev-
ery 1.5 days. Since this solution is like-
ly to leave a deposit on the foliage, its
use should be discontinued about a
month before flowering and the am-
monical solution of carbonate of cop-
per used.

The Bordeaux is made in small quan-
tities as follows : Dissolve four ounces
of blue stone in a quart of warm wa-
ter; slake four ounces of stone lime in
a quart of water; strain the lime and
water through a coarse cloth and pour
the milk of lime into the vessel with
the sulphate of copper; strain all
through a sieve and add water to make
four gallons.

The second mixture is made by dis-
solving five ounces of carbonate of cop-
per in three quarts of ammonia and
adding 50 gallons of water. The car-
bonate of copper should first be moist-

ened with water before the ammonia is
added. This solution will keep indefi-
nitely in a corked bottle and the
amount desired can be poured into the
water in the spraying tank as it is
needed for use. P. A. Lehejn'b.iuer.

Peterson's Giant Cyclamens.

No one can see the splendid strain of.
cyclamens or the great superiority of
his well-flowered plants, without, par-
ticularly if he happens to be a grower,
wishing he could produce such stock
and wondering how it is done.

There is an old adage, "It's easy,
when you know how." Expert growers,
like Mr. Peterson, know how, but in
speaking of their methods are apt to
overlook important details which ara
so patent to them that they think
everybody else knows, as a matter of
course. Mr. Peterson's strain is the re-
sult of continuous selections from his
own and the best imported stock. When
the plants come into flower, he selects
carefully some 50 or more of each va-
riety, which are kept separate and
grown on for seed. These are hand
fertilized, which is necessary to make
the seed set. Most of these parent
plants are exceptionally well flowered,
a number of them in 8-inch pots car-
rying over 50 blooms.

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The seed is sown in flats in early
August. About December 1 they are
about an inch high with seed leaf well
set. As the flats fill up, they are pricked
off into other boxes, and from there are
shifted into 2V£-inch pots; from these
into fours, then fives and sixes, and
finally the strongest are given the 8-
inch size. The last potting is in early
September. The cement benches on
which these are grown, have very
coarse cinder bottoms, affording almost
instant drainage, yet are as strong as
the more solid structures.

Great attention is paid to watering,
atmosphere and temperature, particu-
larly during the hot summer months.
Frequent syringing to get the proper
atmosphere is necessary three times a
day and in periods of extreme heat,
as often as six applications have been
thought advisable.

All cyclamen houses should have side
ventilation. Shading cloth on rollers,
down at 10 a. m. and up at three in
the afternoon, is also necessary. As to
watering, Mr. Peterson said that when
a boy in Denmark he wa^ told that
when a man knew how to water plants
he was a gardener, and in his experi-
ence he had found correct watering of
the utmost importance. Cyclamens
that have been allowed to get very dry,
may, with care, recover, but will never
have the same vigor as before.

Some growers set their small plants
from the pricked off boxes out in
benches of soil where they make a
strong, quick growth, but it is apt to
be soft and spongy, the bulb is not
ripened and does not set as many buds
nor flowers as early as those grown
continuously in pots.

Soil is important, his being good
compost, leaf mould and cow manure.
After the buds are set, applications of
cow manure water help to give size
and color to the flowers and luster to
the foliage. Artificial manures are not
favored. The plants are grown cool,
the night temperature being 50° to 52°.
As they grow each plant must be given
plenty of "elbow room," so as to admit
light to the center and ripen the bulb.

Mr. Peterson never grows more than
he has room for. Quality and per-
fection in all the details, is his object.
so that each plant shall be perfect and
salable.

Appeal to the Growers.

The editor of one of the trade pa-
pers recently gave the growers a pretty
strong talking to. I fully agree with
his sentiments. Now let us stop argu-
ing who is to pay for publicity. Action
is needed, and needed immediately. It
seems to have come at last — this ac-
tion. We are all in the same boat,
grower and retailer together.

Did you ever hear Wallace Pierson's
story about the dog sitting on a bur
and howling? If not, get him to tell
it to you the next time you see him. It
strikes home to our case. I could not
tell you the story. If I tried to. I
would only make a mess of it. but it
tells in an illustrating way the story
of our needs. Now, Brother Grower,
look up your ledger and you will no-
tice how bad you need publicity. Here
is a chance, started by public spirited
men, to give it to you on a very reason-
able basis. It will be co-operation,
nation wide. It will go to the smallest
grower and town in the country. Now,
do not be a slacker. Help to make this
a success. Pay this little money need-
ed of you according to your means. I

have subscribed .$100. My establish-
ment covers 100,000 square feet of
ground. Now figure out what you can
do in proportion to this and send your
subscription to the secretary of the S.
A. F.. John Young. .53 West 28th street.
New York. You will be asked in a
very short time to pay about 50 per
cent of this and the rest some time in
the future. This should not be hard
on anybody for the great benefit which
it will bring to your business. The
agitation for economy all over the coun-
try will hurt flower sales more than
anything else if we do not counteract it
at once with the proper publicity, for
flowers are not a luxury, but absolutely
necessary to civilization. This S. O. S.
signal should go to every grower, and
every grower should get on the "band
wagon" now and make a success of
this great undertaking. Now, all to-
gether.

A. FAKENWALD,

Cyclamen in 6-in Pot at J. A. Peterson & Sons'
Cincinnati, O.

Wm. C. Gloeckner Urges "Get Together."

William C. Gloeckner, one of the
front rank members of the craft of Al-
bany. N. Y., and known far and near
as one of the live wires in the trade,
in a recent communication expresses
his views of the recent publicity cam-
paign inaugurated by the S. A. F. in
his usual original and forceful way as
follows :

For some time I have been trying to
get it through my head why at least
20 per cent of the 21,000 florists in this
country and Canada did not rush for-
ward with their contributions to the
big publicity fund. I will confess,
however, that to date I have not been
able to find a satisfactory answer as
to why they did not send it.

Elbert Hubbard used to get great
pleasure out of a story he told. He
said that one time he was visiting an
insane asylum. He noticed one of the
guards taking five or six husky luna-
tics on a cross-country tramp. Hub-
bard approached the guard and asked :
"Aren't you afraid to do this? What
is to prevent those fellows from turn-
ing on you and escaping? They could
put you out of business in a minute if
they got together and acted."

"That's just the trouble with them,"
answered the guard. "I can handle
them all alone because they will never
get together. They cannot organize —
they're crazy."

Now, there is no person in the coun-
try who has more respect for florists
and for the florist business than I
have. I realize, however, that if we
are going to put over the work we
should put over, and achieve the suc-
cess that we should achieve, we must
organize. .

All we have to raise is $50,000. If
only 5,000 of the 21,000 men contrib-
uted .$10 each, that fund would be
raised in no time. As a matter of fact,
many of the large growers have con-
tributed and many more should con-
tribute much more. In other walks of
business life, manufacturers and whole-
salers contribute liberally to local ad-
vertising campaigns. Practically all
the big national advertisers back up
the retailers with advertising matter of
different kinds. Why should not the
big growers and all others who are in-
terested in the development of the flor-
ist business contribute to advertising,
which will help build up the business
of the retailer?

I am in this organization business
body and soul. I believe in it through
and through. It is only by co-operat-
ing, by working together shoulder to
shoulder, by having the same very
definite ideal, and by contributing gen-
erously to every movement which is de-
signed to help all the florists, both big
and little, that we can achieve the suc-
cess we all desire— and deserve.

National Campaign for Publicity.

In a communication dated October
11. Secretary John Young of the So-
ciety of American Florists states that
he has been instructed by Chairman
George Asmus of the publicity finance
committee of the National Campaign
for Publicity for Flowers to authorize
THE AMERICAN FLORIST to receive sub-
scriptions for this campaign^ inaugu-
rated by the S. A. F. at the recent New
York convention. Secretary Young
states that it is gratifying to the pub-
licity committees to see the active in-
terest that is being taken in this im-
portant movement by florists and rep-
resentatives of the allied trades
throughout the country.

Subscriptions to the national pub-
licity fund are to be paid annually for
a term of four years, such annual sub-
scriptions to become due and payable
as follows : November 1. 1917; Janu-
ary 1, 1918; January 1, 1919, and Jan-
uary 1, 1920.

[We shall be pleased to receive for
the Publicity Finance Committee such
subscriptions to the fund as may be
sent to this ofiice, acknowledging their
receipt in these columns. Please ad-
dress subscriptions to Editor. American
Florist. 440 South Dearborn street, Chi-
cago, making checks payable to J. J.
Hess. Treasurer. Society of American
Florists.]

LOCAL PUBLICITY COMMITTEES.

Chairman George Asmus. of the Pub-
licity Finance Committee, has ap-
pointed the following local committees
in the interests of the National Pub-
licity Campaign for Flowers :

Alabama.— W. B. Paterson. Jr.. Montgom-
ery, chairman; Hardy A. Demeranville. Mobile;
Hugh Seales. Birmingham.

Arkansas.- Thos. Sbelton. Fayetteville, chair-
man; C. H. Vestal, Little Rock; George
Rye, Fort Smith.

California, North.— Hans Plath. San Fran-
cisco, chairman; D. MacRorie. San Francisco;
Angelo J. Rossi, San Francisco.

Califomia, South. — Fred Howard. Los An-
geles, chairman; Albert Knopf, Los Angeles;
Lewis H. Freeman. Los Angeles.

Colorado. — .1. Edward .lohnson. Colorado
Springs, chairman; Geo. H. Cooper. Denyer;
N. A. Benson. Denver. " ' '■ ^' ^

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Connecticut. — H. C. Neubrand. Cromwell,
chairman; John N. Champion, New Haven; Jo-
seph McManus. Hai-tford.

District of Columbia. — R. Lloyd Jenkins. An-
aoostia. chairman; W. F. Gude, Washington,

Florida. — C. I'li. Mills, Jacksonville, chair-
man; C. J. Ohmer, West Palm Beach.

Georgia. — D. C. Horgan, Macon, chairman;
L. A-. Berckmans. -Augusta; L. D. Thompson,
Atlanta.

Illinois. — To be announced later.

Indiana. — George R. Cause. Richmond, chair-
man; Joseph H. Hill, Richmond; Irwin Berter-

Ohio. — F. C. W. Brown, chairman, Ohio
North, Cleveland; H. W. Shepperd, chairman.
South, Cincinnati: C. E. Critchell. Cincin-
nati; J. Charles McCullough, Cincinnati; Edw.
A. Forter. Cincinnati; C. E. Russell, Cleve-
land.

Oklahoma. — Lon Foster, Oklahoma City, chair-
man; Otto Rice. Sapulpa.

Oregon. — George Spencer, Portland, chairman
Jas. Forbes. Portland; A. J. Clarke. Portland

Pemisylvania. — F. W. C^wperthwate, Phila
delphia, chairman; Chas, Grakelow, Phila
delphia; A. A. Niessen, Philadelphia; A. Fa:

CYCLAMENS IN 8-INCH POTS AT J. A. PETERSON & SONS', CINCINNATI, O.

mann. Indianapolis; George B. Wiegand, In-
dianapolis.

Iowa. — Roy F. Wilcox. Council Bluffs, chair-
man; Michael Kocklin, Sioux City; I. O. Kem-
ble, Marshalltown.

Kansas. — Chas. P. Mueller. Wichita, chair-
man; W. R. Leighton, Salinaj Harry L. Hunt,
Concordia.

Kentucky. — D. B. Honaker. Lexington, chair-
man; August R. Baumer, Louisville; G. E.
Schulz, LouiBville.

Louisiana. — Peter A. Chopin, New Orleans,
chairman; C. W. Eichling. New Orleans; U. J.
Virgin, New Orleans.

Maine. — Chas. S. Strout. Biddeford. chair-
man; John H. Stalford, Bar Harbor; A. E.
Thatcher. Bar Harbor.

Maryland.— Rob t, L. Graham. Baltimore,
chairman; Wm. Johnston, Baltimore; Chas. J.
Bolgiano. Baltimore; Chas. F. Feast, Baltimore;
R. A. Vinceut, White Marsh; John J. Perr.y,
Baltimore ; Isaac H. Moss. Govanstown ; George
Morrison. Baltimore.

Massachusetts. — Henry Penn, Boston, chair-
man; E. Allan Peirce, Waltham; W. R.
Nicholson, Framingham; B. Hammond Ti-acy,
Wenham; .7. K. M, L. Farquhar, Boston.

Michigan. — A. J. Stahelin, East, Redford,
chairman; John R. Van Bochove. West, Kala-
mazoo, chairman; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit;
Edward A. Fetters, Detroit; S. W. Coggan,
Battle Creek.

Minnesota. — Hans Rosacker. Minneapolis,
chairman; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis; Cal. Rice,
Minneapolis; Elof P. Holm. St. Paul.

Missouri. — Chas. E. Heite, West, Kansas
City, chairman; Jules Bourdet. East, St. Louis,
chairman; D. S. Geddis, St. Louis; V. J. Gor-
ly. St. Louis; Frank X. Stuppy, S't. Joseph;
W. L, Rock. Kansas City; Samuel Murray, Kan-
sas City.

Nebraska. — Charles Green, Fremont, chair-
man; J. J. Hess. Omaha; C. H. Frey, Lincoln;
George Sorenson, Florence; C. M. Hurlburt, Fair-
bury.

New Hampshire. — Donald McLeod, Concord,
chairman: Thomas Carter. Exeter; H. C. Stoc'he.
Manchester.

New Jersey. — J. G. Esler. Saddle River,
chairman; C. H. Totty, Madison; Julius Roehrs,
Rutherford; Edw. Sceery, Paterson; Wm S'efton.
Elizabeth.

New York (New York City and Vicinity) .
— Max Schling, chairman. 22 West 59th street:
Geo. E. M. Stumpp, 761 5th avenue ; Emil
Schloss, 31 E. 28th street;. A. L. Miller. .Ja-
maica; Jas. McHutchlson. 95 Chambers street;
Chas. Schenck. 436 6th avenue; F. R. Pierson,
Tarrytown; Wm. A. Phillips, Brooklyn.

Albany. ^Wm. C. Gloeckner and F. A. Dan-
ker.

Rochester. — George Hart and C. H. Vick.

Syracuse. — W. E. Day.

Buffalo. — Wallace H. Biss. chairman; S.
A. Anderson and W. J. Palmer.

North Carolina. — J. A. Van Lindley. Pomona,
chairman: Wm. Rehdor, Wilmington; George J.
Starr. Wilson.

North Dakota.— T. D. Smedley. Fargo, chair-
man; N. P. Lindberg. Rugby; P. J, Meyer.
Bismarck.

euwald. Roslyu; John Habermehl, Philadelphia
H. F. Michell. Philadelphia; J. Otto Thilow
Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— J, W. Ludwig. chair
man; A. W. Smith, Fred Burki, Gibsonia; W,
A, Clarke. Jas. Moore.

Rhode Island. ^George L. Stillman. Wes
terly, chairman; John J. Johnston, Providence:
Robt. M.- Lamont, Quidnick; Lawrence Hays,
E. Providence.

South Carolina. — C. A.. Moss, Spartanburg,
chairman; DeWitt House, Florence; Francis S,
Rodgers, Jr., Charleston. ■ . - , •

South Dakota. — M. M. Strong, Sioux Falls,
chairman: Wm. Dethlefs. Mitchell; Hans Jen
sen. Mitchell.

Tennessee. — Harold Joy. Nashville, chair
man; Karl P. Baum, Knoxville; A. J. McNutt,
Knoxville.

Texas. — R. C. Kerr. Houston, chairman; W.
J. Baker, Fort Worth; Otto Lang, Dallas; F,
C. Suchy. San Antonio.

ITi^ah. — Robert Miller, Farmington. chair
man; A. J. Alt, Salt Lake City; Chas. Soter
Salt Lake City.

Vermont. — W. E. Peters. Burlington.

Virginia. — Jas. D. Hooper, Richmond, chair
man; Herbert Brown. Richmond; H, A. Hig
gason, Richmond: .John D. Radcliffp, RichmrvnrI

"Washington, — J, W. Duncan, Spokane, chair-
man; S'. Younkin, Spokane; A. G. Burt, 8^)0-
kane.

West Virginia. — B. J. Dudley, Parkersburg,
chairman; S. A. Gregg, Charleston; A. Lang-
bans. Wheeling.

■ Wisconsin. — W. A. Kennedy. P. O. Box
775, Milwaukee, chairman; F. H. Hoi ton. Mil-
waukee; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee; George
Rentschler, Madison; Richard Salm, Union
Grove.

The trade papers have also been au-
thorized to solicit and receive subscrip-
tions to the fund.

The following additional subscrip-
tions have been received since the last
published report :

Annually For Four Years.
Primrose Flower Shop. Aa-dmore, Pa....¥ 5.00

Florists' Exchange, New York 50.00

Albany Florists' Club. (1 year) 25.00

Otto Rice, Sapulpa, Okla... 10.00

M. M. Strong, S-ioux Falls. S. D 10.00

H. F. Michell Co., Inc., Philadelphia. 100.00
Henry R. Comley, Boston (3 years).. 20.00

S. Knudson. Boulder. Colo 10. OO

Mitchell's Flow. Store. Waterville, Me. 10.00

Alfred T. Bunyard, New York 100.00

Al Warendorff. New York i'j.OO

J. P. Klausner. New York 5.00

Lion & Co.. New York 50.00

Wertheimer Bros., New York (1 year) 100.00
At New York Florists' Club Meeting.

A. J. Guttmann. New York 25.00

F. W. Wagenfohr. Mt. Vernon. N. Y.. 10.00

By H. C, Neubrand.

John N. Champion & Co., New Haven 25.00

By R. C. Kerr.

F. J. Fillmore. St. Louis, Mo 5.00

Chas. Beyer. St. Louis, Mo. (for 2 yrs.). 20.00
Bergstermann Floral Co.. St. Louis. 25.00
W. H. Hurst. &t. Louis (for 2 Trs.) . . 15.00

Margaret Eg^eling, St. Louis, Mo 25.00

Wm. Sehray & Sons, St. Louis. Mo... 25.00

New York Florists' Club (1 year) 1,000.00

Florists' Telegraph Delivery (1 year) . . 1,500.00

Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit 25.00

(Tttp Seligman prize won for Detroit

Window Contest).

Total $3,220.00

JOHN YOUNG. Sec'y.
Chlcasfo Committees.

The following committees have been
appointed for Chicago and vicinity in
connection with the Society of Ameri-
can Florists' National Publicity Cam-
paign for Flowers :

F. Lautenschlager. general chairman.

Retail Division— O. J. Friedman. W. J.
Smyth, A. Lange. L. R. Bohannon. A. G.
Chronis, Wm. Graham. Herman Schiller, H.
N. Bruns. George Wienhoeber.

Wholesale Commission Division — Paul R.
Klingsporn, John Michelson, H. B. Kennicott,
August Poehlmann.

Gx'owers' Division — W. J. Keimel, Joseph
Kohout. Emil Buettner. Guy French, Nic Wie-
tor, Peter Reinberg. C. L. Washburn Otto
Amling.

Allied Trades Division— Frank Johnson, B. F.
Kurowski. M. C. Wright, A. Dietsch.

Seed Trade Division — Leonard Vaughan,
chairman; additional appointments on this com-
mittee to be announced later.

Tra\eling Salesmen's Division — A. Miller,
chairman: additional appointments on this com-
mittee to be announced later.

NATIONAL VEGETABLE SHOW AT SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Monroe County Vegetable Growers' Association, Rochester, N. Y., in Foreground.

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Cleveland Flower Show.

H. P. Knoble, chairman of the gen-
eral committee of the Cleveland flower
show, called a special meeting for Mon-
day, October 15, of all the committee-
men in charge of the various depart-
ments of the show work. One of the
most im.portant things decided upon
was to appoint special representatives
of the show in each of the large ship-
ping centers for the purpose of work-
ing out details with the express com-
panies and railroads regarding- the best
train for exhibitors to take and, more
Important, the arrangements with the
express companies for special car serv-
ice so that all exhibits will reach Cleve-
land before 8 a, m. on the morning of
November 8. when the chrysanthemums
will be staged, and again November 9
for roses and carnations.

The following have been appointed
in the different dietricts :

Boston. Mass. — Patiiet Welch. Allan Pierce
(Waltham).

New York. — John Youns. Ales. Guttman.

Philadelphia, Pa. — E. J. Fancourt. A. Faren-
"wald, Fred Cowperthwaite.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— W. A. Clarl;e. E. J. Mc-
Callum.

Columbus. 0. — Tbe Livingstone Seed Co.

Cincinnati. O. — Chas. Critchell.

Indianapolis, Ind. — 0. E. Steinljamp.

Chicago. — J. Michaelson, J. C. Vaughan, F.
Lantenschlager.

St. Louis, Mo. — J. J. Benel^e.

Milwauliee, Wis. — Holton & Hunljel Co.

Detroit, Mich. — Eobt. Rahalev.

Buffalo, N. Y.— Wm. F. KaSting Co., S. A.
Anderson. W. J. Palmer.

Rochester. N. Y.— Geo. E. Hart.

Toronto. Ont. — G. M. Geraghty.

At large. — Samuel "Booster" Seligman. of
New Yoric' and everywhere. Walter "Doc"
Cook, also of New York.

They have all been asked to obtain
as soon as possible the time of leaving
for express from each city and to an-
nounce this to both the private and
commercial growers in their districts,
and also spread this information
through the trade papers before the
show.

The serious congestion of express
matter iu the east was discussed, and
if there are similar congested condi-
tions at the time of shipping exhibits
to Cleveland it was suggested that ex-
hibitors plan on reserving Pullman
drawing rooms and then load all ex-
hibits in the Pullman instead of using
the express car, thus assuring the ar-
rival of all exhibits on the same train
with the exhibitors.

It was decided to appoint a special
committee to have charge of the re-
ceipt of shipments, and they were in-
structed to place a man at the depots
with a special truck at his command
to assure the exhibitors of prompt de-
livery service to Gray's Armory, where
the show is to be held, upon the arrival
of the express cars.'

Des Moines Autumn Flower Show.

The executive committee of the Des
Moines autumn flower show, which is
to be staged November 7-10, is a busy
one these days. This is especially true
of the general manager and the assist-
ant manager, . who are devoting their
entire time to show affairs. The spe-
cial committees have frequent meetings
and in addition there is a general meet-
ing of all committees once or tAvice a
week. It is the aim of the officials to
make this one of the best fall shows
the trade has ever seen and it is sin-
cerely hoped that everyone will consid-
er this an unusual opportunity for the
florists of the middle west to gather
together, and, fraternize with one an-
other. From all- -iveports the show is
arousing much interest-ia.- the trade
and it is expected that'tHis interest
will continue to grow and will result
in a big attendance and a large num-
ber of representative exhibits from all
over the country. It is sure to be a
great rallying place for florists, both
retail men and growers,'^ -Well as for

supply men, and others closely allied
with the florist trade. The exterior of
the hall will be gayly decorated with
bunting, and at night it will be illu-
minated by the flood light system. A
large electric sign will inform people
that there is a flower show in progrress.
The interior will be prettily decorated
with bunting and smilax.

An attractive hand book and pro-
gramme on the order of those put out
by the New York and Philadelphia
shows is being prepared. Those desir-
ing advertising space should make ap-
plication to the assistant manager, A.
S. Thurston, Ames, Iowa. It is re-
quested that all w^ho have not received
entry blanks obtain them at once.
Blanks and premium lists may be ob-
tained from Secretary Wesley Greene,
State Capitol, Des Moines.

Since the army cantonment, which
is located at Des Moines, attracts nu-
merous visitors it is advised that visit-
ing florists make their hotel reserva-
tions in advance. The Chamberlain
hotel has been selected as headquar-
ters for florists. Other hotels recom-
mended to visiting florists with their
rates per day are listed below :

*Chamberlain Hotel, .$1..50 to $.5.00.

Randolph Hotel, .$1.25 to .$.3.00.

The Savery Hotel, .$1..50 to $5.00.

The Kirkwood Hotel, $1.00 to 2.50.

*The Brown Hotel, $1..50 to .$3..oO.

*The Franklin Hotel, $]..50 to $3.00.

*Each room with connecting bath.

Floriculture at Windsor Fair.

The floral display at the recent ag-
ricultural fair at Windsor, Ont., was
one of the principal attractions at this
event which was attended by over 30,-
000 people, many visitors being from
Detroit and other cities. Among the
principal prize winners in this section
were C. R. Tuson. Howe & Carter, Miss
Annie Warren and Mrs. C. W. Cold-
well.

Illinois State Florists' Association.

The following have taken trade
space for the flower show to be held at
Galesburg. November R-7. under the
auspices of the Illinois State Florists'
Association : American Greenhouse
Manufacturing Co., Chicago; Burling-
ton Willow Ware Co.. Burlington, la,;
Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., Chicago;
A. Dietsch Co., Chicago; Foley Green-
house Manufacturing Co., Chicago;
Ionia Pottery Co.. Ionia, Mich.;
Kropschell Bros. Co.. Chicago; John C.
Moninger Co., Chicago; Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. Chicago; A. D. Randall Co.,
Chicago; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago.

A trade display of this magnitude im-
plies that this part of the show- will be
an assured success and it will pay ev-
ery florist in the state to attend and
lay in a fall stock of supplies.

I. L. PnxsBrrRY, Pres.

Cornell University Winter Course.

The shoi't winter courses in the New
York .State College of Agriculture be-
gin November 7 and continue until
February 15. This is a rare opportu-
nity for young men on greenhouse
raEges or engaged in any line of hor-
ticultural work to get information re-
garding the technical and scientific fea-
tures of the subject at a low cost. The
tuition is free to all residents of New
York state; non-residents pay a tui-
tion fee of $25. Board and room may
be had at a comparatively lo-u' figure.
Courses are offered in nearly all branch-
es of agricultural work. For the hor-
ticulturist there are courses in agricul-
tural chemistry, insects, plant breeding,
plant diseases, soils, fruit, flower and

vegetable culture, forestry and many
other subjects. In flower growing there
are special courses for both the ama-
teur and the professional. Marked em-
phasis is laid on the commercial aspects
of the work. A booklet giving full in-
formation regarding the courses may
be had by writing Dean A. R. Mann,
College of Agriculture, Ithaca, N. Y.,
or to the department of floriculture.

Boston.

STOCK SCARCE AND HIGH.
Market conditions remain unchanged.
Flowers are scarce and command firm
prices. The smaller flower shops are
discontinuing handling cut blooms and
are stocking up with bulbs and fruit.
Golden Glow, Smith's Advance and Oc-
tober Frost chrysanthemums are bring-
ing $2.50 and $3 per dozen. Carnations
are scarce and are selling at $5 and
$6 per 100. Other quotations are: Lily
of the valley (very poor) $12 per 100;
cattleyas, $6 per dozen; larkspurs, $1
and $1.50 per dozen; gardenias, $9;
tritomas, $1; violets, 75 cents per 100.
In roses, Ophelia, Killarney and Ward
are plentiful.

NOTES.

Wm. Sim of Cliftondale has started
shipping single "violets in large quanti-
ties. He reports the outlook is better
than ever. With the limited number of
growers this year it should be a record
year for good prices.

W. B. Goodenow of Stoughton has
been compelled to close his establish-
ment on account of the high price of
coal and is now employed by a local
rubber concern.

Wm. Nicholson of Framingham ar-
rived on the market for the first time
this season with fine pink pompons,
which sold immediately at 75 cents per
bunch.

McAlpine Bros., Exeter, N. H., are
making daily shipments of good roses.
Among them are excellent American
Beauties, but the demand for them is
slow.

Sidney Hoffman has partitioned off
part of his store, and this is now
devoted to fancy fruit, which makes
a unique combination with flowers.

Norris Comley is shipping fine vio-
lets and roses from his Burlington
range. John Lynch has severed his
conection as salesman for this firm.

George Marshall, salesman for the
Roper Greenhouses of Tewkesbury, is
receiving shipments of fine carnations
which move readily at $6 per 100.

Penn, The Florist, is having a good
fall trade. The windo-ws are very at-
tractive with chrysanthemums and fo-
liage plants.

The Budlong Rose Co. is shipping ex-
cellent stock, among the best being
McDonald, a fine keeper of good qual-
ity.

Wm. Hastin.gs is receiving a splendid
strain of pansies and pompon chrysan-
themums from the Beasley Greenhouse.

Welch Bros. Co. reports good busi-
ness but finds it hard to fill all orders
owing to a shortage of stock.

The Nelson Greenhouses are now
shipping some of the best carnations
seen in this market.

B. A. Snyder & Co. say orders are
arriving fast and all indications point
to a good season.

S. K. G.

Elizabeth, N. J.

The Misses J. E. and A. G. Hutchin-
son, who close their store during the
summer months, have reopened and
report good business. They keep good
stock and are constant buyers in the
New York wholesale district.

A. F. F.

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TULIP TRIALS AT VAUGHAN'S GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, NEAR CHICAGO.

(See Issue of July 7, Page 1313.)

Detroit.

The club meeting, October 11, was a
well attended and enthusiastic gath-
ering of the local florists, who devoted
much of the time of the evening to a
review of the F. T. D. convention,
Final reports of the various commit-
tees, having in charge the local ar-
rangements in connection with that
event were made, and a general dis-
cussion ensued, relative to ihe pro-
ceedings of that important body,
which left upon the local trade an
impression that will not soon be for-
gotten. Secretary A.Pochelon, of that
society, was the recipient of many high
compliments for his able and enthusi-
astic work, which, besides its other
value, will result in many new mem-
bers being added to that fast growing
organization.

Wm. Dilger, appointed at a previous
meeting to look over the local situa-
tion relative to early preparations for
the outdoor planting exhibits of the
S. A. F., which will meet here in 1919,
reported having conferred with the
state fair managers, who expressed a
desire to co-operate with the local flor-
ists, and assign a portion of the fair
grounds for the purpose. To complete
the arrangements to that end a com-
mittee was appointed consisting of
"Wm. Dilger. Philip Breitmeyer. M.
Bloy. A. J. Stahelin and J. F. Sulli-
van.

The announcement of the sad and
tragic death of J. A. Valentine was re-
ceived with profound regret, and a
resolution was adopted to that effect,
and a committee appointed to convey
to the family of the deceased the ac-
tion of the club, which also telegraphed
flowers for the funeral.

Reports w^ere made by the members
of the club who acted as judges of the
recent school garden exhibits, given an-

nually under the auspices of the
Twentieth Century Club. Recognition
of the exceptional educational value
of these exhibits was voiced by many,
and resulted in the purpose of the club
to hereafter give still more assistance
and encouragement to this work.

A communication was received from
the management of the Cleveland fall
flower show, inviting florists here to
enter exhibits in the competitive class-
es and also the non-competitive fea-
tures of that coming exhibition.

Herman Rogers, an attache of the
G. H. Taepke Co., was elected to mem-
bership. Mr. Rogers was formerly a
Detroit florist, but has been for the
past 15 years engaged in the same
work in Chicago.

J. F. Sullivan is visiting his old
home at Avondale, Pa. J. F. S.

San Francisco.

MARKET STEADILY IMPROVING.

Trade is holding up in a very satis-
factory manner and nearly every store
reports business as very good. The
rose market is steadily improving, but
there is still a shortage of good stock.
American Beauties are coming along
a little more freely of late, but the
stems are rather short to make them
much of a factor in the market. Ophe-
lia. Hadley and Russell are in fair
supply and Baby Doll and Cecile Brun-
ner are also to be had. The chrysan-
themum, of course, overshadows every-
thing else just now. The very warm
period last week affected the keeping
qualities of these somewhat. Some
very fine Chieftain is now arriving and
is by far the best pink in the market.
Major Bonnaffon l.s also to be had. This
old time favorite continues to hold its
own in the popular favor. Pook is also
a leader in its color. In whites. Wil-
liam Turner is far in the lead and is

the most popular of all. Great quan-
tities are being shipped out of the city
every day and this helps to maintain
good prices. The supply of pompons is
quite large and they may be had now
in any color. Singles are also to be
seen, but they do not enjoy much favor.
Carnations do not seem to increase in
supply at all and good stock is quite
expensive owing to the poor prices
realized for this flower during the past
few years. Many growers have turned
their attention to more profitable stock,
hence the^shortage felt this season.
Cattleyas have increased very much
in supply .this week, but the only ob-
jection now to them is that they are
too soft. Oncidium variocosum Rodg-
ersii is to be had and meets with a
steady demand. Gardenias are also in
more generous supply. Very fine long-
iflorums are to be had, with a steady
market. Lily of the valley remains as
last noted. Some very excellent Glad-
iolus America were received last week
and - sold well. As we have had no
frost up to the present writing, all
outdoor stock is plentiful.

,,j NOTES. ^'

Forty-one years ago op October 1,
Luther Burbank took up his residence
in Santa Rosa. On that day this year,
many old friends called at the Bur-
bank residence to renew their friend-
ship in view of the anniversary. Since
coming to Santa Rosa he has sprung
from practical obscurity until he has
reached world fame; he has seen times
when he hardly knew where his next
meal was coming from. He has had
to mortgage property and then by his
success have the pleasure of buying It
back again. .He spent the day as us-
ual in his gardens, working with his
experiments.

Theodore Payne, of Los Angeles, is
paying a visit to this city, and is call-

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Oct. 20,

ing on his customers in the bay re-
gion. He is making' the trip by mo-
tor. On October 9, he will deliv-
er an illustrated lecture before the
members, of the Menlo Park Hor-
ticultural Society. The annual dah-
lia show will be held that eve-
ning, and a. large gathering is prom-
ised, to hear -Mr. Payne, who is a rec-
ognized authority on our native flora.
The refrigerator express to eastern
points, which is being maintained by
Well, Fargo & Co., is proving of in-
estimable value to the chrysanthemum
shippers. Were it not for this service
the movement last week of chrysan-
themums would not have assumed such
large proportions. It would mean that
this market would be unable" to absorb
the enormous quantities that reach this
city every morning and prices would
break to a disastrous degree.

John McLaren, superintendent of
Golden Gate park, returned during the
w^eek after an absence of a -month in
the east. He attended the annual con^
vention of park superintendents at St.
Louis. Following adjournment of the
session he visited New York. Chicago
and a number of eastern .cities to
confer with park officials and gather
information that might be applied to
the local park system.

Andrew McDonald has a ilne lot of
gardenias coming along at the green-
houses of the Ma'cRorie-McLaren Co.
at San Mateo. This is the first season
that this flower has been grown by
this firm find the plants are a great
credit to the man that grows them.
His stock of cyclamens here is especially
fine. There will be over 10.000 plants
ready for this season's business.

Shibuya & Ishida. of Menlo Park, are
shipping large quantities of high-grade
chrysanthemums to this market daily.
Their cut of Chrysolora is about over
for the season. They find the demand
for Crocus for shipping purposes to be
on the wane, due to its being too soft
for long distance shipments. Their
stock of improved Bonnaffon is in very
fine shape and promises well.

Frank Wills is shipping some well
grown carnations from cheese cloth
houses. He usually manages to have a
fine cut of this flower every fall, grown
in this manner. He says funeral work
has been very steady of late. He is
also equipping his boilers with oil
burners, as he has been unable to se-
cure an adequate coal supply.

Angelo J. Rossi has returned from
southern California greatly benefited in
health. Mr. Rossi attended the dahlia
show, of which he was to have been the
manager, and then departed for Los
Gatos, where he will make an indefinite
stay in the mountains until his health
is completely restored, which we all
hope will be but a short time.

Pelicano, Rossi & Co. are receiving
some extra fine carnations daily from
Nels Peterson's greenhouses. The dis-
play of Pink Sensation and Enchantress
is very fine. They inform us that trade
is very good with them. Frank Peli-
cano's new dahlia. Dr. Harry Tevis. is
given a prominent place in their win-
dow displays.

Domoto Bros, are shipping large
quantities of chrysanthemums to east-
ern points daily. Most of this stock is
grown on the peninsula by the Japa-
nese growers. The roses from this
firm's range at Oakland are coming in
more freely than ever during the past
week. A large supply is looked for
later on.

John Carbone, our leading orchid
grower, has his stock in great shape
for the coming season. He is constant-
ly adding to his collection, which is
acknowledged to be the finest in the
west. He says the cattleya shortage
will be over very soon. His cut of
labicita promises to be very heavy this
fall.

Rufiolph Slama. one of the most pop-
ular members of the Menlo Park Hor-
ticultural Society, was tendered a ban-
quet by his fellow members in this city,;
He leaves for American Lake during"
the week, where he will begin his arihy
training. Wp all wish him a safe re-
turn after the war is over.

The stock of ferns and nephrelopis
in variety at the establishment of Hans
Plath is being rapidly rounded into
shape for the fall and winter trade.
The palm houses are in the best of
shape and all sizes are to be had.
Shipping keeps up steadily.

M. A,, Poss, of San Mateo, is cutting
a fine lot of carnations from the new
crop. These are all disposed of through
his retail store In that city. He has
many landscape projects on hand for
this season's work, which promise to
keep iim busily engaged.

Great quantities of outdoor grown
pompon chrysanthemums are now be-
ing shipped to long djstance points
from this inarket. Owing to their fine
keeping qualities, they travel, with lit-
tle or no risk. The acreage planted
, this year is quite large.

The stock of Domoto Bros.' range a.p-
pears to be in good shape for the com-
ing season. The roses especially look
promising and heavy cuts are expected
from now on. They are shipping large
quantities of seasonable flowers from
their Bush street store.

Earl Poehlmann, of Poehlmann
Brothers Company, Chicago, has
reached town on the last lap of a long
motor tour. He reports a delightful
trip west. Mr. Poehlmann will call on
all our large flower growers before
leaving for the east.

The Art Floral Co.. of which Vincent
Matraia is manager, reports an unusual-
ly busy week, funeral work and deco-
rations keeping the force working long
into the night. Some well grown
celosias are being shown and find
ready sale.

Kenneth S. Murray, of Redwood
City, has planted freesias very exten-
sively again this season. He is testing
all the new colored varieties and has a
great deal of faith in some of his own
raising. His rose houses are coming
along fine.

Avensino Bros.' store on Geary street
has been pushing the sale of chrysan-
themums during the week and large
quantities were disposed of. Henry
Avensino tells us that business is all
that could be wished for at this sea-
son.

The rose houses at Ferrari Bros.'
range are promising well for the coming
season. The immense stock of orchids
which this firm is now specializing in
is showing great quantities of buds,
and a heavy cut is looked for all win-
ter.

Eddie Priest has succeeded Frank
Thatcher at Pelicano^ Rossi & Co.'s
stc^re. They have been featuring Frank
Pftlicano's new dahlia here, where it is
the center of attraction. They report
heavy bookings for spring delivery.

Eric James is sending some fine pot-
grown single chrysanthemums to this
market. They are quite a novelty here
and are meeting with much favor. He
reports trade to be in a satisfactory-
condition.

The rose houses at the Hillsborough
Nurseries, of which Henry Maier is
manager, look to be in extra good
shape. The stock of Ophelia grown
here is noted for its excellent quality.
J. J. O'Connor says business is get-
ting better in the Mission district every
day. The street car strike has inter-
fered not a little with him, but condi-
tions pre gradually improving.

Walter Lewis came up from Los
Angeles to attend the annual meeting

of the directors of the Art Floral Co.
He is spending a few days here before
returning south.

Chas. E. Morton, of Los Angeles, is
calling on the trade in this city. He
says business is beginning to improve
in the south and 'expects a busy sea-
son.

Mrs. R. E. Darbee reports shipping
business as quite up to expectations,
with prices ruling a trifle lower than
last season on some items.

The E. W. McLellan Co. is receiving
a steady supply of gardenias from its
Burlingame range daily.

G. N.

Rochester, N. Y.

AUTUMN TBADE INCREASE NOTED.
Business improved somewhat during
the past week, indicating the advance
of fall. Chrysanthemums are plentiful,
with Golden Glow and Chrysolora the
best sellers, with pink and white va-
rieties second choice. Carnations are
very scarce, but dahlias continue ex-
cellent and .there is a great demand for
them. A few gladioli are still offered,
and asters have about reached their
end. Roses of all kinds are excellent.
A new variety here, September Morn,
has made its appearance and is find-
ing favor with flower buyers. Violets
are of extra fine quality, owing to the
cold snap, and large shipments are
coming in. The first chrysanthemum
plants of the season are now on sale,
as are primroses.

NOTES.

W. P. Woodcock, who has green-
houses at Spencer. Wis., and W. R.
Whittingham, both students in the
horticultural department at Cornell Uni-
versity, inspected the Ellwanger &
Barry Co. and J. B. Kellers Sons'
nurseries las* week.

Geo. B. Hart, Walter Salmon and
Clark Vick were recent visitors at Cor-
fu, N. Y.. where they visited the Eh-
man. Scott and Preissing establish-
ments.

George T. Boucher has been appoint-
ed deputy grand knight of Rochester
council. No. 117, of the Knights of Co-
lumbus.

Edwin C. Kaelber, Inc.. recently ar-
ranged a, very attractive violet window
which was much commented upon.

Lester G. Brown has gone into train-
ing at Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. J.

Chas. Vick is back from a business
trip to Buffalo and vicinity.

Visitors : E. W. Hudson and wife.
Seneca Falls, N. Y.; Robt. H. C. Bard.
Syracuse; P. M. Phillips and C. M.
Archer, Zanesville, O.; Milton Selinka,
New York.

Chester.

DetroU BowUnsr.

The weekly practice games of the
Detroit Florist Club bowlers were
rolled Thursday night, October 11, with
the following result :

E. A. Fetters l.SS 13.5 158

H. Taylor 135 142 181

A. Bezner 130 150 140

G. Davis 151 138 134

J. Klang 15S 146 126

M. BIoT 146 192 181

F. Pautke 148 132 179

P. Pape 101 16.9 184

F. Holznagle 131 191 149

T. Browne 134 135 162

H. Porster 132 143 159

.1. K. Stock 125 175 124

G. DoemliEg 180 20O 152

A. .T. Stahelin 95 128 166

J. Streit 133 135 139

R. Rahaler 125 173 125

.T. P. McHugh 110 134 138

L. Ciiarvat 178 137 16T

E. Sullivan 150 170 151

J. P. Sullivan 201 1.32 110

A. Sylvester 133 139

.T. Warncke 125 124 149

A. Pocllelon S4 117

R. Plumb 182 157

B. .lean 121 1.35

E. Moss 161 171 134

J. F. S.

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Pittsburgh.

BUSINESS SHOWS MARKED IMPKOVEMENT.

The cold weather of the past week
was what was needed to put life into
the florist's trade, for all of the stores
seem to be very busy. In spite of the
many social functions canceled for the
coming season, the indications are for
a big winter trade in this line. Fu-
neial work has been very heavy, espe-
cially in out-of-town orders, and most
of the stores in this city have been
busy with weddings. Chrysanthemums
are coming better, but are still short
of the demand. Heavier cuts are looked
for from now on. Dahlias still arrive
in small lots, as some of the fields have
had heavy frosts. There are still many
short roses being received, but very
few of the longer stemmed grades ex-
cept Killarney are available. Last
week's cut of American Beauty was
very heavy. Carnations are improving
daily and before long will be in full
crop. Lilies continue scarce, but they
are not missed so much now. with the
chrysanthemums on hand.

NOTES.

Peter Hopman, of New Galilee, is
cutting some very good chrysanthe-
mums, also Ward roses.

.Tohn Kronis left for Utica, N. Y.,
this week, in preparation for his com-
ing wedding.

The A. "W. Smith Co. has added a
new Packard to its delivery service.

jildward Blind is cutting fine lilies at
his West VieTv greenhouses.

Visitors : Fred Goss and wife, of
Palls Creek, Pa., who visited several
large growers in this vicinity.

G. M.

Albany.

CLUB MEETING.

Discussions on trade topics enlivened
the regular meeting of the florists'
club held October 4 at the establish-
ment of Frederick A. Danker. A letter
from John Young, secretary of the S.

A. F., was read calling the attention of
the club to the national publicity cam-
paign for flowers inaugurated by the
society. The benefits of such a cam-
paign were discussed and explained by
Frederick A. Danker. Edward P. Tra-
cey, William C. Gloeckner and others.
As a result the club voted to contribute
$25 to the fund. Mr. Gloeckner, in ex-
pressing his approval of the plan, said
he had just returned from a meeting of
the oflicers of the Florists' Telegraph
Delivery held in Detroit, Mich., at
which it was voted to contribute $1,-
000 additional to the publicity fund,
thus bringing the sum given to the
publicity fund by that association to
$4,000. The local club expects to make
its donation yearly.

"William Newport, chairman of the
club's flower show committee, reported
a tentative program for a club show
to be held at the next meeting, Novem-
ber 1. The schedule provided for ex-
hibits of chrysanthemums in vases un-
der different classes. Growers having
plants or flowers of any sort that they
deem of interest are invited to send
them. The display will be non-com-
petitive, and is intended for the in-
struction of the members. On motion
of Edward P. Tracey, the members
voted to sell the flowers after the ex-
hibit to the retailers present and to de-
vote the proceeds to the purchase of a
Liberty Loan bond. The w^ork of the
New York Federation of Horticultural
Societies and Floral Clubs was dis-
cussed following the reading of a com-
munication from the secretary. Prof.

B. A. White, of Cornell university. The
members voted to continue member-
ship in the federation and to remit the
yearly dues to the treasurer. W. A.
Adams, of Buffalo.

Following the meeting the members
were entertained at luncheon by Host

Danker. Advantage was taken, also,
of the opportunity to inspect the ex-
tension work going on at the Danker
range. The visitors saw a 60-foot brick
stack in course of construction. To the
base was attached the smoke pipe of a
new 70 horse-power tubular boiler
which will take the place of six smaller
ones now discarded. In addition to this
there are under construction a green-
house 21x100 feet, and a boiler house.
The greenhouse will be devoted to
chrysanthemums, mignonette, and oth-
er stock. The work is being done by
the Lord & Burnham Co.. New York.
R. D.

Port Wayne, Ind.

SUPPLY CLEANS UP DAILY.

Business is improving in both pro-
ductive and selling lines, although there
is not as yet enough locally grown
stock to supply the call. Everything
is well cleaned up daily, the demand
being far aboye the average for this
time of the year. Weddings and funer-
al work lead, with a good demand for
sickroom flowers, and counter trade is
also a factor. Chrysanthemums are
coming in slowly and roses are in ex-
ceptionally short supply, Russell being
the most limited and Shawyer, Ophelia
and Sunburst the most plentiful. Car-
nations are coming to the front in im-
proved supply. Dahlias are still in the
running.

NOTES.

The regular meeting' of the florists'
club was held at the range of F. J.
Knecht & Co., October 10, with a good
attendance, Edgar Wenninghoff occupy-
ing the chair in the absence of Presi-
dent W. J. Vesey, Jr., who is at Camp
Taylor, Louisville, with the National
army. Mr. Wennijshoff was unani-
mously elected to the position of pres-
dent to fill the vacancy for the unex-
pired term. It was decided to hold a
flower show for the benefit of the Red
Cross, October 14-1.5, and a committee
is now working out the plans.

Several local growers will plant the
E. G. Hill Co.'s new seedling rose, Co-
lumbia, this season, among them the
following: F. J. Knecht & Co.. A. J.
Lanternier & Co., and the Doswell Flo-
ral Co.

The Flick Floral Co. is showing some
fine roses and pompon chrysanthe-
mums. This firm has had several good
weddings and there are a number book-
ed for next week.

Edgar Wenninghoff reports a very
active demand; Russell roses and Ma-
jor Bonnaffon chrysanthemums are
good features here.

H. K.

Horticultural Society of New York.

The fall exhibition, as already an-
nounced, will be held November 8-11
at the American Museum of Natural
History, 77th street and Columbus ave-
nue. 'The schedule, offering prizes
amounting to over .$2,300, is now ready
and may be had by addressing the sec-
retary, Geo. V. Nash, New York botan-
ical garden, Bronx park. New York. All
those exhibiting bush chrysanthemum
plants are requested to bring them in
Wednesday, November 7, so that they
may be in position before the other
exhibits arrive, greatly aiding the man-
agement thereby, and also thus guard-
ing against injury which might hap-
pen if their arrival is delayed until
later. The manager of the exhibition
will be on hand on that date to re-
ceive exhibits. Please send for your
schedules without delay, so that you
may make your entries promptly. If
the management can have the entries
in hand before the show is arranged,
much better and more artistic results
may be achieved.

George V. Nash, Sec'y.

Nassau County Horticultural Society.

The regular meeting of the above so-
ciety was held in Pembroke hall. Glen
Cove. N. Y., October 10. There wa;s
a good attendance with President Jas.
McCarthy in the chair. Otto H. Caub
was elected an active member and
three petitions Tvere received. The
president appointed as judges for the
monthly exhibits. Robt. Jones. Thos.
Flynn and Frank Watson and their
awards were as follows : Wm. Noonan
for six decorative dahlias, six peony
flowered and for six cactus dahlias, first;
cultural certificate to Joe Mastroaini
for three ears of corn. Wm. Noonan,
upon request, gave a very interesting
talk on his method of cultivation. Robt.
Jones and Thos. Twigg each offered a.
prize of $.5 to be competed for at our
next meeting for the best table deco-
ration of chrysanthemums for assistant
gardeners only. Jas. Gladstone, the ef-
ficient manager of the dahlia shovi^,
was again appointed for the chrysanthe-
mum show, November 1-2. Competition
for our next meeting, to be held on
Wednesday, October 14, are three chry-
senthemums, white, three pink and
three yellow. It was decided to hold
our annual smoker at the conclusion
of this meeting.

The annual dahlia show of the above
society was held in Pembroke hall.
Glen Cove, N. Y., October 9. It was
notable in the number of exhibitors
and quality of the flowers. The prin-
cipal prize-winners were J. Kirby, W^m.
Noonan, P. W. Popp, Jos. Robinson,
John W. Everitt, John F. Johnston,
Thos. Henderson, F. O. Johnson. Thos.
Twigg, R. Jones, H. Gaut, J. Mast-
roaine, Jas. McCarthy and Geo. Plat.
J. Kirby won the Henry A Dreer silver
cup for the best collection of 25 varie-
ties of dahlias. John W. Sveritt won per-
manent possession of the Townsend sil-
ver cup for the best collection of out-
door roses, this being the third year
this exhibit was awarded premier
honors. John F. Johnson also w^on po-
session of the silver basket given ' by
the North Shore Garden club. This
was awarded for the third time for
the best collection of outdoor flowers.
The Smithers silver cup for the best
10 varieties of gladioli was won by P.
W Popp. Thos. Flyn was awarded
first for the best table decoration. Robt.
Jones, second and Thos. Henderson
third. Several special awards were
made in the non-competitive classes,
chief among them being cultural certifi-
cate to John Sheepers for a new dahlia,
Gertrude Dahl. Certificate of culture
to W. R. Coe for collection of dahlias;
honorable mention to Mills & Co. and
W. J. Matheson for collection of
dahlias. The judges were Alex Mac-
Kenzie, Ewen Mackenzie. W. Waite, W.
Gray and Sam J. Trepers. Jas. Glad-
stone, our hard-working manager, de-
serves much credit for the arrange-
ment of the hall.

Harry Goodband, Cor. Sec'y.

Plalnfleld, N.»J.

We found Brooks Carson very busy,
as in addition to attending to his
range, he has a good retail business
and is short of help. Both his range
and store are in good condition and
he has a fine stock.

Charles L. Stanley has a fine store
at 159 East Front street and a good
retail business in the heart of the city.
At his large range on South avenue a
variety of fine stock is coming on.

Miss A. E. Lincoln has an attractive
retail store at 327-29 Park avenue.
A. F. F.

Ottawa, Ont. — The Ottawa Horticul-
tural Society was delightfully enter-
tained by the Duke and Duchess of
Devonshire at an outing at Rideau
Hall Gardens, September 15.

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Oct. 20,

Baltimore, Md.

TRADE IN GENERAL SATISFACTOKY.
The beginning and ending of last
week's business was excellent, although
the midweek was marked by dullness.
Very few chrysanthemums are in at
present, and dahlias sold well until the
frost hit them. Some fine roses are
seen, notably Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty
and Radiance. Carnations are coming
better and sell on sight. A few double
and single violets are seen. Greens sell
well.

CLUB MEETING.

Secretary N. F. Flitton of the flo-
ists' club died October 8. the announce-
ment of his passing being received with
general regret. R. L. Graham. W. J.
Johnson, I. N. Moss, F. G. Surge and
Geo. Talbot were appointed a commit-
tee to prepare suitable resolutions.
President Bauer named Wm. F. ETcas
to fill cJut the unexpired term of the
late secretary. Robt. L. Graham, ap-
pointed local secretary of the S. A. F.
publicity fund, spoke and Messrs. Mc-
Kissick, Morrison," Hamilton, Perry and
Moss were added to the committee con-
sisting of Messrs. Graham, Feast, Bol-
giano, Johnson and Vincent. A very
nice sumi was raised. Chas. Feast
spoke of the recent F. T. D. meeting in
Detroit.

NOTES.

Edwin and William Seidewitz, sons
of Edwin Seidewitz. were examined for
draft, but were rejected on account of
phj'sical disability.

Michael Hilpert is showing some fine
ferns at his establishment and will
soon be cutting chrysanthemums.

The Leo Niessen Co. is receiving
large shipments of roses, mainly Ophe-
lia, Hoosier Beauty and Radiance.

Lohr & Fritze. of Frederick road, re-
cently lost quite a quantity of coal
through spontaneous combustion.

Some extra fine red gladioli were
seen during the week at the establish-
ment of S. S. Pennock Co.

The I-ieo Niessen Co. is now carry-
ing some very good American Beau-
ties.

The Hamilton Flower Shop, North
Charles street, is still offering asters.

Sol TJhlfelter, of the Belvidere. re-
ports that business is very good.

Lohr & Fritze are shipping in some
fine Double "White Killarneys.

J. A. Ritter & Co. report good bus-
iness considering the season.

Claymore Sieck. of Chas. E. Smith
& Co., has a new "flivver."

Miss White of the Flower Mart re-
ports an excellent trade.

Henry Christ, of Belair road, is cut-
ting his carnations.

C. _ S.

Providence, R. I.

SUPPLY RATHER LIMITED.

The cloudy weather of the past week
has shortened up this market. Out-
door stock is about done for and the
greenhouse supply seems to come along
very slowly. Carnations arrive in lim-
ited numbers and the quality is noth-
ing extra, although many sold for .$5
per 100 in the markets Octobed 1.3. Lil-
ies are now coming quite fast but the
demand cleans them up. Chrysanthe-
mums are rather late and there is a
possibility of their being scarce dur-
ing the next week or two. There has
been a large supply of calendulas that
sold well. Flowering plants are very
scarce and as yet there has been no
display of this stock.

NOTES.

"With the high prices now being asked
for coal, many of the local growers are
thinking seriously of closing down ,for
the winter months. Howard Almy. of
Simmonsvilte. will close his range after
the chrysanthemum season and go to
his place in Florida, where he raises

asparagus, shipping it to the trade in
this city and Boston.

The feature of the meeting of the
Rhode Island Horticultural Society held
in the Public Library, October 17, was
the lecture of Miss Mary E'. Cutler,
Winthrop Gardens, Holliston, Mass., on
"Gardening for Women."

The bulb shortage will be felt in this
city this year. Some of the local grow-
ers have received Paper Whites, but
shipments were cut in half.

The Quidnick Greenhouses have a
good crop of roses and carnations which
they will be able to deliver in quantity
soon.

H. A. T.

Wichita, Kans.

OCTOBER BUSINESS OPENS WELL.

Owing to considerable funeral work
October has shown good business to
date. Weather has been favorable for
fall stock up to the morning of Octo-
ber 8, when a moderate frost caught
tender stock, such as dahlias, etc., and
practically ended the outdoor flowers.
Fuel prices and supply are still uncer-
tain with present prices at top-notch,

NOTES.

Paul Baker, proprietor of the Baker
Landscape Company, has secured a lo-
cation at Eighth and Lorraine streets,
where he is building a residence and
greenhouses. This location is conven-
ient to the cemeteries, and also to that
part of the city that should provide
a good field for his landscape depart-
ment.

Chas. P. Mueller is the director in
charge of the decorations for the in-
ternational wheat show and exposi-
tion and consequently is very busy.

Visitor : J. Ralph Souders. Hutch-
inson, Kan.

C.

Paterson, N. J.

The Silk City Florist Co. is the name
of a comparatively new firm that has a
neat retail store at 226 Market street.
The members of the firm were former-
ly New Yorkers. G. Thevos, the man-
ager, was for a number of years with
Malandre Bi-others, 2703 Broadway.

Mrs. Letitia Stotenborough's retail
store is now finely located in her new
building. 229 Market street. The build-
ing is of brick, four stories in height,
with plate glass fronts in the ground
floor stores. She has large space for
her own business.

Arthur I. Vescelius, 89 Broadway,
has recently installed a new and large
ice box and made other noteworthy im-
provements in his retail store. He is a
constant buyer in the New York mar-
ket and notes an improvement in busi-
ness.

Edward Sceery, 8.5 Broadway, Is car-
rying a fine stock of roses, chrysanthe-
mums, other out flowers and plants.
He is quite enthusiastic about the Flor-
ists' Telegraph Delivery.

William Thurston, 89 Van Houten
street, keeps a good retail store, and
we found him busy. He is not worry-
ing about the future of the business.

J. Smith is well located at 107 Mar-
ket street, in the heart of the city, to
be exact, and is doing a good business.
A. F. F.

Salem. Ore. — The flower shop of Carl
F. Ruef has been purchased by Glide
Clauncy. The, former will devote all
of his tinie to his wholesale trade at
his range.

Decokah, Ia. — Professor J. A. Hen-
dricks, formerly of the State College,
at Ames, has taken charge of the de-
partment of agronomy recently added
to the establishment of the Adams
Seed Co.

Kansas City, Mo.

SUPPLY SHORT IN MANY LINES.

Business during the past week has
been very brisk, with not enough stock
on hand to meet requirements, and
therefore a great many plant baskets
were filled in the numerous orders.
Roses are very good, especially Russell
and Ophelia, and the same may be said
of Killarney. Carnations are improv-
ing in quantity, but are far below re-
quirements, and chrysanthemums sell
as fast as they arrive, being held at
$2,50 and $3 per dozen wholesale,

NOTES.

H. Kusik «& Co. report excellent trade,
with a limited supply of stock. They
are handling a good line of roses,
chrysanthemums, carnations, lilies and
lily of the valley. The demand for wire
work is holding up well.

T. J. Noll & Co. report the supply
far short of the demand, and there is
a daily clean-up in good roses, carna-
tions, chrysanthemums and green
goods. Supplies move well.

"W. J. Barnes had a busy week of
funeral work and several weddings.
He also finds stock scarce and feels
the sudden passing of the outdoor
stock.

The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. is be-
ginning to cut a nice crop of roses, car-
nations and chrysanthemums. Business
has been exceptionally good here.

A. F. Barbe is cutting good roses
and carnations and reports trade in all
lines increasing daily.

Arthur Newell reports everything
running in good shape, except for a
scarcity of stock. E. J. B.

Indiana State Florists' Association.

The regular meeting of the Indiana
State Florists' Association, held at
Evansville, Ind., October 16, was at-
tended by about 70 members and was
full of interest. The programme started
with a breakfast at 7:00 a. m. and
closed with a vaudeville show in the
evening. At the business session the
visitors were welcomed by the mayor
and speeches were made by Col. J. D
Carmody of Evansville, A. F, J Baur
of Indianapolis, W. W. Coles, of Koko-
mo and others. A vase of E. G. Hill
Co.'s new rose, Columbia, received
many flattering comments.

The following were among the vis-
itors :

A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis.

Chas. S. Barnaby, Columbus.

Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis.

Jas. A. Blackman, Mt. Vernon

Martin Brandlein, Indianapolis. '

Oscar Carlstadt, Indianapolis.

Robert Catron. Eichmond.

"W. W. Coles. Koltomo,

Len Elder. Indianapolis.

John Eisner, Indianapolis.

Henry Haclf, Indianapolis.

.Tohn Hartie, Indianapolis.

Fred Heinl, Terre Haute.

J. A. Hoffman. Henderson. Ky.

Otto Kuebler, , Newbury.

Ernest L. Lutz. Boonville.

Glen Moore, Rusliville.

0. A. Morgan, Henderson. Ky.

Robert Nowcomb. Chicago,

Chas. Pahud. Indianapolis.

Geo. Pastor, Huntington.

Wm. Roeoke. Indianapolis.

Paul C. Schnltz, Vincennes.

O. E. Steinkamp. Indianapolis.

E. E. Temperly. Indianapolis.

Harry White, North Manchester.

Boston Bowling;.

The florists' bowling team of Greater
Boston met at Littlefield's alleys for the
second week and the high scores for
the night went to Joseph Sloane. Fol-
lowing is the standing of the teams :

W L

Flower Exchange 0 2

.Robinson 5 3

Flower Market .5 3

GalTin r, ,?

N. E. Supply Co 5 3

Carbone 4 4

Welcll Bros :.. 1 7

Snyder Co 1 7

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707

OBITUARY.

Henry Jerolaman.

Henry Jerolaman, known in New Jer-
sey as the "Strawberry King," died at
his home in Hilton, near Newark, N.
J., October 10, in his eighty-third year.
It has been stated that he received his
title from Queen Victoria, of England,
after she, or her gardeners, had ex-
perimented with some of his straw-
berry plants on the model farm which
her father, the Duke of Kent, had
established. A letter thanking him for
several hundred plants he had sent
over, was addressed : "Henry Jerola-
man, Strawberry King, United States
of America. Province of New Jersey."
He had spent much time In crossing-
varieties and is said to have produced
a strain that bears fruit throughout
the season.

A. F. F.

William Nilsson.

William Nilsson, widely known as a
florist and landscape gardener, died at
his home at Woodlawn, New York City,
October 11, after a long and painful ill-
ness. He first had an attack of rheuma-
tism and complications followed. He
was born in Sweden and had reached
his sixty-first birthday a few days
before his death. When 17 years
old, he left his native land and for a
number of years worked in leading
horticultural establishments of other
European countries, spending some
time in the royal gardens of Vienna,
Berlin and Paris. Eventually, he
came to this country, and for over 30
years had been in business at Wood-
lawn, near Woodlawn cemetery. In
the work of carpet-bedding he was an
expert, and in the past some of his
finest efforts were in connection with
the cemetery. He visited the World's
Fair at Chicago and returned with a
medal and flattering commendations
for his work on the grounds.

He had been a member of both the
Society of American Florists and the
New York Florists' Club since 1888,'
being a life member of the former and
was a regulai- attendant at its conven-
tions until his health failed. Minneapo-
lis being the last convention he at-
tended. He is survived by his wife,
one daughter and one son. He was a
member of Manitou Lodge, No. 106,
F. and A. M.. of New York. His fu-
neral was held at the family home, Oc-
tober 13, with Masonic services. In-
terment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
A. F. F.

The Late J. A. Valentine.

In the death of J. A. Valentine, of
■ Denver, Colo., we have sustained a loss
of one of the greatest men in our pro-
fession. Those who came in contact
■with him personally found him to be
a man of sterling qualities; he was a
true friend, and a man who was al-
ways glad and willing to give the ben-
efit of his valuable experience and
good judgment. And those of us whom
he has assisted in the time of trouble
realize that we have lost one of our
best friends in the profession, for he
was a man that was always ready and
willing to help others. Only a few
days before his death, a number of us
received letters from him, in which he
was trying to help the helpless. He
was a great civic worker and a good
Rotarian.

He is the man that gave us the
Florists' Telegraph Delivery. This was
a great idea and advancement for the
retail florists. I feel that the Florists'
Telegraph Delivery members should es-
tablish a memorial to his memory.

Just 30 days previous to the fatal
accident, Mrs. Kerr and I spent the
day in the mountains with him.
Mountain driving was his great de-
light, and he was a most careful driver,
and knew every foot of the road, and
I can hardly conceive of how an acci-
dent could happen. May long live the
memoi-y of this great and good man.
R. C. Kerr, Pres.
Society of American Florists.

Gus Pappas.

Gus Pappas, one of the proprietors
of the Alpha Floral Co.^ Chicago, died
from heart disease at the Presbyterian
hospital, Tuesday morning, October 16.
at 7 :4.5 o'clock. He was at the store
up to Saturday night and while not in
the best of health for sometime his
condition was not considered serious
and even Andrew Chronis, his business
associate, was surprised to hear late the
same evening that he jwas taken sud-
denly sick and removed to the hospital.
Mr. Pappas was born in Greece 41
years ago and came to this country at
an early age to seek his fortune and
was very successful in his business
ventures. He was well and favorably
known to the trade since he was inter-
ested in the Alpha Floral Co., with the
late Frank Williams and George Econ-
omopolus, his two original partners.
He also owned the store known as the
Alpha Floral Co., at Des Moines, la.,
which he disposed of on account of ill
health shortly after the death of his-
bosom friend, the late George Econom-
opolus, who was in charge of the Chi-
cago store up to the time of his death.
Mr. Pappas was a quiet, unassuming
man, of the highest chai-acter and had
a host of friends in the trade who ex-
tend their heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved family in this their hour of
sorrow. The funeral will be held from
the chapel of the Western Casket and
Undertaking Co. at 90 East Randolph
street. Friday, October 19. with inter-
ment at Elmwood cemetery. He is sur-
vived by a brother and two sisters.

John H. Hale.

John H. Hale, member of the pub-
lic utilities commission of Connect-
icut and known throughout the United
States as the "peach king," died at his
home in Glastonbury, Conn., October
12. He had been failing in health for
many months, but continued his va-
rious activities until six months ago.

The deceased was born in Glaston-
bury, November 2.5, 18.53, a son of John
A. Hale and Henrietta S. (Moseley)
Hale. When he was 14 years old John
H. Hale left school to go to work on a
farm in New Britain, earning ,$12.50 a
month, working- 14 hours a day for
seven days a week. In eight months he
had spent but $7 on himself, $16 on
some fruit trees, and sent the rest home.
These were the first fruit trees in what
is now the famous Hale orchards, and
were the start of the "peach king's"
big- fruit business. He was determined
from his childhood to be a horticul-
turist. Starting with a shovel, spade,
hoe, push-cart and a few strawberry
plants, he made $8 during the first
season. His fruit holdings at the time
of his death consisted of .3.000 acres of
highly cultivated orchard lands in Geor-
gia and in South Glastonbury and Sey-
mour, Conn. His push-cart grew^ into
a system of refrigerator cars for fruits
that would stretch out for miles if
connected end to end in one line.

Mr. Hale was sole owner and man-
ager of the J. H. Hale's "Nursery and
Fruit Farms of Glastonbury; president
of the Hale Georgia Orchard Company
at Fort Valley, Ga. ; president and gen-
eral manager of the Hale & Coleman
Orchard Company at Seymour, at the
time of his death, and had been presi-
dent of the Connecticut Pomological

Society from 1894 to 1899. In 1894 he
was president of the American Asso-
ciation of Nurserymen, and since 1903
had been president of the American
Pomological Society, this office being
the highest in the gift of the fruit
growers in America. He was the first
American orchardist to sort, grade and
pack fruit and label and guarantee it
according to its grade.

Recently starting the revival of ap-
ple growing on the hills of Connecticut,
Mr. Hale had several acres of perhaps
the most productive apple trees in New
England, and was planning to broaden
out so that several thousand acres of
apple trees would have been in the Hale
orchards.

Mr. Hale was a writer on horticul-
tural subjects, his articles being found
in "The -World's Work," "Country Life
in America," and for 15 years he was
associate editor of the "Philadelphia
Farm Journal," and during that time
was editor of the agricultural columns
in the Hartford Courant. He organized
the Glastonbury grange and was made
master of the state grange in 1886. be-
ing master for four years. In 1890 he
was appointed by the government to
take charge of the first special horti-
cultural census, remaining in charge
until the work was completed, in 1893.

In politics, Mr. Hale was a republi-
can and represented his party in the
general assembly in 1893 and 1894.
He served on the judiciary committee
and was chairman of the committee on
agriculture. He was appointed a mem-
ber of the public titilities commission
in 1911 and served ever since. He was
a trustee of the Connecticut Agricul-
tural College from 1886 to 1896, and
during that time was greatly interested
in the welfare of the college.

Mr. Hale was married in Brooklyn,
N. Y., in 1877, to Miss Addle R. Stan-
cliffe. Besides his wife, he leaves two
sons, Stancliffe Hale, of Glastonbury,
and Moseley Hale; three daughters,
Mrs. Francis Barnett, of Newtown,
Mrs. Edward P. Bottomley, of Pitts-
field, Mass.. and Miss Laura Stancliffe
Hale.

Houston, Tex. — The Brazos Green-
houses will be heated this winter by
oil burners, replacing coal and wood.

■WA.SHINGTON, D. C. — Local florists
have been notified that their licenses
expire October 31 and must be renewed
promptly.

HOUSTON. Tex. — Owing to the ill-"
health of his wife. Walter Westgate
will dispose of his interests here and
move to Seattle, "Wash., in the spring.

Minneapolis, Minn.— E. H. Mazey,
proprietor of the establishment known
as the Society Florist, broke his leg
recently while assisting in making re-
pairs at his range.

Louisville. Ky. — The Jacob Schulz
Co. made an extensive display of dah-
lias at their store, October 5-6. at which
lectures were given by an expert on
their care and culture.

New Orleans. La. — The feature of
the September meeting of the New Or-
leans Horticultural Society was an ad-',
dress by Paul Abele, local florist, on
"Insect Enemies and Diseases of the
Rose."

Patebson, N. J. — A very successful
flower show was held by the Paterson
Floricultural Society, September 29,
among the principal trade exhibitors
being the Hemisley Co. and Chas. A.
Walker.

Delphi, Ind. — Edwin Baum has pur-
chased an interest in the range of
Harry Myers and the business will in
future be conducted under the name
of Myers & Baum. One new house is
being added.

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Vegetable Growers' Ass'n. of America {illus.)697

— Interesting meeting -well attended 697

— Howard W. Selby (portrait) 698

Cyclamen fungus 699

Peterson's giant cyclamen (illus.) 699

Appeal to growers TOO

Wm. C. Gloeckner urges "Get Together". . .700

Chicago Committees 701

Cleveland flower show 702

Des Moines autumn flower show 702

Cornell University winter course 702

Elizabeth. N. J. . . .; 702

Illinois State Florists' Association 702

Boston 702

Tulip trials at Vaughan's Greenhouses (illus.) .703

Detroit 703

San Francisco 702

Rochester 704

Pittsburgh 705

Albany 705

Horticultural Society of New York 705

Nassau County Horticultural Society 705

Baltimore 706

Providence. R. 1 706

Wichita. Kan 706

Paterson, N. J 706

Kansas City 706

Indiana State Florists' Association 706

Obituary 707

— Henry Jreolaman . . . . , 707

— William Nilssou 707

—The late J. A. Valentine 707

— Gns Pappas , 707

—John H. Hale 707

Chrysanthemum Society of Anievica 708

American Rose Society 708

Oklahoma City , 710

Chicago 714

Milwaukee 720

St. Louis 720

Westfleld. N. J 720

Philadelphia 722

Cincinnati 722

Cleveland 722

New York 724

N. Y. Federation of Horticultural Societies. .726

The seed trade 732

— Burpee adopts cental system 732

— Japanese bulbs 732

—Philadelphia seed trade 732

-Dutch bulbs 732

Market gardeners 736

— ^Tomatoes and encumbers under glass 736

—Potato shortage 736

— Date palm pest solved 738

Nashville, Tenn 745

Future Dutch arrivals of any stocks
are considered very doubtful.

OlfE IjOng Island grower will force
700.000 Narcissus Paper TV^hite this
winter.

All shipments of tender plants
should be made before hard frost, to
reduce loss and cost of wrapping-.

Box Trees. — Only a few box trees ar-
rived on the S. S. Scheidyk and the
owners are expecting ^ood prices for
them.

"Messages of Flowers."

"Messages of Flowers.'' by George
H. O'Neill, a dictionary and code of
flowers, including also a complete
botanical dictionary of the individual
parts of flowers and classes to which
they belong, alphabetically arranged
and plainly described, a well arranged
book of 144 pages. 6x4% inches with a
three colored frontispiece, has recently
been issued and may be had at the
American Florist office, price $1.00.

Representatives of the British trade
at a recent meeting favored an ad
valorem tax of 25 per cent on bulbs,
plants, trees, shrubs, etc., after the
war, rejecting the specific or number
duty which a large section of the
American trade prefers after very un-
satisfactory experiences with the ad
valorem tax.

Chrysanthemum Society of America,

REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES.

Philadelphia, Pa., October 6. — Del-
aware (Advance-Unaka) pink Japanese
incurved, scored 85 points cominercial;
exhibited by George Fountain, Box 260,
"Wilmington, Del.

New York, October 6. — Bronze Una-
ka, bronze sport of Unaka, Japanese
incurved, scored 86 points commercial;
exhibited by E. W. Fengar, Irvington,
N. J. CHAS. W. JOHNSON, Sec'y.

American Rose Society.

DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION.

The following rose has been offered
for registration in the American Rose
Society by The Montgomery Co., Inc.,
Hadley, Mass. Unless objections are
received within two weeks from the
publication of this registration, it will
be accepted :

Name, Boston; class, hybrid tea;
parentage. Mrs. George Shawyer and a
Montgomery seedling. Description :
Habit of plant, very vigorous; char-
acter of foliage, abundant, round and
medium green; freedom of growth and
hardiness, free grower, long, erect
stems, flower medium size and full to
center; color, one-toned medium pink;
form, globular: fragrance and bud, de-
cidedly fragrant: petalage. average 75
petals; freedom of bloom and lasting
quality, very free bloomer and good
keeper.

This rose is similar to Mrs. George
Shawyer, but superior in that it is a
deeper one-toned pink; is much more
fragrant and a freer and stronger
grower. E. A. White, Secy.

Chicago to Galesburg.

The transportation committee of the
Chicago Florists' Club has chosen the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail-
road for the trip from Chicago to
Galesburg on the occasion of the an-
nual fall meeting and flower show of
the Illinois State Florists' Association
in the latter city. November 6-7, train
leaving Union Station, Canal and Ad-
ams streets, Tuesday, November 6, at
10 :05 a. m., due Galesburg, 1 :55 p. m.
The fare is .$3.91 each way. No party
rate.

A later train leaves 11 :00 a. m., due
Galesburg, 4 :50 p. m.

Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

The following is a list of members
who have joined the Florists' Telegraph
Delivery recently, mostly since the an-
nual meeting at Detroit, October 2-3 :

Bethlehem, Pa. — 419 'Wyandotte
street. Foulsham The Florist.

Brockton, Mass. — 25 Belmont avenue,
Belmont Flower Shop.

Canajoharie. N. Y. — Joseph Traudt.

Canton. O.— 306 Tuscarawas street,
"W. J. Rollin Cowgill.

Clarksburg, "W. Va. — 411 W. Main
street, Hayman Greenhouse Co.

Dayton, O. — Elks Bldg.. J. "W. Rodg-
ers.

Daytona, Fla. — 10 S. Beach street.
Royal Art Floral Co.

Fort Dodge, la. — Atwell Florist.

Independence, Kan.— 10th & Railroad
streets, 'Wm. Hasselmann.

Lancaster, Pa. — 116 N. Queen street,
B. F. Barr & Co.

Lebanon, Tenn. — Anderson Floral Co.

Mason City. la. — 1207 Federal ave-
nue. Kemble & Goodman.

New Yoi'k, N. Y. — 2391 Broadway,
Boulevard Floral Co. — 2077 Broadway,
Malandre Brothers.

New York, N. Y. — 2077 Broadway,
Malandre Brothers.

■ Rochester. N. Y. — 345 E. Main street.
Geo. T. Boucher.

Sacramento, Calif. — 1015 K. street,
W. J. Meldrum.

Tampa. Fla. — 408 Tampa street,
Knull Floral Co.

Texas State Florists' Association.

The Texas State Florists' -Association
will hold its annual convention at
Waco, November 5-6. The meeting place
will be the Elks' Club, opening at 2
p. m. The election of oSicers will be
held and other important business
transa.cted.

Opportunity will be offered for ex-
hibiting stock and supplies and all in-
terested in securing such space should
write the undersigned immediately. A
large attendance at this meeting is
earnestly requested.

T. J. Wolfe, Pres.

Personal.

E. G. Hill, of Richmond. Ind., has
made very satisfactory progress since
his return last week from the Presby-
terian hospital at Chicago.

Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, Pa.,
recently spent a few days in New York,
calling on his long-time friend, Alex.
McConnell.

Coming Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to con-ect any dates that
have been altered since the last advices.]

October 12-20, Springfield, Mass, — National
Vegetable Show, under the auspices of the
Vegetable Growers' Association of -America. J.
C. Simpson, general manager. Eastern States
E-vposition. Springfield.

Ootoler 31-November 1, Midison, N. J. — Exhi-
bition of the Morris County Gardeners' and Flo-
rists' Club. E'dward Reagan, secretary, Morris-
town. N. J.

October 31-November 4. Boston, Mass. — Meet-
ing of the American Pomological Society in
Horticultural Hall in conjunction with the New
England fruit show. E. R. Lake, secretary,
2033 Park road. Washington, D. C.

October 31-November 4, Boston, Mass. — Spe-
cial fruit show. Massachusetts Horticultural
Society. Wm. P. Rich, 3TO Massachusetts ave-
nue. Boston, secretar.v.

November 1-2, Madison, N. J. — Red Cross
Flower Show of the Morris County Gardeners'
and Florists' Society. Edward Reagan, Morris-
town. N. J., secretary.

November 6-7, Galesburg, HI. — Annual meet-
ing and exhibition of the Illinois State Florists'
Association. J. F. Ammann, secretary, Edwards-
villc. III.

November 6-10. Des Moines, la. — Autumn show
of florists of Iowa and neighboring states. J. S.
Wilson, general manager. Des Moines.

November 7-9, New York. — . Chrysanthemum
show of the Americon Institute. 25-33 West
Thirty-ninth street. Wm. A. Eagleson, 324
West Thirty-third street. New York, secretary.

November 7-9, I^rytown, N. T, — Exhibition
of Tarrytown Horticultural Society, at Music
hall. E. W. Neubrand. 47 South Washington
street. Tarrytown. secretary.

November 7-9. Newport. R. I. — Annual fall
show of the NewiK>rt Horticultural Society.
Fred P. Webber, secretar.v. Newport.

November 8-11, New York. — Fall exhibition of
the American Museum of Natural History. Geo.
V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, secre-
tary.

November 8-11, Cleveland, 0. — Cleveland flower
show, including annual meeting of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America and fall shows of
the American Rose Society and the American
Carnation Society. M. A. Vinson, manager, 402
Leader-News building, Cleveland.

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation Society.
Horticultural Hall. A. F. J. Baur. Thirty-eighth
and Rockwootl avenue. Indianapolis, lud., secre-
tary.

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709

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation tVanted — A splendid oppor-
tunity for a flrst-class nursery to se-
cure services of an expert Holland
nurseryman, detained in this country
because of war. Long and thorough
experience enables applicant to assume
entire charge. Please state in detail
wages and particulars covering posi-
tion. Address

Key 839, care American Florist.

Help ^Vanted — Greenhouse man; good
grower of pot plants. Address

3745 N. Claris St., Chicago.

Help AVanted — Two general growers.
$18.00 to $20.00 per week.

Carl Hagenbnrger,
AV. Mentor, Ohio.

Help AVanted — Grower of chrysanthe-
mums and bedding plants; must be
sober, reliable and not afraid of work.
Good wages and house. Address

Thos. F. Browne, Greenfield, Mich,

Help Wanted — Young men or helpers
In rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary $35.00 per month with
board ahd room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Saleslady with exper-
ience In retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist, 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Help Wanted — Florist with experi-
ence in growing choice pot plants; give
reference, experience, age, wages
wanted, etc. Apply to

J. A. Peterson & Sons,

Cincinnati, O.

Help Wanted — Florist to take charge
of greenhouses, 15,000 feet of glass;
must understand carnations, numerous
roses and general stock; also designing.
Wages $18.00. Healthy country. Houses
now in good shape.

Rainbow Floral Co., Marshall, Tex.

Partner Wanted — A reliable party un-
derstanding the florist business to take
part in 27,000 ft. of glass in good con-
dition on even shares; must have ref-
erences and some cash. Address

Key 83U, care American Florist.

For Sale — Three greenhouses, 20x100
feet each; either whole or in parts. Ap-
ply to

Konrad Klinghardt, Roseland, La.

For Sale — Second-hand glass ajnd
pipes; 200 boxes extra heavy double
clean glass, 12x14, $3.50 per box; smaller
sizes, $2.50 per box; 200 feet of 51/2 and
6-in. pipe, 40 to 50 cents per foot; 500
feet of 4-in. pipe and boiler flues, 10
cents per foot; 300 feet of 114 -in. pipe,
5 cents per foot; ten %-in. steam brass
valves, each $2.00; ten 114 -in. steam
check valves, $1.00 each; one IViAu.
steam valve, $3.00; 4-in. valves for water
heat, $4.00 each; 5,000 flre-brick, $5.00
per 100. F. L. Otto, 2138 N. Kedzie Ave.,
Chicago. 'Phone Belmont 7760.

For Sale — About 20.000 square feet of
glass, large potting shed, all built with-
in the last seven years; office 25x25, in-
cluding garage; new barn built last
year; three acres best land, including
greenhouse site; five room cottage, elec-
tric lights, city water in residence and
greenhouses; pots enough to last for
next two years; coal bought for this
winter: greenhouses planted to carna-
tions, chrysanthemums, snapdragons,
sweet peas and a general line of bedding
plants. Just one mile from center of
city, where one of the large canton-
ments in the United States Is being
built, will have 40,000 officers and sol-
diers here within the next 30 days. For
further particulars address

Carl F. Brehmer,
R. R. No. 3, ChUlicothe, O,

HELP WANTED

Al rose grower for large range
near Chicago. Good salary to cap-
able party Address,

Key 840, care American Florist

Help Wanted

An experienced male maker-up and decorator;
one knowing the retail flower business thoroughly.
Good references required. VVili pay the right
party $40 to $45 a week Apply to

MALANDRE BROS.
2077 Broadway. New York

Help Wanted

All around greenhouse man, single,
for steady place. State age, experience
and wages.

WOLFE, THE FLORISr,

WACO, TEXAS.

WANTED

Begonia semperflorens, Begonia Smith-
iana and Begonia Vernon at once for
breeding experimental work. Apply

O'CARROLL,

University of Chicago, Chicago, 111.

STOREMAN

Salesman and designer for Chicago
loop store Good salary to right party.
Answer quick for we are in urgent need
of man.

Key XX, care American Florist.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Pa.

GREENHOUSES

Denver, Colo. EverjthiDK ia flrst-class con-
dition. Coal for coming winter contracted at
low cost. Requires S4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms, other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address menlioninK tliis paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Tliirty-Jirst and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

Horizontal Boiler

5x16; capacity 100 h. p. Lap joint.
% in. shell. Used until recently. Just
inspected Columbus, Ohio Branch Tra-
vellers Insurance Co. Gocd condition.
For inspection apply to

VICTOR COLLIERY COMPANY,
WELISTON, OHIO.

Three horizontal tubular boilers.
Two water tube boilers.
One locomotive type fire box boiler.
One 10 h. p. horizontal boiler with six
h. p. engine attached. Address

ARMSTRONG MFG. C0„ SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leal 2'£x5li inches.
FOR COT FXOWERS: in two odors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blaci; and leaf adopted by the S. A. "F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per lOOO
$5,00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $3 .50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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LATEST EDITION

Trade Directory

Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen

OF THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Price $3.00, Postpaid.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

710

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

A MOST BEJAtlTIPtri,
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

ALL THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

ALL, THE FLO'WTBRS

IN PLACE.

THE WRAPPER

Economy is the
Iveynote of Ameri-
lan life today — >
and the Rapid
Rapper makes for
economy "where
waste of time and
labor is high,
where expendi-
tures for all sup-
plies bump the
sky.

That hoary-aged
bug-bear of the
trade, the "wrap-
ping problem, has
succumbed to a
new method of
proven efficiency,
the Rapid Rapper
method.

Write for your
copy of "The Art
of Wrapping"

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable. You will
find it invaluable
for decorating,
displaying plants
and floral baskets
as well as innu-
m e r a b 1 e other
uses, and a most
b e a u t i ful orna-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-
ket.

Finished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price .$3.00 each.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO
448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

IOWA REPRESENTATIVE

Burlington Willow Ware Shops,
Burlington, la.

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEL.

assssssssssss JHE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA ssssssssssssss

FOR THE FALL WEDDINGS

All the latest up-to-date Wedding Accessories, just what you will need for that big order. Fringed Bouquet
Papers, Bridesmaids' Baskets, Staffs, Silk Cords, Kneeling stools. Etc. Our new catalogue is filled with
illustrations of these and many other novelties, including the new Cretonne Baskets and Plant Boxes, the
last word in flower and plant receptacles. A postal will bring it.

HDAVrDCnnOrCD O rf\ 1129-1131 Arch street,
. DAILKOUUKrcK & LU., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Oklahoma City.

GENERAL TRADE REPORTED GOOD.
Frosts have arrived and all tender
outdoor stock has been nipped. Store-
men say that business is very fair.
The absence of special Saturday sales
this fall would indicate that trade is
better than it was last year at this
time. As is well known, this city, is de-
pendent upon the outside world for a
very large percentage of the cut flow-
ers sold. Shipments reach here from
many parts of the country, and the
condition of flowers upon their arrival
here is always a subject of particu-
lar notice. Just now the chrysanthe-
mums are the special topic.

JJOTES.

The heads of the three retail stores
held a conference a few days ago with
the object of carrying on an advertis-
ing campaign through the local press.
The main idea was to place advertising
in the interest of the florist business as
a whole and omit the mention of any
firm nanie in the advertisements, and
for the three firms to pay for the ad-
vertising on a pro rata basis. No defi-
nite agreement was reached, however.

WHITE Oz.

Early Snow Flake ?2.00

Wlite Orchid, Pure White 60

Mrs. M. Spanolin, (Black Seeded White) 76

Venus, one of the best — 75

PINK

Yarrawa, Blight Hose Pink 1.00

Fordhook Pink, Lavender Pink 1.25

Mrs. A. A. Skaach 60

Pink and White Orchid 50

Dolansky's Orchid, Bright Shell Pink 75

Bohemian Girl, Dark Shell Pink 75

V2 lb.

Orchid 1.60

S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY, ^«°«-'«^° '■"nH.I'rol'iPHiA, pa.

H. S. McClanahan, who has been ill
for some time, while somewhat im-
proved has been advised by his phy-
sician to change to some other line of
of business, and in consequence his
property Is on the market.

Two of the boys of Furrow & Co.'s
store are in camp with the selected
men. A. D. Foster, brother of Lon

Foster, the manager, is at Camp Travis,
Tex., and Wayne Parkhurst is at Camp
Bowie, Tex.

The Stiles Co. has moved its offices
to the second floor, which gives them
much needed room for the store.

Visitor: John Stuppy, St. Joseph,

Mo.

S. S. B.

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The American Florist.

711

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

* 'A very good substitute for box
trees would be small evergreens,
which our American nurserymen are
already preparing for this purpose.
Winter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
my mind are even prettier because
more diversified than tlie box trees,
would prove very attractive.'*

ROBERT CRAIG.

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk; Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see. for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate-
or later delivery, ^

SUB&ESTIONS FOR PLANTING EVERGREEN WINOaw BOXES. PRICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR TUBB'NO.

No. 1. Evergreens planted close together, all the same height, give a"

hedge-like appearance.
No, 2. High at the ends and lo\^ in the center produces, with, a little

clipping, a graceful curved effect.
No. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its individuality is another

plan.
No. 5. A bos filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that is

very attractive.

PDICES ON HILL'S H&RDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS, Etc.

Especially Grown Bushy Stock.

Variety Size lu. Each Doz. 100

Assorted Varieties (Our Selection) ($9.50 per BO) $18.00

Picea Exoelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-lS $0.86 $2.40 16.00

Pinus Mugho (Dwf . Mouutaia Pine) 8-10 .35 3.00 20.00

Thuya Occidontalis (Am. Arbor Vitae)... 12 18 .30 2.65 18.00

Six of same variety and size at dozen rate; 50 at 100 rate.

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or other special

Variety Description Size Ft.

Juniperus Counarti Pyramid 2 -3

Picea Canadensis Pyramid l%-2

Pinus Mugho Globe 1 -1%

Iliuya Peahody Aurea Pyramid 1 V4 -2

Thuya Woodwaxdi Globe 1-1^

Thuya Siberica Globe l%-2

Thuya Pyramidalis Pyramid 2 -3

TERMS: Net cash. First oi-der from
all firms not having an account with us
should be accompanied with full cash re-
mittance, which earns 3 per cent discount
and boxing free. To customers of ap-
proved credit or who supply satisfactory
references, 30 days net.

Notice to Nurserymen and
Florists: Our complete
wliolesale catalog; is noT\-
ready. Copy sent on re-
quest.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.,

uses.
Each
$2.75
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.75
2.00
1.60

$5.25
1.73
2.25
2.25
3.25
3.75

8.75

(Clipped specimens, well grown, bushy, compact stock.)

Size M

Variety Description Feet Each

Ahies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 2 $ 2.50

Ahies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 3 3.25

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 2 3.25

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 3 4.50

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 2 2.50

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 3 4.00

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 4 4.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 5 5.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 6 9.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 7 13.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 3 3.60

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 4 5.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 5 6.60

Thuya Occidentalis (Am. Arb. Vit.) .. .Ball Shape 2x2 3.75

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 2 2.0O

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 3 2.75

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 4- . 3.60

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 1 2.00

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 2 3.25

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 3 4.75

Thuya Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape 1 2.25

If tubs are wanted add 75 cents extra per tree.

\nd keep soil moist

Itched
Pair
( 4.50
6.00
6.00
8.50
4.50
7.60
8.60
10.50
18.60
25.50
6.50
9.60
12 60
7.00
3.60
5,00
6.60
3.60
6.00

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

Evergreen Specialisis Largest Growers in Amcica

HILL»S MOTTO I

High Quality Reasonable Prices
Prompt Service Courteous Treat-
ment. Give us a trial. We can
save you money and please you
as well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

712

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

Chrysanthemum:

It stands to reason that a large range of greenhouses like our plant

at Morton Grove, operated on modern ideas, will produce stock of

the highest possible quality. You will find it difficult to duplicate

POEHLMANN'S SUPREME QUALITY

American Beauty Russell Hoosler Beai

Ophelia Richmond Killarney Killarney Briliic
White Killarney Milady Sunburst Aaron War

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies-Orchids-Valley-Carnafions-Cecile Brunner- Fireflai
Flat Ferns - Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosuj
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Gala:

Southern Wild Smilax.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO

any merchandise you may want fo i
season's uses at prices that are m
Our new line of baskets is consic^
the most practical and novel ever si »
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CXI
CULARS Illustrating all BA!
KETS and FALL NOVELTIEI

Our Queen Qualify MAGNOLIA LEAVI

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, '
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perf;

SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMAP

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OSE PLANTS, 6RAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

TED — 2%-lnch Aaron Ward, Milady, Brilliant, Cecile

inner, Richmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per lOOO

of 5000 or more 110.00 per 1000

Killarney 100.00 per 1000

ATTED— SVa-INCH WHITE KILLAKNEY AND PINK KILLAENEY.
For 314-inch stock an additional ?50,00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2y2-inch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 500O or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 2%-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders %Yill be booiied in strict rotation and none but "well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, -will be shipped.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned. Order early and avoid disappointment.

WHITE 100 1000 MGHT PINK lOO 1000

ite Perfection $6.00 $50.00

tchless 6.00 50.00

MGHT PINK lOO

Enchantress $6.00

Alice 6.00

DEEP PINK

Akehurst 6.00

$50.00
50.00

50.00

PALMS

ENTIA FOHSTEEIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Doz. lOO 1.000
nch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

ENHA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS,

Leaves Doz. 100 1.000

nch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

PHOENIX ROEBELENII, Each

ch pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

ch pots 50

ch pots 1.00

LrVISTONIA ROITTNDIFOLIA.

inch pots 50

Inch pots $14.00 per 100

inch pots $1.25 each

PTYSCHOSPEEMA ALEXANDRAE,

inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

inch pots, 75(r per doz $5.00 per 100

MAETINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA.
inch pots, 30c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN

OCTOBER DELIVERY

3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $25.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4.80 per doz.

POT NUNS, Oct. and Nov. Delivery.

5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. ; Si'o-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz. ;
n. pots, $12.00 per doz. ; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each ; larger specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS
H. ri"'s, $4.0u ler 10(1; S-in. pots, $7.00 per
4-ln. iiots. $12,011 per 100; 6 in. pots, Mdup..
) per lioz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
3-llM-h stork. $7,110 per KK).

BEGONIA LUMINOSA (In bloom)
pots. 25c to 35c Ciich.

PANDANUS VEITCHn
IKits $4.80 per doz.

RUBBER PLANTS
>.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots,
PCINSETTIAS

4-in., $20.00-$25.00 per 100; C-in. pans, Mdup., $6.00
rer doz.; 7-in. pans. $l.75-$l.i0 each: 8-in. nans,
lldup., $1,5<1-$2.I10 eaoli; lariier plants, $2.50 to

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTON FERNS
5-in. pots, $4.80 ni-r doz.; 6-in. puts, .?0.00 per doz.
7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

TABLE FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per lim; 4-in., $15,011 per 100.

HOLLY FERNS
3 in.. $10.r,0 per 100: 4-in.. .$15.i 0 per 100.

CROTONS
in variety. 4-ln. pots. $4.80 p*r doz.; G-in. pots,
$12.00, $15.l":0 and $18.00 per dosi.

N BROS. CO

LONG DISTANCE PHONE,
RANDOLPH 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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Oct. 20,

CHRYSANTHEMDMS

FINE LARGE BLOOMS-THE CHOICEST
TO BE FOUND IN THIS MARKET.

Extra fancy, large Yellow and White Per Dozen $3.00 to $4.00

Good sized, Yellow and White Per Dozen 2.00

Our 'Mums are all home grown, long stiff siems and acknowledged the best in this market.
Varieties now in flower are the Golden Queen and Crystal Gem, all grown to single stems and
way ahead of the California stock being shipped here.

BEAUTIES, RUSSELLS, HOOSIER BEAUTIES,

SUNBURST, OPHELIA, PINK OPHELIA, SHAWYER, BRILLIANT,

DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY, PINK KILLARNEY and CECILE BRUNNER

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz.

Long- stems, special $4.00

Second lensith, 30 to 36-inch $2.50 to 3.00

Medium, 15 to 24-inch 1.00 to 2.00

Short 50 to 75 cents

RUSSELLS — Best In Market Per 100

Long stems $15.00 to $20.00

Good medium 8.00 to 12.00

Good short 4.00 to 6.00

HOOSIER BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SHAWYER, REIDS

Long and Specials ^^ „ ^■'^?-9?

Good medium ^I'llV" I'll

Good short 3-00 to 4.00

SUNBURST, PINK KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIL-
LIANT, WHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Long- stem $8.00

Good medium $5.00 to 6.00

Good short 4.00

CECILE BRUNNER Per 100 $2.00

VALLEY Per 100 $6.00

ASP. SPRAYS Per 100 $2.00 to $3.00

SPRENGERI Per 100 2.00 to 3.00

ADIANTUM Per 100 $1.00

GALAX, bronze and green Per 1000 $1.50

PERNS Per 100 20c; Per 3000 1.75

SPECIAL OFFER: ROSES— Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $3.00

per hundred.
EASTER LILIES, Long Stem Per 100 $12.00 to $15.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial ordei

solicited. n i n ^ •

We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying

direct of the grower.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must be Delivered to the Express companies by 5 P. M. Each Day.

BASSETT & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAIi 1457.
Greenhouses Hinsdale, III., and GregKS Station. 111.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chicago.

STOCK IS STILL SCARCE.

Stock is Still scare at tills writing
and is cleaning up every day at an
early hour at high prices. Gladioli and
asters are about done and while there
are a few still offered the supply is
nothing to speak of. Chrysanthemums
are more plentiful but continue to move
at very satisfactory prices notwith-
standing the heavy shipments from
Califoi-nia to this market and direct to
the retail stores some of which are
handling this imported stock almost
exclusively. The local crops of chrys-
anthemunis are gradually reaching
such proportions that it is only a
question of a few days when the Cali-
fornia growers will realize that it is
useless to try and compete with the
home grown stock, owing to the high
express rates. Some fine home-grown
pompons are reaching this market and
are selling quickly at exceptionally
high prices. Carnations are still in
short supply and it will be at teast
several weeks before they will be much

Wa.i:i.tocl !

To handle on commission 'Mums, Pompons,
or other seasonable stock. Checks weekly.

M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist

158 N. Wabash Avenue, Telephone Central 3067 CHICAGO

of a factor in this market, for the crops
are unusually late according to many
of the large growers in this vicinity
and as the present light shipments will
confirm. Roses axe moving quickly in
all the varieties and there is never any
surplus when the stores close for the
day. Lilies are in good supply and in
good demand, which also holds true
for orchids. Lily of the valley is mov-
ing as briskly as usual at the adver-
tised quotations. Violets, daisies, sweet
peas, mignonette, gardenias, snapdrag-
ons, stevia, calendulas and straw flow-
ers are included in the offerings and
have been selling quickly like all other
stock. A few warm, bright days would
find quite a change in the present mar-
ket conditions, which would be wel-
comed by everyone for stock is too
scant at present to do anyone good.

BULL DOG CLIPS

1,000— $0.80 5,000—$ 3.25

10,000— 6.50 25,000- 15.00

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

THE GALBSBURG TRIP.

The florists' club transportation
committee has chosen the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroad for the
trip from Chicago to Galesburg on the
occasion of the annual fall meeting
and flower show of the Illinois State
Florists' Association in the latter city,
November 6-7, train leaving Union Sta-

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

LARGE

SUPREME

RUSSELL-OPHELIA
r%n^r>r^ CHAMP WEILAND -^ . , , . . ^„

CROPS SUNBURST ROSES Q U A L T Y

Buy Direct From the GroTrer

CURRENT PRICE LIST

SoMect to Chanee Without Notice

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials 525.00

Select 20.00

Medium J12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Champ Welland. . . |

KUlaraey Per 100

White Klllarncy. . . Specials $10.00

Killamey Brilliant. ^Select 8.00

Sunburst I Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00

Ophelia J Per 100

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Chry.santhemum.s, per doz $ 2.00 to $4.00

Per 100
Harrlsll 12.50 to 15.00

Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxwood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Leucothoe Sprays

Smllax per doz. strings

.75 to
2.00 to

1.00
2.50

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182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

HOME-
GROWN

rHRYSANTHEMlM8

Our supply of White, Yellow and Pink Chrysanthe-
mums is gradually increasing and we are in position
to furnish all of our customers with what they need.

Try us on ROSES, ORCHIDS, LILIES, VALLEY, DAISIES, VIOLETS,
CARNATIONS, SNAPDRAGONS, TUBEROSES, CALENDULAS, ETC.

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

WK' Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere — Often Not Nearly As Good.

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave., K^i^^X^^T^si Chicago

Heavy Supply of Roses and Carnations. Order Here and Get the Best.

MKS. CHAS. RUSSELL, Per 100

Fancy JIO.OO to $12.00

Good 6.00 to 8.00

WHITE AOTJ PINK KILLAENEY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST AND
RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special 16.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medium , 3.00

Short 2.00

MINIATURE ROSES. PerlOO

Babr Doll $2.00

Elgnr 2.00

ROSES. OUE SELECTION 4.00

CURRENT PRICE LIST— «»,'iif4Vu"t Notice"

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Gladioli $ 4.0O to $8.00

Asters 2.00 to 4.00

Valley g.oo

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Perns, per 1,000 $2.50

Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.60

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GREEN GOODS AT MARKET RATES,

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

Mention the American Florist when writing

'MUMS AND ROSES

Fine, fresh, home-grown stock that will
please both you and your customers.

A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

tion. Canal and Adams streets, Tues-
day, November 6, at 10 :05 a. m,, due
Galesburg- 1 :.55 p. m. The fare is
$3.91 each way. No party rate.

NOTES.

Funeral services in the Waukegan
Episcopal Church, which numbers
many North Shore millionaires in its
congregation, are to be practically flow-
erless henceforth. This was the edict
issued October 12 as a war measure
by the Rev. Howard Ganster, pastor.
He said : "In times of peace flowers
are a beautiful tribute to the dead, but
soon many of our loved ones will be
buried on French battlefields, perhaps
unrecognized, without sweet remem-
brances. Should our own dead at
home receive such tributes when those
heroes are to go to their graves with-
out them?" This article appeared on
page six of the Chicago Examiner,
Saturday, October 13. and caused some
of the florists considerable worry. What
should we do about replying to this?
one of them asked, who seemed to
think that our business was going to
smash Just because a little town like
Waukegan is trying to put something
over that has been tried elsewhere
without success on hundreds of occa-
sions during times of peace. One who
has knocked around considerably and
has made a careful study of liuman
nature smiled when he read the article
and heard the discussion, after which

0.A.&L.A.T0N1R

Try us on Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Sprengeri,

Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

he remarked : "Rev. Ganster is sincere
and means well, but flowers are the
greatest gift of God and one would
be .iust as liable to send the remains
of his loved ones to its final resting
place without them as he would with-
out a priest, minister or clergyman, and
that is about one time in a million when
there is any possible chance to have
both." The church might have the right
to refuse the admission of flowers into
the house of God with the remains, but
the dead person's relatives have the
privilege of admitting them into the
home or cemetery and just as long as
the earth remains round flowers will
be a part of every funeral. All that
can be said for those that think dif-
ferently is, "Forgive them, they know
what they do."

E. F. Keebler & Co. have sold the
lease of Schiller the Florist on the
store at iSG South Wabash avenue in
the Windsor-Clifton Hotel building to
the Toyo Japanese Shop for a term
from October 1, at an annual rental
of $3,600.

E. Weiss, of E'lmhurst, who recently
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis at the West Suburban hospital, is
able to be about again.

Louis Wittbold reports that the
George Wittbold Co.'s retail sales for
September were ahead of those of the
same period of 1016.

Allan Humason and Kellogg Patter-
son, both well-known to the trade, are
with the National army at Rockford.

Peter Reinberg and wife are at West
Baden, Ind.

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MUMS

Pink,

White,

Yellow

Positively home grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses Al duality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

r* ARM ATIHN^ ^^^ ^^^ scarce. We however can fill orders entrusted
vAIyII/tlIIUIiiJ to our care if they are placed at least a day in advance.

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting
absolutely fresh stock at all times. Try us and be convinced.
Besides, when buying direct from us, we eliminate the high
cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

10"SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benelits.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Z M

E„ A

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LARGE QUANTITY

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Yellow and White

Good Supply of Lilies

Finest in the Chicago Market. To convince yourself
that they really are, place an order with us today.

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
Includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

Chicago

30 E. Randolph St.,

Mention the American Florist when loritinn

L. D. Phones
:entral ] ||||

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H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

^^^CYJO^^^

L. M. JONES, Sec'y

wholesalers:

'IMums! Pompons!

Greatest assortment obtainable in the Chicago market. Let us add you to our list — our unequalled
facilities for handling all orders, large or small, expeditiously and to the entire satisfaction of each
customer, are responsible for our large and growing shipping trade. These prices will interest you.

Beauties Per dozen, $1.50 to $5.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $6.00 to $25.00

Richmond, Milady. Brilliant, Ward Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney. Sunburst 3.00 to 10.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Carnations per 100, $2.00 to $4.C0

Chrysanthemums per doz. 1.50to 4.00

Lilies per 100, 10.00 to 12.50

Valley " 6.00

Callas '• lO.OOto 12.50

All Greens at market prices.

Stielow Bros. Co. and M. Wieland.
of Niles Center, who consign their stock
exclusively to the Chicago Flower
Growers' Association, will grow the
new rose, Columbia, quite extensively
next season. This variety was on ex-
hibition at the last meeting of the Chi-
cago Florists' Club and made a big
hit with all those present. It is being
distributed by the E. G. Hill Co. and
the Jos. H. Hill Co., of Richmond. Ind.,
who cordially invite the trade to come
and see them growing at both places.

Matt Mann, of Zech & Mann, visited
Jack Byers at Rockford, October 14.
Jack is one of the shortest men in
camp and the army oiiicials were una-
ble to find a uniform to fit him. so a
tailor was called on the job to make
one to order. He will probably be
granted a furlough this week, when he
will pay all of his friends in the local
market a welcome visit.

Allie Zech reports a brisk demand
for the miniature rose, Nesbit, at Zech
& Mann's store, where it is increasing
in popularity every day. Tliis firm is
strong in chrysanthemums, which have
sold unusually well with them all sea-
son.

The Rapid "Wrapper Co. received or-
ders amounting to over $1,500 in the
first mail Monday morning, October 1.5.
The big men in the trade everywhere
are using the Rapid Rapper regularly
and pronounce it a great success in
every way.

The White House Florist has made
a number of changes at its South "Wa-
bash avenue store, which is a decided
improvement. Buchbinder Bros, fur-
nis'ned the necessary fixtures, includ-
ing several beautiful mirrored wall
cases.

Miss Alice McClevey and Ernest R.
Farley, with Percy Jones. Inc.. will be
married Saturday. October 20. Their
many friends unite in wishing them
every success and a long and happy
wedded life.

Miss S. Leslie, who has charge of
the floral department of the Edgewater
Beach Hotel, reports business as good
and that the hotel people are more
than pleased with their investment.

M. H. Le "V^ine. representing Lion &
Co., New York, called on the trade here
this week. He has been drafted in the
National army and expects to be called
to the colors at any moment.

T. R. Montgomery, formerly connect-
ed with THE AMERICAN FLORI.ST office
force, has enlisted in the Canadian
Mounted Rifles and leaves for Erance
this week.

Raedlein
Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75

or Medium Cut djlyl 7C
£tO Flower Baskets <pi4.l3

12

$1.00

Cut Flower Baskets for
lon^-stemmed Cut Flowers,
in one dozen lots,

Each

! Larger Cut Flower Baskets for

' long - stemmed Cut Flowers,

such as Beauties, Russells,

'Mums, etc., in lots

of six or more, each

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.
^"Send for our 1917 Fall Catalog.

Raedlein Basket Company

$1.65

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Arthur Pasternick returned laome
from Rockford, October 11. where he
was rejected for military service in the
National army under the present call.

Adolph Benesh, manager of the E. F.
Winterson Co.'s supply department, was
called to take the physical examination
for the National army, October l.'j.

Fred Stielow, of Niles Center, tin-
derwent an operation at the Columbus
hospital this week. His many friends
are hoping for a speedy recovery.

Joseph Kohak, who is employed in
the wire department of Joseph Ziska &
Sons, will join the National army at
Rockford in the near future.

Henry Arnold, with O. A. & L. A.
Tonner, has returned from a most
successful business trip in the east.

Heniy Wehrmann. of Maj-wood, is
cutting from a splendid crop of pom-
pons, which are on sale at the E. C.
Amiing Co. store.

William Kaspar, 4011 West Twenty-
sixth street, will leave October 17 to
join the National army at Rockford.

M. C. Ounterberg's offerings no'w in-
clude a good supply of double violets
and chrysanthemums.

Kyle «& Foerster are showing a good
supply of fancy orchids, principally
Cattleya labiata.

C. L. W. Snyder, of the El Paso
Carnation Co.. El Paso, 111., was a vis-
itor October 16.

Guy Reyburn returned from an out-
of-town business trip this week.

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'MUMS-ROSES

POMPONS, CARNATIONS, LILIES, ETC.

Plenty for everyone so place your orders with us. Complete line of Greens.

MONEY MAKING

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMEKICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

STiort stems per 100. 6.0O

MHS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium 6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

Killamey Brilliant,

special $10.00

select 8.00

medium ..$5.00 to 6.00
short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES — Continued.

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.0O

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.Q0

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium .$5. 00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

KOSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

Subject to Change
Without Notice

Per 100

Fa

Cattleyas

CARNATIONS.

ORCHIDS.

Per doz.

$12.00

EASTER LILIES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per lOO

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz l.ijO to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .50 to 1.00

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string!

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch.

Sprengeri per bunch

LAdiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per l.UOC

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c; 50-lb. case

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax. per case

;0.50 to $0.75

.35 to .50

.35 to .50

1.00

1.50 to 2.0O

2.00

1.25

7.50

5.if .x3?Ri(ii>?in ^ ro

PHONESV

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave/Chica^o

Mention the American Florist when writing

George Wienhoeber had an e.xtensive
window display of Japanese dwarf pine
last week which made a big' hit and
proved to be a good investment. Mr.
Wienhoeber uses good judgment in
maliing his displays and always aims
to feature something different at the
psychological period, lilie last week, for
instance, when cut flowers in general
were exceptionally scarce.

John Owens, who is doing business
under the name of the Union Florist at
572 Washington street, Gary, Ind., is a
heavy buyer in this market. He re-
ports trade as brisk and is very opti-
mistic in regard to the outlook for the
future.

Percy Jones, Inc.. is moving large
quantities of chrysanthemums every
day to both their local and out-of-town
customers. The shipments at this house
include a liberal supply of pompons.

Ernest Wienhoeber and Emll Buett-
ner visited the Jos. H. Hill Co.'s and the
E. G. Hill Co.'s greenhouses at Rich-
mond, Ind.. October 16, to inspect the
pretty new rose Columbia, as it grows
there.

Wietor Bros, are in good crop with
Sunburst and Ophelia roses. This firm
will probably name one of their new
pompons "White Sox," after the world's
celebrated baseball team of that name.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. expect to occupy
their new wholesale store at 164 North

Wabash avenue about November 1
when the alterations now under vray
are expected to be completed.

Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply depart-
ment has received many compliments
on the crotonized magnolia leaves it is
offering which show off to excellent ad-
vantage in wreaths.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. received their
first shipments of pompons last week,
which are in brisk demand. Excep-
tionally fine boxwood is arriving in
good supply here.

Vaug'han's Seed Store has taken m
three carloads of Dutch and French
importations. The entire force has put
in about 14 hours a day turning out ad-
vance orders.

J. A. Budlong is handling their share
of home-grown chrysanthemums and
pompons which are good property and
move quickly.

Bassett & Washburn are cutting
heavily in chrysanthemums which they
have no trouble in disposing of early
in the day.

Paul M. Palez, of Little Rock, Ark.,
is expected to pay a visit here in the
near future.

AndreTV J. O'Leary will open a new
store at -S43 East Forty-seventh street,
October 27.

August Poehlmann made a business
trip to Kansas City, Mo., this week.

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

O. J. Friedman left October 16 for
New York on a business trip.

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FRNE & ftOMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

The Cleveland Florists' Club has ap-
pointed a committee consisting of J. C.
Vaughan, Fred. Lautenschlager and
John Michelsen to represent and boost
the Cleveland flower show in this vi-
cinity. The Cleveland flower show, in-
cluding the annual meeting of the
Chrysanthemum Society of America
and fall shows of. the American Rose
Society and the American Carnation
Society will be held at Cleveland, O..
November S-11. All growers In this
vicinity are cordially invited to make
an exhibit and those who will do so
are requested to send their shipment to
John Michelsen, 369 North Wabash
avenue, before noon Wednesday. No-
vember 7, who will personally look
after them.

E. J. Warren is attending to his du-
ties at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store,
after being- laid up at his home for
three months with an injured knee.

Milwaukee.

ROSES PRINCIPAL OrFERIKG.

Market conditions since the frost
did avv'ay with the outdoor cut flowers,
have reached a state which is far
from satisfactory, especially the whole-
sale part. The supply of carnations is
still very limited, and with only a mod-
erate cut of chrysanthemums the roses
are the crop which at this time "are
it." Fortunatelj', the dally receipts
are plentiful and consequently bring
good prices; In fact, all the stock com-
ing in, even if not of .the best quality,
is kept moving at a good mai-gin.

NOTES.

Some of the local craft have not as
yet signed as members of the ijroposed
florists' advertising association, due no
doubt to the fact that they have not
been approached and informed about
the details. Nevertheless, it will soon
become established for the benefit of
all concei'ned.

Miss Flora Schneider, for the last
six years with the Holtoji & Hunkel
Co. as first assistant to Mr. Seal, has
moved to Louisville, Ky. In her leav-
ing the firm has lost a most conscien-
tious and willing employe.

At the C. C. Pollworth Co.'s green-
houses they are now cutting chrysan-
themums in yellow, white and pink.
With them it is a clean sweep every
day, and no bargains at that.

■The florists' committee who have
charge of the Second Liberty loan are
very busy these days and ask the liear-
ty co-operation of the craft in their
endeavoi- to make good.

Gust Rusch & Co. report the arrival
of the first pompon chrysanthemums
October 15. These, no doubt, will be
a great help during the present tight
market condition.

Mike Moore, who keeps his name and
wares constantly before the public by
advertising, left last week for Arizona,
to be gone about four weeks, to visit
his mother.

The Holton & Hunkel Co. is having

its troubles these days trying to keep

everybody satisfied when they order

carnations and then get "just a few."

- E. O.

FOKT Madison, Ia. — J. M. Auge lias
opened a very attractive flower shop
at 609 Second street which will be sup-
plied from his range east of this city.

St. Louis.

SUPPLY SHORTENS WITH PRICES FIRM.

The past week was ushered in with
cooler weather, turning to a good freeze
on October 9, which killed all outdoor
stock. This caused a short supply,
and the notable increase in business
helped to tighten up the market. Car-
nations have been at a premium, the
best bringing ,$4 per htm.dred. The
quality is fair. Chrysanthemums have
not yet commenced to arrive in quanti-
ty; therefore, are bringing liigh prices.
Roses are fine, have a big call and
bringing good figures. Lilies have been
very scarce. American Beauties are
none too plentiful. The early violets
sell readily, and for so early in the sea--
son, are very good. Greens of all kinds
are plentiful.

NOTES.

The florists' club held its monthly
meeting at Jos. Hauser's dahlia farm,
October 11, with approximately 35
members present. Aug. Hartman was
elected to membership. A. Vollmer and
V. J. Gorly made application for mem-
bership. The club voted .$15 to as-
sist the New York Horticultural Soci-
ety for reclamation work in the war
zone in Fi-ance. Vice-President A. H.
Hummert w-as installed in olEce. The
publicity committee was instructed to
hold a crysanthemum show in the
wholesale district and invite the public
to view this gratis. After the meet-
ing. Host Hauser entertained the mem-
bers present with refreshments and
lunch.

Chairmen of the various committees
for the coming national flower show,
as announced last week by Secretary
John Yoimg. have already started plan-
ning for the show. Chairman Bourdet
of the local executive board says he will
call a meeting of that body just as soon
as the headquarters are completed^
which have been established at 307
Commercial building, in which all the
committee meetings will be held. The
oflice will be in charge of J. J. Beneke.
who has been appointed executive sec-
retary.

The rose growers in this section are
cutting quite heavily right now and
are getting a chance to make up for
the miserable prices they have been
getting- recently. J. Steidle; of Olivette,
and "W. J. Pilcher and A. S. Cerny, of
Kirkwood, are sending in the choicest
stock.

Quite a few of the retail florists had
decorations along Automobile Row on
Locust street the past week, the auto-
mobile sales rooms all holding shows
of their own. displaying- the latest mod-
els. Tons of prepared foliage were
used, besides pot plants and cut flowers.

The Natural Foliage Co.'s establish-
ment has been quite busy the past
week and Frank Windier, the presi-
dent, says they are behind in their
orders. They expect to have quite
a few novelties in fancy colored foliage
for the coming season.

W. A. Rowe, of Kirkwood. is be-
ginning to cut some of his pompons, of
which he has a large and varied assort-
ment this year. His early varieties of
chrysanthemums also clean up daily
at good prices.

The practice of retail florists going
to the wholesale market to select their
stock every day has become quite gen-
eral, the retailers realizing that it pays
to get the best they can for their trade.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. Presideot.

J. E. Pollworth. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.
Give us your business and v,e will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J.L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georgia

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you receivecj our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

NASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouses.

Put up in gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each, 1.75

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1.00

Wholesale
Florists. H
1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.]

From the looks of the stock, the
Bourdet Floral Co. is going to have a
wonderful lot of extra fine cyclamens;
also lots of other fine blooming plants
coming on for the winter season.

John Held has been moving some
very fine ferns recently. He had
houses of Boston. Roosevelt and Whit-
manii. and the fall trade is cleaning
them up nicely.

The retail florists' association meet-
ing scheduled for this week should
bring out a big- attendance as a num-
ber of committees have important mat-
ters to present. J. J. W.

Westfield, N. J.

W. B. Woodruff, both in age and
point of service, the oldest florist in
this part of the state, lias been ill for
a year with neuritis and his condition
is now very serious. He is over 70
years old and has been located here
about .50 years.

Charles L. Doerrer & Son, 176 Elm
street, have a very neat range of about
20,000 square feet. They also have a
large and well stocked retail store in
connection with their greenhouses and
sell seeds as well as plants and cut
flowers. A. F. F.

La Cro.sse. Wis. — Local florists have
formed a temporary organization and
hope to perfect a permanent society.
C. E. Schaeffer is president and L. E.
Metcalf, secretary-treasurer.

/p//.

The American Florist.

721

John Kruchten Co.

m North Wabash Avenue, T

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

W. P KYLE

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

l6o N WflhflQh AvpniiP Wholesale Florists

1 Vf U 1 -^ , V V CI.UCI911 ^A V Cll UCf LonS Distance Phone. Randolph 6:

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

Telephone: Randolph 275S

Chicago

Greenhouses: Des Plaines, 111,
Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

Mention the American Florist when writing

&

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

A. L. Randall Co.,

gap^Walasli Ave. and Late St.,^^i^

^Slnj^ CHICAGO, ILL. e^fal^b'

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Blention the American Florist when writing

George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Riclimond. Kil-
larney, White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

E.C.AMLINGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VlioMeHoYerMM'WsS

CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Rosci. Beanty, ipeciali .

" " 36-in

30-in

24 in

20-in

IS.in. ...

Dozen

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00

'■ Killarney 3 00@10 00

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

" Prince de Bnlearie 3 00@10 00

■' RheaReid 3 OOiglO 00

My Maryland 3 OO^liO 00

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 OOQIO 00

" Milady 3 OOgJo 00

" Snnbarst 3 00^10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@10 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

FrancisScott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

" GeorjeElsar 2 00

" BabyDoU 2 00

" Nesbit 2 00

'' Fireflame 490

" Our selection 2 00® 4 00

ChrysaDtheniums..perdoz., 1 50® 5 00

Carnations 2 00® 4 OO

Cattleyaa per doz.. 12 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 10 00@15 00

Valley.

Ferns .... per tOOO, . $2 00@$2 50

Galax ■■ 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe

Mexican Ivy. .. per lOCO, 5 00®6 00
Plumosus Strings.. each. 60® 75

Smilax perdoz..2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8.

6 00

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long' Distance Phone, Majestic 7176

Mention the American Florist when writing

WILD SMILAX, P*'i'.t

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag'dOO square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED^ SHEET MOSS

Per bag (1(J0 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN evergreen,

u. x». ±JMjn.llInmy ALABAMA

Mention the American Florist when writing

Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet), $1 75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (lOO

square feet), $3.50,

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

i-™™7 CBOWERS — SHIPPERS V.™,.„

'™™""i UT FLOmtEhx''™™"

i^NECEimuaWS

Mention the American Florist when writinp

Glevefand Flor<sts' Exchange

Wholesale Coibtnission l^orists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago
Telephone Central 3284-

722

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

Beauties Chrysanthemums Pompons

$30.00 per 100,
for the best.

:.00 to $2.B0 per dozen
Yellow— Bronze— Pink— White.

ONCIDIUMS,

$3.00 to $4.00
per 100.

$4.00 to $6.00
per dozen bunches.

V>/% 1 I LtlT/^ISy per dozen.

It is always wise to call on us first, it saves you time and money.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^^^^

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa*

Philadelphia Notes.

The dahlia season is about over, se-
vere frosts on October 11-12 finishing
the crop of many growers. The Leo
Niessen Co., who have made a special-
ty of handling dahlias for several
years, reports the stoclc this season to
have been very fine and the volume of
business with them equal to that of
last season.

The Floral Nurseries commission
house at No. 9 Mole street opened Oc-
tober 15 with a good stock of flowers.
This is a bright looking shop. Man-
ager Wm. E. Earnshaw has had con-
siderable experience in the wholesale
business and is very optimistic over
the outlook.

Berger Brothers carry a fine line of
Maryland roses. An order for 2.500
on Monday opened the week nicely.
Tints of Gold and other choice chrys-
anthemums are leaders here.

Choice Ophelia roses are features of
the Philadelphia Wholesale Florist Ex-
change. Jack Duetclier is back on the
job for another week or two.

Hadleys, with stems 30 inches in
length, were the feature of the Jos.
Heacock Co.'s stock this week. Ophe-
lias are also a feature.

Eugene Bernhelmer is handling very
good Prima Donna and September
Morn roses. Business lias been quiet
the past week.

Edward Reid is handling something
very choice in lily of the valley. The
price is $10, as compared with $4.00 a
year ago.

Herman Zimmer is running a new
Ford-Hudson truck. He finds it very
useful. K.

Cinclimatl.

GOOD STOCK MOVES FAST.
Business is good and everything at
all right that comes into the market
cleans up quickly. The supply is very
short, while prices are stiff. Shipping
business is excellent. Roses are in fair
supply. Among others some excellent
Ophelia, Russell and White Killarney
may be had. Chrysanthemums are
more plentiful than they were. They
meet with a good demand and sell up
quickly each day. White, yellow and
pink in a good assortment of sizes are
available. The carnation supply is fair
and more would have been used during
last week were it possible to get them.
Some Easter lilies and rubrums come
into the market. Other offerings are lily
of the valley, snapdragons and calen-
dulas.

IN'OTES.

C. J. Ohmer and wife, after the sum-
mer spent hei'e in tlie north, will re-
turn to their home at West Palm
Beach. Pla.. October 24.

M. M. Carroll is opening a shop on
Third street, between Main and Wal-
nut streets. She will handle cut flow-
ers, bulbs and supplies.

C. E. Critchell received his first box-
wood of the new cut la^t week. The
stock was excellent and began to sell
well.

Visitors : Julius DillofE. representing
Schloss Bros.. New York; H. J. Mil-
lard, Indianapolis, Ind.; Albert Knopf,
of The Redondo Floral Co.. Los An-
geles. Calif., and H. F. Maharg, Phila-
delphia, Pa. - H.

American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiians.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

¥lioMeJIo¥erMM'KeU

Cincinnati. Oct. 17. Per 100
Americac Beauty, per doz,.. 75@ 3 00

Roses, Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

'• Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

•■ Ophelia 2 00@ 8 00

RicbmoDd 2 00® 8 00

•' Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

Lilinm Gifsntenm 10 00@12 50

Carnations...^. 2 CO® 3 00

Valley 7 00@ 8 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

Boston, Oct. 17. Per 100

Roses. Beauty 10 00@25 00

Killarney Queen 2 00© 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00® 8 00

Killarney Brilliant 4 00®)0 00

'• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

'• Mock 4 00@1200

" Mrs. Cbai. Russell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

•• Taft 4 00® 2 00

'• Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hillinsdon 2 00® 8 00

•' My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

BOFKALO, Oct. 17. PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00@30 00

Fancy 20 00@25 00

Extra 10 00®15 00

1st 800@1000

Rosea, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

• My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00®10 00

" Ward 300® 6 00

•' Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

•' Russell 6 00@12 00

•' Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

■• Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Liliei 8 O0®12 00

Cattleyas 5000®60 00

Carnations 2 00® 3 00

Gladioli 2 00® 4 00

AspararusSpreoeeri... 35@ 50

Ferns per 1000. 2 50

Smilax 15 00020 00

Cleveland, 0,

SUPPLY SHOETENS WITH COLD WEATHER.
Stock has shortened considerably in
supply with the arrival of cold weather
and rains have spoiled the outdoor
flowers to some extent. Dahlias are ar-
riving in considerable quantities, how-
ever, and are the main standby. A few
asters also arrive; also gladioli. Roses
have been short of the demand, partic-
ularly the white varieties. Both single
and double violets are now in. The
latter as usual are falling, but this
condition will improve with the cool
weather. Easter lilies are not equal to
requirements and lily of the valley and
orchids are scarce. Greens are plen-
tiful.

NOTES.
After the club meeting October 1,
which was well attended, several of the
members left on the boat for the P. T.

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when writing

men BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consigiuiients of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. P^ice list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central MarKet

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Dahlias-Gladioli

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

D. meeting, among the party being
Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, M. A. Vinson
and Carl Hagenburger.

The following motored from this city
to Detroit to attend the recent F. T. D.
meeting, using John Kii-chner's ma-
chine : Chas. RusseO. Geo. Bates. H.
P. Knobel, Frank Friedley and John'
Kirchner.

Visitor : H. Berkowitz, representing
H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia,
Pa. C. F. B.

Kansas City, Mo.— Mrs. T. A. Mose-
ly. the well-known florist of this city, is
the first woman called for jury ser-
vice in this district in two years. She
was summoned to appear October 1.5.
The balance of the venire are men.

2gz7.

The American Florist.

723

CCPOUMIHO!

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

noiTON i wm. CO.

»462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Specials in Supplies

White Tissue Paper, 480 count.
lO-ream lots, - $17.00

Glazing Liauid Putty, suaraneed
qu.-lUty. Gallon, - - $1.65
Sphagnum Moss, burlap bales,
clean selected stock, bale. $1.25
Mastica Machines, Bulbs, Tin-
foil, Chiifons. Etc., Etc.

Write fur quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ED6ENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Choice Asters and Dahlias.

1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

HIGH GRADE ROSES, DAHLIAS, EASTER LILIES

and other Seasonable Flowers.
Up-tO-the-Minute Service; Satisfaction GnaianleeiL

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing
BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in $0.90 doz. 14 in $2.00 doz.

10 in 1,30 doz. 16 in 2.75 doz.

12 in 1.75 doz. 18 in 3.60 doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., tHy^^Jk

Mention the American Florist when writing

Wholesale Florists' Snpplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable NoTeltiea

In dnantlty.

Seod for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-131 1 N. 2nd St.,Philadelphla,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when written

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P.O. Box 206

Milwaukee,WI$.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.

Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM ^^ m I E' mm 1U Wliolesale Florist.

• A« A^UCnnif 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

Vl[oMeHo¥erM^Ket>s

Philadelphia, Oct. 17. Per 100

Roaes, Beauty, soecia' 20 00@2S 00

fancy 10 000^0 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00® 8 00

" Mra, Chas, Russeil 4 C0@15 10

Prima Oonca 4 00@10 CO

" Killaraey 2 00® 8 00

" White Killaroey 2 0C@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 0C@10 00

" Snnbnrst 3 00® 8 00

" Opheha 3 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 000 6 00

Carnatlcof 2 00® 3 00

Cattleyas eacQ.$0 50@ 75

LUinm Rubrum 3 00® 4 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas 50® 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Snapdragons .^ 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 4 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

PlTTSBCRGH, Oct. 17, PerlOO

Roses, eauty, special 15 00

lancv 12 00

extia 8 00

No.l 4 00

" Killarney 1 00® 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Snnbnrst 1 JO® 8 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyaa 50 00

Lillnm Giganteum 10 00®12 00

Adiantnm 1 25

Aaoarngus Sprenireri. ner bnncb 35®40

New Crop Green Galax Der 1000 1 25

Dablias 4 CO® 6 00

Carnations 2 00® 3 00

Chrysanthemums 1 50® 2 50 per doz,

MiLWADKEB. Oct, 17, PerlOO
Roses, Killarney and W, Killarney 4 00@10 00

" Ward 4 000 8 00

" Mrs. Chas, Russell 5 00®20 00

" Ophelia 4 00@IO 00

" Hoosier Beauty 4 00@10 00

" Bon Silene 2 00

Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 2 00@ 4 00

Valley 6 00

Lilies 12 50

Rubrums 3 00

Cattleyas per doz.. 9 00

Mums per doz,. $2 00@J4 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

Pittsburgh,

Pa.

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

St, LODis, Oct, 17, PerlOO

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00@ 5 00

Sunburst 2 00® 4 00

Ward 2 00® 4 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00@ S 00

LiUies 6 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 00@ 1 SO

Ferns per 1000, $t SO

724

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, m
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill W. 28th St., New York City

New York.

SUPPLY shortens; prices firm.
There is no cause to complain of the
condition of business in the wholesale
district. The supply of stock is rather
light and prices, excepting in orchids,
remain firm. The cattleyas are plen-
tiful and are selling at from -5 to do
cents per flower. Special American
Beauties run from .$25 to $30 per 100,
and $0 per 100 is being paid for extras
of well grown tea roses. The supply
of both chrysanthemums and carna-
tions is slowly increasing, but there is
no surplus. The best carnations con-
tinue at .$4 per 100, with a few sales
of Mrs. Ward and Cottage Maid at
$5 There have been heavy frosts up
state during the past week, and on the
night of October 12. it was felt in sec-
tions near this city and there are in-
dications of continued cool weather
that is likely to bring more. It is a
safe guess that the dahlia season is
nearly over, but they have had a good
run and have brought good prices.

October 15.— The supply of stock con-
tinues light and is cleaning up tairl>
well The feature of the market is
the scarcity and high price of carna-
tions; $-1.00 and $5.00 per 100 and $b.00
for fancies. The retail demand is not
heavy and just about balances the sup-
ply, though in orchids and violets there
■ is in some instances, a surplus.
NOTES.
We have received from Secretary
Nash, of the Horticultural Society of
New York, the schedule of classes and
premiums for the exhibition to be held
in the American Museum of Natural
History, November 8-11. Including
dinner table decorations with chrysan-
themums there are 38 classes and
premiums for the "Queen of Autumn
(plants and cut flowers) ; 12 for roses;
16 for carnations; 13 for foUage and
decorative plants; 14 for orchids, and
a class and silver medal for; Any
sufEcientlv meritorious new plant not
yet in commerce." The museum is^lo-
cated at Central Park west and 7ith
street, and can be reached from the
Grand Central by the Broadway sulj-
way to 72d street, from the Pennsyl-
vania station, the Sixth avenue ele-
vated at 33d street to 72d or 81st street
stations. On Friday and Saturday the
exhibition will be open from 9 a. m.
to 5 p. m. and from 7 to 10 p. m.; on
Sundav from 1 to 5 p. m. Stock for
exhibition should be expressed and pre-
paid, addressed : Horticultural Society,
American Museum of Natural History,
Columbus avenue and 77th street. New

Harry Reimels. of John Reimels'
Sons, growers of Woodhaven, L. I.,
who for several years has been the
salesman for the firm, in the rooms of
the New York Cut Flower Co., was
called in the selective draft and has
gone to Camp Upton, L. I. Hereafter
the firm's stock will be sold by Henry
Baylis. who also sells for Edward
Asmus and Dailledouze Brothers.

Vaughan's Seed Store has taken five
carloads of bulbs from the S. S. Schei-
dvk and S. S. Roma, three of whictt
have gone forward to their Chicago
house. The store was surrounded on
two sides day and night, this week, by
a double row of Dutch and French
bulb cases. Mail order trade and deal-
ers' business is starting in here in good
shape.

Clarence McDaniel, the florist of
Tannersville, N. Y.. accompanied by
ills wife, was in this city October 15
and called on his friend, Carl O. Giess-
ler, manager of Max Schling's Seed
Store. Tannersville is in the Catskill
mountains and has a population of
about 15,000 in the summer, largely
vacationists. Mr. McDaniel has several
acres in flowering stock and a store
and does a good business.

Edward R. Schureman, formerly
buyer for Philips Brothers, of New-
ark, N. J., has taken a position in the
store of the Rosary Flower Company,
24 East 34th street. He is a clever
and active young man and we bid him
welcome to our city. He has been
four years with Philips Brothers and
was previously 12 years with Stroe-
bells.

Lawrence Thieler, formerly book-
keeper for John Young & Co., but now
a member of Company B, 306th Infan-
try, Camp Upton, D. I., secured a short
leave, October 13. and came to the city
to see his former employers and other
friends. He is an acting sergeant,
promoted from corporal.

We have recently noticed a fine dis-
play of cut flowers and plants at the
store of the Boulevard Floral Co., 2.391
Broadway. They buy the best stock
on the market and their arrangement
is always artistic. They are now
members of the Florists' Telegraph
Delivery.

The following notice has been posted
in the Cut Flower Exchange, Coogaii
building. Sixth avenue and 26th street :
"This exchange will be closed on Sun-
days, after November 1, 1917, with the
exception of when holidays fall on
Sundays or Mondays. By order of the
Board of Directors. — ^Victor S. Dorval,
Sec'y."

Peter Beuerlein. of 'Westwood, N. X,
was in the wholesale district. October
13. He has had a busy summer re-
moving his glass from Elmhurst, L. I.,
and rebuilding at Westwood. He has
finished six houses, each 20x125. , He
is finely located and has plenty of land
at his new location.

Tryforas Brothers, who have a retail
store at 56 East 125th street, and an-
other at 489 Willis avenue, have pur-
chased a site and erected a two-story
building at 482 Willis avenue, m
which their store will he located after
November 15. The 125th street store
will be continued.

Oscar Hauschild. for some time the
Hotel McAlpin florist, was called in
the selective draft, and is now at Camp
Upton, L. I. His brother. Otto, who for
five years was in the flower depart-
ment" of Abraham & Strauss, Brook-
lyn, has taken the McAlpin booth.

The closing of the Cut Flower Ex-
change on Sundays is the final step
in suspending all Sunday wholesale
business in this city. All the 28th
street . wholesalers have kept closed
throughout the summer and are de-
termined to stick to it.

Joseph Raffenzeder, proprietor of
the Teaneck Greenhouses. Teaneck, N.
J., is bringing to Philip F. Kessler, in
the Cut Flower Exchange, exception-
ally fine chrysanthemums of the va-
rieties Pink Unaka and Smith's Ad-
vance.

George Harris, formerly with Max
Schling, is now with Herman Waren-
dorff in his store in the Ansonia hotel.

Mention the American Florist when writing

» ^ y ■ ^ ^ mm

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop f

Valley

\ Chas. Schwake 6 Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

MY SPECIALTY

Flowers of Shipping Quality
Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

TeItphones-4r20-421-422 Farra^ut.

Fred Smith, of Charles Smith's
Sons, Woodside, N^ Y., and Bound
Brook, N. J., is marketing a fine stock
of Asparag-us plumosus nanus.

Alexander Donaldson, of E'ngle-
wood, N. J., is bringing to the Cut
Flower Exchange fine carnations,
lilies and chrysanthemums.

Al.- Rigo, of Rigo Brothers, retailers,
of 810 Madison avenue, is now in the
army and his father has taken his
place in the store.

William P. Ford, who had a second
operation performed on one of his legs,
seems to be doing well and visits his
store every day.

Louis Astrow. formerly with Gutt-
man & Raynor, Inc.. is now buyer for
Herman Warendorff's chain of retail
stores.

Thomas Young. Jr.. has reoxJened his
whole.sale store at 57 West 28th street
and is well stocked with orchids and
roses. A. F. F.

New Y'ork. — The Thorley corner.
Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street,
has been purchased by Felix Isman
from the Harper family, which had
owned it for a number of years. As
the lease held by Thorley on the prop-
erty has not many more years to run it
is presumed that Mr. Isman bought the
corner for the purpose of developing
it with a tall building or else reselling
it at a profit to another who would
do the improving.

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725

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

Teleohone:
8864 Farragut,

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 1024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Wholesale
Florist

J. J. CO AN, Inc.

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jg^j Farragut

EVERYTHIHG IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

■"lil'^slFaJragut 133 W. 28ih St., Ncw York

AU the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Flofvers

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

411 the New and Standard Varieties of Eosei,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc.

148 West 28th St,, NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301

JOHN YODNG SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILLIAMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone 5335 Farrasnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farragut.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLJCITED

Telephone Farragut 9701.

fioldsteio & Futtermao

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New York

VWJWWUViWVWW

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK

VtoMe Hover M(irKeU

Per 100

New York. Oct. 17.

Roses, Beauty, special 25 00630 00

extra and fancy.. .11 00(815 00
No landNo2....

■• Hadley

Francis Scott Key

Prima lionna

'\ Alice Stan ley

Mrs Geo. Shawyer

Double White Killarney..

Kiliarney, Special

" '' No 1 and No 2..

Queen

Brilliant

Aaron Ward

Sunburst

" J L Mock

" Ophelia

" Mrs. Chas. Russell

Hoosier Beauty

Cattleya Orchids, special. 25 (

Chrysanthemums Fancy...
Chrysanthemums., per doz.

Rubrums

Lilies, LoDg:iflorumandFor

Lily of lie Valley

Bouvardia

Dahlias 2[

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus.. ..doz.bchs. 2 00@ 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 10)

Carnations 4 0C@ 5 00

Carnations Fancy 6 GO

Tuberoses 2 00@ 4 00

Violets 2Sa 50

2 00@10 00
00015 00
00010 00
00@ 8 00
OOlg 6 00
00® 8 00
00® 8 00
00® 2 00
00® 8 OU
00® 8 00
00® 8 CO
00® 8 00
00® 8 00
OOia 8 00
00®10 00
00® 6 00
00@35 (10
OO® 9 00

00® 6 00

roaio CO

25® 2 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower EscliiEtnge

435 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.

Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.

Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other

best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITEiO

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B. J. VAN REYPER^ Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

?^a°r?liit]ilil 1 29 W. 28111 St., New York

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind us,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: i 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT ^203. NEW YORK

I:

'PHONE ^ 1^1^ } FARRAGUT

WM. KESSLER,

WHOLESAXE FLORIST
113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldff., Cth At. and W. 2etb, New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlBlnff.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5S93

119 West 28th St., New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farrftent

Tilt Largest SMppei and Receiver ol cm noierj

A complete assortment of the best In
the market can always be relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 1666 Uadlson Square

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receivers and Disiribiiiors of Choicest Cut Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist
106 West 28th St., New York

CoDsignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

726

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

DES MOINES

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

AUDITORIUM. November 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th

Under auspices of the Iowa State Florists' Association.
For trade space and premium list, write J. S. WILSON, DES MOINES, IOWA.

New York Federation of Hort. Societies.

The annual meeting of the New York
Federation of Horticultural Societies
and Floral Clubs was held at the New
York state fair grounds, Syracuse, Sep-
tember 12, 1917. The meeting was
called to order, with President F. R.
Pierson in the chair. In the roll call
of societies the following delegates
were present : New York Florists'
Club. E. A. White; New York Horti-
cultural Society and Tarrytown Horti-
cultural Society, President Pierson;
Rochester Florists' Club, C. H. Vick
and A A. Rosin; Buffalo Florists'
Club, Treasurer Adams and Mr. Slat-
tery; Syracuse Rose Society, Dr. Mills,
Dr. Bates and Mr. Thorpe; Albany
Florists' Club, Mr. Snyder. Others
present were M. E. Farnham and Pro-
fessor D. Lumsden of Ithaca, Mr. East-
wood of Waterville and W. H. Work-
man of Oswego. The records of the
last meeting were read and approved.
The treasurer reported funds on hand
to the amount of $215.80. President
Pierson, Dr. Bates and Commissioner
Wilson reported that plans were un-
der way for the erection of the horti-
cultural building on the state fair
grounds and it was their opinion that
without doubt work would be begun
during the coming year. It was not
certain that the building would be iin-
ished in time for the exhibit next year.
Commissioner Wilson was present for
a short time and stated that the state
fair commission was anxious for the
building, as was also Governor Whit-
man, and he felt sure that the building
would soon be a reality.

Dr. Bates moved that the president
appoint a committee of three to meet
with other horticultural societies to
confer in regard to plans for fur-
thering the development of the horti-
cultural building. Dr. Bates, C. H.
Vick and Professor Lumsden were ap-
pointed on this committee. Dr. Bates
then introduced the following resolu-
tion to be presented to Governor Whit-
man. It was voted that the same com-
mittee should call on Governor Whit-
man to present the resolution :

"Whereas, We view with especial
interest the state food situation, with

its widespread effects on the fruit,
flower, vegetable, farm produce, seed
and bee industries of the states; and,

"WTiereas, Governor Charles S. Whit-
man has shown such splendid foresight
and rare judgment in meeting these
conditions so vital to our prosperity,
therefore, be it

"Resolved. That the State Federation
of Horticultural Societies and Floral
Clubs does hereby most cordially and
heartily commend Governor Whitman
for his praiseworthy activities and
hereby pledge our united support in
the promotion of his efforts, both as
citizens and horticulturists."

It was moved and carried that the
federation present the following reso-
lution to the state fair commission :

"Resolved, That inasmuch as the
New York state fair commission has
seen fit to officially approve the erec-
tion of a representative horticultural
building on the fair grounds, be it fur-
ther

"Resolved, That we, the state feder-
ation, do most earnestly endorse this
step of the commission and respect-
fully request that all necessary steps
be taken at once in order to assure
early completion of said building.

"Further. We again pledge our unit-
ed efforts to the state fair commission
and promise 1» assist in all ways possi-
ble the erection of a new building des-
tined to properly represent New York
state, the greatest horticultural state
in the Union."

It was moved and carried that a
resolution be sent to Dean Mann of
the New York State College of Agri-
culture, requesting that an amount
necessary to build a range of green-
houses for investigational purposes, at
Cornell University, be included in the
annual appropriations asked for 1917-
1918.

It was moved and carried that the
president appoint a committee of seven
to appear before the trustees of Cor-
nell University to urge that a bill be
included in the annual budget of the
college to provide for a range of green-
houses for investigational purposes.
The committee appointed were F. R.
Pierson, Tarrytown; Charles Vick,
Rochester; W. H. 'Workman, Oswego;

niCTIONARY OF FLOWERS

mJ and a floral code

That covers the eniire " MESSAGES
t^he°«tk o?^""^" ^""'" OF FLOWERS"
With other floral matter. Every florist should
have one. Order through your book seller or di-
root from G. H. O'NEIL, Pub.,
378 F 6th Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cloth-bound, 142 p.. 81.00; Paper cover, 128 p., 2do.

John Young, New York; Henry E'l-
bers, director South Park botanical
gardens and president of Buffalo Flo-
rists' Society,; F. A. Danker, Albany,
and the Honorable J. R. Clancy, Syra-
cuse. It was voted that this same
committee should have charge of the
bill before the finance committee and
should follow its passage through the
legislature. It was voted that the sec-
retary should send a list of the trus-
tees of Cornell University to each
member of the committee.

Dr. E. M. Mills was appointed chair-
man of a committee of five for the or-
ganization of flower societies in differ-
ent sections of the state. It was voted
that Dr. Mills should name the other
members of his committee.

The election of officers next took
place. President Pierson, Secretary
White and Treasurer Adams were
unanimously re-elected. The following
were appointed vice-presidents : Dr.
Bates, Syracuse, first vice-president;
Hugh McCarthy, Syracuse, second vice-
president; C. H. Vick, Rochester,
third vice-president; Anton Schultheis,
College Point, fourth vice-president,
and F. A. Danker, Albany, fifth vice-
president. It was suggested that the
next meeting be with the affiliated
society at Buffalo, during November.

Urbana, III. — Fire, thought to have
started in the boiler room, caused a
loss of $7,000 at the range of the Ur-
bana Floral Co., formerly known as
the Reeser gardens, October 7. R. H.
Murphy, of the Murphy Floral Co., is
the leading stockholder in the com-
pany.

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7?.7

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

established 1857

745 Buckingham Place,

Ii. D. Phone, Graceland HIS.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities in the City

Mention the American Florist when'writina

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Ei^th and Lecnsl Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Grand A?.

lelegraph orders filled on shortnotlce in St. Louia

and rest of Missouri.

MemlleT of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered in Albany and vidnily on telegraphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when iDritina

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwaukee St.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Aveiiue

DnCTAM 1 ^"^ Street
u\Jo I Ull 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when writina

% InMJL Ulf IIIIIIC^ Adjoining Flaza Hotel ||

* ■■■l«#m ^^^FBlBBBBgp Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery |i

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch :
THE VANDERBIIiT HOTEL

Park Ave, and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 £. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Marlcet Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: TVomr Vnflr

We are in the Heart of l^cW ± UltV.
And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in tbe market.
Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writina

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Larjest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

ALEXANDER McGONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 49TH STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.

'-TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
^ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address; Alexconnell,

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writina

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WlIinED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all o-ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL. STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Mention the American Florist when writina

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writina

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Oct. 20,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents In all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

"We should all strictly adhere to the request

of the United States F jod Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points In the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
Wfi are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^,-^r'is^

Begerow's ^^^<^^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SniithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

/T

Syracttse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

%

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

^ General designs— All flowers in season /

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

BuEEalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Mala St.

Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.,

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madlaon St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago— Schiller. The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F, Kircbner.

Cleveland, O, — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Tayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Dulnth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius,

El Paso, Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg. 111.— I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex. — Kobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb, — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.

Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldcnson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co,

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co.

New York— The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave.

New Y'ork — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York— Thos. P. Galvin. Inc.

New York— D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York- Max Schling, 22 W. 29th St.

New York— G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omalia, Neb. — Hess & S'woboda, Farnam St.

Omaha. Neb.— X<ewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, 1%,— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence. R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y'.— J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111. — H. W. Bnckbec.

San Antonio, Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis.— J. B. Matthewson.

.Springfteia, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Foster, Fred.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalla. Mo. — Archlas Floral Co.

Springfield. Mass. — N. F. Hlgglns.

Steubenville. O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Washington — Gude Bros.

Wllmette. lU.— Pyfer & Olsem.

WlUiamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.

Worcester, Mass.— Littlefleld Florist.

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. .

Tonkers. N. Y. — ^New York Floral Co.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St.

PHONES:
1501 and L1S82

Members of Florista' Telegraph Selivexy.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEYELMB

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada*s best known and most reliable florlit
Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Plone, 1952 BedlorS

HUGO H. JAHN

FliOKIST

710 Nostrand Avenne
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Cleveland, 0.

CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

90O5 Superior Avenue

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The American Florist.

729

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

your orders for Chicago :;i't

All orders oaretully filled
it under the eupervision of

^yi^AgO:-^ GEORGE ASMU8, Mgr.

Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memlier of Florist'^' TeleEraph Tlclivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYIV'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Main QQ^ I ouiic Aua Telephooe

Store— "u* Vtrin A»B., no. 1 150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts ot New

York City, ^ Brootlyn and Long Island.

Toledo, O.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Epecial attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist, Bell ph. 2189.
Hemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAIBLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Xargest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen laree Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula ol Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Memher of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery.

N. F. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR

150 State St., SPKINGPIEM), MASS.

* ■ ■ » 1.1. I r^T* r-» i^rf^C Madison Ave. at 62nd Street T

HANFT BROb. "

t MAI\IH I hSI^lJ^. NEW YORK I

* llxTLl^l 1. l_**V.^-^^^» Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. *

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

The Boulevard Floral Co.

We are Members of Floiist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writing

lEWARI, E X

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Hemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wllmette-ChicagOS
North Shore Suburb-Evanston. Kenil-
worth WinnetKa. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York. Established 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1563 Columhus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Estahllshed over 20 years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUe^e

JTembers of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

Hesslon

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists rhones]i|[Leno,

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Denver, Colo.

The Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notlc».

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

LangFloral&NurseryGo.,T^t

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas. Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

730

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif/

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Elxeciited

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wliolesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders -carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.

St. Louis, Mo.

r H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Flowers delivered in dty and state on short

notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

•will take care of all telegraphic orders.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FIjORISTS
735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aes'n.

.•.V.FLOWERS/.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Andtorimn Amei, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

C. II. TREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on sSort notlM

Trade discounts. First-class stook.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

Orders will be carefully
cared for by

Michigan.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Eaplds.
Member of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPmS FLORAL CO.

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orden
for florist service in this vicinity to

THE DOMINION FLORAL GO.

484 St. Catherines St., West

Montreal, Que., Canada

Every order receives prompt and careful
attention

3343 "W. MADISON ST.

NBAB OARFlUl.l> PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHflEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Marltet St., Hairisburg, Pa.

Night and day service In all Central
Pennsylvania

E. W. PEffRSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WASMINOTOKOa

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

i9'7'

The American Florist.

731

DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
Hrms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Teleeraph. Telephone or Mail or-
ders for florist service in this -vicinity to

Howard & Smith

S5S So. Olive St., I^os Angeles, Calif.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Hemlier of FIorlstB' TeleETapb Delivery,

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Plione Main 1874-1875

Uember of Florists* Teleeraph Delivery.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVINUE

Uemler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Pa.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Sliops: 50 E. Hain St., Amsterdam, S. Y.
H. T. C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmana, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Memhera of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Uemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Squaxe
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Tielejraph Delivery,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockf ord, IIL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists* Telegraph, Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. G at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

i „j ,D T. J. JOHNSTON 5 CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASBINGTOII ST„ PROTDENIZ

Chicago Detroit

Qntral Floral Qd

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Uemlers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

§ Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

= 150 East Fourth Street 1

i THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and li Street

Buffalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries inBuffalO,Lockport

Niagara Fails and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rimdolpli & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

732

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

American seed Trade Associttlon.

F W Bolgiano. Washington, D.C., Presi-
dent- Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. h.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

New York. — Many of the lacking pa-
pers awaited to clear Waaldyk bulbs
arrived October 13-15, presumably from
England. — The demand for bulbs is im-
proving.— Visitor : B. Hammond Tracy,
Wenham, Mass.

Snow in considerable quantity fell in
Wisconsin and Maine last week.

LONG ISLAND Cabbage stocks for the
1918 seed crop are reported lookmg
well at present.

PARTS, FRANCE.— All sugar beet seeds
have been prohibited of exportation.
The Swede turnip seed crop is a fail-
ure.

MONTREAL, QUE.— R. Davidson, of the
Wm Ewing, Co., is in New York try-
ing to locate his French and Dutch
bulbs.

J. c. Vaugiian and wife of Chicago,
who have been in the east since the lat-
ter part of August, expect to return
west this week.

W. A. SPERLING, of the Stumpp &
Walter Co., New York, has the sym-
pathy of a large circle of trade friends
in the recent death of his wife.

Visited Chicago : Watson S. Wood-
ruff Orange. Conn.; Joseph L. Schllder,
of Schilder Bros., Chillicothe. O.; Fred
L. Meyer, representing Chris Renter,
New Orleans.

Late sweet corn is reported in bad
shape. Tn many sections, what is
saved will need artificial drying. The
last hard freeze did much damage in
the Iowa section.

Washington, D. C— Agents of the
department of agriculture report that
seedsmen who have taken seed grow-
ing contracts are reporting very short
deliveries on some items.

Grass Seeds.— Prices for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade, Octo-
ber 17. were as follows: Timothy,
$6.00 to $8.00 per 100 pounds. Clover,
$20 00 to $21.00 per 100 pounds, an ad-
vance of $1.00 over the previous week.

ONION SETS. — Spot sets in the Chica-
go district continue firm. Nearly all
whites show disease with a shrinkage
of 20 to 40 per cent in sight. The
market for reds and yellows .in car
lots is $1.70 to $1.80, whites $2.20 to
$2.50. according to quality.

Cleveland, O.— A. C. Kendel's seed
store has let the general contract, in-
cluding terra cotta front for their new
store which will be ready for occu-
pancy next summer. The firm's present
floor area is about 8,100 square feet,
while the new store will afford 15,460
square feet.

THE government has definitely re-
fused license for bunker coal to the
Holland-America liner Nieuw Amster-
dam, because the Netherlands govern-
ment would not give assurances that
the ship would return to the United
States after discharging her Belgian
relief cargo. This action is said to
forecast complete embargo on a large
fleet of Dutch thips now in New York
harbor, unless Holland permits tliem
to carry cargoes for the tJnited States.

Burpee Adopts Cental System.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia,
Pa., make the announcement that in
view of the many disadvantages aris-
ing from the inconsistencies in the sale
of seeds by the antiquated measures^
bushel, peck, quart, etc.. they will in
future list all seeds by the cental sys-
tem.

The great disadvantage of the old
method of selling seeds lies in the lack
of uniformity as to weights and meas-
ures. The legal measures of the vari-
ous states differ and in some states the
lawful bushel varies from that adopted
by common usage. This difference
renders business unsatisfactory and
difficult where both parties to a trans-
action are unfamiliar with local cus-
toms. The government has recently
taken a strong position with regard to
standard packages of fruits, vegetables,
etc.. and it is safe to assume the fed-
eral authorities are likewise interested
in making the weights and measures of
seeds uniform throughout the land.
The cental or pound system seems to
be in all respects the most desirable.

In this connection it will be recalled
that the executive committee of the
American Seed Trade Association, at the
meeting held in New York. January 7.
lOlC). adopted a resolution, recommend-
ing the association and its members,
commencing January, 1917. to sell all
grass, clover, garden and field seeds,
potatoes and onion sets by the pound
and hundred pounds, abolishing the
listing or trading in quarts, pecks or
bushels.

Japanese Bulbs.

Reports of September 20 from Japan
are to the effect that steamer space is
very scarce, the September shipments
being only one-third those of Iftst year,
with engagements to October 8 but
40 per cent of last year's. The next
steamer is due October 18.

The first carloads which arrived on
the Pacific coast are making very slow
time across the country. Shipments
via Panama secured lowest freight
rates and less delay. One small lot ar-
rived in New Y'ork about October 3.

The total crop is said to be 40 per
cent of an average one. There remain,
however, owing to lessened shipments,
bulbs in growers' hands for sale and for
these they demand three times the
price asked last season.

Pieters-Wlieeler Seed Gompariy

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market street,
are becoming used to their new build-
ing. It is one of the best-appointed
garden seed stores in the city. The fix-
tures and seed cases are all quartered-
oak. There are two large show win-
dows. The ofiice is at the front of the
second floor and the entire five stories
are required to handle the stock neces-
sary to carry on the increasing busi-
ness.

The Holland bulb situation is clear-
ing. J. G. Gloeckner. of H. F. Michell
Co.. Inc.. states that the S. S. Scheidyk
arrived last week with 22.000 cases.
This, firm's entire order of bulbs is now
in. Two carloads from the last vessel
arrived in this city October 12.

Two thousand cases of the Waal-
dyk's cargo are as yet unidentified.
The trouble lies in the postoftice at Hal-
ifax, where all of the mail vrhich con-
tained invoices was taken off to be
censored and examined. This work is
being done very slowly. Bulb cases
are seldom marked with the consignee's
name or destination, traveling under
number. The Micheli Co.'s cases were
marked "H. F. M.. Philadelphia." Mr.
Gloeckner. who was on the dock look-
ing after the delivery, had no invoices
but claimed all cases marked for the
firm and on filing bond they were re-
leased. A number of cases containing
buibs were not stenciled for them, but
on being opened the name was found
inside of them.

Stokes Seed Store is waiting for its
buibs from the S. S. Waaldyk. No in-
voices have been received which places
them in a quandary, as the season is
fast passing away.

The S. S. Pennock Co. is also put to
great inconvenience from the same
cause. A number of cases have arrived
but until invoices reach them, it ap-
pears nothing can be done to hurry
the shipments.

K.

Dutch Bulbs.

I Spoiled Dutch bulbs are reported
from some outside towns and further
like losses may occur from the half
steamer load still on Hoboken docks,
many of which have long journeys yet
to make.

Bulb houses feel that with but five
weeks yet to freezing weather, the sell-
ing campaign must be made a strenu-
ous one.

Onions.

Lettuce,

Radish,

Sweet Peas

Etc.
Correspondence
Solicited.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go>

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Gbandifloba and Spencek Sweet Pea and SnNFLOivER.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSF, CALIFORNIA C O Rl P O H y

J9I7-

The American Florist.

733

BULBS

FRENCH AND DUTCH

WHITE FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

12-15 ctms. $5.00 per 100; $40 00perlCC0

13-15 ctms. 5.50 per lOD: 48.10 per lOCO

VITTATA HYBRID AMARYIilS.

6iDch $2500 per 100

7inch 30.00 per ICO

7-9inrh 35.00 per HO

9-llinch 4.00 per 100

J.M.TH0RBURN6cC0.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High-Grade Seed

TOMATO, Pepper Egg Plant. Squash,

Pumpkin. Cucumber and Wfltermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Mention the American Florist when writing

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIZT.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Arthur T.Boddington Go.

Inc

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO 6c SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds Bait I110r8, MO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ROUTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Colli.

Sweet Pea anil Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, HI.

Mention the American Florist when writing

We have the A i i V^ fl i We have the

FRENCH \\\ KUlnS DUTCH

and the Jans. » ■ 1 ■ m^ %m ■ mm %^ snil tlmTliio-listi

and the Japs

NARCISSUS

PAPER

WHITE

Size No. in case

14 ctms. and up 1000

13 ctms. and up 1250

12 ctms. and up 1350

aid tie inM.

We secured by late cable a third
shipment, late dug bulbs, of this
forcing Narcissus, now arriving
which we can supply while un-
sold at these low prices:

Per 1000 at N. Y. At Cliicago

$15.50 $16.50

13.00 14.00

11.00 12.50

Freesias

Purity, H inch $10.00

French Mammoth 10.00

Roman Hyacinths

WHITE 1000

12-15 Ctms $44.00

11-12 cttns 35.00

Write for 3 case prices.

Callas

Lilium Rubrum

COLD STORAGE 1000

8- 9-in. (170 bulbs lo case) ....$50.00
9-11-in. (100 bulbs to case) ... 85.00

Lilium Giganteum

Cold storage FOB. Chicago, looo
9-10 in., fine for late work $75.00

li4-tolH-inch.
1^-to 2-inch. ..

$5.50
.. 8.50

Lilium Multif lorum looo

7- 9-inch (300 bulbs to case) $55.00

9-10-inch (200 bulbs to case) 80.00

CHINESE NARCISSUS

Per Mat (120 bulbs)

8 Mats (960 bulbs) for

While unsold, crop short.
DUTCH BULBS NOW READY,

$ 9.00
71.00

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO: 3 1-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK: 43 Barclay S

Nurseries and GreeiUiouses: Western Springs, 111.

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

13 c/m and up (1000-1200 pet case) $13.50 per 1000

IB c/m (900 per case) 16.00 per 1000

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

12 c/m and up (1700-1800 per case) $36.00 per 1000

13 c/m (1700 per case) 40.00 per 1000

13 c/m and up (UOO-1450 per case) 42.50 per 1000

JUSr ARRIVED, IN PERFECT CONDITION.

Cash with order for less than 5 cases, or from those who have not established credit with u8.

McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House

95 CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK.

f. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

ALL DUTCH AND FRENCH

BULBS

In store now. Wholesale Catalog free.

MIGHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia

734

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Oct. 20,

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NURSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper white Grandlflora—

Per 1000
(1250 Bulbs to the case) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50

$7.00 per 100; 65.00

The Storrs 6c Harrison Co.

Painesville, Ohio.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATEBIiOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc

Branches: Michigan, MM FflRIl HRNN

Wisconsin and Idaho. WltrunU, UUBn.

My Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid NoTeltles.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ani, G, Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lotnpoc, Calif,

Waldo Rohfiert

GII.ROY, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialtites: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas, Astera,

Cosmos, MigTionette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited,

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cab-
bages. Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

BUY THEM NOW!

Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora

Per 1000 Per 1000
13 ctm. ana up. 1250 to case, select $16.60 Mammoth. 1000 to case. 14-15 ctm. up $18.00

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM

Fine for forcing $8.00 per lOOO

LLLIUM CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily)

Select $7.00 per 100 Mammoth $8.00 per 100

FORMOStJM LILIES

6-8 inch $68.00 per 1000

CALLA AETHIOPICA

li/o to 2-inch $8.60 per 100

PREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

$9,00 per 1000 Mammoth $18.00 per 1000

Select

Write for our new fall Catalogue, which

eady for distribution.

AMERICAN BULB CO.,

A. MILLER, President

172 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^ L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, niislrateil Calaloeue Free

LANGPORT, Eng.

KELWAY&SON

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

1917-

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Owatonna, Minn.,

October 10th, 1917.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

New York and Chicago.

Gentlemen: —

We want you to know that we appreciate the very prompt
shipment you have made on our Bulbs. We realize to a small
extent what the bulb situation must be. We are not given to
writing this kind of a letter ordinarily, but when any one has
given us the excellent service you have this Fall, there certainly
is no harm in telling them of it.

Very respectfully,
(Signed) Mitchell Nursery Co.

All Bulbs Moving

Vaughan's Seed Store

New York Chicago

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and PnmpklD,

Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Cktrn.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Grass Mixtures

FOR^ —

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL BEQUZEEUEjrrs FOR ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Kention the American Florist when writing

Contract Seed Growers

^nnpiilltiec' Pepper, em plant, Tomato,
0|IBbiai(ie&. vine Seed and Held Corn.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOTVlir, N. J.

THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO.

wholesale: seeu) grcweois

rteentli and

San Carlos Sts.,

Growers of

ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

CorrespondencR Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

WHEN YOU THINK

Sweet Peas

THINK OF

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.

Station E. North

Los Angeles, California

WE ARE LARQE GROWERS
OF SMALL FLOWER SEEDS

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In, and 9-10 in., for Immediate de-
livery. Write for Price*.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Go.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

736

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Oct. 20,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C, W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, QrSnd Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

The Texas annual peanut crop no%v
totals over .$12,000,000 in value.

Rhini3,ander, Wis. — A g-overnment
potato drying plant has been located
here.

The Alabama agricultural experiment
station. Auburn, has issued Bulletin
No. 197, entitled "Harvesting and
Storing Sweet Potatoes."

The licensing of produce and fruit
dealers will increase the confidence of
prodvicers as well as consumers and
will be an incentive toward greater
production.

Chicago. — A board will be appointed
to loan .$200,000 to be Invested in po-
tatoes. These will be stored and sold
to the poor on a margin of profit of
about five cents per bushel.

THE Florida sweet potato crop is
threatened with devastation by the In-
vasion of a destructive insect pest, the
root weevilj^, regarded with the gravest
concern by the state plant board.

OUK report of the annual convention
of the Vegetable Growers' Association
of America and the First National
Vegetable show at Spring-field, Mass.,
will be found elsewhere in this issue.

Richmond, Va. — Judge Charles Cat-
lett, known as the "watermelon king"
of this state, died October 7. He is
credited with the cultivation of melons,
some of which weighed 125 pounds.

Undek the title "Asparagus," the
United States department of agricul-
ture has issued Farmers' Bulletin No.
829 devoted to the cultivation of the
product and the extent and value of
the industry.

It is reported that the potato crop
in Oregon and Washington will ex-
ceed early estimates by a liberal mar-
gin. The yield of the small gardens
in cities and towns is heavier than
anticipated and will prove an impor-
tant factor.

iQcreased Use of Potato Flour in England.

The British food controller has
authorized an addition of one pound
of potatoes for every seven pounds of
flour in the manufacture of bread, ac-
cording to a cablegram received from
the Consul General at London.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago, October 10. — Mushrooms,
home grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 8 to 10 cents;
radishes, 75 cents to .$1.00 per 100
bunches; celery, 75 cents to $1.00 per
crate; tomatoes, per box, 50 to 75
cents; cucumbers, per box, $2.00 to
$3.00.

New York, October 16. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 10 to fiO cents; cucumbers, 75
cents to $2.00 per basket; mushrooms,
.$2.00 to .$.S.50 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per package, 50 cents to $2.25;
lettuce, per basket, 25 cents to $1.75;
rhubarb, per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Sweet Potato Storage.

The Florida Times-Union says : "If
the building of sweet potato ware-
houses would save 35,000,000 bushels
of potatoes they should certainly be
built. Canneries are being built all
over Florida. A new one at Starke
will can 20,000 bushels of sweet pota-
toes during the season and will em-
ploy 100 persons. It will also can ber-
ries and vegetables in season. Mar-
keting of sweet potatoes is going to
be one of the biggest jobs Florida has
on its hand this year. One of the
problems is the proper grading and
sizing of the potatoes. With erection
of packing houses and proper conser-
vation, the state expects to arrive at
established and organized grades.
Ja,cksonville has had the matter of
storing and handling under considera-
tion for some time.

"Seventy-five dry kilns for sweet po-
tatoes will be in operation in Louisi-
ana by the end of the year. These
kilns have been erected under the su-
pervision of the State Council of De-
fense, and will effect great savings to
the farmer and business man, holding
sweet potatoes without decay and as-
sure better returns to the grower."

Tomatoes and Cucumbers Under Glass.

Ed. Ameeican florist :

Will you kindly advise me what va-
riety of tomato, also cucumber, are best
for growing under glass?

Indiana. A. J. Y.

The forcing of tomatoes can strictly
be divided into two sections — winter
work and spring work. There are sev-
eral reasons for this. In the first place,
it is much more difficult to fruit toma-
toes in the winter than in the spring
time, owing to lack of sunlight, and
second, owing to higher prices, much
smaller fruit is marketable in winter
than in the late spring or early sum-
mer. For those reasons, growers have
preferred the small-fruited English va-
rieties for winter work and the larger
American kinds for spring service. Of
the English kinds, Comet probably be-
came the most popular; we have al-
ways preferred it to Stirling Castle or
Frogmore. When well done Comet is
a good grower and producer, but just
a trifle small for our trade. But in
hard winter weather it will get fruit
more surely than most others and it
has a good, strong constitution, which
cannot be said of many others. For
late spring. Bonny Best has taken a
prominent place, and promises to hold
it for some time. It's one fault is a
lack of constitutional vigor which is
pronounced according to the skill of
the grower. When well done. Bonny

Best is very good. We have some grow-
ers who plant only Globe and others
only Beauty. These are for localities
demanding a pink instead of a scarlet
tomato. We have had excellent re-
sults from a select strain of Early De-
troit, which is also pink. For a strong
rival to Bonny Best we would mention
John Baer, which is a trifle better
grower.

In forcing cucumbers, the American
strains of White Spine are preferred;
nearly all the special greenhouse
strains are selected for longer and
slimmer fruit than the standard out-
door White Spine, and most growers
have a private stock of their own
which they guard jealously. The extra
long English varieties have never be-
come popular on our markets. Davis
Perfect develops too much foliage,
hence requires too much room. We
have one large grower who plants only
Vickery. As a rule, the market de-
mands a longer green cucumber from
the greenhouse than from outdoors,
and also one more slim.

Makketman.

Potato Sliortage.

Washington, D. C, October 12.—
Potato blight, combined with unfavor-
able weather conditions, and the short-
age of potash fertilizer, due to the war,
has cut the estimated harvest of tubers
by 50,000,000 bushels, and threatens a
serious scarcity in this essential food
the coming winter.

SNOW QUEEN CANNA

Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. i<i

O. H. New York Convention And 1C(

other notable kinds. Always ask for

SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS.

I" PENN'A.
Anr. WUlzer.Vice-Pris.

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SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
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SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Cbolce Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-Warzel. GUnt Half-Sugar Mangel Warzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Cbard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Snnriower,STiniathr and GARDEN PEAS.

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SEASONABLE 5T0CK

Cyclamen ffigantBum. im-
nroved Wandsbek type, the
finest in existence. Our oat-
put Is 350.000 this season.
We have many testimonials
as to the quality of strain
and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

2^-In. extra selects, strong,
S7.50 per 100, $65.00 per 1000.

2y.-in. strong. SO. 50 per
100; $60.00 per 1.000.

3-ln., extra strong. $10.00
per 100. $90.00 per 1000.

3-ln., strong. $8.00 per 100.
$75.00 per lOOO; 4-in. $20.00
per 100.

Kecoco Erecta, finest new
in the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. 2%-in.. $8.00 per
100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100;
4-in.. $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1.25 per 100.
$10.00 per l.OOO; Sprengeri, $1.00 per 100. $8.U0
per l.OOU.

POT PLANTS

FERN BALLS, large size, with foliage, 10 to
12 inches in diameter. $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per
100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz.. $50.00 per 100.
Tivo N'ew Ferns to be recommended:

Verona, 3-in.. $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

Verona, 4-in„ 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

Verona. 5-in., 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-ln.. 75c each.

Norwood, 2M!-in.. $25.00 per 100.

Smithii, 3-in„ $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.

Smithii, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25,00 per 100.

Smithll, 5-in,. 6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.

Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20,00
per 100.

Primula Ualacoides, 2% Inch, $4.00 per 100;
3 inch. $7.00 per lOO; Obconica, 214 inch. $5.00
per 100; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100. Eondorf strain,
mostly pinl:.

Cinerarias, 2^4 inch, finest mixed, $4.00 per
100. $35.00 per 1,000.

ROSES — Baby varieties, 5 inch, $30.00 per
100.

Azalea, home grown, well budded, 10-12 inch.
$1.25 each; 12-14 inch, $1.50 each; 14-16 inch,
$2.00 each.

Poinsettias. 2% inch, $5.00 per 100.

Pandanus Veitchii, 5 inch. 75 cents; 6 inch,
$1.25: good color.

Nutt Geranium— 2% inch, $3.00 per 100,
$25.00 per 1.000.

Salvia, Splendens and Fireball, tr, plit., 50c,

ROCOCO ERECTA (New)

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

WILMETTE, ILL.

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinbsrg's field-grown carnation plants

are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most

reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 c. W Ward $5 00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 ii„„ih cnn

White Wonder 5.00 40.00 "«=raia s.oo

BeUe Washburn 5.00 40.00 Champion 5.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

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1000

$40.00

40.00

40.00

CLOSING OUT SALE OF

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANIS, 2V2 INCH POTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 per 1000, $100 00 Grafted Richmond per 1000, $50.00

Grafted KUlarney Brilliant " 50.00 Own root Richmond " 30.00

CECILE BRUNNER, per 100, $3 50; per 1000, $30.00

Bassett & Washburn

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, Dl.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, lU.

738

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Oct. 2a,

The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nnrserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Wasahaohie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago June 26-38, 1918.

THE Michigan apple crop this year
is said by the department of horticul-
ture of the Michigan Agricultural Col-
lege to be much below normal.

CLEVELAND, O.^Leon W. Fiske, land-
scape architect of Newark, N. Y., is
laying- out the 3,000 acre estate of Ed-
ward W. Moore, at Willoughby.

New Orleans, La. — A. Bauerman.
formerly manager of the Claiborne
Nursery, is now in charge of the Char-
ity hospital grounds, where he has
made many improvements.

"THE Gypsy Moth and the Brown-
Tail Moth and Their Control," is the
title of Farmers' Bulletin No. 845. is-
sued by the "United States department
of agriculture.

BROOKLYN, N. Y.^F. B. Pratt and A.
T. Wlilte have presented 146 acres of
land upon which $280,000 have been
spent, to this city for park purposes.
The location is on Jamaica bay.

Announcement of the death of John
H. Hale, prominent nurseryman of
Glastonbury, Conn., and a past-presi-
dent of the American Association of
Nurserymen and also of the American
Pomological Society, will be found in
this week's obituary column, page 707

Fresno, Calif. — At the district fair
held here recently, the Fancher Creek
Nurseries of this city staged an extra-
ordinary collection of flowers and
plants for landscape gardening and
nursery stock that was one of the lead-
ing features in the horticultural divi-
sion.

Jac Smits, of Naarden, Holland, at
the Breslin hotel, New York, recently
presided at a meeting of his country-
men and others who are anxious to
sail for Holland, but unable to do so
owing to restrictions on Dutch ship-
ping. It was decided to appeal to the
state department and the Holland min-
ister at Washington.

Allies Balsamea Macrocarpa.

A. H. Hill, of the D. Hill Nursery
Co., Dundee. 111., has returned from a
trip through northern Wisconsin,
where he succeeded in locating a long
needled and large coned type of Abies
balsamea. This is a form that Prof.
Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum is
exceedingly interested in, and that he
has been trying to locate in the wild
state for some time.

The type is noticeably different from
the common balsam. It has a darker
and richer coloring, the needles are
longer, and the cones are considerably
larger. Another marked characteristic
is that the trees hold their lower
branches, and even the very old trees
are perfect specimens.

Prof. Sargent calls this type Abies
balsamea macrocarpa, and describes it
as being an exceptionally beautiful and
desirable tj'pe of fir.

California Association of Nurserymen.

The seventh annual meeting of the
California Association of Nurserymen,
advance mention of which was made in
our issue of October 6, page 628, opened
at San Jose, Calif., October 10. the ses-
sions being well attended and the pro-
gramme an excellent one. The visitors
were welcomed by City Manager Reed
and the response of appreciation was
made by C. B. Messenger in behalf of
the association. President Leonard
Coates opened the meeting and in his
address sounded the key-note of a bet-
ter co-operative spirit and understand-
ing between members and the building-
up of the association by increased mem-
bership. The report of the secretary-
treasurer showed the organization to
be in good condition.

The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year resulted as follows : Max J.
Crow, Gilroy, president; J. E'. Berg-
tholdt, NewcEistle; Chas. Howard, Hem-
met; Henry Ruehl, San Jose; T. E.
Mabee. Fresno; Geo. F. Otto. San Die-
go, vice-presidents; Henry W. Krucke-
berg, Los Angeles, secretary-treasurer.
A ladies' auxiliary was also formed
with the following officers : Mrs. John
Vallance, Oakland, president; Mrs.
Henry Ruehl, San Jose, vice-president;
Mrs. C. E. Jackson, Cupertino, treas-
urer; Mrs. E. H. Elger, San Jose, sec-
retary.

The matter of increasing dues came
before the association but it was de-
cided that they remain as before at $-3
per year. A committee appointed to
solicit sustaining members at $2.5 se-
cured 12. The next meeting place was
left in the hands of the executive com-
mittee,- to be announced later.

Saturda.y morning the convention ad-
journed to Berkeley as guests of the
state university college of agriculture
at the dedication of Hilgard Hall.

The following well-known speakers
and their topics were on the pro-
gramme ;

Hon. J. E. Richards. San Jose, "Rem-
iniscences of the Early Planters of the
Santa Clara Valley"; Joseph T. Brooks.
San Jose, "Co-operation"; Elmore
Chase, Fair Oakes, "From the Nursery
Row to the Orchard Row"; Max J.
Crow, Gilroy. "How to Make Labor
Content"; Geo. F. Wakefield. San Jose,
"The Planting and Care of Lawns";
John Vallance, Oakland, "The Vegeta-
ble Garden as a Home Beautifier"; D.
W. Cooledge, "Some Desirable New and
Rare Plants"; M. A. Benjamin. San
Jose, "Tree Surgery"; Wm. T. Kirk-
man, Jr., Fresno, "Standardization of
Commercial Nursery Products"; Geo.

HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

E. Hecke, Sacramento, "The State
Laws of Today and the Nurserymen";
Earl L. Morris, San Jose. "Methods of
Prevention of Tree and Plant Dis-
eases." Professor E. E. Babcock and
Professor J. Elicott Coit, University of
California.

M. J. C.

Date Palm Pest Control Solved.

Los Angeles. Calif. — Experts of the
bureau of plant industry, United
States department of agriculture, re-
port having solved the problem of
controlling troublesome scales which
infest the date palm. Reports from
Coachella valley show the pest may
be eliminated within a year or two.
In the meantime importation of shoots
will be prohibited. This gives the date
industry a strong boost.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin, N. 3. -WlUiunsto-wn Jos*,, S. 7.

Mention the American Florist when writing

R

OSes 2^^^^"^

J 4-inch pots.

edCl3^ Send for list.

^SHI Ll L D Ll *4prikofieldohio J

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your -wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

Mention the American Florist when writing
If you are intareated in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anytUiig In —

Soft Wooded Plants

—■Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^^^^'gS*"^

Specialists in Specimen Stocic

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, HoUlea and a complete line of
Coniferous E^re^eI'eens.

■Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA, CALIFORNIA.

EVERGREENS

JUST THE THING FOR

WINDOW BOXES AND TUBS

DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.

A new and profitable line of business for Florists— well worth pushing.
We also specialize in selected Christmas Trees for high-class trade.

EVERGREEN NURSERY CO., STURGEON BAY, WIS.

igty.

The American Florist.

739

HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

COCOS WEDDELIjIANA

In. high Per doz. Per 100

6 to 8 $1.50 $12.00

10 to 12 2.25 18.00

2%-i

1. pi>t
pot
pot .
pot .
pot
pot .
cedar
cedar
cedar
cedar

KENTIA BEIiMOREANA

Leaves High

Each

!i!$0.75
. .. 1.00
... 1.50
... 2.00
... 3.0O
... 4.00
. .. 8.00
...10.0»

Per doz.

? 1.50
2.50

...12 in

...22 to 24 in

tub

tub
tub
'tub

Beady
Oct. 15

9-in.

:6to7...

...5 ft

ARECA LUTESCENS m high Each

pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30 $1.00

pot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36 1.50

KENTIA FORSTERIANA

Leaves In. high Each Per doz.

pot 5 to 6 24 $1.00 $12.00

pot 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50 18.00

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made up.

cedar tub 4 plants in tub

cedar tub 4 plants

cedar tub 4 plants

cedar tub 4 plants

cedar tub 4 plants

cedar tub 4 plants

cedar tub 4 plants

High
31 to 36 in.

tub 38 to 40 in.

tub 40 to 42 in.

tub 42 to 48 in.

tub 4 to4y,. ft.

Each
.% 3.00
. 4.00
. 5.00
. 6.00
. 8.00

We advise our customers to place their orders at once While the weather is mUd and while our stoclc lasts.
We are sold out on Some sizes and getting low on others. Palms are scarce.

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chi7santheinuzn Novelties my Specialty

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemnin Gnltnre.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60o postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

A. N. Piersoo, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers. .3 in.. $6 ro per
100 5 in , *^i.to per KG. Xmas Joy Peppers, v/i

in. $10 00 per 100; Sin. SSU.tli per luo. Erica
Mai., 3^2 in. S^.i^OperlCO; 5H to6in. SI OC each,
very heavily budded, just right for Xmas bloom-
ing. Croton Punctata. 3 in . $25 00 per 100, very
bushy, biehly colored. Genistas, 4 in., {2S.00 per
100, very bushy Dracaena Ind., pot-grown. 5!4
in., ready for 7 in., S35 I'L per HO.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

Orchids

If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever
we solicit your inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids. Si>ecial lists on application.

LAGER a HUKRELL, Summit, N. J.

MINIATURE or DUTCH ROM^N HYACINTHS

Most pro6table grade of Hyacinths for forcing
in pots and nans Per 100 Per inoo

L'Innocence, pure white $1.75 $16.00

Roides Beiges, crimson 175 16.nn

Grand viaitre, blue 1.75 IftOO

Freesia Purity, mam., 34 in 2.00 17 00

All our Dutch Bulbs have arrived, let us quote
you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., IXlSfeS?""

22 W. 59th Street. NEW YORK CITY

NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Bouquet Ro?e— Rosy Amber and Pink.
Gen. de Vibraye— Bright rose to blue.
Mad E. MouiUere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M. Hamar— Delicate Flesh rose.
Mile. R. i.aillard— Milk white; f ringed.
Souv. de Mad. Ctiautard— Bright rose.

(This variety in 5- inch pots only.)
AlsoOtaksa in 4-inch pots ouly.

POT GROWN— 4-inch pots— S20.oa per 100.
" " 5-inch pots— tSO.OO per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 3 to 5 shoots— $15.00 per KO.
" " 5 to 6 shoots— $20.'X) per 100.

/^i?|yiQnp A Beautifulh trimmed, bushy plants
Vr J!iJ:^ iiSlA. 4inch, iSOOperdoz.; $20.00 per 100.
5-inch, «4 60 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100.

BOUGAINVILLEA ISp^tlTs^wp^ifm

5-inch pots. *36.00per 100.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 1^^^li%l,

.per 100; $30.00 per li 00. 1^-in., 83.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN
PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Mention the Avfierican Florist when loritina

GERANIUIV1S

Rooted Cntting-s Only.

S. A. ITutt and Buchner $12.50 per 1000

Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. 15th.
Prices may make sales, quality makes custom-
ers. I am advertising for customers.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

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VINCA VABIEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vincawill make you good 4-in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per lOOU will be con-
tinued a short time.

Ge aniums, Nutt, Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 1 i'; $ 8 00 per 100'.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2 in., $2.00 per 103.

ELMER RAWLINGS,"Srowe'*

Alil/EGANY N. Y.

Meiition the American Florist when writina

Miscellaneous Plants loo looo

3U-ln. Asp. plunosus f 2.60 $22.80

2^-in. Asp. Spreneeri 2.50 23.56

3 -In. Betonia Chatelaine 10.00 05.00

2Min. Stevia 3.00 28.00

2!4-ln. Geraniums, 24 vara 2,25 JO.OO

2% -in. Smilai plants 2.25 20.00

Bench Ferns, 6 vars., $20 and $25 per 100.

4 and 5-ln. Dracaena Ind., $15 and $20 per 100,

Libera] extras for early orders.

ALONZO J. BRYAN, I^SSsT*'

WASHINGTON, NEW JEBSET

Palms for Ferneries

Kentia Be]moreana and Forsterlana

in 2V2-inch Clean, healthy stock. Sam-
ple on request. $15.00 per 100; |140.00
per 1000.

WOLFE, THE FLORIST,

WACO, TEXAS.
Mention the American Florist when writina

740

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

CRAIQ QUALITY PLANTS

To insure safe delivery we earnestly advise our patrons to make up their
lists of foliage and flowering plants at once. Owing to the chaotic conditions
of the service of the various express companies, which promises to grow worse
with the approach of the holiday season, serious delays are almost certain to
occur. We want to serve you.

OUR STOCK WAS NEVER BETTER. ORDER NOW.

ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY

Branch: Norwood, Pa.

Market at 49th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Worcester, Mass.

This is a thriving- city which sup-
ports quite a few up-to-date flower
stores. The Randall Flower Shop, at
22 Pearl street, was moved from Pleas-
ant street, one block away, during the
past year. Everything is new here and
up-to-the-minute in display and effec-
tiveness. A fine stock of roses, as good
as to be found in the best of the large
city stores, filled the cut flower case.
The interior of the store was novel in
its decoration and arrangement.

H. F. A. Ijange, 371-7.3 Main street,
is the oldest established firm. The
store is very large, with two commo-
dious show windows, which are kept
nicely decorated at all times. The in-
terior is very well stocked with a good
assortment of jardiniere.s and baskets
for plants and a large line of cut flower
bowls and vases. These are nicely ar-
ranged on tables about the store. A
large range of 125,000 feet of glass j
keeps them well supplied with cut I
roses and other flowers and plants. j

The up-to-date and beautiful store of
Henry F. Littlefield on Main street
was very business-like in its appear-
ance. The entire building is stocked
with accessories, specialties being
bought in large quantities. An order
of .$1,000 worth of ribbon, just in, was
beautifully arranged in a large show
case. Tumbler, or small cut flower
baskets, are bought by the thousand.
Greenhouses are also maintained in
the country, all of which stock is sold
at the store.

F. B. Madous, 372 Main street, and
Estabrook & Luby, .537 Main, are other
central retail shops. K.

Syracuse, N. Y.

There are a number of up-to-date
retail florists in this city, whose stores
are in or near the business centers.
Miles S. Hencle, 530 Salina street, in
his nicely arranged store, is ready for
all that comes along. Business is sat-
isfactory for the season, but, with the
exception of roses, flowers are very
scarce. P. R. Quinlan & Co., of which
firm H. P. McCarthy is manager, have
a store and greenhouse on Washing-
ton street, a store on South Salina
street, and a large range of 100.000
feet of glass in the Onondaga valley.
Chrysanthemums were just coming in
and not a day too soon, for the de-
mand, as Mr. McCarthy said. Flowers
are very scarce at this time. A large
line of well grown ferns was a fea-
ture here.

Valentine Bros. Candies, fitted up a
space four feet wide by .50 feet in
length against the street side wall of
their confectionery store. It resem-
bles a bulk window the entire length.
There is a sliding door and room to
move arSundj inside. An ice box and
steep shelve'svfor plants are features.

Forcing Roses

FIELD-GROWN STOCK. XXX GRADE.

Ramblers and Climbers Hybrid Teas
Dwarf Polyanthas Hybrid Perpetuals

Ask for Quotations.

Deutzia Gracilis

POT - GROWN

From 5 Inch pots $20.00 per 100

From 6-lncti pots 25.00 per 100

JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY

Wholesale Only NEWARK, NEW YORK STATE

Our Advance Fall Price List is ready for the trade. Send for it.

This would be very attractive for a
street man. It is heated froip the
store.

With the exception of the Quinlan
Co., most of the flowers come from
out of town. The Baker Floral Co.,
of East Onondaga, who have about
.50,000 feet of glass devoted to roses,
find here a ready market for nearly all
their stock. Most of it, however, comes
from more distant points.

The W. E. Day Co.'s store, in the
Onondaga hotel, is quite up-to-date in
its appointments. A good stock of
palms and ferns were features. The
large window w^as nicely decorated,
which, together with standard bay
trees on each side, made an attractive
front.

The store of "Bard, the Florist," 103
Jefferson street, was in good shape for
a busy season. It has a showy win-
dow and well arranged interior. Car-
nellos also carries a good stock of
ferns and flowers. A very commodious
ice box is a feature.

Werner F. Bultmann's commodious
store, with its latticed rustic decora-
tions, was quite attractive. The Flori-
da moss from the ceiling poles was a
feature. The large window held hand-
some ferns.

A live and busy store is that of the
Morris Gross Co., 216 East Fayette
street. The window was attractive,
with a well arranged interior.

K.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette,

Indiana

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

3% In. pots, strong plants, $3.60 per 100.

Aipanrus Bprengeri, 2% In. pots, reidy for
shift, $3.60 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

FOCHESTER. ■ NEW YORK

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VIOLETS! VIOLETS!

MARIE LOUISE, clean and healthy, 3-iDch
$5.00 per 100.

Ready now. Cash with order.

W. J. Chinnick, Trenton, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

1917.

The American Florist,

741

Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, 2H-in.. $4.00 per 100;
3-in.. $7,00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; 6-ln.,
made up, $4.20 per doz. Sprengeri, fine 3-in,
stock, $7.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Uorton Grove, 111,

Asparagus plumosus, hv, stock, 2%-in,, $3,50,

per 100, $30.00 per 1.000; 1%-in., $2.50 per 100,

$20.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O,

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in,, strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2i4-in., ready for
shift, $3,50 per 100. James Vick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. y.

Asparagus plumosus. 2^-in.. 3c; 3-iu.. 6c;
4-in., 12c each. Sprengeri, 214-in.. 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEB7DLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York,

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2i4-in„ $3.00 per
100; 3-in., .$5.00; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZAIiEAS.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock. 10-
12-ln.. $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
In.. $2.00 each. ERNEST ROBER. Wllmette,

Azaleas, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. T.

BEGONIAS.

Rex Begonias, strong plants, 2%-in. pots, $4
per 100, James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N, Y.

BOUGAINVILIiEA.

Bougainvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
ln„ $25 per 100; 5-in., $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0,

BUIiBS.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, new crop. Beady
about Oct. 25. 7-9-in., $6 per 100. $16.50 case
of 300, $50 per 1.000; 8-9-in., $7.50 per 100,
$17.50 case of 250, $70 per 1.000; S-lO-in.,
$8.50 per 100; $18 case of 225, $80 per 1,000;
9-10-in., $10.50 per 100, $20 per case of 200.
$100 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570
Washington St.. EuOEalo, N. T.

Bulbs, French and Dutch, Narcissus Paper
White, Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Freeslas.
Callas, Lil, Multlflorum, Lil. Rubrum, Lil.
Giganteum and Chinese Narcissus. For varieties,
sizes and prices of the above see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan*s Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

15 etm., $5.50 per 100. $48 per 1,000. Vittata
Hybrid Amaryllis, e-in„ $25; ,7-in., ,$30; 7' to
9-in.. $35, 9 to 11-in., $40 per 100. J. M.
Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York.

BXILBS.

Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora,
Allium Neapolitanum, Lil. Candidum, Formo-
sum Lilies, Calla Aethiopica, Freesia Refracta
Alba, For sizes and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue, American Bulb Co,,
172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora. 13 ctm. and
up, $13.50 per 1000; 15 ctm.. $16 per 1000.
White Roman Hyacinths, 12 ctm. and up, $36
per 1000, 13 ctm., $40 per 1000, 13 ctm. and up,
$42.50 per 1000. McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham-
bers St.. New York.

■ Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000, Lily Candidum, $7,00 per 100,
$65.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Paniesville, O.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus. Callas, Free-
slas, Chinese. For sizes and prices see adver*
tisement on front cover page of this issue. A,
Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CALENDULAS.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1.000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.0O 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 80.00

WIETOR BEOS.,

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D, Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1.000

Efnchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink;

Akehurst 6.0O 50.00

White:

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BROS. Co..
Morton Grove. Illinois.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme. Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator. Alice. Matchless.
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1.000, Superb, $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Jollet. 111.

Heavy field-grown carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In thiB
issue. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St.,
Chicago.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $40.00 per 1,000

White Wonder 40,00 per 1,000

SINNER BROS..
6518 Ridge Ave., .. Chicago.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATION PLANTS. Philadelphia, Com-
fort and other varieties, $5.00 per 100. HEN-
RY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder. $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35,00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.

OHBYSANTIIKMTJMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2ya-ln. POTS.

$20.00 per 1.000.
Crystal Gem. Roman Gold. Chieftain. Vir-
ginia Poehlmann, Chrysolora. Golden Glow,
Odessa, Early Prost, Chas. Razer, Smith's Ad-
vance, Golden Queen, Oconto, Shrimpton and
Lynwood Hall.

J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Jollet, Illinois.

Pot 'Mums (Oct. and Nov. delivery). 5-ln.,
$4.80 per doz.; 5%-in., $6 per doz.; 6-in., $7.20
and $9 per doz.; 7-in., $12 per doz.; 8-ln.,
$1.50 and $2 each. Larger specimens, $3.00 to
$7.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove. HI.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias. 3%-in., finest mixed, $4.00 per
100; $35.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wll-
mette. 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $4.80 per doz.: 6*
In. pots. $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

CTOLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum. improved Wandsbek
t.vpe, the finest in existence. Our output la
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only:

100 1000

214-in.. extra strong $7.50 $65.00

2%-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10,00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta. finest new In the trade, 2^4-
in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-In.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER. Wllmette, III.

CYCLAMEN, Good plants, best strain. 4-ln..
ready to shift, separate colors or mixed, $15,00
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS.
Kalamazoo. Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 35c and 50c; 6-In.,
75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place. Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, $10 per 100; 4-in. pots.
$25 per 100; 6-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

742

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

DAHLIAS.

DAHLIAS. Field clumps, Black Beauty,
dark maroon, $5.00 per 100. THE WAGNER
PAEK NURSERY CO., Sidney. O.

DabUas. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock DahUa Farms. Williamstown Junction.
N.„ J.

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellis) Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Tiiinly sown,
strong fleld-giown seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000,
$11.50 per 5,000. Cash.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

DRACAJETNAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-In.. 12c: 5-ln.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBER. Wll-
mette. Illinois.

ERICAS.

Erica Mai. Si4-in., $30 per 100; 51/2 to 6-in.,
$1 sach. A. L. Miller. Jamaica, N. Y.

FERNS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.
Doz. 100

Veroua. 3-in $2.00 $15.00

Verona. 4-in 3.50 - 25.00

Verona, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Smitbil, 3-in 2.(X1 15.00

Smithii. 4-in ,..3.50 2o.00

Smithii, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 2'/^-in 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Boston Ferns, 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. less than
50. 30c each; 6-in., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,
60c each.

Fern Balls, large size. 10 to 12-in., $d.00 per
doz.. $35.00 per lOO; extra select, $7.50 per
doz., $50.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBEE. Wilmette. 111.

FERKS

Per 100

Roosevelt, 2%-ln $ 4.50

Boston, 2%-in 4.B0

Seholzeli, 2H-ln 4,50

Teddy. Jr., 2% -in. o.OO

Roosevelt. 4-in 15-00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

ScholzeU, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 6-ln 40.00

THE REESER PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield. Ohio.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns. 7-in., 65c; 8-ln.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown. In A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any in
the market. Cash with order.

Felix Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepls in extra flue shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover paee of this issue.
F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y.

Ferns. Pot-grown stock. Seotti. 4-ln., $2
per doz., $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz., $25
per 100. Boston, 5-in., $3 per doz., $25 per
100- 6-in., $4.50 per doz.. $35 per 100. R. Vin-
cent Jr. & Sons 60., White Marsh, Md.

Ferns. Boston, 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; 6-In.,
$9 per doz.; 7-in.. $12 per doz. Table ferns,
3-in.. $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. Holly
ferns, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in.. $15 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III.

FERNS. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2V4-ln.. $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. Croweanum, 2yi-in..
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Table Ferns,
asst.. $3.00 per 100. ElENRY SMITH, Grand
Rapids. Mich. __^

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner. $12.50 per 1.000: Ricard and
Poitevine. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr.
Lancaster. Pa.

FERNS. Well established. 4-in., $15.00 per
100; 5-ln., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-in.. $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER J>ABK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, O.

Boston Ferns. 6-ln.. 35c; 7-in.. 75c; 8-in.,
$1; 9-in.. $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Can be bad in bloom for Christ-
mas. Our stock is right, and we have a good
assortment. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per
1.000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100. $30 per 1,000. E.
Vincent Jr. &Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md.

GERANIUMS. Silver leaved. S. A. Nutt.
214-ln., ready for shift. $4.00 per lOiJ. Cash
please. S. C. DBWITT. 1957 E. 69th St.,
Cleveland. O.

GERANIUMS, Ivy leaved, 2i4-In. pots. $3.00
per 100. GEO. MILNE, Winchester, Mass.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case: natural
log moss, per bag (lOO sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). S3.60.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen. Ala.

Greens. Wild Smllax. $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.80.
E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes-
ville. O.

HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa and assorted French
varieties, strong 4-ln. pots, one shoot, $8.00 per
100. Cash.
JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in,. 25c; 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 50c; 8-in., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Ck>., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

NURSERY STOCK.

Nurserymen: It will pay you to get my
leasing out list of young stock and seasonable
seeds such as I sell to leading nurserymen
and florists. BENJAMIN CONNELL. Merchant-
ville. N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NDESEBY CO..
Maywood. 111.

ORCHIDS.

PALMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2%-inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

KENTIA BELMOEBANA: SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 lOOO

2^4-lnch pots $1.50 $12 $100

AEECA LOTBSCENS.

4-lnch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5'inch pots $1.00 each

STBVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

3-lnch pots $14.00 per 100

6-Inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAS.

3-inch $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2-lnch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-lnch pots 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100

MAETINEZIA CARYOT^FOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove. Illinois.

Palms, high class, and novelties In decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49tb
Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wittbold C!o.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Joseph Heacock (3o.. Wyncote. Pa.

PANDANU8.

Pandanus Veltchii. 4-in.. 50c each. Utills,
5-in.. 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veltchii, 4-In.. $4.80 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

PANSIES.

500,000 PINE PANSIES.
The following stock has been heavily frosted
and are now ready for quick shipment and
planting:

100 1,000 10.000

Exhibition Giants .$0.75 $5.00 $45.00

Steele's Private Stock 75 4.50 40.00

Steele's Mastadon 60 4.00 35.00

Giant Flowering 50 3.00 27.60

Above prices per 100 include postage charges.
Other prices do not include transportation
charges. CASH.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Delaware. Ohio.

Pansy plantfe, strong and stocky; strains
unsurpassed by any tor size of bloom or colors.
$2.50 per 1.000, $11.50 per 5,000. Cash. Satis-
faction or your money back.

BEILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

PANSY PLANTS. Seedlings, best varieties,
$3.00 per 1000. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rap-
ids. Mich.

PEIiARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts. Easter
Greeting, Wurtembergia, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong. 2%-
in.. $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DB-
WITT. 1957 E. 69th St.. Cleveland. O.

PEONIES.

Peony Festlva Maxima: also Red. Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OF
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techny, 111.

Peony roots; several thousand left. Good
commercial varieties. 5c each while they last.
EDWIN H. RIEHL. Alton. 111.

Peppers. Xmas and Bird's Eye, 3-in., $6;
-in., $25 per 100. Xmas Joy, 3%-in., $10;
-in., $30 per 100. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

POINSETTIAS.

Poiusettiag. (Christmas delivery). 4-In., $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-in.. made up. $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in., 75c to $1.00 each; 8-in.. made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Morton
Grove. 111.

POINSETTIAS. Strong 2^4-ln., shipped In
pots. .$6.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT
& SON. Cedar Falls, la.

PRIMUIiAS.

Primula Malacoidcs. 214-in., $4.00; 3-ln.. $7.00
per 100. Obconica, 2V,-in., $5.00: 3-in., $8.00
per 100. Rondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST ROBER. Wilmette. 111.

PRIMULA MALACOIDES, 2l4-in., strong.
53.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids.
Mich.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS— 2%-INCH STOCK.

100 1000

Killarney BriUlant $4.50 $40.00

Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 . 35.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

WIETTOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago.

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ROSES.

'' ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted and Own Boot.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known FaYorably
TtarouKbout the Land.
GRAFTED — 2%-lnch Aaron Ward. Milady. Bril-
liant, Cecile Brunner. Elehmond. Sunburst and

Ophelia .$120.00 per 1.000

Lots of B.OOO or more 110.00 per 1.000

Pint KiUarney 100.00 per 1.000

GRAFTED— 3H-lnch White Klllarney and Pint

Killarney. ._^

For 3%-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1.000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2%-Inch White Klllarney. Aaron

Ward. Milady. Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62.50 per 1.000

Sunburst, 2V>-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked In strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped,

POEHLMANN BROS. CO.,

Morton Grove, Illinois,

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS,
6,000 2%-in. and 3-in. grafted Klllarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2%-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100: 1.000 3-in.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100: 1.000 3-in.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASSETT & WASHBOKN
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chlcaeo.

Forcing roses, field-grown stock. XXX grade.
Ramblers and Climbers. Hybrid Teas. Dwarf
Polyanthas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Write for Quota-
tions. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New
York,

BOSSES. White and Pink Klllarney, 4-in„
$8,00 per 100. Kaiserin, 3-in., $6.00 per 100.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Roses. 2% and 4-in. pots now ready. Send
for list. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O,

SEEDS.

ASPiRAGUS LTJTZII SEEDLINGS, $2.50 per
100; $20.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Lutzil seed.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per l.OnO. Asparagus
Hatcheril seed. 60c per 100: $4.50 per 1,000.
Asparagus Blongatus seed. $2.00 per lOO; $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Oedar
Rapids, Iowa,

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and I.uminosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mi-'sed, trade
pkt.. 50c; per ok., $0.00. Salvia, Spendens and
Fire-ball, trade pkt,, 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette,
111,

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Clnceraria. Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. Tlie
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N, Y,

Seed, Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea,
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Contrecrt growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermekn, squasti and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co,, Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peeas ,Tnd Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field com on contract, Edgar P. Hurft, Swedes-
boro. N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, mask-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The 0, Herbert Coy Seed Co,. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France,

Seeds, specialties;. Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

SEEDS.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B, Clark Seed Co,, Milford. Conn,

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds, J.
Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUicott Sts„
Baltimore, Md,

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety,
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. CaUf.

Seed, Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for fiorists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France,

Seeds. Bean. pea. radish and ail garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St.. Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St.. Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif,

Seed. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed
trade. Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana. Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc, Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co..
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only, Kelway's, Langport, England,

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria, Calif.

Garden seeds; all varieties. I. N. Simon & Son,
438 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed
Co., Grand Rapids, Mich,

Seeds, which succeed. Get quotations from
Landreth. Bristol. Pa.

SMILAX.

Wild Smilax. now ready, $2.50 per case, $1,50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co,, Morris
Station, Ga,

Southern Wild Smilax, S2.O0 per standard
case. WINTERGEEBN GARDENS, Marion, Ala.

SNAPDRAGONS.

SNAP DRAGONS. Silver Pink. White and
Yellow, 2%-in.. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
HEWRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich,

VINCAS.

VINCAS. Vinca variegata, extra heavy field-
grown clumps, $4,50 per 100; rooted tips $1,10
per 100, $10.00 per 1,000 THE REESER PLANT
CO., Springfield, 0,

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-1e. pots, $1,75 per 100, $17,00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in, pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

VIOIiETS.

Violets. Extra strong, field-grown Herrick
from selected stock, $5.00 per 100. Cash.
W H CDLP WICHITA. KAN.

Field-grown violet plants. Princess of Wales,
$6,00 per 100, Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA.
Grand Rapids. Mich.

MISCEIil/ANBOUS.

Japanese plant tubs. Made of finest seasoned
oak, bound securely with bamboo hoops. Height
13-in.. diameter at brim 12%-in., 75c each, $7.00
for 10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Carnation supports, $22 per 1.000 plants. Rose
stakes on hand. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Car-
nation Support Co.. ConnersviUe. Ind.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros.. 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Heavy han"ing baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa,

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue.
W. Q Potter Co,, 421 High Ave,, Cleveland, O,

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Exiling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Bull Dog clips. 1,000, 80c: 5,000, $3.25: 10,000,
$6.50; 25,000, $15.00, The John Henry Co.,
Lansing, Mich.

Mastlca. used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal. $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co.. 1324
Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O.

Dreer's "Blverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes, Henry A. Dreer, 714-718 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues, Large runs pur specialty. Write
for prices. Began Printing House, 603 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peeriess Glazing Points. 1.000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A Dreer, 714 Chestnut St,.
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co,.
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire desl«Tis of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A, A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

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MISCS}IiIiANi:OUS.

Boilers of high ^rade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. Giblln & Co.. Dtica. N. Y.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond. Ind.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Kel-
ler. 122 W. 25th St.. New York.

Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce
Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co., Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10.000. $2.00: 60.000. $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452
W. Erie St., Chicago.

Baur Window Glass Co.,

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple.
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Flans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Slat
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lilm-
ber Co.. Lockland. O.

Greenhouse construction and equipment. K^ng
Construction Co.. North Tonawanda. N. Y.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers. $1 per doz.. by ei-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Eaolds,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztcc ware,
fern pans, vases, ere. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesvllle, Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Greenhouse construction. Write us tor an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co.. 42nd Street Bldg.. New
York.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co.. Des Plalnes, lU.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co.,
Cambridge, Mass.

Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co..
Syracuse. N. Y.

Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sons. 2614-22 Hem-
don St.. Chicago.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Punglne,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.;
f3 per gal. Api-'ne Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son. N. J.

Nikoteei., eicellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPIjES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1.000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN COT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples. 35c per l.OOO; 3.000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. Springfleid,

Plllshurv Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c:
3,000 tor $1. I. L. Piilsbury. Galesburg. 111.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 f«t. per
100. 95c; per 500. $4.00; $6.60 per 1.000.

Pipe stems. 4 to 6 feet, per 100. 70c: per
1.000. $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueiler, Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo.

Badgley & Bishop. Inc.. New York.

Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G.. St. Louis, Mo.

Budiong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange. Cleveland. O.

Coan. J. J.. New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford, William P.. New York.

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Contains 546 pages of concise
information about trade firms.
Extensive lists of Florists,
Seedsmen and Nurserymen,
arranged by states and towns,
and also alphabetically. Many
other valuable lists and much
other important information.

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WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Freies-Windler Co., The, Chicago.

Froment. H. E.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman. New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor. Inc.. New York.

Hart, George B.. Rochester. N. Y.

Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Helton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John. Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A.. St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co., H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCalium Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul. New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co.. The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson. A. N., Cromwell. Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee, Wis,

Polykranas, Geo. J.. New York.

Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reid. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa.

Rcinberg. Geo.. Chicago.

Reinberg. Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn.

Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan. W. F.. New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co.. J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty. Chas. H.. Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

United Out Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan. A. L., & Co.. Chicago.

Weiland & Risch. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros.. Chicago.

Wiitgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John. New York.

Zech & Mann. Chicago.

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KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda. N. Y.

GREENHOUSES
We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate

BRANCH OFFICES: New York. 1476 Broadway. Boston, 113 State St : Scranton 307 Irving Ave.; Philadelphia. Harrison B'dg.. 15th and Market Sts.

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The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicabih'ty — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

The Recosnilzed Standard Insecticide

A spray remedy for green, black, whit©
fly, tbrlps and soft scale.

ftuart, $1.00 Qallon, $2.60

FUNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables,
anart, $1.00 Gallon, $8.60

VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working 1q the soil.

Qnart, $1.00 Gallon. $3.00

Sold by Dealert,

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

lUSISON. K. T.

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Nashville, Tenn.

SUPPLY CONTINUES TO IMPKOVE.
The supply and quality is steadily
improving. There is a fine stock of
dahlias being received at present, also
cosmos and other fall flowers, for all of
which the demand is good. Some of
the roses are still short stemmed, but
are useful in design work. Chrysan-
themums have arrived but are not as
yet abundant. Prospects for a fine
crop, however, are evident.

NOTES.

The Mclntyre Floral Company has
made quite a hit with iin up-to-date
window display. It consists of a min-
iature lake upon which is a full rigged
battleship with all the equipment of a
gunboat. Near it is the U-boat with
the periscope. The vessels were planned
and made by young Hugh Mclntyre,
who had four years' service in the
United States navy. The Mclntyres
have been very busy and have a fine
prospect for the season. They have
entirely overcome the damage done to
their plant last spring by the hail.
They are very much in favor of the
co-operative insurance plan which in-
sures against hail, rain and snow, any
of which might produce great damage,
and is worth while even if such visita-
tions are not frequent.

The wedding season is coming on
and some unique designs will be used.
At one recent ceremony the brides-
maids wore gowns of yellow and pink
in cftmbination and carried swagger

V^^JW^jv^innnrjv^jv^^jwMVJVJV^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^pjw^^

GOOD MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY
REASONABLE COST

These are the points which count when you are in need of green-
house material. Let us submit you our sketches and estimates.

Our fine equipment, good stock and experience of many years enable us to

give you satisfaction.

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2330 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

Mention the American Florist when loritina

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the valac
ofourlonfteiperience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everything in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCBILLO LUMBER CO. " ™.'^o "■

L D. FhoHs: Lincoh 410-411

sticks with a bunch of Pink Killarney
roses and golden-rod attached to the
head. Another pretty conceit at the
same affair was the knitting bag filled
with pink roses carried by the maid of
honor. At another fashionable func-
tion, the announcement of the engage-
ment of one couple was made in an un-
usual manner. A dainty little miss
presented each guest as she arrived
with a beautiful pink rose, to which
was attached two cards bearing the
name of the bride and bridegroom to-be.
A dealer in this city received a writ-
ten order recently for "2 2 browses,"
which he interpreted to mean "tube-
roses," which was correct.

M. C. p.

INDIANA Haebor, Ind. — Thomas S.
Wilson, recently with a private estate
on Long Island, N. Y.. is opening a
flower store and range here under the
name of Lake Front Floral Co.

Horticultural Trade Jouniil

Published weekly. The largest.
Brightest and Best British Trade
publication. Also.

THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Published quarterly. Annual sub-
scrlRtion for weekly and quarterly
numbers One Dollar. (International
money order.) Subscribe today and
keep in touch with European mar-
kets and topics.

THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY

746

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

Peter Reinberg Says

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we arc we Will plaCC OUr Order With yOUr firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very Interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WTTTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

Tf . BKflNt>lV

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pnlverlzed or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANUBE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BR/UID in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
' No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

CARNATION SUPPORTS

Ma^ic Brand Feitilizers

Are To The Plant
What Food Is
To The Stomach.

What Are Magic Brand Fertilizers?

This is an important question and is answered fully on Page 2 and

Page 15 of our "Florist Record Book." This book is free and

every grower should have one. It permits you to keep an accurate

total monthly record cut of Roses or any other stock.

CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER COMPANY,

UNION STOCK YARDSs CHIOAGO. ILL.

Eastern Office: G. G. GREEN, Jr., Real Estate Trust BIdg., Philadelphia, Pa.
Ori^nators of the Famous Feeding Charts.

$22.00 per 1000 Plants.

(3 rings to each plant.)

) — d) — d) — dj

Rose Stakes

ON HAND

Straight
Length lOCO

3 ft $12.25

3 ft. 6 in 14.00

4 ft 15.75

4 ft. 6 in 17.50

5 ft 19.25

THE CARNATION SUPPORT COMPANY

CONNERSVOLE, IND.

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r

Tie
1000
$14.25
16.00
17.75
19.50
21.25

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MAirUFAOTUIlEI) B7

CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

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NIKOTEEN

For Spraying-.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigating.
Ask Your Dealer for It.

NiconNiMrcco.

ST. LOins

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving satisfactory results wherever used.
Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.
809 Exchange Ave.. Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.
U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL,.

igir.

The American Florist.

747

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

I/. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writinq

Kramer's Pot Hangers

For eale by Wbolesale Seedsmen, Florist!

and S'upply Dealers.
Price, Jl.OO per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mall, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMERa S09f, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W, 25tl» St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'

Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers ot

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing flonse

liAAGE RUNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPEdALTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymonth PI., Chicago

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write ns fop
Catalog and Diseoanti.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

ifeiik-^ LOGAN, OHIO.

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1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUIMBER

Mention the American Florist when writing

DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs -» ?„---" j-

20

18 in

1.60

18.50

150.00

30

16 in

1.25

14.25

115.00

40

14 in

1.00

'1.25

90.00

50

12 in

.75

8.25

65.00

60

10 in

.55

6.00

45.00

70

Sin

.40

4.50

35.00

Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest and
cbeapeat. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, Sceds^^Fiaats, Bails and Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

**Mosii Aatec" "Ware.

WM. M. WARRIJV,
16 W. 23rd St., New York.

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbitider Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

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Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.
Vanghan's Seed Store, Agents
Cblcago and New York

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A.LX Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticnltnral Advertiser"

This Is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF "H. A.,"

CHII.WKIili NURSSailKS, I.OWDHAJU.

N^tts. BniEland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

748

The American Florist.

Oct. 20,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The Ill

Alfred LozierRoser7.73f
Alpha Floral Co. 616 7;?
American Bulb Co.. 734
Americao Greenh'se

MffCo 748

AmlingE CCo 721

Anderson SA 731

AngermuellerGHCo,720

Aphine Mfg Co 745

Archias Floral Co... 729
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 726

Badgley & Bishop . .725

Baer Julius. 729

Barnard WW Co.... 733
Ba8sett& Washburn

714 737

Baumer AugR 731

Baur Window Glass

Co

BayersdorferH&Co.7IO

Beaven E A

Begerow's 728

Berger Bros 722

Bernheimer Eugene. 723

Berning HG 722

Bodger J & Sons Co .735
Boddington Arthur

TCo 733

BolandJB 727

Bolgiano J&Son....733
Boulevard Flo Co... 729

Bramley & Son 729

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 732

Breitmeyer's J Sons. .728
Bri«g8 Floral Co.... 729
Brown A] Seed Co.. 732
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 7^5

Bryan Alonzo ] 7^9

Buchbinder Bros... 747

BuckbeeH W 731

Budlong J A 717

Burpee WA& Co.. ..736
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 721

California Florists. ..7^0

Callahan M J 728

Carnation SupportCo746
Central Floral Co.. .751
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 720

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 746

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 715

Chinnick WJ 740

Clark E B Seed Co.. 734

Clarke's SonsD 729

Clay&Son 746

ClevelandFloristEx 721

CoanJ] 725

Coaard & Jones Co.. 736

Cooke Geo H 731

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 738

Cowee W J 748

Coy H CSeedCo....735

Craig Robt Co 740

Danker Fred A 731

DardsChas 728

Des Moines Flower

Show 726

Dickinson Alb't&Co.735

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dominion FloralCo. . 7^0
DornerF&SonsCo 740

Drakos Co 729

DreerHA 747 748

Duerr Chas A 73l

Duluth Floral Co.. ..731

DunlopJohnH 728

Edwards Fold Box.. 748

Erne & Co 720

Evenden Bros Co. ..731
Evergreen Nurs Co. .738

Eyres HG 727

Farmers' &Florists'

Fertilizer Co 746

Fenrich JS 724

Fexy D 725

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 733
Florists' Hail Assn.. 748
Foley Greenhou'se

MfgCo IV

FordM C 725

FordWilUam P 725

Forter Edward 731

Foster Fred 730

Fox J M &Son Inc.. 727

Franenfelder C 730

Freeman MrsJ B....729
Freres-WindlerCo..721

FreyCH 730

Frey & Frey 731

Friedman 730

Froment H E 725

Galvin Thos F 727

Garland MfgCo 746

Gasser JM Co 728

Giblin & Co Ill

GodineauR&M....734
Goldstein &

Futterman 725

GorhamPrinterylnc.III
Graham A &Son....731
Gr'ndRapid8FloCo.730

Green Edw 731

GrowersCutFloCo..725

Gude Bros 730

GunterbergMC 714

Guttman & Raynor.725
HabermehlsSonsJJ.727

Hanft Bros. 729

Hansen Grate Co. ..Ill

Hardesty & Co 731

Hart George B 725

Hart Henry 728

Hatcher Florist 731

HavenSeedCo The. 734

Heacock Jos Co 739

Heinl John G& Son. 731

Hencle Miles S 728

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis... 729
Henry Co The John. 714

Hentz&Nash 724

Herr Albert M 739

Herrmann A 748

Hess & Swoboda 728

Hession 729

Hews A H& Co 747

Higgins NF 729

HillDNursCo..711 738

HoerberBros 721

Hollywood G'rdens.728

Holm & Olson 728

Holton&HunkelCo.723

Hort Advertiser 747

Hort Trade Journal .745

Howard & Smith 731

Hurfl Edgar F 733

Huscroft G. L 730

Ickes-BraunMiIlCo.745

Igoe Bros. 748

Jackson & Perkins. ..74i;

Jahn Hugo 728

Johnston & Co T J.. 731

Jones Percy 718

Joy FloralCo 730

KastingWFCo I

Kellers Son Geo... 747

Keller Sons J B 729

Kelway & Son 734

Kennicott Bros Co..72j
KerrR C Floral Co. 729

Kervan Co The 725

Kessler Wm 725

Kimberlin Seed Co. 735
King Construct Co. . 745
KirchnerChas F....728

Kottmiller A 727

Kramer I N & Son.. 747
Kroeschell BrosCo..745

Kruchten John 721

KuehnC A 723

Kuhl Geo A 738

Kyle &Foerster 721

Lager & Hurrell 739

LandrethSeed Co... 736
Lang Flo & Nur Co.. 729

Lange -A 727

Leborius J J 729

Leedle Floral Co.. ..738
Leonard Seed Co... 734
Littlefield Florist. ...731
Lockland Lum Co. ..747
Logan Pottery Co.. 747
London Flow'rShp .728
Lord&Burnham Co.. Ill
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 736

McCallum Co 723

McConnell Alex 727

McHutchisoo&Co ..

733 734

Matthews the Flo'st.731

MatthewsonJE 730

May & Co LL 730

Meconi Paul 725

MetairieRidgeNors.7i7
Michell Henry F Co. 733

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Miller A L 739

Miller & Mutser 721

Moninger JC Co ....IV
Moorehead Mfg Co. .Ill
Mullanphy Florist.. 727

MunsonH 74ii

Murray Samuel 730

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidinger JosG Co.. .723

Newell A 729

N YCutFlowerEx..725

N YFloralCo 731

Nicotine MfgCo.... 746

Niessen Leo Co 722

Okmulgee Window

Glass Jo Ill

O'NeilGH 726

Palez Paul M 730

Palmer W J &So^... 727

PappasDJ 730

Park Floral Co 729

Peacock Dahlia Fr..738

Pearson E W 730

Pedrick G R& Son.. 735
PennThe Florist..- .731

Pennock S S Co 710

Peters & Reed Poty..747
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 723

Philips Bros 729

Pierce FO Co 748

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson A N (Inc)...739
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 7.32

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .7,30

Pillsbury I L .729

PittsburgCutFloCo.719
Podesta&Baldocchi .729
Poehlmann Bros Co

712 713

PollworthCCCo...723
Polykranas Geo J ... .725
Potter Floral Co.... 731

Potter WQ Co 723

Pulverized Manure

Co The 746

Pyfer AT&Co 716

Pyfer&Olsem 729

RaedleinBasket Co.. 718

Randall A LCo 721

Randall'sFlow Shop.731
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 731

Rapid Wrapper Co. .710

Rawlings Elmer 739

Ready Reference 741

Reed & Keller 747

Regan Ptg House 747

Reid Edw 722

Rein berg Geo 721

Reinberg Peter.. 715 737

Rice Bros 723

Riedel& Meyer 725

Rober Ernest 737

RobinsonJCSeedCo.734
RochesterFloralCo. . 727
RockWmLFIwrCo..730
Rohnert Waldo.... 734
Routzabn Seed Co ..733

RuachG& Co 723

SaakeO C 730

Schiller the Florist. .729
SchilloAdamLnmCo745
Schlatter W &Son..

731 748

Schling Max 727 !•»

Schmidt ChasL 730

SchwakeChas&Co.724

Sekenger Adam 727

SharpPartridee&Co.748
Sheridan Walter F. .725
Siebrecht George C. 725

Simon & Son I N 733

Situation& Wants.. .709
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....728
Smith E D&Co. .. 7.?9
Smith & Fetters Co. 730

Smith Henry 730

Smith W&T Co.... I
SouthernEvergrnCo.720
Storrs & Harrison...

739 734

Stumpp G.E.M....731
Syracuse Pottery Co. 747
ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thorburn J M & Co 733
Tonner O A&L A..7I6

Totty ChasH 739

Traendly& Schenck . 725

Trepel Jos 729

United Cut Flo Co.. 724
Vaughan AL & Co.. 719
Vaugban's Seed Store

I 733 735 747

Vick's Sons Jas 740

VinceotR Jr &Sons

Co I

Walker F Co 727

WeberFH 730

Weiland&Risch....721

Weiss Herman 725

WelchBrosCo 722

Whitted Floral Co.. .727

Wietor Bros.. 716

Wild Gilbert H 738

Williams MrsE A ..730
Wiltgen & Freres.. ..721
WittboldGCo....II 727
Wolfe The Florist. .,739
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.730
Yokahama Nurs Co, .735
YoungJohn&Co...725

Young & Nugent 727

Zech&Mann...717 721
Ziska Jos & Sons. . . .721
Zvolanek Anton C..734

(rear's Pderless^
Glazing Points

For Greeaboaaes

Drive eiiy and trae« becanift
botll beveli are on the tame
•Ide. Can'ttwlit and break
the elau Id driving. Calvan*
tzed and will not rotu
rlgbtt or leftl.
The Peetlen Glazing Point
ll patented. Noothenllktt^
It. Order from your deale^'
or direct ftom oa.
lOOO.TSccottpaU. j
Samplet free.
BEKKT A. DKESX.t
lit Ckaitast StrMtX
FMlmrtjMa

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three clroles. Endorsed bj all
the leadinff carnation growerB as the best support
on the market. Pat July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes,— Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Praayt skipoKnl punati^
IGOE BROS.. 61-73 HetrspsIitaB An., BROOKLYN. N. T

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. lat, IIK,
to Nov. Ist, 1917, -will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. E8LER. Secretary, Saddle River, N. J.

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A STIC A

OSEJTNOW.

F.O.PIERCECD.

12 W. BROADWAY

MrW YORK

Uastlea Is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily remoTed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.
Mention the American Florist when writing

CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO;

MAHUFACTURCRS

__ f»I.LAD€LPMIA. PA. !

fl. HERRMANN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404 412 East 34tli Si. NEW YORK

Wm.Sclilatter

Before & Sotl, After

422 Main St. Springfield, Mass.

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000. »2.00; 60,000, $8.76. Manufactured by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.

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PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

MASONIC tbiufl,e: building.

For Retubing- Boilers and Piping Greenhouses.
Selected and in first-class condition.
Cleaned both inside and outside.

1433 Wells Street. CHICAGO

Telephone Superior 572.

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UmBrica is "the Prow of ihs UbssbI; tbBrs may bs mara camfart Mmidships, but wb ara tha first to tauch Unknown Saas,"

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 27, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1534

TheAmerican Florist

EaT.^BLI8HSD 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Glass Matter Nov. II, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3 1879.

PUBLISHBD EVBBT SATURDAY BY

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.1)0 a

year; Canada, 13.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, {2,50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.,
American Florist Co. ,440 S. Dearborn St. .Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaii'a, N. Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect— C H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Shov7.

The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis Mo.'
April 6-15.1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

C -IRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland.
O., November 8 11, 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Wash-
ington, N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W.
110th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Biddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Pbof. E. A White,
Cornell University. Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. Wm
F. GuDE, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
Pochblon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

■ Next annual meeting aud exhibition. New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PUNT GROWERS.

Callas.

The calla bulbs that were planted in
pots during August should now have
a fine start and should be placed in
the benches or pots where they are
going to bloom. Make the soil good
and rich — it can hardly have too much
manure to get the best results, but do
not use too fresh manure, fcave it
partly rotted. If grown in pots and
the bulbs are large give them a good
size, nine or ten-inch is none too large,
and pot iirmly. After potting give tha
plants a good soaking and then with-
hold water until the plants have ob-
tained a good foothold in the new
soil, when they will require lots of
water. Place them in a house where
the temperature can be held at 60° at
night if flowers during the winter are
desired. Keep the plants tied up that
the bloom may have straight stems.
When cutting leaves be careful not to
cut too low or the .young flower that
is enfolded in the leaf stem may be
injured.

Migfnonette.

As the weather grows cooler, the
mignonette will begin to throw the
long spikes that are so much desired
by the best trade. The plants should
be carefully kept tied or held erect, for
if they get bent over the stems will
grow crooked and they are worthless.
Growers adopt different .methods for
doing this. Some grow them in wire
rings similar to the carnation sup-
ports, others cut short brush sticks
which they set between the rows of
plants and still others run wire length-
wise of the bench and tie strings
across, making a square around each
plant in which it will stand erect.
Other wires and strings are added as
the plant grows. Keep the plants
growing very cool from now on; a
house at about the temperature of a
violet house, that is from 36° to 40°
at night, will produce the finest spikes
of flowers. When the flower spikes
begin to show keep the plants well

disbudded, allowing' only the center
flower to bloom and all the side shoots
should be cut off. This will have to
be done very early with the first bloom
that sets, for as soon as it forms,
three shoots will immediately start to
grow at the base of the flower; these
should be removed as early as possible
that the entire strength of the stalk
can go into the terminal flower.

Dahlias.

Before the dahlias were through
blooming they should have been care-
fully named and a label properly in-
scribed fastened to each plant that it
is desired to save. As soon as the
plants are killed by the frost they
should be cut down and the tubers
dug. ]_,eave about six or eight inches
of stem and firmly attach the label
to this in such a manner that it can-
not become loosened and lost. A good,
dry cement cellar, either with a ce-
ment or earthen bottom, will keep
them nicely through the winter, but it
should be frost proof and not too near
a boiler or heater. The tubers can be
placed closely together and then cov-
ered with soil and they will come
through the winter and the tubers be
nice and plump in the spring. They
should be occasionally examined to
see that they are not getting too dry
or shriveling. If this happens cover
the soil with papers and then sprinkle
the paper and the soil will absorb the
moisture.

Gladioli.

As soon as the frost has killed down
the foliage the gladiolus bulbs should
be lifted and dried off. Keeping the
varieties separate, the bulbs, with the
tops attached, should be laid out in
layers either on a light, dry shed floor,
or on boards in the open air where
they can be protected at night during
frosty weather. A set of boards or
frame shutters spread along on the
south side of a building make a very
fine place to dry them off and fully
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ering handy that can be thrown over
them on cold nights. "When thorough-
ly ripened the bulbs can be broken
from the tops and packed away. Look
the bulbs over carefully for any dis-
eased spots and if any having these
are found, keep them separate from
the sound ones, for it is the prevailing
opinion that the disease may be com-
municated to a sound bulb by coming
in contact with a diseased one. Of
the finer varieties and those which it
is desired to increase, save all the
small corms, and these can be planted
to grow on in succeeding years to
make flowering bulbs. There are so
many new and meritorious varieties
now being placed upon the market
that the grower who has a market
for gladioli should make it a point to
use these, for the advance has been
very rapid and many of the new ones
are far ahead of the older varieties.
This flower has forged rapidly ahead
in the last few years as a cut flower,
and with the improvement now going
on is bound to retain its popularity.

After Chrysanthemums.

The early chrysanthemums are now
through flowering and the space that
they have occupied should be made of
use by a growing crop. The soil in
which they have been grown should be
removed. It is very seldom that a
good crop of any flower can be grown
in the soil that has produced chrysan-
themums. While it looks to be all
right and often has much manure in
it that the chrysanthemums have not
taken up, yet our experience has been
that the soil will not grow a succeed-
ing crop. It is better to throw it out
in a pile where it can be subjected to
the sweetening process of nature. The
stock plants of the chrysanthemums
can be selected and blocked up closely
together and the surplus stock sold,
and the space inade ready for a fol-
lowing crop. Many growers frequent-
ly ask what can be grown to follow
chrysanthemum.s. It depends greatly
upon what the trade demands. Where
the early frosts are not severe, the
single violets are left in the field and
planted in the beds, but in the north-
ern section of the country the weather
is often too severe, the plants being
badly frozen and will not recover un-
til mid-winter. Plant growers will re-
quire the space for the growing plants
and the lilies where planted early can
be moved into the benches. Sweet
peas make a good crop in these beds
for spring blooming. If the seed is
planted in pots in October and then
transplanted to the beds early they
can be bloomed in March. There are
a number of annuals that can be
profitably grown, such as bachelor's
buttons, and stocks, or early bloom-
ing herbaceous plants like Canterbury
bells and Coreopsis lanceolata, which
will give an attractive assortment of
flowers in early spring.

Toronto, Ont. — The gardeners' and
florists' club has announced a chrys-
anthemum exhibition to be held Octo-
ber 30.

Council Bluffs, Ia. — The Herman
Bros. Co., Inc., will move their retail
establishment to 545 West Broadway
as soon as extensive alterations are
completed.

MoNTEEAi,, Que. — Benjamin Ham-
mond, of Hammond's Paint & Slug
Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y., and presi-
dent of the American Rose Society,
was a visitor, October 14.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.

Halloween.

This day, or rather evening, of fun
and frolic, while not as yet much of
a floral event, should be featured by
all retail stores. Like all other holi-
days it presents an opportunity to call
attention to the store, its business and
the use of flowers for this particular
occEision. Men who succeed in busi-
ness are the alert, vrtde-awake mer-
chants, who by their aggressive, up-to-
date methods, attract people to their
stores. Without previous intention of
buying, visitors look about and from
the well displayed stock frequently
make purchases of things which are all
at once made necessary to them.

The witches, black cats, goblins and
scare faces are incidental to the ob-
servance of the day, a few examples of
which can be of use in a decorative
way in making an attractive window
display. Corn stalks and pumpkins
with Jack o' lantern faces cut out are
effective. Baskets cut out of pump-
kins and filled with orange colored flow-
ers such as dahlias, roses or chrysanthe-
mums are unique and suitable for table
decorations. Corsages of Ward roses or
of Sunburst, tied with black and orange
ribbon, are appropriate. Small bas-
kets of flowers tied with ribbon with
miniature lanterns or other small Hal-
loween fixings will attract attention
and find buyers. Boxes of flowers and
empty boxes tied with a few fall flow-

ers and a knot of ribbon with a Hal-
loween card or small ornament, call
attention that flowers are appropriate
as gifts at this time.

The importance of the day in a
business way to the store depends on
the enthusiasm with which it is fea-
tured. If one believes and knows it will
pay to make an attractive display at
this time, one will generally win out,
while those who pass it by gain noth-
ing. Department; stores, confection-
ers, stationers and still others feature
Halloween. In fact, all are glad to
take advantage of every such opportu-
nity to call attention to their stock.
This is the main feature, the notice
and advertising that one's business ob-
tains by appropriate displays of these
seasonable events when they are up-
permost in the public mind. To make
people stop and take a look as they
pass by is a point gained. If they see
something original or striking they are
apt to mention it to some one else,
which is another boost for the store.

The great majority of the retail
trade do not realize the advertising
value of their windows. As long as
there is something there to fill it up,
just to show that it is a flower shop,
is not sufficient. Hundreds and even
thousands of people pass the store
every day that scarcely give it a
glance. The window with an idea
worked out as suggested, an artistic
arrangement of this or that season-
able flower, almost calls out "Have a
look," and when one stops it is often
the nucleus of a crowd. Try this.
Take an account of the people that

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stop to look at the window at any des-
ignated hour. Then the next day place
a card in the window announcing an
event; take an account of the people
that stop to read this card at the same
hour. The result will surprise you.
Take advantage of the opportunity at
this time and make up a Halloween
window. You will find it well worth
while.

Foliage in Design Work.

When flowers are scarce, or there is
a call for something novel, a little out
of the ordinary, the artist tries his
skill in the many beautiful combina-
tions that are possible with the leaves
and sprays to be found in the great
variety of ornamental foliage plants.
Wreaths, either crescent or full round,
with a foundation of fancy ferns as a
background, can then be moulded into
quite elaborate pieces with such ma-
terial as croton leaves, or sprays. Be-
gonia Rex leaves, maranta foliage, flt-
tonias, with their silver and crimson
veins, dieffenbachias, Caladium argy-
rea, and other small leaved sorts. Dra-
caena Godseffiana, Coleus cissus dis-
color, different colored grasses, such as
panicum, and the foliage of many other
plants, both from the greenhouse and
the outside grounds. Small plants of
kentias. Cocus Weddelliana, Pandanus
Veitchii and bird's nest fern, cut off,
work in nicely. The plants are to be
used complete, in this way getting the
full effect of their graceful foliage.

Wreaths of all one variety of foliage
are striking. Crotons, in their many
colored hues, make a rich and hand-
some piece. A wreath in full or cres-
cent form, of any of the plumed varie-
ties of the Boston fern, if nicely ar-
ranged, is complete in itself. A cluster
at the full part of the crescent, or on
one side of the full round form, made
of cattleyas, pink lilies, lily of the
valley or any choice flower, and tied
with a suitable ribbon, adds a color
effect and artistic finish, which, with
the increased price, is worth striving
for. An all maidenhair wreath, with a
generous cluster or center of any
choice flower, is a good selection.

One of the most noticeable wreaths
at a recent funeral was made entirely
of the leaves of the White Veined Fil-
toriia and bronzed leaved varieties of
Begonia Rex. A handsome bronze
gr^en ribbon gave an artistic finish.

in the natural flower designs, partic-
ularly in large pieces, at the bases of
standing wreaths or crosses, etc.. plants
or sprays of cut foliage are even more
effective than cut flo^wers and last
longer.

All medium to large sized designs
should have the surface of the mass
covered with laurel, fancy or plumed
ferns or other foliage that will help
in the arrangement and save flowers.
Fresh green oak leaves with acorns,
tied with a suitable ribbon, make a
wreath that is quite acceptable. Noth-
ing is handsomer in the autumn than
a crescent form of bright colored oak
leaves. This is especially suitable for
the funeral of an elderly person. Privet
sprays or bunches, green or golden,
are useful in all large clusters or
bunches for backing up, taking the
place of leucothoe. Green oak branches
are also suitable. A number of the
colored grasses work up nicely in vases
with gladioli and other long-stemmed
flowers.

Evergreen sprays of the finer sorts,
such as the retinisporas and fancy ar-
bor vitaes, are useful in basket and
decorative work as are some of the
softer pines of the woods.

FOLIAGE IN DESIGN WORK.

Wreath of Small Plants and Variegated Foliage.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Temperatures and Ventilation.

The blooms are now fast developing
and by the time this article gets into
print the season will be nearly at its
height. Because the plants are in full
bloom, it does not mean that they
should be left to care for themselves in
any degree whatsoever. In fact, they
need just as watchful care now as at
any other time during their gro"wing
season. The quick change of tempera-
ture should be watched for closely.
One hour it may be nearly summer, the
next it may change to be very much
colder, accompanied by piercing, chilly
winds. These rapid changes should be
looked out for and the ventilation reg-
ulated accordingly. The night temper-
ature is also a very important factor in
the development of the blooms; they
need a cool, even temperature to devel-
op slowly, which gives texture to the
petalage and lasting qualities to the
bloom after it is cut. Any degree of
forcing does not agree with the chrys-
anthemum at any stage of its exist-
ence. The temperatures best suited for
their development are : Night tempera-
ture 48-50 degrees with the ventilators
open just a crack; during cold, cloudy
days 50-52 degrees with about an
inch of ventilation on and a little

steam heat if necessary to maintain
this temperature. On warm, cloudy
days, as near as possible 52-54 degrees,
with 4-6 inches of ventilation on. On
bright days, the temperature should be
regulated by the ventilation; should
it be nice and warm, then all the top
ventilation possible should be given.
(In this part of the country, Illinois,
we do hot use side ventilation any
more; it may be beneficial to the plants
in a warmer or more southern climate,
but we get the best results with top
ventilation only.) Some bright days at
this time of the year are accompanied
with cold, chilly winds causing a cold
draught to blow in through the venti-
lators, which should be regulated so
that these do not blow directly on to
the plants. One of the most important
parts in the regulation of the tempera-
ture is to watch closely the changes of
early morning and late in the after-
noon. To allow the temperature to rise
to a high point before taking off the
steam or attending to the ventilation
early in the day or to allow it to drop
to the other extreme late in the after-
noon will be disastrous to the well-being
of the blooms.

Watering and Shading.

This is another very important part
of the care of the plants. Now that
they are in bloom they need to be kept
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cool temperature with a dry atmos-
phere is -what they need. Ebctreme wet
conditions will quickly cause the petals
to spot and rot. Examine the benches
daily, watering the places that need it,
being- sure to attend to it early enough
in the day so that there will not be any
excessive moisture about the house
when night comes.

Whether it will be necessary to put
a little shade on the glass to prevent
the petals from bvirning depends great-
ly on the weather and to what extent
the plants have been fed with nitro-
geneous manures. Should the outside
temperature rise above the normal,
which It very often does at this time of
the year, then a light shade should be
put on the glass to protect the blooms,
especially the crimson and dark colored
varieties. But, unless the blooms show
signs of burning, the least shade they
have the better it is for their texture.
Allow them to develop as near natural
as possible, especially when they are
cut for commercial purposes, as they
mature. If it is desired that they
should remain on the plants as long as .
possible, then a light shade will help
prolong their maturity.

Cutting.

The degree of maturity which the
blooms should be allowed to attain be-
fore being cut should be governed by
the purpose for which it is intended to
use them. For commercial or market
purposes the blooms need to be fresh
and able to stand handling several
times. For this purpose it is best to
cut them when they get just beyond
two-thirds developed. Blooms intended
for one day's shipment should be cut
the night before and allowed to stand
upright in water in a cool place where
an even temeparture of 48-.50 degrees
can be maintained. For exhibition pur-
poses, the blooms should be allowed to
develop a little farther, but do not let
them remain on the plants until the
lower petals fade out and the texture
is gone from them. By careful han-
dling, and by paying attention to
changing of the water, chrysanthemum
blooms can be held in water in good
condition for a w-eek or 10 days; the
principal points to bear in mind is to
provide receptacles so that the blooms
stand upright in the water, changing
the water every other day, breaking a
little piece off the bottom of the stem
every time the water is changed, and
last but not least, set them in a cool,
dark, dry place where the temperature
does not rise above 50 degrees or drop
below 45. When cutting, cut the stem
with a knife or shears, but before plac-
ing in water break a small portion of
the stem off by hand. The jagged end
helps the stem to draw up the water
better.

Packing and Shipping.

Long stem chrysanthemum blooms
are of such a bulky nature that pack-
ing and shipping them, whether for
market or exhibition, is one of the im-
portant parts in caring for the crop.
Growers located near the market are
now using motor trucks to convey their
stock of this bulky nature and when
the stock is put into the truck at the
greenhouse and taken direct to the
store or market the problem of packing
and shipping is very easily solved. But
to pack these long stem blooms and
ship them long distances by express
and be reasonably sure of them arrive
ing in good condition is an entirely
different proposition. The most impor-
tant points to bear in mind when pre-

paring for this work is to obtain boxes
that are large enough to properly carry
a reasonable number of blooms without
crushing, but they should not be so
large that they cannot be handled easi-
ly by two men, one on each end. The
boxes should also be strong enough to
guard against their being smashed in
the first shipment. Many growers are
using the corrugated cardboard boxes
for short distance shipments and they
answer the purpose very well, but for
long distance shipments wooden boxes
are safer and preferable. The size best
suited for shipping .these large blooms
is five feet long, two feet wide and 12-14
inches deep.

Properly line the boxes with paper
according to the weather conditions,
then provide pillows made of excelsior
wi-apped with tissue paper to place just
under the necks of the blooms. First
lay some damp paper at the center of
the box for the ends of the stems to
lay on, then start from the end of the
box resting the necks of blooms on the
pillows. Follow this with another row,
keeping the stems toward the center of
the box. 'VJfhen four rows of blooms
are laid at one end, start in the same
way from the other end. Follow this
up In the same manner until the box is
full, then securely fasten the stems at
the center of the bax with a cleat. Be
sure the blooms are packed snug
enough to prevent shaking about -u'liile
in transit; also, be sure the stems are
securely fastened at the center. Do

not pack wet, soaked paper under and
over the stems at the center.

Pompons and Singles.

These varieties, like the large flowers,
are now fast opening up. They should
be cut as soon as marketable. There is
a far better demand for them when
each spray has a few undeveloped buds
as well as open blossoms than when
all the flowers on the spray are al-
lowed to get fully matured. They also
travel and keep much better when cut
at this stage. The pompon varieties
are still very popular, but we are get-
ting too many of the pink or lavender
varieties that are so near alike and
growers should take notice of the de-
mand and govern their plantings for
another season accordingly. There are
now several very fine light and dark
bronze varieties that are just as easy
to grow as the pink, so that there Is
no excuse to overload the market with
any one color.

Pot Plants.

Due to the fact that fewer chrysan-
themum shows are held this year than
formerly, there are not so many large
chrysanthemum plants grown as there
used to be, but still there are quite a
few growers w^ho keep it up, and once
in awhile we find a new beginner who
ventures into the task. At this time
the plants are rounding themselves into
their final stage. They need just as
good care as to watering, ventilation,

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INDIANA STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION AT EVANSVILLE, OCTOBER, 16.

etc., as that advised for the cut bloom
stock. Pay particular attention to the
finishing touches of the tying and
training so that the plants will have
anaple time to adjust themselves before
packing and shipping.

Packing and Shipping Specimens.

"When these plants are trained out on
wires, special crates will have to be
made to hold each plant according to
its size and shape. Plants that are
grown more naturally with a center
stake to support them can be drawn in
more closely and packed in smaller
cases, but each plant should be a sepa-
rate package unto itself. It is not wise-
to pack more than one of these big.
plants in the same crate. . Guard
against the danger of any', of the
wrapping resting on the flowers to
bruise them in transit. To prevent the
flowers from rubbing against each oth-
er, crumple up some tissue paper and
place underneath the flowers before
they are drawn together. This helps to
steady them and guards against their
bruising. Be sure and make all crates
strong and easy to handle. Pack
plenty of .excelsior around the pot and
be sure that when the plant is put in
the crate the soil is damp enough to
carry it the distance it has to travel.

C. "W. JOHNSON.

Indiana Florists at EvansviUe.

The accompanying illustration shows
the members of the State Florists' As-
sociation of Indiana at the monthly
meeting of the association at Evans-
viUe, the guests of the florists' club of
that city. The occasion was a most
enjoyable one and all present declared
they were royally entertained, about 25
members being present. Mayor Bosse
welcomed the guests to the city after
luncheon had been served, and Presi-
dent Bertermann called the meeting to
order. Colonel J. H. Carmody, of Ev-

ansviUe, the first president of the asso-
ciation, making the opening address, in
which he expressed his pleasure in
adding his welcome, in his old time
way, well known to the veterans in the
trade in this country. The local flor-
ists left nothing undone to add to the
comfort and entertainment of their vis-
itors, enhancing the reputation of Ev-
ansviUe as a great city, and that of its
florists for hospitality that cannot be
surpassed.

Karl Zeidler, the florist chef, pre-
pared a beefsteak lunch and a burgo
supper with barbecued chicken. The
business meeting was held at Leider-
kranz hall, _and supper was partaken
of at the Zeidler greenhouses, after an
auto trip about the city in which vari-
ous ranges were visited, guided by a
committee consisting of Emil Niedna-
. gel, Thep. Kuetaler, Karl Zeidler and
E. L. Fenton. The Joseph H. Hill Co..
Richmond, Ind.. showed a large vase of
the E. G. Hill Co.'s new rose, Columbia,
effectively arranged by Robert Catron
of the first named firm. The Morgan
Floral Co., Henderson, Ky., staged a
fine showing of carnations. The Schute-
Holtman Co., of EvansviUe. presented
the ' visitot's with souvenir paper
weights and pieces of sash bar, and the
Expanded Wood Co., also a local con-
cern, hs^l an interesting display of its
products. . ■ : •

: ' E. L. FENTON, Sec'y.

[The names of the. visitors in attend-
ance at this meeting will be found, in
our report in last week's issue, page
706.]

BiNGHAMPTON, N. -Y. — A flower show
under the. dii'e'ction of the local florists'
association will be held here November
5-12. '

Houston, Te^. — The store of the ' R.
C. Kerr Floral Co. is being refitted in
preparation for a busy fall and winter
season.

THE ROSE.

Preparing for Timely Cutting.

In all probability, by the time this
article reaches the press, most of the
outside flowers will be frost killed, and
in many sections this has already hap-
pened. Of course, this means that the
indoor grower is coming into his own
for a crack at the market with his
wares, with aji increase of prices for
sam.e; in spite of the fact that
flowers are sometim.es alluded to as a
luxury, and that we are having it
drummed into us daily about economiz-
ing on account of the war, and that
something to eat will get the most of
our coin (which is true enough at the
high cost of living). Yet we really
think the grower is going to have a
good season, as the present increase of
prices above the average at this
date, October 3. means something, and
to say the least, it is encouraging after
paying about double the price for coal
this summer. So. brace up, fellow
growers and put all the finish you can
muster into your roses; get right be-
hind them and do not be satisfied with
having them as good as the other fel-
low's, but try to go him one better.
Competition is a great stimulant and
makes good business where there
was none before. We never can tell
what next year will bring forth, so get
going "while the going's good."

Just a few timely suggestions for
October to reach those to whom it will
do the rnost good. Remember, the rose
grower has the chrysanthemum to
buck up against during October and
November, and let me tell you she is
some rival while she lasts. So, know-
ing this, it will be advisable not to
attempt any extra heavy cutting dur-
ing the chrysanthemum season. We
always try to cut a good grade of flow-
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quantity, preferring to take advantage
of the last of the bright fall growing
weather to build up the plants for
heavy work later on when the plants
are less responsive, and by cutting
them hard at this time often checks
their growth to such an extent as to
greatly reduce their earning power
during the mid-winter months. There-
fore, to repeat a suggestion in our last
article, go over the plants most care-
fully, especially the young stock, and
keep the buds pinched off the smaller
plants entirelj', letting only the strong-
est come along imtil the plants be-
come uniform in size, which also means
in productiveness. If one finds the
carried over plants coming on rather
slowly, ten chances to one they require
more feeding. To make sure of this,
apply a good mulch to parts of a bed
or table, say 50 feet or so, and wash
it in good and note the results care-
fully. We find that the longer the
plants are carried, the more feeding
will be required from year to year,
and for that reason one seldom carries
the stock over more than three years.
Naturally, the soil becomes almost ex-
hausted if the plants are carried long-
er, and practically all the growth must
be put on by constant mulchings or at
least by entirely artificial feedings.
There are exceptions, and we might
safely say, two exceptions, where the
plants can be made to hold up profita-
bly for five years or longer, the first
being when the plants are placed in a
new house in virgin soil, and the sec-
ond, when the grower is fortunate in
having an exceptionally fine soil, par-
ticularly adapted to roses. Otherwise
(as stated above) about three years
will be the limit to carry the plants
along with good returns.

The grower (if his plants are grow-
ing vigorously) will find plenty to do
from now on, and tying everything up
in good shape is not the least im-
portant job. but a very necessary one.
care being taken to do the work intel-
ligently, not tying the plants too tight-
ly, which will cause them to retain the
moisture too long after syringing.
This in turn will result in a loss of
good foliage. Tie them so they will
not swish around, but so the air can
get through them as well as between
the roses. Fumigating regularly,
whether the green fly is in evidence or
not, is in order now, unless one wants
to double the expense of the operation,
and to repeat the same "old chestnut,"
keep the sulphur fumes hanging in .the
houses from now on. Do not overdo
this, however, by putting too much
on the pipes and running up a 1.5-
pound pressure on the boiler, sul-
phur on the pipes being most effective
when the steam pressure does not ex-
ceed three or four pounds. Of course,
the ventilating will require some
thought, and the air should, of course,
be put on and taken off gradually.
Do not allow the steam to circulate in
the houses any longer than is abso-
lutely necessary in the morning, or put
off the starting of the boilers too late
In the evening, A little crack of air
at night for some weeks yet will be
found most beneficial to the plants
with light firing. And last, but not
least, get your required amount of
manure for the season if possible and
protect same. Do not be afraid of
overdoing this. E.

THE CARNATION.

LrOuisviLLE, Kt. — H. G. Evans, for-
merly of the J. M. Gasser Co. force at
Cleveland, O., is now with the Jacob
>Schulz Co. of this city.

Seasonable Treatment.

We are now at the change of the sea-
son, and at the present time are en-
joying delightful, warm days, followed
by cool nights accompanied with ex-
tremely heavy dews. These are ideal
conditions for the growth of the plants
which are responding with a much
heavier and more vigorous growth than
even a week or two ago, especially
when the grower in charge considers
the effect the change from the hot dry
days of summer to the cool days of
autumn has on the plants and acts
accordingly in his treatment of them.
During the summer and for a month
or more after benching, the plants and
the whole surroundings dried up rap-
idly, so that any moisture about the
house or on the plants caused by wa-
tering and syringing was quickly dried
up in the short space of an hour or so,
but it is different now, and unless the
necessary watering and syringing is
done early in the day, the plants and
house remain wet over night, which
is detrimental to the health of the
plants, causing fungus and disease.

The principal aim of the grower at
this period should be to encourage the
plants to build up a vigorous, sturdy
growth to give them a strong body to
back them up for their winter's cam-
paign. "When we consider a little,
what is expected of a plant in the con-
tinuous production of long-stem flow-
ers over a period of eight or 10
months, it does not take a great
amount of expert knowledge to con-
clude that only the very strongest
plants can perform the task profita-
bly.

Attend to the watering before noon
on each day that it is needed, then it
will surely dry up before night. It is
far better to let a bench go over until
early the next morning than to water
late in the day. Daily syringing of
the plants should be dispensed with
from now on and the plants given a
good syringing on bright days once or
twice a week.

Plenty of fresh air is one of the im-
portant factors In building up fine
plants. Carnations will not stand for
a stuffy atmosphere at any time, but
delight in a cool, fresh temperature. In
a very short while it will be necessary
to think about firing up, and while the
plants do not need any coddling as yet,
when the temperature goes down to the
freezing point outdoors, a little steam
will be necessary to regulate the condi-
tions inside. This can be done by
using a little steam with a crack of
ventilation on at the same time; under
these conditions aim to maintain the
night tempei-ature as near as possible
to 50 degrees. Attend particularly to
the ventilation early in the day. This
work should be the first order of the
morning; a close temperature early in
the day soon leads to trouble with red
spider.

A word or two about supporting the
plants. If the supports have not been
put on the plants it is worse than poor
policy to delay the work any longer.
EVery day's growth the plants take
on lengthening out their growths
makes the work so much harder. It is
easier to put on any of the many dif-
ferent kinds of supports used while
the plants are compact than it is when
the shoots have lengthened out.

Be sure the beds are kept free from
weeds, and should any green scum
form on the surface attend to the

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scratching- for a while to let the air
penetrate the soil and sweeten it up.

Do not let up with the spraying of
the plants with a fine spray of the
nicotine preparation. Every bench of
plants should have one spraying every
week or 10 days. By attending to this
work regularly you will not have much
trouble from, green fly or other in-
sects attacking the plants.

As soon as the shoots lengthen out
and bud up, it will be necessary to
start the disbudding. Many or the
stems will be very short for a while
yet and unless they can be used with
a profit, it is best to clear off the
short stem flowers before they mature,
and allow the plants to make growth
for a later crop.

The earliest benched plants are now
well established and the soil full of
roots so that they will take water
freely. Allow the soil to dry out to
a reasonable extent between each
Watering so that when water is given
it will penetrate every portion of the
bed.

The very late benched plants need
close attention at this time to get them
well started. September benched plants
take a good deal longer to get rooted
and established than those benched in
either July or early August. Keep the
house a little closer than advised for
the established plants and be sure the
soil is not allowed to become extreme-
ly wet or dry. c. W. Johnson.

Dahlia Dr. Harry L.' Tevls.

The accompanying illustration shows
the new seedling dahlia, Dr. Harry L.
Tevis, a recent introduction of Frank
Pelicano, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San
Francisco, Calif., which was one of
the prominent features at the two re-
cent exhibitions of the California Dah-
lia Society in that city, accounts of
which were given in our issues of Sep-
tember 22 and October 13, pages 491
and G49 respectively. At both of these
shows it received highest honors.

Dr. Harry L. Tevis is described as
one of the largest and most beautiful
dahlias in the decorative class, aver-
aging from 9 to 11 inches in diameter,
of very handsome habit, the flowers
of a beautiful shade of soft salmon rose,
suffused with old gold, shading to a
golden apricot center and standing
erect on a fine vigorous stem It was
awarded first prize, a bronze medal,
for new seedling dahlias at the Pana-
ma-Paciflc exposition in 1915 and also
captured the blue ribbon at the show of
the California Dahlia Society in 1916.

Dahlia Wyckofi's Seedling;.

The accompanying illustration shows
a seedling dahlia, grown by W. O.
Wyckoff, Madison, Ind., vice-president
for the middle west of the American
Dahlia Society, shown at the exhibi-
tition of that society in 1916, and which
received the highest award of merit
when staged with stems four feet long
by J. P. Sorenson at the show of the
Horticultural Society of New York,
September 27, 1917. It is described as
"a genuine aristocrat in the dahlia
world," color a gorgeous red, peony
flowered, carried erect on stems from
12 to 22 inches in length, and said to
be an abundant bloomer, early and
late.

PlTTSBUKG, Kans. — T. J. Wright's
son James, has- joined the Liberty
Army and is now with the colors.

D.\HLIA DR. HARRY L. TEVIS.

FLORISTS' FERNS.

Autumn Care.

The cooler nights of autumn serve
notice on the fern grower that indoor
space will soon be required for the
ferns that have been grown in frames
for the summer, and at this particular
season of the year there are so many
calls for space in order to house the
tender stock of other species that it
usually requires the serious crowding
of something for a greater or less
period. No grower likes to see empty
benches in the houses, nor can he
afford to have them for any length of
time, and in consequence it is fre-
quently difiicult to find space for the
stock until early orders are shipped
out. With this in view, many growers
put up extra shelves along the sides
or across the ends of the houses, or
anywhere that sufficient light and air
can be given to the plants, and as a
makeshift this helps quite a lot, but
this method is after all not much to
the benefit of the plants that are grow-
ing on the benches and requires much
extra care in the watering, else the
plants on the shelves do not get
enough, while those on the bench be-
neath are liable to get too much.

Fortunately there are degrees of
hardiness in the florists' ferns that are
most popular and the cyrtomiums and
aspidiums may safely remain in cold
frames several weeks longer than the
adiantums and pteris, for the two
former genera, or many of the species
therein, will endure quite cold nights
and in some instances a few degrees
of frost without injury.

But after all, the condition of the
stock will have much to do with the
indoor movement from the fact that

those left out after October 15 will
not increase in size very rapidly, and
if the pressure of work or shortage of
labor has delayed the potting of the
seedlings in the early summer, then the
sooner they are in the greenhouses and
thus under control, the better.

The repotting of stock into 3-inch
and 4-inch pots in readiness for the
winter trade should also be progress-
ing, and to produce high-grade stock
in these larger sizes requires that the
plants be given space enough to de-
velop. One may grow a large number
of trade ferns In a small space by plac-
ing the plants pot to pot on the bench,
but this method will not prove suc-
cessful in producing high-grade stock
that are shapely in form and well fur-
nished with bright and clean foliage
down to the pot.

Nephrolepis are gro-sving very freely
at this season of the year and need all
the sun they can get and abundant
ventilation at all times, and there is
still time to make useful plants from
those that are shifted from 4-inch to
5 or 6-inch pots during early October.
And even smaller sizes may be doubled
up and potted on, for while there may
appear to be an abundance of Bostons
and other varieties of these useful
ferns in the fall, yet there is almost
invariably a shortage later in the sea-
son.

There are still reports of the evil
work of the "Florida Fern caterpillar"
from various parts of the country, and
while careful growers seem to have
found means of combating this pest,
yet there are others who appear to be
rather careless as to Its dissemination,
and the grower who may be unfamiliar
with the insect is liable to suffer much
loss. Pyrethrum powder applied to the
plants with a duster or bellows is the
most effective remedy for the cater-

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pillar, and with this it is also neces-
sary to keep a watch for the moth
which flies by night and lays its eggs
on the young growth of the ferns.

New varieties or sports from the
Boston fern are a regular source of
more or less excitement in the trade,
and some of these sports stay with us
indefinitely and continue to be a part
of the regular stock of the fern grower,
while others come forward with a
florish of trumpets or a splash of
printers' ink and in the course of a
season or two they are no more.

Among the newest candidates for
horticultural honors in this line is the
variety "Norwood," sent out the pres-
ent season, and according to reports is
meeting with much favor. This is one
of the mossy type and possibly would
bear out the appellation, "Ostrich
Feather," even better than some of its
forebears. It is a striking fern and
would also seem likely to meet with
favor in the form of out fronds for
decorative work.

A pteris that does not bear seeds in
quantity is comparatively rare, but
such is P. Childsii, a variety that prob-
ably belongs to the cretica group and
one that makes a remarkably attrac-
tive specimen in a 5-inch or 6-inch pot,
the narrow subdivisions of the leaves
being cut or tasseled and the color
light green.

Division of the crown is the method
of propagation, so this fern may never
become over-plentiful.

Ptekis.

Forcing Glganteum Lilies for Easter.

Years ago and still the custom pre-
vails with some growers, Japanese
longiflorums were on arrival at once
potted and plunged outside or placed
under the tables in cool houses, the
idea being to get good root action be-
fore encouraging a top growth.

For years failures in forcing lilies,
short growth, diseased plants, coming
blind, bursting flowers, etc., have been
experienced by growers all over the
country, many times with sad repeti-
tions. It is now the consensus of
opinion by growers who appear to be
continuously successful with lilies, that
the essential feature in growmg gigan-
teums for Easter is to give the bulbs
all the rest possible, so they shall_ be
thoroughly ripened before starting.
Immediately on arrival, the origmal
cases are placed in cold storage and
remain there until the middle of De-
cember or later, some growers not
planting until the last week of the
year when the Christmas stock is out
of the way. J. A. Peterson, of Cin-
cinnati, O., says after Christmas is
time enough, for the bulbs are then
full of action after their long rest and
the plants come along fast.

Samuel Pearce, of Chicago, a noted
lily grower, says success with Easter
giganteums is getting the bulbs well
ripened. His are kept in cold storage
as long as possible, until well in De-
cember, and then come along much
faster for the long rest. He believes
most lily troubles are due to forcing
immature or otherwise good bulbs be-
fore they are thoroughly ripened.

Frank A. Friedley, of Cleveland, O.,
who grows over 15,000 giganteums in
pots for the Easter market, believes in
late planting. His stock, kept m cold
storage up to that time, was all planted
December 20-24 and placed on top of
benches in full sunlight with tempera-
ture of 60°. January 8 they appeared

above the soil, January 23, leaves cov-
ered the pots and on February 10, buds
were large enough to be counted. This
gave seven weeks to Easter when six
is generally considered enough. The
growth was vigorous and strong, with
pots full of roots.

Merkel & Son, Mentor, O., who are
large growers of Easter stock, having
200,000 feet of glass, force giganteums
in large quantities. With them, late
planting is also the rule. The stock
planted December 20 and later, looked
very vigorous. A portion of a table
not potted until the first week in Jan-
uary was almost up to the others and
would make Easter without any trou-
ble. First buds showed here Feb-
ruary 15.

Home Garden Popular in France.

The movement toward the develop-
ment of small suburban, vacant lot and
school gardens has been nowhere more
carefully popularized than in France;
the value of the products of these small
gardens has increased year by year,
with government encouragement and
support. This season, the scarcity of
vegetable seed and plants has been
1 great, and the government has utilized
the greenhouses of the Trianon to pro-
duce vegetable plants for public dis-
tribution. Also in the reconquered por-
tions of the Somme district, a commit-
tee of "Immediate Aid" distributed po-
tatoes, vegetable plants and small tools
among the unfortunate inhabitants.

Committees have also been formed
to distribute seeds and plants of vege-
tables in all the principal departments,
that beans, cabbages and root-crops
may be raised to take the place of the
serious cei-eal shortage.

A benefit flower show was held at
the rooms of the French National So-
ciety of Horticulture, at which no
prizes were awarded, the affair being
in charge of a committee, and the pro-
ceeds used in war relief work.

National Publicity for Flowers.

Ed. American florist :

In beh.alt of the publicity committee of the S.
A. F. in the great movement now on foot to
nationally advertise flowei-s, and with the knowl-
edge that the horticultural press at all times is
willing to co-operate and assist committees who
are working gi-atuitiously for the cause. I wish
through your colmns you would ask the trade at .
large to use the slogan endorsed by the commit-
tees and adopted by the society, which is "Send
Flowers— Always a Good Idea,"- in all or as
much of their advertising literature, hill boards,
etc., as possible. It is our desire to have this
phrase to become known to all throughout the
United States and Canada. The publicity thus
secured will aid materially to make effective the
advertising which will be displayed in the na-
tional magazines.

The importance of this can be seen immediately
and it is hoped that stationery, tags, letterheads,
■ envelopes and flower boxes wiU in the future
blaze with the slogan, "Send Flowers— Always a

'""^ ^'"'''■" GEORGE ASMDS.

Chairman Finance Publicity Com.

LAOTENSCHLAGEB SAYS: "ALTOGETHEK."

"Send Flowers — Always a Good Idea."

Now altogether — let's put it over.

National Publicity for Flowers— will it pay?
The answer is, yes, and it has been demonstrated
and proven by the St. Valentine's and Mothers'
day national co-operative advertising campaign as
inaugurated by the Chicago Florists' Club re-
cently. , ,

This campaign was put on for two days only,
and these two davs have gone down in history as
the two biggest flower days in the year of 1917.
Can it be done again? Yes. the demand for
flowers can be increased every day in the year.
It can be done effectively by national advertis-
ing, and with a minimum cost by co-operative
action. -

Stop and think what it means to everyone in
the flower business when the 100.000.000 people
of 'our country, and the millions in neighboring
lands read these magic words: "Send Flowers—
Always a Good Idea."

So far, many of us have been only talking and
reading about national publicity; fortunately,
however, a few of our men have not been satis-
tied only to talk and read. They did better than
that— they acted— they came across with their
hard eai-ned money.

Three cheers for the man who started it! A
grower— $500 was the amount. Three cheers for
Heaeock, of Philadelphia. That was only the
beginning — retailers, wholesalers — greenhouse
builders donated — every branch of the trade came
to the front. Thus far $20,000 have been sub-
scribed, with the bigggest part of the trade yet
to be heard from; 850,000 is required for the
1918 campaign, and you should and must help to
build up this fund.

Now then, altogether. Let's make a united
effort to raise the $50,000 in the next two weeks,
and you will be well repaid for your contribution
—act at once. All in the subscription blank and
mail it tonight to John Young. 53 West 28tll
street. New York.

Friends of national publicity — a few words to
you. Get busy, there are thousands of florists
willing to contribute to this fund — make it easy
for them to do so.

The present subscription blanks demand a
four years' contribution. Is this not a mistake?
Why should any one obligate themselves four
years in advance? It is not convenient to do so,
and besides it is not good business, for the rea-
son that it is a general practice to set aside
advertising appropriations from year to year,
which is the only practical and safest way.

It seems to the writer that annual subscrip-
tion blanks should be issued, and I suggest that
the committee in charge issue at once annual
subscription blanks in sufficient quantities. In
sending onX the annual subscription blanks, let
it be known and understood that if any one cares
to subscribe for any number of years in advance,
I they may do so, and such subscription may be

I put on record under the years specified.
Distribute the new annual subscription blanks
immediately. Distribute them everywhere. Send
sufficient lots to each and every cut flower and
supply house in the country in order that same
will be mailed to every grower and retailer.

Establish S. A. F. national publicity booths at
each and every flower show, and at each and
every florists' dub meeting for the balance of
the year. The local chairman in charge can
make the necessary arrangements in each case.
Every friend of publicity will be willing to work
for the good of the cause at flower shows ana
other trade gatherings. Let every one help.
Why not oversubscribe this fund? — it can be done.
Retailers, wholesalers, growers, allied trades-
men—put forth your best efforts in behalf of the
S A F. national publicity fund. United na-
tional advertising will blaze the trail for bigger
business. Act immediately, and watch results.
F. LAUTENSCHLAGER.

ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Chairman George Asmus, of the pub-
licity finance committee, reports the fol-
lowing additional subscriptions :
By Emil Schloss, New York — Reed & Kel-

'ler. New York (annually for 4 years)...? 50
Florists' Telegraph Delivery (S. A.. F. ap-
propriation to P. T. D. for publicity,

1917) (one year) i.Ow

Philip Breitmeyer (account auction of

Poehlmann Bros. Co. picture at Detroit) . 150
W. J. Palmer (account auction of Poehl-
mann Bros. Co. picture at Detroit) 150

Paul M. Ohm. Bath, Me. (for i years) 25

Total 31-375

NTEW YORK COMMITTEES.

The following committees have been
appointed for New York and vicinity in
connection with the National Publicity
Campaign for Flowers :

Max Sehling. General Chairman.
Retail Division- Geo. E. M. Stumpp. chair-
man; Alex Warendortf. Chas. H. Brown. A. T.
Bunyard. A. Kottmiller, Robert Koehne. J. B.
Nugent. Leo Klein.

Brooklyn- W. A. Phillips, chairman: E. Dall-
ledouze, R. G. Wilson, Hugo Jahn, W. H. Kueb-
ler, Geo. H. Blake, Geo. Scott, Anton Schulthels,
Robert Mnenner.

Wholesale Commission Division— Chas. Schenck,
chairman; H. E. Froment. John R. Kervan. P.
F. Kessler. W. P. Sheridan, H. C. Riedel, Paul
A. Bigo, Jos. S. Penrich, P. B. Eigby, Wm. G.
Badgley. Wm. Kessler.

Growers* Division — A. L, Miller, chairman; F.
R Pierson, H. C. Drever, Peter Beuerlein, Henry
Weston. W. H. Siebrecht, Louis Dupny, I. S.
Hendrickson. Arnold Buchholz. John Schneider,
R. T, Brown. V. S. Dorval.

Allied Trades Division— Emil Schloss. chair-
man- W, N Reed, Sydney Wertheimer, Philip
Cos W, R. Cohh. Heber Ware, E, C. Vick, J. M.
Morischard, R. J. Irwin. Oscar Lion. C. H. Al-
lenrler. , .

Seed Trade Division — H, Langelcr. chairman;
W. A. Sperling, A. Lee Don, W. E. Marshall,
J.B. Deamud, John G. Scheepers. A. R. Ken-
nedy. ...

Traveling Salesmen's Division — Appointments
to he announced later,

G-reek-Amerioan Florists' Association — D. J.
Pappas. chairman. Additional appointments on
this committee to be announced later.

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Des Moines Autumn Flower Show.

With the approach of the time for
the opening of the show, the meetings
of the committees are becoming- more
frequent. The splendid spirit evidenced
at these meetings and the zeal with
which each one is entering into his
work assures a splendid success for
the show. To each and every florist,
particularly those of the middle west,
the show management extends a cor-
dial invitation to attend. The recep-
tion committee promises a sincere wel-
come to all visitors and assures visit-
ing florists they will enjoy themselves
while in Des Moines. Florists are re-
minded that Hotel Chamberlain is to
be headquarters and they are urged
to make their reservations at once to
avoid (Jisappointments.

At a meeting of the premium com-
mittee October 22 in Ames, the sched-
ule was checked over and the follow-
ing classes added :

87— Basket of roses, $8.00, first; $5.00
second, $2.00 third.

88 — Best vase of 25 Ophelia roses,
$6.00, first; $4.00 second.

89 — Best vase of 25 white roses,
$6.00 first, $4.00 second.

90 — Best vase of 25 pink roses, $6.00
first, $4.00 second.

91 — Best vase of 25 red roses, $6.00
first, $4.00 second.

92— Best vase of 25 roses, any other
variety, $6.00 first, $4.00 second.

The interior of the hall will be at-
tractively laid out. A tea garden for
the Eed Cross ladies will be provided.
Pergolas, garden trellises, statuary and
other garden accessories will lend to
the general effect. One of the features
of the show will be the booths ar-
ranged by the retailers of Des Moines.

The programme and handbook is now
being made up. It will be an attract-
ive and useful aid, containing in ad-
dition to the classes and prizes, tables
and articles of interest to the amateur
gardener. It is the intention of the
management to place this book in the
hands of show visitors without charge.
Reservations for advertising space
should be made at once.

Cleveland Flower Show.

There will be two important meet-
ings of national organizations in con-
nection with the Cleveland flower
show, November 8-9. The annual meet-
ing of the Chrysanthemum Society of
America will be held in the Grays'
armory, the same building in which
the flower show is to be held at 8
'o'clock Thursday evening, November 8.
and the fall meeting of the American
Rose Society will be held Friday, No-
vember 9, the hour to be announced
later. The annual flower show ban-
quet will be held at the Hollenden ho-
tel Friday evening at 7 :30 o'clock, in
connection with which there will be a
splendid speaking and musical pro-
gramme, with a menu all that a hun-
gry man could desire. A special com-
mittee of the Cleveland "Woman's Flor-
ist Club will entertain the large num-
ber of visiting ladies who are expected
to be in attendance.

Exhibitors are requested to address
all shipments as follows : "Cleveland
Flower Show, Grays' Armory, Cleve-
land, O." There will be a special rep-
resentative of the show at all depots
with special trucks to insure prompt
handling on arrival. Exhibitors are
asked to select express trains that will
arrive in Cleveland before 8 o'clock
on the morning of November 8 for
chrysanthemums and the same hour
on November 9 for roses and carna-
tions. All exhibits should be complete-
ly staged by 11 o'clock, at which time
the judging starts. Copies of the offi-
cial premium list and other informa-
tion will be supplied by M. A. Vinson,

show manager, 402 Leader building,
Cleveland.

All Rotary florists are extended an in-
vitation by Rotarian H. P. Jones, of
the Jones & Russell Co., and Rotarian
H. P. Merrick, manager of Lord &
Burnham's Cleveland office, to attend
the weekly Rotary lunch in Cleveland,
November 8. which is the opening day
of the fifth annual Cleveland flower
show. Messrs. Jones and Merrick will
apprecia.te hearing from all Rotary flor-
ists and others in the florist trade of
their intentions of being in Cleveland
on date mentioned.

H. P. Knoble. Gen'l Chairman.

Louisville, Ky.

Anders Rasmussen, of New Albany,
who had thousands of feet of glass de-
stroyed by a cyclone last spring, has it
all replaced and his stock is in fine
condition. He will grow lettuce in
quantity, having 30,000 ready to trans-
plant, also tomatoes. A disease has
been attacking his Ophelia rose plants.
The plants at first look healthy, but in
a few hours some of them will turn
yellow and die. Examination shows the
roots nearly all dead and a large cal-
lous spot appears on the cuttings. So
far he has not been able to trace the
cause to any kind of worm or bug.

The F. Walker Co. recently had one
of the largest decorations in the city
for some time, the occasion being the
opening of the Hawaiian Garden.
Southern smilax, bay trees, palms,
ferns, etc., were used in profusion to-
gether with cut chrysanthemums. They
have erected one new house 34x150
feet to be devoted to cyclamens.

Charles Rayner, Jr., until he en-
listed in the First Kentucky regiment,
an employe of F. Walker & Co., has
been killed on the western front while
doing service in the British Royal air
squadron.

A number of local florists recently
visited the establishment of E. L. Kunz-
man, the dahlia specialist, the flowers,
thousands in number, being well worth
seeing. •

Most of the local trade have con-
tracted for their coal, many of them
paying for Kentucky product at the
rate of $3.25 for mine run on the track.

Emil Walther is having ready sale
for his well grown begonias in full
bloom.

George Schulz is bringing in some
well grown pot chrysanthemums.

E. G. Reimers has built one carna-
tion house this season, 28x150.

H. G. W.

Washington, D. C.

BUSINESS IS SATISFACTOBT.

With stock plentiful and business as
good as can be expected, the retailers
are satisfied. Dinner, tea and luncheon
decorations are going to cut consider-
able figure this season, both in price
and number. At a recent meeting of
a number of leading society matrons,
they decided that flowers were not a
necessity and that they refrain from
their usual purchases. Perhaps the de-
butante this year will not enjoy the
usual beautiful bower of flowers.

NOTES. .

The following local florists are with
the colors : Ben Carrick, Co. B., 325th
Infantry, Camp Gordon. Atlanta, Ga.;
Sam Masten, Camp Mead, Md.; Edwin
and Adolph Gude, Fort Meyer, Va.

Geo. Lavalle is cutting some extra
long snapdragons for this time of the
year; also sweet peas that are very
good.

Geo. Dieterich's chrysanthemums are
hard to beat. His pompons are also ex-
tra fine.

G. C. D.

Kansas City, Mo.

GRATIFYING IMPROVEMENT IN CONDITION.

Market conditions show improve-
ment as each week passes. Chrysan-
themums are arriving in large quanti-
ties and the quality is greatly im-
proved. Roses are plentiful with good
stock commanding good prices. Car-
nations are still numerous with many
of the poorer grades.

H. Kusik & Co. are handling a nice
stock of home grown chrysanthemums,
roses and carnations. Lilies are also
plentiful and there is a good supply
of lily of the valley. Business at this
establishment shows much improve-
ment.

The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. re-
ports good trade in all lines, augment-
ed by several orders for large wed-
dings. They are cutting excellent
chrysanthemums, carnations and roses.

Adolph Mohr is showing a fine lot
of Lorraine and Cincinnati begonias,
cyclamens and made-up poinsettias. He
is now in good crop with virhite and
yellow chrysanthemums.

W .J. Barnes has started cutting
chrysanthemums and the stock is look-
ing very good. He has had a heavy
run of orders for funerals and wed-
dings during the week.

Charles Thomas, of the Rosery, re-
ports excellent business, with improve-
ment day by day.

A. F. Barbe reports business on the
jump with a good cleanup in all lines.

Visitor : August Poehlmann of
Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.E. J. B.

Resolutions on Death of J. A. Valentine.

At a special meeting of the Colorado
Florists' Club held in Denver, October
12, the following resolutions were
adopted :

IN MEMOEIAM J. A. VALENTINE.

"Whereas, an unseen and uncontrol-
lable power has taken from our midst
our highly esteemed and honored
brother and co-worker, John A. Valen-
tine, in the prime of his activity and
usefulness, and

"Whereas, his service to humanity
in general and the florist profession in
particular has won for him the love
and admiration among the great multi-
tude of friends and associates who had
the good fortune of being inspired by
Ills logical counsel and congenial man-
ner, be it therefore

"Resolved, that we honor his name
and memory as being one of the guid-
ing stars in the world's progress, and
a most valuable member of our pro-
fession, owing to his untiring efforts
in bringing floriculture to a higher
plane, and be it further.

"Resolved, that we present a copy
of these resolutions to Mrs. Valentine
and other members of the family as
an expression of our sympathy and
friendship in this, their hour of
grief." Ad,\m Kohankie, Chairman.
J. Edward Johnson,
Bernhard Boldt,
John Berry, committee.

The Late Mrs. 0. J. Olson.
Mrs. O. J. Olson, wife of O. J. Olson
of the Holm & Olson Co., of St. Paul,
Minn., passed away October 20, at the
family residence. She had been a great
sufferer for several months. To mourn
her loss she leaves besides her hus-
band, three sons, George. Warren and
Eugene, one daxighter, Helen, a
mother and two sisters, besides a wide
circle of acquaintances. Always of a
bright and cheerful disposition she
spread sunshine around her wherever
she went. Funeral services were held
at the residence October 22, and were
attended by a large number of friends.
C. P. F.

758

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Oct. 27,

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Suggestons for plant growers 749

— Callas 749

—Mignonette 749

— (DahUas 749

—Gladioli 749

— Alter chrysanthemums 750

The retail trade (illus.) 750

. — Halloween 750

. — Foliage in design work 751

Chrysairtbemums 751

Indiana florists at Evansville (illus.) 753

The carnation 754

— Seasonable treatment 754

Dahlia, Wyclioff's seedling (illus.) 754

Prize Dahlia. Dr. Harry L. Tevis (illus.) .. .755

Florists' ferns 75o

—Autumn care 755

'Forcing giganteum lilies for Easter 7oG

Home garden popular in France 756

National publicity for flowers 756

Des Moines autumn flower show 757

Cleveland flower show 757

Louisville. Ky. ... 757

Washington, D. O i2i

Kansas City, Mo ' o '

Resolutions on death of J. A. Valentine 7o7

The late Mrs. O. J. Olson 757

Fertilizer burns cause damage suit ^58

Amherst special agricultural course 758

Chrysanthemum Society of America 758

Chicago to Cleveland 758

Illinois State Florists' meeting ^oS

Artifleial stock import ruling 758

Coming exhibitions 758

Toronto, Out 760

St. Louis 1°"

Boston 762

Cincinnati iJJ-

(Jolumbus, O i6-2

Fort Wayne, Ind ' O^-

Pittsburgh 763

Chicago i^o

Milwaukee ^7-

Philadelphia 'JJi

New York '1°

Highland, N. J 778

The seed trade 784

— New York seed trade 784

— Philadelphia seed trade 784

— Catalogue postage '84

— California seed crops 784

— W. F. Therkildson -^784

Market Gardeners 788

—Potato notes "88

— Boston potato market weak 788

— Wisconsin potato show _i^8S

— Cauliflower culture 788

The nursery trade 790

— American Association of Nurserymen 790

— Christmas tree quarantine in Penn 790

—Hollanders petition for transportation i90

— Texas Nurserymen's Association 797

Pouchkeepsie. N. Y 797

Springfleld, Mass 797

Providence. R. 1 7J7

Lancaster County Florists' Association lOS

THE output of anthracite coal for
the present year is estimated at 74,-
400,000 tons, the largest ever known.

THE annual meeting of the National
Association of Gardeners will be held
at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, De-
cember 4-6.

Fertilizer Burns Cause Damage Suit.

Haury & Sons, well-known florists of
Nashville, Tenn., have been made de-
fendants in a damage suit for $2,500
for alleged, personal injurios received
by J. R. Parkerson, who claims that
as an employe of the firm's green-
houses he was not instructed as to
the danger of handling a certain ferti-
lizer, and as a result both of his hands
were burned.

THE drop in price of lead to 6% cents
should reduce the price of tin foil.

THE government recently bought 120
bales of raffia" for army use at 22 cents
per pound.

Amherst Special Agricultural Course.

Amherst, Mass., October 13. — The
Agricultural College now offers a spe-
cial course in agriculture to fit men
to fill positions as supervisors of gar-
dens, the president having already ap-
plications for 40 men to supervise gar-
dens next season. He advises students
Tv'ho have already enrolled to remain
until the close of the year before en-
listing in the army or navy.

A. F. F.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Chrysan-
themum Society of America will be
held in the Gray's Armory, Cleveland.
O., Thursday, November 8, at 8:00
o'clock p. m.

REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.

Chicago, October 15. — Idolph, light
pink pompon, scored 90 points; exhib-
ited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian,
Mich.

C. "W. JOHNSON, Sec'y.

American Carnation Society.

DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION.

The following new carnations have
been entered for registration by Even-
den Bros. Co., Williamsport, Pa. :

White Pearl — Parentage. Flora Hill
X Lizzie McCowan. Color, pure white.
Size, 3 to 3% inches. Vigorous grow-
er and robust constitution; fringed
edges, stem good and never splits.

Williamsport — Parentage, Flora Hill
X Lizzie McCowan. Color, white.
Size, 4% to 5 inches. Strong, free and
healthy grower; very robust.

A. F. J. BAUK, Sec'y.

Chicago to Cleveland.

The transportation committee of the
Chicago Florists' Club has arranged
to use the New York Central (Lake
Shore), Railroad for the trip from
Chicago to Cleveland on the occasion
of the annual fall meeting and exhi-
bition of the Chrysanthemum Society
of America and the Cleveland Flower
Show, November 8-11. The train
leaves the La Salle street station, La
Salle and Van Buren streets, Novem-
ber 7 at 11 :00 p. m., due Cleveland
7 :00 a. m. The individual one way
fare is $8.55 and party fare for 10
or more traveling on one ticket, $7.68.
Lower berth $2.00, section $3.60, draw-
ing room $7.00.

For reservations and further par-
ticulars, address or telephone O. W.
Crapser. City Ticket Agent, 100 South
Clark Street, Chicago; phone Randolph
5300.

Illinois State Florists' Ass'n Meeting;.

About 1,500 chrysanthemum plants,
which were given to the school children
of Galesburg, 111., by I. L. Pillsbury
and H. F. Drury, well-known florists
of that city, will- be on exhibition in
the State armory on the occasion of
the fall fiower show of the Illinois State
Florists' Association to be held at
Galesburg, November 6-7. The children
will compete for prizes offered by the
merchants of the city.

The retail merchants association, of
which H. F. Drury is president, has
issued a general invitation to all to
attend this fall show of the associa-
tion, assuring all visitors of a hearty
welcome to this enterprising city of
28,000 inhabitants.

Mayor Bradley in behalf of the citi-
zens has also called attention to the
welcome that will be given all visitors
on this occasion, expressing the hope
that aside from the pleasure of attend-
ing the excellent exhibition they vrill
return to their homes with pleas-
ant memories of their stay in the city.

Artifleial Stock Import Duty Ruling.

In a recent decision of the United
States court of customs appeals, protest
having been filed claiming natural
leaves, plants, stems, grasses, immor-
telles and flowers which have been
dried, dyed or otherwise preserved,
classified at 60 per cent advalorem un-
ier paragraph 347, tariff act of 1913,
should be duty free under paragraph
497 or 552, the protest of H. Bayers-
dorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., vs.
United States was sustained in part.
Natural flowers, dyed or prepared,
were held dutiable under paragraph
210 as preserved cut flowers by simili-
tude; and natural leaves, stems,
grasses, plants or parts thereof, dried,
dyed or otherwise preserved, dutiable
under paragraph 385 as manufactured,
in whole or in part.

Coming Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates that
have been altered since the last advices.]

October Sl-November 1, Madison, N. J. — Exhi-
bition of the Morris County Gardeners' and Flo-
rists' Club. Edward Reagan, secretary, Morris-
town, N. J.

October 31-Novemher 4, Boston, Mass. — Meet-
ing of the American Pomological Society in
Horticultural Hall in conjunction with the New
England fruit show. E. R. Lake, secretary,
20.33 Park road, Washington, D. C.

October 31-November 4, Boston, Mass. — Spe-
cial fruit show, Massachuse'tts Horticultural
Society. Wm. P. Ricb, 300 Massachusetts ave-
nue. Boston, secretary.

November 1-2. Madison, N. J. — Red Cross
Flower Show of tbe Morris County Gardeners'
and Florists' Society. Edward Reagan, Mor-
ristown, N. J., secretary.

November 6-7, Galesburg. HI. — Annual meet-
ing and exhibition of the Illinois State Florists*
Association. J. F. Ammann, secretary, Ed-
wardsville. 111.

November 6-10, Dfes Moines, la. — Autumn show
of florists of Iowa and neighboring states. J. S.
Wilson, general manager, Des Moines.

November 7-9, New York — Chrysanthemum
show of the American Institute. 25-33 West
Thirty-ninth street. Wm. A. Bagleson, 324
West Thirty-third street. New York, secretary.

November 7-9, Tarrytown, N, Y. — Exhibition
of Tarrytown Horticultural Society, at Music
ball. E. W. Neubrand. 47 South Washington
street. Tarrytown, secretary.

November 7-9, Newport, R. I. — Annual fall
show of the Newport Horticultural Society.
Fred P. Webber, secretary, Newport.

November 7-9, Philadelphia, Pa. : Annual
chrysanthemum show of the Pennsylvania Hor-
ticultural Society, First Regiment Armory.
David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance building,
Philadelphia.

November 8-11, New York. — Fall exhibition of
the American Museum of Natural History. Geo.
v. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, secre-
tary.

November 8-11, Cleveland, 0. — Cleveland flower
show, including annual meeting of tbe Chrys-
anthemum Society of America and fall shows of
the American Rose Society and tbe American
Carnation Society. M. A. Vinson, manager, 402
Leader-News building. Cleveland.

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation Society.
Horticultural Hall. A. F. .T. Baur, Thirty-
eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.,
secretary.

March 14-21, 1918, New York. — Spring flower
show in Grand Central Palace.

April 6-15, 1918, St. Louis, Mo. — Annual ex-
hibition of American Rose Society in conjunc-
tion with Fifth National Flower Show of the
S. A. F. Prof. E. A. White. Cornell University,
secretary, Ithaca, . N. Y.

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759

Wants, For Sale,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

?or Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
•nclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation AVantcd — A splendid oppor-
tunity for a flrst-class nursery to se-
cure services of an expert Holland
nurseryman, detained in this country
because of war. Long and thorough
experience enables applicant to assume
entire charge. Please state in detail
wages and particulars covering posi-
tion. Address

Key 839, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Two general growers.
J18.00 to $20.00 per week.

Carl Hagenbnrser,
AV. Mentor, Ohio.

Help AVanted — Grower of chrysanthe-
mums and bedding plants; must be
sober, reliable and not afraid of work.
Good wages and house. Address

Thos. F. Bro^vne, Greenfield, 3Ilch.

Help AVanted — Toung men or hel'pers
In rose sections. Must have some ex-
perience. Salary J.35.00 per month with
board and room. Address

Key 827, Care American Florist.

Help Wanted — Saleslady with exper-
ience in retail flower store. Must
understand German. State particulars
and wages expected. Address
Florist, 4925 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Help 'Wanted — Florist with experi-
ence in growing choice pot plants; give
reference, experience, age, wages
wanted, etc. Apply to

J. A. Peterson & Sons,

Cincinnati, O.

Help AVanted — Florist to take charge
of greenhouses, 15,000 feet of glass;
must understand carnations, numerous
roses and general stock; also designing.
"Wages $18.00. Healthy country. Houses
now in good shape.

Rainbow Floral Co., Marshall, Tex.

Help Wanted — A young man who un-
derstands growing roses. Must be a
steady man; a single man preferred.
Apply personally to

Chas. Mnnro, 974 Chapel St.,

New Haven, Conn,

Partner AVanted — A reliable party un-
derstanding the florist business to take
part in 27,000 ft. of glass in good con-
dition on even shares; must have ref-
erences and some cash. Address

Key S32, care American Florist.

For Sale — One of the best paying
west side retail stores in Chicago.
Buyer must have at least $1,000 cash;
balance on easy terms. Splendid propo-
sition. Investigate this at once.

Key 843, care American Florist.

For Sale — On easy terms, one of the
best located retail stores in residen-
tial and business district in Chicago.
North side. Good paying business.
Buyer must have at least $1,000 cash.
Address

Key 844, care American Florist.

For Sale

Greenhouses and grounds near Salt
Lake City. A real opportunity for the
right person. For details write

PORTER-WALTON CO.
Salt Lake City, Utah.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.

ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Pa.

HELP WANTED

Al rose grower for large range
near Chicago. Good salary to cap-
able party. Address

Key 840, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Two good rose growers at

once. Good wages and

steady employment.

PETER REINBERG

5450 North Robey Street, CHICAGO

!®"See our Mr. Peter Showsboe,
Superintendent of our greenhouses.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
Key XYZ, care American Florist.

GREENHOUSES

Denver, Colo. Everythicg in flrst-class con-
dition. Coiil for coininp winter contracted at
low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terras. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper,

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Croclter, Des Moines, Iowa

HELP WANTED

Man between age of 35 and 40, super-
intendent of wholesale grain and field
seed business. Salary, $1800 per year,
to begin; chance for rapid advancement.
State age, experience and former em-
ployers. Address

Key 841, care American Florist.

BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Shorewood, Wis., Milwaukee P. 0.,
F. W. UUius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnishing of about 1000
2-in. to 2}^-in. American Elms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

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TRADE IKCREASES BUT SUPPLY LIMITED.
There has been quite an increase in
sales, and with the scarcity of stock it
keeps everyone on the jump, but in an-
other weeli the heavy cut of chrysan-
themums will be on, when the shortage
in other lines will be relieved. Roses
are coming in fine shape. American
Beauty, Russell, Ophelia, Hoosier
Beauty, Sunburst, Killarney and Rich-
mond are all of good quality. Carna-
tions are getting better and more plen-
tiful. Violets show improvement and
all lines will soon be at their best.

CLUB MEETING.

The retail florists' club is now estab-
lished, and from the amount of enthu-
siasm shown by the 36 members who
attended the meeting they are going to
be a bunch of live wires with plenty of
"pep." More harmony, wider publicity
and more uniform prices are some of
the objects aimed at. and with the co-
operation of all the retailers we hope
to build up a better and also a more
profitable business for all. As all or
the majority of our supplies and acces-
sories are imported, it is believed that
by combining these orders there will be
a large saving in these lines alone. The
social features are not to be lost sight
of, and it was left with the ladies to
start something, a report of which will
be given at the next meeting. If the
club is as successful as is hoped for,
every retail florist in the Dominion will
be invited to join. The growers',
wholesalers' and gardeners' and florists'
associations all will be invited to at-
tend the meetings, and it is hoped that
with all working with one aim, each
and every one should benefit.

NOTES.

Carl Grobba, of Mimico, has his
range in the pink of condition and I
doubt If the stock ever looked better.
The past season a rose range has been
added and the stock that he is now cut-
ting compares favorably with the best
seen here. Chrysanthemums by the
thousands, mostly grown two and three
to the plant, all look good. Fifteen
thousand cyclamens, some of them in
eight-inch pans, all look vigorous, and
with bench after bench of ferns, there
is a lot of fine stock.

The gardeners' and florists' associa-
tion has issued a prize list and invita-
tions for a chrysanthemum show to be
held in St. George hall, October 30, and
from the appearance of the stock in
most establishments there will be some
good blooms shown. The list is open
for both private and commercial gi-ow-
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Walter AVilshire is now manager of
Dillemuth's greenhouses and is turning
out some especially fine Golden Glow.
His other stock shows the touch of the
master hand and the place never looked
as well. Harry Wilshire is a member
of the Royal flying corps.

A visit to Thos. Manton found him
working hard among his poinsettias. of
which he will have a good lot. A ship-
ment of cypripediums and other or-
chids are rounding to nicely, and the
place shows every promise for the com-
ing season.

Autumn foliage and chrysanthemums
give the windows and stores a good
appearance. Ai'rangements are on foot
for every storeman to have a chrysan-
themum show at an early date in No-
vember. (More harmony).

H. G. D.

St. Louis.

TRADE CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

The market during the past week
was in excellent condition. Business
picked up nicely and it seemed to be
general from the way retailers were
buying. A number of weddings are
scheduled for the near future and pros-
pects look bright for a continuance of
good business. Chrysanthemums con-
stitute the bulk of stock and while
quite a few of the earlier varieties are
seen on the market early in the day,
by noon the counters are clean. Roses,
too, are arriving in good quality and
quantity, and move at good prices.
The greater proportion are Ophelia
and Russell. American Beauties have
been somewhat scarce. Killarneys have
dropped out of favor quite a bit and
only the better grades move freely.

Carnations are improving with each
week and some excellent stock is ar-
riving and has a ready call. Sweet
peas are still scarce, as is lily of the
valley and what is on the market com-
mands high prices. Lilies are equal
to the demand. Southern smilax, string
smilax and other greens are also equal
to the call.

NOTES.

The retail florists' association held
its monthly meeting and had quite an
interesting session. The various com-
mittees appointed at a prior meeting
are busy on the various problems which
come up in a retail business. The res-
olution to increase the annual dues
from .$5.00 to $10.00 was voted down.

"VVm. Schray & Sons, Geo. B. Win-
dier, John Held and Chas. Beyer,
growers of pot chrysanthemums, have
quite a few coming on for the two
holidays, November 1-2. The different
cemeteries use large quantities of pot
chrysanthemums on these two days.

Alb. Senger on Lexington avenue
has a fine lot of pot grown chrysanthe-
mums. He also has one large house
devoted to cut chrysanthemums, which
are in very nice shape.

W. A. Rowe has been cutting quite
heavily from his chrysanthemum
stock. Of pompons he has a large
cut coming on of a number of thf bet-
ter varieties.

St. Louis growers received their first
consig-nment of Dutch bulbs last week.
This lot arrived in good shape appar-
ently, from all reports.

Visitors : Robt. Newcomb of the
American Bulb Co., Chicago; Sam. Se-
ligman of "Wertheimer Bros.. New York.
J. J. W.

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761

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

Showing one style of Evergreen "Window Box planting.

"A very good substitute for box
trees would be small evergreens,
which our American nurserymen are
already preparing for this purpose.
Winter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
my mind are even prettier because
more diversified than the box trees,
would prove very attractive."

ROBERT CRAIG.

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate
or later delivery.

SUSSESTIONS FOn PLiNTING EVERBREEN WINDOW BOXES

No. 1. Evergreens planted close together, all the same height, give a

hedge-like appearance.
No. 2. High at the ends and low in the center produces, with a little

clipping, a graceful curved effect.
No. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its individuality is another

plan.
No. 5. A box filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that is

very attractive.

PRICES ON HILL'S H&RDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS, Etc

Especially Grown Bushy Stock.

Variety Size In. Each Doz. 100

Assorted Varieties (Our Selection) $8.00 per 50) $15.00

Kcea Excelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-18 $0.80 $1.80 10.00

Pinus Mugho (Dwf. Mountain Pine) 8-10 .35 2.40 18.00

Tliuya Ocoidentalis (Am. .-i-Vbor Vitae) 12-18 .30 2.15 16.00

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or other special uses.

Variety Desci-iption Size Ft. Each

Juniperus Counarti Pyramid 2 -3 $2.75

Picea Canadensis Pyramid 1^-2 1.00

Pinus Mugho Globe - 1 -1% 1.25

Tliuya Peabody Aurea Pyramid 1 •/> -2 1.25

Thuya Woodwardi Globe 1 -1 % 1.75

Thuya Siherica Globe IVa-S 2.00

Tliuya Pyramidalis Pyramid 2 -3 1,50

TERMS: Net cash. First order from
all firms not having an account with us
should be accompanied with full cash re
mittance, which earns 3 per cent discount
and boxing free. To customers of ap
proved credit or who supply satisfactory
references, 30 days net. -

Notice to Nurserymen and
Florists: Our complete
Tvliolesale catalog is noTv
ready. Copy sent on re-
quest.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.,

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America

HILL'S MOTTO:

High Quality Reasonable Prices
Prompt Service Courteous Treat-
ment. Give us a trial. We cai
save you money and please you
as well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

Pair
$5.25
1.75
2.25
2.25
3.25
3.75
2.75

FRIGES ON HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR TUBB KG.

(Clipped specimens, well grown, bushy, compact

Size

Variety Description Feet

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 2

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 3

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 2

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) ... .Pyramidal 3

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 2

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 3

Juniperus Virginiaua (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 4

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 5

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 6

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 7

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 3

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 4

Picea Canadensis (Elk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 5

Tliuya Ocoidentalis (Am. Arb. Vit.) .. .Bail Shape 2x2

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 2

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 3

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 4

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 1

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 2

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 3

Thuya Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape 1

stock.)

Matched
Each Pair
% S.50 $ 4.60

1.25

2.50
4.00
4.60
5.60
9.60
13.00
3.50
5,00
6.60
3.76
2.00
2.76
3.60
2.00
3.25
4.75

1.00
1.00
8,50
4.50
7.50
8.50
10,50
18,60
25.60
6,50
9,50
12.50
7,00
3.50
6,00
6.50
3.60
6.00
9,00
4,00

If tubs are wanted add 75 cents extra per tree.
After tubbing, water thoroughly and keep soil moist

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Oct. 27,

FLORAL NIRSERIES

EDGBLYrBUCKS CO., PA. GfOWBrS 80(1 nllOlBSdlGrS 9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Phone No: SPRUCE 889.

OUR SPECIALTIES

ROSES, GARDENIAS, ORCHIDS, PLUMOSUS, ADIANTUM, STRING SMILAX, ETC.

SFECIAI. OFFER— This Week Only.

No. 1— Fresh Cut Roses, Short Stems, Suitable for Design jjO. 4— Assorted Roses, Our Selection BOO lots, $20.00

Work, $15.00 per 1,000, assorted. i< <i .. i< \QiQQ " 35 00

H«' T3 A ' .. ^^^ ' rx o 1 .• cnni* ticnn No. 5— Assorted Roses, Our Selection BOO lots, $30.00

No, 3— Assorted Roses, Our Selection 500 lots, $15.00 ,, ,, ,< i/^n^ ■< rr nn

1000 " 27.50 ' 1000 56.00

THESE SPECIAL OFFERS INCLUDE:
Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst, Prima Donna, Double White Killarney, Shawyer, Ward and Richmond.

Shipments at risk of purchaser. When ordering, give number and quantity required. Trial Order Solicited.

Boston.

SUPPLY PLENTLFUl AND GOOD.

Market conditions have improved
greatly during the past two weeks.
Chrysanthemums are now more abun-
dant, carnations are improving and
roses are flooding the market. Asters
are seen and sell well and tuberoses
are plentiful. There is a good sale for
pink, yellow and white snapdragons
and pansies were never better and find
a ready market. Gardenias are good
property at $6 per dozen. Chrysanthe-
mums (all early varieties) are moving
well at prices ranging from .$1.50 to
$3 per dozen. Pompons, eaz-lier than
usual and very good, are quoted at 75
cents per bunch. Cattleyas are offered
at $5 and $6 per dozen.

KOTES.

Thomas Roland has some very good
cyclamens, crotons, many varieties of
dracaenas and baby Japanese rubber
plants. Fi'om his rose range he is
shipping Ophelia, Killarney Queen,
Ward and George Elgar.

A. M. Davenport, of 'W^atertown,
Mass., has an excellent stock of ferns.
He is growing some wonderful chry-
santhemum plants for the chrysanthe-
mum sh0T\' which he expects will take
all prizes.

Welch Bros. Co. reports very good
business and anticipate a banner year
from the way out-of-town orders are
coming in.

Wm. R. Nicholson, of Framingham,
has been on the sick list for 10 daj^s
with a severe cold, but is reported im-
iroving.

B. A. Snyder &, Co. report good busi-
ness with a heavy- demand for chry-
santhemums and roses.

W. H. Elliott is showing some fine
chrysanthemum plants ranging in price
from $1 to $2.

S. K. G.

Cincinnati.

PLENTIFUL SUPPLY AND GOOD VABIETY.

The supply of stock in the market is
excellent, in respect to quantity and
quality. The amount is sufficient to
satisfy present needs, while one grade
is better than usual at this time of
the year. The demand is also good.
Roses are fairly plentiful. Among oth-
ers some excellent Russell and Ophelia
are available. The general quality of
the carnations is better than it was at
the last few writings, but they are not
Very plentiful as yet. Many good chry-
santhemums are coming into the mar-
ket each day. All sizes and colors are
available. The first sweet peas of the

season arrived this week. They were
excellent. Other offerings include Eas-
ter lilies, rubrums, snapdragons and
lily of the valley.

NOTES.

The florists are getting together a
fund with which to purchase comfort
kits for the florist boys from this city
and vicinity who are now in the mili-
tary or naval service of the country.
Contributions may be left at the Wil-
liam Murphy Co.'s store or checks
mailed there.

C. E. Critchell was the first in the
market to get in sweet peas from the
new cut this fall. He has put into
commission an auto truck for deliv-
eries to and from the depot.

The Flower Market is resplendent in
a new coat of paint placed on it at the
direction of E. G. Gillett and C. E.
Critchell. trustees.

P. J. dinger has installed a new
heating system in his greenhouses at
New Castle, Ind.

L. H. Kyrk and wife are on a two
weeks' trip to Portland, Ind., Chicago
and Milwaukee.

"Visitors : Karl Heiser, Hamilton, O.;
G. E. Moore, Rushville. Ind.; J. T.
Herdegen, Aurora, Ind., and "W^m. Gard-
ner, Richmond, Ind. H.

Columbus, 0.

GOOD TRADE AND PLENTIFUL SUPPLY.

Good trade' and no lack of season-
able stock, sizes up in a general ■way
the condition with local florists. Cer-
tain functions incident to the national
dairy show now on here for 10 days
are helping to boost business, but nor-
mally things are prosperous. Social
demands are the leading feature, and
this shows a growing tendency as the
season advances. Chrysanthemums
are, of course, the big seller. So far
they are confined to the usual white,
red and pink varieties, the novelties
not yet having made their appearance.
The blooms are well-developed and
hardy, with abundance of supply in
sight. Prices range from .$2 to $5.
Pompons are beginning to come in, but
are not plentiful enough to form much
of a display. Another week is ex-
pected to see them on the market in
good volume. There is an increase in
carnation cuttings, but the trade would
absorb a larger quantity than is at
present available. The quality is ex-
cellent. Lily of the valley is equal to
requirements at .$1.50. All seasonable
roses are in prolific yield, with little
variation from prices that have here-
tofore prevailed. C. C. J.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

GOOD BUSINESS FOLLOWS COLD WEATHER.

E'xtremely cold weather character-
ized last week, taut only gave an added
stimulus to the already good demand.
Wedding decorations took the lead, and
there were numerous calls for flowers
for parties, and other social affairs.
Funeral work was also in heavy de-
mand. Heavier supplies of home-grown
■hrysanthemums are coming into the
stores here and the rose market is in
better condition, but there is still a
scarcity of the higher grade stock. Car-
nations are very short in supply, and
the prices are high. Lilies are scare,
only a few longiflorum and glganteum
being obtainable. Lily of the valley
meets with a good demand for high
class weddings.

NOTES.

At a special meeting of the florists'
club, which was called by the secretary,
Miss Marguerite Flick, October 16. at
the Doswell Floral Co.'s store, it was
decided to hold the annual fall flower
show in the new Overland building,
November 14-15.

The Flick Floral Co. is showing some
very good chrysanthemums in the
Major Bonnaffon and Chrysolora varie-
ties. Their showing of straw flowers is
very complete this year. Roses are
also in good supply here. Wedding
work was in heavy demand last week.

The New Haven Floral Co. is having
a rushing business. They had several
fine wedding decorations last week.
Some handsome chrysanthemums are
being cut at their greenhouses. Mr.
Henry Freese spent several days in
this city last week.

W. J. and M. S. Vesey have been
very busy. Their cut of chrysanthe-
mums is exceedingly large. This firm
has the decoration for the Shrine dance
at the Scottish Rite cathedral, which
is always a very elaborate affair.

Many of the retail florists staged

elaborate window decorations October

20, when the Liberty Loan parade drew

great crowds into the business district.

H. K.

Peoeia, III. — D. U. Augspurger &
Sons filed a petition in bankruptcy Oc-
tober 20; assets about $10,000; liabil-
ities about $10,500.

Independence, Mo. — The first meet-
ing of the creditors of S. Bryson Ayres,
adjudged a bankrupt last March, has
been called for November 5 at Room
300, Fidelity Trust building, Kansas
City, Mo., at 10 o'clock.

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The American Florist.

763

AL.L, THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

ALI, THE PIiOVVERS

IN PLACE.

THE WRAPPER

"Save" is the cry
of the nation to-
day— Make every
penny count. Cut
down every item
o f unnnecessary
overhead expense
— Start in the
shipping room hv
wrapping your
plants with the
Rapid Rapper,

Sig men in the
trade who keep
an accurate cost
system indorse
this modern me-
thod of wrapping
as the shortest
possible profita-
ble route to econ-
omy.

Write for your
copy of "The Art
of Wrapping"

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable. You will
find it Invaluable
for decorating,
displaying plants
and floral baskets
as well as innu-
m e r a b 1 e other
uses, and a most
b e a u t i ful orna-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-
ket.

Finished In green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 53
inches.

Price .¥3.00 eacli.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

44^ Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Burlington Willow Ware Shops,
BURLINGTON, lA.

A MOST BEATITIFiri,
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEL,.

Pittsbursfh.

AMPIOB SUPPLY AND GOOD SALES.

The past week has been an excellent
one on this market, not due to a scarc-
ity of stock, but because the business
was here with an ample supply to
meet requirements. Good roses are
plentiful, although mostly of the short-
er grades. Chrysanthemums are arriv-
ing in good numbers, especially Early
Rose, Chrysolora and Oconto, with some
very good Ivory and they clean up
daily at good figures. Carnations are
short of the demand, taut the quality
is not good enough to bring more than
$3 per 100. Many of the arrivals now
are short stemmed. There have been
heavy receipts of American Beauty,
but the coming of chrysanthemums
has affected prices somew^hat. Dahlias
are still seen in limited numbers, but
the end is near. Some asters of very
poor quality are also with us. Pom-
pons, always sure of a good call, are
also arriving and the quality is very
good. Lilies are falling in demand.

NOTES.

F. C. Luckenbacher, formerly in
charge of an estate at Hartsdale, N.
Y., has taken a similar position at
"Lyndhurst," the William Thaw es-
tate, recently purchased by Emll Win-
ter. Extensive improvements have
been started and a modern f ange will
replace the old houses.

If local florists who intend exhibit-
ing at the Cleveland flower show will
communicate with W. A. Clark or E.
J. McCallum. these gentlemen will give
them information as to the best time
to make shipments so that they will
be handled by the express companies
without delay.

Nick Kronis is spending a few days
In Chicago attending to business in-
terests in that city.

MiWUWWftrtA/VWhWiW,

NEIPIISGER'S HOUSE OF MERIT!

BUY LIBERTY BONDS

And Help Win the War.

Buy Neldinger's Baskets

And Help Tour Business.
DO IT NOW!

Every Do)lar Invested With Us Comes Back To You
Two-Fold And More. Send for Our Latest Illustrated
Price List; It Tells Of Honest Goods At Honest Prices.

Up-to-date Goods, Efficient Service. Send us a trial order.

Jos. G. Neidinger Co.,

1309-1 3 11 North 2nd St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

The Zieger Co. of the East End have
finished decorating their store on Baum
boulevard and it now presents a very
handsome appearance.

Chas. Becher, of Dixmont, is show-
ing a fine bronze chrysanthemum
which is the best seedling seen here
for many days.

Visitor :
tie. Pa.

Chas. Herman. New Cas-
M.

St. Joseph, Mo. — John Hochenhauer,
Pryor avenue and Cherokee street, is
erecting one house 25x125 feet. Flow-
ers and vegetable plants will be grown.

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Oct. 27,

g^llllllllllllill

Chrysanthemum!

AND POMPONS

It Stands to reason that a large range of greenhouses like our plant

at Morton Grove, operated on modern ideas, will produce stock of

the highest possible quality. You will find it difficult to duplicate

POEHLMANN'S SUPREME QUALITY

American Beauty Russell Hoosier Beaul

Ophelia Richmond Killarney Kiliarney Brilliai
White Killarney Milady Sunburst Aaron Ware

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies-Orchids-Valley-Carnations-Cecile Brunner- Fireflame
Flat Ferns - Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus -
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Galax-

Southern Wild Smilax.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NOl

any merchandise you may want for 1
season's uses at prices that are rig
Our new line of baskets is considc
the most practical and novel ever sho
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIR-
CULARS Illustrating all BAS-
KETS and FALL NOVELTIES.

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVE

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, ii
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perfec

SPHAGNUM IVfOSS, 12 Bales, $12.00.

POEHLMAP

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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765

lii

mwii

OSE PLANTS, GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

iTED — 2J4-lBch Aaron Ward. Milady. Brilliant. Cecile

uner, Eichmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per 1000

3 of 5000 or more 110.00 oer 10150

k Klllarney lOO.OO per 1000

AFTED— 3'/2-INCH WHITE KILLABNEY AND PIITK KILL4RNEY.
For SH-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1000 -n-ill be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 214-inch White Klllarney, Aaron Ward, Milady,

Eichmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more ^ 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 2y2-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched, will be shipped.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS

Extra fine stock in the varieties mentioned.

WHITE 100 1000

lite Perfection $6.00 $50.00

tchless 6.00 50.00

Order early and avoid disappointment.

LIGHT PINK 100 1000

Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

DEEP PINK

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

PALMS

ENTIA FOKSTEEIANA SINGLE PLANTS,

Doz. 100 1.000

aeh pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

ENTIA BELMOEEANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Leaves Doz. 100 1.000

nch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

ABECA LUTESCENS.
tl pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PHOENIX KOEBELENII. Each

A pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GRANDIF0LL4.

:h pots 50

;h pots 1.00

LIVISTONIA ROrUNDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

3 Inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONIOA,

2 inch pots, 75e per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA.

3 inch pots, 30c each $3.00 per doz.

CYCLAMEN

OCTOBER DELIVERY

3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $25.00 per 100; 5-inch pots,

L80 per doz.

POT NUNS, Oct. and Nov. Delivery.

5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. ; Si/o-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz. ;
1. pots, $12.00 per doz. ; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each; larger specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS
1. pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-ln. pots. $7.00 per
4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6-ln. pots, Mdup.,
per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
3-lncb stock, $7.00 per 100.

BEGONIA LUMINOSA (In Woom)
pots. 25c to 35c each.

PANDANUS VEITCHn
pots $4.80 per doz.

RUBBER PLANTS

5-in. pots. $6.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots. $9.00 per doz.

POINSETTIAS

Christmas delivery.
4-in., $20.00-$25.00 per 100; 6-ln. pans, Mdup., $6.00
per doz.; 7-in. pans. $0.75-$1.00 each; 8-in. pans,
Mdup., $1.BO-$2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
.$5.00 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTON FERNS
5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $9.00 per
7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

TABLE FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00 per 100.

HOLLY FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00 per 100.

CROTONS
in variety. 4-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. ; 6-in.
$12.00, $15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

S BROS. CO

LONG DISTANCE PHONE,
RANDOLPH 35.

CHICAGO, ILL

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Oct. 27,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

All Sizes, All Colors, All Prices
Prom 75c per doz. to $3.00 per doz.

POMPONS— ALL COLORS— 50 CENTS PER BUNCH.

Our 'Mums are all home-grown and the very best in this market. The advantage of home-
grown stock is that they have not had to travel thousands of miles before being placed on sale.

BEAUTIES, RUSSELLS, HOOSIER BEAUTIES,

SUNBURST, OPHELIA, PINK OPHELIA, SHAWYER, BRILLIANT,

DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY, PINK KILLARNEY and CECILE BRUNNER

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz.

Long stems, special $4.00

Second length, 30 to 36-inch $2.50 to 3.00

Medium, 15 to 24-inch 1.00 to 2.00

Short 50 to 75 cents

RUSSELLS — Best In Market Per 100

Long stems $15.00 to $20.00

Good medium S.OO to 12.00

Good short 4.00 to 6.00

HOOSIER BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SHAWYER, REIDS

Long and Specials „ „„ , ^^S'SS

Good medium ?5.S5 !° ?-°°

Good short 3.00 to 4.00

SUNBURST, PINK KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIL-
LIANT, AVHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Long stem $8.00

Good medium $5.00 to 6.00

Good short 4.00

CECILE BRUNNER Per 100 $2.00

VALLEY Per 100 $6.00

ASP. SPRAYS Per 100 $2.00 to $3.00

SPRENGERI Per 100 2.00 to 3.00

ADIANTU9I Per 100 $1.00

GALAX, bronze and green Per 1000 $1.50

FERNS Per 100 20c; Per 1000 1.75

SPECIAL OFFER: ROSES— Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $3.00

per hundred.
EASTER LILIES, Long Stem Per 100 $12.00 to $15.00

All seasonable flowers not grown .by us will be procured for our customers. A trial ordei

solicitGd.

We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying

direct of the grower.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must be Delivered to the Express Companies by 5 P. M. Each Day.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAIi 1457.
Greenhonaea Hinsdale, III., and Grearara Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chlca£:o.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ABE MOEE PLENTIFUL.

Stock Of all kinds is a trifle more
plentiful this week, especially chrys-
anthemums, which are arriving in ex-
ceptionally large quantities. Pompons
are quite a factor In this market now,
but clean up nicely each day at sat-
isfactory prices. Carnations are sell-
ing fast but are in extra short supply
and it is impossible to flU anywhere
near all the orders that are received.
Lily of the valley, orchids and garde-
nias are more numerous and no trou-
ble is being experienced in meeting
the demand. Roses are in good supply,
but are moving nicely at good prices.
Sweet peas and violets are seen in
large numbers which also holds true
for daisies, feverfews, calendulas, lilies
and callas. Some fine southern wild
smllax. boxwood, green and bronze
galax, mignonette, myrtle, red winter
berries, ferns and other decorative
greens, are to be had in large supply
and remind one that the holidays are
not very far oft. The shipping trade
is holding up remarkably well and

'WoLJixtod I

To handle on commission 'Mums, Pompons,
or other seasonable stock. Checks weekly.

M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist

158 N. Wabash Avenue, Telephone Central 3067 CHICAGO

Avhile the city demand is good it is
nothing to speak of." Business the early
part of the week when this market
report was w-ritten. was rather quiet
which had the tendency to lead the
buyer to believe that stock was more
plentiful than it really was. A decided
change may be expected at any mo-
ment when stock in all lines will most
likely quickly shorten up, including
chrysanthemums.

NOTES.

August Poehlmann, of Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. celebrated his forty-eighth
birthday last Sunday, October 21. The
years seem to set lightly on his should-
ers, for he appears to be as young
as ever and is on the job every day
looking after the world's largest and
finest commercial range of greenhouses
consisting of over 2.000,000 feet

BULL DOG CLIPS

1,000— $0.80 5,000—$ 3.25

10,000— 6.50 25,000— 15.00

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

Mention the American Florist when writing

J. A. Budlong has made arrange-
ments to have a regular supply of
southern wild smilax on hand to meet
the needs of their many customers.

Mrs. Fred Heinl, of Terre Haute,
Ind., is at the Presbyterian hospital
recovering from an operation per-
formed last Saturday, October 20.

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The American Florist.

767

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

LARGE
CROPS

RUSSELL-OPHEUA
CHAMP WEILAND
SUNBURST ROSES

We close at 5 P. M, week days and Snndays at noon.

SUPREME
QUALITY

Bqy Direot From the Groiver

CURRENT PRICE LIST

"nhlect «o Chnnse Without Notice

AMERICAN DEAUTIES Per doz.

48 to 60-inch stems $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.00

20-inch stems 1.50

BIRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

Champ AVeiland.

Killaraey

AVhlte Klllarney
KUIamey Brllliai

Sunburst

My Maryland. . .
Ophelia

Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

J Per 100

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

CARNATIONS— Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Chrysanthemums, per

Ponuiions, per buncli.

Harrlsli

Valley

Adiantum

Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxwood. per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Leucothoe Sprays

Smilax per doz. strings

Per 100

12.50 to 15.00

6.00

1.00 to 1.50

.75 to
2.00 to

1.00
2.50

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182 North Wabash Avenue iT d. Phone RandoiBi, esi

N HE AW SUPPLY:

CHICAGO

'IV1lJM8!'MlMS!'MlMS!

WHITE-PINK-YELLOW

Roses, Carnations, Orchids, Pompons, Lilies,

Valley, Daisies, Sweet Peas, Snapdragons,

Violets, Tuberoses, Calendulas, Etc.

AVe handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

y Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good, '"^g

768

The American Florist.

Oct. 27,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Roses -Carnations -Chrysanthemums. Order Here and Get the Best.

MKS. CHAS. EUSSEIL Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to .$12.00

" ' 6.00 to 8.00

Good

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^tA^^Vu*; Sfollfe"

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Good 2.50

WHITE AND PINK KILLAENEY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST

AND RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select 5.00

Fancy 4.00

Medinm 3.00

Short 2.00

MINIATURE ROSES. . Per 100

Baby Doll $2.00

Elgar 2.00

HOSES, OUE SELECTION 4.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Cbrysantbemums, per doz. $1.50 to $3.00

Valley 6.00

Lilies , 15.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 $2.30

Smilax, per doi:. strings 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and gre'en), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

Mention tile Aviericaji Florist when writina

'MUMS ™ ROSES

Fine, fresh, home-grown stock that will
please both you and your customers.

A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

Art Silverman, formerly superintend-
ent of the Angel Guardian Green-
houses, who is now with the National
army at ' Rockford, visited his many
friends here this week. He is in the
332nd M. G. Battery, Company A, with
Jack Byers, who will pay us a visit
soon. He says that Jack now has his
uniform, including an overcoat which
-was, so large that a second tailor had
-to be called in to shorten it so he
•would not have to lift it off the ground
«very time he wore it. Gale Fanning
and Sigmund Misiewicz, who are also
with the National army at Rockford,
were here on a leave of absence this
week. All the young men are in the
best of health and are more than
pleased to be one of Uncle Sammy's
soldier boys.

L/. Loeser, with Kyle & Poerster, vis-
ited Herbert Hansen, formerly with
Peter Reinberg, at Camp Grant, Rock-
ford, Sunday, October 21. Mr. Hansen
was with the National army, but has
been ordered to join the regulars at
Houston, Texas, this week, which leads
him to believe that he will leave for
France in the near future!

Mrs. A. Lr. Glaser. of Dubuque, la.,
who has been on the sick list for sev-
eral years, surprised her many friends
in the trade here by calling on them
this week. W. P. Kyle, of Kyle &
Foerster, was the most agreeably , sur-

0.A.&L.A.T0N1R

Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Sprengeri,

Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

Mention the American Florist when writina

prised one in the lot for he has been
an intimate friend of the Glaser fam-
ily for years.

A number of local retail florists held
a meeting last night when it was de-
cided upon, owing to the high cost of
doing business, to charge .$6.00 per doz-
en for palm rental, an increase of $2.00
over the old charge. This is the whole-
sale price to undertakers and other
dealers, the retail figure being $7.50 per
dozen.

Miss Anna Tonner is again attending
to her duties at O. A. & L. A. Tonner's
store after returning with her mother
from a delightful visit in Kansas and
Colorado.

George Haase, one of the A. L.
Randall Co.'s city salesmen, who was
in, the first draft, has successfully
passed the physical examination and
is awaiting his call to report for duty
with the National army at Rockford.

Luke Schrer, formerly with Kenni-
cott Bros. Co., who is with the Na-
tional army at Rockford, has been pro-
moted to corporal.

H. N. Bruns is demonstrating to his
many friends that he can grow a mus-
tache very nearly as perfect as he can
lilies of the valley.

Guy M. Reyburn denies the report
that he has joined the ranks of the
benedicts.

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The American Florist.

769

MUMS

Pink,

White,

Yellow

Positively home grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF POMPONS.

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses At Onality None Better on tiie Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Including Wild Smilax for your Fall Decorations.

PARNATION^ ^'^ ^^^ scarce. We however can fill orders entrusted
vAlViiiiilvlliO to our care if they are placed at least a day in advance.

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh
stock at all times. Try us and be convinced. Besides, when buying direct from us,
we eliminate the high cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

10*SHIPFING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLET
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

Mention the American Florist when writin<}

HEAVY SUPPLY

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Yellow-White-Pink

Roses "Lilies-Valley

This stock will surely please you and your customers.
Try us on Asparagus, we have the best in this market.

jmn^^^Remember when ordering that our line Is so complete that It
ggl^V includes every Item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St., ce';;^;i7ili Chicago

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Mention the American Florist when writing

770

The American Florist.

Oct. 27.

H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

L. M. JONES, Sec'y.

Not the Oldest; Nor the Largest; Just the Best.

Beauties Per dozen, $1.50 to 15.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $6.00 to $25.00

Richmond, Milady, Brilliant, Ward, Ophelia, White Killarney,

Killarney, Sunburst 3.00 to 10.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Carnations per 100, $2.00 to $4.00'

Lilies per 100, 1S.0(^

Chrysanthemums per doz. 1.50to 4-.00

Pompons, large bunches each .75 to 1.00'

Valley per 100, 6100"

Callas '■ lO.OOto 12.50

Violets " l.OO

All Greens at market prices.

The transportation committee of the
Chicago Florists' Club has arranged
to use the New York Central (Lake
Shore) Railroad for the trip from
Chicago to Cleveland on the occasion
of the annual fall meeting and exhi-
bition of the Chrysanthemum Society
of America and the Cleveland Flower
Show, November 8-11. The train
leaves the La Salle street station. La
Salle and Van Buren streets, November
7 at 11 :00 p. m.. due Cleveland 7 :00 a.
m. The individual one "way fare is
$8.55 and party fare for 10 or more
traveling on one ticket, §7.68. Lower
berth $2.00, section $3.60, drawing
room $7.00. For reservations and fur-
ther particulars, address or telephone
O. W. Crapser, City Ticket Agent, 100
South Clark srteet, Chicago; phone
Randolph 5300.

Curtis Kindler, of the Raedlein Bas-
ket Co., reports 3, great improvement in
trade with nearly all the individual .or-
ders running considerably larger than
those of last season. This firm has an
exceptionally large stock of baskets on
hand which it is estimated will last all
through the season notwithstanding
the anticipated heavy future demand.

R. E. Jones, of the Advance Co..
Richmond. Ind., passed through here
this week on his way home from a bus-
iness trip to Savannah. Ga. He met I.
Rosnosky, representing Henry F.
Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., while
he was In Savannah and it is needless
to add that they had a most enjoyable
visit.

, Paul Dressel, who enlisted in the
navy on June 2, and was later as-
signed to the battleship Connecticut,
was given an honorable discharge last
week because he has been found to be
physically deficient. He is again in the
employ of the American Bulb Co.

Chas. H. Fish, of the J. D. Thomp-
son Carnation Co., Joliet, "was a wel-
come visitor In the wholesale market,
October 23. Ben Thompson is now act-
ing as superintendent at their range,
where the crops are progressing favor-
ably under his able direction.

Wietor Bros, are cutting quite heav-
ily in chrysanthemums and pompons,
which are leaders with them. Carna-
tions are arriving in good supply at
this establishment, but no trouble is
experienced in disposing of them as
fast as they are received.

Evelyn French, 3-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Guy French. Morton
Grove, broke her collar-bone one day
last week when she accidentally fell
down stairs.

"%s:=S£-;

Autumn Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Gut Flower Baskets $14.75

$1.00

1 o Cut Flower Baskets for Long- Stemmed
M.£i Cut Flowers, In one doz

lots Each,

6 Larger Cut Flower Baskets' for Long-
Stemmed Cut Flowers, such as Beauties,
Russells, 'Mums,etc,,inlots of d*-! nt"
six or more Each, «pl.vD

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

HUCKLEBERRY SPRAYS

FOR THE FLORISTS

25-Ib. crate, $3.00 50-lb. crate, $5.00

FERNS, $3.00 per crate

This is all A-1 stock. Order a crate today aDd see
what you are gettinglor your money. Cash please.

BAY VIEW FLORAL CO..
6tb Ave. Station, TACOMA, WASH.

Vaughan's Seed Store "Pointers for
Planters" for October is out with a
great variety of useful information on
the planting of bulbs and other season-
able stock.

Percy Jones, Inc., is having a good
run on chrysanthemums and pompons,
which are in heavy supply at this es-
tablishment.

F. O. Franzen, 5319 North Clark
street, who has been on the sick list
for several months, is able to be about
again.

Charlie Kohn, formerly of this city,
is a member of the 306th Infantry,
Co. A, stationed at Camp Upton, N. Y.

Professor H. B. Dorner, of Urbana,
was here on business October 23.

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions. We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain onr free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

Mention the American Florist when wrltini>

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771

This fall we are linked together with some of the best Growers in this
vicinity which means that we are prepared to supply our trade with the best
stock obtainable in the Great Central Market at the most reasonable prices.

BEAUTIES-'MUMS-ROSES-ORCHIDS-CARNATIONS-Etc.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^eiT„Vt"i?«^1?f '

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 Inches -l-OO

Stems 30 to 38 inches 3.00

St«ms 24 Inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Sliort stems pel- 100. 6.00

MES. CHAS. KUSSELL. Per 100

Sp«<rial $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium 6.00 to lO.OO

Short 4.00

Eicfamond, special $10.00

' * select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to C.OO

" short 4.00

KlUamey Brilliant, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium . ..$5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

Without Notice

HOSES — Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

HOSES. OUH. SELECTION 4,00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CAKNATIONS. Per 100

Taney $2.00 to $4.00

ORCHIDS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $9.00

EASTER LILIES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz 1.50 to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .35 to .75

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Snapdragon per buncb .35 to .50

Violets, single and double 75 to 1.00

Sweet peas 1.00 to 1.50

&REENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays^bunch. .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to .50

uAdiantum per 100 1.00

Smilax, choice per doz. 1.50 to 2.0O

Fancy ferns per 1,000 2.00

Galax leares per 1,000 1.25

Boxwood

— per lb., 25c; 50-lb. case

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

7.50

^ If .i3?j«<;i>?in ^ Co

^^h^f^^^^ TnJOX I NIC. =^=^^=^^^5?^==

PHONES.

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

Mention the American Florist when writina

A Chrysanthemums, Pompons
Roses and Lilies

are recognized as the best in the Chicago Market.
Wc have them in quantity to meet all demands.

A. L. RANDALL COMPANY

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

WABASH AVENUE AND LAKE STREET, - - - CHICAGO, ULINOIS

Uention the American Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

Oct. 27,

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division Si., CHICAGO

FRNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 £• Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

The funeral of the late Gust Pappas.
one of the proprietors of the Alpha
Floral Co., whose obituary notice ap-
peared in our last issue, page 707, held
from the chapel of the Western Casket
and Undertaking Co., 90 East Randolph
street, Friday, October 19, was largely
attended. The floral offerings from
the trade were many and beautiful,
many of the retail and wholesale
houses being represented.

Peter Reinberg is in good crop with
Mrs. Chas. Russell roses, which Felix
Reichling has orders for almost as soon
as they are unpacked. Peter Showsboe,
who succeeded Emil Reichling, as su-
perintendent of the greenhouses, is cer-
tainly delivering the goods.

Bassett & Washburn are finding that
their new basement room is coming in
mighty handy during the rush, for even
■with the annexed space they have no
room to spare. This firm is cutting
heavily in both roses and carnations.

Zech & Mann are handling a heavy
supply of chrysanthemums which are
in good demand considering the heavy
shipments now reaching this market.
Lilies of fine quality are a leader at
this house.

The George Wittbold Co. has a large
supjply of fine Boston ferns at its Edge-
brook establishment, which are moving
fast now that the fall demand is on
in earnest.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. are making prepa-
rations to move into their new store at
164 North Wabash avenue as soon as
it is ready for occupancy, about No-
vember 1.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are featuring a
splendid supply of all seasonable stock
particularly chrysanthemums and pom-
pons, which are their headliners.

Hoerber Bros, are cutting from a
good crop of white and yellow Touset
chrysanthemums.

Visitors: Gust Raasch, Kankakee;
Frank Schramm, of Schramm Bros.,
Toledo, C; Reba McNamarg^, Omaha,
Neb.

Chicago Bowling:.

Scores rolled by the florists in the
North Chicago bowling league last
week:

1st 2d 3d
Game Game Game

J. Huebner 166 181 181

Lorman 135 208 205

Einweok 138 186 202

Zech 162 171 177

Olsem ., 160 266 120

Totals 761 1,012 885

Milwaukee.

INCREASED SUPPLY WEAKENS PRICES.

With the greatly increased supply of
cut chrysanthemums, both the large
and those in bunches, which began to
come in about the middle of last week,
market conditions were greatly eased
and prices weakening somewhat. The
supply of roses remains about equal to
the demand with the exception of the
long stemmed ones, which do not enjoy
the brisk call that the shorter ones
do. The supply of violets, due to the
dark weather, was not in keeping with
the demand. There are not yet enough
carnations to go around, consequently
the prices are still up, ranging from $2
to $4 per 100. Business locally was
practically at a standstill on October
20, due no doubt to the large Liberty
Loan parade. Monday of this week
starts off at a brisk gait with a good
supply in most lines to choose from.

NOTES.

James Chacona, aged 51 years, died
October 17 in St. Mary's hospital, fol-
lowing illness which necessitated a se-
rious operation 10 days previous. He
was born in Sparta, Greece, coming to
Milwaukee 35 years ago, and for many
years past conducted a flower shop,
catering mostly to transient trade. Up
to about 10 years ago he was worth
about $75,000, but failures in real estate
and other ventures reduced his fortune
to a minimum. Only a short time ago
he opened a candy shop at 228 Grand
avenue, handling cut flowers as a side
line. The body was taken to Ithaca. N.
Y., the home of his brother, for burial.

The following, all sons of local flor-
ists, have been certified and will soon
leave for a training camp : Walter
Baerman, of G. F. Baerman & Sons;
Alfons Griebler, of Tom Griebler; Ar-
thur Eggebrecht, of Otto Eggebrecht;
A. Schwebke. of Herm. Schwebke & Son.
Robin Middemas, of 1037 Forest Home
avenue, was granted exemption on a
dependency claim in behalf of his
mother.

The local press of October 21 an-
nounced that the big social events of
the season, namely, the charity ball
and the horse show, are cancelled be-
cause of war activities. These events
brought many orders for table decora-
tions and corsage bouquets and always
helped some. ...

Gimbel Bros.' cut flower department
had 14 varieties of roses, each properly
named, including some unnamed Hill's
seedlings, on exhibition last week.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH. Sec'y aod Gen'I Mgr.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SffllLAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give as your business and we will please you,

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J. L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georgift

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Miclugan Ave.. CHICAGO, HI.

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhonses.

Put up In gallon cans $1.80-'

Machine for- using Mastica each. 1.75

Kubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity)...... l.OO

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., ^^^^
1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

J. Seal, of the Holton & Hunkel Co.,.
has been confined to his home by ill-
ness since October 20.

The regular meeting of the florists'
cliib will be held November 1.

Visitor: Jas. Mathewson, Sheljoy-
gan, Wis. E. O.

OsKALOOSA, lA. — Frank Christiany is
making improvemefits at his establish-
ment which will increase his growing
space to more than 10,000 square feet.

URBAlsrA, O. — Albert Koehle. formerly
of Sherman, Tex., is reported- to h&,ve-
purchased a half interest in the estab-
lishment of S. W. Carey.

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Aveniie,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERETER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance Pbone, Randolph 6784

CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

^,^°'|-il Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Qteenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. r>UtnnArk

Store : 162 N. Wabash Ave. l/IllCagO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

Mention the American Florist when writing

MILLER & MDSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESAIE FLORISTS

Loog Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Mention the American Florist when writing

George Reinberg

WHOLESAIiE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Rlch.mond, Kil-
larney, "WTiite Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

ItentUm the American Florist when writing

E.C.AMIINGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER DOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VltoMe Hover M^rlteU

CURRENT PRICE LIST.

DozeD

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
150
1 00

30-in

24 in

20-in

IS.in

short per 100, 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100
4 00@12 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@lj0 00

3 ooiaio 00

3 00@liO 00
3 00@10 00

3 00@10 00

4 00012 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00

200
2 00
2 00
200
400
2 00@ 4 00
! 5 00

Hoosier Beauty

Killarney Brilliant

" KiUarney

" White Killamey

*' Richmond

" Prince de Bnlgarie

" RheaReid

" My Maryland

" Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer

" Milady

" Sunburst

" Mrs. Aaron Ward

" Hadley

" Ophelia

" Double White Killamey.

*' Mrs. Moorfield Storey....

" Champ Weiland

" Stanley

Tipperary

" FrancisScott Key

" Bayard Thayer

" Cecile Brunner

" George Elgar

" Baby Doll

" Nesbit

'■ Fireflame

** Our selection

Chrysanthemums. . per doz., 100
Pompons, per bunch, 35c to SI 00

Violets, per 100 SI 00

Carnations 2 00@ 4 00

Cattleyaa..per doz., $9.C0@$12 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 15 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns . . . . per 1000, . $2 00@$2 50

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00
PlumoBUB Strings. .each, 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood, 25c per lb., per case, 8.00

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDJLER

T«E FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

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WILD SMILAX, P*^^s"«

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bagXlOO square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SOEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) .....$3.5D

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^SScma

Mention the American Florist when writing

Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square

feet), $1.75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (lOO

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co»

EVERGREEN, ALA,

Mention the American Florist when wrifinsf

^ V^'iM NO. WABASH AytT^V* ^

Mention the American Florist when writing'
— THE—

Cleveland Flonsts' Exchange

Wholesale Coiumission moriste-
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON R0., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Mprlsts

30 East Randolph St., - , - Chicago-

Telephone Central 3284'

774

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Oct. 27,

Beauties Chrysanthemums Pompons

1.00 per 100,
for the best.

$2.00 to $2.50 per dozen.
Yellow— Bronze— Pink— White.

ONCID1IJIV1S, ''il%r' CATTLEYAS,

It is always wise to call on us first, it saves you time and money.

$4.00 to $6.00
per dozen bunches.

$6.00
per dozen.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^^r

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

TRADE VERY SATISFACTOEY.

The business of the past week has
been quite satisfactory — scarcely a
complaint from any one. except that
the high grade roses that are now
coming in are not bringing prices that
compare with their quality. American
Beauties are now in splendid form;
they clean up very well. Special Rus-
sell. Prima Donna, Ophelia, Hadley,
Sunburst and Maryland are all now in
almost winter form. The Killarneys
are also fine, but are surely being
beaten out. Ophelia leads and is now
carefully graded; some are seen with
stems 36 inches. Chrysanthemums are
now making their bid for first place
and are almost there — Oconto. McNiece.
Alice Byron, Tint of Gold, October
Frost and Bonnaffon; yes, real, true
BonnafCon. and a number of others.
The pompons are also seen in several
varieties. Prices have held up very
well so far. The dahlias, which looked
down and out last week from the frost
of October 13, are playing a comeback
and have commenced to interfere. The
"hook," in the shape of Jack Frost's
sickle, is earnestly prayed for by all
the greenhouse men. Carnations are
scarce, away behind other seasons. Va-
rious reasons are given, prominent
among them late pinching on account
of scarcity of help to house them. Cos-
mos is quite a factor, being useful
in many -ways. The first of the indoor
sweet peas are wonderfully fine. As
compared with the Christmas Pink of
a few years ago and that almost a
novelty even then, a great stride for-
ward is shown. Sweet peas will un-
doubtedly be in greater supply than
ever the coming season. Easter lilies
are now Easter lilies. The slow w^ay
in which they are arriving from Ja-
pan will make the crop for next Easter
very uncertain. Lily of the valley is
gilt edged at .$10 per hundred. Cat-
tleyas are now to be had in quantity
and there are a few gardenias. Very
good local single violets and Mari-e
Louise from the Hudson river district
are offered and sell fairly well.

NOTES.

The uncertainty regarding express
transportation still continues. Condi-
tions for the past week or 10 days
have improved, but with the approach-
ing holiday rush almost in sight ship-
pers see little chance for deliveries on
anything like schedule time. The Leo
Niessen Co. desired the .^privilege of
placing one of their men with each of
the express companies to work on the
platforms handling their incoming and
outgoing shipments. This was refused
for the reason that they would then
be preferred shippers, which could not
be allowed. The meeting in New Tork
with the express company officials last
week, which was attended by Arthur
Niessen, was, he said, a little more
than a pow-wow, the companies seem-
ing to be helpless. S. S. Pennock .spoke
in much the same strain, stating that
the companies were doing the best
they could at present, but anticipated
a more difEcult situation in December.

The Floral Nurseries at Edgely,
Bucks County, have some 250,000 feet
of ground under glass, mostly in roses.
Their market has been, up to this fall.

American Beauties, Early 'Mumsjioleis, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

¥lioMeJIo¥erMM'KeU

Cincinnati. Oct. 24. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz... 75@ 4 00

Roses, KiUarney 2 0O@ 8 00

'• Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

" Ophelia 4 00® 8 00

•• Richmond 3 U0@ 8 OO

•' Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

T.iliam Gl^anienm 10 Ol @12 50

Carnations 3 (00 4 00

Valley 7 0C@ 8 00

Chrysanthemums 6 C0e20 00

Boston. Oct. 24 Per 100

Roses. Beauty 10 00625 00

Killarney Queen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@I0 00

■• Hadley 2 OO© 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

" Mock 4nO@12 00

" Mrs. Chai. Russell 2 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

•■ Taft 4 00@ 2 00

■• Milady 2 0U@ 8 00

" Ward and Hlllinsdon 2 00@ 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00

Carnations 4 00@ 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

BOFFALO, Oct. 24. PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00@30 00

Fancy 20 00625 00

" Extra 10 00@15 00

1st 8 00@10 00

Rosea, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

'• My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00@10 00

" Ward 3 00® 6 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

■' Russell 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

■• Sbawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lilyoi the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Llliei 8 0O@12 00

Cattleyaa 5000®60 00

CarDations 2 OO® 3 00

Gladioli 2 00® 4 00

AtparatmsSpreneeri .. 35® 50

Fe-n« per 1000. 2 5"

^milaT 15 00020 00

all over the country within shipping
distance. The express difficulty looked
so acute at this time that their store
at No. 9 Mole street, recently opened,
besides giving them the advantage of
the Philadelphia market, is to be the
shipping center. In addition to their
own large stock, they will handle a
full line of other growers on consign-
ment.

Major Bonnaffon, the real major, is
seen in quantity with Chas. E. Mee-
han. How he has this variety so early
is only explained by his desire to have
the first the market affords. Sammy
Lilley says they are all trying to get
on Mole street now. It is going to be
like 28th street of New Tork.

The annual chrysanthemum show of
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci-
ety is scheduled for November 7-9 at
the First Regiment Armory, Broad and
Callowhill streets. Secretary Rust ex-

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Fhlladelphla, Pa.

pects the usual fine showing of plants
and out flowers.

The Philadelphia "Wholesale Florists'
Exchange is featuring chrysanthe-
mums and choice roses. Jack Deutsch-
er is on the job again for a couple of
weeks. Stuart Miller says things are
coming along nicely.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons' large win-
dow at the Bellevue-Stratford hotel is
kept very attractive. It is one of the
handsomest in the city.

Roses from Florex Gardens and
choice chrysanthemums are the fea-
tures of the Bemheimer stock. Car-
nations are also seen.

Edward Reid is hustling as usual.
Chrysanthemums, carnations and choice
roses are specials; also lily of the val-
ley and cattleyas.

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775

CCPOUMfflO!

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON i HVNK[L CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS* ATTENTION!

Specials in Supplies

480 count,
$17.00

Glazing Lianid Putty, guaran'eed
quality. Gullou, - - $1.65
Sphagnum Moss, burl;ip bales,
clean selected stock, bale. $1.25
Mastica Machines, Bulbs, Tin-
foil, Chitfons. Etc., Etc.

Write for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N.FifttlSt., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

Mention the American Florist ichen ivritina

EUGENE BERNBEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

frinta Donns, September -Morn and Ophelia.
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.

1531 Ranstead St., Ptiiladelptiia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when loritina

PhUadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

.tligh Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Up-tO-tbe-Minnte Service; Satisfactioa Graranlecd.

1615 Ranstead St., Phlladelptila, Pa.

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BEST QUAIilTY

Hanging: Baskets

8 in. .$0.90 doz. 14 in. . $2.00 doz.
.10 in.. 1.30 doz. 16 in. . 2.75 doz.
12 in.. 1.75 doz. 18 in. . 3.60 doz.

WO Potter Co 42 1 High Ave.,
. Kim XUllCr Vtlt.y CIEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GOLDFISH

BUY rROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Write for Wholesale Price List
of Goldfish and Supplies.

M J. Putnam, ''^i^T^''-

-Mention the American Florist when writing

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

P. 0. Box 206

Phone Main 1245.

Milwaokee,Wls.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholeaale Florist.

1312 Fine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlioMe Hover M^KetsJ

Philadelphia, Oct. 24. Per 100

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.
8-inch $1.00

'■ '' fancy 10 00@20 00

shorter grades 6 00® 8 00

Mrs. Chaa. Russell 4 00015 10

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killarney 2 00# 8 00

'■ Hadley 4 OCigllO 00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2 25

" OpheUa 3 000 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carottions 2 00@ 3 00

Cattleyas eacB.$0 50@ 75

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

Calendulas 50® 1 00

THE McCALLUM CO.

mc.
Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Asparagus string or bunch. 35@ 50

Pittsburgh, Oct. 24. PerlOO

Rpses.Beauty, special 15 00

" " No. 1 4 00

Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID

My Maryland 1 00© 8 00

■' Sanbnrst 1 00© 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 30@ 8 00

Cattleyai 50 00

AioaragusSprenceri. per bnncb. 35QA0

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Dahlias 4 CO® 6 00

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

Cbrysaathemums 1 50a 2 50 per doz.

MiLWAUKEB, Oct. 24. Per 100

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Roses, Killarney and W. Killarney 4 00010 00

" Ward 4 OOe 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 5 0O@25 00

" Ophelia 4 00010 00

St. Loois, Oct. 24. PerlOO
Hadley 2 00© 5 00

" Hoosier Beauty 4 00010 00

White Kiilarne'y'.V.V.'.' .'.'.'.".'.' 2 00© 4 00

Bon Silene 2 00

Hoosier Beauty. ..._...... 2 00© 8 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 3 00© 5 00

Ward..... 2 OOO 6 00

Valley 6 00

MrtSbanyer...; ZOOO 8 00

Lilies 12 50

Cattleyas ... per doz., $6 OOfi $7 SO

Carnationi..'.'.......'.'.".'.'.".".".'." 2 00® 3 00

Mums ..t>erdoz.. $1 0O@S4 00

Ferns perlOOO.SI 73

776

The American Florist.

Oct. 27,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yonrseU
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in

. fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., Ill W. 28th St., New York City

Jos. G. Neidinger thinks most retail
florists should pay more attention to
their overhead charges. Rent, salaries,
heat, light, boxes, string, paper, deliv-
ery service, advertising, bad debts, loss
in flowers and plants not sold, etc.,
should be accounted for, item by item.
"When totaled at the end of the year
this percentage of the amount of busi-
ness done is then for the next year to
be added to the cost of every article
purchased before its selling price is de-
termined. This overhead varies from
20 to 25 per cent, or even more, so that
every dollar's worth of stock bought
really costs 20 to 25 cents more, and
if 100 per cent profit is added, the sell-
ing price would be $2.40 to $2.50 in-
stead of $2.00. It is just here that
so many florists lose out because they
don't take into account what it costs
them to do business.

"If it were not for the overworked
transportation companies, which makes
for delay in shipments, we could show
a banner year," says Paul Berkowitz,
of H. Bayersdorfer Co. "Service is
better than it was, and we hope our
customers will take advantage of it
for their Christmas goods." Martin
Reukauf, just back from a coast to
coast trip, reports excellent business.

Charles Grakelow has had a num-
ber of letters from members of the
P. T. D. since his return from Detroit,
commending his idea of caring for the
soldiers of the craft in the various can-
tonments. He made many friends dur-
ing his visit.

The Robert Craig Co. is moving a
lot of plants. The chief difficulty is
transportation. Orders now on the
books for delivery before the holidays,
are fully 50 per cent greater than last
year at this time.

Paul Komada made several large
intricate wire designs the past week.
In spite of the high price of wire, he
manages to keep up his large stock.
There is a good demand for standard
designs.

Tint of Gold chrysanthemums. Mary-
land roses and carnations are features
of the Berger Brothers' stock. Busi-
ness has brisked up considerably the
past week.

M. J. Callahan finds the season
opening up nicely in his West Phila-
delphia store. Several good weddings
have come his way with more in pros-
pect.

The November meeting of the club
will have as a feature an exhibition of
new chrysanthemums. i

Antigo, Wis. — Large quantities of
ferns gathered in Langlade county are
now being shipped from this city to
Chicago and other points.

COLLiNdSWOOD, N. J. — The second an-
nual flower show of the Collingswood
Horticultural Society, October 12-13,
was unusually successful. Among the
principal cup winners were H. R. Lip-
pincott and John M. Root.

Madison, N. J.— The twenlyrsecond
annual flower show of the Morris
County Gardeners' & Florists' Associa-
tion >will be held in this city, Novem-
ber 1-2. The committee in charge con-
sists of Chas. H. Totty, Wm. H. Duck-
ham, Robt. Schultz and Arthur Her-
rington.

New York.

IJSICEEASED SUPPLY COMES WITH RUSH.

There was a radical change in the
condition of the wholesale market dur-
ing the past week. As previously men-
tioned in these columns, the supply
of stock had been moderate, but when
it did increase, it came with a rush.
Chrysanthemums and roses are now in
heavy supply, and the demand is not
keeping pace, consequently there is
danger of a glut. The yellow and
pink chrysanthemums are moving fair-
ly well, but there are too many white.
Some of the dealers have a process
for dyeing them pink, or orange, and
are resorting to it. There is a much
larger supply of both roses and car-
nations and prices have fallen. As
the chrysanthemum season is now in
full swing, it goes without saying that,
while it lasts, other stocks will be on
the mourners' bench. There is but
little demand, even for the best of
violets and poor ones are a drug. Cat-
tleyas continue plentiful, and it is
fine stock that brings over $25 per
100 and many go for less. Quite a
stock of dahlias continues to arrive
and the best keep moving, but they
cannot last much longer. In chrysan-
themums, there is good stock of pink,
and bronze Unaka, Chrysolora, Octo-
ber King. Golden Queen and others.
In roses, Ophelia, Hadley, Stanley,
Scott Key, Mock and other varieties,
are seen in good condition and there
is a noteworthy increase, particular-
ly with Ophelia, in specials. There is
a fair supply of American Beauties,
but for the chrysanthemum season,
they too, will be overshadowed.

October 22. — For a Monday morning,
the wholesale market is in a poor con-
dition. Great quantities of chrysanthe-
mums are arriving and are putting
other stocks in the background, but
even in chrysanthemums the demand
is far behind the supply. Roses are
also plentiful and our quotations are
for fresh stock; but it is impossible
to quote left-over stock as the buyers
generally get it at their own prices.
It is too early in the season to make
predictions. After the Liberty Bond
campaign is over and when Food Con-
troller Hoover gets his price-reducing
machinery in motion, and the "pub-
licity" boosters do some more talking
and writing, there may be a change
for the better in the market.

NOTES.

Last week at the Memorial arch.
Prospect park. Brooklyn, they cele-
brated the park's fiftieth anniversary.
In the life of a nation or a city 50
years is not a long time, and it must
be gratifying to old residents of Brook-
lyn to reflect on what has been done
in half a century to make Prospect the
beautiful park that it is.

The next meeting of the New York
Florists' Club will be held on the eve-
ning of November 12. The nominat-
ing comniittee will report names to be
voted on in December, as oSioers for
1918. That alone will be a matter
of interest and is likely to cause a
large attendance.

On October 16, we noticed at the
store of John S. Nicholas, the Grand
Central Terminal florist, a large num-
ber of fine funeral designs. One note-
worthy cross 'vi'as eight feet high and
1 was of cattleyas, roses and lilies.

Mention the American Florist when writing

^'-''-^^'

.^^^^S.'!.^^.^^.^^^^^

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop i

Valley

3 Chas. Schwake €c Co., Inc.

I 90-92 W. Broadway, New York

^^^^^^^^^^■-■-'-■-■-'-'-■-■-■-■-■-■-'-'-*^<*

MY SPECIALTY

Flowers of Shipping Quality
Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragnt.

Mention the American Florist when writing

A. Sauter, a wholesale florist of the
Cut Flower Exchange, who has studied
law, and whose home is in Nyack,
Rockland county. N. Y.. is running for
prosecuting attorney of the county
on the Socialist ticket.

Traendly & Schenck are now receiv-
ing a great stock of chrysanthemums
from Herman Komitsch, of Secaucus^
N. J., also from other growers, many
fine roses. ' '■

D. Fexy, who recently went fnto the
wholesale business at 106 West 28th
street, is receiving exceptionally fine-
stock of Chrysolora, also, good dah-
lias.

We have noticed at the store of"
Traendly & Schenck a yellow sport
of the rose Ophelia, grown by Robert
Simpson, Clifton, N. J.

J. J. Coan is handling fine stock of"
the chrysanthemums, Marigold, Ocon-
oto, yellow Polly Rose and a variety
of pompons.

William Nigro, who for several'
years has been with H. E. Froment,
is now a salesman for William Kess-
ler.

Frank Sheehan, fonuerly salesman
for Clarence Slinn, is now with the-
Growers' Cut Flower Co.

Goldstein & Futterman are receiv-
ing fine stock of the chrysanthemum,
Golden Queen.

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PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
s^sTZ^iU NEW YORK CITY

J. J. COAN, Inc. Ztr

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

RIEDEL& MEYER,. Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE - CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

^S^^lFaJ'ragut 133 W. 28th St., New York

AU the 'SEW ROSBS, CARNA;TIONS
and Seasonable Flowera

HORACE E. FROHENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones t Farraemt SOO and 301

JOHN YOUNfi SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

S3 W. astli St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILLIAMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLOEIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone S335 Farrasnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 'Went 28th St., NKW YORK

TeL eoS and 609 Farraent.

C!ONSIGNMENTS SOMCJITED

Telephone Farragrnt 9761.

fioldsteio & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.

102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28th St., NEW YORK

VlioMe Hover MM'KeU

New York. Oct. 24. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00625 00

extra and fancy.. .in 00@15 GO
No land No 2.... 2 00® 3 00

" Hadley 2 00@10 00

" Francis Scott Key 4 00@15 00

" Prima Donna, 2 00@10 00

" AliceStanley 1 00@ 6 00

■' Mrs Geo. Shawyer 500 6 00

'■ Double White Killarney.. 1 00@ 8 00

" Killarney, Special 4 00® 5 00

NolandNo2.. 50@ 1 00

Queen 1000 6 00

Brilliant 50@ 6 00

" Aaron Ward 1 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 1000 6 00

•■ J L Mock 2 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 500 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@10 00

" Hoosier Beauty 1000 6 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00@35 00

Chrysanthemums Fancy 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums.. per doz., 60® 3 00

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LongiflorumandFormosum 4 000 6 00

Lily of the Valley 5 OO® 8 CO

Bouvardia 1 250 2 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 2 00® 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 1 00

Carnations 1 50© 3 00

Carnations Fancy 4 00

Tuberoses 2 000 3 00

Violets... 25® 35

FranK H. Traendlr Charles Schenclc

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Ekctiw^
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sti.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNUBNTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

SS. J. VAN REITPBR, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

^FSit] Ull 1 29 W. 28tli St., New York

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years* experience behind us,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: 1 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARSAGUT •{2036 \,^,., -JXL^

I 2037 NEW YORK

'PHONE ] llll [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOLESAIiE FLORIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flowfir Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and "W, 26tli, New York,

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning,

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising,

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

The Kervan Company

Fresh Cut Evergreens

and Mosses, Decoratlne: Material for
Florist Trade at Wholesale.

Telephones: Farragut 2164-5SS3

119 West 28th St.. New York

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel, 3870-3871 Farragut

TbB Larsest sujper and BeceiTei ol Cat Flratii

A complete assortment of the best la
the market can always he relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writino

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phoaei 1664 — 166S Hadlson Binar*

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receirers ud Dlslribiilors of Choicest Cat Flowers
Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale C!oimiiisslon Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

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Remarkably Well Equipped To Handle
All Mall and Telegraph Orders for Delivery

CHICAGO

AND VICINITY

Everything that is essential to the operating of a modern establish-
ment including unexcelled service is at your disposal. We exchange
orders with Florists who favor us with any Telegraph Business whenever
possible to do so. No orders amounting to less than $1.50 accepted.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

DES MOIN

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

AUDITOBIUM, November 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th

Under auspices of the Iowa State Florists' Association.
For trade space and premium list, write J. S. WILSON, DES MOINES, IOWA.

Over three hundred Hollanders, who
have been stranded in this country for
over two months, have sent a petition
to President Wilson asking for as-
sistance in securing passage home.
The petition is lengthy and sets forth
their troubles in detail, which were
brought to a climax by the detention
in an Atlantic port of the Holland;
American liner New Amsterdam. From
their petition, it does appear that
these people, or at least a part
of them, are innocent victims of the
fortunes of war. They expected that
the New Amsterdam would be allowed
to sail, carrying nothing but a Bel-
gium relief cargo. On this assump-
tion, as before leaving Holland, she
having been chartered by the Belgian
Relief Commission, a number of the
officials of the Netherlands govern-
ment being in the Dutch East Indies,
Sumatra and Java, made the long
journey to this country in expecta-
tion of getting passage home. The
New Amsterdam was first delayed be-
cause the grain for the Belgian com-

mission had not reached the port
where she lay. After this arrived and
was aboard, and she was coaled and
provisioned, clearance papers were
refused and her bunker license was
revoked. The petition is signed by
Jac Smits, chairman of the committee,
and W. B. Van Eyk, secretary.

William Her Jr., son of William Her,
manager for E. C. Koran. 5.5 West 28th
street, died of typhoid fever, October
18. after an illness of seven weeks.
He was 25 years old and a promising
young man. In business, he had been
a mechanical engineer. The sympathy
of many friends goes out to the be-
reaved family.

Joseph A. Millang, in the rooms of
the New York Cut Flower Co., is re-
ceiving fine carnations of the varieties
Mrs. Ward, Cottage Maid. Crystal
White, Matchless and Beacon, from the
Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y.

Visitors: Wm. R. Nicholson. Fram-
ingham, Mass.; J. Von der Linden,
Rhinebeck. N. Y.

A. F. F.

Highland, N. Y.

Ley Brothers have an exceptionally
fine stock of Adiantum hybridum and
they ship cut stock of it to all parts of
the country. Alfred Ley is at present
conducting the business, Conrad being
in Troop H, Third United States Caval-
ry, since last April. Charles has been
for several years with Campbell's Flow-
er Shop, St. Catherines street, Mon-
treal.

A. W. Williams has a neat range
and grows a variety of stock, note-
worthy being a good stock of snap-
dragons. He is also a fruit farmer,
having 60 acres in fruit trees. He has
cold storage facilities and is now busy
caring for a heavy crop.

John F. Madden, who also has an
extensive florist business in Jersey
City, N. J., has a good range here, and
grows adiantum.

J. J. Donovan has about 10,000 square
feet of glass, and his chrysanthemums
and carnations are looking -well.

A. F. F.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1S57

'ISEm.

FLOMUST

745 Buckingham Place,

Li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Hat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

(INCOKPOMATCD)

Eigbib and leoisl Sts.
3514-16-20 N.Cnuid At.

Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

F.T.D.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delircred in Albany and vidnity oa telegraphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 Milwaukee St.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Wxrp.1.-^.

DUJ 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

Deltveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when writing

t mm ii^LI'ii^^ NEW YORK t

* mm^^'MM m. AniinffV tssfifthave. %

Adjoining Plaza Hotel 4"
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery ,j,

5*****************************************************

MaxSchling

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch:
THE VANDEBBIIjT HOTEL.

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch ' 1808 '

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: IVoiJir Vftl'lr

W© are in the Heart of -'■^ *^^ A UXIV

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock In the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slavers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WflinED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all o-ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McGONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

"-pELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
•'■ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all order*

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET

We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire ajid Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 Weit Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writina

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The American Florist.

Oct. 27,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Memler of Florists' Tolograph Delivery.
•We should all strictly adhere to the request
of the United States Food Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

II0I1D& Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place In the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America;, the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive iiigbt and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SnilthCD.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

0l|£jji)ti&on Ji^lohirr &boti. 2jti).

1800 Chestnut Street

Hemlers of Florists' Telegraph D'ellvery.

Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

li

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

k Genefal designs— All eowers in season /

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyrea, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam. N. Y. — John O. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Tbos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

Buffalo. N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Ck).

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.,

Chicago — Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago— A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago— G. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham PL

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland. O. — ^The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo,— Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozler Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. i. Leborius.

El Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg, 111.— I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tei. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. NeweU.

Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. O. Saake.

Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — ^The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal. Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn.^-Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark. O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — B. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Pards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 Bth Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — KottmiUer.

New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 29th St.

New York — G. B. M. Stnmpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & S'woboda, Famam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J, Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. H. A. Williams.

Providence, B. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buekbce.

San Antonio, Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Mattbewson.

Springfield. Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Poster, Fred.

St. Louis, Mo.— Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy Florists,

St. Louis, Mo.— P. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalla. Mo. — Archias Floral Co.

Springfield. Mass.— N. P. Higglns.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y.- Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.
, Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
Higli Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Seliveiy.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the He.art of most exclusive residential

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Members of Florists' Telegraph Cellveiy.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Dunlop's

Canada's best known and most reliable floriit
Only
the

Best
8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere In Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Anywliere, Plone, 1952 Beilorfl

HUGO H. JAHN

^PIX)BIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Florist Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Are, and Z<.
Washington — Gnde Bros.
Wilmette, III.— Pjfer & Olsem.
Williamsport, Pa. — Brenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — Uttlefleld Florist. • ,

Worcester, Mass. — Randall's mower Sbop.
Tonkers. N. Y. — Neir York Floral Co.

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lll<(VII|^V \\Vf lill rlllWrlll ^^^^ below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-

dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago

and Sub*
ubslo

_ „^, , All orders carefully filled
■S^-^sonSt under the Bupervision ol

-^^TSS^ GEORGE ASMU8.Mgr.

Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main, QQil l auiio luo Telephone

Store— ""^ '■BWI5 AYBii No. 1150 Bedford

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
BotU Phones, 527

(peoial attention to Mail and Telegraph Ordera.
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Eoohester Phone 506 long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity »

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

Tha Largest Growers of Flowers i

the City.

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKtnney Phone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DKCORATOR
150 State; St., SPRINGFIEIiD, MASS.

* ■_■ A n. I r~^T^ »-» r\d^Cy Madison Ave. at 62nd Street T

I HAN FT BROS. newyork %

4, *.*X^l^A .1. *-^*'V^-^*-'» Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. *

4•■^4■^■■i■■i■^|■»■!•■^4■»li■»»^^4"l■»^^'^4^^j^4'^^^^4■♦*^^4'4^*4^^^♦4^^^^^^4^♦^»^♦♦♦♦^'4^♦4^♦♦

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Scbuyler 6375

Members of Floiist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for deliveryinWilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston, Kenll-
worth Wlnnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

Established 1849

New York.

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Prompfly Filled

Phones 1552-1663 Columbus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FIX)RISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREE
ON PRE!

Plant Specialists

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

( 107)
Phones-^ 420 V Lenox

I 775 i

Member of Florists' Telegraph DoHveiy.

Denver, Colo.

The Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
PiUsbary's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on abort notle*.

Prompt attention to telegraph ana telephon*

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

LangFloral&NDrsaryCo.,

Dallas
Texaa

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowert for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. N»
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing:

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
Hrms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C SAAKE

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

FLORIST

elegraph Ord
Regular Ti

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the America^i Florist when writina

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goidenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.

229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Aveirae

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

N. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on sbor
notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

•will take care of all telegraphic ordera.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids.
Uemher of Florists' TWegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefnlly Ksecnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co,

wholesale and Retail

Uembera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING FliORISTS

735 BucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writina

.•.V.FLOWERS/.V.

522 SO. HICfflGAN BIVD., Andilorimii Amei. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writina

St. Paul, Minn.

LL MAY &C0.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writina

F

RED

OSTER

LORIST

703 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

Night and day service In all Central
Pennsylvania

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.'

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

±ioWer.s

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 BroadAvay. at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wboissaie
and Ratiil
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

WiU fiU orders for the West on short notlc*

Trade discounts. Firat-olaas stoolc

C. II. TREY

3343 W. MADISON ST.

SfBAB OAKFItEia> PAKK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers'*

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

l2t4r3TNVNt

«tfA»HIN9T0K0a

WASHINaiON

D. C.

Gudes^

Members of Tlorists' Telegraph D'elivery.

St. Louis, Mo.

Grimm & Gorly

psri

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRGHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders filled for all points In Ohio. Satisfactory
Sen-ice Assured.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegpaph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service In tlil« Tldnlty to

Howard & Smith

*5S So. Olive St., I/os Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

138 W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Memlier of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

New York

G.E.ffl.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVINUE

Uemter of Florists' T'elegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growe

Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E, Ualn St., Amsterdam, K. T.
H. Y. C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, N, Y.
OreenhoQses: Hatctier's Station, Hoffmaos, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, MNCOIiN, NER

Wholesale and Retail

Uemliers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

Mention the American Florist when wrMng

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Hemher of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Uember of Florists' Tielegraph DoUvery,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

1 „d iB T. J. JOHNSTON 8 CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASBINGTON ST„ PROVDENCE

Chicago Detroit

QnTRAL pLORAL Qd

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Hemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street i

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. |

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and Ii Street

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresli, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in BuffalO,LOCkport

Niagara Falls and Western New Yorli
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rfmdolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

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Oct. 27,

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington. D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President: David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

Visited Chicago : J.- Prank Garfat,
representing Hogg- & Lytle. Ltd., To-
ronto, Ont.

"WrLDCATTEKS have grown odd lots of
garden beans in many parts of tb"
country, to what extent and of what
purity or quality is a good deal of a
problem yet.

Austin & McAslan. the well known
seedsmen and nurserymen of Glasgow,
Scotland, celebrated their bicentenary.
September 28. the firm having been
founded in 1717.

THE S. S. Zeelandia, of the Holland-
Lloyd line, which recently arrived froru
Brazil, for some reason which has not
yet been given will remain at an At-
lantic port indefinitely.

Saginaw, Mich. — A. T. Ferrell, of A.
T. Ferrell & Co., has personally sub-
scribed $50,<X)0 to the new Liberty loan',
this in addition to a very liberal suVj-
scription to the first loan.

Keseevation of space on the Dutch
bulb steamers which recently arrived
was under control of the Bulb Grow-
ers' Union and no longer done by for-
warding agents as formerly.

Tee Michigan food bean situation is
at a deadlock, farmers asking $9 a
bushel, while some expect the food
controller to fix a maximum value of
$7. Meanwhile there is nothing doing.

GKASS Seeds. — Prices for grass seed
"on the Chicago Board of Trade, Octo-
ber 24, were as follows : Timothy,
$6.00 to $8.2.5 per 100 pounds. Clover,
at Toledo, $20.00 to $24.00 per 100
pounds.

ONION Sets. — There is but little
change In the onion set conditions
in the Chicago district. The market
for reds and yellows remains about
$1.70 to $1.80, whites $2.20 to $2.50,
according to quality.

BOUQUET Green. — The Bouquet Green
situation at present seems to be very
serious. Snow has fallen in the woods
but is hardly likely to remain. It is
very cold, however, and there has been
little picking done. At this time no
one can predict the outcome.

New York. — Vaughau's Seed Store
now occupies the two Church street
corner's on the north side of Barclay
street, the addition being the commodi-
ous quarters formerly occupied by the
Cypher Incubator Co. The floor space,
exceding that of the firm's former
quarters, affords much needed storage
for dormant stocks of potatoes, onion
sets, gladioli, cannas, etc.

THE situation with regard to Dutch
bulbs available in the hands of seeds-
men for new business is much mixed
just now. Until advance orders are
filled and importations received checked
against business placed, no one can de-
cide what surplus is available for new
orders. Frosts sufficient to harden the
ground have occurred several nights
and planters are very anxious to get
the bulbs into the ground that they
may root before severe weather.

ST. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May has re-
turned to the city from his summer
home, his health improved.

LEONARD H. VAUGHAN. of Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago, left for New York.
October 24, to attend tin executive com-
mittee meeting of the American Seed
Trade Association, to be held at the
Hotel Astor, October 25. The impor-
tant business of the meeting is the con-
sidei-ation of licensing the sale of such
seeds as peas, beans, etc., and it is ex-
pected representatives of the govern-
ment will be in attendance.

New York Seed Trade.

The papers of the Holland-American
liner Schiedyk had not arrived, Octo-
ber 22. Some of the seedsmen have
secured their bulbs by giving bond.

Carl O. Giessler, manager of Max
Schling's seed store, 22 West 59th
street, says that business is encourag-
ing.

The auction houses do not seem to
be as well patronized as in former
years. A. F. F.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

Clarence Liggett, of the S. S. Pen-
nock Co., who are now handling bulbs,
says there will be no surplus. Fifteen
thousand cases less arrived this year,
and 10,000 cases were left on the dock
in Holland for want of room on the
vessels. This makes a shortage of 25,-
000 cases over the importations of a
year ago.

A fire, October 20, in the store, 510
Market street, adjoining the emergency
bulb warehouse of the H. F. Michell
Co., which caused a $5,000 loss, was
fortunately put under control before
damaging their building.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., have again
opened their doors at 714-716 Chestnut
street, the bulb congestion on which
all hands have been working, having
been overcome.

Catalogue Postag:e.

Chairman Therkildson. of the Ameri-
can Seed Trade Association postal
laws committee, in a recent communi-
cation to a member of the association
says :

"Catalogues will have exactly the
same standing with the post office de-
partment as heretofore; that is, cata-
logues up to and including eight
ounces are delivered at the flat rate of
two ounces for one cent; beyond eight
ounces they are to be zoned as regular
parcel post matter."

Mr. Therkildson also states that the
postage on printed postal cards desig-
nated as circulars remain at one cent,
the new rate of two cents applying only
to postals carrying written messages.

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

California Seed Crops.

A well known California seed grower,
writing under date of October 8. says :

"All things considered, 1917 has prov-
en one of the most unsatisfactory sea-
sons experienced by the California seed
growers in- years. Most crops are
short, radish, onion and sweet pea ex-
ceedingly so. Labor is almost unob-
tainable at any price. The Japanese
are getting from $5 to $10 per day
working in sugar beet crops. On such
items as some of the growers were for-
tunate enough to have in suplus a very
substantial increase in price has been
realized, but the poor yields on the
greater part of the crops grown have
absorbed any profits on surplus, and
the average grower will be lucky to
'break even' on the year.

"It now looks as if 1918 would see
even worse conditions. Small farmers
who grow a part of the seed crops on
contract will hardly listen to a seed-
growing proposition at all. as -beans
and cereals are bringing high prices
and labor is so uncertain. The large
growers are worried over the probabil-
ity of not being able to care for crops
on their own ranches next year. All
gro-wers are concerned as to securing
sufficient acreage to cover the insis-
tent demand. On the whole, the seed
growing prospects are far from rosy,
and apparent high prices more than
offset the high cost of production."

W. F. Therkildson.

An appreciative notice of W. F.
Therkildson, of W. Atlee Burpee &
Co.'s staff, appearing in the Philadel-
phia North American of October 17,
has the following :

"As a Philadelphian, W. F. Therkild-
son is quite a juvenile. He has been
in this city only four years, but has
become firmly rooted as a business fac-
tor in the Quaker City and takes a
prominent part in many of its activi-
ties. He is a leading member of the
Chamber of Commerce and failed of
election to the board of directors of
that body on the "live-wire" ticket re-
cently by only fifteen votes. He is
serving his second term as secretary
of the Poor Richard Club and is presi-
dent of the Ohio Society of Philadel-
phia."

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Mention the American Florist lohen writing

Braslan

irower for the Wholesale Tnule Oiil-j'. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot-
Parsnip, Parsley, Cblery. Endive. Salsify, Named and Mixed
Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O m D 8 H V

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BULBS

FRENCH AND DUTCH
WHITE FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

12-15 ctms. $5.01 per 100; S-tOOO per 1000

13-15 ctnis. 5.50 per 100; 48.00 per 1000

VrrTATA HYBRID AMARYIUS.

6inch S25 00 per 100

7inch 30.00 per 100

7-9 inch 35.00 per 100

9-llinch 40.00 per 100

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

Mention the American Florist when writina

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Higli Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Mention the American Florist when writina

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI?.

Mention the American Florist when writina

ArttiurT.BoddingtonGo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO 6c SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes
Growers ol

Pedigree Tomato Seeds

Mention the American Florist when writing

ROUTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writina

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Callas

WHITE CALLA LILIES

We offer clean, healthy bulbs.

Diameter. Per doz. 100 1000

IH to 1^2 in. .$0.90 $ 6.75 $ 52.B0
IVz to 134 in.. 1.2B 8.B0 80.00
134 to 2 in.. 2.00 12.50 115.00
2 to 2^2 in.. 2.25 13.50 130.00

Freesias
Narcissus Trumpet Major

Full assortment' of Dutch Bulbs.

Complete Wholesale

Catalogue,

Free (of course).

HENRY F. MICHELL CO,

518 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

13 c/m and up (1000-1200 per case) $13.50 per 1000

16 c/m (900 per case) 16.00 per 1000

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

12 c/m and up (1700-1800 per case) $36.00 per 1000

13 c/m (1700 per case) 4O.00 per 1000

13 c/m and up (1400-1450 per case) 42.50 per 1000

JUST ARRIVED, IN PERFECT CONDITION.

Cash with order for less than 5 cases, or from those who have not established credit with us.

McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House

95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK.

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Oct. 27,

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANE<!.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.

KENTIA and oiher palm s

PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored,
FICUS ELASriCA, cuttings.
NUkSERV stock, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper white Grandiflora—

Per 1000
(1250 Bulbs to the case) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
lily Candidum—
22 to 24 centimeters,

$7.00 per 100; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

Painesville, Ohio.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

TOMATO SEED

Grotm for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip. Radish, Beet, Etc.
Branches: Michigan, MM PRRD RflNN

Wiscondn and Idaho. miLrunu, uunw.

My Winter Orchid-Flowering

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Miilled.

It Contains Many Splendid IN'ovelties.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Rancii, Lompoc, Calif.

Waldo Rohnert

GIUROY, CAL.
WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specisltiles: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asteri,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verljena.s in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention,

iP

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BUY THEM NOW!

Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM

Fine for forcing $8.00 per lOOO

LILrUM CANDIDTJM (Madonna Lily)

Select ?7.00 per 100 Mammoth $8.00 per 100

FORMOSUM LILIES

6-8 inch $68.00 per 1000

CALLA AETHIOPICA

1% to 2-ineh $8.50 per 100

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

Select $9.00 per 1000 Mammoth $12.00 per 1000

Write for our new fall Catalogue, whicli is now ready for distribution.

AMERICAN BULB CO.,

A. MILLER, President

172 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^ L L 1/ ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, il possible, quantities required. niistraleJ Cttilotne Free

KELWAY & SON ""^Sl^" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THB TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

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Ask these about
Vaughan's Gigs.:

Robert Craig Co.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.

^^i L mmm

at New York
and Chicago

Buy now to catch Easter. Ask to be "shown" by those
who are "going to have them "
Our price for these early ones, 7 to 9 size, per 1000, $60.
If you want November delivery, ask for price.
If you want December or January delivery, ask for price.

Of course the "Jap" steamers "gave us the freight," but we meet the cut prices of the
last "Richmond in the field" every time, as we have for 25 yt ars and our Contract sales
are fUled on as favorable basis as any who DELIVER ON TIME.
We also meet rates of those who are going to deliver at Christmas, for same delivery^

We secured by late cable a third shipment, late dug bulbs, of this forcing Narcissus,
now arriving, which we can supply while unsold at these low prices :

Size No. in case Per 1000 at N. Y. At Chicago

n i Tkr>n iiniiTr' 14 ctms. and up 1000 $15.50 $16.50

PAPER WHITE 13 ctms and up 1250 13.00 14.00

12 ctms. and up 1350 11.00 12.50

NARCISSUS

Roman Hyacinths

WHITE 1000

12-15 ctms.. $44.00

11-12 ctms 35.00

Freesias Purity, H inch $10.00

Freesias, French Mammoth 10.00

Callas, \Vi to m-in 5.50

Callas, IV2 to 2 in 8.50

Lilium Rubrum, R-9-in.. (170 bulbs

torase.) Lo d storaee 50.00

Lilium Rubrum, '^-11 in..( 00 bulbs to

case.) Cold storage 85.00

Lilium Giganteum

Cold storage FOB. Chicago, looo

9-10 in., fine for late work $75.00

Don't get left for Easter.
CHICAGO:
3 1-33 W.Randolph St.

Lilium Multiflorum

7-9-iD. (300 bulbs to case) per 1000 $55.00

9-lO-in. (2l0 bulbs to case), per 1000 80.00

CHINESE NARCISSUS

Per Mat (120 bulbs)....$8.50

DUTCH
HYACINTHS

8 Mats (960bulbs) lor. .$65.00

Named, 1st size $50.00

Fancy Forcing, colors 27.00

Miniature, Named 17.00

TULIPS
COTTAGE AND DARWIN

KQi 1000

Bouton d'Or $11.00 Clara Butt $11.00

Gesneriana 1 retchen 11.00

Spathulata 11.00 Mme. Krelage . . 15.00

Isabella 11.00 Rev. Ewbank .15.00

Maiden's Blush . 11.00 Pride of Haarlem 15.00
4 kinds Named English Tulips at $20.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, III.

NEW YORK:
43 Barclay St.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin,
Sweet, nint and Dent Seed Cora.

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET AIX EEairlEEMElITS FOR AIL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Contract Seed firowers

^nPP.ixltiRC' PfPPer, Edg plant. Tomato,
OpeciaillHb. vine Seed and Field Com!

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWN, N. J.

THE KIMBERUN SEED CO.

WHOLESALE SKED GROWERS

"^lfS"aSofs'ts., San Jose, Calif.

Growers of

ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

Correspondenoft Solicited,

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia Forsteriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50 60 inches high, $15.00

48 inches high, 6.00 72 inches high, 17.50

54 inches high, 8.50 8 to 9 feet high, 22.50

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

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I. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

ALL DUTCH AND FRENCH

BULBS

n store now. Wholesale Catalog free.

MIGHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia

788

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Oct. 27,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia. Pa.. Presidont;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President: S. W. Severance, Louisville. K.V..
Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids,
.Mich., Treasurer.

Methxjen, Mass. — F. A. Russell, one
of the best known market gardeners
in this vicinity, died here October 4,
ag-ed 65 years.

Bulletin 139, entitled, "Some Impor-
tant Diseases of Truck Crops in Flor-
ida," has been issued by the Univer-
sity of Florida agricultural experiment
station, Gainesville.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretables.

Chicag-o. October 23. — Mushrooms,
home grown. No. 1. 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 10 cents; radish-
es, $1.00 to $1.25 per 100 bunches; cel-
ery, 75 cents to. $1.00 per crate; to-
matoes, per box, 50 to 75 cents; cu-
cumbers, per box, $1.75 to .$2.75.

New York. October 23.— Celery, doz-
en stalks. 10 to 60 cents; cucumbers,
75 cents to $1.75 per basket; mush-
rooms, 75 cents to $1.75 per 4-lb. bas-
ket; tomatoes, per package, 50 cents
to $1.50; lettuce, per basket, 25 cents
to $1.75; rhubarb, per dozen bunches,
$1.00.

Boston Potato Market Weak.

Maine potato growers still cling to
the notion that the only potatoes there
are this year are in Maine, and since
their crops are smaller than they ex-
pected, they have exalted ideas as to
prices and are not letting go freely at
what is offered them. The result is that
Boston is not getting very heavy ar-
rivals, but so few are wanted that it
does not take a very big supply to go
round. Actually, the market here is
rather weak, for with the backyard
crops being used and interior points in-
dependent of Boston for supplies, the
outlet is very limited and dealers com-
plain that they are obliged to sell at
prices that barely mean a new dollar
for an old one. — Boston Globe, October 7.

Potato Notes.

Shipments of potatoes from the
Aroostook this year to October 8 have
totaled 1991 carloads, as compared
with 5681 carloads last year during
the same period. It is estimated that
this district will not ship over 8,000
000 bushels this year.

The New York Sun in a recent edi-
torial says: "The price of $2 a bushel
for potatoes at the loading platform
reported from Riverhead, L. I., will
bear the attention of the United
States food administration. Pota-
toes are a food staple. This year's
crop of them is enormous throughout
the country. There is not the actual
scarcity which existed last year to
justify, or partially justify, a high
price. At .$2 a bushel, the average pro-
ducer is getting .300 per cent on his
investment, and after deducting all
overhead expense pertaining to the
farm he will still have a whacking
profit left."

Wisconsin Potato Show.

As briefly mentioned in our issue of
October 13, page 680, the Wisconsin
Potato Show in connection with the
sixth annual convention of the Wiscon-
sin Potato Growers' Association will
be held in the University live stock
pavilion, Madison, November 19^24.
The premium list, copies of which
may be had upon application to J. G.
Milward, secretary-treasurer, Madison,
ofters liberal prizes for growers as well
as divisions for potato club and school
contest divisions.

There will be an extensive exhibiton
of machinery, equipment and supplies
and a feature of the show will be the
displays of sorted and graded seed and
table stock in car lots, as well as a
complete showing of stock representing
actual bin conditions.

The convention programme will in-
clude papers and discussions on the
food problem and the relation of the
potato crop, growing, sorting, market-
ing, transportation, etc., presented by
prominent growers, dealers, commission
men, state and g'overnm.ent ofBcials,
railroad men and others representing
the principal potato growing sections
of the United States. Special confer-
ences will also be arranged on potato
growing plans for 191S.

Cauliflower Culture.
Loose soils, deeply worked, cool and
well manured, are suited to the cauli-
flower, and to obtain good specimens
care must be taken that there shall be
no check in the groAvth, else the flow-
ers remain small or come prematurelj'.
In planting out, set the young plants
each in a little depression that will
hold the moisture, and space them two
feet each way, watering well before
transplanting, and rejecting those with-
out hearts, those too far advanced, and
those with protuberances around the
top of the roots; mulch with very
short manure, and give waterings of
liquid maniU'C. After a summer rain
sprinkle at once with cold, water, to
prevent undue stimulation of leaf-
growth. When the inflorescence ap-
pears, bend the inner leaves over to
protect from the light and break the
lowest leaves so as to hold them in
pkxce. For autumn use, plant in June
in semi-shade or complete light shade,
and grow along with lettuce, radish
romaine or endive. — Revue Horticole.

"Market Gardening"

An elementary text book containing 102 pai^es.

.5x7, with 36 illustrations by F. L. Yeaw, manager

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Cloth Bound, 75 Cents.

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SEED PACKETS

Flovrer Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— REtutn Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBUEG, MASS., U. S. A.

BULBS

Freesia Pu-ily, mammoth, 'i inch. $2.00 per
lOii. $17.00 per lUOtl.

Dutch and French bulbs are all at hand. Let
us quote you on your \vants.

Max Schling, Inc., r/pireS"""

22 W. 59th Street, NEW YORK CITY

Ready for Immediate Shipment

Gtirysanthemum Stock Plants

Rosea, Pink $ .1.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White .5.00 ner 100

Unalia. Fink i5.00 ner 100

Golden Queen. YelloM- ."i.OO ner 100

Oconto. White ."j.OO ner 100

Chrysolora, Yellow .5.00 ner lOO

C. 0. PoUworth, Yellow 10.03 ner 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Kaplds,Mich.

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 214-in. pots— Stnd Rooted.

,\. Ricard, lieauty Poiteviue.S. A. Nuit, Buchner;
Montmore, Perkins, Viaud, etc., $2.75 per 100,

$25.00 per 1000.

2Vi-\a. Marguerites, Fuohiias' Heliotropes,

Lautanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000.

3 and 4-in. C.yclamens. $8.00 and $20.00 per

100. Abundance of other stocl^.

Correspondence Solicited.

ALOI9ZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESALE FLORIST
WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leeic, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Ctiard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunriower,ITimotIiy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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Siiipping During Freezing Weatlier

Boston Ferns

6-inch
7 -inch

).35 each 8-inch
.75 each 9-inch

.$1.00 each
. 1.25 each

CYCLAMEN

4-inch $0.15 each

5-inch. . . .3.5e; larger, exceptionally fine

stock 50 each

6-inch 75c; larger, 1.00 each

HYDRANGEA

Otaksa and French Varieties

5-inch
6-inch

9.25 each
.35 each

7-iach
8 -inch

. $0.50 each
. 1.00 each

Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock

Kentia Belmoreana, 2-inch per doz., $1.25

Kentia Belmoreana, 3-inch per doz., 2.00

Kentia Forsteriana, 2%-in'ch per doz., 1.25

Ijatania Borbonica, 2-inch per doz., .75

I/atania Borbonica, 3-inch per doz., 1.50

Phoenix Reclinata, 4-inch per doz., 3.00

ASSORTED PTERIS, FOR FERN DISHES
2H-inch. per 100 $3.00

Pteris SeiTulata, 4-inch per doz., $1.50

-Pteris AVimsettii, 4-inch per doz., 1.50

Pteris Adiantoides, 5-incli per doz.

Asplenium Nidus-Avis, 5-inch, fine

specimen each,

Areca L/utescens, 2-inch each.

2.40

1.00
.10

Phoenix Roebelenii, 4-inch each, $0.50

Aucuba Japonlca,

8-inch, fine for decorating each, 1.50

Boxwood Pyramids, 2 % feet each, 2.50

EngUsh Ivy, 4-inch per doz., 2.00

Vinca Variegata, 4-inch per 100, 10.00

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-inch per doz., 1.00

Cyi'tomium Falcatum, 4-inch per doz., 1.50

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 5-ineh per doz., 2.40

Pandanus Veitcliii, 4-ineh each, .50

Pandauus Utilis, 5-inch each, .50

Aspai-agus Plumosus, 2 %-inch each, .03

Asparagus Plumosus, 3-in'ch each, .06

Asparagus Plumosus, 4-inch each, .12

Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 ^4 -inch each, .03

THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO.

745 Buckingham Place CHICAGO, ILL.

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CRAIG QUALITY PLANTS

To insure safe delivery we earnestly advise our patrons to make up their
lists of foliage and flowering plants at once. Owing to the chaotic conditions
of the service of the various express companies, which promises to grow worse
with the approach of the holiday season, serious delays are almost certain to
occur. We want to serve you.

OUR STOCK WAS NEVER BETTER. ORDER NOW.

ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY

Branch: Norwood, Pa. Market at 49th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahaciiie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will beheld
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

Successful experiments are under
way in India to manufacture automo-
bile fuel from the blossoms of the
mahua tree, which grows proliflcally.

Camden, N. J. — George E. Rhede-
meyer, formerly in the florist business
in Philadelphia, and for some time
manager of Harleigh cemetery in this
city, died at his home here, October 8.

Atlanta, G-a. — At the annual meeting
of the Southern Nurserymen's Associa-
tion held in this city, the following of-
ficers were elected : O. W. Praser,
Birmingham, Ala., president; H. B.
Caldwell, Atlanta, vice-president; Joe
Howard, Pomona, N. C, secretary-
treasurer.

American Associatton of nurserymen.

I beg to advise you that Tlieodore
J. Smith of W. & T. Smith Co., Gen-
eva, N. Y., has recently resigned as a
member of the executive committee of
the American Association of Nursery-
men, and that J. Edward Moon, of
Morrisville, Pa., has been elected by
the executive committee to flU the va-
cancy. Curtis Nye Smith, Sec'y.

Christmas Tree Quarantine in Penna.

Under the act of June 29, 1917, the
Pennsylvania department of agricul-
ture prohibits the importation into the
state of coniferous trees, such as
spruce, arbor vitae, fir, hemlock or
pine, commonly known as Christmas
trees, also holly and laurel, which were
cut or originated in the gypsy moth
quarantine area established by tho
federal horticultural board. All such
stock received in the state is ordered
destroyed.

Hollanders Petition for Transportation.

As the result of the recent meeting
at the Hotel Breslin, New York, of
Hollanders and others detained in this
country due to lack of transportation
from the United States to Europe, pre-
sided over by Jao SmitS; well-known
nurseryman of Naarden, Holland, men-
tioned in our issue of October 20, page
738, a committee has been appointed
with Mr, Smits as. chairman and W.
B. Van Eyk, 339 'West Thirty-fourth
street, New York, secretary, and a pe-
tition has been drav/n and sent to
President Wilson, asking that he ob-
tain passage for the petitioners on
some Holland steamer now in port.

Texas Nurserymen's Association.

Supplementing the brief report In
our last week's issue, page 628, of the
meeting of the Texas Nurserymen's As-
sociation, which opened at Waco, Tex.,
September 25, with President W. E.
Munson, of Denison, in the chair, addi-
tional features of more than ordinary
interest marked the proceedings, among
them being the report of John S. Kerr,
chairman of the committee on publicity,
in which the raising of a fund of good
proportions for this purpose was
strongly urged and which was warmly

supported. C. C. Mayhew, chairman of
tlie committee on standardization of
plant names, presented a copy of the
official code recently adopted by the
National association and recommend-
ed that the Texas association adopt
the report ofiicially, and that each
member secjure a copy of same from
Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. J. R.
Mayhew. of Waxahachie, president of
the American Association of Nursery-
men, in a very able address, urged the
members of the state association to
affiliate with the national organization
and secure the many benefits to be de-
rived therefrom, and told of the plans
of the association for the coming year.
W. B. Lanham, of the extension de-
partment of the A. & M. College, spoke
interestingly of the relations existing be-
tween the work of his department and
that of the nurserymen. One interest-
ing point brought out in this address
was the claim that 65 per cent of the
farms in the state were without fruit
tress of any kind. A paper by Edward
Teas, of Houston, entitled. "New Ac-
quaintance Among Old and New Or-
namentals," was also a well received
number on the programme. A talk by
Mr. Falkner on the work of the Texas
Farmers' Congress was followed by a
spirited discussion on the sub.iect of
the establishing of a bureau for the co-
operative purchase of supplies. The
Shreveport rate case was also taken up
and a committee consisting of W. C.
Grifling, Port Arthur; Edward Teas,
Houston; Mr. Driskill. of Waco, and
C. Sizemore. Waxahachie. was ap-
pointed to try and secure the re-estab-
lishment of the former rate.

JOHN S. Kerr, Sec'y.

STAR BRAND ROSES

Send for our list.

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HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers io America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin, K. J, WiUiamstown Ton*., IT. J.

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R

OSes .2'/^^"^

J 4 inch pots.

69Cl3^ Send for list.

"^^ LL E D LL *^PRIK(4riELD0HI0 J

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PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie,

Missouri

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If you are interested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anytliinK In —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^"^atr"

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Specialists in Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous E>Tergreens.

■Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

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EVERGREENS

JUST THE THING FOR

WINDOW BOXES AND TUBS

DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.

A new and profitable litie of business for Florists— well worth pushing.
We also specialize in selected Christmas Trees for high-class trade.

EVERGREEN NURSERY CO., STURGEON BAY, WIS.

Norway Spruce for Miniature Christinas Trees.

SELECTED SHAPELY PLANTS.

2-3 feet, $20.00 per 100. 18-24 in., $15.00 per 100. 12-18 in., $12.00 per 100.

These are a very attractive holiday specialty for florists and sell rapidly.
Many of our customers have handled them in large quantities for years.
Last season the sale was particularly good, and this year, with the scarcity
of European novelties, they will be more popular. Will pot up nicely in
B-ia., 6-in. and 8-in. pots. They can be used also for vases and placed in
tubs for the veranda. Order now. We can ship at once, or hold until
December 1st.

Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, N. Y.

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SEASONABLE 5T0CK

Cyclamen giganteum. Im-
nroved Wandsbek type, tbe
finest in existence. Our out-
put is 350.000 this season.
We have many testimonials
as to the quality of strain
and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

2^-ln. extra selects, strong.
$7.50 per lOO. $65.00 per 1000.

2V-ln. strong. $0.50 per
100; $60.00 per 1,000.

3-ln., extra strong. $10.00
per 100, $90.00 per 1000.

3-in., strong, $8,00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000: 4-in, $20.00
per 100.

Rficoco £recta. finest nevir
in the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. S^-in.. $8.00 per
100; 3-in.. $12.00 per 100;
4-in.. $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1.25 per 100.
$10.00 per 1,000; Sprengeri, $1.00 per 100. $8.00
per 1.000.

POT PLANTS

rEKN BALLS, large size, with foUage, 10 to
12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per
100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100.
Two ITew Ferns to be recommended:

Verona. 3-in.. $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

Verona. 5-ln.. 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Norwood, 3-in.. 50c each; 4-in.. 75c each.

Norwood, 2%-in.. $25.00 per 100.

Smithii. 3-in., $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.

Smithii, 4-in., 3.50 per doz.. 25.00 per 100.

Smithii, B-in., 6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.

Boston., bench grown, strong plants, $20,00
per 100.

Primula Malacoides, 2% Inch, $4.00 per 100;
3 inch, $7.00 per 100; Obconiea, 2% inch, $5.00
per 100; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100. Kondorf strain,
mostly pink.

Cinerarias, 2^ inch, finest mixed, $4.00 per
ion. $35.00 per 1,000.

EOSES — Baby varieties, 5 inch, $30.00 per
100.

Azalea, home grown, well budded, 10-12 inch.
$1.25 each; 12-14 inch, $1.50 each; 14-16 inch,
$2.00 each.

Poinsettias, 2% inch, $5.00 per 100.

Pandanus Veitchii, 5 inch, 75 cents; 6 inch,
$1.25; good color.

Nutt Geranium— 2% inch, $3.00 per 100,
$25.00 per l.OOO.

Salvia, Splendens and Fireball, tr. pkt., 50c.

ROCOCO ERECTA (New)

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

WILMETTE, ILL.

Heavy Field-Grown Carnation Plants

Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants
are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if yon want the best stock obtainable at the most
reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient.

100 1000 100 1000

Rose Pink Enchantress $5.00 $40.00 c. W. Ward $5.00 $40.00

Light Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 h.-.m son 40 oo

White Wonder 5.00 40.00 °i"^^ , ^„" *""""

Belle Washburn 5.00 40.00 Champion 5.00 40.00

THENANTHOS, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St«9 Long Distance phones: central eOl and 28I6. CHICAGO

CLOSING OUT SALE OF

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANTS, 2V2 INCH POTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 per 1000, $100.00 Grafted Richmond per 1000, $50.00

Grafted Klllamey Brilliant " 50.00 Own root Richmond " 30.00

CECILE BRUNNER, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $30.00

Bassett & Washburn

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:

CENTRAL 1457.

Greenlionses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, Dl.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave., CBICAfiO, ILL.

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

GOCOS WEDDELIilANA

In. high

pot . :■. 6 to 8

pot 10 to 12

Per aoz. Per lOO
...$1.50 $12.00
. . . 2.25 18.00

L. pot
pot .
pot .

pot '.

IfENTIA BELMOREANA

Leaves High
4 8 to 10 in...

6 to 7 18 to 20 in.

e to7 22 to 24 in.

6 to 7 26 to 28 in.

pot 6 to 7 28 to 30 in.

cedar tub 6 to 7 34 to 36 in.

cedar tub 6 to 7 38 to 40 i

cedar tub 6 to 7.

cedar tub 6 to 7 .

1.00
1.50
2.00
3.00
4.00

Per doz.

$ 1.50

2.50

9.00

12.00

18.00

24.00

36.00

48.00

Ready

Oct. 15

AKECA I/UTESCENS m high

6-in. pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30.

6-in. pot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA

Leaves In. high

Each Per doz.

$1.00 $12.00

to 32 1.50 18.00

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made up.

High

'-in. cedar tub 4 plants

'-in. cedar tub 4 plants

►-in. cedar tub 4 plants

i-in. cedar tub 4 plants

l-in, cedar tub 4 plants

Each

tub 30 to 36 in $ 3.00

tub 38 to 40 in 4.00

tub 40 to 42 in 5.00

tub 42 to 48 in 6.00

tub 4 to4V> ft.

We advise our customers to place their orders at once while the weather Is mlJd and vphileour stock lasts.
We are sold out on Some sizes and getting low on others. Palms are scarce.

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Clii-ysantheinnm NoTeltles my Specialty

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)
The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and sis pages.

Only 50c postpaid.

ELMER D, SMITH S CO., Adrian, Mich.

A. N. Piersoo, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers, 3 in..$6r0per
100: Sin .$^s.iOper no. Xmas Joy Peppers, .3H

in., $10 00 per 100; 5 in.. $3u.(j(i per luU. Erica
Mal.,3!/2in. S^O.fOperlCO; 5V, to6in. tl. 00 each,
very heavily buddpd. just right for Xmas bloom-
ing. Croton Punctata. 3 in . $2=; 00 per 100, very
bushy, hishly colored Genistas, 4 in., $25.00 per
100, very hushy Dracaena Ind., pot-grown, hV%
in., ready lor 7-in., $3i 1 1 per UO.

A. vL. MILLFR, Jamaica, N. Y.

ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM

2V2-incli pots, $5.00 per 100
3-inch pots, 8.00 per 100

HIGHLAND, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist tvhen ivriting

Grow "fiOLDEN SEAL"

(Hydrastis Canadensis)

Valuable easy growing commercial crop.
Specialty roots and seed for planting. Any
quantity. Best service. Information, luc,

E. C. ROBBINS

PINEOIA, - NORTH CAROLINA

Mention the American -Florist when writing

NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Bouquet Rose— Rosy Amber and Pink.
Gen. de Vibraye— Bright rose to blue.
Mad. E. Mouillere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M. Hamar — Delicate Flesh rose.
Mile. R. GalUard-Milk white; fringed.
Souv. de Mad. Chautard— Bright rose.

(This variety in 5- inch pots only.)
Also Otaksa in 4-inoh pots only.

POT GROWN— 4-inch pots— S20.00 per lon.
" " 5-inch pots— S30.00 per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 3 to 5 shoots— SLi.OO per 100.
" " 5 to 6 shoots— $20.00 per 100.

rrMTCTA Benin )11\ mnimta bushy plants
VrfiillOlA 4,11 h ' no per doz.; $20.00 per 100.

5-iuch. JioOper do/ i i (in per 100

BOUGAINVILLEA f.f^ill^%f^^f^%.

5-inch pots. J35.00ppl 100

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS ^^'^o

per 100; $30.00 per IlOO. l^J-in., S2.50 per 100; 820.00 per 1000.

The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

NURSERYMEN— FLORISTS— SEEDSMEN
PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Mention tlit^ Avierican Florist when writino

GERANIUMS

Rooted Cuttings Only.

S. A. Nutt and Buckner $12.50 per 1000

Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. l5th.
Prices may make sales, quality makes custom-
ers. I am advertising' for customers.

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA.

Mention the American Florist when writina

VINCA VAB.IEGATA

Our strong 3-in. Virvca\viU make you good 4-in.
plants lor spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums. Xutt. Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per inO; $18 00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2 in., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,«^°J^^eV'

AliliEGANT N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writina

CARNATIONS

F. CORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

Mention the American Florist when writing

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2%-in. pots, strong plants, ,$3.50 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengeri. 2i^-in. pots ready for
shift, ?3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

Mention, the American Florist when writino

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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUM.

AaiaDtum Hybridum 2iA-iii., $3; 3-iD.,
100. Ley Bros., Highlanfl, N. Y.

ASPARAGUS.

^Asparagus plmnosus, 2^-ln., $4.00 per 100;
3-in., $7.00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; 0-in.,
made up, $4.20 per doz. Sprengerl, fine 3-in.
Btock, $7.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove, 111,

Asparagus plumosus, hr. stock, 2%-in., $3.50.
per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; IH-in., $2.B0 per 100,
$20.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2M-in., strong plants.
$3.50 per 100. Sprengerl, 2%-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Tick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. Y.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in.. 3c: 3-in., 6c;
4-ln., 12c each. Sprengerl, 2U-ln.. 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S S'BBD
STORE, Chicago and New York.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL 2%-in., $3.00 per
100: 3-in., $5.00: 4-in., $12.50, HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZAIiEAS.

Azalea, home grown, Tvell budded stock, 10-
12-in.. $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
In., $2.00 each. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

bougainvhiLea.

Bougainvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
In., $25 per 100; 5-in.. $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

BUIiBS.

Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, new crop. Ready
about Oct. 25. 7-9-iE., $6 per 100. $16.50 case
of 300, $50 per 1.000; 8-9-in., $7.50 per 100,
$17.50 case of 250, $70 per 1.000; 8-10-in.,
$8.50 per 100: $18 case of 225, $80 per 1,000;
9-10-in., $10.50 per lOO, $20 per case of 20O,
$100 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570
Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y.

Bulbs, French and Dutch. Narcissus Paper
White, Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Freeslas,
Callas, Lil. Multiflorum, Lil. Rubrum, Lil.
Giganteum. Chinese Narcissus and Cottage
and Darwin Tulips. For varieties, sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. White. French, Roman Hyacinths,
12 to 15 ctm.. $5 per 100. $40 per 1,000; 13 to
15 ctm., $5.50 per 100. $48 per 1,000. Vittata
Hybrid Amaryllis, 6-in., $25; 7-in., $30; 7 to
9-in., $35, 9 to 11-ln.. $40 per 100. J. M.
Thorbnm & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York.

BXILBS.

Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora,
Allium Neapolitanum, Lil. Candidum, Formo-
sum Lilies, Calla Aethiopica, Freesia Eefracta
Alba. For sizes and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. American Bulb Co.,
172 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctm. and
up, $13.50 per lOOO; 15 ctm., $16 per 1000.
White Roman Hyacinths, 12 ctm. and up, $36
per 1000, 13 ctm., $40 per 1000, 13 ctm. and up,
$42.50 per 1000. McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham-
bers St.. New York.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100,
$65.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Paniesville, O.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus, Callas, Free-
sias, Chinese. For sizes and prices see adver-
tisement on front cover page of this issue. A.
Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St.. Chicago.

Bulbs, White Calla Lilies. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue.
Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bulbs. Freesia Purity, %-in., S2 per 100,
$17 per 1000. Max SchUng, Inc., 22 W. 59th
St., New York City.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago. I' ; 'I

CAIiENDULAS.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.
Extra fine stock. Best obtainable any-
where at the prices quoted here.

100 1,000

White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00

Pink Enchantress 6.00 45.00

AUce 6.00 50.00

Champion 5.00 45.00

Victory 5.00 45.00

Carnegie 5.00 40.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

WIETOR BROS..

162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

L. D. Phone Randolph 2081.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Light Pink: 100 1.000

Fnchantress $6.00 $60.00

Alice 6.00 50.00

Deep Pink:

Akehurst 6.00 50.00

White:

White Perfection 6.00 50.00

Matchless 6.00 50.00

POEHLMANN BROS. Co..
Morton Grove. Illinois.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress.
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward' and Champion,
$50.00 per 1.000. Aviator, Alice, Matchless,
Akohurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb. $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Jollet, 111.

Heavy field-grown carnation plants. Extra
fine stock and a big bargain. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Peter Beinberg, 30 E. Randolph St,.
Chicago.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD CARNATION PLANTS.

Enchantress $40.00 per l.OOO

White Wonder 40,00 per 1,000

SINNER BROS..
6516 Ridge Ave., .. Chicago.

CARNATION PLANTS'. Philadelphia, Com-
fort and other varieties, $5.00 per 100. HEN-
RY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000, ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111,

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

OHBYSANTHEMUMS.

Pot 'Mums (Oct. and Nov. delivery). 5-in.,
$4.80 per doz.; 5^-in., $6 per doz.; 6-in., $7.20
and $9 per doz.; 7-in., $12 per doz.; 8-ln.,
$1.50 and $2 each. Larger specimens, $3.00 to
$7.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, III.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, 2%-ln., finest mixed, $4.00 per
100; $35.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette. 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $4.80 per doz.: 6-
in. pots, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III.

CrCIiAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum. Improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output la
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only:

lOO 1000

2y2-in., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

214-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2H"
in.. $8.00 per 100; S-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.,
$25.00 per lOO.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

CYCLAMEN, Good plants, best strain, 4-in.,
read.v to shift, separate colors or mixed. S15.0O
per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS.
Kalamazoo, Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-)n., 15c; 5-in., 35c and 50c; e-In.,
75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.v
745 Buckingham Place. Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, $10 per 100; 4-in. pots.
$25 per 100; 5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros Co., Morton Grove, III.

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Oct. 27,

DAHLIAS.

DAHLIAS'. Field clumps, Black Beauty,
dark maroon, $5.00 per 100. THE WAGNER
PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney. 0.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, WiUiamstown Junction,
N. J.

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellis) Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,
strong field-grown seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000,
$11.50 per 5,000. Cash.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-in., 12c: 6-in.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 60c. ERNEST ROBER. Wil-
mette, Illinois.

ERICAS.

Erica Mal. 3>^-in., $30 per lOO; 5% to 6-in.,
$1 each. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

FERXS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.
Doz. 100

Verona, 3-in $2.00 $15.00

Verona. 4-in 3.50 25.00

Verona, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Smithii, 3-in 2.00 15.00

Smithii. 4-in 3.50 25.00

Smithii, 5-iii 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 2>/2-ln 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Boston Perns, 5-in., $25.00 per 100, less than
50, 30c each; e-ln., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,
60c each.

Fern Balls, large size, 10 to 12-in., $5.00 per
doz.. $35.00 per 100: extra select, $7.50 per
doz., $50.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, 111.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt. 2J4-In $ 4.60

Boston, 214 -in 4-BO

Scholzeli, 2H-iii 4.50

Teddy. Jr., 2>4-in. 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

Scholzeli, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 6-in 40.00

THE REESER PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield. Ohio.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-in., 65c; 8-ln.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any in
the market. Cash with order,

Felli Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fanc.v varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of tills issue.
F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Pot-grown stock. Scotti, 4-in., $2
per doz., $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz., $25
per 100. Boston. 5-in., $3 per doz.. $25 per
100; 6-in., $4.50 per doz.. $35 per 100. R. Vin-
cent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Ferns. Boston, 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; 6-in.,
$9 per doz.: 7-in., $12 per doz. Table ferns,
3-ln., $10 per lOO; 4-in., $15 per 100. Holly
ferns, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

FERNS. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2l4-in., $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Croweanum, 2%-in.,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. Table Ferns,
asst.. $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand
Rapids, Mich.

FERNS. Well established. 4-ln., $15.00 per
100; 5-in.. $3.00 per doz.; large O-in.. $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER JPARK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, 0.

Boston Ferns. 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 75c; 8-in„
$1; 9-in.. $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Cliicago.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Can be had in bloom for Christ-
mas. Our stock is right, and we have a good
assortment. 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per
1,000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100. $30 per 1,000. R.
Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000: Ricard and
Poitevine. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr.
Lancaster. Pa.

GERANIUMS. Silver leaved, S. A. Nutt.
2%-in., ready for shift, $4.00 per 100. Cash
please. S. C. DBWITT, 1957 E. 69th St.,
Cleveland, 0.

GLADIOLUS.

Wanted — Gladious bulbs, standard varieties
and good mixtures, % to 1 in. FRED F.
PAULE, R. R. No. 2, Belleville, 111.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen. Ala.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case: natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75: perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines-
ville, O.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in,. 25c; 6-in., 35c: 7-in.. 50c; 8-in., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

NURSERY STOCK.

Nurserymen: It will pay you to get my
leasing out list of young stock and seasonable
seeds such as I sell to leading nurserymen
and florists. BENJAMIN CONNELL. Merchant-
ville. N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood. lU.

ORCHIDS.

PAIiMS.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2^4 -Inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

KENTIA BELMOBEANA; SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

2H-lnch pots $1.50 $12 $100

ARECA LCTESCENS.

4-lnch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-inch pots $1.00 each

RTEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4-Inch pots 50c each

6-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-lnch pots 50c each

3-lnch pots $14.00 per 100

6-inch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPBBMA ALEXANDRAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDBLIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOBBONICA.

2-inch pots 7Bc per doz., $5.00 per 100

MABTINBZIA CARYOT^EFOLIA.

3-lnch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove, • Illinois.

Piillms. Kentia Forsteriana, siagle speci-
mens: good spread, make a better showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; v;ill give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. -\11 in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewliere in tins issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

PALMS.

Palms, high class, and novelties In decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig (3o., Market and 49tll
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo,
Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago,

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co.. Wyngote. Pa.
PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitcbii, 4-in.. 50c each. Utilis.
5-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., $4.80 per doz. Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

PANSDES.

500,000 FINE PANSIES.
The following stock has been heavily frosted
and are now ready for quick shipment and
planting:

100 1,000 10,000

Exhibition Giants $0.75 $5.00 $45.00

Steele's Private Stock 75 4.50 40.00

Steele's Mastadon 60 4.00 35.00

Giant Flowering 60 3.0O 27.00

Above prices per 100 include postage charges.
Other prices do not include transportation
charges. CASH.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Delaware, Ohio.

Pansy plants, strong and stocky; strains
unsurpassed by any for size of bloom or colors,
$2.50 per 1.000, $11.50 per 5,000. Cash. Satis-
faction or your money back.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo. Mich.

PANSY PLANTS. Seedlings, best varieties,
$3.00 per 1000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap-
ids. Mich.

PEIiARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts, Easter
Greeting, Wurtembergla, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong, 2%-
in., $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DB-
WITT, 1957 E. 69th St_ Cleveland. 0.

PEONIES.

Peony Festiva Maxima: also Red. Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OF
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techny, III.

PEPPERS.

Peppers. Xmas and Bird's Eye, 3-in., $6;
-in., $25 per 100. Xmas Joy, 3%-in., $10;
-in.. $30 per 100. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. T.

POINSETTIAS.

Poinsettias. (Christmas delivery). 4^1n., $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-in., made up, $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in., 75c to $1.00 each; 8-in., made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Morton
Grove. 111.

PRIMULAS.

Primula Malacoldes, 2%-in., $4.00; 3-ln., $7.00
per liXI. Obconica, 2yi-in., $5.00; 3-in., $8.00
per 100. Rondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST ROBER. Wilmette. 111.

PRIMULA MALACOIDES, 3>4-ln., strong,
$3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids.
Mich.

ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS— 2%-INCH STOCK.

100 1000

KiUnrnev Brilliant $4.50 J40.00

Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00

White Killarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 6.0O 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.<X>

WIETOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave. Chlcaeo.

If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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ROSES.

ROSE PLANTS.
Grafted and Own Root,
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land,
GRAFTED— 2%-lneh Aaron Ward, Milady. Bril-
liant, Cecile Brunner, Blchmond, Sunburst and

Ophelia $120,00 per 1,000

Lots of 6,000 or more 110,00 per 1.000

Pink Killarney 100.00 per 1.000

GRAFTED— 3%-lnch White Bailarney and Pink

Killarney.

For 314-inch stock an additional $50,00 per 1.000

will be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash,

OWN ROOT— 2%-lnch White Killarney. Aaron

Ward, Milady. Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1.000

Lots of 6.000 or more 62.60 per 1.000

Sunburst, 2V.-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1.000

Orders will be booked in strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..

Morton Grove, Illinois.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
6,000 2%-in. and 3-in. grafted Killamev Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100; 500 2H-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1,000 3-in.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100; 1,000 3-in.
• own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASBETT & WASHBURN
178 N. Wabash Ave,, Chieaeo,

R0S:ES, White and Pink Killarney, 4-ln„
$8.00 per 100. Kaiserin, 3-in., $6.00 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEEDS.

ASP.4EAGUS LUTZII SEEDLINGS. $2.50 per
100; $20.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Lutzii seed.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.0(10. Asparagus
Hatcherii seed. 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1.000.
Asparagus Eiongatus seed. $2.00 per 100: $15.00
per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa,

S'eeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
ptt„ 50c; per av,., $6.00. Salvia. Spendens and
Fire-ball, trade pkt., 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNESTT ROBER. Wilmette,
III.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea. Cinceraria, Pansy. Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M, Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. T.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novei-
tles now ready. Send postal for coot. Antoa
C. Zvolanek. Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc. Calif,

Seeds. Contrirct growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermekn. squash and pumpkin peed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co.. Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds. Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peeas .nnrl Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B. Los
Angeles, Calif,

Seeds, Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurtt. Swedes-
boro. N. J-

Seeda, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet. llHt and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. SimoH Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-L«-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade; Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clarli Seed Co.. Milford. Conn.

SEEDS.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

S'eeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Bohnert, Gilroy. Calif.

Seed, Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R, & M. Godineau, Angers, France,

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St.. Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

Wild Smilax, now ready. $2.50 per case. $1.50
per half case. Southern Evergreen Co., Morris
Station, Ga.

SNAPDRAGONS.

SNAPDRAGONS', Silver Pink. White and
Yellow, 214-in.. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

SPHAGNUM MOSS.

Sphagnum Moss, 10-bbl. bale, $2.10; 5 bales,
$9.50. Cash 5 per cent less. JOS. H. PAUL,
Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J.

STOCK WANTED.

STOCK WANTED. Few stock plants of chrys-
anthemums. Chieftain, Dr, Enguehard, Chas,
Razor, Bonnaffon, pink, yellow and white
Ivory. Also carnations, Mrs. C. W. Ward, White
Peitection. White Wonder. Victory. Pliiladel-
pliia. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, O.

VINOAS.

VINCAS. Vinca varlegata. extra heavy field-
grown clumps, $4.50 per 100; rooted tips $1.10
per 100. $10'.00 per 1,000 THE BEESER PLANT
CO., Springfield, O.

100,000 extra strong vinca varlegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17,00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N, Y.

Violets. Extra strong, field-grown Herrick
from selected stock, $5.00 per 100. Cash.
W. H. CULP WICHITA. IvAN.

MISCEIiljANEOUS.

Carnation supports, $22 per 1.000 plants. Rose
stakes on hand. For sizes and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Car-
nation Support Co.. Connersville. Ind.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros.. 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y.

Heavy han'^ng baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave.. Cleveland. 0.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and In
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Pitchhurg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured bv CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London, England.

Bull Dog clips. 1.000, 80c: 5,000, $3.25;. 10,000,
$6.50; 25,000, $15,00. The John Henry Co.,
Lansing, Mich.

Mastica. used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal.. $1.80. Geo. H. Angermulier Co.. 1324
Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Bufl'alo, N. Y.

Dreer's "RIverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut
St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House. 603 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedleln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000, 75c
postpaid. Henry A Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co-
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

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MISCELLiANEOXJS.

Mastiea for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce
Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York.

RafBa. natural and colored. McHutchlson &
Co., 95 Chambers St., New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices.
Partridge & Co.. Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00: BO.OOO $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452
W. Erie St., Chicago.

Everything the best In florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., H27 Arch St.. Philadelphia.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS'. Walter Volkmann,
2651 Orchard St., Chicago.

Cut flower boxes.
Philadelphia.

Edwards Folding Boi Co.,

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd S't. Bldg., New York
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple.
Chicago, ^

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us tor an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc. ; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plalnes, 111.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION,

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3l6t
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland. 0.

Greenhouse construction and equipment. King
Construction Co., North Tonawanda. N. Y.

POTS AND PANS.

Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex-
press. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Eaplds,
Iowa.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co..
Cambridge, Mass.

Syracuse Pottery Co.,

INSECTICIDES.

Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne,
$1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per at.;
$3 per gal. Ap!!ine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son. N. J.

Nlkoteei., excellent for spraying. Apbla Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAFIiES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPIJ}S.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CnT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Sprlngfleld,

Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c:
3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100, 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1.000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS.

Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Eernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Eerning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland. 0.

Coan, J. J.. New York.

Erne & Company, Chicago.

Ford, M. C. New York.

Ford, William P., New York.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Freres- Windier Co., The, Chicago.

Froment. H. B.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman. New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc.. New York.

Hart, George B.. Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., BuEEalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kcssler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A,, St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co., H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn,

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago,

Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn. '

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co.. Gust. Milwaukee. Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C, New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H.. Madison, N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

United Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Weiland & Risch, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman. New York.

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros.. Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

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The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

Poughkeepsle, N. Y.

All women who believe In higher
education must be interested in Vas-
sar College, and it is quite probable
that many men, particularly young
men, are interested in the students.
Poughkeepsie has other attractions,
but Vassar takes precedence. The flo-
rists of this city are progressive, and
for a city of its size have a fine local
trade. At the Saltford Flower Shop we
found the large force busy and activity
was the order of the day. Much of the
stock used in the store is grown at
their own greenhouses, where roses,
chryslanthemums and pot stock are
noteworthy features.

B. R. Willig, Cedar avenue, has a
fine range of 50,000 or more square
feet of glass and has a great stock of
carnations. Workmen are now driv-
ing a well at his range. At the time
of our visit they were down 200 feet,
but expected to go 500 feet deeper.
His son, B. R. Willig, Jr., enlisted, and
is in the army aviation corps. Clar-
ence Young has sold his violet houses
and now works for Mr. Willig.

One regret in leaving Poughkeepsie
was that we missed seeing our old
friend, who is now superintendent of
parks, George Saltford, he of violet
fame, in that city. When he was in
business in New York he was a good
neighbor and a good friend.

W. E. Bock calls his place "The
Violet Shop," but in addition to violets
he has a good stock of Matchless and
Enchantress Supreme carnations. He
is about to add more glass to his range.

Conrad C. Gindra, 635 Main street,
has a considerable glass area and
grows a variety of stock, much of
which is used in his retail business,
which he conducts at the range.

Murphy & Schaumberg, 381 Main
street, have a good retail store, and we
found them busy. They are also
growers.

William H. Feierabend, who is a
near neighbor to B. R. Willig, has a
large range and is growing fine car-
nations. A. P. F

Springfield, Mass.

This city, with its population of
120,000, is a hustling city where
many national conventions of various
trades are held. Its handsome Audi-
torium, tendered free to such bodies, is
a great inducement. There are a num-
ber of retail flower stores situated on
Main and State streets, the principal
business thoroughfares of the city.
Mark Aitkin, 372 Main street, in in the
center of the retail district and has a
handsome store, the show windows of
which are always handsomely deco-
rated. Eighty-five thousand feet of
glass furnish considerable of the stock
for the store.

Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main street,
with greenhouses opposite Oak Grove
cemetery, where they have just com-
pleted two Lord & Burnham houses,
each 28x75 feet, have a nicely arranged
store. Business was reported picking
up and prospects ahead were good.

Meacham & Hassell of the Posey
Shop, 126 State street, are well

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Everything in Lumber. Write for prices.

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equipped and ready for all that comes
along. A light lattice arched effect
with Florida moss is a good treatment
with their high ceiling. The fall busi-
ness was reported to be opening very
satisfactorily, the only drawback being
the scarcity of flowers.

T. F, Sheehan, 143 State street, finds
plenty to do. The war situation has
not as yet interfered with lousiness.
He believes there will be plenty of ac-
tivity for those who cater to and are
ready for it.

Ostermann & Steele, 137 State street,
have a busy shop, carrying quite a
stock of plants. Business was said to
be good but flowers, except roses, were
very scarce.

N. F. Higgins' store is under new
management. Mrs. Higgins is leading
saleslady. The store is well stocked
and getting its share of the trade.

L. D. Robinson, 182 Main street, with
greenhouses at 175 North Main, has en-
joyed a good fall trade and is well
pleased with the outlook.

K.

Providence, R. I.

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The condition of the market is bet-
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Chrysanthemums are coming better,
roses show marked improvement and
carnations are of better quality. The
supply of violets has also increased
considerably. The existing express
congestion is having a demoralizing

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on the road and arrive in very poor
condition. The express companies
seem to be able to offer no solution to
the problem.

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It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
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Lancaster County Florists' Association.

The smallest meeting in point of
attendance since the organization of
this club was held October 18. Just
where the trouble lay is a question, as
the weather was all right and the sub-
ject all right. The subject was dahl-
ias and an exhibition of cut flowers
called for. Mrs. Ganse made a dis-
play of cut blooms that equaled the
fancy stock grown by our friend, Rich-
ard Vincent Jr.. and those who missed
the Vincent trip might have been partly
recompensed by attending the meet-
ing. It does not pay to hibernate these
days of rapid advancement and com-
petition. David Rose, an amateur
grower, had the paper on "Dahlias,"
and those who were fortunate enough
to hear it were surprised at the knowl-
edge from a commercial point of view
that he has acquired. He said in part :

"I am surprised how few florists
grow dahlias, and how much they are
under-estimated. I believe if given a
little attention they can be made a
profitable crop, coming as they do be-
tween asters and the chrysanthemums
and they cannot be surpassed by any
other flower in range of color and di-
versity of form. The varieties are so
many in number that it becomes con-
fusing to select a list for cut flower
purposes, but there certainly is enough
of them to make a good selection with
a little care, and I am submitting a
list of commercial varieties that I be-
lieve it will pay the average florist
to plant, eliminating the newer and
higher priced sorts.

"My ideas of culture are derived
from President Vincent of dahlia fame
and some experiences of my own. I
plant from May 15 to June 1 in rows
three feet apart and two feet in the
row. Cuttings make the best plants,
and after they have reached a height
of a foot, pinch the top out, allowing
four to five shoots to develop. This
keeps your plants low and obviates
the use of stakes. For fertilizer, use
bone meal and lots of it. If possible,
locate dahlias near a water supply, as
after they are well started, they seem
unable to get too much water. If treat-
ed in this manner each plant should
produce at least 12 marketable blooms
and these sell at from two to five
cents each, so that it seems to me the
growing of dahlias could be made a
profitable side issue with many flor-
ists.

"In the following list I start with
the show varieties which are the best
keepers and best shippers :

Show — A. D. Livoni, Ruby Queen,
Yellow Livoni, Gloria de Lyon, ilack
Dianaond.

Fancy — Tri-color, Gen. Buller, Mrs.
H. J. Jones.

Decorative — Delice, Catherine Duer,
Henry Patrick, Yellow Duke, Orange
King, Black Beauty.

Peony — Gerananice. Gloria de Bacon,
Praintire. Queen Whilimenia.

Cactus — Prince of Yellows. J. H.
Jackson, Juliet. Winsome, Standard
Bearer, Countess of Lonsdale.

Pompon — Crimson Queen, Little
Beauty. Little Herman. Snowclad, Lit-
tle May, Indian Chief, Daybreak."

The speaker advocated the extens-
ive use of pompons as they are to dahl-
ias what the same class is to chrys-
anthemums and have a thousand uses.
The club gave him a vote of thanks

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After adjournment, a general discus-
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not for publication. One of our mem-
bers, now out of business, had as his
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711-713 E. DiTlsion Street

Syracuse.

N.Y.

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Kramer's Pot Hangers

For aale by Wholesale Seedsmen,- Florists

and Supply Dealers.

Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample

dozen by mall, $1.25.

I. N. KRAMER S SOU, Cedar Rapids, la.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

"We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

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CATALOGUES

-OVR SPECIAI/TY-

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527 Flymontli PI., CUcaso

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ARE BEST BY TEST

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Catalog and Diseountt.

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LOGAN, OHIO.

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"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
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Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" Ware.

WTM. M. WARRIN,
16 W^, 23rd St., New York.

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United States and Canada

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AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

Chicago

REFRIGERATORS

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Buchblnder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

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PAPER POTS

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and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

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Cliicago and New Tork

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Europe should send for the

"Borticultnral Advertiser"

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Florist Specialties

New Brand New Style

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to 5U0 feet without

seam or joint.

Tlie HOSE for Ibe FLORIST

5^-in. per ft 17c

Reel of 500 ft. 16y,o

2 Reels, 1000 ft 16o

V4-in 15o

Reels, 500 ft 14i4c

Couplings Furnished.

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Index to Advertisers.

Advance Co The Ill

AHredLozierRosprv .782
Alpha Floral Co. 778 779
American Bulb Co..7fi6
American (ireenb'se

MfgCo 810

AmlingECCo 773

Anderson S A 78f

AngermaellerGHCo.772

Aphine Mfg Co 797

Archias Floral Co... 781
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 772

Badgle? & Bishop ..777

BaerJuMus 781

Barnard WW Co.. ..785
Bassett& Washburn.

7c.6 791

Baumer AugR......7a3

Baur Window Glass

Co

IV

BayersdorferH&Co.760
Bay View Flo Co. ...770

Beaven E A 775

Begerow's 78T

Berger Bros 774

Bernheimer Eugene. 775

Berning H G 774

Bodger J & Sons Co .783
Boddington Arthur

TCo ns

BolandJB 779

Bolgiano J &Son.. .785
Boulevard Flo Co... 781

Bramley & Son 781

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 784

Breitmeyer's) Sons..7S0
Briggs Floral Co. ...781
Brown A J Seed Co.. 784
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 7«8

Bryan Alonzo J 788

BuchbinderBro8....79)

BuckbeeH W 785

Budlong J A 769

Burpee W A&C0....788
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 773

California Florists. ..78i

Callahan M J 78'

Carnation SupportCoU I
Central Floral Co. ..783
Chicago .Automobile

Supply House 772

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 798

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 7^7

Clark E B Seed Co..78t

Clarke's SonsD 78!

Clay & Son 798

Cleveland FloristEx 773

CoanJ] .777

Conard & Jones Co.. 791

Cooke Geo H 783

Cottage Gardens

Nurainc 793

Cowee W J 810

Coy H C Seed Co.. ..787

Craig Robt Co 789

Cross Eli 7!-8

Danker Fred A 781

Dards Chas 780

Des Moines Flower

Show 778

Dickinson Alb't&:o. 787

Dietsch k & Co IV

DornerF&SonsCo 792

Drakos Co 781

Dreer HA Ill 799

Duerr Chas A 783

Duluth Floral Co.... 783

Dunlopjohn H 78 J

Edwards Fold Box. 8 0

Eme& Co 772

Evenden Bros Co. ..783
Evergreen Nurs Co. .790

Eyres HG 779

Farmers' &Flori8t8'

Fertilizer Co 798

Fenrich J S 776

Fexy D 777

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 785

Floral Nurseries 769

Florists' Hail Assn.. SOU
Foley Greenhouse

MfgCo IV

Ford M C 777

Ford WilUam P 777

Forter Edward 783

Foster Fred 782

Fox J M & Son Inc..

Frauenfelder C

Kreeman MrsJ B ..
Frerea- Windier Co..

Frey C H

Frey & Frey

Friedman

Froment H E

Galvin Thos F

Garland MfgCo

Gasser J M Co

Giblin&Co

Godineau R & M

Goldstein &

Futterman

GorhamPrinterylnc.
Graham A & Son....
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.

ffd«

Grimm & Gorly... . ..7

Growers Cut Flo Co. 7

Gude Bros 7

Gunterberg M C 7

Guttman & Ravnor./
HabermehlsSonsJ J.y

Hanft Bros 7

Hansen Grate Co. ..1

Hardesty & Co 7

Hart George B 7

Hart Henry /

Hatcher Florist ..../
Haven Seed Co The 'i
Heacock Jos Co.... /
Heinl John G&Son.:

Hencle Miles S :

Henderson A & Co . .
Henderson Lewis .',
Henry Co The John ;

Hentz&Nash ;

Herr Albert M ;

Herrmann A i

Hess & Swoboda %

Hession \

Hews A H& Co ....;

Higgins NF ;

Hill D Nurs Co.. 761 ;

HoerberBros i

Hollywood G'rdens.^

Holm& ilson :

Holton&HunkelCo.;

Hort Advertiser ;

Hon Trade Journal i

Howard & Smith '

HurS Edgar F ;

Huscroft G. L ;

Ickes-BraunMillCo.:

Igoe Bros i

Jackson & Perkins...'

Jahn Hugo *

Johnston & CoT J.. ;

Jones Percy ;

)oy Floral Co ;

[Casting W F Co

Keller & Son Geo ..;

Keller Sons J B :

Kelway & Son '

Kennicott Bros Co .'
Kerr R C Floral Co. 7

Kervan Co The 7

Kessler Wm ;

Kimberlin Seed Co. \
King Construct Co. . 1
Kirchner Chas F. ...^

Kottmiller A... :

Kramer I N & Son..;
Kroeschell BrosCo..'

Kruchten John ;

KuehnC A :

KuhlGeo A :

Kyle & Foerster ;

Landreth Seed Co. . .;
LangFlo&NurCo..;

Lange .A !

Leborius J J ;

Leedle Hloral '^o....^
Leonard Seed Co... \

Ley Bros \

LitilefieldFloiist....:
Locklana Lum Co...!
Logan Pottery Co.. ;
London Flow'rSbp .'
Lord&Burnham Co..
Louis Simon Freres

& Co ;

McCallum Co '

McConnell Alex '

McHutchison&Co .

785 :

Matthews the Flo'il.

MatthewsonJ E '

May & Co LL

Meconi Paul

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, ILL.

MetairieRidee Nnr..779
Mi hell Henry F Co. 78S

Miller A L 792

Miller & Musser 773

Moninger JC Co ....H'
Mullanphy Florist.. 779

MunsonH 800

Murray Samuel. . 782
Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidinger JosG Co. . .763

Newell A 781

N y CutFlowerEx..777

N V Floral Co 78(

Nicotine MfgCo.... 79-

Niessen Leo Co 774

Palez Paul M 782

Palmer W] & Son.. .77"

PappasDJ 78;

Park Floral Co 781

Peacock Dahlia Fr. 79

Pearson E W 782

Pedrick G R& Son.. 787
PennThe Florist. .7»3

Pennock S S Co 760

Peters & Reed Poty. .799
Philadelohia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 773

Philips Bros 781

Pierce FO Co 800

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson A N(Inc)...792
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co.... 7'!4

Pikes Peak Flo Co. ..78!

Pillsbury IL 781

P ttsburgCutFloCo.7'0
Pode8ta&Baldoccbi.781
Poehlmann Bros Co

764 7 5

Pollworth CCCo...77^

Polykranas Geo J 7 7

Potter Floral Co.... 783

Potter WQ Co 77j

Pulverized Manure

Co The 798

Putnam Bert J 775

Pyter AT & Co.... 768

Pyfer&Olsem 7SI

RaedleinBasket Co 771
Randall ALCo. 771 'l^
Randall'sFlow Shop. 783
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 783

Rapid Wrapper Co. 7^

Rawlines Elmer 792

Ready Reference 79'

Reed & Keller ... 799
Regan Ptg House.... 799

Reid Edw 774

Reinberg Geo 773

Reinberg Peter. .767 791

Rice Bros 775

Riedpl&Mever 777

RobbinsE C 792

Rober Freest 791

KobJnsonJCSeedCo.786
RochesterFloralCo..779
KockWmLFIwrCo,.78!
Rohnert Waldo.... 785
Routzahn Seed Co .785

Rusch G & Co 775

SaakeO C 782

^chiller the Fl"ri«'..78i
Schillo Adam Lum Ct797
Schlatter W & Son .

783800

^chling Max 779 788

Schmidt Chas L. .782
SchwakeChas&Co.77i
Sekenger Adam ...77^
SharpPartridge&Co.8''0
Sheridan Walter F..7"7
Mehreri't Georire r.;77

Simon & Son I N 787

Situation& Wants... 7^9
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W & Co. ...780
Smith E D & Co. .. 792
Smith & Fetters Co. 782

Smith Henry 732

^mith W &T Co.... I
SouthernEvergrnCo.772
Storrs & HarriROD .

786 787 792

Stumpp G. E.M....78?
Syracuse Pottery Co . ,99
"■homosonlP CarCo I
Thorburn J M & Co 785
Tonner O A &L A 76S

Totty Chas H 792

Traendi y& Schenck . 777

Trepel Jos 781

United Cut Flo Co. .776
Vaughan AL & Co.. 771
Vaugban's Seed^^t"--?

I 787 799

Vick'sSons Jas 792

Vincent R Jr & Sons

Co I

Walker F Co 779

WeberFH 782

Weiland & Ri8ch....77<

Weiss Herman 777

WelchBrosCo. .. 774
Whitted Floral Co.. .779

Wietor Bros 768

WildGlbert H.. 79>J
Ailliams MrsE A. .78'
Wiltgnn & Freres... 773
WittboldGCo.. 779 789
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Golden8on.782
YokahamaNursCo .787
Young John & Co.. 777
Young & Nugent .779
Zech & Mann. ..769 773

Ziska Jos & Sons 773

Zvolanek Anton C..7S6

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made -with two or three circles. Endorsed by
all tbe leading carnation growers as the best sup-
port on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write (or prices
before ordering elsewhere. Prompt sbipmeiil goaraflteed
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The Florists' Hail Association

rate of insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916, to
Nov. 1st. 1917, will be twenty cents per
hundred square feet of single thick
grlass and eight cents per hundred
square feet_ of double thick glass. For
particulars' address

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Price: $3.00 Postpaid

F.0.P1ERCEC0.

12 W BROADWAY

NEW VORK

Mastica Is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex*
panslon' and contraction. Putt7 becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed wlth-
ont breaking of other glass, as occnn wltb bard
pntty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.
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American Florist Co.

440 S, Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Before & SOII, AAer

422 Main St. Springfield. Mms.

Wired
Toothpicks

10,000, ?2.00; 50,000, §8.75. Manufactured by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
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PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

MASONIC TEMPLE BTTIIiPIlVO.

For Retnbing Boilers and Piping &reenhou»8l.
Selected and In flrst-class condition.
Cleaned both Inside and outside.

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Vol. XLIX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 3, 1917.

No. 1535

The American Florist

Established 1885.

Oopyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

PuBLisHKD Evert Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANV,

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Long Distance Ftione: Harrison 7465.

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year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries

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yearly from August 3, 1901.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

OFPICERS-ELECT-.-C. H. ToTTT. Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.

The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists "will be held at St. Louis, Mo.'
April 6-15,1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

C HRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland.
O., November 8-11, 1917. Wm. Vert, Port Wash-
ington, N. Y., President; C. W. Johnson, 8134 W.
UOth Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Nest annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. Wm
F. GcDE, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
PocHELON. Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition, New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1436 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

Window Boxes in Winter.

Plants for Winter Window Boxes.

There is nothing gives greater fin-
ish or ornamentation to the city resi-
dence at this season than to have the
window ledges . filled with boxes of
hardy evergreens or boxwood. This
applies to the country as well as to
the town house, but in the roomy sur-
roundings of the country mansion,
there are the trees and shrubs which
even in the winter months give an air
of life that is entirely lacking in the
closely built up residential sections of
the city. This decorative feature is
so highly prized and considered so
essential that all large hotels and
apartment houses have adopted these
banks of greenery, many of them hav-
ing special terra cotta or cement boxes
of the same pattern or of such de-
sign as will fit in with the architec-
tural style of the building. When
properly filled they will last in present-
able condition until the early spring,
requiring very little care except dust-
ing, and watering when possible to
do so.

With the almost universal adop-
tion of this form of winter decoration,
there is bound to be a great variety
of plants suitable for the purpose.
The sturdy boxwood comes first, on
account of its dense, close and glossy
foliage which holds to a dark green
hue until the severe February frosts,
followed by strong sun, takes all
the life out of the plants. The box-
wood can also be trimmed to almost
any design. A popular form is seen
with high, pyramidal plants at each
end, the plants between being trim-
med in a curve with the center one-
third as high as the ends. From this
center rises a standard or globe box,
the top of which is about on a line
with the two ends. In many boxes
the plants are of equal size, set close
together, and forming an unbroken
line or miniature hedge. In others,
the plants are each trimmed pyra-
midal in form and planted so that

the entire outline of each is seen form-
ing a row of small pyramids. Another
and quite stylish looking box is one
filled with plants that have been
trimmed into squares or cubes. These
should be set an inch or two apart
so as to show each plant separately;
often the end plants are half as tall
again as the center which makes the
box more impressive.

There are a number of evergreens
that are also suitable for the purpose,
foremost amongst them being the globe
arbor vitaj. Round, compact plants of
this variety can be had at all the
nurseries and with shapely stock these
make a beautiful box. Retinosporas
are also very satisfactory. R. plumosa
u urea, the golden tipped variety, will
hold its color the entire season and is
much in favor. Dwarf or small Nor-
way spruce fill in nicely. Using plants
of the same height, they are very
symmetrical and make an effective box.
Bushy hemlocks will keep green a long
time and give a feathery appearance
and dwarf pines are also distinctive;
in fact, almost all the hardy ever-
greens in dwarf, compact form can
be used to good effect, either all of
one kind or in variety. The arbor
vit8?s should be heeled in and pro-
tected from the first hard frosts, as
they turn very quickly, getting their
winter coat of tan, giving them a
brown appearance, which detracts and
is quite a contrast to the bright, sum-
mer green, which they should have
when first put up.

For vines to fall over the front edge
of the box there is nothing better than
ivy. The long branches can be tied
or tacked along the front edge to,
in a measure, conceal the box or
allowed to hang down full length.
The effect is good when a number of
plants from three-inch pots with
vines about a foot in length, are used.
These make a very pretty even
fringe. Euonymus radicans varie-
gatus can be used instead of the ivy,
and will stand the winter or at least

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Nov. 3,

last as long as the box or evergreens.
With its white and green foliage it is
very different and striking.
■ Where the terra cotta or cement
boxes are considered too heavy or high
in price, the wooden, painted or baric
covered receptacles will answer every
purpose. These latter are covered with
cedar or birch bark and should have
an additional strap or strip of bark
all around the top and bottom edges.
This holds in the surface bark, making
a much more permanent box. The sup-

exterior, a welcome to the visitor and
pleasure to the passer-by. To make
a success of this class of work it must
be handled in a businesslike manner.
A plan of campaign should be mapped
out. It is not enough to lay in a few
dozen evergreens in variety, fill a box
or two — and wait for customers. One
must first get enthusiasm for the work,
believe in it, see its possibilities and
then bend all his energies towards get-
ting the business.

All the large nurseries carry stocks

WINTER WINDOW-BOX OF EVERGREENS.

port for boxes, particularly above the
first floor, should be sufficiently strong
to bear the weight. An added pre-
caution is to attach them to the win-
dow frames with jack chains or cop-
per wire and screw eyes. The soil
should always be covered with green
moss, which makes a neat appearance
and prevents spattering the windows
with mud during the winter rains.

[Regarding the use of retinosporas,
the D. Hill Nursery Co., of Dundee, 111.,
having had extensive experience with
the use of window-box evergreens in
the middle west, writes : "Retinos-
poras are the least adaptable plants
for window-box planting; their foliage
is tender and delicate, and apparently
no member of the retinospora family
contains the dark green so much
sought after for window-box plants.
There are so many other good things
in hardy evergreens that are ideal for
window-box planting that it would
seem hardly necessary to mention the
retinosporas at all, as the use would
necessarily be restricted on account of
their color and deficiency in hardi-
ness."— ED.]

Evergreens in Window Decorations.

The time is now here to push the
sale of evergreens for the decoration of
the window ledges, porches, lawn beds
and vases. While in the past few
years many hotels and clubs have
found such adornments necessary and
well worth all they cost in decorative
effect, and private residences here and
there show examples of the art, yet
the great possibilities of this feature
of the business is scarcely realized by
the trade generally. There is in the
select residence streets of all the large
cities hundreds of handsome houses
that would be greatly improved by
this living touch of evergreen trees,
arranged in boxes that would fit in
well with the architecture of the dwell-
ing. Like the bright and cheery light
in the windoTv, they give a warmth
and freshness of color to the whole

of a number of varieties of evergreens
that are suitable for such work. If
ordered before the heavy frosts of the
early fall give a coat of tan to plants
of many varieties, they can be lifted,
heeled in and protected, so that on
delivery they still have the bright,
fresh appearance that is always so de-
sirable.

Among the varieties best suited for
the purpose are American arbor vitse,
dwarf mugho pine, Norway spruce,
hemlock and the green, golden and sil-
ver tipped retinosporas. All of these
are grown in dwarf, compact form,
expressly for window or veranda boxes.

There are many styles in which the
boxes may be filled. A mixture of all
varieties gives a shading and change
in foliage that looks very well. The
arrangement of the plants can be va-
ried according to size. Some prefer a
straight hedge-like effect with the tops
sheared to an even line. By selecting
the smaller plants for the center and
the higher ones at the ends, a curved
effect is produced. A tall plant at

either end, trimmed square, giving a
post like effect, with the balance of
the box low and trimmed straight be-
tween the ends, is unique. Small pyra-
mids, set so that each stands out in-
dividually, have a formal look, as do
small globes similarly planted. Nicely
shaped spruces make a very pretty
showing .either close together or set
separately.

For large boxes, over doorways or
in alcoves, taller growing junipers
in variety, arborvitaes, hemlocks, etc.,
should be used as a background to the
dwarfer stock. Specimens for tubs or
vases of all the above mentioned va-
rieties, either in pyramid or globular
form, are good stock, which, if well
handled and displayed, will find a
ready sale.

There is a great variety of recep-
tacles of wood, iron, terra cotta and
cement. The painted or bark covered
box is the lightest and least expensive,
but not nearly as durable as the other
types. The latter, while very strong,
are not altogether frost proof, often
being found cracked after a severe
winter. They also require very sub-
stantial iron brackets to support their
great 'n'eight. They are, however, very
ornamental, suitable for both winter
and summer and always presentable.
Iron, terra cotta or cement boxes for
spaces over three feet in length, should
be made in sections of two feet. The
appearance when fitted together is of
one large box, but which as a whole
would be very dilBcult to handle. The
addition of ivies to hang over the front
of the box, gives a finished appear-
ance early in the season, but they be-
come very brown and ragged after
the first of the year.

It is very important to see that ev-
ergreens do not suffer for water during
the fall, and that they are quite wet,
so as to freeze solid at the first hard
frost.

Lawn beds that have held cannas,
geraniums and other flowering plants
during the summer will make a hand-
some display if filled with evergreens
for the winter months. Garden vases
with a specimen bushy Norway spruce
of a size to look nice will be found
quite ornamental.

Many who never give the matter of
the outside winter decoration of their
city homes a thought, can be inter-
ested if the idea is properly placed be-
fore them. A well prepared circular
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tubs or pots and planted window
boxes, should be mailed to all cus-
tomers and also to a selected list of
prospects. In addition, estimates sent
to owners of beautiful residences,
showing' what it would cost to cover
the available spaces with evergreens in
boxes tog-ether with a few photographs
showing examples and calling atten-
tion to work done elsewhere, is good
advertising, showing that the firm is
alive and anxious for business.

oak-topped shelves. The finish of near-
ly all the woodwork of the store is in
white enamel. On the right hand side
is a large flat display table, on which
are shown choice vases, made-up bas-
kets and plants.

The show windows, commencing at
the building line, extend out from both
sides, tapering to the door or entrance
in the center, reversing the general
co-nstructjilon. They are conspicuous
and showy and always kept decorated

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Bay State Methods.

To succeed in the retail florist busi-
ne.ss, to gradually rise and become
such a factor in one's community that
when flowers are wanted, the name of
the firm which has become so asso-
ciated with quality, artistic arrange-
ment and service, almost invariably
attracts the buyer and the desired
business is secured. It is a long way,
however, from the time the door of
the shop is first opened until this
prolninence is attained. From the be-
ginning, one must be ever on the
alert, taking advantage of and seeking
every opportunity to further the busi-
ness. About 75 per cent of retail flo-
rists attain a certain measure of suc-
cess; many appear satisfied to make a
bare living with little, if anything, to
lay: by. Others succeed in a way
that gives them some of the com-
forts of life, but they, as well as
those who live from day to day, get
into a kind of rut. They do not have
or cultivate the alert mind of the am-
bitious dealer, who is never satisfied to
stand still: his business must show a
substantial increase over the year be-
fore. This extension is kept in mind
all the time; he plans and works for
it — and genei-ally succeeds in marking
it up.

One of the successful and progres-
sive young men of the business is
Harry I. Randall, proprietor of Ran-
dall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl street,
Worcester, Mass., a model, up-to-date
establishment. The interior presents
somewhat of a garden effect; a light
pergola roof, or shelf, eight feet above
the floor and five in depth, extends
around the store and is supported on
white posts and against the wall. Con-
tinuous mirrors set flat along the walls
on both sides of the store reflect and
greatly add to the apparent size. As one
enters, at the left hand side, there are
step display benches 12 to 15 inches in
width, which start 12 inches from the

floor and the same distance above each
otlier. The risers are white enamel with
in an attractive manner. At the time
of our visit one was filled with small
ba.skets of flowers; the other with 6-
inch pots of pink begonias of the Ver-
non type.

The oflice, cashier's desk and flower
case are in the rear of the store. Two
short counters on either side of the
store, in the rear, are found useful for
displaying plants, bulb dishes and bas-
kets. A workroom, without division
from the store, opens off one side. This
is fallen from the rear of the store next
door and is a very useful space where
all the making up is done. Illumination
is Avith semi-direct electric light globes
from the ceiling.

Everything about this shop has an
air of newness. A fine line of baskets
in all sizes; also wicker plant stands

and jardinieres, as well as an assort-
ment of terra cotta. pots and dishes,
together with flower bowls and other
accessories, were in stock. Choice
plants for the house were a feature,
each in a becoming jardiniere or pot
cover.

The proprietor is a great believer in
publicity. A two-inch double column
advertisement with a 1%-inch to 2-inch
illustration, as he prefers his ads to be
half design and but little descriptive
matter, appears every other day, com-
mencing Monday — nothing on Saturday.
He also uses painted bill boards and
street car signs. His slogan is, "Service
and Quality." Kxi electric sign over the
aoor reads "Randall's Flowers." Square
latticed partitions about the store to
block off spaces are very effective,
while several tall, tapering pedestals
of lattice work looked substantial and
quite ornamental. Mr. Randall tries to
be one of the first with the season's
flowers as they come along, while sales-
men with new things of merit find in
him a ready purchaser. He features all
holiday events, both in his advertising
and store displays, believing that all
such publicity is good business. The
accompanying illustrations should be
studied by those who are thinking of
making changes in their stores, as the
effect produced by these light fixtures
with pergola effects is very pleasing.
K.

National Publicity Plan of Ohio Florists.

A notice has been sent out to the 68
county chairmen to meet in Cleveland.
November 10, for the purpose of for-
mulating plans and to decide upon the
exact time for starting a live campaign
to canvass every grower, retail and
wholesale florist, nurserymen and oth-
ers located in the big state of Ohio.
H. P. Knoble, who is a member of the
executive finance committee of the
publicity campaign, has addressed a
personal letter to all of the county
chairmen urging them to attend this
meeting which will be held in the club
room of the Grays' Armory. F. C. W-
Brown, of Cleveland, the northern
Ohio state vice-president, and H. W.
Shepperd, of Cincinnati, southern Ohio
state vice-president of the S. A. F.,
will have direct charge of the Ohio
campaign.

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WITH THE GROWERS

At PMlaaelphia.

At the invitation of John Burton
and his feons, Arthur and George, a
tour of inspection among' the rose
growers of Bucks and Montgomery
■counties, men whose chief market is
Philadelphia, was taken October 25.
There were three autos, one of which
was piloted by Arthur Niessen, who
handles the v/heel like a veteran. The
party consisted of John Burton, his
two sons, Arthur and George, S. S.
Pennock. David Colflesh, J. W. Col-
flesh, Wm. Engler, Chas. E. Meehan.
John Andre, Wm. Lehr. of Baltimore;
Arthur Niessen and Robert Kift. A
look around the Burton establishments
at Wyndmoor was first made. Ameri-
•can Beauties are the specialty with
'George and they are seen here in the
■greatest perfection. Some houses in
fall bearing, others being groomed for
the holidays. There is a science in
■growing, or perhaps, I should say,
flowering American Beauty roses. The
proper temperature and atmosphere,
the disbudding or pinching, the proper
time to do it, and a hundred other lit-
tle wrinkles, which are so exacting
that it requires 40 per cent more labor
than any other rose. That it pays,
however, is seen in the returns which
have been as high as $5 per plant for
some of the best. Hadley has also
been found satisfactory, not so much
in the fall and winter as in the spring
ra.onths, whei\ it flowers profusely
There are several houses of this vari-
«ty. Flora, a light colored sport of
Maryland, has been a bread winner,
very prolific and grows well in low
houses. Two large houses of cypripid-
ium were interesting.

At Arthur Burton's houses adjoin-
ing, Mrs. Russell and American Beau-
ties were the varieties, both looking
splendid. The Russells were wonder-
fully vigorous and strong, carrying
quantities of flowers. All were on own
roots. Asked as to special culture,
Mr. Burton said he believed with
Adolph Farenwald that Providence
had most to do with success. One the-
ory after another went by the board,
until finally they just seemed to grow
anyhow, and were apparently not
treated any differently than at first,
A house of cattleyas looked good.
There is over 225,000 feet of glass in
these two places, which turn out a lot
of flowers.

John Welch Young's houses at En-
field was the first stop. My Mary-
land roses are done better here than
probably any other place in the coun-
try. A bed of plants eight years old,
■without change of soil, had turned in
their best card the past year, but
would be replanted for next season.
lL.ady Alice Stanley is another specialty
which has been a winner. A house
35x300 feet is filled with this variety.
A new house, erected this summer,
also 35x300 feet, has been planted with
Ophelia, which are looking wonderful-
ly well.

George E. Campbell, at Flourtown,
Tnakes a specialty of Richmond, which
were seen in splendid sturdy growth.
These are being brought along slowly
for a full crop at the holidays. Prima
Donna, Sunburst, Ophelia and Mary-
land are his other varieties. The whole
place looked in fine order for a pros-
perous season.

John Savage, at Gwynedd, was next
visited. Snapdragon is the specialty
here, where it is seen growing to per-
fection. The variety is a pink of his
own selection. One house was on
ground beds, while in another, it is on
raised benches. There is also a good
yellow. Beds are planted in July with
plants from 2%-inch pots, seedlings
and cuttings. Double bouvardia was a
feature. The stock in all the houses
looked well.

A short run and the giant .houses
of the Florex Gardens at North Wales
hove in sight. Everything here m the
two mammoth rose houses was do-
ing splendidly. A great change was
gradually taking place. All stock has
heretofore been in ground beds, but
low benches five feet in width are to
gradually be used as the stock is
changed, until all are about IS inches
above ground. This is done to insure
drainage, which has been difficult in
the large flat surface of the acres of
gTound beds. Pi-ima Donna, growing
like a weed, and September Morn roses
are specialties here, being grown in
the tens of thousands. Many other
favorites are also seen in quantities in
their total of nearly 1.50,000 plants.
The carnation range looked m splen-
did condition. A house of sweet peas
is now in the first flower. Between the
short cross-rows are pompon chrysan-
themums, which would soon be cut out.

This establishment with its acres of
glass covered surface under one roof
is one of the craft. . wonders of the
country.

H. Weiss & Sons, Hatboro, were
next on the list. They are tne carna-
tion kings of this part of the universe,
and there are few to equal them any-
where; 100,000 plants are grown, all
on raised benches, planted eight inches
apart each ^^'ay, Varieties are Alice,
Mrs. Ward, Matchless and Belle Wash-
burn, about evenly divided as to quan-
tity. We hav.e never before seen such
vigor and general all round perfection
at this season. Most of the stock is
grown outside, but one or two houses
are planted from pots and grown on In
the tables inside. A house of bouvardia
and another of yellow daisies were
grown just to keep the boys in trim.

After a substantial dinner at the
Hatboro Inn, Doylestown was the next
stop, where John Andre's houses of
roses were found to be in the best con-
dition. Principal varieties are Prima
Donna, white and pink Killarney, Kil-
larney Brilliant and Sunburst. Tlie
Prima Donna were especially vigor-
ous, while a house of white Killarney,
just coming in, was a veritable sea of
buds. A new house. 27x275 feet, was
in course of erection, which is to be
finished before winter weather sets In.

The Jos. Heacock Co.'s rose houses
at Roelefs was the next objective. At
this model establishment everything

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Interior of Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester, Mass., Before Easter.

Avas as usual in the best possible con-
•dition. The Hadley house was the
■center of attraction, as this variety is
doing better here than almost any-
where else in the country. The growth
is very vigorous, with each plant well
.set with buds, many carrying from
five to six, mostly long stemmed. The
"bed of Killarney, Ophelia and
Ward in the large houses are full of
-growth and vigor in various stages, ap-
parently as near perfection as skill and
science can get them. Some of the
Killarneys have been in eight years
and still produce record crops, which,
however, do not show up in the returns
as in their first years.

The last call of the rapidly waning
afternoon was on Stephen Mortenson,
Southampton, who met the party with
a bunch of cattleyas he had .iust cut.
A house of 3,000 pots of this popular
orchid looked in fine condition. Roses
are the specialty here, which as else-
where looked in fine condition. Ophe-
lia, Sunburst, Russell. Killarney and
Killarney Brilliant, white Killarney
and a good block of Hadlej' comprised
his list. A new Lord & Burnham
liouse, 60x275, recently _ finished, held
13,000 roses which were rapidly com-
ing into crop. A recent wind storm
had taken off some of the ventilators
which were partially raised at the
time and throwing them over on the
other houses, had broken glass which
"took 1.5 boxes to repair. Messrs. Mee-
han, Engler, J. W. Colflesh and Arthur
Niessen did not join the party here,
the last hill being too much for their
auto. They got back to town safely,
however, with the aid of the iron

horse. This delightful day finished
with a good dinner and an en.ioyable
evening at the house of George Bur-
ton. The concensus of opinion is that
stocks in all the various establish-
ments had never looked better. This
condition in the face of the shortage
of labor proved that even this great
difficulty can be met and overcome.
Another barrier, that of the coal sup-
ply, that loomed up so ominously last
spring, had also been surmounted, as
at every establishment a conspicuous
feature was the great pile of coal. Suf-
ficient to see us through vmtil spring,
was the answer from nearly every
grower.

Tuxedo, N. y., Horticultural Society.

The annual exhibition of the above
named society was held in the Tuxedo
Park club house, October 26-27, the
proceeds going to the Red Cross, and
as an exhibition of fine stock, and as
an aid to Red Cross work, it was a
success. The ladies managed the Red
Cross features and used good judgment
in placing one of the prettiest of their
number in charge of the booth. Chry-
santhemums were the leading features,
all favorites being well represented, in-
cluding particularly fine Japanese va-
rieties.

In the large exhibition blooms, there
was much fine stock, a new bronze,
with the peculiar name of Nag-ir-roc,
being the largest bloom in the exhibi-
tion. It was exhibited by D. S. Miller,
gardener for J. I. Blair. H. M. Tilford
captured the largest number of prizes
in the exhibition. Including flowers,

fruit and vegetables, he took 20 prizes.
J. I. Blair was a close second in the
number of prizes won.

Mrs. J. Murray Mitchell, Thomas
Wilson, gardener, who is secretary of
the society, won the special prize for
three vases of three varieties of single
chrysasnthemums, not disbudded, 12
stems to a vase. Other prize winners
in chrysanthemums were ; G. G. Ma-
son, (D. McGregor, Gr.); C. B. Alex-
ander, (W. Hastings, Gr. ); D. Wag-
sta"ff, (T. Lyons. Gr.); S. C. Mortimer,
(A. Townsend, Gr.).

The tables of cut orchids were at-
tractively arranged, the leading varie-
ties being cattleyas and vandas, with
Asparagus plumosus nanus, Sprengeril
and adiantum for effect. H. H. Rog-
ers (P. Ventala, Gr. ), took first prize;
Geo. F. Baker, (Mrs. MacMachan, Gr.)
second.

There was a fine display of tea roses,
in the best varieties. In this competi-
tion Mrs. J. M. Mitchell. J. I. Blair, C.
B. Alexander, A. Moudell, (C. David-
son, Gr.); H. M. Tilford, G. G. Mason,
R. Delafleld, (W. Brock, Gr.) and D.
Wagstaff were prize winners.

C. H. Totty. Madison, N. J., exhibited
fine stock of his new roses Columbia
and Red Rover, but not in competition.

The prize winners in the rose classes,
were also winners of prizes in carna-
tions. G. 6. Mason took a special prize
for 12 blooms of the variety Arawana.
H. B. Keech, (D. Mcintosh, Gr.), took
first prize for 12 light pink.

A special prize, a medal, had been
offered for a centerpiece of any kind of

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flowers or foliage, except orchids, made
up; for effect, confined to greenhouse
assistants. This created a keen com-
petition. The winner was Peter Panici.
employed by Mrs. J. M. Mitchell. A
second prize was awarded Charles
Jamg-otch, employed by G. F. Baker.

An interesting feature was the com-
petition for the prize for a vase of
chrysanthemums arranged for effect,
with foliage. There were several en-
tries, some of the exhibitors using very
tall vases, others placing their vases
on stands. Autumn foliage, English
ivy and grasses were used as accesso-
ries. C. B. Alexander took first, H.
M. Tilford. second.

For a table of miscellaneous plants,
arranged for effect, H. M. Tilford took
first; C. B. Alexander, second; for a
specimen palm, D. Wagstaff, first, G.
F. Baker, second; for a collection of
hafdy cut flowers, named and tastefully
arranged, Mrs. Chanler, (B. Wilson,
Gr.) took first.

The fruit and vegetables were note-
worthy features of the exhibition, and
nearly, if not all, the exhibitors of
flowers also exhibited fruit or vege-
tables or both. Potatoes, onions, pars-
nis, carrots, celery, egg plant, to-
matoes, etc., were seen in fine condi-
tion. In this competition, in addition
to exhibitors previously mentioned,
Mrs. S. Spencer, CE. Barth, Gr.), took
a number of prizes. In apples and
pears, C. B. Alexander, and H. M. Til-
ford made noteworthy exhibits and
took first prizes.

The judges were : Wm. Scott, Elm-
ford, N. Y.; George Allen, Hvde Park,
N.-Y.; Robert Scott. Pittsfield, Mass.;
J. F. Johnston, Glen Cove. N. Y.; J.
Everett, Glen Cove, and W. Marshall.
Staatsburg, N. Y. Frederick Bentley
w^s manager of the exhibition. The
officers of the society are : Patrick Cas-
sidy, president; Duncan McGregor, vice-
president; Alfred Townsend, treasurer;
Thomas Wilson, secretary.

SHOW NOTES.

On the opening day there was de-
lightful Indian summer weather. The
club house is located by the shore of a
beautiful lake, overlooked by wooded
hills. The lake and the wide expanse
of tinted foliage covering the hills,
would have made a fine subject for
poets ancf painters.

There are many women who are
gardeners, but few that we know f
that hold the responsible position of
head gardener on a private estate. On
the death of her husband, over a year
ago. Mrs. MacMachan succeeded to his
position on G. F. Baker's estate. From
what we have seen of her work, we
conclude that she is eminently capable.

Special prizes were presented for the
exhibition by the following firms :
Henry A. Dreer. Inc.; Julius Roehrs
Co., Weeber & Don, John Scheepers &
Co., Scott Bros., Bon Arbor Chemical
Co., Vaughan's Seed Store. Burnett
Bros.. National Association of Gard-
eners. C. H. Totty, Inc., A. N. Pierson.
Inc., the Winterson Co., Carters Tested
Seeds, John Wilk, A. T. Boddington
Co., Peter Henderson & Co. and the
Goshen Democrat (newspaper).

Our thanks are due the ofBcers and
members of the society and particular-
ly Secretary Wilson and Manager Bent-
ley, for courtesies received, as both
were very busy men.

The ball room, in which the exhibi-
tion was held, was handsomely deco-
rated with the National and Red Cross
colors.

A. F. F.

BATTLE Ceeek, Mich.— Being unable
to secure sufficient competent help at
his establishment, S. W. Coggan has
been compelled to tender his resigna-
tion as city commissioner because of
lack of time.

Cleyeland Flower Show.

SPECIAL EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION.

J. C. Vaughan, J. Michaelson and F.
Lautenschlager, the official representa-
tives of the Cleveland flower show of
the Chicago distsrict, have complete
arrangements for a special express car
for the transportation of all exhibits
from this district.

Exhibits from and adjacent to Chi-
cago should be forwarded to J. E.
Michaelson, care of E. C. Amling Co.,
175 North AVabash avenue, Chicago,
according to the following schedule :

Chrysanthemums, plants, etc., No-
vember 7.

Carnations and roses, November 8.

All shipments must be in possession
of Mr. Michaelson by .3 :00 p. m., in
time for reshipment on official train
leaving Chicago 8 :00 p. m. of the days
stated. The Cleveland florists' club has
arranged to take charge of all exhibits
upon arrival at Cleveland, and will
transport same by special trucks direct
to the exhibition hall, the Grays' ar-
mory.

Special transportation arrangements
have been completed by the transpor-
tation committee of the Chicago Flo-
rists' Club for exhibitors and visitors
via New York Central railroad, train
leaving La Salle Street station. La
Salle and Van Buren Streets, 11:30
p. m.. due Cleveland, at 7:00 a.
m. Individual one-way fare is $8.55,
and party fare for 10 or more traveling
on one ticket, .$7.68. Lower berth .$2.00,
section ,$3.60, drawing room. $7.00. For
reservations and further particulars,
address or telephone O. W. Crasper,
City Ticket Agent, 100 South ' Clark
street, Chicago; phone Randolph .5300.

ROSE GROWERS ATTENTION.

The management of the Cleveland
flower show has decided to revise pres-
ent class number 58 in this way. The
number of blooms will be increased to
75 or 100. The prizes will probably
be on a basis of $100, $50, $25, or
figured at $1 per bloom for the first
prize.

F. Lautenschlager.

PREMIUM LIST REVISE33.

An interesting announcement from
the Cleveland flower show committee
is the revision" of two of their classes,
one in the chrysanthemum section and
one in the rose section, as follows :

No. 23. Vase, 50 blooms chrysanthe-
mums, one variety, any color : first
prize, a $50 Liberty Bond; second
prize, .$25; third. $15; fourth, .$10. The
first prize has been given by the mem-
bers of the Shaker Lakes Garden Club.

Class No. .58 will be changed to read
as follows : Vase, 100 blooms of any
new variety of rose, to be disseminated
in 1918. Arranged in basket for ef-
fect : Greens and accessories allowed :
first prize, $100; second prize, .$60;
third prize, $40. Prizes offered by
Wm. C. Mather, president of the Ohio
Horticultural Society and chairman of
the Cleveland flower show.

An additional prize is offered in con-
nection with Class No. 1. This will be
a sterling silver bowl, valued at $50,
offered as a sweepstakes prize for this
class. The premiums committee are of
the opinion that the changes made in
Classes Nos. 23 and .58 will bring out
a feature group of chrysanthemums
and rose exhibits for the show.

It is suggested that all exhibitors
select a train leavir.^ their starting
point at an hour early enough to bring
them into Cleveland not later than
7 :00 a. m., central time. In the event
there is no express car on this train,
they are advised to place a pair of
cheap iron handles on the ends of their
shipping cases, which will allow the
cases to be received as baggage and
hanaled in the baggage car. Another
suggestion is that several exhibitors
arrange to secure the drawing room in

the Pullman and place their boxes in
it. This will enable exhibits to arrive
on the same train with the exhibitors.
A special representative will be at the
depot to receive shipments and make
prompt delivery to the armory.

The staging committee requests
that all exhibits be completely staged
and ready for the judges by 11
a. m. : Chrysanthemums. November
8; roses and carnations, November 9.

A meeting was held of Cleveland F.
T. D. members at the Hollenden. Oc-
tober 29, for the purpose of planning
a feature display in the coming show.
It "was a concensus of the committee
that the display should be so arranged
as to convey the real meaning and
service that is offered by F. T. D. to
the public that will attend the snow.
The execution of the exhibit was left
in the hands of Chas. Russell. M. A.
Vinson, show manager, was asked to
prepare copy for a small folder in
which F. T. D. service is briefly told,
to be used for distribution at the show.

Des Moines Autumn Flower Show.

The Des Moines autumn flower show
will open its doors to the public, No-
vember 7. On the first day, cut chry-
santhemums will be staged, also all
plant classes including chrysanthe-
mums, foliage plants, and other flower-
ing plants, the nursery stock and the
retail booths. The staging of cut flow-
er classes, including roses and carna-
tions together with the floral art ex-
hibits, will take place Thursday, the
second daj'. On Friday, the miscel-
laneous cut flowers and additional
floral art exhibits will be staged. The
judging of exhibits will begin at one
o'clock each day.

Several cups are offered, among
which is one by the J. C. Moninger Co.,
Chicago, for the best seedling carna-
tion exhibited, no less than 10 blooms;
one by "W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phila-
delphia, for the best display of carna-
tion seedlings and sports, no less than
10 blooms, and one by A. T. Pyfer &
Co., Chicago, for the best vase of 25
rose blooms, any variety not in com-
merce.

Florists are reminded to send in
their entry blanks to Secretary W"esley
Greene. Des Moines, if they have not
already done so. Florists of northern
Iowa and southern Minnesota are to
convene during the show to form a
society for the purpose of furthering
the commercial interests of the trade
in that section.

Exhibits should be addressed to the
"Des Moines Autumn Flower Show,
Auditorium, Des Moines, la." Any vis-
iting florists who care to, may have
mail sent to the same address and may
obtain same by calling at the general
office.

Cincinnati.

TRADE CONDITIONS SATISFACTORT.

Business is fairly good. There is a
good, steady demand in the market,
while the supply of stock is large
enough to easily satisfy all present de-
mands upon it. Shipping business, par-
ticularly in greens and supplies, is ex-
cellent. Roses are fairly plentiful.
Among others, some excellent Ophelia
and Russell may be had. At times
good white varieties run short of re-
quirements. Chrysanthemums are in a
heavy supply. Some yellows that are
particularly fine may be had. Good
white, especially in medium sizes, ap-
pear to clean up quickly. Easter and
rubrum lilies are in fair supply and ex-
cellent in quality. Other offerings are
carnations, lily of the valley, sweet
peas and orchids.

NOTES.
C. E. Critchell reports that the Amer-
ican Express Co. has advised him that
they will take care of and handle all

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807

shipments for the Cleveland flower
show promptly. Any from this city
and vicinity who plan to attend the
show should advise Mr. Critchell.

Adam Miller, an old time florist of
this city, passed away suddenly Octo-
ber 22. The end came as he was lift-
ing a heavy packag-e. His sudden de-
mise is mourned by his many friends.

Visitors : M. A. Leganger, represent-
ing A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; Ed.
Fancourt of the S. S. Peunock Co.. and
M. Rosnosky, representing Henry F.
Michell Co., Philadelphia; Wm. Gard-
ner and .Jos. Hill, Richmond. Ind.; Mrs.
W. B. Johnson of Johnson Floral Co..
Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. McClure and
Mrs. Hattie J. Cauffman, with Dudley,
Parkersburg, W. Va. H.

Cleveland, 0.

MARKET CLEANS AT GOOD PRICES.

Chrysanthemums are now arriving
in all colors, pinks, yellows, whites,
Halliday, Oconto, Golden Glow, Early
Snow and Chrysolora being the most
plentiful. The demand so far has kept
the market cleaned up at prices about
the same as last year. Roses are quite
plentiful, but carnations are still very
scarce. Lily of the valley, Easter lil-
ies and orchids likewise limited. Vio-
lets, both single and double, meet with
a fair demand. A little outdoor stock
still arrives, but only in limited
amounts and suitable for funeral
work. Greens of all kinds have been
plentiful.

NOTES.

As the time for the opening of our
fall show is only a few days off, it be-
hooves such retailers and growers, who
are going to exhibit, to get busy. No-
vember 8-11 are the days and the
Grays' Armory the place. All members
of the fJorists' club are requested to
attend the next meeting as final ar-
rangements and instructions will be
given regarding the show. It is hoped
all will attend the banquet and make
this a success. For particulars call
up Frank Ritzenthaler.

Visitors: Leo Heuman, Chicago; H.
A. Cook, Oberlin, O.; Gustave Mendel-
son, New York. C. F. B.

Texas State Florists' Association.

The annual convention of the above
association, which will be held at
Waco November 5-6, previous an-
nouncement of which was made in our
last issue, page 708, promises to be a
most important meeting. Many mat-
ters of vital importance to the florists
of the state are included in the inter-
esting programme which has been ar-
ranged and all members are urged to
be present. As has been indicated by
previous florists' conventions, espe-
cially the recent meeting of the S. A.
P. at New York and the annual gath-
ering of the F. T. D. at Detroit, Mich.,
there is much to be gained by being
in attendance, particularly at this time
when there is great need for the fullest
co-operation. R. C. Kerr, chairman of
the welfare committee, urges that mem-
bers show evidence of this spirit at
Waco. Members are asked also to
stage exhibits of any special stock you
may have of interest or that you may
desire to offer for sale.

OBITUARY.

Belvidere, Il-l. — Ted Wedderburn,
formerly of Spirit Lake, la., has taken
the position of grower at the Herzog
Greenhouses.

Richmond. Ind. — Norman Hoffman,
in charge of the city greenhouses for
the past 14 years, has resigned on ac-
count of ill health.

Newton, Mass.— Mrs. Philbrick has
leased a stall in the Boston Flower
ETxchange, where her stock is being
disposed of by William Carr.

Frederick Stielow, Sr.

Frederick Stielow. Sr., well-known
grower of Niles Centre, 111., died at the
Columbus hospital in Chicago Thurs-
day, October 25, following an operation.
He was born in Germany in 1844 and
was one of the pioneer florists in this
vicinity. Mr. Stielow leai-ned the busi-
ness in Boston, Mass., when he first
came to this country but settled in
Niles Centre in 1874 where he had
been located up to the time of his
death. He was very industrious and
owned two good sized ranges of green-
houses, consisting of about 100,000
square feet, one of which he looked
after himself up to two years ago

The Late Fred Stielov

when he turned the place over to
his sons with the exception of a few
houses in the old range devoted to mig-
nonette, which was his favorite flower
and which he attended to personally. His
death came as a great surprise to his
many friends for he was up and around
up to about a week ago when he was
taken to the hospital. He consigned
all of his stock to the Chicago market
and was one of the organizers and val-
ued directors of the Chicago Flower
Growers' Association, formed by a num-
ber of growers about five years ago
and now a flourishing concern.

Mr. Stielow was a quiet, unassum-
ing man w^ho made friends with every-
body he met which was proven by the
large number of men in the trade es-
pecially the growers who attended the
funeral and the many beautiful floral
pieces that were sent to the home. The
funeral was held from the family resi-
dence Sunday. October 28, at 1 :30 p.
m. to St. Peter's Ev. church and the
remains were laid to rest in the fam-
ily lot at St. Peter's cemetery.

He was a man of the highest charac-
ter and one of the most respected and
loved citizens in his community, who
join with the trade in extending their
heartfelt sympathy to the Stielow fam-
ily in this, their hour of sorrow. He
leaves a wife, Sophia Stielow (nee
Meyer) and eight children, Elizabeth,
Mae, Louise. Fred, Elsie. Walton. Ar-
thur and William. A touching instance
of the funeral was the fact that the
war was brought directly home to all
those who attended, for Arthur and a
number of his friends who are with the
National army at Rockford. were
present, attired in their uniforms. It

was an impressive sight and the be-
reaved family has every reason to be
proud that one of its members is 9.id-
ing his country to help liberate the
land of their father's birth so that the
people may enjoy the same freedom
that he did in this, his adopted land.
resolutions on death of f. stielow.
Whereas, God in infinite love and
wisdom has taken from among us our
good friend and co-worker, Fred Stie-
low, and

Whereas, his interest and enthusi-
asm in the Chicago Flower Growers'
Association was largely responsible for
its success, and

Whereas, his wise counsel, his
through training and co-operation were
continuously at the service of the board
of directors of the Chicago Plowef
Growers' Association; therefore.

Be it Resolved. That the Chicago
Flower Growers Association has lost
one whose influence and helpfulness
were most valued.

Resolved, that we extend to the be-
reaved wife and family our sincere
sympathy.

Resolved, that a copy of these reso-
lutions be forwarded to the members
of the family and a copy to be spread
upon the records of the board.

George C. Weilakd. President

Joseph Schoos

Fred Schramm

Charles McCauley

Rudolph C. Ellsworth

Anton then

Edward Meuret.

Edward A. Beaven.

Edward A. Beaven, well-known deal-
er in wild smilax and other southern
specialties, died at his home at Ever-
green, Ala., October 22, after many
months of suffering that had rendered
him almost a helpless invalid, yet all
the while uncomplaining, making a
ijrave flght and hoping that he might
again regain his health and strength.
There were many reasons why he
should want to live. He had reached
the zenith of a useful career, prosper-
ous in business and happy in his do-
mestic surroundings. He was a lover
of home and here his virtues were most
conspicuous. A courtly gentleman,
public spirited and progressive, pos-
sessed of high ideals, a lover of nature,
his place in the social and civic life
of the community will be hard to fill.
The rich profusion of choice flowers
that decked his bier bore mute testi-
mony of the affectionate esteem in
which he was held.

The deceased is survived by his de-
voted wife, one daughter. Miss Elise
Beaven, and four small sons. Edward,
Mitchell, Horace and William; also a
brother. Horace Beaven. of Mobile,
Ala. The funeral was held from the
family home with interment in Ever-
green cemetery.

Charles Hunt.

Charles Hunt, for the past 3.3 years
a successful grower of Port Richmond,
Staten Island. N. Y.. died at his home
on the morning of October 29. in his
eightieth year. He was a native of
England, but came to this country 62
years ago. For a number of years he
engaged in market gardening in the
Greenville section of Jersey City. After
removing to Port Richmond, he added
the growing of cut flowers and flower-
ing plants to his vegetable business
with great success. Up to one 'week
before his death he had - been active
and at work on every week day. He
died ot pneumonia. He is survived by
three sons wlio have been associated
with him in the business and five
daughters. Mr. Hunt was a good citi-
zen and a Christian, being a member
of the Methodist church. His funeral
was held at the home October 31. his
pastor and former pastor ofliciating.
A. F. F.

The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

The American Florist

Established 1885.
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year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $2.50.
When sending us change of address always
send the old address at the same time.
Advertising rates on application.
From the first issue The Amebican Florist has
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
II possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume iny responsibility for the
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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS.

Window boxes in winter (illus.^ 801

—Plants for winter window boxes 801

— Evergreens in window decorations 802

Bay State methods (illus.) 803

National Publicity plan of Ohio florists 803

With the growers 804

—.At Philadelphia 804

Tuxedo, N. y. Horticultural Society 805

Cleveland flower show 806

Texas State Florists' Association 806

Des Moines autumn flower show 806

Cincinnati ^"^

Cleveland ,a ■ 807

Obituary 807

—Frederick Stielow. Sr. (portrait)... 807

— Edward A. Beaven 807

—Charles Hunt ■ 807

Pittsburgh after chrysanthemum meeting 808

F. T. D. emblem competition 808

Chicago to Cleveland 808

Packing and shipping chrysanthemums 808

Chrysanthemum Society of America 808

Chicago to Galesburg 808

American Rose Society 808

Coming exhibitions - -_ 808

Toledo , 810

New York Federation of Hort. Societies 810

St. Louis ~,' 812

Philadelphia • • 816

Chicago ^Ib

Baltimore 822

Milwaukee 822

Chicago bowling 322

New York 826

New York to Cleveland '■ 828

Buffalo 828

Boston ". 828

The seed trade 834

—American Seed Trade Association .... -. . 834

— Post cards two cents 834

— Seed supplies and prices 834

— Seed prices in England 834

• — Brown Seed Co. increases capacity 834

— Philadelphia seed trade 834

— Michigan beans 834

Market gardeners 83S

— Onion acreage and production 838

— Potato Association of America 838

— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 838

— Vegetables at New Y'ork 838

— Heating problems 838

— Vegetable and fruit market prices 838

The nursery trade 840

— American Pomological Society 840

Kansas City 844

Pittsburgh 844

Nashville 849

Los Angeles 849

Springfield. O

Providence, R. 1 ■

.850

There has been a further decline in
the price of lead, now $5.85.

THE professional gardener and florist
should not be behind the amateur in
the fall plowing and oth^r preparation
of land for early crops njext year

The oldest men in the business can
not recall such severe frost and heavy
snow in October as those experienced
throughout the west during the latter
days of the past month.

Pittsl)urg:h After Chrysanlhemum Meeting

At a meeting held October 30 the
Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners'
Club decided to invite the Chrysanthe-
mum Society of America to that city
for its annual convention and exhibi-
tion in November, 1918, and raised a
guarantee fund of .$2,000 for prizes,
etc.

F. T. D. Emblem Competition.

TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR PRIZE OFFERED.

The Florists' Telegraph Delivery As-
sociation will give $200 cash for the
best sigTi or emblem submitted to its
committee for use of the members in
advertising the delivery of flowers by
mail, telegraph, telephone, etc. The
successful design will be one suitable
for use as a poster stamp, window
sign, delivery wagon sign or billboard.
It must convey in the simplest man-
ner the title of our association — Flor-
ists' Telegraph Delivery. Those com-
peting will not be restricted as to size
or number of subjects sent in for con-
sideration.

The idea the committee wants to
convey through the sign is that mem-
bers of the Florists' Telegraph Deliv-
ery can deliver flowers anywhere in
the United States or Canada (or the
world) through its members on short
notice. We want a sign easily remem-
bered wherever 'seen and symbolical of
our aims. Get busy and get your
sketches in. Be sure to put your name
and address plainly on the back of
each sketch submitted. Anyone elig'-
ible. The sketches will become the
property of the association and we will
pay for the one selected. AH rights
and titles will remain with the asso-
ciation and no artist's nor designer's
name will be permitted on the face of
the selected sketch. The decision of
the committee will be final.

Here is a chance for a little easy
money. Your idea is likely to be the
v/inner. so do it now. All sketches must
be in the hands of the committee not
later than March 1, 1918. Send your
sketches, and for further information
address F. C. W. Brown, care of The J.
M. Gasser Co., Cleveland. Ohio. Chair-
man of sign committee, F. T. D.

Chicago to Cleveland.

The transportation committee of the
Chicago Florists' Club has arranged to
use the New York Central (Lake
Shore) Railroad for the trip from Chi-
cago to Cleveland on the occasion of
the annual fall meeting and exhibition
of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer-
ica and the Cleveland Flower Show,
November 8-11. The train leaves the
La Salle street station. La Salle and
Van Buren streets, November 7 at
11:00 p. m., due Cleveland 7:00 a. m.
The individual one way fare is $8.55
and party fare for 10 or more travel-
ing on one ticket. $7.68. Lower berth
$2.00, section $3.60, drawing room $7.00.

For reservations and further particu-
lars, address or telephone O. W. Crap-
ser, City Ticket Agent, 100 South Clark
street, Cliicago; phone Randolph 5300.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES.

Cincinnati, O., October 20.— Adiron-
da, bronze pompon, scored 92 points;
Idolph, pink pompon, scored 85 points;
Laneta, deep pink pompon, scored 90
points; Edina, light pink pompon,
scored 89 points; exhibited by Elmer
D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.

Chicago, October 20. — Laneta, pink
pompon, scored 93 points; Adironda,
bronze pompon, scored 04 points; Ed-
ina. light pink pompon, scored 94
points; exhibited by Elmer D. Smith
& Co., Adrian, Mich.

CHAS. W. Johnson, Sec'y.

Packing and Shipping Chrysanthemums.

In the article on chrysanthemums by
C. W. Johnson, which appeared in our
issue of October 27, pages 751-753. the
author desires to call attention to a
correction in that part pertaining to
the packing which states "Do not pack
wet, soaked paper under and over the
stems at the center." In this regard,
the instructions should be : "Do not
pack too wet. Soaked paper, under
and over the stems at the center of the
box, is all that is necessary."

Chicago to Galeshurg.

The transportation committee of the
Chicago Florists' Club has chosen the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail-
road for the trip from Chicago to Gales-
burg on the occasion of the annual fall
meeting and flower show of the Illinois
State Florists' Association in the latter
city, November 6-7, train leaving Union
Station. Canal and Adams streets, Tues-
day, November 6, at 10 :05 a. m., due
Galesburg, 1 :55 p. m. The fare is
$3,91 each way. No party rate.

A later train leaves 11 :00 a. m., due
Galesburg, 4 :50 p. m.

American Rose Society.

There will be a meeting of the Amer-
ican Rose Society in the Grays' Ar-
mory, in connection with the Cleveland
flower show, November 9, at 3 :00 p-
m. It is hoped there may be a large
attendance, for business of an impor-
tant nature will be considered. The
executive committee will meet at 7 :80
p. m., November 8.

E. A. WHITE, Sec'y.

Coming Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates that
have been altered since the last advices.]

October 31-November 4, Boston, Mass, — Meet-
ing of the American Pomological Society in
Horticultural Hall in conjunction with the New
England fruit show. E. R. Lake, secretary,
2033 Park road, Washington, D. C.

October 31-November 4, Soston Mass. — Spe-
cial fruit show, Massachusetts Horticultural
Society. Wm. P. Rich, 300 Massachusetts ave-
nue, Boston, secretary.

November 5-6, Waco, Tex. — Annual meeting
and exhibition of Texas State Florists' Associa-
tiou. T. .1. Wolfe. Waco, president.

November 6-7, Galesburg, HI. — Annual meet-
ing and exhibition of the Illinois State Florists*
Association. J. F. Ammann, secaetary, Ed-
wardsville, 111.

November 6-10, Des Moines, la. — Autumn show
of florists of Iowa and neighlsoring states. J. S,
Wilson, gener.ll manager, Des Moines.

November 7-9, New York — Chrysanthemum
show of the American Institute, 2.^-33 West
Thirty-ninth street. Wm. A. Eagleson, 324
West Thirty-third street. New York, secretary.

November 7-9, Tarrytown, N. Y. — Exhibition
of Tarrytown Horticultural Society, at Music
liall. B. W. Neubrand, 47 South Washington
street. Tarrytown. secretary.

November 7-9, Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual
chysanthemum show of the Pennsylvania Hor-
ticultural Society, First Regiment Armory.
David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance building,
Phihadelphia.

November 8-11, New York. — Fall exhibition of
the American Museum of Natural History. Geo.
v. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, secre-
tary.

November 8-11, Cleveland, 0. — Cleveland flower
show, including annual meeting of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America and fall show of
the American Rose Society. M. A. Vinson.

November 10-19, New Orleans, La, — Floral ex-
hibition under auspices of New Orleans Horti-
cultural Society in connection with the na-
tional farm and live .'itock show,
manager, 402 Leader-News building, Cleveland.

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation Society,
Horticultural Hall. A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-
eighth and Roekwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.,
secretary.

March 14-21, 1918, New York. — Spring flower
show in Grand Central Palace.

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For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
•nolose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Help AVanted — A young man who un-
derstands growing roses. Must be a
steady man; a single man preferred.
Apply personally to

Chas. Munro, 974 Chapel St.,

New Haven, Conn.

For Sale — One of the best paying
west side retail stores in Chicago.
Buyer must have at least $1,000 cash;
balance on easy terms. Splendid propo-
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For Sale — On easy terms, one of the
best located retail stores in residen-
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North side. Good paying business.
Buyer must have at least $1,000 cash.
Address

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HELP WANTED

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seed business. Salary, $1800 per year,
to begin; chance for rapid advancement.
State age, experience and former em-
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Help Wanted

Two good rose growers at

once. Good wages and

steady employment.

PETER REINBERG

5450 North Robey Street, CHICAGO

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Superintendent of our greenhouses.

GREENHOUSES

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liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

BIDS W/\NTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Shorewood, Wis., Milwaukee P. O ,
F. W. Ullius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnishing of about 1000
2-in. to 2Vi-in. American Elms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

For Sale

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right person. For details write
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Salt Lake City, Uiati.

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Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.

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MARKET IMPROVES.
Unfavorable weather ccntributed
largely to the scarcity of seasonable
stock in the early part of October but
conditions have greatly improved since
home grown chrysanthemums began to
come into the local market. The de-
mand at times exceeds the supply, but
this condition will be no more after
this week. Roses with the exception
of the best grades are plentiful and
the call for them is brisk. Carnations
are beginning to come in. Other sea-
sonable stock is now sufficient for ail
demands. Funera.1 work has been
quite brisk of late. Business as a
whole, according to leading retailers
and growers, is going right ahead mak-
ing steady gains and the outlook is
for a very - prosperous season from
now until after Christmas.

NOTES.

Among the attractive windows seen
here last week, notable displays were
put on by Bob Blake for Mrs. J. B.
Freeman;' George B. Schramm, for
Schramm Brothers; Miss Flick for
Helen Patten a,nd by S. M. Peek. Free-
man's window was devoted to a strik-
ingly handsome display of croton
plants with a colorful fall background;
Schramm Brothers had an attractive
Halloween window, a marked feature
of which were the original window
posters used; Helen Patten had a Jap-
anese garden effect that attracted a
great deal of attention from passers-
toy, while S. N. Peck used a large
wreath made up with various kinds of
leaves with good results.

When the LaSalle & Koch Co., one
■of this city's most progressive depart-
ment stores, throws open, the doors of
their splendid new 10-story structure
now rapidly nearing completion, this
store will boast of one of the finest
flower departments in the middle west,
■owned and managed by Schramm
Brothers. This progressive firm found
in this new Ijuilding an excellent op-
portunity to get a branch located in
the heart of the city in a building that
is the last word in modern and attrac-
tive store construction.

Feniget's two 'magnificent display
windows were given over last week to
a truly wonderful display of chrysan-
themums which made his front a bow-
er of beauty to the thousands who
daily pass his centrally located store.
Feniger probably has the most modem
display windows in the city, and he
ases them to good advantage, with a
lavish display of every possible sea-
sonable flower and plant. _

WHITE Oz. Vi 11).

White Orchid, Pure White $0.60 $3.00

Mrs, M. Spanolin, (Black Seeded White) 75 4.00

Venus, one o£ the best 76 4.00

PINK

Yarrawa, Bright Rose Pink 1.00 6.00

Fordiook Pink, Lavender Pink 1.26 6.0O

Mrs. A, A. Skaach 60 3,00

Pink and White Orchid 60 3,00

Dolansky's Orchid, BilKht Shell Pink 75 4.00

Bohemian Girl, Dark Shell Pink 76 4,00

Oz, 1/2 lb, LAVENDrR Oz.

Lavender Orchid $.60 $3.00 Lavender ftueen $.50

Lavender Nora 50 3.00 Nubian Orchid 1.50

S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY, '^°'-'«'°'''"''°p'S.!'a'SI5:phia.pa.

George Bayer, after a long summer
of apparent discontent, is coming to
life again and local retailers ascribe it
to the fact that a large crop of Bonnaf-
fons, which he is raising, is looking
fine and will be ready for the market
in a week. George has made a spe-
cialty of Bonnaffons and has always
been very successful Avith this variety.

Harry Heinl thinks more of his rep-
utation for growing high grade Ophe-
lias than he does of anything else in
connection mth his flourishing busi-
ness. The resuft is that he never has
to look for a market for all that he
can produce. He is sending in some
fine specimens.

Earl Metz. of Metz & Bateman. at-
tended the lively meeting of the F. T.
D. florists held recently in Detroit and
.says he derived great Ijenefit and expe-
rience from his trip. Earl has always
seen the possibilities in this out-of-
town telegraph business of this charac-
ter.

Helen Patten has been spending ev-
ery idle minute knitting for the Red
Cross and has been an enthusiastic
booster for Liberty bonds.

Max Spanner reports that trade is
beginning to show great signs of life
and that he looks forward to good bus-
iness from now on.

A. C. K.

New York Federation Hort. Societies.

The Buffalo Florists' Club has in-
vited delegates from the federated so-
cieties to be its guests November 14.
Every effort is being put forward to
make this a most enjoyable and profit-
able occasion. At two o'clock in the
afternoon there will be a meeting of the
delegates at South Park conservatory.
The municipal chrysanthemum show

FOR SALE (To Make Room)

Scottii Ferns from bench, fine bushy
plants. Good for 6^-6 inch pots, $20.00
per 100.

FRED'K MARQUARDT

MIDDLE VILLAGE, - - N. Y.

will be open and President Elbers of
the florists' club anticipates a most ex-
cellent exhibition. The Buffalo club
will entertain the delegates at a ban-
quet at the Iroquois hotel in the eve-
ning. President F. R. Pierson of the
federation will preside as toastmaster
and J. Horace McFarland of Harris-
burg, Pa., will be the principal speaker
of the evening. Those who know Mr.
McFarland are assured of a most in-
structive and profitable address. He
has chosen for his subject the timely
topic, "What About Flowers in the
War for Democracy?" Other speakers
will be President Elbers, S. A. Ander-
son. William J. Palmer, W. A. Adams
and W. Eiss.

This should be a grand getting to-
gether of men interested in the flori-
culture of New York. A meeting of
this nature once a year will do won-
ders towards advancing the flower-
growing industry. Every federated so-
ciety should send a large delegation to
show the Buffalo brethren that their
hospitality is appreciated. On arriv-
ing at Buffalo delegates should report
at the store of S. A. Anderson, 440
Main street, where Treasurer Adams
will extend the glad hand and instruct
them further regarding the programme
for the day. Why not make this a
banner meeting?

E. A. WHITE, Sec'y. '

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The American Florist

AUTUMN NUMBER

TO BE ISSUED

November IStti

JUST RIGHT FOR THE

THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY TRADE

Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed
now will be placed during the next 30 days, and Grow-
ers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a
large share of this business by
liberal advertising in

TTie AuLtuinan Ntimber

No Change in Prices. Single Column Inch, $1.C0; Page of 30 Inches, $30.00,
with the usual discounts on a series of insertions.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street
CHICAGO

For upwards of jo years the representative paper of the

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the

United States and Canada.

PLEASE SEND YOUR COPY FOR THIS ISSUE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

All shipments of tender plants should be made be-
fore hard frost, to reduce loss and cost of wrapping

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Nov. 3,

FLORAL NIRSLRIES

Greenhonses: CmU/OrC 9nrl U/hftlDCalorC °"'" "^ Wholesale Store:

EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA. OluWClO dllU ffllUltlSdlGrS 9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Phone No: SPRUCE 889.

OUR SPECIALTIES

ROSES, GARDENIAS, ORCHIDS, PLUMOSUS, ADIANTUM, STRING SMILAX, ETC.

SPECIAL OFFER— This Week Only.

No. 1— Fresh Cut Roses, Short Stems, Suitable for Design nq. 4— Assorted Roses, Our Selection 500 lots, $20.00

Work, $15.00 per 1,000, assorted. << <i .■ n .qqq << gc qq

No. 2— $20.00 per 1000.

»T„ 1 » c J -n /-> oil- EAn 1 i .ir nn No. 5— Assorted Roses, Our Selection BOO lots, $30.00

No. 3— Assorted Roses, Our Selection 600 lots, $16.00 , ,,.,,, .,__„„

" 1000 " 27.50 " ' 1000 " 55.00

THESE SPECIAL OFFERS INCLUDE:
Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst, Prima Donna, Double White Killarney, Shawyer, Ward and Richmond.

Shipments at risk of purchaser. When ordering, give number and quantity required. Trial Order Solicited.

St. Louis.

COMING EVENTS PROMISE GOOD TBADE.

The market during the past week
has been rather dull. Business fell of£
considerably, evidently due to the ex-
traordinary interest in the second Lib-
erty Loan bond issue. Social functions
have been taboo among the regular
flower buyers. The coming week
should see business pick up again, es-
pecially with Halloween and All Saints'
and All Souls' days coming in one
week. Funeral work also has been
somewhat slow. The bulk of stock ar-
riving the past week has been chrys-
anthemums, with a goodly sprinkling
of pompons. Russell roses were not
so plentiful and what arrived moved
readily. Ophelias have crowded the
market somewhat and as a result very
fine stock could be bought for .$6 per
hundred. Carnations have not yet be-
gun to arrive in quantity and the sup-
ply is just about equal to the demand.
Violets also show the effect of the cool
weather and show better color and
staying qualities. Lilies are equal to
the demand. Lily of the valley is
scarce and high priced. Greens of all
kinds are plentiful.

NOTES.

The Ladies' Home Circle has issued
a call for a meeting of all ladies con-
nected with the florist business in this
city and wives of florists to meet at
the Hotel Planters, Parlor A at 2 p.
m. November 7, to take up matter of
entertaining visiting ladies at the 1918
S. A. F. convention and national flower
show.

President Bourdet of the florists'
club, who has been appointed chair-
man of the national publicity campaign
committee for local subscriptions, would
like to hear from all those who have
not yet sent in their subscriptions. Get
on the band wagon, all you florists
who have not yet done your bit.

The various committee chairmen of
the 1918 national flower show have re-
ceived their instructions and appropri-
ations and will now be able to get down
to work. Resident Secretary Beneke
reports that the office is about ready
to be occupied and the semi-monthly
meetings will be held

Chrysanthemum plants have been
slow in developing and the quality has
not been of the best. It is hoped the
later varieties will be better. The
stocks of these in the local greenhouses
look better.

H. J. Weber & Sons, of Nursery, Mo.,
are cutting some choice chrysanthe-
mums, especially Touset, which have
a ready sale. The cut is consigned to

Crystal White

Winner of the A. C. S. Gold Medal

And Numerous Other Prizes

If you are a carnation grower and attend the Cleveland Show,
you will be interested in seeing our new production CRYSTAL
WHITE. The same vigorous constitution as Matchless with
large full flower of the purest glistening white, early and very
productive. Can be brought into full crop by November 1st.
The large number of orders now on file prove the confidence that
has already been placed in this splendid new variety.

WiU be disseminated during the present season,
delivery to commence about December 15th.

PRICES FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS

$12.00 per 100

$100.00 per 1000

COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Inc.

QUEENS, - - - NEW YORK

We have just received a large consignment of

Phoenix Canariensis

In the foUowing sizes:

12-in. Tubs, 5 ft. high 12-in. Tubs, 6 ft. high

13-in. Tubs, 6 to 7 ft. high

WRITE FOR PRICES

] JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co.

The retail store windows are all
dressed up in Hallowe'en finery, St.
Louis florists seem to realize the ad-
vertising- they g-et out of up-to-the-
minute window decorations.

W. A. Rowe is contemplating making
a trip to the Cleveland flower show and

is trying to interest a number of his
friends in the trade to make the trip
with him.

From reports, the local florists all
subscribed liberally to the second Lib-
erty loan. A number of men in the
trade were actively engaged in the
campaign. J. J. W.

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A MOST BEAUTIFUL
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

ALl. THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

Alili THE FLOWERS

IN PLACE.

THE WRAPPER

stop the leak —
Keep your profits
intact — Make ev-
ery dollar you in-
vest show returns.
Vour shipping; de-
partment is not
keyed up to the
highest point of
efficiency if it is
not wrapping its
plants with the
Rapid Rapper.
Order your outfit
today — ^Place the
money you are
now losing by not
using the Rapid
Rapper on the
profit side of the
ledger. Get out
of the rut — Join
the "I Will" class
— Help the Nation
save.

Write for your
copy of "The Art
of Wrapping"
NOW.

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable. You will
find it invaluable
for decorating,
displaying plants
and floral baskets
as well as innu-
m e r a b 1 e other
uses, and a most
b e a u t i ful orna-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-
ket.

Finished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price $3.00 each.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Buriington Willow Ware Shops,
BURLINGTON, lA.

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEL.

A Change of Special Interest to

Chrysanthemum and Rose Growers

In the Premimn List
Of the Cleveland Flower Show. Nov. 8th to 11th. 1917.

Class No. 23 will read as follows with increased prizes:

Vase 50 Blooms Chrysanthemums, one variety, any color; arranged for effect, greens and accessories
allowed. 1st Prize, $50 Liberty Bond; 2nd, $25; 3rd, $15; 4th, $10.

SPECIAL NEW ROSE CLASS.

Class No. 58A will read as follows:

Vase 100 Blooms of any new variety of Rose to be disseminated in 1918 arranged in a basket for
effect. Greens and accessories allowed. 1st Prize, $100; 2nd Prize, $60; 3rd Prize, $40.

Class No. 1 will have an additional prize of a Sterling Silver Bowl valued at $50, offered as a Sweepstake.
An invitation is extended to all retail and commercial florists and growers, private gardeners
and all flower lovers to attend the Fifth Annual Cleveland FlOWer Show. The commit-
tee feels that while this will not be the largest exhibition ever staged, it will be well worth the
time of any one in the business to come to Cleveland to see.

Because of the congested express conditions exhibitors are urged to select early trains and ask
the Superintendents of Express in each city to see that their shipment gets special attention.
The high officials of the express companies have promised to do everything possible to bring
show exhibits through without delay.

Premium lists may be secured together with any other information by applying to

M. A. VINSON, Show Manager, 402 Leader-News Bldg., CLEVELAND, OHIO.

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Nov. 3,

Chrysanthemum:

AND POMPONS

It Stands to reason that a large range of greenhouses like our plant

at Morton Grove, operated on modern ideas, will produce stock of

the highest possible quality. You will find it difficult to duplicate

POEHLMANN'S SUPREME QUALITY

American Beauty Russell Hoosier Beat

Ophelia Richmond Killarney Killarney Brillic
White Killarney IVfilady Sunburst Aaron War

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies-Orchids-Valley-Carnations-Cecile Brunner- Fireflamc
Flat Ferns - Adiantum - Leucofhoe - Smilax - Plumosus
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Galax

Southern Wild Smilax.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO

any merchandise you may want fo
season's uses at prices that are i
Our new line of baskets is consi(
the most practical and novel ever si
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIl
CULARS Illustrating all BAI
KETS and FALL NOVELTIEI

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVI

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, |!
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent peril

POEHLMAP

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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^OSE PLANTS

Grafted and Own Root

The Poehlmann Quality, Known Favorably Throughout the Land.

TED — ^2%-iEch Aaron Ward. Milady, Brilliant, Cecile

iner, Hichmond, Sunburst and Ophelia $120.00 per 1000

1 of 5000 or more 110.00 per 1000

I KiUarney 100.00 per lOOO

IFTED— 3'/4-INCH WHITE KILLARNEY AND PINK KILLARNEY.
'or 3^4-iDcli stock an additional ?50.00 per 1000 will be charged.
These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2%-inch White Killarney, Aaron Ward, Milady.

Richmond $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000

Lots of 5000 or more 62.50 per 1000

Sunburst, 2y2-inch 80.00 per 1000

Orders "will be boolied in strict rotation and none but well established

plants, ready for a shift or ready to be benched. 'will be shipped.

PALMS

;niia forsteriana single plants.

Doz. mo 1.000
ch pots SI. 50 $12.00 $100.00

3NIIA BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS,

Leaves Doz. 100 1.000

ich pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

ARECA LUTESCENS.
pots, 4 plants per doz. $4.20

PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each

■h pots SLOP

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

h pots 50

\\ pots 1.00

LIVISTONIA ROITINDIFOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

3 Inch pots $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots .$1.25 each

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3 inch pots, $l.To per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

2 inch pots, $1.75 "per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA,

2 inch pots, 75e per doz $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA,
o Inch pots. 3uc each $3.00 per iloz.

CYCLAMEN

3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $25.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4.80 per doz.

POT 'MUMS

November Delivery

5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. ; 5%-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz. ;
I. pots, $12.00 per doz. ; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each ; larger specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS
.. pota, $4.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 per
4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6-in. pots. Mdup..
per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
3-lnch stock, $7.00 per 100.

BEGONIA LUMINOSA (In hloom)
pots. 25c to 33c each.

PANDANUS VEITCHII
pots $4.80 per doz.

RUBBER PLANTS .
5-in. pots, $6.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, $9.00 per doz.
POINSETTIAS

Christmas delivery.
4-ln., $20.00-$25.00 per 100: G-ln. pans, Mdup., $6.00
per doz.; 7-in. pans. $0.75-$1.00 each; 8-in. pans,
Mdup.. S1.50-$2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
.fS.OO each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTON FERNS
o-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $0.00 per doz
7-in. pota, $12.00 per doz.

TABLE FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per lOO: 4-in.. S16.00 per 100.

HOLLY FERNS
3-in.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $13.00 per 100.

CROTONS
in variety. 4-in, pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots,
$12.00, $15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

Nl BROS. CO

ONG DISTANCE PHONE,
RANDOLPH 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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CHRYSANTHEM[JM5

All Sizes, All Colors, All Prices
From 75c per doz. to $3.00 per doz.

POMPONS— ALL COLORS— 25 TO 50 CENTS PER BUNCH.

Our 'Mums are all home-grown and the very best in this market. The advantage of home-
grown stock is that they have not had to travel thousands of miles before being placed on sale.

BEAUTIES, RUSSELLS, HOOSIER BEAUTIES,

SUNBURST, OPHELIA, PINK OPHELIA, SHAWYER, BRILLIANT,

DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY, PINK KILLARNEY and CECILE BRUNNER

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz.

Long- stems, special $4.00

Second length, 30 to 36-inch $2.50 to 3.00

Medium, 15 to 24-inch 1.00 to 2.00

Short 50 to 75 cents

RUSSELLS — Best In Market Per 100

Long- stems $15.00 to $20.00

Good medium 8.00 to 12.00

Good short 4.00 to 6.00

HOOSIEOl BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SHAAVYER, REIDS

Long and Specials ?S.00 to $10.00

Good medium 5.00 to 6.00

Good short 3.00 to 4.00

SUNBURST, PINK KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIL-
LIANT, ^VHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Long stem $8.00

Good medium $5.00 to 6.00

Good short 4.00

CECILE BRUNNER Per 100 $2.00

VALLEY Per 100 $6.00

ASP. SPRAYS Per 100 $2.00 to $3.00

SPRENGERI Per 100 2.00 to 3.00

ADIANTUM Per 100 $1.00

GALAX, bronze and green Per 1000 $1.00

PERNS Per 100 25c; Per 1000 2.00

SPECIAL OFFER: ROSES— Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $3.00

per hundred.
EASTER LILIES, Long Stem Per 100 $12.00 to $15.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured, for our customers. A trial ordei
solicited.

We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying
direct of the grower.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must be Delivered to the Express Companies by 5 P. M. Eacli Day.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

liONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses Hinsdale, 111., and Greg'^s Station, 111.

OFPIOB AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chlcagro.

BUSIIvESS IS IMPROVING.

Trade is better at this writing and
the outlooli is more encouraging. Stock
of all kinds is plentiful with the ex-
ception of carnations, which are still so
scarce that it is impossible to All all
the orders that are received. Chrys-
anthemums are in large supply, but
are moving well considering the large
quantity offered, especially in the fan-
cier grades. Some especially fine White
and Pink Chieftain, McNeice, Early
Snow, William Turner, Crystal Gem
and TVhite and Yellow Bonnaffon are
included in the shipments. Pompons
are in good supply, but clean up at an
early hour each day at satisfactory
pri 2es. Roses are arriving in good sup-
ply, but a few brisk days will find stock
in this line somewhat scarce. The qual-
ity of the^ roses in general that are
now reaching this market is all that
one can desire and no complaint is
heard from anyone on this score. Lilies
are none too plentiful and at times dur-
ing the past week have been very
scarce. Orchids are more numerous

\SreLT\±G>€X I

To handle on commission 'Mums, Pompons,
or other seasonable stock. Checks weekly.

M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist

158 N. Wabash Avenue, Telephone Central 3067 CHICAGO

and are to be had at reduced prices.
Lily of the valley has not moved any
too well, either, the past week, although
it cleaned up right along, owing to the
limited supply. Sweet peas are gradu-
ally becoming more plentiful but the
receipts as a whole are nothing to
speak of. Violets, both home-grown
singles and the New York doubles, are
in good supply. Callas, calendulas, fev-
erfew, pansies, daisies, mignonette,
gardenias and snagdragons are among
the regular daily offerings. The All
Saints' day business did not amount
to much this j'ear and while there was
some call in the market for short roses
and carnations the demand as a whole
did not amount to much compared to
former years. That total sales in gen-
eral for October were not as large as
those of the same period during 1916, is

Christmas Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000— 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

Mention the American Florist when writing

the report of a majority of the wholesale
houses, which is attributed more to the
fact that stock was scarce the greater
part of the time than to poor business.
Everyone is naturally interested to
know just how the war is going to af-
fect the florist business and are In
doubt as to just what to expect. The

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WHOLESALE FLORIST

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

30 East Randolph St.,

WE HAVE THEM IN QUANTITY:

ROSES -'MUMS - CARNATIONS - POMPONS

We close at 5 P. M. ireek days and Sundays at noon.
Buy Direct From the Grower CURRENT PRTCF" T TST Subject to Chanee Without Notice

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL, Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium J12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

Champ Welland |

KJUamey Per 100

W^hlte Klllarney . . . Specials $10.00

KUlarney Brilliant. \ Select 8.00

Sunburst I Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00

OpheUa J per loO

CARNATIONS— Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz % 2.00 to $4.00

Pompons, per bunch 50 to .75

Harrlsll 12.50 to 15.00

Valley

Adlantnm

Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75o

Boxwood per bunch, 25o

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Leucothoe Sprays

Smilax per doe. stringrs

.75 to
2.00 to

6.00
1.50

1.0»
2.50

182 North Wabash Avenue

iilMbHtfjMti.^aga

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

The Most Satisfying Brand

Of Cut Flowers Is What You Get
When You Place Your Order With Us

Chrysanthemums Roses

Carnations Pompons

Snapdragons Orchids

Calendulas Valley

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

g^~ Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good. "^Q

Violets

Tuberoses

Lilies

Pansies

Sweet Peas

Strawflowers

Daisies

Feverfew

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave., Ra'nd^iprz^o'si Chicago

Roses -Carnations -Chrysanthemums. Order Here and Get the Best,

CURRENT PRICE LIST

MES. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Fancy $10.00 to $12.00

Good -. 6.00 to 8.00

WHITE AND PINK KILLAENEY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST

AND RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $6.00

Select S.OO

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Short 2.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby DoU $2.00

Elgar 2.O0

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Subject to Change
Mtthout NoUoe

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Good - 2.50

MISCELLANEOUS.

Chr.Tsantbemums, per doz $1.50 to $3.00

Pompons per buncb .oo to .50

Valley 6.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per l.OOO $2.50

Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000 1.50

Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagns Plumosus, per bunch 50

Box"wood, per lb 25

OTHER GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

ATTENTION!

We are njw located in our new quarters on the
main floor of the Atlas building at 164 N. Wabash
Ave. and extend a special invitation to everyone
in the trade to drop in and inspect our new store.

A. T PYFER & COMPANY

164 North Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

I/ong Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

demand in November and December
will answer the question and it will not
be at all surprising to the writer if
the total sales for the two months will
exceed those of the same period of
last year, which were both very g-ood.

NOTES.

The local office of the Rapid Wrapper
Co. made a single shipment of 9.000
pounds one day last week to S. Murata
& Co., Los Angeles, Calif., in which
were included over 4.5,.000 wrappers.
This firm is receiving manj' flattering
testimonial letters in regard to the
Rapid Rapper, which is filling a long-
felt want in the shipping departments
of many of the -leading florist establish-
ments throughout the cotmtry.

The American Bulb Co.'s force Is
working overtime to fill the many or-
ders that it has booked. Robert New-
comb is home from a business trip
thiough Indiana, with glowing accounts
of H-. B. Dorner & Sons Co.'s new car-
nation. Laddie. A. Miller is away -on
an out-of-town trip this week.

J. A. Budlong. is handling a most
complete line of all seasonable stock,
including orchids, which they will be
able to supply regularly from. now on.

O.A.&L.A.TONNER

Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Sprengeri,

Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

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Carnations are arriving in good supply
here but are being disposed of almost
as fast as they are impacked.

O. Johnson, of the Batavia Green-
house Co.. could open a recruiting of-
fice to good advantage at his whole-
sale store, for there are some real
scrappers in this market, all of whom
are champion checker players.

Miss L. A. Tonner, of O. A. & L. A.
Tonner, left this week for Baconton,

Ga., to look after the pecan interests
of the Tonner family, who own several
groves in the Jackson districts.

Hoerber Bros, never cut from a finer
crop of roses and chrysanthemums
than at present. Their Ophelia, Killar-
ney Brilliant and Ward roses are par-
ticularly fine.

Frank Ayers. Chas. W. McKellar's
popular storeman, is a veteran of the
Spanish-American war.

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MUMS

Pink,

White,

Yellow

Positively home-grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF POMPONS.

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses Al Ooality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Including Wild Smilax for your Fall Decorations.

PAPNATiniMQ ^'^ ^^^ scarce. We however can fill orders entrusted
vAIVlliVl lUllO to our care if they are placed at least a day in advance.

also supply extra fancy Orchids (Cattleyas).

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh
stock at all times. Try us and be convinced. Besides,- when buying direct from us,
we eliminate the high cost of living— in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE
i^^SHIPFING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.'^i

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

KOSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

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mwst'.

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White-Yellow-Pink

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

IN HEAVY SUPPLY

ROSES=LILIES=VAUEY=POMPONS

Positively the largest and finest supply
in the Chicago Market — Bar none.

ffin^fP»Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
pj^^ includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St.^ cemrafilli Chicago

s8

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820

The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

L. M. JONES, Sec'y.

l>lG^\^v ^y^orli:: Violets

// we took the twentvsix letters in the alphabet and used them in every descriptive word in the
dictionary we would still be unable to fully describe the superior quality of the extra fancy Violets
we are now offering. This stock is guaranteed by us to be absolutely without equal in this market.

Beauties Per dozen, $1.50 to tS.OO

ROSES Per 100

Russell $6.00 to $25.00

Richmond, Milady, Brilliant, Ward Ophelia. White Killarney.

Killarney, Sunburst 3.00 to 10,00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Carnations per 100, $2.00 to $ 4 00

Lilies. 15C0

Chrysanthemums per doz., .75 to 3 00

Pompons, large bunches each, .35 to .75

Valley per 100. 6.00

Callas ■' 15.00

Violets " 1.00

All Greens at market prices.

Edwin A. Kanst, former landscape
superintendent of Lincoln park, has
taken title for himself and others to a
tract of 120 acres at the southwest
corner of 105th street and South 60th
avenue, Chicago Ridge. The property
is on the right of way of the Balti-
more and Ohio-Chicago Terminal rail-
road and the Indiana Harbor Belt
Line road, and while the consideration
is not disclosed, it is said the property
has been held at about .$250 an acre.
The property was owned by Wallace
Nesbitt, king's counsellor. Toronto,
province of Ontario, and the sale was
negotiated by Hodge & Chandler.

A deputation of 25, representing the
florists' section of the Clricago Retail-
ers' Association, waited on Mayor
Thompson last week for the purpose
of placing before him their grievances
against the ijeddlers of flowers on the
streets and elevated stations paying
little or no rent as compared with the
legitimate trade. The case of thei flor-
ists was presented by A. Lange, C.
Frauenfelder, P. Pearson and E. Caul-
field. The mayor promised to give the
matter his early attention.

N. J. Wietor, of Wietor Bros., cele-
brated his forty-fifth birthday, "Wednes-
day, October 24. Even the greenhouses
joined in the big doings, for fire broke
out in the coal pit on that day in one
of the carnation ranges, which hold 50
tons, and it was only after the local
fire department worked several hours
that the blaze was finally extinguished.
This firm has just purchased a new
Sandow truck to bring their flowers to
their wholesale store from the green-
houses.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are enjoying a
splendid shipping business, which com-
pares most favorably with that of for-
mer years. Their city trade has also
shown a great improvement and no
complaint in regard to dull times is
heard at this busy establishment.

■ Jack Byers, who was with the Na-
tional array at Rockford up to the time
of his visit- here, Saturday, October 27,
has been transferred to Houston, Texas.
He is lookin.g fine and says that army
life certainly, agrees with him.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is using its old
store for distributing a large quantity
of peony roots which they are now
marketing.

Raedlein
Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
$14.75

Medium Cut
Flower Baskets

Cut Flower Baskets for
lon^-stenimed Cut Flowers,
In one dozen lots, d* -i /\/\
Each «pl»UU

Larger Cut Flower Baskets for
long - stemmed Cut Flowers,
such as Beauties, Russells,
'Mums, etc., in lots
of six or more, each

$1.65

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.
^rsend for our 1917 Fall Catalog.

Raedlein Basket Company

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

H. Van Gelder is more than satisfied
with the sales of Percy Jones', Inc.. for
October, when those of one week in this
month equalled those of the entire cor-
responding month of 1916.

The John Kruchten Co. is featuring
a fine supply of chrysanthemums in all
the leading commercial varieties. Car-
nation Aviator is seen in quantity at
this establishment.

Weiland c& Risch are in good crop
with Champ Wieland, the pretty pink

rose that originated with them and is
making new friends in this market
right along.

Chas. Handel, superintendent of the
cashier's cage In the A. L. Randall
Co.'s cut flower department, is back on
the job after serving two weeks on the
jury.

Peter Reinberg is cutting a good
supply of his new pompon, J. Hamil-
ton Lewis, which is in brisk demand
by the city buyers.

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HERE THEY ARE

iwr QUAPfrior^ir:

'Mums-Pompons-Roses-Lilies

Carnations, Violets, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Calendulas, Etc.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMERICAN BEATTTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 3D to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.60

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Slort stems per 100. 6.00

MBS, CHAS. KTTSSEIL. Per 100

Special $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium 6.00 to 10.00

Short i.OO

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 4.00

KlUamey Brilliant, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES — Continued, Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $6.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White KiUarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

KiUarney, special $10.00

select S.OC

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.0O

short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Ceclle Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4,00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARN-AHONS, Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $4.00

ORCHIDS, Per doz.

Cattleyas $9.00

EASTER LILIES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz 1.60 to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .35 to .75

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

Violets, single and double 75 to 1.00

Sweet peas 1.00 to 1.50

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch. .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,(I0C

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood ...■■•■•••

— per lb.. 25c; 60-lb. case

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

.35 to .50

1.00

1.50 to 2.00

2.00

1.25

7.60
.75
5.00

3.Ir.X3?J«<iF)M ^ Co

^^^*=^^^^^ TMOT INC. =^fc3^^^3|f;^==

PHONES:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave. Chicago

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Allie Zech and Matt Mann visited
the trade at Crown Point, Ind., Thurs-
day, October 25, returning- home the
same evening. Tliey report a most
pleasant visit with Hans Yepson who
is producing some particularly fine
Ophelia roses at the Crown Point
Floral Co.'s greenhouses, where this
variety is being grown exclusively.

H. B. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Can.,
arrived here, October 2,5, and will re-
main until A. T. Pyfer & Co. are com-
fortably located in their new wholesale
store at 164 North Wabash avenue. Mr.
Philpott is a member of the firm of
A. T. Pyfer & Co. and is attending to
all the details of the moving.

Henry Arnold, with O. A. & L. A.
Tonner, had the misfortvme of cutting
a cord in his right hand one day this
week when he tried to catch a pair of
shears falling point downwards. His
doctor is treating the wound and prom-
ises to have him in tip-top shape in a
short time.

Gust. Constantino, proprietor of the
Chicago Floral House, 41 West Ran-
dolph street and 144 North State street,
is again on duty after spending the
summer with his family on a farm in
Michigan.

Michael A. Redden, 820 West Gar-
field boulevard, who joined the naval
reserves several months ago, reported
for duty, October 29. His sister, Mary,
will have charge of the store during
his absence.

James Laskey, who has a store at
Uniontown, Pa., and another at Browns-
ville, Pa., was here on a business trip
this week. George Manos, the Union
Depot Florist, escorted him through
the local wholesale market.

C. W. Johnson has a fine lot of chrys-
anthemums and carnation seedlings at
the Mt. Greenwood greenhouses, and
some of the best of them will be seen
at the coming shows.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. are now comfor-
tably located in their new home at 164
North Wabash aveniie and cordially
invite the trade to visit and inspect
their new quarters.

There are three Pasvogels in the
florist business at Park Ridge. William,
the father, and his sons, Emil and Wal-
ter, each operate their own ranges of
greenhouses.

Chas. McCauley, who served his
country in his younger days, holds the
rank of first lieutenant in the Geneva
home guards.

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA,

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The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

FRNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

The Ladies' Home Journal has a
very pretty front cover on its Novem-
ber issue which is a reproduction of a
military Tvedding painting- by Harold
Brett. The HollyT\-ood Gardens, of
Seattle. Wash., are given credit for the
church decorations. M. C. Gunterberg,
who first called our attention to the
cover, considers it a great advertise-
ment for' the iiorists and one that
m.oney probably could not buy.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. has a splendid
supply of chrysanthemum pot plants
ready for delivery in all the leading va-
rieties and report a brisk demand for
same. Some of the cyclamens are also
ready and are moving rapidly. Tom
Conlon. manager of the plant depart-
ment, has everything in fine shape for
the fall trade and the quality of the
stock throughout is of the usual high
standard.

Bassett & Washburn are cutting heav-
ily in both roses and chrysanthemums.
Mr. Washburn is planning on attend-
ing the annual meeting and exhibition
of the Illinois State Florists' Associa-
tion to be held at Galesburg November
6-7.

Frederick W. Ross, of Sydney. Aus-
tralia, who has been identified with
the shipping of adiantum fronds to
Germany where they were prepared
for florists' use. is here this week look-
ing for another market.

The John C. Moninger Co. has do-
nated a handsome silver cup as a
prize to be awarded at the Des Moines
autumn flower show, to be held No-
vember 7-10.

Fred Lautenschlager announces that
the local committee in the national
publicity campaign for flowers will
meet at Parlor B8, Hotel Morrison,
Thursday, November 1, at 3 p. m.

•John Poehlmann, a graduate of the
Culver Military Academy, has his ap-
plication in for the next OflScers' Re-
serve Camp to be opened in January.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is handling a good supply of
Crystal Gem, Chieftain and White and
Yellow Bonnaffon chrysanthemums.

William F. Schofield. the North
State street florist, had several large
orders for the Arthur Dixon funeral
held this week.

Vaughan's Seed Store is displaying
a great variety of well grown chry-
santhemum plants in good sizes for flo-
rists' use.

Chas. Erne says that October 27 was
one of the best days Erne & Company
have had for some time.

The November meeting of the Flo-
rists' Club has been postponed to No-
vember 15.

Visitors : Miss Tierney of the Bills
Floral Co.. Davenport, la.; R. R. Rol-
lins. Des Moines. la.; G. Brunner. Cin-
cinnati, O.; Carl Mangelsdorf of the
Atchison Seed and Flower Store Co.,
Atchison. Kan.

Baltimore, Md.

TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.
Following a slow market the present
week has started off very well. Chrys-
anthemums are now the thing and
roses are coming better. Carnations
are not to be had in quantity but the
quality is improving. Sirtfele and dou-
ble violets are being received and quite
a few orchids are offered.

CLUB MEETING.

At the October meeting of the flor-
ists' club several new members ■were
proposed and C. A. Wagner of the en-
tertainment committee announced that
Dr. Wood of the Maryland Agricultural
College would speak at the next meet-
ing. The speaker for the evening was
Wm. F. Gude. too well known to re-
quire any introduction and who told
the members to get together in this
city and boost the business. He also
showed a large advertisement urging
support of the Liberty Loan, which
was paid for by his firm in Washing-
ton, D. C. The new rose, Mrs. E. T.
Stotesbury. grown by Edward Towill,
Roslyn, Pa., was on exhibition and was
well received.

NOTES.

Lou Glick, formerly manager of the
Baltimore Wholesale & Supply Co., has
severed his connection and his brother,
Harry, is now in charge.

The announcement of the death of
N. F. Flitton. secretary of the florists'
club, -was received with much regret
by his many friends.

Conrad Hess was thrown from his
wagon recently in a collision with an
automobile and severely bruised, but
not seriously injured.

Samuel Feast & Son and Charles E.
Smith & Co. made window displays of
the new rose. Mrs. E. T. Stotesbury.
C. S.

Milwaukee.

DEMAND AND SUPPLY ABOUT EQUAL.

Market conditions during the past
week wgre quite normal, the demand
.iust keeping pace with the supply.
Chrysanthemums, both the large and
the pompons, are coming in quite free-
ly, but as in the past season the de-
mand for bunch stock is by far greater
than that of the larger blooms. The
daily cut in roses is plentiful, the de-
mand though being better for the
shorter gi-ades. while no orders for or-
chids remain unfilled. The same can
be said of lily of the valley, the best
of which can be had for .$6 per 100.
The weather all of last week was
cloudy, with rain at least once every 24
hours, consequently the cut of carna-
tions is still far short of the demand.

NOTES.

J. F. Seal, credit man for the Hot-
ton & Hunkel Co.. whose sickness as
last week reported was a severe cold,
has developed into pneumonia, but we
are pleased to report that he has past
the critical period and is progressing
nicely. This firm is cutting heavily
on extra fine Russell roses, besides a
good share of chrysanthemums and or-
chids.

Fire. October 21. which originated
in the boiler room at the range of Wm.
Helwig on Eighth avenue, completely
destroyed the shed and part of one
greenhouse. The cause of the blaze
is unknown, as it being on Sunday
afternoon, no one was on the place
ju.=t at that time.

We regret to announce the untimely
death of Miss Helen Cudahy, who lost
her life in mid-ocean. October 22. while
on her way to France. She was the
youngest daughter of Patrick Cudahy,
of Milwaukee, proprietor of the Cudahy
Floral Co.

In summing up weather conditions
for the month of October, we can safely

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoLLvvoRTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

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AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO. ILL.

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■itluQ

MASTICA

Used for glazing greenhouaea.

Put up In gallon cans $1.80

Machine for using Mastica each. 1.75

Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. capacity) 1,00

6E0. H. ANGERMUELLERTCO., Ku"!'*

1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

state that from a grower's standpoint,
it was very unfavorable; too dark and
wet, making a considerable hole in the
"precious" coal piles.

Gust Rusch & Co. claim that so far
this season the call for bunch chry-
santhemums is by far ahead of the
sale of the larger flowering varieties,
due no doubt to the present business
and social conditions.

The C. C. PoUworth Co. is making
daily cuts of large chrysanthemums
besides the regular roses and carna-
tions. The handling of bulbs is keep-
ing the supply department on the
jump.

Visitors : A. T. Hey, representing A.
L. Randall Co., Chicago.; Geo. F. Leon-
ard, of the Kentucky Tobacco Products
Co.. Louisville, Ky.

E. O.

Chlcagfo Bowling'.

Scores rolled by the Florists in the
North Chicago League. October 23 :

1st 2d sa
Pla.i-ei-s Game Game Gime

Hliebcer 166 1.33 158

I-ornmn 1S9 168 200

liJliiweck 181 181 180

Zeeh 153 184 176

01s/,'m 168 192 171

Tota.ls 859 860 885

On October 26, the same team made
the following scores :

1st 2a ,ia

Players Game Game Game

Price 167 155 156

Lorman 2110 175 170

Huebner 167 160 173

Zech 169 233 180

Olscm 203 187 153

Totals 898 917 832

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Avenne,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ai.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance Pbone. Randolph 6784

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

Telephone: Randolph 27B8

Chicago

Greenhouses: Des Plaines, IlL
Store : 162 N. Wabash Ave.

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Desig^ns and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

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MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

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Joseph E. WUtgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESAU FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

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A. L Randall Co.^

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Mention the American Florist when writing

George Reinberg

WHOLESAIiE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Eil-
lamey, White Xillarney and Killarney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMLINeCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALF

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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VlioMe Hover MM'Kel>s

CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

•t, BeaatT, ipeciali $5 00

36-in 4 00

30-in 3 00

24'in 2 00

20-ln 1 SO

18.in 100

short per 100, 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@12 00

KillBroey Brilliant 3 00@10 00

'■ Killarney 3 00010 00

" White Killarney 3 00@1D 00

" Richmond 3 00@10 00

Prince de Bnlearie 3 00@10 00

" RheaReid 3 00@10 00

" My Maryland 3 003110 00

" Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00

■• Milady 3 00@io 00

" Sanburst 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

'• Hadley 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 3 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 00@10 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@10 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@10 00

" Stanley 3 00@IO 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

FrancisScott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@10 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

George Elear 2 00

" Baby Doll 2 OO

" Nesbit 2 00

' ' Fireflame 4 00

" Our selection 2 00@ 4 00

Chrysanthemums, perdoz.. 1 00® 3 00
Pompons, per tunch, 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 00

Carnations 2 00@ 4 00

Cattleyas..per doz.. $9.C0i8J12 00

Daisies 1 00@ 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 15 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns. ... per 1000, . $2 00@$2 50

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00
Plumosus Strings. .each, 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 0002 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxnood, 2Sc per lb., per case, 8.00

D. E, FRERES

R. J. WINDLBR

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room. 318 Atla» Block
Long- Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

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WILD SMILAX, pfr'^se

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag:(100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3,50

E A BEAVFN evergreen,

Hi. /\. DM!it\Vanf ALAB/^MA

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Wild Smilax, $2.50 cL

Natural Loi Moss, per bag (100 square

feet). $1.75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per ba? (lOO

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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, CROWCRS*" SHIPPERS -,

•CUT FLOWERS"

^ 154 NO. WABLASH AsnC^V*

^•KECENTTlMiSig

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—THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - • Chicago
Telephone Central 328''

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The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

Boxwood and Lycopodium

$15.00 per 100 lbs.

$12.00 per 100 lbs.

The supply of these two items is very uncertain this year. The
price will go higher in December, so arrange for your supply now.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

SPLENDID STOCK FAILS TO MOVE.
With everything set for a banner at-
tendance, elegant stage appointments,
players letter perfect, every detail
worked out and perfected — and an
empty house as the result — is a similie
of the business situation in our market
the past week. Never has the stock of
flowers been better or more varied for
the season; everything desirable is of-
fered in quantity. From American
Beauties down to the miniature Sweet-
hearts, roses are exceptionally fine.
Chrysanthemums are also at their best
with a wonderful variety to select
from, orchid sweet peas of superb
quality, snapdragons, cai-nations. calen-
dulas, Easter and rubrum lilies, violets,
double and single, together with cat-
tleyas, lily of the valley and gardenias.
A market full of flowers and expect-
ancy, but all seemingly to no purpose,
as the demand is the worst of the sea-
son. The poorest week of the year is
the universal report. Saturday brought
In tiie street men and there was a sort
of a cleanup, but at ruinous prices;
$5 to $7.50 per thousand was the figure
for short roses. Chrysanthemums ol
quality are offered very low. But, why
continue? The growers have done their
part, and it is up to the dealers and
retailers to turn it over. The great
Liberty Loan campaign has had the
center of the stage the past week, and
flowers had to take a back seat. This
accounted for much of the lack of in-
terest locally. The out-of-town de-
mand, which also fell off. is partly ac-
counted for, in the plentiful supply of
home-grown chrysanthemums with all
the smaller florists, who generally de-
pend on this market for their supply
of cut flowers. They are now working
oft this stock and will not be much
heard from until this is out of the way.
There being comparatively few flowers
for the coming-out teas, most of which
events have been postponed for a year,
is another disturbing factor. From
$300 to $1,000, and sometimes more has
been spent on bouquets for popular
yormg debutantes. In past years dur-
ing October and November and into
December, when these teas were on,
there were sometimes from two to three
or up to as high as six teas a day.
These events provided an outlet for
large quantities of the best stock which
■will now have to be moved in some
other way. This problem will be
up to the best business talent of the
trade to solve.

NOTES.

George Burton, who not only pro-
duces high grade roses, but likes to
see them at their very best when they
reach the consumer, says that they
should, for the local market, at least,
be allowed to develop almost to per-
fection on the plants. Ariierican
Beauty, Hadley, Russell. Scott Key,
Milady, and in fact all varieties, are
much better colored if allowed to come
to a full sized bud before being cut.
Many retailers like to get them tight
and keep a day or two in their ice
boxes, where while they do develop,
yet it is at the expense of fragrance
and color. Men who have sufficient
trade to get a regular supply, should
have their orders of selected stock

American Beauties, Early 'Mums. Violeis, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiians.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMeJIo¥erMM*KeU

Cincinnati, Oct. 31. Per 100
American Beauty, per doz,,. 75@ 4 00

Roses, Killarnet 2 00® 8 00

'• Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

Ophelia 4 00© 8 00

Ricbmond 3 00@ 8 OO

■' Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

Ltlinm GiEanieum 10 Ol@12 SO

Carnations 3 (0® 4 00

Valley 7 0C@ 8 00

Chrysanthemums 6 C0e20 00

Boston, Oct. 31. Per 100

Roses, Beauty 10 00@25 00

Killarney Queen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@I0 00

'• Hadley 2 00@ 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

" Mock 4 00@12 00

" Mrs. Chai. Russell 2 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

" Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady. 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hillinedon 2 00® 8 00

'• My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

BOFFALO, Oct. 31, PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00@30 00

Fancy 20 00^25 00

Extra 10 00@15 00

1st 8 00010 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00® 10 00

" Ward 300® 6 00

•' Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Russell 6 00@12 00

•' Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

•■ Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Lilies 8 00®12 00

Cattleyas 50 00®60 00

Carnations 2 00® 3 00

Asparasus Sprengeri... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilax 15 00®20 nn

Chrysanthemums 6 00@25 00

ready for immediate use or sale packed
by the grower and through his com-
mission house delivered to him without
rehandling. This is the practice of
some retailers who have found it to be
much more satisfactory than the old
plan of daily selection in the market.

The notice of the series of lectures
to be delivered the coming season from
November to April, before the Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society, has
.lust been issued by Secretary Rust.
This programme is a fine one, the
speakel-s being men of national renown
in their various specialties. The meet-
ings will be held in Griffith hall. 1420
Chestnut street.

W. & H. F. Evans, of Rowlandville,
are cutting fine chrysanthemums. Early
Rose, a fine shade of pink, is about
over, as is Alice Day. a fine early
white. Josephine Foley is a superb
white, and as grown by them is much

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1^5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

the best in its color now in the mar-
ket. These are handled by the Leo
Niessen Co.

Jake Duetscher, of the Philadelphia
Wholesale Florists' Exchange, is off
again to the colors on November 2.
Manager Miller is handling their large
stock to the best advantage, but finds
the demand very poor for the past
week. Good chrysanthemums . and
choice Ophelia roses are features.

Large stocks of fine Hadley, Ophelia
and Killarney roses are received daily
at the Ranstead street store of the
Jos. Heacock Co. Manager Corts says
it is easier to take them in now than
to get them out.

Julius "Wolff is cutting fine cattleyas
from his Sedgely avenue greenhouses,
where he has quite a large block of
these valuable plants.

2917.

The American Florist,

825

ccpouraHGi

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOlTON i niNKEL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS* ATTENTION!

Specials in Supplies

Glazing Llauid Putty, guaraireed
quality. Gallon, - - $1.65
Sphagnum Moss, burlap bales,
clean selected stock, bale. $1.25
Mastica Machines, Bulbs, Tin-
foil, Chiffons. Etc., Etc.

Write for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

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EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Qrade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Up-tO-the-Minnte Service; Satisfactjoa Guaranlecd.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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BEST QUALITY

Hanging Baskets

8 in. .$0.90 doz. 14 in. . $2.00 doz.
10 in.. 1.30 doz. 16 in. . 2.75 doz.
12 in.. 1.75 doz. 18 in. . 3.60 doz.

WO Potter Co *21 Bigh Ave.,
. V4. f UllCr V/U., CLEVELAND, O.

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GOLDFISH

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Bert J. Putnam, ''^Z'^Ty"""

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GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St

P. O. Box 206

.Milwaukee,Wls.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders tor regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholeaale Florist.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlloMe Ho¥erM^Keto

t-HiLAUELPHiA, Oct. 31. Pet 100

Roses, Beauty, apecis' 20 00@25 00

fancy 10 OO0.!O 00

extra 8 0U@10 00

shorter grades 6 00® 8 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 OOiBlS CO

Prima Donna 4 CO®lli CO

" Killaroey 2 00@ 8 00

" White Killsrney 2 0C@ 8 00

" Hadley 40((ai000

" Sunburst 3 00® S 00

" Ophelia 3 000 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnations .-. .. 2 00@ 3 00

Cattleyas eacu.S0 50@ 75

Lllmin Rubrum 3 00® 4 00

Valley 6 OOfe 8 00

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00@ 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00@ 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1000 4 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

PlTTSBUKGH. Oct. 31, Her 100

Roses, Beauty, special 15 00

fancy 12 00

extra 8 00

No.l 3 00

" Killarney 1 30® 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Sunburst 1 uO@ 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00@ 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lillam Gigantenm 10 00@12 00

Adiantnm i 25

AinaragnsSprenEeri, per bunch, 35@40

New Crop Green Galax per ICOO 1 25

Carnations 3 00

Chrysanthemums ... .. 1508 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas 4 00

MiLWADKEB, Oct, 31, Per 100
Roses. Killarney and W, Killarney 4 00@I0 00

" Ward 4 00® 8 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 5 00@2> 00

" Oohelia 4 00@10 00

" Hoosier Beauty 4 00@10 00

" Bon Silene 2 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 2 00@ 4 00

Valley 6 00

Lilies 12 50

Rubrums 3 00

Cattleyas per doE.. $6 00

Mums p6r doz., $1 00@$3 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Wholesale Florists' Sapplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltlea
In Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue,

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-1311 N. 2nd St. PhiladeIphia,Pa.

St. Loois, Oct, 31, PerlOO

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00@ 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 OP® 8 00

Sunburst 2 00® 6 00

Ward 2 00® 6 00

MrsShawyer 2 00© 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

Lillies 10 00

Carnations 3 00® 4 OO

^"Bn per 1000,$! 75

Russell 3 00@15 00

826

The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill w. 28th St., New York City

The monthly meeting of the florists'
club will be held in Room C. Parkway
building, Broad and Cherry streets, No-
vember 6 at 8 p. m. The novelties
committee announces that it is chrys-
anthemum night and a number of fine
specimens of the newer varieties will
be shown. The essay committee has
also secured an excellent speaker. Mem-
bers will enter the building- by the main
entrance from Broad street.

Clarence Watson, of the Leo Niessen
Co., finds that many retailers who buy
fancy stock, such as double bouvardias
and other soft wooded flowers, do not
know how to take care of them, such
flowers should be kept out of direct
drafts, to get the best results. Choice
American Beauties and a full line of
all popular roses and extra fine chrys-
anthemums are features here.

Quite a number of the craft are talk-
ing and expect to attend the Cleveland
flower show. This exhibition opens on
November S and closes Sunday. No-
vember 11. All the newer roses, chrys-
anthemums and carnations will be on
view. The best train leaves North
Philadelphia at about 7 p. m., reaches
Cleveland at 8 a. m. the next day.

Secretary Rust reports the entries
co}ning in for the approaching chi-y-
santhemum show of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society promise to make
this an important exhibition. The ar-
rangement of the hall will be in a
garden effect, much the same as that
of the national rose show.

The London Flower Shop windows
are always attractively decorated. Sirs,
Drew-Baer, the manager, claims that
the thought and care given to these
displays always comes back in in-
creased business. Choice chrysanthe-
mums are a feature of this stock

The Robert Craig Co. is now cutting
a good crop of chrysanthemums at
their 49th street greenhouses. Large
shipments of crotons and other orna-
mental florists' stock go out daily.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. find a slight
improvement in the express situation.
Six and seven van loads of express
and freight matter are now moved
every day.

"The rose that will make its mark
this winter is September Morn." so
saj's Eugene Bernheimer, who is hand-
ling fine stocks of this and Prima
Donna.

Chrysanthemums, choice Ophelia and
Maryland roses are the quality stock
with Edward Reid. Lily of the valley
and cattleyas are also features.

Gardenias, the first of the season,
are a featui'e of the Floral Nurseries
stock. Choice Maryland roses are
leaders here.

Berger Brothers are strong on chry-
santhemums, violets and Easter lilies.
Carnations are also a feature here.
K.

Philadelphia to Cleveland.

Adolph Farenwald. E. J. Fancourt
and Fred Cowperthwaite, secretary,
Philadelphia Florists' Club, would like
to hear from anyone who intends to
send plants or flow^ers to the Cleveland
flower show. November 8-11. Mr. Cow-
perthwaite has been In communication
with the oflicials of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. and they informed him
that if the flowers are packed in such
a way that it is absolutely Impossible
for any leakage to occur and handles

are put on the boxes, they can go in
the baggage car, the minimum rate be-
ing .$2.05 up to 50 pounds and over 50
pounds at the rate of .$4.10 per 100
pounds plus 10 per cent war tax.

The train will leave Broad Street
station daily at 8 :.37 p. m., arriving in
Cleveland next morning at 7 :30 a. m.
Fare, one way, .$12.05, with 8 per cent
added for war tax. Lower berth, $2.50;
upper berth, $2.00; drawing room $9,
with 10 per cent war tax added to these,
rates.

To anyone wishing to go or send
flowers, if they will communicate with
Fred Cowperthwaite, care of Lord &
Burnham Co.. 530 Widener building,
Philadelphia, he will be pleased to give
full information.

New York.

HEAVY SUPPLY AND WEAK DEMAND.

During the- past week, by a combi-
nation of events, the florist business,
so to speak, got it in the solar plexus
and has scarcely recovered its second
wind. But as New York leads the na-
tion with $1,275,000,000 pledged for
Liberty bonds, the florists, who we
have frequently stated are patriotic,
are cheerful and smiling. A political
campaign has also created a certain
amount of turmoil and taken the at-
tention of manjr people from the ordi-
nary affairs of life. To make business
conditions a little worse a violent tem-
pest of wind and rain swept the city
October 24 and on that day business
was practically paralyzed. Old "High
Cost-of-Living" bobbed up for a few
days and stole all the sugar, which was
not an unmixed evil, except for the
doctors and dentists. An immense
stock of chrysanthemums and roses
keeps pouring into the wholesale dis-
trict and even the best have been going
very cheap. Carnations and violets
ai-e also cheap, but with so many roses
and chrysanthemums about they are
not factors in the market. The excep-
tion to the general stagnation and
glut is in orchids, which rather sud-
denly, it seems to us, have fallen off
in supply. The quality of cattleyas
that 10 days ago were wholesaling at
the rate of $35 per 100 are now up to
$60. Lily of the valley is cheap and
hard to move. Easter lilies go pass-
ably well, but rubrums are almost un-
salable. A few snapdragons have ap-
peared on the market and marigolds,
pansies and a few outdoor flowers are
noticed, but they make a small show-
ing among the chrysanthemums,

October 29. — The market, particular-
ly in chrysanthemums, is in a bad
condition. There is too much poor
stock which is practically unsalable,
also far too many white ones, and
white stock of fair size and quality is
going as low as 30 cents per dozen.
Even first-class stock is slow. There
is a movement in roses, but much good
stock is .going very cheap particularly
if a little stale. Carnations, lily of the
valley, violets and various minor
stocks are all slow and cheap.

NOTES.

John D. Knickman. formerly a sales-
man for Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther-
ford, N, J., was recently in this city.
He is now in business for himself as
a nurseryman and florist at Bast
Northport, L. I., and intends to erect
greenhouses at an early date. He is a

Mention the American Florist when writing

\Wm\W,

zc

Orders taken now for 19 17 crop Y

Valley

I Chas. Schwake €c Co., Inc. I

I 90-92 W. Broadway, New York |

Kssc

ssss^^^^^

''•-•-'-■-**-^

MY SPECIALTY

Flowers of Shipping Quality
Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones-420-42 1-422 Farragut.

brother to C. B. Knickman of McHutch-
ison (& Co.

Harry Hoffmeier of 2867 Broadway
decorated for a luncheon at the Hotel
Biltmore October 24 and used a large
number of bronze chrysanthemums to
correspond with the interior decora-
tions of the banquet room. The lunch-
eon was given by the Fifth Avenue As-
sociation in honor of Mayor Mitchel.

The Claremont Florists, 3185 Broad-
W'ay, are now selling fine stock of the
chrysanthemums. Marigold, Chryso-
lora, Wm. Turner and Yellow and
White Bonnaffon, all grown at their
own greenhouses* Morsemere, N. J.
They also grow a good variety of ferns.

Nicholas Stalhes, son of George
Stalhes, the retailer of 889 Columbus
avenue, was called in the selective
draft and is now in the 305th Field
Artillery, Camp Upton. He is 22 years
old and had assisted his father and
brother in the store.

The death of Charles Hunt, an old
and highly esteemed grower of Port
Richmond, Staten Island, is reported
in our obituary column.

W. P. Ford is handling fine stock of
the roses Hadley and Mrs. Charles
Russell; also, a good stock of pompon
chrysanthemums.

M. C. Ford is carrying an exception-
ally fine stock of pot chrysanthemums
in variety.

/p//.

The American Florist.

827

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Teleohone:
8861 Farragut,

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28Ui Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 40S5 MADISON SQUARE

J. J. COAN, Inc. ar*

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

FhoDes jjgj Farragut

EVERYTfflNG IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

'''i?2SFa™,ut 133 W. 28ih St., New York

All the NEW ROSKS, CARNA.TIONS
and Seasonable Flonera

HORACE E. FROHENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Eoses*
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc,

148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farrasrat 300 and 301

JOHN YOUNfi SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. aaih St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4836.

WILUAMP. FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone S335 FarraKnt,

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

lOa West 28th St., NBW^ YORK

Tel. 60S and 600 Farrasrat.

(CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farragnt 0761.

fioldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

NEwYoBK.Oct.il. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00625 00

extra and fancy. ..10 00@15 00
No land No 2.... 2 00® 3 00

" Hadley 2 00(810 00

" KrancisScott Key 4 00015 00

" I'rima Donna 2 00@10 00

" AliceStanley 50® 5 00

" Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50@ 5 00

" Double White Killarney.. 1 000 6 00

" Killarney, Special 4 00® 5 00

No land No 2.. 50® 1 00

Queen 1 00® 6 00

Brilliant 50® 5 00

' ' Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 1000 6 00

•' J L Mock 2 00® 8 00

" Ophelia 500 4 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@10 00

Hoosier Beauty 1000 5 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00@35 00

Chrysanthemums Fancy 4 00® 5 00

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 25® 1 SO

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies. LoneiflorumandFormosum 4 00@ 6 00

Lily of the Valley 4 0O®35 CO

Bouvardia 1 25® 2 00

Adiantum Crov/eanum and

Hybridum 7S@ 1 00

Asparagus Flumosus. ...doz.bchs. 2 00® 2 50

Smilax doz, strings, 100

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Carnations Fancy 3 00

Tuberoses 2 00® 3 00

Violets 15® 3)

Suapdragons 75® 2 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Ezchoi^
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Bts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOL-ICITEO)

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B. J. VAN RBYFBR, Uanaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consigaments Solicited.

&1iit] liil 1 29 W. 28tli St., New Yorii

We are

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind ns,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not mate a mistake by dealing with ns,

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: I 558 1 11 W. 28th St..

FARRAGUT -^2038 „t°"\j^'

2037 NEW YORK

'phone] im [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOLESALE FLORIST
113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Ayes. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flowsr Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York,

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'cloct
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France-
highest quality, per dozen bunches, $3.00; per
case— 125. of one color. S28.00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c; per 100

balls, $60.00.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

Tlie Largest Sliliiper aid eeceiTci of Cnt Floweri

A complete assortment of the hest in
the market can always be relied upon.

Mention the Aiyierican Florist when writino

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commissioii Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the Atnerican Florist when writino

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Fhonei 1664 — 1665 Uadlion B^aara

34 West 28th Street, New York

Recorers ml D<strilnit.is of Choicest Cnt Flowers

Mention the American Florist when wrttina

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The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

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Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right, For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

The Eig-hty-sixth Annual Fair, as
the managers describe it, of the Amer-
ican Institute of the City of New York,
will be held in the Engineering build-
ing, 25-33 West 39th street, (between
Fifth and Sixth avenues ) . Novem-
ber 7-9. There will be a grand
chrysanthemum show and other flow-
ers, fruits and veg:etables will also be
shown. W. A. Eagleson is secretary to
the board of managers and Arthur
Herrington and Robert Taylor, M. D.,
comprise the committee of horticulture
and agriculture. All entries and cor-
respondence should be addressed to "W.
A, Eag-leson, 324 West 28d street, New
York.

During the Liberty bond campaign
there was an appropriate decoration
in - the window of Herman Waren-
dorff's store in the Ansonia hotel build-
ing. The leading features were a fig-
ure of Liberty and a Liberty Bell, the
latter being made up of bronzed mag-
nolia leaves. In addition, there were
old fashioned bouquets made up with
red, white and blue flowers, and the
national colors were prominent. The
arrangement was by George Harris of
the staff.

■ Costos Sakelos, the Colonial Florist,
is back to business after recovering
from an illness of t%vo weeks. He took
a heavy cold and was threatened with
pneumonia. Being the proprietor of
five stores, he is a heavy buyer, like-
wise a good and clever man and popu-
lar with all branches of the trade. Ben.
Eczekel, who has been buying for him
during his illness, is now suffering
from blood poisoning in one of his
hands.

S. J. Kracke, who for the past four
years has conducted a retail store at
3613 Broadway, near 149th street, was
called in the selective draft and is now
in Company L, 30Sth Infantry, sta-
tioned at Camp Upton, L. I. He was a
cheerful and hustling business man and
We hope he will win honors. Before
leaving for camp he took a partner,
Otto Emmanuel, who now conducts the
retail business.

J. S. Fenrich, 51 West 28th street, Is
now receiving fine stock of the roses,
Hadley and Mrs. Chai-les Russell, from
the Duckham-Pierson Co.. Chatham,
N. J. He is also receiving a fine stock
of chrysanthemums from C. H. Totty
of Madison. The president-elect vis-
ited the show at Tuxedo Park October
26 and exhibited fine stock of his new^
roses, Columbia and Red Rover.

In line with the general publicity
movement inaugurated by the S. A.
F., a meeting of the committee repre-
senting the wholesalers in this city
and vicinity was held at the store of
Traendly & Schenk, 436 Sixtli avenue,
Saturday, October 27, to devise ways
and means to further the objects of
the campaign.

Henry Baylis, in the rooms of the
New York Cut Flower Co.. is receiv-
ing fine stock of the yellow chrysan-
themum, Calumet, from Dailledouze
Brothers. Brooklyn. A. F. P.

New York to Cleveland.

Arrangements have been made for
traveling, for visitors to Cleveland
from New York and vicinity as fol-
lows :

By the New York Central railroad
(Lake Shore _ Limited) leaving the
Grand Centra'l terminal Wednesday,
November 7, at 5 :30 p. m., arriving
Cleveland, 7 :20 a. m. the following da3-.
Pare from New York to Cleveland, in-
cluding all charges, will be $1.5.23. Pull-
man service as follows : Lower berth,
$3.30: upper berth, $2.64; compartments,
$9.:-5; drawing- room, $12.10.

The committee appointed by the
Cleveland flower show management to
make arrangements for this personally
conducted tour will appreciate prompt
information from those who desire to
join the party. Put your application
in early. If you desire to take any ex-
hibits of flowers on this train it will
be necessarj' that we know im.medi-
ately.

Ales J. Gutmajsin
W. A. Sperling
JoHis- Young.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS FAIRLY SATISFACTORY.

The weather here has been as varied
as could be — from sunshine to snow,
and then warm summer rains. Trade,
however, has been about as good as
could be expected^ with the supply of
stock equal to all demands. Carna-
tions alone are scarce, but other flow-
ers take their place with few excep-
tion's. Several weddings during the
past week called for bouquets, but
there has been no demand for any-
thing startling in the way of decora-
tions. Chrysanthemums are coming in
plentifully and American Beauties are
having a ready sale. Good Shawyer,
Hoosier Beautv and Maryland roses
are also to be had.

NOTES.

Wm. H. Grever. manager for W. J.
Palmer & Son at the Delaware avenue
store and for many years at the Main
and Genesee street store, has severed
his connection and will engage in busi-
ness for himself on Allen street, his
e=;tablishment to be known as the Allen
Flower Shop. The best wishes of the
trade are extended to him.

The marriage of Mark Palmer and
Miss Thompson, one of the estimable
young ladies of London. Ont., took
place last week. After an auto trip
through the Berkshire moimtains. the
young couple will be at home at 34
Fordham drive. Congratulations are
extended to them.

The florists, like all other true
Americans, were not behind in the Lib-
erty Loan campaign. S. A. Anderson
and W. J. Palmer, with several assist-
ants, handled the florists' end in this
in this city and the results were grati-
fying.

F. P. Adams, of S. A. Anderson's
force, is back on the job with all the
responsibilities of a married man.

The date of the municipal flower
show will be from November 10-18 un-
less changes are made.

Chas. Sandifer has a fine lot of
chrysanthemums in his houses in Cen-
tral park.

Several of the local craft will attend
the Cleveland flower show.

Visitors : E. B. Hamilton. London,
Ont.; C. S. Ford, Philadelphia. Fa.
Bison.

Boston.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND EOSES IN GLUT.

The market continues to slump with
an oversupply of chrysanthemums and
roses. Carnations are scarce and are
bringing $4 per 100. A few sweet peas
are seen and are quoted at $1 per 100,
and while short in stem the quality is
good. Violets are plentiful and were
never better for this time of the year.
Snapdragons are good and find ready
market. Bouvardias are seen in abun-
dance and sell well. Pompons, pansies,
cosmos and calendulas are among the
other offerings.

NOTES.

Wm. Elliott is shipping excellent
roses from his Madbui-y range, among
them, being Hadley. Ophelia, Pink Kil-
larne}-. Mignon and four varieties of
Irish stock. From his Brighton green-
houses are seen consignments of As-
paragus plumosus in flat sprays,
bunches and strings and some very well
grown chrysanthemum plants.

An attractive feature in the windows
of Penn, The Florist, recently, was a
display of 25 dozen California grown
chrysanthemums, which arrived in ex-
cellent condition after their six-day
journey.

Welch Bros. Co. reports very good
business but are unable to fill some or-
ders for ferns, boxwood spra3"s and
galax on account of freight embargoes.
Heavy shipments are on the way, how-
ever.

Henry M. Robinson & Co. are having
an extra good season, with sales of
artificial flowers which they manufac-
ture, ahead of other years. The wire
department is kept busy day and night.

Thomas Roland of Nahant is send-
ing in some excellent crotons. dracaen-
as. baby Japanese rubbers and cycla-
mens; also cut nerines rrhich are popu-
lar for basket and vase arrangement.

McAlpine & McDonald report busi-
ness very good; in fact, ahead of ex-
pectations.

B. A. Snyder & Co. continue busy
with trade better than at this time last
year.

Kidder Bros, are cutting a very good
strain of violets.

S. K. G.

New Orleans, La. — The following
judges have been announced to act for
the New Orleans Horticultural Society
in the floral section at the national
farm and live stock show in this city,
November 10-19: E. Cook, A. Waller
and E. Valdejo.

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DESIfiNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

IJlBtabllstaed 1857

^^^

FLOJUST

745 Buckingham Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities In the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

EigfaOi and Locast Sts.
3514-16-20 N.Graid At.

Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Alba7iy, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered in Albany and vidnily on telegraphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-36 -41 MUwankee St.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

nnCTHM 1 Park street
DUO 1 v/ll 799 Boylston Street

DellTCrles to Steamers and AH Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when loritijw;

NEW YORK

785 FIFTH AVE . ^

Adjoining Plaza Hotel •!•

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery ^

Max Schling

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch :
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 4:9th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

• Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To ont-of-town florists: IVToiie Vnvt

■We are in the Heart of l^CW XUin.

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All ciders given prompt attention.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slevers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WfllHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all o.ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McGONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET.

T

NEW YORK CITY.

ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western TTnion Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

MIemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F, WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

830

Thj£ American Florist.

Nov. 3,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFL.OR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellver7.
'We should all strictly adhere to the request
of the United States Food Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

Hohn S Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. y^^^^i>^

Begerow's '^<!^

940 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SniithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Uemlers of Florists' Telegraph D'ellvery.

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

General desig^os — All flowers in season l

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam. N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sfikenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston. Mass, — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

BuCfalo. N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N, State St„

Chicago — BYiedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller. The Florist, 2221 W, Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, 0. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & SV>n.

Cleveland, O.— Chas. F. Klrchner.

Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co

Cleveland, O,— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozler Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn. — Dulnth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius

El Paso. Texas— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark,— George Rye.

Galesburg. 111.— I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrlsburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex.— Bobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark.— Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.

los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal. Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co

Minneapolis, Minn.— Whltted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co,

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Phlllpa Bros.

Newark. O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans. La. — Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Hards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hesslon.

New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 Bth Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York— Kottmiller.

New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York- Max Schltng, 22 W. 29th St.

New York — G. B. M. Stnmpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha. Neb. — Hess & S'woboda. Famam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa. — M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence. R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn, — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111. — H. W. Bnckbee.

San Antonio. Tex. — EJdward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson.

Springfield. Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly.'

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo. — P. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalia. Mo. — Archlas Floral Co.

Springfield, Mass.— N. F. Hlggins.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower ^op.

Syracuse. N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Song.

Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop'B, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cnt Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St.

PHONES:
1501 and L1682

Uemheirs of Florists' Telegraph DeUveiy.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEfELMi

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable floriit

Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere In Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers DellveiBa Anywiiere, Plone, 1952 Bedlord

HUGO H. JAHN

PliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor, Prospect Place, BROOKLlfN. N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington — Gnde Bros.
Wilmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.
Williamsport, Pa. — Eyenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld Florist.
Worcester, Mass, — Randall's Flower Shop.
Tonkers, N, Y. — New York Floral Co.

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M your orders for Chicago

andSnb*
ubsto

"^TherLORIsr.

wi'"jn^-- — . All orders carefully fined
■^^-^sonSt under the Bupervisiou of

"^^^^ GEORGE 4SMU8.Mgr.

^^P' Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memlcr of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGBST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main 00^ I aiHiB lua Telephooe

Store- "U* LBWIa A»Bi, no. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Botli Phones, 527

Ipeoial attention to Hail and Telegraph Orderi,
Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City,

* wjm * 1^ I ■ ^^1^ r-% r\g^c Madison Ave. at 62nd Street T

4> H A iVIh I VK U%. ISi NEW york *

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. *

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORlOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesotu. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKinney Pbone Preston 160

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

N. r. HIGGINS

FLORIST AND DECORATOR

150 State St., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

HANFT BROS.

******************************************************

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

We are Members of Floiist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in WilmettC— Chicago's
North Shore Subnrb-Evanston. Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York. Established 1849

David Clarke's Sons

ai39-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1663-15B3 Columbus

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N, E, Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREE
ON PRE]

Plant Specialists

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

1 107)
Fhoness 420 > Lenox

I 775)

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Denver, Colbt

yhc Park

B. E. GILLIS, President. M, lUI Cll WU*

E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

PliOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
PiUsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notlM.
Prompt attention to telegraph and telephon.

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

LangFloral&NurseryGo.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flower, foe
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Nov. 3,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by th«
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writino

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Ilemlwrs of Florists' Telograpli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefully filled and delivered to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Southwest.

St. Louis, Mo,

r H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and Ollre Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on short

notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.
California Florists

win take care of all telegraphic orders.

TWir»ll1Crari Orders will be carefully

ITAlClIlg ctll. <^red for by

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids.
Memher of Floriats' Ttelegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

ALFEED HANNAH & SONS will 1111 vonr or-
ders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Kxecnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

AVhoIesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADENG FLORISTS
735 Enclld Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writina

.•.V.FLOWERS.V/.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Anditorinm Aanei. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writina

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writina

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist xohen writina

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

Night and day service tn all Central
Pennsylvania

Mention the American Florist when writina

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

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f'lOWERS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for tbe West on short notlca

Trade discounts. First-claas stock.

C. n. TREY

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newburyport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

Mention the American Florist when writina

3343 W. MADISON ST.

NBAS OARPIKIO* PABK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

•fAaHiMffTCJKOtt

Memliers of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

^PSTr

Cleveland, O.
CHAS. F, KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

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The American Florist.

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegrraph, Telephone or Blall or-
ders for florist service In thla Ticlnlty to

Howard & Smith

»5S So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Hsmler of Florltti' Telesrapli Sallvery.

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Porter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Memlier of Florists* Tele^aph Delivezy.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when toriting

Albany, N. Y.

The best service ^J^"^

Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

WiUiamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers la Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

Flown Shops: 50 E, U&ln St., Amsterdam, V. Y,
N, T. C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, N, Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, HofCmans, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

ISS8 O Street, lilNCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

SCemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

UTTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs aid Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in any direction, nill ||TI1 MltlU
We are the center of the great "ULUin, milllli
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, lU.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

TelesraDh Orders a Specialty.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

1 „j ,„ T. J. JOHNSTON 6 CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHINGTON ST.. PROVIDENT

Chicago Detroit

QnTRAL pLORAL Qo

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMFLE

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Memhers of riorists' Telegraph Delivery.

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1 150 East Fourth Street i

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and Ii Street

Buffalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in Buffalo,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

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Nov. 3,

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Win. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-si.xth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, June 18-20, 1918.

New Yobk, October 25. — It is re-
ported there are .still 20,000 cases of
bulbs on the Hoboken docks.

Little Falls, N. Y. — Chester Jay
Hunt has Incorporated with a capital
of $50,000 to eng-ag-e in the seed and
bulb business.

The sugar beet harvest in the vicin-
ity of Chicag-o has begun. The acre-
ag-e is somewhat reduced, but the crop
heavier than usual.

GRAM) RAPIDS. MICH. — A. J. Brown
and the members and employes of the
A. J. Brown Seed Co. subscribed $25,-
000 for the second Liberty Loan.

Onion Sets.— In the Chicago district
onion sets are now in winter storage,
most fall shipments having been made.
The next movements will begin in Jan-
uary.

W. W. Baenaed, of the W. W. Barn-
ard Co.. Chicago, continues to improve
in health, being at the store daily. A.
H. Goodwin, of this firm, is at his In-
diana place for a few days.

J. Chas. McCullough, of Cincinnati,
O., expects to leave for Florida on his
annual fishing trip about November 8.
Mr. McCullough and employes sub-
scribed $122,000 for the second Liberty
Loan.

Geass Seeds. — Prices for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade. Octo-
ber ,31, were as follows : Timothy,
$0.00 to $8.25 per 100 pounds. Clover,
at Toledo, $20.00 to $24.00 per 100
pounds.

Leonaed H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago, has been detained
in New York longer than expected by
Important conferences with the seed
trade committees and government rep-
resentatives.

Speingfield. O.— At the point of a re-
volver, October 21. a robber compelled
K. L. Arthur, accountant of the Amer-
ican Seeding Machine Co., to turn over
the company payroll amounting to
$10,582 and escaped.

Visited Chicago: A. J. Brown, of
the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rap-
ids, Mich.; .1. R. Eldridge, of the En-
terprise Seed Co., Oklahoma City, Okla.;
Carl Mangelsdorf, of the Atchison Seed
and Flower Store Co., Atchison, Kan.;
L. H. Archias, of the Archias Seed
Store. Sedalia, Mo.

"W. J. Fosgate, Santa Clara. Calif.,
has taken his son-in-law, M. G. Lion,
into partnership, under the firm name
of Fosgate & Lion. Mr. Fosgate may
not make his usual trip east this sea-
son as he is very busy with the reor-
ganization of the firm and a new 300-
acre ranch, which will greatly increase
the output of seed the coming season.
It is hoped Mr. Fosgate may decide to
make his usual trip, as otherwise he
will be greatly missed by his many
friends in ike trade.

American Seed Trade Association.

At the meeting of the executive com-
mittee of the American Seed Trade As-
sociation, held at the Hotel Seymour,
New York, October 25, there were pres-
ent : President F. W. Bolgiano, Secre-
tary C. E. Kendel, Kirby B. White,
chairman; E. L. Page, Leonard H.
Vaughan and H. M. Earl of the com-
mittee and the following members of
the association by invitation : J. L.
Hunt, Lem W. Bowen, C. H. Breck,
Curtis Nye Smith, S. P. Landreth,
Alex. Forbes, E. E. Bruggerhoff, S. F.
Willard and Watson S. Woodruff.

President Bolgiano, upon motion, ap-
pointed J. L. Hunt, C. C. Massie, Kirby
B. White, H. M. Earl and W. G. Scar-
lett a committee to confer with the
United States food commissioners in
regard to price fixing on seed peas and
beans, to which committee all such
matters are expected to be referred.

Chicago was chosen for the next
convention, which will be held June
18-20, 1918. Motion was carried to in-
vest all available funds of the associ-
ation in Liberty Loan bonds. Sugges-
tions for topics on the programme for
the convention are invited by the pres-
ident. C. E. Kendel, Sec'y.

Post Cards Two Cents.

In OUT issue of October 27. page 784,
Chairman W. F. Therkildson of the
American Seed Trade Association pos-
tal laws committee was credited with
the statement that under the new pos-
tal regulations, postal cards designated
as circulars would remain at one cent,
the new rate of two cents applying
only to postals carrying written mes-
sages.

We are now informed that postal
cards bearing printed matter will cost
two cents postage the same as those
upon which correspondence is written,
according to Postmaster Carlile. at Chi-
cago, who was so notified by telegraph
October ?.0.

Seed Supplies and Prices.

The Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, is
advising its customers as follows re-
garding the seed prospects :

"We think it would be to our custo-
mers' advantage to fully realize the
great shortage existing in seeds and
all food and farm products this year.
Very few seeds can be brought over
from European countries, while early
frosts and unfavorable weather condi-
tions have cut short the crop of beans
and many other varieties of seeds we
grow here, so that deliveries on many
items will be cut considerably this sea-
son, as threshing returns are so poor
at this date we are unable to state

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

how short deliveries on peas and beans
will be. We strongly advise you not
to sell any seed until you actually get
them in stock and know what your
deliveries are. Any filling in orders
will be at very high prices, as Inde-
pendent growers and farmers ai'e hold-
ing seeds and grain at very high val-
ues, which are unodubtedly justified
by the small crops and very large de-
mand."

Seed Prices In Engfland.

Among the innumerable errors of
muddle-headed local officials, we may
mention complaints that certain local
bodies have notified seedsmen that they
must not sell peas above a certain
price. This is the result of confusing
seed peas with dried peas and beans
sold for boiling purposes. To make
sure, we communicated with the au-
thorities and received the following of-
ficial answer. "I am directed to in-
form you that there is no maximum
price for peas and beans which are
sold and used exclusively for seed pur-
poses."— Horticultural Advertiser.

Brown Seed Co. Increases Capacity.

The Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand
Rapids, Mich., in planning to increase
its output, has leased the Hopson build-
ing in that city, which will afford addi-
tional iloor space amounting to .35,000
square feet, and which will be used for
warehouse and packing purposes. In
addition to the main office building at
Ottawa avenue and Louis street, the
company occupies two floors in each of
two other large buildings.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

I. N. Simon & Son are adding house
plants to their line. Their windows
and store front are gay with a good
display of stock of this character.

A large shipment of Lilium candi-
dum and other bulbs from France were
received by Henry F. Michell Co.. Inc.,
this week. They arrived in good con-
dition.

Mlchlg:an Beans.

On October 3-4 the Michigan Bean
Jobbers' Association held the largest
and most successful meeting in the his-
tory of the organization. It was an-
nounced that the government would
issue a bean price bulletin twice a
week, giving the carload quotations in
the different producing states.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Jrower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, LETTncE, Carrot.
Parsnip. Parsley, Cblery, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed
Granuiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sonflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IH D 9 H V

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BULBS

FRENCH AND DUTCH

WHITE FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

12-15 ctms. J4 0(1 per 100; $?6.00 per ICCO
13-15 ctms. 4.50 per 100; 40.00 per 1000

TULIPS

Fine i

y. single... i7. 00 per 1000

Fine mixed. Parrot 6.00 per lOOU

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802

53 Barclay Street. - New York

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper white GrandUIora—

Per 1000
(1260 Bulbs to the case) $14.50
French o olden Spur-

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
Lily Candidum—
S:i to 34 centimeters,

$7.00 per 100; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

Painesville, Ohio.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High Gr.ide Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the .
Wholesale Seed Trade
CARPINTERIA, CALI^.

AilhurT.BoddingtonCo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO £c SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

PedigreeTomat'o Seeds BaltimOrB, Md.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

- Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

Mention the AmeyHcan Florist xolien ivritina

^ 1. 1 Ll O Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, il possible, quantities required. niaslraieJ Calalogne Free

KELWAY & SON "'^Sli" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT,

Mention the American Florist lohen ivritina

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

J3 c/m and up (1000-1200 per case) $13.50 per 1000

16 c/m (90O per case) 16.00 per 1000

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

12 c/in and up (1700-1800 per case) $36.00 per 1000

13 c/m (1700 per case) 40.00 per 1000

13 c/m and up (1400-1450 per case) 42.50 per 1000

JUST ASRIVED, IN PERFECT CONDITION.

Cash with order for less than 5 oases, or from those who have not established credit with us.

McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House

95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the American Florist lohen loritinp

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO.

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

^PFfl AT TIPS' ^*'^^*> Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
oritWlALllCJ . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT,

NEBRASKA.

Mention the American Florist when writino

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Nov. 3,

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NURSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

RODTZAflN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111.

Mention the American Florist when writino

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERIiOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,

TOMATO SEED

GrOTvn for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas. Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.
Branches: Michigan. Mil FORD RdNN

Wlsconiin and Idaho. HIILrunU, bUHH.

My Winter Orchld-Ploweptag

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.

It Contains Many Splendid Novelties.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif,

Waldo Rohnert

gii;roy, cal.
WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialtibs; Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Feas, Asters,

Cosmos, Ki^onette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

60 inches high, $15.00
72 inches high, 17.50
8 to 9 feet high, 22.50

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia Forsteriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50
48 inches high, 6.00
54 inches high, 8.50

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOB THE TRADE
226-230 W. Klnzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

UEET AT.T. BKaUIBEIIKMTS TO'B. ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Contract Seed Growers

^nppjiiltlac' Peppc. ^ii plant, Tomato,
opebiaillBii Vine Seed and Held Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWIV, N. J.

THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS

"^nTaSoflts.. San Jose, Calif.

Grower! of
ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

CoirrespondenoA Solicited.

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. nnd 9-10 in., for immediate de-
livery. AVrite for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth BIdg., New York City

I. N. Simon & So^n

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia,

Pa.

Get duotatlons From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale BrJstol, Pd.

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SEED PACKETS

FIo\trer Seed Size* to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

BULBS

Freesia Purity, mammoth. ?4 inch, $2.00 per
lOn. $17.00 per 1000
Dutch and French bulbs are all at hand. Let

us quote you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., Efp^rlSfeS""'

22 W. 59tll Street. NEW YORK CITY

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DUTCH=

FRENCH

JAPANESE

BULBS

Now on hand and ready for delivery. Order at once and secure quick shipment.

per 1,000.

$11.50

21.00

12.50

Single Bedding Hyacinths, six separate shades, $3.00
per 100; $27.00 per 1,000.

Miniature Hyacinths, Named, Gertrude, Gigantea,
Lady Derby, Grand Maitre, Johan, King of the Blues,
Queen of the Blues, La Grandesse, L'Innocence, $2.00
per 100; $18.00 per 1,000.

First Size Named Hyacintlis, Moreno, Gigantea,
Gertrude, Cardinal Wiseman, Grand Maitre, Queen of
the Blues, Johan, L'Innocence, La Grandesse, Mme.
Van der Hoop, Lady Derby, $6.00 per 100; $55.00
per 1,000.

Second Size Named Hyacinths, same varieties as
above, $4.75 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000.

SINGLE EABIiY TULIPS.

Per 100.

Artus $1.35

Couleur Cardinal 2.25

Belle Alliance 1.35

Brilliant Star 4.00

Cottage Maid 1.45

La Reine 1.35

Mon Tresor 1.90

Prosperity 3.25

Rose Gris de Lin 1.40

Princess Marianne 1.40

Vermilion Brilliant 2.45

Joost Van Vondel 1.35

Yellow Prince 1.35

Keizerkroon 1.45

Chrysolora 1.50

White Hawk : . . . 1.65

Rose Luisante 2.00

Proserpine 2.50

Pink Beauty 2.50

Fred Moore 1.45

Thomas Moore 1.75

Dusart 1.25

Cramoisi Brilliant 1.35

Single Mixed 1.15

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

Per 100.

Couronne d'Or $2.50

Imperator Rubrorum 1.95

Rex Rubrorum 1.85

La Candeur 1.35

Murillo 1.45

12.50
11.50
17.50
30.00
12.50
12.50
22.50
11.75
12.00
13.00
13.50
15.00
18.00
22.50
22.50
12.75
16.00
11.25
12.50
9.00

per 1,000.
$22.00
17.25
16.50
11.75
13.00

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

Per 100.

Salvator Rosa $1.85

Tournesol Red and Yellow. 2.50

Vuurbaak 2.10

Double Mixed 1.25

DARWIN TULIPS.

Clara Butt

Farncombe Sanders

Gretchen .

Pride of Haarlem

Mme. Krelage

Rev. Ewbank

William Pitt

Inglescombe Yellow

LATE TULIPS.

Bouton d'Or

Isabella

Gesneriana Lutea

Mrs. Moon

Single Late Extra Fine Mixed . . . .
Parrot Tulips Mixed

1.50
1.85
1.50
1.85
1.85
2.00
1.85
2.00

1.50
1.45
1.65
3.00
1.25
1.10

NARCISSI, SINGLE,

Golden Spur, First Size

Golden Spur, D. N

Emperor, First Size

Empress, First Size

Princeps, First Size

Princeps, D. N

Victoria, First Size

Victoria, D. N .

Poetaz Elvira

Poeticus Ornatus, D. N

Sir Watkin, First Size

Sir Watkin, D. N

NARCISSI, DOUBLE.

Sulphur Phoenix 1.85

Alba Plena Odorata 1.50

Orange Phoenix 1.65

Von Sion Mammoth, D. N. 2.65

MISCELLANEOUS BULBS.

Scilla Siberica, Mammoth 1.00

Grape Hyacinths, Blue 85

Jonquils, Single . 1.15

Jonquils, Double 1.75

1.95
2.65
1.85
1.95
1.50
1.85
1.75
2.65
1.85
1.55
1.55
1.95

Per 1,000.

$16.50

22.50

19.50

10.00

13.00
17.00
13.00
17.00
17.00
18.00
17.00
18.00

13.50
13.00
15.00
27.00
10.00
9.75

18.00
24.00
16.00
17.00
14.00
17.00
16.00
24.00
17.00
14.00
14.00
17.50

16.00
14.00
15.00
24.00

7.85

6.50

10.00

16.00

PAPER WHITES.

13 ctm. and up, 1,000 to the case, specially
packed, per 1,000 ..$15.50

14 to 15 ctm., 1,000 to case, per 1,000 18.00

LILIUM OANDIDUM.

Select, per 100 5.00

FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

11 to 12 ctm., per 1,000 $35.00

12 to 15 ctm., per 1,000 40.00

AMARYLLIS VITTATA HYBRIDS.

Per doz $ 3.50

Per 100 25.00

CALLA AETHIOPIOA. ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM.

1% to 2-inch, per 100 7.50 Pine for forcing. Per 1,000 7 00

AMERICAN BILB CO.

172 N. Wabash Ave., Phone Randolph 3316 CHICAGO

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Nov.. 3,

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mioh., Vice-
President; S. VV. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Eapids,
Mich,, Treasurer.

Boise, Ida. — An enormous loss of po-
tatoes and apples in tlie southern part
of the state through freezing and ina-
bility to secure freight cars.

"COMMEKOIAL Evaporation and Dry-
ing of Fruits," of interest to those
who contemplate engaging- In the art
of drying fruits or vegetables, is the
title of Farmers' Bulletin 903 of the
United States department of agricul-
ture.

Onion Acreag-e and Production.

From reports received from 13 states,
the United States department of agri-
culture estimates that with 41,300 acres
planted there will be a production of
13,554,140 bushels of fall onions, the
average condition October 1 being 7G
per cent of normal.

Potato Association of America.

The fourth annual meeting of the
Potato Association of America will be
held in the new National Museum,
Washington, D. C, November 9-10. The
officers of the association have pre-
pared a most excellent programme of
papers and discussions arid the speak-
ers are in themselves a guarantee that
all who attend this meeting will be
well repaid. No potato exhibits are to
be made this year. The meeting will
close with the election of officers at the
afternoon session, November 10.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago, October 30. — Mushrooms,
home grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 10 cents; radish-
es, $1.00 to .$1.25 per 100 bunches; cel-
ery, 75 cents to $1.00 per crate; to-
matoes, per box, 50 to 75 cents: cu-
cumbers, per box^ $1.75 to $2.75.

New York. October 29. — Celery, doz-
en stalks, 25 to GO cents; cucumbers,
$1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms,
$1.25 to $2.25 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per package, 25 cents to $2.00;
lettuce, per basket, 50 cents to $2.00;
rhubarb, per dozen bunches, $1.00.

Heating: Problems.

The shortage of coal is forcing our
attention to the heating problem as
never before. There is no question
that many inferior boilers have been
discarded and replaced by improved
patterns to reduce cost of operation.
While this is one remedy, very often
the old equipment would give much
better service. Some boiler makers
would make us believe that by install-
ing one of their boilers a saving of
one-half of the coal could be made.
To this a witty grower remarked that
by getting two of these machines "we
could save all the coal, and a third
one would give us coal to sell!" These
notes are intended to show that a new
installation is not always the remedy.
One of the big causes of heavy loses
on old settings are air cracks any-

where from the foundation to the
smoke box. A boiler, to give its best
service, should get air only through
the grates, and this air should be un-
der control— any air, no . matter how
little that enters through cracks in
walls or through poorly fitted flue
doors, so reduces the efficiency as to
be unbelievable. We remember a case
when a boiler which always had a
large surplus of heating capacity sud-
denly failed to heat its area. An in-
vestigation proved a %-inch crack had
sprung in the wall; just as soon as
this was plastered over with clay the
old efficiency was restored, thus prov-
ing the immense importance of the
closest attention to the setting. A
good way to test a boiler is to candle
it when under operation; that is, light
a candle and pass the flame very care-
fully along all doors, plates, cracks
and crevices — and any of those that
leak will suck the candle flame into
the crack. Plastic asbestos cement is
the handy remedy. Flues should be
scraped clean from rust and soot, us-
ing kerosehe to loosen the rust.

' Mabketman.

Vegetable and Fruit Market Prices.

Jobbing prices and shipments of veg-
etables and fruits for the United States
for the period, October 16-23, as re-
ported by the United States depart-
ment of agriculture, were as follows :

Presque Isle potatoes sold at $4 to
$4.25 f. o. b. per 11 peck measure, about
the same as during the previous week.
Other important shipping sections prac-
tically duplicated these prices, but dur-
ing the week there Avas an advance to
$5 followed by a decline. The jobbing
price of Virginia sweet potatoes, Octo-
ber 23, was $3 to $4.50 per barrel. New
Jerseys were offered at $1.50-$1.85 per
bushel, about the same as during the
previous six days. F. O. B. prices on
Massachusetts onions advanced from .$3
to ,$3.25-$3.40. Ohio stock, jobbing at
$3.25^$3.75, an advance of about 25
cents. Massachusetts, New York, Cali-
fornia and Ohio are shipping heavier.
The cabbage crop is moving heavier,
especially from Minnesota. Prices have
advanced, New York stock selling at
$30-$45 per ton as compared with $28-
$35 the previous week. Celery is ap-
pearing in large quantities on most
markets, shipments from New Y'ork
having doubled. Shipments from other
producing districts were about normal.

Apples continue Arm at the following
jobbing prices : New Yorks. $4.25-$5.25
per barrel; Jonathans, $4-$7; Wash-
ington Johnathans, $1.75 to $2.50 per
box. The peach season is practically
over and the movement of pears about

the same as during the previous ijeriod.
Michigan Kiefers are reported offered
at 80-85 cents per bushel f. o. b. as
compared Avith the previous price of $1.

Vegetables at New York.

The market is well supplied with po--
tatoes and prices are a little easier :
Long Island, 1G8-Ib. bag, $5@5.25;
Maine. IfiS-lb. bag, !«4.75e)5.00: New
York State and western. ISO-lb. sack,
$4.00@4.25; Jersey, 168-lb. sack, $3.75@
4.25; Southern Sweets, per bbl.. $2.00@
3.75; Jersey No. 1. per bbl.. $4.00@
4.50.

Onions are plentiful and selling well :
Orange Co.. yellow. 100-lb. bag, $2.00@
3.00; Connecticut valley, yellow. 100-
lb. bag, $2.75@3.10; New York State
and western, yellow, 100-lb. bag. $2.75@
3.25.

Cabbage, per bbl., .$1.50@2.50: cab-
bage, per 100 wt., .$6.00@10.00; cab-
bage, per ton. $35.00@45.00 ; cabbaere,
red. per bbl.. $2.00@3.00.

A. F. F.

"Market Gardening"

An elementary text book containing 102 pages.

5x7. with SR illustrations by F. L. Yeaw, manager

of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co., Roswell, N. M.

Clotli Bound. 75 Cents.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Ready for Immediate Shipment

Ghrysantiiemum Stock Plants

Rosea, Pink $ 5.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, Wbite 5.00 per 100

Unaka, Pink 5.00 per 100

Golden Queen, Yellow 5.00 per 100

Oconto. White 5.00 per 100

Chrysolora, Yellow 5M0 per 100

C. C. Pollworth, Yellow lO.OO ner 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave.. Grand Rapids, Mich.

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and Z^a-ln. pots— Ssnd Rooted.

.\. Ric-ard, Heauty Poitevine.S. A. Nmt, Bucllner.
Monlmore, Perkins, ViMud, etc., $2 73 per 100,

S25.00 per 1000.

2VJ-in. Margnerites, Fuclibias' Heliotropes,

Lanianas, $3.00 per lOO. $27.50 per 1000.

3 and 4-in. Cyclamens. J8.00 and $20.00 per

100. Abundance of other stock.

Correspondence Solicited.

AI.019Z0 J BRYAN

WHOLESALE FLORIST
WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels. Beet, Carrot, Celery.
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish. Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower,lTimothy and GARDEN PEAS.

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Ask these about II crop L. GIGANr[lJM

Vaughan's
fiigaoteum:

Poehlmann Bros. Co.
Sam J. Pearce

at New York
and Chicago

NARCISSUS

PAPER WHITE
Roman Hyacinths

WHITE lOOO

12-15 ctms $44.00

11 12ctins 35.00

CROP

Buy now to catch Easter.

Ask to be "shown" by those who are "going to have them "

Our price for these early ones, 7 to 9 size, per 1000, $60.

If you want November delivery, ask for price.

If you want December or January delivery, ask for price.

Of course the "Jap" steamers "gave us the freight," but we ni;et the cut prices of the
last "Richmond in the field" every time, as we have for 25 years and our Contract sales,
are filled on as favorable basis as any who DELIVER ON TIME.
'I We also meet rates of those who are going to deliver at Christmas, for same delivery.

We secured by late cable a third shipment, late dug bulbs, of this forcing Narcissus,
which we can supply while unsold at these low prices :

Size No. in case Per 1000 at N. Y. At Chicago

14 ctms. and up... 1000 $15.00 $16.00

13 ctms. and up. . . 1250 1 2.00 1 3.00

12 ctms. and up. . . 1350 1 1.00 12.00

Lilium Multiflorum ,,,,

On large lots]

Write
For Prices.

Freesias Purity, H-inch .$10.00

Freesias, French Mammoth 10.00

Callas, m to iH-in 5.50

Callas, IH to2in 8.50

Lilium Rubrum, 8-9-in., (170 bulbs

to case ) Cold storaee 50.00

Lilium Rubrum, 9-11 in., (100 bulbs to

case.) Cold storage 85.00

Lilium Giganteum

Cold storage F.O.B. Chicago, looo

9-10-in., fine for late work.. .$75.00

Don't get Left for Easter.

CHICAGO:
31-33 W.Randolph St.

7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $55.00

9-10 in. (200 bulbs to case) 80.00

Chinese Narcissus

Per Mat (120 bulbs).. $8.50 8 Mats (960 bulbs) for.. $65.00

Named, 1st size $50.00

Named, 2nd size 35.00

Fancy Forcing, colors 27.00

Miniature, Named ... 17.00

DUTCH
HYACINTHS

TULIPS-COTTAGE AND DARWIN.

KOfI

Bouton d'Or $11.00

Gesneriana

Spathulata 11.00

Isabella 11. oo

Maiden's Blush . 1 1 .00

1000

Clara Butt $11.00

Gretchen 11.00

Mme. Krelage... 15.00
Rev. Ewbank . 15.00
Pride of Haarlem 15.00

SPECIAL OFFER DARWIN TULIPS.

10 varieties, 250 of each, our selection, good named sorts at $12.00 per 1000.
F. O. B. Chicago or New York.

NEW YORK:
43 Barclay St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, III.

CRAIG QUALITY PLANTS

To insure safe delivery we earnestly advise our patrons to make up their
lists of foliage and flowering plants at once. Owing to the chaotic conditions
of the service of the various express companies, which promises to grow worse
with the approach of the holiday season, serious delays are almost certain to
occur. We want to serve you.

OUR STOCK WAS NEVER BETTER. ORDER NOW.

ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY

Branch: Norwood, Pa.

Market at 49th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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R

OSes ^'-"^^"^

m 4 inch pots.

6dCl3^ Send for list.

<€LEEDLE«ffugJf'l

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VIBURNUM PLICATUM

Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea
Faniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc.

Ask for complete list of O.ak Brand Shrubs.

Ant. Wintzer, Vice-Pres

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Orchids

If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever
we solicit your inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids. Special lists on application.

LAGER 5 HURRELL, Summit. N. J.

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The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

The Nursery Trade

American Association of Narserymen.

Lloyd C. SUrk, Louisiana. Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Wa.\aliachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. — The Roswell-Pecos
Valley Orchard Co. has increased its
capital stock from $30,000 to $40,000.

St. Joseph, Mich. — Herman Ka-
sichke, prominent fruit grower of this
city, "was struck by a street car and
killed, October 19.

Pardeeville, Wis. — The North Star
Nursery Co. will add a new^ storehouse
to its establishment to care for the fast
increasing business of this firm, which
originated 30 years ago.

Des Moines, Ia. — it is reported that a
heavy freeze. October 13. has damaged
95 per cent of the apples in some dis-
tricts in the central part of this state
so that they can only be used for cider
stock.

We have received from the Elm City
Nursery Co., of New Haven, Conn., a
number of sprays of the new Box-Bar-
berry showing the brilliant crimson
and golden yellow of the foliage in
autumn, which in the mass must be
very attractive.

American Pomological Society.

As we go to press, the thirty-fifth an-
nual meeting of the American Pomo-
logical Society is in session in Horti-
cultural hall, Boston, Mass., two days
being devoted to a very interesting-
programme, among the topics and the
speakers being the following: "Com-
mercial Apple Growing in Ohio," W. T.
Cox, Proctorville, O.; "The Fertiliza-
tion of Apple Orchards," Dr. J. P. Stew-
art, State College, Pa.; "Progress of
Apple Breeding in Canada," W. T. Ma-
coun, Ottawa, Ont.; "Observations on
Self-Sterility of Apples," Professor C.
S. Crandall, Urbana. 111.; "The Small
Orchard; How to Make It Profitable."
Paul C. Stark. Louisiana, Mo.; "Edible
Pine Nuts," Dr. R. T. Morris, New
York; "Commercial Apple Growing in
Massachusetts," E. C. Miller, Hayden-
ville, Mass.; "One Hundred Tears of
American Strawberry Growing," Dr. S.
W. Fletcher, State College, Pa.; Straw-
berry Culture Today (illustrated).
United States government film; "Com-
mercial Cherry Culture," Professor L.
R. Taft, East Lansing, Mich.; "The
Cherry in "Wisconsin," Frederic Crane-
fleld, Madison. Wis.; "The Cherry in
New York," 'The Muscadine Grape,"
Charles Dearing, Washington. D. C;
"European Grapes in the Eastern
United States," Dr. U. P. Hedrick, Gen-
eva, N. Y.; "FYuits of the Far South."
Eltweed Pomeroy, Donna, Tex.; "Pom-
ological Progress in New^ Brunswick,"
A. G. Turney, Fredericton, N. B.; "Pom-
ological Progress in the Chesapeake
Peninsula," Wesley Webb, Dover, Del.;
"Climatic Factors in Fruit Production,"
Dr. J. K. Shaw, Amherst, Mass.; "Ef-
fects of Pruning on Fruit Production,"
Ray H. Roberts, Madison, Wis.; "Home
Manufacture of Fruit By-Products,"
Professor W. W. Chenoweth. Amherst,
Mass.; "Home Fruits as Educators of
Public Taste," M. G. Kains, Port Wash-
ington, N. Y.; "Commercial Peach Pro-

duction in New Jersey" (illustrated),
Professor M. B. Blake, New Brunswick.
N. J.; "Commercial Pecan Culture." J.
M. Patterson, Putney. Ga.; "Status of
Dusting in Orchard Production." Dr.
Donald Reddlck, Ithaca, N. Y.; "Con-
trol of Citrus Canker," W. J. Krome,
Florida; "Summer Spraying and Dust-
ing of Peaches," Professor A. J. Far-
ley, New Brunswick. N. J.; "Are Fall
or Everbearing Strawberries a Suc-
cess?" D. J. Farmer, Pulaski. N. Y.;
"Everbearing Strawberries . in the
South," W. F. Allen. Salisbury. Md.;
"Commercial Production of the Blue-
berry," Professor J. H. Courley, Dur-
ham, N. C. ; "The Drying and Evapo-
rating of Fruits," Professor J. S. Cald-
well, Ithaca, N. Y.; "Peach Buds in Re-
lation to Hardiness," Professor W. H.
Chandler, Ithaca, N. Y.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

F. 0. Berlin, N. J. 'WilUamsto'vni Ton*,, K. J.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Smalii medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursei^ Co.

ETergreen SpedaEsts Larsest Growers in Amelia

Box 404. DIIN&EE, IIX.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

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— or anjtliinB In —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

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Specialists in Specimen Steele

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK.

Hardy RhododendronSf Azaleas, Box-
broods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferons Brersreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

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Norway Spruce for Miniature Gliristmas Trees.

SELECTED SHAPELY PLANTS.

2-3 feet, $20.00 per 100. 18-24 in., $15.00 per 100. 12-18 In., $12.00 per 100.

These are a very attractive holiday specialty for florists and sell rapidly.
Many of our customers have handled them in large quantities for years
Last season the sale was particularly good, and this year, with the scarcity
of European novelties, they will be more popular. Will pot up nicely in
6-iQ., 6-in. and 8in. pots. They can be used also for vases and placed in
tubs for the veranda. Order now. We can ship at once, or hold until
December 1st.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

FRENCH NURvSERY vSTOCK

We Grow All Outdoor NURSERY STOCK

Fruit, Ornamental, Forest, Rose Stocks, Etc.

We have a large stock of ROSE TREES;

Also NEW, RARE TREES and SHRUBS,

HARDY HERBACEOUS, ETC.

Many other lines for Florists' use on hand.

disposition of the Nursery Trade. If you have not received It, write to na.
Our Wholesale Catalogue, most complete and exceedingly interesting, is at the

E. TURBAT & CO.,

ORLEANS, Nurserymen FRANCE.

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ENGLISH ROSES

BEES' TRADE OFFER, 1917-18

Guaranteed two years old, low budded on briars,
clean Field-grown, vigorous stock ; True to Name.

Bees* Welsh-grown Roses are Amazingly Fibrous Rooted

Orders for 1,000 trees or upwards are packed free and put f.o.b. Liverpool or f.o.r. Chester. Cases free for cash with order,
otherwise cases will be charged at cost.

TERMS. — Cash with order, or trade references required from new customers, 5% discount for cash with order, otherwise
strictly net cash. Not less than 25 of a sort supplied at the 100 rate.

Abel Carriere (HP)
Aennchen MuUer (D. Poly.)
Admiral Ward (HT)
Alex. Hill Gray (T)
Alfred Colomb (HP)
Antoine Rivoire (HT)
Arthur R. Goodwin (Per.)

Avoca (HT)

Bessie Brown (HT)

Betty (HT)

Brilliant (HT)

British Queen (HT)
Captain Hayward (HP) ...
Caroline Testout (HT) ...
Charles Lefebvre (HP) ... >
Charlotte Klemm (HC) ...
China, or Old Blush Rose (C)
Chrissie Mackellar (HT) ...
Cissie Easlea (Per.)

Claudius (HT)

Colleen (HT)

Comtesse du Cayla (C)
Conrad F. Meyer (Rug.)
Constance (HB) ...
Coronation (HP) ...
Countess of Derby (HT)
Countess of Shaftesbury (HT)
Cynthia Forde (HT)

Dean Hole (HT)

Dr. O'Donel-Browne (HT)
Dorothy P. Roberts (HT)
Dorothy Ratoliffe (HT) ...
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Ecarlate (HT)

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Erna Teschendorf (D. Poly.)
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Alberio Barbier (CI. Wich.) ... 10-25

American Pillar (CI. Poly.) ... 10 -25

Ards Rover (CI. HP) 9-75

Aviateur Bleriot (CI. Wich.) ... 9 -75

Bill.ird et Barre (CI. T) 9 -75

Blush Rambler ( CI. Poly.) ... 9-75

Caroline Testout Climbing (CI. HT) 9 -75
Coronation Rambler (CI. Wich.) 10 -25
Crimson Rambler (CI. Poly.) ... 9-75
Dorothy Dennison (CI. Wich.) ... 10 -25
Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.) ... 9 -75

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... 9

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... 9

75

... 9

7ft

... 9

01)

... 9

00

... 9

7ft

... 10

'?.h

... 10

2ft

... 9

00

... 9

00

... 9

00

... 9

7ft

... 8

ftO

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 10

«ft

... 10

2ft

... 8

hO

... 11

00

... 9

7ft

... 9

75

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

00

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 11

00

... 9

00

... 9

00

... 9

7ft

... 9

75

... 9

7ft

... 14

50

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

00

... 9

7ft

... 9

00

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

75

DWARF ROSES.

George Elger (D. Poly.) ...
Gl. de C. Guinoisseau (HP)

Gorgeous (HT)

Gruss an Teplitz (HT) ...
Gustave Grunerwald (HT)
Gustave Regis (HT)

Harry Kirk (T)

H. E. Richardson (HT) ...
Hoosier Beauty (HT)
Hugh Dickson (HP)
H. V. Machin (HT)
Irish Elegance (HT)
Irish Fireflame (HT)

J. B. Clark (HT)

Jessie (D. Poly.) ...
Jonkheer J. L. Mock (HT)
Joseph Hill (HT)

Juliet (HB):

Katherine Zeimet (D. Poly.)

Killarney (HT)

King Edward VII. (D. Poly.)
King George V. (HT) ...
Lady A. Stanley (HT) ...
Lady Ashtown (HT)
Lady Hillingdon (T)
Lady Mary Ward (HT) ...
Lady Penzance (HSB)

Lady Pirrie (HT)

Lady Roberts (T)...

La France (HT)

La Tosca (HT)

Leonie Lamesch (D. Poly.)
Leslie Holland (HT)

Liberty (HT)

Lieut. Chaure (HT)
Lucy Bertram (HSB)

Lyon Rose (HT)

Mabel Drew (HT)
Mme. Abel Chatenay (HT)
Mme. Collette Martinet (HT)
Mme. Constant Soupert (T)
Mme. Chas. Lutaud(HTl
Mme. Edouard Herriot ...

Mme. Hoste (T)

Mme. Isaac Perriere (Bour.)
Mme. Jean Dupuy (T) ...
Mme. Jules Grolez (HT)
Mme. Melanie Soupert (HT)
Mme. Ravarv (HT)
Margaret Dickson Hamill (HT)
Marie Van Houtte (T) ...
Marquise do Sinety (HT)

CLIMBING ROSES.

... 10

25

... 9

00

.. 18

00

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 10

2b

... 9

00

... 14

ftO

... 9

00

.. 12

00

.. 10

2ft

.. 11

00

... 9

00

.. 9

0(1

.. 9

7ft

.. 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 9

00

.. 9

7ft

.. 9

00

.. 9

7ft

.. 9

7ft

.. 9

00

.. 10

«ft

.. 10

2ft

.. 10

2ft

.. 10

2ft

.. 10

2ft

.. 9

7ft

.. 9

7ft

.. 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

.. 9

7ft

... 9

7ft

... 10

2ft

.. 9

7ft

.. 10

2fl

.. 9

7ft

.. 14

.50

.. 11

00

.. 10

25

.. 9

7ft

.. 10

2ft

.. 9

00

.. 10

2ft

.. 9

7ft

.. 10

2ft

.. 9

00

.. 19

2ft

.. 10

2ft

.. 10

25

Excelsa (CI. Wich.)
Felicite Perpetue (CI. Semp.)
Gardenia (CI. Wich.)
Gerbe Rose (CI. Wich.) ...
Gloire de Dijon (CI. T) ...
Hiawatha (CI. Polv.)
Johanna Sebus (CI. HT)
Lady Waterlow (CI. HT)
La France Climbing (01. HT)
Mme. Alf. Carriere (CI. HN)

9-75
9-00
9-75
9-75
9-75
9-75
9-75
9-75
9-75
9-75

Per 100.

Meg Merrilees (HSB) 10-25

Mildred Grant (HT) 10-25

Miss Alice de Rothschild (T) ... 10 -25
Molly Sharman Crawford (T) ... 10 -25
Moss Rose... ... ... ... 9-00

Mrs. Aaron Ward (HT) 10 -25

Mrs. Alfred Tate (HT) 10 -25

Mrs. Amy Hammond (HT) ... 10 -25
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie (HT) ... 10 -25
Mrs. C. E. Pearson (HT) ... 10-25

Mrs. Cornwallis West (HT) ... 9-75
Mrs. David McKee (HT) ... 9-75

Mrs. Edward Mawley (T) ... 10 -25

Mrs. Foley Hobbs (T) 10-25

Mrs. Forde (HT) 10-25

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer (HT) ... 10 -25

Mrs. F. W. Vanderbilt (HT) ... 10-25
Mrs. Harold Brocklebank (HT) 10 -25
Mrs. Herbert Hawkesworth (T) 11 -00
Mrs. Herbert Stevens (T) ... 10 -25

Mrs. John Lain? (HP) 9 00

Mrs. Jos. H. Welch (HT) ... 10-25

Mrs. Myles Kennedy (T) ... 10 -25

Mrs. R. D. McClure (HT) ... 10-25

Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford(HP) 9 -00
Mrs. Taft (D. Poly.) ... ... 9-00

Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt (HT) ... 10 -25

Mrs. W. Christie-Miller (HT) ... 10 -25
Mrs. W. H. Cutbush (D. Poly.) 9 -00
Mrs. W. J. Grant (Belle Siebrecht) 9 -75

Nita Weldon (T) 10-25

Old Gold (HT) 10-25

Ophelia (HT) 10-25

Orleans Rose (D. Poly.) 9 -00

Paul Lede (HT) 9 -75

Pharisaer (HT) 9-75

Prince C. de Rohan (HP) ... 9 -00

Prince de Bulgarie (HT) ... 9 -75

Queen Mary (HT) 11 -50

Rayon d'Or (HB) 11 -50

Richmond (HT) 9-75

Senateur Vaisse (HP) 9 00

Souv. de Gustave Prat (HT) ... 10 -25

Sunburst (HT) 10-25

Suzanne Marie Rofiocanachi (HP) 9-00

Ulrich Brunner (HP) 9 00

Victor Hugo (HP) 9 00

Viscount Carlow (HT) 10 -25

Viscountess Folkestone (HT) ... 9 -75

White Killarney (HT) 10-25

Willowmere (Per.) 10 -25

W. R. Smith (T) 10-25

Yvonne Rabier (D. Poly.) ... 9 -75

Mme. Jules Gravereaux (CI. T) ... 9 -75

Minnehaha (CI. Wich.) 9-75

Mrs. W. J. Grant Climbing (CI. HT) 9 -75
Paul Lede Climbing (CI. HT) ... 10-25
Paul Transon (CI. Wich.) ... 9 -75

Reine O. de Wurtemburg (Cl.HN) 9 -75
Richmond Climbing (CI. HT) ... 10-25

Source d'Or (CI. HB) 9-75

Zephirin Drouhin ICI. HB) ... 9-75
Liberty Climbing (01. HT) ... 9-75

teS^^W LIVERPOOL, Eng.

t@°'This advertisemen\t will not appear again for a week or two. It will therefore be wise to
order NOW "Lest you forget." We shall appreciate mention of "The American Florist.'

842

The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

HEACOCK'S PALMS

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

COCOS WEDDEIiLIANA

In. high Per doz. Per 100

■■ 6 to 8 $1.50 $12.00

10 to 12 2.25 18.00

2yo-i:
3-in.
5-in.
6-in.

pot

KENTIA BELMOREANA

Leaves High

8 to 10 in....

.12

pot

pot 6 to 7 18 to 20

pot 6 to 7 22 to 24

pot 6 to 7 26 to 28

pot 6 to 7.

cedar tub 6 to 7.

cedar tub 6 to 7.

cedar tub 6 to 7.

cedar tub 6 to 7.

... 1.00
... 1.50

28 to 30 in 2.00

34 to 36 in 3.00

. 4.00
. 8.00 J
.10.00 I

Per doz.
$ 1.50
2.50
9.00
12.00
18.00
24.0(1
36.00
48.00
Ready
Oct. 15

ARECA LUTESCENS m iiigh Bach

6-in. pot 3 plants in pot 24 to 30 $1.00

6-in. pot 3 plants in pot 30 to 36 1.50

KENTIA PORSTERIANA

Leaves In. high Each Per doz.

6-in. pot 5 to 6 24 $1.00 $12.00

6-in. pot 5 to 6 30 to 32 1.50 18.00

KENTIA FORSTEKIANA, made up.

High Each

in tnb 30 to 36 in $ 3.00

in tub 38 to 40 in 4.00

in tub 40 to 42 in 5.00

in tub 42 to 48 in 6.00

in tub 4to4y.ft 8.00

in tub 5 to 6 ft 15.00

in tub 6to7tt 18.00

cedar tub 4 pla

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan

cedar tub 4 plan

We advise our Customers to place their order, at once while the weather Is mild and while our stock lasts.
We are sold out on Some sizes and getting low on others. Palms are scarce.

JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY,

WYNCOTE, PA.

Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

FLEASINQ LILAC ROSE
A Revolution In the Baby Type

First class ceriififates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Hoi ticultural
Society and Oysttr Bay Horlicult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-ln. pots, $1.50 per doz ;

$10.00 per 100; 3-in. pots,

$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual flowers as large
as a 25c-piece.

A. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

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CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JEESEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 50o postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH 5 CO., Adrian, Mich.

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

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NEW ERENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Bonquet Ro'e — Eosy Amber and Pink.
Gen. ds Vibraye— Bright rose to blue.
Mad. E. Mouillere— Piire white, red eye.
Mad. M. Hamar— Delicate Flesh rose.
Mile. R.GalUard— Milk white; fringed.
Sonv. de Mad. Chaulard— Bright rose.

(This variety in 5- inch pots only.)
Also OtaKsa in 4-inch pots only.

POT GROWN— 1-inch pots— S20.00 per lon.
" " 5-inch pots— 130.00 per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 3 to 5 shoots— $15.00 per KG
" " 5 to 6 shoots— $20.')U per 100.

GENISTA

6-iuch, J4 50p

BOUGAINVILLEA

eautifullv trimmed, bushv plants
4 inch, S3.00 per doz. ; 520.00 per 100.
6-iuch, J4 50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100.

Specially trimmed plants.
4-inoh pots, J25.00 per 100.
h pots. ^35.00 per 100.

per 100; $30.00 per iroo: lys-in., J2.50 per 100; $20roo per 1000.

The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

NORSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN
PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

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GERANIUMS

Rooted Cnttings Only.

S. A. Nutt and Buchner $12.50 per 1000

Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. 15th.
Prices may make sales, quality makes custom-
ers. I am advertising for customers.

ALBERT M. HERR, L4NCASTER, PA.

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VINCA VABIEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vlncawill make you good4in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1001) will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt, Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100: $18 00 per 1000.

Mrs. F.Sander Daisy, 2 in., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,^G^oweV'

ALLEGANY N. Y.

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CARNATIONS

F. CORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, - . . Indiana

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2M-in. pots, strong plants. $3.50 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri. 2Vi-in. pots ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

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J9I7

The American Florist.

843

Michell's Hydrangeas for Easter Blooming

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

Doz 100 1000

g^-in po(s SO -5 $5 00 $40 00

4-in. poti 2 75 20 00

6-in. pots 5 00 35 00

There will be a decided shortage of Azaleas, Rhododendrons and other Xraas
and Easter Plants and it is very doubtful iC any Spiraeas will be received.
Forcing; Bulbs also are exceedingly scarce, Hydrangeas will therefore be in
great demand for Easter and will prove good and protitable sellers.

FRENCH VARIETIES

NEWER SORTS
Zaconde. Pure white, very large.
Lakme. Cream white, shaded pinlc.
ivme. Foucard. Ruby rose.
Mme. Nicolt s Lambert. Pale rose.
Mme. A. Bosenkraenzer. Mauve.
Magenta. Clear rose.
Mme. Rene Jacquet. Flesh pink.

Varieties of Recent Introduction

Baby Bimbinet. Dwarf. Silvery rose.
Beaute Vendomoise. White, tinted pink.
Eciaireur. Carmine rose. {2'/4-in. pots only. )
Harmonie. Fringed, white, tinted rose.
La Frsnce. Pure while, rosy eye.
La Perie. White, large fringed flowers.
Liberie. Fringed, white shaded light rose.
Louis Monllliere. Fringed, deep rose pink

STANDARD VARIETIES
Avalanche. White.
Botaniste Peltereau. Fink.
Bouquet Rose. Pink. E. G. Hill.
Genl deVibreye. Bright rose.
La Lorraine. Pale rose pink.
Mme. E. Mouilliere. White.
Radiant. Pink. Mme. M. Hamar.
Souv. Mad. Chautard. Pink,

REVISED PRICES
Our Stock Is Fine

Doz.
•iVi-'m pots »2.o0

Doz.

2H-ln. pots $1.60

■4-in. pols 3.00

6-in. pots 5.00

Doz.

2J4-in. pots $0.75

Per 1000. .$45.00

-in. pots $2.75

6- in. pots &.00

$10.00
20.00
35.00

CpippTAf rklTFITR Tub Plants, Hydrangea Otaksa. 10-in. ti
SrJiUJAti UrrjiiR $l. .50 each; 12-ingh tubs. $2.50 each.

I COMPLETE WHOLESALE CATALOG FRE~[

HENRY F. MICHELL, sis Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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SEASONABLE STOCK

Cyclamen giganteuni. im-
nroved Wandsbek type, the
finest in existence. Our out-
put i^ 350,000 this season.
We have man.v testimonials
as to the; quality of strain
and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

2^-In. extra selects, strong.
J7.50 per 100, $65.00 per 1000.

2V'-in. strong, $6.50 per
100; $60.00 per 1,000.

3-in., extra strong, $10.00
per 100. $90.00 per 1000.

3-ln., strong. $8.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000; 4-in. $20.00
per 100.

Rococo Erecta, finest new
In the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. 2yj-in.. $8.00 per
100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100;
4-ln.. $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1.25 per 100,
$10.00 per 1,000; Sprengeri, $1.00 per 100. $8.00
per 1.000.

POT PLAUTS

FERN BALLS, large size, with foliage. 10 to
12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per
100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100.
Two ITew Ferns to be recommended:

Verona. 3-in.. $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.

Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

Verona, 5-in., 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Norwood, 3-ln., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Norwood, 2%-in.. $25.00 per 100.

Smithil, 3-in., $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.

Smithii, 4-ln., 3.50 per doz.. 25.00 per 100.

Smithil, 5-in.. 6.00 per doz.. 50.0<J ner lOO.

Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20.00
per 100.

Primula Malacoides, 2^ inch, $4.00 per 100;
3 inch, $7.00 per 100; Obconiea, 2M inch, $5.00
per 100; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100. Rondorf strain,
mostly pink.

Cinerarias, 2^ inch, finest mixed, $4.00 per
100. $35.00 per 1,000.

ROSES— Baby varieties, 5 inch, $30.00 per
100.

Ateal'ea, home grown, well budded, 10-12 ^nch
$1.25 each; 12-14 inch, $1.50 each; 14-16 inchi
$2.00 each.

Poinaettias. 2Vi inch, $5.00 per 100.

Pandanus Veitchii, 5 inch, 75 cents; 6 inch,
$1.25; good color.

Nutt Geranium — 2^4 Inch, $3.00 per 100
$25.00 per 1,000.

Salvia, Splendens and Fireball, tr. pkt., 50c.

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

ROCOCO ERECTA (New)

WILMETTE, ILL.

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Grow "GOLDEN SEAL"

(Hydrastis Canadensis)

Valuable easy growing commercial crop.
Specialty roots and seed for planting. Any
quantity. Best service. Information, 10c.

E. C. ROB^INS

PINEOLA, - . NORTH CAROLINA

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ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM

2i^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100
3-inch pots, 8.00 per 100

HIGHLAND, N. Y.

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F»B^F»F»B>R(S

Xmas and Bird's Eye Peppers. 3 in.. $6 CO per
100: 5 in.. $25.10 per KG. Xmas Joy Peppers, .?H

in. $10 00 per 100; Sin. $30.(J0 per 100. Erica
Mai., 3H in.. $30.00 perlC0;5V> to 6 in. Sl.OOeach
very heavily budded, just right for Xmas bloom-
ing. Croton Punctata. 3 in . $2'; 00 per 100, very
bushy, highly colored Genistas, 4 in., $25 00 per
100, very bushy. Dracaena Ind., pot-grown 5%
in., ready for 7-in., $35.00 per UO.

A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y.

844

The American Florist,

Nov. 3,

CLOSING OUT SALE OF

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANTS, Z^ INCH POTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 per 1000, $100.00 Grafted Richmond per 1000, $50.00

Grafted Killarney Brilliant " 50.00 Own root Richmond " 30.00

CECILE BRUNNER, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $30.00

Bassett & Washburn

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhonses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE:

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Kansas City, Mo.

AMPLE STTPPLT AT MODERATE PRICES.

Stock is very plentiful and in some
cases wholesale prices are very cheap
in order to keep it moving'. Roses are
in good supply, especially Pink and
White Killarney and Ophelia is of good
quality; Russell, Shawyer and Amer-
can Beauty make up the balance.
Chrysanthemums are more plentiful
and prices have dropped somewhat.
Greens are equal to the demand.

NOTES.

Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. reports
good cuts of chrysanthemums, roses
and carnations. Orders for funerals
and wef^'liiigs have been numerou^^.

The Geo. M. Kellogg- Flower >V: Plant
Co. is having a good run of business.
The showin,^: of cut chrysanthemums
here is very good.

W. J. Barnes, in addition to being
busy with remodeling, had a heavy
week's business, funeral work being
much in demand.

Arthur Newell reports everything
moving nicely, stock plentiful and
prices satisfactory to all concernLd.

The Alpha Floral Co. is keeping a
big force busy, there being a good de-
mand in all departments.

H. Kusik & Co. report business
steadily increasing. Stock in all lines
is plentiful.

T. J. Noll & Co. are well supplied
with good stock and report satisfactory
trade.

Visitors: E. C. Pruner. of Poehl-
mann Bros. Co., Chicago; S. Seligmnn,
New York.

E. J. E.

Pittsburgh.

CHRYSAKTHEMUMS FIRST CHOICE.

There has been nothing unusual in
the condition of the market during the
past week with the exception of a
heavy demand for cheap flowers for
All Souls' day. More chrysanthemums
are now arriving than at any time this
season and they seem to have the call,
as good stock can be offered at a va-
riety of prices. Roses are plentiful but
there is very little call for them, espe-
cially American Beauties. Dahlias are
about over for the season, which has
been one of the best in years. Some
sweet peas and yellow daisies are seen
but iind little call. Lilies are coming
slow and there is no demand for them.
Greens are plentiful. Carnations are
stronger and hold up well in price,
considering the quality of the offer-
ings. Some very fine calendulas find
ready sale. Orchids and lily of the
valley are scarce. M.

Pot
Grown

ROSES

All Leaders for Florists Use.

2 Year
Dormant

From 4-in. pots-GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS.

Caroline Te.stoiit . .
Hoosier Beauty. . .
Killarney Brilliant
Pink Killarney. . .

Pink Cochet

Pollaertrose

Baeh Doz. 100

.$0.20 $2.00 $15.00

. .25 2.30 18.00

. .25 2.50 18.00

. .20 2.00 15.00

. .20 1.75 12.00

. .20 2.00 15.00

Each Doz. 100

Richmond . , $0.20 $2.00 $15.00

Sunburst 25 2.30 18.00

Wm. R. SnUth 20 2.00 13.00

White Cochet 20 1.75 12.00

White Killarney... .20 2.00 15.00

Two-Year Dormant-FIELD GROWN.

Doz. 100

Alfretl Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach 2.50 18.00

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain HaJ^va^d 3.00 20.00

Clio . ., 2.50 18.00

Conrad F. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.30 18.00

Earl of Duflerin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.50 18.00

Frau Karl Druschki. . . . .3.00 20.00

Gen*l. Jacqueminot 2.50 18.00

Doz. 100

Gru.ss an Teplitz $2.50 $18.00

Margaret Dickson 2.30 18.00

Mme. G. Luizet. ., 2,50 18.00

Magna Charta 2.50 18.00

Mrs. John L,aing 3.50 18.00

M. P, AVilder 2.50 18.00

Paul Neyron 2.50 18.00

Persian Yellow 2.50 18.00

Prince C. de Rohan 2.50 18.00

Vlrich Brunner 3.00 20.00

Climbing Roses. '^V*

strong 2-Yr. Dormant. "^

Climbing American Doz. 100

Beauty $2.50 $18.00

Crimson Ram.bler. . 2.50 18.00

Dorothy Perkins. . 2.00 16.00

ISxcelsa 2.00 16.00

Flower of Fairiield 3.00 20.00

Lady Gay ......... 2.50 18.00

Tansendschon .... 3.00 22.00

AVhite Dorothy .... 2.50 18.00

Primulas ^„T'
Obconica *'"=°?^,|*'°"^

2!/2-inch $5.00 $45.00

3-illCh 7.00 65.00

Malacoides

4-inch 10.00 90.00

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new xork

1917-

The American Florist.

845

Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUM.

Adiartum Hybridum 2V.-iD., $5; 3-in., $8 per
100. Ley Bros., Highland, N. Y.

ASPABAGUS.

.Asparagus plumosns, 2^4-10., $4.00 per 100;
3-in., ?7.00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; t-ln.,
made up, $4.20 per doz. Sprengeri, fine 3-in.
stock. $7.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove. III.

Asparagus plumosus, hv. stock, 2%-in., $3.50.

per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; IMi-ln., $2.50 per 100,

$20.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
PainesviUe. O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., strong plants.
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Tick's Sons, Koch-
ester, N. Y.

Asparagus plxunosus, 2%-in.. 3c; 3-in., 6c;
4-ln., 12c each. Sprengeri, 2H-in.. 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SUED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2% -In., $3.00 per
100; 3-iu., $5.00; 4.in., $12.50. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $2.50 per 100;
2y2-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. MARION TLO-
RAL CO., Marion, Ind.

AZALEAS.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock, 10-
12-in., $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
in., $2.00 each. EIRNEST ROBER, Wllmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Rex Begonias, strong plants. 2%-in. pots. $4
per 100. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y.

BOUGAINVTLLEA.

Bougalnvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
In., $25 per 100; 5-in.. $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesTille, O.

BUIjBS.

BULBS.
French Paper White Narcissus. A few thou-
sand more than our trade will require. In fine
condition. These bulbs were billed to us as
13 to 15 ctm. size. They now run about 13
ctm. Price, $12.00 per lOOO, to close them
out. Also Double Roman Narcissus. Fancy
stock, 14 to 15 ctm. Same price. Cash with
order, please.

THE TEMPLIN-CROCKin^T CO..
5700 Detroit Ave. . Cleveland, O.

Bulbs. Lillum GIganteum, new crop. Ready
about Oct. 25. 7-9-in., $6 per 'lOO. $16.50 case
of 300, $50 per 1,000; 8-9-in., $7.50 per 100,
$17.50 case of 250, $70 per 1.000; 8-10-in.,
$8.50 per 100; $18 case of 225, $80 per 1,000;
9-10-in., $10.50 per lOO. $20 per case of 200.
$100 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570
Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

BUUSS.

Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora,
A'llium Neapolitanum, Lil. Candidum, Formo-
sum Lilies, Calla Aethlopica, Freesia Refracta
Alba. For sizes and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. American Bulb Co.,
172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Bulbs, French and Dutch. Narcissus Paper
White, Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Freesias,
Callas, Lil. Multiflorum, Lil. Rubrum, Lil.
Giganteum, Chinese Narcissus and Cottage
and Darwin Tulips. For varieties, sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. Scilla Siberica, mammoth, $1 per
lOO. $7.85 per 1000; Grape Hyacinths, blue, 85c
per 100, $6.50 per 1000; Jonquils, single, $1.15
per 100. $10 per 1000; double.- $1.75 per 100,
$16 per 1000. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wa-
bash Ave., Chicago.

Bulbs. White French Roman Hyacinths, 12
to 15 ctm., $4 per 100, $30 per lOOO; 13 to 15
ctm., $4.50 per 100, $40 per lOQO. Tulips.
Fine mixed early single, $7 per 1000; fine
mixed Parrot. $6 per 1000. J. M. Thorburn,
53 Barclay St., New York.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandiflora. 13 ctm. and
up, $13.50 per 1000; 15 ctm.. $16 per 1000.
White Roman Hyacinths, 12 ctm. and up, $36
per 1000, 13 ctm., $40 per 1000. 13 ctm. and up,
$42.50 per 1000. McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham-
bers St.. New York.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100.
$65.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co..
PaniesTille, O.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus, Callas. Free-
sias, Chinese. For sizes and prices see adver-
tisement on front cover page of this issue. A.
Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St.. Chicago.

Bulbs, White Calla Lilies. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue,
Henry V. Micliell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bulbs. Freesia Purity. ?4-ln., S2 per 100,
S17 per 1000. Max Schllng, Inc., 22 W. B9th
St., New YoEt City.

CAIiENDUIiAS.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress S'ooreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Chamnlon,
$50.00 per 1.000. Aviator, Alice. Matchless.
Akehurst. $60.00 per 1.000. Superb. $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
Jollet. 111.

Carnations. Crystal White, of vigorous con-
stitution, with large, full flower of purest glis-
tening white, early and very productive. De-
livery about Dec. 15. Rooted cuttings, $12 per
100. $100 per l.OOO. Cottage Gardens Co.,
Inc.. Queens, New York.

CARNATION PLANTS. Philadelphia, Com-
fort and other varieties, $5.00 per 100. HEN-
RY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

CARNATIONS.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder. $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per l.OnO. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia. Pa,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Pot 'Mums (Oct. and Nov. delivery). 5-ln.,
$4.80 per doz.; 514-ln., $6 per doz.; 6-in., $7.20
and $9 per doz.; 7-in., $12 per doz.; 8-in.,
$1.50 and $2 each. Larger specimens, $3.00 to
$7.50 each. Poehimann Bros. Co.. Morton
Grove. 111.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, S%-in., finest mixed, $4.00 p€F
100; $35.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette. 111.

CIiE»IATIS,

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

CROTON8.

Crotons, In variety, 4-in,, $4.80 per doz.; 6-
In. pots, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Poehimann
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

CTCIiAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum. Improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output la
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties:
plenty salmon, few white only;

100 1000

2%-in., extra strong $ 7.50 $65.00

2%-in.. strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2%-
in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-ln.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette. 111.

CYCLAMEN, fine plants ready to shift;
separate colors or mixed. 4-in.. $15 per 100;
o-in., $25 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY
GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-ln., 15c; 5-in., 35e and 50c; 6-tn.,
75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place. Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, $10 per 100; 4-ln. pots.
$25 per 100; 5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. Poehi-
mann Bros Co.. Morton Grove, 111,

DAHUAS.

DAHLIAS. Field clumps. Black Beauty,
dark maroon, $5.00 per 100. THE WAGNBB
PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney. O.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms. Willlamstown Junction.
N. J.

if You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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The American Florist.

Nov. 3,

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellis) Monstrosa, wliite and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,
strong fleld-grown seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000,
$11.50 per 5,000. Cash.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-ln., 12c: 6-in.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST BOBER. Wil-
mette. Illinois.

Dracaena indivisa, 2-in.', $3.00 per 100. Cash.
MARION FLORAL CO., Marion, Ind.

ERICAS.

Erica Mai. 3%-in., $30 per 100; ^% to 6-in.,
$1 each. A, L. Miller, Jamaica, N. T.

PERNS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.
Doz. 100

Verona. 3-in $2.00 $15.00

Verona. 4-in 3.50 25.00

Verona. 5-in 6.00 50.00

Smithii, 3-ln. 2.00 15.00

Smithii 4-in 3.50 25.00

Smithii. 5-in 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 2M!-ln 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Boston Ferns, 5-in., $25.00 per 100, less than
50. 30c each; 6-in., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,
60c each.

Fern Balls, large size, 10 to 12-in., $5.00 per
doz.. $35.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per
doz., $50.00 per 100.
BENEST ROBER. Wllmette, 111.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt, 2%-in $4.60

Boston, 2U-in 4-BO

Scholzeli, 2>4-in 4.50

Teddy. Jr., 2i4-ln. 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-ln 15.00

ScholzeU, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 6-in 40.00

THE REESBR PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield. Ohio.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-ln., 65c; 8-In.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any In
the marliet. Cash with order.

Felix Kramer, Blaine St., Nlles, O.

Ferns. A large stocli of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this Issue.
P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Good strong
plants in 2yi-in. pots, Aspidium, Holly, Mayii,
Wilsonl and Alba Uneata. THE REESER
PLANT CO., 372 Johnson Ave., Springfield, 0.

Ferns. Boston, S-in., $4.80 per doz.; 6-in.,
$9 per doz.; 7-in., $12 per doz. Table ferns,
3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. Holly
ferns, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100,
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

FERNS. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2H-in., $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Croweanum, 2%-ln.,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. Table Ferns,
asst., $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand
Rapids, Mich.

FERNS. Well established. 4-in., $15.00 per
100; 5-in., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-in., $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, 0.

Boston Ferns. 6-ln., 35c; 7-in., 75c; 8-iB.,
$1; 9-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov. Minn,

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nntt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000: Rlcard and
Poitevine. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr.
Lancaster, Pa.

GERANIUMS.

GERANIUMS. Silver leaved. S. A. Nutt,
214 -in., ready for shift. $4.00 per 100. Cash
please. S. C. DEWITT. 1957 E. 69th St.,
Cleveland, 0.

GLADIOLUS.

Wanted — Gladious bulbs, standard varieties
and good mixtures, % to 1 in. FRED F.
PAULB, R. R. No. 2, BellevUle, 111.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen. Ala.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case: natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas for Easter blooming. Stock is
fine and will prove good and profitable sellers.
For varieties and prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell,
51S Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Falnes-
ville, 0.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in.. 25c; 6-in.. 35c: 7-in., 50c; 8-in., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

HYACINTHS.

Hyacinths, single bedding. $3 per 100, $27
per 1000; Miniature, named. $2 per 100, $18
per lOOO; first size, named, $6.20 per 100, $55
per 1000; second size, named, $4.75 per 100,
$40 per 1000. American Bulb Co., 172 N.
Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining outdoor stock to grow
on, also seasonable seeds and shrubs, vines,
trees, etc. BENJ. CONNELL, Merchantville,

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood. 111.

PALMS.

KENTIA FOESTERIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2%-Inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

KENTIA BELMORBANA: SINGLE PLANTS

Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

2%-lnch pots $1.50 $12 $100

ARECA LDTESCENS.

4-lnch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-lnch pots $1.00 each

STEVENSONIA GRANDIPOLIA.

4inch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-lnch pots 50c each

3-lnch pots $14.00 per 100

6-lnch pots $1.25 each

PTYCHOSPBRMA ALBXANDRAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-Inch pota 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT^IFOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each. $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove, Illinois.

Pallms. Kentia Forsteriana, eiogle speci-
mens: good spread, make a better showing ttfan
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewJiere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices, see
advertisement elsewhere In this issue. The Geo.
Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., W.yncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veltchii, 4-in.. 50c each. Utills,
5-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

PANSIES.

500,000 FINE PANSIES.
The following stock has been heavily frosted
and are now ready for quick shipment and
planting:

100 1,000 10,000

Exhibition Giants $0.75 $5.00 $45.00

Steele's Private Stock 76 4.50 40.00

Steele's Mastadon 60 4.00 35.00

Giant Flowering 50 3.00 27.60

Above prices per 100 include postage charges.
Other prices do not include transportation
charges. CASH.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Delaware, Ohio.

Pansy plants, strong and stocky; strains
unsurpassed by any for size of bloom or colors,
$2.50 per 1.000, $11.50 per 5,()00. Cash. Satis-
faction or your money back.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo. Mich.

PANSY PLANTS. Seedlings, best varieties,
$3.00 per 1000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap-
ids, Mich.

PEIiARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts, Easter
Greeting, Wurtembergia, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong, 2Vi-
in., $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DEI-
WITT. 1957 E. 69th St.. Cleveland. 0.

PEONIES.

Peony Festiva Maxima; also Red. Pink and
White Peonies, divided or large. SOCIETY OP
THE DIVINE WORD, Garden Dept., Techny, 111.

POINSBTTIAS.

Poinsettlas. (Christmas delivery). 4-ln., $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-ln., made up, $6.00 per
doz.; 7-in., 75c to $1.00 each; 8-ln., made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants. $2.60 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Morton
Grove, 111.

PRIMULAS.

Primula Obconica, 2J/.-in., $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3 in., S7 per 100, $65 uer 1000.
Malacoides. 4-in., $10 per 100, .$90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York.

Primula Malacoides, 2%-in., $4.00; 3-in., $7.00
per 100. Obconica, 2yi-in., $5.00; 3-in., $8.00
per 100. Rondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST ROBER, Wllmette. 111.

Primula Malacoidfes TbTvnsendii. Pleasing

lilac rose. 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;

3-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica. N. Y.

Primula Obcopica grandiflora. 3-in., $6 per
100. Cash. MARION FLORAL CO., Marlon,
Ind.

PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 2%-in., strong,
$3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids.
Mich.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It.

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The American Florist.

847

ROSES.

EOSB PLANTS— 2%-INOH STOCK.

100 1000

KiUarncv Brilliant $4.50 S40.00

Pink Klllaniey 4.50 40.00

White Klllarney 4.50 40.00

Sunburst 5.00 45.00

Richmond 4.00 35.00

George Elgar 4.00 35.00

WIETTOR BROS..

L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081.

162 N. Wabash Ave. Chlcaeo.

ROSH PLANTS.
Grafted and Own Root.
The Poehlmann Quality. Known Favorably
Throughout the Land.
GRAFTED— 2%-inch Aaron Ward, Milady. Bril-
liant, Cecile Erunner, Richmond. Sunburst and

Ophelia $120.00 per 1,000

Lots of 6,000 or more 110,00 per 1,000

Pinlj KiUarney 100.00 per 1.000

GRAFTED— 3%-Inch White Klllarney and Pink

Klllarney.

For 3y2-inch stock an additional $50.00 per 1,000

win be charged.

These prices are absolutely net cash.

OWN ROOT— 2%-inch White Klllarney. Aaron

Ward, Milady, Richmond $ 7.00 per 100

65.00 per 1,000

Lots of 5,000 or more 62.60 per l.OOO

Sunburst. 2^-inch, own root,

$10.00 per 100 80.00 per 1,000

Orders will be booked In strict rotation and

none but well established plants, ready for

a shift or ready to be benched, will

be shipped.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..

Morton Grove, Illinois.

EXTRA CHOICE ROSE PLANTS.
6,000 2%-in. and 3-ln. grafted Klllarney Rose
plants at $10.00 per 100: 600 2%-in. own root
American Beauty at $5.00 per 100; 1,000 3-ln.
grafted Richmond at $10.00 per 100: 1.000 3-ln.
own root Richmond at $4.00 per 100.
BASSETT & WASHBURN
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Roses. Pot grown, 2-year dormant, also
climbing roses, strong 2-year dormant. For
varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

EOS'ES. White and Pink Klllarney, 4-in.,
$8.00 per 100. Kaiserin, 3-in,, $6.00 per 100.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich,

SEEDS.

Seeds, Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pkt., 60c, Pansy, gig.- finest mi.-ced, trade
pkt., 50c; per ok., $6.00. Salvia, Spendens and
Fire-ball, trade pkt., 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNBCT ROBER. Wllmette,

111.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Antoa
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelvu. squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C, Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peeas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes-
boro. N. J.

Cabbage, lettuce, tomato and other garden

and field seeds for sale. Write for prices,

JAMES J. CODNCILL & SONS, Seedsmen,
Franklin, Va.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb,

SEEDS.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simom Louis Freres Sl Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUicott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago,

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W, Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea. radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store, 231-235 W. Madi-
son St.. Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. S'weet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif,

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co..
Gllroy, Calif.

Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only. Kelway's, Langport. England.

SMUiAX.

SNAPDRAGONS.

SNAPDRAGONS, Silver Pink, White and
Yellow, 2^4-ln,, $4,50 per 100; $40,00 per 1000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

SPHAGNUM MOSS.

Sphagnum Moss, 10-bbl. bale, $2.10; 6 bales,
$9.50. Cash 5 per cent less. JOS. H. PAUL,
Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J.

STOCK WANTED.

STOCK WANTED. Pew stock plants of chrys-
anthemums. Chieftain, Dr. Enguehard, Chaa.
Razor, BonnafEon, pink, yellow and white
Ivory. Also carnations, Mrs. C. W. Ward, White
Perfection, White Wonder, Victory, Philadel-
phia. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, 0.

TULIPS.

Tulips. Single and double Early. Darwin
and late. For varieties and prices see adver-
tisement elsewhere In this issue. American
Bulb Co., 172 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago.

VINOAS.

100,000 extra strong vlnca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-'5n. pots, $1,75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-ln, pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

MISCEIiljANEOUS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros.. 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hanging baskets, best quality. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
W. Q. Potter Co., 421 High Ave.. Cleveland. O.

Flues, for rctubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson, 1433 Wells St.. Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper Is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Pilling Machine Co., Fltehbure, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London. England.

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal. $1.80. Geo. H. Angermuller Co., 1324
Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Palnesville, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia. Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Began Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedleln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1.000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A Dreer, 714 Chestnut St..
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of »U
kinds. Joseph Ziska. 151 N. Wabash Ave..
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street.
Chicago.

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IknSCEIiliANEOTJS.

Christmas Cards. 100. 60c; 200, $lj 500. S2;
1000, $3. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. A. Herrmann,
404-412 E. 34th St. New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co.. Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10.000. S2.00; 50,000, $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.

Grecnhonse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452
W. Erie St., Chicago.

Everything the best In florists' sooplles. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co.. 112T Arch St.. Philadelphia.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Walter Vollmai
2631 Orchard St., Chicago.

Cut flower boxes.
Philadelphia.

Edwards Foldlne Box Co.,

GREEIVHOUSE OONSTBUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg. Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of aU kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co..
2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUOTION.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.: everything in lumber.
Adam Schlllo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co.. Des Plalnes, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse life. Co.. SlBt
and Spanlding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, O.

POTS AND PANS.

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio.

Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Taughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New
York.

INSECnCTOES.

Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Pnuglne,
$1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.:
$3 per gal. Ap»-'jie Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son. N. J.

CARNATION STAPIiES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for
1,000; 3.000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Sprtngfleld,

Mass.

Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c:
3,000 for $1. I. L. PiUsbury. Galesburg, HI.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100, 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1.000.

Pipe stems. 4 to 6 feet, per 100. 70c: per
l.OOO, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., E. C, Chicago.
Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo.
Badgley & Bishop. Inc.. New York.
Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.
Eernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.
Eerntng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.
Endlong, J, A., Chicago.
Ctiicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.
Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.
Coan. J. J.. New York.
Erne & Company, Chicago.
Ford. M. C. New York.
Ford, William P.. New York.
Freres-Windler Co., The, Chicago.
Froment. H. E.. New York.
Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

WHOIiESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc.. New York.

Hart. George B.. Rochester. N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

KasUng Co.. Wm. F., Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler. Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, IlL

Kuslk & Co.,. H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul, New York,

MiUer & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co.. The L/eo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N.. Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Poeblmann Eros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee. Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J.. New York.

Pyfcr & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

RandaU Co.. A. L., Chicago,

Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa,

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg. Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc.. New York.

Rusch & Co.. Gust. Milwaukee. Wis.

Sheridan, W. F.. New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C, New York,

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Joliet. 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago,

Totty, Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

United Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan. A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Weiland & Risch. Cliicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York,

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass,

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.

Wittbold. Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John. New York.

Zech & Mann. Chicago.

THE BOOK OF
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THE first authorita-
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k growing, propagating,
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SOPPLY A^'D DEMAND SHOW IMPROVEMEST

Trade has been excellent, and is im-
proving day by day. Flowers are also
■of better quality, due to continued fine
weather. Chrysanthemums are in good
shape and meeting- with a brisk call.
Pot plants are also on and move well.
The wedding season has opened, and
war conditions, if anything, have
helped the situation, as several newly
appointed officers have taken their
brides to camp with them. American
Beatity, while not plentiful, is still
blooming well, and there are enough to
supply demands. Violets are coming
in, but are not plentiful. Carnations
have improved wonderfully and are
now in fine flower. Chrysanthemums,
however, take the lead in popularity,
and many of the smaller flowers serve
to fill in with funeral orders.

NOTES.

The Joy Floral Co. arranged a very
clever Halloween window that attract-
ed much attention. This firm is show-
ing excellent American Beauty and
other roses for the season and good
chrysanthemums in addition to a gen-
eral good stock. Thomas H. Joy has
been taking a week's rest, after being
closely confined to business for some
time.

Geny Bros, have been busy with fu-
neral work, both local and out-of-town.
Their supply of flowers is abundant,
and the trade brings a clean-up daily.
Thej' ai-e cutting good violets and an
abundant crop is promised for the near
future. They also have good cuts of
roses in variety.

Visitors : Mrs. Turbeville, of the
Flower Shop, Memphis; A. Rosnosky,
of H. F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.
M. C. D.

Los Ang;eles.

HOT WEATHER HUETS SHIPPIKG TRADE.

Hot weather has injured all outdoor
flowers and put a damper on the ship-
ping trade, especially to distant points.
Ordinarily business is good, with
chrysanthemums coming into their
own.

NOTES.

All of the employes at Wright's
Flower Shop followed the example of
the proprietor and bought Liberty
bonds.

The Broadway Florists are handling
extremely fine baskets. Carnations and
chrysanthemums are strong features
here.

The Redondo Floral Co. has been ex-
hibiting a nice line of baby chrysan-
themums. G. H. H.

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is especially important at this time of the year. We can ship
your orders, either for new work or repairs, without delay.

Our grades are perfect, our prices are reasonable. Have you seen our new

patent "LEAK PROOF" gutter?

ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO.

2340 WABANSLA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOTBED SASH

Pecky Cypress

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

in this line, having been practically the 6rst to sell to the trade. Get the valnc
ofourlon^expcrience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock- bottom prices.
Pecky Cypress, because of its durarbility, is the only wood now being
used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less.

Drop Siding, Sliip Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
Everyttiing in Lumber. Write for prices.

ADAM SCBILIO LUMBER CO. "HE^r

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The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high

efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

Springfield, O.

DEMAND ABOUT NORMAL.

Business conditions remain about
normal, with a sliglit increase in the
demand for cut flowers, due to all out-
door blooming plants having been
killed by recent frosts. Some of the
florists in this vicinity are facing a
very serious obstacle in the way of not
being able as yet to get deliveries of
coal. Some of the growers have re-
ceived word from the coal operators
that deliveries of coal will be made as
soon as the lake navigation ceases for
the winter. We are all living in hopes
that these promises will be fulfilled.
Some of the local express companies
have notified shippers that all goods
accepted by them are subject to delay,
due to the congested condition of traflic
at the present time. With this con-
dition existing it makes it very un-
safe to attempt shipping perishable
plants for any very great distance.

NOTES.

Giis Schneider, the chrysanthemum
grower, has been cutting some very
fine blooms, which are retailing as high
as $6.00 per dozen. He was recently
very severely burned with steam while
doing some repair work on his boiler,
but is agai5i able to be at his place of
business.

The Good & Reese Co., who have added
a general line of bulbs to their already
extensive plant business, report the re-
ceipt of a shipment during the past
week.

The Reeser Plant Company, who
make the growing of field vincas in
quantity one of their specialties, report-
ed its large stock all sold.

The American Rose & Plant Co. re-
ceived its first shipment of Dutch bulbs
this week.

Visitors: Frank A. Brigel, Colum-
bus, O.; John Broxey. Dayton, O.;
Harry Smith, Piqua. O., and Samuel
Cape, Pittsburgh, Pa.

L. L. R.

Providence, R. I.

BRISK DEMAND AND SUPPLY GOOD.

Trade has been good during the past
week with stock more plentiful than it
has been for some time past. Roses
are selling at moderate figures and
the supply is greater than the demand.
Violets are good and wholesale at
from .50 to 75 cents per 100. Chrys-
anthemums are commencing to arrive
steadily now and are offered at from
.$1 to $2 per dozen.

NOTES.

Attractive window decorations have
been noted at several of the stores
featuring Halloween, among them be-
ing the establishments of T. J. Johnston
& Co. and Macnair-Florist. The latter
has .several large pumpkins which he
will rafile off at 10 cents a chance for
the tobacco fund for the boys in
France. The idea is proving very
popular.

The Westminster Greenhouses are
very attractive with their refinished
interior and exterior. They have sev-
eral good houses of chrysanthemums.
H. A. T.

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THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

UAinrFACTUBED BY

CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

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The Recognized Standard Insecticide.

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly. thrips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $2.50

FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart. $1.00 Gallon, §3.50

VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart. §1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MADISON, N. J.

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NIKOTEEN

For Spraying.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigating.

Ask Your Dealer for It.

NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOins

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Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

l3 the best balanced fertilizer manufactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave.. Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.
U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

SPEINGFIELD, Mo. — J. W. Stokes has
purchased the stock and fixtures of the
Rauch Floral Co. and will move same
to his flower shop on East Walnut
street, which iS beingr remodeled.

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

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ULTIMATELY

YOU'LL §F^k DEMAND

BRAND

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW.
CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO.,

U. S, YARDS, CHICAGO.

Eastern Office
G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust BJdg , Phila.,Pa.

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The American Florist.

851

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS Z: POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HAJtF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Falm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Figeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

Ii. Breitsehweith, Prop.
711-713 E. DiTision Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

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REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tli St.. NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hersdon St.,

CHICAGO.

The Regan Printing House

IiAItGE] RUNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OTJR SPECIALTY-

WHITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymouth FI„ Chlcaso

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write as for
Catalog and Diseonnts.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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Trade Directory

PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKUND LUMBER CO., Lockhnd, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs -o.. ...... u... too

10 20 in. $1.90 $21.50 $175.00

1.60 18.50 150.00

1.2S 14.25 115.00

1.00 n.25 90.00

.75 8.25 65.00

.55 6.00 45.00

.40 4.50 35.00

Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and
cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Piaus, Boibs ma Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANE3VILLE, OHIO.

"Moss Aatec" Ware.

Witt. M. ■WARRIIV,

16 W, 23rd St., New York.

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG ,

Buchbiiider Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111.1

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OF HIGH
GRADE....

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

See Our Catalogue.

Homate? GIBLIH & CO., UHca, N. Y.

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Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

S'aterproof, Don't Break, Cost
ttle. Shippers ma; use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express chare^es.

Vaaghan's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

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/^U-i Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This Is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE! me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OP ««H. A.,»

CHIIiWELl, NURSBRIKS, liOWDHAJU,

N^tts. England.

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The American Florist,

Nov. 3,

Index to Adrertisers.

Advance Co The Ill

AlfredLozierRosery.832

Alpha Floral Co 8.'9

American Balb Co.. 837
American Greenh'se

MfgCo 8S2

AmlingECCo 823

Anderson SA 8!3

AngermuellerGHCo 822

Aphine Mfg Co 85U

Archias Floral Co... 831
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 878

Badgley & Bishop.. 827

Baer Julius 831

Barnard WW Co.. ..836
Bassett&Wasbburn.

816 844

Baumer Aug R 833

Baur Window Glass

Co .. IV

BayersdorferH&Co.810

BeavenE A 82i

Bees Ltd 841

Begerow's 833

Berger Bros 824

Bernheimet Eugene. 825

Berning H G 824

Bodger J & Sons Co .835
Boddington Arthur

TCo 83=;

BolandJB 829

Bolgiano J &San... .835
Boulevard Flo Co. ..831

Bramley & Son 831

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 834

Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. .830
Briggs Floral Co. ...831
Brown A J Seed Co.. 834
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 836

Bryan Alonzo J 838

Buchbinder Bros... 851

BuckbeeH W 8?3

Budlong J A 819

Burpee W A&C0....836
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 823

California Florists. ..832

Callahan M J 8!0

Central Floral Co... 833
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 822

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 850

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 817

Clark E B Seed Co.. 836

Clarke'sSonsD 831

Clay &Son 850

Cleveland FloristEx 823
Cleveland Flower

Show 813

CoanJJ 827

Conard & Jones Co.. 839

Cooke Geo H 833

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 840

Cottage Garden Co. .812

Cowee W J 852

Coy HCSeedCo..,.8<6

Craig Robt Co 839

Cross Eli 8-8

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
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Ofpicees — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect— C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John YouKe, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hbbs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.

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Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harbison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

THE FALL EXHIBITIONS.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

The chrysanthemum show of the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
opened in the first regiment armory,
Broad and Callowhill streets, Philadel-
phia, November 7, at 2 p. m., with the
best and largest collection of pot plants
and cut blooms that has been exhibited
for several years. In fact, some of the
plants h.fve never been equalled in size
and quality as seen in the past. The floor
space, larger in area than the two halls
of the old building, were scarcely sulB-
cient to display the many exhibits.
The arrangement of the hall was to
get, as much as possible, a garden ef-
fect. The walls were screened with a
high green lattice decorated with
southern smilax and autumn leaves,
over which was festooned bunting.
The girders of the ceiling were plenti-
fully decorated with flags. In the cen-
ter of the hall, V^m. Kleinheinz staged
a splendidly arranged pyramid of or-
chids, ferns and other choice foliage
plants. An immense kentia canopied
this exhibit which had as additional
features stuffed game birds and an
electric fountain. John Kuhn was the
efficient decorator.

The large single specimens and groups
of pot and tub chrysanthemums occu-
pied beds or spaces midway of the
center and sides of the hall. There
were twice the number of plants as
were staged last year. Tliey "were
wonderfully well grown, perfect in
shape with quantities of splendidly
formed flowers. Several were from
nine to 10 feet in diameter. The north
wall of the building was divided into
spaces or booths, which contained in-
teresting exhibits by various firms. H.
F. Michell Co., Inc., in their double
booth arranged a garden effect with
lawn and border of hardy chrysanthe-
mums. A bed of Helen Michell geran-
iums was a feature. The other en-
closure contained requisites for the
fall and winter garden, such' as mats,
leaf rakes, barrows, etc.

Henry A. Dreer's collection of house
plants, ferns, dracaenas, pandanus and
crotons were nicely arranged and made
a very attractive booth. A large round
bed of magnificently colored crotons
at the entrance of the hall was a con-
spicuous feature. These were also ar-
ranged by Henry A. Dreer, Inc.

The exhibits of large cut flowers were
for the most part in groups, on the
floor of the hall. They were most ef-
fective, looking almost as if growing.
Many of them were extraordinary for
their size and finish. The single speci-
men blooms were on tables arranged
either side of the entrance. There were
a number of collections of pompons
which were of great interest to many
of the visitors.

Thomas Meehau & Sons staged a
fine assortment of hardy berried shrub-
bery which was one of the features of
the show. Thos. Lang's specimen ferns
were as usual the wonder of both the
professional gardeners and visitors.
Such perfection in plant growing is sel-
dom seen. There is no collection in
this country to equal this.

The orchid collection of Louis Burk
was wonderfully fine. As shown in the
large glass case, with electric illumina-
tion, each flower was brought out in
perfection — a truly wonderful display.
The exhibition bids fair to be a great
success in point of attendance, as the
papers are giving it considerable space.
K.

Morris County, N. J. Society.

The twenty-second annual show of
the above named society was held in
Assembly hall, Madison, N. J., Novem-
ber 1-2. The society has an established
reputation for good shows and has
added fresh laurels to its past achieve-
ments. This year there was a new note
in the announcement for the show.
The following statement of the exhibi-
tion committee, which was issued as
a preliminary to the schedule of
classes, is so timely that we offer no
excuse for re-publishing it entire :

854

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

"The Morris County Gardeners' and
Florists' Society, like all other organi-
zations, realize the condition of the
world of today, but believes it can
best serve our country by continuing-
its normal daily activities. To this
end it was decided that the show would
agrain be held this j'ear and the asso-
ciation, always anxious to do its part,
has decided to take all special cash do-
nations and prize money, together with
the receipts of the flower show, and
give this money to the war relief work
of the American Red Cross. This de-
cision of the members has been highly
complimented by our patrons and ex-
hibitors as well as by the press. You
can help us make a worthy showing to
this great cause by competing in the
exhibits and makihg any donation,
either in cash or by the extensive pur-
chase of tickets.

Chables H. Totty,
WiniAjr H. DucKHAjr,
Akthur Heemngtox.
Show Committee."
There was a total of 69 classes in
cut flowers and flowering plants and
41 classes in fiuits and vegetables. In
addition there were a number of spe-
cial displays. The exhibits were ar-
ranged in an artistic manner. In the
center of the hall, Robert Tyson, su-
perintendent for Mrs. H. McK. Twom-
bly, exhibited a large group of chrys-
anthemum plants in flower, with foli-
age plants for effect. The group cov-
ered over 50 square feet of floor space
and was carried up in pyramidal form.
On each side of the quadrangle, small
groups were placed. Chrysanthemums,
from the "show" varieties, through
singles and pompons, were well rep-
resented in the exhibit and crotons
were largely used as foliage. The ar-
rangement must have taken much
thought and painstaking work. The
exhibit took first prize in its class.

As his annual free will offering,
Charles H. Totty had filled the stage
with a great variety of chrj^santhe-
muras, artistically arranged with a
background of tall palms. In other
parts of the hall there were smaller
groups, creditably arranged.

In the competition in chrysanthe-
mums with 18 flowers in six varieties,
three of each, the big fellows were an
all-star combination, and the follow-
ing were prominent : Wm. Rigby, May
Mason, Mrs. G. Lloyd Wigg. Wm.
Turner, Mrs. D. Syme, Joan Stratton,
Jas. Fraser, Mrs. G. Gibson, Louise
Pockett, Mrs. H. Jones, Rose Pockett,
Geo. Lock, Mrs. M. H. Storms and
Nag-ir-roc, otherwise Golden Champion,
a particularly fine orange j'ellow, and
very large. First in this class was
won by Peter Duff, superintendent for
Mrs. J. Crosby Brown, Orange, N. J.
Louisa Pockett is a particularly fine
white and a rival, if not superior to
'Wm. Turner. Other fine blooms seen
in the show were : President John
Everitt, a large flower, bronze in color;
Wm. H. Waite. bronze; A. S. Baldwin,
yellow, and Mendon, pink. In the
various classes, there was a lavish dis-
play of pompons and singles.

At this time of year, it is expected
that the chrysanthemums will be the
leading features in a show, and they
usually are, but in this exhibition, roses
were also prominent and exceptionally
fine. If the man who makes "two
blades of grass grow where but one
grew before," is a benefactor to the
human race, surely the man who origi-

nates a fine rose deserves a higher re-
ward. We believe that the Columbia
rose is the greatest of E. G. Hill's
many achievements. At this exhibition,
a vase of it was shown by C. H. Totty
and was awarded a silver medal. From
what we ha\'e seen, we cannot speak
too highly of this rose with its color, a
beautiful peach blossom pink; buds of
great substance, and stems equal to
those of special American Beauty, it
cannot fail to leap into popularity as
soon as it becomes well known.

Dailledouze Brothers, Brooklyn, N.
Y., exhibited their new rose Ophelia
Supreme, for the first time. It is a
pink sport of Ophelia and considering
the popularity of Ophelia, it is not pre-
sumptions to say that this child will
outclass it. Ophelia Supreme was also
awarded a silver medal. E'dward Tow^
ill. Roslyn, Pa., exhibited his new
light pink rose, Mrs. E. T. Stotesbury,

New Chrysanthemum Adironda.

Golden Bronze Pompon, Medium Size. Three

Feet. Cut Oct. 18th. Elmer D. Smith i Co.,

Adrian, Mich.

which received special mention. L.

B. Coddington. Murray Hill, N. J.,
staged a new pink rose, unnamed, which
received honorable mention. He also
exhibited fine stock of Mrs. Geo. Shaw-
yer and Lady Alice Stanley, but not
in competition. L. A. Noe, Madison,
took first for IS American Beauties.

C. H. Totty, for any red rose, was first
with Red Rover; Duckham-Pierson Co.,
Chatham, N. J., second with Hadley.
In the scheduled classes for roses, L.
A. Noe took three first prizes; the L.
M. Noe estate one first prize; Duckham-
Pierson Co., one first and three seconds;
C. H. Totty, one first; Harry O. May,
Summit, N. J., one first; Springfield
Floral Co., Springfield, N. J., one first;
L. B. Coddington, one first; The "Way-
side," Convent, N. J., (David Francis,
Gr.), tvi'o firsts; Mrs. J. C. Brady,
Gladstone. N. J., (J. G. "Walker, Gr.),
three firsts; Madison Cut Flower Co.,
(L. Gates, Gr.), one second; Jas. M.
Wagner, Chatham, N. J., one second;
G. B. Schley, Far Hills, N. J., (Wm.
Huckvall, Gr.), two second prizes.

A special donation of .$25 offered by
the Pierson U. Bar Co., for 12 chrys-
anthemums in three varieties, four of

each, in three vases, stems 24 inches,
was won by the Geralda Farms, Mad-
ison, N. J., (J. C. Romans, Gr.),
Fro-Hein Farms, Madison, N. J.,
second. A special donation of §25, of-
fered by Hitchings & Co., New York,
for 12 flowers in 12 varieties, stems
not over 12 inches, in seperate vases,
was won by Geralda Farms; Otto
H. Kahn, Morristown, N. J., (Jas.
Frazer, Gr. ), second. A special dona-
tion of .$15, by the Alphano Humus
Co., New York, for vase of chrysanthe-
mums with other foliage, arranged for
effect. Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, (R. Ty-
son. Gr.), first; A special donation of
$10 offered by Vaughan's Seed Store,
New York, for six flowers, any white
chrysanthemums, was won by Mrs.
Gordon MacDonald, Morristown, (A.
Sailer, Gr.).

In the chrysanthemum competition,
C. H. Totty won six first prizes; Ger-
alda Farms, four firsts; New Jersey
State Hospital, (Otto Koch, Gr.), one
first and one second; The "Wayside,"
four firsts; Mrs. J. Crosby Brown, two
firsts and one second; Otto H. Kahn,
two firsts and three seconds; Paul
Moore, Convent, N. J., (John Birse,
Gr.). one first and one second; Louis
L. Dunham, Madison, (E. "Wild, Gr.),
one first and one second; C. W. McAlpin,
Morristown. (Wm. Brown, Gr.), one
second; J. Gordon Douglas, Morristown,
one second; Mrs. J. C. Brady, one second;
Frank Breare, Morristown, one second;
Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, two first prizes.

In carnations, a special donation of
$10 offered by Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth-
erford, N. J., for one vase of 50 blooms,
arranged for effect, was won by Harry
O. May, Mrs. J. C. Brady, second.
In the carnation classes, L. L. Dunham
won three firsts and one second; H.
O. May, two firsts and one second;
Springfield Floral Co., one first; N.
McDonald, Summit, N. J., one first and
one second; C. H. Totty, one first; Mrs.
J. C. Brady, three firsts and three
seconds; G. B. Schley, two firsts and
one second; Mrs. P. H. B. Freling-
huysen, Morristown, N. J., (Wm. Bun-
ny, Gr.), two seconds; G. E. Chis-
holm, Morristown, (G. S. Tranfield,
Gr.), two first prizes.

For a table of orchid plants in flower,
arranged with ferns for effect, Mrs. J.
C. Brady won first. Lager & Hurrell,
Summit, N. J., for display of orchids,
certificate of merit.

Howard Coghill, Morristown, won
first for 100 double blue violets. W.
V. P. Thorn e, Morristown, (Robt.
Francis, Gr.), first, for 100 single blue
violets.

In fruit, one plate of apples, W. V. S.
Thorne was first, Wm. Shillaber, Essex
Falls, N. J., (J. p. Sorenson, Gr.). sec-
ond. Five plates of apples, five varie-
ties, W. V. S. Thome also first; one
plate of pears. W. Thorne, first; C. W.
McAlpin, second. Five plates of pears,
Fro-Hein Farms, first. Best collection
of outdoor grapes, W. Thorne, first.
Best display of home canned fruit and
vegetables, Mrs. Robt. Tyson, Madison,
first.

A number of special prizes, in addi-
tion to those previously mentioned,
were awarded as follows : For pots of
calendulas, Mrs. A. H. Tiers, Morris-
town, (Thos. Dorner, Gr.), certificate
of merit. For basket of pansies, Mrs.
Ridley "R^atts. Morristown, (S. Golding,
Gr. ), first. For chrysanthemums, J. H.
Waterbury, MorristoTNTi, (Horace Grey,

igi7.

The American Florist.

855

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS OF ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH.

LelttoRK'ht: Laneta-Rosy Cerise Pompon ™ith Tinge oJ Cream at Center. Three Feet. Cut Oct. 15th. Wolt-Early Salmon Pink Pompon.
Three Feet. Cut Oct. 10th. Kdina— Rose Pink Pompon. Three and one-half Feet. Cut Oct. 15th.

Gr.), certificate of merit. For two
vases single chrysanthemums, "W. H.
Walte, Seabrig-ht, N. J., certificate of
merit. For four vases of sweet peas,
J. Gordon Douglas, Morristown, (J.
Sailer, Gr.). first prize. Mrs. P. H. B.
Frellnghuysen, one vase of Lilian Doty
chrysanthemums, certificate of merit;
12 ears of corn, cultural certificate; one
vase of snapdragon, certificate of merit.
Mrs. Jas. Pyle, Morristown, two vases
of single chrysanthemums, certificate
of merit.

A special donation of $20 was offered
by the Lord & Burnham Co., for a table
decoration, six covers, chrysanthemum
flowers only, with foliage or ferns.
Samuel Golding was awarded first;
David Francis, second.

The vegetable exhibits were very fine
and well arranged. David Francis of
the "Wayside," made an exceptionall3'
fine exhibit of corn and vegetables. In
a corner of the hall on a background
of stalks, that when growing, must have
been higher than the historical darky
and mule, he arranged ears of com,
many being over a foot long and well
filled. A special donation of $10, by
Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., for collec-
tion of vegetables in 12 distinct kinds,
beauty of arrangement to count was
won by Mrs. H. McK. Twombly; G. B.
Schley, second. For a special dona-
tion of $10, offered by Peter Hender-
son & Co., for collection of vegetables,
six kinds, beauty of arrangement to
count; Mrs. C. B. Wittpenn, Bernards-
vllle, N. J., (G. Garkman, Gr.), was
first; Mrs. A. H. Tiess, Morristown,
second. A number of others who ex-
hibited flowers, also exhibited veg-
etables and won prizes. The judges of
the various classes were : Peter Duff,
Eugene Dailledouze, Wm. Turner, W.
H. Waite, Frank Traendly, and John
Bveritt. Arthur Herrington was man-
ager, and Secretary Reagan was ably
assisted by Robert Schultz.

A. F. F.

Riverdale Horticultural Society.

SECOND ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW.

As a note of explanation, we will
state that Riverdale is a part of New
York City, located near Van Cortlandt
park, and comprises a number of fine
estates, owned by prominent people.
It has a thriving horticultural society
and its second annual flower show was
held in the Horace Mann school build-
ing. West 246th street, October 31-
November 1. The number of exhibilor.'i
was not large, but cut flowers, flower-
ing and foliage plants were well repre-
sented with a good quality of stock.
The principal exhibitors were: Geo.
W. Perkins, (Albert Millard, Gr.);
Mrs. Cleveland H. Dodge, (Geo. Norris,
Gr.); Mrs. Fred Allien, (John Hunger,
Gr.) ; Mrs. H. Boettger, (Hans Schwartz,
Gr.); K. C. Delafield, (John Clarke,
Gr.); Mrs. Darwin Kingsley, (Oscar
Carlson, Gr.); Mrs. John M. High,
(Herman Schaefer, Gr.).

The first prize, a silver cup, pre-
sented by Mrs. Darwin P. Kingsley,
for a group of foliage and flowering
plants, was won by Mrs. H. Boettger's
gardener. This was pronounced by the
judges "the most meritorious exhibit"
in the show. Its leading features were
a number of fuchsias, grown as stand-
.ards or tree plants, some of which
were over six feet in height, and all
were beautifuly flowered. Chrysanthe-
mums, begonias and a variety of foliage
plants were included in the exhibit. In
this competition, Mrs. Cleveland H.
Dodge took second, George W. Perkins
third.

The Lord & Burnham Co.'s prize for
the best table of decorative plants — ■
Geo. W. Perkins, first; Mrs. Dodge,
second.

The Julius Roehrs Co.'s prize, for
best orchid plants in flower — Mrs.
Dodge, first; Mrs. Boettger, second.

Burnett Bros.' prize for best vase
of single stem chrysanthemums ar-

ranged for effect — Mrs. Dodge, first;
Geo. W. Perkins, second.

Vaughan's Seed Store prize, for best
vase of 25 carnations, arranged for
effect — Geo. W. Perkins, first; Mrs.
Boettger, second.

A. N. Pierson's prize, for best vase
of 12 disbudded anemone chrysanthe-
mums— Geo. W. Perkins, first.

W. E. Marshall & Co.'s prize, for
best vase of 12 disbudded single chrys-
anthemums— Geo. W. Perkins, first;
Mrs. Boettger, second.

Fleming H. Revell's prize for best
vase of 18 sprays of pompon chrysan-
themums, arranged for effect with
autumn foliage — E. C. Delafield, first;
J. M. High, second.

Mrs. Geo. W. Perkins' prize for best
vase of 25 roses, arranged for effect — •
Mrs. Fred Allien, first.

Best three blooms of white chrysan-
themums — Mrs. Dodge, first; Mrs.
Allien, second.

Best three blooms of pink chrysan-
themums—Mrs. Allien, first; Mrs.
Dodge, second.

Best vase of six white roses — Mrs.
Allien, first; Mrs. Dodge, second.

H. Schwartz's prize, for best vase of
50 single violets — Mrs. Kingsley, first;
Geo. W. Perkins, second.

Mrs. Cleveland H. Dodge's prize for
one specimen bush chrysanthemum —
Geo. "W. Perkins, first; E. C. Delafield,
second.

Max Schling's silver medal for the
most meritorious exhibit was won by
Mrs. Boettger.

The foregoing covers the leading
features of the flower and plant show.
There was also a creditable display of
vegetables. A. T. Boddington Co.'s
prize, for best collection of six distinct
varieties of vegetables, arranged for
effect— Mrs. Kingsley, first; Mrs. High,
second. Stumpp & Walter Co.'s silver
cup for 12 distinct varieties of vege-
tables— Mrs. Dodge, first; E. C. Dela-
field, second.

A. F. F.

856

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

Texas State Florists' Association.

The annual convention of the Texas
State Florists' Association, at "Waco,
November 5-6, advance announcement
of which was made in. last week's is-
sue, page 807, proved an interesting
and well attended meeting and the
flower show in connection was also a
center of admiration.

The election of officers resulted as
follows : "William Baker, Fort "Worth,
president; H. O. Hannah, Sherman,
vice-president; L. J. Tackett, Fort
"Worth, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. E. "W.
Judge, press representative; E'd. L.
Ayers, Houston, educational director.
Directors: Otto Lang, Dallas; Bird
Forrest, "Waxahachie; J. E. McAdam,
Fort "Worth; R. C. Kerr, Houston.
Fort "Worth was chosen as the next
convention city.

The following subscriptions to the
publicity fund were announced : E.
"W. Judge, Tyler, $10; Mrs. Sam Brown,
Tyler, flO; Hans Schroeder, Temple,
?25; Corsicana Greenhouses, $25; South-
ern Florist Co., $10; Hyde Park Floral
Co., Austin, $10; H. Kaden, Gaines-
ville, $10; Texas State Florists' Asso-
ciation, (for one year), $25; P. M.
Koontz, Springfield, O., $10.

The sum of $25 was contributed to
the Red Cross by the association and
a movement was started to raise $1,000
to apply on the greenhouse at the A.
& M. College, same to be applied as
the association may direct. The florists
will ask the state to increase this
amount. Subscriptions to start this
fund were received from Schroeder. the
Florist, $100; R. C. Kerr, $50. "Work
relating to florists interests is well un-
der way at the college and a rose test
garden has been established in which
many florists are assisting. A horti-
cultural show will be held at the col-
lege December 17-18 in which the flo-
rists of the state will co-operate.

The following papers were well re-
ceived and brought forth many inter-
esting points : "Express and Other
Transportation and the Coming Christ-
mas Business," by "W. J. Baker; "Fu-
ture Prospects of the Season's Busi-
ness, and "Why," by Otto Lang; "Pub-
licity," by R. C. Kerr; "The Florists'
Telegraph Delivery," by T. J. "Wolfe.
T. J. "W.

Boston Fruit Show.

The largest and finest exhibition of
fruit ever seen in New England char-
acterized the special fruit show under
the auspices of the Massachusetts Hor-
ticultural Society and the American
Pomological Society, held in Hor-
ticultural hall, Boston, Mass., October
31-November 4, in conection with the
annual meeting of the latter society,
brief mention of which, together with
the programme, was made in our last
week's issue, page 840.

Three large rooms were filled with
exceptionally fine displays, among them
being apples, pears, cranberries, per-
simmons, grapes and peaches, while a
feature that was at all times a center of
interest was the display of the United
States department of agriculture, in
which was included a large collection of
preserved fruit of many varieties. Can-
ada also made a fine di.splay, among
the particular features being 140 plates
of apples demonstrating the theory that
10 seeds of the same apple can be made
to produce 10 different varieties, some
of them entirely new. Professor W. T.
Macoun, assisted by R. B. "Whyte, of
the Dominion department of horticul-

ture, has tried to maintain the flavors
of some of the popular sorts, such as
Spys and Pippins and to spread their
production over a long season, so that
apples of the same flavor may be had
both early and late. The largest in the
collection has been named "Winter Bam-
bour and is a rival of the "Wolf River
variety in size. Grapes had a promi-
nent place in the show, the exhibits be-
ing generally commended for their ex-
cellence, while the great variety of
pears was equally interesting. Con-
necticut had the largest display, con-
sisting of 175 large boxes of apples,
that of Massachusetts being next with
150 boxes and Maine was represented
by 150 barrels. Rhode Island and New
Hampshire made fine showings and "Vir-
ginia and Florida made tempting ex-
hibits. The general arrangement of the
entire exhibition was most attractive,
"William "Wheeler, chairman of the show
committee, and "William P. Rich, sec-
retary of the Massachusetts Horticul-
tural Society, being in charge of these
details. There was no admission charged
and the attendance was excellent.

The following prizes and gratuities
were awarded by the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society :

Apples, Plate Exhibits. Theo. Lyman Fund.

Alexander, 12 specimens — C. C. Pettigrew, 1st.

Baldwin — E. N. Sawyer, 1st; D. E. Miller, 2ud.

Ben Davis — C. C. Pettigrew, 1st; Tbe Chase
Orchards, 2nd.

Black Gilliflower — P. L. Chamberlain. 1st:

Wright A. Root, 2nd.

Blue Pearmain — Derby Farm, 1st; Charles H.
Fuller, 2nd.

Delicious— C. L. WithereU, 1st; A. B. Howard
& Son, 2nd.

Bsopus Spitzenburg — The Orchards, 1st; C. L.

Smith, 1st; Parker

Witherall, 2nd.

FaUawater — ^Aillison
Bros, 2nd.

Pall Pippin— J. T. Geer, 1st; A. B. Howard &
Sons, 2nd.

Fa mouse — C. C. Pettigrew, 1st; Bmest H.
"U'est, 2nd. »

Garden Royal— I. M. Blood, 1st.

Golden Russet— Allison P. Smith, 1st; The
Chase Orchards, 2nd.

Gravenstein — Drew's Fi-uit Farm, 1st; T. K.
Winsor, 2nd.

Grimes Golden — The Orchards, 1st.

Hubbardston — William H. Atkins, 1st; C. C.
Pettigrew, 2nd.

Jacobs Sweet — Parker Eros., 1st.

Jonathan — Derby Farm, 1st: The Orchards, 2ud.

King— E. N. Sawyer. 1st: A. Howard &
Son, 2nd.

Mcintosh — Myron B. Wheeler, 1st; F. L.
Chamberlain, 2nd.

Maiden Blush — J. T. Geer, 1st.

Mother— Allison P. Smith, 1st.

Newtown — Hillcrest Farm, 1st.

Northern Spy — W. H. Conant, 1st; The Or-
chards, 2nd.

Oldenburg— A. Fish. 1st; The Orchards. 2nd.

Opalescent — The Orchards, 1st.

Palmer Greening — E. P. Adams, 1st; F. L.
Chamberlain, 2nd.

Peck Pleasant — T. K. Winsor, 1st; Parker
Bros., 2nd.

Pewankee — Wright A. Root, 1st: C. C. Petti-
grew, 2nd.

Porter— J. M. Schwartz, Ist; Wright A,
Root, 2nd.

Pound Sweet — Alfred H. Prouty, 1st.

Red Canada — A. D, Howard & Son, 1st;
Parker Bros, 2d.

Bed Russet— J. M. Schwartz, 1st: A. L.
Fish, 2nd.

Rhode Island Greening — Wright A. Root, 1st;
A. B. Howard & Son, 2nd.

Roxbury Russet — Augustus Hemenway, 1st:
W. H. Atkins, 2nd.

St. Lawrence — P. L. Chamberlain, 1st; M. J.

Call

2nd.

Salome— J. T. Geer. 1st: J. H. Prontv. 2nd.

Seek No Further — A. B. Howard & Son, 1st;
The Chase Orchards, 2nd.

Stark— E. N. Sawyer, 1st: A. L. Fish, 2nd.

Sutton— B. N. Sawyer, 1st; I. M. Blood, 2nd.

Swear— Parker Bros., 1st.

Tolman Sweet— C, C. Pettigrew, 1st; J. T.
Geer, 2nd.

Twenty Ounce— 0. 0. Pettigrew, 1st; H. A»

Clark. 2nd.

Yellow Bellflower— R.
B. Howard & Son, 2nd.

Yellow Transparent — Ernest H, West, 1st; A.
B. Howard & Son, 2nd.

Wagoner — Drew's Fruit Farm, 1st; The Or-
chards, 2nd.

Walb ridge— William
Howard & Son, 2nd.

Wealthy — B. N. Sawyer, 1st; A. B. Howard
& Son, 2nd.

Gardner, 1st;

Atkins, 1st:

Winter Banana — B. ]
Sawyer, 2nd.

Wolf River— C. C. Pettigrew, lat; Alfred H.
Prouty, 2nd.

Any other variety — Hillcrest Farm, first with
Stayman: The Chase Orchards, second with
King Pippin.

Crab Apples — Hyslop, twenty-four specimens
— M. J. Cain, 1st; Wright A. Root, 2nd.

Transcendent — A,. B. Howard & Son, 1st. .

Any other variety — J. T. Geer. first with
Marengo.

Pears and Other Fruits — Farlow Fund.

Pears. Angoulem — Mrs. Elbridge Torrey. 1st:
P. W. Dahl, 2nd.

Anjou— P. W. Dahl, 1st.

Bose — W. G. Kendall. 1st: W. Wheeler. 2nd.

Clairgeau— P. W. Dahl, 1st: A. B. Howard
& Son, 2nd. •

Dana's Novey — W. Houstis & Son, 1st; W. G.
Kendall, 2nd.

Lawrence— P. W. Dahl. 1st: B. Mayhofer, 2nd.

Louise Bonne de Jersey — F. W. Dahl, 1st:

A. B. Howard & Son, 2nd.

Seckel— W. Wheeler. 1st; E. W. Dahl. 2nd.

Sheldon— P. W. Dahl, 1st; I. M. Blood, 2nd.

Winter Nells— P. W. Dahl, 1st: A. B. How-
ard & Son, 2nd.

Any other variety — A. B. Howard & Son. first,
with Clapp's Favorite: F. W. Dahl, second, with
Superfin.

Grapes — Theodore Lyman Fund.

Agawam, six bunches — John Bauernfeind, 1st;

B. P. Williams. 2nd.

Brighton— Charles W. Libby, 1st; "W. G.
Kendall, 2nd.

Concord — J. Bauernfeind, 1st: W. G. Ken-
dall, 2nd.

Delaware — John Bauernfeind, 1st; W. G.
Herbert, 2nd.

Herbert — John Bauernfeind, 1st; Charles W.
Libby, 2nd.

Niagara — John Bauernfeind, 1st; W. G, Ken-
dall. 2nd.

Salem — John Bauernlelnd, 1st: "W. G. Ken-
dall, 2nd.

Wilder — J. Bauernfeind. 1st; E. A. Adams. 2nd.

Worden — J. Bauernfeind, 1st; W. Kendall. 2nd.

Any other variety — W. G. Kendall, with Ver-
gennes. 1st: John Bauernfeind. Diana. 2nd.
Other Fruits.

Quinces — Any "Variety. 12 specimens — Isaac
H. Locke, 1st; A. B. Howard & Son, 2nd.

Cranberries — Collection of not less than four
varieties, half-peck of each — A. D. Makepeace,
1st.

Half-peck of any variety — A. D. Makepeace,
first with Batchelder and second with Cen-
tennial.
Special Prizes — John S. Farlow Socifety Fund.

Foreign Grapes — Collection of four varieties,
two bunches of each — Mrs. John C. Whitin, 1st;
William C. Winter, 2nd.

Any Black Variety, two bunches — Mrs. J. M,
Sears, 1st.

Apples — Theodore Lyman Fund No. 2.

For tbe best collection of New England grown
apples, arranged for decorative effect — A. B.
Howard & Son, 1st; Derby Farm. 2nd.

For the best one himdred Baldwin Apples —
Thomas K. Winsor, 1st: Derby Farm, 2nd.

For the best one hundred Mcintosh Apples —
Derby Farm, 1st: C. C. Pettigrew, 2nd.

For the best one hundred of any other va-
riety of apple — Frank F. Erowm. first with
Northern Spv; Thomas K. Winsor. second with
Rhode Island Greening.

Fruits — Additional Special Prizes.

For artistic display of New England grown
fruits, to cover 100 square feet — A. B. Howard
& Son, 1st; Wright A. Root, 2nd.

Apples — For collection of ten named varie-
ties—The Orchards, 1st; A,. Howard & Son. 2nd.

For collection of five varieties — J. M.
Schwartz, 1st: A. B. Howard & Son, 2nd.

For collection of three varieties — August
Hemenway, 1st; Wright A. Root, 2nd.

Hardy Grapes — Twenty-five bunches of Con-
cord—Mrs. M. J. Jlerriil. 1st.

Twenty-five bunches of Green Mountain — M. E.
Smith, 2'nd,

Twenty-five bunches of any other variety —
W. G. Kendall, first, with Niagara: John Bau-
ernfeind. second, with Delaware.

Ten varieties, three bunches of each — John
Bauernfeind, 1st: W. O. Kendall, 2nd.

Five varieties, three bunches each — Charles
W. Libby, 1st.

Three varieties, three bunches each — John
Bauernfeind, 1st: Charles W. Libby, 2nd.

Pears — Eose, fifty specimens — W. G. Kendall,
1st; W. Heustls & Son, 2nd.

Dana's Hovey, fifty specimens — W. Heustls
& Son, 1st; W. G. Kendall, 2nd.

Any other variety, fifty specimens — F. "W.
Dahl. first, with Lawrence; Wilfrid Wheeler,
second, with Seckel.

Ten varieties, one plate of twelve specimens
each— A, B. Howard & Son. 1st; P. Dahl. 2nd.

Plve varieties, one plate of twelve specimens
eaph — P. W. Dahl. 1st: A. How.ard & Son, 2nd.

Three varieties, one plate of twelve speci-
mens ench — P. Dahl, 1st; W. G. Kendall. 2nd.

For the largest specimen apple — A. B. How-
ard & Son, Scarlet Beauty.

For the largest specimen pear- F. W. Dahl,
Clairgeau.

For the largest bunch of hardy grapes — ,Tohn
Bauernfeind, Niagara. H. C. T.

I9I7-

The American Florist.

857

Illinois State Florists' Association.

The exhibition of the Illinois State
Florists' Association, held in the State
Armory at Galesburgr, November 6-7,
attracted considerable attention local-
ly, being the first event of the kind
in that community. President Pillsbury
and H. P. Drury labored very indus-
triously to make the event a success
and deserved better support from the
growers of the state. The building
was tastefully decorated with bunting
and wild smilax and the show as a
whole was well arranged. Early in
the year the local florists, I. L. Pills-
bury and H. F. Drury, gave the school
children some 1500 chrysanthemum
plants to be grown for this show and
this resulted in a large and interest-
ing display.

The Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago,
made a large display of plants, cut
flowers and supplies. The plants in-
cluded well-grown chrysanthemums,
crotons and cyclamens. The fine
blooms of American Beauty, Mrs. Rus-
sell, Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant and
Fire Flame roses, Thenanthos, White
Wonder and Mrs. C. W. "Ward carna-
tions were well displayed in handsome
baskets and vases.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, ex-
hibited some very handsome ferns in
the Boston types, also crotons and
dracffinas with a fine assortment of lily
and Dutch bulbs.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, dis-
played a quantity of splendid chrysan-
themum blooms and C. L. Washburn
and wife attended in person to encour-.
age the worthy efforts of the local
trade.

The Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Asso-
ciation contributed a number of highly
meritorious chrysanthemum seedlings,
pompons and large-flowered varieties,
the latter especially well grown.

J. P. Ammann & Co., Edwardsville,
made a considerable display of roses,
chrysanthemums and carnations, all
well done.

C. Loveridge, Peoria, exhibited high
grade blooms of chrysanthemums and
roses.

Hembricker & Cole, Springfield,
staged a collection of cyclamens, re-
markably well grown specimen plants.
L. Stapp Co., Rock Island, showed
well grown vases of Hoosier Beauty
and Ophelia roses.

A. Washburn & Sons, Bloomington,
contributed well grown chrysanthe-
mum blooms; W. E. Trimble, Prince-
ton, roses; Hamilton & Plummer, Ke-
wanee, roses; L. J. Becker, Peoria, car-
nations; Erickson greenhouses, Prince-
ton, carnations; Geo. W. Jacobs, Can-
ton, chrysanthemums; I. L. Pillsbury
and H. P. Drury, Galesburg, miscel-
laneous plants, cut flowers and table
decorations.

The A. L. Randall Co., Chicago,
made a fine showing of supplies; Burl-
ington Willoware Co., Burlington, la.,
baskets; Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.,
pots.

The trade visitors were entertained
at dinner in the Galesburg Club, Tues-
day evening.

THE VISITORS.
J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville.
A. Anderson. Moline.
Geo. Asmus. Chicago.
J, M. Auge, Foi-t Madison, la.
M. Barker, Chicago,
ly. ,T. Becker, Peoria,
J. W. Brant. Avon.
J. D. Brown, Abingdon.
J. Deady. Chicaso.
Geo. Dysinger, Ionia. Mich.
Carl Erickson. Princeton.
C. H. Fallstrom. Dixon.

P. J. Foley, Chicago.

W. A.. Gain and wife, Astoria.

S. W. Hall. Champaign.

C. M, Hamilton and wife. Kewanee.

W. ,T. Hembricker, Springfield.

A. T. Hey. Chicago.

H. E. Humlston, Chicago,

I. Ingels. Lafayette.

E. O. Jacobs. Chicago.

G. W. Jacobs and wife. Canton.

H. G. Johnson, Bloomington.

Louis Knicl, Dixon.

Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin.

E. F. Kurowski, Chicago.

F. Lautenschla^er, Chicago.

Mrs. B. D. Lauterbach. Bushnell.
P. A. Lehenbauer, Champaign.
A. F. Longren,_ Chicago.
Matt. Mann. Chicago.
J. Marks. Chicaffo.
Geo. Mohn. Chicago.

E. A. Moore and wife. Harvard.

F. MorriSj Chicago.
J. A. Nelson. Peoria.
H. Nichols, Chicago.
Carl Rauth. Peoria.
W. M. Held. Chicago.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kitt, Philadelphia, Pa.

I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.

President Illinois State Florists' Association and
Manager of Galesburg Show.

J. S. Salmons. Peoria.

J. H. Sc'hier, Burlington, la.

O. V. Siebenthal, Peoria.

C. L. W. Snjder. El Paso.

C. Sorenson. Moline.

Z. Soules. Chicago.

H. Staack. Moline.

L. Stapp. Rock Island.

C. L. Washburn and wife. Chicago.

G. A. Washburn. Bloomington.

T. E. Waters, Chicago.

Coming- Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates
that have been altered since the last advices.]

November 6-10, Des Moines, la. — Autumn show
of florists of Iowa and neighboring states. J. S.
Wilson, general manager, Des Moines.

November 7-9, New York — Chrysanthemum
show of the American Institute, 25-33 West
Thirty-ninth street. Wm. A. Eagleson, 324
West Thirty-third street. New York, secretary.

Noviember '7-9, Tarrytown, N, Y, — Exhibition
of Tarrytown Horticultural Society, at Music
hall. ]?. W. Neubrand, 47 South Washington
street, Tarrytown, secretary.

November 7-9, Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual
chrysanthemum show of the Pennsylvania Hor-
ticultural Society, First Regiment Armory.
David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance building,
Philadelphia.

November 8-11, New York — Fall exhibition of
the American Museum of Natural History. Geo.
v. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, secre-
tary.

November 8-11, Cleveland, 0, — Cleveland flower
show, including annual meeting of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America and fall show of
the American Rose Society. M. A. Vinson,
manager, 402 Leader-News building, Cleveland,

November 10-19, New Orleans, La. — Floral ex-
hibition under auspices of New Orleans Horti-
cultural Society in connection with the na-
tional farm and live stock show.

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation Society,
Horticultural Hall. A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-
eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind..
' secretary.

Meeting Conditions.

At various seasons of the year, the
supply of cut flowers greatly exceeds
the demand. This condition is sometimes
relieved at such times by cool weather,
which retards growth, but which, in
warm spells, speeds up and adds great-
ly to the congestion. How best to
handle this surplus is a problem that
faces growers and commission men of
the country as never before.

The movement for national publicity
to create a love and demand for flow-
ers through well-written and displayed
advertisements in magazines of nation-
al circulation, is meeting with the earn-
est support and approval of all the ac-
tive and progressive men in the various
branches of the craft. It is hoped by
this method to popularize flowers, to
make them more acceptable as gifts for
all anniversary occasions, to associate
them with every social event; in short,
to make flowers indispensable, and no
longer a luxury in the home.

It is proposed to raise $50,000 to try
out this system of publicity for the
first year about half of which is now
in hand for the purpose, with every
prospect of the full amount being sub-
scribed before January 1. While $50,-
000 is quite a sum of money in itself,
it is but a drop in the bucket for the
purpose of nation-wide publicity. Penn,
The Florist, of Boston, spends more than
half this amount annually in keeping
his business before the public of his
own community, and is well satisfied
with the returns.

The section of this publicity move-
ment as outlined by Chairman W. F.
Therkildson, in which window cards,
leaflets and other literature populariz-
ing plants and flowers, to be used by
retail florists in their window decora-
tions, in holiday, week-end and spe-
cial sale opportunities, is most impor-
tant. This material should be s^otten
under way and made ready for de-
livery at the earliest possible moment,
and supplied to all stores at cost. In
addition, each community of sufficient
size should have a paid agent, whose
duty it would be to look up all retail
merchants, large and small and get
them interested in pushing the sale
of plants and flowers at times when
the market is overstocked.

Two-thirds of the store men do not
believe in cut prices — they carry a few
of each of the popular roses, a jar of
25 or 50, a small line of other flowers
in proportion, and feel they are then
ready for anything that comes along.
They pay three to five cents each for
25 to 50 roses, which they could get
for from $10 to $20 per thousand. The
street men, not a block away, will
plunge and handle several thousand
at 100 per cent profit while the store-
keeper, at higher prices, is getting
probably a smaller return out of his
meagre stock.

To a very large extent people buy
flowers as they do many other things — -
because they see them. The curbstone
men have no regular customers, they
watch the market and the weather,
and when both are favorable, plunge,
and come out ahead every time. In
dozens of the stoi-es of every large city
there is great opportunity for business
in flowers at reduced prices. One must
not go at it, however, in a half-hearted
way. A special sale is for a day or

858

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

two clays, or if conditions warrant, a
longer period. There must be plenty
of stock, well displayed, so as to at-
tract attention. The price card is im-
portant; this tells the story and brings
the business. The little attempt of a
small dollar box in one comer of the
window with a visiting card notice,
"$1.00 box for this day only," is hardly
worth the trouble it takes to get it up.
The experiences of a number of men
who have made these sales a feature
of their business, is. that aside from
the immediate profit, they have great
advertising' value in bringing in new
business, getting people acquainted
with their store, and adding many reg-
ular customers to their list. Other
flowers have their plentiful season —
chrysanthemums, carnations, sweet
peas and violets, all of which can at
times be purchased in quantity, much
below market rates for small lots. A
special .sale of any of these flowers will
be found attractive and sure to bring
business to the store.

The coming season, with its great
problems on account of the war, the
increased cost of coal, of living, high
■wages, scarcity of labor and other ex-
penses in carrying on the business,
will be sure to present many serious
situations. Economy is the watchword
everywhere. The large balls and other
functions, which are the life of the
social seasons in the large cities, and
at which floral decorations were the
feature, have nearly all been with-
drawn. The debutante teas, which
were a great factor in the demand for
flowers during the fall months, have
for the most part been postponed. It
Is now up to all branches of the craft
to work together to increase and open
up every avenue for the sale of plants
and flowers. Every dollar that comes
in from the sale of flowers, passes
first, through the hands of the retail
merchant. He is the outlet, the sales-
man of the craft and ' his energies
should be constantly kept up to the
very highest efiiciency. When there
is a surplus, on the proper handling
of which depends the welfare of the
grower, the retailer should co-operate
and use his greatest endeavors to find
purchasers for this stock. The busi-
ness is so interlaced that one branch
cannot get along without the other,
the success of one being of mutual
advantage to both. The active workers
in every community should get to-
gether and by co-operation do every-
thing possible to push the sale of
plants and flowers. Striking instances
of what can be done are seen in the
cities of Cleveland. Detroit, Milwau-
kee and some other communities where
large sums of money are spent annu-
ally in local publicity, both in prepar-
ing information about flowers for the
reading columns of the press and ad-
vertising matter at opportune times.
all of which has been of the greatest
benefit to the wholesale trade. Men
lose their individuality in this work.
When they come together, it is for the
common good. They profit, however,
individually in the results depending
on their energy, business ability as
florists, and their personality.

The florists' clubs of the country
have done much to aid the business in
their connection with and able man-
agement of flower shows. Each or-
ganization should have a publicity de-
partm.ent which could furnish inter-
esting matter relating to plants and
. flowers to their local press which

should be glad to find room for such
articles in their columns. All floral
holidays could be featured with good
reading matter in this way at a very
small cost of co-operative advertising
at the same time.

Labor Saving in Mail Matter.

"As a help to florists in acknowledg-
ing receipt of mail and telegraph or-
ders, duplication of work would be
eliminated by immediately mailing in-
voice with the address of the recipi-
ent on same instead of merely the
postcard acknowledgement, which is
really a duplication of your work,"
according to Penn, The Florist, Bos-
ton, Mass., the originator of many ex-
cellent ideas, attention to which has
been called in these columns on numer-
ous occasions. Another up-to-the-times
labor saving device suggested by this
live wire of the trade is shown in the
accompanying reproduction of a stick-
er which he attaches to every invoice
sent out. To quote Penn : "It is self-
explanatory and has worked wonders
for us."

The government is urging stores
of our kind to save "waste in various
ways and to simplify processes so
that, as far as possible, unnecessary
labor shall be saved and mail clerks
and others set free for other "work.
As one step toward the result de-
manded of us, "We shall not, here-
after, mail receipts except on spe-
cial request.

Sincerely,

PENK the FLORIST.

Areoplane Funeral Design.

A floral aeroplane, eight feet long
and seven feet in width, made almost
exclusivelj' of pompon dahlias, an il-
lustration of which is presented here-
with, was recently arranged by W. G.
Mathews of the Dayton Floral Co.,
Dayton, Ohio, for the funeral of a mem-
ber of the aero squadron killed in an
accident to his plane. The design was
taken from Dayton to Indianapolis,
the home of the deceased, by motor
truck on account of the uncertainty of
express service. Suspended from four
posts, the vibration of the truck kept
the plane in constant motion, adding
to the effect and attractiveness.

Publicity Plan at Chicago Under Way.

The Chicago committee appointed in
connection with the S. A. F. national
publicity campaign for flowers, met in
session November 1, with over 93 per
cent of the members appointed for the
district in attendance, all of whom
spoke enthusiastically of national pub-
licity and the great need of the same.
-A.n equitable basis of contributions was
established and same has been made up
in poster form which will be placed in
every wholesale establishment, florist
supply house and shown at all trade
gatherings. According to the local
committee, contributions from mem-
bers of the trade in Chicago and vicin-
ity should be on the following basis
and every effort will be made to raise
the respective amounts :

.$2,000,000, at $3 per .?1,000

volume $ 6,000

Wholesale florists — Annual sales,
.$2,500,000 at $1 per $1,000

volume 2,500

Growers — Total glass, 10,000,000
square feet, at $1 per 1,000

volume 10,000

Florists' supplies — -'Annual sales,
$300,000, at $3 per $1,000 vol-
ume 900

Allied trades — Annual sales, $2,-
000.000, at $1 per $1,000 vol-
ume 2,000

Total $21,000

Every retail and wholesale florist,
every grower and allied tradesman,
every supply man. every one identified
with the flower business in Chicago
and vicinity is being called upon to
support the national publicity cam-
paign for flowers, which will be con-
ducted on a national scale under the
direction and supervision of the S, A.
F., and it is the hope of the committee
that you will act at once and say "I
am with you."

Now, all together. Let's put it over.

Fred Lautenschlagee,
Gen. Chairman, Chicago Committees.

National Campaign for PuWicity.

Chairman George Asmus of the S. A. F. pub-
licity finance committee reports the follo"n'ing
subscriptions. October 27, 1917:

By "W. F. Ekas, Sec'y Maryland Com.

Term of
four years.

Isaac H. Moss. Inc., Govans, Md §50.00

John B. Harmon, CatonsviUe, Md 5.00

AEROPLANE FUNERAL DESIGN.
Arranged by W. G. Matthews, Dayton, O.

jgiy.

The American Florist.

859

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"SEND FLOWERS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA"

S. A. F. & 0. H.

National Publicity Campaign for Flowers

Schedule of the Chicago Committee. F. Lautenschlagcr, Gen. Chairman.

IT-ramnlp* Grower, 10,000 Sq. Feet Glass at $1.00 per 1000 Volume- -$10.00.
C<.a.aiupiC. RetaU Florist, Annual Sales $10,000 at $3.0u per lOOO Volume"$30.00.

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Eobt. I/. Graham, Baltimore, Md 25.00

Wm. J. Kennedy, Pikesville, Md 5.00

B. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co BO.OO

Harry Elias. Baltimore, Md 5.00

Wm. G. Lehr, Brooljlyn, Md 10.00

Stevenson Bros., Towson. Md 10.00

Jas. Hamilton, Mt. Washington, Md 50.00

Albert C. Fiedler. Baltimore, Md 10.00

EHw. Kress, Baltimore, Md 5.00

H. Grahl, Halethrop, Md 2.00

Wm, Christie, Baltimore. Md 10.00

P. C. Bauer, Govans, Md 25.00

M. J. Hannigan. Sudbrook Park, Md 5.00

John A. Nuth, Raspeburg, Md 5.00

By W, H, Eiss, Chairman Buffalo Com.

Wm. F. Kasting Co.. Buffalo. N. Y $100.00

Wm. Scott & Co.. Buffalo! N. Y 25.00

O. T. Guenther, Hamburg, N. Y 10.00

By "Wallace E.. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn,

Doogue & Co., Hartford, Conn $25.00

John L. Ahlquist, Plainville, Conn 5.00

Geo. B. Chase, Bethel, Vt 5.00

Hawortli's Greenhs., Farmington, Conn... 5.00
Paul H. Hubbard & Co., Bristol, Conn... 15.00
Rowden & Mitchell, Wallingford, Conn.. 5.00
M. A. Clark, Ellsworth, Maine 5.00

Received Through the Secretary's Office.
John P. Horn & Bros., Allentown, Pa...$ 25.00

B. C. Johnson, Sterling, Colo 10.00

Robt. Koehne, New York 10.00

Fallon, Florist, Roanoke, Va lO.OO

Robt. T. Miller, Farmington, Utah 100.00

C. W. Ward, Eureka, Calif $250.00

Wm. Dethleffs. Mitchell. S. D 5.00

R. & S. Flower Store, Missoula. Mont... 5.0O

Please note the following corrections:
Wertheimer's Bros.* contribution should read
"Annually for a period of four years."
W.,H. Kruse, St. Louis, Mo., $15.00 annually
for a term of two (2) years — formerly given
as "W. H. Hurst."

By Mai .Schling. New York.
Joseph J. Levy, New York $10.00

By D. C. Horgan, Macon, Ga.

Wacheudorff Bros., Atlanta. Ga 10.00

Idle Hour Greenhouses, Macon. Ga 10.00

By IS. A. Benson, Denver. Colo.

Alpha Floral Co. . Denver 10.00

.American Flower .Shop, Denver 10.00

H. D. Belcher, Denver 5.00

C. A. Benson, Denver 10.00

N. A. Benson. Denver 25.00

W. D. Black. Denver 5.00

Ben Boldt, Denver lO.OO

Boldt-Lundy House of Flowers. Denver... 10.00

Geo. Brenkerl. Denver 5.00

Geo. H. Cooper. Denver 10.00

Denver Wholesale Florists' Co.. Denver.. 25.00

Elitch Gardens Co., Denver 25.00

Emil Glauber. Montclair. Colo 5.00

D. S. Grimes' Son. Denver 6.00

Fred Hall. Denver 10.00

Louis A. Kintzele. Denver 5.0O

C. Langenf elder. Denver 10.00

C. P. Maler. Denver 10.00

Mauff Floral Co., Denver 10.00

New York Floral Stores. Denver 10.00

The Park Floral Co., Denver 25.00

Wm. Speth. Denver 10.00

November 3, 1917.

John Youkg, Sec'y.

ILLINOIS COMMITTEES.

The following committee has been
appointed for Illinois in connection with
the Society of American Florists' na-
tional publicity campaign for flowers :
p. Lautenschlager, Chairman,

.7. p. Ammann. Edwardsville.

E. W. Guy. Belleville.

B. Juergens, Peoria.

Chas. Loveridge. Peoria.

Frank L. Washburn, Bloomington.

Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln.

Herbert F. Smith. Danville.

I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg.

J. E'. Yates, Champaign.

Wilbur GuUett. Lincoln.

Philip Genteman, Quincy.

P, J. Kroner, Quincy.

Jno. Staack. Moline.

Ludwig Stapp. Rock Island.

Philip Daut. Decatur.

Geo. Brinkerhoff. Springfield.

lies Cole, Springfield.

J. Heinl, Jacksonville.

R. A. McPherson. Litchfield.

J. L. Johnson. DeKalb.

John Bauscher, Freeoort.

H. W. Buckbee. Rocktord.

Geo. Jacobs, Canton.
Corrections in the Maryland Committeo;

Chas. P. Feast resigns; add W. B. Mc-
Kisseck, 5' West Centre street. Baltimore;
Isaac H. Moss. Govans; Jas. Hamilton, Mt.
Washington; Wm. F. Ekas. secretary, Bal-
timore; J. J. Perry, St. Paul and Franklin
street, Baltimore; Geo. Morrison, Baltimore.

Stationery is being prepared and will be dis-
tributed to the chairmen of all local commit-
tees immediately. Additional subscription
blanks or literature may be obtained upon ap-
plication to the secretary.

George Asmus,

Chairman Finance Publicity Com.

The War Garden.

We have eaten; the tomato:

I've picked -the lima -bean.
But wanly forlorn, the green, green corn

Is still exceeding green.
There may be two more carrots:

I'm hoping for a beet:
'Twas the rooster, no doubt, ate the lone Brus-
sels sprout

Before we transformed him to meat.
The seed cost me only three dollars ■ -

And labor was twelve more. I think:
But I tell you, by heek! we raised more than a
peek

Of radishes, both white and pink!

860

The America n Fl oris t.

Nov. 10,

ORCHID NOTES.

Prolonging Blooming; Season.

' The flowering season for Cattleya
lablata is almost passed, and tliis is
the best time of the year for repotting
any plants which are in need of it.
It will be noticed that at the base of
the bulb from which the flowers have
been recently cut, new roots are
pushing out, and should these be on
leads well over the sides of the pots,
they are the plants that will require
this operation, providing it is two or
three years since it was done before.
Use good, rough orchid peat to do this
work with. First, tear away all the
old peat and roots, cut off part of the
back, useless bulbs, set the plant
back into a pot just large enough to
allow two seasons' growth, which
should be about half full of broken
crocks. Pot firmly, let the base of the
new bulbs be about level with the top
of the pot, tie all loose bulbs to a
stake, set the plants on a bench alto-
gether away from other plants that
do not require repotting; do not give
water for three or four days, and then
give enough to wet the compost
thoroughly. Afterward, water sparingly,
but let them be quite dry before doing
so on each occasion. Unfortunately
each year there is always a glut of
flowers of this fine cattleya about Oc-
tober, and it has always been a puzzle
for orchid growers to prolong the
flowering season until Cattleya Trianae
flowers come in season. True, a few
days may be added to the cutting
period by collecting the later flower-
ing varieties and placing them in a
dry, cool position, but to the commer-
cial man, the returns financially are
seldom worth the extra labor curtailed.
Where does the fault lay, or can such
conditions be remedied? is a question
that might be studied in a more com-
mon sense way than it is.

Every year, soon after mid-summer,
many orchid growers begin looking
amongst the C. labiata plants for any
that show signs of pushing up flower
spikes in the sheath. These are rushed
into warmer quarters with the inten-
tion of forcing such plants into bloom
a little ahead of the season. The little
advance in price obtained for such
flowers is very much offset by the very
poor keeping qualities of the same, be-
sides a corresponding deterioration in
the general health of the plants so
treated. A far better method is to
commence now to extend the flowering
season for next year, but for results
it is quite necessary to have two
houses for success, even if a large
house has to be partitioned off, and
valves placed on the heating pipes for
the purpose of keeping the desired tem-
perature.

When the plants are through flower-
ing, part of them (preferably those
plants that do not need repotting)
should be kept in a house that can be
well ventilated, quite dry and cool, not
more than 45 to 50 degrees at night;
plants kept in such a house all winter
will require very little water at the
roots. This treatment will keep them
from starting into growth until late
spring, when the natural heat becomes
beyond human control. They will then
be some weeks later starting into
growth than their companions left in
more congenial quarters for the winter.
Two houses of Cattleya labiata run on
this principle, namely, one treated a
few degrees warmer than the other,
with a certain amount more water and
moisture used in the warmer house,
from now on to next summer, cannot
fail to extend the cutting season from
the end of August to the end of No-

vember. This is a much better method
than the one commonly advocated and
which has been generally followed by
commercial orchid growers of the pres-
ent day.

Cattleya Percivaliana and C. Trianse
from now on will need encouraging to
get their new made bulbs well ripened,
which will enable them to produce nice,
full sheaths for Christmas bloom. By
this time most of the permanent shad-
ing used will be washed off; if not, no
delay should be made in getting it at-
tended too. From now on see that the
plants become quite dry between each
watering; give plenty of ventilation on
all favorable occasions, but avoid cold
draughts caused by having both top
and bottom ventilators open at the
same time on cool days; always have
a little top air on the lee side at night,
and with a night temperature of from
60 to 65 degrees plenty of flowers will
be on hand for the holidays without
to both flowers and plants when re-
any forcing, which is always harmful
sorted to.

Mexican Iselias, such as L. anceps, L.
autumnalis, and L. Gouldiana, which is
the finest of all for Christmas time,
being of a bright red rose color that
always keeps in good condition for
several days when cut. This is a nat-
ural hybrid between L. autumnalis and
L. anceps, but being rare and expen-
sive is not often met with, but any
florist that has a chance to get it will
make no mistake, for it is by no means
difficult to grow and flowers well when
treated with a long rest after flowering.
These Iselias are rapidly maturing their
flower spikes and need plenty of water
at the roots at this stage, but keep
the atmosphere dry and airy at all
times.

Dendrobium nobile and its numer-
ous hybrids are fast maturing; they
should be carried in a cool, dry house
to ripen up their growth or they will
fail to flower satisfactorily. Wardianum
requires the same treatment. This will
be scarce this winter owing to no
new importations arriving here for over
two 3'ears. W^ithout these annual ar-
rivals this beautiful dendrobium would,
like an army without recruits, soon be
extinct.

C. T. Peipedte.

Orctid Fumigfation.

E'xperimental work in orchid fumi-
gation recently carried on by ento-
mologists of the United States depart-
ment of agriculture has demonstrated
that orchids can be safely fumigated
with one ounce of sodium cyanid in a
20-inch vacuum at an exposure of 40
minutes without injury, provided the
plants are reasonably healthy. With
healthy plants, in fact, as strong a
dose as four ounces of cyanid has been
used under the same conditions with-
out killing the plants. A month after
treatment at this latter strength the
plants so treated were making new
growth.

The fumigation of orchids was be-
gun primarily because of the discovery
on some of the imported plants of
large, voracious worms which eat the
aerial roots of these plants. It was
feared that these worms or other
pests of orchids might become accli-
mated in the United States as other
pests have in the past, and might at-
tack some of the valuable crops grow-
ing in this country.

About haJf of the space was devoted
to an illustration of Old Glory flung
to the breeze and forming a back-
ground for Uncle Sam, the text below
carrying a strong appeal to "Back Old
Glory with your dollars." A bond cou-,
pon application and facts about Lib-
erty bonds were also embodied in the
page.

In another section of the same issue
the Gude Bros. Co., in an advertise-
ment two columns wide by nine inches
deep, called attention to "The Most
Wonderful Plant in the World," com-
paring a Liberty bond to a plant sold,
at a price suited to every pocketbook,"
requiring no care, growing outdoors or
in the house, summer and winter, guar-'
anteed to bear twice a year on stated
days for a period of 25 years, whose
blossoms were so highly prized that
they would be accepted by anyone in
payment for merchandise or service,
and, at the end of the period, the total
original cost repaid to the purchaser.

Gude Bros. Boost Liberty Loan.

In the Washington Times of Octo-
ber 15, Gude Bros., well known florists
of the national capital, carried a full
page paid advertisement over their sig-
nature urging everyone to buy Liberty
bonds to the very limit — and then go
out and get 10 friends to do the same.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

GENERAL DEMAND GOOD.

Although orders for wedding bou-
quets and decorations were not as nu-
merous as usual, a good call for funer-
al work helped in an exceedingly good
demand during the past week. The'
weather has been changeable, but there
has been a good supply, especially of
chrysanthemums and roses, and a better
supply of orchids. Carnations are
none too plentiful and prices are stiff.
Violets are increasing in numbers and|
the quality is improving. AH Saints'
and All Souls' days brought a good
call for flowers for the cemeteries. ;

NOTES. I

A. J. Lanternier reports a very Ijtisyi
week with a good supply to meet all
requirements. This firm is cutting
heavily of Hoosier Beauty and Russell!
roses. ;

Mrs. R. W. Doswell has full recov-
ered from the injuries sustained in al
street car accident recently and is
again able to be at the store.

Edgar Wenninghoff is featuring
Touset and Chieftain chrysanthemums
and has attractive baskets arraiged
with pompons.

The Flick Floral Co. had several
wedding orders during the past week,
at one of which orchids were used in
profusion.

W. J. & M. S. Vesey are cutting ex-
cellent orchids and their chrysanthe-
mums and roses are making a splendid
showing. H. K.

OsrAHA, Neb. — Louis M. Rogers has
opened his third flower store in this
city at 319 South Sixteenth street.

BUKLINGTON, lA. — John A. Zaiser,
Sunnyside avenue florist, has purchased
the business of the Burlington Floral
Co.

Melbourne. Fla.— Andres McAdams
and daughter. Miss May McAdams, of
Chicago, are here for the winter sea-
son.

Zanesville, O. — C. L. Humphrey,
the florist, has opened a handsome
downtown flower store at 522 Main
street.

Marquette, Mich. — Frank Ashle-
man is making additions to his range
on Merry street, to be devoted to pot
plants.

MONCTON, N. B. — Fraser Bros., who
have enlarged their range, report a
good demand and indications of a busy
season.

Toronto, Ont. — The Arcade Florist,
on Tonge street, reports business bet-
ter than last year at this time. The
store presents a very attractive ap-
pearance.

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The Amer ^can Flor is t.

861

Boston.

MARKET COHDITIOXS POOR.

There has been a alump in this
weeli's market, an abundance of flow-
ers everywhere and the marl^et is over-
supplied in chrysanthemums, roses and
carnations and growers are not getting
the cost of transportation out of their
stock. Halliday sold as low as $4 a
hundred. Chieftain from $6 to $12 a
hundred; the only ones holding' up are
Bonnaffon, and these are selling for
$2, $2.50 and $3 a dozen. Ophelia, Kil-
larney Queen, Shawyer, Maryland, Had-
ley and Black Beauty roses 21-inch to
24rinch stems are offered at $S a hun-
dred; 15-inch stock $3 and $5 a hun-
dred. American Beauties are selling
very slowly. Carnations, Pink Delight,
Beacon, Fenn and White Enchantress
go at $2.50 a hundred, Kaster lilies $S
a hundred and rubrums $6 a hundred;
snapdragon, (pink, white and yellow)
$6 a hundred. Cosmos, calendulas,
pansies and sweet peas, although very
good stock, find very few buyers. Sin-
gle violets are very scarce.

NOTES.

Philip L. Carbone has just returned
from a 10 months' trip through France
and Italy, where he has been buying
for his retail and wholesale trade.
From France, he brought with him
some wonderful large bunches of mis-
tletoe, which he has given to the
French relief fund.

B. A. Snyder & Company are having
very good success, and find business
has increased wonderfully over last
year. Also the bowling team which
represents this firm is coming along
in rapid strides.

The Houghton-Gorney Co. reports
very good business, and has worked
up a large trade in combination baskets
of fruit and flowers; also funeral work
was never better.

Wm. Nicholson is with us again
after a three weeks' illness, and is
brjngiag to market very good button
chrysanthemums, both single and
double.

Chas. Evans left his business for a
few days to go duck hunting, and re-
turned well paid for his work. Sev-
eral of his friends ate duck for several
days.

Albert Walsh is receiving from Hali-
fax, besides a good grade of roses,
some excellent gardenias which he
easily disposes of at $6 a dozen.

Penn, The Florist, has had a very
good season and his windows are at-
tractively arranged with orange trees
and chrysanthemum plants.

Harold Ryan is shipping to this mar-
ket very good lily of the valley, and
cleans up every day at $8 a hundred.

Both Galvin stores report good busi-
ness, and have been very busy with
wedding and funeral work.

Welch Bros. Co. reports very good
business, and finds plenty of goods to
supply the trade.

Wax Bros', store is always busy, and
their trade has never been better.

S. K. G.

Massachusetts Agricultural College.

The M. A. C. Florists' Club opened
the season October 23, with its first
meeting, the celebration taking the
form of a banquet. Prof. A. G. Hecht
made an earnest and vigorous speech
to the students, urging them to more
activity and a bigger and more suc-
cessful club than ever. A great deal of
enthusiasm was aroused, and although
the war has made and is making great
inroads on the student body, everyone
felt that this year was to be even more
active because of the shortening of the
terms. It was planned to have a series
of lectures by prominent florists and
members of the trade. The first of the
series is to be given by Aubrey Butler
of Northampton.

Prof. Hecht reports the number of
new men taking up floriculture as great
as in preceding years. The total enroll-
ment of students at the college is a
little over half that of last year. This
fact alone certainly tells the story of
what "Old Bay State's Loyal Sons" have
done in the country's hour of trial.
"Aggie's" sons are to be found in every
branch of the army, navy, air and Red
Cross service. Harry Lydiard is in the
collegiate balloon school, Rockville,
Conn. Recently he landed in Amherst,
much to the surprise of his friends.
Harry Saidel is with Vaughan's Seed
Store in New York. Harold Pratt is
with Sam Goddard at Framingham.
John CadarelU has left A. N. Pierson's at
Cromwell, Conn, to take up the sword
for Uncle Sam. Stan Hall is at Illinois.

The annual fall flower show of the
department of floriculture, Massachus-
setts Agricultural College, has been
postponed until spring. It was deemed
necessary to do this because of the late
opening of the college and the scarcity
of material. Plans, however, are under
way for a big show in the spring.
Plans are also under way for the en-
larging of the perennial gardens at the
college. All the present collection is
to be gone over, relabeled where neces-
sary, plants divided, dead plants and
fspac'es replaced with new plants. An
attempt will be made for a better
grouping of the species. It has been
decided that the various species of each
genera should be grouped together and,
while this had been the plan hitherto,
it is to be more rigidly carried out. Mr.
Cummings of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom-
well, Conn., has offered specimens of
herbaceous perennials from their nur-
sery to help complete the collection
at the college.

C. E. Wildon has taken up his work
again at the college after a strenuous
summer as supervisor of gardens of the
city of Springfield, Mass., and superin-
tendent of the flower show. Eastern
States Exposition. He wishes to
express his appreciation of the co-oper-
ation of the florists at the exhibition.
Especially to be commended on the
showing made are A. N. Pierson, Inc.,
of Cromwell, Conn.; George Walker, of
North Dighton. Mass.; George H. Sin-
clair, and Gallivan Bros., of Holyoke,
Mass.; Butler & Ullman, of Northamp-
ton, Mass. C. E. W.

Detroit.

RESOLUTIONS, DEATH OE J. A. VALENTINE.

At the regular meeting of the De-
troit Florists' Club, October 11, the an-
nouncement of the sudden death of J.
A. Valentine, of Denver, Colo., was
received with the sincerest expression
of sorrow by his many friends there
assembled, and the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted :

WTiereas, By the death of our friend
and fellow worker in the horiticultural
field, J. A. Valentine, of Denver, Colo.,
we realize the great loss to the pro-
fession, and the personal sense of be-
reavement that is felt by all who knew
him, we hereby tender to his widow
and relatives who mourn his passing,
our sincerest sorrow in their loss. His
ability was everywhere recognized, and
his marked achievements in the ad-
vancement of floriculture, will always
remain a monument to his memory. To
thus achieve lasting tribute to his
labors and accomplishments, is to
merit the acclaim, "Well done, good
and faithful servant." Be it therefore,

Resolved, That in the death of J. A.
Valentine, the trade loses an indefatig-
able and enthusiastic worker for the
promotion of floriculture in all its
branches, and his work so continuotis
and energetic, was an inspiration to
all who were familiar with his activi-
ties, and privileged to be numbered
among his friends, and be it further,

Resolved, That formal recognition of
his usefulness to the trade is hereby
given by the Detroit Florists' Club,
which, with other similar organiza-
tions, has profited by his friendship
and personal interest in our local in-
dustry, and be it.

Resolved, Also, that these resolutions
be spread upon the records of the club,
and a copy sent to his bereaved family.
J. F. Sullivan,

M. BLOT,

R. RAHALET,

Committee.

CLUB MEETING.

The florists' club meeting, November
1, was attended by 25 members, and
one visiting member of the trade, H.
C. Neubrand, representing A. N. Pier-
son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Harry In-
gold was elected to honorary member-
ship in the club. Wm. Dilger appoint-
ed to work out plans for the outdoor
exhibit in connection with the S. A. F.
convention here in 1919 reported hav-
ing conferred with the management
of the state fair grounds where it is
proposed to have the planting done
with satisfactory results. M. Bloy, of
the committee appointed to urge the
private gardeners of Grosse Pointe to
make exhibits of their elegant grown
chrysanthemums at the Cleveland
flower show next week, reported much
encouragement to that end, and gave
assurance of at least two of the finest
collections going to the "Forest City."
It developed that at least 20 will attend
also, among them will be the star
bowlers, who will enter the contest,
for the trophy offered, by the Cleve-
land Cut Flower Co. Thanksgiving
day advertising was discussed fully,
and resulted in the appointment of a
committee, of A. Pochelon, Frank Dan-
zer, and E. A. Fetters to solicit con-
tributions to a fund for that purpose.
J. F. S.

The Late Victor Zuber.

Victor Zuber, for the past 40 years a
grower of Whitestone, L. I., N. Y., died
at his home, November 2, aged 75
years. He was bom in France, his
father, Anthony Zuber, being a florist
who later came to America with his
family. Victor, as stated, located at
WTiitestone, where in late years the
firm name has been Victor Zuber &
Sons. They have long been success-
ful growers of the Ulrich Brunner rose,
as well as a variety of other stock.
Mr. Zuber is survived by eight chil-
dren : Victor, Vincent, Joseph and
Frank and Mrs. S. Schmidt, Mrs. Eliza-
beth Morck, Mrs. Lillian Nielsen and
Mrs. Josephine Sergeant, all of White-
stone. His funeral was held from St.
Luke's R. C. church, November 5.

A. F. F.

Louisville, Kt. — Miss Emilia Miller
is now successfully conducting the flow-
er shop at Third and Jefferson streets
formerly conducted by her sister, Miss
Alice Miller, deceased.

Springdale, Pa. — Geo. P. Weaklen,
well-known florist' of Pittsburgh has
purchased from the Landscape Floral
Co. six and one-half acres of ground,
with 10 greenhouses, a dwelling and
other improvements.

Beacon, N. Y. — In a recent issue of
the Fishkill Standard, Benjamin Ham-
mond, well-known manufacturer of
greenhouse paints and greenhouse in-
secticides, has an interesting article
on war conditions in Canada.

Clinton, Ia.— The business formerly
conducted under the name of the An-
drew Bather Estate, will in future be
known as the Andrew Bather Co., with-
out change in the capital or the per-
sonnel of the active management.

862

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

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Established 1885.
Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a
year; Canada $■^00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $2.50.
When sendint; us change of address always
Bend the old address at the same time.
Advertising rates on application.
From the first issue The Amebican FLOEiSThas
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
JI possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume »ny responsibility for the
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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

The fall exhibitions S53

— Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 853

— Morris County. N. J.. Society .....S53

— Riverside Horticulturul Society 855

— Texas State Florists' .\ssociation 856

. — Boston fruit show 85G

. — Illinois State Florists' Association 85'

1. L. Pillsbury ( portrait ) 85'

Comine: exhibitions .^ 85'

The retail trade 85'

— Meeting conditions 85'

— Labor saving in mail matter 858

—Aeroplane funeral design tillus.i 858

Publicity plan at Chicago under way 858

National campaign for publicity 858

The War Garden 859

Orchid notes 860

— Prolonging blooming season 860

— Orchid fumigation 860

Gude Bros, boost Liberty Loan 860

Tort Wayne. Ind 860

Boston 861

Massachusetts Agricultural College 861

Detroit 861

The late Victor Zuber 861

Chrysanthemum General Pershing 862

Ladies Society of .American Florists 862

Society of American Florists 862

Garden causes incompatability 862

Chrysanthemum Society of America 862

Shipments of non-essentials restricted 862

Catalogues received 863

I^uisville, Ky 864

Chicago 8(0

St. Louis 8i6

Columbus. 0 8c6

Philadelphia 8i8

Washington. D. C. 880

New Yorli 880

Pittsburgh |82

Kansas City, Mo g-

Cincinnati ™^

Providence, R. 1 88-

Detroit bowling 88-

The seed trade ||g

^Colorado seed crop 8.^

— Burpee & Co.'s bond club 888

—Guernsey bulbs 888

—Field Seed Co. increases holdings 888

— Nebraska seed crops 888

. — California beans |g8

Market gardeners • . ■ ■ ^-

— Prices of Indoor fruits and vegetables 89-

— Celery in cold storage 8^^

^Potato grades J^^-

— Direct seeding of lettuce «»-

The nursery trade 8»4

— Rhus javaniea =?*

—American Pomological Society gJ-J

Los Angeles »^*

Rochester. N. \ ^'|

Madison. N. J SV.,

Albany -^7,

Buffalo ■^-

CHAIBMAiS- GEORGE ASMDS SaVS a

meeting of the National Publicity Fi-
nance Committee will be held at Cleve-
land, November 10.

SOME small growers are talking of
closing down part of their greenhouses
on account of the high price of fuel.
■While it may be difficult to maintain
the normal temperatures for the houses
special effort should be made to keep
all the glass in operation even at great-
ly reduced temperature as green houses
-go to the bad very quickly when not
in -use.

Chrysanthemum General Pershing.

. "Washington, T>. C. — The most bril-
liant chrysanthemum produced this
year by the burea-u of plant industry
of the United States department of
agriculture has been, named Gen.
Pershing.

It is reported that the giant Dutch
steamer, the Nieuw Amsterdam, will
shortly be permitted to sail for home
carrying the few hundred forlorn Dutch
bulb representatives who have for
many weeks been sti-anded in New
York.

Ladles Society of American Florists.

Mrs. Charles H. Maynard, of Oneida,
N. Y., for several years secretary of
the above societjy, has entirely re-
covered from the injuries resulting)
from a fall, mention of which was made
in these columns at the time. Her
many friends will be glad to hear that
the fractured jaw has completely
mended and she is able to eat solid
food.

Society of American Florists.

DEPARTME>'T OF PLAXT EECISTR-\TI0N.

Public notice is hereby given that,
as no objections have been filed to the
registrations of Primula malacoides
Townsendii. and Xmas Joy pepper by
A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y'., and the
Delphinium hybrids, America, Prof.
James T. Hatfield, Mrs. Ida W. Gloede,
Grace Darling, Evanston, Mrs. D. C.
Presler. Randolph Culver Gloede, Miss
Gertrude Lane Mogee, Richard F,
Gloede, Mrs. Cody Hoops, Little Bob,
Charles Speed, registered by Richard
F. Gloede, Evanston, 111., same become
complete.

John Toting, Sec'y.

November 3, lOlT.

Garden Causes Incompatability.

The Alpha Floral Co., Kansas City,
Mo., calls attention to the foUowinj,'
which recently appeared in one of the
papers in that city credited to the Cm-
cinnati Times-Star :

"The question as to the flower garden's
proper place in the home will be raised,
probably for the first time in court,
■p-hen Judge Hoffman, in the domestic
relations court, hears the divorce £uit
filed by Herman Kautz, commission
merchant, against Mrs. Luella M,
Kautz. He charges in his suit that
his wife paid so much attention to her
flowers and plants that she neglected
him and her household duties in the
home. They separated last August as
a lesult. In her answer to the charges,
Mrs. Kautz said :

"Flowers are one of God's gifts to
us and it is a queer woman or man
who does not love tbem."

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

EXAMANING COMMITTEES.

President Wm. W. "Vert announces
the committees to examine new chrj-s-
anthemums for the ensuing year as
follows :

Boston. Mass. — Williana Nicholson
(chairman), James Wheeler, Alex.
Montgomery. Ship flowers to chair-
man, care of W. J. Thurston, man-
ager, Boston Flower Exchange, 1 Win-
throp square and Otis street, Boston.

New Y'ork — Eugene Dailledouze
(chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A.
Herrington. Ship flo'wers to New York
Cut Flower Co., 53 Twenty-second
street. New York, care of chairman.

Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge
(chairman), John Westcott, S. S. Pen-
nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge,
1514 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Cincinnatti. O. — R. Witterstaetter
(chairman), James Allen, Henry
Schwarz. Ship flowrs to chairman.
Jabez Elliot Flower Market, care of
janitor.

Chicago — N. J. Wietor (chairman),
George Asmus, Thomas W. Head. Ship
flowers to chairman, 1G2 North Wa-
bash avenue, Chicago.

Shipments should be made to ar-
rive by 2 p. m. on examination days
to receive attention from the commit-
tee. Must be prepaid to destination
and an entry fee of $2 should be for-
warded to the secretary not later than
Tuesday of the week they are to be
examined, or it may accompany the
blooms.

Seedlings and sports are both eligi-
ble to be shown before these commit-
tees, provided the raiser has given
them two years' trial to determine
their true character. Special attention
is called to the rule that sports to re-
ceive a certificate must pass at least
three of the five committees.

The committees will be in session
to examine such exhibits as may be
submitted on each Saturday during
October and November, the dates of
which will be November 10, IT, 24.

REPORTS OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES.

Cincinnati, O., October 27. — Mimico,
pink pompon, scored 91 points; Liberty
Bond, white incurved Japanese, scored
S6 points exhibition; Lometa, white
pompon, scored S3 points; exhibited by
Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich.

Chicago, October. 29. — Liberty Bond,
white incurved, scored 90 points com-
mercial; Adriana. pink incurved, scored
91 points commercial; exhibited by El-
mer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.
CHAS. "W. J0HN.SOX, Sec'y.
2242 W. 109th street, Chicago.

Shipments of Non-Essentlals Restricted.

Washington, D, C. — Robert S. Lovett,
priority director of the war industries
board, has ordered that the transpor-
tation of all non-essentials in open top
freight cars be restricted after Novem-
ber 1. The order prohibits the carry-
ing of specified materials for private
orders. Coal is exempted, and the
order does not apply to shipments for
government use or to shipments in
closed box cars.

The order is expected to provide
early relief for the car shortage which
has affected the transportation of coal,
coke, ore, limestone, sugar beets, sugar
cane, sorphum cane and raw materials
for use in the metal, sugar and fer-
tilizer industries and other commodities
necessary to the national defence and
security."

Heretofore, said Judge Lovett's order,
the transportation of these materials
has been hampered by insistence of
manufacturers on cars for non-essen-
tials.

Many oiBcials believe that the order
is only the first of a number of similiar
orders contemplated to curtail non-
essential production for the war. Pres-
ident Wilson gave his approval of the
order after he had received reports that
manufacturers holding government war
contracts found it increasingly difficult
to get necessary materials because of
the shortage of cars.

[It w-ill be well for the florist and allied
trades to note the above order, and
ponder the word "non-essentials." — Ed.]

igi7.

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863

Catalogfues Received.

J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York,
bulbs; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago
and New York, bulbs, evergreen and
decidjious trees, shrubs, hardy plants
and florists' supplies; new and rare
Darwin and Cottage tulips, narcissi,
lilies, hyacinths, hardy plants; speci-
men trees and shrubs, peonies and iris;
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville,
O., bulbs, seed, winter floAvering and
decorative plants, roses and fruit trees;
J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md.,
seeds; Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark,
N. Y., nursery stock; Livingston Seed
Co.. Columbus, O., bulbs and hardy
plants; Peter Henderson & Co., New
York, bulbs; Elm City Nurseries, New
Haven, Conn., nursery stock; Conard
& Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., roses,
hyacinths, tulips, peonies, ornamental
foliage plants, etc.; North-eastern
Forestry Co., Cheshire, Conn., nursery
stock; Charles D. Ball. Holmesburg,
Pa., palms and decorative plants;
H. P. Michell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,
bulbs; Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago,
boilers; A. Dietsch Co., Chicago, "Green-
house Builders' Reference Book; Thos.
J. Gray Co., Boston, Mass., bulbs;
Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New
York, nursery stock; John Connon Co.,
Hamilton, Ont., plants, trees and
shrubs; Peth & Duggan, New York,
bulbs, seeds and garden supplies; Cot-
tage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka,
Calif., CpJifornia grown Holland bulbs
and sweet peas; The John Henry Co.,
Lansing, Mich., florists' stationery,
stickers, etc.; D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun-
dee, 111., nursery stock; Wood, Stubbs
& Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky., Qov. ering
bulbs and ornamental plants; Wagner
Park Nursery Co., Sidney, O., plants
and shrubs and "Landscape Service;"
J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater,
Mass., dahlias, herbaceous plants and
shrubs; Princeton Nurseries, Princeton.
N. J., nursery stock; A. T. Boddington
Co., Inc., New York, seeds and bulbs;
S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,
bulbs and sweet peas; Max Schling,
New York, bulbs; Eltweed Pomeroy,
Donna, Tex., cannas; R. Vincent. Jr.,
Sons Co., WTiite Marsh, Md., green-
house and bedding plants; the North-
eastern Forestry Co., Cheshire, Conn.,
evergreen trees; Wm. Elliot & Sons,
New York, flowering bulbs.

Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.. Paris,
France, hyacinths, tulips, gladioli, nar-
cissi, etc.; Vincent Lebreton's Nun-
series, Main-et-Loire, France, nursery
stock (McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham-
bers St., New York, agents for "United
States and Canada) ; V. Lemoine &
Son, Nancy, France, plants, bulbs and
seeds.

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Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
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up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnishing of about 1000
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THE OLD RELIABLE HOUSE — FORTY YEARS IN THE WHOLESALE BUSINESS

Welch Bros. Company

Have taken over the business
of

PATRICK WELCH

262 Devonshire St., Boston

Mr. Patrick Welch assumes the office of President and Treasurer.

The Above Consolidation with :

Our enlarged and better stocked Supply Department —
Our improved facilities for handling cut flowers, with the
production of New England's best growers — «

Enables us to better fill the wants of the trade.

Welch Bros. Company, 262 Devonshire St., Boston

PHONES MAIN 6267, 6268, 2698, 5948

M

mm

THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

Only Five Weeks to December 15.

Order Christinas Goods How.

Red Immortelles, Red Frieze Roping in three sizes, Red Immortelles and
Magnolia Wreaths, the new transparent Red Oak, Natural Cape Flowers, all
colors; Grasses in all shades for Magnolia Wreaths. Get our two toned luster
Art Ribbon to finish wreaths and holiday baskets A splendid line of Supplies
for all holiday demands. Send for our illustrated Fall List.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., "^^"p^itADELr^iA, pa

Louisville, Ky.

TEADE VERY FAIR.

The past week has been a busy one
with the local trade. While roses have
been a little slow, the cut of chrysan-
themums went off lively and some
good carnations are finding their way
in and meet with ready call.

NOTES.

A recent feature at the Jacob Schuiz
Co. was an attractive window decora-
tion representing of an army camp
with a miniature aeroplane in flight
encircling the interior.

The • P. Walker Co. has rented one
of its store locations to the Red Cross

Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

lunch room. Miss Genevieve Walker
is studying art at the Pratt Institue,
Brooklyn, N. T.

Many of the florists arranged origi-
nal Hallowe'en displays that attracted
attention to their establishments.

The New Nanz & Neuner Co. is
bringing in some excellent rosei^and
chrysanthemums.

George Schuiz is finding ready sale
for his well grown pot chrysanthe-
mums. H. G. W.

igi7.

The American Florist. 865

NEXT WEEK

The American Florist

AUTUMN NUMBER

TO BE ISSUED

November 15th.

JUST RIGHT FOR THE

THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY TRADE

Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed
now will be placed during the next 30 days, and Grow-
ers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a
large share of this business by
liberal advertising in

The Au-tuLrnn Nuimber

No Change in Prices. Single Column Inch, $1.00; Page of 30 Inches, $80.00,
with the usual discounts on a series of insertions.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street
CHICAGO

For upwards of 30 years the representative paper of the

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the

United States and Canada.

PLEASE SEND YOUR COPY FOR THIS ISSUE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

All shipments of tender plants should be made be-
fore hard frost, to reduce loss and cost of wrapping

B66

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

A MOST BEATJTIPULi
ORNAMENT FOR ANY STORE

THE WRAPPER
■\Vatcli your step
■ — Keep tab on
your overhead ex-
pense — Modernize
your shipping de-
partment — Don't
conduct your bus-
iness in the old-
fashioned, slip-
shod way, but
meet the twenti-
eth century meth-
ods of doing busi-
ness. Start today
— Now.

Install one of our
Rapid Rapper» and
eliminate all pos-
sible waste in
Avrapping" your
plants or cut flow-
er baskets. Big
men in the trade
who are using our
outfits regularly
pronounce it as
the best invest-
ment they have
ever made.

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
acknowledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable. Tou will
And it invaluable
for decorating,
displaying plants
and floral baskets
as well as innu-
merable other
uses, and a most
b e a u t i ful orna-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-
ket.

Finished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price $3.00 each.

ALL. THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

A1.1. THE FLOWERS

IN PLACE.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Burlington Willow Ware Shops,
BURLINGTON, lA.

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEL,.

CRAIG QUALITY PLANTS

To insure safe delivery we earnestly advise our patrons to make up their
lists of foliage and flowering plants at once. Owing to the chaotic conditions
of the service of the various express companies, which promises to grow worse
with the approach of the holiday season, serious delays are almost certain to
occur. We want to serve you.

OUR STOCK WAS NEVER BETTER. ORDER NOW.

ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY

Market at 49th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Branch: Norwood, Pa.

E^lor-al ^Ntjirseries

Greenhouses:
EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Phone No: SPRUCE 889.

OUR SPECIALTIES

Olfice and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOLE ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA

ROSES, GARDENIAS, ORCHIDS, PLUMOSUS, ADIANTUM, STRING SMILAX, ETC.

The Best Red
Frieze Roping
Real Holly Red

Christmas Red Headquarters

Wreaths of the real Christmas Red, plain and beautifally trimmed. RUSCUS, red and
green. AMERICAN STATICE, wreaths or loose in bunches. DIANA GRASS, all colors.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., The House of Merit

1309-11 North 2ai Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

igij.

The American Florist.

867

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

"A very good substitute for box
trees would be small eyergreena,
■which our American nurserymen are
already preparing for this purpose.
Winter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
my mind are even prettier because
more diversified than the box trees,
would prove very attractive. ' *

ROBERT CRAIG.

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate
or later delivery.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PUNTING EVERGREEN WINDOW BOXES.

No. 1. Evergreens planted close together, all the same height, give a

hedge-like appearance.
No. 2. High at the ends and low in the center produces, with a little

clipping, a graceful curved effect.
No. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its Individuality is another

plan.
No. 6. A bos filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that is

very attractive.

PRICES ON HILL'S H&RDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS, Etc-

Especially Grown Bushy Stock.

Variety Size Id. Eacli Doz. 100

Assorted Varieties (Our Selection) $8.00 per SOI $15.00

Picea Excelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-18 $0.20 $1.80 10.00

Finns Mugho (Dwf. Mountain Pine) 8-10 .35 2.40 18.00

Tliuya Oooidentalis (Am. Arbor Vitae) 12-18 .30 2.15 16.00

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or other special uses.

Variety Description Size Ft. Each

Juniperus Counarti Pyramid 2 -3 $2.75

Picea Canadensis Pyramid l%-2 1,00

Pinus Mugho Globe 1 -1% 1-25

Thuya Peahody Aurea Pyramid li^-2 1.25

Thuya Woodwardi Globe 1 -1% 1.75

Tliuya Siberica Globe l%-2 2.00

Thuya Pyramidalis Pyramid 2 -3 1.60

TEEMS: Net cash. First order from
all firms not having an account vdth us
should be accompanied with full cash re-
mittance, which earns 3 per cent discount
and boxing free. To customers of ap-
proved credit or who supply satisfactory
references, 30 days net.

(Notice to Nurserymen and
|piorists : Our complete
,iThoIesale catalog is no^v
ready. Copy sent on re-
iquest.

The D. Hill Nursery Go.

Pair
$6.26
1.73
2.26
2.2S
S.26
8.76
2.75

PRICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOB TUBBIN6.

(Clipped specimens, -well grown, bushy, compact stock.)

Variety Description

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlocls) Globular

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Virginiana (Ked Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Virginiana (Red C^-dar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal
Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal
Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal
Tbuya Oooidentalis (Am. Arb. Vit.) .. .Ball Shape
Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal
Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal
Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal
Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular
Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular
Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular
Thuya Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape

Matched

Each Pair

$ 2.60 $ 4.50

3.26 6.00

3,26
4.60
2.60
4.00
4.60
5.50
9.60
13.00
3.60
6.00
6.60
3.75
2.00
2.75
3.60
2.00
3.25
4.76
2.26

6,00
8.60
4.60
7.60
8.60
10.60
18,50
25.60
6,50
8.50
12.50
7.00
3.60
5.00
6.60
3,60
6.00
9.00
4.00

If tubs are wanted add 75 cents extra per tree.

After tubbing, water thoroughly and keep soil moist until

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

Evergreea Specialists Largest Growers in Ameiica

HILL'S MOTTO:

High Quality Reasonable Prices
Prompt Service Ck)urteou9 Treat-
ment. Give us a trial. We can
save yon money and please you-
aa well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

868

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

\

Chrysanthemum

AND POMPONS

It stands to reason that a large range of greenhouses like our plant

at Morton Grove, operated on modern ideas, will produce stock of

the highest possible quality. You will find it difEcult to duplicate

POEHLMANN'S SUPREME QUALITY

American Beauty Russell Hoosier Beau

Ophelia Richmond Killarney Killarney Brillia
White Killarney IVlilady Sunburst Aaron Wan

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies-Orchids-Valley-Carnations-Cecile Brunner- Firefiame
Flat Ferns - Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus -
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Galax-

Southern Wild Smilax.

SUPPLY HOUSE.

TO BUY NO^

any merchandise you may want for
season's uses at prices that are rij
Our new line of baskets is conside
the most practical and novel ever she
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIR
CULARS Illustrating all BAS-
KETS and FALL NOVELTIES

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVE

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, i
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perfe^

BUY NOW— SAVE TIME— PREPARED EVERGREEN WREATHS

Per Doz. Per 100

12-in., $2.75 121.00

Per Doz. Per 100 Per Doz. Per 100 Per Doz.

14-in.,$3.00 $23.00 16-in., $3.50 $27.00 18-in., $4.00

Hr THESE WREATHS KEEP INDEFINITELY -^g

POEHLMAr

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

igzj.

The American Florist.

869

■

POT "MUMS

November Delivery

)-in. pots, $4.80 per doz. ; Si-^-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $7.20 and $9.00 per doz. ;
pots, $12.00 per doz. ; 8-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each ; larger specimens, $3.00 to $7.50 each.

CYCLAMEN

3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100;

4-mch pots, $25.00 per 100;

5-inch pots, $4.80 per dozen.

PALMS

TIA FORSTEEIANA SINGLE PLANTS.

TIA BELMOEEANA SINGLE PLANTS.

Leaves Doz. 100 1.000

pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

PHOENIX EOEBELENn. Each

pots $1.00

STEVENSONIA GEAUDIFOLIA.

pots 50

pots 1.00

LIVISTONIA aOITINDlrOLIA.

4 inch pots 50

3 Inch pots, $14.00 per 100

6 inch pots $1.25 each

PTYSCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3 Inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2 inch pots, $1.75 per doz $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOEBONIOA,

2 inch pots, 75c per doz $5.00 per 100

MAETINEZIA CAEYOTAEFOLIA,

3 Inch pots. 30c each $3.00 per doz.

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IISCELLANEOUS STOCK

ASPARAGUS PLTJMOSTTS
pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 per
n. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, Mdup.,

ASPAEAGTTS SPRENGEEI
nch stock. $7.00 per 100.
BEGONIA LUMINOSA (In W.om)
ts. 25c to 35c each.

PANDANTJS VEITCHn
:b, $4.80 per doz.

RUBBER PLANTS

5-iii. pots. $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln. pots. $9.00 per doz,

POINSETTIAS

Christmas delivery.
4-in., $20.00-$25.00 per 100; 6-in. pans, Mdup., $6.00
per doz.; 7-in. pans, $0.75-$1.00 each; 8-in. pans,
Mdup., $1.50-$2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
$5.00 each.

A Nominal Charge Is Made for Packing.

BOSTON FERNS
5-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $9.00 per doz.;
7-in. pots, $12.00 per doz.

TABLE FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $16.00 per 100.

HOLLY FERNS
3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln.. $15.00 per 100.

CEOTONS
in variety. 4-in. pots, $4.80 per doz.; 6-in. pots,
$12.00, $15.00 and $18.00 per doz.

4 BROS. CO.

ING DISTANCE PHONE,
RANDOLPH 35.

CHICAGO, ILL.

870

The American

Florist.

Nov. 10,

BIG CROP OF FLOWERS

Special prices on Roses, our selec-
tion in lots of 200, either grade.

Long $6.00 per 100; Medium $4.00 per 100; Good Short $2.50 per 100

Good assortment of stock promised in any grade.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND POMPONS
IN LARGE SUPPLY AT LOW PRICES

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz.

Long steins, special -,„ r„ ^ ^o'Sn

Second length, 30 to 36-inch $2.50 to 3.00

Medium, 15 to 24-inch l-OO to ^.00

ghort 50 to 75 cents

RUSSELIiS — Best In Market Per 100

Long stems $1|.00 to $15.00

Good medium S.OO to 10.00

Good short 4.00 to 6.00

HOOSIER BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SHAWYER, RBIDS^
Long and Specials.

S.OO

Soodm^dium^*:::;::::::;:::;:::;::::: $5^00 to e.oo

Good short 3.00 to 4.00

SUNBURST, PINK KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIL-
LIANT, WHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Long stem «, „„ ^ ^?'S9

Good medium $5.00 to 6.00

Good short 4.00

CECILE BRUNNER Per 100 $2.00

VALLEY Per 100 $6.00

ASP. SPRAYS Per 100 $2.00 to $3.00

SPRENGERI Per 100 2.00 to 3.00

ADIANTUM • Per 100 $1.00

GALAX, bronze and green Per 1000 $1.00

FERNS Per 100 25c; Per 1000 2.00

SPECIAL OFFER: ROSES— Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $3.00

per hundred.
EASTER LILIES, Long Stem Per 100 $12.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial ordei
solicited.

"We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying
direct of the grower.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must be Delivered to the Express Companies by 5 P. M. Each Day.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhouses Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station, 111.

Chicago.

STOCK IS PLENTIFUL.

Stock is plentiful • this week in all
lines and is obtainable in large quan-
tities at very reasonable prices. Car-
nations are arriving in larger supply
and have dropped a trifle in price, but
there is no great surplus in this line
when the stores close at night.
Chi-ysanthemums and pompons are
seen in large supply at all the stores
arid are moving fairly well at prices
that could be more satisfactory to
the p-rower. Roses are more numerous
and "some of the dealers are quoting
special prices on quantity lots that
should interest every buyer. Some
particularlv fine home-grown American
Beauty i-oses are reaching this mar-
ket now and are .selling well at $4 and
$5 per dozen in the fancier grades.
Lilies are none too plentiful and the
same holds true for gardenias. Or-
chids are to be had in quantity, which
also applies to lily of the valley, sweet
peas and violets. Snapdragons, dai-
sies, calendulas and feverfew help

\SrsLr\f:&iX I

To handle on commission 'Mums, Pompons,
or other seasonable stock. Checks weekly.

M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist

158 N. Wabash Avenue, Telephone Central 3067 CHICAGO

make up the many offerings which
give the buyer a large variety to se-
lect from. Business is not as brisk as
it might be, but a sudden change for
the better can be looked for at any
moment. Many of the florists through-
out the countrj' who have their own
glass are supplying their trade from
their own stock, principally chrysan-
themums, which explains the falling off
in the out-of-town demand, but this is
to be expected and is no different from
other years. The local florists are
making a strong bid for business by
making large displays and by adver-
tising. The first warm spell has been
a blessing in disguise to some of the
smaller growers, for many of them
were running pretty short of coal and
experienced some difficulty in securing

Christmas Cards

100— $0.60
500— 2.00

200— $1.00
1000— 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

Mention the American Florist when writina

what they needed^ to pull them
through the cold spell. The coal situ-
ation is still serious, but the growers'
chances are much better now of se-
curing what they have ordered, on ac-
count of the mild weather, than if the
cold spell had continued another week.

/p/7-

The America n Fl oris t.

871

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

30 East Randolph St.,

WE HAVE THEM IN QUANTITY:

ROSES-'MUMS-CARNATIONS-POMPONS

We close at 5 P. M. neek days and Sundays at noon.
Buy Direct From the Grprwer CURRENT PRICE LIST '^nbject to Change Wlthont Notice

MRS. CHAS. RirSSEIiL Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICinviOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

ROSEIS, OUR SEI.ECTI01V $4.00

Champ AVelland . . . )

Klllamey Per 100

White Klllamey. . . Specials $10.00

Klllamey Brilliant. \ Select 8.00

Sunburst Medium $5.00 to 6.00

My Maryland Short 4.00

Ol"'«"» J PerlOO

CARNATIONS— Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz $ 2.00 to $4.00

Pompons, per bunch 50 to .75

Harrisil 12.60 to 15.00

Valley

Adiantum

Aspara^ms, per bunch 50c to 76c

Boxwood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Lencothoe Sprays

Smllax per dOE. strings

1.00 to

.75 to
2.00 to

6.00
1.50

1.0»
2.50

w^^^>^^^^•r^^^^Jv^^^JVMi'

m WHOLESALE GDPWEDS 3/: CUT FIOWEDS^ PLANTS f

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

EVERYTHING

In large supply with us this week.
Try us on any of the following:

Chrysanthemums
Carnations
Snapdragons
Calendulas

Roses
Pompons
Orchids
Valley

Violets
Lilies
Sweet Peas
Daisies

Tuberoses
Pansies
Strawflowers
Feverfew

We handle the output of nearly 100 of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

19^ Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Ciood. "^Q

872

The American Florist

Nov. 10,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Roses -Carnations -Chrysanthemums. Order Here and Get the Best.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^"^f,^V„"i ^„?i:f '

AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Long stems

36-incli stems

30-incli stems

24-inc'U stems

IS-iuch stems

12-incU stems

MKS. CHAS. RUSSELL.

Fancy

Good

MINIATURE ROSES.

Baby Doll

Elgar

Per doz.

S4.00

...... 3.00

2.50

2.00

1.50

1.00

Pet ion

$10.00 to $12.00

e.OO to 8.00

Per 100

$2.00

2.00

Without Notice

WHITE AND PINK KILLAENET, OPHE-
LIA, SUNBURST AND RICHMOND..

Per 100

E.^tra Special $6.00

Select o.OO

Fancy 4.00

Medium 3.00

Sbort 2.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

CSHNATIONS.

MISCELLANEOUS.

■ 1<X>

Per 100

Fancy $3.00

Good 2.50

Cbrysanthemums, . per doz $1.50 to $3.00

Pompons ...per bunch .35 to .50

Valley 6.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 $2.50

Smilas. per doz. strings. . 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax ibronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.50
Asparagus Sprengeri, Asparagus

Plumosus, per bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 25

OTHER GOODS AT MARKET RATES.

Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America.

WE ARE NOW OFFERING A PAR-
TICULARLY FINE SUPPLY OF

Roses-Carnations-' Mums-Pom-
pons-Sweet Peas -Lilies -Daisies
Calendulas-Snapdragons-Etc.

You can always secure what jou need here in Cut Flow-
ers and Greens at the most reasonable prices — Try us.

A. T. PYFER & COMPANY

164 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance Telephone— Central 3373.

KOTES.

P. W. Peterson, of Joliet, a visitor
at Zech & Mann's store, November 3,
says the Chicago Carnation Co. has
just signed a contract with its local
papers for .$1,000 worth of advertising
to appear regularly within the next
year. Mrs. A. C. Rett who spent a
number of years in the retail florist
business at Joliet before the Chicago
Carnation Co. bought her out a short
time ago, has accepted a position with
this firm. She found it so difficult to
lead a life of leisure that she could
not resist the call of the flowers and is
happy to be back at her old stand
among the many friends she served
so faithfully in the years past.

Herbert Budlong, who is with the
National army at Rockford, celebrated
his birthday last week. His folks re-
membered him with a beautiful wrist
watch and a large birthday cake. His
friends in camp shared the cake
and hope that he will have an-
other birthday soon, for it was simply
delicious and a welcome addition to
their regular army fare.

Louis Finnerman, with A. Henderson

O.A.&LA.TONNER

Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Sprengeri,
Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

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& Co., is the proud father of an eight
pound baby boy who gladened his home
this week. The young man's name is
Robert and his daddy says that as
soon as he is old enough he will join
A. Henderson & Co.'s staff of travel-
ing representatives.

Herbert Hansen, formerly with Peter
Reinberg, who was with the National
army at Rockford is now with the

regnlars at Houston, Tex. He is fore-
man of corral, Number 7, which houses
150 army horses.

John P. Kidwell, Jr. and Thos. Kid-
well, sons of the well-known florist,
have enlisted in the lOSth Infantry
now stationed at Houston, Texas.

George Pandell, of Port Wayne, Ind.,
called on the wholesale trade here this
week.

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873

MUMS

Pink,

White,

Yellow

Positively home-grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF POMPONS.

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses Al duality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Including Wild Smilax for your Fall Decorations.

CARNATIONS ^^ ^^'^ ^^^^ ^^^ orders entrusted to our care.

DBT'Can also supply extra fancy Orchids (Cattleyas).

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh
stock at all times. Try us and be convinced. Besides, when buying direct from us,
we eliminate the high cost of living— in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.'^i

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave,, Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLET
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are In daily toucli with market conditions and when a decline takes place yon can rely npon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

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White-Yellow-Pink

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

IN HEAVY SUPPLY

ROSES=LIUES=VALLEY=POMPONS

Positively the largest and finest supply
in the Chicago Market — Bar none.

jRn^H^Remeniber when ordering that our line is so complete that it
^I^V Includes every Item offered in the Great Chicago Market.

30 E. Randolph St., cJ;^^11li Chicago

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874

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

H. VAN GELDER, Pres.

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L. M. JONES, Sec'y

<9

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

Most beautiful stock obtainable ill this market. Can supply you regularly with what you need.
Largest, finest and most complete collection in Chicago. Make arrangements with us now for your Thanksgiving supply.

Beauties Per dozen, $1.50 to $5.00

ROSES Per 100

Russell $6.00 to $25.00

Richmond, Milady, Brilliant. Ward. Ophelia, White Killarney.

Killarney. Sunburst 3.00 to 10.00

Extra Special billed accordingly.

Carnations per 100, $2.00 to $ 4.00

Lilies 15.00

Chrysanthemucns per doz., .75 to 3.00

Pompons, large bunches each, .35 to .75

Valley per 100, 6.00

Callas ■• 15.00

Violets " 1.00

All Greens at market prices.

M. F. Gallagher and E. B. Wilkinson
are representing Stielow Bros. Co., et
al., complainants, vs. Chicago & North-
western Railway Co., et al., defendants,
in its case which is scheduled to be
tried before the Interstate Commerce.
Commission, Saturday, November 10.
Stielow Bros. Co. is petitioning for the
establishment of just and reasonable
through rates for the transportation of
coal to Niles Center, Illinois, and for
reparation. M. F. Gallagher is the same
lawyer vcrho successfully handled the
Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s case.

George Keller & Son, manufacturers
of red pots at 2614-2622 Herndon street,
will be known as the George Keller
Pottery Company in the near future.
The business has been incorporated
with a capital stock of $10,000, the
stockholders being George Keller and
sons, Steve Keller and William Keller.
This firm has been in business here for
years and has always given the best
of satisfaction to all its customers.

Miss Franc Hancock, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hancock, who is
making her headquarters at Reno.
Nevada, has been ofBcially appointed
as head of the Women's conservation
committee of tha.t state. She passed
through here on her way to Wash-
ington, October 6, to attend a meeting
of all the state representatives.

The next regular meeting of the Chi-
cago Florists' Club will be held at the
Briggs House next Thursday evening,
at S o'clock. The principal business of
the evening will be the nomination of
officers for the ensuing year and all
members and their friends in the trade
are urgently requested to be present.

The Alpha Floral Co. had a flower
show of its own at its South Wabash
avenue store last week, when a large
collection of E. G. Hill Co.'s new seed-
ling chrysanthemums were on display,
along with a large and complete sup-
ply of all other seasonable stock.

A. Li. Vaughan & Co. have no com-
plaint to make in regard to their Octo-
ber business when their sales showed
an increase of more than $2,000 over
those of the same month of 1916. This
firm is again handling a regular sup-
ply of choice orchids.

Zech & Mann are handling large quan-
tities of Asparagns plumosus. which
is one of their leaders in greens. Mrs.
AUie Zech, who has been on the sick
list for several weeks, is able to be
about again,
r. Frank Daut, of Daut Bros., Decatur,

Autumn Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75
25 Medium Gut Flower Baskets $14.75

-I n Cut Flower Baskets for Long-Stemmed
A" Cut Flowers, in nne dnzen A< AA

, <pi.UU

Cut Flowers, in one dozen
lots Each,

6 Larger Cut Flower Baskets for Long-
Stemmed Cut Flowers, such as Beauties,
Russells, 'Mums,etc., inlots of (t>| /*r
six or more Each, «P'^«^«'

Finished in Two-Tone Colors.
Each Offer Includes Liners.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

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was the guest of Ed. Jacob, of the A. L.
Randall Co. this week. Mr. Daut
placed an order with the John C. Mon-
inger Co. for a new boiler while in the
city.

H. B. Kennicott finds in comparing
Kennicott Bros. Co.'s business for last
month with that of the same period of
1916, that its 1917 October shows a
gain of 1621 sales.

A. I. Simmons, well-known West
Sixty-third street florist. Is major
quartermaster of the administrative
staff of Illinois. His headquarters are
at Springfield.

George Wittbold, eldest son of Henry
Wittbold, has passed the physical ex-
amination for the National army and
is awaiting his call to report for dut.y
at Rockford.

G. Brunner, of G. Brunner's Sons,
Cincinnati, O., who was a visitor here
last week, says that their 1917 sales
so far are the largest in the history of
the firm.

Percy Jones, Inc., is featuring a large
quantity of New York violets of ex-
ceptionally fine quality as well as a
heavy supply of chryianthemums and
pompons. ;

Joseph Ziska & Sons report that their
sales for October were greater than
those of last March, which they always
consider as one of their best months.

Mrs. Williams' store on East Ran-
dolph street, known as the Atlas Floral
Co., presents a most inviting appear-
ance in its new fall dress of paint.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. are supplying their
customers with a fancy grade of sweet
peas, which they are now able to offer
in good .sized quantities.

Vaughan's Seed Store reports excel-
lent demand for all bulbs in every line,
private, florist and fill-in from dealers.

Robert Brenton, who is with the reg-
ulars at Houston, Tex., has been pro-
moted to corporal.

Luke Schrer, who was with the Na-
tional army at Rockford, is now with
the regijlars at Houston. Tex.

Leo Rozakles, son of the well-known
retail florist, is with the 40th Infantry
at Fort Snelling, Minn.

Ronsley the Florist is mailing a
very pretty as well as useful calender
to his customers.

A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co.,
is back from a business trip to Min-
neapolis, Minn. e^ -, '.,^

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875

We Have Them in Quantity

CARNATIONS

'Mums-Pompons-Roses

Lilies-Orchids- Violets-Sweet Peas-Daisies-Valley-Etc.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra loDg stems $5.00

Stems 48 Inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 Inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Sliort stems per 100. 6.00

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special ' $20.00

Select $12.50 to 15.00

Medium 6.00 to 10.00

Short 4.00

Richmond, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.0Q

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

KiUamey Brilliant, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

ROSES — Continued.

Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White KiUarney. special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

KiUarney, special $10.00

select 8.0(1

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

, $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesblt 2.0O

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4,00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

Sunburst, special

CARNATIONS, Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $4.00

ORCHIDS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $9.00

EASTER LILIES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz 1.50 to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .35 to .75

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Calias per doz. 1.60 to 2.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

Violets, single and double 75 to 1.00

Sweet peas 1.00 to 1.50

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch. .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c: 50- lb. case

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

1.00
1.50 to 2.00
2.on
1.25

7.50
.75

5.00

3.L .X3?RI<iI>?Hr ^ ^0

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CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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Let's Look ^ at it From the Dollar Viewpoint

That's the only way you're apt to look at
the purchase of your boxwood sprays this
season. It isn't a "sentiment" proposition.
It's just cold business.

These are just the things you want: Good

merchantable boxwood, clean Virginia sprays.

No heavy wood and 16 ounces to the pound.

We have it and can make delivery to you at $7.50 per 50 lbs. We want

your order this fall. Our method of shipping will save Express charges.

PITTSBURfiH CUT FLOWER COMPANY

116-118 SEVENTH STREET,

PITTSBURGH, PA.

876

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

FRNE ^ COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a
g-ood supply of fancy American Beauty
roses which are some of the best that
have been seen in tliis market for a
long' time. This firm has an exhibit
of pot chrysanthemums at its store
for the benefit of all those who find it
Impossible to take time to inspect the
plants in the greenhouses at Morton
Grove.

Wietor Bros, will have a good supply
of chrysanthemums and pompons for
their Thanksgiving trade, according to
N. J. Wietor, who reports the crops
are very promising. This firm never
had a better lot of carnations than this
season.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is receiving' a fine supply of
roses from George Weiland's new range
■of Foley houses at Niles Center,
■where all the stock is in the pink of
condition.

C. Ij. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash-
burn, and wife attended the annual
meeting and flower show of the Illi-
nois State Florists' Association, held
at Galesburg, November 6-7.

Felix Reichling reports a good de-
mand for pot chrysanthemums at Peter
Reinberg's store which came from his
greenhouses on Robey street.

Roswell Schupp, with J. A. Budlong,
is back froriT a trip to Detroit, Mich.

Hoerber Bros, are in good crop with
yellow Bonnaffon chrysanthemums.

Visitors : Mr. Alt, Salt Lake City,
Utah; George Hampton, treasurer Jos.
G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

St. Louis.

STEADY MARKET AND FAIE PRICES.

The market the past week was
steady with fair prices and stock clean-
ing -up daily. Chrysanthemums have
not yet reached the glut stage, and it
is hoped; that there will be none. Pom-
pons in variety are plentiful, but hold
a fair price. Crysolora had a big run
on this market this year and evidently
paid the grower adequate returns.
Bonnaffon is just beginning to show
and seem to be as good as ever. Ophe-
lia and Russell roses are plentiful and
have the call. Carnations are good
and the supply is ample. Sweet peas
are still a novelty. Violets have been
very fine, but not any too numerous.
American Bea'uties are in good supply
but have no great call. In greens, the
market is well supplied.

NOTES.

J. j. Beneke, executive secretary of
the local national flower show commit-
tee, states he has the office all ready
now for all business of the committee.
A stenographer has been hired and will
be in the office when it is necessary for
the secretary to be absent. Mr. Beneke
invites all visitors to make their ap-
pointments in the city at 'this office,
which is very centrally located.

The trustees of the florists' club have
arranged to hold the winter meetings
at the various wholesale houses, the
first one to be held at the Windier
Wholesale Floral Co., at which the local
growers will stage a chrysanthemum
and miscellaneous display for the bene-
fit of the club.

W. A. Rowe, of Klirkwood, and Oscar
May, of Sappington, have a big cut of
Bonnaffon coming on, which are extra
fine. From general reports Thanksgiv-

ing day should see a big supply of
chrysanthemums on the market.

The cemetery florists did a big busi-
ness the past week for All Saints and
All Souls days. . They disposed of a
thousand pots of chrysanthemums
which had no other outlet on the mar-
ket.

At the meeting scheduled for the la-
dies at the Planters hotel November 7,
it has been suggested that they try to
start a permanent organization, as a
sort of auxiliary to the florists' club.

The auditing committee of the spring
flower show has finished its audit of
the books and a final report will be
made to the florists' club at this week's
meeting.

Phil Goebel, Jr., of Kirkwood, has a
new chrysanthemum of which he is
cutting quite heavily. It is a rich yel-
low, similar in growth to Marigold.

Meier Bros., of Kirkwood. have
been cutting some very fine chrysan-
themums, but their big cuts are still
coming, they say. J. J. W.

Columbus, 0.

GOOD supply; variable DEMAND.

Trade is spotty, showing a slight de-
cline from the uniform strength of two
weeks ago. The bright weather has
been favorable for the grower, and
flowers are coming in to the limit of
demand. Chrysanthemums are at top
season. The crop is large and the qual-
ity excellent. Florists' shops are now
a riot of all colors and varieties. Prices
range from .$1.50 to $5. Pompons are
also in large and attractive display,
but with tendency to scarcity in the
experience of some florists. Carnations
are coming in better and are good
stock, bringing a retail price of 75
cents to $1. Roses are equal to all re-
quirements. Aside from pot chrysan-
themums, which are not in high favor,
blooming plants are scarce. One of
the present anxieties of the trade is
fuel, stocks of coal being low and ship-
ments very ■uncertain.

notes.

During the past week the Evans
Floral Company passed into the hands
of a receiver, H. J. Hoffman, an ex-
perienced florist, having been placed in
charge by the courts. It is one of the
oldest plants in the city, the business
dating back to 186G. Some four years
ago the Evans estate, represented by
two women, leased the property, since
which time it has been under the man-
agement of J. P. McDonald. Assets and
liabilities are yet to be determined from
the books. The stock will be closed
out and the lease terminated. During
the winter, at least, the plant will be
dormant, but it is expected that the
owners of the premises will make some
arrangements for continuing the busi-
ness later. There are about 10,000 feet
of glass.

The retail store of the Columbus
Floral Company, in the Hartman hotel
building, has been discontinued. Un-
certainty exists as to the future of the
company's extensive plant, which is the
largest in this locality. The new own-
ers, it is reported, ■will test out the plan
of gro'wing for the local wholesale
trade, and if found profitable, may re-
consider their original idea of substi-
tuting vegetables for flowers.

At the State School for the Blind, In
this city, the greenhouses serve as

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. POLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Mlclligan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

£>laixi Oliiffoxi

{About 35 to 40 yards to bolt.)

Can be bad id any color. Per ^d.

Satin edge. 2iDcheswide .$0.03H

Satin edsre, 4incbe5wide 06

Satin edge. 6incheswide 07

Satin edgfe, lOincbes wide 10

Get our complete list of other supplies.

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Kll'"

1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.
NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give as your business and we will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J. L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, GeoT^a

niCTIONARY OF FLOWERS

IJ AND A FL0R4L CODE

That covers the entire " MESSAGES
Floral Language. Under _.„„, ^„,„__„
the title of . . . . , OF FLOWERS"
With other floral matter. Every florist should
have one. Order through your book seller or di-
rect from Q g_ O'NEILL, Pub.,
378 F 6th Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cloth-bouud, 142 p., 81,00; Paper cover, 128 p., 25o.

class-rooms for a number of the sight-
less children, with a view to teaching'
them the care and cultivation of flow-
ers. Some interesting photograph-s
have been taken showing groups of
pupils potting and tipping plumbago
and doing other practical work. The
training seriously contemplates mak-
ing^upils skilled enough at greenhouse
work to become wage-earners when
they leave school.

The florists' association is about to
resume its stated meetings at the Neil
House for a winter's campaign on or-
ganization and education, according to
a statement of one of its officers. The
body was born last spring and had a
vigorous start up until its sessions were
suspended for the summer.

The local "war market," started dur-
ing the summer, on Capitol square, as
a direct point of contact between pro-
ducer and consumer, and in which
flowers played a part, has been discon-
tinued for the winter. C C. J.

igiy.

The American Florist.

S77

John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Ayeooe,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue, u,«S»L'!.'11Ms:I,m CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Qraenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. /iu««~^*»

Store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. l/lllCagO

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

1 69- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

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MILLER & MDSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

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Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

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A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

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George Reinberg

WHOI/ESAIiE FliORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
lamey, "White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roB6S. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMLINaCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,

Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALF,

CUT FLOWER BOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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VlioMe no¥erMM'ltel^s

CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Roiu.Btaaty.ipeciali

" " 36-in

30-iii

24 in

20-in

18.in

" short per 100.

Mrs. Chas. Russell

Hoosier Beauty

Killarney Brilliant

Killarney

" White Killarney

Richmond

" Prince de Bnlgarie

" RheaReid

" My Maryland

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer

•• Milady

" Sunburst

" Mrs. Aaron Ward

"• Hadley

" Ophelia

" Double White Killarney..

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey

Champ Weiland

" Stanley

" Tipperary

" FrancisScott Key

" Bayard Thayer

" Cecile Brunner

" GeorgeElgar

" Baby Doll

'■ Nesbit

'' Fireflame .-

" OnrselectiOD

Chrysanthemums, perdoz.. 100^
Pompons, per buDcb, 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 00

Carnations

Cattleyas..per doz,, $9.C0@$12 OP

Daisies

Lilium Harrisii

Valley

Ferns. ... per 1000, . $2 00@$2 50

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucotboe

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00
PlumosuB Strings. .each, 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays

Boxwood, 25c per lb., per case. 8

Dozen

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50

1 00
6 00@ 8 00

1 00@ 3 00

100
4 00@12 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@liO 00
3 00@i'0 00
3 00@il0 00
3 00@10 00

3 00@10 00

4 00@12 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00® 10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@IO 00

200

2 00
200
200
400

2 00@ 4 00
} 300

1 00® 2 00
15 00
600

D. E. FRERES

R. J. VSTINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

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WILD SMILAX, P*'ifase

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square teet) $1,75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3 50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^"^Kma

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Per
Case

Willi Smilax, $2.50

Natural Lod Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet), $1.75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (lOO

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN. ALA.

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_^~!^ GROWERS — SHIPPERS \^

'^!L'"rUT FLOWEPC"^:^

^ V'Im NO. WABASH AyB"V# ^

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—THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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ZECH Si MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., • ■ Chicago
Telephone Central 328*

878

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

Boxwood and Lycopodium

$15.00 per 100 lbs. $12.00 per 100 lbs.

The supply of these two items is very uncertain this year. The
price will go higher in December, so arrange for your supply now.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

BUSINESS VEKY UNSATISFAOTOKY.

The trade atmosphere hereabouts is
tinged witli a distinctly blueish cast.
This cloudiness floated over tlie city's
floral center some two weeks ago, and
in spite of all the "hot air" generated
by the best of them, it appears if any-
thing, to be getting- worse. It is a
great pity, now that the growers, hav-
ing for the most part overcome the
coal and labor trouble, find themselves
up against the most lifeless market
ever experienced at this season. Stocks
in every line are good; in fact, quali-
ties range nigh., A most delectable
feast is spread, but no one is hungry
and a search of the highways for
guests appears futile. In short, the
demand equals about one-fourth the
supply. What is to be the outcome?
Well, when the chrysanthemus are cut
out, and those of the trade who are go-
ing slow, just keeping the frost out
of their houses, and who will be prac-
tically out of it as producers until to-
wards spring, are no longer in the race,
then will the price of flowers advance
to something like normal figures. This
is the prophecy of one of the leading
lights of the craft, who generally has
the situation well in hand. The fea-
ture of the market aside from the lack
of support, was the quantities of yel-
low chrysanthemums, seemingly two-
thirds being of this color. There was
really a demand the past week for good
and medium white and pink. Very
choice orchid sweet peas, now being
offered, and for which there is a grow-
ing demand, are an indication that
these will be more plentiful than ever
before. They take but little heat and
are probably being heavily planted on
account of fuel economy. The trade
v/ill have to find some method of hand-
ling the quantity shipments when the
full crops are in.

CLUB MEETING.

The feature of the November meet-
ing of the florists' club, were talks on
advertising by "W. F. Therkildson and
Charles W. Wessels, president of the
Salesmanship Club of Philadelphia.
Mr. Therkildson exhibited a number of
illustrated window cards that could
also be used as full page ads in high
class magazines. He also spoke of the
progress that was being made and the
necessity of having all the $.50,000 fund
in hand before the work commenced.
Mr. Wessels gave lessons in salesman-
ship and the importance of knowing
ones market and its requirements. To
work up a good product and then laud
it to the skies was his idea of success.

A very fine lot of new roses were
shown at the exhibition tables — E. G.
Hill's Columbia, J. H. Dunlop's Mrs.
Winnett from A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Ed-
ward Towill's Mrs. Stotesbury and P.
R. Pierson's Rosalind, a bronze sport
of Ophelia. Splendid Mrs. Lawson
from George Burton and carnations
and chrysanthemums were also fea-
tures, particularly a large collection of
giant anemone flowered sorts, as well
as singles and pompons from C. H.
Totty, of Madison, N. J. H. F. Mlchell
Co. also staged pompons.

Robert Craig, of the committee, made
a favorable report of the recent con-

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violets, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619^1621 Ranstead Street.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMe Hover MM'lteU

Cincinnati. Nov. 7. Per 100

^American Beauty, per doz,,. 75@ 4 00

Roses, KillaroeT... 2 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

" Ophelia 4 00@ 8 00

•■ RicbmoDd 3 00@ 8 00

■• Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

Ltllnm Girantenm 10 00@12 50

Carnations 2 CO® 3 00

Valley 7 00@ 8 00

Chrysanthemums 6 (J0@20 CO

Boston, Nov. 7. Per 100

Roses. Beauty 10 00@2S 00

" Killaraey Queen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Pink Killaroe;. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White RilUrney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@10 00

■• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

" Mock 4 00@12 00

" Mrs. Cbas. Rniiell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

'• Taft 4 00@ 2 00

■• Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HilllnEdon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

Bdffalo, Nov, 7. PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00@30 00

Fancy 20 00®25 00

Extra 10 00@15 00

1st 8 00@10 00

Roses, Rillarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00@10 00

■■ Ward 300® 6 00

•• Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Russell 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00© 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Liltei 8 00012 00

Cattleyai 50 00@60 00

Carnations 2 00® 3 00

AipararuB SpreoEeri... 35® 5C

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilai 15 00020 00

Chrysanthemums 6 00@25 00

ference with the express company of-
ficials, v.'hich was seconded by S. S.
Pennock, Leo Niessen and others who
felt that their mission had been of
great benefit to the trade.
NOTES.
Edward Reid, who has seen many
hard campaigns in the battle with flow-
ers, stops to observe, that retailers
should realize conditions. Many of
them expect the wholesaler to carry
their stock for them, and then hustle
their 2.5 or 50 roses or carnations or
dozen chrysanthemums out to them at
once every time they are phoned for.
It costs at least five per cent more to
do business now than a year ago, but
commissions remain the same. In no
other city is this service given free as
it is here. It costs at least 25 cents to
deliver a special package, which is
often as much or more than the com-
mission.

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERMNG

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cat Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high g^ade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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In speaking of the general situation,
Chas. E. Meehan believes that all smal-
ler growers who are having difficulties
in obtaining coal and labor will be wise
to go slow. At the present high prices
of these essentials, and many other ex-
penses incident to full production,
which at best can be but slightly in-
creased, the conservative man is likely
to have most money in the bank at
the close of the season's business.

The express situation for the time be-
ing is improved, although the burning
up of some 100 auto express delivery
trucks in the destruction of the Adams
Express Co.'s garage last week did not
help matters much. They are making
every preparation to handle their holi-
day business as expediently as possible.

2917.

The American Florist.

879

CCPOUMHGl

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOlTON&nVNKELCO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Specials in Supplies

White Tissue Paper, 480 count,
lO-ream lots, - - $17.00
Glazing Liquid Putty, guaranteed
quality. Gallon, - - $1.65

Sphagnum Moss, burlap bales,
clean selected stock, bale. $1.25
Mastica Machines, Bulbs, Tin-
foil, Chiflons. Etc., Etc.

Write for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

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EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Qrade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Up-tO-the-Minute Service; SaStfaction £iiaraiil«d.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.
W. Q. Potter Co., tU^^S^:h•.

Carl Corts, manager of the wholesale
store of the Jos. Heacock Co., is opti-
mistic. He says : "We are down in the
trough of the waves now but will soon
be on top again, and will be there with
the goods when the demand comes."

The "order early" campaign of the
Robert Craig Co. is having its effect as
shipments are daily increasing. Cro-
tons, dracaenas and ferns are in great
demand. The stock was never in bet-
ter condition.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St,

P.O. Box 206

.MIIwaukee,Wis.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

^Vholeaale Florist.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlioMeno¥erMM'Ket>s

Philadelphia, Nov. 7. Per 100

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.
8-inch $1.00

fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 CO® 10 00

shorter grades 6 00® 8 00

" Mrs. Ch«». Russell 4 004S15 CO

KiUarney 2 00@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 0C@10 00

" Sunburst 3 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00(8 8 00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

Carnations 2 00@ 3 00

Cattleyas eacn.$0 50ig 75

Liliam RuDrum 3 00@ 4 00

Calendulas 50@ 1 00

THE McCAIlUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 350 50

PlTTSBUBGH. N0V.7. heilOO

Roses.Beauty, special IS 00

extia 8 00

No. 1 3 00

GOLDFISH

" Killarney 1306 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Snnbnrst 1000 8 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 000 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Adiantnm 1 25

Asparagus Spreogeri. per bnncb, 35040

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations 3 00

Chrysanthemums 1 50@ 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas 4 00

Write for Wholesale Price List
ofGold5shand Supplies.

Bert J. Putnam, ''^^^^T^''-

MiLWADKEB. Nov. 7. Per 100
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 4 00010 00

" Ward 4 000 8 00

" Mrs. Cbas. Russell .S 00@2^ 00

St, Loois, Nov. 7. PerlOO
Hadley 2 000 5 00

White Killarney 2 00© 4 00

" BonSilene 2 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 000 8 00

Ward 2 00« 6 00

Lilies . 12 50

Fsrns per 1000, $1 75

Mums per doz., $1 OO0S3 00

Russell 3 00015 00

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill W. 28th St., New York City

The Leo Niessen Co.'s large sales
room resem.blecl a chrysanthemum
show the past week. The chief, esti-
mates the production of chrysanthe-
mums this season as 20 per cent more
than last year, with far too many yel-
lows. Regarding business, his reply
was, there could be twice the demand
and still leave a large surplus.

Manager Liggett, of the plant de-
partment of the S. S. Pennock Co.. in
the midst of the bulb distribution at
their annexion Monravian street, said
that the worst was now over. Their
importation was all in and for the most
part delivered. He reported a large
demand for sweet pea seed.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., have just re-
ceived a fine shipment of boxbush from
Holland the past week. They arrived
in very good condition. Considering
traflic delays at this time, to get such
stock in perfect shape is quite an
achievement. They are going fast.

Chas. B. Stahl received an importa-
tion of boxbush the past week. His full
order, which cost, landed, about one-
third more than last year. The quality
graded so high, however, that he feels
he has received full value and more.

At the Berger Brothers wholesale
market, they had a fairly good clean
up on Saturday, but the least said
about the week's business the better.
Exceptionally fine chrysanthemums and
choice violets were features.

Manager E'arnshaw of the noral Nur-
series depot on Mole street, is much
pleased with their initial business. The
quality of the stock is fine.

(Ruacus, frieze and Christmas
wreaths are the leaders with the Jos.
G. Neidinger Co. "Waxed flower de-
signs are also in good demand.

Eugene Bernheimer is proud of his
stock of roses and chrysanthemums,
but finds the buyers very lethargic in
their appreciation.

"W. J. Baker is on the job every day.
He is a veteran, who has earned all the
stars that come for continuous and sat-
isfactory service. K.

Washington, D. C.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS MAKE SHOWING.

With plenty of stock available the
local florists are having individual
chrysanthemums shows in practically
every one of their shops. Good blooms
are wholesaling at 10 to 20 cents with
medium and poor offered from .?4 to $6
per 100. Roses are a glut at present,
but carnations clean up fairly well.
Lily of the valley is still scarce with
few buyers at the high price asked.

NOTES.

Thousands of visitors have been in
attendance at the annual show of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, and among the most attractive
features were the new chrysanthe-
mums. General Pershing, General Jof-
fre. General Kuhn and War Mother,
Queen Mary, a large, pure white, con-
tinues to hold old devojees and win new
friends.

Clifford Wilson, who has been with
the Washington Florists for several
years, has been called to the colors at
Camp Mead, Md. Frank Kennedy, for-
merly with Geo. C. Shaffer, is in camp
at Alliston, Ga. Henry McCabe is now
located at Wright's aviation field at
Dayton, O. G. C. D.

New York.

GOOD SUPPLY WITH FAIK DEMAND.

The arrivals of stock, particularly
chrysanthemums, were heavy during
the past week and as there was no ap-
preciable increase in the demand,
cleanups were few and far between.
The best chrysanthemums are now ar-
riving, and all that is to be desired is
a better demand. There were heavy
frosts on the nights of October 31 and
November 1-2, and any outdoor stock
that had lingered on, is now dead. On
November 2-3 there was a little better
movement in stock, but no increase in
prices. Reference has previously been
made in our notes to the number of
events that have interfered with busi-
ness. The Fifth avenue merchants, in
all lines, say that within the past few
weeks they have lost thousands of dol-
lars worth of business on account of
so many parades. The florists, as a
matter of course, suffer with the rest.
Fifth avenue suffers most because all
the parades follow it, but they affect
the whole city. A particularly nasty
mayoralty campaign will close on No-
vember 6 and it is hoped that there-
after, at least for a time, we can go
about our business in a measure of
quiet, as the ordinary noises are en-
durable. Much colder weather is
bringing people back to the city, and
it is hoped that after the election busi-
ness will greatly improve. Orchids
are rather scarce and prices are firm.
Easter lilies move fairly well, but lily
of the valley is slow and rubrums are
almost unsalable. With so many
single and pompon chrysanthemums on
the market, carnations have a poor
show. Violets are also very slow; in
fact, the wholesaling of violets has
almost degenerated to a huckstering
business. In the dullest time, there is
always some demand for roses, but the
retail buyers are very conservative and
few of them take any risks. "It is a
condition not a theory that confronts
us," and the wailing Jeremiahs had
as well shut up, get busy and try to
make the best of the situation.

November 5. — There is no change in
the condition of the market. There. Is
a fair amount of buying, but the mar-
ket continues overstocked.

NOTES.

M^e learn the following named will
be members of the New York delega-
tion to the Cleveland show : C. H. Tot-
ty, Wm. Duckham, Wm. Vert, the Dail-
ledouze brothers, Roman J. Irwin. Wal-
lace R. Pierson and Clifford Lowther.

A. Forman, who for a number of
years has been with A. H. Langjahr in
the wholesale business, has resigned
and taken a position with Joseph
Trepel of Brooklyn, in one of his re-
tail stores.

L. Pfister, who for 24 years has been
foreman of David Clark's Sons land-
scape department, has resigned to take
the position of superintendent of the
estate of J. B. Dickson. Tonkers. N. T.

In addition to other good stock, Geo.
C. Siebrecht. 109 West 2Sth street, is
handling a fine line of the single pink
chrysanthemum, Louise, which is the
most popular single in this market.

G. J. Polykranas, 104 West 28th
street, is receiving good chrysanthe-
mum stock in Smith's Improved, Glen-
view and Nerissa; also a good general

Mention the American Florist when toritlno

f^SSSSS

so^^ss^s

J Orders taken now for 19 17 crop

I Valley

! Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc.

1 90-92 W. Broadway, New York ^

MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragat.

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stock of other varieties.

William Kessler, 113 West 28th
street, in addition to fine chrysanthe-
mums, both cut and in pots, has an ex-
cellent stock of pink and white bou-
vardia.

J. S. Fenrich, 51 West 28th street, in
addition to a great stock of good roses
and chrysanthemums, is now receiving
an excellent quality of Spencer sweet
peas.

We have noticed at the store of
Herman Weiss, 130 West 28th street,
good stock of the chrysanthemums Ro-
ma, McNeice, and Maud Dean.

The retailers' protective association
is behind a movement to close all re-
tail stores at 8 p. m. on week days and
at noon on Sundays.

Lieutenant Archibald M. Henshaw,
of the naval reserve, paid a brief visit
to the store of the Henshaw Floral Co.,
November 5.

The United Cut Flower Co., Ill West
28th street, is handling a fine stock of
chrysanthemums in the favorite varie-
ties.

D. Pexy, 106 West 28th street, is
handling a fine stock of the Major
Bonnaffon chrysanthemum.

Traendly & Schenck are handling fine
stock of Broomhead and other fancy
chrysanthemums.

I9I7.

The American Florist.

881

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

Teleohone:
S86I Farragut

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Wholesale
Florist

1 15 West 28th Street,

5413

J. J. COAN, Inc.

NEW YORK

Phones ^ggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

^'sfe^Fairksut 133 W. 28ih St., New York

AU the NBW ROSBS, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable FIOTreTB

HORACE E. FRONENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Hoses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148 West 28th St, NEW YORK CITY

Telepboneat Farragnt 300 and 301

jiNYOUNfiS^

Wholesale Conunlssion Florists

53 W. 28fh St.. NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WIUIMIKFORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 6335 Farrasrut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farragmt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Telephone Farragut 9761.

Goldstein & Ftttterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to DeaJ With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
ISO W. 28ih St., NEW YORK

VlloMe Ho¥grMM'Ket>s

New York, Nov. 7. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 OOfe 25 00

extra and fancy.. .11' 00615 00
No land No 2.... 2 00@ 3 00

" Hadley 2 00@10 Of)

■■ Francis Scott Key 4 00@15 00

" frima Donna 2 00@10 00

' AliceStanley 50@ 6 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50@ 6 00

'■ Double White Killarney.. 1 000 6 00

Killarney, Special 4 00® 5 00

No land No 2.. 50@ 1 00

Queen ] 00® 6 Ou

Brilliant 50® 5 00

" Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 CO

" Sunburst 1 CO® 6 00

•■ J L Moclc 2 OOglO 00

" Ophelia 5O471 6 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00010 00

Hoosier Beauty 1000 5 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 35 00®50 00

Chrysanthemums Fancy 4 00® 5 00

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 25® 2 00

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LoneifiorumandFormosum 4 00@ 6 00

Lily ol ihe Valley 4 00® 5 CO

Bouvardia 1 25® 2 25

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus PIumosus....doz.bchs. 2 00® 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 1 00® 1 25

Carnations 1 0C@ 2 00

Carnations Fancy 3 00

Tuberoses 2 OQ® 3 00

Violets 15® 35

Snapdragons 75® 2 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wliolesale Florists and Cat Flower Ezcbange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Bstwees 26th uid 27th Stt,
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
OrchldB, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REYFBR, Bfanaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

&%]giil 1 29 W. 28th St., New York

We are

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind us,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with u«.

6UTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: ( 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT ]203« NEW YO^

'PHONE j llll [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESALB FLORIST
113 WeST 28Trt STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y.CutFlowfirExcbinse

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av, and W, 26th, New York,

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France-
highest quality, per dozen bunches. $3.00: per
case— 125. of one color. K8.00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c: per 100
balls, $6U lO.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3S71 Farragut

th: Laisest Sliljpiii ami BeceiTcr of cat Flowiri

A complete assortment of the best In
the market can always he relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writina

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consigrnments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writina

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 1664 — 166B Uadiion Btoar*

34 West 28th Street, New York

Recovers aid Distriliiittrs of Choicest Cut Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

882

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

Z. S. Pappageles, the Cathedral Flo-
rist, at Broadway and 110th street, is
novr well prepared to "eatch 'em" both
summer and printer. L,ast spring he
opened an Ice cream parlor, and now
he has turned one of his flower stores
into a fruit store. All are within a
block of each other, the flower store be-
ing in the center, and in it he continues
to keep fine stock.

A large chr}"santhemum plant bear-
ing' 500 pink flcwers has been attract-
ing attention during the past week at
Borough hall, Brooklj-n. It was placed
in the dry bed of the fountain, which
is located in the center of a little plot
of lawn in front of the haU. The
plant was grown at the Prospect park
greenhouses by Alexander Hogg.

■Wm. Mansfield, of Lexington ave-
nue and SOth street, has just put on
a fine nevr automobile for delivery.
His all around designer, decorator and
salesman, Jas. J. TValker, is running
the machine.

J. J. Coan, 115 TTest 2Sth street, is
handling an exceptionally fine stock of
the chrjsanthemum Glenview. They
were grown by Frank Dinda, Farming-
dale, L. I.

CalUng recently at the store of D. J.
Pappas, Inc.. 27.51 Broadway, we found
the force busy. This is a well con-
ducted retail store and keeps good
stock.

Frank Nielsen, the retailer of 17 Kast
2Sth street, had a good job in decorat-
ing floats for the Libertj- Bond parade.
He also bought Liberty Bonds.

George Blake, of Bonnett & Blake,
Brooklyn wholesalers, was confined to
his home during the past week with an
attack of pleurisy.

S. S. Santos, the Borough Hall Flor-
ist. 59 Court street. Brooklyn, has a
neat retail store and has no complaint
about business.

Angelo E. Dentale, weU-known in the
retail trade of this city, now has a re-
tail store at 3.50 Central avenue, Jersey
City Heights.

On November 3, Frank H. Traendly
advised us that they had cleaned up
their stock for that day, at satisfactory
prices.

J. D. Flessas. successor to E. J. Poly-
kranas. 665 Columbus avenue, keeps a
good store and reports fair business.

Many fine designs were noticed at
the funeral of Police Inspector Max
Schmittberger on November 3.

Peter Rels. one of the oldest grow-
ers of ^5Vest Hoboken, N. J., passed to
his rest. November 1.

A. F. F.

Kansas City, Mo.

TRADE HOLDS TJP WEIX.

Business during the past week has
held up well with funeral work plen-
tiful and in some Instances flowers
were sent out in large quantities. Or-
ders for decorations are also increas-
ing each week. Birthday and hospital
orders are also numerous. Pot plants
are more plentiful and some fine chry-

santhemums are seen. Cut blooms are
also numerous and some fine stock is
to be had especially m white and yel-
low. Roses are plentiful and at times
can be bought at very low figures.
Easter and rubrum lilies are working
In well. The wholesale market is well
supplied and shipping orders are get-
ting hearter daUy. the demand keeping
stock well cleaned up. The retail trade
is reported good with pot plants gain-
ing in popularitT.

E. J. B.

Pittsburgh.

DKUAXD WEAKENS.

Trade during the past week has felt
the effects of a real slump and the
Tvholesale houses are experiencing
difficulty in moving the receipts,
especially roses. American Beauties are
arriving in large quantities and sell at
very low prices; m fact lower than at
any time this year. Chrysanthemums
are also seen in large numbers and
seem to be the only flower in real de-
mand and they move at good prices.
Pompons are also plentiful and fine m
qualitj-. Calendulas, daisies and sweet
peas are about the only small flowers
on the market at present but there is
little call for them. Lily of the valley
is scarce but there is enough to meet
requirements and the same is true of
orchids' as there are few social func-
tions as compared with former years.

3^0IES.

John KeU, who has conducted the
business for Chas. Peterson of East
Liverpool, O., for the past 20 years,
has gone into business for himself at
120 East Fifth street. He is well and
favorably known in that hustling city
and should make a success of his new
venture.

The 'show of the Horticultural So-
ciety of Pennsylvania was an excellent
one. many novelties from private es-
tates being In the showing. The seal
of the city of Pittsburgh, made of im.-
mortelles, by Pasquale <& Fabozzio, was
an added attraction.

Phipps' conservatories and those at
north side park are no^v open to the
public for the annual chnsanthemum
show and Messrs. Jones and Moore
have put forth their best efforts in ar-
ranging beautiful displays.

The conservatories of H. J. Heinz,
on Penn avenue, are now open to the
public daily. Mr. Leach, the gardener.
Is to be congratulated on the fine dls,-
play which is admired by large crowds.

John Harris was best man at the
wedding of John Kronls, which took
place at Utica, N. T., last week.

Randolph & McClements had a spe-
cial fern sale at which they disposed
of all their surplus stock.

Joseph Seamans. formerly of Clarks-
burg. TV. Va.. has taken a position w^th
the Alpha Floral Co.

Joseph Byerly is passing the smokes.
It's a baby girl.

M.

Cmclnnati.

SUPPLY large; fate DEltAXD.

Business has been fair. The supply
was large, but met with an ordinary
demand. As a result, the market was
easy. There is a fair callfor the short
and mediiun grades m flowers. Chrys-
anthemums are in heavy supply that
comprises a good assortment of varie-
ties and sizes. They are the leader in
the market at this time. Roses are
seen in good quantities. The carna-
tion receipts are sufficient for present
needs. Easter lilies, callas and rubrum '
are fairly plentiful, but meet with only
a moderate call. Home grown single
violets are now in the market. The
first ones were good. Lily of the val-
ley, sweet peas and orchids may be had.

2fOTES.

Among the Cmcinnatians who at-
tended the Indiana State Florists'
Association meeting at PJchmond. were
O. E. Critchell, TV. Ray Murphy, Ales
Ostendorf and Julius Baer.

The regular meeting of the florists'
society will be held November 12.

Popp Bros., of Covington, Ky., have
a new delivery truck.

H.

Providence, R. 1.

GOOD WEEKS BUSEvESS.

Trade the past week has been brisk,
funeral work being the principal fac-
tor. The cut flower demand fell off
somewhat. Stock Is plentiful and sev-
eral growers are making large cuts of
chrysanthemums. Carnations are also
coming in better, although at present
the supply is rather short. Roses are
seen in quantity and prices are low.
Violets are good and the same is true
of Easter lilies. Pompons are having
a good call. As soon as the chrysan-
themums are out of the way a number
of the growers will close down for the
season, but will begin operations again
In the spring.

H. A. T.

Detroit BowIInff.

The regular practice games of the

Detroit florists were rolled Thursday

night. November 1, with the following
result :

E. A. Fetters 1S8 135 125

H. Taylor 168 139 115

A. BezBer 187 189 120

G. Davis 148 136 123

J. Klans 161 115 128

M. BloT 196 213 212

F. Pautke 183 144 136

P. Pape 110 125 138

J. P. Sullivan 108 103 135

F. Holznagle 137 164 177

R. Rahaley 158 134 156

J. Streit 177 164 155

E. SnUivan 146 l&i 145

J. F. SIcHngh 180 174 215

r. Cliarrat 168 136 153

T. Browne 100 115 143

H. Ingold 176 162 200

A. J. StaheUn 123 129 155

H. Forster 120 155 113

G. Doemltag 172 145 172

J. F. S.

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firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1857

^^^

FLOMUST

745 Buckingham Place,

li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112,

Send ns your retail orders.

We Have the Best FaclUtles in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Hat. M. Kings:
Martin J. Seeger

Msts

Eigblb and LocdsI Sis.
3514-16-20 N. Grand At.

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Dcli?ered io Albany and vidnil; oo telegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

DAQTnitf 1 P"'' street
DU J 1 Ull 799 Boylston Street

DellTerlea to Steamers and Jill Eastera Points.
Mention the American Florist when writing

^Mflx Schlins ^siViPrv^ i

•jf ■ W ■ WU mm ^V W ■■■■■■ ^^ Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery <tf

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch ;
THE VANDERBIIiT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Miuray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 £. MADISON ST.

Memher of Florists' Ttelesriph Dsllveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad amd

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Marlset AflEords.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town Sorlsts: TVoTxr Vftl*lr

Wo are in the Heart of -'■^ *^" 1. OlIV

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Uemhers of Florists' Iblegrafh Delivery,

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WfllHED FLORAL CO.

H.B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention ^iven to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AYE.. COR. 49TH STREH.

NEW YORK CITY.

'TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
-'• to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deUv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rocbester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL. STORE GREEISTHOUSBS

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Dellvwy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITTS LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Nov. 10,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, tiie Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Memher of Floristg' Toleffraph Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America ; the largest stock ;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of riorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. >.^Tj^

Begerow's ^^^^J^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to aU steamship docks
In Hobolsen, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

AeWeSmlthCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

uilir ijon&on S^lohipr &bati, 2Jtd.

1800 Chestnut Street

Memhers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

^ ^

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

n FLOMST

1 536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

1^ General desiens— All flowers in season Jj

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. T.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany. N. Y, — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbnry St.

Boston, Mass. — Tbos. P. Galvin, Inc.

Boston. Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.

Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St..

Chicago— Friedman, B22 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham PL

Cincinnati, 0.— Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland. O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland. 0. — Chas. F. Klrchner.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines. la. — Alfred Lozier Eosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit. Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons.

Duluth. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. i. Leborius.

El Paso, Texas — Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Galesburg, 111. — I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Hapids, Mich. — Grand Eaplds Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrlsbnrg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tex.— Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo.^A. NeweU.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln. Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saake.

Los Angeles — Woltskill Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville. Ky. — August R. Banmer.

Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whltted Floral Co.

Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark. O. — Chas. A. Dnerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairle Ridge Nnrsery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Darrts'. 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hesslon.

New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 Bth Are.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart. Inc.

New York — KottmlUer.

New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas. Inc.

New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 29th St.

New York— G. B. M. Stnmpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & S'woboda, Famam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111. — H. W. Bnckbee.

San Antonio. Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis.— J. B. Matthewson.

Springfield. Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mnllanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalla. Mo. — ^Archlas Floral Co.

Stenbenvllle, O. — Hnacroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y.— ;Mll*s S. Hencle.

Terr* Haute. Ind' — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma. Wash.— <;alltomla Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. 3. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washlnctonr— Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High QradeCnt Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.

Jlemhors of Florists' Telegraph Seliveiy.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart ot most exclusive residential

section.

Omaha, Neb.

Bess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St. i5oT^??u582

Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUveiy.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anyvphere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Dellverei AnYwiieie, Plione, 1952 Bedlorfl

HUGO H. JAHN

PliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenne
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooltlyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington — Gnde Bros,
Wilmette. 111. — Pjfer & Olsem.
Wllllamsport, Pa.— Brenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — Uttlefleld Florist.
Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.
Tonkera, N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

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firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago

and Sub-
tubs to

„ ■- --, All orders carefully flfled

■^^"U^oBSt. under the Buperyision of

'^^^SSS:-^ GEORGE iSMUS. Mgr.

^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main 00^ I piuJB «ua Telephone

Store— "u* l-BWIi AlBii No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccestsor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

■pecial attention to Hail and Telegraph Orders.
Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELIERSONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Bochester Phone 606 Long Dist, Bell ph. 2189.
Memhara of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the Olty.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
■ula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

main and McKlnney Phone Preston 160

Mention the American Florist when writina

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writina

4> ■ * A 1^ tr^nn l^* T^^^C^ Madison Ave. at 62nd Street T

* MAr\H I rjKij^. NEW YORK %

% lli^l^M ■ ■.-^■V^-^*-'* Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. *

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telepbone, Schuyler 6375

nbers of Florist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evan ston, Kenil-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

New York. EstabUahed 1840

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1562-1663 Colnmhns

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Memhgr of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLiORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Colombia CoUege

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREE
ON PRE]

Plant Specialists

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

(107)
Phoness 420 VLenoz

I 775 I

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

B. E. GILLIS, PrcsiJent. 1. iOl Ul wO*
E. P. NEMAN, Secretary.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FI/OWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writina

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
PiUsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellveiy,

Mention the American Florist when writina

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notle*.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephona

orders.

Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUveiy.'

Mention the American Florist when writing

LangFlorai&NarseryCo.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Uexlco. N*
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivtry,

Mention the American Florist when-writina

886

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif."

O. C SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Hemlers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.

229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Aveirae

Member of Florista* Telegraph Delivery,

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

r H.WEBER

N, E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on sb
notice.
Mwnber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Tlorlsts

will take care of all telegraphic orders.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids.
Momlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully E^ecated

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wholesale and Retail

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Steubenvllle, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

IjEading florists

735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writina

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Aoifilorium Anaes, CHICAGO

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St. Paul, Minn.

L L MAY & CO.

Order Your Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

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Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

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CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrlsburg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central
Pennsylvania

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E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newburyport, Mass.
Covers all New England Points.

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KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Als'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPFAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at loeth St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

will fill orders tor the West on short notlc*

Trade disoounta. First-class stoolc.

G. II. TREY

8343 W. MA-DISON ST.

gcBAB OAKFlKU> PABK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

wA»HiNcrroKf> a

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

St. Louis, Mo.

Grimm & Gorly

I

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lFRED

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders filled for all points in Ohio. Satisfactory
Service Assured.

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The American Florist.

887

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in iither cities by the
films below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Bend Telesrraph. Telephone or Mail or-
ders for florist service In this -vicinity to

Howard & Smith

»5S So. Olive St., lios Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

ilention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Hember of Floriati' Telegntpli SsIlTCiy.

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fonrtb St., Piione Main 1874-1875

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENX7E

Member of Florists' T'elegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service ^vi^"^

Our business is growing

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Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: SO E, Main St., Amsterdam, N. T,
N. T. C. Arcade, 9tatei St., Amsterdam, N. T.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station. Hoffmans. N. T.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, lilNCOLN, NER

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LiniEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

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Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular T^ade Discount.

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in sn; direction, nill MTII UIUII
We are the center of the srreat UULUin, minili
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockf ord, lU.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. c at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telearaph Orders a Specialty.

PROVIDENCE, R.i.

1 „i ,1, T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASSINGTON ST„ PROVIDENd

Chicago Detroit

(TeNTRAL pLORAL (jD

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

6523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

§ Cincinnati, O

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street 1

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FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and Ij Street

Buffalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in BuffalO,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Menabers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McClemenls

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel. Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirtv-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, .June 18-20, 1918.

THE value of lily bulbs exported from
Bermuda in 1915 was ^,373, and in
1916, $6,351.

VAU6HAN s Seed Stoee, Chicago, re-
ports new greenhouse grown seed of
Asparagus plumosus nantiB now on
hand.

Bouquet Gkeen. — In the Wisconsin
district, picking is progressing where
the snow has disappeared, but the deep
woods area is still buried.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Edward M.
Halsted, for a number of years with the
Albert Diclcinson Co., Chicago, died
at his home here, October 21.

Arnold Ringier, Chicago, who has
lately been visiting the "Wisconsin bou-
quet green districts, says the ever-
green business is a hard life.

Fremont, Neb, — Wm. Emerson, of
The Western Seed & Irrigation Co.,
has returned from Chicago, where he
secured a new and larger seed corn
drier.

San Francisco, Calif.— The United
Seed Co. has opened for business at
161-163 Jackson street, under the man-
agement of Fred Elbeck and Leon
Pauchon.

Grass Seeds. — Prices for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade, No-
vember 7, were as follows : Timothy,
$6.00 to $7.75 per -100 pounds. Clover,
at Toledo, advanced to ,$20.00 to $25.00
per 100 pounds.

ROCKFORD, III. — Condon Bros, have
sold their retail seed business at 4lT
West State street to Swan Peterson,
local florist. Condon Bros, will con-
tinue their wholesale establishment at
632 Cedar street.

Onion Sets in the Chicago district
are well housed and most of those
stocks due for early movement have
been forwarded. Warehouses are be-
ing made snug for cold, which last
week caused warehousemen to expect.

Springfield, O.— K. Lynn Arthur, ac-
countant, who claimed he was held up
and robbed in the plant of the A,meri-
can Seeding Machine Co., as reported
in our issue of November 3, page 834,
has been arrested, charged with the
embezzlement of $10,000.

C. C. Massie, returning from a con-
ference at Washington, D. C, of the
American Seed Trade Committee with
the United States food bureau, is of
the opinion that a minimum selling
price will be fixed on canners' sorts
of peas. Garden bean prices were not
taken up.

Visited Chicago. — C. C. Massie, of
Northrup, King & Co,. Minneapolis,
Minn.; W. Emerson, of the Western
Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb.;
J. W. Edmundson, representing the
California Seed Growers' Association,
San Jose, Calif.; M. Crawford, Cuya-
hoga Falls, O.

Colorado Seed Crops.

Below zero weather at Rocky Ford
and other points early last week is re-
ported to have caught some of the late
crops in the field and others on the
drying racks. While detailed reports
have not been received, it is feared
that the yield of cucumber will be
considerably diminished by the extreme
cold so early in the fall.

Burpee & Co.'s Bond Club.

A recent issue of one of the Phila-
delphia papers, calls attention to the
fact that for the second Liberty Loan,
the Bond Club of W. Atlee Burpee &
Co., of that city, subscribed to the
amount of $32,000. The company also
purchased large numbers of the bonds
of various denoniinations, which were
distributed among employes.

Field Seed Co. Increases Holdings.

The Henry Field Seed Co., Shenan-
doah, la., has taken over and is now
in possession of the buildings and
equipment of Ratekin's Seed House,
Inc., in that city, which gives a
substantial increase in facilitiesi for
handling its rapidly growing business.
H. B. Solon, who has been secretary
of the Ratekin firm will join the Field
forces in the capacity of assistant to
Manager Pitzer of the garden seed de-
partment.

Guernsey Bulbs.

The demand for bulbs this year has
been heavy, but owing chiefly to the
shortage of labor many orders will
probably remain unfilled. Another rea-
son which may affect the output to
some extent is that some of the smaller
growers have sown oats over the beds
and in consequence the bulbs are too
small to lift, according to the Horti-
cultural Advertiser. The growing of
cereals over the bulbs planted last year
has been quite general but some grow-
ers say they will not sow such crops
again, believing they prevented the
usual expansion of the bulbs. On the
other hand, the practice has been fol-
lowed by a few growers for several
years and they do not complain of
the system being detrimental to the
growth of the bulbs.

Nebraska Seed Crops.

Fremont, October 27. — With the ex-
ception of cucumber, which we under-
stand has fallen somewhat below the
early estimates, nearly all crops of vine

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Mention the American Florist when writing

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

seeds are turning out very short.
Sweet, flint and dent corns are also in
a very bad condition, the early frost
killing the stalks entirely, which was
followed by a hard freeze, October 17,
when the thermometer fell to 12 above
zero. We have been inspecting our
sweet and field corn crops for the past
10 days and find nearly every field
contains from 10 to 25 per cent or
more very soft ears which will necessi-
tate very close sorting of the field corns
and it will be impossible to tell just
where to draw the line sorting the corn
on the ear in the cribs even if we
could get help to do so, which will be
impossible. Furthermore, the chances
are, some of the crops would not show
a satisfactory test after being sorted.
We are, therefore, advising our cus-
tomers not to sell a bushel of seed corn
of any kind until they have received
the corn and know just what they are
going to have.

W. E.

California Beans.

One thousand bags of limas were re-
cently sold at Oxnard at $13,523^, the
highest price reported this season, the
general brokers' bid being $13.35. Evi-
dently expecting the government to
control the price, growers in this sec-
tion last week made frantic efforts
to sell beans, especially limas, which
resulted in a decline in the demand,
and prices dropped from $18.50 to $13.

From Ventura it is reported that one
firm was ordered to furnish 5.000 sacks
at 10% cents per pound. The beans
cost this firm 11% cents per pound and
dealers are expecting the government
to fix a price and that claims will be
adjusted when vouchers are produced
showing that merchants have paid
more for the product than received
from the government.

A large shipment of Burmas, India
grown, has been condemned by federal
oflicers at Los Angeles because found
to contain hydrocyanic acid, the gas
believed to have developed while the
beans were growing.

The bean crop in the state this year
is estimated at 6,480,000 bushels as
against 4,175,000 bushels last year.

Two public bean cleaners have been
established at Sacramento by growers
in the Sacramento valley.

The government is reported to be
buying heavily in the Stockton district.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

jrower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot>
Parsnip, Parsley, Cklbrt, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed
Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

AN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

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The American Florist.

BULBS

FREKCH AND DUTCH

WHITE FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

12-15 ctms. 13-15 ctms.

State quantity wanted and we will make

specia.ly attractive prices.

TULIPS

Fine mixed, early, single... $6.50 per lOCO

CROCUS
Fine mixed colors 12.75 per 1000

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

1000

Paper White Grandiflora-

P

(1250 Bulbs to the case) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
Lily Candidnm—
23 to 24 centimeters,

$7.0O per 100; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

Palnesville, Ohio.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTiERIA, CALI?.

Arthur T.Boddington Go. inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Ghambers St., New York

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds BSltlllOrB, MOi

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
btees, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tumlpi.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

^ 1 1 Ll ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write (or our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. Illisiraied Catilocoe Free

KELWAY & SON ""^^^ LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Addres

'KELWAY, LANGPORT.'

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

13 c/m and up (1000-1200 per case) $13.50 per 1000

16 c/m (900 per case) 16.00 per 1000

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

12 c/m and up (1700-1800 per case) $36.00 per 1000

13 c/m (1700 per case) 40.00 per 1000

13 c/m and up (1400-1450 per case) 42.50 per 1000

JUST ARRIVED, IN PERFECT CONDITION.

Cash with order for less than 5 cases, or from those who have net established credit with ui.

McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House

95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK.

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALIj garden SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

QPFriATTlP^* S'*^®^' Flint Old Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
Ji CLlALiiiCo . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA.

YELLOW BERMUDA ONION SEED

We have on hand 1000 pounds Yellow Bermuda Onion Seed which arrived too late tor
this year's contracts. This seed we offer at $1.50 per pound. Wire your orders at our expense.

Aggeler 6c Musser Seed Co., Los Angeles, Calif.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET AIX EEQUIKEMENTS TOE AIL BOILB

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

I. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale BrlStol, PO.

890

The American Florist.

Uov. 10,

BUIvB^

DUTCH

FRENCH

JAPANESE

Now on hand and ready for delivery. Order at once and secure quick shipment.

Single Bedding Hyacinths, six separate
shades. S3.00 per 100; $27.00 per 1.000.

Miniature Hyacinths. Named. Gertrude.
Gigantea. Lady Derby. Grand Maitre. Joban.
King of the Blues. Queen ot the Blues. La
Graodesse, L'Innocence, $2.00 per 100;
$18.00 per 1,000.

First Size Named Hyacinths, Moreno. Gi-
gantea, Gertrude. Cardinal Wiseman. Grand
Maitre, , Queen of the Blues. Johan. L'Inno-
cence. La Grandesse. Mme. Van aev Hoop.
Lady Derby, .$6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1.000.

Second Size Named Hyacinths, same vari-
eties as above. $4.75 per 100; $40.00 per
1,000.

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS.

100 1.000

Artus $1.35 $11.50

Couleur Cardinal 2.25 21.00

Belle Alliance 1-35

Brilliant Star 4.00

La Heine l-3o

Mon Tresor 1.90

Prosperity 3.25

Rose Gris de Lin 1.40

Princess Marianne 1.40

Vermilion Brillant 2.45

Joost Van Vondel 1-35

Yellow Prince 1-35

Keizerkroon 1-45

Chrysolora 1-50

White Hawk 1-65

12.50

iiiso

17.50
30.00
12.50
12.50
22.50
11.75
12.00
13.00
13.50
15.00

SINGLE EAELY TTJLIPS— Cent.

lOO 1.000

Rose Luisante 2.00

Proserpine 2.50

Pink Beauty 2.50

Fred Moore 1.45

Cramoisi Brilliant 1.35

Single Mixed 1.15

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

Couronne d'Or $2.50 S22.00

Imperator Rubrorum 1.95

Rex Rubrorum 1.83

La Candeur 1.35

Murillo 1-45

Salvator Rosa $1.85

Tournesol Red and Yellow 2.50

Vuurbaak 2.10

Double Mixed 1.25

NARCISSI. SINGLE,

Golden Spm-, First Size 1.95

Emperor. First Size 1.85

Empress. First Size 1.95

Princeps. First Size 1.50

Princeps, D. N 1-85

Victoria. First Size 1.75

Poeticus Ornatus, D. N..-. 1.55

Sir Watkin. First Size 1.55

NARCISSI. DOUBLE.

Sulphur Phoenix 1.85

Alba Plena Odorata 1.50

Orange Phoenix 1.G5

Von Sion Mammoth. D. N 2.65

18.00
22.50
22.50
12.75
12.50
9.00

16.50
11.75
13.00
$16.50
22.50
19.50
10.00

18.00
16.00
17.00
14.00
17.00
16.00
14.00
14.00

16.00
14.00
15.00
24.00

DAR-WIN TULIPS.

100

1.000
13.00
17.00
18.00

Clara Butt 1.50

Pride of Haarlem 1.85

Inglescombe Yellow 2.00

LATE TULIPS.

Bouton d'Or 1.50 13.60

Isabella 1.45 13.00

Gesneriana Lutea 1.65 15.00

Single Late Extra Fine Mixed.. 1.25 10.00

Parrot Tulips Mixed 1.10 9.75

MISCELLANEOUS BULBS.

Scilla Siberica. Mammoth r. 1.00 7.85

Grape Hyacinths. Blue So 6.50

Jonquils, Double 1.75 16.00

PAPER WHITES.

13 etm. and up. 1,000 to the case,
specially packed, per 1,000 $15.50

14 to 15 ctm.. 1,000 to case, per
1.000 18.00

LILIUM CANDIDUM.

Select, per lOO 5.0O

CALLA AEIHIOPICA.

1% to 2-inch, per luO 7.50

FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

11 to 12 ctm.. per 1,000 S35.0O

12 to 15 etm.. per l.OOO 40.00

AMARYLLIS VITTATA HYBRIDS.

Per doz $ 3.50

Per 100 25.00

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM.
Fine for forcing. Per 1.000 7.00

AMERICAN BULB COMPANY

172 N. Wabash Avenue,

Phone Randolph 3316

CHICAGO, ILL.

TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas. Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

^ifcfn^ikigJii^^X-. MILFDRD. CONN.

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 9-10 In., for immediate de-
liTery, Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ud

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

BULBS

Freesia Purity, mammoth. H inch, $2.00 per
ion. S17 00 per 1000

Dutch and French bulbs are all at hand. Let
us quote you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., gltfartSfenr"

22 W. 59tll Street, NEW YORK CITY

DUTCH BULBS

COMPLETE SUPPLY IN STOCK

Send For Wholesale Catalog

MIGHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia

Contract Seed Growers

Cnapialtiac- PePPer, Egg plant, Tomato,
opeiildlllDSi vine Seed and Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWT*, N. J.

THE KIMBEEIN SEED CO.

\VHOL,ESAX,E SKED GROWERS

"^'^"aSofs'ts., San Jose, Calif.

Growera of
ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

Corr»8ponddnc« Solicited.

My Winter Orchld-Flowerlng

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.
It Contains Many Splendid NoTelties.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
Horas, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write
JOHN BODGER & SONS CO..

Contract Seed Groovers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORiVIA

Waldo Rohnert

GIUIOT, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asteri,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Vertenas in variety.
Correspondence Solicited.

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SEED PACKETS

Flovrer Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes — Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag- Filling: Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANE*.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and oiher palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICOS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NURSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRAU4N GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

ROUTZAHN SEED CO.

AiToyo Grande, Calif,

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Mention the American Florist when writina

J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe.
Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

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at New York
and Chicago

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THESE

PRICES

BEFORE

BOOKING

YOUR

ORDER

NARCISSUS

PAPER WHITE

Buy now to catch Easter.

Our price for these early oneB>
7 to 9 size, per 1000, $60,00.

If you want December or Jan-
uary delivery, ask for price.

We secured by late cable a third shipment. late dug bulbs, of this forcing
Narcissus, which we can supply while unsold at these low prices:
Size No. in case

14ctms and uo 1000

l.Sctms. and up 1250

12 cims. and up 1350

Per icon at N. Y. At Chicatro f On large lots
$15.00 $i6.00j Write

For Prices.

o r On large lots ")
l\ Write \

3 y For Prices. J

ROMAN HYACINTHS

Freesias Purity, H inch $10.00

Freesias, French Mammoth 1 0.00

Callas, \Vi to \Vi-\-a 5.50

Callas, IH to 2-in 7.00

Lilium Rubrum, «-9-in.. (170 bulbs

to case ) ' old storaee 50.00

Lilium Rubrum, 9-11 in.. (100 bulbs to

case) Cold storage 85.00

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

Cold Storage F O.B. Chicago, icoo
9-10-ln., fine for late work.. $75.00

LIL. MULTIFLORUM ,„„.

7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case)...,
9-10 in. (200 bulbs to case) .

$55.00
. 80.00

Don't get Left lor Easter.

SPECIAL OFFER DARWIN TULIPS

10 varieties, 250 of each, our selection, good named sorts at $12.00 per 1000.
F. O. B. Chicago or New York.

lUliO

Named, 1st size $50.00

Named, 2nd size 35.00

Fancy Forcing, colors . . 27.00

Miniature, Named 1 7.00

DUTCH
HYACINTHS

TULIPS-COTTAGE AND DARWIN

1(01

Bouton d'Or $11.00

Gesneriana

spathulata 11.00

Isabella 11. oo

Maiden's Blush . 1 l.OO

Inlili

Clara Butt $ll.oo

Gretchen 11.00

Mme. Rrelage... 15.00
Rev. Ewbank . 15.00
Pride ol Haarlem 15.0O

NARCISSUS mo.

Fmperor, select bulbs $16.00

Golden Spur, select bulbs 16.00

Victoria, select bulbs 15.00

Von blon, XXX. Double Nose 22.00

Von Slon. Fancy 15.00

CHINESE NARCISSUS

Per Mat (120 bulbs). $8.50 8 Mais (960 bulbs). $65.00 \_

CHICAGO:
31-33 W.Randolph St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Weste-n Springs, III.

NEW YORK:
43 Barclay St.

SEASONABLE STOCK

Cyclamen giganteura. Im-
nroved Wandsbek type, the
finest In existence. Our out-
put is 350.000 this season.
We have many testimonials
as to the quality of strain
and plants. Eight varieties
equally divided.

2%-ln. extra selects, strong,
S7.50 per 100. $65.00 per 1000.

2^-ln. strong, $8.50 per
100; $60.00 per 1.000.

3-iii., extra strong. $10.00
per 100. $90.00 per 1000.

3-ln., strong, $8.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000; 4-in. $20.00
per 100.

Becoco Erecta, finest new
In the trade, comes well rec-
ommended for commercial
growing. 2%-In., $8.00 per
100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100;
4-ln.. $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1.25 per 100,
$10.00 per 1,000; Sprengeri. $1.00 per 100. $8.00
per 1,000.

POT PLANTS

FERN BAILS, large size, with follase, 10 to

12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz,, $35.00 per

100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz.. $50.00 per 100.

Two New Ferns to be recommended:

Verona. 3-in.. $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.

6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

, 50c each; 4-Iri.. 75c each.

in.. $25.00 per 100.

$2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100.

3.50 per doz.. 25.00 per 100,

6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.

strong plants, $20.00

Verona, 5-in..

Norwood, 3-in.

Norwood. 2%-

Smithll, 3-in.,

Smithii, 4-in.,

Smithii, 5-in.,

Boston, bench grown,
per 100.

Primula Malacoides, 2^4 Inch, $4.00 per 100;
3 inch, $7.00 per lOO; Obconica, 2% inch, $5.00
per 100; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100. Eondorf strain,
mostly pink.

Cinerariaa, 2% inch, finest mixed, $4.00 per
100. $35.00 per 1,000.

ROSES — Baby varieties, 5 inch, $30.00 per
100.

Azal'ea., home grown, well budded, 10-12 inch.
$1.25 each; 12-14 inch, $1.50 each; 14-16 Inch,
$2.00 each.

Poinsettias, 214 inch, $5.00 per 100.

Pandanus Veitchii, 5 inch, 75 cents; 6 Inch,
$1.25; good color.

Nutt Geranium— 2% Inch, $3.00 per 100.
$25.00 per 1.000.

Salvia, Splendens and Fireball, tr. pkt., 50c.

ERNEST ROBER,

CASH, PLEASE.

ROCOCO ERECTA (New)

WILMETTE, ILL.

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892

The American Florist.

'Nov. 10,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia. Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids. Mich.. Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville. Ky..
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids.
Mich., Treasurer.

The largest pea pack on record in
California was made this year, approxi-'
mately 275.000 cases as compared with
227,000 eases in 191G.

"Washington, D. C. — With the 1917
pack of canned corn estimated at 11,-
000,000 cases, the food administration
announced, November 2, that prices
for this product should be reasonable.

Bulletin No. 1, relating to the cur-
ing and warehousing of the southern
sweet potato crop, issued by the Jack-
sonville, Pla., Real Estate Board, con-
tains useful information for both
grower and dealer. The Lrouisiana
Food Preparedness Commission of
Baton Rouge has also prepared inter-
esting information on this crop.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretatles.

Chicago, November 6. — Mushrooms,
home grown. No. 1. 20 to 2.5 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 12% cents;
radishes, 30 to 35 cents per dozen
bunches; celery, 75 cents to $1.00 per
box; tomatoes, per 10 pounds $1.75 to
$2.25; cucumbers, per box, $1.75 to
$3.00.

New York, November 5. — Celery, doz-
en stalks, 25 to 60 cents; cucumbers,
$1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms,
$1.00 to $2.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per package, 25 cents to $1.75;
lettuce, per basket, 40 cents to $1.25.

Celery In Cold Storage.

If celery is packed in small well-
ventilated crates and carefully handled,
it will keep in good cold storage for
three months, or longer, according to
results obtained in a four-year test
just reported by the United States de-
partment of agriculture in Bulletin
579, entitled "Celery Storage Experi-
ments."

The objects of • the experimental
work with celery storage, begun sev-
eral years ago, were to determine the
factors which hasten decay in celery
in storage houses; to learn the best
methods of reducing the loss of celery
in storage due to decay and mechanical
injury; to determine the best type of
crate in which to pack celery to lie
held' in a cold-storage warehouse, and
to study the effect of the temperature
of the storage room on the keeping
quality of the celery.

The celery used in the experiments
during the four years was grown and
stored in western New York. In every
instance the celery used was free from
disease and was so handled that the
different lots were comparable. Six
types of crates were used — a standard
crate, a partition-ventilated crate, a
16-inch crate, a 14-inch crate, a 10-
inch crate and an 11-inch crate.

The smaller crates appear to re-
move the two chief causes of spoilage
— poor ventilation and breakage. In
every instance the decay was much

less in the small and partitioned crates
than in the standard crates. Of the
crates used during t'wo or more years,
the 14-inch crates gave the best re-
sults, followed by the 16-inch, the par-
titioned, and the 11-inch solid head,
in the order given. Small crates cost
a little more than the standard crate
in proportion to their capacity, but
this disadvantage is more than offset
by the smaller percentage of break-
age. In a market test made in Janu-
ary. 1916. celery in small crates sold
for a much higher price than similar
celery in standard crates handled in
exactly the same ■way.

Potato Grades.

Two standard grades for potatoes
have just been recommended by the
United States food administration and
the United States department of Agri-
culture. The pi-ospect of a large crop,
the food supply situation, overtaxed
transportation facilities, and the rul-
ing that federal reserve banks may
make loans against potatoes properly
stored in approved warehouses, empha-
size the importance of adopting uni-
form grades.

GEADES RECOMMENDED.

No. 1 grade shall consist of sound po-
tatoes of similar varietal characteris-
tics, practically free from dirt or other
foreign matter, frost injury, sunburn,
second growth, cuts, scab, blight, dry
rot, and damage caused by disease, in-
sects, or mechanical means. The mini-
mum diameter of potatoes of the round
varieties shall be one and seven-eighths
inches, and of potatoes of the long va-
rieties one and three-fourths inches.

No. 2 grade shall consist of potatoes
of similar varietal characteristics,
which are practically free from frost
injury and decay, and which are free
from serious damage caused by dirt or
other foreign matter, sunburn, second
growth, cuts, scab, blight, dry rot, or
other disease, insects, or mechanical
means. The minimum diameter shall
be one and one-half inches.

Reasonable tolerances are allowed
for variations incident to commercial
grading, etc., and explanations of the
terms "practically free," "diameter,"
and "free from serious damage" are
made in Markets Document No, 7,
which may be obtained from the United
States department of agriculture or
from the United States food adminis-
tration, Washington, D. C.

Chisholm, Mass. — The municipal
greenhouse, under the direction of Park
Superintendent J. L. Phillips, has on
exhibition over 3,000 chrysanthemum
blooms.

Direct Seeding: of Lettuce.

We have for many years advocated
the direct seeding of lettuce under glass
for the first crop. There are several
reasons for this, but the main one is
immunity from disease. We have al-
ways noticed that plants are more
likely to suffer during hot spells, and
disease in more likely to follow after
they are disturbed by transplanting.
Further, as a gain in time is of no
consideration at this time of year, we
have dismissed transplanting alto-
gether for the first crop. The control-
ling factor in this game is ample mois-
ture. We prepare the ground and turn
on the water until we are satisfied the
water has penetrated to moisten all
points; generally with mechanical wa-
tering the water will stand on the
surface, reluctant to spread. When the
seeds are sown they should not be cov-
ered: we merely run the drill over the
mark and let the roller press down the
seed. After that it is a matter of con-
stant moisture until the plants are up
and then we prefer the moisture from
below. We withhold all sprinkling or
syringing and raise the crop under
dry-air conditions. As soon as the
character leaf shows we thin to eight
inches apart, using a hoe or weeder
at first to block out the plants, and
finally removing all except one in each
spot. This method has always given
us a better crop than the transplanting
method under hot weather conditions
and we would advise all those who
have had trouble to try it.

Marketman.

"Market Gardening"

An elementary text book containing 102 pages.

5x7. with 36 illustrations by F. L. Yeaw, manager

of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co., Roswell. N. M.

Cloth Bound. 75 Cents.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2i/4-iii. pots — Sand Rooted.

A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Buch-
ner. Montmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2.75 per

100, $25.00 per 1,000.
2V4-in. Marguerites,, FHichsias* Heliotropes,

Lantanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1,000,
3 and 4-in. Cyclamens, $8.00 and $20.00 per
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESALE FLORIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABMSHED 1666)
Wbolesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel. Giant HaU-SuSar Mangel Wurzels. Beet. Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
;^ English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

1917.

The American Florist.

893

DUTCH BULBS

Ready For
Immediate Shipment

DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

Per 100 Per 1000

Gertrude, rose $1.85 $16.00

Gigantea, pink 1.85 16.00

La Grandesse, white 1.85 16.00

L'Innocence, wliite 1.85 16.00

Grand Maitre, blue 1.85 16.00

aueen of Blue, blue 1.85 16.00

NAMED HYACINTHS, per 100 Per 1000

First size named varieties 6.00 50.00

Blue, Grand Maitre. Iving of Blues, Lord Derby.

Queen of Blues.
Red and Pink, Cardinal Wieseraan. Gen. de Wet

Gertrude. Gigantea. Lady Derby.
White, L'Innocence, La Grandesse, Mad. Van der

Hoop. Arentine Andersen.

Second size named varieties 4.50 38.00

Same varieties as first size.

Forcing grade in separate colors 3.50 30.00

Bedding grade in separate colors 2.75 23.00

SINGLE TULIPS. per 100 Per 1000

Artus, scarlet 1.16 10.50

Belle Alliance, scarlet 1,46 12.60

Cardinal's Hat, red 1.26 10.00

Chrysolora. yellow 1.45 13.00

Crimson King, crimson 1.26 10.00

Cottage Maid, white edged rose 1.40 12.00

Couleur Cardinal, crimson-scarlet 2.20 20.00

Duchess of Parma, orange 1.26 10.60

Dusart, scarlet 1.20 11. OO

Keizerskroon. red and gold 1.45 13.00

Mon Tresor, yellow 1.85 16.60

Pottehakker, white l.'i'5 16.00

scarlet- 1.36 11.50

yellow 2.25 20.00

Princess Marie Ann, white, red striped 1.20 10.00

Prince of Austria, orange scarlet 1.60 13.60

Rose Luisante, rose pink 1-95 17,60

Rosa Mundi, rose pink 1.20 10.00

Thos. Moore, orange yellow 1.16 10.00

■White Hawk 1.66 16.00

Yellow Prince 1'36 11.60

Extra Fine Mixed 96 8.00

DOUBLE TULIPS. per 1

Conronne d'Or, copper color 2. J

La Candeur, -n'hite 1.^

Murillo, piDk 1,(

Rubra Maxima, scarlet 1.^

Salvator Rose, deep lose l.(

Extra Fine Mixed 1.1

LATE FLOWERING TULIPS. Per i

Bouton d'Or, yellow 1.^

Isabella, red and white 1.^

Picotee (Maiden's Blush), white margined rose... 1,^

Gesneriajia, crimson scarlet 1.^

Salmon Queen, orange red l.«

Gesneriana Lutea, yellow 1.^

Inglescombe Pink l.J

Mrs. Moon, yellow 2,i

DARWIN TULIPS. Per i

Baronne de la Tonnaye, brisht rose l.I

Pride of Haarlem, cardinal " l.t

Bartigon, crimson l.f

Famcombe Sanders, scarlet 1.'

Europe, salmon scarlet l.(

Glow, vermilion scarlet !•'

Lovliness, carmine rose 1.'

Mad. Krelage, lilac rose l.f

Wm. Pitt, dark crimson 1.'

Wm. Copeland. lilac rose 2.(

King Harold, blood red l.(

Our Selection —

Named Varieties 1.'

Extra Fine Mixed l-I

GLADIOLUS NANUS. Per]

Ackermani, salmon , l.(

P'each Blossom, piuk !

Blushing Bride, white !

SPANISH IRIS. Per]

British Queen, white !

Belle Chinoise. yellow 1

Canjanus, golden yellow )

Excelsior, clear blue !

Von Humboldt, deep blue 1

L. Grandesse, pure white 1

King of Blues I

Per 1000
20,00
11,50
15.00
13.00
15.00
9.00

Per 1000
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
11.00
12.00
11.00
22.60

Per 1000
11.00
14,00
16,00
15.00
15,00
16.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.60
14.00

Per 1000
9.00
8.00
8.00

Per MOO
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7,00

A. HENDERSON & CO., 211 N. State St., Chicago

Roses Field-grown
> Hardy I limbers
^Qd V* 214 and 4in. pots

^^^ LL LULL *.spRiwqriELDoHio-^
Ready for Immediate Shipment

Ghrysantliemum Stock Plants

Eosea, Pink $ 6.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 per 100

Unaka, Pink 5.00 per 100

Golden ftuean, Yellow 5.00 per 100

Oconto. White 5.00 per 100

Chrysolora, Yellow 5.00 per 100

0. C. PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 per 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Kaplds,Mich.

SNOW QUEEN CANNA

A\varded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. &

O. H. New York Convention And lOO

other notable kinds. Always ask for

SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS.

,pj,gQONAKD & r=^ |||£ST GROVE

'JONES CO.

eri Pyle, Prts.

|3!|A.t.<

PENN'A.
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FOR SALE (To Make Room)

Scottii Ferns from bench, fine bushy
plants. Good for 5!4-6 inch pots, $20.00
per 100.

FRED'K MARQUARDT

MIDDLE VILLAGE, - - N. Y.

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NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Gen. d€ Vibraye — Bright rose to blue, [in 5-in. pots

only.)
Mad. E. Mouillere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M, Hamar— Delicate flesh rose.
Mile. R. GalUard— Milk white; fringed.
Saxione— White.
Souv. de M. Chautard— Bright rose (In 5 inch pots

only.)
Also Otaksa in 5-inch pots only.

POT GROWN— 4-inoh pots— S20.00 per 100.
" " 5-lnch pots— S30.00 per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 6 to 6 shoots— $20.00 per 100.

MISCELLANEOUS

Asparagus Plumosus— Heavy stock 2V2-in..

If3.5u per 100; $30.00 per H 00. Ii4-m., J2.50

per 100; KO.OO per 1000 Sprenaen, 2V2-in.

IfS.OO per 100.
Begonia— Chatelaine— 214-inch, fe.OO per 100.

" — Sandersoni— 2^,-inch. $4.00 per 100.

" — Sanderson!— 3-inch. S7.00 per 100.

" -Christmas Red— 3-in.. $8.00 per 100.
Daisy(Marguerite)—Reve d'Or— Yellow. $4.00

per 100,
Daisy (Marguerite) Queen Alexandria— 84.00

per 100,
Dracaena Terminalls— Beautifully colored.

4-inch, $35.00 per 100, 5 inch, (heavy)

$50,00 per 100,

SEASONABLE STOCK.

Ferns— Fine stock. Per 100

—Teddy Jr., 4-inch $20.00

6-inch 35.00

6-inch 50.00

-Boston, D-inoh 35.00

6-inoh 50.00

Genista — Beautifully trimmed, bushy plants—

5-iuch. $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
Primula— Per ino

— Forbesi. 2'-',.inoh $ 3.50

— Malaooides. 2Vi-inch 3.50

— Obconica Alba, 3-inch 5.00

4-inch . 10.00

Pandanus Veitchl— Well colored—

5-inch 75.00

THE STOBBS & HARBISON CO.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE, OHIO

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894

The American Florist.

Nov. 10,

[The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nnrserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Wasahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago June 26-28, 1918.

San Rafael, Calif.— The Dahlia So-
ciety of California has established a
trial garden here for both professional
and amateur growers, under the man-
ag-ement of P. C. Burns.

MERRlFlELDi N. Y. — Th© Gould Grow-
ers Corporation has been formed to en-
gage in a general farming and nursery
business with a capital stock of $35,000.
The directors are W. M. and E'. L.
Gould, of Newark, and J. A. Gould, of
this city.

"WASHINGTON, D. C. — The forest ser-
vice, complying with the request of the
war department, has recommended 309
men for commissions as officers for
forest battalions for the American over-
seas forces. All are experienced lum-
bermen, sawmill operators or foresters.

American Pomological Society.

The thirty-fifth biennial session of
the American Pomological Society, men-
tion of the opening of which was made
in last week's issue, page S40, was held
in Horticultural hall, Boston, Mass., No-
vember 1, following an old-fashioned
"New England supper," planned along
the lines of food conservation, at which
about 200 were in attendance. The
business session included a report of
the National Council of Horticulture,
presented by Frederic Cranefield, the
reports of various committees and sev-
eral interesting discussions. It was
voted to establish a new class of mem-
bership to be composed of state, pro-
vincial and district members, the state
organizations to be empowered to nom-
inate vice-presidents and send delegates
to the annual conventions.

The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows : Dr. L. H. Bailey, Ithaca, N. Y.,
president; Professor W. T. Macoim, Ot-
tawa, Ont., vice-president; E. R. Lake,
Washington, D. C, secretary; Pro-
fessor L. R. Taft, East Lansing, Mich.,
treasurer. Executive committee : Pro-
fessor W. N. Hutt, Raleigh, N. C; Dr.
S. W. Fletcher, State College of Penn-
sylvania; Professor P. C. Spears, Mas-
sachusetts Agricultural College; Fred-
eric Cranefield, Madison, Wis.; Horace
Roberts, New Jersey.

Rhus Javanica

This is the oldest and correct name
of a small Chinese tree usually culti-
vated as Rhus Osbeckii or as R. semi-
alata. This is not a rare tree in gar-
dens, and attention is now called to it,
for the autumn color of the leaves has
been exceptionally beautiful this year
in its deep tints of red and orange,
and has made this little tree one of
the beautiful objects in the arboretum
where it can be seen near the other
species of rhus on the left-hand side of
the Meadow road opposite the euony-
mus collection. Rhus javanica blooms
at midsummer and the large terminal
clusters of white flowers make it at-
tractive at a season when few trees
are in bloom. The bright yellow leaves
of the varnish or lacquer-tree of China

and Japan, Rhus verniciflua. in this
group have also been conspicuous this
year. In the nursery near the top of
Peter's hill there are larger and better
specimens of this tree which is as
poisonous as our native so-called poi-
son ivy and should be admired from
a distance. The autumn change of
color in the leaves of the trees and
shrubs of eastern Asia usually occurs
three or four weeks later than it does
in those of the allied eastern American
species. These two species of rhus
are exceptions to this general state-
ment, and other Conspicuous excep-
tions are Acer ginnala and Euony-
mus alatus. The former is a small
tree or treelike shrub with deeply di-
vided leaves and small compact clus-
ters of flowers which are exceptional-
ly fragrant for maple flowers. The
leaves of no other plant in the arbor-
etum turn in the autumn more bril-
liant scarlet and for this reason, if
for no other, this maple deserves a
place in northern gardens. It is
among the first of all maples to show
the autumn change of color and the
leaves have now nearly all fallen. Acer
ginnala is common in eastern Siberiti
and was one of the first Asiatic plants
introduced into the Arboretum; it has
proved perfectly hardy in northern
New England and as far northward ;i.s
Ottawa, Ontario. — Arnold Arboretum
Bulletin, October 19, 1916.

Los Angeles.

FILM STUDIO CREATES NEW DEMAND.

Everything considered, the local
market is a little slow, with chrysan-
themums and some other lines oft in
price due to the heavy supply. A new
output for cut flowers is being de-
veloped in the film studios where they
are used in the decorations in society
picture plays. Their use in some pro-
ductions is lavish.

NOTES.

The Redondo Floral Co. reports
trade a trifle quiet, although there is a
good movement in chrysanthemums in
spite of the heavy supply. The bet-
ter grades are the poular sellers. A.
F. Borden has been alone for a month,
while his partner, Albert Knopf, has
been making an eastern trip.

Wolfskin Bros. & Morris Goldenson
have been busy with funeral work and
wedding orders. A big double wedding
was one of the features of the week.
Andrew Bruce, formerly of the force
here, now with the National army, was
a visitor this week, on a 15 day leave
of absence.

The force at Wright's Flower Shop
continues busy. Several thousand
feet of glass is being added to the
growing department which will be de-

voted to cyclamen. Lily of the valley
and roses are making a fine showing
here.

The Broadway Florists, as usual,
have an excellent display, included in
which are some attractive basket ar-
rangements along new lines. Business
here was reported steady.

Chas. Lewis and David Goldman,
both favorably known to the trade
here are now connected with the staff
at O. C. Saake's.

Howard & Smith have been very
busy with funeral orders, several of
which were quite elaborate.

G. H. H.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin. N. J, VTUliamstown Jnne., H. J.

Hill^s Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTDRY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nurseiy Co.

Everereea SneciaGsls largest Growers ia America
Box 404. DimBEE, ILL. '

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

If you axe intereited in Mld-Wlntw

Blooming Plants

— or 1.07111102 in —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Write—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^"^^t^r"

Specialists in Specimen Stoci(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Bax-
tvoods. Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferons Ehrergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

Norway Spruce for Miniature Christmas Trees.

SELECTED SHAPELY PLANTS.

2-3 feet, $20.00 per 100. 18-24 In., $15.00 per 100. 12-18 in., $12.00 per 100.

These are a very attractive holiday specialty for florists. and sell rapidly.
Many of our customers have handled them in large quantities for years
L,ast season the sale was particularly good, and this year, with the scarcity
of European novelties, they will be more popular. Will pot up nicely in
Bin., 6-in. and 8in. pots. They can be used also for vases and placed in
tubs for the veranda. Order now. We can ship at once, or hold until
December 1st.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

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Order Now and Avoid the Risk of Shipping During Freezing Weather

BOSTON FERNS

6-inch $0.33 each

7-inch 75 each

CYCLAMEN

4-inch • . $0.15 each

5-inch.. 35e; larger, exceptionally fine stock .50 each
6-inch 75c! larger, 1.00 each

HYDRANGEA

OTAKSA AND FRENCH VARIETIES

Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock

Iventia Belmoreano, 2-inch per doz., $1.25

Kentia Belmoreana, 3-inch per doz., :2.00

Iventia Forsterlana, 214 -inch per doz., 1,25

Latania Borbonlca, 2-inch per doz., .73

Latanla Borbonlca, 3 -inch per doz., 1.50

PlioenLv RecUnata, 4-inch per doz., 3.00

Asplenlum Nidus-ATls, 5-inch, tine specimen, each, 1.00

Areea Lutescens, 2 -inch each, .10

Phoenix Roebelenii, 4 -inch each, $0.30

Aucuba Japonica.

S-inch, fine for decorating each, 1.30

Boxwood Pyramids, 2 1/2 feet each, 2.30

English Ivy, 4-inch ^per doz., 2.00

Vlnca A'ariegata, 4-inch per 100, 10.00

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-inch per doz., 1.00

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 4-inch per doz., 1.50

Cyrtominm Falcatum, 5-inch . . . .per doz., 2.40

Fandnnus Veitehii, 4-inch each, .50

Pandanus Utilis, 5 -inch each, .30

Asparagus Plumosus, 2 % -inch each, .03

Asparagus Plumosus, 3 -inch each, .00

Asparagus Plumosus, 4-inch each, ,12

Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 14 -inch each, .03

THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO.,

ASSORTED PTERIS, FOR FERN DISHES
2H-liich, per 100 $3.00

Pterls Serrulata, 4-inch per doz., $1.30

Pterls AVimscttii, 4-inch per doz., 1.30

Pterls Adiantoides, 5-inch per doz., 2.40

745 BUCKINGHAM PLACE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASING LILAC ROSE
A Revolution in tlie Baby Type

First- class cerlificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Horticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz ;
$10.00 per 100; 3-in. pots,
$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual {lowers as large
as a 25c-piece.

A. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, ■ NEW YORK

ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM

21/2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100
3-inch pots, 8.00 per 100

HIGHLAND, N. Y.

How to Grow Roses

Contains much practical information on the cul-
ture and management of frarden roses.
By ROBERT PYI>E.
121 pages with colored plates. Price, $1.00,

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia Forsterlana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50
48 inches high, 6.00
54 inches high, 8.50

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

60 inches high, $15.00
72 inches high, 17.50

We have just received a large consignment of

Phoenix Canariensis

In the following sizes:

12-in. Tubs, 5 ft. high 12-in. Tubs, 6 ft. high

13-in. Tubs, 6 to 7 ft. high

WRITE FOR PRICES

\ JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, RUTHERFORD, N. J. \

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CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

Mention the Atnerxcan Florist when writino

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2^-in. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per lOO.

Asparagus Sprengeri. 2^-in. pots ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writina

GERANIUMS

Rooted Cnttings Only.

S. A, N^utt and Buchner....$12.E0perl000
Kicard and Poitevine . . 16.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. 15th.
Prices may make sales, quality makes castom-
ers. I am advertising for customers.

ALBERT M. H£RR, UNC&STER.PA.

Mention the American Florist when writina

VINCA VARIEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vincawill make you good 4-in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt, Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2 in ., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,\^<{!SfeV'=

AliliEGANY N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writina

CHAS. H. TOHY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysantlieinnin Novelties my Specialty

Mention the American Florist when writina

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateur and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60o postpaid,

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

Grow "GOLDEN SEAL"

(Hydrastis Canadensis)

Valuable easy growing" commercial crop.
Specialty roots and seed for planting. Any
quantity. Best service. Information, 10c.

E. C. ROBBINS

PINEOLA, - NORTH CAROLINA

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

Pot
Grown

ROSES

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

From 4-m. pots-GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS.

Caroline Testout.
Hoosier Beauty. .
Killarney Brilliaii
Pink Killarney. .

Pink Coehet 20 1.75 12.00

PoIlaertTOse 20 2.00 15.00

E:ach Doz. 100
.$0.20 $2.00 $15.00
. jas 2.50 18.00
.25 2.50 18.00
. .20 2.00 15.00

Kach Doz. 100

Richmond .$0.20 $2.00 $15.00

Sunburst 25 3.50 18.00

Wm. R. Smith J20 2.00 15.00

White Coehet 20 1.75 12.00

White Killarney... .20 2.00 15.00

Two-Year Dormant-FIELD GROWN.

Doz. 100

Alfred Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de DiesbaCh 2.50 18.00

Baron de Bonstettln 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayrvard 3.00 20.00

Clio 2.50 18.00

Conrad F. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.50 18.00

Earl of Dnflerin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.50 IsToO

Fran Karl Druschki. . . . 3.00 20.00

Gen'l. Jacqueminot 2.50 18.00

Doz.

Grass an TepUtz $2.50

niarg'aret Dickson 2.50

Mme. G. Luizet. .j 3.50

Magna Charta 2.50

Mrs. John Lain^ 2.50

M. P. AVilder 2.30

Paul Neyron ,. . . . 2.50

Persian Yellow 2.50

Prince C. de Rohan 2.50

Ulrich Brunner 3.00

100
$18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
20.00

•^^^^^ Climbing Roses. ^'^^^

strong 2-Yr. Dormant.

Climbing American Doz. 100

Beauty $2.50 $18.00

Crimson Rambler. . 3.50 18.00

Dorothy Perkins . . 3.00 16.00

Excelsa 3.00 16.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.00 30.00

Lady Gay , 3.50 18.00

Tausendschon .... 3.00 33.00

White Dorothy .... 3.30 18.00

Best Mixed
Strains

Obconica *''°?f^tl!'°"*

100 1000

2H-inch $5.00 $45.00

3-illch 7.00 65.00

Malacoides

4-inch 10.00 90.00

Primulas

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

Bloom Your Own HEATHER

Get them NOW before frost
CHRISTMAS VARIETIES

Five houses full ot Xmas Heather, all varieties in .ill ol the following sizes we
can furnish by the hundred or more.

Erica Ovata, 4i4-inoh pots, pink lavender $6.00 and $9.00 per doz.

Erica Melanthera, white shading $9.00, $12.C0, $18.00 per doz.

Erica Melanthera, larger plants $3.00 to $6.00 each

Erica Regerminans, for filling, lavender $6.00, $9.00, $12.00 per doz.

IHca Pres. cZot ] &o"™l^n*g "'" [ ^^.OO, $12.00. $IB.0O, $1«.00 per doz.

Packing Charges are 50c for every $10.00 of value.
Terras: Cash with order please.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS

316 19th street, COLLEGE POINT, N. Y.

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Ready Reference Section

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUM,

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-ln., $4.00 per 100;
3-in., $7.00 per 100; 4-ln., $12.00 per 100; 6-10.,
made np, $4.20 per doz. Sprengerl, fine 3-iii.
stock, $7.00 per 100. Poehlmaiui Bros. Co.,
liorton Grove, 111.

Asparagus plumosus, hT. stocb, 2^-in., $3.50.
per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; 1%-ln., $2.50 per 100,
$20.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ln., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 214-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Tick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N, Y.

Asparagus plumosus, 2M-ln., 3c: 3-ln., 60;
4-ln., 12c each. Sprengeri, 2^-in., 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

ASPAEAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S S'EED
STORE. Chicago and New York.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2%-ln., $3.00 per
100; 3rin., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

AZALEAS.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock. 10-
12-ln., $1.26 each; 12-14-ln., $1.50 each; 14-16-
In., $2.00 each. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneya, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

100 4-ln. Chatelaine Begonia, $10.00; good
plants in bloom. Cash, please. EDGAR EAS-
TERDAY, Nokomis, 111.

Rex Begonias, strong plants, 2%-in. pots, $4
per 100. James VIcfc's Sons, Rochester. N. Y.

bougainvhjjEA.

Bougalnvlllea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
In., $25 per 100; 5-in.. $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

BOXWOOD.

Boxwood. Good, clean Virginia sprays, no
heavy wood and 16 ounces to the pound. $7.50
per 50 lbs. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. 116-llS
Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

BTJIiBS.

Bulbs. Preosla Purity, %-ln., $2 per lOO,
$17 per 1000. Max Schllng, Inc., 22 W. 59th
St., New York City.

BULBS.

Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandlflora,
Allium NeapoHtanum, Lll. Candidum, Formo-
sum Lilies, Calla Aethiopica, Freesia Refracta
Alba. For sizes and prices see advertisement
elsewhere In this Issue. American Bulb Co.,
172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Bulbs, French and Dutch, Narcissus Paper
White, Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Freeslas,
Callas, Lil. Multlflorum, Lll. Rubrum, Lll.
Giganteum, Chinese Narcissus and Cottage
and Darwin Tulips. For varieties, sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. Scilla Siberica, mammoth, $1 per
100, $7.85 per lOOO; Grape Hyacinths, blue. 85c
per 100, $6.50 per 1000; Jonquils, single, $1.15
per 100, $10 per 1000; double, $1.75 per 100,
$16 per 1000. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wa-
bash Ave,, Chicago.

Bulbs. White French Roman Hyacinths, 12
to 15 ctm., $4 per 100, $36 per 1000; 13 to 15
ctm., $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1000. Tulips.
Fine mixed early single, $7 per lOOO; flue
mixed Parrot, $6 per 1000. J. M. Thorburn,
53 Barclay St., New York.

Bulbs. Paper White Grandlflora, 13 ctm. and
up, $13.50 per 1000; 15 ctm., $16 per 1000.
White Roman Hyacinths, 12 ctm. and up, $38
per 1000. 13 ctm., $40 per lOOO, 13 ctm. and up,
$42.50 jer 1000. McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham-
bers St.. New York.

Bulbs. French, on hand. Paper White Grandl-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidnm, $7.00 per 100,
$65.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Paniesville, O.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus, Callas, Free-
slas. Chinese. For sizes and prices see adver-
tisement on front cover page of this Issue. A,
Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs, White Calla Lilies. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue,
Henry P. Mieliell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

CALENDULAS.

CALENDULA. Orange King, 2U-ln., $3.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

CALLAS.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress S'upreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1.000. Aviator, Alice. Matchless,
Akchurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb. $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
Joliet, 111.

CARNATION PLANTS'. Philadelphia, Com-
fort and other varieties, $5.00 per lOO. HEN-
RY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich,

CARNATIONS.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, 111.

Carnation plants, field-grown. For varieties
and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this
issue. The Leo Niessen Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.

OBDBYSANTHEMUMS.

Pot 'Mums (Oct. and Nov. delivery). 5-ln.,
$4.80 per doz.; 5H-ln., $6 per doz.; 6-in., $7.20
and $9 per doz.; 7-in., $12 per doz.; 8-in.,
$1.50 and $2 each. Larger specimens, $3.00 to
$7.50 eacli. Poehtmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, III.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for imme-
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance. Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora. $5 per
lOO; C. C. PoUworth, $10 per 100. Eli Cross.
Grand Rapids. Mich.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, 2%-ln., finest mixed, $4.00 per
100; $35.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette. 111.

300 2iA-in. Cinerarias, Vaughan's strain. $3.00
per 100. Cash please. EDGAR BASTERDAY.
Nokomis, 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $4.80 per doz.: 6-
In. pots. $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111.

OrCLAMEN.

Cyclamen glgantemn. Improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only:

100 1000

2^4-in., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

214-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta. finest new In the trade, 2H-
In.. $8.00 per 100; 3-ln., $12.00 per 100; 4-ln„
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, III.

CYCLAMEN, fine plants ready to shut;
separate colors or mixed. 4-ln.. $15 per 100;
5-in., $25 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY
GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-In., 15c; 5-ln., 35c and 60c; 6-ln,,
75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. WlttboM Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-ln, pots, $10 per 100; 4-ln. poti.
$25 per 100; 5-ln. pots, $4.80 per doz. PoeU-
mann Bros Co., Morton Grove, 111.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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DAHLIAS.

PERNS.

Boston Ferns, e-ln., 35c; 7-ln., 75c; 8-la.,
$1; 91n., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

PALMS.

KENTIA FOHSTERIANA: SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2%-lnch pots $1.60 $12.00 $100.00

KENTIA BELMOEEANA: SINGLE PLANTS
Leaves. Doz. 100 1000

2li-lnch pots $1.60 $12 $100

ARECA LUTBSCENS.

4-lnch pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.
5-lnch pots $1.00 each

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms. Wllllamstown Junctlba.
N. J.

DAISIES.

Hardy ferns. lUnstrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov. Minn.

Daisies (Bellis) Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly Bown,
strong field-grown seedUngs, $2.50 per 1,000,
$11.50 per 5,000. Cash.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nntt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000: Elcard and
Poitevine. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr.
Lancaster. Pa.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS

Kalamazoo, Mich.

LIVISTONA ROTDNDIFOLIA.

3-inch pots $14.00 per lUO

6-Inch pots $1.25 each

DEUTZIA.

Geraniums, from 2 and 2M'in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard. Beauty Poitevine. S. A.
Nutt. Bucbner, Montmore. Perkins. Viaud. etc..
$2.75 per 100. $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,
■Washington, N, J.

Deutzia Gracilis, for forcing; extra bushy in
6-in. pots, $20 per 100. Taughan's Seed Store.
Chicago and New York.

3-lnch $1.75 per doz.. $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDBLIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz., $14,00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2-lnch pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT^FOLIA.

DRACAENAS.

GERANIUMS. Silver leaved, S. A. Nntt,
2%-in., ready for shift. $4.00 per 100. Cash
please. S. C. DETWITT, 1957 E. 69th St..
Cleveland, 0.

Dracaena Terminalis, beautifully colored. 4-
in $35; 5-in.. $50 per lUO. The Storrs & Har-

3-inch pots 30e each, $3.00 per doz.

POEHLMANN BROS. CO..
Morton Grove. IlUiiaJs.

rison Co.. Painesville. 0.

GLADIOLUS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in., 12c: 5-ln.. 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBER. Wil-
mette. Illinois.

Wanted— Gladious bulbs, standard varieties
and good mixtures, 14 to 1 in. FRED F.
PAULE, E. R. No. 2, Belleville, 111.

mens; good spread, make a better showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
Qrished; will give satisfaction and stand store

treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

ERICAS.

GREENS.

Erica Mai. 3%-in., $30 per 100; SVa to 6-ln.,
$1 each. A. L. Miller. Jamaica, N. Y.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2,50 per case: natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala.

Hve plants. Robert Craig C«.. Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

FERNS.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices, see

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.

Greens. Wild Smllax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.60.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo.
Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Verona, 3in $2.00 $15.00

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co.. Wyncote. Fa.

Smithii, 3-in 2.00 15.00

Smithii. 4-in 3.50 25.00

UVDRANGEAS.

PANDANUS.

Smitbii. 5-ln 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 2V4-ln 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50o each; 4-ln., 75c each.

Boston Ferns, B-ln., $25.00 per 100, less than
50, 30e each; 6-ln., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,
60c each.

Fern Balls, large size, 10 to 12-ln., $5.00 per
doz., $35.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes-
vUle. 0.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 50c each. Utllia,
5-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veitchii. 4-ln., $4.80 per doz. Poehl-

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in,. 25c; 6-in., 35c: 7-in., 50c; 8-in., $1 each.
The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, III.

PANSEES.

HYACINTHS.

Per 100
Roosevelt. 2W-ln $4.60

unsurpassed by any for size of bloom or colors.
$2.50 per 1.000, $11.50 per 5,000. Cash. SaUs-
faction or your money back,

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

Hyacinths, single bedding. $3 per 100, $27
per lOOO; Miniature, named, $2 per 100, $18
per 1000; first size, named, $6.20 per 100, $55
per 1000; second size, named. $4.75 per lOO,
$40 per 1000. American Bulb Co., 172 N.
Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Roosevelt. 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-in, 15.00

THE? REBSER PLANT COMPANY.
Springfield. Ohio.

PANSY PLANTS. Seedlings, best varieties,
$3.00 per 1000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap-
Ids. Mich.

MISTLETOE.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-in., 65c: 8-ln.,
SOc. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-

PEIiARGONIUMS.

the market. Cash with order.

Felii Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, 0.

MISTLETOE.
Get your stocks direct from the "Home of the
Mistletoe," and have satisfied customers. We
offer for shipment starting December 1st. well
berried, bright leaved stocks, packed securely
in corrugated paper boxes in sizes of 5. 10. 2.5
and 50 lbs. Ask for prices before placing your
order elsewhere. Gathering and packing are
done under our own supervision and only first
class stocks are shipped. Gliid to quote in any
quantities on request.

THE BARTELDES SEED CO..
Oklahoma City. Okla.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts, Easter
Greeting. Wurtembergia, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong, 2H-
in.. $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DB-
WITT. 1957 E. 69tb St.. Cleveland. 0.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this Issue.
P. E. Plerson Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y.

POINSETTIAS.

FERNS FOE FERN DISHES. Good strong
plants in 2%-in. pots, Aspidium. Holly, Mayii,
Wilsonl and Alba lineata. THE EEESER
PLANT CO,, 372 Johnson Ave., Springfield, 0,

Poinsettlas. (Christmas delivery). 4-in., $20.00
and $25.00 per 100; 6-In., made up. $6.00 per
doz.; 7-In., 75c to $1.00 each; 8-ln., made up,
$1.50 to $2.00 each; larger plants. $2.50 to
$5.00 each. Poehlmami Brosw Co. Morton
Grove, 111.

NURSERY STOCK.

Ferns. Boston, 5-ln., $4.80 per doz.; 6-ln.,

$9 per doz.; 7-in., $12 per doz. Table ferns,
3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. Holly
ferns, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in.. $15 per 100.
Poehlmann Bros, Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

Get my list of lining outdoor stock to grow
on, also seasonable seeds and shrubs, vines,
trees, etc. BENJ. CONNELL, MerchantvlUe,
N. J.

Poinsettlas, 2U-in., $5.00 per 100. ERNEST
EOBBR. Wilmette, III.

PREHUI/AS.

FEENS. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2M-ln.. $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Croweanum, 2i4-ln.,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Table Ferns,
asst.. $3.00 per 100. HBNEY SMITH, Grand

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NOESERY CO.,
Maywood. 111.

Primula Obconlca. 214-in., $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 uer 1000.
Malacoides, 4-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

ORCHIDS.

Primula Malacoides, 214-in., $4.00; 3-in., $7.00

100; 5-ln., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-ln.. $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, 0.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J.

per 100. Obconlca, 2y,-in., $5.00: 3-in., $8.00
per 100. Eondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST EOBER, Wilmette. 111.

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PBIMUIiAS.

Primula Malacoides Townsendii. Pleasing

lilac rose, 2-in., ?1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;

S-ln.. $2 per doz., $15 per lOO. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica, N. Y.

Primula Forbesi and Malacoides. 2%-in.. S3. 50
per 100; Obconica. 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10 per
100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Primula THalaooides. strons 2Vi-iD. pot plants,
ready to shift. $3.00 per ICO. THE P. WAltK-
EB CO., 312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville. Ky.

PKIMULA MALACOIDES, 214-In., strong,
f3.00 per 100, HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids.
Micb.

ROSES.

CLOSING OUT SALE

of

CHOICE YOUNG R0ST5 PLANTS.

2 1,4 -in. pots.

1000

Grafted Ophelia, per 100. $10.00 $100.00

Grafted Killarn&y Brilliant 50.00

Grafted Richmond 50.00

Own root Richmond .SO.OO

Cecile Brunner, per 100, $3.50 30.00

Roses. Pot grown, 2-year dormant, also
climbing roses, strong 2-year dormant. For
varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New Yorl:.

ROS'ES. White and Pink Killarney, 4-in.,
$8.00 per 100. Kaiserin. 3-in., $6.00 per 100,
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Betconia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pl£t., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 50c; per oz., $6.00. Salvia, Spendens and
Pire-ball, trade pkt., 50e. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST ROBBR. Wilmette,
111.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M, Thorburn & Co., S3 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowerlnff Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Antoa
0. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Contrffct growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermekn, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds, Asters. Petunias, Sweet Pceas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
ci«p. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B, Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field com on contract, Edgar F, HurCt, Swedes-
boro. N. J.

Cabbage, lettuce, tomato and other garden

and field seeds for sale. Write for prices,

JAMES J. COUNCILL & SONS. Seedsmen,
Franklin. Va.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Frerea & Co.,
Bmyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
Tine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J.

SEEDS.

Seeds, growers (or the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, tumip. radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn.

Seeds, wholesale fleld and garden seeds. J,
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co.. Chicago.

Seeds, Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners, W. Atlee Burpee & Co,,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; b^ets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, tomips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds, Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seed. Flower and vegetable of every descrip-
tion. Barnard's Seed Store. 231-235 W. Madi-
son St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radlsb,
sweet peas. etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co..
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Pish Seed Co., Carplnterla, Calif.

SMIIiAX,

SNAPDRAGONS.

SNAPDRAGONS. Silver Pink, White and
Yellow, 2!4-in.. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Micb.

TULIPS.

Tulips. Single and double Early, Darwin
and late. For varieties and prices see adver-
tisement elsewhere in this issue. American
Bulb Co., 172 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Darwin Tulips. For varieties and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
Wm. P. Kasting Co.. 56S-570 Washington St.,
Buffalo, N. y.

VINOAS.

100,000 extra strong vinca varlegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17,00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Bawlings, Allegany, N. Y,

MISCEIiLANKOUS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y.

Heavy han'^ng baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Flues, for retubing boilers. Selected and in
first-class condition. Cleaned both inside and
outside. H. Munson. 1433 Wells St., Chicago.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper Is scare*
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchhurg, Mass,

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London, England,

Mastica, used for glazing greenhouses, per
gal. $1.80. Geo. H. AngermuUer Co.. 1324
Pine St., St, Louis. Mo.

Nnrsery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesville. O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Buffalo, N, Y.

Dreer's "Blverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-718 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues, Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Began Printing House. 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue, Baedleln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,-
Philadelphia,

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co..
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire desi"Tis of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska. 151 N. Wabash Ave..
Chicago,

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A, A, Arnold
Paper Box Co,, 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
binder Bros., 51S Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

Christmas Cards. 100, 60c; 200, $1; 500, $2;
1000, $3. The John Henry Co,, Lansing, Mlch,-

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. Giblin & Co., Utica. N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma
nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

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jnSCELIiANEOUS.

Blooming plants or anTthing In soft woodeni
plants. Geo. A. Knlil, Pekin. 111.

John G. Esler. Saddle

Eeed & Kel-

GREENHOUSE CJONSTRUCTION.

Gre«ntonse construction. Bollders ot green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Bnmham Co., 42nd St. Bldg.. New Tork,
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg., Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse constrnction. TTe design, mann-
factnre and bmld greenhonses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plana and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and aketches
submitted on request. John C. Mouinger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construrtion. Write us tor an es-
timate aud sketch on vour proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Brann Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything In lumber.
Adam Scblllo Lumber Co., 1580 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des PUlnes, lU.

Greenbouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3lBt
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION,

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, 0.

POTS AND PANS.

Florists* red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Eeed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville. Ohio.

Keponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co.,
Cambridge, Mass.

Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co.,
Syracuse. N. T.

INSECnCIDES.

Aohlne. $1 per qt.; S2.oO per gal. Fnngine.
SI per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Termlne. SI per qt.;
S3 per gal. Ap^lne Manufacturing Co.. Madi-
son. N. J.

Nlkoteen. excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPIiES.

SUPEKIOR CARNATION STAPLES,
itend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; Z.Wa for SI. postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWEK EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich.

Carnation staples. 35c per 1.000; 3.000 for SI.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield,
Mass.

PiUsburv Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c;
3.000 for SI. I. L. PiUsbury, Galesbnrg, nl.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
liX>. 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000.

Pipe stems. 4 to 6 feet, per 105. TOc; per
l.OOO. 54.00. Taughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

^THOLESAIiE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., E. C, Chicago.
Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo.
Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.
Bassett (Si Washburn, Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bemheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.
Eemlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.
Endlong, J. A., Chicago.
Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago.
Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland. 0.
Coan, J. J.. New York.
Erne & Company, Chicago.
Ford, M. C. New York.
Ford, WilUam P., New York.
Freres-Windler Co., The, Chicago.
Froment. H. E., New York.
Goldstein & Futterman, New York.
Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc.. New York.
Gunterberg, M. C. Chicago.
Guttman & Raynor. Inc.. New York.

WHOIiESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Hart, George B.. Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Ciiicago.

Holton Sc Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York. .

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten. John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, m.

Kuslk & Co., H., Kansas City. Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi. Paul. New York.

MiUer & Musser, Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co.. The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson. A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J.. New York..

Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L.. Chicago.

Reid. Edward. Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo.. Chicago.

Eeinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Eiedel & Meyer. Inc.. New York.

Rnsch & Co.. Gust. Milwaukee. Wis.

Sheridan, W. F.. New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Joliet. M.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

Cnited Cut Flower Co.. New York.

Vaughan. A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Weiland & Risch. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros.. Chicago.

WUtgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo.. Co., Chicago.

Young & Co.. John. New York.

Zecb & Mann, Chicago.

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The famous Kfoeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high

efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

Rochester, N. Y.

TEADE BELOW USUAL STANDARD.

Business has not been very brisk dur-
ing the past week and even the Hal-
lowe'en trade was not up to the usual
standard. Chrysanthemums are abun-
dant with an oversupply at the end of
the week. Roses are all very good,
especially American Beauty and Francis
Scott Key. Harrisii lilies are again on
the market after a brief period of
scarcity. Carnations are limited in
supply and poor in quality. Pompons
are much in demand especially for
baskets. Violets are not moving- well
although the quality is excellent. Prim-
roses, begonias and chrysanthemums
make up the assortment of blooming
plants.

NOTES.

The Lamberton conservatory will
soon be ready for the chrysanthemum
show. At the park greenhouses 12.000
geraniums are potted to fill tne de-
mand for bedding plants next year.

H. A. Barnard, representing Stuart
Low & Co., Enfield, Middlesex, Eng.,
was a recent visitor after having
visited a number of large American
cities. He reports excellent sales.

Mrs. Catherine Bohnke, wife of F. R.
Bohnke, well-known retailer of 84 Mil-
ler street, died at her home, November
1. The sympathy of the trade is ex-
tended.

J. B. Keller Sons recently made a fine
showing of Chrysolora chrysanthe-
mums. ISjjfy are now cutting excel-
lent stock TO this and other varieties.

Salter Bros, arranged an excellent
Hallowe'en window filled with appro-
priate novelties for the occasion, the
color scheme blending attractively.

Geo. T. Boucher has joined the Flo-
rists' Telegraph Delivery. His win-
dow is now very attractive with Hal-
loween features.

Colin T. Ogsfon, of Kimball's con-
servatories, is cutting some very fine
orchids and chrysanthemums.

A new flower shop called the Family
Flower Store has opened in the Family
Theatre building.

Chester Ament is cutting a good crop
of chrysanthemums which find ready

sale. CHESTER.

Madison, N. J.

Geographically, we believe the
Duckham-Pierson rose range is in Cha-
tham, but the parties have long been
considered Madison men, so for our
present purpose, we will keep them
there. "We are inclined to believe that
their new rose range is about the last
word in greenhouse construction and
equipment, and is worth going to see.
There are five houses, each 61x
500 feet. Though, on account of con-
struction, many of their roses were
planted late, they are now making fin^
growth. Hadley, Russell, Ophelia,
W^rd, the Killarneys and other varie-
ties are all in fine condition.

Between attending to his two ranges,
and attending shows. President-elect
Totty is a very busy man. As befitting
the show season, he has a great stock
of exhibiton chrysanthemums. The
following are noteworthy : Nag-ir-roo,
Louisa Pockett, Wm. Turner, Chieftain,

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THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

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Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving satisfactory results wherever used.
Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.
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U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL,

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G. Drabble, Mrs. J. Gibson, Nerissa,
Calumet, Joan of Arc and other well-
known varieties. There are also a num-
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grows. His Columbias and Red Rovers,
seen where they grow, are convincing
proof of their worth. He will exhibit
at the Cleveland show. A. P. P.

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order or write ub direct for
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CLUB MEETING.

Nominations of officers and an exhi-
bit of flowers were the special features
at the November meeting of the flo-
rists' club. For the election to be held
on the evening- of December 6, Thomas
F. Tracey, chairman of the regular
committee, announced the following
ticket: Earl Shaw, for president; Wil-
liam Newport, for vice-president; Rob-
ert Davidson, for secretary-treasurer;
and, Fred Henkes, Fred Goklring and
Fred A. Danker, trustees for two years.
The opposition committee, Fred A.
Danker, chairman, reported : William
Newport, for president; Albert Jenkins,
for vice-president; Robert Davidson,
for secretary-treasurer, and Joseph
Traudt, John A. Murnane, Jr., and Fred
Henkes, for trustees for two years.
William Newport declined the nomina-
tion for president and the committee
retired to substitute, after some de-
liberation, the name of Earl Shaw, who
will, therefore, have no opposition for
the office. Fred A. Danker reported
that in behalf of the club he had paid
the first installment upon a .$100 Lib-
erty Loan bond which the club planned
to buy. The club voted to increase the
annual dues from $2 a year to .fS, pay-
able quarterly. The rate will go into
effect with the New Year. On motion
of William Newport the members de-
cided to carry on the club rolls the
names of those of the organization who
have been drafted for service in the
war. To date the only member who
will have the advantage of having his
dues remitted under this resolution is
William Christie of Menand's, who is
now in training at Camp Devens, Ayer,
Mass.

Following the meeting the members
took note of the exhibits which were
staged at one side of the meeting room..
The display included : From A. N.
Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. — Mrs.
Henry Winnett, a new red rose that
brought favorable comments from the
members; Smith's Imperial, chrysan-
themum, white, incurved, full; Fred
A. Danker, Albany. N. Y. — Marigold,
chrysanthemum, yellow; Pollworth,

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largrest manufactures of Greenhouse Glaes west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of TOur
requirements. Oar glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for sfreenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

chrysanthemum. yellow. incurved;
William Hannell, Watervliet, N. Y. —
Seven varieties of English single chry-
santhemums from the house of Stuart
Low, London; Joseph Traudt, Canajo-
harie, N. Y.— Lillian Dotty, chrysan-
themum, yellow, pompon; Henkes
Brothers, Watervliet, N. Y. — .Some fine
specimens of araucaria, two to six
years old each. The vases of flowers
were auctioned off to the retailers pres-
ent by James H. Snyder. The bidding
was in some cases quite spirited and
the prices secured were i^etter than the
ordinary wholesale market. As a result
of the auction the sum of ,$55 was ad-
ded to the treasury to be devoted to
the purchase of the Liberty Bond al-
ready mentioned.

R. D.

Buffalo.

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The weather in this vicinity during
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with stock plentiful and a fair de-
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it will require strenuous work to keep
the supply moving. The past week
called for decorations botli at the
church and the home of one of the
most elaborate weddings in some time.
Chrysanthemums, palms and ferns
were used in profusion and the bou-
quets were numerous. The house dec-
oration called for many roses, orchids
and asparagus. The arrangements
were perfect and in charge of S. A.
Anderson.

KOTES.

At the meeting of the florists' club
complete arrangements were made for
the entertainment of visitors on No-

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Index to Advertisers.

Advance The Co 902

Aggeler & Musser

Seed Co 889

AlfredLozierRo3ery.886

Alpha Floral Co 883

American Bulb Co.. 890
American Greenh'se

MfgCo 904

AmlingECCo 877

Anderson S A 837

AnffermuellerGHCo.876

AphineMfgCo 901

Archias Floral Co... 885
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 882

Badgley & Bishop . .881

Baer Julius 885

Barnard WW Co.. ..890
Bassett& Washburn. 870

Baumer Aug R 887

Baur Window Glass

Co IV

Bayer8dorferH&Co.864

BeavenE A 877

Begerow's 884

Berger Bros 878

Bernheimet Eugene. 879

Berning HG 878

Bodger J & Sons Co.. 890
Boddinetoa Arthur

TCo 889

BolandJB 883

BolgianoJ&Son....889
Boulevard Flo Co... 885

Bramley & Son 885

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 888

Breitmeyers J Sons..884
Briggs Floral Co. ...885
Brown A J Seed Co.. 888
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 890

Bryan Alonzo J 892

Bucbbinder Bros. . . .9J3

BuckbeeH W 887

BudlongJ A 873

Burpee W A&Co....890
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 877

California Florists... 886

Callahan M J 884

Central Floral Co.. .887
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 876

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 901

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 871

Clark EB Seed Co.. 890

Clarke'sSonsD 885

Clay&Son 901

ClevelandFloristEx 877

CoanJ] 881

Conard& Jones Co.. 893

Cooke Geo H 887

Cottage Gardens

Nurslnc 894

Cowee W J 904

Coy HCSeedCo..,.889

Craig Robt Co 8 6

Cross Eli 893

Danker Fred A 887

DardsChas 884

Dickinson Alb't& Co. 889

Dietsch A & Co IV

DomerF&SonsCo 896

Drakos Co 885

DreerHA Ill 913

DuerrChas A 887

Dulutii Floral Co.... 887

DanlopJohnH 884

Edwards Fold Box.. 904

Erne & Co 876

Evenijen Bros Co. ..887

Byres HG 883

Farmers' &Florista'

Fertilizer Co 901

Fenrich JS 880

Fexy D 881

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 889

Floral Nurseries 866

Florists' Hail Assn.. 904
Foley Greenhouse

MfgCo IV

FordM C 881

Ford WilUam P 881

Forter Edward 887

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 883

Frauenfelder C 886

Freeman MrsJ B....885
Frere8-WindlerCo..877
Frey CH 886

Frey & Frey 887

Friedman 886

FromentH E 881

GalvinThosF 8S3

Gariand MfgCo Ill

GasserJM Co 881

Giblin & Co 9)3

GodineauR&M....889
Goldstein &

Futterman 881

Gorham Printer y Inc. Ill
Graham A & Son.... 887
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.886

Green Edw 887

Grimm & Gorly 886

GrowersCutFloCo..881

GudeBros 886

GunterbergMC 870

Guttman & Raynor.881
HabermehlsSon8jJ.883

HanftBros 885

Hansen Grate Co. ..Ill

Hardesty &Co 887

Hart George B 881

Hart Henry 884

Hatcher Florist 887

Haven Seed Co The. 890

Heacock Jos Co 864

Heinljohn G&Son.887

HencleMilesS 834

Henderson A & Co I 893
Henderson Lewis... 885
Henry Co The John. 870

Hentz&Nash 880

Herr Albert M 896

Herrmann A 90t

Hess aSwoboda.... 884

Hession 885

Hews A H & Co . .9j3
HillDNur8Co..867 894

HoerberBros 877

Hollywood G'rdens.83(

Holm & Olson 884

Holton&HunkelCo .879

Hort Advertiser 903

Hort Trade Journal .III

Howard&Smith 887

Hurff Edgar F 889

HuscroftG. L 886

Ickes-BraunMillCo.IIl

IgoeBros 904

Jack«on& Perkins. ..894

JahnHugo 884

Johnston & Co T J.. 887

Jones Percy 874

Joy Floral Co 886

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo... 903

Keller Sons J B 885

Kelway &Son 889

Kennicott Bros Co.. 876
Kerr R C Floral Co. 885

KervanCoThe 881

Kessler Wm 881

KimberlinSeedCo..890
King Construct Co.. 902
KirchnerChas F....886

Kottmiller A 883

Kroeschell BrosCo..901

Kruchten John 877

KuehnC A 879

KuhlGeo A 894

Kyle & Foerster 877

LandrethSeed Co... 889
LangFlo&NurCo..885

Lange A 883

LeboriusJ J 885

Leedle Floral Co.... 893
Leonard Seed Co... 889

Ley Bros 895

Littlefield Florist. ...887
LocklandLumCo...903
Logan Pottery Co.. 903
London Flow'r Shp .884
Lord&Burnham Co.. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 892

McCallum Co 879

McConnell Alex 883

McHatchison& Co .

MarQuardt Fred'k...893
Matthews the Flo'«t.887

MatthewsonJE 886

May & Co LL 886

Meconi Paul 881

MetairieRidge NarB.8S3
Mi'hell Henry F Co. 890

Miller A L 895

Miller & Musser 877

Moninger J C Co ..,.1V
Mullanphy Florist.. 883

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS
SHARP, PAKTRIDGE & CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, ILL.

Murray Samuel 886

Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
Neidinger JosG Co. . .866

Newell A 885

N Y CutFlowerEx..i'8i

N VFloralCo 887

Nicotine MfgCo.... 901

Niessen Leo Co 878

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co .902

O'NellG H 876

Palez Paul M 8%

Palmer W J & Son.. .883

PappasD J 886

Park Floral Co S85

Peacock Dahlia Fr. 894

Pearson EW 886

PedrickGR& Son.. 8911
Penn The Florist... 887
Peters & Reed Poty.. 903
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 879

Philips Bros 885

PierceFO Co 9C4

PiersonFRCo I

Pierson A N (Inc)...896
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 888

Pikes Peak Flo Co... 886

BillsburylL... 885

Pitt8burgCutFloCo.875
Podesta&Baldocchi .
Poehlmann Bros Co

868 869

PollworihCCCo...879
Polykrana8GeoJ....881
Potter Floral Co.... 887

Potter WQ Co 879

Pulverized Manure

Co The 9U1

Putnam Bert J 879

Pyfer AT&Co 872

Pyfer&Olsem 8S5

RaedleinBasket Co.. 874

Randall A LCo 877

RandairsFlowShop.887
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 887

Rapid Wrapper Co. .8 6

Rawlings Elmer 896

Ready Reference. . . .897

Reed & Keller 903

Regan Ptg House.... 903

Reid Edw 878

Reinberg Geo 877

Reinberg Peter 871

Rice Bros 878

Riedeia Meyer 881

Robbins E C 896

Rober Ernest 891

RobinsonJCSeedCo.890
RochesterFloralCo..883
RockWmLFlwrCo..886
Roehrs Julius 895

Rohnert Waldo 890

Routzahn Seed Co ..890

Ru8chG& Co .879

SaakeO C 886

Schiller the Florist.. 885
ScbilloAdamLum Colli
Schlatter W&Son..

8^7 904

SchlingMax 883 890

Schmidt ChasL 886

Pchultheis Anton. ...896
SchwakeChas&Co.880

Sekenger Adam 883

SharpPartridge&Co .904
Sheridan Walter F.. 881
Siebrecht George C.881
Simon ScSonlN... .889
Situation& Wants. ..863
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....884
SmithED&Co. .. 896
Smiths Fetters Co. 886

Smith Henry £85

Smith W &T Co.... I
SouthernEvergrnCo.876
Storrs & Harrison...

889 893 895

Stumpp G.E.M....887
Syracuse Pottery Co. 903
ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thorbum J M & Co. 839
Tonner O A&L A..872

Totty ChasH 896

Traendly&Schenck.881

Trepel Jos 885

United Cut Flo Co.. 880
Vaughan AL& Co.. 875
Vaughan's Seed Store

I 891 896 903

Vick's Sons Jas 8%

VincentR Jr &Sons

Co I

WabashRR 902

Walker F Co 883

WeberFH 886

Weiland&Risch....877

Weiss Herman 881

WelchBrosCo. .864 878
Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 889

Whitted Floral Co... 883

Wietor Bros 872

Wild Gilbert H 894

Williams MrsE A..886
Wiltgen & Freres... 877
WittboldGCo.. 883 895
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.886
YokahamaNursCo..890
Young John & Co... 881
Young&Nugent . .883
Zech& Mann.. ..873 877
Ziska Jos & Sons.... 877
Zvolanek Anton C..890

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by
all the leading carnation growers as the best sup-
port on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May IT, '98.

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Vol. XLIX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 17, 1917.

No. 1537

The American Florist

Ebtablishbs 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, Neiv York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect— C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Young, New Y'ork, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.'
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-flfth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vbset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Eockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., AprU 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.
Next annual meeting, Cleveland, C, 1918. Wm
F. Gude, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Brbitmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vioe-Pres.; Albert
Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa., November, 1918. Wra. W. Vert,
Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson,
2243 W. 109th Street, Chiciigo, Secretary.

THE FALL EXHIBITIONS.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition. New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

Cleveland Flower Show.

CHRYSANTHEMUM DISPLAYS.

The feature of the first day of the
show was the annual exhibition of the
Chrysanthemum Society of America,
held in conjunction with the Cleveland
Florists' Club, the Horticultural So-
ciety of Ohio and the Cleveland Gar-
den Club. It may be said to have been
a display of cut blooms of chrysan-
themums entirely, very few, if any,
plants being shown, and while the
absence of the latter was noticeable,
the magnificent showing of the large
blooms, the sprays of pompons, and
the single varieties, together with sev-
eral vases of disbudded pompons and
anemones, more than made up for
the lack of the large specimens, espe-
cially when the size of the hall
is taken into consideration. Every
arrangement possible was made by
the management to accommodate the
exhibits, and it was very good judg-
ment to have made the principal fea-
ture of the show a cut bloom display.

The exhibitions of the Chrysanthe-
mum Society of America have become
noted for the fine quality of cut blooms
displayed, but it was the general opin-
ion of the members present that the
general, uniform high quality of the
exhibits at . this show was ahead of
any of the preceding exhibitions. The
number of both commercial and pri-
vate growers represented was also
greater than ever before. The garden-
ers from Cleveland and vicinity and
from Detroit and western Pennsylvania
were well represented in all of the
classes. The commercial growers from
the different sections of the country
also did their part in making the ex-
hibition a success, the most notable
displays being shown by the B. G. Hill
Co., Richmond, Ind.; Chas H. Totty,
Madison. N. J.; Elmer D. Smith & Co.,
Adrian, Mich.; Joseph H. Hill & Co.,
Richmond, Ind.; A. N. Pierson, Inc.,
Cromwell. Conn.; The Mount Green-
wood Cemetery Association, Morgan
Park, Chicago; J. M. Gasser Co., Cleve-

land, O.; The Daisy Hill Farms. Cha-
grin, O., who had some very fine Tur-
ners; C. Merkel & Sons, Mentor, O., and
the Friedley Co., Cleveland, O. There
was also a fine collection from Mrs.
H. N. Torrey, Grosse Pointe, Mich., (L.
P. Connor, Gr.).

RETAIL DISPLAYS.

The retail florists of Cleveland made
a fine and attractive display of table
decorations and other floral work. Oii
the first day there were some very fine
displays by the following firms : Timo-
thy Smith, a very pretty table ar-
ranged with Golden Climax and bronze
pompon chrysanthemums; W. A. Cal-
houn, a fine table of Iva pompons;
Bramley & Son, table of yellow pom-
pons; Jones & Russell Co., table of
fruit, autumn foliage and Bonnaffon;
very fine; Smith & Fetters Co., table
of red roses and anemone chrysanthe-
mums; Paul C. Hahn, table of yellow
roses; Knoble Bros., table of Golden
-Climax and Hilda Canning pompons;
a very fine arrangement; J.
M. Gasser Co., a table of
Hilda Canning and yellow baby
pompons, also very fine; The Schoen
Floral Co., a table of yellow and bronze
chrysanthemums; Carlrose Flower
Shoppe, a table of yellow single and
pompon chrysanthemums; Wychoff
Floral Co.. Chagrin Falls, O., a table
of pink strawflowers (rhodanthe), a
very pretty arrangement. Westman
& Getz displayed very pretty baskets
of anemones and Paul C. Hahn also
had some basket arrangements.

The J. M. Gasser Co. also arranged
in miniature a novel wedding arrange-
ment and the Schoen Floral Co. set
up a table of fruits, arranged in bas-
kets and sprays, which was very at-
tractive. Knoble Bros, had a table
of baskets and favors for every oc-
casion. The Jones-Russell Co. also
had a table of fine floral work.

PEIZE-WINNING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

The E. G. Hill Co. had wonderful
examples of Wm. Turner and Yellow
Turner. In the large vase classes, and

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in the collections, this firm had some
very fine blooms of the well-known ex-
hibition varieties, as well as many-
very promising looking seedlings,
among which we noted the following:

Vermont — A fine pink, one of the
largest.

Texas — ^A grand white.

Califnoria — White, tinged with pink.

New Jersey — A fine white.

New York — A large pink.

France — A very large bloom of odd
buff color.

The E. G. Hill ~Co. also had a booth
iri which they displayed large vases
of very fine commercial chrysanthe-

Betsy Ptoss, named by Gov. Cox,
of Ohio; a fine commercial white va-
riety. - ■

Midnight Sun — A good yellow.

No. 52-5-13— A fine bloom of pink,
shaded lemon.

No. 42-2-14 — Incurved bronze.

No. 100-3-16— A fine white.

No. 82-1-15— A fine yellow.

No. 57-12-13— A fine incurved pink.

No. 191-13-16 — A fine white.

This firm also had a booth display-
ing several of their pompon seedlings,
some of which were in disbudded form.

The Mount Greenwood Cemetery As-
sociation, Chicago, exhibited a fine lot

CHRYSANTHEMUM BETSY ROSS, GROWN BY E. D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH.
Kamed by Governor Cox of Ohio. Exhibited at the Cleveland Show, November 8-11.

mums, notably Richmond, a fine yel-
low; Whittier, also a fine yellow; Miss
Elizabeth Smith, yellow, and Niphetos,
white.

Chas. H. Totty's display was \ip to
the usual high standard of this ex-
hibitor, capturing many of the first
premiums. Notable varieties were :

Wm. H. Waite — Bronze, a very fine
vase of bloom, capturing the sweeij-
stakes in its section.

Nag-Ir-Roc — One of the largest
blooms in the show and winner in
several classes; a grand light bronze.

Mrs. G. G. Mason — The best vase of
crimson in the show.

Mrs. G. Lloyd-Wigg — A fine yellow.

Seedling No. 40 — A fine bronze.

Pockett's Crimson — An old variety,
but very good as shown by Totty.

Joan of Arc — White Japanese seed-
ling, named by President Woodrow
Wilson.

This same exhibitor also staged some
vases of very fine pompons and singles,
notably Lillian Doty, pink pompon;
Golden Climax, yellow pompon; Julia
Lagravere, crimson pompon; Golden
Mensa, yellow single; Mensa, white
single; President Grant, pink single.
He also had a booth containing some,
vases of fine anemone chrysanthemums
of the Tuxedo collection, among which
were : Old Rose, a very fine flower;
Innocencia, a fine white anemone; H.
J. Heinz, a good yellow; Juno, a good
pink, and Titian Beauty, bronze.

Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian.
Mich., staged a fine display of seed-
ling chrysanthemums, both of the
large flowered type and the pompons.
Among them were :

of seedUngs under number in the
Chrysanthemum Society of America
certificate class, the most prominent
varieties being: Mrs. C. W. Johnson,
a fine large white, scoring 92 points
exhibition scale and 91 points com-
mercial scale, and was awarded the
sweepstakes silver cup.

Joseph H. Hill & Co., Richmond,
Ind., staged some fine Odessa and

Yellow Turner in classes for vases of
large blooms and one vase each of
White Doty, Lillian Doty and Mariana,.
white, a iflne variety.

C. Merkel & Sons, Mentor, O., ex'-
hibited! fine vases of the following-
pompons : Romaine Warren, Goldeii
Climajc, Hilda Canning, Rufus, Iva
and Frank Wilcox, as well as Emma
and Gai'za. two prettyi anemones.

The J. M. Gasser Co. staged a vase
of Barbara Davis, a fine commercial
variety.

A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn;,
had exhibits of chrysanthemums which,
arrived too late to stage for competi-
tion. They had a fine display of pom-
pon and single varieties, notably Gold-
en Climax, Donald, Iva, Romaine War-
ren and Lucille Knoble, a new seedling
bronze and yellow pompon (raised
by O. W. Johnson, Mt. Greenwood
Cemetery, Morgan Park, Chicago).

F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N.
Y., had a booth displaying vases of
chrysanthemums and commercial stock
of ferns and crotons.

The prominent exhibits of private
growers were by Mrs. J. W. Corrigan,
Cleveland, O., (Louis Barnett, Gr.), ex-
hibiting many winners in classes of
large chrysanthemums, notable vari-
eties being Nag-Ir-Roc, Wm, Turner,.
Earl Kitchener and some vases of
very fine singles; Mrs, E, M. Home,.
Sewickley, Pa., (Manus Curran, Gr.),,
fine large chrysanthemums, Nag-Ir-
Roc, Wm. Turner and Francis Joliffe,
a fine light bronze; E. F. Ford, Grosse
Point, Mich,. (Robt, Lillie, Gr.), some-
Mrs. Lloyd Wigg, Harry E. Converse
and Earl Kitchener, which were very
fine; H. L. Murphy, Jr., Sewickley, Pa.,
(James E, Murphy, Gr.), staged fine
Mrs. W. E. Tricker, Louise Pockett
and Mrs. G. C. Kelley; Robt. T. Ty-
son, Convent, N. J., a fine exhibit of
the Tuxedo anemones; Miss Kath-
erine Holden, Cleveland, (Robt.
Weeks, Gr, ), fine singles; Mrs. L>
Dean Holden. Cleveland, (Henry Kolt-
hoff, Gr.), fine singles; Mrs. Wm. G.
Mather, (Geo, Jacques, Gr, ), fine sin-
gles, including a vase of Jane Ingalls,.
bronze, winner of the sweepstakes,
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Named by Mayor Harry L. Davis, Exhibited at the Cleveland Show, November 8-11, 1917.

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VIEW IN THE PLANT GROWERS' SECTION AT THE CLEVELAND SHOW, NOVEMBER 8-11, 1917.

(Wm. Fisher, Gr.), staged some very
fine large blooms, winning the J. W.
Corrigan cup. Mrs. H. N. Torrey,
Grosse Point, Mich., had the largest
bloom in the variety Nag-Ir-Roc.

Other exhibits were :

Paul Hagenberger, West Mentor, O.,
Solanum, variety Cleveland (awarded
gold medal), fine single violets and
antirrhinums.

Mrs. W. G. Mathers, Cleveland, fine
Glorie d© Lorraine. Tiirnford Hall,
white, and Mrs. J. A. Peterson bego-
nias.

Joseph Manda, West Orange. N. J.,
a fine display of orchids.

Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N.
J., a fine display of ol-chids.

Robt. Craig Co., Philadelphia, a
fine exhibit of palms, crotons, orange
trees and ferns.

F. , R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, dis-
play of fine ferns of nephrolepis vari-

T. W. Lisy, Cleveland, Primula ob-
conica.

!Westerburg & Son, Warrensville, O.,
good nephrolepis.

;The Friedley Co., Cleveland, fine
cyclamens and Lillium giganteum.

THE BOSES.

iThe prominent feature of the rose dis-
play was the number of new seedlings
ejfhibited. John H. Dunlop, Toronto,
Ont., staged Mrs. Henry Winnett, a fine
red similar to Hadley, with good stem
and foliage. It was the winner in the
class for large vases arranged for ef-
fect. He also had two other seedlings,
No. 6, deep pinlt, on the order of Mrs.
GJeorge Shawyer, and No. 12, a light
pink, both of which appear very prom-
ising. - A. N. Pierson, Inc.,- Cromwell,
Conn., are di-ssemin^ting the Mrs.

Henry Winnett rose in the United
States. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond,
Ind., staged its new rose, Columbia,
which attracted much attention and
was the winner in several classes.
This is a splendid addition to the
list of forcing roses. Robert Simp-
son, Clifton, N. J., exhibited Seedling
No. y9, on the order of Mrs. George
Shawyer, and F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry-
town, N. T., staged Pink Ophelia which
is an improvement in color over the
original. This firm also had the best
American Beauties, a vase of very
.fine Francis Scott Key, and a fine
pink named Rosalind. Dailledouze
Bros., Brooklyn, N. T., showed Ophe-
lia Supreme, a sport of Ophelia, .with
a beautiful color, which is sure to be-
come popular.

A. N. Pierson, Inc., had a sport of
Ophelia, named Rose Pink Ophelia,
also Mrs. Belmont Tiifany, a deep pink
on the Mrs. Charles Russell order, and
Mme. Collette Martinet, a pretty yel-
low. Rolf Zetlitz, Lima, O., carried off
the honors for the best Hoosier Beauty
and Mrs. Russell. The display of
standard commercial varieties was not
large, but there were some very fine
blooms displayed.

THE CARNATIONS.

The display of carnations was not
extensive, but some fine blooms were
shown. The Cottage Gardens Co., Inc.,
Queens, N. T., staged a fine lot of
their new white. Crystal White.

Anton Then, Chicago, showed a fine
lot of Thenanthos, and the Joseph H.
Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., had several
vases of fine stock of the commercial
varieties, as did The J. M. Gasser Co.,
Cleveland. - - ^ ..-

C.. W. JOHNSON.

THE .4.WAEDS.
Chrysanthemum Society Special Prizes.

Special prize for variety scoring the highest
number in the C. S. A. certificate class, not less
than six blooms of each variety to be shown
and only such as have been given the second
year's trial. — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n,
Chicago, with Mrs. C. W. Johnson.

C. S. A. silver cup for the best seedling
chrysanthemum not disseminated, six blooms,
one variety, on long stems. — E. G. Hill Co.,
Richmond, Ind.

C. S. A. silver cup for the best six vases
pompon chrysanthemum, six varieties, 12- sprays
not less than 18 inches long to a vase. — C. H.
Totty, Madison, N, J.

President's cup for the best 10 blooms ei'im-
son, one variety on long stems, silver cup. — C.
H. Totty.

Philip J. Foley prize: for the best 10 blooms
chrysanthemum variety Josephine Foley on long
stems. — J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland.

Michell's Seed House medals for the best 12
blooms, 12 varieties of chrysanthemums on short
stems. — Mrs. H. N. Torrey. Grosse Point, Mich.,
silver medal; Mrs. E. M. Home, Sewickley, Pa.,
bronze medal.

Chas. H. Totty prize for the best 12 novelty
Japanese anemone chrysanthemum of the Tuxedo
Collection in six varieties, silver cup valued
$50.00. — Robert E. Tyson. Convent. N. J.

Lord & Burnham Co. prize for the best three
varieties of chrysanthemums, six blooms each
on long stems, gold watch or gold medal or
$20.00 in cash. — Mrs. J. W. Corrigan, Cleve-
land. O.

Henry A. Dreer prize for the best 10 blooms,
one variety of chrysanthemum certificuted by
C. S. A. season of 1916, — Mrs. J. W. Corrigan.

Hitching's cup for the best six vases of sin-
gle chrysanthemum, six varieties, 12 sprays, not
less than 18 inches long to a vase.^C. H. Totty.

E. G. Hill prize for the best 12 blooms of the
new Chrysanthemum Richmond, on long stems.
— C. Merkel & Sons, Mentor, O.

E. G. Hill prize for the best 12 blooms of the
new Chrysanthemum Whittier. on long stems. —
J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland. O.

Mrs. James W. Con-igan's cup for the best 24
blooms, 24 distinct varieties of chrysanthemums
to be shown on short stems. — B. L. Ford, Grosse
Point, Mich.

A. N. Pierson. Inc.. prize for the best six
blooms chrysanthemum variety Barbara Davis,
on long stems. — .1. M. Gasser Co.

A. N. Pierson, Inc.. prize for the best 10
blooms chrysanthemums, 10 distinct varieties on
long stems in one vase. — Mrs. H. N. Tarrey.

A. N. Pierson, Inc.. prize for" the best 12
sprays of the chrysanthemum variety "Kate-

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wood," single pink. — Miss K. D. Holden, Cleve-
land. 0.

The National Association of Gardeners' prize
for the best sis blooms of chrysanthemums^ sis
varieties on long stems. — Mrs. E. M. Home.

Vase 50 blooms, one variety, any color^ ar-
ranged for effect, greens and accessories allowed.
—Daisy HiU Farms, 1st; J. H. Hill Co., 2nd;
C. Merkel & Sons, 3rd.

Vase 25 blooms, white, one variety. — E. G.
Hill Co.. 1st; Daisy Hill Farms, 2nd; C. H.
Totty. 3rd.

Vase 25 blooms, yellow, one variety. — E. 0.
Hill Co.. 1st; Mrs. J. W. Corrigan, 2nd; J. M.
Gasser Co.. 3rd.

Vase 25 blooms, pink, one variety. — Daisy Hill
Farms.

Vase 25 blooms, bronze, one variety. — C. H.
Totty, 1st; J. M. Gasser Co., 2nd.

Vase 25 blooms, any other color, one variety.
— Daisy Hill Farms.

Sweepstakes for best 25 blooms. — E. G. Hill
Co.

Vase 12 blooms, white, one variety. — E, G.
Hill Co., 1st; Mrs. J. "W. Corrigan. 2nd; Daisy
Hill Farms, 3ra.

Vase 12 blooms, yellow, one variety. — E. G.
Hill Co.. 1st;. Mrs. J. W. Corrigan, 2nd; C.
H. Totty. 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, pink, one variety. — E. G.
HiU Co.. ist; C. H. Totty, 2nd.

Vase 12 blooms, bronze, one variety. — C. H.
Totty, 1st; J. M. Gasser Co., 2nd.

Vase 12 blooms, any other color, one variety.
—0, H. Totty, 1st; Mrs. J. W. Corrigan. 2ii(l.

Sweepstakes for 12 best blooms. — C. H.
Totty.

For best 36 blooms, 36 d«;tinct varieties of
chrysanthemums to be shown on short stems,
See'dlings permissible.— C. H. Totty, 1st; E. G.
Hill Co.. 2nd; Elmer D, Smith & Co., Adrian,
Mich.. 3rd.

Twenty-five vases, pompons, singles, anemone
and decorative. IS sprays to vase. — C. H. Totty,
1st; C. Merkel & Sons, 2nd; Mrs. 3. W. Cor-
rigan, 3rd.

Commercial Growers' Section — Roses.

The American Rose Society offers a silver
medal and certificates for the best 25 blooms
of any one variety not yet in commerce. — A. N,
Pierson. Inc.. medal; F. K. Pierson Co.. E. G.
Hill Co.. Eobert Simpson, certificates.

Vase 100 blooms in rariety, arranged for
effect, any accessory allowed. — Rolf Zetlitz,
Lima. O.. 1st; Jno. Dunlop, Toronto, 2nd; F, R.
Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., 3rcl.

Vase 25 blooms of 1916 and 1917 dissemina-
tion, any color, one variety, not less than 24-
inch stem. — A. N, Pierson. Inc.. 1st.

Vase 25 blooms, to be disseminated 1918, not
les3 than 24-inch stem, one variety. — A. N,
Pierson, Inc., 1st; E. G. Hill Co., 2ud; John
n. Dunlop, 3rd.

Best seedling rose, undisseminated. three
medals. — A. N. Pierson, Inc., 1st; E. G. Hill
Co., 2nd; John H. Dunlop, 3rd.

Fifty blooms or clusters of baby roses, any
color, any varieties, arranged for effect, acces-
sories allowed, limit of stem 10-inch stock,
must be grown by exhibitor. — J. M. Gasser Co.,
1st; F. R. Pierson Co., 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms, American Beauties. — F. R.
Pierson Co.

Vase 50 blooms, Mrs. Charles Russell. — Rolf
Zetlitz, 1st: F. R. Pierson Co.. 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms. Ophelia. — J. M. Gasser Co..
1st; R. Zetlitz, 2nd; Meyer & Dramm, Elm-
hurst. 111., 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, Richmond. — J. M. Gasser
Co.. 1st; F. R. Pierson Co.. 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms, Mrs. George Shawyer. — A. N.
Pierson. Inc.

Vase 50 blooms, Mrs. Aaron Ward. — A. N.
Pierson, Inc.. 1st; F. R. Pierson Co., 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms. Sunburst. — A. N. Pierson,
Inc.. 1st; F. E. Pierson Co.. 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms. White Killarney or Double
White Killamev. — J. M. Gasser Co.. 1st; A. N.
Pierson, Inc., 2nd.; F. R. Pierson Co., 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, Hoosier Beauty. — R. Zetlitri,
1st; F. R. Pierson Co., 2nd; A. N. Pierson,
Inc.. 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, any other variety, pink.—
Jos. H. Hill Co.. 1st: J. M. Gasser Co., 2nd;
A. N. Pierson, Inc., 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, any other variety, yellow.—
A. N. Pierson, Inc.

Vase 50 blooms, any other variety, red. — F.
R. Pierson Co., 1st; A. N. Pierson. Inc.. 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms of any new variety of rose not
previously exhibited at any flower show. — Jos. H.
Hill Co., 1st: Jno. H. Dunlop, 2nd; Daille-
douze Bros . , Brooklyn , 3rd .

One hundred blooms of any new variety of
rose to be disseminated in 1918. arranged in
basket for effect, greens and accessories al-
lowed.—.Ai, N. Pierson, 1st; J. H. Hill Co.. 2nd;
F. R. Pierson Co.. 3rd.

Carnations.

Vase 100 blooms, white. — Cottage Garden Co..
Queens, N. Y., 1st; Jos. H. Hill Co.. 2nd; J.
M. Gasser Co., 3rd.

Vase 100 blooms, flesh pink.— Jos- H. Hill Co..
Ist: J. M. Gasser Co.. 2nd.

Vase 100 blooms, light pink. — J. M. Gasser
Co.

Vase 100 blooms, dark pink fto be as dark
or darker than Mrs. C. W. Ward), — J. M. Gas-
ser Co., 1st; Jos. H. Hill Co., 2nd.

Vase 100 blooms, scarlet.— Anton Then, Chi-
cago, 1st; J. M. Gasser Co.. 2nd; Jos. H. Hill
Co.. 3rd.

Vase 100 blooms, any other color, one variety
—Jos. H. Hill Co.

Miscellaneous Classes.

Twenty-five stalks Lilium giganteum. — FrieJ-
ley Co., 1st; Bramley & Son, 2nd.

Vase 100 double violets.— Ethan A. Coon,
Rheinbeck. N. T.

Vase 100 single violets. — Carl Hageuburger,
Mentor. O.

Vase 100 lily of the valley.— J. M Gasser
Co.

Vase 50 calendula. — Carl Hagenburger.

Vase lOO antirrhinum. — Carl Hageuburger.
Chrysanthemums — Cut Flowers.

Vase 12. white, one variety. — Mrs. J. W. Cor-
rigan, 1st: Mrs. C. A. Otis, 2nd; Mrs L.
Dean Holden, 3rd.

Vase 12, yellow, one variety. — Mrs. J. W.
Corrigan, 1st; Mrs. C. A. Otis. 2nd.

Vase 12, pink, one variety. — Mrs. C A Otis.

Sweepstakes.— Mrs. J. W. Corrigan.

Non-Commercial Growers — Chrysanthemums.

Best one bloom. — Mrs. J. W. Corrigan.

Vase six. white, one variety. — Mrs. H. N.
Torrey, 1st; H. L. Mason, 2iid; Wm. G. Mather,
3rd.

Vase six, yellow, one variety. — Mrs. E. M.
Home, 1st; Wm. G. Mather. 2nd; Mrs. H. N.
Torrey, 3rd.

Vase six, pink, one variety. — Mrs. E. RI.
Home, 1st; E. L. Ford, 2nd; Wm. G, Mather,
3rd.

Vase six, bronze, one variety. — Mrs. H. N.
Torrey, 1st; E. L. Ford, 2nd.

Sweepstakes. — Mrs. H. N. Torrey.

Best one bloom.— Mrs. H. N. Torrey.

Vase 25 sprays, single chrysanthemums, white,
one variety. — Wm. G. Mather, 1st; Miss K. D.
Holden, 2nd; Mrs. L. D. Holden, 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays single chrysanthemums, yel-
low, one variety, — Mrs. J. W. Corriguu, ist;
Miss Holden, 2nd; Mrs. Holden. 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays single chrysanthemum, pink,
one variety. — Miss Holden, 1st; Mrs. Holden,
2nd; Mrs. J. W. Corrigan, 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays, single chrysanthemum, red,
one variety. — Miss Holden, 1st; Mrs. Holden,
2nd; Wm. G. Mather. 3rd.

Vase_25. sprays, single clirysanthemuni, bronze,
one variety. — Wm. G. Mather. 1st; Mrs. E. M.
Horne, 2n_d; Mrs. L. D. Holden, 3rd.

Sweepstakes-. — Wm. G. Mather.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, white, one variety. —
Mrs. J. W. Corrigan, 1st; Miss Holden, 2ua;
Mrs, L. D. Holden, 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, pink, one variety. —
Mrs. J.W. Corrigan, 1st; Mrs. L. Dean Holden,
2nd; Miss K. D. Holden, 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, yellow, one varietv.
—Miss K. D. Holden. 1st; Wm. G. Mather, 2nd;
Mrs. L. D. Holden. 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, red, one variety. —
Miss K. D. Holden.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, bronze, one variety.
—Miss K. D. Holden.

Sweepstakes. — Miss K, D. Holden.

Vase 25 sprays anemone-flowered, white, one
variety. — Miss k. D. Holden.

Vase 25 sprays anemone-flowered, yellow, one
variety. — Mrs. L. Dean Holden.
Sweepstakes. — Miss K. D. Holden.

Private Growers of Ohio Only,

Thirty-six blooms, sis varieties, six blooms
each, to be staged in two vases. Exhibitors
may furnish their own vases. Any accessories
and green allowed. Ai*rangement to be consid-
ered. The Corrigan cup. value $500. — Won by H.
S. Firestone. Akron, O. (Wm. Fischer. Gr.).

The Burpee trophy cup, awarded for the most
perfect bloom exhibited in the "Corrigan Cup
Class." — H. S. Firestone.

Won- Commercial Growers — Roses.

Vase 12 red, one variety. — Mrs. J. W. Corri-
gan.

Vase 12 white, one variety. — :Mrs. J. W. Corri-
gan.

Vase 12 pink, one variety. — Mrs. J. W. Corri-
gan, 1st; H. S. Firestone. 2nd.

Vase 12 any other color, one variety. — Mrs. J.
W. Corrigan.

Carnations.

Vase

red.

riety

-Mrs. J. W. Corn-

Vase 25 white, one variety. — Mrs. J. W. Corri-
gan.

Vase 25 any other color, one variety. — Mrs. J
W. Corrigan, 1st; Wm. G. Mather. 2nd.

Twelve cypripediums. — Mrs. C. A. Otis.

For best hybrid cattleya — Laelia cattleya or
Brasso-cattleya. — J. B. Schlotman, Grosse Point,
Mich.

Begonia any other hybrid of be:;i-nia Socotraua,
"Lorraine Type," not to exceed six-inch pot.^
Wm. G. Mather, Ist: C. W. Wasen, Cleveland,
2nd.

Foliage Plants.

Special,
For owners of small greenhouses, not over
1,000 square feet of glass* and not employing a
gardener, group of flowering and foliage plants
arranged on a space not to exceed 36 square feet,
can be staged on the floor, on a table, or any
special arrangement to be furnished by the ex"-
hibitor.— Wm. G. Mather, 1st;- Mrs. L. Dean
Holden. 2nd.

VISITORS.
The following registered as show visitors:
J. H. Adgate, Warren, O.
Miss Rose Adgate. Pittsburgh, Pa.
W. F. Ahern, Akron, O.
N. J. Alford, Garrettsville, 0.
Wm. Allen. Pittsburgh. Pa.
S. A. Anderson and wife. Buffalo, N. Y.
Miss M. Arlin, Bellevue. O.
F. W. Arnold, Cambridge. 0.
Paul Backhofen, Chagrin Falls. 0.
John Bain. Detroit, Mich.
H. Balsley, Detroit, Mich.
Geo. A. Barber, Beloit. O.
J. Barnett and wife. Sewickley, Pa.
E. Barawater, Madison, N. J.
C. E. Barton and wife. Norwalk. O.
E. C. Bassinger and wife, Columbus, O.
Alfred Bauer, Rockford, 111.

■TABLE DECORATIONS AT THE CLEVELAND SHOW.

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John N. May, Summit, N. J.
Treasurer Chrysanthemum Society of America.

lAu F. J. Bauer. Indianapolis, Ind.

C. C. Beingesser, Lorain. O.

V. C. Berringer. Columbiana, 0.

C. Betcber. Dover, O.

Adam E. Bezemer. Detroit, Mich.

E. E. Blacksbow, Chicago.

M. Bloy and wife, Detroit, Mich.

B. H. Blind. West View, Penna.

A. M. Bobbin!: and wife. Barberton. 0.
Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit. Micb.
J. A. Brooks, Detroit, Mich,

E. H. Brown, Canton, O.

J. A. Brown and wife, Capitola. Calif.
R. T. Brown. Queens. N. T.
W. B. Brown. Detroit, Micb.
H. H. Cade. Youngstown, O.
Wm. E. Cabill, Boston. Mass.

A. Campling. Orchard Grove, Mich.
liOuis Clarke, Lorain. O.

Louis Cbarvot. Detroit. Micb.

p^ank Cerek, Lorain. 0.

H, B. Cbinnell. Barberton, O.

Norman E. Clark. Medina. O.

W. A. Clark and wife. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Morris M. Cohen, New York.

J. Colman and wife. Wayland, 0.

Wm. Comfort, Detroit, Micb.

T. P. Conner. Detroit. Micb.

W. R. Cobb, New York.

H. A. Cook, Oberlin. O.

H. B. Cook, Oberlin, O.

W. T. Copas, Elyria. O.

Carl P. Cowgill, Salem, 0.

W. A. Cowgill. Salem, 0.

Arthur F. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Victoria Crescio, New Philadelphia, O.

C. B. Critchell. Cincinnati, 0.
Carl Cropp, Chicago.

M. Curran. Sewlckley. Pa.

Ernest Cuter. Pittsburgh, Pa.

H. Dailledouze. Brooklyn, N. X.

Paul Dailledouze. Brooklyn, N. Y.

J. Deickmann and wife, Wheeling, W. Va.

Wm. Dennis, Akron, O.

Wm. O. Detling, Greenwich. 0.

F. J. Dewitt and wife. Wooster, O.
Wm. Dilger, Detroit. Micb.

Julius DillhotE. New York.

Geo. R. Doemllng and wife. Detroit. Mich.

J. Doubath and wife. Pittsburgh, Pa.

B. L. Dimlop, Akron, O.

J. H. Dunlop. Toronto, Ont.

J. Dunstan. Niles. O.

Mrs. W. W. Each, Fremont. 0.

M. G. Elder. Indianapolis, Ind.

Raymond P. Emory, Medina. O.

Geo. Endres. New Philadelphia, O.

Louis P. Endres, New Philadelphia, 0.

A. Etherington. S'ewickley. Pa.
John Evans. Richmond, Ind.

B. A. Everbard. Wadsworth. 0.
William Falconer. Pittsburgh. Pa.
O. A. Farnswortb. Galien, Mich.

A. Ferguson, Oil City, Pa.

B. A Fetters, Detroit. Mich.
Frank F. Fischer. New Castle. Pa.
James Fisher. Chicago.

Phillip J. Foley. Chicago.

J. R. Fotheringham. Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ohas. French. Mt. Vernon. O.

A. Frishkorn. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Maurice Fuld. New York.

A. Bemlnd, Akron. O.

Geo. M. Geraghty, Toronto, Ont.

G. L. Gill, Elyria, O.

Henry W. F. Goetz. Saginaw. Mich.

John M. Good, Springfield, 0.

Chas W. Goodwin and wife, Bridgeville, Pa.

Jos. J. Goudy, Philadelphia, Pa.

Wm. W. Vert, Grasnwich, Conn.
President Chrysanthemum Society of America.

Charles VJ. Johnson, Chicago.

Secretary Chrysanthemum Society of America.

T. Graff, wife and daughter, Columbus, O.

Wm. H. Griffiths. Detroit, Mich.

A. Gude, Washington. D. C.

Wm. F. Gude. Washington. D. C.

Fred O. Gunton. Elyria, O.

P. M. Halbrooks and wife. Newark. O.

Jas. Hamdon and wife. Detroit,, Mich.

Jas. Hamilton. WicklifEe, O.

Wm. Hammerscbmidt. Medina. O.

Benj. Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.

Prank W. Hardesty, Columbus, O.

M. J. Hartje, Indianapolis. Ind.

John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind.

Fred Hasenbach. Pittsburgh, Pa.

L. C. Hecock. Elyria. O.

Mrs. 0. J. Helfrich. Elyria, O.

H. L. Hessey. WlUoughby, O.

Joseph H. Hill. Richmond. Ind.

D. L. HolUnger. Akron. O.

T. H. Holznagle, Detroit, Mich.

John F. Home. Fremont, Neb.

Alfred C. Hottes. Columbus, O.

H. B. Howard. Chicago.

A. H. Hustin and wife. Raveima. O.

Wm. S. Imlay. Zanesville, O.

Henry Ingold, Detroit. Mich.

R. J. Irwin, New York.

A. Jackson and wife. Grosse Point, Mich.

P. W. Jacobs, Alliance. O.

A. E. Jones, Richmond, Ind.

Mrs. J. O. Jones. WlUoughby, 0.

Steffen Jones. Norwalk, O.

C. Johnson. Lima. O.

Chas. W. Johnson. Chicago.

E. S. Johnson, Chicago.

Stanley Jordan, New London, Conn.

E. A. Bause, Cleveland, O.
Vice-Pres. Chrysanthemum Society of America.

H. M. Joy, Nashville, Tenn.

J. J. Karins, Philadelphia, Pa.

R. Karlstrom. Cromwell, Conn.

G A. Karper. Ashland. 0.

a'. W. Kennedy and wife. Oil City, Pa.

Mrs. Anton Kent. Butler,^ Pa.

Mrs. N. Kiger. Marietta, 0.

P. W. King. Akron, O.

P. J. Knecbt. Fort Wayne. Ind. ,

Thomas Knight. New York.

P. Kopash and wife. Mansfield, 0.

Tbeo. E. Kuebler. Evansville. Ind.

L. L. Lamborn and wife. Alliance, O.

A. L. Lamond, Birmingham. Mich.

A. J. Lamprecht. Ashland, O.

Harry P. Langhans, Pittsburgh. Pa.

C. J. Lanternier. Fort Wayne, Ind.

F. Lautenschlager, Chicago.

A. [Ai. Leach, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs. H. B. Learn. Elyria, 0.
F. E. Lecky. Orville, O.

O. A. Lecky and wife. Orville, O.
Arthur C. Leedle, Springfield. O.
John Van Leuwen. Lamar, Calif.
Kobt. Llllle. Grosse Point, Mich.
C. N. Linton and wife. Mansfield, O.

B. B. Long and wife, Ashtabula. O.

C. Lowther. New York.

B. J. McCallum, Pittsburgh, Pa.

T. N. McConnell. Pittsburgh. Pa.

J. H. McParland. Harrlsburg, Pa.

L. C. McParland. Akron. O.

W. P. McParland. Akron. O.

Mrs. Hugh McGuire, Butler, Pa.

S. R. McKee. Chicago.

R. C. McNutt. McKeesport, Pa.

Jos, Manda, West Orange, N. J.

B. H. Maim, Richmond, Ind.

Jos. Marks, Chicago.

B. H. Marshall. Canton, 0.

Miss Matem, Sandusky, 0.

H. O. May. Summit. N. J.

Henry Meine. Niles. O.

Wm. Meine and wife. Youngstown, 0.

Dorcas A. Metz. Canton, O.

Wm, F. Metzmaier. Columbus, 0.

O. J. Micbaelson, Chicago.

Mrs. John Mlchell. Warren, 0.

J. A. Millang. New York.

A. Miller. Chicago.

H. T. Miller and wife. Alliance. O.
Mrs M. M. Miller, Marietta, O.
John Mitler. Oyster Bay, I. I., N. Y.
Gary Moore. Fremont, 0.
James Moore. Pittsburgh, Pa.

B. M. Morner, Sbelbyville, Ind.
Jacob P. Moss. Sandusky. O.

Miss Marion Morgan. Pittsburgh, Pa.

J. A. MuUer. Rutherford. N. J.

B. R. Munk and wife, Columbus. O.

Joseph B. Munt and wife. Little Rock, Ark,

Jas. Murphy. Sewlckley. Pa.

K. T. Murphy, Urbana, O,

Frank P. Myers. Philadelphia, Pa.

H Myers, Akron, O.

H. Neubrand. Cromwell. Conn.

Abe Newland. Columbus. 0.

S. M. Oldham. Cambridge. O.

Mrs. P. Overeyder, Lodi, O.

N. Overeyder, Lodl, O.

Fred Pautka. Detroit. Mich.

Wm. B. Pennick. Wooster, 0.

S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia, Pa.

W. E. Peterson. Chicago.

B. A. Pierce. Waltham. Mass.

P. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. T,

W. R. Pierson. Cromwell. Conn.

J. P. Piper, Madison, N. J.

W. J. Pilcher. Klrkwcpd, Mo.

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Albert Poehelson, Detroit. Mich.
A. T. Pollard. Canton, 0.
H. H. Putnam, Chicago.
J. B. Quallich and wife, Chicago.
Eobt. M. Rahaley, Detroit, Mich.
Carl Ramsey, Alliance, O.
Herman Rapp, Pittsburgh. Penna.
Mrs. Helen Reed. Youngstown, O.
F. B. Reid. Shields, Pa.
M. Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa.
W. Reynolds. Akron, 0.
Miss Marguerite Flick. Fort Wayne, Ind.
A. J. Rickard. New York.
R. Rolston. Chicago.
F. B. Rondelbush, CarroUton, 0.
W, A. Rowe, St. Louis, Mo.
J J. Salmon and wife. Akron, O.
j! S. Schiller. Toledo. 0.
D. J. Scott. Corfu, N. Y.
John W. Scott and wife. Lisbon, 0.
L. J. Seiger, Philadelphia, Pa.
W. Severance. Akron, 0.
Cbas. E. Sharp, Mt. Vernon. O.
H. W. Sheppard. Cincinnati, 0.
Mrs. A. N. Shive, Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. L. SilTius, Ashtabula. O.
Robt. Simson, Clifton, N. J.
W. J. Smart, New York.
Albert Smetlng. Mansfleld, 0.
B. D Smith and wife. Adi-ian, Mich.
Mrs. Robt. D. Smith, Chicago Junction, O.
' H. C. Snape. Tarrytown. N. Y.
D. P Southworth, Mt. Vernon, 0.
W. A Sperling, New York.
Louis Sprankle, Huron, 0.
S J Stahelin and wife. Redford. Mich.
Fred' J. Stehle. Lorain. O.
W. R. Stenford, Oil City, Pa.
W J Stephens. Columbus, 0.
Jerome K. Stock, Detroit, Mich.
Joseph Streit and wife. Detroit, Mich.
lAlbert L. Stroh, Batavia, N. Y.
P D. Stroup and wife. New Pbilaflelphia, i)
c' G Styhldreber, Mansfield, 0.
Walter G. Taepke. Detroit, Mich.
Harry E. Taylor. Detroit, Mich.
John Thomas. Toledo, 0.
Joseph Thomas, Greensburg, Pa.
H L. Thompson, Rochester, Pa.
Wm. Thompson and wife. Sewickley. Pa.
R. Tompkins. Akron. 0.
Chas H. Totty. Madison, N. J.
Anthony Turner, Logan. 0.
Thomas Tyler. Pittsburgh, Pa.
W T. Usinger, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Wm W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn.
L B Wagner, Sandusky, 0.
H 0. Walther, Youngstown, 0.
e' P Waltz and wife, Tallmadge, 0.
l'. B. Ward and wife. Bay City, Mich.
,a' Weaver. Massillon, 0.
Luther Webb. Willoughby. o.
Deforest Weeks. Ashtabula, 0.
S R Welch. Painesville, O.
G Wessenauer, Sewickley, Pa.
L Westerberg, WarrensviUe, O.
D R. White. Sandusky, O.
E A White, Ithaca, N. Y.
L a'. Whitford and wife, Chautauqua. N. 5
j' B. Wiese. Buffalo. N. Y.
T H. Wild. Tarrytown, N. X.
C 3. Wilder, Columbus, O.
M. H. Wilhelm and wife. Akron. O.
J G Willis and wife. SalineviUe. O.
Ralph W. Willis, SalineviUe. O
p C Wilson, Cuyahoga Falls, O,
Henry J. Wise. Brie. Pa.
Miss Wise. Columbus. O.
J A Woelker. Toledo. O.
B J Wolff. Detroit, Mich, . „ „ r.

W. L. Wyckoll and wife. Chagrin Palls. 0.
K Yaeger, Akron, O.
John Young, New York.
Rolf Zetlitz. Lima. O.
Mrs. Nellie Ziegler. BeUevue, O.
R. Zintel, Akron, O.

Des Moines Autumn Flower Show.

INITIAL EFFORT GREAT SUCCESS.

The Des Moines autumn flower show,
which opened November 7 and closed
November 11, was a fine exhibition
and a credit to the Society of Iowa
Florists under whose auspices it was
staged, " The comment of the trade m
attendance proved beyond a doubt that
the event was all that could be ex-
pected, and that it compared favorably
with the large shows held throughout
the country in recent years. The man-
agement spared no effort to make this
show the best possible, and it is to be
highly commended for the great suc-
cess of their initial effort.

The quality of stock, the beauty of
Its arrangement, and the hall settings
brought innumerable comments from
all attending. Indeed, it was a revela-
tion to the people of Des Moines. An
attractive plan of decoration aided ma-
terially in setting off the beauty of the
plants and cut flowers on exhibition.
The hall resembled a garden, and to

assist in the effect pergolas, lattices,
summer houses 'and garden accessories
were used. A large pergola on the
stage was used by the members of the
Red Cross as a tea garden. A lattice
fence encircled the main floor of the
hall, while in one corner a summer
house was used as a flower booth. The
upper walls of the hall and the balcony
were draped with yellow and white
bunting, while over the pergolas and
lattices smilax was used. The ex-

Jas. S. Wilson, Des Moin
Gen. Manager, Des Moines Autumn FlowerShow

Prof. A. S. Thurston, Ames, la.
Assistant Manager Des Moines Flower Show.

terior of the hall was decorated, and
at night was illuminated by the flood
light system, while a large electric sign
announced that a flower show was in
progTess.

The exhibition was held in the Audi-
torium, which proved far too small to
properly accommodate the large num-
ber of exhibits. It was the intention
of the management to keep the show
open only four days, but due to the
numerous requests it was decided to

continue it on Sunday. During the en-
tire time an effort was made to keep
the exhibits fresh in appearance, and
for Saturday and Sunday considerable
new material was brought in.

A splendid display of cut flowers
and plants, covering 250 square feet,
arranged by J. F. Wilcox & Sons,
Council Bluffs, la., occupied the center
of the hall. The retail booths put up
by some of the Des Moines florists
proved Interesting and unique. That
of the Alpha Floral Co. was awarded
a silver cup by the judges as being
the best retail display. It also received
Benjamin Hammond's special prize for
being the prettiest display in the show.
The prize was awarded by the vote of
those ladies attending Friday evening,
the Alpha booth receiving 1(X> more
votes than any other exhibit.

The large specimen chrysanthemum
plants exhibited by the Iowa State
College. Ames, and grown by John
Reardon, added much to the show.
Eleven of these were on exhibition.
The largest variety, Snow Queen, ap-
proximately six feet in diameter, was
of particular interest to all visitors, as
it "had sported" or carried three yel-
low blooms. The new rose, Columbia,
exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co., Rich-
mond. Ind., received much attention
from the visiting florists.

A very fine musical programme,
both instrumental and vocal, was pro-
vided) every afternoon and evening.
The iirst evening was known as "Mili-
tary Night," and at this time the ex-
hibition was oflicially opened by Ma-
jor General Plummer, commander of
the cantonment at Camp Dodge, Des
Moines. A military band of 30 pieces
from the camp and a military quartette
lent further to the military atmosphere.
During the evening the general's
daughter, Miss Harriet Plummer,
christened a seedling chrysanthemum
grown by the J. S. Wilson Floral Co.,
naming it in honor of General Plummer.
The Iowa florists agreed to turn all
profits of the show over to the Red
Cross. The amount is not as large as
the florists had hoped, due to the at-
tendance which was not as large as it
should have been, owing to the lack of
newspaper publicity and very poor
press notices given the show by the
local press.

Wednesday was Chrysanthemum
day; on Thursday, roses and carna-
tions were staged, while on Friday the
artistry of the floral decorations was
to be seen in table arrangements, brid-
al bouquets, corsage and baskets. Miss
Perle Pulmer, president of the Ladies'
S. A. F., rendered two vocal selections
Saturday evening.

Each day during the show, the school
children, accompanied by their teachers,
were admitted free between the hours
of 10 a m. and 1 p. m. Their appre-
ciation was expressed by the looks of
wonderment, squeals of glee and the
burying of noses in the flowers as they
passed by. This was educating the
future flower buyers.

A silver medal offered by Max
Schling, of New York, for the most ar-
tistic retail exhibit was awarded to
the booth of the Alpha Floral Co., Des
Moines. This display had a pale yel-
low background, with slate-colored
columns topped with globes. In the
center was a fountain with a huge
bowl in which were American Beauty
roses arranged with crossed American
flags. This booth was awarded three
prizes.

On Thursady afternoon, a meeting of
all florists was called for the consider-

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GENERAL VIEW DES MOINES AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW, NOVEMBER 6-10.

ation of national publicity and other
matters of moment to the trade. This
session was presided over by Roy
Wilcox, state vice-president of the
S. A. p.

In the 94 classes scheduled, over 900
entries were made. Exhibits came from
all directions, the chrysanthemums and
violets from Mrs. R. E. Darbee, San
Francisco, Calif., coming the greatest
distance. F. Dorner & Sons, Lafayette,
Ind., exhibited their new rose, Marie.
A fine display of chrysanthemums in
the newer varieties was made by El-
mer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.

In the table decorations, some very
fine and expensive settings were seen.
The covers and service were furnished
and settings made by society women of
the city.

The following were among the trade
exhibits :

J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs,
la., plants and flowers.

A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, florists'
supplies.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago,
plants.

C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis.,
plants and florists supplies.

Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo.,
plants and florists' supplies.

Burlington Willoware Shops, Bur-
lington, la., baskets.

Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich., pots.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, cut
flowers and supplies.

'A. T. DeLamare Co., New York,
books.

Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., Chi-
cago, fertilizers.

Florists' Advertising Co., St. Paul,
Minn., folders.

F. Roenfield, Des Moines, la., b^ilbs.

Lion & Co., New York, ribbons.

THE AWABDS.
ChrysanthemuinSi

Vase 50 blooms, white — ^Alpha Floral Co., Des
Moines, 1st; Gullett &l Sons, Lincoln, 111., 2nd;
Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines. 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, yellow — Iowa State College,
Ames, 1st; Alpha Floral Co., 2nd; Gullett &
Sons. 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, pink — Kirkwood Floral Co.,
Des Moines, 1st; Alpha Floral Co., 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms, any other color — Gullett &
Sons, 1st; Kirkwood Floral Co., 2nd; Alpha
Floral Co., 3rd.

Vase 12 Blooms, white — Iowa State College,
1st; James Denmead, Marshalltown, la., 2nd;
Kirkwood Floral Co., 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, yellow — J. S. Wilson Floral
Co., Des Moines, 1st; C. D. Wiman, Moline,
111., 2nd; Kemble & Goodman. Mason City, 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, pink — Iowa Seed Co., 1st;
Bland & Steinmetz, Independence, la., 2nd; E.
C. Crossett, Davenport, la.. 3rd.

Vase 12 blooms, red — Iowa Seed Co., 1st; J.
S. Wilson Floral Co., 2nd.

Vase 12 blooms, any other color — Bland &
Steinmetz, Ist; Kirkwood Floral Co., 2nd; Jas.
Denmead, 3rd.

Collection. 12 named varieties, one bloom
each, any color, seedlings admissible; stems
not less than 12 inches — E. C. Crossett, 1st:
Iowa State College, 2nd; Iowa Seed Co., 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, white — J. S. Wilson
Floral Co., 1st; Kirkwood Floral Co.. 2nd; C.
C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis., 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, yellow — J. S. Wil-
son Floral Co., 1st; J. Aldous & Son, Iowa
City, la., 2nd; Kirkwood Floral Co., 3rd.

Sprays 25 pompous, pink — C. D. Wiman, 1st;
J. S. Wilson Fl. Co., 2nd; Alpha Floral Co., 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays pompons, any other color —
C. C. Pollworth Co.. 1st; J. S. Wilson Floral
Co.. 2nd.

Vase 25 sprays singles or anemone, white —
C. D. Wiman, 1st; J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 2nd;
C. C. Pollworth Co.. 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays single or anemone, yellow —
Iowa State CoUege. 1st; O. C. Pollworth Co.,
2nd; J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays single or anemone, pink — •
Iowa State CoUege, 1st; C. D. Wiman, 2nd;
J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 3rd.

Vase 25 sprays single or anemone, any other
color— ,T. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 1st; Iowa State
College, 2nd; C, D. Wiman, 3rd.

Specimen plant, any color, no restrictions —
Iowa State College, 1st; J, S. Wilson Floral
Co., 2nd.

Specimen plant, "White, not less than 12-inch
pot or tub— Iowa State College, 1st; J. S'. Wil-
son Floral Co.. 2nd.

Specimen plant, yellow ; not less than 12-inch
pot — Iowa State College, 1st; J, S. Wilson
Floral Co., 2nd.

Specimen plant, pink; not less than 12-inch
pot — Iowa State College, 1st; J. S. Wilson
Floral Co.. 2nd.

Special plant, any other color; not less than
12-inch pot — Iowa State College, 1st.

Specimen plant, single; not less than 10-inch
pot— J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 1st.

Specimen plant, anemone: not less than 10-
inch pot— Iowa State College, 1st; J. S. Wil-
son Floral Co., 2nd; Kirkwood Floral Co.. 3rd.

Standard plant, any color, not less than 30-
ineh clear stem: not less than 12-inch pot — Iowa
State College, 1st; J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 2nd.

Three varieties of half standards, not over
20-inch stems, not less than S-inch pot — J. S".
Wilson Floral Co., 1st.

Five specimen plants, at least three distinct
varieties and colors, not less than S-inch pots^
J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 1st.

Five specimen plants, pompons, at least three
distinct varieties, not less than 8-inch pots —
J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 1st.

Five specimen plants, singles or anemone, at
least three distinct varieties, not less than 8-
Inch pots— Iowa State College, 1st; J. S. Wil-
son Floral Co.. 2nd.

Twenty-five plants grown to single stems and
blooms, any or all colors, not over 6-inch pot —
J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 1st.

Group of chrysanthemum plants covering not
less than 100 sa. ft., arranged for effect-^. S.
Wilson Floral Co., 1st.

Koses.

Vqse 50 American Beauties — J. S. Wilson
Floral Co., 1st.; Alpha Floral Co., 2nl.

Vase 50 Mrs. Charles Russell — Stuppy Floral
Co.. 1st; L. Stapp, Rock Island, 111., 2nd;
Gullett & Sons, 3rd.

Vase 50 Ophelia — Bassett .& Washburn, 1st;
Stuppy Floral Co., 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, red — L. Stapp, 1st; Bassett
& Washburn, 2nd; Alpha Floral Co,, 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, pink — Stuppy Floral Co., 1st.

Vase 50 blooms, white — Stuppy Floral Co,,
1st: Gullett & Sons, 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms, yellow — J, S. Wilson Floral
Co.. 1st.

Vase 50 sprays, miniature roses — Bassett &
Washburn. 1st: J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 2nd,

Vase 50 blooms, any variety not in commerce
— E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., 1st prize,
silver cup ($25) : Dorner & Sons, Lafayette,
Ind., certificate of merit.

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Special, vase 50 Rose Pink Ophelia — J. S.
Wilson PI. Co.. 1st; Bassett & Washburn. 2nd.

Special vase 25 Rose Pink Ophelia — Stuppy
Floral Co., 1st; Iowa State College, 2na.

Special vase 12 Rose Pink Ophelia — Iowa
State College. 1st.

Vase 25 Ophelia — Kemble Floral Co., Oska-
loosa, la., 1st; Iowa State College, 2nd.

Vase 25 blooms, white — J. S. Wilson Floral
Co., 1st; Kemble Floral Co., 2nd.

Vase 25 blooms, pink — Iowa S'tate College,
1st; Kemble Floral Co., 3na; J. S. Wilson
Floral Co., 3rd.

Vase 25 blooms, red — Stuppy Floral Co., 1st;
Iowa State College, 2nd; J. S. Wilson Floral
Co.. 3rd.

Vase 25 blooms, any other color — Stuppy Flo
ral Co.. 1st.

Carnations,

Special, vase 100 Nebraska carnations — Gul-
lett & Sons. 1st.

Vase 50 blooms, white— L. Stapp, 1st; Gullett
& Sons. 2nd; V. Bezdek. Gross Pt.. 111., 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, dark pink such as Mrs. C.
Ward, etc. — Gullett & Sons, 1st.

Vase 50 blooms, light pink, such as Gloriosa
—J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 1st.

Vase 50 blooms, flesh pink, such as Bnchaut-
ress— Gullett & Sons. 1st; V. Bezdek, 2na; B.
C. Crossett. 3rd.

Vase 50 blooms, yellow — J. S. Wilson Floral
Co.. 2nd.

Vase 50 blooms, any other color — J. S. Wilson
Floral Co., 2nd.

Best seedling exhibited, not less than 10
blooms — C. D. Wiman, silver cup ($25).

Cut Flowers,

Vase violets, not less than 500 blooms — Mr»
R. B. Darbee. San Francisco, Calif., 1st; J. S.
Wilson Floral Co., 2nd.

Display of pansies — J. S. Wilson Fl. Co.. 1st.

Bridal bouquet— The Rosery, 1st; J. S. Wil-
son Floral Co., 2nd; Lozier, the Florist, Des
Moines, la.. 3rd.

Artistic table decoration of chr.vsanthemums
— Lozier. the Florist. 1st; J. S. Wilson Floral
Co., 2nd; Alpha Floral Co., 3rd.

Artistic table decorations, chrysanthemums
excluded— The Rosery. 1st; Lozier, the Florist.
2nd; J. S'. Wilson Floral Co., Srd.

Basket of cut chrysanthemums, arranged for
effect- The Rosery, 1st; J. S. Wilson Floral Co.,
2nd; Kirkwood Floral Co., 3rd.

Basket of cut flowers other than chrysanthe-
mums— J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 1st; Alpha
Floral Co., 2nd.; The Rosery, Srd.

Vase of Chrysanthemums, arranged for effect
— J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 1st; Alpha Floral
Co., 2nd; The Rosery, 3rd.

Corsage bouquet — The Rosery. 1st; J. S. Wil-
son Floral Co., 2nd; Lozier, The Florist, 3rd.

Basket of roses — Kirkwood Floral Co., 1st;
The Rosery, 2nd; J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 3rd.

Flowering Plants.

Sis begonias, any one variety, not less than
5-inch pot— C. D. Wiman. 1st; J. S. Wilson
floral Co., 2nd; Kemble & Goodman, Srd.

Six cyclamen, not less than 6-inch pots — J. S.
Wilson Floral Co., 1st; Kemble & Goodman,
2na; C. O. PoUworth Co., 3rd.

Twelve primulas, any variety; not less than
5-Inch pots — Iowa Seed Co., 2nd.

Foliage Plants,

Three specimen palms, any variety, not less
than four feet iu height— Kirkwood Floral Co.,
1st; J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 2na; Iowa Seed
Co., 3rd.

Group palms and decorative plants covering
100 sq. ft., arrangea for effect- J. S. Wilson
Floral Co., 1st; Iowa Seed Co., 2nd; Kirkwood
Floral Co., 3rd.

Specimen fern, nephrolepis excluded — Iowa
Seed Co., 1st; J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 2nd.

Specimen fern, nephrolepis, any variety — J. S.
Wilson Floral Co.. silver medal; C. C. Poll-
worth Co.. bronze medal.

Collection ferns, not less than 25 plants and
varieties, not less than 4-inch pots — Iowa Seed
Co., 1st; J. S. Wilson Floral Co., 2nd.

Specimen pandanus— J. S. Wilson Floral Co.,
Ist; Iowa Seed Co., 2na.

Specimen aracucaria, not less than S-inch pot
—J. S. Wilson Floral Co.. 1st; Iowa Seea
Co.. 2nd.

Hanging basket, not less than 12 inches In
diameter — Iowa Seed Co., 1st; J. S. Wilson
Ploral Co., 2nd.

Two standard bay trees — J. S. Wilson Floral
Co.. 1st.

Two pyramidal box trees — J. S, Wilson Floral
Co., 1st; M. J. Wragg Nursery Co., 2na.

Meritorious exhibit, not otherwise proviaed
for — M. J. Wragg Nursery Co., 1st.

Display nursery stock — M. J. Wragg Nursery
Co.. 1st.

Retail booth kept in best oraer auring the
show — Alpha Floral Co., silver cup ($25).

VISITORS.
The following were noted among the visitors:
Armstrong, Avery. Ames, la.
Ainderson, Arvid, Moline, 111.
Aldous, J. J., Iowa City, la.
Ahramametz, Alex, Boston, Mass.
Beach, S. A., Ames. la.
Berg, Charles A., Red Oak. la.
Bland, J.^ Indepenaence, la.
Berglund, S. A., Kirksville, Mo.
Behring. W. F., Newton, la.

Christiansen. J. D., Milwaukee, Wis.

Denmead, Jas. L.. Marshalltown, la.

Diserens. A. J., Cedar Rapids, la.

Dysinger. Geo., Ionia,, Mich.

Dudley, C. P., Council Bluffs, la.

Echter, Geo. P.. Worthington, Minn.

Elton, J. Frank, Ames, la.

Frey, Irwin P., Lincoln, Neb.

Ford, Wm. H.. Marshalltown. la.

Palls. O. E., Kansas City, Mo.

Freeburg, .1. O., Sioux City, la.

Green. C. H. and wife. Fremont, Neb.

Gleason. W. E., Oelwein. la.

Goos, Wm.. Bettendorf. la.

Goodman, Frank C. and wife, Mason City, la

Humiston, H. E., Chicago.

Holmes, S. P., St. Paul. Minn.

Hay. A. T.. Chicago.

Hallied. C. H., Eldora. la.

Hess. J. J., Omaha, Neb.

Hall, W. H.. Iowa Falls. la.

Jeffrey, W. J., Ames, la.

Johnson. G. M.. Beatrice, Neb.

Kemble, W. E., Oskaloosa, la.

Kemble, J. 0., Oskaloosa. la.

Chrysanthemum Gen. Pershing.

Raised b.y the Department of Agriculture,

Wa«hington, D. C.

Levine, Morris L.. New York.
Morris, B. D., Red Oak, la.
Lainson, Fred L., Council Bluffs. la.
Longren, A. F., Chicago.
Larson, P. L., Ft. Dodge, la.
Morton, James, Chicago.
Miller, Harry W.. Chicago.
Morris. J. H., Chicago.
Moore, David. Perry, la.
Nielsen. J. C. Chicago.
Newcomb, Robert, Chicago.
Nielson, Adolph, Lincoln. 111.
Niemoth. Theo., Bstherville, la.
PoUworth. L. R.. Milwaukee, Wis.
Parker, N. L., Miss, Chicago.
Pearson. P. G., Bettendorf, la.
Prince, A. G., Iowa City, la.
Reardon, John, Ames. la.
Ricbey, Homer, Albia, la.
Weardon, C. J., Davenport, la.
Rocklin, M.. Sioux City, la.
Reld. Wm. M., Chicago.
Smith, Wm. B., Mason City, la.
Stuppy, John J.. St. Joseph. Mo.
Stuppy, Frank, St. Joseph, Mo.
Shaw, Fred R., Council Bluffs, la.
Sohweln. Arthur, Burlington, la.
Suris. George, Omaha, Neb.
Soules, D. L., Chicago.
Stapp, P. and wife. Rock Island. 111.
Smith, Arthur H. , Boone, la.
Smouse. L. Earl. Mt. Pleasant, la.
S'ecor, Manley, Tama, la.
Tredup, F. W.. Chicago.
Tuckis, Jos., Rock Island. 111.
Torsberg, G. A., Sioux City, la.
Terry, M. E., Waterloo, la.

Tierney, Mary A., Davenport, la.
Tims, W. J., Marshalltown, la.
Urice, L. B.. Vinton, la.
Waters, T. E., Chicago.
Wilcox, Roy and wife. Council Bluffs, la,
Wilcox. Glen M. and wife. Council Bluffs, la.
Washburn, C. L. and wife, Hinsdale, 111.
Williams. E. A., Grand Island. Neb.
Wilcox. Blaine C. Council Bluffs^ la,
Zech, lii. J. Chicago.

Horticultural Society of New York.

The exhibition of the above named
society was held in the American Mu-
seum of National History, New York,
November 8-11. Before proceeding
with our impressions of the exhibition,
we will write a short prelude. On the
cover of the schedule of classes and
premiums issued by the society, we
find the sentence : "By Permission of
the Trustees," meaning the trustees of
the American Museum, We would am-
plify this statement and say, that it
is not only a permission, but a great
courtesy not only to the society, but
to exhibitors and the public. A visit
to the museum is always instructive
and so is a visit to a flower show, but
when we have the products of modern
civilization placed side by side with
the scant civilization of the dim past;
with specimens of trees that grew and
flourished long before civilized man
had set foot on this continent; with
relics of pre-historic ages near at hand,
we will say that it is not only instruc-
tive but £Ui education as well. "We re-
call the lines written by that noble
old poet of beloved memory, Whittier :
"Behind the scared squaw's bircli
canoe,

The steamer rocks and raves,
And city lots are staked for sale,

Above old Indians' graves;
I hear the tramp of pioneers — ■

Of nations yet to be,
In the low wash of waves

Where soon, must roll a human
sea."
The "human sea" is now rolling and
great waves of it reach the American
Museum of Natural History. The hor-
ticultural society is to be congratu-
lated for the success of their exhibi-
tion. In the past, their fall exhibitions
have been noteworthy attractions, but
this year they made a new record,
perhaps we should say, with the able
assistance of the exhibitors.

In chrysanthemums, the specimen
bush plants seen at these exhibitions
in the past have caused the public to
wonder and admire. This year the
number of such exhibits was greatly
increased. John Canning, superinten-
dent for Adolph Lewisohn, Ardsley, N.
Y., has heretofore taken the palm — ■
and the prizes, for large plants. He
was on hand this year with a larger
number of plants, consequently he took
more prizes : five first, seven special,
and three second prizes. He had them
in yellow, white and pink and the "any
other color," a phrase, we may remark,
which seems dear to the hearts of the
makers of schedules for all flower
shows. He had them not only in bush
form, but likewise as pillars and odd
shapes. With all credit to Mr. Can-
ning, as the pioneer in this line of en-
deavor, and a tribute to his acknowl-
edged ability, we venture to remind
him that he has a healthy, budding
rival in Robert Marshall, superinten-
dent for J. R. DeLamar, Glen Cove,
L. I., N. Y. One novelty often begets
another, and possibly Robert Marshall
had studied Mr. Canning's novelties
and inwardly resolved to go him one

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE NEW YORK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

better. As it is all a friendly rivalry,
we hope to live another year to see
what these two remarkable men will
produce.

The DeLamar exhibits took two first
prizes for bush plants, one first for a
standard and one special for a plant,
grown in the form of a pagoda, which
was a remarkably clever production.
It was about 10 feet in diameter at
the base and of yellow blooms; the next
tier was about five feet in diameter
and of white blooms, the top smaller
and in proportion and again of yel-
low; it was 10 to 15 feet in height.
All the large bush chrysanthemums
have a wire frame to support the stems
and the frame of this one, as a matter
of course, was pagoda shaped, but it
was a clever thought to get two colors
into one exhibit.

The largest bush specimens (by Can-
ning) ranged from 12 to 15 feet in
diameter. These were in the classes
that called for pots not less than 14
inches. In the classes that called for
pots not more than 14-inch, W. B..
Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y. (R. M.
Johnston, Gr), took two first and three
second prizes. J. B. Decke, Souser-
ville, N. Y. (A. A. Macdonald, Gr. ), also
competed with large bush plants and
took second prizes. Samuel Unter-
meyer, Yonkers, N. Y. (Chas. Haven,
Gr.), and G. D. Barron, were also com-
petitors with bush plants.

In the competition with six blooms,
of the different colors, Samuel Unter-
meyer took one first and one second;

A. M. Cooley, Pittsfleld, Mass. fF. E.
Nash, Gr.), two firsts; Percy Chubb,
Glen Cove, N. Y. (Robert Jones, Gr.),
three firsts; A. Lewisohn and J. B.
Duke, one • first prize each. Other
awards were :

For six vases, six varieties, three
blooms of each, Percy Chubb first, J.

B. Duke second. For 12 vases, 12 va-

rieties, three blooms of each, Percy
Chubb first, A. Lewisohn second. Col-
lection of singles, 24 varieties, A. Lew-
isohn first, A. M. Cooley second. Col-
lection of pompons, 12 varieties, Fred-
erick Sturges. Fairfield, Conn. Thos.
Bell, Gr.), first, and first for 24 varie-
ties of pompons. In the commercial
classes for cut chrysanthemums, C. H.
Totty, Madison, N. J., took first for 12
pink, first for 12 yellow and first for
12 red.

In roses, commercial classes, F. R.
Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., took first
on each of their exhibits of American
Beauty, Francis Scott Key, White Kil-
larney, Ophelia, Mrs Charles Russell,
and Sunburst, and a silver medal for
their new pink rose, Rosalind. Daille-
douze Brothers won a silver medal for
Ophelia Supreme and C. H. Totty a
silver medal for Columbia. Of Colum-
bia, we may state that the blooms were
placed on exhibition on Thursday. By
Sunday afternoon they were wide open,
but so far as we could observe, had
lost no petals and retained their bright
pink color. Ophelia Supreme also stood
the test well. In the gardeners' classes
with roses, A. Lewisohn won one first
prize; J. B. Duke, two; S. Untermeyer,
two.

In orchids (comm.ercial growers),
for a collection of not less than 25
species and varieties, covering 50
square feet. Lager & Hurrell, Summit,
N. J., were first; Julius Roehrs Co., Ru-
therford, N. J., second.

For groups of greenhouse foliage and
flowering- plants, arranged for artistic
effect, in 150 square feet, W. B. Thomp-
son was first. This was an excellent
arrangement of fine stock, different
types of lilies, winter flowering be-
gonias, crotons and other plants. Mrs.
Morton F. Plant, Groton, Conn. (Ernest
Robinson, Gr. ) , also had an excellent

display of chrysanthemums and vari-
ous foliage plants, and was second.

In carnations, there was not an ex-
tensive display. A first prize was won
by the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens,
N. Y., for a new yellow. Other first
prize winners were : Mrs. J. C Brady,
Gladstone, N. J. (J. G. Walker, Gr.);
Mrs. Payne Whitney, Manhasset, L. I.,
N. Y. (Geo. Fergueson, Gr.)

P. R. Pierson took first prize for a
beautiful specimen Cibotium Schiedel.

Max Schling had an "Indian Sum-
mer" exhibit, a clever arrangement of
fruit, flowers and foliage in autumn
tints. This was awarded a diploma.
John Scheepers & Co., New York, had
considerable space devoted to a clever
garden arrangement of their winter
flowering begonias.

Mrs. Morton F. Plant was awarded
a silver medal for a beautiful flower-
ing plant of oncidium. Mrs. S. Neu-
stadt, Chappaqua, N. Y. (David Gor-
don, Gr.), was awarded first prize for
a collection of 24 varieties of chrysan-
themums, one of each.

Mrs. Darlington (P. W. Popp,
Gr.), took a special prize for a dis-
play of chrysanthemums of all
types. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom-
Avell, Conn., made a display of chrysan-
themums of various types. Samuel Un-
termeyer took first prize for a display
of orchids, not less than 12 species, on
25 square feet of table.

The dinner table decorations were
staged on the afternoon of November
10, only chrysanthemum flowers being
used. There were three entries : W. B.
Thompson, first; Mrs. Payne Whitney,
second; Mrs. H. Darlington, third.

The judges were : Alex. Roberts, Ed-
ward Reagan, Robert Cameron, James
Ballantyne, Alex. Michie, and Walter
Angus and A. J. Manda.

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Nov. 17,

Tarrytown Horticultural Society.

NINETEENTH ANNtTAL EXHIBITION.

The nineteenth annual exhibition of
the above named society was held in
Music Hall, Tarrytown, N. T., Novem-
ber 7-9. While the amount of stock
was not so large as last year, there
was enough to make a creditable show-
ing- and the quality was generally
good. In cut stock, the chrysanthe-
mums were the leading features, but
there was a good exhibit of roses, all,
excepting those from the F. R. Pierson
Co., being from private estates; in
fact, it was largely a private garden-
ers' exhibition. Excellent displays of
groups of foliage and flowering plants
were made by "W. B. Thompson, Ton-
kers, N. T., (R. W. Johnstone, Gr.), and
by Finley J. Shepard, Tarrytown (C.
R. Russell, Gr.). The Thompson ex-
hibit covered the entire stage, and in
addition to the group there were a
number of specimen plants. The
Shepard display was placed in the cen-
ter of the hall and was noteworthy for
its many nne crotons. In the group
competition, Thompson took first and
Shepard second prizes. In the compe-
tition for the prizes for the most ef-
fectively arranged display of orchids
covering a space of 25 square feet,
Samuel Untermeyer, Yonkers, N. T.
Chas. Hurn, Gr.) took first, Pinley J.
Shepard second.

In bush plants of chrysanthemums,
six first prizes went to W. B. Thomp-
son, and in the entire exhibition he
won about 2.5 first and second prizes.
For the best 20 blooms of chrysan-
themums, distinct varieties, lo-inch
stems, Thompson won first, Stuyvesant
Fish second. In the various competi-
tions with chrysanthemums, first prizes
were won, in addition to the forego-
ing, by Mrs. E. S. Bayer, Mt. Kisco, N.
Y., (Alex. Thomson, Gr.), four; Mrs.
Carl Victor, Irvington, N. T. (Thos.
Lee,. Gr.), two first and three second
prizes. D. L. Luke (John Elliott, Gr.),
one first prize; Eugene Mever, Jr., Mt.
Kisco (Chas. Rushton, Gr.), one first
prize; Charles Melloy, Portchester, N.
T. (W. J. Sealey, Gr.), one first prize.
E. Berolzheimer (W. Jamieson, Gr.),
two second prizes; H. M. Sidenburg
Mrs. D. T. Davis and S. M. Lehman,
one second prize each.

Mrs. E. S. Bayer won the prize for
the largest chrysanthemum, with the
variety Mrs. G. Lloyd "Wigg. F R
Pierson's prize of ?!lo.00 for best vase
of Lillian Doty chrysanthemums went
to Mrs. S. Neustadt. In the displays
of large chrysanthemums, the follow-
ing favorites were noted: Pockett's
Crimson, Hon. Mrs. Lopes, Mendon, F.
S. Vallis, Odessa, Mrs. G. Lloyd Wigg,
May Farnsworth, Silver King, Wm'
Turner, Yellow Turner, Nerissa, Rose
Pockett, Queen Mary, Mary Mason
and Wm. Rigby.

A silver medal was awarded F. R.
Pierson for his new pink rose, Rosa-
lind. His firm also took first prize
for a vase of 25 blooms of Francis
Scott Key. Samuel Untermeyer took
three first prizes and R. Delafield, Tux-
edo Park. N. Y. (Wm. Brock, Gr.),
three first and two second prizes in
roses.

Carnations seem to be generally
backward this year and the exhibits
were limited. Mrs. R. S. Brewster, Mt.
Kisco, N. Y., took first prize for 2-3
blooms of Enchantress Supreme. In
some of the classes for which prizes
had been oitered for carnations there

were no entries. First prizes for car-
nations were taken by Dr. C. C. Brace,
Tarrytown; C. H. Mattheesson, Irv-
ington (Harry Neidig, Gr.), and Mrs.

E. S. Bayer. Miss M. Bowman, White
Plains, N. Y., took first prize for single
violets (commercial). For bridal bou-
quet. Miss M. Bowman, first; Hans
Schwartz, Riverdale, N. Y., second.

In the competition for prizes for
table decoration there were four en-
tries. R. W. Johnston was first, W.
Jamieson, second; Thomas Lea. third.
Hans Schwartz, gardener for Mrs. P.
Boettcher, Riverdale. had a good table
decoration of Enchantress carnations.
All the, table arrangements were of
carnations.

Foi' the best bouquet, arranged by,
but not necessarily grown by, exhibit-
or, H. G. Newbrand, son of the secre-
tary of the society, took first.

The silver cup for best display of
vegetables arranged for effect went to
W. B. Thompson's gardener. Other
vegetable prizes were won by H. E.
Rogers, Scarborough, N. Y.; Irving T.
Bush. Irvington; Mrs. S. Neustadt,

F. J. Shepard, Dr. C. C. Brace, H. W.
Sidenburg and Mrs. W. D. Blair. The
judges were : James Blair, Wm. Rob-
ertson, John Grant, John Featherstone
and H. Williamson, James W. Smith
was manager.

A. F. F.

Pennsylvania Horticultnral Society.

(Continued from Last Week.)
The Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety, an account of whose splendid
chrysanthemum show, held at the First
Regiment armory, Philadelphia, No-
vember 7-9, was published in our last
week's issue, page So'3, should be proud
of its committee of arrangements, and
of its membership, whose gardeners
brought to this exhibition such fine
examples of their skill. Why talk
about the depression due to war condi-
tions? It was not reflected in this
splendid collection of plants and flow-
ers, which stood well in advance of
similar exhibitions during the past de-
cade. There were many more entries
than in past_ years, while the quality
has never been excelled. The garden
effect, the wide aisles, the handsome
specimen cibotiums and palms, w^hich,

standing on high pedestals, canopied
many of the groups, gave the whole
display an artistic finish that was not
possible in the limited space of the
old hall.

The features were, first, the beauti-
ful central group of orchids, ferns, ru-
brum lilies, etc., of the W^idener Es-
tate. Wm. Kleinheinz, the gardener, de-
serves great credit for the excellence
of this choice mound. The Louis Burk
collection of orchids was most attrac-
tive. This superb stock is always a
feature. The pot chrysanthemums were
exceptionally fine, perfectly trained and
wonderfully well flowered. The cut
blooms exhibited in jars in the flower
were on longer stems and remarkable
in size and perfection. The various
collections of greenhouse foliage plants
were up to the high standard of the
Philadelphia gardeners, seen in more
numerous entries.

The Robert Craig Co.'s exhibit of
crotons. variegated pineapples and Nor-
wood and Smithii ferns made an at-
tractive display. The large collection
of crotons, over 75 varieties, staged by
Mrs. S. D. Riddles (George Amand,
Gr. ) received a silver medal for good
culture. The coloring of these plants
was brilliant. The circular bed of cro-
tons, 12 feet in diameter, from H. A.
Dreer, Inc., superb stock, received a
silver medal. The Lord & Burnham Co.
was represented in a nicely arranged
space with photos and literature.

The attendance was much better than
in the old hall, which is another evi-
dence that, in addition to helping Un-
cle Sam, the lovers of flowers find time
to enjoy God's greatest gift to the
race — flowers.

THE AWAKDS.

Display of four plants, Japanese, four varie-
ties— Mrs. J. Leslie Davis (Frank Coll. Gr.),
1st: George H. McFadden (Davia Allien, Gr.),
2na.

Display of three plants, three varieties —
C. B. Neivbold (Thomas Logan, Supt.), 1st; H.
A. Poth (JI. J. Flynn, Gr.). 2nd.

Three plants, three varieties, introduced in
1917— George H. McFadden, 1st.

Specimen plant, in not over 14-inch pot — Mrs.
J. Leslie Davis. 1st; W. S, Ellis (Axel Lin-
droth, Gr,), 2na.

Specimen plant in not over 1-t-inch pot — W. S.
Ellis. 1st: George H. McFadden. 2nd.

Two plants, in not over 10-inch pots, one
white: one pink— W. S. Ellis. 1st: George H.
McFadden. 2nd.

Eight plants, four each of the following
colors. ■ white, yellow — Wldener estate (Wm.

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KleiDheinz. Gi-.). 1st; W. H. Ellis. 2na.

Six plants of Rose Pocket — six-inch pot,
single stems — W. S. Ellis, 2nd.

Best sis plants, any one variety, in not over
six-inch pots — Widener estate, 1st; C. B. New-
bold. 2nd.-

Six plants. Yellow, in not over six-inch pots —
Widener estate. 1st; W. S. Ellis, 2nd.

Six plants, any color, in not over six-inch
pots — Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords (.Joseph Hurley,
Gr.). 1st; Widener estate. 2nd.

Best two plants in bloom, one white, one
pink, iiv not over 14-inch pots — A. Poth, 1st;
Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords. 2nd.

Best specimen plant, red or red shading, in
not over 14-inch pot — H. A. Poth, 1st.

Display of four pots. Japanese, four varie-
ties— Mrs. J. Leslie Davis, Haverford, Pa., 1st;
George H. McFadden, Rosemont, Pa.. 2nd.

Display of three varieties, introduced iu 1917
— C. B. Newbola^ Jenkintown. Pa., Istj H. A.
Poth, Wayne, Pa., 2nd.

Three plants, three varieties, introduced in
1917 — George M. McFadden. 1st.

Specimen plant, in not over 14-inch pot^
Mrs. J. Leslie Davis. 1st; W. S. Ellis, Bryn
Mawr. 2nd.

Specimen plant, in not over 14-inch pot — W.
S. Ellis. 1st; George H. McFadden. 2nd.

Two plants, in not over 10-inch pots, one
white, one pink — W. S. Ellis, 1st; George H,
McFadden. 2nd.

Eight plants, four each of the following
colors, white, yellow — Widener estate, Ogontz,
1st; W. S. Ellis. 2nd.

Six plants of Rose Pocket— W. S. Ellis, 1st.

Best six plants, of any one variety — Widener
estate, 1st; C. B. Newbold, 2nd.

Six plants, yellow, in not over six-inch pots —
Widener estate, 1st; W. S. Ellis. 2nd.

Six plants, any color — Mrs. Walter M. Jef-
fords. Glen Riddle, 1st; Widener estate, 2nd.

Best two plants in bloom, one white, one
pink— H. A. Poth, 1st; Mrs. Walter M. Jef-
fords, 2nd.

Best specimen plant, red or red shading — H.
A. Poth. 1st.

Display of four plants in 14-inch pots — H. A.
Poth. 1st; C. B. Newbold, 2nd.

Best display of a specimen chrysanthemum
in bloom — George H. McFadden,- 1st; J. W.
Pepper, Jenkintown, 2nd,

Best specimen plant, yellow — H. A. Poth. 1st:
Mrs. J. Leslie Davis, Haverford, 2nd.

Best specimen plant, pink, in not over 14-inch
pot— H. A. Poth, 1st; Mrs. Walter M.- Jef-
fords. 2nd.

Best specimen plant, white, ■ in not over 14-
Inch pot — H. A.. Poth, 1st; Mrs. Walter M.
Jeffords, 2nd.

American Institute of New York.

EXCELLENT ANNUAL EXHIBITION.

The eighty-sixth annual show of the
American Institute of the City of New
Yorlc was held in the Engineering
building, 25-23 West 39th street, No-
vember 7-9. The leading features were
chrysanthemums and roses, and in
both, fine stock was exhibited. Al-
though in chrysanthemums, new ones
are constantly being brought out, some
of the older varieties sxe yet popular
favorites. We hear of new white ones
that are expected to be record-break-
ers, but Williajn Turner appears an-
nually and captures first prizes. The
Yellow Turner is also a popular ex-
hibition bloom. Mrs. G. Drabble, Mrs.
G. Lloyd Wigg and others that ai'e
familiar to the trade are also noticed
in all the shows.

C. H. Totty, who, if not actually a
wizard in roses and chrysanthemums,
seems to be approaching that stage,
made fine exhibits in both and took a
number of first prizes and a medal for
Red Rover, Mrs. Charles Russell, Mme.
CoUette Martiuette and Ophelia. He
w^as awarded first prize for each, and a
silver medal for Columbia. Daille-
douze Brothers were awarded a silver
medal for Ophelia Supreme.

A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.,
was awarded a special prize for the
new red rose, Mrs. Henry Winnett,
and a certificate of merit for Mme.
Collette Martinett; also, a special prize
for a collection of pompons and single
chrysanthemums. In bush plant chry-
santhemums, Mrs. J. Crosby Brown,
Orange, N. J., (Peter Duff, Gr. ), was
awarded first for one specimen yellow;
special for one specimen "Garza;" spe-
cial for one specimen standard "Gar-
za;" special for one standard Grey-

stone; second for one specimen bush
plant, white, and second for one stand-
ard pink. Ralph Pullitzer. Manhasset,
L,. I., (Fred Hitchman, Gr.), took first
for one specimen bush plant, white.

For 24 blooms, one variety, long
stems, C. H. Totty took first prize,
with Nag-Ir-Roc. He also took first
for 24 blooms in 24 distinct varieties,
one bloom of each. 10 inch stems. In
this collection there, were a number of
his new varieties.

In the class for private gardeners,
Percy Chubb, Glen Cove, L. I.. (Robt.
Jones, Gr.) took first for 24 blooins,
one variety, long stems, with Whi.
Turner; G. E. Dodge, Madison, N. J.,
(R. C. Patterson, Gr.) second, with R.
C. Pulling.

For 24 blooms, 24 distinct varieties,
one bloom of each, Mrs. M. F. Plant,
Groton, Conn., (Ernest Robinson, Gr.),
first; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, Madison,
N. J., (C. R. Upton, Gr.), second; for
12 varieties, one bloom of each, Mrs.
Walter Jennings, Cold Spring Harbor,
L. I. (Fred Sergeant, Gr.) first; Wm.
F. Ross, Locust Valley, N. Y. (Donald
McCIellan, Gr. ), second.

In the various classes of different
colors and Japanese incurved and re-
flexed, a number of prizes were taken
by Percy Chubb, S. Untermeyer, Mrs.
M. F. Plant, Mrs. G. R. Dodge,- Ralph
Pullitzer and E. C. Lapman.

In the private gardeners' competi-
tion with roses, prizes were taken by
S. Untermeyer, Mrs. Plant, G. B.-
Schley, Far Hills, N. J., (Wm. Hiick-
vah, Gr.); Mrs. C. Bradley, Convent,
N. J. (D. Francis, Gr.) ; H. M. Tilford,
Tuxedo Park, N. Y. (J. Tansey, Gr.)

As In other shows, . the carnations
were scarce. Prizes were taken by F.
Ross and L. L. Dunham, Madison, N.
J. (E. Wild, Gr.) ,

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For six blooms of Japanese anemone
chrysanthemums, crim.son, Frank
Swenson, Riverdale, N. Y., took first;
six Japanese anemones, yellow. Percy
Chubb, first.

There was a good display of apples,
pears and grapes. A. F. F.

Worcester County Horticultural Society.

ANNUAl CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

The annual chrysanthemum show of
the Worcester County Horticultural So-
ciety was held in Horticultural hall,
Worcester, Mass., November 8-9, and
was very well attended. The stage in
the hall was transformed into a minia-
ture forest by Edward W. Breed. Here
the Bancroft hotel orchestra, which
furnished music for the occasion, was
hidden. In the rear of the hall, Harry
Randall arranged a rose garden of
striking beauty. . The stock for the
garden was from the Montgomery
Greenhouses, and among it was the
new rose, Boston.

A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell,
Conn., showed the new rose, Mrs. Henry
Winnett, and the grower, John Dunlop,
Toronto, Ont., was awarded a silver
medal for it. Another silver medal was
given to S. J. Goddard, Framingham,
Mass., for the new carnation. Laddie.
Other displays of merit were furnished
by Lucy M. Coulson, a table of tuberous
rooted begonias; displays of chrysan-
themums by H. F. A. Lange, George W.
Knight, Mrs. J. C. Whitin, A. H. Knight,
G. W. Knowlton, and Iristhorpe Gar-
dens. Randall's Flower Shop had a
table, set for four, with red roses for
a centerpiece and with individual bou-
quets of violets and orchids.

AWARDS.

Chrysanthemums — Mrs. John C. Whitin. 1st;
George W. Knowlton, 2nd.

Chrysanthemums, six blooms — Mrs. J. C.
Whitin, 1st;' G. W. Knowlton, 2nd; IristhoriJ
Gardens. 3rd.

Best blooms— Mrs. J. C. Whitin, 1st; G. W.
Knowlton, 2nd.

Vase of 12 white chrysanthemums — Mrs. J. C.
Whitin, 1st; A. H. Knight, 2nd; G. W. Knowl-
ton. 3rd.

Vase of 10 blooms, pink — Mrs. J. C. Whitin,
1st; G. W. Knowlton, 2nd; A. H. Knight, 3rd.

Vase of 10 blooms, yellow — G. W. Knowlton,
1st; A. H. Knight, 2nd; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, 3rd;

Vase of six blooms, red — Mrs. J. C. Whitin.
1st; G. W. Knowlton, 2na.

Vase of 20 blooms, mixed — Mrs. J. C. Whitin,
1st; Irlsthorp, 2nd; G. W. Knowlton. 3rd.

Pompon chrysanthemums — Leonard C. Midgley,
1st; Mrs. J. C. Whitin. 2'nd.

Single varieties — Irlsthorp, 1st; L. C. Midgley.
2nd.

Specimen plants — Irlsthorp Gardens, 1st.

Special displays — H. P. A. Lange, 1st; Irls-
thorp, 2nd; L. C. Midgley. 3rd; E. W. Breed,
4th; A. H. Knight, 5th; Sunnyside Greenhouse,
6th.

Display— A. H. Knight.

Display of tuberous begonias — Lucy M. Conl-
son.

Vase of Chrysanthemum, Fall Beauty — S. J.
Goddard.

Basket of cosmos — ^L. M. Coulson.

Display hardy chrysanthemums — Edgar W.
Wilson.

Display of pottery flowers — H. F. •A-. Lange.

Table decorations — H. P. A. Lange. 1st; Irls-
thorp, 2nd; L. M. Conlson, 3rd; Randall Flower
Shop, 4th.

Display of carnations — S. J. Goddard, Fram-
ingham, Mass.

Basket of chrysanthemums — Mrs. H. J. Eager.

Display of new rose, Boston — Randall's
Flower Sliop.

Pemery — M. F. Henry.

Berry globe collwitlon — Mrs. Fred Reed.

Fernery — Miss A. P. Gilbert.

Basket display ot partridge berries — Jlrs. S.
A. Wheeler.

Berry globe — M. *. Walte.

Fernery — Mrs. M. O. Ward.

Display of pompon single chrysanthemums—.
W. R. Nicholson.

Bunch of Tlolets — Fred Madous.

Display of i>ompon and single chrysanthe-
mums, certificate of merit and prize — A. N.
Pierson.

A. N. Pierson. Inc. fcertlflcate) — New rose,
Mrs. Henry Winnett, silver medal to John
Dunlop. Toronto. Ontario, grower.

New rose. Colette Martinet — Certlflcate of
merit to Fred Domer & Sons, Lafayette, Ind.

Seedling carnations, Laddie — Silver medal to
S. J. Goddard.

Illinois State Ffof ists' Association.

Supplementing the account of the ex-
hibition of the above association held
at Galesburg, November 6-7, which ap-
peared in last week's issue, page 857,
the following trade firms had excellent
displays in addition to those previous-
ly mentioned :

American Greenhouse Manufactur-
ing Co., Chicago, greenhouse supplies
and literature.

J. C. Moninger Co., Chicago, Green-
house parts and literature.

Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing
Co., Chicago, greenhouse construction
literature.

A. Dietch Co., Chicago, greenhouse
construction material.

Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., Chi-
cago, fertilizers.

There wa.s a large display of new
seedling pompons in many varieties
from the Urbana experiment station.
These arrived a little late but were in
splendid condition. There was also a
fine vase of the new rose, Columbia,
from the E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond,
Ind. These were especially fine and
attracted much attention. F. Dorner
& Sons, Lafayette, Ind., showed their
new rose, Marie, which opened up
beautifully and was much admired. A
vase of bouvardia and jasmine from
Henry Gaethje, Rock Island, was also
a pleasing feature.

The banquet Tuesday evening was
a most enjoyable affair, covers being
laid for 100 at the Galesburg club,
where the guests were welcomed by
Mayor Bradley, who paid high com-
pliment to the florist profession. The
patriotic address by the Hon. Wilfred
Arnold was a very earnest effort and

was listened to with interest. I. L.
Pillsbury thanked all those who in any
way contributed to the success of the
exhibition and J. F. Ammann spoke
of the St. Louis flower show, calling at-
tention the fact that flowers were a
necessity and not a luxury. Fred
Lautenschlager spoke of the national
campaign for publicity for flowers of
the S. A. F. and C. L. Washburn dis-
cussed the coal situation and as to
what might be expected from the com-
missions. This matter was referred to
the president and the executive com-
mittee.

Later visitors to arrive included the
following :

F. E, Bonham. Macomb.

Otto J. Hembreiker. Lincoln.

H. F. Janssen, Springfield.

Mrs. H. F, Janssen, Springfield.

U. Johnson, Clinton.

E. D. Lauderbach, Bushnell.

J. E. Yeats, Champaign.

Mrs, J. B, Yeats, Champaign.

John Staack, Moline.

Chas. Hewett. Monmouth.

Mrs. Chas. Hewett. Monmouth.

Mrs. Claude Cheser, Monmouth.

Mrs. Joseph Beck, Burlington, Iowa,

J. P. Nowry, St. Paul, Minn.

Will Vinus. South Moline.

B. Katzwlnkle, Mendota.

Mewln Read. Mendota.

Mrs. Chas. McChesney, Aledo.

Understanding:.

The snowdrops and the crocuses
Bloomed in the olden way;

The stately tulips followed on — ■
The pansles had their day;

The roses came — and yet the year
Brought neither June nor May,

And now the tiger lilies lift

Their freckled faces high;
And now the sun is blazing down

From out a cloudless skj,.
And yet it is not summer time

Tho summer days drag by.
His dog looks up the lonely lane —

He knows the reason why.

— Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

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VAUGHAN'S LIBERTY WREATH.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York is Showing a Patriotic Holly Wreath As Above

for the Christmas Holida.ys. The Silk American Flag is Held in the Centre by Strings

from tlie Corner Eyelets to the Frame.

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GENERAL VIEW ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION, GALESBURG, NOVEMBER 6-7.

See Issue of November 10, page 857.

Crysanthemum Society of America.

SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.

The sixteenth annual meeting of tlie
Chrysanthemunv Society of America
was called to order at the Grays'
Armory, Cleveland, O., November 8.
S. Prentiss Baldwin, in the name of
the Ohio Horticultural Society, wel-
comed the visitors to the city. He
spoke highly of the efforts of the mem-
bers of the society in staging such an
excellent exhibition and made excuses
for the limited accommodations offer-
ed by the hall, adding that when Cleve-
land built its proposed $3,000,000 au-
ditorium for public purposes they
would invite the society again. Carl
Hagenburger, president of the Cleve-
land Florists' Club, also spoke a few
words of welcome to the members.
The remarks of both of these gentle-
men "w^e well received. President
Vert then delivered his address and
Secretary Johnson presented his report,
following which W. A. Clarke extend-
ed an invitation from the Pittsburgh
Gardeners' and Florists' Club and the
Western Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society to hold the 1918 meeting in
Pittsburgh. Chas. H. Totty stated
that he had been instructed by the
American Institute of the City of New
York to extend an invitation from that
organization to have the society meet
in that city next year, but after noting
the enthusiasm of the Pittsburgh dele-
gation he said he would withhold the
New York invitation and second that
of Pittsburgh, and that city was se-
lected as the 1918 meeting place.

A communication from the Pitts-
burgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club,
which was received too late to be read
at the meeting, called attention in
the action of that orga.nization in
conjuncion with the Western Pennsyl-

vania Horticultural Society and the
Sewickley Horticultural Society in ex-
tending the invitation, presenting the
claims of Pittsburgh with three live
societies willing and anxious tot do
their utmost to make the 1918 conven-
tion a success, and w^ith preparations
already under way for a meeting that
will eclipse anything in the history of
the society and make the visit of all
who attend as pleasant as possible.

The election of officers resulted as
follows : Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich,
Conn., president; Ernest Guter, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., vice-president; C. W. John-
son, 2242 West 109th street, Chicago,
secretary; John N. May. Summit, N.
J., treasurer.

The secretary was instructed to have
20,000 applications for membership in
the society printed and request mem-
bers to mail them in their 1918 cata-
logues in an effort to obtain amateur
members for the society. The meeting
then adjourned.

PRESIDENT VERT'S ADDRESS.

We are once more assembled, this
time for our sixteenth annual meeting,
to consider ways and means of increas-
ing the poular interest in our favorite
flower — the chrysanthemum. The year
has given us our usual quota of novel-
ties in the large flowering kinds, many of
which are seen on exhibition here to-
day, and it is unnecessary for us to say
much about them. One of the most
pleasing things to me is the great in-
crease of interest in tthe single and
pompon sections. These varieties are
now grown by the million in the large
centers, and in many places in the
east they are planted in large quanti-
ties for outdoor decoration and fall
gardens.

Since the advent of the numerous

garden clubs of the ladies in different
sections, great impetus has been given
the outdoor culture of chrysanthemums
and it is no unusual thing today to see
fall gardens planted with these flowers,
as much attention being paid to color-
scheme as the summer gardens with
tropical plants.

The ease with which seedlings can
be produced in different sections of the
country makes it necessary that the
rules governing their certification by
this society be rigidly enforced. There
has been some discussion as to what
are known as the single varieties.
Some members argue that the single
chrysanthemum should be simply and
solely as its name implies and have
but a single row of petals, while the
market experts argue that a flower of
this kind would be useless for them,
since it would not have substance
enough to stand packing in a box or
moving around of any description that
market flowers must necessarily re-
ceive. They claim, an ideal "single"
is the type such as Mensa or Josephine,
which have two or more rows of petals
and can stand some rough handling
without being totally destroyed. I
might recommend a discussion on this
subject as to what should be considered
the ideal single if the commmlttee
thinks it advisable.

It is to be regretted that the war in
Europe has curtailed the importation
of new varieties and we can all pray
for an early ending of this terrible
conflict, in order that our European
confreres may be once more permitted
to take up their work. There is a splen-
did field for the American hybridizer at
this time, but so far they have not
been verjf numerous. The type known
as the "Japanese anemone," which are
well shown in this exhibition, form a

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Nov. 17,

pleasing acquisition and doubtless we
shall hear more of this type in a year
or two.

The chrysanthemum with its mar-
velous varieties of form and color is
"everyone's flower" in the fall and I
am at a loss to imderstand the re-
stricted membership of this society.
We should have the thousands of
amateurs who are great enthusiasts as
members of this society; yet, somehow
we never seem to get many members
outside of the professional growers. It
would seem to me that if a small cir-
cular were gotten out such as the
American Rose Society had last year,
and sent out by members in practi-
cally the same way, it might be the
means of increasing the membership
considerably. I understand the rose
society increased its membership sev-
eral thousand by this method of adver-
tising. Copies of the proceedings of
the meeting, accompanied by cultural
notes, which our efficient secretary
knows so well how to obtain, could be
sent to them to keep them in touch
with the business of the society.

"We feel a vote of thanks is due the
- trade papers, for their publicity work
in connection with this society. They
are only too willing and anxious to get
our list of committees and carry the
same through the chrysanthemum sea-
son The committees also are entitled to
special praise, as they do their work
cheerfully ^^^thout any recompense
whatever during the flowering period.
We are ^ here today by the courtesy
of the Cleveland enthusiasts, whom we
thank for the meeting place and hall
for our exhibition.

SECEETAET JOHNSON'S EEPOET.

Notwithstanding the critical times
through which our country is passing,
the Chrysanthemum Society of America
continues to make progress and our
members are showing deep interest in
making the chrysanthemum popular.
During the season for examinmg new-
varieties, October and November, 1916,
there were submitted to the exammmg
committees 19 large flowered varieties,
18 anemone varieties, four smgle varie-
ties and two pompon varieties. Mrs.
F C Lloyd, Bernardsville, N. J., of-
fered' three varieties for registration as
follows: ^ ...

Mrs Francis C. Lloyd— Pure white
anemone on the order of Garza; larger
flower, wider petals and considerably
taller than Garza in growth.

Mrs Owen Winston— Clear yellow
anemone with a bright orange center,
outer petals perfectly straight. Plant
is a strong grower, tall and healthy
habit. ., ,

Mrs Chas S. Whitman— Lavender
pink with a center of light cream yel-
low. An exceptionally fine anemone
variety.

The reports of the examining com-
mittees were sent to the trade papers
each week and the usual final summary
of the season's work was published.

Your secretary appreciates the kind-
ness of the firms and individuals who
have offered the fine list of special
prizes for this exhibition, and thanks
every one of the contributors for the
generous manner in which they an-
swered his appeal. President William
Vert also was responsible for obtaining
several of the special prizes.

During the year your secretary re-
ceived notice from the Panama Pacific
exposition that the jury of awards had
conferred a gold medal upon the Chry-
santhemum Society of America as col-

laborator in the national fall flower
show held in San Francisco, October,
1915. The diploma and medal have
been received by your secretary.

Several communications concerning
the classification of the different types
of the chrysanthemum have been re-
ceived by your secretary during the
past year and he would suggest that
the members take up this question for
consideration. The season of 1917 has
been a good one for the growth of the
chrysanthemum so that we may expect
some very fine blooms and plants to
be displayed at this exhibition.

A word or two in commendation for

Sweet Peas at Fordhook Farms.
Top- Block Grown Under Boards and Glass Dur-
ing Winter— Center: Late-flowering Orchid
Varieties from Greenhouse Grown Stock
—Bottom: Early- flowering Pedigreed
Seedlings.

the very efiicient work done by the
Cleveland flower show committee : They
certainly deserve great credit for the
work they have done and greatest suc-
cess for the undertaking.

The routine work of the secretary's
office consisting of sending out the
statements to the members, recording
the varieties disseminated, getting out
the report of the fifteenth annual meet-
ing and the solicitation of the special
premiums was attended to in due sea-
son.

Your secretary wishes to acknowl-
edge the kindness of Elmer D. Smith
in furnishing him with a complete list
of varieties disseminated in 1916, which
was a great help in getting up the an-
nual report.

The trade papers very generously
published all notices sent to them from
time to time during the year, for which
we owe to them our vote of thanks.

A detailed report of all money re-
ceived and paid over to the treasurer
accompanies this.

Sweet Peas for Autumn Sowing.

After careful and extensive trials by
noted sweet pea specialists, it has been
proved that sweet peas when sown at
the proper time and under proper con-
ditions in the autumn, produce in the
spiing, healthier and more vigorous
vines, and most important of all, they
bloom earlier and give larger flowers
and longer stemst 'than those from
spring sown seed.

In our issue of July 7, 1917, page
1314, George W. Kerr, the well-known
sweet pea expert of W. Atlee Burpee
& Co., Philadelphia, Pa., describes a
method employed by that firm at its
Fordhook farms, and which should
prove of interest to the commercial
grower. A block was planted outdoors
in October. When about three inches
in height, and cold weather setting in,
boards six to nine inches in width were
set up on either side of the row about
eight inches apart, being held upright
with small stakes. On top of the wood-
work, panes of glass were laid and tied
with strings running over the top from
side to side and fastened to tacks in
the sides of the boards. The glass is
not put on, however, until severe
weather and then remains in place until
early in March when it is removed and
the sweet peas will take care of them-
selves. They will flower from the
middle of May on and have a great ad-
vantage over the spring planted or un-
protected stock of winter. This block
which was fairly in flower as early as
May._1.5, is shown -at the top of the ac-
companying illustrations.

In' sowing, the ground should be thor-
oughly trenched to a depth of two
feet and one foot wide, and if the sub-
soil is poor, instead of bringing it to
the surface, it should be turned over
and mixed with old garden refuse,
stable litter and rubble to insure good
drainage. A liberal supply of rotted
manure should be thoroughly mixed
through the next layer; the top layer
should be treated in the same manner,
adding bone meal and a little air-slaked
lime. Having prepared the soil in the
above manner, see that the surface of
the trench is concave; that is, the cen-
ter should be about two or three inches
lower than the outer edges. Open a
furrow about three inches deep down
the center, and sow the seeds about one-
inch apart, or one ounce to every 15
feet. After covering, give the rows a
good dusting of soot and when hard
frozen, apply a heavy mulch of strawy
litter, leaves or hay, from six to eight
inches thick. This must be removed in
early spring and the plants thinned out
to six inches apart.

The object in view in fall sowing, is
to get the seeds to germinate before
frosts set in. Having germinated be-
fore frost, they lie dormant during the
winter and are in a position to benefit
by the first warmth of spring starting
to grow about the time that spring
sowing would commence. In southern
states, fall sowing may be done in
September and October, but in the
latitude of Chicago and New York, sow-
ing in November and early December
gives the best results.

Stubgis, Mich. — P. W. Herleman,
formerly of Marion, Ind.; is now In
charge of the growing end at Vogt's
greenhouses in this city.

PiTT.sriELD, Mass. — Frank Nash has
been promoted to the position of su-
perintendent of the A. N. Cooley con-
servatories.

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RED CROSS BOOTH AT THE CLEVELAND FLOWER SHOW, NOVEMBER 8-11, 1917.

National Assoaation of Gardeners.

CO-OPERATIVE MEETING.

A meeting- of the national coopera-
tive_ committee of the National Asso-
ciation of Gardeners, and of delegates
appointed by 16 gardeners' societies,
was held at Murray Hill hotel. New
York, November 9, called for the pur-
pose of securing an expression of
views from the representatives of the
various local societies attending, on
the subject of closer co-operation be-
tween the gardeners' national asso-
ciation and the local oganizations, and
to consider what would be the best
plans to set the proposed work in
effective operation. An animated dis-
cussion, lasting several hours, pro-
duced many practical suggestions. The
policies of some of the European na-
tional horticultural organizations were
outlined by those present familiar
with them, but it was generally agreed
that the gardeners' conditions abroad
are so diversified from those existing
in this country that the European
policies could not be pursued with any
measure of success here.

The discussion established the fact
that the ultimate outcome of co-opera-
tion should result in the local socie-
ties electing delegates each year to
represent them at the annual conven-
tion of the national association. It
was proposed that territorial districts
should be arranged in which the co-
operative committees of the local so-
cieties in those territories would meet
every three months to act on matters
referred to them by the national co-
operative committee; that the local
committees keep in close touch with
the activities of the societies they rep-
resent and make recommendations to
the national cooperative committee to

be submitted by it to the annual con-
vention, if of national interest, or, if
of purely local interest, to the local
committees of the territories it might
concern; that care should be exercised
by the local societies in appointing
only such members on their co-opera-
tive committees as can be relied
upon to faithfully perform their func-
tions.

The delegates in attendance re-
ported that the societies which they
represented were prepared to engage
in any co-operative movement having
for its motive the betterment of the
gardening profession. Communications
were received from a number of dis-
tant societies, unable to send dele-
gates, announcing their readiness to
participate in co-operation.

Richard Vincent, Jr.. of White
Marsh, Md., prepared an interesting
paper on "Co-operation," which was
read by him, and which contained
some suggestions that received
thoughful consideration. John F. Huss.
of Hartford, Conn., pleaded for greater
activity on the part of individual mem-
bers of the national association, stat-
ing that it has been his experience in
many years of organization work that
only through united effort can things
be successfully accomplished, but that
when the burden is placed on the
shoulders of a few in an organization
success ceases. N. Harold Cottam, of
Wappinger Palls, N. T.. urged that
only through unity can co-operation be
made effective and not by criticising
the endeavors of others while making
no effort oneself. One should not al-
ways selfishly consider what he is get-
ting out of it, but should occasionally
ask himself, "What am I doing to
further my association's interests?"
was one of Mr. Cottam's admonitions

in his plea to actively support the co-
operative movement.

After the different delegates ex-
pressed their opinions on what they
regarded the most feasible methods of
procedure to firmly establish co-opera-
tion between the gardeners' societies,
a motion was made proposing that the
national co-operative committee, which
is composed of Thomas W. Head, Lake
Forest, 111.; Theodore Wirth, Minne-
apolis, Minn.; James Stuart, Mama-
roneck. N. Y.. and M. C. Ebel. Madi-
son, N. J., formulate some definite
plans of action to be submitted for
adoption at the annual convention of
the National Association of Gardeners,
which will be held in Chicago, De-
cember 4-6.

Many of the delegates present de-
clared their intention of attending the
annual convention. It was decided to
secure a special car for the eastern
delegates, to leave New York Sunday
afternoon, December 2, arriving at
Chicago early on Monday evening.
Reservations can be made through
Secretary M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J.
and should be secured without delay.

CHICAGO CONVENTION PROGRAMME.

The following programme of lectures
has been arranged to be delivered dur-
ing the convention of the National As-
sociation of Gardeners to be held at
Chicago. December 4-6, with headquar-
ters at the Sherman House :

Illustrated lecture by G. H. Pring,
Missouri, "The Botanic Gardens, Kew,
England"; illustrated lecture by Dr.
R. J. H. DeLoach, Illinois. "Birds and
the Orchard"; paper by M. L. Davey,
Ohio. "Organized Co-operation"; paper
by Theodore Wirth, Minnesota, "The
Gardener's Interest. Duty and Value
in the Public Service"; paper by L. J.

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Jensen, Missouri, "Relation of Garden-
ers to Civic Work"; paper by David
Burpee, Pennsylvania, "The Future of
Flower Gardening- in America"; paper
by Eugene H. Grugg, Colorado, on an
interesting agricultural subject; paper
by Prof. H. B. Dorner, Illinois, on an
interesting floricultural subject.

PROGRAMIIE DAT BY DAY.
Tuesday Morning, December 4.
Registration of Members.
Meeting of Executive Committee.

Tuesday Afternoon, 2 O'Clock.
Opening of Convention.
Address of Welcome.
Response.

President's Address.
Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports.
Reports of Regular and Standing Committees.
Communications.
Nominations of Officers.
Lecture.

Tuesday Evening.
Banquet.

Wednesday Morning, December 5.
Polls open for Election of Officers. 9 to 9:30.
Unfinished Business.

Luncheon, Guests of Armour & Co. Stock
Yards.

Wednesday Afternoon.
Visit to Lake Forest, 111., Guests of North
Shore Hortic'ultural Society.

Wednesday Evening.
Illustrated Lecture.

Thursday Morning,
Meeting. 9 o'clock.
Unfinished Business.
Final Resolutions.
Lecture.

Thursday Afternoon.

Side Ti'ips to Commercial Grovping Plants in

Vicinity of Chicago. Sears. Roebuck Co. (mail

order house), and inspection of Chicago Park

System.

Thursday Evening.
Bowling contest.

Friday.
Visit to Lake Geneva. Wis., Guests of Lake
Geneva Gardeners' and Foremea's Association.

Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

The following- members have been
added since the last list of the associa-
tion was issued, October 1, 1917 :

Baltimore — 231 Madison avenue, Mary John-
ston.

Baltimore — 207 North Liberty street, Chas.
E. Smith & Co.

Bethlehem. Pa. — 419 Wyandotte street,
Foulsham, The Florist.

Brockton, Mass. — ^25 Belmont avenue, Bel-
mont Flower Shop.

Buffalo, N. Y.— Main & High street, L. H.
Neubeck.

Butte, Mont. — 47 West Broadway, Columbia
Floral Co.

Canajoluie, N. T. — Joseph Traudt.

Cairo, HI.— 228 8th street. Cade the Florist.

Canton, O.— 306 Tuscarawas street. W. .7.
RoUin Cowgill.

Chicago — 140 S'outh Wabash avenue, Alphn
Floral Co.

Clarksburg, "W. Va. — 411 West Main street,
Hayman Greenhouse Co.

Daytona, Fla. — 10 South Beach street, Royal
Art Floral Co.

Dayton, 0.— Elks Building, J. W. Rodgers.

Elyria, O. — 224 Middle avenue, Elyria
Flower Store.

Fort Dodge, la.— Atwell Florist.

Fort Worth, Tex.— 507 Houston street,
Drumm Seed & Floral Co.

Independence, Kan. — Tenth, and Railroad,
Wm. Hasselmann.

LaGrange, 111.— No. 9 South Fifth street, La-
Grange Floral & Seed Co.

Lancaster, Pa. — 116 North. Queen street, B. F.
Barr & Co.

Little Falls, N. Y 520 Garden street, J.

O. Graham.

Lebanon. Tenn, — Anderson Floral Co.

Mason City, la. — 1207 Federal avenue,
Kemble & Goodman.

New London, Conn. — 186 State street. Fisher
Florist. Inc.

Kew York — 2391 Broadway, Boulevard Floral
Co.

New York — 2077 Broadway, Malandre Broth-
ers.

Niagara Falls— 1218 Portage Road. Harris
& Lever.

Rochester, N. Y.— 345 East Maiu street,
Geo. T. Boucher.

Sacramento, Calif.— 1015 K. street. W. J.
Meldrum.

San Antonio. Tex. — 412 East Romana street,
Frank C. Suchy.

Tampa, Fla. — 408 Tampa street. Knull
Floral Co.

Waverley, Mass.— 541 Trapel Road, Wm. W.
Edgar Co.

West Palm Beach, Fla. — Foster & Foster.

Ypsilanti, Mich. — 102 Michigan avenue. Da-
vis & Kishler.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.
Thanksgiving: Day.

Those who have been waiting- to see
how business was going to adjust itself
to the changing conditions, may not
have noticed the near approach of the
first extra demand day of the season.
November is one of the best months
on tlie floral calender. The coming out
teas open up the social season, in con-
nection with which there are also a
number of dinners, theater parties and
other occasions, for which flowers are
always in good demand.

Plants for the decoration of the
home are as necessary to many as the
furniture; they give an air of refine-
ment to the rooms that is almost im-
possible without them.

The store should now be at its
best; if anything seasonable is lack-
ing in the stock, it should be in-
cluded at once. The growers' houses
are filled with splendid collec-
tions of ferns, which will find ready
sale at this season. These should be
effectively displayed in jardinieres or
basket covers, on pedestals or in such
positions as to bring out and empha-
size their decorative values. A few
even good specimens, huddled together
on the floor or in a corner out of the
way, starts them for a short career,
and then the dump. Try a few sus-
pended in hanging baskets with zinc
linings. These make good window or-
naments.

PALMS AND FOLIAGE PLANTS.

Palms in assortment are splendid
stock. It is not enough that they
can be had by tomorrow, they
should be in the stores in full supply.
It is their beauty and artistic arrange-
ment in the store that suggests to the
mind of the visitor that such a plant
would look nice in that corner of the
library or by the -window in the din-
ing room and the sale is made. Rub-
bers and Dractenas Massangeana, frag-
rans, terminalis and other varieties
are good stock. Pandanus Veitchii is
another popular plant, while the as-
pidistra is one of the old standbys.
Foliage plants must always be kept
bright and clean. They should be taken
to the rear of the store or into the
greenhouse, watered and hosed off two
or three times a week. All broad-leaved
plants such as aspidistras, rubbers and
palms, should have their leaves pol-
ished occasionally with a flannel or
soft cloth. A dusty, neglected looking
plant seldom finds a customer. Smaller
specimens of foliage plants in from
three to four-inch pots, standing in the
miniature jardinieres or fancy Japa-
nese basket covers, meet with a ready
sale if kept well to the front. A good
plan is to fill a table with this stock,
nicely arranged, the collection attract-
ing attention where separate articles
scattered about wotild not be noticed. A
table of various sizes of bird's nest
fern is always worth while. It is so
different. Few people even yet seem
to know it.

This is the time to push ferneries.
One of the first of the house require-
ments in the fall is the fern dish for
the dining table. A display of these,
filled and unfilled, and assortments of
the best varieties of ferns and small
palms for them, suggest to the visitor
that they need a new one or theirs
should be filled, and the order is se-
cured.

CHETSANTIIEMUMS.

Now that chrysanthemums are at
their height, there should be a good
stock well displayed. The fibre jar is
now tabooed, unless in basket cover.
Zinc or galvanized iron jars to fit bas-
kets are more satisfactory. The sup-
ply houses now furnish a large line
of vase baskets with high handles in
sizes for all kinds of flowers. A dozen
chrysanthemums in one of these vase
baskets, with a few autumn branches
and a bow of ribbon on the handle, is
artistic and a half dozen or more stand-
ing around the store give quite a deco-
rative effect.

If the store front has not been deco-
rated with window boxes of evergreens,
it should be attended to at once. Room
should be found for this ornamenta-
tion if at all possible. A row of boxes
below the show windows on the pave-
ment is decorative. These are now
being used by stores in other lines with
good effect. This store window deco-
rating is a good opening for men who
have facilities for this work.

House window decorating with boxes
of evergreens should also be looked af-
ter, as customers are apt to let this run
until just before Thanksgiving and then
want it done at once.

Attractive windows, featuring the
flowers Eind plants of the season,
flower boats, bouquets and corsage
bunches with suitable window cards
giving!, information or calling at-
tention to something new, should be
kept to their greatest efficiency.

Flowers for the Thanksgiving table
is the slogan at this time. The im-
portance of the window cards — little
printed notices — cannot be overesti-
mated. Everyone who stops to look
at the display is sure to read them.
They are most effective, yet so few
take advantage of this form of pub-
licity.

FLOWERING PLANTS.

Flowering plants are now to be had
in quantity. Pot chrysanthemums are
good stock; there is nothing more
showy than a w-ell flowered pot. Cover
the receptacles with crepe paper, give
them good positions and they will sell.
Do not forget the fibre saucers to stand
them in. Cyclamens, also, are now in
good shape. As an all winter flowering
plant they have no equal and they are
good stock to carry. Begonias, Cincin-
natti, Mrs. Peterson, and Glorie de Lor-
raine are showy. They, with choice
ferns, work into plateaus or baskets
for tables that are as handsome as cut
flowers.

Low handle baskets filled with chry-
santhemums are best for the Thanks-
giving table. Some choice fruit, to-
gether with bunches of grapes, tied to
the handles of the basket with rib-
bons, is seasonable. As the celebration
of this holiday is generally a family
gathering, there is, as a rule, plenty of
home talent who like to arrange the
decorations, and the demand is for
loose flowers and atitumn leaves. A
dozen or two of chrysanthemums or
some bunches of pompons, which lat-
ter are now very popular, is the basis
of nearly every order. It is the great
clean-up day for this fall flower. Roses
are also in good demand, as are violets
and other corsage flowers, such as cat-
tleyas and gardenias. Sweet peas will
also be popular, as high grade stock
is sure to be in good supply.

Thanksgiving presents an opportun-
ity to every live florist to put new life

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and energy into his business. To g-et
the best results, however, he must not
wait until just a day or two before to
get ready. Missionary work in the
matter of keeping up and adding to
the stock, in increasing and improving
the service, is to be kept up at all
times. Then no matter when the busy
day comes, one is ready to take advan-
tage of it. Something of the old maxim
"Look after the pennies and the dollars
will take care of themselves" fits in
here. Thanksgiving is a day of oppor-
tunities. Be prepared and make the
most of it.

Push Chrysanthemums.

Now that chrysanthemums are at
their height, they should be kept well
to the front. There is a great differ-
ence in form and color in the many va-
rieties offered, each of which will fit
in just right somewhere. Those that
stand more or less erect, are fine for
vases or sprays, while the weaker and
more flexible stemmed flowers work
in nicely in baskets or low vases for
mantel decoration. Such stock is
also cut off short and used for ground
work in designs.

To get the full decorative effect and
present chrysanthemums at their
best, it is well to make use of the vase
stands or vase handle baskets, which
are now so prominent in the stocks of
the supply houses. These are now
made to stand as firm and solid as the
fibre vases, which latter are tabooed
in all good shops. Green or white
painted galvanized iron receptacles,
on account of their strength and dura-
bility, are fast taking their place.

A dozen or more chrysanthemums,
placed in the proper sized vase bas-
ket, with the addition of a few
branches of well colored autiimn
leaves and a ribbon bow on the han-
dle, give a decorative effect to any
part of the store. The blooms will
keep as well and can be sold from the
basket as from the jar, if they are
wanted as loose flowers. They will
look better and bring more money
when arranged in this way, as the
combination of the autumn leaves and
good looking basket, which costs but
little, and in the case of the basket,
can be used over and over again. The
art in the various arrangements is
sure to be noticed and spoken about,
although from the florists' standpoint
he may see no extra effort in it. The
business is steadily progressing, how-
ever; ideas in baskets and other things
that were new and given prominence
a year ago, have lost their novelty, are
now a part of the stock almost common-
place. Every salesman, as he makes
his call, is asked, "Well, what have
you new to offer?" So it is with the
retailer who wants to keep in the van
or well up with the leaders; he must
have something new, something unique
to show his customers. If only the
old stock, it must be changed around
and presented differently. The cut
flowers must not all be jammed to-
gether in the refrigerator, but are to
be brought out and arranged in such
decorative effects as are afforded by
the aid of vase baskets and similar re-
ceptacles.

The pompon, or miniature flowered
varieties, are very popular. Many
new and beautiful shades of color
have been introduced in the past fe'.v
years, which work up nicely in small
baskets and for table decorations. The
tumbler baskets, filled in one-colored

pompons, are attractive as a window
feature when a quantity are used. A
larger basket, filled with pompons, to-
gether with a few of the medium
sizes, is also a good seller.

When business is dull and_ there is
an over supply of yellows in "the mar-
ket, as is sometimes the case, they can
be bought at a low figure in quantity.
A good plan is to run a week end fea-
ture of such flowers, nlling the win-
dow, and a conspicuous showing in the
store with them. The price card is to
be a prominent feature. All specials
should be planned for in advance and
only held at a time when stock in
quantity lots is to be had at prices
much below the market. Customers
should be notified by mail that such
a bargain is to be offered. It must be
a real bargain, stock in every particu-
lar O. K., and at such a reduction that
people are induced to buy, not because
they require the flowers, but becatfse
they are so cheap. This is from the
way in which they are featured — they
appear a great bargain, but all such
sales should be made a realizer of good
profit. That such sales are expedient
and quicken dull times is proved by
bright lights of the trade who feature
them at intervals when the condition
of the market warrants it.

Chrysanthemums should never be
offered for sale or delivered that have
not stood 24 hours in deep jars of wa-
ter. They must be full of water to
the tips of each flower. All knots or
portions of the hard woody stem, as
well as many of the bottom leaves,
should be removed. Some say it is
best to snap the bottom of the stem,
but a clean cut with the knife looks
better and answers just as well. Two
or three drops of formaldehyde in a
large jar will keep the foliage sweet
and clean for a couple of days.

Higher Prices.

The following is a reproduction of a
card which the Stuppy Floral Co., St.
Joseph, Mo., handed to visitors at the
recent Des Moines autumn flower show :

Oh, Lord!

Give us courage this day
to ask higher prices.

Revelations XXIII

Pennsylvania Hort. Society Lectures.

A programme of lectures has been
arranged by the Pennsylvania Horti-
cultural Society for the season 1917-
191S, to be held in Griffith hall, Cro-
zier building, 1420 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa., at 3 :30 o'clock on
the dates given herewith :

November 20. — "Theory and Prac-
tice in Horticulture," illustrated. Pro-
fessor E. A. White, Cornell University,
Ithaca, N. T.

December 18. — "Peonies and Irises,"
ilUistrated. Professor A. P. Saunders,
Clinton, N. Y.

January 17. — "Vegetables for the
Home Garden." Wm. N. Craig, Faulk-
ner Farms, Brookline, Mass.

Februrary 19. — "Cannas," illustrated.
Eugene H. Michel of Henry A. Dreer,
Inc., nurseries, Riverview, N. J.

March 19. — "Soil Fertility" and
"Fertilizers for the Home Garden."

Two lectures to be supplied by the
Pennsylvania department of agricul-
ture.

April 16. — "Rose Gardens,' illustrat-
ed. Professor A. C. Beal, Cornell Uni-
versity, Ithaca, N. Y.

The lectures are free to all members
of the society on presentation of their
annual tickets, otherwise the charge
for admission is 25 cents.

Winter Storage Shed.
A cold storage shed on a place of
any size is as necessary as an addi-
tional greenhouse. The W. W. Edgar
Co., at Waverly, Mass., has built such a
structure against a stone wall that was
required to hold an embankment. It is
about 20 feet in width, IS feet in height,
shingle roof, with the front facing the
south, of glass. This makes a capital
storage house for bay trees, rubbers
and all kinds of stock that requires
such protection over the winter. There
are three rows of shelves two feet in
width and one 12 inches wide above,
next the glass front. On these are
stored hydrangeas in tubs for summer
flowering and other dormant pot plants.
It has been found one of their most
useful houses. Four pipes are sufli-
cient to keep out the frost in the cold-
est weather.

Western Coast Prosperous.

Claus A. Spreckles. president of the
Federal Sugar Refining Company, who
has just returned from a trip to the
Pacific coast, says that Californians
are so busy and so prosperous that
they are ignoring the war. "I was
surprised to find that on the Pacific
coast there is little discussion of the
war, such as is heard in the east. On
the contrary, it is almost entirely
ignored, despite the conscription pro-
gramme and the work going on at the
cantonments," he said. "The territory
has never been more prosperous. All
the state's products, fruit, grain, sugar,
and so on, are selling at high prices,
and a great stream of money is stead-
ily flowing in from the far east and
from the interior states. While part
of this prosperity is due to war condi-
tions and prices, I believe a great deal
of the business now being done will be
retained indefinitely. Trade of this
sort once established does not fade
away over night."

War Time Business.

A Canadian banker in Chicago has
told his friends here that there has
been a marked chirking up of senti-
ment in the dominion and that busi-
ness is now good. He said that for
the first year and a half of the war
considerable depression in sentiment
and certain lines of business existed.
But now, he added, business and in-
vesting interests have taken an opti-
mistic view and as a result much im-
proved conditions obtain. — Chicago
Tribune.

South Wonderfully Prosperous.

C. H. Markham, president of the Illi-
nois Central railroad, in commenting on
the heavy traflic which the road has
for some months been carrying, says
business in the south is wonderful.
Southern railroads will do well right
along for some time to come. The
south has paid its way out of debt and
is enjoying prosperity such as never
heretofore has fallen to its lot.

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Shipping: and Delivery Labels.

The florist with a shipping and de-
livery trade is very liable to run out
of address labels when business be-
comes brisk at any special season, and
it is well to look into the stock now
and order a new supply to cover the
busy season close at hand. When
there is occasion to use shipping labels
they are needed in a hurry, and there
is no time to print them. For the pur-
pose of florists, wholesale and retail,
there is no more serviceable article
than the Red Rose Leaf label adopted
by the S. A. F., with the legend "Fresh
Flowers" in large white lettering. This
is a very attractive label and the size
commonly used is GVz^x-iVz inches. All
special sizes can be made accordmg to
order. The American Florist Co., 440
South Dearborn street, Chicago, sup-
plies the above size printed in two
colors, red and black, on good gummed
paper, your business card and the leaf,
at $5.00 per thousand, 500 for $3.35.
This label is known to express and
railroad men all over the country and
they fullv understand the perishable
nature of packages bearing this label
and deliver them quickly to avoid the
costly risk of losses caused by delay.

San Francisco.

MARKET CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY.

The condition of the market is very
satisfactory and no complaint can be
heard from any side. As yet we have
had no frost and the supply of outdoor
flowers is quite heavy. Roses are fast
improving in quality but there is no
surplus of any grade. Russells of
good quality are bringing very good
prices. Good Ophelia and Hadley are
in splendid demand, with not enough
to go around. American Beauties are
still scarce and likely to continue so, as
the plantings of this old favorite are
not so extensive as in former years.
Red Radiance is quite popular here at
present. In short roses, there is little to
b3 had and the stock coming in is quick-
ly disposed of. Cecile Brunner are in
limited supply at steady prices. The cut
of chrysanthemums is still very heavy,
although many of the standard varie-
ties, such as Chieftain. Turner, Hunter
and Old Gold, are out of the market,
Nonin is now the leading white. Bon-
naffon and Appleton supply the yellow,
and Helen Frick as about the only
pink in sight of good quality. Great
quantities of pompons are used daily
while the single varieties move slowly,
they never having been popular in this
market. Looking over the season as
advanced thus far, it may be said that
prices received this year do not com-
pare very favorably with those of last
season. Overproduction is the reason.
Cattleyas are quite plentiful and have
been largely used during the past few
weeks. The quality of the flowers has
improved greatly. Some lily of the val-
ley can always be had, but only in lim-
ited quantities. Violets are in large sup-
ply with prices normal. With the ap-
proach of cooler weather, the quality is
improving and large quantities are daily
being shipped out of the state. Good
carnations are not plentiful, and first
grade stock is bringing fancy prices.
There is a very heavy supply of short
stock, which is diflicult to move except
for funeral work. In pot plants, very
fine cyclamen are coming along. Cut
cyclamens are also largely used. Some
very fine winter flowering snapdragon
are beginning to arrive also.

NOTES.

One of the most elaborate flower
displays of the season was the one
held on October 26-28 by M. H. Ebel
of Sacramento. This enterprising
florist arranged a large display of fall
flowers and plants and several of our

leading growers showed their best
stock. Eric James showed a very fine
lot of cyclamens he grows to such
perfection. His collection of single pot-
grown chrysanthemums was also . ex-
cellent, as v/ere his Glory ferns. Frank
Mills madei a showing of specimen
Adiantum hybridum which was
greatly admired. Chief interest among
the cut flowers centered upon the very
large exhibit of chrysanthemum blooms
staged by the Lynch Nursery Co., of
Menlo Park. Their blooms of the stand-
ard varieties and 1917 novelties were
exceptionally fine and were generally
admired. James T. Lynch was in
charge of this firm's exhibit. The show
proved to be an unqualified success,
and Mr. Ebel plans to repeat the ven-
ture next year.

The Richard Denier Co., at Kent-
field, made a grand showing of their
hybrid petunias at the land show.
The individual flowers were of great
size. Mr. Denier received a gold medal
for his exhibit. His exhibit of wheat
also was awarded a gold medal. The
Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm gained a
gold medal for its dahlia exhibit. This
display was one of the most popular
in the entire show. The Hillsborough
Nurseries' single chrysanthemums and
Boston ferns were also given a gold
medal. Luther Burbank was awarded
a gold medal for his exhibit of fruit.
The Los Angeles exhibit, which showed
a diminutive orange grove; was very
attractive. Choisya Ternata were
used instead of orange trees with
splendid effect. Santa Barbara showed
home-grown Kentia Belmoreana and
Forsteriana and also pompon chrysan-
themums.

The chrysanthemum show held m
Santa Rosa last week brought out
some very fine exhibits of the 1917
novelties. Rain interfered with the
attendance during the last day of the
show. Among the most admired blooms
were : W. H. Waite, Nag-Ir-Roc and
white and yellow Turner. The Lynch
Nursery Co"., of Menlo Park, was the
largest exhibitor among the commer-
cial growers. The quality of their stock
was of the highest. Percy Ellings was
in charge of this exhibit. Other ex-
hibitors were: Leopold & Pollard,
Geo. W. King, C. R. Sweet. Fred Grolhe
and J. S. Sweet. Luther Burbank for-
mally opened the show wi,th an appro-
priate address.

The Art Floral Co.. V. Matraia,
manager, has renewed its lease on its
present location for a term of 10
years. In addition, they have secured
space that will add 4,800 square feet
to their present establishment. A
large basement, 40x60. will be fitted
up with a mezzanine floor to be used
as office and workroom. Sidewalk
freight elevators are being installed to
handle supplies. Mr. Matraia states
that greatly increased business de-
mands the expansion.

The day your correspondent visited
the E. W. McLellan Co. all hands
were exceedingly busy pp.cking chrys-
anthemums for eastern points. Mana-
ger J. A. Axell reports shipments to
Michigan. Iowa and Kansas as un-
usually heavy this season. Large
quantities of violets were also sent to
these points. His supply of roses is
rather short just at present but prom-
ises to be heavy later on. He says the
call for pompons is equal to that of
last season.

The annual chrysanthemum show
held in Los Gatos attracted much in-
terest among the growers. Owing to
the lateness of the date in holding the
exhibition, the entries were not as large
as usual but, notwithstanding this, a
very creditable show was held. The
judges were Frank R. Mills, George
isfunn and Chas. Ehrlich.

The Menlo Park Horticultural So- 1

ciety held a chrysanthemum show
on the evening of November 9. There
was also a prize list for dahlias.
The dahlia show held last month was
a success and brought out a large at-
tendance. Liberal cash prizes were
provided for the successful competi-
tors. , ^

Frank Thatcher, who returned from
Chicago lately, has resumed his old
position with Pelicano, Rossi & Co. on
Kearney street. This firm has been
showing some finely grown chrysan-
themum 'Ongowa" of late. These
blooms are from the Henry Goertzhain
greenhouses.

Pete Ferrari is sending in some ex-
cellent Russells and Ophelia to this
market. Owing to the scarcity of good
stock, they are very acceptable. His
cut of orchids still continues to be
heavy, but is easily absorbed by the
steady demand. ^ ^ «

George W. Hess, superintendent or
the botanical gardens at Washington,
D. C arrived in this city during the
week with the congressional party
en route to the Hawaiian Islands. They
were largely entertained during their
stay. „, ,

R L. Scott of the Woodmere Floral
Co., of Portland, Oregon, has been
spending several days in town, calling
upon the growers. He tells us that
business in the north is all that could
be desired and expects a busy season.
The Misses Hannon report a very
busy week. They say the call for
cattleyas and gardenias is stronger
than ever. They turned out a beauti-
full pall of cattleyas for the wife of
a prominent journalist last week.

Owen E. Nelson, department mana-
ger of the Germain Seed & Plant Co., of
Los Angeles, is visiting the trade m
this city for a few days. A. M. Isleib,
of the Aggler & Musser Seed Co., of the
same city, is in town also.

G Rossi & Co. report the business
in greens to be keeping up in good
shape They see no reason to expect
such a shortage as was experienced a
year ago. Shipping keeps up steadily
with this firm.

The chrysanthemum show to be held
in Petaluma next week will bring the
season to a close in this vicinity. Lib-
eral cash prizes and silver cups are
being offered and many local growers
have entered. .

W. J. Eldred has been appointed a
member of the park commission of
Burlingame. He is well qualified for
the position owing to his long experi-
ence in landscape work in this vicm-

' ^Carl Grosse, of the S. S. Fennock
Co. Philadelphia, arrived from the
north during the week, reporting a
good trade all along the line.

Kenneth S. Murray is bringing in
a steady supply of Ophelia and Ward
roses to this market.

J. Grove, formerly with Litchenberg s
of Los Angeles, is now associated with
the Art Floral Co.

Nashville Tenn.

FINE WEATHER AND PLENTirilL SUPPLY.

Weather conditions during the past
week have been ideal, and as a conse-
quence flowers of every kind are com-
ing in more abundantly. This, coupled
with the fact that there has been no
great special demand — on the con-
trary, rather a lull in business — has
brought about an accumulation of
stock and there is a plentiful supply
on hand. Chrysanthemums, of course,
easily hold the most prominent place
and are shown in great beauty of col-
oring and great perfection of blos-
soms. Roses are fine in size and color
and Russell. Ophelia and American
Beauty are showing up splendidly. The
Bermuda lily is abundant, every florist

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showing a g'ood supply. Carnations are
very good: and violets are; growing
more and more plentiful daily. Roses
are bringing from $1.50 to $3.00 per
dozen according to quality and chrys-
anthemums range from $1.50 to $5
and $6 per dozen. Among the finest
of the white are the Linden Hall and
Turner, and particularly beautiful
pink ones are the Inglehart and Pink
Prick. There was some funeral work
the past week which made some dif-
ference in the volume of sales.

The fine weather of the past few
weeks here brought to the naarketj
house in the public square a number
of the iiorists who handle, not only the
pot plants — largely chrysant'hemums —
but cut flowers and the casual market-
er is tempted to take home a bunch
for the Sunday dinner tables. The Mc-
Intyre Floral Company sends in an at-
tractive collection, and Louis Haury,
Jr., is always there. Saturday, Charles
Tritchler had on sale a very fine as-
sortment of both cut chrysanthemums
and pot plants. The latter, who has
a very promising new plant on West
Lawn drive, just outside of the city
limits, has doubled his glass capacity
recently and added some 20,000 square
feet to his greenhouses. He has pur-
chased the entire plant of the late Joe
Browne, proprietor of the Lischey Nur-
sery and Greenhouses of 10 houses, all
the furnaces and other belongings, and
these nurseries will not be operated
any longer. Mrs. Joe Browne, the
widow, was willed the entire estate,
amounting to some $90,000 for her life
time, she to have entire control and in-
terest in the money At her death the
entire estate is to go to Fish Univer-
sity. A Mrs. Edwards, entering the
floral business at Murfreesboro, bought
three of the greenhouses.

On October 29, three weeks ago,
this section was visited by a se-
vere hail storm, which covered the
ground for a considerable area. The
Mclntyre Floral Company was again
the victim and suffered a damage of
about $300 to their glass at their Hills-
boro houses. They have a splendid
stock of chrysanthemums and are hav-
ing fine sales on them. Their propa-
gating houses are full of fine bedding
plants for next spring's sales. They
always do a tremendous business in
this stock. Their new range of green-
houses on the Murfreesboro road
was not visited by the hail this time.
Everything there is in splendid condi-
tion, having fully recovered from the
heavy storm of last spring. They have
some of the finest Russell roses com-
ing into the market. Their stock of
■cyclamen is better than the average.

The Joy Floral Company is bringing
in a wonderful cut of flowers daily,
•consuming quite a big proportion of it
in their Chattanooga store. There is
a constant activity in social circles for
the benefit of the encampment of sol-
diers, it being the officers' training
•camp, and the ti'ade in cut flowers,
corsages and small sales is very good.
Harold M. Joy attended the flower
show at Cleveland, O. He also visited
Richmond, Ind., and Chicago, before
returning home.

The Geny Bros, are cutting some of
the best American Beauties in the
market, fine, well developed buds with
long stems, and finding sale for every
one that comes in. They are already
cutting an abundance of good violets.
They also have a plentiful supply of
Bermuda lilies and their chrs'^anthe-
mums are fine, bringing from .$4 to $6
per dozen. The sale on baskets and
novelties is very good.

Mrs. M. P. Hoodenpyle, of West
Nashville, is greatly enlarging her
range. M. C. D.

OBITUARY.

Bruno Schroeter.

The sudden death of Bruno Schroe-
ter, veteran florist of Detroit, Mich.,
November 7, was a great shock to his
many friends. He had been enjoying
the best of health, and was daily at-
tending- his business at both his store
on Broadway, and his greenhouse on
L'lmwood avenue. He was seated in a
large easy chair, the gift, some years
ago, of the Detroit Florists' Club, read-
ing and conversing with his wife. His
last words seemed indistinct, which
caused Mrs. Schroeter to lift her eyes
from her work, only to discover that
he had ceased breathing, but still in
his position in the chair. The physi-
cian summoned pronounced the cause
of death apoplexy.

Mr. Schroeter was born near E'rfurt,
Germany, 77 years, ago. He came to

The Late Bruno Schroeter.

Detroit in 1S71, and embarked in busi-
ness on Elmwood avenue, near the
entrance to Elmwood cemetery. Here,
with a few small greenhouses, he built
up a lucrative business, chiefly in ceme-
tery work, but sharing with other flor-
ists of the city some of the larger floral
decorations for weddings and other
occasions. His excellent work in this
line soon increased his trade to such
an extent he was obliged to build more
greenhouses farther north on Elm-
wood avenue, and to establish a large
store down town on Broadway, with
a greenhouse attached. About 14 years
later this location was used for the
erection of a market building, compell-
ing Mr. Schroeter to remove to a new
store across the street, where the busi-
ness is still conducted.

The funeral was held from his late
residence, 397 Helen avenue, Novem-
ber 10. There were present great num-
bers of his former friends, including
most of the florists of the city. The
floral emblems were most numerous,
chief among them being a wreath from
the Detroit Florist Club and a mam-
moth lyre of exceptional beauty, sent
by the florists of Mt. Clemens, Mich.
The casket was hidden by a blanket of
pink roses. The religious services w^ere
conducted by Rev. H. Horny, pastor of
St. John's Evangelical church. J. F.
Sullivan gave an address, eulogistic of

the deceased. The pall bearers were
Peter Reuss, Wm. Oldenberg, Fred
Cychon, J. M. McGarry, E. A. Fetters
and J. F. Sullivan. The former three
were employes for many years. Burial
was in Elmwood cemetery. A widow
and three children, Hugo, Clara and
Bruno, survive.

The passing of Bruno Schroeter has
caused much grief to the florists of
Detroit, where he was so well known
and highly esteemed. He was recog-
nized as that city's best plantsman,
and its best botanical scholar. In the
execution of floral designs, his work al-
ways bore the marks of the skilful art-
ist, and wad easily discerned among the
exhibits of the local trade. He was one
of five florists who conceived and car-
ried out the first flower show ever held
in Detroit, and his contribution of
plants and flowers at that time, was
largely responsible for the great suc-
cess of the exhibition. He cared but
little for th'3 plaudits of the public for
his good work, but seemed to reli-sh
with great satisfaction his successful
efforts in plant growing, and floral ar-
rangements, for he loved flowers with
rare devotion. He was the treasurer
for many years of the florists' club,
and on his retirement from the position
the members, in recognition of his effi-
ciency and genial companionship, pre-
sented him with a large easy cliair, in
which, singularly, he was seated when
he died. Extreme modesty was a trait
of his character, and his charity was
well known, not alone to florists, but to
the whole city and many institutions
and individuals were the recipients of
his generous impulse. Kindly in his
manner, upright in his dealings, and
most exceptional in his devotion to his
family, and his profession, is the trib-
ute he most richly deserved.

__^ J. F. S.

Bowling, Green, Ky. — The Burdell
Floral Co. has been dissolved as a cor-
poration, but will be continued by the
original owners.

Osage, Ia. — T. B. Sargeant has dis-
posed of his range here to M. Heald, of
Minneapolis, Minn., who will take pos-
session in the near future.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Lack of funds
has made it necessary to cancel plans
for the usual chrysanthemum show^ of
the park department this year.

TOEONTO, Ont. — A. R. Oke. formerly
of Providence. R. I., is now manager
of the J. J. Higgins flower store, 1450
Queens street, West, this city.

Fayetteville, Ark. — "The Corona," a
new flower shop, has been opened at
408 West Dickson street, under the
management of John Geldmaker.

Abilene, Kan. — A. B. Walter of the
Prescott Greenhouses at Salina has pur-
chased the Arstrand Greenhouses here
and will conduct both establishments.

Decatur, III. — Henry Gerstenkorn,
florist, recently presented a large chys-
anthemum plant to each of the Red
Cross oflSces and workshops in this
city.

Nashville, Tenn. — The Joy Floral
Co. has completed extensive improve-
ments at its retail store, including the
addition of two refrigerator show
cases.

Louisville, Ky. — The Jacob Schulz
Co. has opened a store at Camp Taylor
with Mrs. M. K. Leslie in charge. A
specialty will be made of telegraphing
orders for soldiers.

Portland, Ore. — The florists' society
has subscribed $125 per year to the S.
A. F. national publicity fund, which
amount will probably be augmented
when all members are solicited.

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The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

The American Florist

Established 1885.
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Bend tlio old address at the same time.
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THE AMERICAN FLORIST,
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS

CONTENTS.

The fall exhibitions 915

— The Cleveland sftow (illus.) 91o

Chrysanthemuin displays 9'^5

Retail displays 905

The roses 907

The carnations 907

■ The awards 907

The visitors 908

— Des Moines autumn flower show (illus.) .. .910

The awards 911

—Horticultural Society ot New York (Illus.) . .912

—Tarry town Horticultural Society 914

—Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 914

— American Institute of New York 915

— Worcester County Horticultural Society. . .918
—Illinois State Florists' Association (illus) . .91(5

Vaughan's Liberty wreath 910

Chrysanthemum Society of America 917

— Sixteenth annual meeting 917

Sweet peas tor autumn sowing 918

National Society ot Gardeners 919

— Co-operative meeting 919

— Chicago convention programme 919

Florists' Telegraph Delivery 920

The retail trade 920

—Thanksgiving day 920

— Push chrysanthemums 921

Pennsylvania Hort. Society lectures 921

Western coast prosperous 921

War time business 921

South wonderfully prosperous .121

San Francisco 92-

Nashville 85^

Obituary fj^%

— Brune Sehroeter (portrait) 92d

Chrysanthemum Society of America 924

Louisville. Ky 926

Pittsburgh 9r»

St Louis

N.' Y. and J. J. Ass'n. of Plant Growers 938

Cleveland, O ?38

Chicago ■•.■■ • °**

Indiana State Florists at Richmond 347

Milwaukee 94S

Philadelphia JJBY

New York 9o_

New York Florists' Club 9o*

Cincinnati ^°p

Boston °°°

Toronto. Out 95b

The seed trade ^JJ-

—Red clover advances ^J;^

— Bouquet green °^-

—Seed reports ™5

—Bean prices • ■ • ■ • =°;

—Dried bean and pea contracts 962

— Onion sets ^i%

Market gardeners ■ . ■ •, ^°"

—Vegetable crop shows big in<^<'*=t-.:-.i- ;■ ' J°°
—Canning dried beans and peas prohibited. .966

The nursery trade 9b»

— Roselle 5°2

— Evonymus elatus J°°

Fort Wavne, Ind ^'°

Kansas City. Mo °'"

Rochester •. j^.^

Omaha q«Q

Wichita "'^

MANETTI rose stocks are reported
coming forward.

Lead, after declining to 51/2 cents,
has again advanced to 6% cents per
pound.

Raffia dealers who have a supply
are asking 45 cents per pound for
natural stock.

Agreement of United States and
Netherlands and assent of Great Brit-
ain will release goods at Rotterdam
valued at .$1,725,0.30 consigned to 110
American firms. They include German
and Austrian products paid for by
American importers prior to April 7,
1917. the day after United States en-
tered the war.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

reports of examining committees.

New York, Nov. 3. — Bronze Buck-
ingham, single, terra cotta sport of
Mrs. Buckingham, scored 86 points.
Exhibited by E. W. Fengar, Irvington,
N. J.

Cincinnati, O., November 3.— No. 62-
11-13, white incurved, scored 90 points
commercial; Midnight Sun, deep yellow
incurved, scored 87 points commercial.
Exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co.,
Adrian Mich.

Chicago, November 3. — No. 62-11-13,
white incurved, scored 93 points com-
mercial; Midnight Sun, yellow incurved,
scored 88 points commercial. E'xhibited
by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.

EXAMINING committees.

President Wm. W. Vert announces
the committees to examine new chrys-
anthemums for the ensuing year as
follows :

Boston, Mass. • — William Nicholson
(chairman), James "WTieeler, Alex,
Montgomery. Ship flowers to chair-
man, care of W. J. Thurston, man-
ager, Boston Flower Exchange, 1 Win-
throp square and Otis street, Boston.

New York — Eugene Dailledouze
(chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A.
HeiTington. Ship flowers to New York
Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-second
street, New York, care of chairman.

Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge
(chairman), John Westcott, S. S. Pen-
nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge,
1514 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter
(chairman), James Allen, Henry
Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman.
Jabez Elliot Flower Market, care of
janitor.

Chicago — N. J. Wietor (chairman),
George Asmus, Thomas W. Head. Ship
flowers to chairman, 162 North Wa-
bash avenue, Chicago.

Shipments should be made to arrive
by 2 p. m. on examination days to
receive attention from the committee.
Must be prepaid to destination and
an entry fee of .$2 should be forwarded
to the secretary not later than Tuesday
of the week they are to be examined,
or it may accompany the blooms.

Seedlings and sports are both eligi-
ble to be shown before these commit-
tees, provided the raiser has given
them two years' trial to determine their
true character. Special attention is
called to the rule that sports to receive
a certificate must pass at least three
of the five committees.

The committees will be in session to

examine such exhibits as may be

submitted on each Saturday during

November, the dates being 17 and 24.

Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y-

2242 W. 109th street, Chicago.

and forming an integral part of the
card-catalogue kept by every up-to-
date gardener can also be secured, the
price being 50 cents for 50 cards or
100 cards for 75 cents.

Long Staple Cotton Profits.

Mesa, Ariz. — Long staple cotton orig-
inated in Egypt and disseminated in
this irrigated valley by the depart-
ment of agriculture has proven a
money making crop, crowding the live
stock industry as well as alfalfa pro-
duction. Land suitable for cotton has
advanced in value from 200 to 400 per
cent and has yielded a profit this sea-
son of from $100 to $400 per acre. The
prime article of this kind of cotton is
reported selling at 70 cents per pound.

Manual of Woody Plants.

An entirely new guide in convenient
pocket form of trees, shrubs and woody
climbers of park, garden and woods,
with simple direct identification by
keys of nearly 250 genera and over 750
species is a recent publication by Wm.
Trelease. Urbana, 111,, intended as a
convenient aid to landscape gardeners,
park superintendents, nurserymen, hor-
ticultural inspectors, etc. The price is
$1. A catalogue-record of plant mate-
rials for use in standard pocket bind-
ers, consisting of loose leaf printed
record cards, 3x5 inches, providing for
the observation of essential characters

American Dahlia Society.

A meeting of the executive commit-
tee of the American Dahlia Society was
held at the Grand hotel, New York,
November 8. There were present,
Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh,
Md.; Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I.;
G. W. Kerr, Philadelphia; J, J. Lane,
New York; James Duthie, Oyster Bay,
N, Y., and J. H. Dick, New York. In
addition to a show in New York next
fall the society has arranged for a
show at Boston, September 7-8, 1918.
The finances of the society were shown
to be in a satisfactory condition and
it owns Liberty Bonds. A. F. F.

National Publicity for Flowers.

The publicity iinance committee of the S. A.
F. held a meeting at the Hotel Statler, Cleve-
land, O. , November 10, when a detailed plan
was decided upon in order that the fund de-
sired for the national campaign would be com-
pleted at once. The nature of this plan will be
forthcoming shortly. It was decided that the
minimum amount ot subscriptions would be IS.OO.
It was also decided that subscriptions should
be requested to cover a period of four years.
The suggested schedule for subscriptions as
presented by Chairman Asmus and prepared
by the Chicago committee was approved. This
suggested schedule will he sent to the chair-
men of all committees immediately.

The following additional subscriptions have

been received, payable annually for four years;

By J, Edw, Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Pike's Peak Floral Co., (Colorado Springs.? 50.00

By D, C, Horgan, Macon, Ga.

A, C. Oelschig & Son, Savannah, Ga...$ lO.OO

O, A. Dahl Co.. Atlanta. Ga 10.00

John Wolf. Savannah, Ga 10.00

By Fred. Cowperthwaite, Philadelphia,

Ed. Towill, Eoslyn, Pa $10.00

By N, A, Benson, Denv'er, Colo,
Fred C, Schumann, Wheatridge, Colo,,.? 5,00

By J. W, Duncan, Spokane, Wash.

Hoyt Bros. Co., Spokane $25.00

H. E. Reimers, Spokane 10.00

Rockwood Greenhouses. Spokane 5.00

Eugene's Flower Shop, Spokane 5,00

Glenrose Greenhouses. Spokane 5.00

Spokane Florist Co., Spokane (tor 1 yr.) 15.00

By Albert M, Herr, Lancaster, Pa,

For One Year

Elmer J, Weaver. Eonks. Pa $25.00

D. J. Connor, Philadelphia, Pa 5.00

Ira N. Landis, Paradise, Pa 5.00

W. B. Girvin. Leola. Pa 10.00

Chas. B. Weaver, Ronks, Pa 25.00

S. J. Nolan, No. Tonawanda. N. Y 5.0O

P. L. Kohr. Lancaster. Pa 5.00

Chas. B. Herr, Strasburg, Pa 10.00

.^mos N. Rohrer. Strasburg, Pa 5,00

B. F, Barr, Lancaster, Pa 25,00

,Tohn R, Schreiner. Lancaster, Pa 5.00

H. A. Schroyer. Lancaster, Pa 5,00

H. K. Rohrer, Strasburg, Pa 10,00

Through Secretary's Offlce,

J. E, Matthewson, Sheboygan, Wis $10,00

For Four Years

nards. Inc.. New York 50.00

0. P. Eskil, Iron Mountain, Mich 10,00

Fred G. Geltz, Canton, 0 5.00

Chas. A. Duerr, Newark. 0 5.00

W. H. Workman, Oswego, N. Y 10.00

Hitchings & Co.. Elizabeth, N. J,—
,f50.00 for 1918: the following two

years 100.00

P. C. Bauer, Govans, Md, (for 1 yr,). 25.00

John Youttg, Sec'y.

November 12. 1918.

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The American Florist.

925

Wants, For Sde,£tc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
For Plant Advs., See Ready Reterence Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
•nclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

AVanted — Good groover to take part
Interest in an established business;
West. Address

Key 847, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Either man or woman
for store work. Must know how to
make sprays, baskets and corsages.
State experience, reference and wages
first letter. Will wire acceptance.

Blattliews The Florist. Dayton. O.

For Sale — A prosperous florist and
nursery business, including stock and
12 greenhouses: well located in a
thrifty Westchester County town; es-
tablished 32 years; will lease or sell
land: immediate possession given. Price
$6,500. Address

■VVilliam R. Bull, Port Chester, N. Y.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

For New York Seed S'^ore. man capable
of managing Flower Seed Department,
also knowledge of Bulbs. Apply in own
handwriting. All replies held in strict
confidence. Address

Key 846, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

Man between age of 35 and 40, super-
intendent of wholesale grain and field
seed business. Salary, $1800 per year,
to begin; chance for rapid advancement.
State age, experience and former em-
plovers. Address
<«'Key 841, care American Florist.

For Sale

Greenhouses and grounds near Salt
Lake City. A real opportunity for the
right person. For details write
PORTER-WALTON CO.
Salt Lake City, Utah.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Fa.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
Key XYZ, care American Florist.

GREENHOUSES

IJi^'D CATIi* A fine property, includ-
r \^1\ i9A.lj£i incr choice residence in
Denver, Colo. Everything in flrst-class con-
dition. Coal for coming winter contracted at
low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms, other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Shore wood. Wis., Milwaukee P. O ,
F. W. UUius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnishing of about 1000
2-in. to 2}4-in. American Elms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shippmg Labels

Actual size of leal 23ix5'/i inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colorB on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
ia red. Prices: Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00, Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, J) .50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

31
Retail Nan

Wants position as Manager. Can
furnish unquestionable references.
Ready to start December 1.

Key 000, care American Florist

Situation Wanted

After December 1. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

NEW BOOKS— JUST ISSUED

VEGETABLE FORCING

By RALPH L, WATTS
Dean of Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture

A handy reference for professional growers, students and gardeners

interested in growing vegetables under artificial conditions. Cloth

bound. 400 pages and 158 illustrations covering a wide range of topics.

PRICE, - - . - $2.00

Greenhouses: Their Construction and Equipment

By W. J. WRIGHT

Director, New York State Sctiool of Agriculture

Contains 286 pages of practical data with tables and estimates on dif-
ferent forms of construction, heating and equipment, based on obser-
vations and experiences of prominent greenhouse builders and owners
extending over a number of years. Bound in cloth, 131 illustrations.
PRICE, - ■ - - $1.60

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO

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Nov. 17,

THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

Contribute to S. A. F. Publicity

Every dollar spent in this way will bring ti¥0
in return— Do it willingly and do it now.

Make ready for the coming holiday business with Bayersdorfer's baskets nov-
elties, and all kinds of Christmas supplies. We never had so much holiday
business as is now booked; we want to serve you; order now before the rush
to insure delivery. Our illustrated catalogue will help you — Send for it.

A TEW SUGGESTIONS

Immortelles, all colors; Frieze Roping, all sizes and colors; French
Immortelle Wreaths, fresh arrivals; Artificial Holly, Poinsettias, all sizes.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

1129-1131 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

TBANKSfilVlNG

House Plants

Are Now in Demand.

FERNS

All the favorites.

DRACAENAS

In variety.

CROTONS

Mag:Di6ciently colored.

PANDANUS

.Very stocky plants.

FICUS PANDURATA

Branch,
Norwood, Pa.

CRAIG QUALITY

First Choice Always
INVEST 25 DOLLARS

In a sample order for

THANKSQIVINQ

Best Values, Best Assortment
Sure to bring Best Returns.

Our Illustrated Price List For The Asking.
ORDER AT ONCE, EXPRESS SERVICE NOW

ROBERT CRAIG CO.

CHRISTMAS

Cyclamen

Begonias

Poinsettias

Fruited Oranges

Azaleas

We are specialists in Cycla-
men; they were never better
than this season. Sizes from
B to 8-inch pots.

GOOD.

4900 Market St ,
9 PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Louisville, Ky.

Anders Rasmussen, who has just re-
placed a .$75,000 loss as a result of
the cyclone, March 23. says If he had
known of the serious coal and labor
situation impending he would not have
rebuilt the houses that were down,
operating only those that were left.
He fears that if the coal shortage con-
tinues, it may be requisitioned for
factories making actual necessities in
maintaining the war.

At the November meeting of the

florists' society, that body subscribed
$50 annually for a period of four years
to the national publicity fund of the
Society of American Florists. A com-
mittee was also named to arrange for
an entertainment and luncheon for
florists or their sons at Camp Taylor.
The handsome residence of Henry
Fuchs, florist, 1201 Texas street, was
destroyed by fire November 9. together
with several hundred dollars worth of
stock in his greenhouse, a horse and
one automobile. It is understood the
property was not insured.

While endeavoring to avoid a col-
lision with another machine, an auto
recently crashed into the front of the
F. Walker Co.'s store, breaking two
large plates of glass, which were re-
placed the same day. H. G. W.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — The feature
of the November meeting of the
Grand Rapids Growers' Association
was the paper by Professor Ezra
Levin of the Michigan Agricultural
College on "Plant Diseases Found in
Greenhouses."

1917.

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927

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

Enormous Supply of

Cut Flowers for Thanksgiving

Seventy-five Expert Growers Producing Everything Sold in the Chicago Wholesale Market
Consign Their Stock Here Which Enables Us To Fill All Orders In Full At All Times.

Beauties
Russell
Milady
Killarney

Killarney Brilliant
White Killarney
Richmond

Ophelia

Ward

Sunburst

Tipperary

Cecile Brunner

Fireflame

Old Gold

Orchids

Lilies Carnations

—Thanksgiving Price List—

ORCHIDS Perdoz.

Cattleyas $9.00

AMERICAN BEAUTY Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches 4.00

Stems 24 inches 3.00

Stems IS Inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches 1.50

Short Stems 100, $6.00 to $8.00

ROSES Per 100

Mrs. Russell, special $20. 00 to $25. 00

" " select 12.00to 15.00

" " medium S.OO to 10.

" " short 5.00 to

Milady, special 10.00 to

" select 6.00 to

" short 3.00 to

Killarney Brilliant, special 10.00 to 12.

" " select 6.00 to

" " short 3.00 to

Richmond, special

" select 6.00 to

" short 3.00 to

Ophelia, special

select 6,00 to

Wliite Killarney, special S.OO to 10.

" " select 4.00 to

Killarney, special S.OO to 10.

" select) 4.00 to

Mrs. Ward, special

" " select 4.00 to

" " short

Sunburat, special 8.00 to

" select 4.00 to

" short

Tipperary, special

' ' select

" short

Cecile Brunner 2.00 to

Fireflame $3.00, 4.00 and

Old Gold 3.00 to

Extra special roses billed accordingly.
Roses, 0

CARNATIONS

.$ 2.00 to $ 3.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS Perdoz.

Small $ 1.00 to S 1

Medium 2.00 to 2

Fancy white, yellow or pink 3.00 to 4

Pompons per bunch .25 to

IMISCELLANEOUS Per 100

Violets $ 0.75 to S 1

Easter Lilies ^ 12.50 to 15

Stevla 1

Snapdragon, .per doz., 50c to $1.00

Calendulas 2.00 to 4

Daisies l.OO to 2

DECORATIVE

Plumosus per bunch, $0.35 to $0

Sprengeri " " .25 to

Adiantum, fancy long per 100, 1

Smila.1 per doz.. $2.00 to $2.50

Ferns ....per 1,000. 2.00

Galas " " 1.50

Mexican Ivy " " 5.00

Boxwood, per lb., 25c; case, $7.50.

Subject to market changes.

Chrysanthemums
Pompons
Violets
Daisies

Calendulas

Strawflowers
Plumosus

Sprengeri

Ferns

Stevia

Valley

Smilax

Galax

Boxwood

Mexican Ivy

Red Winter Berries

Select What You Need From This List and Send Your Order To Us As Early As Possible.
We handle nothing but strictly fresh home-grown stock and will be pleased to hear favorably
from you In regard to your Thanksgiving and future supply. YOU CAN'T DO BETTER ELSEWHERE.

928

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Nov. 17,

The Best Red
Frieze Roping
Real Holly Red

Christmas Red Headquarters

Wreaths of the real Christmas Red, plain and beautifully trimmed. RUSCUS, red and
green. AMERICAN STATICE, wreaths or loose in bunches. DIANA GRASS, all colors.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., The House of Merit

1309-11 North 2nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

I^lor^a.1 ]VtJ.r«eri©s

Greenhouses:
EDGEIY, BUCKS CO., PA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Phone No: SPRUCE 889.

Office and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOL£ ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

OUR SPECIALTIES

ROSES, GARDENIAS, ORCHIDS, PLUMOSUS, ADIANTUM, STRING SMILAX, ETC.

Boxwood sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions. We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

Pittsburg-h.

SUPPLY AND DEMAND SATISFACTOKT.

With a good supply of stock of all
kinds, business has been rather brisk.
Chrysanthemums ai-e arriving in larg-e
auantities and seem to have the call.
Pompons are coming in abundance and
are now moved by cutting prices.
American Beauties still glut the mar-
ket, as there is practically no outlet
for them. Roses in general are not
as plentiful as during the past several
weeks, but the supply is ample to meet
all requirements and prices hold firm.
Thei'e is a good supply of carnations,
and the quality is improving each day.
Violets are seen in good number, but
the demand is limited. Lilies, daisies,
orchids, lily of the valley and sweet
peas help to make up the balance of
the offerings.

NOTES.

The local trade are pleased to know
that the next annual meeting of the
Chrysanthemum Society of America
will be held in this city next fall.
Plans are already under way to make
this one of the best gatherings the or-
ganization has ever held.

E. C. Ludwig and wife will leave
shortly to visit their son, Edward,
who is in training for the ambulance
corps at Augusta, Ga.

E. L. Elliott and DePorest Ludwig
are busy raising subscriptions for the
war camp community fund.

The Arcadia Flower Shop reports an
increase in business under the new
management.

Visitors: S. S. Pennock, Philadel-
phia, Pa.; Julius DillhofE, New York.
M.

1887 Thirty Years Experience 1917

In Wholesaling Cut Flowers

And Still Going Strong.

RoseSy Chrysanthemums, Carnations
Orchids, Violets

A Fine Line of CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN POTS

Shipping Orders Promptly Filled

J. K. ALLEN

1 18 West 28th St., NEW YORK

'Mums Including Pompons

In All Seasonable Varieties In Any Quantities

Roses, Carnations, Snapdragons, Violets and Cattleyas

Careful Attention Given To Shipping Orders

There is an opportunity HERE for growers who want
to improve their present market leturns

We Are In Need of More Roses

Come in and grow with us !

THE HENSHAW FLORAL CO., Inc.

A. M. HENSHAW, President

127 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

'Phones-33 10-33 11-33 12 Farragut

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929

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

tyle of Evergreen Window Box planting.

"A very good substitute for box
trees would be small evergreens,
whicb our American nurserymen are
already preparing for tbls purpose.
Winter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
my mind are even prettier because
more diversified than the box trees,
would prove very attractive.**

ROBERT CRAIG.

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

for Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate
or later delivery.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PUNTING EVERGREEN WINDOW BOXES. PRICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVER6REENS FOR TUBBIN6.

No. 1. Evergreens plauted close together, all the sam« helgbt, give a

hedge-like appearance.
N©. 2. High at the ends and low In the center produces, with a little

clipping, a graceful curved effect.
No. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its individuality Is another

plan.
No. 6. A box filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that is

very attractive.

PillOES ON HILL'S HIRDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS, Etc-

Especially Grown Bnshy Stock.

Variety Size In. Each Doz. 100

Assorted Varieties (Our Selection) $8.00 per 50) $16.00

Pioea Excelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-18 $0,20 $1,80 10.00

Pinus Muglio (Dwf. Mountain Pine) 8-10 .36 2.40 18.00

Thuya Oocidentalis (Am. Arbor Vitae) 12-18 .30 2.15 16.00

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or other special
Variety Description Size Ft.

Juniperus Counaiti Pyramid 2 -3

Pioea Canadensis Pyramid l%-2

Pinus Murho Globe 1 -1%

Thuya Peahody Aurea Pyramid H4-2

Thuya Woodwardi Globe 1 -1%

Thuya Siberica Globe l%-2

Thuya Pyramidalis Pyramid 2 -3

TERMS: Net cash. First order from
all firms not having an account with us
should be accompanied with full cash re-
mittance, which earns 3 per cent discount
and boxing free. To customers of ap-
proved credit or who supply satisfactory
references, 30 days net.

Notice Xo Nurserymen and
Florists: Our complete
Tvliolesale catalog is no-^r
ready. Copy sent on re-
quest.

uses.
Each
$2,76
1.00
1.26
1.26
1.76
2,00
1.60

Pair
$6.26
1.76
2.26
2.25
3.26

(Clipped specimens, well grown, bnshy, compact stock.)

Size M

Variety Description Feet Bach

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 2 $2.60

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 3 3,26

Juniperus Oounarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 2 3.26

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 3 4.60

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 2 2.60

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 3 4.00

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 4 4.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 5 6.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 6 9.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 7 13.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 3 3.60

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 4 B.OO

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 5 6.60

Thuya Oocidentalis (Am. Arb. Vit.) .. .Ball Shape 2x2 3.76

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 2 2.00

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 3 2.76

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 4 3.60

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 1 2.00

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 2 3.26

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 3 4.76

Thuya 'Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape 1 8.26

If tubs are wanted add 75 cents extra per tree.

% 4.60
6.00
6.00
8.60
4.60
7.50
8.60
10.60
18.60
26.60
6.60
9.50
12.60
7.00
3.60

6.00
9,00
4.00

The D.

I Nursery Co.,

INC.

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

Evergreen SpeciaGsts Largest Growers id America

HILL'S MOTTO:

High Quality Reasonable Prices
Prompt Service Courteous Treat-
ment. Give U3 a trial. We can
save you money and please you
as well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

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Nov. 17,

RANDALL'S

will again be headquarters for Thanksgiving for
everything in Cut Flowers and Green Goods.

THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE IN REGARD TO OUR SUPPLY OF

ROSES-CARNATIONS

'Mums and Pompons

Our line includes all the old standard and newer varieties obtainable in this
market. To the busy florist we especially recommend our quick selling
"Bunch Pompons" which we will have in extraordinary large quantities.

Write for our Special Thanksgiving Price List.

A. L. RANDALL CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies.

Wabash Ave. and Lake St.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Fine Thanksgiving Crops

ROSES s 'MUMS

Both you and your customers will be pleased with our
stock. Can also supply whatever else you may need.

Hoerber Bros.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

162 N. Wabash Ave.,

Long Distance Phone,
Randolph 2758.

CHICAGO

1917-

Th E American Florist.

931

'MIMS \ POMPONS

Record Crops of Chrysanthemums and Pompons in all the leading sea-
sonable varieties and all colors, particularly White, Pink and Yellow.

ROSES-CARNATIONS

By far the Finest Supply in the Chicago Market. You will make
no mistake if you place your orders for these two items with us.

BEaUTIES-VIOLETS-SWEET PEAS
DAISIES-LILIES-CALENDULAS
ORCHIDS-VALLEY-GREENS-ETC.

Our Thanksgiving Supply This Year Will Be The Largest,
Finest and Most Complete Ever. Remember, You Will Make
No Mistake If You Place Your Thanksgiving Orders With Us.

THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST-K„'"^"r,

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 inches 4.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches .$1.0J to 1.50

Short stems per 100. 6.0O

MRS. CHAS. RUSSEIX. Per 100

Special $20.00 to .?25.00

Select 12.50 to 15.00

Medium 8. CO to 10.00

Short 5.0O to 6.00

Richmond, special $10.00 to .$12.00

" select 8.00

medium 5.0O to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.0J to .$12.00

select 8.00

medium 5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00

" " select 8.00

" medium . .$5.00 to 6.00
short 3.00 to 4.00

Ophelii

ROSES— Continued.

special $10.00

select 8.00

medium .$5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" select 8.00

medium .$5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

Sunburst, special .$10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunuer 2.O0

Elgar 2.00

Baby Dolly 2.00

Nesbit 2.0O

ROSES, OUR SELECTION.. 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

November 26.

ICO

Fancy . . .

CARNATIONS.
ORCHIDS.

Cattleyas

EASIER LILIES.
Select .$11

MISCELLANEOUS.

Valley .-.

Calendulas -. .-

Chrysanthemums per doz.

Pompons per bunch

Daisies

Callas per doz.

Snapdragon per bunch

Violets, single and double

Sweet peas

GREENS.

Asp, plumosus per string {

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch .

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood

—per lb., 25c; 50-lb. case

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

Per 100

!2.00 to $4.00

Per doz.

$9.00

Per 100

!.50 to $15.00

Per 100

6.00

2.00

1.00 to 4.00

.25 to .75

.50 to 2.00

1.50 to 2.00

.35 to .50

1.00 to 1.50

1.50 to 2.00

;0.50 to $0.75

.35 to .50

.35 to .50

1.00

1.50 to 2.00

2.00

1.25

?f ir,x3?Rroi)?fn h To

phones:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave/Chica^o

932 The American Florist. nov. 17,

New and Improved "Crepe-Wood"

FOR COVERING FLOWER POTS

Our new product now takes the shape of the pot.
It does not crack or warp easily.

PRICES: RoU, 30 Feet Long.

5 inches wide 33c each 8 inches wide • 38c each

6 inches wide 35c each 9j4 inches wide 39c each

7 inches wide 37c each F. O, B. Evansville, Ind.

Cash with order, or 30 days' time to concerns with estabHshed credit.

Send for Literature on "Oak-Kraft" Indoor Window Boxes.
A Good Winter Number and Especially During the Holidays.

EXPANDED WOOD CO., EvansYille, Ind.

"Christmas Comes But Once a Year"

BUT

It Does Come Once Every Year.

We have never yet known the demand for "Xmas Greens" to fail. The demand MAY fail this war year, but

WE DON'T BELIEVE IT.
WRITE FOR VAUGHAN'S HOLIDAY CIRCULAR. LAST CALL FOR BULBS.

1 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york I

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The American Florist.

933

BY

G RE AT

NATIO NAL

• R,G.AN-.I Z A T I O N

How -would you like to have a
position, as a trained expert,
with the largest and most suc-
cessful organization of its kind in the
world — a position that offers you an
unusual opportunity to make good in
a big way? Where your advance-
ment is limited only by yourself?

That is just the kind of position
the Davey Tree Expert Company
offers to 250 ambitious young men —
to YOU, if you can qualify.

The Davey Tree Expert Company
—with branch offices in New York,
Chicago, and Philadelphia, and with
permanent representatives in all prin-
cipal cities east of the Mississippi —
practices the profession of Tree Sur-
gery on a large national scale.

Owners of this country's most beau-
tifulestates — such men as Rockefeller,
Vanderbilt, Astor, Armour, etc. —
come to Davey experts for the scien-
tific treatment of their trees.

The demand for Davey service is
growing so rapidly that we find it
necessary to train for our organiza-
tion 250 additional young men.

We cannot secure trained experts
from outside sources. The science of
Tree Surgery was originated and de-
veloped entirely by the Davey Com-
pany, hence we can add expert Tree
Surgeons to our organization only by
training them ourselves.

Therefore, we have arranged to train 250 young men this fall
and winter — either at their homes in their spare time, or under
personal instructors at our Kent headquarters — so that they
will be ready to take up their new positions with us next season.

To those uhose ■spirit yearns fornature and the great outdoors,

the profession of Tree Surgery offers a rare opportunity foi a

fascinating vitalizing and uplifting work with unusual ad

keeping with the best that is m you.

Considered from every standpoint,
the profession of the Davey Tree
Surgeon is ideal.

His day is a day of fresh air and
properly balanced outdoor exercise
— a combination that means health
and an inspiring relief from the mo-
notony and grind and dust of ordinary
work. His work is not only pleasant,

but is fascinating in the extreme, de-

= veloping in a man mechanical skill
^ and scientific accuracy.

He practices his profession on beau-
tiful country estates and around the
I finest homes, and conducts his busi-
m^ ness with men and women of wealth
and refinement.

His profession commands the re-
spect of everybody. It is a highly
useful and impressive work. The field
is inexhaustible, and the demand for
real experts who are honest and
efficient is increasingly greater than
the supply.

He enjoys a rare opportunity to
travel and see the best parts qf the
country, with car fare paid. He
works with the finest type of clean,
American manhood; not mollycod-
dles, but fine, manly fellows.

He is well paid — responsible menin

the Davey organization earning from

$1,000 to ^10,000 a year. And best of

all, there is no limit to his chance for

advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS: If your age is between 18 and 32, if you

are healthy, and if you can furnish satisfactory references as

to character, you are qualified for training and employment

by the Davey Company. Unmarried men preferred.

WE WILL TRAIN YOIJ AT YOUR HOME— OR WE WILL TRAIN YOU AT THE DAVEY INSTITUTE LABORATORIES

For those who are unable to come to Kent for the resident
instruction and laboratory work, we have arranged a special
course of preliminary home study, followed by thorough, prac-
tical training:.

Each lesson has been so carefully planned for
the requirements of home study that you can
readily complete the entire course during the win-
ter months. Your home study will not make you
a finished expert, let us say frankly, but it
will grive you such a thorough grasp of the „ „
fundamentals of Davey Tree Surgery that
your progress will be rapid and certain.
In the spring, after your winter study
is finished, we will call you in for practi-

uOraanizationdeveloped
!y. Moreover, he tot

cal training and a guaranteed position with the Davey organiza-
tion. For full information of this offer mail the "Mail Training'
coupon below.

For those who can conveniently leave horne for winter resident
instruction, we conduct at Kent our own training
school. This includes practical field work in ad-
dition to several months of intensive class-room
training and laboratory work.

On completion of this course you will be
fT^c ready to take a permanent, guaranteed
'■ M't position with the Davey Organization.

For full information about this offer
ail "Residence Training" coupon below.

The Davey Tree Expert Company

W. H. WILHELM-At age SO t
^tarlf in clothvng store at meagei
. JoinedDavey Organization

2311 ELM STREET, KENT, OHIO

Secured complete ,

nderful opportunity

one of the highest salaried t
the field force.

;, Lenox. Hartford. Stamford, Albany,

Pooghkeepsie . White Plai

MAIL, TRAINING COUPON

The Davey Tree Expert Company, 2311 Elm St., Kent, Ohio

I am interested in your offer to train and employ men as Davey Tree
Surgeons. Please send me full information about your plan of home
training. It is understood that this request obligates me m no way.

Name ., ,

Street and No

City State

residence: training coupon;

The Davey Tree Expert Company, 2311 Elm St., Kent. Ohio

I am interested in your offer to train and employ men a£ Davey Tree
Surgeons. Please send roe full information about your plan of resident
training. It is understood that this request obligates me in no way.

Name

Street and No

City .State

934

The American Florist.

Nov.. 17,

'Mums -Roses
Carnations

And all other seasonable stock in
heavy supply for Thanksgiving.

emMMMte You will find what you need here so write for ^^^M0
^^^F Special Thanksgiving Price List — Ready Now. ^^^m

E. C. AMLINQ CO.

The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally
Located Wholesale Cut Flower House in Chicago.

174-6 N. Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phones,
Central 1927-1978.

CHICAGO

Order Now and Avoid the Risk of Shipping During Freezing Weather

BOSTON FERNS

CYCLAMEN

4-inch $0.15 each

I^ BI,OOM

5-inch.. 35c; larger, exceptionally fine stock .50 each

HYDRANGEA

OTAKSA AND FRENCH VARIETIES

5-inch $0.25 each Y-inch $0.50 each

6-inch 35 each S-inch 1.00 each

Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock

Kentia Belmorcana, 2-inch per doz., $1.25

Kentia Belmoreana, 3-inch per doz., 3.00

Kentia Forsteriana, 214: -inch per doz., 1.25

Latania Borbouica, 2-inch per doz., ,75

Latania Borbomca, 3-inch per doz., 1,50

Phoenix Reclinata, 4-inch per doz., 3.00

Asplenium IVidus-Avis, B-inch, fine specimen, each, 1.00

Areca Lutescens, 2-inch each, ,10

Phoenix Roebelenil, 4-inch each, $0.50

Aucuba Japonica,

S-inch, fine for decorating each, 1.50

Boxwood Pyramids, 214 feet each, 2.50

English Ivy, 4-inch per doz., 2.00

Vinca Variegata, 4-inch per 100, 10.00

CyrtomJum Falcatum, 3-inch per doz,, 1.00

Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 4-inch per doz., 1.50

Cyrtominm Falcatum, 5 -inch per doz., 2.40

Panduniis Veitchii, 4-inch each, .50

Pandanus Utilis, 5-inch each, ,50

Asparagus Plumosus, 2 Vi -inch each, .03

Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch each, ,06

Asparagus Plumosus, 4-inch each, ,12

Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^4 -inch each, ,03

ASSORTED PTERIS, FOR FERN DISHES

SM-inch, per 100 $3.00

Pteris Serrulata, 4-inch per doz., $1,50

Pteris AVirasettii, 4-inch per doz., 1.50

Pteris Adiantoides, 5-inch per doz., 2,40

Pteris Wimsettii in Flats, $1.50 per Plat.

THE GEORGEfWITTBOLD CO.,

745 BUCKINGHAM PLACE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

igi?- The American Pi:\fRisT. 935

COLUMBIA

^ Two highest awards to COLUMBIA in the New York
Exhibitions last week.

^, Two first premiums at Cleveland and an overwhelming
popular decision declaring it the handsomest rose in the
show, by nearly three to one, in the voting contest.

^ The value of a rose must be figured by its showing on
the greenhouse bench in addition to its score on the
exhibition table.

^ Four-fifths of the large orders placed for COLUMBIA
were given after seeing it growing here at Richmond,
three New England growers declaring they were amply
repaid for their trip, and their orders testified to their
sincerity.

^ COLUMBIA will out-produce any rose grown, new
or old.

^ Of equally good quality for summer or winter.

^ Has never shown black spot or mildew.

C| Has already met the largest sale ever accorded a new
rose.

-FOR SALE BY—

THE E. G. HILL CO

AND

THE JOS. H. HILL CO

RICHMOND, INDIANA

COME AND SEE THEM GROWING AT BOTH PLACES.

936

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

St. Louis.

MABKET CLEANS UP WELL.

Business during tlie past week was
fair, from all reports and the fact that
stock of all kinds cleaned up well on
the market. Chrysanthemums, partic-
ularly, have been moving nicely,
and only the poor grades are offered
at low prices. Among the best seen
on the market are Bonnaffon, Engue-
hardt and Razer. Golden Wedding is
not grown to any extent in this vicin-
ity any more, although the few arriv-
ing on the market are of good quality.
Pompons in all colors are plentiful, but
move well. Violets continue to im-
prove in color and keeping qualities,
as well as sweet peas. Carnations also
show a general improvement. The
price of carnations has been holding
up extraordinarily well, compared with
other seasons. American Beauties are
scarce. Russell roses are equal to the
demand, with Opheha, Richmond and
Killarneys more than sufficient to meet
the call. Lilies are the only flowers
which have suffered on account of the
chrysanthemums. The call on these
is very limited. Lily of the valley
continues to be scrace. Smilax and
fancy ferns are plentiful, with a short-
age of plumosus.

NOTES.

At the florists' club meeting held at
Windier Wholesale Floral Co.'s store,
November 8, the growers . staged a
chrysanthemum and miscellaneous
show, at which most of the county
growers showed a vase or two of some-
thing. At the close of the meeting, the
flowers were auctioned off for the ben-
efit of the club. F. C. Weber bought a
bunch of fine big chrysanthemums
which he sent to the visiting Japanese
commission with the compliments of
the florists' club. W. C. Smith also
sent a beautiful specimen plant of
cyclamen to the public library with the
club's compliments. The trustees re-
ported that the winter meetings of the
club would be held at the various
wholesale houses and, on account of
the war and in compliance with the
wishes of the government on food con-
servation, the usual refreshments and
lunch would be dispensed with at fu-
ture meetings. V. J. Gorly and F.
VoUmer were elected to membership
in the club. F. J. Foster made appli-
cation for membership.

At the meeting called by the Ladies'
Home Circle to start an organization
to undertake the entertainment of vis-
iting ladies at the coming national
flower show and convention in 1918,
the following officers were elected :
Miss Bertha Meinhardt, president; Mrs.
Boaz, first vice-president; Mrs. O. Koe-
nig, second vice-president; Mrs. Hy.
Berning, secretary; Mrs. F. C. Weber,
Jr., treasurer; board of consultors —
Mrs. F. Bruening, Mrs. F. C. Weber,
Sr., Mrs. Theo. Miller, Mrs. E. E.
Windier, Mrs. W. J. Pilcher, Mrs. Fred
Meinhardt and Mrs. J. J. Beneke.

W. W. Ohlweiler, formerly at the
Missouri Botanical Garden, is now al-
most a daily visitor at the market with
the stock cut from his newly acquired
establishment at Clayton. Mo. This
place was formerly owned by A. K.
Alexander. Mr. Ohlweiler states he in-
tends to build more glass next summer
and also intends to make a specialty
of growing hardy perennials.

W. A. Rowe made a flying trip to
Cleveland to see the recent show.
While he is very busy with his range
at this season, he felt he had to go to
this show to see what is new in the
in the chrysanthemum field. He is
progressive, and is always looking for
the newest for the local market.

The annual chrysanthemum show
being held at the Missouri Botanical
Garden is drawing a large attendance.

"COLORADO-GROWN PLANTS
BEAT THEM ALL."

Blooming Plants for Christmas.

With the certain congestion later on ot transportation facilities, buyers should recog-
nize the importance o£ placing their orders early, to insure satisfartory selection and
delivery. DO IT NOW.
Cyclamen: All colors as Salmon, Beds, Pinks, White with eye and pure white.. 4-in. at

25c and 35c, 5-in. at 50c and 60c, 6-in. at 75c and $1, 7-in. at $1.25. and $1.50, 8-in.

at $2.50 each. _
Poinsettias: (Christmas Delivery.) Large bract kind, 4-in. pots at 25c, 5-in. pots at 35c

.and 50c, 6-in. pans at 75c, 7-in. pans at $1, 8-in. pans at $1.25 and $1.50. 7-in. pots at

$1.50; made up with Ferns. 8-in. at $1.75 and $2.00
Begonias: Gloire de Lorraine, 5-in. at 50c and 65c, 6-in. at 75c and $1, 7-in. at $1.25 and

$1.50, 8-in. at $2.50. Glory de Sceaux and Metalica, dark green and bronze foliage,

4-in. at 35c and 5-in. at 65c. Chatelaine (Pink) and Salmon Queen, 4-in. at 15c, 5-in.

at 23c, 6-in., at 50c. Luminosa. 5-in. at 25c. 6-in. at 50c.
Christmas Cherries: 5-in. at 25c, 6-in. at 50c.
Celestial Peppers: 4-in. at 15c.

Primula Obconicas: All colors, 4-in. at 15c 5-in. at 35c, 6-in. at 50c.
Primula Malacoides: The J?aby Primrose, 4-in. at 15c, 5-in. at 25c.
Calla LUies: 5-in. at 50c, 6-in. at 75c, and 7-in. at $1.
Stevia; 5-in. at 2Sc, 6-in. at 35c.

Made-TTp-Pans of Ferns and small blooming plants, 75c, $1, $1.50, Etc.
iAsparagnis Sprengeri: 4-in. at 15c. and 5-in. at 25c.
Boston, Whitmanii and Roosevelt Ferns: 4-in. at 3oc. 5-in. at 50c, 6-in. at 75e and $1, 7-in.

at $1.25 and $1.50, 8-in. at $2.50, etc.
Dracaena. Indivisa: 4-in. at 15c, 5-in. at 25c, 6-in. at 50c.
Pandanus Veitchii: 4-in. at 50c, 5-in. at 75c.

Ficus Elastica: (Rubber Plant), 4-in. at 2oc, 5-in. at SOc, 6-in. at 75c and $1.
Adiantimi: 6-in. at 75c.
Table Ferns; Six varieties, 75c per dozen.

Nominal charge for packing. Plants shipped in paper pots unless otherwise directed.
Should we be out of size or color ordered, we will substitute the nearest we have unless
you state otherwise. C. O. D. orders from parties unknown to us, must be accompanied
with bank draft for 25% of the amount of the order.

ELITCH GARDENS COMPANY

WHOLESALE EXCLUSIVELY

DENVER, -

COLORADO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Christmas Plants

Pot Plants in Bloom. Stock never gave better

promise of finishing Extra Choice.

POINSETTIAS

The true Xmas flower; in 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10-inch pans and singles in

4 and 5-inch pots. A scarcity of Azaleas this year will

make these plants more desirable than ever.

BEGONIA CINCINNATI

Extra well done in 5 and 6-inch pots.

CHRISTMAS PEPPERS

will be much used this year; ours are unusually good and of the choice

varieties— Christmas Joy, Cluster and Celestial.

Nothing better for made-up baskets.

CROTONS in 8-inch tubs, very showy.

Dracaenas, Ferns, and everything needed for Basket work.

Vaughan's Seed Store

NURSERIES 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO greenhouses

WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK western springs, ill.

igrj.

The America n Fl oris t.

937

The Stock In All Of Our Greenhouses Is As Usual In Excellent Condition Again This Season.

HEAVY SUPPLY

ROSES FOR THANKSGIVING

SUPREME QUALITY

RUSSELL, RICHMOND, MILADY, OPHELIA, MY MARYLAND, KILLARNEY
WHITE KILLARNEY, BRILLIANT, SUNBURST and CHAMP WEILAND

CARNATIONS

Heavy supply of choice stock in all the best new and standard varieties.
Our Quality Carnations are recognized as the best in the Chicago market.

•MUMS - POMPONS

Largest quantity of both that we have ever had for Thanksgiving.
Place your order with us and obtain the best for the least money.

Fancy Sweet Peas, Lilies, Lily of the Valley and Complete Line of Greens.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon.

Buy Direct From the Grower

THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST.

Subject to Change M^itliout Xotiee m

MRS. CHAS. RUSSEI.L Per 10)

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to S.OO

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

ROSES. OUR SELECTIOIV $4.00

.$3

Ophelia "1

Champ AVeiland . . . . K, .

Killarney Specials .

AVhlte Killarney. . . y?®''!?' • • •
Killarney Urillinut. Medium ..

Sunburst -Short ....

My Maryland J

CARNATIONS— Fancy. . . .

Chrysanthemums, per doz

Pompons, per bunch .,

Harrisii .'

Valley

Adlantum

Asparagus, per bunch 50c to Y5c

Box^'ood per bunch, 2oc

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

licucothoe Sprays

Smilax per doz. str

Per 100
..$10.00
^.00

.$5.00 to 6.00

4.00

Per 100

,00 to $4.00

; 2.00 to $4.00

.35 to .75

12.50 to 15.00

C.OO

1.00 to 1.50

gs

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St ,

CHICAGO

938

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

During the winter and spring montliS;-
the garden changes its show about onc6'^
a month, the next display to be ex-
hibited being Christinas plants.

Ed. Buechel, head of the Riessen
Floral Co., is confined to his home with
a serious case of dropsy. In his ab-
sence, his sister is in charge.

J. J. W.

N. Y. and N. J. Ass'n of Plant Growers.

A mysterious meeting of the New
York and New Jersey Association of
Plant Growers was held November 5.
It was a regular meeting date but the
secretary had sent notices for the mem-
bers to meet a.t the office of John Young,
53 West 28th street. New York, and
had informed them that they would be
taken from there to their meeting place.
At the appointed hour a good repre-
sentation of the members was on hand,
and after considerable questioning, they
were escorted to taxicabs which con-
veyed them through the Bowery and
lower east side to Little Hungary on
East Houston street. The business
meeting was held in the lodge room
connected with the premises. A con-
siderable sum was subscribed for the
publicity campaign of the S. A. F., and
the matter of Sunday closing of estab-
lishments was considered but not final-
ly acted upon.

After the meeting a wedding gift, a
silver dish and basket, which had been
purchased by the members of the as-
sociation, was presented by William H.
Siebrecht, Jr., to Henry Schmidt, a
member of the association, who has re-
cently remarried. The party then pro-
ceeded to the basement, where a hearty
supper (with wine) was served, and re-
turned to the upper floor, where they
participated in the joyous festivities
until midnight. It is needless to say
that the mystery connected with the
occasion added a degree of pleasure,
as did the surprise that was in stoi-e
for the members, and it is predicted
that the secretary will have considera-
ble difficulty in selecting a meeting
place for the next gathering which will
afford as much fun as was enjoyed at
this session.

Cleveland, 0.

DEMAND ECLIPSED BT FLOWEE SHOW.

The local demand last week was
overshadowed by the interest in the
flower show, with stock plentiful and
prices about as usual. Pompons fell
short of the demand, but there was a
good supply of the large blooms. Car-
nations are arriving in larger numbers
and will soon be a factor. Roses of all
grades and varieties are plentiful, but
the demand is only fair. E'aster and
calla lilies are in better supply. Some
very good calendulas are seen at pres-
ent. Violets, both single and double,
are of good quality.

NOTES.

One of the features of the flower
show banquet was the address of the
Rev. Dr. Lichtlighter. It was much
appreciated by all.

Al. Barber has made good use of his
"flivver" so far, expecially during the
flower show.

C. F. B.

Holyoke and Northampton Club.

The regular meeting of the Holyoke
and Northampton Gardeners' and Flor-
ists' Club was held November 7, at the
greenhouses of G. H. Sinclair & Son,
Holyoke. The chief feature of the
meeting was the contest for the Skin-
ner cup, offered for 12 chrysanthe-
mums, any one variety. The cup was
won for the second time by G. H. Sin-
clair, with massive blooms of Yellow

Se».(SO]:xa.l3lo Stook

Cyclamen gigantenm, Improved Wandsbek
type, the finest In existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to the quality of strain and
plants. Eight varieties equally divided.

2%-in. extra selects, strong, $7.50 per 100,
$65.00 per 1000.

214-ln. strong, ,$6.50 per 100; $60.00 per
1.000.

3-in.. extra strong, $10.00 per 100. $90.00
per 1,000.

3-in., strong. $8.00 per' lOO, $75.00 per
1,000; 4-in:, $20.00 per 100.

Recoco Erecta. finest new in the trade,
comes well recommended for commercial
growing, 2^-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in.. $12.00
per 100; 4-in., $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedling, $1.25 per
100, $10.00 per 1,000; SprengBri, $1.00 per
100, $8.00 per 1,000.

POT PLANTS

Primula Malaooides, 2^4 inch, $4,00 per
100; 3 inch, $7.00 per 100; Obconica. 2%
inch, $5.00 per 100; 3 inch. $8.00 per 100.
Rondorf strain, mostly pink.

Cinerarias, 2^4 inch, finest mixed. $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1,000.

FERN BALLS, large size, with foliage, 10
to 12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz.,
$35.00 per 100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz.,
$50.00 per 100. Two New Ferns to Im rec-
omn^ended:

Verona, 3-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
yerona, 5-in., 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Norwood, 214-in., $25.00 per 100.
Smithii, 3-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Smithil, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
Smithii, 5-in., 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20.00
per 100.

Azalea, home grown, well budded, 10-12
inch, $1.25 each; 12-14 inch, $1.50 each; 14-
16 inch, $2,00 each.

Pandanus Vfeitcliii. 5 inch. 75 cents; 6
inch, $1.25; good color.

Nutt Geranium— 214 inch, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1,000.

Salvia, Splendens and Fireball, tr. pkts.,
50t-.

ROSES — Baby varieties, 5 inch, $30.00 per
100.

Poinsettlas, 2^ inch, $5.00 per 100.

ERNEST ROBER, cash.Pi«se. Wilmette, III.

OUR PLANT BULLETIN

Will be useful to you. It contains complete list of seasonable plants.

ASPARAGUS Plumo-
sus

ASPARAGUS Spren-
geri

ADIANTITM

ALYSSFM

AGEKATUM

ALTERNANTHERAS

ARlATTCAELAS

BEGONIAS

BOUVARDIA

BUDDLEIA

BULBS

CARNATIONS

CINERARIAS

CALCEOLARIAS

CLCLAMEN SEED,
SEEDLINGS AND
PLANTS

CALENDULAS

CROTONS, 60 vari-
eties

COLEUS

CHERRIES

CANNA ROOTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

DAISIES

DRACAENAS

FERNS

FICUS

FUCHSIAS

GARDENIAS

GERANIUMS
GLADIOLUS
GENISTAS
HYDRANGEAS
HELIOTROPE
IVIES

JERUSALEM CHER-
RIES
LILIES
LANTIANAS
MOONVINES
MIGNONETTE
MYOSOTIS
PANSIES
PALMS
PELARGONIUMS

PETUNIAS

PRIMITLAS

PEONIES

POINSETTLAS

PANDANUS

POTS

ROSES

SNAPDRAGONS

SOLANUMS

SMILAX

SEED

SWAINSONA

TRITOMAS

VIOLETS

VINCAS

S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY

THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA

NEW YORK. 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE, Franklin and St. Paul Sts.

PHILADELPHIA, 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON, 1216 H Street, N. W.

Mention the American Florist when writing

CHERRIES

S^^

«>v^JiB%^

NEW DWARF

"^^^^k -^^

Solanum Cleveland

"^M-

WON GOLD MEDAL

At The Cleveland Flower Show.

ORDER NOW

3-in., $15.00 per 100; 4-in., $25.00;
4-in., select, $.35.00; B-in., 60c each;
B-in., select 75c; 6-in., $1.00; 6-in.,
select, $1.25 and $1.60; 7-in., $2.00;
8-in., $3.00.

W

CARL HAGENBURGER

WEST MENTOR, OHIO

Turner. James Whiting, of the JMassa-
chusetts Agricultural College, last
year's winner, was a close second with
shapely blooms of Wm. Turner, but a
trifle past their best. F. D. Keyes &
Son and Gallivan Bros, also competed
and were placed in the order named.
The judging was done by Donald Mac-

Gregor, superintendent of the Lyman
estate, Northampton. H. E. Downer
exhibited sprays of Chrysanthemiita
indicum. After a brief business ses-
sion, the rest of the evening was de-
voted to social entertainment, with
wives and lady friends taking part.'
H. E. D.'

vp/7-

The American Florist.

939

A MOST BEIAVTIFCLi
ORNAMENT FOR ANTT STORE!

The Rapid Rapper

AL.L> THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

AL.I. THX3 FXOWERS

IN PI.ACE.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448"Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Burlington Willow Ware Shops,

BURLINGTON, lA.

POPPY DESIGN IS CARRIED

THROUGHOUT

FINISHED IN GREEN

ENAMEIi,

Holiday

Decorations
Holly

Holly Wreaths

EVERGREEN WREATHING,
XMAS TREES, BOXWOOD, ETC.

Why do Barnard's Xmas Decorations lead in quality? Because we send our own men from Chicago to the different green
countries to superintend the selection, cutting and packing of Holly, Bouquet Green, Xmas Trees, CtC. They are men of
twenty years' experience and are well acquainted with the requirements of the most critical florists. They are instructed
that "the best is just goad enough for our trade.

ifV^Write NOW For Prices.

THE W. W. BARNARD CO.

SEEDSMEN,

231-235 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO

940

The American Florist,

Nov. 17,

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■

For Thanksgiving

We will have a good supply of

CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND POMPONS

It stands to reason that a large range of greenhouses like our plant

at Morton Grove, operated on modern ideas, will produce stock of

the highest possible quality. You will find it difficult to duplicate

POEHLMANN'S SUPREME QUALITY

American Beauty Russell Hoosier Beaut]

Ophelia Richmond Killarney Killarney Brillian
White Killarney Milady Sunburst Aaron Wards

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies-Orchids-Valley-Carnatlons-Cecile Brunner- Fireflame
Flat Ferns - Adianfum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus -
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Galax-

Soufhern Wild Smilax.

TO BUY NOl/V

any merchandise you may want for thi
season's uses at prices that are right
Our new line of baskets is considerc(
the most practical and novel ever showi
this season.

Send for one of our FALL CIR-
CULARS Illustrating all BAS-
KETS and FALL NOVELTIES.

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVES

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, in
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perfect

PREPARED EVERGREEN WREATHS

BUY NOW "SAVE TIME.

Per Doz. Per 100 Per Doz. Per 100 Per Doz. Per 100 Per Doz. Per 10

12-in., $2.75 $21.00 14-in., $3.00 $23.00 16-in., $3.50 $27.00 18-in., $4.00 $30.0i

1^^ THESE WREATHS KEEP INDEFINITELY '91

POEHLMAN

72-74 E. Randolph St.,

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Cyclamen Poinseftias

inch pots $ 4.20 per dozen

inch pots 6.00 per dozen

inch pots 9.00 per dozen

inch pots. $12.00, $15.00, 18.00 per dozen
inch pots . $2.00, $2.50 and 3.00 each

4-inch pots $20.00 per 100

6-inch pans 50c and $0.75 each

7-inch pans 1.00 each

8-inch pans $1.25 to 1.50 each

10-inch pans 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-inch pans 4.00 each

FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER DELIVERY

Iso the following :

BEGONIA CINCINNATI

;h $0.35 to $0.50 each

;h .75 each

;h 1.00 to 1.25 each

!h 1.50 to 2.00 each

BEGONIA MELIOR

ih $0.35 to $0.50 each

2h .75 each

3h 1.00 to 1.25 each

!h 1.25 to 2.00 each

iGONIA MRS. J. A. PETERSON

!h $0.50 each

jh 1.00 each

POT MUMS

id 6-in. pots. $0.50 and $0.60 each

lots 1.00 and 1.50 each

r specimens, $2.00, $3.00, 4.00 ea.

ANDANUS VEITCHII

$0.35 each

7Sc and 1.00 each

RUBBER PLANTS
$4.20 per doz.

ENGLISH IVY
$15.00 per 100

PARAGUS SPRENGERI

pots $6.00 per 100

PARAGUS PLUMOSUS

ch pots $3.50 per 100

ILEUS EMP. WILLIAM

2Sc and 3Sc each

lEGONIA LUMINOSA
25c each

PALMS, FERNS, ETC.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA
. Single Plants

2Vi,-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per
100; $100.00 per 1000.

KENTIA BELMOREANA
Single Plants

2%-incli pots, $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per
100; $100.00 per 1000.

ARECA LUTESCENS

4-inch pots, 4 plants. ,.. .$4.20 per doz.
PHOENIX ROEBELENII

5-inch pots $1,00 each

LATANIA BORBONICA

2-inch pots.. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA

3-inch pots $14.00 per 100

4-inch pots 50 each

COCOS WEDDELLIANA

2-in. pots. $1.75 per doz.; $14.00 per 100

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAS

3-inch pots. $1.75 per doz.: $14.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA

3-inch pots.... 30c each; $3.00 per doz.

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA

4-inch pots $0.50 each

5-inch pots 1.00 each

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

3-inch $S.OO per 100

6-lnch 85c each

CROTONS

4-inch, well colored $0.40 each

5-inch, well colored. $0.60 and .75 each
6-inch, well colored... 1.00 to 1.50 each

PTERIS

4-inch, assorted. . $15.00 to $20.00 per 100

TABLE FERNS

3-inch pots $ 8.00 per 100

4-inch pots 13.00 per 100

HOLLY FERNS

3-inch pots $10.00 per 100

4-inch pots 15.00 per 100

5-inch pots. . . .$2.40 and $3.00 per dozen

A ndmiual charge is made for packing.

A BROS. CO

)NG DISTANCE PHONE,
RANDOLPH 35.

CHICAGO, ILL

942

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

For thanksgiving

We offer a large crop of fancy Pompons, all colors, 25c to 50c per bunch, price
depending on size of bunches. These are all our own growth and are the best in
this market. For Chrysanthemums all grown to a single stem we offer white, pink
and yellow at $1.50 to $3.00 per dozen.

CHOICE SHIPPING ROSES

Our Beauties, Russell, Ophelia, Shawyer, Hoosier Beauties and the Killarneys
are the finest in this market and our prices no higher than the regular market.
We are making a special Thanksgiving offer of Roses, our selection, in lots of 300
or more at the rate of $3.00 per 100. (

CARNATIONS

Are finally coming in crop, no large quantity, but quality very good, due to the cold
fall weather, making a slow but firm growth.

Valley, Asparagus, Sprengeri, Adiantum and Galax in large quantity. Common
ferns, best eastern fresh picked, 25c per 100 or $2.00 per 1,000.

CURRENT PRICE LIST WILL BE IN FORCE FOR ANOTHER WEEK

We grow all the stock we sell and buyers will appreciate the advantages of
buying direct of a large grower. Orders should be shipped in advance of time
wanted on account of the delays in express service.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A
trial order solocited.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must be Delivered to the Express Companies by 5 P. M. Each Day.

BAS8ETT & WASHBIRN

IjONG distance PHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Greenhonses Hinsdale, HI., and Greggs Station, III.

OFFICB AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chlcagfo.

EAELT NOVEMBER BTJUSTESS GOOD.

Business has been good so far this
month with the sales comparing most
favorably with those of the same pe-
riod of 1916. The out-of-town demand
is improving and the city trade, which
was exceptionally quiet last week, is
considerably better. Chrysanthemums
are very plentiful and while there are
more than enough to go around the
receipts are not quite as heavy. Pom-
pons are in good supply, but are sell-
ing well at fair prices. American
Beauty roses are in good demand and
there Is hardly ever any surpliis in
this line. Lily of the valley has sold
better the past week and at times it
was diflBcult to secure enough stock to
fill all the orders that were booked.
Orchids are seen in large numbers at
several of the stores and have not been
moving any too well, but the demand
seems to be strengthening and it would
not be at all surprising to see a clean-
up before the week Is over. Gardenias
are to be had, but are holding their

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To handle on commission 'Mums, Pompons,
or other seasonable stock. Checks weekly.

M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist

158 N. Wabash Avenue, Telephone Central 3067 CHICAGO

own, which is due principally to the
fact that they are not being grown as
heavily in this vicinity as in former
years. Carnations are arriving in
larger supply but appear to clean up
quite regularly, although at times the
past week there was an oversupply.
Roses are in exceptionally large sup-
ply in practically all the varieties
grown for this market and are obtain-
able in laj-ge lots at very reasonable
prices. Sweet peas are arriving in
larger quantities and a few Paper
White Narcissus are seen. Daisies,
pansies, tuberoses, snapdragons, calen-
dulas, stevia, single and double vio-
lets, lilies and callas are among the
offerings and several of the houses are
now featuring red winter berries.
Greens are plentiful in all lines. From
present indications it appears as if

A CARD OF THANKS.

Section No. 3 of the Luxemberger
Brotherhood of America extends its
sincere thanks to all the exhibitors
at its Schobermess, held recently in
Chicago, particularly Vaughan's
Seed Store, Wietor Bros., Alex Ring-
ler, the George Wittbold Co., and
Nicholas Reding, who were among
the prominent Arms who so kindly
and generously assisted in making
the Luxemberger harvest festival a
success. Ernest M. Woll,

Joseph Winandy,
Committee.

stocks will be in good supply for
Thanksgiving, but out-of-town buyers
will do well to place their orders in
advance with the instructions to ship

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PERCY JONES.- Inc.. the

House My Friend Bill says

the Van 100% Service has

made famous.

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

PERCY JONES. Inc..
— where customers always
receive the benefit of
market changes regardless
of prices quoted.

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

NOT THE OLDEST; NOR THE LARGEST; JUST THE BEST.

VOU CANNOT

buy our quality of Flowers elsewhere

at a lower price and YOU CANNOT

buy our quality of service elsewhere

AT ANY PRICE.

BEAUTIES

Your order will be filled right if placed
here, notwithstanding the general scarc-
ity in this market.

MUMS

Absolutely the largest and finest
variety and supply in this country.

POMPONS

Large quantity of choice stock
in all the best leading varieties.

VIOLETS

Mammoth supply home-grown sin-
gle and New York double Violets.

ROSES

Plenty for everyone in all the
best leading varieties and grades.

CASNATIONS

Positively the finest supply of
long stemmed carnations obtain-
able in the great Central Market.

GREEN GOODS

Choicest Smilax available. Adi-
antum. Asparagus Sprengeri, Ga-
lax, Ferns, Boxwood, Etc. The
kind of stock only Specialists,
such as we are, can supply you.

NOVELTIES

Calendulas, Mignonette, Sweet
Peas, Orchids, Daisies and every-
thing else sold in the world's
largest and most advantageously
located wholesale cut flower market

My Friend Bill
Says:

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

White, pink, yellow, etc $8.00 to $25.00 per 100

Pompons 25 to .50 per bunch

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per Doz.

Specials $5.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems ; 2.50

20-inch stems 2.00

15-inch stems 1.50

Short stems 1.00.

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Specials ...'. $25.00

Select $15.00 to 20.00

Short ' 7.50 to 10.00

RICHMOND, KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY,

KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, SUNBURST,

WARD, OPHELIA, AND MILADY.

Per 100

Select $10.00

Fancy 8.00

Medium 6.0O

Good Short ._ $4.00 to 5.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION, $4.00 PER 100.

CARNATIONS.

$3.00 to $5.00 per 100.

ORCHIDS.
Cattleyas per dozen $9.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Easter lilies $12.50 to $15.00

Valley 6.00

Violets, double 75 to 1.50

Violets, single 75 to 1.50

Sweet Peas 1.50 to 2.00

Calendulas 2.00 to 4.0O

Daisies l.OOto 2.00

DECORATIVE.

Adiantum per 100 $0.75 to $1.00

Leucothoe, finest in the country.. per 100 .60

Asparagus Strings each $0.50 to .60.

Asparagus Bunches " .25 to .50

Sprengeri Bunches " .25 to .50

Smilax per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Galax, green per lOOO .75

" bronze " " 1.50

Ferns " " 2.00

Boxwood per bunch .25

Wild Smilax large case 5.00

100%

Service

Means earnest, sincere, untiring effort devoted to your interest— service such as you have only believed possible to
obtain from a member of your own firm —intelligently rendered by one who mikes a thorough study of your wmts.

944

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

FANCY 'MUM6

White and Yellow

ALSO BIG SUPPLY OF ROSES

Splendid assortment of all the seasonable varieties.
All the Best New and Standard Varieties in Quantity.

CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS

Positively the largest and finest supply obtainable in the Chicago
market. Also large quantity of fine Shawyer, Sunburst, Milady,
Killarney and White Killarney Roses. Can also supply in
quantity the pretty miniature roses Nesbit and Cecile Brunner.

Sweet Peas, Violets, Lilies, Valley, Calendulas, Pansles, Greens, Etc.

We will have the largest supply of Cut Flowers that we have had for years this
Thanksgiving, so order now and get the best the Great Central Market affords.

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it
includes every item offered in ihe Great Chicago Market.

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on as early a train as possible so as
to avoid any possible delay under the
present unfavorable conditions that the
express companies have to contend
with. Play safe, order early and avoid
any possible chance of disappointment.
The grand opera season opened at the
Auditorium, Monday evening, Novem-
ber 12, and it was a great night, a
triumph in the face of conditions, for
the house was completely filled, which
did not surprise anyone. Many cor-
sages were seen which accounts for
the sudden shortening up in some lines
at this writing, especially orchids,
gardenias and lily of the valley.

NOTES.

A committee consisting of C. L.
Washburn, August Poehlmann and
George Asmus, was appointed at the
recent meeting of the Illinois State
Blorists' Association to confer with the
proper government authorities in re-
gard to what the growers' chances are
in securing enough coal to carry them
through the season. Mr. Washburn be-
lieves that this is the best method to
pursue right now, so if the supply is
to be cut off the growers will have
plenty of time to dry off their stock
and make whatever other arrange-
ments may be necessary to meet the
situation.

J. C. Nielson, one of Poehlmann
Bros. Co.'s traveling representatives,
who was rejected in the nrst draft on
account of being underweight, was
called home from the Des Moines
flower show by his exemption board,
which advised him that he would have
to report at a later date at Camp
Grant, Rockford, for a final examina-
tion. It is rumored that all the re-
jected men who did not claim exemp-
tion, will come under the same ruling

Place Your Orders
With Us For
Thanksgiving

We have a fine supply of Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthe-
mums and Pompons, particularly Bonnaffon and Garza; Sprengeri,
Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Supplies For Fall Decorations

Natural Prepared Oak Sprays-- Colored Ruscus
Magnolia Leaves-Baskets-Ribbons-Chiffons, etc.

Write For Onr New Supply Catalog.

0. A. & L A. TONNER

30 East Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

and those that have been discharged
will be recalled.

Wietor Bros are cutting a good sup-
ply of carnations including quite a
number of Thenanthos and Nebraska,
which are both held in high esteem
by N. J. Wietor. Chrysanthemums
and pompons are the leaders at this
establishment.

The American Bulb Co. has several
pans of Paper White narcissus in
bloom in its display windows, which
means that there should be a good sup-
ply of cut blooms available in this
market as usual for Thanksgiving.

Christmas Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000— 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

J. A. Budlong is handling a good
supply of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses',
which are unsurpassed for quality in
this market.

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I Largest Crops in the West and Just Right |

For Thanlcsgiving

1 Orders now being booked. Get yours in early. All the leading varieties in large |
I quantities. Perdoz.: Fancy, $2.50; Good, $1.50 to $2; Small, per 100, $8 to $10. |
I Also a large supply of Choice Pompons at 35c to 50c per bunch. |

i Unquestionably the finest and greatest individual collection |

I of varieties grown and offered in Chicago and the west. i

I BEAUTIES I

I White and Pink Kiliarney-Riciiniond-Sunburst-Kiilarney Brilliant-Ophelia |

We Have All the
Standard and
Best New

IN GOOD SUPPLY. QUALITY Al.

CARNATIONS

We can fill your order better than any other house in
this market and stand ready to prove it. Order Here.

And Can Supply
the Best Grade
in Quantity

Thanksgiving Price Lisf-

BEAUTIES Per doz.

Extra select $5.00

36-inch stem 4.00

30-inch stem 3.50

24-inch stem 2.50

20-inch stem 2.00

15-inch stem 1.50

ROSES

Killarney

White Killarney. .

Sunburst

Richmond

KUlarney Brilliant
Ophelia

Per 100
Select ..$8.00
Fancy . . 6.00
Medium . 4.00
Short . ..3.00

ROSES Per 100
Our Selection $4.00

CARNATIONS

Select $4.00

Fancy 3.00

Medium . , 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

(All Colors)

Small per 100 $8.00

Medium perdoz. 1.50

Fancy per doz. 2.00

Special per doz. 2.S0

Subject to Change
'withont Notice.

MISCELLANEOUS

PerlOO

Valley $ 6.00

Lilies $12.50 to 15.00

Adiantum 1.00

Ferns per 1000, $2.00 to 2.50

Galax, bronze and green,

per 1000, 1.25

Smilax per doz., 2.00

Asparagus Sprengeri. .. bunch, 50c

Asparagus Plumosus. . .bunch, SOc

All Other Green Goods

at Market Prices.

WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone:
Randolph 2081

CHICAGO

946

The Amer ican Fl oris t.

Nov. 17,

THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST

ROSES

American Beauty — Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 4.00

Stemsl SI inches 3.00

Stiemsl 18 Inches 2.00

Stems 12 Inches 1.50

Short stems 100. $6.00 to $8.00

Mrs. Chas. Russell — Per 100

Good $6.00 $8.00 $10.00

Extra Fancy 12.00 15.00 20.00

Ophelia 6.00 8.00 10.00

Sunburst 6.00 8.00 10.00

Killamey, White Killamey, KillariLey Bril-
liant and Richmond, Per 100

Long $6.00 to $8.00

Medium 5.00

Short « 4.00

Specials billed accordingly.
OARiTATIONS, choice $3.00 to 4.00

Special fancy 5.00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Select $3.00 to $4.00 per doz.

Medium 2.00 to 2.50 per doz.

Short 1.00 to 1.50 per doz.

per bunch 35c, 50e each

MISCELLANEOUS Per loo

Daisies $ 1.00 to $ 2.00

Calendulas 2.00 to 3.00

Sweet Peas 1.00 to 1.50

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Violets, double 1.00

Ferns $2.50 per 1000

Asparagus, per bunch.. 35c to 50c each
Sprengeri, per bunch — 25c to 35c each

Orchids $9.00 per doz.

Valley 6.00

Red winter berries per case, $2.00

Pine needles per box, $1.00

A. T". I^^5r:F^JB>K^ & CO.

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

m 164 N. Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO.

John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling
Co., stopped off at Richmond, Ind., on
his way home from the Cleveland show
for the purpose of inspecting- the new
rose, Columbia, which is looking fine
and more like the real thing every day.
He says that the E. G. Hill Co. also
has a fine red rose but believes that
the market is in greater need of a good
pink than any red and that Columbia
appears to fill the bill in all respects,
especially as to size, color and produc-
ing qualities.

Leonard H. Vaughan, Oscar J. Fried-
man, Reinhold Schiller and B. F. Gage
are soliciting funds from the trade
for the Y. M. C. A. drive which closes
Saturday, November 17. It is impos-
sible for the committee to call on the
entire trade but it would appreciate
It very much if anyone who cares to
help this worthy cause will mail in
their contribution to any one of its
members before Saturday noon.

Bill Collignan, formerly with Poehl-
mann Bros. Co., who was in the first
draft, is with Co. M., o20th Infantry,
at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va. He
has been promoted to sergeant and
was one of the national army boys
whose drive in Pittsburgh, Pa., sold
.$1,750,000 worth of second liberty
loan bonds.

The A. L. Randall Co. has quite a
number of employes with the colors
and expects to lose quite a number
more as the draft progresses. Some
of their men already in the army have
made great progress and hold non-
commissioned officers' berths.

Luke Schrer, formerly with Kenni-
cott Bros. Co., who is with the regulars
at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex., has
been promoted to sergeant. He is with
the 131st Infantry, M. G., and will
appreciate a card from his many
friends in the trade here.

George Wienhoeber is a firm be-
liever in outdoor advertising and has
been using the billboards quite exten-
sively of late. He has just secured a
50-foot space on the large board at
Thirty-ninth street and Indiana ave-
nue, considered one of the best loca-
tions in the city.

Henry Dunn has secured a lO-year
lease on his store at 807 North State
street, including a number of changes
which when made will give him a 30-
foot front and a tile floor. A conserva-
tory equipped with an oil burning boil-
er will be erected next spring.

Allie Zech, who represented Zech
& Mann at the Des Moines autumn
flower show, reports that the Iowa
exhibition was a great success espe-
cially in regard to the number of ex-
hibits which completely filled the audi-
torium.

Percy Jones, Inc., reports that Sat-
urday, November 10, and Monday, No-
vember 12, were both good shipping
days when the number of boxes that
were shipped out reminded the visitors
of the holidays.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling a
large supply of chrysanthemums in
addition to a complete line of all other
seasonable stock. Choice boxwood Is
arriving regularly in large shipments
at this house.

The Chicago Florists' Club will meet
at the Briggs House, Thursday even-
ing, November 15, at 8 p. m., when
the officers for the ensuing year will
be nominated. A large attendance is
expected.

A. T. Pyfer & Co., are gradually get-
ting things in shape at their new store
at 164 North Wabash avenue, which
presents a better appearance as the
work progresses.

Paul Rothe has joined the colors and
is a sergeant in the signal corps. He

probably will be detailed for duty at
Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., as an instruc-
tor.

Paul Klingsporn, manager of the
Chicago Flower Growers' Association,
reports that his firm's sales show an.
increase over the same period of 1916.

Paul C. Smith, son of M. S. Smith,
of the W. W. Barnard Co., is a cor-
poral in the 122nd field artillery now
stationed at Camp Logan, Tex.

The Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower
Association will meet in the Walnut
room of the Hotel Sherman, Thursday,
November 15, at 6 :30 p. m.

E"rne & Co. are making a strong bid
for Thanksgiving business and will
have their usual large supply of stock
to offer this season.

Buohbinder Bros., manufacturers of
florists' refrigerators, received an order
this week from a retail concern in
Havana, Cuba.

Earl Poehlmann, eldest son of Au-
gust Poehlmann, has returned from a
pleasant auto trip to San Francisco,
Calif.

O. A. & L. A. Tonner will have a new
fall catalogue covering all florist's sup-
plies ready for mailing in a few days.

Samuel Seligman, representing
Wertheimer Bros., New York, called
on the trade here this week.

Fred Kanst, of the south parks, cele-
brated the seventieth anniversary of
his birthday, November 15.

Chas. Potocka is planning on open-
ing a new retail store at Lawndala
and Milwaukee avenues.

Miss L. A. Tonner has returned from
a pleasant visit to the Tonner pecan
groves at Baconton, Ga.

Hoerber Bros, are cutting from a
splendid crop of BonnafCon chrysanthe-
mums.

Frank Pasternick, ' with the E?rnest
Wienhoeber Co., is serving on the jury.

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The American Florist.

947

FOR THANKS(ilVIN(i

WE OFFER IN QUANTITY

MUMS

Pink,

White,

Yellow

Positively home-grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY Or POMPONS.

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses Ai Duality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Including Wild Smllax for your Fall Decorations.

CARNATIONS ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ orders entrusted to our care.

H^'Can also supply extra fancy Orchids (Cattleyas).

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh
stock at all times. Try ns and be convinced. Besides, when buying direct from us,
we eliminate the high cost of living— in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE
i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.''^i

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place yon can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

Schiller's have a very pretty adver-
tisement in the elevated cars this
month. Three blooms of chrysanthe-
mums, with the wording, 'It's 'Mum
time now at Schiller's," appear on this
card.

The coal situation is becoming more
serious as the season advances and as
dealers fall to make deliveries. Two
of the smaller greenhouse establish-
ments are reported as having shut
down.

Visitors : Matt Ullenbruch, Port
Huron, Mich.; C. Lowther, New York;
Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kan.; S.
Leonard, with the Kentucky Tobacco
Products Co., Louisville, Ky.

"WESTERvrLLE, O. — L. C. Wogan. for-
merly of Marion, O., has purchased the
range of Hemminger & Jones on South
State street.

Lancaster, Pa. — Elmer Weaver is
making extensive improvements at his
establishment, already one of the most
up-to-date in this section.

Indiana State Florists at Richmond.

Columbia, E. G. Hill's queen of new
roses, received the homage of more
than 60 members of the Indiana State
Florists' Association last week, the
occasion being a visit of that organi-
zation to Richmond, Ind. Great has
been the praise given this new variety
wherever it has been shown, and all
who saw it growing in its home aver
there has been no exaggeration in the
reports and prophesies for its future.
The other rose stock seen at the E. G.
Hill Co.'s establishment was living ful-
ly up to its usual high reputation, sev-
eral sports showing exceptional form,
while it would be amiss to fail to call
attention to the chrysanthemums here
which were making a wonderful show-
ing. The visitors also inspected a num-
ber of other growers' establishments,
among them those of the Jos. H. Hill
Co., G. R. Gause & Co., Fred H. Lem-
on & Co., Wm. Gardener and Edward
Ruch, at all of which fine stock was
much in evidence. The factories of the
Advance Co. and the John A. E'vans

Co. were also inspected by some of the
party.

Following an excellent repast, the
business meeting was called to order
by President Irwin Bertermann, who
thanked the local members for their
unstinted hospitality, being followed in
turn by E. G. Hill, W. W. Coles, Ko-
komo; Anders Rasmussen, New Al-
bany; Joseph Hill, Herman Junge, In-
dianapolis, and R. Witterstaetter, Cin-
cinnati, O., all of whom made interest-
ing remarks. Indianapolis was chosen
as the next meeting place, date to be
announced.

RocKTOED, Irx. — A giant Christmas
tree, electric lighted, is planned for
Camp Grant.

Lebanon, Ore. — Chas. Ingram, for-
merly of Corvallis, will erect a green-
house here in the near future.

Ajstdovek. Mass. — The fall exhibition
of the Andover Horticultural Society
has been cancelled on account of dam-
age caused by frost.

948

The American- Florist.

Nov. 17,

TtlANKSOIYING TLOWERS

'Mums, Pompons, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Lilies, Valley,
Daisies, Beauties, Paper Whites, Sweet Peas, Greens, Etc.

THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST

AMERICAN BEAUTY Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 4.00

Stems 24 inches 3.00

Stems IS inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches 1.50

Short Stems 100. $6.00 to S8.00

ROSES
MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL

'

Select

... 12.00 to 15.00

Richmo

d, special . . .
select

... 10.00 to 12.00
... 6.00 to S.OO

Milady.

special

... 10.00 to 12.00

Killarney Brilliant, special

" " select ....

" " short ....

Hoosier Beauty, ex. spc'l.

" special

select

) to S.OO
) to 4.00

10.00
) to S.OO
) to 4.00

15.00
) to 12.00

sliort 3.00 t

S.OO
4.00

ROSES Per 100

Ophelia, special SIO.OO

select $ 6.00 to S.OO

" short 3.00

White Killarney, special. . S.OO to 10.00

select . . 4.00 to
*' " short ..

Killarney, special S.OO to

" select 4.00 to

" short

Mrs. Ward, special

" " select 4.00 to

" " short 3.C

Cecile Brunner 2.00 to 3.C

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.0

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS

Good Common $ 2.00 to I

Large and fancy

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Per doz.

Small $ 1.00 to S 1.50

Medium 2.00 to 2.50

Kancy 3.00 to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .25 to .50

6.00
3.00
10.00
6.00
3.00
8.00
6.00

4.00

MISCELLANEOUS Per 100

$ 0.75 toS 1.00

6.00

00 to 15.00
1.50

Easter Lilies 12.

Stevia

Strawflowers per bunch

Paper Whit^

Daisies ....* 1.

Sweet Peas 1.

Calendulas 2.

Snapdragon ....per bunch

ORCHIDS
Cattleyas S 1.

GREENS
Asp. plumosus, per string
Asp. plumosus sprays.bch..$0.

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice. . .per doz. . 1,

Fancy ferns perl. QUO

Galax leaves per 1.000

Wild SmUax percase

Boxwood.. per lb.. 25c: 50

25 to

50 to
00 to
00 to
50 to

25 to
35 to
75 to
50 to

1.00

1.00
2.00
2.50
1.25
5.00

lb.

ERNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E. Randolph Street* L.D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Milwaukee.

BUSINESS good; plentiful supply.

With numerous orders for funeral
"work and quite a few elaborate wed-
dings the latter part of last week, bus-
iness was good. The supply in all
line.s is equal to the demand, with the
exception of pompon chrysanthemums
in the bronze shade. It seems that,
due to the fact that they were favorites
last year, most of the growers put in a
fair sized stock, with the result that
now that their time has come there is
an oversupply, while the white and
pink shades move satisfactorily. There
are also quite a few of the larger
chrysanthemums with weak necks,
which consequently take a back seat,
while good stock takes care of itself.
The supply of roses is equal to the de-
mand and the quality very fine. Car-
nations are getting more plentiful from
day to day, but there is no danger of
an oversupply for some time to come.
Orchids and lily of the valley were in
good demand and the supply adequate.

NOTES.

A visit to the carnation growers of
North Milwaukee, November 6, found
all the stock in prime condition, but
the cut still light. There are many
buds, of good size, but, due to the short
■days at this time of the year, there is
no heavy cut in sight in the near fu-
ture. The places visited were Schroe-
der Floral Co., A. Reinhardt, Wm.
Manke & Co. and the Greenwood Car-
nation Co. The little carnation, prop-
erty of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Thorpe, at
the last named place, is some baby.

We are pleased to report that J P.
Seal, credit man for the Holton &
Hunkel Co,, enjoyed his first day out
November 11, having been confined to
his home for some time with sickness.
This firm reports very fine business
for Friday and Saturday last week,

especially the brisk call for orchids
and lily of the valley. Their chrysan-
themums throughout are of fine qual-
ity.

The C. C. Pollworth Co. made a dis-
play of ferns and chrysanthemums at
Des Moines last week and were award-
ed first prize on a new bronze seedling
pompon. They report the arrival of
the first stevia November 12. Needless
to say, it kept on moving. They could
use more white carnations, for which
they are having numerous calls.

The A. F. Kellner Co. is at its wits'
end, due to the great amount of out-
door work, plus great activity in the
decorating line. With the most un-
satisfactory labor problem, it is not a
matter of having orders, but to do
justice to those on hand and com-
menced.

Gust Rusch & Co. report the arrival
of the first sweet peas from Rud.
Preuss & Sons, North Milwaukee, last
week. Grunewald Bros., from the
same point, are consigning carnations
of fine quality to them at this time.

Visitors : H. Lavenhagen, Manito-
woc; Aug. Wagner. Oconomowoc; E.
R. Austin, Delavan; John Rindfleisch,
Beloit.

B. O.

Manistee, Mich. — Joseph Clarkson
has a splendid showing of chrysanthe-
mums at his range which is being en-
joyed by many visitors.

Burlington, Ia. — The Burlington
Vinegar & Pickle Works will erect a
range to? cost between .$2.5,000 and
$.30,000 to be devoted to tomato plants.

Louisville, Kt, — The November is-
sue, of "Flowers Beautiful," the attrac-
tive little house organ of the Jacob
Schulz Co., is entitled the "Military
Number" and contains much informa-
tion of seasonable interest.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

and Gen'l Met-

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.MlcMflan Ave.. CHICAGO, m.

P»lain Chiffon

( About 35 to 40 yards to bolt.)

Can be had in any color. Per yd.

Satin edee. 2incheswide $0.03Vi

Satin edge, A incheswide 06

Satin edffe. 6incheswide 07

Satin edge. 10 inches wide 10

Get our complete list of other supplies.

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., l^ST'
1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give ns yonr business and we will please yon.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J L. Cumbie, Maoagrer, Morris Station, Georgi

'9'?'

The American Florist,

949

John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Ayenne,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CBICAQO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance nione. Randolph 6784

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

2^±l^i? Cut Flowers

Telephone; Randolph 27SS

Qraenhonses: Des Plaines, ni. l*\,\nnAn

Store : 162 N. Wabash Ave. l/IIlCagO

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

Mention the American Florist when writing

MILLER & MIJSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writina

Joseph E. Wlltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

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A. L Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Mention the American Florist when writina

George Reinberg

WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sun'burst, Richmond, Kil-
lamey, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua,

162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMUNGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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VlioMeHo¥erMM'KeU

CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

$S 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00

30in

24 in

20-in

IS.in

abort per 100. 6 00@ 8 00

Irs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100
4 00@12 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@1^ 00

Hoosier Beauty

Killarney Brilliant

" KiUarney

" White KiUarney

" Richmond

" Prince de Bnlearie

" RheaReid

" My Maryland

Mri. Geo. Shawyer

■• Milady

" Snnbnrst

" Mrs. Aaron Ward

" Hadley

" Ophelia

" Double White KiUarney..

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey

" Champ Weiland

" Stanley

" Tipperary

" Francis Scott Key

" Bayard Thayer

" Cecile Bninner

" GeorgeElEar

" Baby Doll

" Nesbit

'' Fireflame

*' Onrselection

ChrysaDtbemums. perdoz., 1 00(g
Pompons, per bunch. 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 00

Carnations

Cattleyas..per doz.. $9.C0@$12 CO

Daisies

Lilium Harrisii

Valley

Ferns. ... per 1000, . $2 00@$2 50

Galax ■• 1 00® 1 25

Leucotboe

Mexican Ivy...per 1000, 5 00@6 00
Plumosus Strings. .each, 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri. Flu mosus Sprays

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8

00

3 00@ll0 00
3 00@10 00

3 00@10 00

4 00012 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 OOglO 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00

200
200
200
2 00
400

2 00@ 4 00

) 3 00

1 00@ 2 00
15 00
600

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLBR

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go,

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 21S Atlas Block
Lon^ Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

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WILD SMILAX, pJr't'i

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ''^^^ffiMA

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Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural LoA Moss, per bag (100 square

feet). SI 75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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____* CROWERS-" SHIPPERS nn.,m^,-

^rUT FLOWEDC^

154 NOVaBiSKOn..

t^OMECEfflllM,S|i

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—THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Comnussion Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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ZECH & MANN

Wbolesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., • - Chicago

Telephone Central 328'

950

The Amer ican Fl orist.

Nov. 17,

Boxwood and Lycopodium

$15.00 per 100 lbs.

$12.00 per 100 lbs.

The supply of these two items is very uncertain this year. The
price will go higher in December, so arrange for your supply now.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^^r

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

BUSINESS SOMEWHAT IMPEOVED.

There is a more hopeful tone in the
various reports of the market situation
of the past weeli. Not a whole lot do-
ing, but still an improvement over the
two previous weeks, that all seem to
agree were the worst ever. Crops have
shortened up in some lines, which,
with the slight increase in demand,
balances things in a way that will
show better averages in the returns.
The quality of the stock in all lines
ranges high. Roses in the many vari-
eties are very good. Ophelia, Russell,
American Beauty and Hadley are lead-
ers. Prima Donna also shows up well.
The late chrysanthemums are now
coming in. The season must have
suited, as the quality was never better.
Rose Pockett and white and yellow
Eaton have brought $6.00 per dozen,
which shows that somebody appreciates
a good thing when they see it. Very
good Bonnaffon are seen in a number
of the stocks. These also command
vei-y good prices. Carnations are more
plentiful and will soon come into their
own. The market has never seen such
high quality orchid sweet peas at this
season as are now offered. The Yar-
rowa are almost as good as those cut
in February. Violets are in fine form
and meet with a good demand, particu-
larty on Saturday.

NOTES.

Isaac Bayei-sdorfer and Stephen
Green, of the Bayersdorfer force, are
back in the city after successful trips.
Mr. Green, who recently visited his
trade in Canada, found trade condi-
tions good. Although owing to duties,
war tax, and custom house charges,
goods cost 50 per cent more there than
in the states, yet the demand war-
ranted their carrying the stock at the
increased prices. Florists here should
feel much encouraged by this report,
as war conditions have existed there
for over three years, with incessant
calls for money during all that time.

In speaking of chrysanthemums,
Eugene Bernheimer says it would pay
the growers to be more particular in
their packing. The Bonnaffon, the best
seller of them all, has a rather solid
head, but a slender and brittle stem
immediately back of the flower
which snaps off at the least provoca-
tion. Each row of flowers in a box
should be supported by a cushion or
roll of paper; this protects and keeps
the flower in place. Very often three
or more flowers are found snapped off
in a box, which means a loss of 50 to
75 cents in the returns.

The saying "It's an ill wind that
blows nobody good" is proven in the
case of the Jos. Heacock Co., who re-
port war conditions to have greatly
aided the palm business. There has
been such a strong demand that it is
difiicult to keep up the assortment of
sizes in the kentias and also cibotium
ferns, which are a specialty with them.

Leo Niessen, in commenting on the
condition of business, says that while
this fall's trade has been a bit draggy
he believes the worst is over. The to-
tal falling off will not. he feels sure,
reach 10 per cent. Chrysanthemums
in great variety are the feature at this

American Beauties, Early'Mums.Yiolets, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This ifi the exclQsWe shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMe Hover MM*KeU

Cincinnati, Nov. 14. Per 100

AmericaD Beauty, per doz,,. 75@ 4 00

Roses, KilUrneT 2 003 8 00

'• Mrs, Chas, Russell 4 00@10 00

" Ophelia 4 00® 8 00

" RichmoDd 3 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

Lilinm GiraDtesm ID Oa®12 50

Carnations 2 CO® 3 00

Valley 7 CO

Chrysanthemums 6 00020 00

Boston, Nov, 14. Per 100

Roses, Beauty 10 00@25 00

" KiUaroey Queen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Fink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00
" Double White Killarney,,. 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00® 10 00

•• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

'• Mock 4 00@12 00

" Mrs, Cbai, Rnisell 2 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

•• Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hlllinedon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

Buffalo, Nov, 14, PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 00@30 00

Fancy 20 00@25 CO

Extra 10 0C@15 00

1st 800@1000

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

• My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

'• Sunburst 3 00®10 00

" Ward 3 00® 6 00

•' Ophelia 3 00@ 8 00

•' Russell 6 00®12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

■■ Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 0C@ 8 00

Lilies 8 0O®12 00

Cattleyas 6000@75 00

Carnations 2 60® 3 00

Asparagus SprenEeri,.. 35@ 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilai 15 00020 00

Chrysanthemums 6 00®25 00

establishment. Roses, carnations and
violets are also quantity specials.

No. 162S Arch street, where the De-
cember meeting of the florists' club is
to be held, Is but half a block from
where at one time an option was ob-
tained on the lot corner of 17th and
Filbert streets, on which it was pro-
posed to locate a flower market and
clubhouse. The project feel through,
however, and was finally abandoned.

The windup of the chrysanthemum
show added about $150 to the Red
Cross fund, mostly from the ' sale of
chrysanthemum plants and flowers. "W.
F. Thirkildson auctioned them off like
a veteran. If ever he gets tired of the
seed business, he has a windward an-
chor as an auctioneer.

The rose Septetember Morn from the
Florex Gardens stood up remarkably
well at the chrysanthemum show. Af-
ter three days, when other Doniilaj-

IT YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

ILCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignments of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Chrysanthemums, Violets,

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1^5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

sorts were practically gone, the color,
form and substance of this variety
was still in good condition.

Yellow wallflower is a novelty with
the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists'
Exchange. Manager Miller sees a
slight improvement in business, adding
that if it gets as good as it has been
bad the growers will not be bothered
about the prices of coal.

T. Nelson Geiger, who makes a spe-
cialty of Mrs. Ward roses at a popular
price, is well satisfied with this fall's
business. He believes in keeping up a
good front, regardless of conditions,
and thinks it is half the battle.

Exceptionally well grown Bonnaffon
chrysanthemums are a feature of the
Berger Brothers' stock. Choice violets
And caxUations are aJ-Ro Ijaii^ar^

igzy.

The American Florist,

951

CCPOUMni(D

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON&lllNKELCO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Specials in Supplies

White Tissue Paper, 480 count,
lO-ream lots, - - $17.00
Glazing Liauid Putty, guaranteed
quality. Gallon, - - $1.65
Sphagnum Moss, burlap bales,
clean selected stock, bale. $1.25
Mastica Machines, Bulbs, Tin-
foil, Chiffons. Etc., Etc.

Write for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

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EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Up-tO-the-Minute Service; Salisfadion Gnaranteei

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.

WO Potter Co 421 High Ave.,
. W. IT UllCr V/U., CLEVELAND,©.

A new stock Japanese chenille
wreath in the real Christmas red, suit-
Able for department store or other
large windows, has been gotten out by
the Jos. G. Neidinger Co. It is 36
inches in diameter with a spray of
green ruscus and cluster of spruce
cones. It is well proportioned and an
ideal Christmas wreath.

Prof. E. A. White, Cornell University,
Ithaca, N. Y., ^A^11 be the speaker at the
opening lecture of the Pennsylvania

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St,

P. O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.

Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

C\ K' I I P H M Wholesale Florist.

• *^» l^Ul^nniy 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlloMeJIo¥crM<^KeU

Philadelphia, Nov. 14. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, SDecia' 20 00@25 00

;; ", fancy 10 00@20 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 COiaiS CO

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

Killarney 2 00® 8 00

White KilUrney 2 OC® 8 00

' Hadley 4 0C@10 00

Sunburst 3 0C@ 8 00

Ophelia 3 00(8 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 6 00

Carnations 2 00@ 3 00

Cattleyas eacn.$0 50ig 75

Lilinm Rubrum 3 00® 4 00

Valley 6 00® 8 00

Calendulas 50® 1 00

Easter Lilies 6 00® 8 00

Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00

Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00

Larkspur 2 00® 4 00

Asters 1 00® 4 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

PiTTSBDRGH, Nov. 14. PetlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 12 00

][ [' fancy lo 00

" extra 6 00

„■ ■' No.l 3 00

EUllarney 1 00® 8 00

My Maryland 1 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 1 O)® 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 0O@ 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilium Gieantenm 10 00@12 00

Adiantum i 35

Asnaragus Spreneeri, oer bunch. 35@40

Nevr Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations 3 00

Chrysanthemums 1 50@ 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas 3 00

MiLWADKEH. Nov. 14. Per 100
Roses. Killarney and W, Killarney 3 00® 8 00

" Ward 3 00® 8 00

Mrs, Chas. Russell 5 00® 2 5 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 3 00® 8 00

Bon Silene 2 00

Cecile Brunner _... 2 00

Carnations 2 00® 4 00

Valley 6 00

Lilies 12 50

Rubrums .... 3 00

Cattleyas per doz.. $6 00

Mums per doz., $1 00@$3 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

GOLDFISH

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Write lor Wholesale Price List
of Goldfish and Supplies.

Bert J. Putnam, '"^r^ZTy"'-

St. Lonis, Nov. 14, 1

Hadley ?(

Killa

White Killarney 2(

Hoosier Beauty 2 (

Sunburst 2 (

Ward ** 2 (

MrsShawyer .*,'* 2 (

Ophelia '...''. 2 (

Carnations " 2 (.

Ferns per 1000, $2 00

Russell 3f

I 500
I 4 00
' 400
I 8 00
6 00
I 600
I 8 00
I 8 00
300

952

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

Don't Wait

Now is the time to send us a shipment of flowers and acquaint yourself
■with the satisfactory treatment you receive when you ship to New
York's Foremost Commission House in the flower trade.

Extensive experience, ample capital, modern facilities and, in
fact, everything to commend us to you.

Special opportunity for a couple of Good Rose Growers who are looking
for best returns. Our present demand is larger than our supply.

UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc., ill W. 28th St., New York City

Horticultural Society, 1917-1918 season,
November 20, at 3 :30 p. m. The meeting
will be held in Griffith hall, 1420 Chest-
nut street. His subject is "Theory and
Practice in Horticulture," illustrated.

"The general conditions concerning
the retail florists' trade of the country
must be alright, if we are to judge by
the business we are getting." Paul
Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.,
was speaking. He added that their
full force is hard at it, trying to keep
up with the orders.

George Cooke, late with the Leo
Niessen Co.. has taken a position at
the Hog Island Ship Building Co. Da-
vid Kline, one of the street men, has
also found employment there. Wages
with overtime on Sunday, if they de-
sire to work, are over $50 a week.

The Floral Nurseries are carrying
a full line of roses. Cattleyas and
gardenias are also a feature. Manager
Barnshaw is well satisfied with the
outlook.

Choice late chrysanthemums are a
feature of Edward Reid's stock. Ex-
ceptionally fine white and yellow Eaton
brought record prices the past week.

H. A. Dreer. Inc., are drawing heav-
ily on the recent importation of box-
wood. It is in demand all over the
country.

Visitors : A. B. Kleinheins. Wilkes-
barre; Raymond Kester. Williams-
port.

K.

New York.

HEAVY supply; PRICES LOW.

There is no improvement in the con-
dition of the wholesale market, nor
is there likely to be until the chrysan-
themums get thinned out. A great
stock of them keep pouring in and if
any dealer manages to clean up he
does it at a sacrifice. As a matter of
course, other stocks are kept in the
background, while so many chrysan-
themums are on the market. If there
is any exception, it is in orchids, which
are not plentiful, cattlyeas whole-
saling at from 40 to 7.5 cents per flower.
American Beauties keep near $25 per
100 or at that rate. Carnations are
slow at $2 per 100. Violets can be
bought for 15 cents per 100, but the
best bring 40 cents; lilies $4 to $6; Lily
of the Valley $4 to $5; rubrums $2 to
$3 and slow at that. Good sweet peas
are not plentiful and are usually taken
at fair prices. The society columns of
the daily papers give space to the horse
show, which opens November 12. Time
was when the horse show was an event
for the florists, but that has passed
and little is expected of it.

November 12. — The condition of the
wholesale market is discouraging to
the dealer; a surplus of stock and a
very light demand.

NOTES.

At the store of the Colonial Florist,
Broadway and 157th street, we have
recently noticed an exceptionally fine
window decoration in which yellow
chrysanthemums were lavishly used.
The window space is large with a high
ceiling and the blooms were carried up
about 20 feet in a pyramid. At the
base, in front were baskets of orchids
and lily of the valley, roses and pom-
pons. The arrangement was by Nich-

olas A. Lappas, manager and decorator.
The proprietor, Costos Sakelos, is re-
cuperating from a recent illness at the
autumn and winter resort of Lake
wood, N. J.

The following members of the New
York Florists' Club are now in the
army or navy : A. M. Henshaw, New
York, lieutenant in the naval reserve;
L. E. Dupuy, Whitestone, L. I., artil-
lery; Edward A. Manda, West Orange.
N. J.; E. K. Baumann, Rahway, N. J.;
P. F. IVIeissner, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Ar-
thur Clarke, New York, lieutenant of
infantry; David B. Thom, Brooklyn,
N. Y.

A. P. Nicholas, second sou of John S.
Nicholas, the Grand Central florist,
recently passed a first class examina-
tion in law before the New York Bar
Association. He had taken the law
course at Cornell University. His older
brother had taken the business course.
Both assist their father in his florist
business and other enterprises.

At the store of H. E'. Froment we
have noticed exceptionally fine J. L.
Mock, Prima Donna, Stanley and Had-
ley roses, and he has all the other
standard varieties of tea roses. Kil-
larney has been somewhat crowded to
the background of late, but it is yet a
good rose and he has fine stock of itj

Ralph Armstrong had the decora-
tion, November 14, for the wedding of
Miss Jane Morgan, daughter of J. Pier-
pont and Mrs. Morgan, to George Nich-
ols, which took place at the Morgan
home. Glen Cove, L. I. The entire
decoration was with yellow chrysan-
themums and oak foliage.

C. A. Ladiges, the Amsterdam ave-
nue retailer, and two friends, recently
spent two weeks in Maine, on a hunt-
ing trip. They were near the Canadian
line and had to go 25 miles in a canoe
to reach the hunting ground. C. A.
shot one bear, two deers and a num-
ber of partridges.

Harry Charles, formerly with S. C.
Gilbert, the florist, of this city, has re-
cently been here on a 10 days' leave of
absence from the Spartanburg camp,
where he is a sergeant. Army life
seems to agree with him, as he has
gained 12 pounds in weight since he
went away.

At the Fifth avenue store of Thomas
Young, Jr., we recently noticed a neat
piece of work, it being a floral bible,
or a design representing a large bible,
the cover being of pompon chrysanthe-
mums and dendrobium and phalaeenop-
sis. The initials, I. H. S. were worked
over all.

W. H. Long, the retailer of Colum-
bus avenue and 77th street, was very
busy during the past week with fun-
eral work. In point of service, he is
one of the oldest retailers of this city,
is always clever and cheerful and has
an equally amiable wife, who is also
a florist.

Richard Vincent, Jr., came to town
November 8, attended a meeting of the
American Dahlia Society and delivered
an address to the National Association
of Gardners.

Bonnot Brothers, Inc., who for 15
years have occupied a stand in the
Cut Flower Exchange, have given it
up, having another enterprise in view.

In addition to other good features,
J. K. Allen is now handling fine Sun-
burst roses and pot chrysanthemums.

Mention the American Florist when wrltino

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Valley

Chas. Schwake £c Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York

MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragnt.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albert A. Schanzer, a 3'Oung man
well and favorably known in the retail
trade of this city, is now with the Van
Praag Florist Co.. 4 West 40th street.

The store of Wadley & Smythe, 491
Fifth avenue, has recently been thor-
oughly redecorated in the interior and
is now very attractive.

The Henshaw Floral Co. continues
to receive fine stock of roses, chrysan-
themums, sweet peas, carnations and
other good features.

In addition to other good features,
"Walter F. Sheridan is now handling
fine stock of the chrysanthemum,
Chadwick.

At the store of C. A. Dards, it was
recently stated by Manager Perry, that
business was satisfactory.

Alexander McConnell states that
business is somewhat improved.

A. P. F.

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953

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
88ifF°^X=ut. NEW YORK CITY

J. J. COAN, Inc. K,""

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

26 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F.Sberidan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

^t'sllFairagut 133 W. 28th SI., Nbw York

All the NBTV ROSBS, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable FIoTvera

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc,

148West28ttiSt., NEW YORK CITY

Telepbonea: Farragiit 300 and 301

JOHN YOCNG SCO.

Wholesale Conunission Florists

53 W. SBlh St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILUAMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 6335 Farrasmt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 60S and 600 Farragrnt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farrasnt 0761.

Goldstein & Fnttermao

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28lli St., NEW YORK

VlioMe Ho¥erMM*Ket>s

New York. Nov. 14. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00625 00

extra and fancy. ..10 00@15 00
No land No 2.... 2 00@ 3 00

'• Hadley 2 00@10 00

■• FrancisScott Key 2 00012 00

" Prima Donna 2 00@10 00

AliceStanley 50® 6 00

" Mrs Geo. Shawyer 500 6 00

" Double White Killarney.. 1 GO® 6 00

" Killarney, Special 4 00® 5 00

No 1 and No 2.. 50® 1 00

Queen 1 00® 6 00

Brilliant 50® 5 00

" Aaron Ward 1000 8 00

" Sunburst 1 00® 6 00

•' J L Mock 2 00010 00

" Ophelia 50(8 6 00

•' Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00®10 00

Hoosier Beauty 1000 5 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@75 00

Chrysanthemums Fancy 4 OC® S 00

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 25® 2 00

Rubrums 2 000 3 00

Lilies, LonsrifiorumandFormosum 4 00® 6 00

t.lly of ihe Valley 4 00® 5 fO

Bouvardia 1 25® 2 25

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 2 00® 2 50

Smilax doz, strings, 1 00® 1 25

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Carnations Fancy 3 00

Tuberoses 2 00® 3 00

Violets 259 50

Snapdragons 75@ 2 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Ezchange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26tb uid 27th Sti.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses. Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. TAN REYPER, ManaiEer

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

^^a^rJalbtliiil 129 W. 28lli St., Nbw YofK

We are

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years* experience behind ns.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consi^ora and customerB.
You will not make a mistake by deallnsr with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: j 558 1 H W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT \ 203<< ,™,„ vrkwir

I 2037 NEW YORK

'PHONE ] III! [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOLESAIiE FliOBIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France;
highest quality, per dozen bunches, $3.00: per
case-125. of one color, •«28,00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c; per 100
balls, $60x0.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.O. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel, 3870-3871 Farragut

Tie Largest Sllpjei aad Receiyer of Cnt Flowtri

A complete assortment of the best in
the market can always be reli'ed upon.

Mention the American Florist when writina

D. FEXY

Wholesale Conunission Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writina

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Fkonet 1664 — 1666 Madison Bqaar*

34 West 28th Street, New York

Rectivers and Distriklors of Choicest Cnt Flowers

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954

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

iNew York Florists' Club.

The monthly meeting of the New \
York Florists' Club was held on the :
nig'ht of November 12. There was a |
large attendance and much enthusiasm.
Discussions on publicity and advertis-
ing-, and the able lecture of Arthur
Herrington on lilies, illustrated with
beautiful stereopticon views, held the
attention of the members for the great-
er part of the evening. The committee
on the nomination of oHicers of the
club for lUlS, reported through Chair-
man W. H. Siebrecht, as follows: For
president, G. E. M. Stumpp, who de-
clined a renomination; Wallace R. Pier-
son, Charles Schenck, J. H. Fiesser. For
vice-president, P. W. Popp, Charles
Knight. Lee Don. For secretary, John
Young, J. Harrison Dick, who declined.
For treasurer, W. IC. Rickards, present
incumbent, and Thos. B. DeForest.
Trustees, James Stuart, Peter Duff,
W. P. Ford, Alex H. Donaldson, John
Scheepers and W. H. Long.

Max Schling took the platform and
made a strong- appeal for support of
the publicity movement. ^ meeting
had been held in his .store in the after-
noon to inspire vigor into the move-
ment in this city and vicinity. Sam
Seligman, representing Wertheimer
Brothers, took the platform and made
an eloquent appeal for support of the
publicity movement and gave a check
for $100 for his firm. A number of
other pledges and subscriptions fol-
lowed, pledge cards being passed
around to the members. Charlet-
Schenck, chairman of the wholesalers'
committee on publicity, reported good
progress. E. C. Vick, C. H. Brown,
Wallace R. Pierson, L. W. C. Tuthill,
President Stumpp and Secretary
Young all warmly indorsed the move-
ment. Wallace R. Pierson gave some)
details of the plan mapped out at the
recent Cleveland meeting. Secretary
Young stated that subscriptions are
coming in from all parts of this coun-
try.

Appropriate resolutions on the deaths
of Mrs. W. H. Sperling, William En-
tenmann and William Nilsson were
adopted and copies ordered to be for-
warded to the bereaved families.

President Stumpp spoke of express
matters. We may state that the ex-
press and freight situation can be
briefly covered and it is this : The
United States government is engaged
in a struggle of gigantic proportions
and if it needs cars it will take them,
and should take them.

A motion was carried to send a
Christmas kit to all members of the
club v/ho are in the army or navy.

Philip F. Kessler reported on the
arrangement for "ladies' night" at the
Hotel McAlpin. November 17. A buf-
fet supper will be served, and there
will be dancing.

The following were proposed for
membership: James Duffy, New York;
Carl Oberheitmann, New York; H. S.
DeForest, New York; Ellis Kamrass

■AVVWVWAWAV^VVVVVWV^"!

DARBEE'S

California Violets

We do not advertise them much because our stock is in
such great demand, but here is a chance for a few good
florists in any part of the United States or Canada to get
their name on our shipping list, now at the beginning of the
season. These are money makers for you. Write or wire.

Darbee's, 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Calif.

Put up In any size cases. Get a trial box of 2 dozen buncties.

and Howard Nichols, Y'onkers, N. Y.

There were a number of fine exhibits.
Dailledouze Brothers staged their new
rose, Ophelia Supreme, which was
awarded 90 points. A. N. Pierson, Inc..
Cromwell, Conn., exhibited the new
red rose, Mrs. Henry Winnett; awards
ed 90 points. They also exhibited the
following pompon chrysanthemums :
Little Gem, Hilda Canning, Lucille
Knoble and Romaine Warren, and in
hardy singles, Elizabeth Firestone and
Alice Howell, and the Japanese ane-
mone, Frances Alger; vote of thanks.
C. H. Totty showed the hardy single
chrysanthemums, Helen, Marie Totty,
Mildred Presb3^ Lilj' Neville and Jose-
phine Schatman; thanks of the club.
P. W. Popp; exhibited the pompon
Hilda Canning; vote of thanks. How-
ard Nichols, Y'onkers, N. Y., exhibited
a white sport of the carnation En-
chantress Supreme, awarded 87 points.

It was regxettable that the hour
was late before Arthur Herringtou
could begin his lecture, for coupled
with his stereopticon views it -was
-well worth while.

Among the visitors at the meeting
was Harry A. Barnard, representing
Stuart Low & Co..- Royal Nurseries,
England, who sails for home at an
early date. A. F. F.

Lafayette, Ind. — The oflices of Frank
L. Odell. secretary of the Indiana Hor-
ticultural Society, have been moved to
the horticultural department of the ex-
periment station in this city.

Springfield, Ili,. — The second an-
nual banquet tendered by Hem-
breiker & Cole to their representatives
in central Illinois was held at the Le-
la.nd hotel, November 1. Forty guests
were present.

Cincinnati.

BUSIJ^ESS RATHEE SLOW.
Business is rather poor. The supply
in the market is large, but not overly
so, and if there was a normal busi-
ne.ss at this time it would clean -up
readily, but as it is, it has accumu-
lated from day to day in the whole-
sale houses. Roses are in a good sup-
ply and the bulk of the receipts are of
high quality. Carnations are excellent
and more numerous than they were.
Chrysanthemums ai'e very plentiful.
The short and medium grades and pom-
pons meet with the best market of all.
Other offerings include Easter lilies,
callas, rubrurns. lily of the valley, orch-
ids, violets and sweet peas.

jS^OTES.

C. E. Critchell has been getting some
excellent fern plants from the Rose-
bank Co. of this city. Mr. Critchell,
after his return from Cleveland last
week, praised the show there very
highly.

The November meeting of the flor-
ists' society was held at Eddie Schwarz'
place in Norwood. Mr. Schwarz, as
host, treated the boys royally.

The William Murphy Co. has been
getting some excellent carnations from
their growers in Delhi.

Mrs. L. H. Kyrk is visiting in To-
ledo.

Visitors : Milton Alexander, repre-
senting Lion & Co., New Yoi'k; Miss
Fanni.e White, Lexington. Ky., and G.
E. Mickley, Wauchula, Fla.

H.

BOWLING Green, Ia. — The Misses
Mary Mercer and Marie Rex have
purchased the florist business of W.
W. Milner, who recently disposed of
his range to the Heinz Co.

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955

SAMUEL MURRAY

The Leading Flower Establishment of

KANSAS CITY

Will arrange and deliver orders for flowers, plants
or design work for the trade in any part of the Middle
West. All Goods and Service Strictly First°Class.

MEMBER OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DEUVERV.

SAMUEL MURRAY

1017 Grand Avenue,

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

956

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

Join The FT. D.

It has been our firm's good fortune to recently become a member of this enterprising
body and we believe it to be the greatest organization that a Retail Florist could
possibly belong to. The F. T. D. is continually working for the betterment of all
members of our craft and is entitled to the support of everyone in the trade.

REMARKABLY WELL EQUIPPED TO HANDLE ALL
MAIL AND TELEGRAPH ORDERS FOR DELIVERY

CHICAGO AND VICIMTY

Everything that is essential to the operating of a modern establishment including unexcelled
service ij at your disposal. We exchange orders with Florists who favor us with any Telegraph
Business whenever possible to do so. No orders amounting to less than $1.60 accepted.

iUPMembers of The Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Boston.

MARKET OVERSTOCKED.

The past week found conditions in
the market the worst ever. Trade has
been extremely quiet, and flowers are
in a glut. Growers are constantly
sending- their entire shipments to hos-
pitals so as to save the market.

NOTES.

W. F. McCarthy reports October his
best month of the year. His trade in
bay trees, boxwood and shrubs has
been very good.

Business has been very quiet at Sny-
der & Co.'s, although all hands are
hustling, but so far things appear very
slack.

"Welch Bros. Co. had a very quiet
week, but not at all discouraging, as
the supply trade is going ahead of last
year.

S. K. G.

Toronto, Ont.

FEATURE DAY BOOSTS BUSINESS.

Business has picked up considerably
and is decidedly better than last year.
The retail florists got together and
held a chrysanthemum day November
10, and by this united effort when
each store had a wonderful display,
the market was cleand up of all good
stock and many of the storemen claim
200 to 300 per cent increase over the
same day last year. Orchids were also
used in quantity, the Dale estate sup-
plying over 1,500. This effort on be-
half of the retailers was so successful
that a rose, carnation and violet day
will each be held when the crop be-
comes most plentiful. . The lately or-
ganized retail florists' club has dem-
onstrated that it is going to be a large
help to the florist business.

Cathedral Florists

ARTISTIC DECORATIONS

A SPECIALTY
COSMAS & PAPAGELES

Phone -Morningslde 15 2840 BROADWAY at 1 10th St., NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writinn

NOTES.

The gardeners and florists were in-
vited by Sir Henry Pellat to visit hi^
conservatories, and all the wise ones
take advantage of this treat, for it is
doubtful if there is a better collection
of stock in Canada than here. Under
the guidance of the genial manager,
McVittie, and his foreman, Geo. Thomp-
son, the stock was again found to be
all that one could wish for and a credit
to the growers.

Messrs. James, Higgins, Geraghty
and Dillemuth motored to Brampton to
visit the different growers. Stock all
looked good, but carnations every-
where are late coming into bloom and
it looks like a real shortage of these
for Christmas. R. Jennings, who has
been ill for so long, is again able to be
around and is feeling better.

The gardeners' and florists' associa-
tion held a chrysanthemum show in
St. George's hall and some very good
specimens were exhibited. John H.
Dunlop showed a vase of the new rose
Mrs. Henry Winnett, which was award-
ed the club's certificate.

A large contingent came to the city
to see the different stores on chrysan-

themum day, the shippers stating that
their orders so much resembled a holi-
day business that they could not resist
the temptation.

Carl Grobba is cutting very fine
American Beauties. This is his first
season with roses, and it is remarka-
ble that his are the best coming into
the city.

Geo. M. Gera,ghty has returned from
Cleveland. As Dunlop's manager, he
is greatly pleased with the success of
their exhibit.

Thos. Greswell has decided to close
his plant. He has removed the glass
and will join the staff of H. G. Dille-
muth.

H. G. D.

La Cbosse, Wis. — The following firms
are included in the membei-ship of the
recently organized Associated Florists
of La Crosse : The Flower Shop, Hill-
view Greenhouses, Theo. F. Kienahs,
La Crosse Floral Co., Oak Grove Cem-
etery Association and John A. Salzer
Seed Co. C. Schaefer is president and
D. E. Metcalf, of the Flower Shop, sec-
retary-treasurer.

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957

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tibe
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Established 1857

^^^

rtORiST

745 Buckingham Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities In the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eigblh and Locasl Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Grand Av.

Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany^ N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

De[i?ered io Albany and vidaily oa (elegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

Mtemberg "Florrists' Telegraph
Delivery ABsociatlon.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

DnCTHM 1 J"""* street
DUO 1 Ull 799^ Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Max Schling

NEW YORK I

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785 Fifth Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch:

THE VANDERBILT HOTEli

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Parragut.
42 West 28th Street

To ont-o(-town florists: IVToTW Vftvlr

■We are in the Heart of J. 'I C W A Ul n.

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All oiders given prompt attention.

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slavers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Min?i.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B, WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all o-ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDEBMcCONHELL

611 FIFTH AYE., GOR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

-pELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
■*■ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all orders

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Rochester, Minn.

wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.

RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Seltveiy.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Mention the American Florist when writina

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writina

958

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents In all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Member of Florists' relesTaph Delivery.

St. Paul, Minn.

nolDi& Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Ijargest Store in Americti; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^^i^f**^

Begerow's ^^<!!^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SniithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.
yifllJjonJian 3F!otepr %hov. Zitii,

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery,

/T

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

l>

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

|l General designs— All Oowers in season /

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, X. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's,

Amsterdam, N. Y.— John.C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me.— Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. T. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y.-^oseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. y. — S'. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N, State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicaeo — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, 0. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — ^A,. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & SV>n.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tax. — I^ang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Ix>zier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minu. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso, Texas — Potter Floral Co.

Pt. Smith, Ark.— George Rye.

Galesburg, 111.— I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Fa. — Charles L. Schmidt.
Houston, Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.
Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.
Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.
Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.
Ijncoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.
Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey.
Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.
Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.
Los Angeles — WolJskill Bros. & M. Goldenson.
Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.
Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.
Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & S'on, Inc.
Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion ITloral Co.
Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.
Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New Y'ork — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New I'ork — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell .611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart, Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 29th St.

New York— G. E. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford, 111,— H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio, Tex.— Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson.

Springflela, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo.— Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalia, Mo. — Archies Floral Co.

Steubenville. O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop,

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Hcinl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

John Breitmeyer's Sons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic D^ssigns.
High Grade Cat Blooms

■We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential

section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEfELANi

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' I'elegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Dunlop's

Canada's best known and most reliable floriet
Only
the

Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

■W^e deliver anywhere in Canada and

guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Dellverea AnywliBre, Pnone, 1952 Bellord

HUGO H. JAHN

FLiORIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Rrospect Place, BROOKLYNj N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington — Gnde Bros.
Wilmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olaem.
Wllliamsport, Pa. — Erenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld Florist.
Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.
Tonkers, N. X. — THew York Floral Co.

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The American Florist.

959

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Chicago inL't

All orders carefully filled
Uj«at^„,St_ undertheeuperylsionof

S^^B2^ GEORGE JSMUS. Hgr.

^^P* Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYIV'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Main ViK I ouiie Alio Telephone

Store— ""^ LBWIS M'B'i No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

Bpeoial attention to Hail and Telegraph Ordera.
Member oi Florists* T'elegraph Dellveiy.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Eoohester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Members of Florists* Telegraph Beliveiy.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

'The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Mention the Avierican Florist when loritina

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
Bula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresli stock.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Hatn and 9IcKlnne7 Phone Preston 160

Mention the American Florist when writing

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writino

HANFT BROS.

Madison Ave. at 62nd Street *
NEW YORK I

Established 1848. Phone Plaza 428. ^

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

The Boolevard Floral Co.

Members of Florist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writino

NEWARK, E J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wllmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston, Kenll-
worth Wlnnetka. Glencoe, Lake Forest.

New York.

Established 1840

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor, 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1662-1663 Colnmbns

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Kansas City, Mo.

Elstabllshed over 20 years.

N. E. Oor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

Phones i 420 ^ Lenox

(775)

Uember of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery.

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

B. E. GIIUS, PresidenL &1 0^211 wO*
E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Desi^s on short notice.
Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone
orders.

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lang Floral& Nursery Co.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

960

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tb«
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Hembers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist lohen writinc/

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when loritina

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

r H.WEBER

N. E, Cor, Taylor and Olive Sts.

Flowers delivered In city and state on sbor
notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California riorists

will take care of all telegraphic orders.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids.
Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellyery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Elxecnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writina

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writina

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING FLORISTS

735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writina

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. ADaiorium Amei, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writina

St. Paul, Minn.

L L MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writina

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writina

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

J'lOW^RS

Members Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Ans'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to bay.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on short notlca

Trade discounts. First-class Btoclc.

C. II. TREY

3343 W. MA.D1SON ST.

tfVAB OAKFIKla> PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch witb

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

1214 r STN\/

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WACMINOTOHAa

Members of Florists* Telegraph D'elivery.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writina

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newburyport, Mass.
Covers all New England Points.

Mention the American Florist when writina

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

oSbM

N

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

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The American Florist.

961

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Bend Telegraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service In thla Tlcinltr to

Howard & Smith

S53 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, CaJUf.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when luriting

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uemter of Floriiti' Telefraplt S«Uvei7.

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Porter

FUORTST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Piione Main 1874-1875

Uember of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

New York

C.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVINUE

Uemlier of riorists' Holograph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 60 E, Ualn St., Anuterdam, V. T.
N. T. C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, H. T.
Qreenhouses: Hatcher's Station. Hoffmans, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

UemlierB of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of riorists' Tele^rraph Delivery.

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Dlsconnt.

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bav Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in any direction. 1)111 IITU Ulllll
We are the center of tlie great UULUIIl, minili
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Mernher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL'S

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Memher of Florists' Helegraph Delivery,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. G at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telefiraph Orders a Specialty.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

* ud iD T. J. JOHNSTON 6 CO.

IffiW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASBINCTON ST. PSOIBENCE

Chicago Detroit

QnTRAL pLORAL Qd

132 North State St., C HICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Hemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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I HARDESTY & CO. I

I 150 East Fourth Street I

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Gonnecticat Avenue and Ij Street

Buffalo, N. Y. -

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock
and prompt deliveries in BuffalO,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlemenls

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. Srd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

962

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary- Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, June 18-20, 1918.

The ■svestern canners are scheduled
to meet at the Hotel Sherman, Chica-
go, November 16-17.

New Yokk. — A medium grade of Pa-
per White narcissus sold at auction,
November 13, at $10 per 1,000.

Mail and counter trade, both east
and west, in bulbs seems to be falling
off, the season being now well ad-
vanced.

Why shouldn't some patriotic com-
mittee be put in action at this time to
kill oft that ancient evil, the free seed
distribution?

Bean prices to retailers in Chicago,
as fixed by Illinois Food Administrator
Harry A. Wheeler, effective November
6, were as follows : Navy, hand picked,
$15.S0-!^17 per 100 pounds; navy, $16-$17.

Delayed Dutch bulb importations
this season have been something re-
markable. Many orders have not ar-
rived yet and some dealers in the mid-
dle west did not get their first bulbs
until Novemoer 9.

The annual meeting for 1917 of the
Wholesale Seedsmen's League will be
held, by the direction of President
Burggerhof, in New York, Tuesday,
November 20, at 11 :0O a. m. It is
hoped the entire membership will at-
tend.

Visited Chicago : A. T. Ferrell, of
A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw, Mich.;
Frank Garfat, representing Hogg &
Dytle, Toronto, Ont.; Chas. P. Guelf,
representing the Jerome B. Rice Seed
Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; C. N. Keeney,
of N. B. Keeney & Son, Leroy, N. Y.;
A. L. Rogers, of Rogers Bros., Alpena,
Mich.; H. W. Buckbee, of Rockford.

Attention of the authorities in
charge of government seed price fix-
ing should when the garden seed sub-
ject is under consideration, be called
to the fact that the selling season for
these is only about three months in a
year, so that a much larger margin of
profit must be charged by dealers in
such seeds to cover annual and over-
head charges for the 12 months' period.

THE seedsmen attending the annual
meeting of the Wisconsin Canners' As-
sociation at Milwaukee this week in-
cluded : W. D. Lucas and D. D. Row-
land, representing the John H. Allan
Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis.; Wm. Reid
and F. L. Lemke, representing the W.
W. Barnard Co., Chicago; Alex. Math-
ers, representing the Everett B. Clark
Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; W. B. Cur-
rie, representing the Currie Bros. Co..
Milwaukee, Wis.; Theo. Cobb, repre-
senting D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit,
Mich.; Frank Garfat, representing
Hogg & Lytle, Toronto, Ont.; C. N.
Keeney, representing N. B. Keeney &
Son, Le Roy, N. Y.; S. F. Leonard,
John Leonard and John F. Geary, rep-
resenting the Leonard Seed Co., Chi-
cago; Chas. P. Guelf, representing the
Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.y Cambridge,
N. T.; A. U. Rogers, representing
Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich.

Bouquet Greea.

Bouquet green conditions in Wiscon-
.<!in have improved somewhat the past
10 days. Reports indicate snow has
melted sufficiently to enable the pickers
to get into the woods to some extent.
Just how much is coming in the local
buyei-s seem unwilling to tell, because
they evidently intend to hold up the
high prices started by early snows.
That they will do this is more than
likely, since picking when there is
snow on the ground is done only at a
liberal advance in wages.

Onion Sets.

In the Louisville district quite a few
of the onion sets have been passed to
the dealers' hands but recent business
in this market has been light. Grow-
ers ai-e holding stocks on hand firm at
$7.50 per barrel of 160 pounds. It is
almost impossible to get whites.

At Chicago the situation is quiet.
Refrigerator car shipments have only
just begun, this being the dull period
for shipping. Just what damage to
outside stock was done by the October
freeze has not been fully ascertained.

Seed Reports.

We ai'e in receipt of the first number
of the "Seed Reporter," issued by the
Bureau of Markets of the United States
department of agriculture. We under-
stand it is the intention of the depart-
ment to issue this publication period-
ically, covering the field seed situation
generally as to sources, yields and
prices. The Chicago office of the bu-
reau in the Board of Trade building is
in charge of C. F. Wood, formerly of
Wood, Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky.
For coaies of this publication address
Seed Reporting Service, Bureau of Mar-
kets, Department of Agriculture, Wash-
ington, D. C.

Dried Bean and Pea Contracts.

The Food Administration has issued
special rules governing contracts of
licensees for dried beans and peas to
the effect that no such contracts shall
be made or outstanding for shipment
or delivery later than 60 days after the
making of same except for seed, and
with the federal, state, county or mu-
nicipal governments, or for the gov-
ernment of any nation at war with
Germany, according to the Official Bul-
letin. The licensee shall sell dried
beans and peas at not more than a
reasonable profit over the actual pur-
chase price and shall quote, buy and
sell by the pound. New crop of dried
beans grown in the United States shall

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers ot
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radisti,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

not be bought or sold before September
1 of the year of such crop nor dried
peas before July 1.

Red Clover Advances.

Zahm & Co., Toledo, O., say of clover
seed: "Clover seed, true to form, made
a new high record this week. It at-
tracts little attention now, even though
the price went over $16 and was over
$2 higher than the high mark made in
February, 1912. The demand from
abroad is not likely to be filled. They
are willing to pay the prices, or more,
but are handicapped with transporta-
tion. Many products are likely to go
before seed. We understand ocean
freights now on seed are ,$5 per hun-
dred. That means $3 a bushel added
to the price here and freight to New
York, or nearly $20 delivered. You
cannot eat money, but we have to
have food and seeds. Will the
farmer market his seed more freely
now that his fall work is nearly
completed? Will they hold on to it
and trade among themselves more free-
ly than in former seasons, next spring?
If the latter proves true generally, it
will shut off a lot of the expected de-
mand from market centers where more
or less accumulations occur during the
winter."

Bean Prices.

The Food Administration has an-
nounced that it has fixed no price on
beans and does not contemplate doing
so, according to the Official Bulletin.
The food control act does not author-
ize the Food Administration to fix
prices to the grower of beans, but it
has the responsibility of preventing
the exacting of unreasonable profits,
speculating, hoarding and re-selling
within the trade. Dealers will be re-
quired to sell at a reasonable profit
over the actual cost without regard to
the market or replacement value. This
policy is adopted for the protection of
the producer as well as the consumer.

In recent years large importations
of Manchurian beans of good quality
have been imported, and it is reported
that the present crop is greater than
in any previous year. By reason of
the shortage of tonnage and the risks
in the submarine zone the Manchurian
beans are naturally seeking a market
in this country, it being hardly possi-
ble to dispose of them elsewhere.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Bl Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot.

■A ZS C I A n Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed
■ ** '^ ■ ** ■■ Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IH D 9 H V

I9I7.

The American Florist.

963

BULBS

FRENCH AND DUTCH

WHITE FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

12-15 ctms. 13-15 ctms.

State quantity wanted and we will make

specia ly attractive prices.

TULIPS

Fine mixed, early, single... S6 50 per lOCO

CROCUS
Fine mixed colors 12.75 per 1000

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper White Grandlflora^

Per 1000
(1250 Bulbs to the case) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
Lily Candidum—
23 to 24 centimeters.

$7.00 per 100 ; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

Painesville, Ohio.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Higli Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI!?'.

ArthurT.BoddingtonGo.ino.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds Bait mOFG, Md.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beeta, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, TamlpB.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

S L L Ij S Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write lor our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, nhsiraied C«t>lo£iie Free

KELWAY & SON ""^vii^" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA

13 c/m and up (1000-1200 per case) $13.50 per 1000

16 c/m (900 per case) 16.00 per 1000

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

12 c/m and up (1700-1800 per case) $36.00 per 1000

13 c/m (1700 per case) 4O.00 per 1000

13 c/m and up (1400-14BO per case) 42.50 per 1000

JUST A'^RIVED, IN PERFECT CONDITION.

Cash with order for less than 5 cases, or from those who have not established credit with us.

McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House

95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK.

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEn>S

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOB THE TRADE

226-230 W. Kinzie St.. Telephone Main 2762 CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

€PFri A I TIP^ • Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
or£vlAL(il£!iO . watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT, - - - - NEBRASKA.

YELLOW BERMUDA ONION SEED

We have on hand 1000 pounds Yellow Bermuda Onion Seed which arrived too late for
this year's contracts. This seed we offer at $1.50 per pound. Wire your orders at our expense.

Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., Los Angeles, Calif.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ATT. EEQUIEEMEirrS FOB ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

I. N. Sinoo & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get Quotations Prom

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale BriStOl, PB.

964

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn. Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.
Branches: Michigan, uii cnnn Pniiy

Wisconvln and Idaho. MILrUnU, bUIIII.

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 9-10 In., for Immediate de-
livery. Write for Prlcea.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

BULBS

Freesia Purity, mammoth, ^j inch. $2.00 per
ion. $17.00 per lOOd

Dutch and French bulbs are all at hand. Let
us quote you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., l^etfaXS"""

22 W. 59th Street. NEW YORK CITY

DUTCH BULBS

COMPLETE SUPPLY IN STOCK

Send For Wholesale Catalog

MIGHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia

My Winter Orchld-Flowerlng

Sweet Pea Price List

Has Been Mailed.

It Contains Many Splendid IVovelties.

If you have not received a copy, send postal to

Ant. C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch. Lompoc, Calif,

Contract Seed Growers

Cnacialtioc Pepper, Egg plant. Tomato,
opebldllllt&i vine Seed and Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOTVA, N. J.

THE KIMBEEIN SEED CO.

WTHOLESALE SEIBD GROW^ERS

^TaSofs'ts.. San Jose, Calif.

Growera of
ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

CorreBpondeno« Solicited.

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write
JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.,

Contract Seed Groovers
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA

Waldo Rohnert

GIUIOV, CAL..

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialtibs: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peal, Atteii,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in vajiety.

Ck>rrCBpondence Solicited.

''S L. GIGANIEUM

at New York
and Chicago

Our price for these early ones, 7 to 9 size, per 1000, $60,00.
We have also a few 9 to 10 size.

NARCISSUS

PAPER WHITE

We secured by late cable a third shipment, late dug bulbs, of this forc-
ing Narcissus, which we can supply while unsold at these low prices;

Size No. in case Per 1000 at N. Y. At Chicat'o f On large lots
14ctms. and UP...1000 $16.00 $16.00j Write

l.^ctms. andup...l250 12.00 13.001

12ctms andup...l350 11.00 12.00 1

rnese low prices;
o r On large lots I

%\ "'»'•= \

3 y For Fnces. J

ROMAN HYACINTHS

WHITE 1000

12-15 Ctms $42.00

ll-12ctms 32.00

Freesias Purity, Hinch 10.00

Freesias, French Mammoth 10.00

Callas, IM to IH-in 5.50

Callas, IH to2-in 7.00

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

Cold storage F OB. Cliicago. looo
9-10-in., fine for late work.. .$75.00

LIL. MULTIFLORUM looo

7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $55.00

9-10 in. (200 bulbs to case) 80.00

Don't get Left for Easter.

SPECIAL OFFER DARWIN TULIPS.

10 varieties, 250 of each, our selection, good named sorts at $12.00 per 1000.
F. O. B. Chicago or New York.

DUTCH HYACINTHS

tnno

Named, 1st size $50.00

Named, 2nd size 35.00

Fancy Bedding in Colors $21 .00

Miniature, Named 17.00

TULIPS-COTTAGE AND DARWIN

icon

Bouton d'Or $11.00

Gesneriena

Spathulata 11.00

Maiden's Blush 11.00

1000

Sultan $11.00

Clara Butt ll.oo

Baronne de

la Tonnaye 15.00

NARCISSUS

if-on

Fmperor, select bulbs $1 6.00

Golden Spur, select bulbs 16.00

Victoria, select bulbs 15.00

Barri Conspicuus S.'^O

French Trumpet Major 14.00

1000

Mme. Krelage $15.00

Rev. Ewbank 15.00

Europe 15.00

1000

Von Sion, XXX. Double Nose $22.00

Von Sion, Fa,ncy 15.00

Poeticus 6.50

Poeticus Ornatus 7.00

CHINESE NARCISSUS

Per Mat (120 bulbs) $8.50

[Mats (960 bulbs) $65.00

Vaughan's Seed Store

. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111.

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I BURPEE'S SEEDS |

I Philadelphia |

= Wholesale Price List lor Florists ■

= and Marl^et Gardeners: =

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SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes—Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

Mention the American Florist when writina

THB

J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASnCA, cuttings.
NUkSERi' STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALI4N GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The import House
95 Chambers street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writina

miim SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writina

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mmmwmm ^f^f ■^^ I I U i^mmmmm

For our SURPLUS LIST
of Dutch Bulbs at our
reduced prices to clean up.

Lilium Giganteum

Our supply has just arrived and
we are now ready to make
prompt shipment for Easter
forcing in the following sizes:
7-9 in., 8-10 in. and 9-10 in.

American Bulb Company

172 N. Wabash Avenue, Phone, Randolph 33 is CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writina

A CORDIAL INVITATION

is extended to all local and visiting florists and their friends to call
and see our stock of plants for the holidays and all other occassions

Decorative and Blooming Plants

Blooming Plants for Christmas and Easter a Specially

Take Garfield Park Branch of the Metropolitan Elvated to Cicero Ave., walk four blocks north and
one block west, or take Madison St. car to Cicero Ave., walk two blocks south and one block west.

4911 West Quincy Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the AineTican Florist when writina

966

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

SOUTH Seaville, N. J. — Farmers in
this vicinity are selling baskets of pro-
duce from stalls along the roadways to
occupants of passing automobiles.

Canning: Dried Beans and Peas Proliibited.

Holding that dried beans and dried
peas can be marketed without canning,
the food administration issued an or-
der November 6, forbidding the can-
ning of these commodities without a
special government permit, in order to
conserve the tinplate supply for use in
putting up perishables.

Sweet Potato Quarantine Contemplated.

Public hearings on proposed quaran-
tines against shipments of sweet po-
tatoes and yams to the continental
United States from Porto Rico and
Hawaii and all foreign countries are an-
nounced by the Secretary of Agriculture
to be held November 20 in room 11,
Federal Horticultural Board, United
States department of agriculture,
Washington, D. C.

Vegretable Crops Sliow Big: Increase.

The United States department of ag-
riculture has announced that crops of
onions, cabbages and beans will show
an enormous increase over last year.
The forecast for 1917 is as follows:
Onions. 13,554,150 bushels, as compared
with 7,832,000 last year; cabbages, 691,-
920 tons, as compared with 252,310
tons; beans, 15,814,000 bushels, almost
double the yield of 1916.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and VejfetaWes.

Chicago, November 13.— -Mushrooms,
home grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 12% cents;
radishes, 50 to 60 cents per dozen
bunches; celery, 75 cents to $1.10 per
box; tomatoes, per 10 pounds, ifl.OO to
$1.75; cucumbers, per box $1.75 to
$2.75.

New York, November 12. — Celery,
dozen stalks, 20 to 50 cents; cucum-
bers, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mush-
rooms, $1.00 to $2.25 per 4-lb. basket;
tomatoes, per package, 50 cents to
$1.75; lettuce, per basket, 50 cents to
$2:00.

Potatoes on 100 Pound Unif.

A joint committee, representing po-
tato growers, shippers and distribu-
ters, at a recent conference in Wash-
ington, D. C., went on record as recom-
mending that the bureau of standards
be urged to take the necessary steps
toward the establishment of 100
pounds as the unit price upon which
iuotations governing the sale of this
3rop shall be based throughout the
United States, from the standpoint
that such a unit will facilitate han-
dling and will be fairer to producer
and consumer alike. Potato experts
with the United State food adminis-
tration heartily endorse the action.

The quarantines are contemplated be-
cause of information that two injurious
insects, the sweet potato root borer and
the sweet potato scarabee, not widely
prevalent in the United States, occur in
Porto Rico and Hawaii.

The total importations of sweet po-
tatoes and yams during 1912 to 1916,
inclusive, was 40,278 bushels. Of these
impoirtations 62.8 per cent came from
Cuba.

"Market Gardening"

An elementary text book containing 102 pages,

5x7, with 36 illustrations by F. L. Yeaw, manager

of the Oasis Farm & Orehard Co.. Roswell. N. M.

Cloth Bound, 75 Cents.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2^-in. pots — Sand Rooted.

A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Buch-
ner. Montmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2.75 per

100, $25.00 per 1,000.
2^4-in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias* Heliotropes.

Lantanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1,000.
3 and 4-in. Cyclamens, $8.00 and $20.00 per
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESALE FLORIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

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SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
^Vlolesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-Wurj;el, Giant Half-Sngar Mangel Wnrzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek Lettnce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IIUPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
Engrlish Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

We have just received a large consignment of

Phoenix Canariensis

In the following sizes:

12-in. Tubs, 5 ft. high 12-in. Tubs, 6 ft. high

13-in. Tubs, 6 to 7 ft. high

WRITE FOR PRICES

JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Sweet Peas for Outdoors==Sow Now

They bloom earlier on longer sttms, they ive larger
flowers and are more lasting than Spring-sown seed.

EARLY FLOWERING SPENCER TYPE

Tiadepkt. O2. Lb.

White, White Orchid $0.J5 $0.50 $6 OO

Pink and White, Pink and White 20 .65 8 00

Pink, Mrs. Skaach 20 .65 8.00

Lavender, Heatherbell 40 1.25

GRANDIFLORA SPENCER TYPE

Oz. Lb.

White, King White $0.20 $2 50

Pink and White, Mrs. CuthbertSOn 60 2.40

Pink, Hercules 80 3.00

Lavender, Asta Ohn 50 1.80

EARLY FLOWERING GRANDIFLORA TYPE

O?. Lb.

White, Chrisfmas White $0.10 $1.C0

Pink and White, Christmas Pink 10 1.00

Pink, Christmas Prima Donna 10 1.00

Lavender, Mrs. Alexander Wallace .10 1.00

Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store, New York

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DUTCH BULBS

Ready For
Immediate Shipment

DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS.

Per 100

Gertrude, rose $1.85

Gigantea, pink 1.85

La Grandesse, white 1.85

L'InnocenGe. wbite 1.85

Grand Maitre, blue 1.85

Queen of Blue, blue 1.85

NAMED HYACINTHS, per loo

First size named varieties 6.00

Blue, Grand Maitre. King of Blues, Lord Derby,

Queen of Blues.
Red and Pink, Cardinal Wieseman, Gen. de Wet

Gertrude. Gigantea. Lady Derby.
White, L'Innocence, La Grandesse. Mad. Van der

Hoop. Arentine Andersen.

Second size named varieties 4.50

Same varieties as first size.

Forcing grade in separate colors 3.50

Bedding grade in separate colors 2.75

Per 1000
$16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00

Per 1000
50.00

SINGLE TULIPS. Per loo

Artus, scarlet 1.15

Belle Alliance, scarlet 1.45

Cardinal's Hat, red 1.Z5

Chrysolora, yellow 1.45

Crimson King, crimson 1.25

Cottage Maid, white edged rose 1.40

Couleur Cardinal, crim.son-scarlet 2.20

Duchess of Farma, orange 1.25

Dusart, scarlet 1.20

Keizerskroon, red and gold 1,45

Princess Marie Ann, white, red striped 1.20

Prince of Austria, orange scarlet 1,50

Rose Luisante, rose pink 1.95

White Hawk 1.65

Yellow Prince 1.35

Extra Fine Mixed 95

Per 1000
10.60
12.50
10.00
13.00
10.00
12.00
20.00
10.50
11. OO
13.00
10.00
13.50
17.60
16.00
11.60
8.00

100

DOUBLE TULIPS. per loo

Couronne d'Or, copper color 2.20

Murillo, pink 1.65

Salvator Rose, deep rose 1.65

Extra Fine Mixed 1.10

LATE FLOWERING TULIPS. Per loo

Bouton d'Or, yellow 1,40

Isabella, red and white 1.40

Picotee (Maiden's Blush), white margined rose... 1.40

Gesneriana, crimson scarlet 1.40

Salmon Queen, orange red 1.20

Gesneriana Lutea. yellow 1.40

Mrs. Moon, yellow 2.50

DARWIN TULIPS. Per

Baronne de la Tonnaye, bright rose.... 1

Pride of Haarlem, cardinal ] ' 1

Bartigon, crimson x

Famcombe Sanders, scarlet 1,

Europe, salmon scarlet 1

Glow, vermilion scarlet l.i

Lovliness, carmine rose 1.^

Mad. Krelag-e, lilac rose l.(

Wm. Pitt, dark crimson 1.";

"Wm. Copeland. lilac rose 2.(

King Harold, blood red l.(

Our Selection-
Named Varieties .' l.<

Extra Fine Mixed l.J

GLADIOLUS NANUS. Per]

Ackermani, salmon , .... i.(

P'each Blossom, pink j

Blushing Bride, white .j

The Bride, white with blotch !

SPANISH IRIS. Perl

British Queen, white j

Belle Chinoise. yellow \

Canjanus, golden yellow \

Excelsior, clear blue j

Von Humboldt, deep blue j

L. Grandesse. pure white (

King of Blues (

Per 1000
20,00
16.00
15.00
9.00

Per 1000
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
11.00
12.00
22.50

Per 1000
11.00
14.00
16.00
15.00
15.00
16.00
12.00
14.00
15.00
18.50
14,00

8.00

Per 1000
7.00
7,00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00

A. HENDERSON & CO., 211 N. State St., Chicago

Ready tor Immediate Shipment

Giirysanthemum Stock Plants

Rosea, Pink $ 5.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 per 100

ITnaka, Pink 5.00 per 100

Golden Queen, Yellow 5.00 per 100

Oconto. White 5.00 per 100

Chrysolora, Yellow 5.00 per 100

C. C. PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 per 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

OSes TtllT

^'^^ Hardy Climbers

hieady

2i4 and 4 in. pots
in all classes.

STAR BRAND ROSES

"American Pillar" and nearlj'
every otber good hard}' climber.

Send for our list.

Th„ PONARD a l"r~l UIEST GROVE
*"^ "JONES CO. I -^ I " PENNA.
Robeil Pyle, Pres. ' I AoL Wintzer, Vice-Pres.

FOR SALE (To Make Room)

Scottii Ferns from bench, fine bnshy
plants. Good for 5^-6 inch pots, $20.00
per 100.

FRED'K MARQUARDT

MIDDLE VILLAGE, - - N. Y.

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NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Gen. de Vibraye— Bright rose to blue, (In 5-in. pots

only.)
Mad. E. MoulUere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M, Hamar— Delicate flesh rose'.
Mile. R. Galllard— Milk white; fringed.
Saxione— White.
SOUV. de M. Chantard— Bright rose (in B inch pots

only.)
Also Otaksa in S-inoh pots only.

POT GROWN— 4-inoh pots— $20.00 per 100.
" " 5-lnch pots— $30.00 per ICO.

FIELD GROWN— 6 to 6 shoots— $20.00 per ICO.

MISCELLANEOUS

Asparagus Plnmosus— Heavy stock. 2>4-in..

$3.5oper 100; $3000 per KOO. i;4-in.. $2.50

per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 2H-in.

$3.00 per 100.
Begonia— Chatelaine— 2H-inch, f6.00 per 100.

" — Sandersoni— 21/,-inch. $4.00 per 100.

" — Sandersoni— 3-iDoh. $7.00 per 100.

" —Christmas Red- 3-in.. $8.00 per 100.

Daisy (Marguerite)— Reved'Or-Yellow. $4.00

per 100,
Daisy (Marguerite) (Jueen Alexandria -$4.00

per 100,
Dracaena Terminalis— Beautifully colored.

4-inch, $36,00 per 100, 5 inch, (heavy)

$50,00 per 100,

THE STOBRS & HARRISON CO.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE, - - - . _ OHIO

SEASONABLE STOCK.

Ferns- Fine stock. Per 100

—Teddy Jr., 4-inch „ $20.00

5-inch 35.00

6-inch , 50.00

— Boston, 5-inoh 35.00

6-inch 50.00

Genista — Beautifully trimmed, bushy plants —

5- inch. $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
Primula— Per lOO

— Forbesi. 2V2-iach $ 3.50

— Malacoides. 2i4-inch 3.50

— Obconica Alba , 3-inch 5.00

4-inoh 10.00

Pandanus Veitchl— Well colored—

5-inch 75.00

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968

The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

The Nursery Trade

American Associatioii of Nnrserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. E. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

East Olean, N. Y. — Plans are under
way for a new park for this city.

MiNMEAPOUS, Minn. — The Minnesota
State Horticultural Society will hold
its annual meeting- at the West hotel
December 1.

East Aueoba, N. Y. — Geo. W. Mc-
Clure & Son, landscape architects at
Buffalo, N. Y., are engaged on several
larg-e contracts here.

Helena, Mont. — More than 200 va-
rieties of vegetables and other products
were staged in a recent display grown
by the State Nursery & Seed Co.

Fruit Tree Planting.

Fall planting of fruit trees should be
delayed to late November or early
December, advises the United States
department of agriculture. A pomol-
ogist of the department writes in re-
ply to a New Jersey inquirer that he
would hesitate to advise planting in
any section as early as October be-
cause of probable injury to the trees.
In sections of the north, where cold
weather prohibits planting in Novem-
ber or December, he says, it is usual-
ly better to plant in the spring. Ap-
ple trees can be planted with safety in
the fall farther north than peach trees
and other less hardy kinds.

At the Missouri experiment station it
recently has been shown that little or
no root action takes place with fall-
planted trees until the surface of the
ground has begun to freeze, and the
trees planted early in the fall may lose
considerable vitality before they begin
root action.

Roselle.

Fruits and economic plants indig-
enous to the tropics are now as never
before attracting the attention of the
people of the United States. The
roselle plant, howeverj has been in-
troduced from the Old World, and is
of comparatively recent interest, ac-
cording to H. E. Zimmerman in The
American Botanist. It thrives best in
the subtropical states. It is probably
the only plant in cultivation in which
the part utilized for food is the calyx.
This calyx possesses excellent quali-
ties for the manufacture of jelly and
allied products. Preparations made
from it closely resemble in color and
flavor those made from the cranberry.
The plant attains a height of from
five to seven feet, and branches pro-
fusely. In three weeks from the time
of blooming the calyces are large
enough to be picked and make a jelly
of lighter red color than if allowed to
fully mature. This fruit is also used
in making sauce, jam, flavoring ex-
tracts for soda water fountains and
also for coloring jellies, jams or sim-
ilar products as a substitute for coal-
tar dyes where a bright red color is
desired. To prepare for cooking, the
fruit pod is taken between the thumb
and forefinger of the left hand, stem

end up, cutting off the stem and the
basal end of the calyx where the seed
pod is united with the calyx, when,
with a slight pressure of the fingers
holding the pod, the seed pod will be
forced out. In India this plant is
grown for its fiber, which is used in
the manufacture of cordage and coarser
textile products. In that country the
leaves are sometimes used as a salad
and the seeds are supposed to have
medical properties. They are also fed
to cattle and poultry.

Evonymus Alatus.
Euonymus alatus, which is a native
of Japan and northern and central
China, is a vigorous great shrub which,
when sufficient space is allowed it,
grows as broad or broader than high,
with its lower branches resting on the
ground. The corky wings on the small
branches to which It owes its name
are interesting, but the flowers and
fruit are not conspicuous; the leaves
are smaller than those of many of
the species and the real value of the
plant is found in their autumn color,
which is deep rose and unlike that of
any other plant in the arboretum.
The autumn change of color comes
early and the leaves are already fall-
ing, but while it lasts it is so beauti-
ful that this burning bush deserves a
place in northern gardens. It appears
to best advantage when planted by
itself, so that the branches may have
sufficient room in which to spread

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

peacock: dahlia farms,

p. 0. BftTlin. N. J. WlUluutown Tu*., V. J.

widely, for when crowded by other
shrubs in mixed plantations it loses ita
beauty of habit. There is a large
specimen in the euonymus group on
the right-hand side of the Meadow
road, and there is another in the grass
border on the Bussey Hill road above
the lilacs. — Arnold Arboretum Bulle-
tin, October 19. 1916.

Faibmount, Int. — The Snider Co.
has leased the range of seven houses
and 25 acres of ground of Joseph
Shane. Plants will be grown in the
houses and the land will be devoted
to growing tomatoes.

Memphis, Tenn. — E. E. Hughes an-
nounces that he has purchased the half
interest of Dan P. Elliotte in the Mem-
phis noral Co. and that after Novem-
ber 12 the business, which will be con-
tinued under the original firm name,
will be conducted by himself and C. II.
Hune, who continues to hold his inter-
est in the company.

HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HAU A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

Emgreeo SpedaEsts Largest Growers in Anoict

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

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Bargain Lot of STITCHED VENEER

Suitable for Tree Wrappers, Crate Linings,
Plant Wrappers, Wet and Damp Packing, Etc.

This material is made of thin sheets of wood, stitched together and put up in rolls
like wrapping paper. It is about l-24th of an inch in thickness and comes in rolls from
16 inches to 6 feet wide. Most of the rolls are 100 feet long.

This is a bargain lot of odds and ends and while it lasts, we offer It at $2.25 per
1000 square feet, f. o. b. Evansville. This price is way below cost. For example a roll
100 feet long and 2 feet wide would cost only 45c. Send for free sample.

EXPANDED WOOD CO., Evansville, Ind.

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Norway Spruce for Miniature Christmas Trees.

SELECTED SHAPELY PLANTS.

2-3 feet, $20.00 per 100. 18-24 In., $15.00 per 100. 12-18 In., $12.00 per 100.

These are a very attractive holiday specialty for florists and sell rapidly.
Many of our customers have handled them in large quantities for years
I/ast season the sale was particularly good, and this year, with the scarcity
of European novelties, they will be more popular. Will pot up nicely in
5-in., 6-in. and 8-in. pots. They can be used also for vases and placed in
tubs for the veranda. Order now. We can ship at once, or hold until
December 1st.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

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969

Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASING LILAC ROSE

A Revolution in the Baby Type

First- class certificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Horticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.;

$10.00 per 100; 3-in. pots,

$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual nowers as large
as a 25c-plece.

A. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM

2H-inch pots, $5.00 per 100
3-inch pots, 8.00 per 100

HIGHLAND, N. Y.

How to Grow Roses

Contains much practical Information on the cul-
ture and management of garden rosea.
By ROBERT PYLE.
121 pages with colored plates. Price, $1.00,

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Orchids

If you want Orohlda for any purpose whateTer
we solicit your Inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orohids. Special lists on application.

LAGER S HURRELL, Summit, N. J.

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If you are intereited in IQd-Wintar

Blooming Plants

~— or aiiTthliis 1b —

Soft Wooded Pknts

—WHU—

Hfvt A Knhl WtaHeasteOrower
UeO. A. A.UIH, PBciH. ILL.

New Crop Greenhouse Grown

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Price: 50.000 lots, $2.25 per 1000
" 5,000 " 3.00 per 1000

CHAS. E. MEEHAN

No. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Specialists in Specimen Stoci(

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK.

Hardy Rbododendrons, Azaleaa, Baz-
woods, Holllea and a complete line ol
ConUerons Etversrreena.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALirORNIA.

Asparagus
Plumosus
Nanus

New Crop
Fresh
Seed

Our Northern Greenhouse-grown Seed Is In.

An unblemished 20-year reputation for purity stands
back of it. You can buy cheaper seeds of doubtful
origin and poor germination but — Would you risk it?

Per 100 seeds, 50c.; 250 Seeds, $1.00; 1000 Seeds, $3.50;
5,000 to 10,000 Seeds at $3.25 per 1000.

Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York

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Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia Forsteriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50 60 inches high, $ 1 5.00

48 inches high, 6.00 72 Inches high, 17.50

54 inches high, 8.50

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

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Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

970

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Nov. 17,

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, . - - Indiana

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2M-ln. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri. 2^-in, pots ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

BOCHESTEK, - NEW YORK

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GERANIUMS

Rooted Cnttings Only.

S. A. Nutt and Buohner. .. .$12.60 per 1000
Kioard and Poiteviae 16.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. 15th.
Prices may malce sales, qnaUty malieB cnstom-
era. I am adTertlsing for cnstomers.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

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VINCA VABIEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vincawill make you good 4-in.
plants lor spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17,00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums. Nutt, Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2 iu ., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS.w^r^eV"

AliliEGANY N. Y.

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CHAS. H. TOHY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysantlieinnin NoTeltlea my Specialty

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on ChryBanthemam Culture.
Both amateur and florist b have been orovlded
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60o postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

firow'mDENSEAL"

(Hydrastis Canadensis)

Valuable easy growing commercial crop.
Specialty roots and seed for planting. Any
quantity. Best service. Information, 10c.

E. C. ROBBINS

PINEOLA, - NORTH CAROLINA

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

Pot
Grown

ROSES

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

From 4-in. pots-GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS.

Bach Doz. 100
Caroline Testont. . .$0.20 $3.00 $15.00

Eloosier Beauty. . . .
Killarney Brilliant.
Pink Killarney ....

Pink Cochet.

PoIIaertrose

.25 2.50 18.00

.25 2.50 18.00

.20 2.00 15.00

.20 1.75 12.00

.20 2.00 15.00

Eacli Doz. 100

Riclunond $0.20 $2.00 $15.00

Sunburst 25 2.50 18.00

Wm. R. Smith .20 2.00 15.00

White Cochet 20 1.75 12.00

White Killarney... .20 2.00 15.00

Two-Year Dormant-FIELD GROWN.

Doz. 100

Alfred Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach 2.50 18.00

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayirard 3.00 20.00

CUo . ., 2.50 18.00

Conrad F. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.50 18.00

Barl of Dulferln 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.50 18.00

Frau Karl Druschki. . . . 3.00 20.00

Gen'l. Jacqueminot 2.50 18.00

Doz. 100

Gruss an TepUtz $2.50 $18.00

Margaret Dickson 2.50 18.00

Mme. G. Luizet. ., 2.50 18.00

Magna Charta 2.50 18.00

Mrs. John Laing- 2.50 18.00

M. P. W^ilder 2.50 18.00

Paul Neyron , 2.50 18.00

Persian Yellow 2.50 18.00

Prince C. de Rohan 2.50 18.00

Ulrich Brunner 3.00 20.00

Climbing Roses.

strong 2-Yr. Dormant.

ClinLbing American Doz. 100
Beauty $2.50 $18.00

Crimson Rambler.. 2.50 18.00

Dorothy Perliins. . 2.00 16.00

E:xcelsa 2.00 16.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.0O 20.00

Lady Gay , 2.50 18.00

Tausendschon .... 3.00 22.00

White Dorothy 2.50 18.00

Best Mixed
^^^^^^^^ strains

Obconica ^^%^tf °"^

Primulas

2^'2-illch $5.00 $45.00

3-inch 7.00 65.00

Malacoides

4-iilch 10.00 90.00

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

Bloom Your Own HEATHER

Get them NOW before frost
CHRISTMAS VARIETIES

Five houses tuU of Xmas Heather, all varieties in all o! the following sizes we
can furnish by the hundred or more.

Erica Ovata, 4V$-inch pots, pink lavender $6.00 and $9.00 per doz.

Erica Melanthera, white shading $9.00, $12.C0, $18.00 per doz.

Erica Melanthera, larger plants $2.00 to $5.00 each

Erica Eegerminans, for filling, lavender $6.00, $9.00, $13,00 per doz.

iJica nil: Ca%"n'ot ] gi,°e'f or "fl'Sn'g "'''' \ ^^-O"- Sl^-"". *1-O0, $1«.00 per doz.

Packing Charges are 50c for every $10.00 of value.
Terms: Cash with order please.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS

316 19th Street, COLLEGE POINT, N. Y.

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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUM.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, heavy stoct, 2%-iD., §3.50
per 100, $30 per 1,000; IMi-ln.. $2.50 per 100.
$20 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-m., $3 per 100.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-iD., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengerl, 2%-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Tick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. y.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^i-ln., 3c; 3-in., 6c;
4-in., 12c each. Sprengeri, 2^-in., 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Ck)., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., $6 per 100; plu-
mosus, 2%-in.. $3.50 per lOO; 3-in., $7 per 100;
6-in. 85c each, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2l4-in., $3.00 per
100; 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock, 10-
12-in., $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
in., $2.00 each. ERNEST KOBBni, Wilmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia. Chatelaine, 2%-in., $6 per 100;
Sanderson!, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7 per
100; Christmas Red, 3-in., $8 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. 0.

Begonias Cincinnati, Melior and J. A. Peter-
son. For sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove. 111.

100 4-in. Chatelaine Begonia, $10.00; good
plants in bloom. Cash, please. EDGAR BAS-
TERDAY, Nakomis, lU.

BOUGAINVHiLEA.

Bougainvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
in., $25 per 100; 5-in., $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

BTJLiBS.

Bulbs. New crop L. Giganteum at New York
and Chicago. Narcissus Paper Whites, Roman
and Dutch Hyacinths, Freesias. Callas, Tulips,
Cottage and Darwin. Narcissus and Chinese
Narcissus. For sizes, varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. liil. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10-in. for
immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

BITLBS.

Bulbs: Paper White Grandiflora. 13 ctm. and
up, $13.50 per 1000; 15 ctm., $16 per 1000.
White Roman Hyacinths, 12 ctm. and up, $36
per lOOO, 13 ctm., $40 per 1000, 13 ctm. and up,
$42.50 per 1000. McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham-
bers St., New York.

Lilium Giganteum. new crop, immediate ship-
ment. 6-8-in., (400 to case). $18 per case; 7-9-
in. (300 to case), $20 per case; 8-10 in. (225 to
case), $22.50 per case; 9-10-in. (200 to case),
$25 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State
St., Chicago.

Bulbs. French and Dutch, 12-15 ctms. and
13-15 ctms. Write for prices. Tulip, fine
mixed, early single, $6.50 per 1,000. Crocus,
fine mixed colors, $2.75 per 1,000. J. M.
Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100,
$65.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Ck).,
Painesville, O.

Dutch Bulbs. Complete supply on band. Send
for wholesale catalog. Michell's Seed House,
Philadelphia, Pa.

CAIiENDTILAS.

CALIiAS.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS'. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Rose
Fink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator, Alice, Matchless
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb, $100.00 per
1,000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
JoUet, 111.

CARNATION PLANTS. Philadelphia, Com-
fort and other varieties, $5.00 per 100. HBN-
RY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBBR, Wilmette, 111.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, stock plants. 'White-
Mrs. Razer, Wm. Turner, Lynwood Hall, Early
Frost, White Frick, Bmberta. White Chieftain
Yellow — Nagoya, Marigold, Dolly Dimple, Gol
den Wedding; Ramapo. Golden Gate, Golden
Chadwick, Percy Plumridge. Pink — Mrs. Per^
rin. Helen Prick, Seidiwitz, Enguehardt, Chad
wick Supreme. Red — Harvard. Pompons — Lg
Gravere, Lillia, Mrs. Frank Beu, Diana, Helen
Newberry, Baby Margaret. Lulu, E. D. Godfrey,
Western Beauty. Singles — White Anemone,
Mensa, Golden Mensa. Price, $5.00 per 100,
Cash.

W. H. GULP & CO..
Wichita.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for immC'
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora, $5 per
100; C. C. Pollworth, $10 per 100. Eli Cross,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Pot 'Mums. 5% and e-in., 50c and 60c each,
7-in., $1 and $1.50 each; larger specimens, $2,
$3 and $4 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, III.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, 2%-in., finest mixed, $4.00 per
100; $35.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBBR, Wil-
mette, 111.

30O 214-in. Cinerarias, Vaughan's strain, $3.00
per 100. Cash please. EDGAR BASTERDAY,
Nokomis, 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, well colored. 4-in., 40c; 5-in., 60e
and 75c; 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove 111.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only:

lOO 1000

21^-in., extra strong $ 7.50 $65.00

2y2-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2%-
in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per lOO; 4-in.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBBR, Wilmette, lU.

Cyclamen. Fine plants, well budded, best
strain, separate colors or mixed, strong 3-in.,
$8.00 per lOO; strong 4-in., $15 per 100; fine
5-inch in bud and bloom, $25.00 per 100. Cash.
All sizes ready to shift. BRILL CELERY
GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich.

Cyclamen. All colors as Salmon, Reds. Pinks,
White, with eye and pure white, 4-in., 25c and
35c; 5-in., 50c and 60c; 6-in., 75c and $1; 7-
in., $1.25 and $1.50; 8-in., $2.50 each. Elitch
Gardens Co.. Denver, Colo.

Cyclamen. 4-in., $4.20 per doz.; 5-In., $6 per
doz.; 6-in., $9 per doz.; 7-in., $12, $15, $18 per
doz.; 8-in., $2, $2.50 and $3 each. For Novem-
ber and December delivery. Poehlman Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove. 111.

Cyclamen, 4-in., 15c; 5-ln., S5c and 50c; 6-in.,
75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Cyclamens, 3 and 4-in., $8 and $20 per 100.
Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, WiUiamstown Junction,
N. J.

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellis) Monstrosa, white and pink,
also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,
strong field-grown seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000,
$11.50 per 5,000. Cash.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

Deutzia Gracilis, for forcing; extra bushy In
6-in. pots, $20 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store.
Chicago and New York.

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DRACAENAS.

Dracaena Terminalis, beautifully colored, 4-
In., ?35; 5-in., $50 per lOO. The Storrs & Har-
rison Co., Painesville, O.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 20e
and 2oc; 6-m., SOc. EH.NBST KOBEK, WU-
mette, Illinois.

Dracacena Indivisa. Large potbound plants. 5-
In., 25 each. THE PARK FLORAL, CO.. Den-
ver. Colo.

ERICAS.

Ericas. Get tiiem now before frost. For
varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Anton Schultheis. 316
19th St., College Point, N. Y.

FERJfS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.

Doz. 100

Verona, 3-in $2.00 $15.00

Verona, 4-in 3.50 25.00

Verona, 5-in 6.0O 50.00

Smithii, 3-in 2.00 15.00

Smlthii, 4-in 3.50 25.00

Smithii, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 214-iu 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Boston Ferns, 5-in.. $25.00 per 100, less than
50, SOc each; 6-in., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,
60c each.

Pern Balls,, large size, 10 to 12-in., $5.00 per
aoz., $35.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per
doz. $50.00 per 100.
ERNEST BOBER, Wilmette, 111.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt, 2^4-in $ 4.50

Boston, 2%-in 4.50

SeholzeU 214-in 4.50

Teddy, Jr., 2M-ln 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

THE EBESER PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

Beautiful dagger ferns for decorating, $2 per
1,000; wreaths, 25c up; Huckleberry sprays,
Oregon grape sprays, 10c a lb. by sack; fir and
cedar sprays, 5e a lb. by sack. State by ex-
press, mail or freight, purchaser paying charges.
F. GUSH, 418 S. 59th St.. Tacoma, Wash.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-in., 65c; 8-in.,
SOc. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any in
the market. Cash with order.

Felix Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, 0.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue,
F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Pot-grown stock. Scottii, 4-in., $2 per
doz., $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz., $25 per
100. Boston, 5-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100;
6-ln., $4.50 per doz., $33 per 100. R. Vincent,
Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

PERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Good strong
plants in 214-in. pots. Aspidium^ Holly, Mayii.
Wilson! and Alba Lineata. THE REESER
PLANT CO., 372 Johnson Ave.. Springfield, O.

FERNS. Adiantum Cuneatum. 2i4-in., $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. Croweanum, 2Vi-in.,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Table Ferns,
asst., $3.00 per 100. HENRY SIHTH, Grand
Eapids, Mich.

FERNS. WeU established, 4-in., $15.00 per
100; 5-in., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-in., $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NUKSBRY CO.,
Sidney, O.

Ferns. Tables. 3-in., $S per 100; 4-in., $12
per lOO; holly ferns. 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in,
$15 per 100; 5-in., $2.40 and $3 per dozi
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

Ferns. Teddy, Jr., 4-ln., $20; 5-in., $35; 6-
In., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in., $35; 6-ln.. $50
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PaineS'
vUle, 0.

Boston Ferns. 6-in., 35c; 7-in.. 75c; 8-in.
$1; 9-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Ferns. Scottii, fine bushy plants; good for
5%-6-in. pots, $20 per 100. Fred'k Marquardt,
Middle Village, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000; Ricard and
Poitevine, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

Geraniums, from 2 and 2i4-in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine. S. A.
Nutt, Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Viaud, etc.,
$2.75 per 100. $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,
Washington, N. J.

GERANIUMS. Silver leaved, S. A. Nutt,
2M,-in., ready for shift, $4.00 per 100. Cash
please. S. C. DEWITT, 1957 B. 69th St.,
Cleveland, O.

Geraniums. S-ln.. $3 per 100, $30 per 1,000;
2-in. $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. R. Vln-
cent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md.

GLADIOIiUS.

Wanted — Gladiolus bulbs, standard varieties
and good mixtures, H to 1 in. FRED F.
PAULB, R. E. No. 2, Belleville, 111.

GREENS. __^

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (lOO sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq, ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in., 25c; 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 50c; 8-in., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

MISTI/ETOE.

MISTLETOE.
Get your stocks direct from the "Home of the
Mistletoe," and have satisfied customers. We
oflfer for shipment, starting December 1st, well
berried, bright leaved stocks,' packed securely
in corrugated paper boxes in sizes 5, 10, 25
and 50 lbs. Ask for prices before placing your
order elsewhere. Gathering and packing are
done under our own supervision and only first
class stocks are shipped. Glad to quote in any
quantities on request.

THE BARTELDES SEEO CO.,
Oklahoma City, Okla.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds, including Clematis Paniculata, fresh
home cured. 25c per oz., $2.50 per lb., postpaid.
BENJ. CONNELL. Merchantville, N. J.

Write for wholesale price List of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

PAIyMS.

KENTIA FORSTEBIANA; SINGLE PLANTS.
Doz. 100 1000

2y4-inch pots $1.50 $12.00 $100.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA; SINGLE PLANTS
Leaves. Doz. lOO 1000

214 -inch pots §1.30 $12.00 $100.00

ABECA LUTESCENS.

4-lneh pots, 4 plants $4.20 per doz.

PHOENIX ROEBELENII.

5-ineh pots $1.00 each

STEVENSONIA GRANDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

5-inch pots $1.00 each

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-inch pots 50c each

3-inch pots $14.00 per 100

PTYCHOSPERMA ALEXANDRAE.

3-inch $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2-inch pots $1.75 per doz., $14.00 per 100

LATANIA BOEBONICA.

2-inch pots 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100

MARTINEZIA CARYOT^FOLIA.

3-inch pots 30c each, $3.00 per doz.

POBJHLMANN BROS. CO.,
Morton Grove, Illinois

PAIiMS.

Palms. Kentia Forsteriana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Palms. Phoenix Canariensis in the following
sizes, 12-in. tub, 5 and 6 ft. high, 13-ln. tub, 6
to 7 ft. high. Write for prices. Julius Roehrs
Co.. Rutherford, N. J.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. "

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prizes, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., SOc each. Utilis,
5-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 35c each; 6-in., 75c
and $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

PANSIES.

Pansy plants, strong and stocky; strains
unsurpassed bv any for size of bloom or colors,
$2.50 per 1,000, $11.50 per 5,000. Cash. Satis-
faction or your money back.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

PANSY SEED. Our well-known Mile High
Strain. None better anywhere^ $10.00 per
ounce. Order today. THE PARK FLORAL
CO.. Denver, (3olo.

PANSY PLANTS. Seedlings, best varieties,
$3.00 per 1000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap-
ids, Mich.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts, Easter
Greeting, Wurtembergia, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong, 2%'-
in., $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DE!-
WITT, 1957 E. 69th St., Cleveland, O.

POINSETTIAS.

Poinsettias. (Christmas delivery.) Large
bract kind. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Elitch Gardens
Co.. Denver, Colo.

PRIMULAS.

Primula Obconica, 2%-in., $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1000.
Malacoides, 4-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Primula Malacoides, 2%-in., $4.00; 3-in.. $7.00
per 100. Obconica, 2J4-in., $5.00; 3-in., $8.00
per 100. Rondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST ROBBR, Wilmette, 111.

Primula Malcoides Townsendii. Pleasing
lilac rose, 2-in., §1.50 per doz., §10 per 100;
3-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica, N. Y.

Primula Forbesi and Malacoides. 2^-in., $3.50
per 100; Obconica, 3-in., $5; 4-Ln., $10 per
100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O.

Primula Malacoides, strong 2yi-in. pot plants,
ready to shift, $3.00 per 100. THE F. WALK-
ER CO., 312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky.

PRIMULA MALACOIDES, 2i4-in., strong,
$3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids,
Mich.

CLOSING OUT SALE

of

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PIANTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 $100.00

Grafted KiUarney Brilliant 50.00

2%-in. pots. - 1000

Grafted Richmond 50.00

Own root Richmond 30.00

Cecile Brunner, per 100, $3.50 30.00

BASSETT & WASHBURN,
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

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ROSES.

English Roses. Bees' trade o£Eer, 191T-18.
Guaranteed two-year old, low budded on briars,
clean field-grown, vigorous stock; true to name.
Both dwarf and climbing varieties. For list
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Bees, Ltd., Liverpool, Hng,

Roses. Pot grown, 2-year dormant, also
climbing roses, strong 2-year dormant. For
varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

ROSES. White and Pink Killarney, 4-ln.,
$8.00 per 100. Kaiserin, 3-in., $6.00 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Roses. 2^4 and 4-in. pots now ready. Send
for list. Lcedle Floral Co., Springfield, O.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 50c; per oz., $6.00. Salvia. Splendens and
Fire-ball, trade pkt., 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST ROBBR, Wilmette, 111.

Seed. Asparagus, plumosus Nanus, Northern
greenhouse grown. Per 100 seeds, 60c; 250
seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $3.50; 5,000 to 10,000
seeds, $3.25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seed. Winter Orchid Flowering Sweet Pea.
New price list containing many splendid novel-
ties now ready. Send postal for copy. Anton
C. Zvolanek, Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), Prance.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt & ElHcott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W.
Madison St,. Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, CaUf.

Seed. Yellow Bermuda onion, $1.50 per
lb. Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., Los An-
geles, Calif.

Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only. Kelway's, Langport, England.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, CaUf.

Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan
Seed Growers' Company, San Jose, Calif.

Seeds. Onion, lettuce, radish, etc. The
Kimberlln Seed Co., San Joe, Calif.

Garden seeds; all varieties. I. N. Simon
Son, 438 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed
Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Seeds, which succeed. Get quotations from
Landreth, Bristol, Pa.

SMIIiAX.

Southern Wild Smilax. New crop now ready.
$2.50 per case, $1.50 per half case. Southern
Evergreen Co., Morris Station, Ga.

Southern Wild Smilax, $2.00 per standard
case. WINTBRGBEEN GARDENS, Marlon, Ala.

SNAPDRAGONS.

SNAPDRAGONS, Silver Pink, White and
Yellow 2y4-in., $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

SOIiANUM.

Solanum, New dwarf Cleveland. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O.

TULIPS.

Darwin Tulips. For varieties and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.,
Buffalo, N. Y.

VINCAS.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer RawUngs, Allegany, N. Y.

VIOIiETS.

Violets. Darbee's California. These are mon-
ey makers for you. Write or wire 1036 Hyde
St.. San Francisco, Calif.

VEGETABIiE PIjANTS.

LARGE ASPARAGUS AND RHDBABB roots
for forcing in cellar or greenhouse during win-
ter. Easily and quickly grown. DeUcious for
table and very profitable for market. Directions
for growing sent with each shipment if desired.
3-year asparagus roots $1.25 per 100, $7.00 per
1,000; 4-year asparagus roots, $2.50 per 100,
$10.00 per 1,000; 8-year asparagus roots, $1.75
per 12, $10.00 per 100. Rhubarb roots, forcing
size, $1.00 per 12, $6.00 per 100. Witloof Chi-
cory roots, $1.00 per 12, $6.00 per 100. HARRY
J. SQUIRES, Good Ground, N. Y.

MISCELLANEOUS.

New and Improved "Crepe-Wood" for cover-
ing flowering pots. It does not crack or warp
easily. It stands the water. For sizes and
prices of rolls see advertisement elsewhere In
this issue. Expanded Wood Co., EvansvlUe, Ind.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well
flattened and aimealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Stitched veneered suitable for tree wrappers,
crate linings, wet and damp packing, etc. In
100-foot rolls from 16 In. to 6 ft. wide, $2.25
per 1,000 sq. feet. Expanded Wood Co., Ev-
ansvlUe. Indiana.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Plain Chiffon. Can be had In any color. For
widths and price per yard see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Geo. H. Angermueller
Co. 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Norway Spruce for miniature Christmas trees,
'-S ft $20 per 100; lS-24-in.. $15 per 100; 12-
18 in..' $12 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark. New York.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. "The Brown
Bag FilUng Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAX
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Buffalo, N. T.

Dreer's "Biverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all lizel. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large rans our sperialty. Write,
for prices. Began Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. W^te for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Potats 1,000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cga-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire aligns of aU
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
binder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

Christmas Cards, 100, eOc; 200, $1; 500 $2;
1000, $3. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. Giblln & Co., Dtica, N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

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MISCEIiliANEOUS.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 452
W. E7rie St., Chicago.

GREENHOUSE CONSTBTJCTIOy.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Bumham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York,
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg., Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Axe., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Eraun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
guest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 31st
and Spaulding lAve., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, O,

POTS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2."50 per gal." Ehmgine,
$1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J. _ _

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1,
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield,
Mass.

Cane Stakes standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G,, St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Companv Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford. WilUam P., New York.

Preres- Windier Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H, E., New York,

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc., New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz &. Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y.

Kennicoti Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin. 111.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconl, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N.. CromweU, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg. Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust. Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C., New York,

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A.. Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J.

Traendly & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vau^han, A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Weiland & Risch, Chicago.

Weiss. Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Witthold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John. New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

HOLIDAY BOOKS.

The following books should be
in every florist's and g:arden«r'8
library. Send prices quoted and
we send the books.

The Book of the Peony. — By Mrs. Ed-
ward Hardlnff. A complete history of this
flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44'
illustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00.

Plant Propagation, Greenhon&e and Ifuraery
Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the oractlcal
man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,-
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

Clirysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith.
Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents.

Landscape Chardening. — By Sam'l Mitynard.
338 pages, 165 illustrations. Price. $1.50.

The Eose, — By H. B. Bllwanger. Its cnltlTa-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,
$1.25.

House Plants, — By Parker T. Barnes. 236
pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price,
$1.20.

The Book of Water Gardening, — By Peter
Blsset. 200 pages and 139 lUustratlons. Price.
$2.50.

Orchids: Their Culture and llanagement. — By
W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages.
Price. $10.

G-reenhouse Constmotlon. — By L. E. Taft. How
to build and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated.
Price, $1.50.

Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables. — By
0. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price. 50c.

Daffodils. Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By
A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price,
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing, — By L. H.
Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thorougWy.
516 pages. Price, $1.25-

Insects Injurious to VegetaM'es. — By F. H.
Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages.
Price, $1.50.

The Garden Month by Month, — By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
mouth. Illustrated. Price. $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. I«. B.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 paces.
Price. $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A.
Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. 11-
Instrated. Price, $2.

Manual of the Trees of North America. — By
Prof. 0. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600
illustrations. Price. $6.

Commercial Carnation Culture.^Edlted by I.
Harrison Dick. A, practical guide to modem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illos-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Principals of Floriculture. — By Professor
E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price $2.

The Vegetable Garden. — By Vllmorin-Andrieux
& Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6.

The American Flower Garden. — By Neltle
Blanchau. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illus-
trations. Price. $5.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes, — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful bints.
112 pages, 38 halftone Illustrations and 15 plana
and maps. Price, $2.

Vines and How to Grow THem. — By Wm. M,
McCullom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations is contained in. this book of 30O pages.
Illustrated. Price, $1.10.

Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
Rawson. No one in the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price, $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — Br B. P.
Powell. The volume Is well illustrated and
the author is a practical man who knows his
subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price. $1.75.

Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modem methods. 166
pages. 60 illustrations. Price. $1.50.

Celery Culture — By J. C. Vaughan. The sub-
ject thoroughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price. 25 cents.

How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle. ISl
pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.00.

Mushroom Growing — By B. M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully Illustrated. Price, $1.50.

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Fort Wayne, Ind.
HEAVY chrysanthemttm; supply.
"With the advent of warmer weather
last week, .stock, especially chrysanthe-
mums, increased considerably, and they
are of the very best. The demand,
however, has been light. Weddings
are very slack, but counter trade shows
a noticeable improvement with the
favorable turn of the weather. Roses
are fairly plentiful and of very fine
quality. Carnations are increasing sub-
stantially in size and numbers and
prices for them are advancing'.

NOTES.

Among the local florists who have
returned from the Cleveland show are
Mrs. Alice Flick-Shive, Miss Marguer-
ite Flick, Clem Lanternier and wife,
and Frank J. Knecht. They are full of
enthusiasm over the flower show and
loud in their praises of the progressive-
ness of the Cleveland florists.

An attractive window display was
arranged by the Flick Floral Co. last
week, which featured gifts for the
"new arrival." This was filled with
Kewpie dolls, and cradles with min-
iature roses, daisies and other small
flowers.

The city greenhouses are making a
fine appearance with their superb show-
ing of seasonable stock. Adolph
Jaenicke, park superintendent and city
forester, has done some notable work
here.

Some fine specimens of William Tur-
ner chrysanthemums were noted at
the store of Markey Bros. They are
cutting a number of good varieties at
their greenhouses on Hale avenue.

E'dgar Wenninghoff, of this city, was
a visitor at the Ten Eyke greenhouses
at Auburn, Ind., last week, and found
some excellent stock, particularly in
chrysanthemums.

W. J. & M. S. "Vesey are cutting
heavily on chrysanthemums and or-
chids. Their six orchid houses are
yielding abundantly of every seasona-
ble variety.

The Doswell Floral Co. is showing
some excellent varieties in chrysanthe-
naums, and their crop is very large this

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carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

year. Roses are of fine quality here.

A. J. Lanternier & Co. report their
Hoosier Beauty roses are coming to the
front in fine shape. Chrysanthemums
are making a splendid showing.

W. D. Bitner, the south side florist,
has a fine showing of chrysanthemums
this season. He reports a very active
trade.

H. K.

Kansas City, Mo.

CHEYSANTHEMUM'S IHT HEAVY OKOP.

Fine weather has brought in a splen-
did supply of chrysanthemums of ex-
cellent quality, especially in Bonnaffon,
and prices are holding up well. Pot
stock is more plentiful and enjoys a
good sale. Carnations are coming bet-
ter, and the quality is very good for
the season. The supply of roses is
also ample and good. Some excellent
Lorraine begonias and cyclamens are
making their appearance. Business in
general is satisfactory, and prospects
for Thanksgiving trade are encourag-
ing.

NOTES.

T. J. Noll & Co. are handling home-
grown chrysanthemums in quantity,
together with a good line of roses, car-
nations and lilies. Greens are plenti-
ful, and shipping trade holds up well.

The Peterson Floral Co. believes in
good window displays, as will be no-
ticed from excellent arrangements at
its establishment recently. Business is
reported good in all departments.

W. J. Barnes is cutting a good crop
of chrysanthemums and his carnations
are coming better. Pot chrysanthe-
mums, cyclamens and«begonias are also
meeting with good sale.

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H. Kusik is handling a full line of
lilies, roses, carnations and chrysanthe-
mums. Bonnaffons will be in heavy
supply for Thanksgiving.

Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant
Co. is showing good pot plants, and the
cut from the range is more plentiful.

Beiderman & Son report good busi-
ness, with good cuts of chrysanthe-
mums.

Ed. Keiss is back at his old place at
The Rosery.

E. J. B.

DAVENPOBT, lA. — ^Moro than 10,000
chrysanthemum blooms are attracting
thousands of visitors to Vander Veer
park, the occasion being the fall show
of the park department.

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TRADE SHOWS IMPEOVEMENT.

Business improved during the past
week. Carnations are better in qual-
ity, although still generally short of
stem. Chrysanthemums are very plen-
tiful, and a few garden flowers still
linger. Lily of the valley and lilies
are still scarce items. Violets are very
fine and the supply is abundant, and
the same is true of cattleyas. The sup-
ply of boxwood and smilax is in and
the quality is excellent. Ferns are
moving well.

NOTES.

The chrysanthemums on exhibition
at the Lamberton conservatories were
never in finer shape, and throngs of
visitors are much impressed with the
4,000 plants in more than 325 varieties.
Among the outstanding varieties are :
Artista, Odessa, Turner, His Majesty,
Wm. "Vert and October Herald.

The regular meeting of the florists'
club was held November 12, the im-
portant business of the session being
a discussion of the national publicity
campaign of the S. A. F.

Horace Head and Art Beyers acted
as judges at a local flower show last
week — an excellent amatuer affair.
Chestek.

Omaha.

Twenty-two years ago, during the
world's exposition, which was then in
progress here, the Omaha and Council
Bluffs Florists' Club held their first
annual flower show. The show was a
success, despite thel hot winds and
dust which was at that time more or
less prevalent in Nebraska, but for
some unknown reason the affair was
not repeated, and the local club grad-
ually deteriorated, until less than a
quorum was on hand at the club meet-
ings. Live wires have recently taken
hold of the organization and a move-
ment, started with such impetus tl-at
it bespeaks of success is now on foot
to revive the annual flower show in
this community. Delegates from the
Omaha and Council Bluffs club have
been dispatched to Des Moines to ab-
sorb ideals and enthusiasm for the
benefit of the local members.

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Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

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Seven of Omaha and Council Bluffs'
livest florists have charge of arrange-
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tentatively been set for November,
1918. They are : A. H. Herman, chair-
man; J. H. Bath, secretary; L. M.
Rogers, William Faulkner, J. J. Hesa,
J. S. Gardiner, and Blaine Wilcox.
November is one of the best months
of the year for local florists, when the
outside world is gradually losing its
brilliancy and the color-loving public
turns to the flower shop for a touch of
outdoor life. The club, after deciding
to hold the annual show, unanimously
agreed to donate every cent over ac-
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October business was fair, probably
up to tlie standai'd of previous years.
An extremely early freeze and un-
usual weather conditions caused some
trouble to florists to avoid damage.
November is starting off well, with
ample stock i'n most lines. Chrysan-
themums are holding the stage center,
with all the stores making- splendid
displays, which are attracting much at-
tention.

NOTES.

Ralph Gulp, with ^7. H. Gulp &. Go.,
has entered the automobile business.
An opportunity, almost too good to
pass up, came his way and his old
inclination did the rest, although he
still gets in some time at the flower
shop.

George R. Bixby has discontinued
his florist's business and has sold the
greenhouses on South Water street to
Crist Liebrand, a market gardener,
who will remove them.

Ferdinand Kuechenmeister is ■watch-
ing the war news fairly close. All
three of his sons are of war age, and
Emil has already joined a volunteer
battery at Ft. Sill.

Charles! R. Mueller and wifei are
attending the show in Des Moines this
week, after which they will visit Chi-
cago.

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DetroU Bowling:.

Just before their departure fon
Cleveland, November 7, the local bowl-
ers rolled two games preparatory to

entering the contest with the Forest
City boys. The result follows :

L. Charvat 154 147

H. Ingold 147 166

J. F, Sullivan 136 138

J. K. Stock 186 155

B. Moss 103 174

H. Taylor 146 119

M. Bloy 128 199

F. Pautke 13S 1.36

J. Klaog 1B5 120

P. Pape 107 230

E. Sullivan 151 142

-B. Eahaley , 132 173

G Davis 146 183

J. P. McHugh 160 159

J. Strelt 163 164

A. J. Stahelin 148 124

E. A. Fetters 124 149

H. Forster 174 154

A. Beznor 147 154

G. Doemling 148 156

J. F. S.

Cliicago Bowling-.

Scores made by the Florists in the
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1st. 2nd. 3ra.

Players Game Game Game

J. Huebner .• 155 186 203

Lorman 195 211 212

Blnweck 166 177 148

Zech 201 177 129

Olsem 168 188 192

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The American Florist.

Nov. 17,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance The Co 976

Aegeler & Musser

Seed Co 963

AlfredLozierRosery.960

Allen J. K 928

Alpha Floral Co. 936 957
American Bulb Co.. 965
American Greenb'ae

MfgCo Ill

AmlingECCo 934

Anderson S A 961

AngermuellerGHCo.948

Aphine Mlg Co 977

Archias Floral Co... 959
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 934

Badgley & Bishop ..953

Baer Julius 959

Barnard W W Co.. ..939
Bassett&Washburn .942

Baumer Aug R 961

Baur Window Glass

Co.

IV
BayersdorferH&Co.926

BeavenE A 949

Bees Ltd II

Begerow's 958

Berger Bros 950

Bernheimer Eugene. 951

Berning HG 950

Bodger J & Sons Co.. 964
BoddingtoQ Arthur

TCo 963

BoIandJB 957

Bolgiano J&Son....963
Boulevard Flo Co. ..9)9

Bramley & Son 959

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 962

Breitmeyer's J Sons.. 958
Briggs Floral Co.... 959
Brown A I Seed Co.. 952
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 964

Bryan Alonzo J 966

Buchbinder Bros... 979

BuckbeeHW 961

BudlongJ A 947

BurpeeW A&C0....964
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 949

California Florists... 960

Callahan M J 958

Cathedral Florist ...956
Central Floral Co... 961
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 948

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 978

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 927

Clark E B Seed Co.. 964

Clarke's SonsD 959

Clay &Son 978

ClevelandFloristEx 949

CoanJJ 953

Conard & Jones Co.. 967

Cooke Geo H 961

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 969

Cowee W J HI

Coy HCSeedCo....963

Craig Robt Co 926

Cross Eli 967

Danker Fred A 96L

DarbeeMrs RE ....854

Oards Chas 158

DaveyTreeExpertCo9f3
Dickinson Alb't&Co. 963

Dietsch A & Co IV

Donier F & Sons Co . 970

Drakos Co 9=9

Dreer HA 977 979

Duerr Chas A 961

Duluth Floral Co.... 961

Dunlop John H 958

Edwards Fold Box.. 930
Elitch Gardens Co 936

Erne & Co 94S

Evenden Bros Co... 961
Expanded Wood Co

932 968

Eyres HG 957

Farmers' &Flori6ts'

Fertilizer Co 978

Fenrich J S 9i2

Fexy D 953

Fish Henry Seed Co.. 963

Floral Nurseries 928

Florists' Hail Assn.. 980
Foley Greenhouse
MfgCo IV

FordM C 953

FordWilUam P 953

Forter Edward 961

Fox J M & Son Inc.. 957

Frauenfelder C 960

Freeman MrsJ B....959
Freres-WindlerCo..949

Frey CH 960

Frey & Frey 961

Friedman 960

FromentHE 953

GalvinThosF 957

Garland MfgCo Ill

GasserJM Co 958

Giblin & Co IV

GodineauR&M....963
Goldstein &

Futterman 953

GorhamPrinteryInc.lv
Graham A & Son.... 961
Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.9b0

Green Edw 961

Grimm & Gorly 960

Growers Cut Flo Co.. 953

GudeBros 960

Gunterberg MC 942

Guttman & Raynor.953
HabermehlsSonsJ J.957
HagenburgerCarl ..838

Hanft Bros 959

Hansen Grate Co.. .977

Hardesty & Co 961

Hart George B 953

Hart Henry 958

Hatcher Florist 961

HavenSeedCoThe.964

Heacock Jos Co 969

Heinl John G&Son.961

Hencle Miles S 958

Henderson A & Co I 967
Henderson Lewis... 959
Henry Co The John. 94*
Henshaw Floral Co. .828

Hentz &Nash 952

Herr Albert M 970

Herrmann A 980

Hess &Swoboda.... 958

Hession 959

Hews A H & Co . .979
HiIlDNursCo..929 968

HillEG&Co 935

Hill Jos H Co 935

Hoerber Bros.. ..930 949
Hollywood G'rdens.9:8

Holm & Olson 958

Holton&HunkelCo .951

Hort Advertiser 979

Hort Trade Journal .980

Howard&Smith 961

HurS Edgar F 963

HuscroftG. L 960

Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV

IgoeBros 980

Jackson & Perkins... 968

Jahn Hugo 958

Johnston & Co TJ...961

Jones Percy 943

Joy Floral Co 960

KastingWFCo I

Keller & Son Geo... 979

Keller Sons J B 959

Kelway & Son 963

Kennicott Bros Co.. 948
KerrR C Floral Co. 959

Kervan Co The 953

Kessler Wm 953

KimberlinSeed Co.. 964
King Construct Co.. Ill
Kirchner Chas F....960

Kottmiller A 957

Kroeschell BrosCo..978

Kruchten John 949

Kuehn C A 951

KuhlGeo A 969

Kyle & Foerster 949

Lager &Hurrell 969

Landreth Seed Co. . »i
LangFlo&Nur C0..959

Lange .\ 957

LeboriusJ J 959

Leedle Floral Co.... 967
Leonard Seed Co... 963

Ley Bros 969

Littlefield Florist. ...961
LocklandLumCo...979
Logan Pottery Co.. 979
London Flow'rShp 9=8
Lord&Burnham Co.. 978
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 966

McCallum Co 951

McConnell Alex 957

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS
SHAKP, PARTRJCDGE & CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, ILL..

McHutchisoD&Co...

963 964

Marquardt Fred'k...957
Matthews the Flo'8t.961

MatthewsonJE 960

May & Co LL 960

Meconi Paul 953

MeehanChasE 969

MetairieRidgeNor8.957
Michell Henry F Co. 964

Miller A L 969

Miller & Musser 949

Moninger J C Co

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Morehead Mfg Co ..975
Mullanphy Florist.. 957
Murray Samuel.. 955 960
Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV
NeidingerJosGCo...928

Newell A 959

N Y CutFlowerEx..953

N y Floral Co 961

Nicotine MfgCo 977

Niessen Leo Co 950

Oechslin Frank 965

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 976

Palez Paul M 960

Palmer W J & Son. ..957

PappasD J 960

Park Floral Co 9.59

Peacock Dahlia Fr..968

Pearson E W 960

Pedrick G R & Son. .964
PennThe Florist. -.961

PennockSS Co 938

Peters & Reed Poty. .979
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex 951

Philips Bros 959

Pierce FO Co 980

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson A N (Inc)...970
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 962

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .960

Pillsbury I L 959

PittsburgCutFloCo.928
Pedes ta&Baldocchi. 959
Poeblmann Bros Co

940 941

PoUworth C C Co... 951
PolykranasGeoJ....953
Potter Floral Co. ...961

Potter WQ Co 951

Pulverized Manure

Co The

3rd special cover

Putnam Bert J 951

Pyfer AT&Co 946

Pyfer&Olsem 959

RaedleinBasket Co..

2nd special cover

Randall A L Co.. 930 949
Randall'sFlow Shop.961
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 961

Rapid Wrapper Co.. 939

Rawlines Elmer 970

Ready Reference 971

Reed & Keller 979

Regan Ptg House. . . .979

Reid Edw 950

Reinberg Geo 949

Reinberg Peter 937

Rice Bros 951

Riedel & Meyer 953

RobbinsE C 970

Rober Ernest 938

RobinsonJCSeedCo.964
RochesterFloralCo..957
RockWmLFlwrCo..960

Roehrs Julius 966

Rohnert Waldo 9tj4

Routzahn Seed Co ,.964

RuschG& Co 951

SaakeO C 960

Schiller the Florist.. 959
ScbilloAdamLum CoIV
Schlatter W &Son..

961 980

Schling Max 957 964

Schmidt Chas L 960

Schultheis Anton. ...970
ScbwakeChas& Co. 952

Sekenger Adam 957

SharpPartridge&Co.9S0
Sheridan Walter F.. 953
Siebrecht George C.953
Simon & Son IN. ...963
Situations Wants... 925
SkidelskySS&Co.. I
Smith A W&C0....938

Smith E D&Co 970

Smith & Fetters Co.. 960

Smith Henry 960

Smith W&T Co.... I
SouthernEvergrnCo.948
Storrs & Harrison...

963 967 969

Stumpp G.E. M....961
Syracuse Pottery Co.979
ThompsonlD Car Co I
Thomson Wm &

Sons 977

ThorburnJM & Co. 963
Tonner O A&L A..944

TottyChasH 970

Traendly&Schenck.953

Trepel Jos 959

United Cut Flo Co.. 952
Vaughan AL & Co.. 951
Vaughan's Seed Store

I 932 936 964 969

970 979

Vick'sSonsJas 970

Vincent R Jr & Sons

Co I

Wabash RR 976

Walker F Co 957

WeberFH 960

Weiland&Risch....949

Weiss Herman 953

WelchBrosCo .864 950
Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 963

Whitted Floral Co.. .957

Wietor Bros 945

Wild Gilbert H 968

Williams MrsE A.. 950
Wiltgen & Freres. ...949
WittboldGCo..934 957
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldenson.960
YokahamaNur8Co..964
Young A L& Co.... 952
Young John & Co. ..953
Young & Nugent ■ - .957
Zech & Mann. ...944 949
Ziska Jos & Sons.... 919
Zvolanek Anton C..964

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Vol. XUX

No. 1538

TheAmerican Florist

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kebr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect— C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John YouNe, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.'
April 6-15.1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit. Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vebet,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Strout,
Blddetord, Me., Vice-President; A. P. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, [nd.. Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo. , April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Bpacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prop. E. A. White,
Cornell University. Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. Wm
P. QODE, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Bbeitmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.
Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa.. November, 1918. Wra. W. Vert,
Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson,
2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition. New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

Violets.

The temperature of both night and
day have now become settled enough
to keep the violet houses in the best
growing condition, and the plants
should have made a strong, healthy
growth and the producing blooms of
good quality. The first sign of dis-
ease will sometimes make its appear-
ance as early as the first of November,
yet it ordinarily does not show up until
later in the year during the dark, dull
weather. All leaves which show dis-
ease should be picked off at once, and
if there should be any great amount
making its appearance, run the plant a
little dry, and under no circumstances
allow moisture to remain on the foliage
over night. Water only on bright days
and then early in the morning. Give
all the air possible during the day, and
if the disease continues raise the tem-
perature a little at night and do not
open the houses quite as much or as
early in the morning. A little warmer
temperature will induce a new root ac-
tion, and if this takes place the plant
will begin to make a new growth and
the disease will disappear. The disease
only makes any great headway while
the plants are not growing, for when
"the elegant spring," as one grower
always used to express it, comes, the
plants take on new vigor and the dis-
ease is no more. As soon as the plants
begin to grow the temperature can
be dropped to normal for the culture of
these plants, which should be about 40°
at night. Be careful in removing the
leaves not to disturb the plants any
more than necessary. Do not pull them
off carelessly, but pinch them off with
the thumb and forefinger.

Rambler Roses.

The wood of the several rambler
roses that are to be forced should be
well ripened up. Those that have been
grown in the open ground should be
lifted and potted. The pot-grown stock
should be subjected to some freezing
weather, but they should not be left out
until the weather becomes severe

enough to freeze the ground so that the
pots become broken. A covering of
leaves may be placed over the pots if
the wood has not been thoroughly
ripened but they are better stored in
deep pits or sheds, where the tempera-
ture may be kept just above the freez-
ing point. The small twiggy wood
should be cut out, leaving the strong
canes, and these should be tied to a
stake and kept erect. This will greatly
reduce the labor when moving them
and allow for closer packing when they
are packed away and besides prevent
the branches from lying on the ground
and becoming soft or perhaps causing
rot if too damp. The stock that is
lifted and potted should be given a rich
rose soil and potted firmly, ramming
the soil down hard with a wooden
stick. All roses require a firm soil to
get the best results. The baby ram-
blers can be carried into the houses and
brought into bloom for Christmas. A
temperature of 60 degrees to 65 de-
grees should produce plants with bloom
if started at once.

Ferns.

A good stock of small ferns is a
necessity at this season of the year to
the florist having a retail trade, for
the fern dishes will now be coming in to
be refilled and this has become quite a
feature of the business. While this
branch of the trade is in many cases
very unsatisfactory, yet it is greatly the
fault of the dealer that it is so, and
with a little care and method can be
made very remunerative and satisfac-
tory to himself and his customers. In
the first place a book should be kept
giving the date when such customer's
dish was filled, and above all things do
not endeavor to buoy the customer up
with any false hopes as to how long the
dish will keep in good condition. In
many cases the dish is placed on the
center of the table 15 to 20 feet away
from any light, the care left to domes-
tics, and it may never be watered from
the time it reaches the house until it is
returned to be filled, and ofttimes the
customers will say it was only a week

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Nov. 24,

or two since it was filled, when by ref-
erence to the book it will be found to
have been two months. When the dish
is returned make a note as to what
varieties seem to have succeeded the
best and use these in refilling. It is
wonderful to note the effect on the dif-
ferent varieties in different houses.
What will live and thrive in one house
will often be the first to die in an-
other. Have a few dishes put up ready
for sale. It is often possible to make
a sale when the customer sees them
all ready, though he might not wait to
have one made up or would never
think of it unless his attention was
drawn to it. Besides the ferns, have
a good stock of Asparagus plumosus
and Sprengeri in small pots; these will
often grow where ferns will not live at
all. And also a fine lot of small palms,
cocos and kentias, and small dracaenas
for. the centers of the fern dishes.
Outdoor Tulips.

The tulips should be planted in the
beds as soon as possible from now on.
It will do them no good to remain out
of the soil, for they will lose some of
their vitality. While we do not like
to plant them out when the soil and
weather are warm, yet October and
early November is the proper time to
get them in. There is danger now of
the ground becoming frozen at any
time and they should all be planted
while the ground can be worked, for
it is very difficult to set them even after
a thin crust has formed on the soil.
The covering can, however, be left un-
til freezing weather sets in, and, in fact,
is better, for if the ground becomes
"■HLzen the bulbs will not make any top
'^th; which is likely to occur if cov-
.ed now and kept too warm. Do not
cover too deeply. The object of the
covering is not to prevent the soil from
freezing, but to prevent the alternate
thawing and freezing that often occurs
and which will in some cases throw the
bulbs out of the soil altogether. Leaves
three or four inches thick make the
best covering, with boughs or boards
laid across to prevent the winter winds
from blowing them away.

Gladiolus Colvillei.

The winter blooming gladioli make a
valuable addition to the late winter and
spring flowers and are very useful as a
cut flower or in all kinds of floral work.
The blooms are much smaller than the
Gladiolus Gandavensis and kindred
kinds and can be artistically employed.
The varieties grown are : The Bride,
white; Blushing Bride, white, tinged
with pink, and Peach Blossom, light
pink. The culture of these is very easy
and by a succession of plantings the
flowers may be had all through early
spring up to June. The bulbs can be
procured all at once and kept dry and
cool, but do not leave them standing
around in the room over the boiler or
they will rapidly lose their vitality.
They can be planted in deep flats and
placed in an out-of-the-way place until
they begin to grow, when they should
be given a light location in a house
with a temperature similiar to that in
which carnations are grown. The
flowers will be larger and have more
substance if grown cool, but it will take
considerably longer to get them into
bloom. Some growers plant these bulbs
between the rows of the carnations or
the violets, but our experience has been
that it is far better to grow them in
boxes by themselves, for the carnations
will need all the nourishment in the soil

if growing well, and if not, they as
well as the violets when through bloom-
ing had better be cleaned out and some
other crop planted and not have a crop
mixed in which would delay the plant-
ing or occupying of the space. These
gladioli will be found very useful and
well appreciated by the best trade.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kift, Fhiladelpliia, Pa.
Next Week in the Flower Shop.

OPPORTUNITIES, KO\'EMBER 26-DECEMBEE 1
The coming week is to be one of the
busiest of the year and every prepara-
tion, should be made to take advantage
of its opportunities. There should be
a full assortment of the popular house
plants — Dracisnas fragrans and Mas-
sangeana, Pandanus Veitchii, and a
few crotons, together with kentias in
various sizes and Phoenix Roebelenii;
also a full line of ferns, the most dec-
orative of all house plants and also the
most popular. Selections of the above
should be shown in jardinieres or pot
covers placed to the best advantage
for decorative effect. Table ferns will
be in demand, as all the fern dishes
will be in service for Thanksgiving
day. A table near the front of the
stoi-e should contain several ferneries,
nicely filled, together with an assort-
ment of the popular varieties. Well
flowered plants of cyclamens, primulas
and begonias will be salable at this
time, as are also pot chrysanthemums.

This is the wind-up week for the
chrysanthemum and there should be
a full stock of the best sorts. , Pom-
pons are now great favorites. Do not
handle the flowers until they have had
at least 24 hours in water in a cool
place, free from drafts. This is of
the greatest importance. Strip off all
the heavy bottom leaves and cut the
stems above any knotty joints.

Aside from corsage flowers, roses
and chrysanthemums, little will be re-
quired; let the variety come after the
chrysanthemums are out of the way.
Violets, double and single; Mrs. Ward
and Sweetheart roses, orchids, sweet
peas and cattleyas are the corsage
flowers. A line of sample corsages,
each in a box, ribboned, ready to wear,
are attractive, particularly to young
men who are ordering, as they see
just what they are getting for their
money.

There will be quite a saving of
boxes, if the dozens of chrysanthe-
mums for the family are tied with a
branch or two of autumn leaves and
protected with a flat like cornucopia of
white wrapping paper. A spray of pom-
pons, tied in with the string that holds
the paper at the stem, the top to be left
open, gives a finish, and the box is for-
gotten. Where boxes are necessary,
there should always be a bunch of au-
tumn leaves, with a flower or two. tied
on the outside.

The window should be at its best.
A low basket made of chrysanthe-
mums, together with high colored ap-
ples, pears, grapes and other choice
fruits. something suitable for a

THE ROSE SPRAY.

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Thanksgiving- dinner table, will make
■a good center. A field sheaf of wheat,
and a short shock of corn, plentifully
supplied with ears, partly husked, on
either side, makes an appropriate set-
ting. A background of ferns will fin-
ish this into a very seasonable display.

The flower case should be arranged,
stock looked over and all jars renewed
with fresh water in the evening, so
as to be in readiness for the early
customer the next day. Such handling
impresses one with the amount of
stock on hand and leads to more care-
ful buying.

The cashier should have charge of
the phones. So much of the business
how comes in over the wire that some
one familiar with the customers should
answer all calls. In this way no one
else pays any attention to the phone
unless they are wanted, and much run-
ning about is avoided.

The Rose Spray.

In all the arrangements of flowers
for funerals, the spray has first choice
with the general public. First, with
many, on account of its low price; as
a cluster of as few as a half dozen
carnations or the same number of
roses, lilies, etc.. may suflice for the
modest purse. Others who are averse
to designs of any kind, order the
flowers with their stems and foliage,
without wires, tied loosely, but artisti-
cally together, objecting so much to
the artificial, that even the ribbon fin-
ish is declared unnecessary.
. While to arrange a spray of roses
without the aid of wire, is quite pos-
sible, and with long stiff stemmed
flowers, this support can readily be
dispensed with, in many cases, how-
ever, wiring of all weak and short
stemmed roses is desirable and even
necessary to get the best effect. A
much larger and loosely arranged
spray can be made when the stock,
particularly the weaker stemmed
roses, have been wired.

To wire a rose for a large spray,
first remove the bottom half of the
foliage, then take a piece of No. 23
box wire, 12 inches in length, hold
the bud between the thumb and fore-
finger of the left hand, and with the
right hand push the wire through the
calax until half an inch projects from
the other side, which turn down and
press both ends of wire flat against
the calax and stem. Then grasp the
stem immediately behind the bud
with the left hand thumb and fore-
finger and give the long piece a few
spiral turns around and close to the
stem, to the bottom. Do not gather in
any of the leaves with the wire. It is
necessary to hold the rose firmly, as
described above, as it will _snap off
very easily if handled carelessly. Some
simply push the wire straight into
the calyx from below, but if the buds
snap off from careless handling, they
are not held on as when the wire is
bent.

The beginner should fii-st experi-
ment with a dozen flowers, which,
when arranged to his satisfaction, are
taken down and made up again and
again. This gives the confidence to
enlarge. Sprays vary in form, de-
pending on the length of stem and
quantities of flowers used. A dozen
special American Beauty roses, par-
tially or fully blown, with their long
stems and foliage, are sufiicient of
themselves. These are loosely tied
. about midway of the stems, so that
every flower is given prominence. A

THE ROSE SPRAY.

Round Loose Spray of Ophelia and Lily ot the Valley.

bunch of lily of the valley or of vio-
lets, sweetheart roses, or of many
other flowers at the ribbon, give such
an arrangement a distinctive and fin-
ished appearance.

In arranging sprays of two or more
dozen roses, the backing is important;
fern leaves, leucothoe sprays and as-
paragus, used judiciously, help mate-
rially to support and keep the flowers
in place. Hardy, fancy ferns are good
fillers; they are light, can be looped
up and filled in the center as the
spray progresses and prevent the bunch
from becoming flat. All roses for
sprays should be well open, as they
then show to so much better advan-
tage.

Flowers for funerals are, as a rule,
not required for service at the most
over 12 hours. Except for early morn-
ing funerals, which are delivered the
night before, they are only on- view
from 11 a. m. until 2 to 3 p. m. Tight
roses have no chance to improve,
while open roses, if fresh, are at their
best and will remain so until carried
away to the cemetery.

In making ready for the spray, have
fancy or dagger ferns laid on the ta-
ble, and leucothoe leaves, if the bunch
is to be a large one. See that the
roses are strong or properly wired;
have a spool of green thread or bobbin
of 27 wire a.t hand. Take up the

longest and stiffest stemmed flowers,
and holding them in the left hand,
proceed to build up the bunch, work-
ing up the background of gi-een as
roses are added to the front. Do not
wrap with string or wire until a
dozen or more roses are together, then
a light wrap or two is sufficient. Af-
ter adding five or six more, then an-
other and so on. Keep the bunch
on the table and pass the string un-
derneath as lifted. Do not throw it
up in the air every time an addition
is made, to get the string around it,
as many do.

When roses are rather short stem-
med, and the cluster is a large one,
wire several of the short ones to-
gether, one below the other; make
into slender sprays with the aid of
longer stock and add these separate
clusters, which will arrange more sat-
isfactorily than placing one flower at
a time. To back up and stiffen a
large spray, nothing is better than
cycas leaves, with the ■ flexible tips
broken off, or left to project, if not
objectionable.

In all sprays, care must be taken
to prevent their getting flat, close set
and clumsy. All flowers are not to be
given the same prominence; there
must be, as in a picture, foreground
and background; some that stand out

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prominently, others plainly visible,
and "doing their part from the back-
gromid.

The round bunch or cluster is all
rigrht for a vase, but when laid dawn,
as nearly all such arrangements are,
fully one third of the flowers are hid-
den.

The double spray is made by fasten-
ing two sprays of the same size, to-
geth at the stems, and filling in the
center with stemmed roses on sticks.
Such arrangements are easily made to
cover the top of a casket, and are
made more elaborate by the addition
of narrow ribbons looped along the
sides and tied with green, small roses
and lily of the valley.

All rose sprays can be varied, no
two being exactly alike. All white, all
pink, all red, all yellow, or white and
pink, or red with a spot of "white. The
addition of sweet peas, gardenias,
lily of the valley, mignonette, violets.
Sweetheart roses, etc., in a close clus-
ter at the ribbon, gives the bunch an
individuality that is at once notice-
able. Chiffon and ribbon bows add a
finish that is sure to please and pro-
vide, in many cases, a suitable back-
ground for the inscription.

Procrastination Dansrerous.

One of the best posted men In the
florist supply business is Paul Berko-
witz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phil-
adelphia, Pa. His business takes him
over the country several times a year,
giving him the opportunity to keep in
touch with the public pulse at all
times. Speaking of various phases of
the trade he recently remarked that
many of the retail florists do not know
their business half as well as do the
supply men. If they would only write
down immediately after a holiday
what they used of this or that mate-
rial how the various leading articles
of their stock sold and what did not,
and other information of this charac-
ter, it would be of the greatest use to
them as a basis for their next season's
order. In most cases, however, noth-
ing of the kind is done; the dealer
calls, the retailer knows he wants
a lot of goods for his holiday trade,
but he has no time just then to make
out his list. He has to look up his
last year's bills. "When would the
salesman be around again? The fact
that stocks are running low, or there
is the danger of long transportation
delays, or that goods he will want
may have to be made up, seems to
count for nothing. About two weeks
before Christmas, however, he wakes
up to the danger and wants a lot of
things that are sold out; others that
take time to prepare, and immediate
shipment is desired.

Many men are in hot "water all the
time because they have no system in
their business; do not look ahead, al-
ways leaving things to the last min-
ute. They do not get the best ser-
vice because everything has to be so
hurried, shipment by express is neces-
sary instead of freight, and there are
other expenses which could have been
avoided by just a little foresight.

"There are many things that we
depended on from the other side that
are almost unobtainable, among them
birch bark, statice and natural straw
flowers," said Mr. Berkowitz. ""We get
orders for these every day. Baskets
that we used to import by the hun-
dreds of cases at a time, have now all

to be made here by hand. Good bas-
ket makers, like all skilled workers,
are scarce. Many of the finished ar-
ticles require several cOats of enam-
el, all of which takes time. I tell
you we have our troubles getting
through like the rest of them.

"I have often wondered why florists
located along railroads do. not put up
signs and get the benefit of the pub-
licity afforded by the thousands pass-
ing every day on the trains. The Elliot
Nursery Co., of Pittsburgh, and the
H. P. Michell Co., of Philadelphia, have
great advertising value from the signs
at their nurseries on the New York
division of the Pennsylvania railroad.
I often pass large ranges of glass when
on trains in the outskirts of the va-
rious cities and wonder whose they
are. as there is no sign to indicate or
advertise the name of the firm. It is
a great mistake to let this opportunity
to keep their name before the public
lie dormant."

K.

"WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Leo Nies-
sen Co. is making extensive improve-
ments at its establishment in this city.

ROSLYN, N. T. — "Victor May, formerly
of Newport, R. I., has taken the posi-
tion of head gardener at the H. C.
Phelps estate here.

BEVEatLY, Mass. — A. A. Lawrence has
sold the contents of his range and do-
nated the proceeds to the "war benefit
fund of the Young Men's Christian As-
sociation.

THE CARNATION.

General Care.

Every grower starts the season with
the expectation of being successful with
his carnation plants. "Whether this is
to be realized or not depends greatly
on the treatment the plants receive dur-
ing the next four to six weeks, before
the very severe weather of winter sets
in. November is usually a month of
moderate weather in most parts of the
country. Growers should take full ad-
vantage of this and give the plants as
near natural treatment as is possible
under greenhouse conditions.

The plants have now attained a good
size and are pushing up a fine show-
ing of shoots and buds, indicating that
if given the right treatment they will
respond abundantly. Take advantage
of every favorable day to air freely;
a free circulation of fresh air helps the
plants to make a vigorous growth with
strong, stiff stems and flowers that
will keep well.

"We read a great deal in the trade
papers about the retailers complain-
ing about carnation blooms not keep-
ing well. Most of this trouble is caused
through the growers not paying enough
attention to what to them seem to be
the minor details in the culture of their
plants. The carnation is by nature a
plant for a cool temperature. In the
earlier period of its culture under glass,

THE ROSE SPRAY.

Rounded Flat Spray of White Killarney ;

nd Sweet Peas.

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before attaining such popularity, the
growers used to grow the plants very
cool during the winter months and de-
pend on an early spring crop for their
returns and what a fine sight of buds
and blooms those benches were during
the months of March, April, May and
June and very little, if any, complaint
was heard about the flowers not keep-
ing well, but many growers have fallen
into the same error with carnations as
with many other plants. It is too
much drive and impatience to get a
big cut of blooms early in the season
before the plants have really had time
to adjust themselves and make plant
growth enough to stand the strain.
Rose growers know the importance of
sacrificing many flowers in the early
stages of the plants' existence to en-
able them to make stronger wood for
later and more profitable production.

The regular temperatures should
now be given the plants — as near as
possible the following degrees : Night
temperature, 50-52 degrees; cloudy
days, 56-58 degrees, and on bright
days 65 degrees with plenty of ven-
tilation on. While the weather remains
moderate, always allow a little crack of
ventilation on at night and the same
during cloudy days. On bright days
maintain as even a temperature as pos-
sible by the regulation of the ventila-
tors. It will be seldom necessary to use
more than one or more than two pipes
of steam to maintain the temperature
for a considerable time yet, but do not
use the same line all the time; change
off from one to another so that every
bench of plants is treated alike.

Watch elosgly the benches where the
steam is used so that the soil does not
<3ry out too much underneath. Atten-
tion to the watering is one of the im-
portant parts of the plant's care, and
just now it is one of the very import-
ant factors in keeping the plants in
good condition for the winter's cam-
paign. They should never be allowed
to get dust dry at the roots, but it is
best to allow them to get to that stage
where they can be watered freely at
each watering. The growth will be
much stronger and the plants give bet-
ter returns when the soil is allowed to
dry out to a reasonable extent be-
tween each watering, which is a more
natural condition than to allow the
soil to remain continually wet all the
time.

Attend closely to the disbudding. The
crop will come along very njuch faster
when this part of the work is given
close attention. Another work that
should be attended to now before the
ground outside freezes up is to lay in
a good supply of soil for potting pur-
poses during the winter; also, make
sure there is plenty of sand on hand
for propagating, so that when the time
comes to start this work there will be
no delay.

Carnation Cuttlngrs Diseased.

Ed. American Florist :

Will you please examine the enclosed
carnation cuttings and tell me what is
the trouble with them? The plants
have been in the greenhouse for about
five weeks and do not seem to recover
from the "planting in."

Tennessee. P. S. W.

Your plants are badly diseased, and,
so far as the writer can judge from
the specimens submitted, the trouble is
due to very wet conditions or neglect
in keeping the land clean of weeds; al-
so, the wood is very hard; it would

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM LIBERTY BOND.

Incurved Commercial White. Four and one-hall Feet Prom June Planting. Cut Oct. 24th.
Elmer D. Smith * Co., Adrian, Mich.

have been better to have planted a
month earlier, when the shoots were
not so woody. Late planting and plant-
ing directly after periods of heavy rain-
fall also cause the trouble. You will
have to do considerable nursing to get
the plants to do anything before very
late in the season. Clean up the plants
by picking off the badly diseased leaves
and watch carefully the watering and
temperature. Do not water unless the
plants require it, and maintain an even
temperature all the time.

C. W. Johnson.

Richmond, ind. — The E. G. Hill Co.
received a shipment of 60,000 Manetti
November 19.

Houston, Tex. — The retail estab-
lishment in the Scanlan building,
known as the Garden Shop, has closed.

New Bedford, Mass. — George Reid,
for some time manager of the Peckham
Floral Co., has taken over the green-
houses of the concern and will operate
thom on a commission basis.

Auburn, N. Y.— The Auburn Rose So-
ciety has elected the following officers to
serve during the ensuing year : Samuel
E. Hillger, president; Charles A. Can-
non, treasurer; Charles G. Adams,
Masonic Temple building, secretary.

American Rose Society.

The fall meeting of the American
Rose Society was held in the Grays' Ar-
mory, Cleveland, Ohio, at 4 p. m., on No-
vember 9, 1917. Twenty-four members
of the society were present. President
Hammond cordially welcomed the
members to the meeting, and spoke en-
thusiastically of the success of the
work during the past year. He re-
ported the total paid memberships to
date as 1,922. The secretary read the
changes in the constitution and by-laws .
of the American Rose Society which
were proposed at the annual meeting
in Philadelphia on March 21, 1917. At
that time the secretary was instructed
to send out a postcard vote to the life
and active members in accordance with
Article 6 of the constitution, which
reads as follows :

Amendments.

Section 1 — The constitution may be amended
or altered at any annual or called meting by
an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the
voters represented, either In person or by
proxy, when notice of such amendment or al-
teration shall have been given at the preceding
annual meeting, or furnished to the secretary
and mailed by him to all members at their last
known places of ^-esidence at least 30 days
preceding the meeting at which action Is to
be taten. In case action is to be taken at the
annual meeting, then notice of such proposed
change shall also be published In the general
programme of the society (if one is issued)
for that meeting.

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The secretarj' reported that 186 votes .
had been receoived out of a total of
276 voting members, all of which, with
the exception of four, were favorable
to the following changes :

Article III. Section 2, to be altered to read
as follows; "Voting: All members of this
society, except honorary members, shall be en-
titled to one Tote on all questions."

'Article IV of the by-laws to be altered to
read as follows; "There shall be three classes
of members, known as life, honorary and 'an-
nual members."

"Section I — The payment of $50 shall entitle
to life membership."

"Section II — The dues tor annual members
shall be $2 per year."

Section III. which reads "The annual dues
for associate members shall be $1," is hereby
repealed.

Section IV, relating to the payment of dues,
shall hereafter be known as Section III. with-
out change.

Section V. relating to the distinction between
associate and active members, is hereby re-
pealed.

Upon motion of J. Horace McFar-
land, the secretary was instructed to
cast the proxy votes which provided
for the changes in the constitution.

C. H. Totty and John Young of the
national flower show committee re-
ported progi-ess on the arrangements
for housing the national flower show in
St. Louis, April 6-15. 1918. Both were
very optimistic over the prospects for
a successful show, and with the par-
ticipation of the American Rose So-
ciety and the American Carnation So-
ciety, both believed that there was not
the least doubt that the national flower
show would be a financial success.

DEPAETMENT OF PLANT KEGISTRATION.

The following rose has been present-
ed for registration in the American
Rose Society by A. N. Pierson, Inc.,
Cromwell, Conn. :

Name — Evelyn; class, hybrid tea;
parentage, Ophelia sport. Description :
habit vigorous, character of foliage
dark green, abundant freedom of
growth and hardiness like parent;
flower large; color, soft pink turning
to yellow at petal base; form, some-
what globular; fragrance and bud like
parent, 4.5 to 50 petals; as free of bloom
and better keeping quality than parent.

The rose is similar to Ophelia but
is different in color and foliage and
superior for the following reason : Ad-
ditional petalage. makes it a fine cut
flower during summer.

Unless objections are received with-
in two weeks from the publication of
this notice the variety will be officially
registered in the society.

E. A. "WHITE, Sec'y.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

EEPORTS OF EXAMINING COilillTTEES.

Cleveland, O., November 8. — Mrs. C.
W. Johnson, white Japanese, scored
91 points commerical and 92 points ex-
hibition; No. 31 rose pink silver re-
verse, incurved, scored 81 points com-
mercial; No. 24, pink, incurved, scored
84 points commercial: No. 21. yellow
Japanese, scored 85 points exhibition;
No. 20, white Japanese, scored 84 points
exhibition; exhibited by Mount Gren-
wood Cemetery Association. Morgan
Park, Chicago. No. 52-5-13. pink shad-
ed lemon. Japanese, scored 85 points
commercial; Midnight Sun. yellow in-
curved, scored 87 points commercial;
No. 206-14-6. light pink pompon, scored
80 points; No. 71-2-14, bronze incurved,
scored 82 points commercial; Betsy
Ross, white incurved, scored 88 points
commercial; exhibited by Elmer D.
Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Seedling
100, yellow anemone, scored 88 points;
exhibited by J. B. Goetz & Sons. Sagi-
naw, Mich. Big Baby, yellow pompon,
scored 87 points; exhilbited by Fried-
ley Floral Co., Cleveland, O.

Chicago. November 10. — No. 109-9-
15. maroon Japanese, scored 87 points
commercial; exhibited by Elmer D.
Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.

Pasadena Horticultural Society.

The tenth annual flower show of the
above society was held in the Hotel
Maryland, Pasadena, Calif., November
25-27, and was attended by hundreds
of delighted visitors who commended
it as one of the best fall exhibitions in
the state. Amateurs and professionals
vied with eaxih other in making it an
undisputed success and the setting
could hardly have been improved upon,
the entries filling ftie entire palm room
and one-half of the spacious dining
room.

The exhibits of chrysanthemums
have never been surpassed in the his-
tory of the society, the groups of pot
plants showing wonderful size and
beauty. One of the features of special
interest was the award of the Chisholm
cup for the best 36 cut blooms staged

George F. Nillson, Jr.
President Pasadena Horticultural Society.

by a private grower, the winning of
which for two successive years was nec-
essary for permanent possession. This
brought forth keen rivalry, but the
winner last year. William R. Staats
(Morris Nelson, Gr.), was again suc-
cessful. August Blum (L. Willemsen,
Gr.), bang second, and E. L. Rowe (J.
Thelen, Gr.), third. Pleasing arrange-
ments of pompons were made by E. E.
Thalmann and August Blum.

Another splendid feature was the fine
display of palms staged by the San
Marino ranch, among which was a
specimen of the fish-tail variety, native
to the Indian archipelago. The excel-
lent exhibit of conifers, tastefully ar-
ranged by the Beverly Hills Nursery,
presented many varieties, all of which
attracted much attention.

The orchid section was a great favo-
rite and ,an unusually good exhibit was
made by Dr. Schiftman. about 12 dif-
ferent varieties being represented. E'j
H. Rust, of South Pasadena, had a
remarkable showing of dahlias, and
those of Morris cS: Snow Seed Co., Los
Angeles, were also a feature.

The Laurie Bulb Gardens arranged
many baskets of seasonable flowers, a
patriotic touch being given by the dis-
play of the national colors. The Hotel
Raymond made a fine showing of flow-
ers and foliage plants, and the cut
roses of Mrs. F. L. Loring were prize
winners in three classes. Charles G.
Adams, Los Angeles, arranged a pretty

exhibit in the form of a garden tea
house, pot gladioli, candytuft and cos-
mos being used in profusion with pot
plants in the windows. Other excellent
entries were those of S. H. Jenks, can-
nas in fine assortment, and A. H. Han-
son, water hyacinths, ferns, grasses,
etc. In the seed section, dishrag
gourds were a feature at the Campbell
Seed Co.'s booth.

The judges were : W. Hertrich, Ro-
deric MacKenzie, Otto Heutschy, Alex.
Urquhart, James MacGillivray and Wm.
Farrell. The show committee con-
sisted of George F. Nillson, Jr., presi-
dent and manager; Charles G. For-
syth e, assistant manager; W. Hutchi-
son, treasurer; George H. Kennedy,
secretary; Robert Pegg, Gustav Liljen-
wall, Arthur F. Ericson, Louis Fried,
Ernest Rossiter and "W. W. Felgate.

Northern Westchester Hort. Society.

The fifteenth annual show of the
above named society was held at
Mount Kisco, N. T.. November 2-4.
Disinterested visitors have stated that
it was one of the best flower shows of
the season. There was good stock,
which was artistically arranged, a
strong point in any show. A leading
feature was a miniature Japanese gar-
den by Mrs. George Carpenter which
was realistic and much admired. An-
other attractive spot was a miniature
garden by Mrs. Moses Taylor (Charles
Scott, Gr.). Mrs. Taylor also took
first prize for violets; for the best bou-
quet and for the best six plants for
table decoration.

Other prize winners were : Mrs. E. S.
Bayer. Mrs. Eugene Meyer. J.I. Strauss
and Herbert Spavins, the last named
being a commercial grower, who re-
ceived a certificate of merit for a group
of foliage and flowering plants. A. W.
Butter won numerous prizes for vege-
tables.

Marshall Crissman is president of
this society and W. B. Mattison is its
efficient secretary. The headquarters
are at Mt. Kiseo.

A. F. F.

St. Paul's Park Exhibition.

The municipal chrysanthemum exhi-
bition held at the Como Park conserva-
tories. November 11-15, was a big suc-
cess, both in point of attendance and
attractive arrangement of the 180 va-
rieties of flowers. The show was planned
to continue during the whole week, but
closed November 15, and the chrysan-
themums were donated to the Red
Cross Socftty and sold by them for the
benefit of their fund on November 16.
The society realized over $2,5<X) from
these park flowei-s.

F. N.

National Publicity for Flowers.

Chairman George Asmus of the finance com-
mittee reports the following additional sub-
scriptions to be paid annually for four years:

By Max Schling, New York.

Louis Diipuy, Whltestone. N. T § 50.00

Max Schling Seed Store, New York 50.00

By W, E. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn.
W. W. Thompson Co., Hartford $ 15.W

By J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.

John G. Esler S 25.00

Madsen & Christiansen, Wood Ridge lO.OO

John Lange, Englewoo^. N. J.
Stein Br.

By Julius Eoehrs, Rutherford, N, J.

Herman Scboelzfel. New Durham, N. J...$ 25.00

HeijT Baumann, West Hoboken, N. J... lO.OO

New York Florists' Club Me'eting.

Henry Schmidt, North Bergen, N. J 10.00

Employees Max Schling! New York $25.00

Scott Bros.. Blmsford, N. Y; lO.OO

A. Kottmiller, New York lOO.OO

igi7.

The American Florist.

987

Leo Klein, New York '. 10.00

P. W. Popp, Mamai-oneck, N. Y 10.00

lA'. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.

(Seeond Subscription) 250.00

John Canning, Ardsley, N. Y 10.00

Mam-ice Fuld, New York 10.00

Roman J. Ii-win, New York 25.00

Henry Weston, Hempstead, N. Y 25.00

By Chas. Sdienck, New York,
Patrick J. Smith, New York $15.00

Pittsljurgh.

DEMAND LACKS LIFE.

There has been little change in busi-
ness conditions since our last report.
Although the supply has been excel-
lent, the demand seems to lack spirit.
Roses are not as plentiful but the call,
on the other hand, is limited. Chrysan-

PASADENA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY EXHIBITION.

Dahlia Display of E. H. Eust.

H. B. Froment, New York 15.00

Wm. Kessler, New York 15.00

Alfred Langjahr, New York 15.00

W. F. Sheridan. New York 15.00

H. C. Weiss, New York 15.00

L. B. Nason, New York 15.00

J. J. Fellouris, New York 15.00

Clarence Slinn, New York 15.00

Gunther Bros., New York 15.00

N. Lecakes, New York 15.00

F. Lexy, New York 15.00

Goldstein & Futterman, New York 15.00

Badgley & Bishop, New York 15.00

Geo. W. Crawbuck, New York 15.00

Riedel & Meyer, New York 15.00

Jos. Fenrich, New York 15.00

John Young & Co., New York 15.00

E. C. Horan, New York 15.00

N. Y. Supply Co., New York 15.00

Jas. McManus. New York 15.00

Wm. P. Ford, New York 15.00

Geo. Siebrecht, New York 15.00

United Cut Flower Co., New York 15.00

S. S. Pennock Co., New York 15.00

L. W. Kervan Co., New York 15.00

Henshaw Flower Co. , New York 15.00

M. C. Ford, New York 15.00

J. J. Coan, Inc., New York 15.00

P. F. Kessler, New York 15.00

Hentz & Nash, New York 15.00

Paul Meconi, New York 15.00

H. M. Robinson & Co.. New York 15.00

J. J. Levy, New York 15.00

Charles Millang, New York 15.00

Traendly & Schenck, New York 15.00

Geo. Polykranas, New York 10.00

A. Sauter. New York 5.00

By Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assn.
Charles H. Brown, New York (second

subskwiption) $ 50.00

By Secretary's Office,

Valentin Burgevin, Inc.. Kingston, N. Y.S 25.00

Chas. A. Moss, Spartanburg, S. C 25.00

By D. C, Horgan, Macon, Ga.

P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta. Ga % 5.00

Brunswick Floral Co., Brunswick, Ga... 5.00

Lawrence Floral Co.. Atlanta. Ga 10.00

By Wertheimer Bros., Ne^w Yorki

Bool Floral Co.. Ithaca, N. Y 5.00

Total $ 1,365.00

Previously reported from all sources. 23,225.50

Grand Total $24,590.50

JOHN TOTJNG, Sec'y.

November 17, 1917.

themums and pompons arrive daily in
large quantities but clean up well at
moderate figures. American Beauties
are still being received in quantity —
the short grades move well but long
stock, goes begging. Carnations are im-
proving in both quality and quantity.
Sweet peas, yellow daisies and calen-
dulas are moving slowly. The first Pa-
per Whites seen in this market made
their appearance last week and were
of very good quality. Funeral work

forms the bulk of the business right
now. Orchids and lily of the valley are
in small demand. The express compa-
nies are crowded again and many ship-
ments are delayed about every other
day, due to an embargo which has
been placed. M.

Los Ans;eles.

ECONOMY WAVE HURTS BUSINESS.

It seems to be the general opinion of
the trade here that the war is affect-
ing the flower business locally, the re-
sult of a general movement toward
economy. Dutch bulbs have arrived,
but, being so late, prices will be the
same as last year, though costing more
to the dealer.

NOTES,

Howard ^ Smith have a line of new
baskets of the latest pattern. Dahlias,
shown in great variety, have been a
feature here, especially as the season
for this flower is about over.

The Redondo Floral Co. has been
cleaning house, and their establishment
looks very fresh and attractive. Ex-
cellent American Beauties and fine
chrysanthemums are seen.

At Wright's Flower Shop, roses were
much in evidence, among them being
American Beauty, Cecile Brunner, Had-
ley. Ophelia and Richmond.

Seki Bros, report considerable fu-
neral work, but that the cut flower de-
mand is rather slow.

G. H. H.

DetroU Bowling:.

The regular weekly practice games
of the Detroit bowlers were rolled

Thursday night, November 15. with
the following result :

T. Browne 117 116 138

J. K. Stock 146 225 142

A. J. Stahelin 122 125 119

G. Doemling 158 180 185

J. Klang 173 162 158

B. A. Fetters 166 127 164

A. Bcnzner ., 145 191 162

H. Taylor 151 173 218

R. Eahaley 157 140 152

E. Sullivan , 175 200 158

L. Cliarvat 143 124 150

J. F. McHugh 126 162 186

J. Streit 164 177 162

M. Bloy 180 169 158

F. Pautke 115 137 125

II. Ingold 176 170 145

F. Holznagle 152 148 159

J. F Sullivan 119 121 122

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Display of Conifers of Beverly Hills Nursery.

988

The American Florist.

Nov. 24,

San Francisco.

COLD WEATHER TIGHTENS SUPPLY.

The demand continues to be steady
for cut flowers in all lines. With the
first touch of winter there has been
a^ gradual tightening- of prices £uid
there is probably no line of flowers in
which there is any surplus. Roses are
gradually improving in quality, but
there are not enough arriving to supply
the demand. Very few American Beau-
ties are seen and vfe are forced to
believe that Russell is slowly but surely
forcing this grand old rose from the
market. Russells are in heavy de-
mand, that is, for first grade stock.
The same may be said of all the other
leading varieties. In short roses, Rus-
sell is about the only one to be had.
Cecil© Brunners sell readily and at very
good prices. Large quantities are used
daily in the shipping trade. Some very
fair Ulrich Brunner roses are being re-
ceived from outdoors and sell readily.
Carnations of good quality are on the
scarce "list. The best grade is bring-
ing $3 per 100. There is a rather large
cut of short stock. Chrysanthemums
are beginning to show the effect of the
long season. Most of the popular large
flowering varieties are past. The de-
mand for the shipping trade still con-
tinues to be heavy and as a consequence
there is no surplus stock on the market.
Appleton and BonnafEon are now the
two leading yellows. Large whites
are scarce, Nonin being the only one
available. In pink, Helen Frick has
taken the place of Chieftain and May
Hunter. Pompons are still plentiful
and may be had in all colors. There is
little or no demand for singles. The
recent rains have improved the violet
supply and the stock coming in is in
first class condition. Prices remain
nominal. Cattleyas are in ample sup-
ply at present, but owing to the steady
demand, prices are firm. Quite a few
oncidiums are to be seen and are
largely used in baskets. Gardenias and
lily of the valley are always to be had,
with no change in prices. Some very
good" gladioli- are coming along and
meet with ready sale. Dahlias are
about over for the season after having
had a remarkably good nm. Zinnias
are now out of the market. The de-
mand for pot plants is growing every
day. Cyclamen is the leading variety
called for. Boston ferns in variety are
also in good demand. The supply of
greens is large, with prices very reason-
able.

NOTES.
Superintendent Percy Ellings, of the
Lynch Nursery Co., at Menlo Park,
tells us that Chrysanthemum Marigold,
of which so much was expected this
year, has proved to be a dissappoint-
ment. It was too irregular in bloom-
ing and no great cut could be made at
any one time. It will be given another
year's trial, however. Josephine Foley
has proved to be a sterling white and
coming as it does, just after Turner,
will be largely planted another year.
Of the newer varieties tried out at this
establishment, W. H. Waite proved to
be very popular. Louise Pockett grew
Immense in size and was of the finest
form, but it is doubtful if it will ever
displace Turner. Nagaroe is very beau-
tiful, but the blooms are a trifle soft
for shipping. Yondota is a fine thing
and a splendid shipper. Helen Lee has
proved very satisfactory as a grower
and shipper. While the color is just
the" least bit too light, its keeping qua-
lities will make It largely planted. Oc-
tober Herald is a lovely flower and of
fine texture. It has commercial possi-
bilities and will be tried under cheese-
cloth next season for shipping pur-
poses. Mr. Ellings is very enthusiastic
over his new sport from May Hunter.
This novelty is pure white and partakes
of every good quality of its popular

parent. A great future, as a commer-
cial variety, is expected of it. They
also have a pure white sport of Good
Gracious, which is a very excellent
thing. Quite a stock of this has been
worked up and it will, in all probability,
be introduced next spring. It is always
interesting to chrysanthemum, lovers to
visit this establishment. All the newest
and best there is to be had in chrysan-
themums is given a thorough test here
every season. .

Superintendent G. Holmes has the
range of the E. W. McLellan Co. in
splendid shape for this season's busi-
ness. House after house of the leading
varieties can here be seen in the pink
of condition. Gardenias are also a
specialty here and two large houses
are occupied by this fragrant favorite.
The ne\^ varieties of -winter-flowering

Mrs. Holt o( the Kirkwood Floral Co., Des

MoiDes, la., is the Author o£ the "Battle

Hymn of '17," Sung at the Recent

Flower Show in That City.

Spencer sweet peas are being given an
extensive trial here this season.

Frank D. Pelicano says that he has
no reason to complain over the fall
trade; in fact, he informs us it was the
best ever experienced by his firm. Good
reports continue to reach us over the
condition of Angelo J. Rossi, who is
still at Los Gatos. Some fine Dr. Tevis
dahlias are still coming to this store
from the Pelicano's nursery on Gut-
tenberg street.

At the next regular meeting of the
Menlo Pa:rk Horticultural Society, the
nomination of ofiicers for the coming
year will take place. All preparations
for the coming chrysanthemum show
have been completed and a fine exhibi-
tion is expected. The National Asso-
ciation of Gardeners has offered the
society a medal to be awarded to mem-
bers of that association who compete.

The extensive improvements that are
now going on at the Art Floral Co.'s
store are well under way. Manager
Matraia expects to have the work com-
pleted by the first of the month. With
the greatly added floor space, they ex-
pect to be able to handle the holiday
rush in the best manner possible. Bus-
iness keeps up well here.

At the beautiful store of Podesta &
Baldocchi. great baskets of cattleyas
are being daily displayed. This firm
has long specialized in orchids and large
quantities are disposed of daily. They
inform us that the fall trade has ex-
ceeded their expectations and prepara-

tions are now under way to handle the
holiday business.

Frank R. Mills, of Palo Alto, is install-
ing an oil burning system at his green-
houses, owing to the scarcity of coal.
He is still sending chrysanthemums to
distant points, as well as carnations.
Superintendent Arthur Bearsby has the
houses looking in the best of shape at
all times.

At the Frank Parodi Co.'s store on
McAllister street, a fine display of sea-
sonable flowers is always maintained.
The chrysanthemums displayed in the
show windows all season have created
much favorable comment. They report
trade as being good in this section of
the city.

The orchid range of John Carbone,
at Berkeley, is now producing great
quantities of fine quality cattleyas. This
establishment is the chief source of the
orchid supply for this market and is
devoted almost exclusively to orchids
of the best commercial varieties.

E. Severeau entertained a large party
of friends at his new country home in
Redwood, during the week. The trade
was largely represented among those
accepting his hospitality.

M. H. Ebel was a visitor from Sac-
ramento during the week, as was also-
T. Leary from the same city.

Arthur Coan, of San Jose, was a
visitor last week at the wholesale dis-
trict.

G. N.

"Battle Hymn of 'U."
A clever feature in connection with
the recent Des Moines auttimn flower
show, an account of which was given
in our issue of November 17, page 910,
was the rendition. Saturday evening,
November 10, of a patriotic song, "The
Battle Hymn of '17," the words and
music of which were written by
Gladys Collins Holt of the Kirkwood
Floral Co., of Des Moines. The song
was rendered as a tenor solo by Ser-
geant Reed of division headquarters
at Camp Dodge and was a great suc-
cess. The words of the hymn are as
follows :
March along, march along to the bugl&

song.
To the song which is cheerily sound-
ing
O'er hill and vale the call comes clear
From mountain tops rebounding.
O'er the length and the breadth of

this grand old land.
The call's coming nearer and near
Till it reaches us all. both great and

small.
E'en the ones we love most dear.

Chorus —

So we'll fight

We'll fight for our land so true.

We'll fight

For our own red, white and blue;

For our country calls and we must

obey.
"We'll keep the demons of wrath away
And through it all to God we'll pray
To keep us brave and true.

For the God of our Fathers will guide

us aright.
The cords of our bondage will sever
Our foes will be fled, our hatred dead
A world wide peace forever
He'll proclaim o'er the lands He loves

so well.
But 'till that time shall be
We'll fight for Democracy, Peace and

Home.
God grant us victory.
Chorus —

OAKTON, Va. — William R. Gray has
named a new rose Eleanor Parker, in
honor of a prominent "Washington
young lady and exhibited it at the
flower show in the Museum of Natural
History, New York, November S-11.

jgir.

The American Florist,

989

Cincinnati.

GOOD SUPPLY BUT SLOW DEMAND.

Business shows a slight improve-
ment over that of last week, but the
improvement was not large enough to
cause a good market. There is a fair
call for stock at times, but at others
business is very slow. Prices, gener-
ally, are low. There is a heavy de-
mand, however, for supplies. Roses
are in heavy supply and among the
receipts are many choice ones. Chry-
santhemums and pompons are good
and also plentiful, with cuts of every
size and color. The call for the small-
er grades is better than for the large
ones. Carnations are in a good sup-
ply. Easter lilies and callas may be
had. The first narcissi of the year
were seen last week. Other offerings
are lily of the valley, orchids and vio-
lets. Green goods of all kinds are
very plentiful. Some asparagus plu-
mosus of the highest quality is com-
ing in from the south.

NOTES.

C. E. Critchell is getting in many
orders for supplies for immediate and
later delivery. The retailers, evidently,
are not going to take any chances on
the future and are getting ready for
their winter and holiday business at
once.

E. A. Forter had a pretty window
decoration during last week, a Japan-
ese scene with chrysanthemums which
attracted considerable attention.

Hardesty & Co. are using many chry-
santhemums in effective window dis-
plays.

E. G. Gillett is finding a good sale
for his lily of the valley and orchids.

Visitors: Simon J. Hider, Hills boro,
O.; Mrs. R. Bush and Mr. Jensen,
Washington C. H., O., and C. Palken-
heim, representing The Basket Novelty
Co., New York. H.

Boston.

TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.

Trade conditions have improved
slightly during the past week, and
everyone is looking forward to the
holiday trade. The market is receiv-
ing daily shipments of quite a large
variety of chrysanthemums which are
wonderfully well grown. Roses were
never better, among the best being
Killarney Queen, Ward, Ophelia, Had-
ley and Crimson Queen, with 24-inch
stems, which sell at $12 a hundred,
and a very good grade for $8 a hun-
dred. Spencer sweet peas have be-
gun to arrive and sell for $3 a hun-
dred. Pansies, calendulas, coreopsis,
bachelor's buttons and cosmos are mov-
ing well and find ready buyers. Dou-
ble Pink bouvardia is arriving from
one of our local greenhouses and,
from the appearance of the stock, this
will be a splendid crop. It sells for
$6 and $8 a hundred. Paper White
narcissus is being shown in a few of
the stores, but has very few calls as it
is too early in the season. Easter lilies
and speciosum are being grown quite
heavily, and sell readily at $6 and $10
a hundred.

NOTES.

John J. O'Brien has moved to his
nevir store, corner Charles and Beacon
streets. This store is nicely located
and well arranged for the trade.

Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., has had a very
good week with several large funeral
orders and two debutante parties.

George Marshall, salesman for
Chandler Bros, of Tewksbury and the
Roper estate, is receiving some very
good Bonnaffons and excellent carna-
tions, and among them are new seed-
lings from the Roper estate.

In spite of the lull in business,
Houghton & Gorney continue to have
a very attractive window. They re-
port business not quite up to last

year but, considering everything, they
are entirely satisfied.

Henry Haas and Prank Reynolds,
both managers of departments for
Welch Bros., are out hustling every
day for business, and in this way they
keep their firm up among the leaders.

J. M. Cohen, salesman at the Co-
operative Market, has a large ship-
ment of chrysanthemums, cosmos and
carnations arriving each day, and they
clean up daily at a fair figure.

Wm. Elliot is receiving some very
good shipments of Hadley, Ophelia,
White Killarney and single roses, and
a large variety of well grown chry-
santhemum plants.

B. A. Snyder & Co. report business
very good the latter part of the week,
and shipping trade will more than off-
set the poorer demand during the first
three days.

John J. Cassidy, of Beacon street,

has taken nomination papers out for

the city council, and everyone in the

trade is working hard for his election.

S. K. G.

Naslivllle Tenn.

BUSINESS AS USUAL.

No unusual conditions prevail in
floral circles this week. Trade has
been as good as usual and the sup-
ply of flowers all that could be de-
sired. Many fine pot chrysanthemums
are being sold and the trade in cut
flowers is very good. All the florists
are holding back, as far as possible,
the yellow and white in anticipation of
the annual football game between Van-
derbilt University and Sewanee. which
always creates a very large demand.
Carnations are only fair, but roses are
arriving in fine shape. There has been
a lot of funeral work the past week,
and not a few social gatherings. The
trade in corsage bouquets for various
occasions is quite large.

The passing of the Uschy nurseries
and greenhouses closes the life of one
of the oldest establishments in this
city or state. They were established
by the late Louis Dischy as early as
1854, long before the floral business
had attained to the importance it oc-
cupies today in the commercial world,
but even then nature's floral beauties
appealed to every one and Louis
Lischy did a good business and flour-
ished even then. He died in 1895, leav-
ing everything to Joe Browne, who
conducted the business until his death
in 1916. He left his entire estate to
his wife and in the hands of the Nash-
ville Trust CompaJiy. Joe Browne was
industrious and thrifty, and died with
the unusual record of owing no man
anything, and the possessor not only
of the real estate but bank stock, street
railway and several other dividend
paying stocks, the entire estate ap-
proximating $90,000. The real estate
comprises 16 acres in two tracts ad-
joining the Joy Floral Company's hold-
ings of 90 acres. It is thought that
the latter will become the purchaser
of this real estate also. The Joy Flor-
al Company bought most of the palms
and the Ward Belmont College con-
servatories purchased many of the
larger palms. M. C. D.

Nassau County Horticultural Society.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION.

The thirteenth annual chrysanthe-
mum show of the above society was
held in Pembroke hall. Glen Cove. N.
Y., November 1-2. Competition was
keen in the 47 classes, and the blooms
were as usual of the finest size and
quality and the same was true of the
roses, carnations, violets and decora-
tive work. Deserving of particular no-
tice were the large double, specimen
bush and standard chrysanthemums,
Harper Pierson, exhibited by Robert
Marshall, and the single specimen

standard. Miss May Pope, entered by
James McCarthy. A very tastefully
arranged group occupying nearly 100
square feet was staged by Robert
Jones. A special effort was made by
all exhibitors to make this show a
great success and the highest credit
is due them. The proceeds were do-
nated to the Red Cross. Among the
principal prize winners were : Robert
Jones, James McCarthy, Robert Mar-
shall, George Ferguson, John W. Ever-
itt. Wm. Noonan, Henry Gaut, F. Pe-
troccia and F. Watson.

A fine vase of the new rose, Mrs.
Henry Winnett, exhibited by A. N.
Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn., not in
competition, was awarded a certificate
of merit.

MONTHLY MEETING.

The regular meeting of the society
was held in Pembroke hall, November
4, with President McCarthy in the
chair. Three new members were ad-
mitted and four applications were re-
ceived. The exhibition tables were well
filled. James McCarthy received first
for each of three vases of chrysanthe-
mums, pink, white and yellow, and
Henry Gaut was given a certificate of
merit for display of outdoor grown
seedling chrysanthemums. Other hon-
ors included certificate of culture to
F. Petroccia for violets and collection
of cauliflower. In table decorations,
Henry Michelson was first. Norman
Bruce second, and Carl Peterson third.
The society decided not to hold the
annual smoker, and instead each mem-
ber will contribute to the Christmas
kit fund.

Harry Goodband, Cor. Sec'y.

Massachussetts AgrlculturalJCollegre.

The Massachusetts Agricultural Col-
lege 10 weeks' course will open Decem-
ber .31, 1917. Instruction will be given
in horticulture, agriculture, science,
economics and sociology. The instruc-
tion in floriculture is accompanied by
courses in plant pathology, entomology,
landscape gardening, and soil fertility.
The course in floriculture will cover
greenhouse construction and manage-
ment, lectures on commercial crops,
propagation, etc. Work on garden
flowers includes lectures on annuals,
biennials, perennials, bedding plants,
gardens and garden management. The
expenses for the course are not great
and $125 should cover everything, in-
cluding room, board, books, supplies,
and student affairs. A bulletin has just
been issued and may be obtained by
addressing the Supervisor of Short
Courses, Massachusetts Agricultural
College, Amherst, Mass.

E'xperiments on the control of cycla-
men mite are under way at the college.
James Whiting, foreman of the green-
houses, and S. C. Vinal, entomologist of
the experiment station, are co-operating
in the work, and it is expected that
some valuable data will be ready in a
short time.

Work on the problem of the possi-
bilities in seed production in this
country has begun. All suggestions
which seedsmen, florists and market
gardeners offer will be most cordially
accepted by the department. The work
is for your benefit and we want your
co-operation. Address your letters to
the department of floriculture, Massa-
chusetts Agricultural College, Amherst,
Mass.

Aubrey Butler, of Butler & Ullman,
Northampton, addressed the club on
"Retail Store Management," outlined
the system used in their establishment
and showed how they were gradually
building up an eflicient business. The
talk was interesting and instructive
and gave the students an idea of the
great number of details that come up
in the retail store.

C. E. W.

990

The American Florist.

Nov. 24,

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS.

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Suggestions for plant grow

^Violets "":;

— Rambler roses • ^^:J

—Ferns gg

— Outside tulips =?-

—Gladiolus Colvillel »|-

The retail trade »°-

— Next week in the Hower shop Mo-

— The rose spray (illus.) MO'J

— Procrastination is dangerous y» J

The carnation , ^^

— General care ^°J

—Carnation cuttings ^°2

American Rose Society ;:,;•• V„s2

New Chrysanthemum Liberty Bond (lUus.).. »»g

Chrysanthemum Society of America 98fa

Pasadena Horticultural Society (illus.) 98b

— George P. Nillson, Jr. (portrait) 98b

Northern Westchester Hort. Society 986

St Paul's park exhibition 986

National publicity for flowers 9St(

Pit/tsburgh ^»^

Los Angeles °°'

Detroit bowling ™ '

San Francisco °°°

Mrs. G. C. Holt (portrait) S88

"Batthe Hymn of 'IT" »»«

Cincinnati g„„

Boston ^1

Nashville A"'\ qsq

Nassau County Hort. Society 9sy

Massachusetts Agricultural College 989

National Association of Gardeners J™

Rotterdam shipments released 99U

Coal question at Chicago • ««"

Coal aid asked from government ajjj

Selling prices ??

Culture of garden roses »a'_;

Ijondon, Ont " ^gg

Chicago T^^o

Chicago Florists' Club ™^

Chicago Y. M. C. A. floral bazaar 100-

St. Louis

Philadelphia

New York

New York Florists' Club

Columbus, O

Kansas City

Rochester, N. Y

The seed trade

,1004
l<i08
1008
,1008
.1008
,1008
.1008
.1016

Wholesale Seedsmen's League 1016

—Western Canners' Association loib

— aover seed prices lOlb

—Philadelphia seed trade i"tb

Market gardeners • ■ :J"- ^

^Potato Association of America 10-0

The nursery trade iJ^So

Acer Mandschuricum

—The late A. T. Remer

Providence, E. I

Toledo

Fort Wayne, Ind

Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n.

1022
.1022
.1022
.1022
.1024
.1029

We are in receipt of "Bulletin of
Peony News No. 5," included in which
are the proceedings of the American
Peony Society for 1917, reports of local
peony shows, and "Notes Toward the
History of the Peony in America," by
the Rev. C. S. Harrison.

Henry a. Dkeer, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pa., is using a trailer on its auto de-
livery trucks with good results.

Coal.— Quite a material saving can
be effected in the coal supply by care-
ful stoking. Stop the leaks in the
glass before zero weather and watch
the ventilators.

National Association of Gardeners.

At the meeting of committees hav-
ing in hand arrangements for the com-
ing convention of the National Associa-
tion of Gardeners, held at the Briggs
House, November 19, much satisfac-
tion was expressed with the advanced
condition of the elaborate preparations.
The convention will be held at the Ho-
tel Sherman. Chicago, December 4-6,
and all indications point to a banner
attendance.

THANKSGIVING.

Advertisers and correspondents will
please note that on account of Thanks-
giving THE AMERICAN FLORIST will
go to press one day earlier next week,
and we trust they will mall their copy
as early as possible.

Rotterdam Shipments Released.

As mentioned in our editorial col-
umns last week, agreement of United
States and Netherlands and assent of
Great Britain has resulted in the re-
lease of goods at Rotterdam, among
which are German and Austrian prod-
ucts consigned to 116 American firms
and valued at $1,72.5,030. Among these
firms H. Bayersdorfer & Co., the well-
known dealers in florists' supplies,
Philadelphia, Pa., are receiving ship-
ments from this source, and to O. G.
Hempstead, representing this company,
much credit is due for bringing aboiit
this satisfactory arrangement for all
concerned.

Coal Question at Chicago.

C L. Washburn, August Poehlmann
and George Asmus, a committee rep-
resenting the Illinois State Florists
Association, called on the state fuel
administrator, John S. Williams at
Chicago November 20, in regard to
the fuel' problem confronting the grow-
ers The committee learned that Mr.
Williams has had no definite word from
Washington that the florists would be
affected -or that flowers were to be
classed as a luxury and placed m the
non-essentials, although there is a
possibility that they may come under
this heading. The local committee was
advised by Mr. Williams to take up
the question with H. A. Garfield, head
of the United States Fuel Administra-
tion at Washington, which was done
immediately by recommending a com-
mittee to President R. C. Kerr, of the
Society of American Florists, with a
special request that immediate action
be taken.

Coal Aid Asked from Government

President R. C. Kerr of the Society
of American Florists sends us a copy
of the following, received by him from
Anders Rasmussen, New Albany. Ind.,
adding that he will be pleased to re-
ceive communications from florists
who may be affected or others who
have suggestions to make along this
line, which seems to be rather a seri-
ous matter, especially among those
who conduct small establishments and
who have not received their coal sup-
ply. President Kerr also states that
he is in communication with William
F. Gude, Washington representative of
the society, and will soon be advised
what can be done. A general expres-
sion at this time is asked for.

"If the board of directors have not
taken some action in regard to the coal
situation, they, to my mind, should

do so at once. We may save the
trade from bankruptcy, if the matter
is put properly before the government.
Our coal requirements are different
from the other industries, inasmuch as
most factories can close down for a
short time and start again without
losing much more than the profit of
the period shut down, while the green-
house men would be totally and per-
manently ruined if compelled to do
without coal one hour in zero weather.
We are not asking that we be allowed
to make a profit; all we ask is that
we be allowed to pull through with a
bare living and for the government
not to confiscate our property, which
withholding coal from us really would
mean. At least, if it becomes neces-
sary to do this, there should be rea-
sonable compensation for the loss, as
it would be manifestly unfair and un-
democratic that a few industries should
bear the burden, while others are pil-
ing up the profits made possible by
the same condition.

"I suggest that either the board of
directors present the matter to the
government or that a committee of
five be appointed and that it be done
at once."

Sellins: Prices.

How many have had the courage to
do as other producers of merchandise
have done — advance the selling price
with each advance in the cost of pro-
duction? A comparison of the adver-
tisements appearing in this issue and
with those in the issues of Novem-
ber of 1913 and 191-1 will show that
at least 50 per cent of the stock ad-
vertised is at or so near the same
prices that there is no appreciable dif-
ference, and for the balance only from
10 to 25 per cent increase.

Will this small increase cover the
cost of production and leave a margin
of profit? Perhaps the question, what
is a safe margin of profit? is one that
too little consideration has been given
by the average producer. It is the one
essential element that every man m
business should give close attention and
careful study. Tou may be a good
grower, have good business connec-
tions, a demand for more than you can
produce, but if your margin of profit
is such that it will not yield you a
good interest on your investment, and
a liberal salary, then your energies
are being wasted or misdirected. If,
however, you have the control of your
business so well in hand that you can
afford to sell your products at prices
prevailing before the war. and still
maintain your profit, you are to be
congratulated. This seems an impos-
sibility with the increases in cost that
have taken place. First, your own
salary allowance should be increased
100 per cent, for it is costing you
more than that difference in the cost
of living and the extra energy you
have to put into your business. Then,
the price of fuel is more than 100 per
cent higher than it was. Labor is cost-
ing more and is less efiicient in that so
many new hands have to be trained.
The cost of material (glass, pipe fit-
tings, paint, etc.) for repairs has ad-
vanced from 300 to 400 per cent, as
has every other item that goes into the
cost of production. It is, then, but nat-
ural to suppose that the cost of pro-
duction has increased and that busi-
ness cannot be done profitably by sell-
ing at prices that prevailed three years

1 ago. CANADIAN.

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991

Wants, For Salc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
•nclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

AVanted — Good grower to take part
interest in an established business;
West. Address

Key S47, care American Florist,

Help AVanted — Either man or woman
for store work. Must know how to
make sprays, baskets and corsages.
State experience, reference and wages
first letter. Will wire acceptance.
Matthews Tlie Florist. Dayton, O.

For Sale — Small greenhouse; new;
big territory; no competition; modern
nine-room house, all improvements.
Great opportunity for young man;
$2,000 down. B'ine village property. Ad-
dress Box S, AVillianison, ]V. Y.

For Sale — A prosperous florist and
nursery business, including stock and
12 greenhouses; well located In a
thrifty Westchester County town; es-
tablished 32 years; will lease or sell
land; immediate possession given. Price
$6,500. Address

\Villiani R. Bull, Port Chester, N. Y.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

For New York Seed S^ore, man capable
of managing Flower Seed Department,
also knowledge of Bulbs. Apply in own
handwriting. AU replies held in strict
confidence. Address

Key 846, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

Man between age of 35 and 40, super-
intendent of wholesale grain and field
seed business. Salary, $1800 per year,
to begin; chance for rapid advancement.
State age, experience and former em-
plovers. Address

Key 841, care American Florist.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Bick to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrlsburg, Pa.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
Key XYZ, care American Florist.

GREENHOUSES

Denver, Colo. Everything in drst-class con-
dition. Coal for coining winter contracted at
low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Shorewood, Wis., Milwaukee P. 0.,
F. W. Ullius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnithing of about 1000
2-in. to 2V^-in. American Elms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

OFTICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leal 23|x5y inches.
FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.3.5 ; per 1 000
$5.00, Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $3.50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

SI

Retail Man

Wants position as Manager. Can
furnish unquestionable references.
Ready to start December 1.

Key 000, care jAmerican Florist.

Situation Wanted

After December 1. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

A HOLLY WREATH

Red and Green

FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND
ADVERTISING.

Plates for printing this fine Holly
Wreath in two colors— green leaves
and red berries and ribbon — $3.00 per
set of 2 plates. Larger size, 3?|x4
inches, $5.00 per set of 2 plates.

Plate shown here for one color
$1.60. The large size, one color, $2.70.

Cash with order.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

Chicago

992

The American Florist.

Nov. 24,

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I THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

I NOW FOR CHRISTMSSi

I Just arrived new Italian Statice, Christmas Red Immortelles and other colors; |

1 quality the best, bunches the biggest. Red Ruscus, Red Roping, Transparent |

1 Red Oak, fine for Christmas Wreaths; Poinsettias, all sizes; Golden and |

1 Silver Ruscus for special work; Colored Grasses and all requisites for the |

i holidays; two, four and six-inch Chiffons in all colors. Send orders at |

I once to avoid delays. We bank on our good service and prompt delivery. 1

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

1129-1131 Arch Street,

PHILADELPHIA, FA.

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F^lor-^l ^Ntjir-sej^ie^

Greenhouses:
EDGEIY, BUCKS CO., FA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Phone No: SPRUCE 889.

OUR SPECIALTIES

Office and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOLE ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ROSES, GARDENIAS, ORCHIDS, PLUMOSUS, ADIANTUM, STRING SMILAX, ETC.

GROWERS ATTENTION!

Your Last Chance To
Buy Carnation Plants.

Fill your empty benches and play safe_
Our carnations plants have not been hurt
by frost and are big value for the money

100 lOOO

Thenanthos Slu.OO $8 '.00

White Wonder 5.00 35 00

White Enchantress 4.00 35.00

Pink 3.50 30.00

N. C. Gunterberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

158 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

London, Ont.

While the volume of business dur-
ing October was about equal to that of
the same month in preceding years, it
was mostly funeral work and plants,
there being little demand for cut flow-
ers for other purposes. Owing to the
cold and dreary weather, the supply
has not been sufficient at times to meet
the denaand. Chrysanthemums of a
medium quality are now plentiful and
are cleaning up at fairly good figures.
Carnations are still scarce, and from
present appearances, will be for some
time to come.

With ever-changing conditions, the
florist business is not all sunshine and
smiles. Owing to the high price ($8
to .$9 per ton) and difficulty in secur-
ing a supply of coal, several of the
smaller growers are closing down for
the winter. Most of the larger con-
cerns have from half to three-quarters
of their season's supply stored up.

J. H. Taylor, a local grower, met
with a serious accident on the night of
November 1, while returning from a
trip to a nearby town. His rig was
struck by an incoming train, both his
legs were broken and other in.juries
of a severe nature sustained. The doc-
tors have hopes for his recovery.

60 inches high, $15.00
72 inches high, 17.50

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kcntia ForSteriana, singlp specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50
48 inches high, 6.00
54 inches high, 8.50

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Gammage & Sons have several
houses of plants in preparation,
among which are two 200-foot houses
of cyclamens in six and seven-inch
pots, a house each of azaleas, begonias.
Primula obconica and five houses of
ferns.

The delayed bulbs are now arriving
in broken shipments, causing delays.

confusion and disappointment to both
buyer and seller. Added to this, the
freight rates have advajiced from 200
to .300 per cent.

Prospects for a good holiday trade
look promising. Numerous inquiries
are constantly coming in and orders
being placed.

Canadian.

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993

CUT FLOWERS

For Thanksgiving

We will have a good supply of

White and Yellow Chadwick Chrysanthemums

Stevia, Carnations, Roses
American Beauty Russell Hoosier Beauty Ophelia

Richmond Killarney Killarney Brilliant

White Killarney Milady Sunburst Aaron Wards

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and ueAver varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies-Orchids-Valley -Carnations-Cecile Brunner-Fireflame
Flat Ferns - Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus -
Sprengeri-Farleyense-Boxwood-Green and Bronze Galax -
Southern Wild Smilax

Our Queen Quality MAGNOLIA LEAVES

are more uniform in size and colors, and more even than any prepared leaves offered, in
Purple, Green and Brown, at $1.35 per box of 750 leaves, which are 95 per cent perfect

PREPARED EVERGREEN WREATHS

Per Doz. Per 100

12-in., $2.75 $21.00

BUY NOW— SAVE TIME.

Per Doz. Per 100 Per Doz. Per 100

14-ija., $3.00 $23.00 16-in., $3.50 $27.00

Per Doas. Per 100

18-in., $4.00 $30.00

CYCLAMEN.

4-inch pots $ 4.20 per dozen

5-inch pots 6.00 per dozen

6-inch pots 9.O0 per dozen

7-inch pots .$12.00. $15.00 18.00 per dozen

8-inch pots.. $2.00, $2.50 and 3.00 each
POmSETTIAS

4-inch pots $20.00 per 100

6-inch pans 50 and $0.75 each

7-inch pans 1.00 each

8-inch pans $1.25 to 1.50 each

10-inch pans 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-inch pans 4.00 each

— Also the following:

BEGONIA CINCINNATI.

4-inch $0.35 to $0.50 each

5-incli .75 each

S-inch 1.00 to 1.25 each

7-inch 1.50 to 2.00 each

BEGONIA MRS. J. A. PETERSON.

4-inch $0.50 each

5-inch 1.00 each

BEGONIA MELIOR.

4-inch .$0.35 to 1

5-inch

6-irich 1.00 to

7-inch 1.25 to

POT MTTMS.

SVa and 6-in. pots $0.50 and !

7-in pots 1.00 and

Larger specimens $2.00, 3.00,

).30 each
.75 each
:.25 each
;.00 each

1.60 each
..50 each
1.00 each

4-inch

PIAWBAinJS VEITCHn.

$0.;

75c and l.(

RUBBER PLANTS.

4-inch $4.20

ENGLISH IVY.

4-ineh $15.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

3-inch pots $6.00

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.
214-incb pots $3. .50

per doz.
per 100
per 100
per 100

)-lnch

BEGONIA LUMINOSA.

5-iuch 25c each

ASPARAGVS PLUMOSUS,

3-ineh $8.00 per 100

6-inch 85c each

CROTONS,

4-inch, well colored .$0.40 each

5-inch, well colored $0.60 and .75 each

e-inch, well colored $1.00 to 1.50 each

PTERIS.

4-inch, assorted $15.00 to $20.00 per 100

TABLE FERNS,

3-inch nots $ 8.00 per 100

4-ineh pots 12.00 per 100

HOLLY FERNS.

3-lnch pots $10.00 per 100

4-inch pots 15.00 per 100

5-inch pots $2.40 and $3.00 per dozen

A nominal charge is made for packing.

PoehlmannBros.Go

72=74 E. Randolph Street, CfllCAGO.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 35.

994

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Nov. 24,

Special Boston fern Offer

10% Discount This Week From Regular Prices

In order to make room we are allowing a Special
10% Discount from our regular prices on Boston
Ferns of which we have an exceptionally fine sup-
ply of pot-grown stock. The 7-inch and 8 inch
sizes are remarkably good values.

BOSTON TERNS

6-inch $0.35 each 8-inch $1.00 each

"-inch 75 each 9-inch 1.25 each

CYCLAMEN

4-inch ••..•. $0.15 each

5-inch. ..S.le; larger, exceptionally fine stock .50 each
6-inch. .75c; larger, . . . ,, l.OO each

HYDRANGEA

OTAKSA AND FRENCH VARIETIES

5-inch $0.25 each 7-inch $0.50 each

6-inch 35 each S-inch 1.00 each

Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock

Kentia Belmoreana, 2-inch per doz., $1.25

Iventia Belmoreana, 3-inch per doz., 2.00

Kentia Forsteriana, 2i4-inch per doz., 12.";

Latania Borbonica, 2-inch per doz.,

Latania Borbonica, 3-inch per doz.i

Asplenium Nidus-ATis, 5-inch, fine specimen, each,

Areca Luteseens, 2 -inch each,

Aucuba Japonica,

8-inch, fine for decorating each.

Boxwood Pyramids, 214 feet each,

English Ivy, 4 -inch per doz.,

Vinca Variegata, 4-inch per 100,

Cyrtomium Falcatnm, 3-inch per doz.,

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 4-inch per doz.,

Cyrtominm Falcatum, 5-inch per doz..

1.50
1.00
.10

1.50
2.50
2.00
10.00
1.00
1.50
2.40

Phoenix Roebelenii, 4 -inch each.

Phoenix Reclinata, 4-inch per doz., 3.00

Pandauus \'eitchii, 4-inch each, ,50

Pandanus Utilis, 5-inch each, .50

Asparagus Flumosus, 2 ^^ -inch each, ,03

Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch each, ,06

Asparagus Plumosus, 4-inch each, .12

Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 14 -inch each, ,03

ASSORTED PTERIS, FOR FERN DISHES
SM-inch, per 100 $3.00

Pteris Serrulata, 4-inch per doz., $1.50

Pteris AVimsettii, 4-inch per doz., 1.50

Pteris Adiantoides, 5-inch per doz., 2,40

Pteris AVim.setti in Flats, $1.50 per Flat of SO to 100
Plants, Ready for 2% -in. Pots.

S*

CHRYSANTHEMUiVI STOCK PLANTS

Chas. Razer (White)

Pink Chieftain Nagoya (Yellow)

50 cents per dozen; $4.00 per hundred.

Bonnaffon (Yellow)

THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO.,

745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO, ILL

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995

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

Showing one style of Evergreen Window Box planting,

"A very good substitute for box
trees would be small evergreens,
which our American nurserymen are
already preparing for this purpose.
Winter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
my mind are even prettier because
more diversified than the bos trees,
would prove very attractive."

ROBERT CRAIG.

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate
or later delivery.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANTING EVERGREEN WINDOW BOXES. PRICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVER6REENS FOR TUBBING.

l%-2
1 -1%

1 -IW
lH-2

$2.7S
1.00
1.25
1.86
1.76
2.00
1.60

Pair
$6.26
1.76
2.26
2.26
3.25
8.76
2.76

No. 1. ETergreens planted close together, all the eame height, give a

hedge-like appearance.
No. 2. High at the ends and low In the center produces, with a little

clipping, a graceful curved effect.
No. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its individuality is another

plan.
No. 5. A box filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that is

very attractive.

PKICES ON HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, ORNS, Etc

Especially Grown Bnshy Stock.

Variety Size In. Each Doz. 100

Assorted Varieties (Onr Selection) $8.00 per 50) $16.00

Picea Excelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-18 $0.20 $1.80 10.00

Pinus Mugho (Dwf. Mountain Pine) 8-10 .35 2.40 18.00

Thuya Ocoidentalis (Am. Arbor Vitae) 12-18 .30 2.16 16,00

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or oth

Variety DesCTiption

Juniperus Counarti Pyramid

Picea Canadensis Pyramid

Pinus Mugho Globe

Tliuya Peahody Aurea Pyramid

Thuya Woodward! Globe

Thuya Siberica Globe

Thuya Pyramidalis Pyramid

TERMS: Net cash. First order from
all firms not having an account with us
should be accompanied with full cash re-
mittance, which earns S per cent discount
and boxing free. To customers of ap-
proved credit or who supply satisfactory
references, 30 days net.

Notice to Nurserymen and
Florists: Our complete
wholesale catalog is noTv
ready. Copy sent on re-
quest.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.,

INC.

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in Ameiica

HILL'S MOTTO:

High Quality Reasonable Prices
Prompt Service Courteous Treat-
ment. Give us a trial. We can
save you money and please you
as well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great' railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

(Ctipped specimens, well grown, bushy, compact stock.)

Size Matched

Variety Description Feet Each Pair

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 2 $2.60 $4.60

Abies_ Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 3 3.26 6.00

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 2 3.25 6.00

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) Pyramidal 3 4.60 8.50

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 2 2.60 4.50

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 3 4.00 7.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 4 4.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 5 5.50

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 6 9.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 7 13.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 3 3.50

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 4 6.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 5 6.60

Thuya Ocoidentalis (Am. Arb. Vit.) .. .Ball Shape . 2x2 3.75
Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal " 2 2.00

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) . . .Pyramifal 3 2.76

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal 4 3.60

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... GJlobular 1 2.00

Thuya Siherica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 2 3.26

Thuya Silierica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 3 4.76

10.50
18.60
25.50
6.60
9.60
12.50
7.00
3.60
5.00
6.50
3.50
6.00
9.00
4.00

Thuya Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape ,

If tubs are wanted add 75 cents extra per tree.
NOTE: After tubbing, water tboroughly and^Tceep boil moist until

996

The American Florist.

Nov.

For thanksgiving

We offer a large crop of fancy Pompons, all colors, 25c to 50c per bunch, price
depending on size of bunches. These are all our own growth and are the best in
this market. For Chrysanthemums all grown to a single stem we offer white, pink
and yellow at $1.50 to $3.00 per dozen.

CHOICE SHIPPING ROSES

Our Beauties, Russell, Ophelia, Shawyer, Hoosier Beauties and the Killarneys
are the finest in this market and our prices no higher than the regular market.
We are making a special Thanksgiving offer of Roses, our selection, in lots of 300
or more at the rate of $3.00 per 100. ')

CARNATIONS

Are finally coming in crop, no large quantity, but quality very good, due to the cold
fall weather, making a slow but firm growth.

Valley, Asparagus, Sprengeri, Adiantum and Galax in large quantity. Common
ferns, best eastern fresh picked, 25c per 100 or $2.00 per 1,000.

We grow all the stock we sell and buyers will appreciate the advantages of
buying direct of a large grower. Orders should be shipped in advance of time
wanted on account of the delays in express service.

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A
trial order solocited.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon. All Shipments
must he Delivered to the Express Companies by 5 P. M. Each Day.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

liONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAli 1457.

Greenhouses HInsdnle, HI., and Greggs Station, 111.

OPPICB AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chlcag:o.

TRADE IS IMPROVING.

Business is much better this week
and there has been quite a change in
the general marl-cet conditions since
the last writing-. StocVc is not as plen-
tiful as it has been, consequently
prices in all lines have stiffened and
while there is plenty to go around,
there is no surplus to speak of. The
shipping- demand is greater than it has
been for some , time and several out-
of-town wholesale houses have been
drawing on this market for their sup-
ply the past few days, especially in
reg-ard to roses. Chrysanthemums are
in good supply, but the receipts are
gradually falling off and it is rather
difficult to predict just what there will
be to offer for Thanksgiving. Some
growers will be in fairly good crop
while others will be through cutting,
so if there is any demand for chrys-
anthemums at all. the chances are
that the market will clean up early in
this line. Pompons will be none too
plentiful either, if business is at all

good, so it is advisable for the buyer
to place his orders well in advance so
as to protect his supply. Roses will
be In good supply, but some of the
wholesale houses are expecting to
clean up early, owing to the reported
scarcity in chrysanthemums and pom-
pons. Carnations will be in good crop
and should move quickly at the adver-
tised quotations. Paper White nar-
cisus, stevia, violets, orchids, sweet
peas. lilies, gardenias, calendulas,
daisies, mignonette, feverfew and snap-
dragons will be included in the
Thanksgiving offerings, but in limited
supply in some of the items mentioned.
All buyers who depend upon this mar-
ket for their supply of cut iJowers will
do well to place their Thanksgiving-
orders as early as possible and out-of-
town florists should instruct their deal-
ers to ship on an early train, so as to
avoid any chance of delay under the
present unfavorable conditions that the
express companies have to contend
with. Chrysanthemum pot plants will
be in short supply for Thanksgiving
this year, according to practically all

Christmas Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000— 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

BOXWOOD

$7.50 per 50 Lb. Bag.

Extra select stock— The kind that you
would select if you picked it yourself.

0. A. & L. A. TONNER

30 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

1917.

The American Florist.

997

mM\)MA DSf^telXG^

gi WHOLESALE GDpWEPS 5/:CUT FLOWEDS^-^ PLANTS I

182 North Wabash Avenue

Expert Growers Produc-
ing Everything Sold in the
Chicago Wholesale Mar-
ket Consign Their Stock
Here Which Enables Us
To Fill All Orders In
Full At All Times.

1^" ORDER HERE.
You Cannot Do Better
Elsewhere~Of ten Not
Nearly As Good'^l

L. D. Pbone Randolph 631

THANKSGIVING

CHICAGO

PRICE LIST.

ORCHIDS Perdoz.

Cattleyaa $9.00

AMERICAN BEAUTY Per doz.

Extra long stems 55.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 4.00

Stems 24 inches 3. 00

Stems IS inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches 1.50

Short Stems 100, $6.00 to $8.00

ROSES Per 100

Mra. Russell, special $20.00 to $25.00

" " select 12.00 to 15.00

" medium S.OO to 10.00

" " short 5.00 to 6.00

Milady, special 10.00 to 12.00

" select 6.00 to 8.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney Brilliant, special 10.00 to 12.00

" " select 6,

" *' short 3,

Richmond, special

" select 6.

" short 3,

Ophelia, special

' ' select 6,

" short

White Killarney, special 8.

" " select 4,

Killarney, special 8.

" select! 4,

" short 3.00

Mrs. Ward, special 8.00

select 4.00 to 6.00

" " short 3.00

Per 100
8.00 to 10.00
4.00 to 6.00

Sunburnt, special

" select

Tipperary, special

' ' select

Cecile Bninner 2. 00 to

!.0O,

l.OO

4.00

3.00

nd $6.00

00 t
00 to

i.OO

00 to 8.00
3.00
00 to 10. OO
00 to 6.00
3.00
00 to 10.00
00 to 6.00

Old Gold 3.00 to

Extra special roses billed accordingly.
Roses, our selection 4.00

CARNATIONS

Good common $2.00 to $3.00

Large and fancy 4.00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS Perdoz.

Small % 1.00 to $ 1.50

Medium 2.00 to 2.50

Fancy white, yellow or pink 3.00 to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .25 to .50

MISCELLANEOUS Per 100

Violets $ 0.75 to S 1.00

valley e.OO

Easter Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Stevla 1.60

Snapdragon.. per doz., 50c to $1.00

Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00

Daisies 1.00 to 2.00

DECORATIVE

Plumosus per bunch, $0.35 to $0.50

Sprengeri " " .25to

Adiantum, fancy long per 100,

Smllax per doz., $2.00 to $2.50

Ferns per 1,000, 2.00

Galax " " 1.50

Mexican Ivy " '* 5.00

Boxwood, per lb., 25c; case, $7.50.

Subject to market changes.

1.00

Mention the American Florist when writino

A. T. PYFER & CO.

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

164 N. Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO.

THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST

ROSES

American Beauty — Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 30 to 36 Inches 4.00

Stems 24 inches 3.00

Stems 18 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches 1.50

Short stems 100. $6,00 to $8.00

Mrs, Chas. Russell — Per 100

Good $6.00 $8.00 $10.00

Extra Fancy 12.00 15.00 20.00

Ophelia 6.00 8.00 10.00

Sunburst 6.00 8.00 10.00

Killarney, WTiite Killarney, Killarney Bril-
liant and Richmond, Per 100

Long $6.00 to $8.00

Medium 5.00

Short 4.00

Specials billed accordingly.
OARNATIONS. choice $3.00 to 4.00

Special fancy 5.00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Select $3.00 to $4.00 per doz.

Medium 2.00 to 2.50 per doz.

Short 1.00 to 1.50 per doz.

per bunch 35c, 50c each

MISCELLANEOUS per

Daisies $ 1.00 to !

Calendulas 2.00 to

Sweet Peas 1.00 to

Ldlies 12.50 to

Violets, double

Ferns $2.50 per 1000

Asparagus, per bunch. .35c to 50c each

Sprengeri, per bunch 25c to 35c each

Orchids $9.00 per doz.

Valley

Red winter berries per case, $2.00

Pine needles per box, $1.00

100
t 2.00
3.00
1.50

15.00
1.00

The Best Red
Frieze Roping
Real Holly Red

Christmas Red Headquarters

Wreaths of the real Christmas Red, plain and beautifully trimmed. RUSCUS, red and
green. AMERICAN STATICE, wreaths or loose in bunches. DIANA GRASS, all colors.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., The House of Merit

1309-11 North 2nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writino

998

1 HE American rLORiST.

Nov. 24,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Beauties-Roses-Carnalions

'MUMS-POMPONS

Extra Fancy Stock. Order Here and Get the Best.

Thanksgiving Price List-

BEAUTIES Perdoz. I

Extra select $5.00

36-inch stem 4.00

30-inch stem 3.50

24-inch stem 2.50

20-inch stem 2.00

15-inch stem 1,50

ROSES
Killamey

White Killamey. . .

Sunburst

Richmond

Killamey Brilliant .
Ophelia

Per 100
Select ..$8.00
Fancy . . 6.00
Medium . 4.00
Short . ..3.00

ROSES Per 100
Our Selection $4.00

CARNATIONS

Select $4.00

Fancy 3.00

Medium 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

(All Colors)

Small per lOO $8.00

Medium perdoz. 1.50

Fancy per doz. 2.00

Special per doz. 2.50

Subject to Change
Without Notice.

MISCELLANEOUS

Per 100

Valley $ 6.00

LUies $12.50 to 15.00

Adiantum 1.00

Fems per 1000, $2.00 to 2.50

Galax, bronze and green,

per 1000, 1.25

Smilax per doz., 2.00

Asparagus Sprengeri. .. bunch, 50c

Asparagus Plumosus. . .bunch, 50c

All Other Green Goods

at Market Prices.

the large local growers, which should
result in an increased demand for cut
flowers.

NOTES.

The government fuel administration
has established an ofBce at 120 West
Adams street, and plans are being made
to supply fuel to all requiring it after
their needs have been investigated.
Those who are seeking coal to store
away need not apply. Under the Lever
law, the administration, it is said, has
power to commandeer the entire output
of a mine, whether it is contracted for
or not.

E'mil Reichling, formerly superin-
dent of the Peter Reinberg green-
houses, is now located at Huntington
Park, Calif., where he has purchased
five acres of land, three of which will
be devoted to cabbage and the re-
mainder to cauliflower and other vege-
tables.

Allan Humanson. who is with the
national army at Camp Grant, Rock-
ford, called on his many friends here
this week, all of whom were more than
pleased to see him. He is a corporal in
the regimental headquarters of the
341st infantry.

Mrs. Agnes Kennicott and daughter,
who have been visiting friends and rel-
atives here for several months, left this
week for their home at Clearwater,
Pla. Mrs. Kennicott is the mother of
H. B. Kennicott, president of Kenni-
cott Bros. Co.

Miss Mabel Johnson, who has a new
retail store at Rockford. under the
name of the Midway Flower Shop, was
in the city the early part of the week
buying supplies and cut flowers for
the opening to be held Thursday, No-
vember 22.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is receiving a particularly fine
gi-ade of Bonnaffon chrysanthemums

O.A.&L.A.TONNER

Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Sprengeri,
Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolpli St.,

Cliicago, III.

GREEN GOODS

Fresh from the patch. per 1000

Fancy and Dagger Ferns $1.00

Long Green Leucothoe 2..'io

short Green Leucothoe 1 25

Long Bronze Leucothoe 3.(0

Bronze and Green i-alax 50

Bronze and Green Galax ... per 10 000, 4 50
Hemlock Branches 2.C0

Thousands of customers and twenty-lour
years' solid business is my reference. Dis-
count on large orders. Send cash for trial

jTn. pritchard

ELK PAHK, N. C.

from the George Hoefle greenhouses at
Des Plaines.

T. E. "Waters, manager of Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.'s supply department,
made a business trip to St. Paul and
Minneapolis, Minn., November 17.

Ed Goldenstein, of Vaughan's Seed
Store, celebrated his thirty-first birth-
day Monday, November 19.

The Rapid Rapper

GET BUSY — join the ranks of the
progressives. INSTALL one of our
RAPID RAPPERS in your shipping
department now. You will need it
during the holiday season when time
is valuable and every minute counts.

THE R.iPID RAPPER enables you
to turn out a more neatly wrapped
plant or basket of cut flowers In ad-
dition to cutting down your over-
head expense. Leatler.s in the trade
who are using our outfits regularly
pronounce them as indispensable in
conducting business under the pres-
ent existing wartime conditions.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Burlington Willow Ware Shops

BURLINGTON, lA.

Mention the American Florist when writina

igiy.

The American Florist.

999

The Stock In All Of Our Greenhouses Is As Usual In Excellent Condition Again This Season

HEAVY SUPPLY

ROSES FOR THANKSGIVING

SUPREME QUALITY

RUSSELL, RICHMOND, MILADY, OPHELIA, MY MARYLAND, KILLARNEY
WHITE KILLARNEY, BRILLIANT, SUNBURST and CHAMP WEILAND

CARNATIONS

Heavy supply of choice stock in all the best new and standard varieties.
Our Quality Carnations are recognized as the best in the Chicago market.

'MUMS - POMPONS

Largest quantity of both that we have ever had for Thanksgiving.

Place your order with us and obtain the best for the least money.

Fancy Sweet Peas, Lilies, Lily of the Valley and Complete Line of Greens.

We Close at 5 P. M. Week Days and Sundays at Noon.
Place your order with us with instructions to ship on as early a train as possible, to avoid any possible chance of delay.
Buy Direct From the Grower THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST« ^"''J'^''* *° Changre AVithoiit Notice

MRS. CHAS. RTJSSEI.t, Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

• Medium ?12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials ?10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY ' Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

ROSES. OUR SELECTION $4.00

Opliella ■! T3 1 nn

Champ Wcil.-tnd L, . , ,r„ nn

KiUarney Specials $10.00

AVhite KiUarney . . . ^Select i; Vn : " \nn

Klllarney Brilliant., Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Sunburst Short 4.00

My Maryland J Per 100

CARNATIONS— Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Chrysanthemnm.s, per doz $ 2.00 to $4.00

Pompons, per bunch 35 to .75

Harrisii 12.50 to 15.00

Valley 0.00

Adiantum 1.00 to 1.50

Asparagnis, per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxn'ood per bunch, 25c

Galax, Ironze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Perns, per 1,000 2.50

Leueothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smilax per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

CHICAGO

1000

The American Florist.

Nov. 24,

PERCY JONES, Inc., the

House My Friend Bill says

the Van 1007c Service [has

made famous.

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

PERCY JONES, Inc.,
— where customers always
receive the benefit of
market changes regardless
of prices quoted.

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

vior^E>^s-sarE>viA

Plenty of both for everyone of the extra high quality that is recognized

CHRYSAiriHEKUMS.
White, piuk. yellow, etc., $8.00 to .f25.00 per KXi
Pompons 25 to .SO pei- bunch

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per Doz.

Specials $5.00 to $6.00

36-iiich steins 4.00

SO-inch stems 3.00

24-inch stems 2.50

20-inch stems 2.00

15-inch stems 1.50

Short stems 1.00

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select .'Jlg.OO to 20.00

Short 7.50 to 10.00

RIOHMONB, KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR-
NEY, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. SUN-
BURST, WARD. OPHELIA. AND

MILADY. Per 100

Select $10.00

Fancy 8.00

Meaium 6.00

Good Short $4.00 to 5.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION. $4.00 PER 100.

Valle.v . .
Violets, d
Violets, s
Sweet Pe;
Calendulas

1..50 to
2.00 to
1.00 to

6.00
1.50
1.50
2.00
4.00
2.00

as the standard in this market.

CARNATIONS.
S3. 00 to $5.00 per 100.
ORCHIBS.
Cattleya's per dozen

DECORATIVE.

Adiantum per 100

Leucothoe, finest in the

countiT per 100

Asparagus Strings each

-Isparagus Bunehes each

Sprengeri Bunches each

Smilas per doz,

Galax, green per 1000

Galax, bronze per 1000

Ferns per 1000

Boxwood per bunch

Wild Suiilax large case

r dozen $9.00

50.75 to $1.00

.60

.50 to

.m

.25 to

.50

.25 to

.bO

1.50 to

2.00

.Va

1.50

2.00

H. C. Neubrand. with A. N. Pierson.
Inc.. Cromwell, Conn., had an exhibit
of his firm's new red rose Mrs. Henry
Winnett at E. C. Amling Co.'s store
this week, where it is attracting much
favorable attention among the grov.'-
ers, wholesalers and retailers. This
rose is a seedling of Mrs. Chas. Rus-
sell and Mrs. George Shawyer and has
all the earmarks of a winner. It is
deeper in color than Richmond and is
carried by strong straight stems well
laden with luxuriant foliage. The E.
G. Hill Co. and the Joseph H. Hill Co.,
of Richmond, Ind., also has on exhibi-
tion their new pretty pink rose Colum-
bia at the Amling store this week.

Vaughan's Greenhouses, at Western
Springs, are showing a fine assortment
of Christmas plants, including poin-
settias, crotons. Draciena terminalis.
Pandanus Veitchii. cyclamens. Begonia
Cincinnati, Nephrolepis bostoniensis.
N. Whitmanii and N. Teddy. Jr., also,
Asplenium Nidus-avis, the Bird's Nest
fern. A few carred-over azaleas give
promise of abundant bloom.

H. Van Gelder, of Percy Jones, Inc.,
has no complaint to make in regard to
business, which he considers is good
under the present existing war-timo
conditions. He admits there is room
for improvement but calls attention to
the fact that other lines of business
are suffering also and with probably
a few exceptions no one's path is
strewn with roses.

Wietor Bros, are cutting heavily in
chrysanthemums and pompons and
will be in good crop with both for
Thanksgiving. Their chrysanthemum
offerings will consist principally of In-
dian Summer and white and yellow
Chad wick. Thej- have a new pink
pompon that looks very promising and
might be a spoi^; of Golden Climax.

The Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower
Association held a dinner and meeting
in the TValnut room of the Hotel Sher-
man, Thursday, November 1.5. which
was one of the most largely attended
since the society was organized. The
national publicity campaign, coal ques-
tion and general trade conditions were
discussed.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. has a splendid
lot of cyclamen at its greenhouses in
Morton Grove which are in the pink
of condition and some of which are
ready for delivery now. The begonias
at this establishment are also in un-
usually fine condition.

Raedlein
Specials

25 Tumbler Baskets $8.75

or Medium Cut ^fA 7C
^D riower Baskets «P1t:. lO

12

$1.00

Cut Flower Baskets for
lon^- stemmed Cut Flowers,
in one dozen lots,

Each

* Larger Cut Flower Baskets for

' long - stemmed Cut Flowers,

such as Beauties, Russells,

'Mums, etc., in lots

of six or more, each

Finished in Two-Tone Colors
Eacti Offer Includes Liners.
^"Send for our 1917 Fall Catalog.

Raedlein Basket Company

$1.65

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Allie Zech reports that both the local
and out-of-town demand has shown a
great improvement at Zech & Mann's
store this week. This house received
its first shipment of sweet peas from
the W. H. Amling greenhouses at May-
wood. November 19.

Bassett & Washburn are supplying
their customers with a grade of chry-
santhemums that are worthy of a place
on any exhibition table.

J. A. Budlong is having a good run
on the pretty rose Nesbit, a -valuable
addition to the miniature varieties of-
fered in this market.

J. B. Hurst, of Tipton & Hurst. Lit-
tle Rock, Ark., called on his friends in
the trade here this week.

EVERGREENS

Per lOOO

Fancy Ferns, per case of .'5000.... $3 25 $0.75

Dagger Ferns, per case of £030... 3.25 7)

Green Galax, per case of 10.( CO.. 3.75 50

Bronze Galax, per case of 10.000. 3 75 50
Green Leucottoe. 10 to 15 inches, any

quaolily I.QO

Bronze Leacotboe, 10 to 15 inches.

any qu

;ity

1.25

Cash With Orde

Tar-Heel Evergreen

ELK PARK, N. C.

Co.

/p//.

The American Florist.

1001

Beauties-Roses-Carnations

Chrysanthemums -Pompons
Orchids-Vailey-Violets-Etc.

Our Thanksgiving Supply This Year Will Be The Largest,
Finest and Most Complete Ever. Remember, You Will Make
No Mistake If You Place Your Thanksgiving Orders With Us.

AMEEICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 4S inches 4.00

Stems SO to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches .$1.0L) to 1.50

Shoi-t stems per 100. 6.00

MRS. CHAS. EUSSELL. . Per 100

Special $20.00 to .$25.00

Select 12.50 to 15.00

Medium 8.00 to 10.00

Sliort 5.00 to 6.00

Richmond, special $10.00 to $12.00

select 8.00

medium 5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.0O

Milady, special $10.00 to $12.00

select 8.00

medium 5.00 to 6.0O

short 4.0O

Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium . .$5.(X> to 6.00
short 3.00 to 4.0O

ROSES— Continued. Per lOO

Ophelia, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.0O

short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium .$5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.0O

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

Nesbit 2.C0

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special

billed

irdingly.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $4.00

ORCHIDS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $9.00

EASIER LILIES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

A'allev 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums per doz. 1.00 to 4.^0

Pompons per bunch .25 to .75

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

Violets, single and double 1.00 to 1.50

Sweet peas 1.50 to 2.00

GREENS,

Asp. plumosus per string 1

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch.

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood

— per lb.. 25c; SO-lb. case

Leucotlioe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

>.50 to $0.75

.35 to .50

.35 to .50

1.00

1.50 to 2.00

2.00

1.25

7.50
.75
5.00

5 ir.xHitfobw ^ <:o

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phones:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave. Chicago

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ERNE ^ COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street,

L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

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ENJOY YOIR TnANKSGIVIKIG TURKEY

if you supply your customers with our Cut Flowers and Greens. We have everything you want in
quantity and know just how to select and pack the flowers so they will reach you in fine condition.
For Thanksgiving prices see our advertisement on page 948, Nov. 17 issue of The American Florist.

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Nov. 24,

FOR THANKSGIVING

Remember When Ordering That
Our Line Is So Complete That
It Includes Every Item Offered
In The Great Chicago Market.

H. E. Philpott left for Minneapolis,
Minn., November 19, after spending
several weeks here, the greater part
of which was devoted to helping A. T.
Pyfer & Co. move into their new quar-
ters.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. report business
is good in the shipping ' department
and have all preparations made to han-
dle their usual large Thanksgiving
business.

Erne & Company are handling a
splendid supply of stock, particularly
roses and chrysanthemums.

Peter Reinberg is having a good call
for roses, which are cleaning vip well
each day at good prices.

Gust Frederickson, of St. Joseph,
Mich., has sold his retail store to the
Benning Flower Shop.

O. A. & L. A. Tonner are receiving
regular shipments of fancy boxwood.

Visitors : John Evans, Richmond.
Ind.; Eber Holmes, with 'W. A. Manda,
South Orange, N. J.; Alpha Elberfleld,
Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Gorly. with
Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo.; H. G.
Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; Milton Alex-
ander, with Lion & Co., New York;
P. W. Peterson, with the Chicago Car-
nation Co.. Joliet; B. Friedman. De-
troit, Mich.; Otto A. Schroeder, with
Meier & Schroeder, Green Bay, Wis.;
Jas. H. Hill, Richmond, Ind.

ChIcag:o Florists' Club.

The postponed November meeting of
the Chicago Florists' Club was held
at the Briggs House, Thursday eve-
ning, the 1.5th, Paul R, Klingsporn oc-
cupying the chair in the absence of
President Amling. The business was
mainly routine. Joe Bieber, 2.5 East
Madison street, and Christ Ranuni,
1714 Foster avenue, were elected to
membership.

O. J. Friedman and Leonard H.
Vaughan, representing the Association
of Commerce, appealed to the members
on. behalf of the T. M. C. A. war fund
and $100 was appropriated from the
treasury for this purpose. Fred Lau-
tenschlager. O. J. Friedman and Leo-
nard H. Vaughan were appointed a
committee to organize a flower sale,
November 17, for the same cause, and
Mr. Friedman placed his Michigan ave-
nue store at the disposal of the com-
mittee, his name not to be used in
any way. Later, we understand, it
was arranged to have this flower sale
at the Art Institute November 23.

The nominations of officers for the
ensuing year resulted as follows : For
president, Fred Lautenschlager and
Paul R. Klingsporn; vice-president, Ed.
Muret and O. J. Friedman; secretary,
Allie Zech; treasurer. Otto H. Amling;
Director, the retiring member of the
board.

Secretary Zech presented a commun-
ication from "The Friends of Our Na-
tive Landscape," complaining of the
wanton destruction of wild flowers by
florists and others and a resolution was

adopted favorable to the preservation
of the native flora.

A letter from E. G. Hill, of Rich-
mond. Ind., was read, thanking the
members of the club for their many
courtesies during his recent stay in the
Presbyterian hospital here.

Chairman Lautenschlager, of the
Posterette committee, presented his
final report, showing a substantial bal-
ance on hand for publicity purposes.

Chicago Y. M. C. A. Floral Bazaar.

The Chicago Florists' Club will hold
a floral bazaar at the Art Institute.
Friday, November 23. for the benefit
of the Y. M. C. A. war fund. All
flowers, accessories and seiwices will
be donated by the growers, wholesal-
ers and retail florists of that city.
Twenty tables of cut flowers, consist-
ing of boutonnieres, corsages, baskets
of flowers, etc., will be arranged by
the leading retail florists of Chicago,
and the entire proceeds of this sale
will be turned over to the Y. M. C. A.
war fund as a donation by the florists
of the city. This flower sale will be
conducted from 11:00 A. M. to 6:00
P. M. by the Women's Committee of
the Y. M. C. A. with the assistance
of society girls. The Art Institute has
been kindly offered for this occasion
with free admission to everyone. This
is a wonderful opportunity to popu-
larize flowers in war times, and every
grower, wholesaler and retailer should
support this affair. Anyone who
wishes to offer their services, plants
or flowers in behalf of this movement,
please report to F. Lautenschlager,
who has been placed in charge of this
exhibition. All flowers and plants do-
nated must be delivered to the Art In-
stitute before 9 :00 A. M. Friday. No-
vember 2.3. The following committees
were appointed to take charge :

Committee of Arrangements — O. J.
Friedman. Paul Klingsporn, Leonard
H. Vaughan. P. Lautenschlager.

Publicity Committee — A. Lange. Wm.
Graham, Oscar Friedman.

Retail Florists' Committee — L. R.
Bohannon, H. N. Bruns. A. Lange, H.
Schiller, C. Frauenfelder. Chas. A.
Samuelson, Ernst Wienhoeber, Louis
T^attbold, Wm. Graham, O. J. Fried-
man, Geo. Asmus, A. G. Chronis, John
Mangel, Wm. Kidwell, W. J. Smyth,
George Wienhoeber.

Wholesale Florists' Committee — A.
Poehlmann, J. Michaelson. A. J. Zech,
Eric Johnson, Phil. Schupp, T. Waters,
C. L. Washbiirn. Paul Klingsporn, C.
^V Erne. H. B. Kennicott. A. L. Ran-
dall. F. Lautenschlager.

DecatOT!, III. — The local establish-
ment of the Peterson Floral Co., to-
gether with its branches at Gibson City
and Clinton, have teen incorporated.

O.^KATXiOSA, lA. — Kemble's Flower
Shop opened its annual chrysanthemum
show. November 8, with a fine display
of flowers. Roses were also a feature.

TRY US ON

ROSES.
American Beauty.

Russell.

White Killarney.

Pinli Killarney.

Shawyer.

Milady. Sunburst.

Ward. Ophelia.

Killarney Brilliant.

MINIATURE ROSES.

Nesbit.

Cecile Bnuiner.

CARNATIONS.

All Colors in Quantity.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Chrysanthemums.

Pompons.

Lilies. Callas.

Valley.

Violets.

(Single and double.)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

White Daisies.

Yellow Daisies.

Stevia.
Snapdragons.
Strawflowers.

GREENS.

Asparagus. Sprengeri.

Galax, bronze.

Galax, green.

Ferns.

Leucothoe Spray.

Mexican Ivy. Smilax.

Adiantum.

Boxwood.

NOTICE— Our store is open from
7 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily. Sundays
and Holidays until 12 Noon.

ZECH & MANN

30 £. Randolph St.,

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FOR THANKS(ilVIN(i

WE OFFER IN QUANTITY

MUMS

Pink,

White,

Yellow

Positively home-grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF POMPONS.

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses AI Duality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Including Wild Smilax for your Fall Decorations.

CARNATIONS ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ orders entrusted to our care.

HCT'Caii also supply extra fancy Orchids (Cattleyas). *

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh
stock at all times. Try us and be convinced. Besides, when buying direct from us,
we eliminate the high cost of living— in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
ING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-
DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE

i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.''^i

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLET
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in daUy touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

Let's Look ^ at it From the Dollar Viewpoint

That's the only way you're apt to look at
the purchase of your boxwood sprays this
season. It isn't a "sentiment" proposition.
It's just cold business.

These are. just the things you want: Good

merchantable boxwood, clean Virginia sprays.

No heavy wood and 16 ounces to the pound.

We have it and can make delivery to you at $7.50 per 50 lbs. We want

your order this fall.- Our method of shipping will save Express charges.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY

116-118 SEVENTH STREET.

PITTSBURGH, PA.

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New and Improved "Crepe-Wood"

FOR COVERING FLOWER POTS

PRICES

ROLL— 30 FEET LONG

5 inches wide 33c each

6 " " 35c "

7 '• " 37c "

8 " " 38c "

m " " 39c "

F. O. B. Evansville, lad.

Cash with order, or 30 days' time to

concerns with established credit.

Our new product now takes the shape of the pot.
It does not crack or warp easily.

IT STANDS THE WATER.

Send for Literature on "Oak-Kraft" Indoor VVindow Boxes.
A Good Winter Number and Especially During the Holidays.

EXPANDED WOOD CO.,

Evansville, Ind.

St. Louis.

NORMAL SUPPLY MOVES WELL.

The market during- the past week
was in good condition. Stock arrived
in normal quantities, and was dis-
posed of daily. Chrysanthemums still
hold the center of the stage, with the
pompon varieties liaving their share
of call. The best seen now are Mrs.
Beu Peter Pan and Western Beauty.
These should be the leadei-s for Thanks-
giving day. White and yellow Chad-
wick will be the leaders in the first
quality stock. American Beauties are
scarce, while Russell and Ophelia are
in -good supply, but are bringing- good
returns. Fancy carnations are up to
$4 per hundred, and even of the short-
er grades there is no over supply.
Sweet peas have little call. Violets
continue to improve. Greens of all
kinds are equal to the demand.

NOTES.

The national flower show committee
had its semi-monthly meeting last week
at their offices in the Commercial build-
ing and decided to set the quorum at
seven members of the committee. H.
W Endres of Clai^ton. Mo., has been
appointed chairman of the nurseries'
display committee in place of C. C.
Sanders, resigned.

J. F. Ammann. of Edwardsville, 111.,
was busy the past week soliciting sub-
scriptions towards the Y. M. C. A.
fund. He was chaArnjan of the com-
mittee soliciting -Wrids- for Madison
and Green counties.

Arthur Beyer, with F. C. Weber, is
trving to get the members of the trade
interested in a dance to be held some-
time before Christmas. The past two
years, the florists have given very suc-
cessful dances.

W. J. Pilcher and W. A. Rowe re-
fumed from the Cleveland flower show
with lots of praise for the fine rose

Holly, Boxwood, Laurel

FANCY HOLLY, 2x2x4 feet, case $3.25

BOXWOOD, hoth varieties, lb 12

GREKN SHEET MOSS, bag 1.-40

LAUREL BRANCHES, 2x2x4 feet, case 2.75

LAUREL STEMS, large bag 1.10

Express shipments only.

W. Z. PURNELL, SNOW HILL, MD.

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niCTIONARY OF FLOWERS

Lf AND A FLORAL CODE

That covers the entire " MESSAGES
Floral Language. Under ^„ _, .«,.tw.i««.,9
the title of . . . . , OFFLOWEHS"
with other floral matter. Every florist should
have one. Order through jour book seller or di-
rect from Q jj^ O'NEILL, Pub.,
378 F 6th Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cloth-bound, 143 p. , »L00; Paper cover, 128 p., 25c.

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display. From Cleveland they also
went to Chicago and Milwaukee.

The Retail Florist Association meet-
ing is scheduled for this week, and
President Weber has sent out notices
of very important matters coming up
for discussion.

Al. Gumz, of Windier Wholesale
Floral Co.. says he has a number of
large orders booked for chrysanthe-
mums and pomgons for Thanksgiving
day.

H. G. Berning has booked big orders
for Thanksgiving- day for shipping.
His out-of-town chrysanthemum busi-
ness is always large.

C. A. Kuehn has been getting in
some fine rubrum lilies; also, some
very fine orchids.

J. J. W.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. POLLWORTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO, HL.

JE^lcklxx Chiffon

(About 35 to 40 yards to bolt.)

Can be had io any color. Per yd.

Satin edge. 2incheswide $0.03H

Satin edpe, 4incheswide 06

Satin edge. 6incheswide 07

Satin edge, lOincbes wide 10

Get our complete list of other supplies.

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Klf '
1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SffllLAX

NOW READY.
$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.
Give ns your business and we will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J.L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georgia

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Avenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

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W. p. KYLE

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE «& FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 6784

CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

S^°'- tf Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27B8

Greenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. nuinnAn

Store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. l/IllCa gO

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wiiolesale
Florists' Supplies

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MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

I79-18M83 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO

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Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

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A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

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George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
lamey, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ng,

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMUNGCO.I

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALF,

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO \

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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YlioMe Hover MM'Ket>s

CURRENT FRIGE LIST.

Roiti, Baanty, ipecisli .

30in

24 in

20-in

18.in

" short per 100,

Mrs. Cbas. Russell

Hoosler Beauty

Killarney Brilliant

" Killarney

" White Killarnsy

" Richmond

" Prince de Bnlearie

" RbeaReid

" My Maryland

" Mrs, Geo, Shawyer

■• Milady

" Sunburst

" Mrs. Aaron Ward

'• Hadley

" Ophelia

" Double White Killarney..

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey

" Champ Weiland

" Stanley

" Tipperary

" FrancisScott Key

" Bayard Thayer

" Cecile Brunner

" GeorgeEluar

" BabyDoU

" Nesbit

" Fireflame

Onr spiBctioD

Chrysanthemums perdoz.. 1 OOfg
Pompons, per bunch, 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 00

Carnations

Cattleyas..per doz., $9.C0e$12 00

Daisies

Lilium Harrisii

Valley

Ferns .... per 1000, . $2 00@$2 50

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe

Mexican Ivy.. .per 1000, 5 00@6 00
Flumosus Strings. .each, 60® 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00(82 50

Sprengeri, Flumosus Sprays

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8

Dozen

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50

1 00
6 00@ 8 00

1 00@ 3 00

100
4 00@12 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@li0 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@l!o 00
3 00@10 00

3 00@10 00

4 00@12 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00® 10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00

2 00
2 00
200
2 00
400

2 00® 4 00
1 3 00

1 00® 2 00
15 00
6 00

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLER

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Room 218 Atlas Block
Long; Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

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WILD SMILAX, pSc

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag:(100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Fer bag (ICO square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^ffiw

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Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natnral Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet), $1 75.
Perpetnated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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^ V lS4N0.WABASHAsre.^V# ^

1S4 NO. WABASH Asre.'

B^KECEmMjSlB

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—THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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ZECH & MANN

' Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago
Telephone Central 328^

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Boxwood and Lycopodium

$15.00 per 100 lbs.

$12.00 per 100 lbs.

The supply of these two items is very uncertain this year. The
price will go higher in December, so arrange for your supply now.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., f,^^r

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia.

SUPPLY shorter; business BETTER.

A canvass of the wholesale houses
shows a better tone to business the
past week and it is thought the worst
is over. Roses have shortened up con-
siderably, and as compared with other
years, chrysanthemums are not in as
full supply. Carnations are also said
to be 20 per cent below normal in
quantity. The quality of the great ma-
jority of the stock is fine. Conditions
are such, however, that the higher
grades, particularly of roses, only bring
about half normal prices for the sea-
son. This is said to be caused by the
falling off of the trade in the best
stores. They buy to supply the daily
demand, and do not handle quantity
lots at low prices. The middle class
stores, a large portion of whose busi-
ness is funeral work, are having about
their usual trade for which stock in
medium sizes cleans up fairly well.
There appears to be good sale for
bunch pompon chrysanthemums. Vio-
lets are quite plentiful and their best
period is for week end sales. Sweet
peas are increasing in quantity and
there promises to be a good supply
for Thanksgiving. Cattleyas and lily
of the valley are both a bit scarce.
White lilac is now coming from some
of the specialists. Gardenias of better
quality are seen and meet with a fair
demand. The transportation menace
looms up again, an embargo having
been placed on flowers or plants in
this city by the express companies to
points beyond Pittsburgh. This went
into effect on Friday, November IG,
until further notice.

NOTES.

J. Otto Thilow delivered his illus-
trated lecture on "Hawaii," November
13. before the Lancaster Florists' Club.
Also at the Women's Century Club in
this city, November 16. He is also
down for the same lecture, November
26. which is ladies' night of the Balti-
more Florists' Club. In his Century
Club address, he had samples of cibo-
tium, bird's nest fern, croton and
other plants of greenhouse culture here
but which grow outdoors in the great-
est profusion in Hawaii. Mr. Thilow
is a gifted and entertaining speaker.
His slides, many of them colored to
nature, are made from photos taken
by himself. They are wonderfully
nne.

Chas. H. Campbell has rented, for a
term of years, a store he recently
erected, next door but two to his cut
flower store and on a portion of his
property. This gives him three stores
on Germantown avenue, which has
grown into a busy retail section. Busi-
ness was good during the early fall,
but has been quiet for the past week
or two.

Another of the private estates, that
of Thos. G. Ashton, has closed up the
greenhouses. Chester Davis, who offici-
ates frequently as judge at the Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society's exhi-
bitions has been gardener here for a
long period. The Robert Craig Co.
purchased the stock, consisting of large
palms, aspidistras, etc.

The Robert Craig Co. is away ahead
on their fall and holiday business as
compared with last season. No fault is

American Beauiies, Early 'Mums, Violets, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

¥ltoMe Hover MM'Keto

Cincinnati. Nov. 21. Per 100

American Beauty, per doz... 75@ 4 00

Roses, Killarnev 2 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

" Ophelia 4 00@ 8 00

" Ricbmood 3 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00@ 8 OO

LUinm Giranteum 10 00@12 50

Carnations 2 CO® 3 00

Valley 7 CO

Chrysanthemums 6 00620 00

Boston, Nov. 21. Per 100

Roses. Beanty 10 00@2S 00

Killarney Queen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Fink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
' ■ Double White Killarney. . . 2 00® 8 00

• Killarney Brilliant 4 00® JO 00

'■ Hadley 2 00® 8 00

• Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

• Mock 4 00®12 00

" Mrs. Chai. Russell 2 00@ 8 00

" Sunbunt 2 00® 8 00

■' Talt 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hilllnedon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

Buffalo, Nov. 21. PerlOO

Beauty Special 25 O0®3O 00

Fancy 20 00@25 00

Extra 10 00@15 00

Ist 800@1000

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 6 00

My Maryland 3 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00®10 00

" Ward 300® 6 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

■• Russell 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Shawyer 3 00® 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 00® 8 00

Lilies 6 O0@10 00

Cattleya 6000@75 00

Carnations 2 00® 4 00

Asparami Sprenseri... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilai 15no®20 00

Chrysanthemums 6 00025 00

Violets 60® 75

Sweet Peas 75® 1 25

found with the demand, the trouble
being labor and transportation. So far
this firm has managed to get by. but
hope out-of-town customers will not
give them late orders for the week be-
fore Christmas.

The death of a prominent politician
the past week caused a heavy demand
for flowers. One of the large stores
was reported to have arranged over
50 pieces, many of them quite ex-
pensive. J. J. Habermehl's Sons had
a number of large wreaths and other
designs.

The London Flower Shop is opening
a fruit department. Fruit and flow-
ers can be handled very nicely togeth-
er, and it goes without saying that
this feature will be on a par with their
well managed cut flower business.

The Leo Niessen Co. finds a little
better demand; at least, owing to a

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

WELCH BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cut Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,

BOSTON, MASS.

Consignmeiits of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., PhUadelphla, Pa.

shortening of roses and some other
staples, stocks sells up closer. Chrysan-
themums. American Beauties, carna-
tions and violets are leaders.

The Floral Nurseries are featuring
Double White Killarney, My Maryland
and Ophelia roses. The stock is cer-
tainly fine. Manager Earnshaw hears
that big crops in all roses are sure for
the holidays.

It is hard to wake some people up,
but when roused they get busy. Grow-
ers, and in fact all the trade, will have
to keep their eyes wide open for all
sorts of economies to meet present
conditions.

Chas. E. Meehan thinks that if some
of the growers who are now clamoring
for coal, had gotten busy last spring,
they would not have this important
matter to worry them at this time.

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1007

CCPOUMHOl

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

ffllLWAUKBE, wis.

nOLTON i niNKEL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Ruscus. Red ImmoTtelles, Red
Velvet Poinsettias, Red Frieze Rop-
ing, Red Raffia Mats, Baskets,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GREENS

Loose Bouquet Green, Boucruet
Green Wreatbing, Boxwood, etc.

Our prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHEFS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNi

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.
1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Dp-tO-the-Minute Service. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.

WO PnttPr Co ■*21 High Ave.,
. \l, JTUllCr l/U.) CLEVELAND, O.

Harry Bayersdorfer says ; "EVery
order received gets started on its way
home as quickly as we can get it to-
gether. If there are any delays they
are not at U29-1131 Arch street."

Edward Reid points with pride to his
fancy chrysanthemums. These will be
leaders until Thanksgiving. Ophelia
and Maryland roses and carnations
are also features.

It begins to look Christmassy at
Eugene Bernheimer's. Fine lycopo-
dium in quantity is now offered. Sep-
tember Morn and Prima Donna roses
are features.

Russel, Ophelia and Sunburst were
leaders the past week with the Phil-
adelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.
Manager Miller reports an improve-
ment.

High grade white and yellow Chad-
wick chrysanthemums are conspicuous
with Berger Bros. Choice violets and
carnations are coming stronger. K.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

P. O. Box 206

Phone Main 1245.

.Milwaakee,Wi$.

PANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholesale Florist.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlIoMeHo¥erMArKet^s

fHiLADELPHiA. Nov. 21. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, specia' 20 00@25 00

fancy 10 00020 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 000 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 4 00015 CO

Prima Donna 4 O0@10 00

" Killaroey 2 00® 8 00

White Killaroey 2 OL® 8 00

•' Hadley 4 0C(ai0 0D

Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

" Opheha 3 000 8 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 000 6 00

Carnatieni 2 00® 3 00

Cattleya eacn . $0 500 75

Valley 8 00010 00

Liliooi Rubrum 5 00® 6 00

Calendulas 1 00® 2 00

Easter Lihes 10 00® 12 SO

Snapdragons 2 000 4 00

Chrysanthemums 8 00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c®50

Violets, single and double..

Asparagus string or bunch,

Pittsburgh, Nov, 21,

Roses, Beauty, special

'' fancy

" extra

No.l

" EUllarney 1 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Snnbnrst 1 0O@ 8 00

" Mrs, Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lillnm Gizanteum 10 00®12 00

Adiantnm l 25

Asparagus Spreneeri, per bnncb, 35@4ti

New Crop Green Galax per ICOO 1 25

Carnations 4 00

Chrysantiiemums 1 500 2 SO per doz.

Calendulas 3 00

MiLWADKEH, Nov, 21, Per 100
Roses. Killarney and W,Killarney 3 00® 8 00

" Ward 3 00® 8 00

" M rs, Chas, Russell 5 0002 ^ 00

" Ophelia 3 00® 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 3 000 8 00

" BonSilene 2 00

Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations.... 2 CO® 4 00

Valley 6 00

Lilies 12 SO

Rubrums 3 00

Cattleyas per doz., $7 50

Mums perdoz,, $1 00013 00

75® 1 00
35® 50
PerlOO
15 00
12 00
8 00
4 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

lOinch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16 inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

GOLDFISH

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Write for Wholesale Price List
of Gold6sh and Supplies.

490 Washington St.,
BUTFALO, N. Y.

Bert J. Putnam,

St, LoDis, Nov. 21. I-erlOO

Hadley 2 00® SCO

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 8 00

Sunburst 2 00® 6 00

Ward 2 00® 6 00

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 2 000 300

Ffprns per 1000, $2 00

Russell 3 00015 00

Chrysantiiemums 5 00025 00

Pompons — 25® 50 per bunch

1008

The American Florist.

Nov. 24,

VIOLETS

CLARENCE SLINN, 112 W. 28th St.,

I can supply any quantity of Single and
Double Violets For Thanksgiving.
Shipping orders given personal attention.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

New York

New York.

DEMAND BELOW NOEJIAL.

Some of the retailers report an im-
provement in business, but the con-
census of opinion is that it is consid-
erably below what it should be at this
season. 'What Thanksgiving- and
Christmas may bring- forth is yet
problematical. With the many de-
mands for philanthropy and charity,
incidental to the war. it will not be
surprising- if iiower buying will be
somewhat curtailed. As yet, though
there are some sad forebodings, noth-
ing has happened that should create
a panicky condition. There will be a
better opportunity to forecast future
conditions -n'hen tlie season has fairly
begun. For November, the weather has
been exceptionally fine, which has
tended to keep people out of the city;
also, to increase the supply of stock.
The chrysanthemums continue to be
the burden of the wholesalers and they
win all be glad when they are out of
the way. Even under present condi-
tions, there would be little surplus stock
were it not for the chrysanthemums.
The quality of roses is all that can be
desired and. even with a surplus, special
fresh stock brings fair prices. Two
dollars per hundred is the limit for the
average carnations. though some
fancies bring more. In cattleyas, lilies,
lily of the valley and violets, there has
been little change since our last notes
were written. Gardenias of good qual-
ity ai-e now on the market, the best
wholesaling at from $-1 to .$6 per dozen.
Callas have also appeared, but not in
large quantities. There is a good
quality of both pink and white bou-
vardia on tlie market, which brings
good prices. Cut pansies, wallflowers,
snapdragons and other minor stock
have occasional calls.

November 19. — There seems to be a
somewhat better feeling- in the market.
A great stock of chrysanthemums con-
tinues to arrive and prices remain
low. but there is a slightly better move-
ment, and it is hoped that it will con-
tinue. The weather is clear and cold.

NOTES.
An unintentional error appeared in
our report of the New York Florists'
Club meeting, issue of November 17.
It was stated that Wallace R. Pierson
was one of the nominees for president
of the club, -n'hereas it was F. R. Pier-
son, of Tarrytown. N. Y.. who was
nominated.

The following young men, formerly
employed in the wholesale district, w^ho
enlisted in the old 69th, now the IfiSth
Infantry have been heard from, "some-
where in France" : Wm. O. Sullivan,
Al. Bowker. Hugh Peak. Wm. Halpin,
Eddie Manning and Julius Masson.

A meeting of the Associated Retail
Florists is called for November 20.
We understand that they have an
elaborate scheme on foot for reducmg
expenses. Having once lived in JVTis-
souri, we are eager to be "shown."

H. H. Burns, the retailer at .509
Madison avenue, has joined the naval
reserve. He is a son of Alexander S.,
Burns, a former president of the New
York Florists' Club. His store is be-
ing managed by Max Wiesenerk.

James G. Carlaftes. Southern boule-
vard and -Westchester avenue, has an
attractive store and is well stocked
with cut flowers, palms and other

foliage plants. One of his specialties
is miniature Japanese gardens.

William P. Ford. 107 West 28th
street, is receiving daily a fine quality
of -n'hite lilac, and in addition, a great
stock of excellent chrysanthemums,
roses and carnations.

Max Schling has on exhibition ,at
his Fifth avenue store two of the large
pillow chrysanthemums recently ex-
hibited at the American ' Museum of
Natural History.

Excellent gardenias from the Beech-
wood Heights Nurseries. Bound Brook,
N. J., are now seen at the wholesale
store of Thomas Young, Jr., 57 "West
2Sth street.

Herman "Weiss, 130 West 2Sth street,
is receiving good stock of Gold Mine
and other varieties of chi-ysanthemums
from John Birnie, West Hoboken, N. J.
The Growers Cut Flower Co., 129
West 2Sth street, receives a good stock
of roses in addition to lily of the val-
ley, lilies and general stock.

■William Kessler. 113 West 2Sth
street, is receiving a variety of good
chrysanthemums from Jacob Hauck,
Bloomfleld, N. J.

B. Hollender, 8.58 " Flatbush avenue,
Brooklyn, in addition to cut flowers,
and plants, has quite a stock of holi-
day novelties.

Gibian & Block is the name of a new
retail firm that has just opened a neat
store at 1046 Flatbush avenue. Brook-
lyn.

Guttman &. Raynor, Inc., Ill West
28th street, in addition to other good
stock, are now handling yellow daisies.
Clarence Slinn, 112 West 28th street,
is now handling fine stock of both
dotible and single violets.

B. S. Slinn, Jr.. in the Cut Flower
Exchange, is now receiving fine stock
of Spencer sweet peas.

A. F. F.

New York Florists' Club.

LADIE.S NIGHT.
The "ladies' night." an annual event
of the New York Florists' Club, was
celebrated with much enthusiasm, in
the ball room of the Hotel McAlpin
on the night of November 17. All Ihe
arrangements had been made by Phil.
Kessler. the eiBcient chairman of the
house committee of the club, and his
management of the entei-tainment was
highly commendable. Young folks,
grandpas, grandmas, sisters, cousins
and aunts to the number of 160. were
in attendance, and it w^as a most en-
joyable affair. It seemed to be a par-
ticularly joyous occasion for some of
the grandpas, as they danced and
danced and danced, and "us boys"
were almost crowded away from the
pretty girls. Light refreshments were
served early in the evening and at 11
o'clock there was a buffet supper. A
particularly noteworthy feature was
the fancy dancing of W. R. Cobb and
his partner, in fact the trade can
furnish a full quota of good dancers.
Among those present who are well
known in the trade were : Pi-esident
Stumpp of the club; Ex-presidents W.
H. Siebrecht. John B. Nugent, A. L.
Miller, and Joseph A. Manda; Vice-
president J. H. Piesser; Charles Koch,
W. R. Cobb, Charles Schwake. Ro-
man J. Irwin, W. H. Siebrecht, Jr.,
Fred W. Marquardt, Charles Schenck,
A. J. Manda. Philip F. Kessler. E. L.

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I
Orders taken now for 19 17 crop f

Valley

Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc.

! 90-92 W. Broadway, New York ',

l£S

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MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragut.

T- , t. J 4422 „,,.,,„„, D. J. Pappas, Pres.

Telephones-j ^^^3 tar'agut

United Cut Flower Go.i mc.

WHOLESALERS

1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Engg-ren, Peter Gerlaird. A. F. Faulk-
ner. E. W. Holt, Richard Hughes,
Frank Kerpin, Jr., J. R. Kervan, Leo.
Klein, Alfred KottmiHer. Wm. A.
Phillips, W. J. Stewart. H. C. Stroe-
bell, Charles Weber, Isadore Fight, A,
G. Masson, Willard Kervan, D. J. Pap-
pas. Costos Sakelos, George Hanges,
Carl Landolt. Hamilton Henry, H.
Hoffman, A. Booth,- John Fellouris, G.
M. Cohan 2d, F. R. Martin, H. L.
Martin. E. C. Smith. Rudolph Stein.

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PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
ssit'^S^ut. NEW YORK CITY

J. J. COAN, Inc. ffir'

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jgjj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

"'S^llSirUut 133 W. 28th St., New York

AU the NBW ROSEIS, CARNATIONS
and Seasonable Floners

HORACE E. FROHENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148West28t!iSt., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones I Farragnt 300 and 301

jiinoi]Nfi¥ca

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. aSlh St.. NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

wilumKford

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone S335 Farrasnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 600 Farragrat.

CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITED

Telephone FarrasTut 9761.

Goldstein & Futterman

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK S

VtoMeJIo¥erM^Ket^

NewYokk. Nov. 21. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 20 00630 00

extra and fancy. ..Id 00@15 00
,, „" No land No 2.... 2 00® 3 00

Hadley 2 00010 00

Francis Scott Key 2 00(812 00

Prima Donna 2 00@10 00

', AliceStanley SO® 5 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 50® 6 00

,' Double White Killarney.. 1 00® 6 00

Killarney, Special 4 00® 5 00

No 1 and No 2.. 50® 1 00

Queen 1 00® 8 OU

Brilliant 50® b 00

" Aaron Ward 1 000 8 CO

" Sunburst 1 CO® 8 00

" J L Mock 2 00@10 00

•' Ophelia 50(916 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00®10 00

" Hoosier Beauty.... 1 on® 6 00

Cattleva Orchids, special 50 00@60 00

Chrysanthemums Fancy 4 00® 5 00

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 25® 2 00

Rubrums 2 00® 3 00

Lilies, LoneiSorumandFormosum 4 00@ 6 00

T.lly of ihe Valley 4 00® 5 00

Bouvardia. 4 00® 6 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus....doz.bcbs. 2 00@ 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 1 00® 1 25

Carnations ....100® 2 00

Carnations Fancy 3 00

Violets 25® 50

Snapdragons 75® 2 00

Gardenias.. ..per doz 4 Of® 6 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exctange

435 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26tli and 27th Bta,

Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.

Orcbids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other

best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. TAN REYFER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

&1i.t] fill 1 29 W. 28II1 St., New York

We are

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind ns,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doinjr
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: I 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT < 203'< „_,,., „'„

2037 NEW YORK

•PHONE ^ llll j FARRAGUT

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAIjB FLORIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av, and W. Seth, New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France;
highest qualily, per do?en bunches, $3.00; per
case-125. of one color. S28.00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c: per 100
balls, $6u 1,0.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

Tlf Laratsi SllDpei and Keceiytr ol W Floweii

A complete assortment of the beat In
the market can always be relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consig-nmenta Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writino

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Fhonei 1664 — 1666 Madlaon Banare

34 W^t 28th Street, New York

Rectirers ud Dislrfatns of Choicest Cnt Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO..

3102-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

Ladies — Mesdames G. E. M. Stumpp.
Chas. TVeber, Chas. Schenck, Jos. A.
Manda, A. J. Manda, E. W. Holt. Al-
fred Kottmiller. Carl Landolt, Leo.
Klein, Peter Gerlaird. J. R. Kervan,
G. Masson, Roman J. Irwin, E. W.
Holt, F. R. Martin, H. L. Martin, G.
M. Cohan. E. L. Eng-gren, W. H. Sie-
brecht, Sr.. H. C. Stroebell, Chas. Koch,
R. Hughes, F. Kerpen, Jr., A. L. Mil-
ler, Chas. Schwake, D. J. Pappas,
W. H. Siebrecht. Jr., J. Miesem, W. A.
Phillips, Rudolph Stein, Fred Mar-
quardt. Misses Manda, Laura Weber,
Cadieux, Nugent. Brady, Miesem,
Schwake, Lillian Jones, Sophie Voges,
Hughes.

Kansas City, Mo.

STOCK PUSNTIFUL; HE.WIER DEJIAJJU.

The supply of stock on this mai-ket
continues plentiful with demand in-
creasing daily, due to an extent to or-
ders for decorations, parties, hospital
and funeral work. Chrysanthemums
are fine in quality and in some varie-
ties the best ever seen and the sup-
ply for Thanksgiving will, from pres-
ent outlook, be ample. In roses,
Ophelia, Russell, Sunburst, the Killar-
neys and American Beauty are good,
but there is no oversupply. Carnations
show much improvement. Pot plants
are making their appearance in chry-
santhemums, cyclamens and begonias.
NOTES.

W. J. Barnes had a good week of
funeral work. He will have a fine
crop of Bonnatfon for Thanksgiving,
and is also showing excellent cycla-
mens and begonias.

Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. is showing
some fine chrysanthemums in both
large and small varieties. They have
good crops of chrysanthemums, roses
and carnations.

T. J. Noll & Co. report good busi-
ness and are prepared to handle a
large volume of trade for the Thanks-
giving day call.

A. Newell has a g-ood showing of
novelties and cut stock. He is plan-
ning for a heavy Thanksgiving day

H. kusik & Co. will have 12,000 Bon-
naffon for the Thanksgiving- trade.
Business is much heavier than last
year.

Jacob Hepting reports he did very
well on chrysanthemums and is near-
ly sold out. E. J. B.

Columbus, 0.

BUSINESS NORMAL FOR SEASON.

Volume of business is about average
for this stage of the season, with for-
mer prices unaffected. A feature of
the week has been the heavy cuttings
of chrysanthemums, as a result of the
bright weather, which foreshadows a
Thanksgiving scarcity. The largest
football crowd that ever assembled on
the Ohio State University grounds ab-
sorbed the existing surplus, November
17, and gave local florists a lively day.
All other cut flowers are in ample sup-

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DARBEE'S

California Violets

We do not advertise them much because our stock is in
such great demand, but her-e is a chance for a few good
florists in any part of the United States or Canada to get
their name on our shipping list, now at the beginning of the
season. These are money makers for you. Write or wire.

Darbee's, 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Calif.

Put up in any size cases. Get a trial box of 2 dozen bunches.

ply, inclusive of American Beauty
roses, which are attractive stock at
from $2 to .$6 a dozen. Violets are
mostly confined to the home-grown
single variety. In pot plants, cycla-
mens are the staple. Begonias are be-
ginning- to come in and are expected
to play a big part in the trade later,
as growers and dealers have both an-
ticipated that in a great degree they
-nail be a substitute for azaleas, as a
famine in the latter is conceded.
NOTES.

Forming part of the Ohio State Uni-
versity grounds here, four acres are to
be laid out in fine botanical gardens.
The formal section will include a rose
garden, a tropical garden and a gar-
den of perennial and annual plants.
In the informal portion will be a col-
lection of shrubs, trees, vines, ever-
greens and exotic plants. This is to
be a Japanese, Alpine, bird and rock
garden. Wild plants will be located in
a garden of their o-nm. The plans have
been worked out by four members of
the faculty, each representing a differ-
ent division of soil cultivation. It will
take several years to complete the gar-
dens, as many of the plants cannot be
acclimated at once. The gardens will
supply a two-fold purpose — to furnish
material for student instruction and to
beautify the campus.

A big floral decoration was handled
by the Fifth Avenue Floral Company
at Camp Sherman. Chillicothe, C,
where 45,000 reservists are in training,
the occasion being the 158th Brigade
ball, in the new Y. M. C. A. building.
It was held November 16, and Man-
ager Brownwell spent three days at
the camp, where he had the assistance
of GO soldiers. The decorations con-
sisted of yellow chrysanthemums and
smilax, worked in with the American
and the allies' colors. J.

Rochester, N. Y.

DEMAND IS ERRATIC.

While trade has been somewhat
quiet, some improvement has been
shown on certain days. In roses, the
supply exceeds the demand, with the
chrysanthemiun queen of the market
and plentiful in all varietites. Bas-
kets, wreaths and bouquets find a
ready sale for cemetery orders.

NOTES.

George Kramer, Harry Bates and
Ambrose Seeker attended the banquet
of the New York Federation of Horti-
cultural Societies and Floral Clubs at
Buffalo, to promote the interests of
the S. A. F. publicity fund for flowers.

Miss Alma Keyes has taken over the
Boston Flo-n'er Shop, opposite the New
York Central depot, and will conduct it
in the future as the Alma Flower Shop.
The trade -wishes her success.

Advance orders for Christmas deco-
rations for the large department stores
are beginning to come in. and it Is
thought this business will be as great
as in former years.

Geo. T. Boucher is getting out a very
attractive booklet advertising his es-
tablishment, containing suggestions for
flowers for Thanksgiving dinner ar-
rangements.

The announcement has been made of
the marriage of Warren R. Clyne and
Miss Ethel Foster, bookkeeper for Geo.
B. Hart.

Paul Camper's store on Clinton ave-
nue is always well stocked with plants
and flowers. Business is reported as
good.

Tom Sullivan, of Geo. E. Hart's
force, will leave in the near future for
Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. Y.

E. C. Kaelber has been confined to his
home for over a week by a nervous
breakdown. Chester.

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firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

E}stabllshed 1857

^^^

FLORIST

745 Buckingham Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best FacIUtles In the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Midk

Eighth and LoCQSt Sts.
3514-16-20 N.GraidAv.

Ileiuler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered ia Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwaukee St.

Members Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALYIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue
0\JO 1 Uli 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when writing

I M^-_ C^j^lftliMJV ^^^ YORK *

^^ m. ••■•■■■■»» 785 Fifth Ave. %

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 4"

Max Schling

Oi'iginal Decorations a Specialty

Branch :
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The BeUevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

"We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West asth Street

To out-of-town florists: IVroimr Vrtvlr

We are in the Heart of -^^ *=" ± UllV

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and beat
stock in the market.
M'emhera of Florists* T>ele^aph Deliveiy.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most ceotrally located store in
the city. .All orders given prompt attention.

Ltemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis , Minn.

mum FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER HcCOHNELl

611 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 49TH STREH.

NEW YORK CITY.

T^ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
■'• to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receiye
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany aU order.

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western TTnion Code.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mall Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellvary,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the American Florist when writina

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITVS LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST,
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.
Uemt)er of Florists' relegnph DelWer;,
"We Should all strictly adhere to the request
of the United States Food Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

liolDi& Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in tbe Northwest. The
Largest Store In America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alire night and day,

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^^T*^

Begerow's ^<!!^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SmitliCo.

EEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

uilir Sjotibon 3Ffoiorr i&boii. Uld,

1800 Chestnut Street

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph D'ellvery.

Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOXTTH SALINA STREET

I . General desitrns — All flowers in season Jj

City Index to Retail Florists
Pilling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — Joha C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Cbica'-ro — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Eaer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O.— Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas. Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Buytou, O.— Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich.— John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Dulutb, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. •

Duluth, Minn. — J. J, Leborius.

El Paso, Tex.— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Kye.

Galesburg, 111. — I. L. Pillsbury.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.
Houston, Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.
Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.
Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.
Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.
Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.
Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Prey.
Little Rock, Ark.- Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.
Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.
Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.
Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.
Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.
Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.
Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.
Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.
Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.
Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.
Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.
Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.-

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hanft Bros.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell ,611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York— Drakes Co.

New York — Henry Hart, In*?.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New Y'ork — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York— Max ScbUng, 785 Fifth Ave.

New York — G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia. Pa. — M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford, III.— H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio, Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo.— Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco— J. B. Boland, 00 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

John Breitmeyer's Sons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cnt Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph SeliTsry.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FtORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivny.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEfELAli

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Dunlop's

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrlTal

Flowers DBliyered Anywnere. Plone, 1952 BeUoid

HUGO H. JAHN

^FliOBIST

710 Nostrand Avenne
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN', N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington — Gude Bros.
Wllmette, 111. — Pyfer & Olsem.
WUllamsport, Pa.^Evenden Bros. Co,
Worcester. Mass. — LIttlefleld Florist.
Worcester. Mass. — Randall's B'lower Shop.
Tonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago iiitft

^^miiLORisi:

-.__ „--, . All orders carefully filled
t&SJ^JJ^diso'St- under the eupervision of

sgypgS^ GEORGE ASMU8. Mgr.

^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memler of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main qq^ l auiie lua Telephone

Store— ""^ LBHIS HIEi, No. 1150 Bedford

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Botb Phones, 527

Bpeoi&l attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders.

Merater of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELI ER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Eochester Phone 606 Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.
Ths Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen lartje Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writinp

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Slain and BIcKInney Phone Preston 160

Mention the American Florist when writina

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Kember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writina

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

Members of Floiist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Boad.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writina

.p In 0 JJ 0

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston, Kenll*
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

ention the American Florist ivhen writin

New York Established 184»

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1552-1663 Colnmbns

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

221-226 Grant Avenue

Mention the American Florist when loritina

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist tohen writina

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists rhonesj 11 [Leno,

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

B. E. GILUS, PresidenL 1. lOl Cli wO*

E. P. NEIMAN, Seaetary.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLiOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Galesburg, 111.

I. L. Pillsbury

Choice Cut Flowers and Designs

Patentee and Manufacturer of
Pillsbury's Carnation Staple

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Coe

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notice.
Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone
orders.

Member of Florists' Tblegrrapli Delivery.
Mention.the American Florist when writing

LangFloral&NurseryGo.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

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Nov. 24,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by tb«
firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegrapli Deliveiy.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlset.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

KemlDer of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

N. E, Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts,

Flowers delivered in city aud state on ebor
notice.

■ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

wlU take care of all telegraphic orders.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Eaolds.
Memlier of Florists' TSlesrrapli DeUvery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Cok

Orders Carefully Eixecnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co,

^Vliolesale and Retail

Members of Florists* Telegraph Bellvery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writina

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING FLORISTS

735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writina

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI

J-LOWkRS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholssali
and Retiil
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on short notlca

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

C. n. TREY

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andilorinni Amei, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writina

St. Paul, Minn.

L L MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writina

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writina

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisbiirg, Pa.

Night and day service In all Central
Pennsylvania

Mention the American Florist when writina

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

Mention the American Florist when writina

3343 W. MA-DISON ST.

NBAB OARF)Bl.l> PABK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers**

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

«MeMi M(rroHx> a

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'slivery.

St. Louis, Mo.

Grimm & Gorly

I

^tao!

lFRED

Cleveland, 0.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders filled for all points In Ohio. Satlsfactorj
Service Assured.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in. other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Ret£dlers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Bend Telegraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florJ<3t service in this Tldnlty to

Howard & Smith

WS So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

1S8 W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Hember of Florists* Ttelegr&pli Delivery.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

261 FIFTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when loritinj

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

FlowftT Shops: 50 E, Iffaln St., Amsterdam, K. Y,
H. Y. C. Aroade, States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, HoffmaiiB, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1SS8 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB,

Wholesale and Retail

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph. DeUvery.,

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Largest Retail Store In
Westchester County.

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.
Regular Trade Discount.

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs mi Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bav Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

We are the center of the great

Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writino

Newark, Ohio,

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph DollTory,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

llemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. c at 8ih St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

TeleeraDh Orders a Specialty.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

1 „j ,„ T. J. JOHNSTON a CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASHItKTON ST.. PKOTIDENCE

Chicago Detroit

QnTRAL pLORAL (Tp

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

6523 Euclid Ave.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

J Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

I 150 East Fourth Street I

= THE BEST THAT GROWS. |

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

Buffalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries inBuffalo,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established ia 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

1016

Ihe American Florist.

Nov. 24,

American Seed Trade Association

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D.C., Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland,©., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-siNth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, .June 18-20, 1918.

THE Holland g-overnment has ordered
a 50 per cent decrease in all crops ex-
cept foodstuffs for 1918.

BULB counter trade in the east is so
slow as to cause dealers to complain,
but continues fair in the west.

Quite a crop of surplus lists from
both growers and dealers east and
west seems to be floating- about just
now.

Alaska Peas in car lots sold at
$10.20 per bushel during the Chicago
semi-annual meeting of the Western
Canners' Association iast week.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Mrs. Howard M.
Earl is visiting- her two sons with the
colors at Atlanta, Ga.. who have been
transferred from the infantry to a ma-
chine gun battalion.

It is reported that some of the Cali-
fornia seed growers have withdrawn
quotations for 1918 crops and have
refused to booic any orders for 1919
crops, even at open prices.

VISITED PHILADELPHIA : Carl Cropp.
of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago;
Alex. Forbes and Jaclc Forbes of Alex.
Forbes & Co., Newark, N. J.; Lee Don
of Weeber & Don. New York.

ONION SET trade in the Chicago dis-
trict continues dormant. Buyers of
whites, at present high prices, think
they should have allowance for smut
percentage found in nearly all lots.

BOSTOiS'. Mass.— R. & J. Farquhar &
Co. are showing at their store some
fine Lilium auratum bulbs, home
grown. — Jos. Breck & Sons Corporation
report Dutch bulbs well sold out.

ANOTHER Dutch steamer of the Hol-
land-America line reached New York
last week, taut she arrived in ballast
without cargo, so no Gladiolus Colvil-
lei, lily of the valley or spira?a are in
sight at present.

COLCHESTER, ENG. — Captain Dudley
W. Wallace, of the West Y'orks regi-
ment, son of R. W. Wallace, of R.
Wallace & Co.. weU-known bulb grow-
ers of this city, was killed October 29,
while leading his company under
heavy flre.

BOUQUET Green picking in Wiscon-
sin increased materially the past 10
days, stimulated by the double prices.
Deer' shooting began November 21 and
it is claimed no more picking will be
done for 10 day's. Prices are a dollar
or two easier, but they are still higher
than for many previous years, at this
date.

SIOUX CITT.IA.— Fire in the corn house
of the Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co.
recently destroyed considerable sweet
corn and damaged more which will
doubtless have some effect on the per-
centage of all deliveries on crop con-
tracts, this firm advises. A week or
10 days' delay in filling contract or-
ders will be occasioned by rebuilding.

Wholesale Seedsmen's League.

The annual meeting of the Whole-
sale Seedsmen's League was held at
the Hardware Club, New York, No-
vember 20, those in attendance includ-
ing the following: F. W. Bolgiano, of
F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D.
C; E. J. Flood, of the Robert Buist
Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; David Burpee
and Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee
Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Pa.; S. F.
Willard, of Comstock, Ferre & Co.,
Wethersfield, Conn.; Lem Bowen and
Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co.,
Detroit, Mich.; Alex Forbes, of Alex
Forbes & Co., Newark, N. J.; H. E.
Fiske. of the Fottler, Fiske, Rawson
Co., Boston, Mass.; Mr. Graham, Bos-
ton representative of the Griffith &
Turner Co., Baltimore, Md.; Captain
Landreth, Burnett Landreth, Jr., and S.
P. Landreth, of the D. Landreth Seed
Co., Bristol, Pa.; Lester L. Morse, of
C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco,
Calif.; E. L. Page, of the Page Seed
Co., Greene, N. Y.; John L. Hunt, of
Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge,
N. Y.; E. E. Bruggerhof and F. W.
Bruggerhof, of J. M. Thorburn & Co.,
New York; Frank -Woodruff and Wat-
son D. Woodruff, of S. D. "Woodruff &
Sons. New Y'ork; Lee Don. of
■Weeber & Don, New York; H. W.
Wood, of T. W. Wood c& Sons, Rich-
mond, Va., and Leonard H. Vaughan,
of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

The present officers were re-elected
and the proposed amendment regard-
ing the attendance at directors' meet-
ings was lost.

Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; C. N.
Keeney and F. T. Woodruff, represent-
ing N. B. Keeney & Son, LeRoy, N. Y.;
W. C. Pressing, representing the Press-
ing Seed Co., Norwalk, O.; W. C. Dier-
olf, representing the D. Landreth Seed
Co., Bristol, Pa.; A. T. Ferrell, repre-
senting A. T. Ferrell & Co.. Saginaw,
Mich.; Wm. Reid and F. L. Lemke,
representing the W. W. Barnard Co.;
S. F. Leonard, J. C. Leonard and A. H.
Smith, representing the Leonard Seed
Co.; Leonard H. Vaughan, of
Vaughan's Seed Store, and Arnold
Ringier, Chicago.

Western Canners' Association.

The sixty-sixth semi-annual meeting
of the Western Canners' Association
was held at the Hotel Sherman, Chi-
cago, November 16-17 and was largely
attended. Quite a number who were
in attendance at the Wisconsin Can-
ners' Association, held at Milwaukee,
Wis., last week were present, which
accounted somewhat for the large
gathering, although the programme it-
self, including the keen interest in the
fixing of prices, was sufficient to bring
out the entire membership. The pro-
gramme was followed closely and while
it is expected that prices will be regu-
lated later everyone was in good spir-
its and many contracts were booked
for next year. Among the seedsmen
attending the meeting were noted :
Chas. P. Guelf, representing the Je-
rome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N.
Y.; A. L. Rogers, representing Rogers
Bros.. Alpena. Mich.; Frank Garfat,
representing Hogg & Lytle, Toronto,
Ont.; Alex. Mathers, representing the
Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford,
Conn.; Theo. Cobb, representing D. M.

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Clover Seed Prices;
Southworth & Co., Toledo, O., refer-
ring to the clover seed situation, state
that current prices are not any higher
comparatively than grain prices, and
while there has been a decline after
reaching the high mark of last week,
the general situation is firm. This is
the normal time of accumulation^ but
the seed is not available this year.
Zahm & Co., in speaking of the decline,
express the opinion that the market
could not go up forever, and that much
seed which had been held for high
prices had passed from the farmers to
the country dealers. This accounts for
the light receipts in Toledo, but does
not necessarily mean higher prices in
the spring. While the world's det-
mand is great, the risk of ocean
freights and the boats required for
transportation of food and men are
also to be considered. C. A. King &
Co. see very little war inflation, even
with the price near $16. the advance
being in line with that in wheat, corn
and other crops. Illinois farmers are
reported as buying at $18. Cash de-
mand, not speculation, has been the
backbone of the market, with cash
now at a slight premium.

Pluladelpliia seed Trade.

The W. Atlee Burpee Company is
the firm name of the corporation which
takes over this immense seed busi-
ness, December 1. It was the late
Mr. Burpee's intention to incorporate
the business a short time previous to
his death, but his illness interferred.
Now this plan has been carried out.
The details of the organization will
be published after the above date. The
business of the past spring more than
doubled that of any previous season,
while the coming year is looked for-
ward to with the greatest confidence.

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich

Bl Grower lor the -^Vholesale Tr;ide Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carkot.

■M X» C^ I n W\ Parsnip, Parsley, Celeby, Endive, Salsift, ^AMED AND MIXED
■ »« O ■ « ■■ Grandifloka and Spencer S-sveet Pea and Sonflo-wer.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

igij.

The American Florist.

1017

SURPLUS LIST.

For quick order we offer the following,
subject to prior sale. Stock offered be-
low shows good germination for us.
Grower's name and sample furnished on
request. Prices are net cash, F. O. B.
Shenandoah; bags at value. Usual seed
trade condition as to non-warranty.
No. lbs. ASPARAGUS. Per lb.

75 Palmetto $0.25

BEANS.
5000 Burpee's Stringless Green

Pod 20

1000 Early Six Weeks 18

lOOO Golden Wax 23

1000 Red Valentine 20

3707 Navy 14

BEETS.

lOOO Blood Turnip 1.00

1000 Crosby's Egyptian \m

500 Eclipse 1.00

388 Flat Egyptian 1.00

3500 Giant Feeding Sugar SO

1000 Golden Tankard 50

300 Long Blood 90

5000 Long Red Mangel 50

CABBAGE.
75 Early Jersey Wakefield... 3.00

400 Danish Ballhead 4.00

100 Succession 3.00

100 Surehead 3.00

300 Glory of Enkhuizen 4.00

CARROT.

800 Danver's Half Long 1.25

100 Scarlet Horn 1.25

109 White Belgian 75

30O White Vosges 85

LETTUCE.

300 Big Boston 50

400 Black Simpson SO

250 California Cream Butter... .50

250 Grand Rapids SO

400 Hanson 50

250 May King 50

500 Prizehead SO

MUSKMELON.

516 Emerajd Gem 50

500 Perfection 60

ONION.

300 Australian Brown 1.50

800 Prizetaker 3.25

50 Southport White Globe.... 4.00

350 Yellow Danvers Flat 2.00

450 Yellow Strasburg 2.00

RADISH.
ISO California Mammoth White .60

200 Chinese Rose Winter 60

200 Chartier 75

500 Long Scarlet Short Tip. .. .85

1500 White Box 50

TURNIP.

300 Amber Globe 90

20O Pomeranian White Globe. .90

300 White Egg LOO

AVATERMELON.

300 Alabama Sweet 40

300 Gray Monarch 50

100 Cole's Early 40

7000 Kleckley Sweet 60

450 Sweetheart 40

9000 Tom Watson 50

PEAS.

1500 Gradus 20

SQUASH.

100 Golden Hubbard 50

100 Mammoth White Bush

Scollop 45

TOMATO.
SO Bonny Best 2.50

HENRY FIELD SEED CO.

Shenandoah, Iowa.

^ [_ L y ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for oar SPECIAL PRICES stating, U possible, quantities required. Dlasirateil Catiloiie Free

KELWAY & SON "•'»li" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND AT.T. GARDEN SEIEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO.

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

€PPriAITIPQ« Sw^^*' *''^''* *"<* ^^tA Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
dr£vlALil£i2 . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT, - - - - NEBRASKA.

BULBS

White Roman Hyacinths, 12 to ISctms..
per lOO. *34(0.

White Roman Hyacinths, 13 to iSctms.,
per 1000. $36.00.

Single Farly Tulips, Thorburn's Rain-
bow Mixture, per lOUO. S6 00.

Parrot Tulips, mixed, per 10(0, S6.25.

Sacrtd Chinese Lilies, mammoth size,
per 1000. $90 01

Single Sweet Scented Jonquils, per
loOO, $4.00.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI!?'.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigre'eTomat°o Seeds Baltimore, Mfl.

F?r SEEDS

FLOWER, VEGET/BLE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsdltch

LONDON, - - ENGLAND

The premier British Wholesale
and Exporting Seed House.

74 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION.

FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper White Grandiflora—

Per 1000
(1250 Bulbs to the case) $14.50

Trench Golden Spur-

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50

Lily Candldum—

22 to 34 centimeters,

$7.00 per 100; 65.00

The Storrs S Harrison Co.

Painesville, Ohio.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ArtliurT.BoddingtonCo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

1018

The American Florist.

Nov. 24,

WRITE

For our SURPLUS LIST of Dutch
Bulbs at our reduced prices to clean up.

LILIUM GIGANTEUIVI

Our supply has just arrived and we are now ready
to make prompt shipment for Easter forcing in
the following sizes: 7-9 in., 8-10 in. and 9-10 in.

AMERICAN BULB COMPANY

172 N. Wabash Avenue, phone, Randolph 33 le CHICAGO, ILL.

TOMATO SEED

Grown for the AVliolesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when loriting

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip. Radish, Beet, Etc.

Branches: Michigan. Ulj cnpn pnuil

Wisconun and Idaho. miLFUnu, UUnn.

Mention the Avierican Florist when writing

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In, and 9-10 in., for Immediate de-
livery. Write (or Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

Mention the American Florist when writing

BULBS

Freesia Purity, mammoth, '4 inch. $2.00 per
ion. $17.00 per lOOIJ

Dutch and French bulbs are all at hand. Let
us quote you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., ^tfaXnr"

22 W. 59th Street, NEW YORK CITY

Mention the American Florist when writing

DUTCH BULBS

COMPLETE SUPPLY IN STOCK

Send For Wholesale Catalog

MIGHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia

Mention the American Florist when writing

Contract Seed Qrowers

Vine Seed and Field Com.
Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTO^VN, N. J.

THE KIMBEEIN SEED CO.

WHOLESALE SE:E:D GROW^EaiS

"•SJlfafs'ts., San Jose, Calif.

Growers of

ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, ETC.

esponda

Solicited,

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write
JOHN BODGER & SONS CO..

Contract Seed Growers
LOS ASTGELES, CALIFORNIA

Waldo Rohnert

GILROY, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peai, Aiteri,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

I. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get ^uotatlona From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
moomsdale BrlStOl, PB.

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NURSERV STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import Hoase
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

RODTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuitiiim Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writina

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I BURPEE'S SEEDS I

I Philadelphia |

= Wholesale Price List for Florists S

= and Market Gardeners =

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Mention the American Florist when writina

SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes — Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

Mention the American Florist when writina

/p/^.

The American Florist.

1019

We Have New Crop

Lil. Giganteum Bulbs

and we are delivering!!
Others are offering !-Are they delivering ? ?

'OU can get RIGHT NOW from us at NEW YORK,

Cincinnati, Chicago and omaha.

7 to 9s at $60.00

Other sizes priced in proportion.
ALSO A FAIRLY COMPLETE LINE OF

ALL OTHER BILBS

NOW

IN

SEASON

We will meet competition, quality considered, imported for
our own trade- not imported for Auction; taken from the
docks 6 weeks ago, opened, aired and are IN GOOD ORDER.

r\0 you remember
the parable of
the Grocer zuho made
very low prices on
eggs but did not
have any to deliver?

^') 9 p ^j> f <p 9 f f
A word to the wise is sufficient

These at

Bargain

Prices

and

Special

Terms

CHINESE

'JOSS' LILIES

PAPER WHITES

SPANISH

I n I ^ These follow 'Mums to advantage and

IKI9 are a good substitute for Colvillei (not

available.) NAMED, per 1000, $6.00.

CHICAGO

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^'II^X'srlSEWYORK

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111.

Mention the American Florist ivhen writina

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.
CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writina

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ATT. HEaUIKEMEirrS TOR ALL SOrLS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Mention tlue American Florist when writina

R. & N. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets, MaDgoea, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention,

Mention the American Florist when writina

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon. Scjuash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

Mention the American Florist when writina

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply. .

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Mushroom Growing

By B. M. Duggar.

Presenting accurately the requirements
for success.

260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1,60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

1020

The American Florist.

Nov. 24,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
(rf America.

H.W. Selby. Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice-
President: S. \V. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Uraud Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

Potato Association of America.

The fourth annual meeting- of the
Potato As.sociation of America was held
in Washington, D. C, November 9-10.
Those in attendance were unanimous
in their belief that it was the most in-
teresting- and instructive that has yet
been held by the association.

The otiicers elected for the ensuing
year are as follows : L. D. Sweet, Den-
ver, Colo., president; W. T. Macoun,
Ottawa, Ont.. vice-president; "W. Stuart.
Washington, D. C, secretary-treasurer;
Henry G. Bell and H. E.. Horton, both
of Chicago, members of the executive
committee.

The following resolutions were adop-
ted by the association :

Whereas, At our annual meeting in
1916 we changed the name of the asso-
ciation from National Potato Associa-
tion of America to the Potato Associa-
tion of America, to make it easier for
our Canadian brothers to join in our
work, and

Whereas. The Minister of the Cana-
dian department of agriculture has
made it possible for a splendid delega-
tion of Canadians to be with us at
this time,

Be It Resolved, That we extend to
the minister words of appreciation, and
to the 12 delegates present at this rneet-
ing hearty greetings.

Resolved, That we, the Potato Asso-
ciation of America, in convention as-
sembled, recommend to the farmers of
the United States the advisability of
marketing the potato crop as oppor-
tunity permits, and as suitable cars
for shipment are available. We make
this recommendation in view of the
fact that, according to the crop report,
the 1917 crop will be about 4-KJ.OOO.OOO
bushels, the largest on record. In many
sections cars are not obtainable at pres-
ent, while in others cars are fairly
numerous, and there is no question but
that, as the season advances, the car
situation will be worse rather than
better. Therefore, in the interest of
patriotism and for the welfare of our-
selves and our allies, it is of the utmost
importance that potatoes come forward
to the consuiners of America in a
steady stream during the fall and win-
ter months, and at a reasonable price,
to the end that the consumption of this
food commodity be increased, thereby
saving the more concentrated and more
easily transported food, beef, pork,
wheat, beans, and the like, for our
troops and our allies, who need them
far more than do we.

We condemn hoarding, whether by
farmers or dealers.

Resolved, That we ask every pro-
ducer, distributor and seedsman to
agree to offer for seed purposes only
potatoes from fields that he has good
reason to believe are true to name, full
of vigor, and comparatively free from
disease, and that we appeal to the pa-
triotism of every potato grower in Amer-
ica to use his best endeavor to plant
only seed of the best quality on his
own farm in the spring of 191S. in the
hope that our 1918 potato crop may be

even larger and of better quality than
the one we are just now finishing har-
vesting.

Whereas, The members of the Potato
Association of America, in the course
of their efforts in behalf of the up-
building of the potato industry, have
forcibly felt the need of Bulletin 176,
of the department of agriculture, now
no longer available for distribution,

Be It Resolved, -That we request the
Secretary of Agriculture to order the
reprint and distribution of this bulletin,
in the interests of the potato work in
1918.

Resolved, That we g-ive a token of
our appreciation in the form of a vote
of thanks to the eminent gentlemen
■n^ho have given us such interesting and
illuminating papers, and have contrib-
uted so much to the success of this con-
vention.

Resolved, That we extend a vote of
thanks to those in charge of the Na-
tional Museum for their courtesy in
allowing us the use of this auditorium
for the meetings of our convention.

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2^/i-in. pots — Sand Rooted.

A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Buch-
ner. ilontmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2.76 per

100, $25.00 per 1,000.
2^/4 -in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' HeliotropCB,

Lantanas, $3.00 per 100, $27,50 per 1,000.
3 and 4:-in. Cyclamens, $8.00 and $20.00 per
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESALE FLOEIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
AViolesale GroTvers and Exporters of Choice Stocks ol

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-Wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel 'Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Enilive, Leek Lettuce, Radish, Siviss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
English Catalogue on Application. EXGUSH CORRESPONDENCE

We have just received a large consignment of

Phoenix Canariensis

In the following sizes:

12-in. Tubs, 5 ft. high 12-in. Tubs, 6 ft. high

13-in. Tubs, 6 to 7 ft. high

WRITE FOR PRICES

JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Sweet Peas for Outdoors==Sow Now

They bloom earlier on longer stems, they ive larger
flowers and are more lasting than Spring-sown seed.

EARLY FLOWERING SPENCER TYPE

Trade pkt. Oz. Lb.

White, White Orchid $0.15 $0.50 $6 00

Pink and White, Pink and White 20 .65 8.00

Pink, Mrs. Skaach 20 .65 8.00

Lavender, Heatherbell 40 1.25

GRANDIFLORA SPENCER TYPE

Oz. Lb.

White, King White $0.20 $2 50

Pink and White, Mrs. Cuthbcrtson 60 2.40

Pink, Hercules 80 3.00

Lavender, Asta Ohn 50 1.80

EARLY FLOWERING GRANDIFLORA TYPE

Oz.

White, Christmas White $0.10

Pink and White, Christmas Pink 10

Pink, Christmas Prima Donna 10

Lavender, Mrs. Alexander Wallace 10

Lb.
$1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00

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] ROSALIND.

tfL Larger than Ophelia and with one-third more petals than in that
^w' popular variety. Color in the bud stage an intense 'coral orange.
jff / When open a lovely shade of flesh pink. A free grower and heavy
WJ producer. 100 250 1000
Prices, Own Root $25.00 $60.00 $250.00

COLUMBIA.

Peach Blow Pink, a shade lighter than Shawyer. A large rose
and heavy producer. The foliage is a pleasing deep green. The
stems long and strong. One of the greatest and most promising
among the newcomers.
Prices — ' 100 250 1000

Own Root $30.00 $70.00 $250.00

Grafted 35.00 82.50 300.00

Write us for complete description of the New Roses.

S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY

1608 Ludlow Street .... PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.

Lafayette,

Indiana

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

214-in. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri. 2^4-in. pots ready (or
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chryaanthemom Oolture.
Both amatenr and florists have be«a DroTtded
with articles for their special needs. One bun-
dred and elx pages.

Only 60o postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

A. N. Pierson, lac.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

CHAS. H. TOHY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemmn NoTelttea my Specialty

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea
Paniculata, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc.

Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs.

Asparagus
Plumosus Nanus

New Crop
Fresh Seed

Our Northern Greenhouse-grown Seed Is In.

An unblemished 20-year reputation for purity stands
back of it. You can buy cheaper seeds of doubtful
origin and poor germination but— Would you risk it?

Per 100 seeds, 50c.; 250 Seeds, $1.00; 1000 Seeds, $3.50;
5,000 to 10,000 Seeds at $3 25 per 1000.

Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York

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GERANIUMS

Rooted Cnttings Only,

S, A, Kutt and Buchner. ...$12.50 per 1000
Eicard and Poitevlne 16.00 per 1000

These prices will be advanced Dec. 15tli.
Prices may make sales, quality mabes custom-
ers. I am advertising for customers.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

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VINCA VAB.IEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vincawill make you good 4-in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums. Nutt. Ricard, and Poitevlne, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2-in., $2.00 per 100.

AliLEGANY N. Y.

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Llovd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo.. President;
J. R. iMayhew, Waxahacliie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, iVrass., Secretarj' and Counsel.

Forty-tbird annual i-.onvenlion will be held
at Chicago, June i6-28, 1918.

VAT7GHA]sr s SEED STOKE, Chicago, re-
ports its Manetti stocks on the way.

Madisox. "Wis. — The annual conven-
tion of the Wisconsin State Horticul-
tural Society will be held here, Decem-
ber 11-13.

Balttjiore. Md. — Succeeding- N. F.
Flitton, deceased, J. Fred "VS^essler has
been appointed superintendent o£
G^n-ynn Falls park.

DUA^KIRK, N. Y.— The board of com-
merce is considering improvements at
Point Gratiot park, suggesting that a
landscape architect be engaged for the
work.

Batatia, N. Y. — As provided for in
the will of the late Geo. J. Austin, im-
provements will begin in the spring for
a park, the work to be under the super-
vision of the city.

NiLES, Calif. — The. California Nur-
series Co. has incorporated, with the
following directors : Geo. C. and Hen-
ry "W. Roeding. W. R. Molliere, R. M.
Sims and W. V. Eberly. The property
of the well-known California Nurserj'
Co. here will be taken over by the new
organization.

The Late A. T. Remer.

A. T. Remer. one of the oldest set-
tlers in his community, died at his
home in Aulne. Kan., November 16.
The deceased was born in New Jersey
in 1849. being, at the time of his
death, 68 years of age. He located in
Kansas in 1871, near what is now the
town of Aulne and was actively en-
gaged in the nursery and fruit busi-
ness for more than 30 years. He was
a man of strong personality, and known
beyond the limits of his community
as a lover of flowers and nature. His
life -"'as filled with kindness for the
needy in sickness or distress, a booster
always for his community and friends.
a man whose passing is mourned by
all who knew him. He is survived by
his widow. W. H. C.

Acer Mandshurlcum.

This tree is still little known in the
United States and Europe. It is one
of the trees with leaves composed of
three leaflets, and is one of the largest
and handsomest trees of the mountain
valleys of Manchuria and Korea. It
has slender, bright red branchlets, and
the narrow leaflets are three or four
inches long, gradually pointed at the
ends, and are borne on long, slender
scarlet stalks. The pale color of their
lower surface is retained after the up-
per surface has turned bright red early
in October, and the contrast of the
colors of the two surfaces greatly in-
creases the October beauty of this
tree. This maple flowered in the Ar-
boretum for the first time this year
and produced a good crop of fruit,
which, however, unfortunately proved
to be abortive. If this tree is ever
taken up by nurserymen, there is every
reason to believe that it will become
one of the most ornamental trees of
recent introduction. — Arnold Arbore-
tum Bulletin, October, 1917.

ProYidence, R. I.

POOR MARKET AXD PRICES SLUMP.
The demand during the past week
has been such that neither wholesaler
nor grower feel much encouragement.
There seemed to be a slump in roses
and prices for good stock have been
low and there seems little relief in
sight until after chrj'santhemums are
out. The carnation supply has in-
creased, although behind the schedule.
Those received are of medium size and
the price is in proportion. The sup-
ply of single chrysanthemums and
pompons continues good and the plants
are of excellent grade. Violets are
plentiful but the demand is not heavy.
A good supply of stock is promised for
Thanksgiving day.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW.

Tiie annual exhibition of chrysanthe-
mums of the Rhode Island Horticul-
tural Society held in the ball room of
the Narragansett hotel. November 15-
16, brought forth a display that in
quality and variety was said to sur-
pass all previous efforts, although the
number of entries was not as numer-
ous as in former years. Each of the
classes was well filled and the task of
judging was by no means easy. Roses,
palms, etc., were also seen in good
variety. The principal prize winners
were : T. J. Johnston & Co.. Burke &
Burns, Quidnick Greenhouses, War-
wick Neck . Greenhouses, Freaerick
Hoffman, C. O. Childs. William Apple-
ton, John Gerard, Hampden Meadow
Greenhouses, Michele lannotti. Miss
Alida Mullen, Mrs. Chas. Sheller and
E. J. Bevins.

NOTE.

The C. H. Greaton nursery had a
serious fire during the past week. One
of the storehouses was completely de-
stroyed, together with a large number
of tools. The loss was .covered bj' in-
surance. H. A. T.

Toledo.

GOOD SUPPLY AND SPECIAL DEMAND.

Flowers have not been any too plen-
tiful of late due to several occasions
which have greatly increased the de-
mand. Chrysanthemums, however, are
in very good supply and the quality
is good. One large grower who special-
izes in Major Bonnaffon is sending in
some fine stock and these are finding
a ready sale. Roses are plentiful and
the demand is good. Carnations are
still scarce. Weddings, funerals and
other social occasions are helping con-
siderably in moving stock of all kinds.

GREAT FLOWER SHOW.
The greatest flower show that the
people of this city have ever had the
chance to vieTV was that put on by the
florists of this city last week when
the La Salle & Koch Co. had the for-
mal opening of their new department
store. Thousands of dollars worth of
flowers -n-ere sent to this concern by
business friends of this city and from

all over the country. And every one
connected with the trade in this city
had a share in this great floral event.
It was a very profitable week for flor-
ists because the offerings sent were of
the very highest grade in size and
beauty. The new floral department of
Schramm Bros, also made its initial
bow to the public on this day and
thousands of visitors stopped to ad-
mire its beauty. The fixtures are solid
mahogany and up-to-the-minute in
every respect. On the opening day.
many varieties of orchids, American
Beauties and other select stock were
featured.

Bloom's new flower shop, located in
the new ten-story Waldorf Hotel just
completed, had its opening, November
17, and according to the proprietor
had a splendid business. The new
shop is prettily equipped, thoroughly
modern in every respect and the lo-
cation is verj' good. Mr. Bloom for-
merly operated a flower department in
Milner's department store and has had
quite an extensive flower experience.
NOTES.

Many of the most beautiful pieces
seen at the La Salle & Koch Co.'s
opening came from Freeman's and
were the work of Bob Blake, decorator
for this modern flower shop. He is
an expert in creating basket effects
that are different and out of the ordi-
nary.

Florists who sent many pieces to
the opening were Metz & Bateman. the
Scottwood, Suder's, Helmar Flower
Shop and Feninger's.

A. C. K.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

P. 0. Berlin. N. J. WUliamatowB June., K, J.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTDRY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied,
price list now ready.

The D. mil Nursery Co.

Evergreen SpedaEsts largest Growers m Amenci

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

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Norway Spruce for Miniature Christmas Trees. |

SELECTED SHAPELY PLANTS.

2-3 feet, $20.00 per 100. 18-24 in., $15.00 per 100. 12-18 in., $12.00 per 100.

These are a very attractive holiday specialty for florists and sell rapidly.
Many of our customers have handled them in large qnantities for years
Last season the sale was particularly good, and this year, with the scarcity
of European novelties, they will be more popular. Will pot up nicely in
6-in. and 8-in. pots. They can be used also for vases and placed in

tubs for the veranda.

Order now. We can ship at once, or hold until
December 1st.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

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First Choice Always
INVEST 25 DOLLARS

In a sample order for

THANKSGIVING

Best Values, Best Assortment
Sure to bring Best Returns.

Our Illustrated Price List For The Asking.
ORDER AT ONCE, EXPRESS SERVICE NOW

Nofwootpa ROBERT CRAIG CO.

TBANKSfilVlNfi

House Plants
Are Now in Demand.

FERNS

All the favorites.

DRACAENAS

In variety.

CROTONS

Magnificiently colored.

PANDANUS

Very stocky plants.

FICUS PANDURATA

CHRISTMAS

Cyclamen

Begonias

Poinsettias

Fruited Oranges

Azaleas

We are specialists in Cycla-
men; they were never better
than this season. Sizes from
B to 8-inch pots.

GOOD.

4900 Market St ,
9 PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASING L'LAC ROSE
A Revolution In the Baby Type

First-class cerLificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Horticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of Z-ln. pots, $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100; 3-ln. p8ts,
$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Indivldnal flowers as large
as a 25c-piece.

S. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

Ready for immediate Shipment

Clirysantliemum Stock Plants

Rosea. Pick % 5.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 per 100

Unaka. Pink 5.00 per 100

Golden Queen, yellow 5.00 per 100

Oconto. White 5.00 per 100

Chrysolora. Yellow 5.00 per 100

C. C. PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 per 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids,Mich.

R^^ ^ ^ C Field-grown
U9f?a Hardy Climbers
ASlflm/ 2i4and4in.pots
\I*%M.\MJ in all classes.

i^fsTi rrni rf-oRALcoMPAHY-i

''Ig£. LL LU LL *^PRiMqritLDoHio-J

ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM

2V2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100
3-inch pots, 8.00 per 100

HIGHLAND, N. Y.

NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Gen. de Vibraye— Bright rose to blue, (in 6-in. pots

only.)
Mad. E. MoulUere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M, Hamar— Delicate flesh rose.
Mile. R. Galllard— Milk ivhite; fringed.
Saxione— White.
SOUV. de M, Chautard— Bright rose (in 5 inch pots

only.)
Also Otaksa in 5.inch pots only.

POT GROWN— 4-iuoh pots— S20.00 per 100.
" " 5-inch pots— S30.00 per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 5 to 6 shoots— $30.0U per ItO.

MISCELLANEOUS

Asparagus Plumosus— Heavy stock. iVz-va..

If3.5u per 100; $30.00 per 1 00. Wi-'m.. K2.50

per 100; 820.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 2k2-iP-

$3.00 per 100.
Begonia— Chatelaine— 2%-inch, J6.C0 per 100.

" — Sandersoni— 2H-inch. $4.C0 per 100.

" — Sandersoui— 3-inoh. $7.00 per 100.

" —Christmas Red— 3-in.. $8.C0 per 100.
Daisy (Marguerite) — Reved'Or — Yellow. $4.00

per 100,
Daisy (Marguerite) Queen Alexandria— $4.00

per 100,
Dracaena Terminalis— Beautifully colored.

4-inoh, $35,00 per 100, 5 inch, (heavy)

$50,00 per 100,

SEASONABLE STOCK.

Fem'i- Fine stock. Per 100

—Teddy Jr., 4-inch $20.00

5-iuch %.00

6-inch , 50.00

— Boston. 5-lnch 35.00

6-inch 50.0)

Genista— Beautifully trimmed, hushy plants—

5-inch. $4,50per doz. ; $35.0U per 100.
Primula— Per lOO

— Forbesi. 2^-inch $ 3.60

—Malacoides, 2^-inch 3.50

— Obconica Alba, 3-inoh 5.0J

4-inch 10.00

Fandanus Veitchl— Well colored-

5-inch 75.00

THE STOBRS & HARBISON CO.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE. OHIO

If you are intereated In Mid-Wintw

Blooming Plants

— or anything In —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Writ*—

Geo. A. Kuhi, ^'■g'^rN^rLr"

How to Grow Roses

Contains much practical Information on the cul-
ture and management of garden roses.
By ROBERT PYLE.
121 pages with colored plates. Price, $1.00,

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

GERANIUMS

IVi, in. pots, and strong rooted cuttings.
Ricard, Poltevlne, Nutr, Doyle, Bouch-
ner, Helen Mitchell, $3.00 per 100;
$26.00 per 1000. Strong, rooted cuttings,
$15.00 per 1000. Clean healthy stock.

Bedding stock rooted cuttings ready
now of Heliotrope, Coleus, Fuchsia,
Petunias, etc. Ask for price lists.

Anglin A Walsh Co.

WIILIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y.

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New Crop Greenhouse Grown

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Price: 5O,000 lots, $2.25 per 1000
" 5,000 " 3.00 per 1000

CHAS. £. MEEHAN

No. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Specialists In Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
wooda. Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous E^vergreens.

Write for Prices.
COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

' Fort Wayne, Ind.

GOOD DEMAND AND AMPLE SUPPLY.

There has been a steady demand
during the past week, in spite of the
dismal weather the first half of the
■week. The flower show, opening on
Wednesday had the advantag'e of fine
weather, and interest in this almost
overshadowed every other event in
trade circles. Funeral work has been
good and there were a few modest
weddings, while counter trade was
about normal. The supply of stock
meets all demands, with chrysanthe-
mums dominating the market.

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW.

The second annual flower show. No-
vember 14-16, was an event long to
be remembered, a magnificent showing
of local florists' products, and artistic
and novel arrangements of them. A. J.
Lanternier staged some handsome
chrysanthemums, and Hoosier Beauty,
American Beauty, Russell. Ophelia and
Shawyer roses. The Doswell Floral
Co. had an F. T. D. exhibit, which at-
tracted considerable attention. Bas-
kets, vases, and other arrangements of
flowers and blooming plants were at-
tached, by means of red, white and
blue ribbons, to methods of communi-
cation. The F. J. Knecht Co. elicited
much praise by their handsome roses,
most notable of which was Hoosier
Beauty and Mrs. Chas. Russell. Their
chrysanthemum display was unusually
fine. The Flick Floral Co. had a hand-
some table decoration of new baskets
filled with Tip Top miniature roses,
violets and lily of the valley, with
corsages and boutonnieres of the same
varieties, besides displays of large
chrysanthemums, roses, etc. Edgar
"Wenninghoff staged some handsome
Hoosier Beauty, Russell and Ophelia
roses. Turner, Nacota and Golden Wed-
ding chrysanthemums. W. J. & M. S.
Vesey's exhibit of orchids was worth
coming hundreds of miles to see, and
was a credit to their orchid specialist,
S. Hudson. Their roses and chrysan-
themums were also very fine. The
New Haven Floral Co. exhibited the
large varieties of chrysanthemums and
roses, including American Beauties.
The Baer Floral Co.. of Indianapolis,
had a good showing of pot plants and
cut chrysanthemums. The proceeds,
which amounted to several hundred
dollai-s, were donated to the Red Cross.

NOTE.

A. J. Lanternier & Co.'s new con-
servatory, recently finished at the rear
of their store, presents a very attrac-
tive appearance filled with ferns,
palms and blooming plants. They are
showing some fine pink azaleas, the
first of the season. H. K.

New Bedford, Mass. — A new front is
being intstalled at the flower shop of
Peter Murray, together with interior
improvements.

Pot
Grown

ROSES

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

From 4-in. pots-GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS.

Each Doz. 100
Caroline Testout . . .$0.20 $2.00 $15.00 I Riclunond

Kach Doz.

100

Hoosier Beauty....
Killarney Brilliant.
Pink Killarney....

Pink Cocliet

Pollaertrose

.25 2.50 18.00

.25 2.50 18.00

.20 2.00 15.00

.20 1.75 12.00

.20 2.00 15.00

Sunburst

\Vm. R. Smith. . .

White Cochet

White Killarney .

0.20 $2.00 $15.00

.25 2.50 18.00

.20 2.00 15.00

.20 1.75 12.00

.20 2.00 15.00

Two-Year Dormant-FIELD GROWN.

Doz. 100

Alfred Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach 2.50 18.00

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hay ward 3.00 20.00

.Clio 2.50 18.00

Conrad P. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.50 18.00

Earl of Dulferln 3.00 SO.OO

Fisher Holmes 2.50 18.00

Fran Karl Druschki.... 3.00 20.00

Gen'l. Jacqueminot 2.50 18.00

Doz. 100

Gruss an Teplitz $2.30 $18.00

Margaret Dickson 2.50 18.00

Mme. G. Lutzet.., 2.50 18.00

Magna Charta 2.50 18.00

Mrs. John Laing 2.50 18.00

M. P. ^Vilde^ 2.50 18.00

Paul Neyron 2.50 18.00

Persian Yellow 2.50 18.00

Prince C. de Rohan 2.50 18.00

Ulrich Brunner 3.00 20.00

Climbing Roses.

strong 2-Yr. Dormant.

Climbing American Doz. 100

Beauty $2.50 $18.00

Crimson Rambler . . 2.50 18.00

Dorothy Perkins . . 2.00 16.00

Excelsa 2.00 16.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.00 20.00

Lady Gay , 2.50 18.00

Tausendschon 3.00 22.00

White Dorothy 2.50 18.00

Best Mixed
Strains

Obconica A^^°?i^tr°"*

100 1000

2H-incli $5.00 $45.00

3-inch 7.00 65.00

Malacoides

4-inch 10.00 90.00

Primulas

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

S©a.«sona.l3lo {Stook

Cyclamen giganteam, Improved Wandsbek
type, tbe finest in existence. Our output is
350.000 tills season. We have many testi-
monials as to the quality of strain and
plants. Eight varieties equally divided.

2%-ln. e.'ctra selects, strong, $7.50 per 100.
$65.00 per 1000.

2y.-in. strong, $6.60 per 100; $60.00 per
1.000.

3-ln., extra strong, $10.00 per 100. $90.00
per 1,000.

3-in., strong. .$8.00 per 100. $75.00 per
1,000; 4-in., $20.00 per 100.

Recoco Erecta. finest new In the trade,
comes well recommended for commercial
growing. 2V.-ln., .$8.00 per 100; 3-in.. $12.00
per 100; 4-ln.. $25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedling. $1.25 per
100. $10.00 per 1,000; SprengBri, $1.00 per
100, $8.00 per 1,000.

POT PLANTS

Primula Malacoides, 214 inch, $4.00 per
100; 3 inch, $7.00 per 100; Obconica, 214
inch. $5.00 per 100; 3 Inch, $8.00 per 100.
Eondorf strain, mostly pink.

Cinerarias. 214 inch, finest mixed. $4.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1,000.

FERN BALLS, large size, with foliage, 10
to 12 inches in diameter, $5.00 per doz.,
$35.00 per 100. Extra select, $7.50 per doz.,
$50.00 per 100. Two New Ferns to be rec-
omm'ended :

Verona, 3-In., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Verona, 4-in., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
Verona, 5-ln., 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Norwood. 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 7Sc each.

Norwood. 2y.-in., $25.00 per 100.
Smitbll, 3-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
SmIthiJ, 4-In., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per lOO
Smithli, 5-ln., 6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.

Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20.00
per 100.

Azalea, home grown, well budded, 10-12
inch. $1.25 each; 12-14 Inch, $1.50 each; 14-
16 inch, $2.00 each.

Pandanus Veitchii, 5 Inch. 75 cents; 6
Inch, $1.25; good color.

Nutt Geranium — 2y. inch, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1,000.

Salvia, Splendens and Fireball, tr. pkts.,
50c.

ROSES— Baby varieties, 5 inch. $30.00 per
100.

Polnsettias, 2% inch, $5,00 per 100.

ERNEST ROBER, casupiease. Wilmette, III.

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ADIANTUM.

Adlantum Cuneatum, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-In.. SS.OO
per 100. Croweanum, 2-in., $4.00: 4-in., $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Eapids. Mich.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, heavy stock, 2M!-in., §3.50
per 100, $30 per 1,000; lV4-in.. $2.50 per 100.
$20 per 1,000. Sprengerl, 2%-in., $3 per 100.
The Storra & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2y2-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Vick's Sons, Boch-
ester, N. Y.

Asparagus plumosus, 214-in., 3c; 3-in., 6c;
4-in., 12e each. Sprengeri, 2^-in., 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., $6 per 100; plu-
mosus, 2V4-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $7 per 100;
e-In. 85c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove. 111.

Asparagus plumosus and jBprengeri, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong. $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock, 10-
12-iD.. $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
in., $2.00 each. EENBST ROBBTR, Wilmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia. Chatelaine, 2%-in., $6 per 100;
Sandersonl, 2V4-in.. $4 per 100; 3-in., $7 per
100; Christmas Red, 3-in., $8 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe. 0.

Begonias Cincinnati. Melior and J. A. Peter-
son. For sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove. 111.

100 4-in. Chatelaine Begonia, $10.00; good
plants in bloom. Cash, please. EDGAR EAS-
TERDAY, Nakomis, III.

BOUGAINVILLEA.

Bougainvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
in.. $25 per lOO; 5-in., $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O.

BUIiBS.

Bulbs. New crop L. Giganteum at New York
and Chicago. Narcissus Paper Whites, Roman
and Dutch Hyacinths, Freesias, Callas, Tulips,
Cottage and Darwin, Narcissus and Chinese
Narcissus. For sizes, varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

BUIjBS.

Bulbs. White Roman Hyacinths, single early
tulips. Chinese Lilies, sweet scented jonquils.
For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.,
New York City.'

Dutch Bulbs. We still have a limited quan-
tity on hand; all in first class condition. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover-page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.,
1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

Lillum Giganteum, new crop, immediate ship-
ment. 6-8-in., (400 to case), $18 per case; 7-9-
in. (300 to case), $20 per case; 8-10 in. (225 to
case), $22.50 per case; 9-10-in. (200 to case),
$25 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State
St., Chicago.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandl-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100,
$66.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
PainesviUe, O.

Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10-in. for
Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Dutch Bulbs. Complete supply on hand. Send
for wholesale catalog. Michell's Seed House,
Philadelphia, Pa.

CAI/IiAS.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, E?nchantress Supreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator, Alice, Matchless
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb, $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
Joliet, lU.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBEE, Wilmette, 111.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSAiNTHEMUMS. stock plants. White-
Mrs. Eazer, Wm. Turner. Lynwood Hall. Early
Frost, White Frick. Emberta. White Chieftain.
Yellow — Nagoya, Marigold, Dolly Dimple. Gol-
den Wedding, Ramapo. Golden Gate, Golden
Chadwick, Percy Plumridge. Pink — Mrs. Per-
rln. Helen Prick, Seidiwitz, Enguehardt. Chad-
wick Supreme. Red — Harvard. Pompons — La
Gravere. Lillia. Mrs. Frank Beu, Diana. Helen
Newberry, Baby Margaret. Lulu, E. D. (Godfrey,
Western Beauty. Singles — White Anemone,
Mensa, Golden Mensa. Price, $5.00 per 100.
Cash.

W. H. CDLP & CO..
Wichita. Kansas.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for imme-
diate shipment. Rosea,- Smith's Advance, Una-
ka, Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora, $5 per
100; C. C. Pollwortb, $10 per 100. Eli Cross.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Pot 'Mums. 5% and B-in., 50c and 60c each;
7-in.. $1 and $1.50 each; larger specimens, $2,
$3 ana $4 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, best seedlings. 2-in.. $4.00; 3-in.,
$6.00; 4-in.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cinerarias. 214-in., finest mixed, $4.00 per
lOO; $35.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette, 111.

300 2%-in. Cinerarias, Vanghan's strain, $3.00
per 100. Cash please. EDGAR EASTEBDAY,
Nokomis, 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, well colored. 4-in., 40c; 5-in., 60c
and 75c; 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove 111.

CYCLAMEN. __^

Cyclamen giganteum. Improved Wandsbek
type, the finest In existence. Our output is
350, ()00 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties:
plenty salmon, few white only:

100 1000

2M!-ln., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

2%-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2%-
In., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, lU.

Cyclamen. Fine plants, well budded, best
strain, separate colors or mixed, strong 3-in.,
$8.00 per 100; strong 4-in., $15 per 100; fine
5-lnch In bud and bloom, $25.00 per 100. Cash.
All sizes ready to shift. BRILL CELERY
GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich.

Cyclamen. 4-ln., $4.20 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per
doz.; 6-in.. $9 per doz.; 7-in., $12, $15, $18 per
doz.; 8-in., $2, $2.50 and $3 each. For Novem-
ber and December delivery. Foehlman Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove, 111.

Cyclamen, 4-in., 15c: 5-in., 35c and 50c; 6-ln.,
75c: larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-in.. $10.00; 4-in.. $20.00; 5-in.,
.$40.I'K) per 100; 6-ln., 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wllliamstown Junction,
N. J.

Daisies (Bellis) Monstrosa, white and pink,

also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,

strong field-growTi seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000,
$11.50 per 5.000. Cash.

DEUTZIA.

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DRACAENAS.

Dracaena Termlnalis, beautifully colored, 4-
In., $35; 5-in., $50 per 100. The Storrs & Har-
rison Co., Painesville, 0.

DEAOAENA INDIVISA, 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 60c. ERNEST ROBEE, WU-
mette, Illinois.

Erica Mai. Syo-in., $30 per 100; 51/2 to 6-in.,
1 each. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

FERNS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.

Doz. 100

Verona, 3-in S2.00 $15.00

Verona 4-in 3.50 25.00

VeroSa 5-in g-OO 50.00

Smithii, 3-in 2.00 15.00

Rmithii 4-in 3-50 2d.0<J

iSlthll; s-S: :: e.oo so.w

Norwood, 2y2-in 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.
Boston Ferns, 5-iu.. $25.00 per 100, less than

60, 30c each; 6-in., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,

60c each. ^ ^_

Fern Balls,, large size, 10 to 12-m., $o.00 per

doz., $35.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per

doz. $50.00 per 100.

ERNEST BOBER, Wilmette, 111.

FERNS

Per 100

Boosevelt, 2H-ln ? 4.50

Boston, 2%-in 4.50

ScholzeU 2^4 -in f-50

Teddy, Jr., 2%-ln 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-ln 15.00

THE EEESER PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

Beautiful dagger ferns for decorating, $2 per
1,000; wreaths. 25c up; Hucklebeiry sprays,
Oregon grape sprays, 10c a lb. by sack; fir and
cedar sprays, 5c a lb. by sack. State by ex-
press, mall or freight, purchaser paying charges.
P. GUSH. 418 S. 59th St.. Tacoma, Wash.

Ferns for Fern Dishes. Good strong plants,
in 2% -in. pots. Aspidium, Holly, Mayii, Wil-
soni and Alba Lineata, $3.00 per 100; $27.50
per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO.. 372
Johnson Ave.. Springfield, O.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-in., 65c; 8-in.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any In
the market. Cash with order.

Felix Kramer, Blaine St., Niles, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Pot-grown stock. Scottii, 4-ln., $2 per
doz., $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz., $25 per
100. Boston, 5-in., $3 per doz., $26 per 100;
6-In., $4.60 per doz., $33 per 100. R. Vincent,
Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

PERNS. Well established, 4-ln., $15.00 per
100; 5-ln., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-in., $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, 0.

Ferns. Tables, 3-in., $8 per 100; 4-ln., $12
per 100; holly ferns. 3-ln., $10 per 100; 4-ln.,
$15 per 100; 5-in., $2.40 and $3 per doz.
Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111.

Ferns. Teddy, Jr., 4-In., $20; 5-in., $35; 6-
In., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in., $35; 6-in., $50
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines-
vUlc. O.

Boston Ferns. 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 75c; 8-in.,
$1; 9-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Ludwlg Mosbaek. Femdale, Askov, Minn.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Clean, healthy stock, strong
rooted cuttings. Ricard. Poitevine. Nutt. Doyle,
Buchner and Helen Michell, 2'/i-in., $3 per 100;
$25 per 1,000. Anglin & Walsh Co., Williams-
bridge, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings only. S. A.
Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1,000; Ricard and
Poitevine, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

Geraniums, from 2 and 2%-in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine. S. A.
Nutt. Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Viaud, etc.,
$2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,
Washington, N. J.

GERANIUMS. Silver leaved, S. A. Nutt,
2%-in., ready for shift, $4.00 per 100. Cash
please. S. C. DEWITT, 1957 E. 69th St.,
Cleveland, 0.

Geraniums. 3-in., $3 per 100, $30 per 1,000;
2-in.. $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. B. Vin-
cent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Greens. Fancy holly. $3.25 per case; bos-
wood, 12c per lb. ; green sheet moss, $1.40 per
bag; laurel branches, $2.75 per case: laurel
stems, $1.10 per bag. W. Z. Purnell. Snow
Hill, Md.

Greens. Fancy and Dagger Ferns; long and
short green leucotboe, long bronze leucothoe,
bronze and green galax. hemlock branches. For
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
J. N. Pritchard, Elk Park, N. C.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.60.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Fancy and dagger ferns, green and
bronze galax and leucothoe. For prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Tar-Heel
Evergreen Co., Elk Park. N. C.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in., 25c; 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 60c; 8-in., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

MISTL.ETOE.

MISTLETOE.
Get your stocks direct from the "Home of the
Mistletoe," and have satisfied customers. We
offer for shipment, starting December Ist, well
berried, bright leaved stocks, packed securely
in corrugated paper boxes in sizes 5, 10, 25
and 50 lbs. Ask for prices before placing your
order elsewhere. Gathering and packing are
done under our own supervision and only first
class Slocks are shipped. Glad to quote in any
quantities on request.

THE BARTELDES SEED CO.,
Oklahoma City, Okla.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds, including Clematis Paniculata, fresh
home cured, 25e per oz., $2.50 per lb., postpaid.
BENJ. CONNELL. Merchantvllle, N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

ORCHIDS.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.

PAIiMS.

Palms. Kentia Forsteriana, single Bpeci-
mens^ good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stocii hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in gi-een tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Palms. Phoenix Canariensis in the following
sizes. 12-in. tub. 5 and 6 ft. high, 13-in. tub, 6
to 7 ft. high. Write for prices. Julius Koehrs
Co.. Rutherford. N. J.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prizes, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 50c each. Utilis,
5-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 35c each; 6-in., 75c
and §1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton
Grove. 111.

PANSIES.

Pansy plants, strong and stocky; strains
unsurpassed bv any for size of bloom or colors,
$2.50 per 1,000, $11.50 per 5,000. Cash. Satis-
faction or your money back.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich.

PELARGONIUMS.

PELARGONIUMS, ever-blooming sorts, Easter
Greeting, Wurtembergia, German Glory. Stock
was bought direct from introducer, strong, 254-
in.. $7.00 per 100. Cash, please. S. C. DEI-
WITT, 1957 E. 69th St., Cleveland, O.

POINSETTIAS.

PRIMULAS.

Primul.1 Obconica. Best strains, assorted
colors, large bushv -\. No. 1 plants in bud and
bloom. Fine for Xmas. 5-in.. $25.00 per 100.
Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo.
Mich.

Primula Obconica and Chinensis, 2-in., $4.00;
3-in., $6.00; 4-in.. $12.50; 5-in., $25.00 per lOO.
Malacoides, white and lavender. 2-in.. $3.00:
3-in.. $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Primula Obconica, 2%-in., $5.00 per 100, $45
per lOOO; 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1000.
Malacoides, 4-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Primula Malacoides, 2M-in., $4.00; 3-in.. $7.00
per 100. Obconica, 2i4-in., $5.00; 3-in., $8.00
per 100. Rondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST ROBBR, Wilmette, 111.

Primula Malcoides Townsendii. Pleasing
lilac rose, 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;
3-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica, N. Y.

Primula Forbesi and Malacoides, 2%-in., $3.50
per 100; Obconica, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10 per
100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

ROSES.

CLOSING OUT SALE

of

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 $100.00

Grafted Killamey Brilliant 50.00

2y2-in. pots. lOOO

Grafted Richmond 60.00

Own root Richmond 30.00

Cecile Brunner, per 100, $3.50 30.00

BASSBTT & WASHBURN,
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.

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ROSES.

Roses. Pot grown, 2-year dormant,- also
climbing roses, strong 2-year dormant. For
varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

New roses Rosalind and Columbia. For de-
scription and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. S. S. Pennock Co., 160S
Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 50c; per oz., .?6,00. Salvia, Splendens and
Fire-ball, trade pkt., S^^'c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Seed. Asparagus, plumosus Nanus, Northern
greenhouse grown. Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250
seeds, $1: 1,000 seeds, $3.50; 5.000 to 10.000
Beeds, $3.25 per 1,000. Vaughan's S'eed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

S'eeds of good germination offered subject to
prior sale. For varieties and prices see adver-
tisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry Field
Seed Co., Shenandoah. la.

Seeds, Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seed growers and jobbers. I would like to
have your quotations on all kinds of seed. B.
BRASHWITZ, retail and wholesale seeds. West
Park, 0.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Preres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France,

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.

Seeds. Flower, vegetable and farm, 74 years
unrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son. 152 Hounds-
ditch. London, Eng.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Sou, Light, Pratt & Ellicott S'ts.,
Baltimore, Md. \^.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
B. & M. Godineau. Angers. France.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas. etc. Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed
Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Seeds, which succeed. Get quotations from
Landreth, Bristol, Pa.

SMIIiAX.

Southern Wild Smilas. New crop now ready.
$2.50 per case. $1.50 per half case. Southern
Evergreen Co., Morris Station, Ga.

Smilax. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Snapdragons. Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yellow, $4.00 pel- 100. HENEY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

TTILIPS.

Darwin Tulips. For varieties and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.,
Butfalo, N. Y.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut hact, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Eawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

VIOIiETS.

Violets. Darbee's California. These are mon-
ey makers for you. Write or wire 1036 Hyde
St.. San Francisco. Calif.

MISCELLANEOUS.

New and Improved "Crepe- Wood" for cover-
ing flowering pots. It does not crack or warp
easily. It stands the water. For sizes and
prices of rolls see advertisement elsewhere in
this issue. Expanded Wood Co., Evansville, Ind.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy In thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

MISCEIiliANEOUS.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallnm
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Plain Chiffon. Can be had In any color. For
widths and price per yard see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Geo. H. Angermueller
Co., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Norway Spruce for miniature Christmas trees,
2-3 ft., .$20 per 100; 18-24-in.. $15 per 100; 12-
Ig in., $12 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark, New York.

Seed packets. Order dow, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Pilling Machine Co., Pitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London, England.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The StorrB
& Harrison Co., PalnesviUe, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dreer'a "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tuba,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Began Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best bv test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnoia
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
binder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

Christmas Cards. 100, GOc; 200, $1; 500. $2;
1000, $3. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Writ&
for catalogues. Giblin & Co., Dtica, N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Blooming plants or anything . in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A-. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.

John G. Esler, Saddle

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MISCELIiANEOUS.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. BIdg., New Yorlc,
and Continental & Commercial Banl£ Bldg., Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield A.ve., Chicago.

■Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 31st
and Spaulding uive., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, O.

POTS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. Ttie Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., Soutti ZanesviUe, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
Xork.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1,
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield,

Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c;
3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100. 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, TOe; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.

Bassett & Washburn, .Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bemheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford, -William P., New York.

Freres- Windier Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H. B., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc., New York.

Gunterberg, M. C., Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart, George B., Rociiester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Easting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y.

KennicotL Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niesseu Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N.. Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poeblmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reid Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo.. Chicago.

Eeinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust. Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendlv & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vauehan, A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Welland & Risch, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New Y^ork.

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Mann. Chicago.

HOLIDAY BOOKS.

The following books should be
in every florist's and gardener's
library. Send prices quoted and
we send the books.

The Book of the Peony, — By Mrs. Ed-
ward Harding. A complete history of this
flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44
illustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00. ■

Plant Propagation, Greenllouse and Nursery
Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical
man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith.
Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard.
338 pages, 165 illustrations. Price, $1.50.

The Rose. — By H. B. Ellwanger. Its cultiva-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,
$1.25.

House Plants. — By Parker T. Barnes. 236
pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price,
$1.20.

The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter
Bisset. 200 pages and 139 illustrations. Price,
$2.50.

Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By
W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages.
Price. $10.

Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R. Taft.
How to build and heat a greenhouse. Illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Cabbages. Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables. — By
C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price, 50 cents.

Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By
A M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price,
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
Bailey. Fruit culture is treatel thoroughly.
618 pages. Price $1.25.

Insects Injurious to Vegetables — By F. H.
Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages.
Price, $1.50.

The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382
pages. Price, $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A.
Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il-
lustrated. Price, $2.

Manual of the Trees of North America. — By
Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600
illustrations. Price. $6.

Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J.
Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illus-
trated. Price, $1.60.

Principals of Floriculture. — By Professor
B A. White. Covers the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price $2.

The Vegetable Garden.— By Vilmorln-Andrieux
& Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6.

The American Flower Garden, — By Neltje
Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illus-
trations. Price, $6.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints.
112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plans
and maps. Price, $2.

Vines and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M.
McCuIlom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations is contained in this book of 300 pages.
Illustrated. Price, $1.10.

Practical Floriculture, — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 323
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
Rawson. No on^n the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price. $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — By E. P.
Powell. The volume is well illustrated and
the aiithor is a practical man who knows his
suhlec't. 321 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing,— By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price. $1.75.

Commercial Rose Culture.— By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modern methods. 166
pages. 60 illustrations. Price. $1.50.

Celery Culture By J. C. Vaughan. The sub-
ject thoroughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price. 25 cents.

How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle. 121
pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00.

Mushroom Growing.— By B. M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully iUustr.ated. Price, .$1.50.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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SOLDIERS

get lots of air. They say it is good for them.

YOU

can get lots of air in your building by using what is known as —

The Advance $a$h Operators

We also have a complete line of GREENHOUSE FITTINGS

and guarantee every part to do its required duty.

Let Us Help You.

ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind.

Lancaster County Florists' Association.

The middle of the month, and the
middle of the day, found four automo-
biles in front of the Chamber of Com-
merce rooms, the meeting' place of
the club. The machines were quickly
filled and a run made to the establish-
ment of Henry D. Rohrer, who leaves
the management of the place to two
faithful boy-s, Harry K. and Abraham,
and it shows good culture all the way
through. Bonnaffon chrysanthemums
are one of the features of this estab-
lishment and there are always sever-
al houses of them at this time of the
year, houses that will be filled with
primulas as soon as the chrysanthe-
mums are out. The size of the vari-
ety is not quite up to standard this
season, but in other respects the floiv-
ers run rather better than in previous
years. They also have quite a few
Dolly Dimple, Chieftain, Seidewitz and
a number of the newer ones on trial.
There was nothing lacking in size
among these, and the largest of course
was Louise Pocket. They also had a
collection of Chas. H. Totty's large
anemone fiowered and there were some
beauties among them. Their carna-
tions, of which they have a number
of houses, were just coming into bloom
and look as if the first crop would
about hit the holidays. They also
grow forget-me-nots and calendulas as
a cut flower proposition and Primula
obconica by the thousand; also genis-
tas and cyclamens as pot plants and
frames of pansies for next spring.
They do not believe in -jiutting all of
their eggs in one basket, and have
been very successful.

At Lemon Landis' a general line
of cut flowers is grown in good qual-
ity at the minimum cost of production.
Roses, smilax, chrysanthemums, car-
nations and daisies are the products.

At Wissler's, calla lilies pi-edominate,
with some very fine looking sweet peas
and other stock coming on. Carnations
here are not up to the standard. Imt
one cannot have everything all the
time.

At J. P. Seibold's we found an as-
sortment of chrysanthemums, calen-
dulas, sweet peas, freesias and other
stock grown for local market purposes.
Mr. Seibold has reached the age that
entitles one to a rest from the cares
of a place, and would sell out if times
were more propitious for selling'.

Across the town, to Rudolph Nagel's,
was the next run, and here we found

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carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to malce immediate shipment of your
requirements. Onr glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

ULTIMATELY

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW.
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NIKOTEEN

For Spraylsc.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigatfnff.
Ask Your Dealer for It.
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ST. LOUIS

the early chrysanthemums cut out, and
Mr. Nagel says he never had them
any better. If his late ones are a
criterion they certainly were good as
he has some fine stock coming on. His
bed of Keystone snapdragon is com-
ing along fine and his sweet peas are
also coming -into bloom, so that the
follow-up system has been worked out
pretty good. He is growing- quite a
lot of lettuce and radishes as catch

The Becognlzed Standard Insecticide,

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly, tbrlps and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50

FCNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

VERMINE.

For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $3.00

Sold hy Dealers.

APHINE MANUFAGTURINS COMPANY

MADISON, N. J.

PERFECT HOUSES

Our houses are all model build-
ings. Up-to-date, strong, durable,
perfectly made and perfectly built.
Price right.

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AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

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The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
eflSciency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St, Chicago

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crops and has one house of mignonette
and part of a house of freesia that
will hit the holidays.

At the B. F. Barr greenhouses every-
thing that is needed for flrst-class
store trade is to be found, and while
this might be construed as a continu-
ous song of praise, right here is where
the chorus would come in, for every-
thing seemed to be as nearly right, as
it is possible to have it. Of course,
there were some worn out palms and
some badly used up ferns in odd cor-
ners, but the_ real stock was fine, and
especially so his carnations and roses.
Hardy, stock is being, dug and stored
for early spring sales. The storage
warehouse and packing sheds of this
place are rnodels of efficiency and the
350 tons of coal piled up show that
while Mr. Barr is not a scout he has
adopted their motto. "Be prepared."

From here another run was made to
the north of the town and a visit paid
to the carnation establishment of Enos
Kohr, where we found a house of very
fine Alice and a house of Mrs. Ward
in good shape and a house of Match-
less in rather bad shape and for no
accountable reason, as he produced up
to January 1 last season from this
house eight blooms per square foot
and by the end of the season it. reach-
ed the grand total of 38, and as I saw
them several times I can vouch that
they were high-class blooms. This
stock was propagated from these
plants, and to the best of Mr. Kohr's
knowledge given the same care and
attention as in previous years, but to-
day will not average one bloom per
square foot by January 1. Later on
they look as if they would produce
considerable, as the young growth is
looking good. Mr. Kohr's houses hold
15,000 plants each, and it is quite a
loss to have one of them go bad on
him, but then the others will help de-
fray expenses all right.

At the meeting, in the evening,
Harry K. Rohrer displayed a vase of
his new Totty chrysanthemums and a
very handsome specimen of Louise
Pocket. The latter was chanced off
by number, and won by the writer.
Mr. Rohrer gave us a very instruc-
tive paper on chrysanthemums, full of
local color and much information. Af-
ter some discussion and many ques-
tions being answered by the speaker,
we had a little talk from one of our
amateur growers, who has a house,
8x14. heated only by coal oil stove
In extreme weather. He cited some
very interesting experiences in his 12
years of experimenting with chrysan-
themums and both he and Mr. Rohrer
■were given a vote of thanks. The club
also voted that J. Otto Thilow be given
a vote of thanks for his lecture Tues-
day evening on "The Hawaiian Islands."
All who heard him pronounced it the
finest lecture they ever attended.

The feature of the next meeting will
be the nomination of officers, and along
with it a social session at the Bren-
neman building, in place of our usual
annual banquet, with David Rose. El-
mer Weaver and A. M. Herr on the
committee. "Stop, Look and Listen,
and Then Look Out Some."

AXBEET M. HEBR.

mim

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CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten vears. Specify WIZARD
BRANS in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

Pulverized Manure Co.
9.32 Union stock Yards, Cbicago.

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer mannfactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
Is giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave.. Room 6. Tel. Drover 1932.

U. S. YARDS. CHICAGO. ILI,.

OSKALOOSA, lA. — Ernest Vossler, for-
merly of Kansas City, has taken th6
position as manager of the Kemble
Flower Shop.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. — The annual chrys-
anthemum show of A. J. Desirens & Co.
was attended by hundreds of visitors.
The new Mrs. F. R. Hoffman carna-
tion, grown by this company, was an
added feature of the splendid exhibi-
tion.

Louisville, Ky. — As the result of
persistent efforts on the part of a com-
mittee headed by Mrs. John H. Miller,
the school board has been presented
with a greenhouse to be used in con-
nection with the Brandeis school dem-
onstration garden.

THE BOOK OF
GLADIOLUS

THE first authorita-
tive hook on this
bulb ever printed in
America, or possibly
the world, issued April
1,1911. This 120- page
book, written by Mat-
thew Crawford and
Dr. Van Fleet, con-
stains tnany chapters
[covering all sides of
I growing, propagating,
I storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
ered from reliable
sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

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"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
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Red Pots

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Index to Advertisers.

Advance The Co....in29
Allred LozierRosery 1014
Alpha Floral Co.... toil
American Bulb Co. 1018
American Ureenh'se

MfgCo 1029

AmlingECCo lOOi

Anderson S A 1015

Angermueller G H

Co 10C4

ADglin& Walsh. ...1 23

ApCine Mlg Co 1029

Archias Floral Co. .1013
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 1010

Badelev & Bishop .10(j9

Baer Julius 1013

Barnard W W Co. ..1019
Bassett&Washburn 99S

Baumer Aug R 1015

Baur Window Glass

Co IV

BayersdnrferH&Co 992

Beaven E A Hj05

Begerow's 1012

Berger Bros KOfi

Bernheimer EugenelOO?

Berning HG 1006

BodgerJ&SonsColOlS
Boddington Arthur

rCo 1017

BolandJB lOU

BolgianoJ&Son.. 1017
Boulevard Flo Co..l01i

Bramlev & Son 1013

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 1016

BreitmeyersJSons lnlZ
Briggs Floral Co... 1013
Brovtn A J Seed Co. 1016
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 1018

Bryan Alonzo J 1020

Buchbinder Bros ..1031

BuckbeeH W 1015

Budlong J A U03

Burpee W A& Co. ..1018
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1005

California Florists.. 1014

Callahan M J 1012

Central Floral Co.. 1015
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 1C04

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 1029

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 997

Clark E B Seed Co.lulS

Clarke's SonsD 1013

Clay & Son 103)

ClevelandFloristExlOUS

CoanJJ -A- '21,?

Conard & Jones Co 1021

Cooke Geo H 1015

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc ...1024

Cowee W J 1031

Coy HC Seed Co.. .1019

Craig Robt Co 1023

Cross Eli 1023

Danker Fred A .. 1015
DarbeeMrs RE ...1010

DardsChas 1012

Dickinson A & Co. .1019

Dietsch A & Co IV

DornerF&Son8Col021

Drakos Co 1013

Dreer HA Ill 1031

DuerrChas A 1015

Duluth Floral Co... 1015
DnnlopJohnH ....1012
Edwards Fold Box 1032

Erne & Co.... 1001

Evenden Bros Co. .1015
Expanded Wood Co

1(01

Eyres HG 1011

Farmers' &Florists'

Fertilizer Co 1030

Fenrich JS 1008

Fexy D 1009

Field Henry Seed

Co...: 1'17

Fish Henry Seed Co. 1017
Floral Nurseries ... 992
Florists' Hail Assn. 1032
Foley Greenhouse

MfgCo IV

Ford M C 10C9

Ford William P. ...1009
Forter Edward 1015

Fox J M & Son Inc. 1011
Frauenfelder C .. 1014
Freeman Mrs J B .1013
Freres-Windler Co.1005

Frey C H 1014

Frey & Frey 1015

Friedman 1014

FromentH E 101.9

GalvmThosF lOll

Garland MfgCo ... Ill

Gasser J M Co H 12

Giblin & Co 1032

Godineau R& M...1019
Goldstein &

Futterman 1009

GorhamPrinterylnc II
Graham A & Son. ..1015
Gr'ndRapidsFloColOlt

Green Edw 1015

Grimm & Gorly 1014

Growers Cut Flo Co.lH9

Gude Bros ini4

GunterbergMC ... 99!
Guttmao & Raynoiln9
HabermehlsSonsJJlOll
Hansen Grate Co.. Ill
Hardesty &Co ....IOIt
Hart George B.... 1019

Hart Henry 1012

Hatcher Florist ...1015
Haven Seed Co ThelOiS
Heacock Jos Co.... 992
Heinl John G&Sod1015

Hencle Miles S 1012

Henderson A & Co.. 1
Henderson Lewis ..I'llS
Henry Co The John 996

Hentz &Nash 10 8

Herr Albert M .... 1021

Herrmann A 103!

Hess &Swoboda... 1012

Hession 1013

Hews A H & Co 1031
Hill DNur8Co.995 1022

HoerberBros ICOi

Hollywood G'rdensl012

Holm & Olson 1012

Holton&HunkelCo 10j7

Hort Advertiser 1031

Hort Trade Journal III
Howard&6mith....l015

Hurfi Edgar F 1017

Hurst&Son 1(17

HuscroftG. L 10 4

Ickes-BraunMillCo III

IgoeBros. 1032

Jackson & Perkins. .U22

Jahn Hugo 1012

Johnston & Co T J. .1015

Jones Percy 1000

Joy Floral Co 1014

KastingW FCo.... I
Keller & Son Geo .IWl
Keller Sons 1 B....1013
Kelway & Son .... 1017
Kennicott Bros Co. 1004
KerrR C Floral Col013
K.ervanCoThe....l009

Kessler Wm 1009

KiinberlinSeed Co.lOiS
King Construct Co. 1030
Kirchner Cbas F.. 1014

Kottmiller A 1011

Kroeschell BrosCo.1030

Kruchten John 1005

Kuehn C A 1007

Kuhl Geo A 1023

Kyle & Foerster ...1005
Landreth Seed Co.. 1018
LangFlo&Nur Co 1013

Lange A 1011

Leborius J J 1013

Leedle floral Co.. .1023
Leonard Seed Co... 1017

Ley Bros 1023

LittlefieldFlo-ist ..1015
LocklandLum Co. 1031
Logan Pottery Co.-lO'l
London Flow'rShp 1012
Lord&Burnbam Co. II
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 1C20

McCallum Co 1007

McConnell Alex....l011
McHutchison&Co 1018
Matthews the Flo'stlOlS

MatthewsonJ E 1014

May & Co LL 1014

Meconi Poul 1019

Meehan Chas E ...1024
MetairieKidce Mnr.loil
Mi hell Henry FC0IOI8

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRroGE & CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, ILL,.

Miller A L 1023

Miller & Mus8er....l005
Moninger JC Co... IV
Mullanphy Florist. 1011
Murray Samuel. ...1014
Nat Flo B of Trade. IV
^eidingerJosGCo.. 997

Newell A 101.^

N Y CutFlowerEx.lC09

N Y Floral Co lOlS

Nicotine MfgCo....l029
Niessen Leo Co. ...1106
Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 1029

O'Neill G H ....ICOI

Palez Paul .M 1014

Palmer W J & Son. .1011

PappasD J 1014

Park Floral Co.. .1013
Peacock Dahlia Fr 1022

Pearson E W 1014

Pedrick G R & Son II 18
PennThe Florist.. 1015
Pennock SS Co....ln21
Peters & Reed Poty.lC31
Philadelohia Whole-
sale Floral Ex. ...1007

Philips Bros lOH

Pierce FO Co 1032

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson A N(Inc)..1021
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 1016

Pikes Peak Flo Co. 1014

Pillsbury IL 1013

PittsburgCutFloCol003
Podesta&Baldoccbil013
Poehlmann Bros Co 99 ^
PollworthCCCo..l0li7
PolykranasGeoJ...1009
Potter Floral Co. ..1015

Potter WQ Co 10 ^

PritchardJN 9'

Pulverized Manure

Co The 1030

Purnell W Z

Putnam Bert J 10 7

Pyfer AT&Co.... 997

Pyfer &Qlsem 11113

RaedleinBasket Co 1000

Randall A L Co 1005

Randall'sFlowShoplOlS
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 1015

Rapid Wrapper Co. 998
Rawlings Elmer. ...1321
Ready Reference... 1025
Reed & Keller ...1031
Regan Ptg House.. .1031

Reid Edw lOOh

Rein berg Geo 1005

ReinbergPeter 999

Rice Bros 1107

Riedel & Meyer 1"C9

Robbins E C 1021

Rober Ercest 1024

RobinsonJCSeedColOlO
RochesterFloralCo.lOU
Rock WmLFlwrCo. 1014

Roehrs Julius 1020

Rohnert Waldo.. ..1018
Routzahn Seed Co .1018

RuachG & Co 1007

SaakeO C 1014

ichiller the Florist. 1013
Schillo Adam Lum

0 Ill

Schlatter W &Son.

...1015 1032

Schling Max. ..1011 1018

Schmidt Chas I 1014

SchwakeChas& CoKOS
Sekenger Adam, ...1011
3harpPartridge&Col032
Sheridan Walter F.10;9
Siebrecht George i 1009
Simon & Son I N...ini8
Situations Wants.. 991
SkidelskySS&Co. 1

Slinn Clarence 1O08

Smith A W & Co.. 1012
Smith E D&Co. ..1021
Smith & Fetters Co 1014

Smith Henry 1014

Smith W &T Co... I
SouthernEverginCol004
Storrs & Harrison..

992 1017 1023

Stumpp G.E.M...IO15
Syracuse Pottery Col031
Tar-Heel Evergreen

Co KOO

Thompson ILi Car Co 1
ThorburnJM & Co 101 7
Tonner O A&L A. 99S

TottyChasH 1021

Traendly& Schenck 1009

Trepel Jos 1(13

United Cut Flo Co. 1008
Vaughan AL & Co. 1001
Vaughan's Seed Store

..I 1019 1020 1021 1024

1031

Vick's Sons Jas Iu21

VincentR Jr &Sons

Co.

I

Walker F Co 1011

WeberFH 1014

Weiland& Risch...K05

Weiss Herman 10(9

WelchBrosCo ... 1006
Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 1017

Whitted Floral Co. .1011

Wietor Bros 998

Wild Gilbert H. 1022
Williams MrsE A. 1014
Wiltgen & Freres .1(05
WittboldGCo..99t ICU
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldensonl014
YokahamaNursCo 1018
Young A L& C0...ICOS
YoungJohn&Co..l009
Young & Nugent 1011
Zech & Mann .1002 1005
Ziska Jos & Sons... 1005

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Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by
all the leading carnation growers as the best sup-
port on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

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before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment gnaraatecd
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Nov. 1st, 1917, -will be twenty cents per
hundred square feet of single thick
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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

OrFiCEBS — R. C. Kerb, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Millek, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officebs-Elect— C. H. Tottt, Jladison, N. J.,
President; Jules Boukdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John YouKe, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society oJ Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis Mo.'
April 6-15,1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Biddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Peof. E. A, White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TEtEGRAPH DELIVERY.
Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. Wm
F. Qdde, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Brbitmeteb, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.
Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa., November, 1918. Wm. W. Vert,
Greenwich. Conn., President; C. W. Johnsoo,
2842 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition, New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President:
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PUNT GROWERS.

Primulas.

As fast as the primroses grow, space
them out so that there is a good dis-
tance between each plant, and so that
the leaves do not touch, allowing room
between the plants for a free circula-
tion of air. If the plants are placed
on a bench with a front and back
board, place boards across and set the
plants on these or stand the pots on
inverted pots so as to bring them up
into the air. Take care in watering
not to wet the foliage more than nec-
essary, or the leaves will be spotted.
Many good primulas are ruined by
being overcrowded and the foliage al-
lowed to remain damp. If the plants
are not going to be in flower for the
holidays they can be placed in a tem-
perature of 60° at night for a short
time, which will rapidly bring them
along, but do not attempt a higher
temperature than that, nor for any
great length of time. These plants
are cold-loving subjects and are more
satisfactory in a house that never goes
above 50° at night. Primula obconica
is now blooming freely and can be
kept in bloom until spring if grown
cool. These plants are particularly
useful in filling Christmas baskets.
Care mvist be taken in the handling of
these plants by persons who are at all
subject to poisoning from coming in
contact with this, rhus,.or^ other poi-
sonous plants, for they sometimes
cause a very troublesome and irritat-
ing eruption of the skin.

Ardlsias.

The berries of the ardisias should
now be turned a bright red and the
foliage taking on that beautiful glossy
appearance which makes this plant so
popular at the holidays. Where these
plants are grown in great heat the ber-
ries do not color as brightly, and the
leaves lack that thick, leathery tex-
ture and glossy appearance, and the
plants are not so satisfactory in the
houses. They also chill very easily,
and if this happens the berries drop
off. It is much better to finish them

from this time on in a bright, sunny
house, with good ventilation; this will
tend to color up the fruit and give the
plants a much healthier appearance,
and they will prove more satisfactory.
We have seen these plants, where grown
cool and not forced, hold their berries
until the next year's crop was borne.
Keep a sharp lookout for scale on ar-
disias; they quickly get covered with
the brown scale unless carefully
watched, and when these insects ap-
pear constant washing is the great
remedy. Clean off the first that ap-
pear. "An ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure."

Catch Crops.

With the close competition that the
greenhouse man is up against at the
present day it does not pay to have
any of the bench room idle, or if a
crop shows that it is not going to suc-
ceed and be remunerative it had better
be thrown out and the room occupied
by something that will pay. The sev-
eral different plants and flowers have
their seasons, and when they are done
a succeeding crop should be all ready
prepared to take the place. It there-
fore pays to have some catch crop
ready in cases of this kind. There are
many annuals that can be grown and
carried along in small pots and if not
used and eventually discarded the loss
is small. These, if planted out in the
benches, will bloom in the early spring
and give a very welcome variety to
the . flowers of that season. There are
many flowers grown today that were
first grown as catch crops, such as the
antirrhinum. Among others which
might be grown this way are the cen-
taureas, either bachelor's buttons or
sweet sultans, nasturtiums, lupines,
calendulas, eschscholtzias. salpiglossis,
schizanthus, stocks and others. There
are also many of the early blooming
perennials which can be lifted and
heeled in where they can be easily ob-
tained during the winter and trans-
planted to the greenhouse. Among
these are Coreopsis lanceolata, Aquil-

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Dec. 1,

egid coerulea. gaillardias, heuceras,
sweet William, and others which the
grower has ■ in stock. A dealer will
always find customers who appreciate
these flowers, which are often not seen
during the winter months, and by hav-
ing the stock of a few of these odd
things one can often plant out a sec-
tion of a bench that otherwise would
not be returning any revenue, and
thereby prevent loss.

Begonia Rex.

With the advent of steady firing and
a warm propagating bench the cut-
tings of Begonia Rex should be started
at once if good plants are desired for
spring and summer growing. These
plants are very ornamental when well
grown and the leaves can be used in
much floral work. These plants are
raised . from either shoot or leaf cut-
tings, but where many are propagated
the latter method is generally em-
ployed. Well matured leaves that are
healthy and vigorous are selected and
two methods can be adopted. The leaf
can be cut several times through the
midrib and its branches and then
placed on the propagating bed and the
cuts pegged down to the sand. A wire
in the shape of a hair pin will do this.
Or the leaf may be cut into triangular
pieces, with the rib as the apex, and
these cuttings inserted in the sand as
other cuttings are with the point down.
Another method sometimes adopted is
to cut the leaf in two parts lengthwise
and the two halves are stood erect in
the sand. The cutting bench should be
shaded and if covered with glass and
kept close the propagation will be more
rapid and successful. The small leaves
will shortly protrude from the sand
and when the roots have attained a
length of half an inch or more they
can be potted in soil consisting of two
parts loam, one part leaf-mold, one
part well-rotted manure, and one part
sand. They will require a warm tem-
perature, and when watering be care-
ful not to wet the foliage, especially
where the sun shines upon them, or
holes in the leaves will be the result.
They should be shifted into larger pots
as required and as the plants grow
coarser soil may be used in the pot-
ting. They make much handsomer
plants when grown in shady locations
rather than in the full sunlight.

Stevla.

The early stevia will now be coming
into flower, but if the plants are in
pots, and there are a good large num-
ber, they should not be brought into
flower all at once. By keeping some
of the plants in a cool location they
can be retarded so that plants may be
had in bloom up to February. A house
or deep frame where the night tem-
perature can be kept just above the
freezing point will hold them in check
and they can be brought in as desired.
The dwarf variety is very easily
handled in this manner, but the tall
plants are not so easily moved around.
Keep the plants well tied up for the
joints are very brittle and break down
easily, and the long variety should be
very carefully handled even after the
sprays are cut, for they break down
with their own weight when in flower.

Houston, Tex. — The Brazos Green-
houses have opened a branch store at
907 Main street.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kift, FhUadelphia, Pa.

Next Week In the Flower snop.

HOLIDAYS NEAJl AT HAND.

The first week of December means
that Christmas, with its great rush, is
almost upon us. Every preparation
should be made for this great business
opportunity and each moment that can
be spared from the daily routine given
to this work. If this has not been done
before, take a look over last year's
Christmas orders, pick out the Christ-
mas wreaths and house decorative ma-
terial, select the cemetery pieces. These
are for the most part duplicated each
season. Have frames for these and all
the pieces to be carried in stock mossed
up. Do it now, and relieve the rush
holiday period of that much strain.

If holly, lycopodium and laurel have
not been ordered, now is the time to se-
cure them and arrange dates for deliv-
livery. Look after the supply of holly
wreaths. See that they are well made
with plenty of berries and packed in
cases or barrels, not open to the air.
The first grades in all Christmas greens
are much the cheapest. Well berried
holly and select wreaths sell out to the
last dollar's worth, while the cheap,
indifferent stock only results in disap-
pointment and loss.

The record of last year's business,
carefully written out as soon as possi-
ble after the event, will be found of
great value at this time. The number
of the various stocks ordered and
prices, how they sold, whose was best,
the extra help, the delivery, will all
call to mind the main features and
greatly assist in laying out the work
of this year.

Arrange to have about the store a
display of Christmas plants, one or two
of a kind, each in baskets, jardinieres
or pots, trimmed with mats or crepe
paper. Cyclamens, begonias, primulas,
peppers, Jesusalem cherries, ardisia's,
Otaheite oranges, choice dracienas.

ly arranged in the window, have great
advertising value at this time. A white
window card, with "Christmas Cheer"
in bold, red letters, is striking.

See that the flower case is in good
order; each vase should have the con-
tents arranged to look its best, every
bad or weather petal removed. Stock
that is only fit to be used up right away
should be kept out of sight. Place the
vases so the colors do not clash.

Never let lady customers or visitors
go out without a flower to wear. Most
men will be glad to let you stick a car-
nation in their coat. It pays.
Decorative Aids.

Decorating with plants and flowers
and the various accessories required
to show them off to the best advan-
tage, is almost a business of itself. In
every large city, one or two firms make
a specialty of this branch, gradually
accumulating a line of decorative ma-
terial especially prepared for large
balls and other functions, that is then
available without extra expense for
anything of the same character where
similar effects are desired.

Every store should carry a line of
accessories for this work; light but
strong tripod or three-legged stands,
from 24 to 48 inches in height, are best
as supports for groups or banks of
plants, while the four-legged stand or
pedestal in similar sizes Is suflBciently
ornamental when used by itself. Wil-
low pot covers with wooden bot-
toms in sizes that will allow of
their easily slipping on and off
pots or tubs, are a necessity, as
no pot that is to show should be
without a cover. A ring of %-inch
rattan, nailed to the botJ;om just in-
side the willow edge, will protect and
add materially to the lasting qualities
of such receptacles. A number of zinc
or galvanized iron liners to fit the
covers will be found very useful, as
ferns or blooming plants can then be
watered when required without danger
from drip.

THE ROSE SPRAY.

Double Spray of White Killarney.

crotons and an assortment of ferns, all
of which are at once salable, or sug-
gestive of the coming holiday season.
Fill a plant basket or two and in this
way decide on the style you will run.
They are sure to be admired and make
good decorative features for the win-
dow.

A large, handsome boxwood wreath
tied with a showy ribbon, together with
a line of other Christmas wreaths, nioe-

A box containing cut wire, wire bob-
bins, screw eyes, tacks, hammer, push
pins, light and heavy shears, ball of
twine, spools of silkaline, etc.. should
be kept stocked and ready to take out
on every job. Canton flannel covers
or bags ten inches to one foot in diam-
eter, and from three to six feet in
length, open at both ends, are a great
protection to plants from freezing, in
carrying to and from wagons or cars,

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SPRAY OF ■WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES, ORCHIDS AND LILY OF THE VALLEY.

and also from roug-h handling during
transportation. More plants are de-
stroyed by being jammed and hurried-
ly thrown together without having
their leaves or branches tied up, than
in any other way. The bag is used by
pulling it up over the pot to the top
of the plant, where the end is drawn
together and fastened with a stout
rubber band, the bottom being gather-
ed around" the pot and put into a pot
cover. This bag protects the foliage
from damage in packing, also from
cold, and is easily removed by being
pulled up over the plant. Decorative
groups should be so arranged that
each plant is effectively shown; too
often they are so huddled together
that there is but a massed green effect
without individuality. In groups of
plants, pedestals are to be hidden, the
iront edge being finished with latanias
or ferns turned on edge to show to the
front. These are held in place at any
angle by means of an iron swiveled
clasp or spring band, attached to a low
iron base. The same result may be at-
tained with tilting the plant across the
top of a low pot cover. Laurel branches,
stuck in the soil of the pots, with some
sprays broken and turned down, are
useful to fill in gaps' when there are
not quite enough plants. Where speci-
men palms are to stand by themselves,
as one either side of a mantel or door-
way or in corners, etc., they can be
elaborated by placing the palm in a
zinc lined basket cover, a couple of
sizes too large and filling in the space
at the top with ferns and flowering
plants out of pots, the earth wrapped
in cheese cloth. One or two good full
plants of variegated vincas to hang
down in front, together if necessary,
with a spray or two of wild smilax,
makes a good finish. These can be
made ready the afternoon before, and
if well watered will hold without wilt-
ing for a couple of days. They are to
be placed on four-legged or other good
stout pedestals or stands about three
feet in height.

Tall wicker, floor or American Beauty
vases are fine for all kinds of decora-
tive work; where it is desired to add
color to a group of palms, they can be
filled with American Beauty roses,
Easter lilies, chrysanthemums or other
long stemmed flowers, and stood
amongst the plants, well to the front,
so that about half the vase will show.

There are many places in both house
and church decorations where these
large vases, when generously filled, are
wonderfully effective. In church chan-
cels, where the decoration is quite a
distance from the assemblage and a
quantity of flowers have to be used to
give the desired effect, wide open milk
or other similar bottles or long slender
tins that will hold water, are fastened
to the stems or body of the palms in
which are placed stalks of lilies or
long stemmed roses. Better results
can be secured in this way than if the
potted lilies were used, as so many
more flowers can be gotten into a
limited space.

Nothing is so helpful in all kinds of
decorative work as southern smilax,
placed over doorways, windows, mir-
rors, or bannister railings, hall racks,
'jack of pictures, to cover pedestals and
in many other ways; it gives a light,
graceful finish to a house decoration
tnai IS most pleasing and effective.

Store Items.

Embossed seals give a finished look
to all boxes or packages that go out of
the store. These should contain the
name of the firm or their trade mark.
They are gummed, so as to be ready
for instant use. "While they are an
advertisement, they have a purpose
when used to seal the ends of the bow
of tape or string with which the box
is tied. Prying eyes cannot open the
box without undoing the fastening,
and in doing so one must remove the
seal, which shows at once that the
package has been tampered with. Seal-
ing wax run on at the time and stamped

with the firm's seal is the . proper
caper. This takes time, however. A
number of wax seals made on glass and
stamped, may be prepared ahead,
and when softened with heat on the
back, can be pressed into place and
save time.

A few nice pieces of pottery are
good stock to carry. Once in a while
one is sold until gradually a new
stock is required. They are elegant
in themselves and add considerably to
the appearance of plants when used
in the window or store.

A narrow box of lycopodium or Sel-
aginella denticulata looks well in the
show window on the floor next the
glass. It soon makes a compact bed
of mossy green. We have known this
to freeze solid, and when thawed out,
appeared none the worse for its chill-
ing experience.

Whether it is worth the trouble to-
get a receipt for all packages, is a
mooted question often discussed, tried
out, adopted by some as necessary, and
dropped by others as too much trouble.
An exception should be made and re-
ceipts taken and time of delivery
marked for all packages to hotels, hos-
pitals, commencements, etc., as in such
places the proper person may not re-
ceive the flowers, or they may not be
sent up at once on arrival, during
which time the guest may have de-
parted. Commencement flowers often
go wrong, owing to a slight mistake in
the name. The amount of money lost
in a year in this counti-y through
negligences of this character would
run into large figures. If there is a
timed receipt to show, signed by peo-
ple in authority, the florist goes "scot
free" and his money is safe. Without
this, however, one man's word is as
good as another's and the florist gen-
erally loses out.

Delivery boxes of various sizes to
be kept and used only for such pur-
poses are an important part of the
store's accessories. The ordinary cor-
rugated strawboard box, strengthened

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with brown muslin, glued on inside and
out, which one's own paper box maker
will do for a trifle, and then given a
coat of shellac, will, with ordinary
care, last a long time. To have to use
new pasteboard, made up or folding
boxes, which are very likely to get
soiled in the first handling, is poor
-economy. Particularly should there be
boxes of the right size to hold fern
dishes. The fragile, outside dish is
often sent along with the lining, and
great care must be taken in its hand-
ling. It is very risky to return them
wrapped in paper.

Gold fish as a side line are handled
by many in the trade. They are very
attractive, if given a light situation,
and will thrive if the globe or aqua-
rium contains enough water algee to
furnish the proper amount of oxygen.-
The water does not require to be
changed oftener than once in three
months, if the proper balance is main-
tained. A number of the fancy tailed
fish are quite valuable and their hand-
ling will be found as profitable as most
other goods in the store.

If gas Is the illuminant, see to it
that there is absolutely no leak; noth-
ing is so injurious to plants, and par-
ticularly cut flowers, as illuminating or
coal gas. Pilot lights will often blow
out with the draft, leaving the un-
consumed gas to escape. Gas as an il-
luminant should be excluded from all
cut flower stores wherever possible. A
wiring bill may seem too great an ex-
pense, but the use of electricity will
be found much the best in every way.
In their season, always have a few
water lilies about the store, on the
counter in a shallow basin, or in a pool
as a decorative effect in the window.
The large white varieties are wonder-
fully beautiful and very often add their
elegance to a handsome wreath or en-
hance the effect of a choice box of flow-
ers. Delicate blue shades with pink
roses make a pleasing color combina-
tion. The choice pink varieties are also
much admired and acceptable as cut
flowers.

The various accessories for the coun-
ter should always be in good presenta-
ble condition. The sprinklers are often
made to do duty until the customers are
sprayed from the loose-fitting nozzle or
a crack in the bulb, or perhaps the
whole thing is forced out, drenching
them. Any old thing at hand is, in
some stores, thought good enough in
which to keep this necessary device. A
neat, glazed, round jardiniere or bowl,
kept scrupulously clean and half full
of fresh water, placed on one end or
underneath the counter, should be pro-
vided. .

How many old pairs of shears are
lying, about, still on duty, that have
outlived their usefulness long ago?
They put fishhooks on the wire and
chew their way through a bundle of
stems only after a desperate struggle.
Throw them away and get a new pair
— get two, one for light and another
for heavier cutting. Do not use the
heavy shears to cut ribbon, unless
quite sharp; frayed ends are the result.
There should always be a good pair of
scissors for the ribbon case and kept
there, not brought out and left on
the counter to be grabbed up in a
hurry to cut wire.

An indispensable item for the coun-
ter is a good house cloth, one that
will take up water. A sloppy, wet
counter is an abomination to lady
customers, who frequently have pack-
ages in thei,r hands. Do not wring this

cloth out into the sprinkler bowl; have
a bucket under the counter and also a
shelf for the cloth.

Every well arranged store has a
card desk, well equipped with cards
and envelopes of variovis 'sizes and
new pens and ink. A small desk or
blotting pad with cards, envelopes,
pens and ink, that can be quickly
placed before a customer seated at a
counter is to them a great convenience.
A line of such accessories is to be
found at all good stationers.

A canton flannel dust rag kept in its
place with the ready for use made-up
boxes, earns far more than its cost.
A drop or two of water on a dusty
box makes spots that will not come
off.

Cattail Prices Advance.

Cured cattail leaves and stalks of
the wide leaf variety are now being-
used in quantity in the manufacture
of high-priced chairs, being, braided
into ropes by hand to form the backs
and seats. The • cattails are being
gathered at Theresa, N. Y., on the flats
below the city under the supervision
of George Cheney of Montoursville,
Pa., and after being tied in bundles are
taken to the highlands, where they are
dried out for several days, put up in
stacks, allowed to cure for several

weeks, and when in condition to use
find ready sale at $360 per ton. When
the war opened the price was $125 per
ton. It has been found by experiment
that the cattails growing in the above
locality possess a certain tough fibre
not to be found in those growing in
other locations. It is expected that the
first shipment will amount to from six
to 10 tons, others to follow as soon as
the material can be made ready.
Doogue & Co. Publicity.

As a reminder that flowers are a
necessity in every-day life, and that in
them it is no more necessary to splurge
in their purchase than it is to be ex-
travagant in other articles, Doogue &
Co., well-known florists of Hartford,
Conn., recently used attractive adver-
tisements in local papers, the space be-
ing four columns wide and 10 inches
deep. While calling attention to their
establishment as the "Home of Fairest
Flowers at Fairest Prices" and the sug-
gestion to "Let flowers say it, whatever
the message may be," the following
paragraph shows a true spirit of co-
operation with others in the trade :
"Hartford is noted for its superior flo-
rists' shops. You are sure of fair deal-
ings in all of them. Make it your bus-
iness to buy at least one flower today
— somewhere in Hartford." " .

NEW ROSE ROSALIND.

The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown N. Y., Will Distribute This New Variety Next Spring.

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THE ROSE.

Rose Novelties at Tarrytown.

The illustrations herewith show two
new roses of the F. R. Pierson Co.,
Tarrytown, N. Y.

Rosalind was shown at the New York
flower show last March, at which time
it was awarded first prize for the best
new rose and also a silver medal for
display. At the fall show of the Hor-
ticultural Society of New York, it was
awarded a silver medal and also re-
ceived similar hbnors at the show of
the Tarrytown Horticultural Society.
Rosalind is a sport of Ophelia, but is
so much darker than its popular parent
that it is quite distinct. In the bud it
is pure coral; half open it is an ex-
quisite apricot pink, and when fully
open a clear shell pink. All who have
seen it have pronounced the color ideal.
It has also at least one-third more
petals than Ophelia. In other respects
it is much the same — is easily grown.
a free bloomer, has ideal foliage, is a
remarkable keeper, and wonderfully
fragrant.

Silvia (Yellow Ophelia) is also a
sport of Ophelia, a remarkably strong
grower and with foliage much larger.
The buds are long and pointed, the
color a beautiful sulphur - yellow,
changing to a creamy yellow as they
open. When fully open, the flower re-
sembles a magnified Silver Moon.

Roses Rosalind and Silvia will be
distributed hy the F. R. Pierson Co..
Tarrytown, N. Y., in the spring of
1918.

Care of Christmas Stock.

The plants that have been pinched
for a Christmas crop should now be
breaking finely, and careful handling
is required when moving the side shoots
or laterals, if the plants or buds were
snapped out a few at a time, covering
a period of four or five days. Of course,
some of the breaks will be further ad-
vanced than others and this will re-
quire going over the plants several
times to clean up all the stems of the
advancing crop. In order to taring the
crop along in fine condition for the holi-
days, there is nothing more important
than an even temperature, day and
night. Ophelia, we find, likes a little
warmer temperature than the Killar-
neys, about 60° to 62° at night, and
during bright weather, when carrying
air, the temperature can be run be-
tween T5°-S0° and on cloudy days 66°
to 68°. Ward is also warm blooded
and can stand two more degrees of
heat than Ophelia. Sunburst does well
running the same as Ophelia. The Kil-
larneys will do well at .58° to 60°, night
temperature, 75° in bright weather and
65° in cloudy days. Mock and Mary-
land can be run at the same tempera-
ture as Ward, about 64° night tempera-
ture with con-esponding day tempera-
ture. American Beauty, at 60° night
temperature and 75° to 80° in the day-
time, with as much air as can be safely
put on at all times, will do nicely. Avoid
forcing this variety as the canes are
well under way, but as they are strong
feeders, they will safely take a good
mulch between crops. Shawyer, with
us, is a strong feeder and can be run
at about the same temperature as
Sunburst. Russell has done equally
poorly with us both at a low and high
temperature,, but the writer has seen
the more fortunate growers handle this

NEW ROSE SILVIA.
The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., Will Distribute This New Variety Next Spring.

variety at a night temperature of .56°
to 58° and a day temperature at 80°.
Russell (owing to the difficulty in get-
ing the cuttings to strike) is principally
handled grafted. However, where one
is fortunate enough to root the stock,
it seems to do much better on own
roots, as does Sunburst, Shawyer, and
other varieties that are inclined to send
up strong canes from the soil.

Owing to the scarcity of Manetti
stocks, there are a great many growers
going back to the cuttings, and as I
have always advocated, grafted stock
being planted in light sandy soils, (and
do still ) . Where we have a heavy
clay soil, particularly adapted to roses,
any variety can be grown on own roots
profitably in such soil if skillfully
handled. Without the skill, one soil
is as good as another.

If the grower is a little shaky as re-
gards applying a mulch during the win-
ter months, the liquid manure can be
applied from now on as often as once
per week, using fresh cow manure, and

alternating with sheep manure. The
liquid feeding is, we believe, far safer
for the beginner to use than the mulch,
and it offers an excellent method of
feeding. At the same time, the mulch
can be applied in an experimental way,
to one or more beds as a comparison.
Watch carefully and stick to what you
decide is giving the best results. Again,
when one is mulching, it is a good idea
to use liquid feeding as soon a,s the
mulch becomes exhausted. This can be
carried along for several weeks and
then bring on the mulch. We would
again suggest preparing for the winter
feeding, while the weather will permit
the hauling of manure, and also pro-
tecting it, if possible, from the weather;
also, soil to be used for potting and
sand for the cutting bed. To handle
any of this material when frozen and
in rainy weather is a hardship. As the
weather Avill gradually become colder
from now on, and consequently a
gradual increase in the radiation used,
one should look out for the red spiders

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and syringe with all the force obtain-
able, getting well under the foliage.
Look out for this pest, and even if
there is no trace of it just keep on
thinking it is around, and syringe ac-
cordingly. The green fly is no slouch,
either. Though not so dangerous as
spiders, they can do an awful amount
of harm when they get a foothold and
can eat up the dollars trying to dis-
lodge them when one remembers the
price of the nicotine products, yet a
little nicotine on the pipes occasionally
will keep them down at a small cost
if used as a preventive, so do not wait
for them to get in.

B.

American Beauty at Wyndmoor.

Wyndmoor, a suburb of Philadelphia,
Pa., has long been noted as the rose
center where the queer\ of all forcing
roses, the American Beauty, is grown
to perfection. At one time almost every
grower of importance throughout the
country had a house or two of this
noted variety, and was doing his best
to arrive at Christmas with that large
crop, each flower of which would re-
turn him a nice new dollar bill. While
some few reached this goal, the ma-
jority found "the lady" too partial in
the bestowal of her gifts and turned
their attention to the "bread and but-
ter" sorts that could be depended on
the season through.

John Burton, the original grower in
this neighborhood, has turned his place
over to his son, George Burton, "who
specializes in the American Beauty,
having 140,000 feet of glass devoted
principally to the cultivation of this
variety. The 'stock at this time, Au-
gust 28. is in splendid growing condi-
tion, the first plantings, with from four
to five canes four to five feet in height,
are now in good crop and have al-
ready averaged one special to a plant.
These were set out about April 15. The
bulk of the stock was renewed from
June 1 on, throwing out the old and
replanting as fast as possible. A few
of the first year beds were cut back and
appeared to be coming along nicely,
but Mr. Burton said too many plants
died and he would hereafter use young
stock each season. All are planted in
three inches of soil on shallow benches,
which are 18 inches from the floor. The
first top dressing of manure was just
being given to the more advanced
houses. These benches rested on the
cenaent borders of ground beds, which
at one time were thought best, but it
had been found that the elevated
benches produced more stock in win-
ter, and as the returns always domi-
nate the policy here, the ground beds
were discarded.

The most difiicult thing to contend
with is black spot. Mr. Burton says :
"At times we think we know^ just why
It comes and how to prevent or drive
it away, and then again we are all at
sea. Careful watering and attention to
temperature, spraying with copperdine,
and applications of air-slaked lime,
are the best preventatives and reme-
dies I know of. The winter night tem-
perature here of the American Beauty
is 62 to 64 degrees."

The glass at this establishment is
divided in two ranges or set of houses
of about 70.000 feet in each. One is
the_ original place of his father. John
Burton. In this section are several
houses of Thora, a light, cream colored
sport of Maryland, which he finds to

pay him as much to the square foot as
anything he grows. Probably the larg-
est stock of Cypripedium insigne, grown
commercially, in the United States, is
to be found here. There are two large
houses, one filled with plants in from
eight to twelve-inch azalea pots. As
many as 45 flowers have been taken
from one plant, but the average is not
more than one-third of this number,
very healthy plants sometimes setting
but few flowers. The other house con-
tains plants in six-inch pots.

The George Burton range is on Queen
street. a_ five minute's walk from his
father's place. Here American Beau-
ties also reign, and there is quite a
range filled with Hadley, which has
done very well. Mr. Burton says the
Hadley is disappointing at this season,
seeming to stand still. Several grow-
ers have asked him how this variety
was doing with him. He answered the
same as theirs, but that they would
come along all right with the cooler
weather.

In the raising of young stock Mr.
Burton is very careful in his selection
of good, strong wood, taken generally
from stout, vigorous shoots that do not
set buds. The cuttings are put in. 100,-
000 of them, about the middle of Jan-
uary. The strike in the cutting bed
is generally good, but many die after
being potted off. To insure getting
50,000 plants, which number is neces-
sary to plant all his houses, and to sup-
ply some stock to other growers, he
has to make 100,000 cuttings, so large
a proportion of them dying off.

Referring to making Christmas and
other active demand seasons, with
crops, he said it was a matter of
judgment to hasten or retard the
growth and also pinching, which could

be done with advantage up to Feb-
ruary 1.

A portable coal-loading machine, op-
erated by a gasoline engine and a simi-
lar device to remove the ashes from
the boiler pits, driven by a low pres-
sure engine w^ith steam from the boil-
ers, which is also used_ to saw wood
and grind feed, are labor-saving de-
vices.

Alfred Burton, whose 75.000 feet
range of glass adjoins his father's spe-
cializes in American Beauties, Mrs.
Russell roses and cattleyas. Both the
American Beauties and Russells are go-
ing strong. These latter have for the
most part been in several years. The
older plants have been cut back, but not
very severely, and were now in good
growing condition, as were several large
beds of young plants of this variety.
All had just had a liberal mulching
of stock yard manure. The large orchid
house was full of plants, mostly cat-
tleyas, looking very clean and healthy.
About 3.500 tons of No. 1 buckwheat
coal is used for the three places and
all but 500 tons of this is now in the
bins-

Within a few minutes' walk is the
Myers & Samtmann place of almost
200.000 feet of glass. American Beauty
is the specialty here, supplemented with
several large houses each of Sunburst,
Ophelia, and Hilda, a light sport of
Maryland, which latter has been a win-
ner. There is also probably the largest
collection of polyantha type or baby
roses forced in this country. The stock
in the American Beauty houses, com-
prising over 60,000 plants, is in splen-
did, healthy condition. To show the
care taken with this variety, rain on
August 28, followed by cloudy and cool
nights, had caused moisture to settle
on the edges of the leaves. Fire was

PIERSON'S NEW ROSE MRS. H. WINNETT.
.\t the ChicoEo Y. M. C. A. War Flower Sale.

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immediately started in the boilers, and
three pipes turned on, just enough to
take the chill off and the undue mois-
ture out of the atmosphere of the
houses. There would always be steam
up for sudden changes of weather,
from this time on.

AU beds are replanted each season
from May 1 on, this firm aiming to
have the work completed by July 1.
In taking the first flowers from the
plants, they cut the mother, or first
long shoot, when the bud is ready,
almost to the ground, so as to get rid
of the old leaves, which might de-
velop spider or black spot. The chang-
ing of the soil on all the tables of this
immense place, the taking out the old
and replacing with new. has been
greatly expedited by a system of port-
able iron tracks and steel dump cars.
The rails and ties of the track are in
sections, which rest on the edges of
the tables over the walks. The cars
each hold a cubic yard of earth. Ten
cars make up a train. This is drawn
by means of a cable by two horses,
who bring It from the field into which
the tracks are laid to any part of the
house. The fresh soil is dumped on
one table and the old loaded from the
other across the walk. Two men have
charge of each car and a train of 10
cars has been loaded and unloaded in
13 minutes. The soil is prepared in an
adjoining field by successive crops of
cowpeas and similar plants, which are
plowed under. Manure and other en-
riching ingredients are worked in to
make a perfect compost. This plan is
not only a great labor saver, but is
done so expeditiously that the entire
stock gets a much earlier start than
under the old method, which took
weeks longer. Other labor savers are
the electric coal loa<Jer and the coal and
cinder carriers. The first puts the coal
from the cars on the siding to the
dump wagons; these on arrival at the
place are then driven over a pit with
a grating on top through which the
coal falls. An endless chain carrier
operated by electricity takes the coal
up a 100-foot Incline to a qoint 30
feet high, to the center of the 75x75
concrete bin, where it piles and settles
until it makes a mammoth heap of
3,500 tons. This immediately adjoins
the boiler pit bins which also fill to
capacity. The coal used is No. 1 buck-
wheat. Over 3,000 tons are now on
hand. A similar electric chain cinder
remover carries the ashes from the
boiler pits to a convenient outside
point. Mr. Myers says they are able
to dispose of this refuse to contrac-
tors who take it away, paying 75 cents
a load. Large automatic refrigerator
cooling rooms provide ample storage
facility for the stock. Some of the
houses here have been in use for 30
years and the stock seen growing in
them is such as any grower would be
proud of. Growers who like to get
around and see "what is what in rose
growing" could not do better than
spend a portion of their sight-seeing
time in this neighborhood, where these
noted men are alive to every oppor-
tunity, and they will be sure to find
the latest, both in variety of roses and
methods of culture. K.

National Rose Test Garden, Portland, Ore.

The National rose test garden, Port-
land, Ore., under the direction of Mayor
George L. Baker and James O. Convill,
superintendent of the bureau of parks
of that city, has issued a hansome pros-
pectus describing the garden and tell-
ing of its aim In encouraging the rose

. G. HILL GO'S NEW ROSE. COLUMBIA.

At the Chicago Y. M. C. A. War Flower Sale.

breeder and rewarding him with medals,
other prizes and certificates of merit.
In extending a hearty invitation on be-
half of the garden to send new roses
for trial in the city where roses grow
to perfection, Mayor Baker gives the
assurance that every precaution will
be taken to safeguard the plants and
all competitions will be conducted by
judges well qualified.

It is desired not only to interest pro-
fessional growers, but an especially
earnest invitation is extended to ama-
teurs in the hope that their interest
and efforts will be stimulated in the
breeding of new varieties. All roses
submitted will be tested in threes. One
will be placed in the natural soil of the
garden, treated only with manure, and
another in soil especially treated with
commercial fertilizer. These two tests
are designed to prove the general rela-
tive value of the rose under ordinary
and favorable cutivation and treat-
ment. In both cases, they will be
treated in every manner to resist dis-
eases and protected from insect pests.
The third plant will be given ordinary
garden cultivation and will be unspray-
ed, the test being designed solely to
ascertain the disease resisting quali-
ties of the plant under test. Rules
governing entries and classification of
awards are included in the prospectus.
The garden has been officially designed

by the American Rose Society as its
testing ground for the Pacific North-
west, and all awards made in connec-
tion with the garden will be recognized
by the society. Its area embraces two
acres, containing 800 varieties.

Chicago Y. M. C. A. War Flower Sale.

The flower sale for the Y. M. C. A.
war fund, held tmder the auspices of
the Chicago Florists' Club, was a grand
success, financially and socially, as
well as from the standpoint of attend-
ance. This event, a floral bazaar, took
place at the Art Institute, November
23 from 11 :00 a. m. to 5 :00 p. m. All
flowers and plants including accesso-
ries, twine, paper, tags. etc.. were do-
nated by the florists of Chicago. The
weather was cold and windy, with
snow flurries blowing the most or the
day; nevertheless, 6,342 people attend-
ed this affair with hearts warmly beat-
ing for the country's cause, while so-
ciety matrons, debuntantes and Chi-
cago's leaders florally were busily en-
gaged with the arrangement and sell-
ing of flowers. Boutonnieres and cor-
sages were in great demand and many
more could have been sold.

The exhibit and bazaar was held in
the two large sculpture rooms of the
institute, and arranged on 20 large ta-
bles filled with cut flowers, plants, cor-

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sages, boutonnieres and other floral ar-
rang-ements. The society ladies and
one member of the "Women's Y. M. C.
A. committee, with the assistance of
one retail florist, were in charge of
each table, and these were' ably assist-
ed by nearly 50 ladies who acted as
flower girls. One special table was in
charge of the opera stars under the di-
rection of Mme. Campannini.

Nearly $3,000 was taken in at the
bazaar and the entire proceeds were
turned over to the Y. M. C. A. war
fund. The committee of florists in
charge of this affair worked heroically,
and much credit is due them for the
results accomplished.

There were only four days in which
to make all arrangements in secur-
ing the hall, the flowers and publicity.
Three large billboards, 15 feet wide by
25 feet high, were erected in front of I
the Art Institute, and large signs were
placed on the Peoples' Gas building and
the Pullman building. One thousand
posters were distributed among the
retail flower ' stores, and along Michi-
gan boulevard. The newspapers were
very liberal in giving publicity to this
affair and prominent notices appeared
in the society columns. Photographs
of society girls selling flowers were also
shown, as well as a photograph of
Miss Gertrude Amling, showing the new
pink wonder rose, Columbia. The new
red rose, Mrs. Henry Winnett. intro-
duced bv A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom-
well, Conn., was also shown; 5,000 an-
nouncements were used .for inserts m
theatre programmes. In addition to
the above, a number of display ads ap-
peared in the various daily papers.
Marshall Field & Co. and Carson. Pine,
Scott & Co., both announced the Chi-
cago Florists' Club Y. M. C. A. war
fund flower sale in connection with
their large advertisements.

Fleischman inserted an advertise-
ment'%'?' Eibout 100 lines as follows:
"We cordiallv invite our patrons and
friends to visit the Flower Show and
Sale at the Art Institute, To-day— Fri-
day. Everything donated by the Flor-
ists of Chicago and the entire pro-
ceeds to go to the Y. M. C. A. War
Fund."

Complete and systematic delivery
arrangements were in operation under
the guidance and direction of Herman
Schiller and practically every flower
was delivered by 6 :00 p. m. on Friday
without a single complaint. A cash
register was installed for each and
every 'table, and therefore it was a
very simple matter to determine the
proceeds of this sale immediately upon
the close of same. The funds were
immediately taken in charge by the Y.
M. C. A. representatives.

Every plant, every flower, everything
was sold. The plants and flowers left
on hand at 4:30 p. m. were sold at
auction by a society auctioneer, and
the balance of the stock still on hand
was quickly and profitably disposed
of. The largest sale of the day was
the vase of Columbia roses sent for
this occasion by the E. G. Hill Co.. of
Richmond, Ind.. which was sold at
$100. The next largest sale was a fruit
and flower table arrangement by Geo.
Wienhoeber. which was sold for $65.

The United States Naval Band of
the Great Lakes naval training station
was engaged to furnish music for the
day, and a number of prominent retail
florists subscribed to defray traveling
and hotel expenses of this band while
in the city.

A large band .box was designed and
erected to receive subscriptions for
flowers left unsold. This exhibit was
beautifully arranged by L. Bohannon
and same was in charge of L. R. Bo-
hannon. Jr., who was dressed as a
miniature Tncle Sam. The proceeds
from this booth amounted to $92.50.

After the close of the show, the
United States Naval Band was es-
corted to the La Salle hotel for din-
ner, and upon arrival at the hotel, it
was arranged for the band to play a
number of patriotic airs, and during
this performance the florists' club ar-
ranged for a small flower sale. A spe-
cial committee was appointed as fol-
lows : Herman Schiller. Wm. Wien-
hoeber. Edward O'Neil. A. G. Chronis,
Wm. Kidwell. Mrs. Mae Bates, Miss
Dorothy Thomas, Mrs. R. E. Schiller,
Mrs. W. T. Hilliar. The proceeds of
this sale amounted to $125.35. Every
one in the hotel purchased a flower.

The committee in charge herewith
extends its heartiest thanks and sin-
cere appreciation on. behalf of the Chi-
cago Florists' Club to all who so kind-
ly contributed towards this affair.

F. Lautenschlager.

Penn. State College Flower Show.

The division of floriculture of Penn-
sylvania State College staged its an-
nual chrysanthemum show this year,
November 9-10. It is estimated that
from 7,000 to 10,000 people from
all parts of the state visited the dis-
play. One room was devoted to the
display of single, anemone and pom-
pon chrysanthemums which were ex-
cellently arranged in a formal garden
by the division of landscape garden-
ing. About 500 plants were used, in-
cluding about 85 varieties. The second
room contained the cut flower display.
The college alone exhibited 35 com-
mercial and exhibition varieties. Of
these a vase of seven immense Wil-
liam Turners easily surpassed all
other sorts. There was staged by
the women students in floriculture,
three table decorations, breakfast,
luncheon and dinner. The single va-
riety Marj' Richardson was used most
effectively for center piece work. There
were also a few very attractive bas-
kets made up by the men students
specializing in floriculture.

A few of the state florists were
very kind to co-operate with the de-
partment and send exhibits. Such a
list included the Pittsburgh Cut Flow*
er Company, Pittsburgh. Pa.; Crissman
Greenhouses, Punxsutawney, Pa.;
Charles Horn, Allentown, Pa., and El-
mer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. In
the competitive classes the Crissman
Greenhouses won first prize (a medal)
for the commercial yellow class, with
a vase of Golden Eaton. Charles Horn
received first prize for the best white,
with a vase of Josephine Foley, and
second prize for the best pink, with
a vase of Chadwick Supreme. Elmer
D. Smith & Co. sent a large collection
of exhibition singles, anemone and
pompon chrysanthemums. One of the
three seedlings sent. No. 62-11-13, was
of excellent quality. The Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.'s display was by far
the largest but was not for competi-
tion.

Professor E. I. Wilde, who has
charge of floriculture work, deserves
great credit for the effectiveness of
the display and the quality of the
stock. The show was the best ever
held at Pennsylvania State College.
W.

N. Y. and N. J. Plant Growers Association.

Several members of the New York
and New Jersey Association of Plant
Growers made an inspection trip to
the establishment of A. N. Pierson,
Inc.. at Cromwell. Conn., November 21,
lOlf. The party met at the Grand
Central station and boarded the 8 :00
a. m. train. Wallace R. Pierson
joined them at Bridgeport. Arriving
at the Pierson place shortly before
noontime, they enjoyed a very hearty
meal in the new and elaborate boarding
house on the premises. For four hours
they toured through the greenhouses
of this marvelous plant and later in-
spected the nurseries. All present
were impressed by the high class and
quality of the stock and the large
scale upon which everything is done
here. Wallace R. Pierson conducted
the party personally and deserved a
vote of thanks which he received for
the good time he had given the visi-
tors. At 5:00 p. m., the party was
conveyed by automobiles to Meriden,
where they boarded the New York ex-
press. Those who made the trip were
George Scott, John Lange, Anton
Schultheis, John H. Fiesser, A. L. Mil-
ler, Alfred L. Zeller, Julius Roehrs,
Louis Schmutz, Jr., Henry Dreyer,
George E. M. Stumpp. William H. Sie-
brecht, Jr., Charles Schwake, Henry
Schmidt. Oscar Boehler, Herman
Schoelzel and Louis Duptiy.

Minneapolis, Minn.

A meeting of the Minneapolis Flor-
ists' Club was held at the Nicollet Ho-
tel. Thursday evening, November 21,
when a roast duck dinner was served
and enjoyed, thanks to Art Rice, who
was appointed chief chef for the oc-
casion. After the inner man had been
satisfied and cigars were passed
around. President Taylor proceeded
with the meeting. At a previous meet-
ing it was voted that the Minneapolis
and St. Paul clubs were to consoli-
date with the Minnesota State Florists'
Association. The subject was again
brought up at this meeting and caused
some very lively discussion, which was
both amusing and interesting.

When the sea had calmed down suflB-
ciently after the pleasant argument,
T. C. "Waters, of Chicago, who is a
great booster for publicity, gave an
interesting talk on the national public-
ity fund and urged every one to sub-
scribe to it. The meeting was a very
interesting one, about 45 members be-
ing present, all of whom had a most
pleasant time. Previous meetings have
been poorly attended, taut "all the
boys" have decided to get together
now and put St. Paul and Minneapolis
back in the top social row, where it
rightfully belongs.

CHARITON. lA. — John M. Swanson. for
the past several years in the florist
business in this city, died October 15,
aged 58 years.

Davenport, Ia. — George H. Mohn.
representing Vaughan's Seed Store.
Chicago, has been calling on the trade
in this section.

Houston, Tex. — Boyle & Pendarvis
have incorporated, with a capital stock
of $5,000, paid in. The incorporators
are John J. and W. J. Boyle and T. A.
Pendarvis.

PONTIAC, MICH. — H. S. Pearce. of the
Pontlac Floral Co., has been exempted
from military service.

Baltimore, Md. — A receiver has been
appointed for Halliday Bros., one of
the oldest florist firms here.

Bangor, Me. — Fred Morrill, well-
known florist of this city, was recently
killed in an automobile accident.

Richmond, Ind. — E. G. Hill is now
able to visit the greenhouses in sunny
weather, his health improving daily.

St. Paul. Minn. — A flower show for
the benefit of the Red Cross was staged
by Holm & Olson at the St. Paul ho-
tel, November 13.

LAKE Linden, Mich. — ^William A.
Richards has been appointed manager
of the Pearce Floral Co.'s range, suc-
ceeding H. G. Gray.

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New York Federation Hort. Societies.

The first meeting- of the federation
with an affiliated society was held in
Buffalo, N. Y., November 14, 1917. At
two o'clock the delegates of the various
federated clubs and societies met at
the wholesale store of the W. F. Kast-
ing Company, where automobiles were,
provided to take the party to the South
Park conservatories. Director H. H.
Elbers welcomed the delegates to the
park and, the early part of the after-
noon was spent in inspecting the va-
rious types of plants in the conserva-
tories. The display of chrysanthe-
mums was especially fine, but all of
the plants showed the effects of the
careful culture they were receiving by
Director Elbers and his associates.

At 4 :30 a business meeting was held
in Mr. Elbers' office. Thirty-two dele-
gates were present, representing' the
following- organizations : New York
Florists' Club, New York Horticultural
Society, Tarrytown Horticultural So-
ciety, Rochester Florists' Club, Syra-
cuse Rose Society. Syracuse Florists'
Association, Albany Florists' Club and
the Buffalo Florists' Club. The min-
utes of the last meeting were read and
approved. Professor Lumsden reported
for the committee appointed at Syra-
cuse to follow the legislation regarding
a horticultural building for the state
fair grounds. President F. R. Pierson
made a committee report regarding the
bill for a range of houses at Cornell
University for investigational purposes.
Representatives of the committee, con-
sisting of President F. R. Pierson, Di-
rector Elbers, W. A. Workman, Charles
Vick and F. A. Danker met the agri-
cultural council of the board of trus-
tees of Cornell University at Ithaca,
October 5, and presented a request that
an item be inserted in the annual
budget for the College of Agriculture
for 1917-18 for a .range of houses for
investigational purposes. A trustees'
committee, consisting of ex-Governor
White, ex-Governor Dix and Dean
Mann, again met the Qommittee in
Syracuse, October 29. at which time it
was definitely decided to ask for an ap-
propriation during the coming winter,
for such a rang-e, the exact amount of
which could not be decided until more
definite plans were formulated. Direc-
tor Elbers urged that the florists keep
very closely in touch with the members
of the legislat-ure from their districts in
order that all legislative work of inter-
est to the florists might be carried for-
ward as it should be.

President Pierson spoke on the value
of the work of the federation in bring-
ing abovit a closer affiliation of the hor-
ticultural interests of the state and
urged that all the meetings be attend-
ed by delegates from the different clubs
and societies. He spoke especially of
the danger of governmental control of
the coal supply and of the injury which
might result to the florists' business,
and expressed an opinion that the fed-
eration might be of great value in in-
fluencing legislation in favor of this
and other lines of floricultural work.

S. A. Anderson spoke of the work of
the Buffalo Retail Florists' Association
and of the good work being done in
bringing about a closer affiliation
among the retail men.

W. F. Bultman, of Syi'acuse, moved
that a vote of thanks be extended to
Director Elbers for the hospitality he
had extended during the afternoon.
This was unanimously passed.

At 7 :oO in the evening- the delegates
met at the Iroquois hotel, where a
bountiful dinner was provided by the
Buffalo Florists' Club. The table and
room were beautifully decorated for the
occasion. Director Elbers acted as toast-
master and after speaking on the need
of closer afiBliation in horticultural
work, introduced J. Horace McFarland.
president of the American Civic Asso-

ciation, who spoke on the topic, "What
About Flowers in the War for Democ-
racy?" After Mr. McFarland's address
short talks were given by Professor D.
Lumsden of the department of floi-icul-
ture at Cornell University on "Prog-ress
in Commercial Flower Growing." Mr.
Snyder of Rhinebeck spoke on "Violet
Growing;" H. E. Bates on "Problems
of the Flower Grower and Publicity;"
William Legg, secretary of the Buffalo
Florists' Club, on "The Training- of
Gardeners;" S. A. Anderson, "Retailing
Flowers in Buffalo;" W. A. Adams,
"Evolution in the Flower Business in
Buffalo;" W. J. Palmer, "What the
Florists of Buffalo Are Doing for the
War," and Professor E. A. White on
"Work in Floriculture at the New York
State College of Agriculture." W. F.
Bultman extended the greetings of the
Syracuse Florists' Association to the
Buffa.Io Florists' Club. It was the opin-
ion of all present that the day had
been a most enjoyable and profitable
one and it was hoped that the future
meeting's might be equally inspiring.

The federation adjourned at a late
hour, to meet in Ithaca during- Farm-
ers' week February IS, 1918.

E. A. WHITE, Sec'y.

Boston.

GOOD HOLIDAY TRADE IN VIEW.

Conditions have improved greatly
the past week. The trade is quite brisk,
and stock never looked better, with a
good holiday trade in prospect. Bon-
naffon, Chieftain and Timothy Eaton
chrysanthemums are seen in large
quantities and are selling well. Car-
nations are arriving better every day
and finding ready buyers. Stevia has
arrived. Cosmos, marguerites, calen-
dulas and coreopsis are selling very
poorly. Speciosum and Easter lilies
are selling well.

NOTES.

Wm. Nicholson has started to cut
his last house of chrysanthemums, and
reports the demand has been so great
for single varieties and pompons that
he will eliminate the larger ones an-
other year and devote his entire time
to the smaller varieties. His English
wallflowers never were better.

Arnold & Fisher, of Woburn, are
shipping to market the best varieties
of Bonnaffon, Chieftain, and quite an
assortment of single chrysanthemums;
also Spencer sweet peas. Although
this is their second year in business,
they have already made quite a name
for themselves.

From McAlpine Bros.' Exeter green-
houses, daily shipments of roses arrive
in large quantities. Among the best
are the Ophelia, Killarney Queen,
Ward. Sunburst, Stanley and Double
White Killarney. Their American
Beauties are the best seen in Boston.

A. Leuthy, of Roslindale, grower of
palms and foliage plants, is havmg his
best year. Shortage of importations
has aided his success. His houses are
heavily stocked with palms ana he
finds it very easy to dispose of them
at a good price.

J. A. Nelson, carnation grower of
Framingham. while preparing to leave
on a trip in his auto, met with a seri-
ous accident by the tire exploding
and tearing his face open, but is now
resting comfortably at BYamingham
hospital.

Penn. The Florist, held his annual
chrysanthemum show at his store No-
vember 2.3-24. which was patronized
very well. Chrysanthemums were sent
in by a number of private, as 'well as
commercial growers.

New England Supply Co. has had a
very good season with three road
salesmen out everv day covering every
section of New England, and reports
this is going to be the best holiday
they ever had.

Thomas Roland is shipping some
wonderful cyclamens, crotons, dracae-
nas and ferns. This is his best year
on cyclarjiens. Some specimen plants
have 20 to 30 flowers.

Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.. has had a very
good week, with several debutante
parties and dances. Both stores have
been kept busy with funeral work.

Wm. Stickle, of Lexington, is send-
ing- in some very good carnations.
Among- them are Pink Delight, White
Wonder, Beacon and Enchantress.

Henry Comley has had a good fall
trade, and his windows are very at-
tractively arranged with rare and un-
usual flowers and plants.

A. N. Ward, of Peabody, is sending-
in some very good plants of yellow
and white Garza chrysanthemums, be-
gonias and cyclamens.

John Lynch, secretary of the florist
bowling- association, and salesman for
Mr. Cohen, is confined to his home
with a heavy cold.

J. Cohen is receiving large ship-
ments of Bonnaffon, cosmos and car-
nations and cleans them up each day
at a good figure.

Welch Bros. Co. reports business im-
proving. They keep a good stock of
roses, orchids, lily of the valley and
carnations.

The W. W. Edgar Co. has a good
stock of orange trees and poinsettias,
begonias and cyclamens for the holi-
day trade.

B. A. Snyder & Co. report business
very good the past week, and are look-
ing- forward to a large holiday trade.

A. Koppleman is receiving large
shipments of Double Pink bouvardia,
and it sells well at $6 a hundred.

Zinn's store on Park street reports
business good with funeral orders ar-
riving very heavily.

Wheeler & Co. are cutting g-ood
cattleyas. dendrobiums and oncidiums.
S. K. G.

The Late Joseph H. Hetherlng:ton.

Joseph H. Hetherington, one of the
oldest employes of The Robt. Craig
Co., Philadelphia, Pa., in point of ser-
vice, died November 15, aged 55
years. Joe Hetherington, as the boys
all knew him, was a great favorite, al-
ways having a^ good word and bright
smile for everybody. He had been
with Mr. Craig for 34 years, the great-
er part of that time in charge of pack-
ing, nearly all the plants from this es-
tablishment being boxed personally by
him. He was a very hard worker and
took pride in the amount he could turn
out during- the busy seasons. A wife
and six sons survive him. Three boys
are in the army, another son. Harper
Hetherington, is manager of the Wash-
ington Floral Co., Washington, D. C.
His funeral took place on November
IS. at which there, was a great display
of flowers.

Detroit, Mich. — Ten thousand visi-
tors attended the chrysanthemum show
at Belle Isle park, Sunday, November
19. _

Houston, Tex. — Paul M. Carroll, well
known florist of this city, and Miss
Lula Bowman, of Fort Worth, were
mari'ied recently.

Louis-yrHE. Kt. — The usual fall ex-
hibition of flowers In con.iunction with
the annual poultry and dog show will
not be held this year.

St. Paul. Minn. — Fire of unknown
origin caused a loss of .Sl.OOO at the
range of Herman Falkenherg, 447 East
Robie street. November 12.

ROCKFORD, ILL.— The new flower
shop of Swan Peterson. 513 West State
street, was opened to the public, No-
vember 8. The establishment is up-
to-date in every respect.

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

Suggestions for plant growers 103.3

— Primulas _ 1033

— Ardisias 1033

— Catch crops 1033-

The retail trade (illus.) 1034

— Next week in the flower shop 1034

—Store items 1034

— Doogue & Co.'s publicity 1035

The rose 1037

— Kose novelties at Tarrytown (illus.) 1037

— Care of Christmas stock 1037

—American Beauty at Wyndmoor 1037

— National rose test garden 1039

Chicago Y. M. C. A. war flower sale 1039

Penna State College flower show 1039

N. Y. and N. J. Ass'n of Plant Growers 1040

Minneapolis, Minn 1040

New York Federation of Societies 1041

Boston lOfl

The late Joseph H. Hetherington 1041

Chrysanthemum Society of America... 1042

Essential and non-essential 1042

Coal — Bituminous and anthracite 1042

Nashville, Tenn 1044

Omaha 1046

Cleveland IM^

Chicago 1048

Milwaukee ^„^"

Cincinnati 1052

San Francisco lo54

Fort Wayne, Ind. 105b

Philadelphia 105„

Detroit bowling 1059

New York 1060

Buffalo 1061

The seed trade lObS

— Bouquet green and boxwood lOoa

-Clover seed • 1068

Northrup. King & Co.'s new warehouse. . .lObS

—Philadelphia seed trade 106S

Market gardeners 1J"2

— Iowa truckers 10'^

— Wisconsin Potato Growers' Association. .10jr2

Providence. E. I lO'S

The nursery trade 10J4

— Holland nurserymen return home 1074

— Cornus sanguinea 1074

— Khododendron maximum 1074

Toronto, Ont 10|1

Eochester, N. Y 10!»

COAL — The coal committee of the
Illinois State Florists' Association re-
ports the coal situation much easier
this week and advises the trade to
buy now.

Cleveland, O.— The Daily Iron Trade
says the railroad transportation situa-
tion in Pittsburgh and the valley dis-
tricts, has become far more serious, es-
pecially with respect to fuel, and
drastic steps may be necessary as a
remedy.

There is serious danger of embargo
on bulky Christmas decorations. Flor-
ists therefore will do well to place
their orders in good season and with
instructions to use either freight or
express, as may be available at ship-
ping date.

A Correction.

In sending in my report to the pub-
licity finance committee, I failed to
mention that it was to be totaled as a
contribution from the Lancaster
County Florists' Association, and that
while I was instrumental in starting
it, the credit belongs to the associa-
tion and we expect to have the amount
increased considerably before Janu-
ary 1. Albert M. Here.

WORTHINGTON G. SMITH, the Well-
known plant illustrator so long identi-
fied with the Gardeners' Chronicle of
London, Eng'., died October 27. aged
82 years. Mr. Smith's work was for
many years a prominent feature of
that journal and noted alike for its
high artistic merit and accuracy of
detail.

Chrysanthemum Society of America,

report of examining COMMITTEE.
Cliicago, November 17. — Mrs. C. W.
Johnson, white Japanese incurved,
scored 91 points commercial and 92
points exhibition; exhibited by Mt.
Greenwood Cemetery Association, Mor-
gan Park, Chicago.

Essential and Non-Essential.

Flowers and decorative plants are
quite as necessary to the welfare of
the people as silks, satins, furs and a
long list of other commodities not yet
mentioned as non-essentials. Curtail
the so-called luxuries, eliminate them
if you will, but let our legislators see
to it that all the legitimate trades and
business men, the men who have
ground down their lives in building
the nation, are given a square deal.
Our soldiers and sailors, all honor to
them, may join the fighting lines of
Vv'ar, but it should not be forgotten
that the men and women in the great
army of American industry have been
in the deep trenches of labor all their
days. Untold millions of the toilers
fill untimely graves, the hospitals
overflow with sick and wounded.

Coal— Bituminous or Anthracite?

Coal, at its present high price, and
the great difficulty of obtaining a suflB-
cient supply with any certainty, has
this year been a subject of great con-
cern to growers all over the country.
In the "good old times," with bitumin-
ous at $1.35 per ton or less at the
mines, it was probably cheaper than
the hard coal, and while making a
thick black smoke, which casts a more
or less heavy veil of soot over the
glass, and is not so convenient to
handle in firing as the anthracite, re-
quiring more attention, yet the outlay
in money was not so great, and with
many this was the deciding feature.

Very well informed growers differ
as to the economy of the bituminous
over the anthracite. In the Philadel-
phia district. No. 1 buckwheat is the
choice of most of the rose growers.
They place clear glass before reduc-
tion in the coal bill. The ease in
handling the buckwheat, which is un-
loaded from the cars and into their
coal bins by machinery, and without
Itandling, is conveyed to the boiler
bins by gravity, is also a factor. To-
gether with these advantages most of
the growers believe there is also more
heat energy for the money expended
in the anthracite than in the soft coal.

Harold E. Roberts, the grower in
charge of the John Stephenson's Son
rose houses on old York road. Phila-
delphia, is satisfied after": 20 years
experience that No. 1 buckwheat is
the ideal and cheapest fuel coal. Steam
can be made faster with the soft ma-
terial and they keep a car load on
hand for use in severe weather when
they want their boilers kept up to
capacity.

Wm. McDermett, of the Lord &
Burnham Co., is quite sure that an-
thracite fuel is best, which used in

connection with the proper amount of
grate surface, will hold an efficient
fire for a much longer time without at-
tention than is possible with the soft
coal. There are firemen and firemen.
Some can keep up a temperature of
60 or any desired degree of heat, with
from a third to a half less coal than
others. He knows of several instances
in which a change of firemen had
worked a great saving in coal. Forc-
ing a fire is wasteful; better a good
bed of coal over a large grate sur-
face, kept at low draft and consump-
tion, rather than a grate half the size
running at full speed. Checking a fire by
opening the front door destroys the ef-
ficiency of the fire. It is much better,
when necessary, to admit air to the
smoke flue in the rear and keep the
front door closed.

Potash Output Growing- Rapidly.

Greatly increased production of pot-
ash in this country during 1916 is re-
ported by the United States geological
survey, which also expresses the be-
lief that the output for 1917 will be
much greater than that unusual year.

The total production of potash salts
and potash products in the United
States in 1916 represented about 10,000
tons of potash (K,0), with a net value
at point of shipment of at least $3,500,-
000, figured at the prevailing selling
prices. This is 10 times the value of
the production reported for 1915, but
the figures submitted by many of the
producers represent only a start made
toward the end of 1916.

The production of K,0 reported to
date for 1916 may be summarized as
follows : Mineral sources — Natural
salts or brines, 3,850 short tons; alunits
and silicate rocks, including furnace
dust recoveries, 1,900; total mineral,
5,750. Organic sources — Kelp, 1,110;
pearlash (mostly from hardwood
ashes ) , only 23 producers having re-
ported to date out of a list of 70 estab-
lishments said to be producing, 220;
miscellaneous industrial wastes, 1,750;
total organic, 3,080; total output, 8,830
tons.

The largest output has come from
the Nebraska alkali lakes, but the nat-
ural saline deposits elsewhere are now
just beginning to make important con-
tributions. The figures for potash de-
rived from alunite, of which there la
only one important producer, are com-
bined with those for available potash
in cement-kiln, flue-dust, greensand,
and feldspar recoveries, in order not
to disclose figures given in confidence.
These do not include a considerable
quantity of feldspar said to have been
mined and prepared for possible use
for the sake of the potash it contains.

The production of potash from or-
ganic sources is about half that from
mineral sources. The recovery of pot-
ash from pearlash is an old established
industry.

Flowers for Boys Abroad.

A very attractively illustrated fea-
ture article which appeared in the
magazine section of the Cleveland
Plain Dealer of November 16, written
by Ella Grant Wilson of that city
and entitled, "Flowers from Home to
Cheer Our Boys Over There," tells in
a clever manner of the service offered
by the Florists' Telegraph Delivery
which makes it possible to deliver flor-
al messages from home to the wound-
ed or sick 'Sammies" in the hospitals
in France.

igiy.

The American Florist.

1043

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
•bdose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

■Wanle* — Good
Interest in an
West. Address

Key 847, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — -Either man or woman
for store work. Must know how to
make sprays, baskets and corsages.
State experience, reference and wages
flrst letter. Will wire acceptance.
Matthews The Florist, Dayton, O.

For Sale — Small greenhouse: new;
bi^ territory; no competition; modern
nine-room house, all improvements.
Great opportunity for young man;
$2,000 down. Fine village property. Ad-
dress Box 8, ^Villiamson, N. Y.

For Sale — A prosperous florist and
nursery business, including stock and
12 greenhouses; well located in a
thrifty Westchester County town; es-
tablished 32 years; will lease or sell
land; immediate possession given. Price
$6,500. Address

William R. Bull, Port Chester, IV. Y.

SITUATION WANTED

As foreman or manager. A first-class growar
of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general
stock. Life experience. Capable supervisor of
help. Prefer the South. Excellent credentials.

FLORIST,
6 1 W. Ontario Street,

Chicago, 111.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

HELP WANTED

Good all around storeman, about $25.00
to start. Give full particulars in night
letter telegram at once.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

Altman Bldg., KANS \S CITY, MO,

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Pa.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
Key XYZ, care American Florist.

GREENHOUSES

IJi/^D GAT IT -^ ^°® property, includ-

" V/l\ %^i\AAMU ing choice residence in
Denver, Colo. Everything in flrst-class con-
dition. Co;il for coming winter contracted at
low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Croclcer, Des Moines, Iowa

BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Shorewood, Wis., Milwaukee P. O.,
F. W. Ullius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnifhing of about 1000
2-in. to 2^-in. American Elms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 29^x5^^ inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blaci; and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, SJ.50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Situation Wanted

After December 1. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

Refail Naii

Wants position as Manager. Can
furnish unquestionable references.
Ready to start December 1.

Key 000, car« jlimerican Florist.

A HOLLY WREATH

Red and Green

FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND
ADVERTISING.

Plates for printing this fine Holly
Wreath in two colors— green leaves
and red berries and libbon — $3. CO per
set of 2 plates. Larger size, 35^x4
inches, $6.00 per set of 2 plates.

Plate shown here for one color
$1 .50. The large size, one color, $2.70.

Cash with order.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

Chicago

1044

The American Florist.

Bee. 1,

CRAIG QUALITY CHRISTMAS STOCK

Best Values, Best Assortment, Best Returns.

Foliage plants in great variety, Dracaenas, Crotons, Pandanus, Ficus Pandurata,

COCOS Wedelliana, Variegated Pineapple, all brilliant in coloring. They range from
specimens to three and four-inch pot sizes for basket work.

Tlie largest assortment of BOSTON TYPE FERNS in the country.
MADE-UP PLANT BASKETS, 1917 Patterns, in great variety, nothing finer,
all ready for the Ribbons.

BLOOMING STOCK.

AZALEAS, CYCLAMEN, (30,000) HEATHER, BEGONIAS.

We have never had better flowered plants of these our specialties.

Branch,
Norwood, Pa.

Early orders secure best stock and setvice.

ROBERT CRAIG CO.,

4900 Market St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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NOW FOR CHRISTMTISl

Just arrived new Italian Statice, Christmas Red Immortelles and other colors; 1

quality the best, bunches the biggest. Red Ruscus, Red Roping, Transparent i

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Silver Ruscus for special work; Colored Grasses and all requisites for the 1

holidays; two, four and six-inch Chiffons in all colors. Send orders at i

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GreenhoMes: CrnU/OrC 9nri U/hnloCQlorC Office and Wholesale store:

EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA. UluWcIo dllU IfllulGOdlGlO 9 SO. MOLE ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Pbone No: SPRUCE 889.

OUB. SPECIALTIES

ROSES, GARDENIAS, ORCHIDS, PLUMOSUS, ADIANTUM, STRING SMILAX, ETC.

Nashville, Tenn.

BIG THANKSGIVING DEMAND AT HAND.

The annual football game between
Vanderbilt and Sewanee, which occurs
this week, is a great day for the florists
here, the colors of these colleges call-
ing for chrysanthemums and violets in
large quantities, and it is belived that
this year there will be a shortage of
the latter to meet the demand. Large
numbers of yellow and white chrysan-
themums are on hand for the event,
however, and the greenhouses present
a wonderful appearance. A sell-out is
looked for by Thanksgiving day, as
orders are already booked for several
thousand blooms. Trade in general
has been particularly brisk during the
past week, but had it not been for
numerous funerals such a favorable
report could not have been given. The

supply is very good, but somewhat
cooler weather has made inroads on
the coal piles.

NOTES.

The Joy Floral Co. will have about
5,000 chrysanthemums for the Thanks-
giving day trade. Thomas H. Joy was
called in the draft, and had the neces-
sity of explaining his unfitness for ar-
my life.

The Mclntyre Floral Co. has an
abundant supply of both yellow and
white chrysanthemums and anticipates
a good business.

Geny Bros, will have about 4,000
chrysanthemums for the "big day" and
will be able to meet all demands.

L. H. Haury & Son have a good
stock, included in which are many
pretty pot plants, for which there is a
good call. M. C. D.

GROWERS AHENTION!

Your Last Chance To
Buy Carnation Plants.

Fill your empty benches and play safe.
Our carnations plants have not been hurt
by frost and are big value for the money.

100 1000

Ttienanthos $1 U.OO $8 '.00

White Wonder 5.00 3500

WUte Enchantress 4.00 35.00

Pink 3.50 30.00

M. C. Gunterberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

158 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist wTien writing

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The American Florist. io45

The American Florist

CHRISTMAS NUMBER

TO BE ISSUED

December ISth

JUST RIGHT FOR THE

CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY TRADE

Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed
now will be placed during the next 30 days, and Grow-
ers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a
large share of this business by
liberal advertising in

The dnristmas IMijimber

No Change in Prices. Single Column Inch, $1.00; Page of 30 Inches, $30.00,
with the usual discounts on a series of insertions.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street
CHICAGO

For upwards of jo years the representative paper of
Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the
United States and Canada.

PLEASE SEND YOUR COPY FOR THIS ISSUE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

1046

The American Florist.

Dec. 1,

kmmmmm^m^Ammm

XXX
HOLLY

"Christmas Comes
But Once a Year"

BUT

It Does Come Once Every Year.

We have never yet known the demand for "Xmas Greens" to fall. The demand MA.ir fail this war year,

BUT

WE DON'T BELIEVE IT.
WRITE FOR VAUGHAN'S HOLIDAY CIRCULAR. LAST CALL FOR BULBS.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york

Omaha.

COLD WEATHER, AND TEADE IMPROVES.

Cold weather, which has long been
deferred in eastern Nebraska, arrived
during the week ending November 24,
and local iiorists believe sales will
pick up briskly owing to that fact.
Chrysanthemums, which are new the
most popular flower, are holding out
well, as are certain varieties of roses
arid carnations.

NOTES.

The committee of seven Council
Bluffs and Omaha florists appointed by
the florists' club to make arrange-
ments for an annual chrysanthemum
show here, report hearty co-operation
from all florists in this section. The
committee sent to the Des Moines show
for inspiration as to conducting the
Oriaaha display, has made its report
to' the club.

Omaha and Council Bluffs florists
have a bowling league, which serves
the double purpose of providing exer-
cise and bringing the members togeth-
er! to talk "shop" and flowers each
wi^ek. At present the leagne holds
forth in Council Bluffs. Later the
tqams will bowl in this city.

A^andals recently destroyed the beau-
ti|ul floral display at Hanscom park,
wliich during the summer is one of the
sight seeing spots of the city. It is
tajcen care of by the city, assisted ma-
tetially by local florists who have do-
nated many rare plants to beautify
thie collection.

"George Rogers recently opened one
of the largest flower shops in Omaha
oii Sixteenth street. He now main-
tains two stores, the other being at
Twenty -fourth and Parnam streets,
where he has a large confectionery in
connection with it.

J. H. Bath, pot plant expei*t and
florist, 1806 Parnam street, declares

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia Forsteriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50 60 inches high, $15.00

48 inches high, 6.00 72 inches high, 17.50

54 inches high, 8.50

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

this stock is plentiful and the trade
holding up as well as can be expected.
R. W.

Cleveland, 0.

SHORTAGE IN SUPPLY THREATENED.

At this writing the weather has
turned considerably colder. With snow
flurries a market already short of
the demand, as it now is, will no doubt
suffer. Stock of any kind does not
look as though it would be over plen-
tiful for Thanksgiving day, even if
some of the growers are holding
back, as there was not -enough in
sight, even if the weather continued

bright. Some very good Bonnaffons
are arriving, although a little short in
stem. Pompons clean up .daily. Car-
nations are still short of the demand,
but are arriving in larger supply. A
few short stemmed sweet peas are
seen, also a few calendulas. Calla and
Easter lilies are part of the daily stock.
Stevia, of very good quality, has ap-
peared. Roses meet with a better de-
mand, Ophelia and Russell being short
in supply. Violets are improving in
color and size, but the call is only fair.
There is only a limited amount of lily
of the valley on the market. Adian-
tum is short of requirements. Other
greens are plentiful. C. P. B.

igi?.

The American Florist.

1047

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

Showing one stylo of Evergreen Window Box planting.

"A very good substitute for box
trees Tpould be small evergreens,
which our American nurserymen are
already preparing for this purpose.
Winter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
my mind are even prettier because
more diversified than the box trees,
would prove very attractive."

ROBERT CRAIG,

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growing scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate
or later delivery.

Pair

$2.76 $6.26

1.00 1.76

1.26 2,26

1.26 2.26

1.76 3.26

2.00 8.76

1.60 2.76

SUBBESTIONS FOR PLANTING EVERGREEN WINDOW BOXES.

No. 1. Brergreens planted close toeether, all the lame height, give a

hedge-like appearance.
N«. 2. High at the ends and low In the center prodncea, with a little

clipping, a gracefnl corred effect.
Ne. 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
Ko. 4. Each tree planted so as t* show Its IndiTidoalltr Is another

plan.
No. 6. A box filled with assorted glres a shaded color effect that la

rery attractlTe.

PJIICES ON HILL'S HtRDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS, Etc

Bspedallr Orpwn Bnshy Stock.

Variety Size In. Each Doz. 100

Assorted Varieties (Onr Selection) $8.00 per 50) $16.00

Pioea Eicelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-18 $0.20 $1.80 10.00

Pinus Mugho (Dwf. Mountain Pine) 8-10 .36 2.40 13.00

Thuya Ocoidantalis (Am. Arbor Vitae) 12-18 .30 2,15 16.00

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or other special uses.

Variety Description Size Ft. Each

Juniperus Counarti Pyramid 2 -3

Picea Canadensis Pyramid l%-2

Pinus Mugho Globe 1 -1%

Thuya Peahody Aurea Pyramid l%-2

Thuya Woodwaxdi '. Globe 1 -1%

Thuya Biberioa Globe l%-2

Thuya Pyramidalis Pyramid 2 -3

TERMS: Net cash. First order from
all firms not having an account with ns
should be accompanied with full cash re-
mittance, which earns 3 per cent discount
and boxing free. To customers of ap-
proved credit or who supply satisfactory
references, 30 days net.

Xotice to Xurserymen and
Florists: Onr complete
wholesale catalog is no'w
ready. Copy sent on re-
qnest.

The D. Hill Nursery Go.

INC.

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL

Erergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America

HILL'S MOTTO:

High Qoallty Reasonable Prices
Prompt Serrice Courteous Treat-
ment. Give U8 a trial. We can
aave you money and please you
ai well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

PRICES ON RILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR TUBBIN6.

(Clipped specimens, well grown, bnshy, compact atoek.)
„ , Size Matched

... _ Variety Description Feet Each Pair

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular "

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.).... Pyramidal
/Tuniperua Counarti (Counarti Jun.). .. .Pyramidal

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal

Jimiperns Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal

Picea Canadensis (BIk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal
Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal
Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) ... Pyramidal
Thuya Oooidentalis (Am. Arb. Vit.) .. .Ball Shape
Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit. )... Pyramidal
Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit.) .. .Pyramidal
Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vit. )... Pyramidal
Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular
Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular
Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vit.)... Globular 3 4

Thuya Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape 1 2

If tubs are wanted add 75 cents extra per tree.

$ 2.60

« 4.60

3.26

6.00

S.26

6.00

4.60

8.60

2.60

4.60

4.00

7.60

4.60

8.60

6.60

10.60

9.60

18.60

13.00

26.60

3.60

6.60

6.00

9.60

6.60

12.60

3.76

7.00

2.00

3.60

2.76

6,00

8.60

6.60

2.00

3.60

3.26

6.00

1048

The American Florist.

Dec. 1,

Beaulies-Russells-Hoosier Beauties

SUNBURST,
BRILLIANTS,

OPHELIA, PINK OPHELIA,

DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY,

SHAWYERS,
PINK KILLARNEY.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per Doz.

Long stems , . J4-00

Second length $2. 50 to 3.00

Medium 1.00 to 2.00

Short 50 to 75 cents

RUSSELLS — Best In Market. Per 100

Long- stems ?15. 00 to $20.00

Good medium 8.00 to 12.00

Good short 4.00 to 6.00

HOOSIER BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SHAWYER, REIDS.

Per 100

Long and Specials $S.00 to ?10.00

Good medium 5.00 to 6.00

Good short 3.00 to 4.00

SUNBURSTS, PINK KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIL-
LIANTS, WHITE KILLARNEY. Per 100

Long stems $8.00

Good medium $5.00 to 6.00

Good short 3.00 to 4.00

VALLEY Per 100 $6.00

ASF. SPRAYS :. .Per 100 $2.00 to 3.00

SPRENGERI Per 100 2.00 to 3.00

AIJIANTUM Per 100 1.00

GALAX, bronze and green. . Per 1000 1.00

FERNS, Per 100 30c; per 1000 2.50

SPECIAL OFFER : HOSES— Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $3.00 per 100.

EASTER LILIES, Long stem per 100, $12.00 to $15.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited.
Wc grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct
of the grower.

NOTICE: We close at 5 o'clock Week Days, Sundays and Holidays at Noon.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

liONG DISTANC3E PHONE:
OBNTRAIi 1457.

GTeenbonses Hinsdale, HI., and GresB^ Station, HI.

OFFIOB AND STORB

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chlcagro.

BiiKLY THAXKSGIVIXG DEMAND IS GOOD.
The early Thanksgiving demand is
good, and from present indications
there promises to be a complete clean-
up in all lines, for stock is scarce at
this writing, Tuesday, November 27,
and some of the dealers are experienc-
ing trouble in filling all their orders in
full. Chrysanthemums and pompons
are in brisk demand, taut in short sup-
ply, and are cleaning up at an early
hour. Roses are scarce, and there will
be no surplus in this line. Carnations
are in fairly good supply, but are meet-
ing with good sale and no surplus is
to be noticed at any of the wholesale
houses. Gardenias are very scarce,
and the supply of orchids is limited.
Sweet peas are also in short supply.
Lilies are in good crop, but seem to be
moving well and cleaning up right
along at good figures. A few callas are
among the offerings, but are not much
of a factor in the market. Lily of the
valley, stevia, calendulas, pansies. Pa-
per "WTiite narcissus, mignonette and
daisies are obtainable, but are in
good demand and should clean up ear-
ly. Greens of all kinds are plentiful
and having a good call. There has been
a heavy call for stock, particularly
roses, from out-of-town wholesale
houses, which leads one to believe that
the scarcity! is generail. Very few
plants were offered for Thanksgiving
this year as far as chrysanthemums
are concerned, which caused an extra
demand for cut flowers. Cyclamens and
begonias were obtainable at some of
the establishments and came in handy
during the scarcity of other stock.

NOTE.

The Chicago Florists' Club will meet
at the Briggs House next Thursday
evening, December 6, at 8 o'clock,
when the election of ofBcers for the
ensuing year will be held. The follow-

ing were nominated at the last meet-
ing : For president, Fred Lautenschlag-
er and Paul R. Klingsporn; vice-presi-
dent, Ed. Muret and O. J. Friedman;
secretary, Allie Zech; treasurer. Otto
H. Amling; director, the retiring mem-
ber of the board.

Felix Reichling reports business as
very good at Peter Reinberg's estab-
lishment this week, with a heavy de-
mand for chrysanthemums. The de-
mand for chrysanthemums on Novem-
ber 24 was so heav3' that 25 large
boxes were disposed of almost as soon
as thej' were unpacked. Special ship-
ments had to be called in from the
greenhouses to take care of the late
orders.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. is having a good
Thanksgiving trade, and, judging from
the heavy early demand for cut flow-
ers, a grand cleanup will be experi-
enced at this establishment. T. E.
"Waters, of the supply department, is
back from a successful business trip
to St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.

Wietor Bros, are fortunate in having
a late crop of chrysanthemums and
pompons, for they are in exceptionally
brisk demand for Thanksgiving at high
prices. This firm grows this line of
stock in quantity and will be able to
supply their trade with same well into
December.

The John Kruchten Co. has been fea-
turing a good supply of Bonnaffon
chrysanthemums all the week, as well
as a good Thanksgiving crop of pom-
pons.

Allie Zech is well pleased with Zech
& Mann's early Thanksgiving trade,
which exceeded all expectations and
compares most favorably with that of
1916.

John Poehlmann will make a trip to
Culver, Ind., on December 3, where he
graduated with high honors at the Cul-
ver Military Academy some time ago.

Christinas Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000- 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

BOXWOOD

$7.50 per 50 Lb. Bag.

Extra select stock— The kind that you
would select if you picked it yourself.

0. A. & L A. TONNER

30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

Herbert Stone, who is employed at
Schiller's West Madison street store, is
back on the job after recovering from
a threatened attack of pneumonia.

Percy Jones. Inc., is handling large
quantities of particularly fancy New
York violets in addition to its usual
complete offerings of other stock.

Frank Garland, who operates a range
of 18 houses at Des Plaines, has shut
down all but two devoted to adian-
tum.

Johann A. Ebbers, importer of flor-
ists' supplies, will sail for Japan on
December 20.

A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co.,
is back from a business trip to Cin-
cinnati. O.

The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is cut-
ting a fine supply of stevia.

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PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

WE HAVE THEM IN QUANTITY:

ROSES -'MUMS - CARNATIONS - POMPONS

We close at 5 P. M. week days and Snndays at noon.

Buy Direct From the Grower CURRENT PRICE LIST Snbject to Change Without Notice

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8-00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short , 400

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION *4,00

Ophelia -1 Par 100

Champ Weiland „ . , ffn nn

KiUarney Specials $10.00

White Killarney. . . \^f-%'^^ icVn lA I nn

KlUarncy Brilliant. (Medium ....$5.00 to 6.00

Sunbnrst Short 4.00

My Maryland J Per 100

CARNATIONS— Fancy $3,00 to $4.00

Chrysanthemums, per doz $ 2.00 to $4.00

Pompons, per bunch 35 to .75

Harrisll 12.50 to 15.00

VaUey 6-00

Adlantum 1.00 to 1.50

Asparagus, per Ijunch 50c to 75c

Boxwood per hunch, 25c

Galax, Ironze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Eems, per 1,000 2.50

Lencothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smilax per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.59

UAA

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CHICAGO

^1 WHOLESALE GD9WEDS s/"CUT EL9WEDS^^ PLANTS

^■aiiai.'*iitrt]inn*iiii'iiiwiiH*g^"gi— ^"Ki"" TT I

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Pbone Randolph 631

The Best This Market Affords
Is None Too Good For You.

The Best Is What You Get When You Order Here.

Heavy Supply of Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums,
Pompons, Sweet Peas, Violets, Lilies, Daisies, Pansies,
Orchids, Stevia, Calendulas, Paper Whites, Greens, Etc.

l^^ORDER HERE. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good'91

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Beauties-Roses- Carnations'Mums-Pompons

EXTRA FANCY STOCK. ORDER HERE AND GET THE BEST.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-»=ySo<iir^^

BEAUTIES Per doz.

E7s;tra select $5.00

36-incli stem 4.00

30-inch stem 3.50

24-inch stem 2.50

20-inch stem : 2.00

15-lnch stem 1.50

ROSES

Ophelia 1 Per 100

Kichmond Select $8.00

Killarney Brilliant LPancy 6.00

Sunburst I Medium 4.00

White Killarney Short 3.O0

Killarney J

Witnont Notice.

Per ion

CARNATIONS

Select $4.00

Fancv 3.00

Medium 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS
(All Colors)

Small per lOO $8.00

Medium per doz. 1.50

Fancy per doz. 2.00

Special per doz. 2.50

MISCELLANEOUS

Per lOO

Valley $ 6.00

Lilies $12.50 to 15.00

Adiantum 1.00

Ferns per 1000, $2.00 to 2.50

Galax, bronze and green.

per 1000. 1.25

SmUax per doz., 2.00

Asparagus Spreng'eri bunch, 50c

Asparagus Plumosus bunch, 50c

All Other Green Goods at Market Pric'es,

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling a
large quantity of chrysanthemums,
particularly white and yellow Chad-
wick of unsurpassed quality. This
house had its share of the Thanksgiv-
ing business, which was much better
than anticipated, the heavy late de-
mand exceeding all expectations.

Miss Marguerite McNulty. of the
Peter Reinberg office force, had charge
of the flower booth at the St. Jerome's
church bazar, held November 23-24,
and it is needless to add that a nice
sum was realized from the sale of
stock that was donated to her by her
many friends in this market.

Paul Klingsporn, manager of the
Chicago Flower Growers' Association,
reports that their Thanksgiving trade
has been good so far. He says that
chrysanthemums are not as plentiful
in this market as last year, which nat-
urally is causing a better demand for
other stock.

A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s new store at 1G4
North Wabash avenue is coming in
handy during the Thanksgiving rush
and there is no question now but that
the change in location was a move in
the right direction. Mr. Pyfer is more
than pleased with trade this week.

C. Li. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash-
burn, reports an exceedingly brisk de-
mand for roses, making it impossible
to fill all the late orders that are ar-
riving for Thanksgiving. Good stock
of all kinds is moving well with them
and cleans up quickly each day.

E. P. Winterson has had his mother
removed from the hospital to his home.
It will be remembered that Mrs. Win-
terson suffered a paralytic stroke some
time ago and while her condition has
improved lately, it is still considered
serious.

The Geo. Wittbold Co. reports a
good demand for Boston ferns since a
special 10 per cent discount off the
regular price sale was offered. The
trade sure does know a bargain and
is always ready to "grab it."

J. A. Budlong is shipping a large
quantity of stock for Thanksgiving,
which means that the out-of-town de-
mand is good. Manager Schupp re-
ports a scarcity in orchids.

John Carlson, formerly with A.
Lange, and the George Wittbold Co.,
has entered the employ of Wietor Bros.

At O. A. & L. A. Tenner's store box-
wood continues to be in brisk demand,
owing to its splendid quality.

O.A.&L.A.TONNER

Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Sprengeri, '-^^^
Plumosus, Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax, Smilax, Boxwood, etc.

Also a complete line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

GREEN GOODS

Fresh from the patch. Per 1000

Fancy and Dagger Ferns $1.00

Long Green Leucothoe 2.50

Short Green Leu:othoe 1.25

Long Bronze Leucothoe 3.C0

Bronze and Green ualax 50

Bronze and Green Galax ...per 10.000, 4.50
Hemlock Branches 2.00

Thousands of customers and twenty-four
years' solid business is my reference. Dis-
count on large orders. Send cash for trial
shipment.

J. N. PRITCHARD

ELK PARK, N. C.

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M. C. Gunterberg is receiving good
white, pink and yellow chrysanthe-
mums.

J. G. Witt is serving on the federal
grand jury.

Visitors : W. W. Coles and wife, Ko-
komo, Ind.; Miss Kate Harris, Mem-
phis, Tenn.; Mrs. J. T. Hinchliffe. Ra-
cine, W^is.; Julius Dilloff, with Schloss
Bros., New York; Martin Reukauf,
with H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadel-
phia, Pa.; Art Leidiger. with Edelfsen
& Leidiger Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; P. W.
Peterson, with the Chicago Carnation
Co., Joliet; Irving H. McBride, super-
intendent of Mount Olivet cemetery,
Nashville, Tenn.

Grand Rapids. Mich. — The Michigan
State Horticultural Society will hold
its annual meeting in this city, De-
cember 4-6. Robert D. Smythe, Ben-
ton Harbor, is secretary.

The Rapid Rapper

GET BUSY — join the ranks of the
progressives. INSTAIvL one of our
RAPID RAPPERS in your shipping
department now. You will need it
during the holiday season when time
is valuable and every minute counts.

THE RAPID RAPPER enables you
to turn out a more neatly wrapped
plant or basket of cut flowers in ad-
dition to cutting down your over-
head expense. Lieadei-s in the trade
who are using our outfits regularly
pronounce them as indispensable in
conducting business under the pres-
ent existing wartime conditions.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St, CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Burlington Willow Ware Shops

BURLINGTON, lA.

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Mt. Cleidens, Mich. — Fire caused
considerable damage at the establish-
ment of Fred Ereitmeyer, November 3,

Makquette, Mich. — Three of the five
houses at the range of T. M. Sorenson
will not be operated this winter on ac-
count of the high price of coal.

Pbteeboko, Ont.— The flower shop of
Jordan Bros, was the scene of an ex-
ceptionally fine display of chrysanthe-
mums November 10, the stock being
grown at their range.

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STEVIA= CARNATIONS = ROSES

EASTER HUES ■ VALIEV ■ ORCHIDS

American Beauty

Richmond
Wliife Kiilarney

Russell Ceciie Brunner Oplieiia
Kiilarney Kiilarney Brilliant

Nilady Fireflame Aaron Wards

In addition to complete line of all tlie best standard and newer varieties
of Eoses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Flat Ferns - Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus - Sprengeri

Farleyense - Boxwood - Green and Bronze Galax

Southern Wild Smilax - Winter Berries

on a limited supply of

Best Quality Red Ruscus

75 cents per pound.

RED IMMORTELLES, $25.00 per 100 bunches.
All Accessories In GRASSES FOR HOLIDAY

USE.

CYCLAMEN.

4-inch pots .v. $ 4.20 per dozen

5-inch pots 6.00 per dozea

6-inch pots , 9.00 per dozen

POmSETTIAS

4-inch pots .$20.00 per 100

6-inch pans 50 and $0.75 each

7-inch pans 1.00 each

8-inch pans $1.25 to 1.30 each

10-lnch pans 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-inch pans 4.00 each

— Also the folio-wing:

BEGONIA cmciiniAxi.

4-lnch $0.35 to $0.50 each

5-inch .75 each

6-inch 1.00 to 1.25 each

BEGONIA MRS. J. A. PETERSON.

4-inch $0.50 each

5-inch 1.00 each

BEGONIA MELIOR.

4-lnch $0.35 to $0.50 each

5-inch .75 each

6-inch 1.00 to 1.25 each

BAajDAinrs veitchii.

4-inch $0.35 each

6-inch 75c and 1.00 each

RUBBER PLANTS.

BEGONIA LUMINOSA.

5-inch 25c each

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

3-inch $8.00 per 100

6-inch 85c .each

CROTONS.

4-inch, well colored $0.40 each

5-inch, well colored $0.60 and .75 each

6-inch, well colored $1.00 to 1.50 each

4-inch, assorted $15.00 to $20.00 per 100

HOLLY FERNS.

3-inch pots $10.00 per 100

4-inch pots 15.00 per 100

5-inch pots $2.40 and $3.00 per dozen

A nominal charge is made for packing.

PoehlmannBros.Co

72=74 E. Randolph Street, CfllCAGO.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 35.

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Dec. 1,

PERCY JONES, Inc., the

House My Friend Bill says

the Van 100% Service has

made famous.

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street

PERCY JONES, Inc.,
— where customers always
receive the benefit of
market changes regardless
of prices quoted.

CHICAGO

Our supply unlimited— our quality unequaled and the kind your trade will readily appreciate. The trade says
Jones' New York Violets are thej)est of the season's offerings. Why not he your own judge and see for yourself ?

CHRYSANIHEMTJMS.
White, pink, yellow, etc., $8.00 to $25.00 per 100
Pompons 25 to .50 per bunch

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per Doz.

Specials $5.00 to $6.00

36-inch stems 4.00

30-inch stems ._^ .• 3.00

24-inch stems 2.50

20-inch stems 2.00

15-lnch stems 1.50

Short stems l.OO

MRS, CHAS. EUSSELL. Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select $15.00 to 20.00

Sliort 7.50 to 10.00

EICHMOND, KILLAHNEY, WHITE KILLAK-
NEY, KILLARISTEY BRILLIANT, SUN-
BURST. WARD, OPHELIA, AND

MILADY. Per 100

Select $10.00

Fancy 8.00

Medium 6.00

Good Short $4.00 to 5.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION. $4.00 PER 100.

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Easter lilies $12.50 to $15.00

Valley 6.00

Violets, double 75 to l.BO

Violets, single 75 to 1.50

Sweet Peas- 1.50 to 2.00

Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00

Daisies 1.00 to 2.00

CARNATIONS.

$3.00 to $6.00 per 100.

ORCHIDS.

Cattleyas per dozen

DECORATIVE.

Adiantum per 100 $0.75 to

Leucothoe, finest in the

country per 100

Asparagus Strings each

Asparagus Bunches each

Sprengeri Bunches each

Smilax per doz.

Galax, green per 1000

Galas, bronze per 1000

Ferns per lOOO

Boxwood per bunch

Wild Smilax large case

$9.00
$1.00

.50 to

.25 to

.23 to

1.50 to

Milwaukee.

HAEKET CLEANS UP RAPIDLY.

The first half of the past week found
market conditions rather quiet, funeral
orders comprising the bulk of the work;
then following a brisk demand, both
locally and shipping, a grand clean up
resulted by Saturday night. The sup-
ply of large chrysanthemums began to
ease up, and with roses considerably
on the short side, and the supply of
carnations not yet normal, all other
stock available joined in the rally.
There were plenty of bunch chrysan-
themums, although some of these
would have brought a good deal more
money had they been cut and sent in
when ready. The supply and demand
for violets was about equal, while the
few sweet peas and' stevias that hap-
pened along, kept right on moving.
This week will see the end of the
chrysanthemum season, and with roses
going off crop and the supply of car-
nations still limited, all remaining
items coming in will undoubtedly
bring good returns.

November 26. — Due to the explosion
of a bomb November 24, which had
been brought to police headquarters,
being found by two Italian boys In one
of the churches, and which was being
examined by the station keeper in the
presence of a squad of detectives, ten
of these were killed outright. Need-
less to say there is a scramble for
stock to fill funeral orders and it will
take some hustling to please every-
body.

NOTES.

The possibility of not being able to
get more coal following the new orders
about to be enforced by the govern-
ment, is causing those who have not
their full quota on hand some worry.
Still, we trust that members of our S.
A. F. will be able through their efforts
to help keep things going for this sea-
son at least.

Mr. Seal, of the Holton & Hunkel
Co., returned to his duties after a pro-
longed illness and there is again a lit-
tle more system. This firm reports a
very bu.sy day November 26, consist-
ing mainly in shipping orders for
Thanksgiving.

C. C. Pollworth left November 17 on
his annual hunting trip to the north-
ern part of Wisconsin, but is expected
back in a short time. While his firm
had a. crop of chrysanthemums right
along, the coming holiday will see their
finish.

Gust Rusch & Co. report business
brisk the latter part of the past week.
The Cudahy Floral Co., who consign to
this firm, feel easy on the coal ques-
tion at this time; their roses are off
crop just at present.

Nic Zweifel has been appointed by
President Kennedy of the florists' club
to read a paper at the annual conven-
tion of the Wisconsin State Horticul-
tural Society, which meets in Madison
December 11-33.

Fred Bliese and family, of the Wau-
kesha Floral Co., Waukesha, Wis.,
spent Sunday, November 8. with rela-
tives in this city. They made the trip
in their new Sedan Ford.

We are informed that Herm. Staeps,
of Elm Grove, Wis., will run his roses
dormant this winter, due to the coal
situation.

A^isitors : Julius Dillhoff. of Schloss
Bros., New York; M. Reukauf, of H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia.

E. O.

Cincinnati.

BUSINESS CONSIDERABLY BETTER.

The supply has shortened greatly,
while business is somewhat better. As
a result, the market is firm and better
prices prevail than at the last writ-
ing. Judging from present indications
Thanksgiving business will be excel-
lent, for orders are coming in strong.
Roses and carnations are each in
good supply and chrysanthemums are
very plentiful. The same is true of
pompons. The choice blooms, however,
are not bringing the prices they should.
Stevia Is in the market. E'aster lilies
meet with a fair call. Excellent sin-
gle violets may be had. Other offer-
ings are narcissus, callas, lily of the
valley, sweet peas and orchids.

NOTES.

E. G. Gillett has been getting in
some excellent large single violets
from the north. They sell at sight.

Geo. Feur arranged the decorations
for Danceland, the new dansant in the
north wing of Music Hall.

C. E. Critchell was the first to get
in .stevia this fall. It has been selling
well.

P. J. dinger visited New Castle,
Ihd., the first of this week.

H.

CUARLOTTE, N. C— John Dodds. florist,
of this city, and Miss Kate Brennan,
of New Orleans, were married Novem-
ber 17.

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions. We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

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EVERGREENS

Per 1000
Fancy Ferns, percaseof.SOOO.. ..$325 $0,75
Dagger Ferns, per caEe of £030... 3.?5 .75
Green Galax, per case of lO.tCO . . .'.75 .,50
Bronze Galax, per case of 10,000, 3.75 .50
Green Leucotnoe, 10 to 15 inclies, any

quantity

Bronze Leucotboe, 10 to 15 inches,

any quantity

We handle nothipg hut the best andgnaraotee

entire satisfaction

1.00
1.25

Cash With Order.

Tar-Heel Evergreen Co.

ELK PARK, ^ . C.

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Syracuse, N. Y.— It is announced
that a new flower shop will be opened
in this city in the near future by
Wheadon & Johnson.

SPRINGFIELD, O. — The B. & N. Flower
Shop has been opened on South Foun-
tain avenue under the management of
Miss Leona Braun and J. E. North.

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Roses-Carnations

'Mums-Pompons-Violets

Sweet Peas-Lilies-Calendulas-Sfevia-Paper Whites-Etc.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^^,l^il«* i» *!>;?»? "^

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Extra long stems $5.00

Stems 48 Inches 4.0O

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100. 6.00

MES. OHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00 to $25.00

Select 12.50 to 15.00

Medium 8.0O to 10.00

Sliort 5.00 to 6.00

Richmond, special $10.00 to $12.00

select 8.00

medium o.OO to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Milady, special $10.00 to $12.00

select 8.00

" medium 5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.0O

Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium . .$5.00 to 6.00
" short 3.0O to 4.00

AVithOTit Notice.

ROSES— Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special , $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.0O

" " short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00

" select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

" '* select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" *' short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

Nesbit 2.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $4.00

ORCHIDS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $ 9.00 to $12.00

EASIER LILIES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums per doz. 1.00 to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .25 to .75

Daisies 50 to 2.00

Callas per doz. 1.50 to 2.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

Violets, single and double 1.00 to 1.50

Sweet peas 1.50 to 2.00

Paper White Narcissus 3.00 to 4.0O

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch .

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Boxwood

—per 11).. 25c; 50-lb. case

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

0.50 to $0.75

.35 to .50

.35 to .50

1.00

1.60 to 2.00

2.00

1.25

7.50
.75
5.00

5.L.x3?ia<if)?}n ^ <:o

=^t=^v@«^^ ISJOT I NIC. =^^=^^S3|;*^=

phones:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734^- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave/Chica^o

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ERNE ^ COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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The Best Red
Frieze Roping
Real Holly Red

Christmas Red Headquarters

Wreaths of the real Christmas Red, plain and beautifully trimmed. RUSCUS, red and
green. AMERICAN STATICE, wreaths or loose in bunches. DIANA GRASS, all colors.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., The House of Merit

1309-11 North 2nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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FOR

QUALITY TDV

AND il\I

SERVICE

San Francisco.

NO COMPIAINT AS TO BUSINESS.

There is no fault to find with busi-
ness in the florists' line here. There
seems to be enough stock to supply all
demands at the present, with the pos-
sible exception of high grade roses.
The demand is steady all the time, and
with the absence of any frosts, stock
is in ample supply. The rains had no
bad effect on outdoor stock; in fact, it
helped the violet supply. The growers
seem to have timed their rose crops
this season so they would arrive when
most needed. Ophelia, Hadley and Rus-
sell are in extra good demand, with no
oversupply in any one variety. Cecile
Brunner is in steady supply, a large
percentage of which is absorbed by the
shippers. There is no surplus of short
stemmed roses and the call is very
steady. Few, if any, American Beau-
ties are to be had. Cattleyas are plen-
tiful with the usual steady demand.
Oncidiums are frequently seen and sell
well. Some grand gardenias are being
received and are bringing fancy prices.
Lily of the valley is short and sells
rapidly. Carnations are in limited
quantities; that is, good stock, with
very good prices being received. There
is very little likelihood of this flower
being too plentiful this season, owing
to the heavy curtailing in planting.
Violets are now in very heavy supply.
The demand is good, especially from
the shippers. The quality leaves noth-
ing to be desired and the keeping qual-
ities are at present excellent. A few
snapdragon of the winter flowering va-
riety are to be had, but in small quan-
tities. Large numbers of white and
colored cyclamen blooms are iised daily.
A few very good 35Yeesia Purity made
their appearance during the week and
were bought eagerly. Pot plants are
becoming more plentiful and the quality
is improving right along. Cyclamen is
the best seller just now. Some fine
Erica mediterraneanea and E. melan-
thera are being placed on the market
also.

NOTES.
The exhibition held by the Menlo
Park Horticultural Society, November
13, brought out a very fine lot of
flowers. Owing to prevailing condi-
tions, the large show usually held by
this society -wSiS dispensed with this
fall and a one day and evening dis-
play was held instead. The quality of
the stock shown was excellent, despite
the lateness of the date. John Aiken
proved to be the largest exhibitor
and carried off the majority of the
prizes. George Nunn showed Wm.
Turner grown to perfection and cleaned
up in the white classes. David Patter-
son and David Bassett showed their
usual fine quality and also the newer
varieties. The Lynch Nursery Co. was
a large exhibitor of the newest intro-
ductions. The stock was very fine and
much admired. David Bassett showed
a remarkably well grown specimen of
cypripedium insigne Sanderse. It was
in a seven-inch pan and had 30 well

spread leaves. The display of vege-
tables was of the usual standard of
excellence staged at these shows. The
show was open to the public during
the afternoon and evening and no ad-
mission fee was charged.

Quite a number of the trade visited
the growing establishments in this vi-
cinity during the week. The green-
houses of Ferarri Bros, were among
them and the large range devoted to
orchids came in for much favorable
comment. The rose houses all looked
to be in excellent shape. A stop was
made at the McLellan range at Bur-
lingame. The houses of Ophelia were a
splendid sight. The Russell houses also
showed well. Three houses of garden-
ias excited lively interest, owing to their
grand appearance. The MacRorie-Mc-
Laren Co.'s houses of Christmas plants
looked very promising. Superintendent
McDonald pointed with pardonable
pride to the cyclamen stock. These
plants elicited great praise. The gar-
denia stock which is being grown here
for the first season was in fine shape.
From now on these visits will be of
frequent occurrence as the florists are
anxious to get a line on their holiday
supply.

The state commission of horticul-
ture announces the appointment of D.
C. Pessenden, of Riverside, as the new
secretary. He is a graduate of the
University of California and has been
associate editor of the California Cit-
rograph for the last four years. He
is highly recommended and will be a
valuable addition to the staff of the
commission.

The Lynch Nursery Company, of
Menlo Park, is shipping large quanti-
ties of smilax daily. This firm is the
largest grower of this article in the
west; over 25,000 strings every season.
The greater part of it is sent through-
out the northwest.

The annual banquet of the Menlo
Park Horticultural Society will be held
Saturday evening, November 24. A
general invitation has been extended
to the trade to be present and partake
of the hospitality of the members on
this occasion.

Chas. Shellgrain, manager of the J.
B. Boland, Kearney street store, says
his firm has had a very busy month.
He has been featuring some extra good
chrysanthemums of late, which move
readily.

Nels Peterson is sending in the best
carnations being received in this mar-
ket. He reports the demand to be far
In excess of the supply. His Pink Per-
fection and Alice are exceptionally
good.

M. A. Poss reports funeral work as
keeping him busy at his San Mateo
store. His greenhouses are in fine
shape for the holiday trade, being well
filled with seasonable stock.

The sympathy of the trade is being
extended to Fred Agari, the prominent
chrysanthemum grower of San Mateo,
in the loss of his wife, which occurred
this week.

G. N.

Z M

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.so E. Randolph St.
CHICAGO.

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Our Offerings Include:

ROSES.

Americaji Beauty.

Russell.
White Killamey.
Pink KUIarney.

Shawyer.

Milady. Sunbui-st.

Ward. Ophelia.

Killamey Brilliant.

MINIATURE ROSES.

Nesbit.

Cecile Hruiiner.

CARNATIONS.

All Colors in (Quantity.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Chrysanthemums.

Pompons.

liilies. Callas.

VaUey.

Violets.

(Single and double.)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

White Daisies.

Yellow Daisies.

Pansies. Stevia.

Snapdragons .

Strawilowers.

GREENS.

Plumosus. Sprengeri.

Gala.Y, bronze.

Galax, green.

Ferns.

Leucothoe Sprays.

Mexican Ivy. Smilax.

Adiantum.

Wild Smilax.

BoxTvood.

PWT" Remember when ordering

that our line is so complete that

it includes every item offered in

the Great Chicago Market.

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WE OFFER IN QUANTITY

MUMS

Pink,

White,

Yellow

Positively home-grown stock which will reach you in good condition.

ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF POMPONS.

Can Supply Them From Now On.

Roses Al Ooality None Better on the Chicago Market

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK

Including Wild Smilax for your Fall Decorations.

CARNATIONS ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ orders entrusted to our care.

Remember, we are large growers, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh
stock at all times. Try us and be convinced. Besides, when buying direct from us,
we eliminate the high cost of living — in other words, the middleman's profit.

YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SEND-
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i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.'^!

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLET
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

Prices

As

Low

As

Others.

We are in daily tench with market conditions and when a decline takes place yon can rely npon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

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Bee. 1,

HOLIDAY BASKETS

Give your store the cheery Christmas atmosphere by ordering

RAEDLEIN BASKETS

Made of REED and WILLOW, finished in
high grade enamel colors, with metal liners.

Plant Baskets Cut Flower Baskets

Assortment No. 1

12 Plant Baskets for plants

rantring in size from 5 to Ic- 01 Q Mi

inch pots *IOiUU

Assortment No. 2

12 Plant Baskets for plants

ranging in size from 5 to 10- *1<) M\

inch pots iflZiUU

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12 Plant Baskets for plants

ranging in size from 5 to 10- 00 titi

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Assortment No. 1

35 Cut Flower Baskets for t? Kfl
short-stemmed flowers viiJU

Assortment No. 2

Assortment No. 3

25 Cut Flower Baskets tor t\ Q nn
long-stemmed flowers v'w^UU

If you have not received one of our
illustrated catalogues, write for one today.

Raedlein Basket Co.

DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

ADVANCE THAKKSOrVINQ TRADE HEAVY.

Business during the week preceding
Thanksgiving was about normal, but
orders are coming in thick and fast,
and almost every retailer reports an
unprecedented number of advance or-
ders for this holiday. Good carnations
are hard to procure, and roses are
scarce, particularly in the red and
white varieties. Chrysanthemums, of
course, are at their heigh th, but many
of them are beginning to show the
effects of the long season. The best
varieties sell at good prices. Singles
and pompons continue to meet with a
good call.

NOTES.

The postponed November meeting of
the florists' club was held at A. J. Lan-
ternier's store November 23, with the
president, Edgar Wenninghoff, in the
chair. This was entirely a business
meeting, matters relating to the recent
flower show being settled. The De-
cember meeting will be held at the
New Haven Floral Co.'s greenhouses
at New Haven, Ind.

Wedding orders for Thanksgiving
week are in great demand at the Flick
Floral Co.'s store. Their windows have
caused considerable comment the past
week, with their handsome display of
large double pink chrysanthemums and
novel arrangements of pompons and
singles.

The first of a fine crop of lettuce
grown at the "W. J. & M. S. Vesey
greenhouses is meeting with a fine
sale. This firm is cutting a large num-
ber of cattleyas and other orchids, and
are selling the first Cincinnati Bego-
nias of the season.

The New Haven Floral Co. is send-
ing some fine carnations and chrysan-
themums to this market. They are
cutting a larger number of the latter
this season than ever before, and re-
port the demand very satisfactory.

The Doswell Floral Co. is receiving
some fine large chrysanthemums and
Ophelia, Killarney and Richmond roses

Holly, Boxwood, Laurel

FANCY HOLLY, 2x2i4 feet, case $3.25

BOXWOOD, both varieties, lb 12

GREEN SHEKT MOSS, bag 1.40

LAUREL BRANCHES, 2:2x4 <eet, case 2.75

LAUREL STEMS, large bag 1.10

Express shipments only.

W. Z. FURNELL, SNOW HILL, MD.

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from their greenhouses. They also
have an excellent line of seasonable
blooming plants.

A. J. Lanternier & Co.'s windows
have been bright with vivid colors, as
they have been displaying azaleas, cal-
endulas and Golden Wedding chrys-
anthemums. Business has been very
active here.

The fifth annual exhibition of farm
products is being held in New H.aven,
Ind., this week. Herman Leitz, of the
New Haven Floral Co., has been one
of the chief workers for this show.

Edgar Wenninghoff has had a num-
ber of weddings lately, and a good de-
mand for chrysanthemums and roses.
H. K.

Negaunee, Mich. — Frank Ashlemann
has made an addition to his establish-
ment, 15x85 feet.

PEOBIA, Ili. — Charles Loveridge, Jr.,
who has been confined to the hospital,
left the institution much improved on
November 15, and his many friends
hope for his complete recovery soon.

Woecesteb. Mass. — The Worcester
County Florists' Club has been organ-
ized, with the following ofiHcers : A.
H. Lange, president; W. J. Wood, vice-
president; Harry I. Randall, secretary-
treasurer. Ten firms are included in
the membership.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H, B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

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CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL>

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(About 35 to 40 yards to bolt.)

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Satin edge. 2incheswide $0.03H-

Satin edge, 4incbeswide 06

Satin edge, 6incheswide 07

Satin edge, 10 inches wide 10

Get our complete list of other supplies.

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., gSff'*'
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NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give us your business and we will please you.

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I(i2 North Wabash Ayeniie,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, III.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 6784

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

^g:^°'ri? Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Greenhouses: Des Plalnes, 111. /luiy.^.*^

Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. WllCagO

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

1 69- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Desig^ns and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

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MILLER & MDSSEK

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 Norih Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

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Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Iioog Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

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A. L Randall Co.^

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
, Florists' Supplies.

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George Reinberg

WHOIiESAl/E FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
lamoy. White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMLINGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CCT FLOWER BOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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VlioMeFIoYerMM'Ket^s

D. B. FRERES

R. J. "WTNDLiBR

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Koom 21S Atlas Block , i

liOns Distance Phone, Majestic 7176

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WILD SMIUX, P*//a"se

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bagUlOO square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET, MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^«^^»^

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Chicatro,
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

30-in

24 in

20-in

IS.in

" short per 100,

Mrs. Cbas. Russell

Hoosier Beauty

Rillarney Brilliant

" Killarney

" White Killarney

" Richmond

" Prince de Bolsarie

" RheaReid

" My Maryland

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer

■ Milady

" Snnbnrst

" Mra. Aaron Ward

'■ Hadley

Ophelia

" Double White Killarney

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey...

" Champ Weiland

" Stanley

" Tipperary ,

" FrancisScott Key

" Bayard Thayer

*' Cecile Brunner

" George Elgar

" Baby Doll

" Nesbit

'' Fireflame

" Ourselection

Chrysanthemums., per doz., 1 00@
Pompons, per bunch, 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 00

Carnations

CattleyBs..per doz., $9.C0@$12 00

Daisies

Lilium Harrisii

Valley

Ferns .... per 1000, . $2 Wi®%2 SO

Galax " 1000 125

Leucotboe

Mexican lvy...perlOCO, 5 00@6 00
Flumosus Strings. .each. 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays

Boxwood. 25c per lb., per case, 8i

Dozen

$5 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50

1 00
6 00@ 8 00
1 00@ 3 00

100
4 00@12 00
3 00@10 00
3 00310 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 003110 00
3 00@ffl 00
3 0O@)l0 00
3 00@10 00

3 00@10 00

4 00012 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00
3 00@10 00

200

2 00
200
200
400
4 00

) 4 00

1 00@ 2 00
15 00
600

Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural LoA Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet), $1.75.
Perpetnated Sheet' Moss, per bag (100

square feet), $3. 50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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"5^ CUT FLOWER ^°^fff

^ V*'is4 NO. WABASH Ay£:*'V# ^

184 NO. WABASH AVE. '

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— XHE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Comndsslon Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago
Telephone Central 328*

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Dec. 1,

Boxwood and Lycopodium

$15.00 per 100 lbs.

$12.00 per 100 lbs.

The supply of these two items is very uncertain this year. The
price will go higher in December, so arrange for your supply now.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^^^^

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

DEMAJS^D BBTTEB, SUPPLY MODEKATES.

The features of the past week were,
first, an Improved tone, and later a
gradual diminishing: supply, due no
doubt, to the approach of Thanksgiv-
ing. Saturday's demand took about
everything in sight with prices a shade
higher. There was a more encouraging
tone with all the dealers and a belief
that the worst was over and business
would be all right from now on. All
stocks have shortened up and any ex-
tra demand would see a sharp advance
in price. It will be interesting to note
the effect of the passing of the chrys-
anthemums, which will take effect the
coming week. The carnation will then
come into its own. Roses should be
more in demand, particularly the longer
grades, and violets and sweet peas will
also make a much better showing in
the returns. The quality of all the
stock is fine. American Beauty and
Russell are exceptionally good, as is
Ophelia; in fact, nothing better h£is
been seen at this season of the year.
Cattleyas are qtiite plentiful, gardenias
sell up well and lily of the valley holds
its own.

EXPRESS SITUATION.

The express situation will not settle.
The embargo west has been lifted for
a time, but with the time of the holi-
day rush rapidly approaching, it is ex-
pected these forbidden periods will
come oftener and last longer. Carl
Corts, of the Jos. Heacock Co., has
found relief in the parcel post, having
the past week shipped good sized boxes
as far as into the third zone with much
quicker delivery than by the express
companies. Letters from several custom-
ers stated the flowers arrived in good
condition and in much quicker time
than by the old methods. New EYigland
reports were not as good as from the
south and west, due probably to some
exceptional local condition.

NOTES.

The lecture of Prof. E. A. White on
"Theory and Practice in the Cultiva-
tion of Trees, Plants and Flowers," at
the November meeting of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural, Society, pointed out
the great advantage of a theoretical
knowledge, which, when combined with
the practice, was of the greatest as-
sistance. The value of knowledge in
prepared soils with results of differ-
ence in crops was clearly shown by
means of lantern slides. The annual
election resulted in a continuation of
the present oiBcers with the exception
of the executive council, to which the
names of H. A. Roth and C. F. C. Stout
were added.

The Leo Niessen Co. has very good
reports of general business conditions
in this territory from which comes
most of their trade. If transportation
facilities were better, they feel there
would be a revival that would boost
the flower market to a little above nor-
mal. "Funeral Supplies" is stenciled
boldly on every box sent by express,
which camouflage appears to greatly
accelerate delivery. Choice American
Beauties, Mrs. Russell roses, cattleyas
and fine white lilac are features here.

The tremendous activity in this city
and environs in carrying out govern-
ment contracts, has made great in-

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violeis, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnafions.

This is the excluBive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

YloMeHoYerM^Ket^y

Cincinnati. Nov. 27. Per 100

American Beauty, per doz,.. 75@ 4 00

Roseg, KiUaroev 2 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

" Ophelia 4 00@ 8 00

" Richmond 3 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00® 8 00

Lilinm Gitfanienm 10 0C@12 50

Carnations 2 C0@ 3 00

Valley 7 00

Chrysanthemums 6 00@20 00

Boston, Nov. 27, Per 100

Roses, Beauty 10 00@25 00

" Killarney Queen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" KiUaroey Brilliant 4 00@10 00

•• Hadley 2 00@ 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

'■ Mock 4 00012 00

" Mrs. Chai. RusieU 200@800

" Sunburst 2 00@ 8 00

" Taft 4 00@ 2 00

'■ Milady 2 000 8 00

" Ward and Hillinedon 2 00@ 8 00

" My Maryland 2 003 8 00

Carnations 4 00@ 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 S0@20 00

Bdf>alo. Not. 27. PerlOO

Beauty Special 40 00@50 00

Fancy 30 00@40 00

Extra 15 00020 00

1st 50001000

Roses, Killarney 4 00@ 6 00

" My Maryland 4 000 8 00

" Sunburst 4 00010 00

" Ward 4 000 6 00

" Ophelia 4 000 8 00

" Russell 6 00012 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00© S 00

" Shawyer 3 00© 8 00

Lily of the Valley 6 00® 8 00

Ltliei 6 OO01O 00

Cattleyas 80 00075 00

Carnations 2 000 5 00

Asparaeus Spreneeri... 350 SO

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

ftmilsT 15 00020 00

Chrysanthemums 6 00025 00

Violets 750 1 00

Sweet Peas 75® 1 25

roads on all classes of labor. Among
others, florists, particularly growers,
are not sure of their men from one day
to another. The Robert Craig Co. has
recently lost sight of their force at
Norwood and many others are hard
hit. Men without trades are being
paid from $4 to $7,00 a day and double
pay for night work.

The December meeting of the florists'
club, to be held Tuesday. November 4,
at 1626 Arch street, will have as a fea-
ture an exhibit of Christmas plants
and ferns. It will be well worth see-
ing.

Harry I. Foust, of Merlon, is right in
it "with cyclamen, having two houses of
splendidly flowered stock. Two houses
of poinsettias and a fine batch of the
Glory fern are good holiday stocks.

Edward Reid had a splendid stock
of high grade chrysanthemums for
Thanksgiving. He will be strong on

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

mCfl BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE

Cat Flower Market

262B DEVONSHIRE ST.,
BOSTON, lyiASS.

Consignmeiits of all the leading
varieties of cut flowers received
daily. Selected line of Florists' Sup-
plies. Price list mailed weekly.

BERGER BROS.

Centna Uarket

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

carnations and sweet peas the coming
season.

Snapdragons, sweet peas and choice
roses are leaders in the Eugene Bem-
heimer stock. There is a noticeable
improvement in the demand.

The S. S. Pennock Co. is featuring
Christmas plants. Manager Liggett re-
ports an exceptionally fine lot of cycla-
mens and poinsettias.

Exceptionally fine Double White Kil-
larney are being received by the Floral
Nurseries. Quite an improvement is
noted in the demand.

"Things look much better" is the
good word with the Berger Bros. Chrys-
anthemums and carnations are fea-
tures here.

Isaac Rosnosky is in Chicago this
week.

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Everything in tht
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON & niNKEL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Ruscus. Red Immortelles, Red
Velvet Poinsettias, Ked Frieze Rop-
ing, Red Raffia Mats, Baskets,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GREENS

Loose Bouquet Green, Bouquet
Green Wreathing, Boxwood, etc.

Our prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Priina Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.
1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Horists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies^

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Up-tO-the-Minute Service: Satisfaction Guaranteed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, P%

Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.
W. Q. Potter Co., ISk^JS',%'.

DetroU Bowling;.

The bowlers rolled their regular

practice games Thursday night. No-
vember 22, with the following result :

B. Sullivan 152 156 152

L. Charvat 158 155 158

J. F. McHugh 137 179 139

B. Rahaley 118 147 118

J. Streit 147 130 147

J. Klang 156 141 156

G. Davis 159 167 169

A. Bezner 186 162 166

E. A. Fetters 155 139 155

H. Taylor 115 143 115

J. K. Stock 165 174 141

H. Forster 118 156 96

T. Browne 162 145 129

A. J. Stahelin 136 135 137

G. Doemllng 143 149 142

M. Bloy 170 165 145

F. Pantke 149 131 176

J. F. SulUvan 119 94 110

P. Pape 116 131 IBl

P. Holznagle 167 181 154

J. F. S.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
lAilwaokee St.,

P.O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholesale Florist.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlioMe Hover MM'Kel>s

Philadelphia, Nov. 27. Per 100

Roses. Beauty, specia' 20 00@2S 00

■' " fancy 10 00@20 00

extra 8 00@10 00

shorter grades 6 00@ 8 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 4 00@15 CO

Prima Donna 4 00@10 00

" Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

" White Killamey 2 O0@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 0P@10 00

Sanburst 3 00@ 8 00

" Ophelia 3 00(8 8 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 OOia 6 00

Carnations 2 00@ 3 00

Csttleyas eacD. SO 50@ 75

Valley 8 OO&IO 00

Lilium RuDrum 5 00® 6 00

Calendulas 1 00@ 2 00

Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50

Snapdragons 2 00@ 4 00

Chrysanthemums 8 00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c@S0

Violets, single and double 750 100

Asparagus string or bunch. 35® 50

Pittsburgh. Nov. 27. PerlOO

Roses.Beauty, special 15 00

" fancy 12 00

" " eztra 8 00

" " No.l 4 00

" Killarney 1000 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

" Snnbnrst 1 oO© 8 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilinm Gieantenm 10 00@12 00

Adiantum i 35

AinaraGras Spren^eri. per bunch. 35@40

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations 4 00

Chrysanthemums 1 50@ 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas 3 00

MiLWADKEB. Nov. 27. PerlOO
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 3 00® 8 00

" Ward 3 000 8 00

M rs. Chas. Russell 5 00@2i 00

" Ophelia 4 00010 00

Hoosier Beauty 4 00010 00

_" BonSilene 2 00

Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 4 00

Valley 6 00

Lilies 12 50

Rubrums 3 00

Cattleyas per doz.. $7 50

Mums per doz., $1 00@$3 00

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.

8-inch $1.00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

GOLDFISH

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Write for Wholesale Price List
of Goldfish and Supplies.

Bert J. Putnam, ''i^l^^^^^!-^

St, Louis, Nov. 27. PerlOO

Hadley 2 000 5 00

KJllarney 2 000 4 00

White Killarney 2 000 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 000 8 00

Sunburst 2 000 6 00

Ward 200© 6 00

MrsShanyer 2 00© 8 00

Ophelia 2 000 8 00

Carnations 3 000 300

Ferns per 1000, $2 00

Russell 3 OO01S 00

Chrysanthemums 5 00025 00

Pompons..,. 25® 50 per bunch

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Dec. 1,

New York.

LITTLE CHARGE IN MARKET CONDITIONS.

There has been no change, worthy of
note, in the condition of the cut flower
market since our last notes were writ-
ten. We deprecate exaggerated state-
ments that are being circulated to the
effect that this is the "worst season"
and so forth. As yet. there has been
no adequate knowledge of the season,
for relating to the season of entertain-
ments that call for floral decorations,
it has not yet opened. Although
Thanksgiving, in recent years, has not
brought as much business to the flor-
ists as formerly, its business will give
us some ideas as to what may be ex-
pected of the future. When the United
States entered this war, the writer of
these notes mentioned the possibility of
some sacrifice by florists, as 'well as the
rest of the people. I return to the sub-
ject. Unquestionably there will be
hardships in the trade, but I trust that
we who live under the best govern-
ment on the face of the earth will
cheerfully uphold it, even if it strikes
our pocketbooks and stomachs. A
heavy supply of roses and chrysanthe-
mums continues to arrive. As usually
happens, the week before a holiday, the
buying has been light. Growers usual-
ly hold back stock for a holiday, but
there has been more than enough, par-
ticularly in roses and chrysanthemums,
to supply the demand. In orchids, gar-
denias and carnations, the supply is
rather light, but all other stocks are
unsettled while so many chrysanthe-
mums are about. A considerable stock
of Paper White narcissus and stevia is
now on the market, Violets are slow,
but something is expected of them for
Thanksgiving. There is no great sur-
plus of lilies and lily of the valley, but
an abundance to supply the demand.

November 26. — The indications for
Thanksgiving business are favorable.
The weather is clear and much colder,
and the supply of roses and carnations
is lighter. Special American Beauties
are unlikely to go higher than the
wholesale rate of $60 per 100; carna-
tions, $4 and $5 per 100; violets, 60
and 75 cents, possibly $1 per 100 for
very fine stock. There will be an av-
erage increase of about $1 per dozen on
chrysanthemums. Prices have stiffen-
ed on tea roses, but at this date they
are not moving fast. Orchids and gar-
denias now bring fair prices, and there
is not likely to be much change for a
time, nor is Thanksgiving likely to
have much effect on the prices of lilies,
lily of the valley and various minor
stocks.

November 27. — The weather contin-
ues cold, and as a result, the supply
of all roses and carnations has been
shortened considerably. Special Amer-
ican Beauty is quoted at $60.

NOTES.

Among the many items that are be-
ing published relating to the coal sit-
uation, we note one in which a Phila-
delphia wholesaler is credited with
saying, in effect, that the growers
should have attended to getting their
coal last spring. With no desire to
criticise the government or its various
boards, it is but an act of justice to
the growers and many other people,
to state that last spring and in the
early summer they were misled. So
was the writer of these notes, as well
as practically every newspaper in this
city. In the early summer, a meeting
of high oflicials having the coal ques-
tion as their particular business, was
held in this city. Their reports were
rosy and they advised coal buyers to
wait, that coal would be cheaper. The
report of that meeting was widely dis-
tributed and doubtless caused many to
delay buying. The moral of this, if it
has a moral, is that : The intentions
of high officials may be good, but the
gifts of divination and prophesy have

not fallen upon them, consequently
they are liable to make mistakes.

Many circulars are being received in
this city, fr6m a Florida firm, extol-
ling "Kumquats" as a Christmas deco-
ration. The Kumquat or Kinkaus of
commerce (Citrus japonica) is used to
some extent in the manufacture of
candy and preserves. The fruit is yel-
low and a pot plant is suitable for the
house. The stock that is now offered
for decorating is cut in clusters, but
not having seen any of it, we are un-
able to state the variety^ or its ap-
pearance as a decorative effect.

The entire space in the Grand Cen-
tral Palace where the flower shows
have been held is now taken up with
"Hero Land," a spectacular exhibition
and bazaar for the benefit of the de-
pendents of American soldiers and al-
lied war relief. Some of the leading
hotels are conducting restaurants in
connection, and flowers are being used.

Grant B. Schley, a millionaire, well
known for his philanthropy and for his
patronage of horticulture, died at his
home in Par Hills, N. J., November '12.
aged 72 years. Products of his con-
servatories have frequently taken
prizes at the shows in this city and
vicinity.

Many changes in the time of out-
going mails in this city have been an-
nounced by the postoffice department,
in some cases the closing time being
advanced half an hour. The arranee-
ment will, it is believed, benefit both
the postoffice department and rail-
roads.

We learn that a meeting of the credi-
tors of Samuel Woodrow, who has been
doing business under the firm name of
Woodrow & Marketos, was held No-
vember 22. James Marketos retired
from the firm two years ago.

The Growers' Cut Flower Co., 129
West 28th street, is receiving fine
Chadwick chrysanthemums from C. F.
Bertanzel, Roslyn, L.. I., also excellent
Glen Views from Frank Dinda. Farm-
ingdale, L.. I.

A. H. Bock, well known in the retail
trade of this city, who has for some
time been with Thos. F. Galvin. Inc., in
Boston, has severed his connection
with that firm and is again a New
Yorker.

Genial W. F. McCord, of Tarrytown,
N. T., visited the wholesale district
November 26 to prepare for his Thanks-
giving trade, which is always good, as
Tarrytown is an American city.

Miss Marie Hankey, a clever young
woman in a retail store, has severed
her connection with the Fleischman
store in the Hudson Terminal building.
Church and Cortlandt streets.

The Kervan Co., 119 West 28th
street, dealers in green and Christmas
goods, states that business is encourag-
ing and from personal observation we
know that they are busy.

At the store of the Olympia Flor-
ist. 686 Westchester avenue, Bronx
borough, we recently found business
active and were advised that they had
no complaint to make.

On November 19, Peter F. McKen-
ney, of Fifth avenue and 42d street, ar-
ranged a fine decoration for the open-
ing of the Sleepy Hollow country club,
at Tarrytown, N. Y.

G. Leventy, Westchester and Pros-
pect avenues, calls his store, "The Lit-
tle Shop," but he seems to have a nice
retail business and has a very active
buyer.

The Wholesalers' Protective Associa-
tion had a banquet at the Hotel Bres-
lin on the night of November 24. Only
members of the association were pres-
ent.

In addition to a good general stock,
G. J. Polykranas. 104 West 28th street,
is now handling White Bonnaffon
chrysanthemums of superior quality.

The first yellow narcissus we have
noticed is being received by the Hen-

Mention the American Florist when writina

■u-^-^-ik-^V^W^

J Orders taken now for 19 17 crop i

I Valley I

! Chas. Schwake £c Co., Inc. !

I

I 90-92 W. Broadway, New York ;

^^S^^E^^

MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragnt.

Telephones| ^J| Farragut °- •>• PaPPas.Pres.

United Cut Flower Co., inc.

WHOLESALERS

1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Shaw Floral Co., which is also handling
a good quality of Paper White.

In addition to a great stock of all
seasonable flowers, the Henshaw Floral
Co. is now handling a good quality of
Paper White narcissus.

The United Cut Flower Co.. Ill West
28t>i street, is handling fine stock of
white, yellow and Golden Chadwick
chrysanthemums.

The finest Japanese anemone chrys-
anthemums that we have ever seen are
reaching J. S. Fenrich from the range
of Chas. H. Totty.

President-Elect Totty, of the S. A.
F., has been in Washington attending
a conference relating to the all-impor-
tant coal question.

Leo Klein was 40 years old Novem-
ber 26, and the event was appro-
priately celebrated at his home.

Young & Nugent had a large amount
of work for the funeral of Grant B.
Schley, of Far Hills, N. J.

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It

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

J. J. coAN, Inc. ztr

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jg^j Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

88?f F°Sut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 402S MADISON SQUARE

WalterF.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

^K3t^°3lFa"rL.ut 133 W. 28th St., New York

All the NEW ROSES, CAHNATIONS
and SeaBonable Flowera

HORACE E. FROHENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosea,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephonea: Farragnt 300 and 301

liNYoie&coT

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336,

WILLUMPJFORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK
Telepbone 5335 Farrasrut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

100 West ZSti St., TfBIW YORK

Tel. SOS and 609 Farrasrnt.

CONSIGNMENTS 80IJCITED

Telephone FaxraKut 9761.

Goldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
ISO W. 28th St., NEW YORK

VlioMe no¥erM&rKetNS

New Yokk, Nov. 27. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 40 00660 00

extra and fancy. ..25 OOigJ" 00
No landNo2.... SOOlglOOO

" Hadley 4 00@2S 00

■■ FrancisScott Key 4 00@25 00

" Prima Donna 2 OOQIS 00

" AliceStanley 2 00® 8 00

" MrsGeo. Shawyer 2 00® 8 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00010 00

" Killarney, Special 4 00@ 6 00

No land No 2.. 1 00@ 2 00

Queen 1 00@10 OU

Brilliant 1 00@ 8 00

" Aaron Ward 20001000

" Sunburst. 2 00010 00

" J L Mock 2 00@15 00

" Ophelia 2 OOifein 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@15 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 00(310 00

Cattleya Orchids, special JO 00@75 00

Chrysanthemums Fancy 5 00@ 6 00

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 50® 2 50

Rubrums 2 000 3 00

Lilies, LonciflorumandFormosum 4 00@ 6 00

T.lly of ihe Valley 5 ''0® 6 CO

Bouvardia 4 00@ 6 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus — doz.bchs. 2 00@ 2 50

Smilax doz.strings, 1 00@ 1 25

Carnations 3 00® 4 00

Carnations Fancy 5 00

Violets,. 60<3i 75

Snapdragons 2 0C@ 8 00

Gardenias. ... per doz 4 OC® 6 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schendc

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Bti.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragnt.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGJrMENTS SOLICITBID

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

n. J. TAN RETPER, Manaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the markeL

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

y^^ga'gbt^iiil 129W.28tiiSt.,NewYork

We are

Wholesale Florists

Hare twenty-two years' eirerlence behind us,
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our fnll duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not mabe a mistake by dealing; with os.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: I 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT J203« NEW YORK

^FARRAGUT

WM. KESSLER,

WHOI/ESAIiE FIX)BIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6tli Av. and W. 26tli, New York.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desiralile wall space to rent for advertlalnv.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France;
highest quality, per dozen bunches, $3.00; per
case— 125. of one color, S28.00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c; per lOO
balls, $60.00.

THE EERVAN CO.

119 West 28th street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24^0 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel, 3870-3871 Tarragut

TUB Larstsi Slipper ani Eeceiytr ol Cut Flowni

A complete assortment of the hest ill
the market can always he reli'ed upon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

BADGLEY S BISHOP, Inc.

Phonea 1664—1665 Uadlaon B4«u*

34 W^t 28tli Street, New York

Receivers ud Dlstr^tors of Choicest Cnt Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writina

1062

The American Florist.

Dec. 1,

a*jfii'iVA'tVi*t't'r'Vl^r'-/fV!VtVlf!ft^^^

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

F. Fredrico, salesman for J. S. Fen-
rich, was married, November 11. to
Miss Adeline De Attare.

We have noticed at the store of J.
S. Fenrich sweet peas, violets and white
lilacs of superb quality.

D. Fexy is receiving a good assort-
ment of chrysanthemums for Thanks-
giving. •

A. Li. Young is serving on a jury m
the Supreme court. A. F. F.

BUf&lO.

LOCAi TRADE OPTIMISTIC.

Trade during the past week has
been generally good, augmented by
several large dinners at the clubs and
hotels, together with a few weddings.
As a result local florists are optimistic
as to winter business, although the
large decorations of other years are
missed. The supply of flowers is good
and roses are moving as fast as can
be wished for and the quality is good.
American Beauty, Russell, Maryland,
Hoosier Beauty and Ward are fine, but
White Killarney does not show up
well. Carnations are beginning to ar-
rive, but are not plentiful. Chrysan-
themums are received in large num-
bers and are of very good quality.
Pompons are having a wonderful sale,
both as pot plants and sprays. Nar-
cissi in white and yellow are also
among the offerings. Advance orders
for Thanksgiving are coming in, the
volume of which speaks well for what
may be expected for Christmas in war
times. The supply of poinsettias and
other plants for the holidays is very
promising.

NOTES.

Errand boys in this city seem to be
as scarce as large wedding decora-
tions. S. A. Anderson has solved the
difiiculty by hiring young girls to do
errands, moss frames and other light
work. The result has been very satis-
factory. The question of delivery with
the florists is as much of a problem as
with the dry goods stores, many re-
quests for delivery of small packages
at inconvenient hours being made. One
local store attaches a very conspicu-
ous label to all packages carried by
customers. It reads as follows : "This
Package is Being Carried Home by a
Patriot." It was brought to a florist's
store and delivered by him. He was
"Patriot No. 2."

The recent visit of the members of
the New York Federation of Horticul-
tural Societies and Floral Clubs to this
city marked a meeting that was highly
successful, the dinner at the Iroquois
hotel ending a very pleasant day. The
decorations at the hotel, for which the
local florists are to be thanked, were
very fine.

It seemed like a reunion to see
Messrs. Palmer, Anderson, Neubeck,
Scott. Baum. Ruckert, E'iss, Brucker,
Rebstock and many others, together at
one time on the occasion of the federa-
tion meeting. They all rarely get to-
gether on the same day.

flAVUVWVWAftrtA/WWVWAW/WWV

DARBEE'S

California Violets

We do not advertise them much because our stock is in
such great demand, but here is a chance for a few good
florists in any part of the United States or Canada to get
their name on our shipping list, now at the beginning of the
season. These are money makers for you. Write or wire.

Darbee's, 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Calif.

Put up in any size cases. Get a trial box of Z dozen bunches.

Asparagus
Plumosus Nanus

Northern Greenhouse-Grown Seed.

Per 100 seeds, 50c,; 250 seeds, $1.00;

1000 seeds, $3.50; 5,000 to 10,000

seeds at $3.25 per looo.

CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store new york

New Crop
Fresh Seed

Visitors : F. C. W. Brown and M.
Laughlin, Cleveland, O.; Harry Bals-
ley, Detroit, Mich.; Harry Bunyard,
New York. Bison.

Anoka, Minn. — The Pratt-Ford
range has been sold to Heald & Klein-
man, of Minneapolis.

S-VLEM, Mass. — Edward Cotter, well-
known landscape artist, for several
years in charge of the landscape work
of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., Ish-
peming, Mich., died in a hospital in
that city, November 27, as the result
of a hunting accident.

Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter
& Son are planning an addition 57x75
feet at their range. Lord & Burnham
construction.

Sandusky, O. — More than 400 vari-
eties of dahlias were exhibited at the
recent county fair from the gardens of
Henry Matern and John Hertlein.

Newabk, N. J. — John J. Connelly, of
Connelly & Plunkett, Bloomfleld and
Mt. Prospect avenues, successors to W.
R. James, has been appointed deputy
flre commissioner, at a salary of
$3,500.

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1063

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tfie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

]BatabllBbed 1857

^^^

FLOJRJST

745 Bnckinghain Place,

IJ. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have tbe Best FadUtles in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

EighOi and LecnsI Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Grand At.

Telegraph orders filled on shortnoiice in St. Louis
and rest of Missouri.

Uemlier of Florists' Ttolegrapli DellTerj,

F.T.D.J

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany^ N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delirered io Alban; and vidoity on telegraphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

M!embera Vlortsts' Telegraph
Dellrery Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK. Fifth Avenue

nnCTnitf l ^""^ street
DxftJ I Ull 799 Boylston Street

DcIlTcrlM to Steamer* and All Baatera PoUti.
Mention the American Florist when writing

^Mdx Schlins ^^^i^^^fe. i

* ■ W • WB *m ^^ ^^ ■■■■■■ ^^ Member of Florists' Telerrapli Delivery V

Original De<!orations a Specialty

Branch:

THE VANDERBII/r HOTEL,

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Member of Florists' Ttelegrapli Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellerne. Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market ASords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
4a West 28th Street

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Members of Florists' Xelegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All oiders griven prompt attention.

Members of Florists' Xelegraph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slevers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Min7ieapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all orders for
delivery in the Twm Cities or Northwest

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

TPELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
■'■ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all ordan

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western ITnion Code,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellvary.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Mention the Am.erican Florist whet __'

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

Dec. 1,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Uem^er of Florists' Telegnph DellTeir,

"We Should all strictly adhere to the request

of the United States Food Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

HohnSOIsoo,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We flu orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^.•^T^^

Begerow's ^<JJ?^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
thronghout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

AsWoSmlthCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery,

/T

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Syracuse, N. Y,

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST

536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

General desiens — All flowers in season

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City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. Galvin, Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahi.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y. — S'. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicaffo — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, 0. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — ui. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F. Kirchner.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tes. — Lang Floral & Nursery Ck).

Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist.

Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlus.

El Paso. Tet.— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa.— Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.

Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Dards', 44tb and Madison Ave.

New Y'ork — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell ,611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sbns.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart, Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York— Max Schllng. 785 Fifth Ave.

New York- G. E. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio, Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco-^. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalia, Mo. — Arcblas Floral Co.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

JohaBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Bratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cnt Blooms

re cover all Michigan points and good
ictlons of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.
Members of Florists* Telegraph DsliTfiiy.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Uemhsis of Florist*' TeIe(T*ph SaliTny.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEfELANi

EUCim AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Dunlop's

Toronto, Can.

CaiiAda'i best known and most reliable floilit
Only
the

Best
8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere In Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers DellYerei Aiywiere, Pnone, 1952 Beflford

HUGO H. JAHN

FliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenne
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN. N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington — Gnde Bros.
Wllmette. 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.
WlUlamsport, Pa.— Evenden Bros. Co.
Worcester. Mass. — Llttlefleld Florist.
Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Sbop.
Tonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Chicago ^I't

-/The Florist.

•^^m'riir^i^ • AH orders carefully filled

huSr^^^IisOB St. under the eupervision ol

^^^S^ GEORGE iSMU8.Mgr.

Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memlier of riorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Main 094 1 auiil Aua Telephone

Store- ""^ I-BIIIS MVBi, No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

7ork City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Sncceasor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, S27

■pedal attention to Mail and Telegraph Orderi.
Memher of Florists' Xblegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Bocliester Phone 506 Long Dist, Bell ph. 2189.
Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAIWLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.
The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen larpe Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
lula ot Michigan. All orders fciven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Hain and SIcKlnney Phone Preston 160

Mention the American Florist when writina

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Memlier of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery.
Mevtinn ike American Finrist when writino

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

■We are Members of Florist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Ppecia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Uemlert of riorists' Telegraph SeUyery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attrntion to all mail or telegraph
orders fo' deli rery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenil-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

Mention the American Florist when writina

New York. E.t-biute« i84d

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1662-1663 Colombiu

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

221-226 Grant Avenue

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E, Cor. 10th and Grana Ave.

Memter of Florists* Ttelegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists rhones] II [Lenox

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writino

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

B. E. GEUS, President JL lOI^Cll WiJ*

E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writino

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lang Floral& Nursery Co.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Ofelahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the Amerirnn Florist when writino

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Bee. 1,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by th«
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C SAAKE

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

FLORIST

;legraph Ord
Regular Ti

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Hembeis of Florists' Telegrapli Belivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Los Angeles, Calif.
Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cat Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenne

Kemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PADL ffl. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

r. H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and OltTe Sts,

nowera delivered In city and state on abor'
notice.

Hember of Florists' Telegrapli Dollvery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

win tak« care of all telegriplilc orders.

HENRY SMITH

Wkolesale and Retail Florist of Grand Baplds.
Memter of Florists' Telegraph DellTery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Ordera Oarefnllr ESzecnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

'Wlioleaale and Retail

ICemlers of Florists' Telegraph Dallvuy,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

IIEADING PliORISTS
735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing

.•.V.FLOWERS.V/.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. AniEloriiim Anaex, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Paul, Minn.

L. L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writing

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central
Pennsylvania

Mention the American Florist when writing

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbnryport, Mam.

Covers all New England Points.
Mention the American Florist when writing

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURL

Members Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Ass'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on sbort notlcft

Trade discounts. First-class Btook.

C. n. TREY

8343 "W. MADISON ST.

M>AB OAKVU£U> PABK
CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHIIEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WASHiNOTOKOa

Members of Florists* Telegraph D'elivery.

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

N

LfRED

KS

Cleveland, O.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders filled for all poinU In Ohio. Satisfactory

S'errice Assnred.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Blall or-
ders for florist service In thl» Tldnlty to

Howard & Smith

«S So. Olive St., lios Angeles, Calif.

Blvery Order sure to receive
prompt &nd careful attention.

if ention t%e American Florist when writing

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Uember of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati, 0.

Edward A. Forter

FLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Kemlier of Floristo' IWegr»ph DeUveiy.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 riFTH AVENUE

Uember of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

Uention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

The best service ^^i^^

Our business is growing

Uention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

nomr Bliops: 60 E. Ualn St., Anuterdun, V, Y,
H. T. O. Aroade. Statei St., Amst'erdus, M. Y.
aracnbonses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffmans, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

ISSS O street, lilNCOIiN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

BCembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Mention the American Florist when writing

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhonses. 437 Bav Street.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rockford, 111.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Uember of Florists' Telecraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when^writing

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. C at 8ih Si. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telecraph Orders a Specialty.
Mention the American Florist when writing

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

* mJ JI T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO.

VEH ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASONGTON ST. PROnSENCE

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago Detroit

QnTRAL pLORAL (7p

132 North state St., CHIC AG ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMFLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing

Cleveland, O.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

i Cincinnati, O

I HARDESTY & CO. I

i 150 East Fourth Street I

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. I

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. fl. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticat Avenne and It Street

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in BuHalo,lOCkport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

\ McClemenls

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

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Dec. 1,

The Jjeed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md..
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, June 18-20, 1918.

Visited New York : Clarence Gordi-
nier. of W. H. Gordinier & Son, Troy,
N. T.

Seed Geowers in Europe are reported
as giving- less and less space to seed
crops and more to food crops.

The first seed catalog-ue of the 1918
crop to reacli tliis office is tliat of tlie
Holmes Seed Co., Harrisburg, Pa., ar-
riving November 26.

A. T. COOK, of Hyde Parle, N. Y., tias
issued a special catalogue of hybridized
potato seed and says his first order
was for 10,000 paclcets.
_W. W. BARNARD, of the "W. W. Bar-
nard Co., Chicago, expects to leave for
California about December 26, ship-
ping his auto in advance.

Visited Chicago : T. P. Graham, rep-
resenting the Farber Seed Co.. St. Jo-
seph, Mo.; A. H. Luclc, representing
S. M. Isbell «& Co., Jacltson, Mich.

A TOUR of the Hobolten warehouses,
November 27, disclosed 380 cases of
Dutch bulbs still held there, mostly
hyacinths and narcissi in fair condi-
tion.

DUTCH exporters of spring stock are
asliing for cable orders on the theory
that a steamer will sail in the spring,
but no definite evidence of this Is yet
visible.

CABL Cropp, Jr., Chicago, now of the
"U. S. marine wireless telegraph serv-
ice, who has been confined to the
Homeopathic Hospital, Brighton, Mass.,
with measles, is progressing favorably.

Some recent advances have been
made in asking prices for the follow-
ing vegetable seeds: Radish, ruta-
baga, turnip, cabbage, beet, onion, peas,
sweet corn, spinach, mustard and
herbs.

Grass Seeds. — Prices for grass seed
oh the Chicago Board of Trade. No-
vember 28. were as follows : Timothy,
$6.00 to $7.50 per 100 pounds. Clover,
at Toledo, $20.00 to $25.00 per 100
pounds.

A Dutch steamer has sailed from an
Atlantic port on whose • passenger list
are the names of several well-known
nurserymen, homeward bound. No
bulb men are known to have sailed on
this vessel.

Hurst & Son, London, E'ng., say they
are well placed to do business in flower
seeds and, while there are restrictions
on the export of vegetable seeds, they
can usually obtain licenses to ship to
their allies after providing domestic
needs.

Baltimore, Md. — Charles J. Bolgiano,
of J. Bolgiano «& Son, who is an ardent
worker in all movements to assist the
government in financing the Tvar,
among which was a liberal purchase of
Liberty Loan bonds and securing gen-
erous contributions to the Red Cross
fund, was one of the most earnest spir-
its in the recent Y. M. C. A. campaign,
making stirring addresses to his em-
ployes as well as to those in several -^f
the large factories in this city.

Bouquet Green and Boxwood.

At Chicago bouquet green is coming
down slowly, prices about as before,
$11 to $13 per lOO pounds. Wisconsin
buyers are disposed to accept somewhat
lower prices, though but moderate lots
are offered.

Boxwood is coming in by express,
adding to cost, which is now 15 cents
to 20 cents per pound.

Clover Seed.
C. A. King & Co., Toledo, Ohio, in
their market letter Nov. 24, say of
clover-seed : "It is near a fair price.
It has had less war inflation than
other farm products. The government
is making a survey of the clover-seed
conditions. They want the farmers to
seed freely. Farmers have the money
and can afford to buy. Foreigners
have taken some and more will go for
export. They have some at the sea-
board bought and paid for. They have
shown no disposition to resell, but
might if prices should be inflated ma-
terially. Receipts here this week have
been the largest of the season, mostly
prime or near, and partly to fill sales
previously made. Open trades in fu-
tures are smaller than usual at this
season. Largest shortage is in March,
but mostly by hedgers who will wait
until they see how the spring demand
develops. Cash demand has been the
backbone of the market, not specula-
tion. Stock here is smaller than a year
ago."

Northrup, King & Co.'s New Warehouse.

Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis,
Minn., seedsmen, have recently com-
pleted and moved into their new plant,
comprising a group of three buildings,
which contain nearly eight acres of
floor space, situated on an eight-acre
tract of ground located on the Nor-
thern Pacific and Great Northern rail-
ways. The main building is 420 feet
long, varying from four to six stories
in height, and contains the office, ship-
ping room, garden seed department and
storage floors. The six-story portion
of the building is devoted to the clean-
ing plant for grass and field seeds.
The other two buildings are used for
storage purposes and are connected to
the main building by a subway.

Machinery and equipment of the
most modern type are used through-
out. Special gravity conveyors, lead-
ing from floor to floor, air purifiers
and ventilating systems which wash
and either heat or cool the air supply
for employes throughout the building,
man lifts or elevators of the belt type,
electrical car-moving machinery which
obviates the use of switch engines,
and automatic packing and bag-filling

Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

machines which gauge the amount of
seed placed in each container to the
exact weight desired are among the
special equipment. Bulk cars of seed
grain are unloaded into hoppers under
the tracks, whence the contents are
distributed to any desired part of the
building by means of belt conveyors
and elevators. Sixteen concrete grain
tanks, 75 feet in height, are used for
storage of bulk seed grains and poul-
try feed. These have a capacity of
over 100,000 bushels.

The new plant is one of the largest
and most complete in the country and
serves a clientele of over 18,000 dealers
located in the northwest. Specializ-
ing in the hardy varieties which grow
to advantage in rigorous northern cli-
mates, the company distributes field
and grass seeds, as well as garden
seeds, both in bulk and Jn small pack-
ets which are placed on sale in attrap'
tive cases in dealers' stores. These
display boxes are returned to Minne^
apolis each year, and all of the packets
are destroyed. The boxes are reno-
vated, sanded and repaired in a com-
pletely equipped woodworking shop in-
stalled on the third floor of the main
building, then filled vrith a new display
of packets and shipped out for serv-
ice another season.

Not until one has visited the various
departments of this new plant does:^he
realize the extent of the business han-
dled and the great amount of work
necessary in an institution of this
kind. A number of diflerent industries
seem combined in this establishment,
so complete and varied is the service
offered.

Notwithstanding the great scarcity
of seeds for use during the 1918
season. Northrup, King & Co. have
provided a large stock for supplying
the demands of their trade. This is
evidenced by the thousands of bags
now stored in their warehouses await-
ing spring shipment.

Visitors to the plant are always wel-
come and will find additional features
of great interest throughout the insti-
tution.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

A shoii; time ago, it was the arrival
of the Dutch bulbs that was the topic
of the seed trade. Now, it is their sale
that concerns a number of them. There
is not the usual demand; in fact, the
orders with some firms are far be-
low normal. This is partly accounted
for by the closing of about 75 per cent

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

BM Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Cakrot

I" Sa C I Sa n parsnip, Pabslet, Cklebt, Endive, Salsift, Named and Mixed'
■ *■ ** ■ *■ ■■ Grahdiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

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FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper White Grandlflora—

Per 1000
(1260 Bulbs to the case) $14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
Lily Candidum—
32 to 24 centimeters,

$7.0O per 100; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

Painesville, Ohio.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI?.

of the private greenhouses In this vi-
cinity. Large quantities of the best
bulbs were usually supplied to gar-
deners of these private estates, to
force for greenhouse ornamentation,
bedding, and to grow for prizes at the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's
spring exhibition. For the most part,
all this has been done away with and
orders cancelled. What will be done
with this surplus is a question, as no
marliet appears to be opening up ex-
cept, possibly, job lots to florists to
grow on for spring sales.

Henry A. Dreer. Inc., received their
final installment of Dutch bulbs, com-
prising sixteen cases, November 17.
These had been held up in the con-
fusion at the doclcs in New Torli. With
these to complete their orders, their
entire stock will now be disposed of.
Aji immense lot of Darwin tulips have
also been handled; 55,000 of the va-
riety, Clara Butt, were sold, this being
one of the popular varieties. Mr.
Clarke, in commenting on the situa-
tion, expressed his opinion that it was
a great mistake to send all the impor-
tations through one firm of brokers,
as so much business fairly swamped
them. A large force at this estab-
lishment is now engaged in filling seed
bags, preparatory to the coming sea-
son. A new bag filling and weigliins
and a new stitching machine are being
installed. K.

^ L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for onr SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. IDaiAnted Cabloiue Free

KELWAY & SON

Wholesale Seed
GROWERS

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPOET.'

LANGPORT, Eng.

BEANS, PEAS. RADISH

AND MSIa garden SEKDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOB THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO.

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

^PFriAITTFC* '^^^^^> Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
^mWlALllCj . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.
FREMONT, - - - - NEBRASKA.

BULBS

White Roman Hyacinths, 12 to ISctms..
Der 10( 0, $34 CO.

White Roman Hyacinths, 13 to ISctms.,
per 1000. $36.00.

Single Early Tulips, Thorburn's Rain-
bow Mixture, per 1000, $6.00.

Parrot Tulips, mixed, per 1000, $6.25.

Sacred Chinese Lilies, mammoth size,
per 1000. $90.00.

Single Sweet Scented Jonquils, pe
1000, J4.00.

J.M.THORBURN&CO

Establisbed 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

For SEEDS

FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsditch

LONDON, ■ - ENGLAND

The Premier British Wholesale
and Exporting Seed House.

74 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION.

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO S SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds Blllimore, Md.

ArtburT.BoddingtonCo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

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mmmmmm mJ^/ B W H ■ H^
mmmmmm ^/^/ m^L^ I I H

For our SURPLUS LIST of Dutch
Bulbs at our reduced prices to clean up.

LILIUM GIGANTE1JIV1

Our supply has just arrived and we are now ready
to make prompt shipment for Easter forcing in
the following sizes: 7-9 in., 8-10 in. and 9-10 in.

AMERICAN BULB COMPANY

172 N. Wabash Avenue, Phone, Randolph 33 le CHICAGO, ILL.

TOMATO SEED

GroTvn for the Wliolesale Seed Trade,

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion. Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

Branches: Michigan, Mil PnRD P.nilll

Wisconsin and Idaho. MILrUnU, bUIIII.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 9-10 In., for Immediate de-
livery. 'Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth BIdg., New York City

Mention the American Florist when writing

BULBS

Freesia Purity, mammotli, H inch, $2.00 per
100. $17.00 per 1000

Dutch and French hulbs are all at hand. Let
us quote you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., reliXnr"

22 W. 59th Street. NEW YORK CITY

Mention the American Florist when writing

DUTCH BULBS

COMPLETE SUPPLY IN STOCK

Send For Wholesale Catalog

MIGHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia

Mention the American Florist when writing

Contract Seed firowers

CnRpiiltloc • Pepper, fAi plant. Tomato,

dpeCIIIIIBS. vine Seed and FTeld Conu

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWTV, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO..

Contract Seed Growers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

Waldo Rohnert

GIIiROT, OAt.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Speclaltibs: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Feai, Asteri,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verhenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

Mention the American Florist when writing

I. N. Simon & Sod

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale BrlStOl, PB.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES,
JAPANESE ULY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS,
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
nCUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NURSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRAUAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import Honse
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full Hat of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

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I Philadelphia I

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SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Pilling Mach. Co.

nTCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

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I9I7.

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We Have New Crop

Lil. Gigantenm Bulbs

and we are delivering!!
Others are offering !-Are they delivering ? ?

rou can get RIGHT NOW from us at NEW YORK,

CINCINNATI, CHICAGO and OMAHA.

7 to 9s at $60.00

Other sizes priced in proportion.
ALSO A FAIRLY COMPLETE LINE OF

ALL OTHER BILBS

We will meet competition, quality considered, imported for
our own trade -not imported for Auction; taken from the
docks 6 weeks ago, opened, aired and are IN GOOD ORDER.

NOW

IN
SEASON

10 per cent

FROM
CATALOGUE PRICES

r\0 you remember
the parable of
the Grocer who made
very low prices on
eggs but did not
have any to deliver?
f f f f f f f f f

A word to the wise is sufficient

These at

Bargain

Prices

and

Special

Terms

CHINESE
'JOSS' LILIES

PAPER WHITES

SPANISH

■ nm* These follow 'Mums to advantage and

■■*"^ are a good substitute for Colville (not

available.) NAMED, per 1000, $6.00.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^'ll^iSfs'&U'^Ew^SSf'^"

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111.

Mention the American Florist when writing

THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MKEI AIX SEQUIKEHEirrs FOK AXL SOILB

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Bceta, Mangoes, Carrots. Cab-
bages, Celerlea, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tnralpi.
Orowloe Crops Given Personal Attention,

Mention the American Florist when writing

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Fordi Ctolorado

Contract growers of Cucnmljer, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Weld Seed Corns.

Mention the American Florist when writina

We carry a reserve stock of tlie
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Mushroom Growing

By B. M, Duggar.

Presenting accurately tbe requirements
for success.

260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1,60,

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., COTCAGO

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Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
O. W. AVaid, Grand Eapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

BULLETIN No. 579, entitled, "Celery
Storage E'xperlments," has been issued
by the United States department of
agriculture as the result of experi-
ments conducted during the past five
years.

Winter Truck Crops Condition.

According to the bureau of crop esti-
mates, United States department of
agriculture, the condition of the vari-
ous winter crops, estimated November
15, is as follows: Cabbage. 83; celery,
90; cauliflower, 80- eggplant, 77; let-
tuce, 89.

Spreading Market News.

"Washington, D. C. — The bureau of
markets, United States departmtnt of
agriculture, has established stations
for dissemination of market news at
Cleveland, Detroit, Columbus, Omaha,
Fort Worth, Memphis, Birmingham
and Atlanta. Offices in Jacksonville,
New Orleans, Indianapolis and Des
Moines will be opened soon, making 25
offices in the country.

Peanut Industry Growing:.

Texas has more than 500,000 acres
planted In peanuts, the average yield
being 50 bushels per acre, the price of
which will be about $1.S0 per bushel.
The growing of this product for the
manufacture of oil and feed cakes has
become such an important industry in
the state that practically all of the 250
cottonseed oil mills will be equipped
with peanut crushing machinery.

Iowa Truckers.

Davenport, la., November 27. — Dis-
cussion of plans for overcoming a
threatened shortage in seed and labor
available for next year, featured the
opening of the fourth annual conven-
tion of the Iowa Potato and Truck
Growers' Association. More than 100
Iowa and Illinois vegetable growers
were in attendance. Mayor John Ber-
wald delivered the address of welcome.
Response was made by President D. S.
Culver, Clear Lake.

Wisconsin Potato Growers' Association.

The sixth annual convention amd
show of the Wisconsin Potato Growers'
Association, mention of Hvhich was
made in our issue of October 27, page
788, opened in the University livestock
pavilion, Madison, November 20. the
sessions extending throughout four
days. The meeting was one of excep-
tional interest, the attendance being
about 250, and the papers and discus-
sions especially timely, much attention
being given to the subjects of market-
ing, transportation, etc. Mayor Sayle
welcomed the visitors to the city, and
J. W. Hicks, president of the associa-
tion, and Wm. Stuart, of the depart-
ment of agriculture, Washington, D.

C, also addressed the opening session.
R. H. Aishton. president of the Chica-
go & Northwestern railroad and chair-
man of the central department rail-
road war board, "was listened to with
much interest as he spoke on the mat-
ter of transportation and the plan now
in operation whereby in the handling
of the potato crop the roads of the
United States were practically under
one system. E. F. Brigham, of the
Vermont commission of agriculture,!
spoke of the work along scientific lines
being done by investigators and other
agents of the government in the sup-
port of both dealers and consumers.
He also called attention to the wasted
efforts of many growers in small lot
gardens, an instance being cited where
one such gardener expended $15 on his
plot, for which his returns amounted
to about two bushels.

The special session of the new Wis-
consin Shippers' Association was a big
feature of the meeting, splendid ad-
dresses being made E. P. Miller, potato
director of the national food adminis-
tration, Chicago; C. P. Moore, bureau
of markets, United States department
of agriculture, and P. N. Peterson,
president of the shippers' association.

The quality of the stock shown was
pronounced to be the best on record,
among the prominent varieties being
Green Mountain, Cobbler. Rural New
Yorker. Triumph and Burbank. The
judges were : C. E. Fitch, Iowa Agri-
cultural College, Ames; C. W. Waid,
Michigan Agricultural College, East
Lansing, and A. L. Stone. Wisconsin.
Oneida county held its claim to the
champion potato section of the state,
this district carrying off the high hon-
ors for the fourth consecutive time,
with a score of 94%. Other counties
qualified in the order named : Barron,
901/2; Waushara, 89%; Rusk. 87%;
Langlade, 87; Lincoln, 86%; Marinette,
85%; Forest, 85; Vilas, 84%; Waupaca,
83%; Sawyer,' 82%; Shawano, 77%;
Portage. 75; Brown, 74%; Walworth,
60. H. C. T.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and VejfetaWes.

Chicago, November 27. — Mushrooms,
home grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 10 to 12% cents;
radishes, 50 to 60 cents per dozen
btmches; celery, 75 cents to $1.10 per
box; tomatoes, per 10 pounds, $1.00 to
$1.75; cucumbers, per box, $1.75 to
$2.75.

New York, November 26.— Celery,
dozen stalks, 20 to 50 cents; cucum-
bers, $1.00 to $1.37 per dozen; mush-
rooms, $1.00 to $1.75 per 4-lb. basket;
tomatoes, per pound, 10 cents to 23
cents; lettuce, per basket, 50 cents to
$2.00.

Greenhouse Growers' Outlook.

Prospects for the greenhouse men
are not rosy at present. As time rolls
along, a new difficulty is added to the
old list, which is already a long one.
We now have our own high cost of
living, high cosf-'of- material and la-
bor, scarcity of labor, of manure, of
fertilizers, of coal, of seeds and sup-
plies, and last, but not least, danger
of being classified among non-essential
enterprises by the government commis-
sion and put out of business alto-
gether. How the florists will meet this
new emergency is hard to answer, but
the vegetable men have a better show
if they do not neglect to properly im-
press the proper officials. Owing to the
lower temperature carried in general,
their demands for coal are less than
the demands of the florists, and for
this coal they return a considerable
amount of food. However, an impor-
tant factor of defense should be the
part the vegetable men play in the
distribution of vegetable plants in the
early spring — a considerable area of
glass being devoted to this branch.
As the government promises us a hear-
ing before drastic action is taken, it
behooves all of us to make arrange-
ments for defense in time, as a com-
plete shut down would be a great hard-
ship for the trade. Here again the
value of organization will tell, as an
Individual has very little weight in such
matters. It would be a good plan to
compile all data on the subject at
once. So as to be able to meet this new
thrust squarely. Maeketman.

The Canned Tomato.

In western New York a farmer drove
to the public market in a certain town
with vegetables and fruit for sale. A
girl passed his stand, went to a gro-
cery store and bought two cans of to-
matoes and carried them home. For
the price of these two cans this farmer
was ready to sell a large basket of
fresh and sound tomatoes — right from
the vine. The farmer thinks that the
biggest asset of the middlemen is just
that quality in the consumer which
sent the girl past him after the canned
goods.

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2%-lii. pots — ^Sand Rooted,

A. Eicard, Beauty Poitevlne, S. A. Nutt, Bnch-
ner. Montmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2,76 per

100, $26.00 per 1,000.
2%-iii. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' Heliotropes,

Lantanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1,000,
3 and 4-in. Cyclamens, $8.00 and $20.00 per
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESAIE FLORIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUTERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 1666)
Wholesale Growers and X^xporters of Choice Stocka of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sngar Mangel AVarzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek Lettuce, Radish, Swlss-Chard, Sfrede and Tnmip.

IMPORTERS OP

Bed-top, Meadow Fescae, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy- and GABDEN FEAB.
Eng-Ush Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2%-iii. pots, strong plants, $3.60 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengerl. 214-ln. pots ready for
shift, ?3.60 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

l%e best work on Chryaanthamnm Onltnrtt.
Both amatenr and florists have be«n Dtortded
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only SOo postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH S CO., Adrian, Mich.

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemnm NoTeltles mjr Specialty

How to Grow Roses

Contains much practical information on the col-
tare and management of garden roses.
By ROBERT PYLE.
121 pages with colored plates. Price, $1.00*

American Florist Co.

440 S. D^rbom St.. CHICAGO

SNOW QUEEN CANNA

Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. &

O. H. New York Convention. And 100

other notable kinds. Always ask for

SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS.

Tho P.ONARD a |j=n WEST GROVE

'JONES CO.

Robert Pyk, Pres.

I^AbI.

I. Wiitzer.Vice-Pres.

Providence, R. I.

TKABE VEBY SATISFACTORY.

Trade during the past week has been
good. Chrysanthemums are moving
well and the stock is good. Carnations
are coming in fairly well but the qual-
ity is not up to standard. Violets are
having a heavy call and are quite
plentiful. Pompons are also fast mov-
ers. The Thanksgiving trade promises
to be good, and from all reports there
will be ample stock to meet the re-
quirements, with a possibility of a
shortening up in roses. Prices on these
have advanced slightly during the
week.

The Wanshuck Greenhouses are
sending in some excellent Primula Mal-
acioides, which ftnd ready^ale.i
V, -^ ,- , :. , - H. A. Tv

French and Dutch Bulbs

Special prices to close out our stock of Bulbs.

^ ^ Per 1000

Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctms $12.00

White Roman Hyacinths, 13 to 15 ctms 35.00

Rose or Pink and Blue 27.00

Bedding Hyacinths, separate colors $1.50 per 100; 13.00

Second size Named Hyacinths 2.50 per 100; 22.00

Single Early Mixed Tulips 7.00

All in First Class Condition.

Robert Buist Company, Philadelphia, Pa.

FLOWER SEEDS

E malce a specialty of Flower Seeds for Florists and
Seedsmen. We carry large stocks of aU the popular
varieties, sucli as Asters, Balsams, Bachelor's Button,
Calendulas, Cosmos, Dianthus, Marigold, Mignonette,
Morning Glory, Portulaca, Phlox, Sweet Peas and
Zinnias, etc., and shaU be pleased to quote on your
list o requirements for present and future use.

Vaughan's Seed Store, SIw^y^jTrk

Blooming and Foliage Plants For Christmas

and foliage plants can be lound anywhere.

Cyclamen

Poinsettlas

Azaleas,

limited quantity
Gardenias
Combination Plants
Heather
Otaheite Oranges

Christmas Peppers

Geraniams

Coleus

ricus Ferns

Begonias

Primulas

Daisies

Bnddleia

Acacia,

limit'^d quantity
Solanoms
Diacaenas
Pandanns
Palms
Araucarias
Crotons

9LIAU1''^"'

Complete price list now r
Order early. And if you have any faciliti

,dy.

for eating for stock,
ent made at once.

S. S. Pennock Company, 1612 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

READY NOW.

S. A. Nutt S12.50 per 1000

Scarlet Bedder 2.00 per 100

A&paiagus Plumosus 3.00 per 100

~It pays to buy good stock, ask any of my
customers what they think of mine, names
furnished if desired,

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, Pi.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VINCA VAB.IEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vlncawill make you good 4- in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt, Eicard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOOO.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2 in., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,«^^^\V'

AJSLEQANY N. Y.

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Dec. 1,

The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President:
J. E. Mayhew, Waxabachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

Visited Chicago : C. B. Knickman,
representing McHutchison & Co.. New
York.

CAMBRIDGE, Mas.s. — James Doherty,
who was one of Boston's pioneer retail
florists, and for the past 35 years city
forester here, died November 20, aged
80 years.

J. HOEAOE McPaeiand, Harrlsburg,
Pa., president of the American Civic
Association, in an extended article in
the Chicago Evening Post, November
26, tells of work in the Arnold Arbo-
retum during the past 10 .years.

Holland Nurserymen Return Home.

The first Dutch steamer permitted
to sail has left an American port with
a passenger list of more than 1,200.
Among nurserymen who'' sailed for
home are Messrs. Buyss. Heckhousen,
Van Eerde, Jac. Smits and "W. B. Van
Eyk. As mentioned in our issue of Oc-
tober 27, a petition had been sent to
President Wilson asking that he ob-
tain passage for Hollanders and others
detained in this country on account of
lack of transportation.

Coruus Sangulnea.

This is now one of the conspicuous
shrubs in the arboretum, for the
leaves are now the color of old Span-
ish leather, which they will retain for
some time longer and until they fall.
This cornel is a native of Siberia, and
here in New England often grows 10
or 12 feet high and forms a mass of
stems which are often broader than
the plant is high. The flowers are
white in small compact clusters, and
these are followed by nearly black
fruit. The value, however, of this
plant is found in its vigor and excel-
lent habit, and in the color of the foli-
age in November. A large specimen
can be seen in the cornel group at
the junction of the Meadow and Bus-
sey Hill roads. — Arnold Arboretum
Bulletin, November, 1916.

Rosenfleia Peony Farm, Omaha, Net., Sold
The sale by J. P. Rosenfield of liis
40-acre peony farm, perhaps one of
the largest of its kind in the United
States, and when in bloom for the
Memorial day cut, one of the beauty
spots of the middle west, has been an-
nounced, the purchaser being Richard
Caplin and the consideration said to
be $40,000. Mr. Rosenfield's territory
extended practically throughout the
entire middle west and he has become
independently wealthy from the rev-
enue derived. His entire crop, timed
to be ready for the cut not later than
Memorial day, if for any reason de-
layed, would have resulted in a loss
of $2,000, but it is declared his plants
have never failed. For many years
this grower maintained a similar farm
at West Point, liTeb., but owing to
poor railway facilities the industry
never developed to such great success
as in Omaha, where it grew by leaps
and bounds. Mr. Rosenfield is the

father of the annual Omaha peony
show held under the auspices of the
Omaha and Council Bluffs Florists'
Club. He will continue to make Omaha
his place of residence. Under the new
ownership, the farm will be enlarged.
R. W.

Rhododendron Maximum.

Ed. American Florist :

Will you kindly tell me if Rhododen-
dron maximum is hardy in this cli-
mate without any protection?
Southern Michigan. K. B.

Thousands of Rhododendron maxi-
mum have been planted in and around
Detroit and still there are none in evi-
dence. Hundreds are planted and sold
every year by out-of-town salesmen
and nurserymen just to get a good price
which, no doubt they do. Then they are
planted by men that seemingly do not
know what they are doing. Neverthe-
less, Rhododendron maximum is hardy
in this latitude. First, it wants a pre-
pared place with a big percentage of
leaf mold. Second, in their native hab-
itat they thrive on high grounds or
hill sides; care is never given by the
planter. Nature cannot be forced, but
nature can be assisted. Why not give
these semi-tropicals a good mulch of
leaves in the fall, which will act like
an overcoat to a man in extreme cold?
— also put up an inexpensive lattice
-work close over the parent plants to
lighten the burden of snow. A few
boughs of evergreen are also very use-
ful to keep from freezing and thaw-
ing too quickly. With care this much
abused plant can be made and brought
to bloom and take a front seat in the
garden. Wm. Dilger.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

F. 0. Berlin, N. J, WUUanutown Job*., V. t.

HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

EvergreeD Specialists Largest Growers in America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

Plant Propagation, Graeniiouse
and Nursery Practice.

By M. G. Kains.

342 pages, illustrated. Price, ?1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

1^

Norway Spruce for Miniature Gliristmas Trees.

SELECTED SHAPELY PLANTS.

2-3 feet, $20.00 per 100. 18-24 in., $15.00 per 100. 12-18 In., $12.00 per 100.

Tiiese are a very attractive holiday specialty for florists and sell rapidly.
Many of our customers have handled them in large quantities for years,
Last season the sale was particularly good, and this year, with the scarcity
of European novelties, they will be more popular. Will pot up nicely in
6-iQ., 6-in. and 8-in. pots. They can be nsed also for vases and placed in
tubs for the veranda. Order now. We can ship at once, or hold until

December 1st. j-

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. ;

CES.

FRENCH NURSERY STOCK

We Grow All Outdoor NURSERY STOCK

Fruit, Ornamental, Forest, Rose Stocks, Etc.

We have a large stock of ROSE TREES;

Also NEW, RARE TREES and SHRUBS,

HARDY HERBACEOUS, ETC.

Many other lines for Florists' use on hand.

Our Wholesale Catalogue, most cromplete and exceedingly interesting, Is at the
disposition of the Nursery Trade. If you have not received It, write to us.

E. TURBAT & CO.,

ORLEANS, Nurserymen FRANCE.

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Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASING LILAC ROSE
A Revolution in the Baby Type

First- class certificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Horticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100; 3-in. pots,
$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual (lowers as large
as a 25c-plece.

A. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

GERANIUMS

2I4 in. pots, and strong rooted cuttings.
Ricard, Poitevine, Nutt, Doyle, Bouch-
ner, Helen Mitchell, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. Strong, rooted cuttings,
$15.00 per 1000. Clean healthy stock.

Bedding stock rooted cuttings ready
now of Heliotrope, Coleus, Fuchsia,
Petunias, etc. Ask for price lists.

Anglin & Walsh Co.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y.
Ready tor immediate Shipment

Glirysantliemum Stock Plants

Rosea, Pink % 5.00 Der 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 oer 100

TJnal5a, Pink 5.00 oer 100

Golden ftueen. Yellow 5.00 oer 100

Oconto. White 5.00 oer 100

Chrysolora, Yellow 5.00 ner 100

C. C. PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 Der 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

R^^ « ^ ^ Field-grown
U9173 Hardy Climbers
^2»flm/ 2l4and4in.pots
\i%M.\jkj in all classes .

*^ LL lull *4iPRIWQriELD0HI0^

ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM

2>i-inch pots, $5.00 per 100
3-inch pots, 8.00 per 100

HIGHLAND, N. Y.

If you are intareatfld in Mid-Wiiit«r

Blooming Plants

— or asTthliic ia —

Soft Wooded Plants

— Writ*—
flAn A TTiiliI WlKdesale Grower

i»eo. /\. i\uni, prgKiN. III.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Christmas Plants

Pot Plants in Bloom. Stock never gave better
promise of finishing EXTRA CHOICE.

Poinsettias

The true Xmas flower; in 5, 6, 7, 8
and 10-inch pans and singles in 4
and 5- nch pots. A scarcity of
Azaleas this year wili malte these
plants more desirable than ever.

Begonia Cincinnati

Extra well done in 5 and 6-in. pots.

Christmas Peppers

will bs muctt used this year; ours
are unusually good and of the choice
varieties— CHRISTMAS JOY, CLUS-
TER and CELESTIAL. Nothing bet-
ter for made-up baskets.

Crotons

poiNSETTiA jjj g_jjjj,jj ^jj^g^ ^^^^ showy.

Solanum Melvini Dracaenas. Ferns

(Jerusalem Cherry) And Everything Needed

4 and 5-inch, extra well berried. for Baslcet Worlc.

Vaughan's Seed Store

NURSERIES 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO greenhouses

WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK western springs, ill.

NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Gen. de Vibraye — Bright rose to blue, (in 5-in. pots

only.)
Mad. E. MoulUere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M. Hamar— Delicate flesh rose.
Mile. R. Galllard— Milk white; fringed.
Saxione— White.
Souv. de M. Chautard— Bright rose (in 5 inch pots

only.)
Also Otal£Sa in 5-inch pots only.

POT GROWN— 4-moh pots— $20.00 per 100.
" " 5-inch pots— S30.00 per 100.

FIELD GROWN— 5 to 6 shoots— $20.00 per 100.

MISCELLANEOUS
SEASONABLE STOCK.

Asparagus Pliunosns— Heavy stock. 2L,-in..

it3.5u per 100; $30.00 per IPOO. Ii4-in.. J2.60

per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 3H-in.

!B3.00 per 100.
Begonia— Chatelaine— 214-inch, »6.00 per 100.

" — Sanderson! — 2^-inch. $4.00 per 100.

" — Sanderson!- 3-inch. $7.00 per 100.

" —Christmas Red— 3-in.. $8.00 per 100.
Daisy (Marguerite)— Eeved' Or— Yellow. $4.00

per 100,
Daisy (Marguerite) Queen Alexandria— 84.00

per 100,
Dracaena Termlnalis— Beautifully colored.

4-inoh, $35,00 per 100, B-inoh. (heavy)

SljO.OO per 100,

Ferns— Fine stock. Per lOO

—Teddy Jr., 4-inch $20.00

5-inoh 3b.00

6-inch 50.00

—Boston, 5-inoh 35.00

6-inch 50.00

Genista — Beautifully trimmed, bushy plants —

5-inch. $4.50 per doz.; $35.Uu per 100.
Primula— Per l(5o

— Forbesi.2H-inch $ 3.50

—Malacoides. 2V4-inch 3.50

— Obconica Alba, 3-inch 5.00

4-inoh 10.00

Pandanus Veltchl— Well colored—

5-inch 75.00

THE STOBRS & HARBISON CO.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN
PAINESVILLE, _____ OHIO

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New Crop Greenhouse Grown

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Price: 50,000 lots, $2.25 per 1000
" 5,000 " 3.00 per 1000

CHAS. E. MEEHAN

No. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Specialists in Specimen Stoci(

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and a complete line of
Conlferons ESrvergreens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

Jersey City, N. J.

An exceptionally fine stock of poin-
settias is now to be seen at the range
of Mrs. Wm. Entenmann, 308 Ocean
avenue. In pots and pans, there is
stock ranging- from small plants in 2-
inch pots to 12-inch pans containing
a number of plants. A large stock is
growing in beds for cutting. Much of
the stock is now finely colored and will
be ready for the Thanksgiving trade,
and there will be thousands for Christ-
mas.

James A. Sullivan, 277 Grove street,
is now very busy, as he is opening an-
other store at 812 Newark avenue. His
designer, Joseph Williams, has been
laid up for the past 10 days with an
attack of grippe and is greatly missed,
but is expected to be around again at
an early date. The Grove street store,
which is prosperous, will be continued.

J. F. Madden, 768 Bergen avenue, has
recently made noteworthy and novel
improvements in his store. In the
rear, he has fitted up an alcove office,
finished in latticed bamboo. He has a
considerable range with a large ceme-
tery trade, near his Jersey City store,
and a range, where Adiantum hybrid-
um is exclusively grown, at Highland.

A blue book of lady florists would be
incomplete if May F. Kendall, 532
Jersery avenue, were omitted, as she
thoroughly understands the business
and has an amiable temperament. Her
brother, Alfred F. Kendall, formerly a
clerk with a Wall street. New York,
brokerage firm, is now with the colors
in the aviation corps.

Another busy lady florist of this city
is Miss Wrege of 21 Roosevelt avenue.
Within one year, death removed her
father, mother and only brother, and
she was left alone in the management
of a retail business and a considerable
area of glass, TDeing also her own buyer,
but she seems to be doing well.

Weidemann's Florist Shop on Monti-
cello avenue is neat and prosperous.
He has an established reputation as a
designer and decorator.

E. Bonnot has given up his store at
710 Bergen avenue, and now transacts
business at his residence.

Callas Brothers have a neat store
at 100 Sip avenue, and report fair busi-
ness.

A. F. F.

BtrxLER, Mo. — The State Fair Floral
Co. of Sedalia, staged a very fine dis-
play of plants and cut flowers in this
city, November 9-10, under the direc-
tion of the company's local representa-
tive, Mrs. C. E. Culver.

"Windsor, Ont. — At its meeting here
November 7, the Sandwich Horticul-
tural Society elected the following of-
ficers : H. O. Fleming, honorary presi-
dent; Dr. W. J. Beasley, president; C.
E. Wadge, vice-president; A. R. Ma-
renette, secretary; J. Genest, treasurer.

Pot
Grown

ROSES

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

From 4-in. pots-GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS.

Eaeb Doz. 100

Caroline Testout. . .$0.20 $2.00 $15.00

Hoosier Beauty .... J2S 2.50 IS.OO

Killarney Brilliant. JtS 2.50 18.00

Pink Killarney 20 2.00 15.00

Pink Cochet 20 1.75 13.00

Pollaertrose 20 2.00 15.00

Bach Doz. 100

Richmond $0.20 $2.00 $15.00

Sunburst 25 2.50 18.00

Wm. R. Smith .20 2.00 15.00

White Cochet 20 1.75 12.00

White Killarney... .20 2.00 15.00

Two-Year Dormant-FIELD GROWN.

Doz. 100

Alfred Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach 2.50 IS.OO

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayrrard 3.00 20.00

Clio 2.50 18.00

Conrad F. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.50 18.00

Earl of Dufferin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.50 18.00

Frau Karl Druschki.... 3.00 20.00

Gen'I. Jacqueminot 2.50 18.00

Doz. 100

Gruss an Teplltz $2.50 $18.00

Margaret Dickson 2.50 18.00

Mme. G. Lulzet.., 2.50 18.00

Masna Charta 2.50 18.00

Mrs. John Laing 2.50 18.00

M. P, ^Vilder 2.50 18.00

Paul JVeyron 2.50 18.00

Persian Yellow 2.50 18.00

Prince C. de Rohan 2.50 18.00

Ulrich Brunncr 3.00 20.00

^■**^?^ Climbing Roses.

strong 2 Yr. Dormant.

Climbing American Doz. 100

Beauty $2.50 $18.00

Crimson Rambler. . 2.50 18.00

Dorothy Perkins. . 2.00 10.00

Excelsa 2.00 16.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.00 20.00

Lady Gay 2.50 18.00

Tausendschon .... 3.00 22.00

White Dorothy 2.50 18.00

Best Mixed
^ Strains

Obconica ^^""^f^tf °"^

lUO 1(100

2H-mch $5.00 $45.00

3inch 7.00 65.00

Malacoldes

4-mcll 10.00 90.00

Primulas

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

Sea^«SOJ3.SLl3l^ Stook

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest In existence. Our output is
350.000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to the quality of strain and
plants. Eight varieties equally divided.

2y.-in. extra selects, strong, $7.50 per 100.
$65.00 per 1000.

2%-ln. strong, $6.B0 per 100; $60.00 per
1.000.

3-ln.. extra strong, $10.00 per lOO. $90.00
per 1,000.

3-in., strong. $8,00 per 100, $75.00 per
1,000; 4-in., $20,00 per 100.

Recoco Erecta, finest new in the trade,
comes well recommended for commercial
growing, 2V,-ln., $8.00 per 100; 3-in.. $12.00
per 100; 4-io.. .$25.00 per 100.

Asparagus plumosus seedling, $1.25 per
100, $10.00 per 1,000; Sprengeri, $1.00 per
100, $8.00 per 1,000.

POT PLAUTS

Primula Malacoides, 2% inch, $4.00 per
100; 3 inch, $7.00 per lOO; Obconica. 2^4
inch, $5.00 per 100; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100.
Eondorf strain, mostly pink.

Cinerarias. 2Vi inch, finest mixed. $4.00
per 100; .$35.00 per 1,000.

FEKN BALLS
to 12 inches ir
$35.00 per 100.
$50.00 per 100.
omn]fended:
Verona, 3-ln.. $2
Verona, 4-in.,
Verona, 5-In.,

Norwood. 3

large size, with foliage, 10

diameter, $5,00 per doz.,

Extra select, $7.50 per doz.,

Two New Ferns to be reo-

2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
6.00 per doz., 50.00 per 100.
I., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Norwood. 2yo-in., $25.00 per 100.
Smithii. 3-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Smithii, 4-ln., 3.50 per doz., 25.00 per 100.
Smithii, 5-ln., 6.00 per doz.. 50.00 per 100.

Boston, bench grown, strong plants, $20.00
per 100.

Azalea, home grown, well budded. 10-12
inch, $1.25 each; 12-14 inch, $1.50 each; 14-
16 inch, $2,00 each.

Pandanus Vfeitcliii, 5 Inch. 75 cents; 6
inch. $1.25; good color.

Nutt Geranium — 2'/^ Inch, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1,000.

Salvia, Splendens and Fireball, tr. pkts.,
50c.

ROSES — Baby varieties, 5 Inch, $30.00 per
100.

Poinsettias, 2% Inch, $5.00 per 100.

ERNEST ROBER, cashPiease. Wilmette, 111.

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Ready Reference Section

10 CENTS PER LINE. NET.

ADIANTUM.

Adiantum Cuneatum. 2-in., $3.00; 3-ln.. $5.00
per 100. Croweanum, 2-in.. $4.00; 4-in., $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Micli.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, heavy stock. 2%-In., $3.50
per 100, $30 per 1,000; 1%-in.. $2.50 per 100.
$20 per 1,000. Sprepgeri. 2%-in., $3 per 100.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Vick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. Y.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., 3c; 3-in., 6c;
4-in., 12c each. Sprengeri, 2i4-in., 3c each.
The Geo. Wlttbold Ck>., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., $6 per 100; plu-
mosus, 2y2-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $8 per lOO
6-ln, 85c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove. 111.

Asparagus plumosus and Ppreni^eri, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., .$12.50 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLDMOSnS SEBJDLINGS, extra
strong. $6.50 per 1,000. VADGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 3Vi-in., 2c; 3-In.,
5c: 4-in.. Sc. GLOBE GREENHOUSES, Denver.
Colo.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock, 10-
12-in., $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
in., $2,00 each. ERNEST ROBBB, Wilmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia. Chatelaine, 2%-in., $6 per 100;
Sandersoni, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7 per
100; Christmas Red, 3-in., $8 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O.

Begonias Cincinnati, Melior and Mrs. J. A. Peter-
son. For sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove. III.

lOO 4-in. Chatelaine Begonia, $10.00; good
plants in bloom. Cash, please. EDGAR. BAS-
TERDAY, Nakomis, lU.

BOUGAINVIIiLBA.

Bougainvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
in., $25 per lOO; 5-in., $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

BULBS.

Bulbs. New crop L. Giganteum at New York
and Chicago. Narcissus Paper Whites, Roman
and Dutch Hyacinths, Freesias. Callas, Tulips,
Cottage and Darwin, Narcissus and Chinese
Narcissus. For sizes, varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. White Roman Hyacinths, single early
tulips, Chinese Lilies, sweet scented Jonquils.
For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.,
New York City.

Dutch Bulbs. We still have a limited quan-
tity on hand ; all in first class condition. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover-page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co..
1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

Lilium Giganteum. new crop, immediate ship-
ment. 6-8-in., (400 to case), $18 per case; 7-9-
in. (300 to case), $20 per case; 8-10 in. (225 to
case), $22.50 per case; 9-10-ln. (200 to case),
$25 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State
St., Chicago.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100,
$65.00. per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, 0.

Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10-in. for
immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Bulbs. French and Dutch. All in first-class
condition. For varieties and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. Robert Buist Co..
Philadelphia, Pa.

Dutch Bulbs. Complete supply on hand. Send
for wholesale catalog. Michell's Seed House,
Philadelphia, Pa.

CAKNAXIONS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1.000. Aviator, Alice, Matchless
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1.000. Superb, $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
Joliet, 111.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per lOO. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST EOBER, Wilmette, 111.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for imme-
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora. $5 per
100; C. C. Pollworth, $10 per 100. Eli Cross.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

CINERARIA.

CINERARIA, 214-ili.. finest larfee-flowering
mixed, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cash.
GLOBE GREENHOUSES. Denver, Colo.

Cinerarias, best seedlings, 2-in.. $4.00; 3-in.,
$6.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich,

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, 2"!4-in., finest mL-jed. $4.00 per
100; $35.00 per 1,000, ERNEST ROBBR, Wil-
mette, 111.

300 2^-in. Cinerarias, Vaughan'a strain, $3.00
per 100. Cash please. EDGAR EASTEEDAY,
Nokomis, 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, well colored. 4-in., 40c; 5-in., 60c
and 75c; 6-ln.. $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove III.

CYCI/AMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Bight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only;

100 1000

2?4-in., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

2y2-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2%-
in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Cyclamen. Fine plants, well budded, best
strain, separate colors or mixed, strong 3-in,,
$8.00 per 100; strong 4-in., $15 per 100; fine
5-inch in bud and bloom, $25.00 per 100. Cash.
All sizes ready to shift. BRILL CELERY
GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

4-in. at , $2.50 per doz.

5-in. at 4.80 per doz.

6-in. at 9.00 per doz.

RALPH J. SOUTHERTON, Highland Park, _IU.

Cyclamen, 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 35c and 50c: 6-in.,

75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.,

745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-in., $10.00; 4-ln.. $20.00; 5-in.,
.$40.tXI per 100; 6-in.. 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-in.. $4.20 per doz.; 5-in., $6 per
doz.; 6-in., $9 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove, Hi.

CYCLAMEN. We have the best 4-in., $15.00
per 100. Cash. GLOBE GREENHOUSES. Den-
ver. Colo.

DAISIES.

Daisies (Bellis) Monstrosa. white and pink,

also Longfellow and Snowball. Thinly sown,

strong field-grown seedlings, $2.50 per 1,000,
$11.50 per 5.000. Cash.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS

Kalamazoo, Mich.

DEUTZIA,

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DRACAENAS.

Dracaena Terminalis, beautifully colored, 4-
in., $35; 5-iii., $50 per 100. The Storrs & Har-
rison Co., Painesville, O.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. HeaVT pot-boimd
plants. Syo-in., $5.00 per 100. GLOBE GREEN-
HOUSES, Denver. Colo.

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-ln., 12c; 5-iQ., 20e
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette, Illinois.

ERICAS.

FERNS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.

Doz. 100

Verona, S-in $2.00 $15.00

Verona, 4-ln 3.50 25.00

Verona, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Smithii, 3-in 2.00 15.00

Smithii, 4-jn 3.50 25.00

Smithii, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 214-in 25.00

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Boston Ferns, 5-ln.. $25.00 per 100, less than
60, 30c each; 6-in., $50.00 per lOO; less than 50,
60c each.

Fern Balls,, large size, 10 to 12-in., $5.00 per
doz., $35.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per
doz. $50.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

FERNS OF EXCEPTIONAL, QDAI/ITY.

100 1000

Boston and Roosevelt, 2%-in $4.50 $40.00

Whitmanii and Scholzelii, 2iA-in. . . 4.50 40.00
Whit, compacta and S'cottii, 2y2-in. 5.00 45.00

Piersoni, Elegantissima, 2%-in 5.00 45.00

Scottii and Wanamaker, 2%-in 5.00 45.00

Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmanii. 4-in., 18c;
5-in.. 25c. 12.000 Bostons, 3-in., $6.00 per 100,
$55.00 per 1000.

G. M. REBtTRN & CO..
160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt, 214-in $ 4.50

Boston, 214 -in 4.50

ScholzeU 214 -in 4.50

Teddy, Jr., 2^4 -in 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-ln 15.00

Boston, 4-ln 15.00

THE REESER PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

Ferns for Fern Dishes. Good strong plants.
In 2% in. pots. Aspldium, Holly. Mayii, Wil-
soni and Alba Lineata, $3.00 per 100; $27.50
per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO.. 372
Johnson Ave., Springfield, 0.

Boston and Roosevelt ferns, 7-in., 65c; 8-in.,
80c. These ferns are pot-grown, in A-1 condi-
tion and guaranteed to be as good as any in
the market. Cash with order.

Felix Kramer, Blaine St., Nlles, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Pot-grown stock. Scottii, 4-ln., $2 per
doz., $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz., $25 per
100. Boston, 5-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100;
6-in., $4.50 per doz., $33 per 100. R. -Vincent,
Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

FERNS. WeU established. 4-in., $15.00 per
lOO; 5-in., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-ln., $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.,
Sidney, O.

Ferns. Teddy, Jr., 4-in., $20; 5-in., $35; 6-
In., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in., $35; 6-in., $50
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines-
ville, 0.

Ferns, Holly, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per
100; 5-in., .$2.40 and $3 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

Boston Ferns. 6-ln., 35c; 7-in., 75c; 8-ln.,
$1: 9-in.. $1.25 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Clean, healthy stock, strong
rooted cuttings. Ricard, Poitevine. Nutt. Doyle,
Bucbner and Helen Michell. 2i4-in., $3 per 100;
$25 per 1,000. Anglin & Walsh Co.. Williams-
bridge, N. Y.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums, from 2 and 2^-in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine. S'. A.
Nutt, Bucbner, Montmore, Perkins, Viaud, etc.,
$2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,
Washington, N. J.

Geraniums. 3-in., $3 per 100, $30 per 1,000;
2-in.. $2.60 per lOo, $22.60 per 1,000. R. Vin-
cent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings ready now. S.
A. Nutt, $12.50 per lOOO; Scarlet Bedder, $2 per
100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Fa.

GIiADIOIiUS.

lAmerican grown gladiolus for inside forcing,
1^^ inch and up. 250 at lOOO rate.

1000 1000

Baron Hulot ..$18.00 Lily Lehman ... $20.00

Panama 32.00 Ruffled Glorv-.. 40.00

Willy Wigman . 25.00 Chicago White.. 22.00

Niagara 32.00 Europe 60.00

Schwaben 40.00 Mrs.F. Pentlletou 45.00

Empress of India 23.00 G. of Holland.. 30.00

Hollandia 16.00 Faust 20.00

Fred Wigman . . 30.00 Excelsior 30.00

Peace 40.00 Columbia 35.00

Myrtle 40.00

America. Augusta. Francis King, Halley,
Princeps, Pink Beauty. Brenchleyensis, 1^ in.
and up, $2.00 per lOO, $18.00 per 1000; I14 in.,
$1.75 per 100, $16.00 per lOOO. Guaranteed true
to name. Shipment November and December.

G. M. REBURN & CO.
160 No. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 111.

GREENS.

Greens. Fancy holly, $3.25 per case; box-
wood, 12c per lb.; green sheet moss, SI. 40 per
bag; laurel branches. $2.75 per case; laurel
stems, $1.10 per bag. W. Z. Purnell. Snow
Hill. Md.

Greens. Fancy and Dagger Ferns; long and
short green leucothoe, long bronze leucothoe,
bronze and green galas, hemlock branches. For
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
J. N. Pritchard. Elk Park. N. C.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Fancy and dagger ferns, green and
bronze galas and leucothoe. For prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue, Tar-Heel
JITvergreen Co., Elk Park, N. C.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in., 25c; 6-in., 35c; T-in., 50c; 8-in., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

MISTIiETOE.

MISTLETOE.
Get your stocks direct from the "Home of the
Mistletoe," and have satisfied customers. We
offer for shipment, starting December 1st, well
berried, bright leaved stocks, packed securely
in corrugated paper boxes in sizes 5, 10, 25
and 50 lbs. Ask for prices before placing your
order elsewhere. Gathering and packing are
done under our own supervision and only first
class stocks are shipped. Glad to quote in any
quantities on request.

- THE BARTELDES SEED CO..
Oklahoma City, Okla.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds, including Clematis Paniculata, fresh
home cured, 25c per oz., $2.50 per lb., postpaid.
BENJ. CONNBLL, Merchantvllle, N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MATWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

PAIiMS.

Palms. Kentia Forsteriana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tnbs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

Palms. Phoenix Canariensis in the following
sizes, 12-in. tub, 5 and 6 ft. high, 13-in. tub, 6
to 7 ft. high. Write for prices. Julius Boehrs
Co.. Rutherford. N. J.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prizes, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote. Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Vcitchii, 4-in., 50c each. Dtills,
5-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veltchii, 4-in., 35c each; 6-in.. 75c
and $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

PANSDES.

Pansy plants, strong and stocky; strains
unsurpassed by any for size of bloom or colors,
$2.50 per 1,000, $11.50 per 5,000. Cash. Satis-
faction or your money back.

BRILL CELERY GARDENS
Kalamazoo, Mich,

PAiNSY PLANTS. Strong, heavy plants, big
flowers, all colors. $3.00 per 1000. GLOBE
GREBNHOnSES, Denver. Colo. i

POINSETTIAS.

POINSETTIAS.

4-in. pots .$20.00 per IOC

6-in. pans $0.50 and $0.75 each

7-in. pans 1.00 each

8-in pans 1.25 to 1.50 each

10-in. pans , . 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-in. pans 4.00 each

POEHLMAN BROS. CO
Morton Grove 111.

Poinsettias. 2%4-in., $5.00 per 100. ERNEST
ROBER, Wilmette, lU.

PRIIVIUI/AS.

Primula Obconica. Best strains, assorted
colors, large bushy A. No. 1 plants in bud and
bloom. Pine for Smas. 5-in., $25.00 per 100.
Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo,
Mich.

Primula Obconicn and Chinensis, 2-in., $4.00;
3-in., $6.00; 4-in.. $12.50; 5-in., $25.00 per lOO.
Malacoides. white and lavender. 2-in., $3.00:
3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Primula Obconica, 214-in.. $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1000.
Malacoides, 4-ln., $10 per 100, $90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Primula Malacoides, 2H-in., $4.00; 3-in.. $7.00
per 100. Obconica, 214-in., $5.00; 3-in., $8.00
per 100. Rondorf strain, mostly pink. ERN-
EST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Primula Malcoides Townsendil. Pleasing
lilac rose, 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;
3-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica, N. Y.

Primula Forbesi and Malacoides, 2yi-in., $3.50
per 100; Obconica, 3-in., $5; 4-tn., $10 per
100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

CLOSING OUT SALE

of

CHOICE YOUNG ROSE PLANTS.

Grafted Ophelia, per 100, $10.00 $100.00

Grafted Killamey Brilliant 60.00

2y2-in. pots. 1000

Grafted Richmond 50.00

Own root Richmond 30.00

Ceclle Brunner, per 100, $3.50 30.00

BASSHTT & WASHBURN,
178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago

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BOSES.

Roses. Pot grown, 2-year dormant, also
climbing roses, strong 2-year dormant. For
varieties and prices see advertisement else-
where In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

New roses Rosalind, and- Columbia. For de-
scription and prices'" see advertisement else-
where in this issue." S; S. Pennock Co., 1608
Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

SEEDS,

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pkt.. 50c. Pansy, glff. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 50c; per oz., .$6.00. Salvia. Splendens and
Fire-ball, trade pkt.. 50c. For larere quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST BOBER, Wilmette, lU.

Seed, Asparagus, plumosus Nanus, Northern
greenhouse grown. Per 100 seeds, 50c; 2.^0
seeds, $1; 1.000 seeds, $3.50: 5.000 to 10,000
seeds. $3.25 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea. Cinceraria, Pansy. Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds. Asters. Petunias. S'weet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer. 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties ; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedriek &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade : Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. aark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.

Seeds. Flower, vegetable and farm, 74 years
unrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son. 152 Hounds-
ditch, London, Eng.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt & EUicott S'ts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W.
Madison St.. Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., .Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,

cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Gfodiueau, Angers. France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.

Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago,

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Boutzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

SMiIiAX.

SMILAX, 2Vi-in.. cut back, nice stock. To
make room for other stock we will close out
at $1.75 per 100 or $15.00 per 1000. Cash
please. ADDEMS, MORGAN & CO., Paston,

Southern Wild Smilax. New crop now ready.
$2.50 per case, $1.50 per half case. Southern
Evergreen Co., Morris Station, Ga.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Snapdragons, Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yellow, $4.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

TUIilPS.

Darwin Tulips. For varieties and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue,
Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.,
Buffalo, N. Y.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10.000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

Violets. Darbee's California. These are mon-
ey makers for you. Write or wire 1036 Hyde
St., San Francisco. Calif.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy In thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y.

New winter-flowering) Stiapdragottia, Salmon.

Queen, the color they all like. Plant it now

for money. 2^4, -in., $3.00 per 100. GLOBE
GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo.

MISCEUjANKOtJS.

Blooming and foliage plants for Christmas.
For list see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. S. S. Pennock Co., 1612 Ludlow St.,
Philadelphia, Pa,

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere In this issue. The McCallum
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Plain Chiflfon. Can be had in any color. For
widths and price per yard see advertisement
elsewhere In this issue. Geo. H. Angermueller
Co.. 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo.

Norwav Spruce for miniature Christmas trees,
2-3 ft.. $20 per 100: 18-24-in.. $15 per 100; 12-
18 in.. $12 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark, New York.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and reaulrements will be double. The Brown
Bag Pilling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Pertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Goldfish, Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dreer's *'Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa,

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Writo
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best bv test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N, Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Bos Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for. catalogues. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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MISCELIyANEOUS.

Florists' supplies of all Isinds. A. Herrmaim,
404-412 B. 34tli St., New York.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co.. 42nd St. Bldg., New York,
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg., Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. We design, manu-
facture and build greenhouses of every style
and size. Building material of all kinds. Amer-
ican Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 1000 Masonic Temple,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all gi-eenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, 0.

POTS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesviUe, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sons, 2614-22 Hem-
don St., Chicago.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Pungine,
$1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per l.OOO; 3,000 for $1,
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield,
Mass.

Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c;
3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.

STAKES.

CUne Stakes standard grade, d to S feet, per
100. 05c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 i.t-r 1,000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100. 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc.. New York.

Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlone. J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New Yorli.

Erne & Company Chicago.

Ford, M. C. New York.

Ford. William P.. New York.

Freres-Windler Co.. The. Chicago.

Froment, H. B., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc., New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart. George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Helton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co.. Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y.

KennicotL Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A.. New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul. New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York.

Nlessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson. A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago.

Reid Edward. Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinherg. Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc.. New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust. Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Slebrecht. Geo. C New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, 111.

Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck. New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vauffhan, A. L., & Co.. Chicago.

Weiland & Risch, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wlttbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John. New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

HOLIDAY BOOKS.

The following liooks should be
in every florist's and gardener's
library. Send prices quoted and
Tve send the boolcs.

The Book of the Peony. — By Mrs. Ed-
ward Harding. A complete history of this
flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44
illustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00.

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery
Practice, — By M. G. Kains. For the practical
man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith.
Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard.
33S pages, 165 Illustrations. Price. $1.50.

The Rose.— By H. B. Eliwanger. Its cultiva-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,
$1.25.

House Plants. — By Parker T. Barnes. 236
pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price,
$1.20.

The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter
Eisset. 200 pages and 139 illustrations. Price,
$2.50.

Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By
W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages.
Price. $10.

Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R, Taft.
How to build and heat a gi-eenhouse. Illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables. — By
C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price. 50 cents.

Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By
A M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price,
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
Bailey. Fruit culture is treatel thoroughly.
516 pages. Price $1.25.

Insects Injurious to Vegetables — By F. H.
Chittenden. 163 Illustrations in the 262 pages.
Price. $1.50.

The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price. $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382
pages. Price, $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A.
Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il-
lustrated. Price, $2.

Manual of the Trees of North America. — By
Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600
illustrations. Price, $6.

Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J.
Harrison Dick. A practictil guide to roodem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Principals of Floriculture. — By Professor
E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.76.

Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price $2.

The Vegetable Garden. — By Vilmorin-Andrieux
& Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely illustrated. 7S2 pages. Price. $6.

The American Flower Garden. — By Neltje
Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 Illus-
trations. Price, $5.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints.
112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plans
and maps. Price, $2.

Vines and How to Grow Them.— By Wm. M.
McCullom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations is contained in this book of 300 pages.
Illustrated. Price. $1.10.

Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325
pages. Price, $1.50,

Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
Rawson, No one in the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price. .$1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden,— By E. P.
Powell. The volume is well illustrated and
the author is a practical man who knows his
subject. .321 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing.— By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price, .$1.75.

Commercial Rose Culture.— By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modern methods. 166
pages. 60 illustrations. Price. $1.50.

Celery Culture.— By J. C. Vaughan. The sub-
ject thoroughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price, 25 cents.

How to Grow Roses.— By Robert Pyle. 121
pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00.

Mushroom Growing.— By B, M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully Illustrated. Price. ,$1.50.

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Toronto, Ont.

BUSINESS COMPARES FAYOEABLT.

The chrysanthemum crop is on the
wane; the larger and finer blooms are
gone for this season, and the later va-
rieties are not plentiful enough to fill
orders. Pompons and singles are still
fairly numerous but are not showy
enough for most work. Roses which
were fairly plentiful have also short-
ened up, and with carnations scarce,
all flowers are in demand. Business
compares favorably with other years,
and although there is little doing so-
cially, the large number of funeral or-
ders and flowers for the hospitals
keep up the total. The grow-
ers are now busy with their Christ-
mas stock, and as many of the
bulbs are just arriving, they have
plenty of work to do. Some of the bulbs
are in bad shape and will not be
planted, so that the season for these
will not be very profitable.
NOTES.

The horticultural society accepted an
invitation though P. L. Whytock, gar-
dener, to visit the conservatories of Sir
John Eaton at "Ardwold." The houses,
of Lord and Burnham type, were nice-
ly laid out and the stock in fine condi-
tion. One of the features is a swim-
ming pool, but as we had, not been in-
structed to bring our bathing suits, we
had to miss this. Stock for the coming
winter, such as cyclamens, begonias,
primulas and poinsettias, all show
great promise, while some buddleias
in pots breaking into bloom attracted
much interest, as these are only com-
ing into their own in this section.

The Ontario Horticultural Society at
its twelfth annual convention at For-

Pecky Cypress

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durabilit.yT is the only wood now beii
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« Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc.
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We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requiremeots. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

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Ths Reco^ized Standard Insecticide,

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly. thrips and soft scale.

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FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

VERSnNE.

For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

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APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6

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record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

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Testers' hall, November 21, had an at-
tendance of over 200 delegates. Flow-
ers, fruit and vegetables were topics
for interesting addresses. In addition
to the government grant of $12,000. the
sum of $28,293 was expended by the
society in the interests of horticulture.

The gardeners' and florists' associa-
tion held its monthly meeting in St.
George's hall, November 20, when the
following officers were elected for the
coming year: A. Simpson, president;
H. G. Dillemuth, first vice-president;
John Mills, second vice-president;
George Douglas, secretary; George H.
Mills, treasurer. Executive committee
— T. Manton, E. Collins. P. L. Whytock,
D. Mackenzie, F. Fletcher, H. Simpson
and G. Hall. Representative to the
Canadian national exhibition, T. Man-
ton. Representatives to the Ontario
Horticultural Society, W. Jay, P. L.
Wyhtock, George Douglas and A. Simp-
son. On the exhibits of the evening,
Geo. Thompson scored nine points with
a vase of Turner chrysanthemums, the
finest ever shown here. This gave him
a total of 65 points for the year and
the gold medal.

The retail florists' club has now en-
rolled all but two members in this city,
and at the next meeting the growers
will be invited to discuss grading of
stock and disposal of same. A social
will follow the business of the evening.
H. G. D.

Rochester, N. Y.

THANKSGIVING PROSPECTS PROMISING.

Business improved considerably dur-
ing the past week with good prospects
for Thanksgiving trade. Chrysanthe-
mums are plentiful and good in quality,
with late varieties commehcing to ar-
rive. Pompons are also excellent and
there will be an abundant supply of
these. Roses are all very good, but
there is a shortage of red varieties.
Stevia and Paper White narcissus, the
first of the season, have arrived and
meet with good call. Violets and cat-
tleyas are also selling well.

NOTES.

At the establishments of Geo. T.
Boucher, Salter Bros, and Frank M.
O'Brien, excellent business is reported.
All are showing very good stock.

In the nurseries of the park depart-
ment hundreds of ornamentals are be-
ing grown which will be planted in po-
sitions that will offer fine settings.

G. B. Costigh, of Culver, is dispos-
ing of excellent Boston ferns. He will
leave shortly for St. Petersburg. Fla.,
where he will spend the winter.

Choice pompons and chrysanthemums
of the late varieties are features at the
range of Henry P. Neun.

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MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago. 1

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manofactnred.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
Is giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Exchange Ave., Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.

U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

NIKOTEEN

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APHIS PUNK

For Fumigratln?.
Ask Your Dealer for It.
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ST. LOUIS

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Hugo Teute's cyclamens are show-
ing- exceptionally fine form.

Visitor : L. J. Sieger, representing
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WORLD'S LARGEST
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Syracuse Red Pots
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Azalea, or three-quarter
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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our ,
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.
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DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" P.ant Tubs

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10 20 in. $2.75 $30.00 $230.00
20 18 in. 2.25 24.00 190.00
30 16 in. 1.75 19.00 152.00
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Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

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Europe should send for the

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trade; It Is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, Jl.OO.

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Index to Advertisers.

Advance The Co.... Ill
AlfredLoEierRoseryl066
Alpha Floral Co.... 1063
American Bulb Co. 1070
Americao (ireenh'se

MfgCo .. 1082

AmlingE CCo 1057

AodersoD S A 10o7

ADgrermueller G H

Co 1056

Anglin& Walsh. ...1 75

Ai>hine Mfg Co ICSl

Archiaa Floral Co.. 1065
Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 1062

Badgley & Bishop .1061

BaerJuHns 1U65

Barnard W W Co.. .1071
Ba8sett& Washburn 1048

Baumer AugR 1067

Baur Window Glass

Co IV

Bayersdorfer H&Col044

BeavenE A 1057

Begerow's 1064

Berger Bros H58

Bernheimer Eugenelu59

Berning H G 1058

Bodger J & Sons Co 1070
BoddingtoD Arthur

TCo 1069

Boland J B lOftS

Bolgiano] &Son.. 1069
Boulevard Flo Co. .1065

Bramley & Son 1065

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 1068

Breitmeyers J Sons.lii64
Briggs Floral Co. .1065
Brown A] Seed Co. 1068
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 1070

Bryan Alonzo J 1072

Buchbinder Bros... 1083

BuckbeeH W 1067

Budlong J A 1055

Buist RobtCo 1073

Burpee W A& Co. ..1070
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1057

California Florists.. 1066

Callahan M J 1064

Central Floral Co.. 1067
2b>icago Automobile

Supply House.... 1056
Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co 1081

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 1049

Clark E B Seed Co. 1.70

Clarke's SonsD 1065

Clay & Son 1082

ClevelandFloristExl057

CoanJ J 1061

Conard & Jones Co. 1073

Cooke Geo H 1067

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 1076

Cowee W J 1084

Coy H CSeedCo...U71

Craig RobtCo 1044

Cross Eli .....1075

Danker Fred A ... 1067
DarbeeMrsRE...1062

UardsChaa 1064

Dickinson A & Co..lu71

Dietsch A & Co IV

Dorner F & Sons Col073

Drakos Co 1165

DreerHA Ill 1083

Dnerr Chas A Iu67

Dnluth Floral Co... 1(67

Dunlop John H 1(64

Edwards Fold Box 1084

Erne & Co 1053

Evenden Bros Co..lC67

Eyres HG 1063

Farmers' &FloriBts'

Fertilizer Co 1C82

FenricbJS 1060

Fexy D 1061

Fish Henry Seed Co. 1(69

Floral Nurseries 10*4

Florists' Hail Assn. 1084
Foley Greenhouse

MlgCo IV

FordMC 1061

Ford William P. ...1061
Forter Edward . .1067
Fox J M & 3on Inc. 1063
Frauenfelder C ....1C66

Freeman MrsJB... 1065
Freres-Windler Co.1057

Frey CH 1066

Frey & Frey 1067

Friedman 1066

FromentHE 1061

GalvinThosF 1063

Garland Mfg Co.... Ill

Gasser J M Co 1(64

Giblin & Co 1084

Godineau R & M...1071
Goldstein &

Futterman 1061

GorhamPrinteryIncl084
Graham A & Son.. .1067
Gr'nd Rapids Flo Co 1066

Green Sdw 1067

Grimm & Gorly 1066

GrowersCutFlo C0.U6I

Gude Bros 1066

GunterbergMC ...1044
Guttman & Raynoiie61
Habermehls Sons J J 1063
Hansel! Grate C0..1 18I
Hardesty & Co ....1067
Hart George B.... 1061

Hart Henry 1064

Hatcher Florist.... 1067
Haven Seed Co Thel07 )

Heacock Jos Co 107?

Heinl John G&Sonl067

Hencle Miles S 1C64

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis . .1(65
Henry Co The JohnlC48

Hentz&Nash 1060

Herr Albert M 1073

Herrmann A 1084

Hess &Swoboda... 1064

Hession 106->

Hews A H & Co 1083
HillDNursCol047 1074

HoerberBros 1057

Hollywood G'rdensl064

Holm & Jlson 1064

Holton&HunkelColO=9

Hort Advertiser 108!

Hort Trade Journal III
Howards Smith. ...1067

HurSEdearF 1069

Hurst&Son 1(69

HuscroftG. L 1066

Ickes-BraunMillCo IV

IgoeBros 1084

Jackson & Perkins. .1074

Jahn Hugo 1064

Johnston &C0TJ. 1('67

Jones Percy 1052

loy Floral Co 1(66

Kasting WFCo.... I
Keller & Son Geo .1(83
Keller Sons J B....1065
Kelway & Son .... 1C69
Kennicott Bros Co 10=6
Kerr RC Floral ColOeS'
KervanCoThe....l061

Kessler Wm 1061

King Construct Co. Ill
Kirchner Chas F.. 1066

Kottmiller A. 1063

Kroeschell BrosCo.lOS2

Kruchten John 1057

KuehnC A 1059

Kohl Geo A 1(75

Kyle &Foerster... .1057
Landreth Seed Co.. 1070
Lang Flo & Nur Co 1065

Lange A 1063

LeboriusJ J 1065

Leedle floral Co... 1075
Leonard Seed Co. . . 1069

Ley Bros lo75

Litilefield Fiorist ..1067
Lockland Lum Co. 1083
Logan Pottery Co.. 1083
London Flow'r Shp 1061
Lord&Burnbam Co.l082
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 1(72

McCallum Co 10,^9

McConnell Alex.... 1063
McHutchiBon&Co 1070
Matthews the Flo'all067

MatthewsonJ E 1( 66

May & Co LL 1C66

Meconi Paul 1(61

MeehanChasE ...1C76
MetaineRidce Mnr.1063
Mi-hell Henry FC0IO7O

Miller A L 1075

Miller & Mus8er....l057

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Moninger JC Co ... IV
Mullanphy Florist. 1063
Murray Samuel. 1066
Nat Flo B of Trade. IV
NeidingerJosGCo..l053

Newell A 1065

N Y CutFIowerEx.lC61

Ny Floral Co 1067

Nicotine MfgCo... .1082

Niessen Leo (io 1058

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 1081

Palez Paul M 1066

Palmer W J & Son.. 1063

PappasDJ 1066

Park Floral Co 1(65

Peacock Dahlia Fr.l074

Pearson E W 1066

Pedrick G R & Son 1(70
PennThe Florist.. 1067
PennockSS Co....li'73
Peters & Reed Poty,lC83
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex.... 1059

Philips Bros 1065

Pierce FO Co 1C84

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)..1073
Pieters- Wheeler

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Pikes Peak Flo Co. 106^

Pillsbury I L 1081

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Podesta&Baldocchil06S
Poehlmann Bros Col05l
PoUworthC CCo.. 1059
Polykranas Geo J . . .1061
Potter Floral Co. ..1067

Potter WQ Co 1059

PritchardJN 1050

Pulverized Manure

Co The 1(82

Purnell WZ 1056

Putnam Bert J 1059

Pyfer AT «t Co.... 1055

Pyfer&Olsem 1(65

RaedleinBasket Co 1056

Randall A L Co 1057

RandairsFlowShopl067
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 1067

Rapid Wrapper Co 1 5ii
Rawlings Elmer. ...lo73
Ready Reference. . .1077
Reed & Keller .1083
Regan Ptg House... 1083

Reid Edw 1058

Reinberg Geo 1057

Reinberg Peter 1049

Rice Bros 10£9

Riedeia Meyer I'i61

Rober Ernest ....1076
RobinsonJCSeedCol(i71
RochesterFloraICo 1065
RockWmLFIwrCo.1066
Rohnert Waldo.... 1070

Rontzahn Seed Co .1070

RuschG& Co 1059

SaakeO C 1066

5chiller the Florist. 1065
Scbillo A Lum Co. 1081
Schlatter W &Son.

1067 1084

Schling Max. ..1063 1070

Schmidt Chas L 1066

SchwakeChas& Coli 60

Sekenger Adam 1063

SharpPartridge&Col084
Sheridan Walter F.1061
Siebrecht George ( 1061
Simon & Son I N...1070
Situation& Wants.. 1043
SkidelskySS&Co. I
Smith A W & Co.. 1064
Smith E D & Co. ..1073
Smith & Fetters Co 10 6

Smith Henry 1C66

Smith W &T Co... I
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Storrs & Harrison..

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Totty Chas H 1073

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TurbatECo 1074

United Cut Flo Co. 1060
Vaughan AL & Co. 1053
Vaughao's Seed Store

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1075 1076 1083

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Walker F Co 1063

WeberFH 1066

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Weiss Herman 1061

WelchBrosCo ... 1058
Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 1069

Whitted Floral Co.. 1063

Wietor Bros .1050

Wild Gilbert H. 1074
Afilliams MrsE A .1066
Wiltgen & Freres. ..1057
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Vol. XLIX

No. 1540

TheAmerigan Florist

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston. Texas,
President; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, "New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Officers-Elect— C H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet. St. Louis, Mo.. Vice-,
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hkss, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis Mo.'
April 6-15.1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit. Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vesey,
Jr.. Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Strout,
Blddeford. Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
B»acon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University. Ithaca. N. Y.. Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. Wm
F. GuDE, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
PocHELON, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City. Mo.. Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.
Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa., November, 1918. Wm. W. Vert.
Greenwich. Conn.. President; C. W. .Johnson,
2942 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

THE THANKSGIVING TRADE.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition, New
York, September, 1918. Offioeks — Richard
ViNCEHT, Jb., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harbison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

Business Better Than Expected.

From reports received from all sec-
tions of the United States it seems
certain that the war is not affecting
the sale of flowers to any serious ex-
tent. Instances where the sales for
Thanksg-iving this year fell short of
the 1916 figures were rare, and while
In several instances excellent in-
creases were made, the majority of
the trade throughout the country
closed their shops after the rush, well
satisfied with the results. In some of
the larger cities the demand was de-
scribed as "spotty," the large order.-;
generally received from the wealthy
classes being conspicuously few. On
the other hand, the general prosperity
of the middle classes was reflected in
purchases more generous than in for-
mer years.

Stocks in general were of excellent
quality and in some localities the sup-
ply fell short of the requirements, re-
sulting in early cleanups. Prices
realized were on the average slightly
better than a year ago, but the in-
crease was so moderate, considering
the high quality of both flowers and
plants offered, that sales were easily
made. The chrysanthemum easily
held the lead in popularity, both as a
cut flower and in pots, while the
strong demand for pompons proved
them to be growing in favor. Roses,
especially the medium grades, sold
well, as did carnations and violets.

Pot plant sales were fully up to ex-
pectations, the offerings including ex-
cellent chrysanthemums. cyclamens,
begonias in variety, solanums and
ferns, the call for which was strength-
ened in many cases where the cut
flower supply was limited.

As a forerunner of the approaching
Christmas season, the Thanksgiving
sales are most encouraging, and the
trade are already well advanced with
their preparations to handle an even
greater volume of business than the
highly satisfactory holiday period of
a year ago. The condensed reports
from prominent members of the trade

in a number of cities which follow,
show few causes for complaint :

LiNCOi.iv'. Neb. — C. H. Prey reports
usual Thanksgiving trade this year
with prices about the same as in for-
mer years, with the exception of roses,
which advanced 25 per cent. The sup-
ply cleaned up well and more chi;y-
santhemums, could have been disposed
of had they been at hand. In plants
chrysanthemums, cyclamens and ferns
went well, with chrysanthemums, car-
nations and roses moving in the order
named in cut blooms,

BaIs'GOR, Me. — Thanksgiving business
for 1017 was about on a par with
former years, prices being the same
for roses and chrysanthemums, al-
though carnations went at higher fig-
ures than usual at this time. In plants
there were good sales of primulas and
Peterson begonias. In cut flowers,
chrysanthemums led carnations by a
narrow margin in the contest for
favorite, according to Adam Sekenger.

New Orleans, La. — With no advance
in prices over those of a year ago,
1917 Thanksgiving business showed a
fair increase in total sales, according
to the Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.
Blooming plants were very scarce,
consequently few sales. The leaders
in the cut flower section were Ameri-
can Beauty. Russell, Radiance and
Ophelia roses. Easter lillies, carnations
and chrysanthemums.

Sprixgfield, Mass. — With prices
about the same as in -other years, the
1917 Thanksgiving trade was not up
to standard, according to Wm. Schlat-
ter & Son, war conditions being prob-
ably responsible for the decrease in
sales. Chrysanthemums and pompons
were the best sellers in cut flowers, and
in pot plants the best demand Tvas for
Cincinnati begonias and solanums.

El P.-iSO, Tex. — According to the
Potter Floral Co. %vith prices held to
the same level as in 1916. this year's
Thanksgiving trade was about 20 per
cent under the mark. Geranium and

1086

The American Florist.

Dec. 8,

cyclamen plants sold best in that di-
vision with chrysanthemums and car-
nations leading the demand for cut
flowers.

OMAHA, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda had
an excellent Thanksgiving trade, total
sales being somewhat greater than in
1916 with prices about the same as in
former years. Cyclamen, in from two
to four-inch pots, and of the finest
quality ever seen here, led the plant
sales. On account of warm weather,
chrysanthemums were scarce and
many more could have been disposed
iif had they been available. All cut
••stock sold well.

Detroit, Mich. — This year's Thanks-
giving business as recorded by John
Breitmeyer's Sons was better than was
anticipated, vrith no advance in prices;
in fact, roses were offered a little lower
than last year. Notwithstanding the
fact that this firm had a splendid col-
lection of plants of all kinds on hand
the demand was slow. In cut flowers,
the chrysanthemum was easily the
favorite by a large majority.

Sax,t Lake, Utah. — D. K Law re-
ports 1917 Thanksgiving sales 30 per
cent below those in 1916, with prices
about the same except in the case of
roses which were slightly higher in
price. Ferns and cyclamens sold best
in the plant section and while the sale
of cut chrysanthemums was good the
bulk of the stock was handled by street
merchants and department stores.

Kansas Citt, Mo.— Samuel Murray
reports a slight increase in the volume
of Thanksgiving sales with prices
about the same as compared, with last
year. Begonias had the best call in
plants and chrysanthemum cut
blooms easily held the lead. There
were few large orders but considering
the times and changing conditions,
Inisiness was very satisfactory.

DuLUTH, MiKN. — M^th prices held
at a moderate level so as not to dis-
courage buying by the public in gen-
eral, the Duluth Floral Co. recorded
Thanksgiving business about on a par
with other years. In plants there was
a good sale of cyclamens, primroses
and pompons, while in cut blooms yel-
low chrj'.santhemums and pompons
were leaders.

Denver, Colo. — Pikes. Peak Floral
Co. states that retail sales were a trifle
better than last year with wholesale
business about as usual. Prices held
their general level for the season. Cut
blooms of chrysanthemums, carnations
and roses were the most in demand.
Cyclamen, begonia and chrysanthemum
plants also moved satisfactorily.

ICansas Citt. Mo. — According to E.
J. Barnes, all reports indicate Thanks-
giving sales much better than in prev.
ious years with good stock bringing
much better figures. Pot chrysanthe-
mums and begonias were good property
and quick sales_ were to be had for
chrysanthemum blooms, prices ranging
from $2.50 to $4 per dozen.

Toledo. O.— The 1917 Thanksgiving
trade was a surprise, according to Mrs.
J. B. Freeman, the increase in sales
Ijeing about 7.5 per cent as compared
\\ith last year, with prices about as
nsual. In cut blooms chrysanthemums
were decidedly the best sellers. Pot
plants were scarce but the demand for
them was weak.

Terre Haute, Ind. "Heinis" report
Thanksgiving sales within a few dol-
lars of the volume of business at this

time last year, with prices slightly
advanced. Cyclamens, ferns and be-
gonias took the lead among the pot
plants, while in cut flowers the demand
was for pompons, medium chrysanthe-
mimis and roses.

Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist,
reports 1917 Thanksgiving business
much better than last year, with prices
about the same. In plants, cyclamens
and begonias were keen contenders for
the position of favorite. As usual,
chrysanthemums were first among the
cut flowers, and there was a good call
for roses.

De.n-^-er, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.
reports a very satisfactory Thanks-
giving trade, total .sales being slightly
better than last year with prices prac-

A Thanksgiving Advertisement.

Double Coliimn Display by A. LaDge, Chicago
in Local Newspaper.

tically the same. In cut stock a clean-
up resulted in chrj'santhemums, pom-
pons, roses, carnations and violets.
Cyclamens moved best in the plant
section.

Washington, D. C— a much larger
Thanksgiving trade than in 1916, with
prices ranging 10 to 25 per cent higher
is reported by Gude Bros. Co. Be-
gonias and cyclamens had the call in
plants and ever>-thing in cut flowers
sold, the leaders being roses, carna-
tions, orchids, chrysanthemums and
violets.

St. Louis, Mo.— Business was better,
stock was finer and prices were more
satisfactory than last year, is the re-
port of the 1917 Thanksgiving business
made by J. J. Windier. In pot plants,
there were none in bloom of any con-
sequence and in cut flowers the big call
was for chrysanthemtims and pom-
pons.

Louis^OLLE, Kt. — Thanksgiving trade
was better both in volume and in
prices, which were about 25 per cent
higher than a year ago, according to
August R. Baumer. Begonias and cy-
clamens found ready sales in the plant
section and in cut flowers chrysanthe-
miuns led with roses a close second.

CLEVELAND, O.— A. Graham & Son
report Thanksgiving trade not as sat-
isfactory as a year ago, prices being
about the same. , In cut flowers chry-
santhemums, were the best sellers and
while there was no great demand for
pot plants, solanums probably enjoyed
the best call.

Louisville, Kt. — Despite inclement
weather. Thanksgiving sales showed
an increase _of 25 per cent over those
of 1910, with prices about the same,
according to the F. Walker Co. In
plants the call was for cyclamens and
in cut flowers roses were the leaders.

Cleveland, C— With a limited sup-
ply of stock and average prices, the
Thanksgiving sales mark was about
equaled, according to C. F. Bastian.
The best demand was for pompons and
large chrysanthemums, but with the
exception of violets everything sold.

Nashville, Tenn. — With prices about
20 per cent higher than in 1916, this
year's Thanksgiving trade was about
equal in volume, according to Mrs.
Mary C. Dorris. Chrysanthemums
took the lead in sales both in plants
and cut blooms.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons
report a falling off in Thanksgiving
business of 25 per cent as compared
with sales a year ago. In both plants
and cut flowers, chrysanthemums led
in popularity, with a good call for
cyclamens.

Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.
reports a better Thanksgiving trade
than a year ago with prices 25 per
cent advanced. Plants were scarce
and everything sold out. In cut flow-
ers, the heavy call was for chrysan-
themums.

A Thanksgiving Advertisement.
Triple Column Display in Local Ntwspaper.

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The American Florist.

1087

ATTRACTIVE RETAIL BOOTH AT THE DES MOINES FLOWER SHOW.

Arranged by the Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.

Every piece of goods in the store
should have the price plainly marked.
Basket, vase, jardiniere, flower bowl,
pot plant, etc.. should all be priced. The
price is a silent salesman; frequently
at the noon hour or at various other
times, some of the clerks are out of the
store. At such times customers await-
ing attention will look around, pick up
things and casually note prices. Sales
are often made in this way when the
visitor will say: "I will take this. Is
that," mentioning the price, "correct?"
Different prices which often are given
where figures are not plainly attached,
is avoided by the plain marking of
each article.

Next Week in the Flower Shop.

PEEPAEING FOE THE HOLIDAY RUSH.

There is ofttimes a lull the early
part of December, which while not
very welcome, still has its advantages,
as the spare time can be utilized in
getting everything in readiness for the
busy days so close at hand. All the
wreath material should be stemmed,
and if not immediately made up,
packed in boxes to be ready for quick
working when required. Statice, im-
mortelles, ruscus and cape flowers
should be worked up and out of the
way. so as not to interfere with the
boxwood, galax and other fresh mate-
rial later on.

It is not too soon to have displayed
a sample line of all kinds of Christmas
wreaths, such as statice, immortelles,
ruscus and magnolia. An extra sized
crescent form wreath of gilt and sil-

vered ruscus with red ruscus. red ber-
ries and cones in the full part, and a
showy ribbon, will make a good win-
dow piece. Japanese red chenille
should be worked up, as wreaths of
this material are always in demand.
It is much better to put in every spare
moment with work of this kind now,
and have it out of the way, avoiding
night work later on. See that the
mossing of all wreath and other frames
required is being attended to; to have
to stop and get frames ready at the
busy time is very annoying.

How about the Christmas circular?
If not in the printer's hands, it should
be prepared at once. Just a few words
about the holiday season and the ap-
propriateness of plants, plant baskets,
and flowers as gifts. An invitation to
call and see the store in its gala at-
tire, together with a list of the foliage
and flowering plants. The choice stock
of cut roses and other flowers should
have a paragraph. A line or two re-
ferring to the wreaths, holly, mistletoe
and other Christmas greens, and the
importance of leaving orders as early
as possible to insure selection and
service, will cover the essential fea-
tures. This is direct advertising which
is sure to bring good returns.

Have the Christmas boxes been or-
dered? All box men are now^ rushed
and it is best to have the order in at
once. The wreath and design boxes
should also be in stock — they are hard
to get at short notice.

How about tags? We have known
them to run out at these busy sea-
sons, and cause the greatest incon-
venience. Order Sheets, customer's sta-
tionery, tag envelopes, should all be
looked up and the stock re-enforced if
necessary.

Prices are advancing sharply now,
and all stock must be carefully han-
dled. For all design work, be careful
to count out the necessary flowers.
Exactly what a piece is going to cost
should be known before a flower goes
into it. To make it up and then count
the cost, while it is often an eye open-
er, is bad business. To keep on put-
ting in flowers until it looks good
enough, is the haphazard way of doing
business that prevails in far too many
stores.

Artistic Retail Booth.

In the floral art section of the re-
cent Des Moines autumn flower show
a class was provided calling for the
best retail booth. The illustration
herewith shows the entry of the Alpha
Floral Co., Des Moines, as it appeared
at the flower show November 7-11.
This patriotic booth received three dif-
ferent prizes, capturing in addition to
the silver cup offered for the best
booth two special prizes. The special
prize offered by Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon. N. Y., for the prettiest exhibit
in the show was awarded to it by a
popular vote of the ladies attending
the show Friday evening. This dis-
play certainly stood out, as it outdis-
tanced all others by receiving more
than 100 votes over and above its
nearest competitor. A silver medal
offered by Max Schling, of New York,
for the most artistic retail exhibit was
also awarded to this booth, which had
a pale yellow background, w'ith slate-
blue columns topped with globes. In
the center of tire display was a foun-
tain bearing a large bowl in which
some fine American Beaiity roses were
arranged. The patriotic idea was car-
ried out by the crossed American
flags and the golden eagles.

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Thos. W. Head, Lake Forest, 111.
President National Association of Gardeners.

National Association of Gardeners.

The annual convention of the Na-
tional Association of Gardeners W£is
held at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago,
December 4-6, the attendance being
large and representative. The morn-
ing of the first day "n-as devoted to
the meeting of the executive looard and
the registration of delegates. The
large hall in the hotel was well filled
when the afternoon session w^as
promptly called to order at two p. m.
by Temporary Chairman P. J. Foley
in the absence of J. C. Vaughan. who
was unable to be present. Mr. Foley,
after a few preliminary remarks, in-
troduced Henry R. Rathbone, repre-
senting the Association of Commerce,
who welcomed the visitors to the city,
paying high tribute to their work in
the present deplorable conditions de-
manding the greatest and best ap-
plication of their cultural knowl-
edge in the country's welfare. Mr.
Foley then introduced Thos. W. Head,
president of the association, who de-
livered his very interesting address on
the work and aims of the organiza-
tion, followed by the reports of the
secretary, treasurer and various com-
mittees. The speaker's table was
adorned with a handsome vase of the
fine white seeding carnation (No.
100). from Arvid Anderson, gardener
to C. D. Wyman, Moline, 111.

A letter was read from President-
elect Totty. of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists, regretting his inability
to attend and inviting the memlaers to
the spring convention and exhibition
of the society, to be held at St. Louis.
Mo., April G-l.^i. Chairman Asmus of
the National Flower Show Committee
supplemented Mr. Totty's letter by
urging the importance of such exhi-
bitions and flowers, in the present
state of the people, and requested
those in attendance to do everything
possible to make this show a great
success.

In considering the amendments to
the by-laws, the dues of active mem-
bers were advanced from $2 to $S per
annum and the time of the annual
meeting was changed from the first
week of December to the first week of
October, when the latter date is con-

sidered practical. On the motion of
Robert "Weeks, seconded by Walter B.
Cook, Cleveland, O., was nominated as
the place of the next annual meeting,
this action subject to the approval of
the executive committee at its summer
meeting.

In the nomination of officers L. P.
Jensen, St. Louis, Mo., and Robert
Weeks, Cleveland, O., were named for
president; P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck,
N. Y., vice-president; Martin C. Ebel,
Madison, N. J., secretary; Ernest
Outer, Pittsburgh, Pa., treasurer.
Peter Duff, Orange, N. J.. Robert Ty-
son, Madison, N. J.. Ant. Bauer, Deal,
N. J., Arthur Jackson, Grosse Pointe,
Mich., Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis,
Minn., trustees. At a later session,
Robert Weeks was elected president,
with the foregoing nominees for all
the other oSices.

The annual banquet Tuesday even-
ing in the Crystal Room, a most en-
joyable affair at which a number of
ladies were also in attendance, was in-
terspersed with vocal and instru-

Theodore Winh, Minneapolis Minn.
^'ice-P^esident National Association of Gardeners

mental music, with covers laid for 150.
the tables being handsomely deco-
rated by T. E. Waters of Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Chicago. Alex Henderson
proved an admirable toastmaster and
the spirit of the occasion was reflected
in the responses of President Head,
R. J. H. De Loach, P. J. Foley, Carter
H. FitzHugh, Robert Cameron, Robert
Weeks, Professor H. B. Dorner, P. W.
Popp, F. W. Von Oven, Theodore
Wirth, L. P. Jensen, A. Martini. Ern-
est Guter. F. C. Luckenbecker, J. H.
Heiden, Walter E. Cook. T. E". Wa-
ters, Fred Lautenschlager, M. Barker
and James Morton.

Wednesday forenoon a trip was
made to the stock yards, "where the
packing plant of Armour & Co. was
inspected.

The programme for the afternoon in-
cluded a trip to Lake Forest, luncheon
being served enroute, and visits to
Mellody Farm, the estate of J. Ogden
Armour, of which President Head, of
the association, is superintendent, and
the estate of Cyrus H. McCormick.
Previous to returning to Chicago, the
visitors were addressed by Mayor Ad-
dington of Lake Forest.

The evening session, Wednesday,
was open to the public, the programme
including four interesting topics, as
follows : "The Botanic Gardens of
Kew, England," by G. H. Pring, Mis-
souri Botanical Garden, St. Louis;
"Birds and the Orchards," by Dr. R.
J. H. DeLoach, Illinois; "Potato Cul-
ture," by Eugene H, Grubb, Carbon-
dale, Mo.; "Tree Moving," by Arthur
A. Lewis, Roslyn, N. T. The morning
session, Thursday, was set aside for
unfinished business, followed by sev-
eral papers of interest. Thursday af-
ternoon was given over to the bowling
contests at Bensinger's alleys.

The John A. Evans Co., Richmond.
Ind., exhibited salt sprayers and the
Skinner Irrigation Co., Troy, O., dis-
tributed greenhouse irrigation litera-
ture.

Robert Cameron, of Cambridge,
Mass., says this was by far the best
convention the association has ever
held and he has taken an active part
in most of the previous meetings.

LOCAL COMMITTEES.

The local committees of arrange-
ments were as follows :

General Committee — Axel Johnson,
Lake Geneva, Wis.; A. J. Smith, Lake
Geneva. Wis.; Fred Sparks, Lake Ge-
neva, Wis.; M. P. Longland. Lake Ge-
neva, Wis.; Wm. E. Fisher, Lake For-
est, 111.; Geo. Wilson, Lake Forest, 111.;
J. H. Francis, Lake Forest. 111.; D.
McNaughton, Lake Forest, 111.; H. B.
Dorner, Urbana. III.; Philip J. Foley,
Chicago; R. J. Simpson, Lake Geneva,
"Wis.; J. C. Vaughan. Chicago.

Entertainment — ■ Philip J. Foley,
Chairman, L. H. Vaughan, D. D. P.
Roy. D. G. Fisher, C. Reardon. A. J.
Smith, E'd. Boulter, P. Rose, H. Yakes,
J. H. Francis, M. Barker, G. W.
Sykes, D. Smith, J. Degnan, Carl
Cropp, E. Bollinger. A. Nielsen.

Program — E. A. Hartland, Chair-
man, Donald McNaughton, A. J.
Smith, E. Ollinger, H. B. Howard. J.
Morton, M. C. Ebel.

Finance — J. C. Vaughan. Chairman,
Philip J. Foley, D. D. P. Roy, A. Hen-
derson.

Banquet — L. H. Vaughan. Chairman,
J. B. Foley, D. D. P. Roy.

M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J.
Secretary Nal'onal Association of Gardeners.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS' BANQUET, HOTEL SHERMAN, DECEMBER 4, 1917.

THE ATTENDANCE.

The following are the names of
those registering- the first day:
A. Anderson, Moline, 111.
George Asmus, . Chicago.
P. Back, Racine, Wis.
Michael Barker. Chicago.
Lewis Barnett, Wickliffe, O.
S. M. Beei-, St. Louis, Mo.
Philip Bovington, Louisville. Ky.
E. Boulter, Winnetka, 111.
Robert Cameron, Cambridge, Mass,
Ernest Carmen, Lake Forest, 111.
R. L. Chalmers, Lake Forest, 111.
Ralph Clausen. Lake Forest, 111.
Wm. J. Collins, Boston, Mass.
Walter E. Cook, Cleveland O.
Carl Cropp, Chicago.
R. H. DeLoach, Chicago.
H. B. Dorner, Urbana, Ills.
Peter Duff. Orange, N. J.
M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J.
E. Elliott, Park Ridge, 111.
Phil. J. Foley. Chicago.
P. J. Foley, Jr., Chicago.
James Fisher, Chicago.
W. E". Fisher, Lake Forest, 111.
C. H. Fitzhugh, Lake Forest, 111.
J. H. Francis, Lake Forest, 111.
E. H. Goldenstein, Chicago.'
William H. Griffiths. Detroit, Mich:
Ernest Guter, Pittsburgh. Pa.
W. Haarlow, Chicago.
E. A. Hartland,. Chicago.
T. Hatton, New London. Conn.
J. Havelein, Braintree, Mass.
John S. Hay, Philadelphia, Pa.
Thos. W. Head, Lake Forest, 111.
A. Henderson, Chicago.
H. E. Humiston, Chicago.
G. H. Instone, Minneapolis, Minn.
Arthur Jackson, Detroit, Mich.
L. P. Jensen, St. Louis, Mo.
John Johnson, Pittsfleld, Mass.

F. R. Kuehne, Lake Forest, 111.
Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago.
P. O. Lewis, Roslyn, N. Y.

F. C. Luckenbecker, Pittsburgh, Pa.
R. C. Lund. Ravinia, III.

D. L. Mcintosh, Stillwater, Minn.

D. McNaughton, Lake Forest, 111.

L. Macombe. Boston, Mass.

A. Martini. Lake Geneva, Wis.

Alex Mathers. Wethersfleld, Conn.

George Mohn, Chicago.

A. P. Montgomery, Lake Geneva.

James Morton. Chicago.

Wm. J. MuUaby, Louisville, Ky.

Frank Murray, Boston, Mass.

Carl Nieman, Winnetka, 111.

Owen G. Owen, Southampton, N. Y,

P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y.

G. H. Pring, St. Louis, Mo.
Alex Reid, Buffalo, N. Y.

D. D. P. Roy. Lake Forest, 111.
Frank M.- Ryan, South Bend, Ind.
R. J. Sampson, Lake Geneva, Wis.
O. G. SchafCer, Lake Forest, 111.
W. J. Smart, Chicago.
A. J. Smith, Lake Geneva, Wis.
T. H. Sneddon, Lake Forest. 111.
A. Sorenson. Lake Geneva, Wis.

F. W. Sparks, Lake Geneva. Wis.
P. J. Sullivan, Chicago.

G. W. Sykes, Chicago.

L. W. C. Tuthill. New York.

Robert E. Tyson, Madison, N. J.

F. W. Von Oven, Naperville, 111.

L. H. Vaughan, Chicago.

T. E. Waters, Chicago.

J. A. "Weber. Minneapolis, Minn.

Robert Weeks, Cleveland. O.

Earl Whitcombe. Chicago.

R. R. White, Troy, Ohio.

Robert Williamson, Greenwich, Conn.

Geo. B. Wilson, Lake Forest, 111.

Theodore Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn.

L. A. Woodward, Chicago.

J. A. Young, Aurora, Ills.

Publicity at Plilladelpliia.

Chairman W. F. Therkildson of the
S. A. F. publicity committee is very
enthusiastic over the coming cam-
paign and urges every effort be made
to have the entire amount, $50,000, in
hand before the work has commenced.
In the various large cities he visited
the past summer he gave particular
attention to the florists' show win-
dows. In scarcely any did he find the
use of window cards or notices call-
ing attention to the plants or flowers
offered for sale or advertising any oth-
er feature of the business.

He has prepared a series of illustra-
tions, crayon sketches, such as would
be available for full page advertise-
ments in high class magazines of large
circulation. These he displayed and de-
scribed at the November meeting of
the florists' club of Philadelphia, call-
ing attention to the various ideas in-
tended to be brought out. The pic-
torial effect was to be prominent; this,
told the story at a glance and was far
more impressive than a lot of words.
In some the slogan, "Everyday is some-
body's birthday; send flowers, always
a good thing to do," was all that was
necessary.

The ideas of the drawings, which
were on cards 2-1x36 inches, were ar-
tistically carried out in the different
subjects treated — the floral holidays of
Christmas, St. Valentine's day, Easter
and Thanksgiving, together with birth-
days, weddings, table decoration, etc.
They are splendid examples of up-to-
date advertising, sure to attract at-
tention and tell their story, either in
the magazine pages or the florists'
windows, probably being most effective
in both at the same time. One of the

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subjects was in colors showing the fin-
ished poster in the way it was thought
they would be the most effective.
Flowers, the gift beautiful, were really
a better commodity to advertise than
candy, the sale of which had been
greatly increased through such national
publicity.

Charles W. Wessels. president of the
Salesmenship Club of Philadelphia,
made a very interesting address on the
importance of doing things in a differ-
ent way. A calf, a long time ago, had
made a crooked path in a pasture lot,
which had been followed by other ani-
mals and later used by men until final-
ly it had been placed on a city's plan.
Anyone going to Boston can easily
verify this story. The moral was, that
because others did wrong or failed to
make use of the opportunities or bet-
ter ways before them, and had even
had a fair measure of success, any new
way, if found more efficient, should be
used. The calf's brains way. would
never work for efficiency in these days.
He gave a number of instances of suc-
cess in salesmenship, the one particu-
lar feature being in first studying your
market, finding out what was wanted,
then having the best article in your
line, something that you know will be
of benefit, push it, laud it to the skies;
it is to be presented as so good that
people cannot get along ■ without it.
The cigar is to be the "best you ever
put a match to." A certain brand of
perfumery was presented as so delect-
able that you will never use any other.
"Try this and see how you like . it,"
was not the way to present anything;
you must have it in your mind that
your article is the very best of its kind
and be able to make your prospective
customer as enthusiastic as yourself.

To combat the economic feeling oc-
casioned on account of the war was an
important matter in the various lines
of business. TVaste in all products was
to be carefully avoided, but living
must go on just the same. Hoarding
money would not help; spend it and i"t
will come back to you. In England,
where war conditions are 10 times
worse than here, the middle classes
now spend more money than ever be-
fore. The florists have a great oppor-
tunity to widen their- market as the
advertising of their products is new
and sure to attract attention. If they
have so far advanced their business
to its present magnitude without ad-
vertising, such publicity as outlined,
will, without doubt, be of the greatest
advantage.

Robert Craig, speaking of the value
of continuity in advertising, said that
the trade should not get discouraged
if they did not see immediate results.
He related the experience of Dr.
Jayne, whose proprietary medicines
were popular many years ago. He was
an extensive advertiser and at first,
ran heavily into debt with the news-
papers. They pressed him for mon_ey.
which he could not pay. He said "you
must keep my ads running or I cannot
pay you anything." They took the
chance, the continued advertising
brought the business and they got
their money. Dr. Jayne became one
of their most valued advertisers and
eventually one of the wealthiest men
of his time.

K,

Miami, Pla. — An up-to-date flower
Bhop has been opened by the Exotic
Gardens at South River drive and
Twelfth street.

National Publicity for Flowers.

President Kerr of the Society of
American Florists has appointed Henry
Penn chairman of the publicity com-
mittee, to fill out the term of W. F.
Therkildson, resigned. Mr. Penn's
term will expire December 31, 1921.
Mr. Penn and his committee will meet
with the publicity finance committee
at the Hotel Hollenden, Cleveland, De-
cember 7. The committees will remain
in session until all business presented
is disposed of. In order that all flo-
rists and members of the allied trades
may have an opportunity of subscrib-
ing to the national fund for publicity,
the country has been portioned off so
that each member of the finance com-
mittee will have a certain number of

Lieut W. H Kuhn, New York

At Camp Wadsworth.

states under his direct charge. The
state chairman will be requested to ap-
point a florist in each county to be
known as the county chairman, to can-
vass his particular county thoroughly,
reporting subscriptions to the state
representative, who will report them
to the finance committee.

Following is the division of states
as it appears at present :

F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. —
New York, New Jers'ey, Delaware,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama.

Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. —
Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ten-
nessee. North Carolina. Pennsylvania,
Virginia, South Carolina. Indiana.

"Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn.
— Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Con-
necticut, California, Washington.

George Asmus. Chicago — Illinois, Wis-
consin, Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Nebraska,. Iowa, Mis-
souri. Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana.

John Young, New York — Montana,
Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New
Mexico. Wyoming, Oklahoma, Texas,
Utah, Mississippi, Maryland, District
of Columbia.

Members of the local committees
will please remember that the mini-
mum amount for subscriptions is to
be .$5, and the finance committee, while
requesting that the subscriptions be
made annually for a term of four
years, subscriptions made for one or
more years will be cheerfully accept-
ed, and a united effort will now be
made to secure the $50,000 required by
December 31.

The expenses of the local chairmen
engaged in raising the fund are limited
to the cost of postage; stationery, sub-
scription blanks and everything re-
quired for the work will be furnished
by the finance committee.

Chairman George Asmus reports the
following additional subscriptions, an-
nually for four years unless stated :

BY WEBTHEIMEB BEOS.

W. J. Barnes, Kan. City (1 yr)..$ 5.00
H. F. Drury. Galesburg, 111 5.00

BY JOHN W. DUNCAN.

Neill's Grhs., Pullman (3 yrs.) 5.00
H. L. Olsson Co., Inc., Spokane. . 5.00
Spokane Grhs.. Spokane (1 yr.) . 10.00
Young c& Lester, Walla "Walla.. 5.00

BY WALLACE E. PIEESON.
A. C. Stevens, New Britain, Conn. 10.00
S. F. Curtiss, Plantsville, Conn. . 5.00
John R. Coombs, Hartford, Conn. 5.00
Eugene S. Drake. Hartford. Conn. 10.00
Geo. McClunie, Hartford, Conn.. 15.00

THROUGH SECKETAEY'S OFFICE.
J. Walsh & Son, Maiden, Mass... 5.00
Edw. Green, San Antonio, Tex. . . 10.00

BY HENKY SHEPPARD.

J. McCullough, Cinti. (1 yr.) . . 25.00
Frank A. Volz, Cincinnati (1 yr.) 5.00
Wm. Murphy Co., Cincinnati 20.00

BY A. A. NIESSEN.

Whilldin Pottery Co.. Phila 50.00

BY C. P. EICE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

Neil Neilson, Mankato. Minn .... 5.00

n. NIKXAS AND PORTLAND FLORAL SOC.

Clarke Bros., Portland. Ore 25.00

Martin & Forbes, Portland, Ore. 25.00

Niklas & Son, Portland, Ore 10.00

F. A. Van Kirk, Portland, Ore... 5.00
Tonseth Flo. Co., Portland, Ore.. 5.00
"Wiedeman Bros.. Portland, Ore.. 5.00
Swiss Floral Co., Portland. Ore . . 15.00

E. J. Steele, Portland, Ore 10.00

Wm. Dungee. Jean Robinson,
John Zimmermann, Thompson
Horticultural Works, E. G.
Wood, collectively 12.50

BY D. C. HORGAN.

"West View Floral Co., Atlanta. 10.00

BY FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELn'EEY.
Rentschler PI. Co.. Madison, Wis. 10.00
H. E. Wilson, Rochester. N. Y... 10.00
Williams & Co., South Bend, Ind. 25.00
Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. 10.00
W. C. Campbell, Lawrence, Mass. 10.00
Jos. Bancroft & Son. Cedar Falls 10.00

Mills, Florist, Jacksonville 10.00

Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell. N. Y. 5.00
Jas. W. Begbie, Shreveport. La.. 10.00
The Minge Flo. Co., Mobile, Ala. . 25.00
I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111 . . . 10.00
Fred H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind. 10.00

Carey & Koehle, Urbana 10.00

Edlefsen-Leidiger. Co..' Milwaukee 10.00
The Flower Shop, Pittsfi'd. Mass. 10.00
"W. S. Saltford. Poughkeepsie. . . 25.00
Joseph Traudt, Canajoharie, N.Y. 10.00

Total $ 532.50

Previously reported from all

sources 25,190.50

Grand total $25,723.00

JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y,
December 3, 1917.

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St. Louis.

THANKSGIVING BEST IN SEVERAL YEARS.

Stock as a whole has been somewhat
limited the past week, but immediate-
ly after Thanksgiving' day the short-
age was abnormal. It is almost im-
possible to get a fair supply of any
kind in the retail stores. This works
quite a hardship because it curtails the
business, but is unavoidable on account
of the dark and gloomy weather we
have been having. The early part of
the week chrysanthemums and pom-
pons were in fair supply, but roses and
carnations were short. Local roses
have been off color on account of the
dark weather. Carnations are good,
but the price on the best quality is
high for this time of the year. Violets
are very good, but the supply is not
enough to go around. Sweet peas are
coming in very slowly and of poor
quality. Lilies are scarce, as is also
lily of the valley. For Thanksgiving
there were enough chrysanthemums to
go around and the prices were stiff, but
from all reports the retailers cleaned
up just the same. Pompons were in
g'ood supply and sold well. Chtysan-
themum plants were not of the best,
but what were to be had sold well at
fair prices. In greens the market was
equal to the demand. After consult-
ing a number of the prominent re-
tailers, all report a big- Thanksgiving
day trade. A majority of them state
this year's business exceeded the past
two or three years in volume of busi-
ness done. Prices obtained were very
good; especially is this true of the
pompon varieties and on select White
and Yellow Chadwick and Eaton. In
the medium grades of chrysanthe-
mums, Bonnaffon and Enguehardt had
the call. If the Christmas business
holds out as well in proportion there
will be no cause for complaint.

NOTES.

H. W. Newman, formerly of San
Francisco, Calif., has opened a new
retail store at 4920 Delmar avenue.
Miss Rose Boyle, formerly with Grimm
& Gorly, Is associated with him. It
has been rumored that they are en-
gaged to be married.

A number of weddings, among them
a couple of big ones, took place
Thanksgiving and during the past
week. These caused a big shortage of
lily of the valley and white roses, as
well as making inroads on other kinds
of stock.

"W. A. Rowe started cutting his
chrysanthemums on Monday and never
let up until Thanksgiving day, cutting
and packing day and night. He will
now plant his sweet peas and get in
his bulbous stock and lilies.

Oscar May still has quite a few
Bonnaffon on his benches. He expects .
to cut chrysanthemums until Christ-
mas. His cut of Enguehardt for
Thanksgiving day -was fine.

A. Jablonsky and Chas. Steidle of
Olivette are bringing in some very fine
carnations, which they consign to H.
G. Berning. This stock always has a
ready call.

The downtown florists. Mullanphy
Florists, Geo. Berner, Grimm & Gorly
and Foster, did a big business the day
before Thanksgiving.

Visitors : Martin Reukauf. of H.
Beyersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa.,
and Julius Dilloff, of Schloss Bros.,
New York. J. J. W.

Omalia.

THANKSGIVING CLEANUP.
Local florists report plenty of stock,
but no decided over-production. The
Thanksgiving trade was at usual prices,
with the quantity and quality good,
and everything was well cleaned up.
Florists report an unusual business in
sick-room and hospital orders this

month. The ideal Indian summer has
also assisted in making the stock of
good substance, color and form. The
ground is open and the fall work has
been greatly facilitated. Carnations,
chrysanthemums, lilies, violets and
practically every seasonable flower is
being dealt with on a close margin, the
demand almost exceeding the supply.

NOTES.

A bouquet of 10 La France roses
reposing in the display window of a
local jeweler are worth exactly .$15,-
000. The window which has been so
wonderfully decorated was not com-
plete without the flowers and buried
in the heart of each dainty rose a
large diamond burst forth in the sun-
light. The window has attracted the
attention of practically all of the flo-
rists of Omaha and Council Bluffs. A

Walter Blackman, Evansville, Ind.
At Camp Zachary Taylor.

leading florist of Omaha in comment-
ing on the display declared that the
window would fall flat if it had not
been for the flowers and announced
his intention of hereafter going after
display window business. "We florists
are too much in the habit of sitting
back and waiting for funerals, wed-
dings, etc., and I believe the time is
ripe for us to step out and show the
business man that a display window
is improved 100 per cent if fresh
flowers are provided," he declared.

In a proclamation issued to the peo-
ple- of Omaha December 1. on the oc-
casion of the big cantonment football
game between Camp Dodge and Camp
Houston, Mayor Dahlman announced
that everybody should wear a chrysan-
themum in honor of the "Sammies."

Albert Donoghue, Jr., has taken over
the business of his father, at 1622 Har-
ney street and will have entire charge
of the florist shop in the future. Omaha
florists wish him success, as he is pop-
ular and energetic.

Bowlers in the Omaha and Council
Bluffs florists' league promise such
good scores before the season is over
that they will want them published in
THE American florist.

Mrs. S. B. Stewart, wife of S. B.
Stewart, widely known in florists cir-
cles, has been very ill for the last six
weeks.

Chrysanthemums are in good condi-
tion, the market for them being brisk.
W.

Boston.

GOOD STOCK REASONABLY PRICED.

Thanksgiving balanced up a very
good week among the stores and mar-
ket. Stock was good and sold rapidly,
with reasonable prices. Bonnaffon,
Chieftain and Eaton chrysanthemums
sold well at $1.50, $2 and $2.50 a dozen;
I carnations at $5 a hundred; Spencer
sweet peas, $2 and $3 a hundred; Ophe-
lia roses, 24-inch stems, 12% cents each;
15-inch to 20-inch stems, 8 cents, 10 cents
and 12% cents each. Russells are scarce
and selling (15-inch) for 12% cents,
(24-inch) for 25 cents each. Pompons
and single button chrysanthemums sold
readily at 35 cents and 50 cents a
bunch. Violets are excellent, but show-
ing a little shortage and selling at $1
a hundred. Alder and privet were in
great demand. Cosmos, calendulas,
stevias and bouvardias sold well at a
medium price. Speciosum and Easter
lilies did not move at any price.

NOTES.

H. B. Ruppert and Alexander Abram-
owitz, road salesmen for Philip L. Cai'-
bone, have returned from a 10 weeks'
trip, having been very successful. The
holiday business was very good at this
establishment and plant trade was
never better. Among the best sellers
were camelias, orange trees, cyclamens
and begonias. Baskets of fruit and
flowers were arrangegd all over the
store and sold very well.

The sudden death of David Welch,
of the firm of Welchs', notice of which
will be found in our obituary column,
did not interfere with business at that
establishment. This firm has com-
petent managers in both departments
and they are hustling all of the time.
They report heavy demands for roses,
chrysanthemums, violets and orchids.

Frank Edgar is cutting on his last
house of Bonnaffon and will soon start
cutting sweet peas. This has been his
best year with chrysanthemums. His
other three houses devoted to flowering
plants are looking extra well, and for
the holiday trade he will have begonias,
cyclamens, azaleas ( carried over stock )
and poinsettias.

B. A. Snyder & Co. report the past
week the best and most profitable one
this season, and with condition of
stock they have been able to sell good
quality at low figures to their out-of-
town trade.

J. A. Nelson, of Framingham, who
was severely braised about his face
and neck w^hile repairing an auto tire,
is resting comfortably at Framingham
hospital.

Wm. MoAlpine, of McAlpine & Mc-
Donald, has sold out his interest in
the concern and is now devoting his
entire time to the New England Rose
Co.

Neal Boyle, of Maiden, is cutting
some extra fine roses. Among them are
Ophelia, Ward and Killarney Queen.

Henry M. Robinson Co. had a busy
month. Their wire and supply depart-
ments are the largest in this city.

Albert Struck, head salesman for
Robinson Co., has announced his en-
gagement to a South Boston girl.

Paul Richwagen is sending to mar-
ket some excellent Virginia snapdra-
gons.

S, K. G.

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Bee. 8,

Pittsburs:H.

BUSLSESS BETTER THA^ EXPECTED.

From all reports from this vicinity,
Thanksgiving trade -svas better than at
first expected and florists in general
are pleased with the result as the
period before this holiday was dull.
Preparations for a big Christmas busi-
ness are now well under waj". Most of
the local growers cleaned up on chrj'S-
anthemums. and these are now out of
the way. Bonnaffon and Yellow and
White Chadwick in medium size
blooms were about all that were avail-
able for Thanksgiving but they
brought good prices and found ready
sale. A large supply of pompons in
all colors sold well. Roses were rather
scarce and prices advanced in propor-
tion. Most of the growers are off crop
now but good cuts are promised for
the holidays. Carnations are in good
demand at §4 per 100 and sweet peas,
which are very welcome, sell well, the
quality being very good. Prices range
from 50 cents to 75 cents for the best.
Stevia is now on the market and finds
ready buyers. Calendulas continue to
arrive and hold up well in price. Paper
"WTiites are seen in larger numbers and
are liable to suffer in price. There was
no great demand for American Beau-
ties but the wholesale houses cleaned
up well at fair figures. Orchids and
lily of the valley are used only for
weddings and the call for them is
light. Greens are seen in large quan-
tities.

NOTES.

A meeting was called for December
4, at which committees will be ap-
pointed and plans put under way for
the annual meeting of the Chrysan-
themum Society of America to be held
in this city next fall.

Wm. lyoew. for many years known
as the "green goods man," will not be
in the business this year, as he has
taken a trip to California where he
will remain during the winter.

'Wm. Leith, of Butler, Pa., now in
training at Camp Sherman, recently
spent a five-day furlough at home.

A recent attraction at the store of
Mrs. E. A. Williams was a fine dis-
play of orchids.

The A. W. Smith Co. is proud of its
service flag and justly so. It contains
seven stars.

Walter Faulk has been unusually
busy with funeral work, having had
to call for assistance from the other
stores.

Randolph & McClements had several
large military wedding orders last
week.

John Cotton, of East Liverpool, re-
cently purchased a new delivery truck.

G. P. "Weaklen & Co. have finished
cutting a fine lot of chrysanthemums
at their range at Springdale, Pa.

A baby girl has arrived at the home
of C. C." Phillips.

Visitor : "Wm. Little. New Castle. Pa.
M.

Toronto, Ont.

SHOKT SrPPLT AM) HIGH PRICES.
Business compares favorably "n'ith
last year, and with the winding up of
the chrysanthemums there is a short-
age of other stock which is reflected in
the prices goods are being wholesaled
at. American Beauties. Xos. 1. 2 and
3, are selling at .S40, S30 and S25 per
100; Russells at S25. .?20 and .?15. and
other varieties .S15. .$12. and -SS, and
with these prices prevailing at pres-
ent it looks as if the storemen will
have to make arrangements to make
this a plant Christmas to try and keep
the prices within reason. Carnations
at S6, ?o and S.3; lily of the valley at
$6 and .54; violets at -SI.. 50. and longi-
florum at §15 leads one to believe that

this is the highest market on the con-
tinent.

rfOTES.
The retail florists' club held another
of its enthusiastic meetings at Dunlop
hall "V\'ednesdaj', November 29. An in-
vitation was extended to the growers
to attend for a discussion on the grad-
ing of stock, but they were so poorly
represented that it was left with the
president to appoint a committee to
confer with them on this point. After
the business of the evening was hur-
ried through, the lady members took
charge of the social part and put on
a musical and progressive euchre for
prizes and served refreshments. They
treated each feature so nobly that it
was decided that hereafter none will
dispute their suprem.acy as a commit-
tee on entertainment. There were a
large number of visitors, those from
a distanace being E. B. Hamilton, of
the West Floral Co., London. Ont., and
Frank Smith, from the Connon Floral
Co. of Hamilton. Ont.. while the Dale
estate of Brampton was well repre-
sented. J. H. Dunlop was presented
with a gold mounted walking stick as
a token of appreciation for allowing
the club the use of his hall for their
meetings. In the raflle for the Victory
War Loan bond, after intense excite-
ment. Mrs. Carl Grobba was the happy
winner, but it fell into good hands and
it is rumored that this bond will be
donated to the club at their next
meeting. "Hurrah for the furniture
and other necessities!" The publicity
committee is again working and a
posterette will be used by the stores.
"Let your gift be flowers." These are
of good design and out-of-town florists
can have them at cost should they de-
sire them.

J. H. Dunlop is naturally elated with
the success of the new rose "Winnett.
which is at present in fine shape and
living up to expectations. The other
stock looks right for Christmas, as a
number of the beds were cut back for
this crop. Carnations are becoming
more plentiful and sweet peas starting
to bloom.

Carl Grobba Is purchasing material
for two houses. 40x160. which he ex-
pects to have completed by spring.
Being quite near to the yards, the coal
situation does not worry him. having
in his full season's supply and looking
ahead for another j-ear. His houses
are full of plants, all in the pink.

Chas. Tidy & Son report business
fair, but nothing new or startUng.
They carry a good line of stock and
always show some of it in their win-
dows. John Plumtree of this store
wears "the smile that won't come off"
— f)i4 lbs. and a boy explains.

"William Hill, of Tonge street, is the
first to be called from the ranks
through conscription, the tribunal
which tried him giving him three
months to arrange his business affairs.
Harold Mills having gone overseas,
his place is being run by Albert Houle
with good success. Stock is in good
shape, with an average cut. as no stock

is disbudded for the holidays.

Fred Adams made hay while the sun
shone this fall and gathered thistles.
He now has them dyed and dipped and
they find ready sale.

■^'. J. Lawrence has closed his plant
at Bedford park and is now conducting
his business from the Richmond Hill
establishment.

The People's Florists are busy with
their Christmas work. Green goods in
large quantities are being prepared.

Although good decorations are few,
J. J. Higgins had a large wedding or-
der and used up a lot of stock.

Pape Bros, will only operate part of
their range owing to the uncertain
supply of coal. H. G. D.

Waslilng:ton, D. C.

SUPPLY LIHITED; prices .JXrMP.

While business previous to Thanks-
giring was exceptionally good and
stock was plentiful, a scarcity in some
lines for that day caused a stiffening
in prices. Violets, with deliveries one
day late both by mail and express,
were one of the causes of worry, but
those who had divided with those who
had not in true spirit. Roses of all
kinds are now bringing fair prices and
quotations on carnations, chrysanthe-
mums, calendulas, E'aster lilies and
snapdragons are about normal for this
time of the j-ear.

XOTES.

The S. S. Pennock Co. is now receiv-
ing extra fine Hadley and Russell
roses which are bringing S2.50 and |3
per dozen, with demand greater than
the supply.

The Leo Niessen Co. was sold out of
every flower by 9 a. m. Thanksgiving
day.

Marche & Co. have added a Ford
truck to their delivery.

Carroll Carrick is now with the Du-
Pont Floral Co. G. C. D.

Wichita, Kan.

GOOD SALES AT SATISFACTOET PRICES.

Thanksgiving day trade was of a
sort to fit the name of the day, the
totals running above those of last year
by a nice margin. Wednesday was a
real business day, with Thursday fin-
ishing almost everything clean by
noon. As usual, the chrysanthemums
led in popularity, with good roses
clearing out finely, but all stock met
with demand. Good chrj-santhemujn
plants brought good prices and all sold
well. Prices were about on the usual
everyday level, except that on the
fancy quality stock the figures were
shaded up a little, and that without
apparently hurting the sale of the
stock. Plenty of funeral work, both
before and after Thanksgi-sang, will
help to make the week a record for
the last week of November.

NOTES.

W. H. Culp &; Co. were just right
with a hea-vy cut Of chrysanthe'mimis
and a block of Seidiwitz and Tippe-
rary that would be hard to beat in any
market.

Carl Keske. of Minneapolis, Minn.,
has joined the greenhouse force of W.
H. Culp & Co.

Visitor : Clifford Prtmer, with Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.. Chicago; H. Chees-
man. representing Ralph M. Ward &
Co., New York. W. H. C.

Massachusetts Agricultural Collesfe.

"Stan" DuiEl, '17. is now at Green's
Farms. Conn., on the estate of E. T.
Bedford. He writes that John Xess.
formerly of Faulkner Farms, is there
also in charge of the greenhouses.
Speaking of the estate. "Stan" writes :
"Outside there is this fine formal gar-
den, which attracts the visitors, com-
posed of perennials, etc.. with a rock-
ery and pool attached. The lawn of
the main hottse runs right down to the
ocean and commands a fine view of
Loud Island sound. On the whole,
this is a fine place and is well known
in this part of the country. I con-
sider myself quite fortunate in get-
ting a position here."

Professor "W. D. Clark, head of the
department of forestry, has been
granted leave of absence from college
duties to take up work on fuel con-
servation. F. A. C. Smith, extension
landscape man, has taken up the work
in forestry.

H. A. Pratt, '17 ("Hap"), has left
Sam Goddard's at Framingham to take
charge of the work in floriculture at
Kansas State ITniversity. C. E. W.

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1093

Kansas City, Mo.

CLBANTIP AT GOOD PRICES.

Flower lovers forgot all about war
and other troubles and as a result
Thanksgiving sales were far better than
in 1916 and prices especially on fancy
stock reached a higher level. Chry-
santhemums, both cut blooms and in
pots, sold out completely. Roses and
carnations were scarce and high in
price. Lilies, both Easter and rub-
rum, were plentiful.

NOTES.

"W. J. Barnes enjoyed the best
Thanksgiving trade in his history, dis-
posing of an immense supply of chry-
santhemums both cut blooms and pot
plants. In the latter class Lorraine
begonias were also prime favorites.
Orders for funerals and weddings have
also kept his force busy.

T. J. Noll & Co. had their best
Thanksgiving business this year. Chry-
santhemums sold strong but there was
a shortage in roses and carnations.
Mr. Noll left this week for Chicago
to line up supplies.

The W. L. Rock Flower Co. reports
a complete sell out. They had an ex-
ceptionally heavy cut of chrysanthe-
mums and fair stocks of carnations
and roses.

H. Kusik & Co. handled 20,000 cut
chrysanthemums during the week. This
firm reports a shortage in roses and
carnations. Stevia is now on their
list.

The Alpha Floral Co. reports a big
week, with a cleanup of a large
Thanksgiving stock. Funeral work has
been brisk.

J. B. Masson, of Kansas City, Kan.,
reports fine Thanksgiving sales. He is
noTv cutting good narcissi and carna-
tions.

The Humfeld-Orear Co. displayed
some fine pot and cut chrysanthemums
and report a good trade.

Bob McGrail reports his first holi-
day's business far beyond his expecta-
tions.

A. F. Barbe's Thanksgiving: business
exceeded his expectations. He sold out
to the last flower.

A. Newell reports he is well pleased.
He had a big sales increase over last
year.

The Apollo Floral Shop had a big
stock and sold out completely.

Charles Thomas, of the Rosery, re-
ports excellent business.

Visitor : Robert Newcomb, Chicago.
E. J. B.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

BUSINESS BETTTEB THAN ANTICIPATED.

Thanksgiving business this year
went ahead of all predictions, the ma-
jority of florists reporting that the
sales exceeded those of 1916. In no
case did any of the florists report a
falling off. The supply of cut flowers
was wholly inadequate to the demand.
Not only was there a scarcity of larere
chrysanthemums, but also in roses
and carnations. There was an excel-
lent supply of locally grown orchids
and Easter lilies. The dark weather
of the past two months is blamed for
the shortage in flowers. Narcissi, the
first of the season, calendulas, snap-
dragons and other flowers made up
the variety offered. There was a
splendid line of blooming plants and
these all brought good prices. In ad-
dition to the Thanksgiving demand
there was a good amount of funeral
and wedding work on that day.

NOTES.

"W. J. & M. S. Vesey enjoyed a fine
demand for Thanksgiving. Blooming
plants sold as well as cut flowers.
Captain Will J; Vesey, Jr., of the
Campi Taylor football team, visited
in this city over Thanksgiving, when

his team played the Kendallville team
here.

Miss C. B. Flick, of the Patten
Flower Shop, Toledo, O., was a visitor
to this city over the week end, the
guest of her niece. Mrs. Mildred Flick-
Buchanan. Miss Flick reports Thanks-
giving business in Toledo very fine,
and equal to last year's demand.

The Flick Floral Co. reports a fine
Thanksgiving day trade, which went
ahead of last year. Blooming plants
had a heavy call, and Thanksgiving
day weddings demanded their quota of
flowers.

The New Haven Floral Co. had a
fine crop of carnations and chrysan-
themums for the Thanksgiving trade,
but their supply was not adequate to
the demand. Their business was very
heavy.

The Late David Welch.

F. J. Knecht & Co. had some excel-
lent roses and their chrysanthemums
were of good quality, although short
in supply like other growers' on ac-
count of unfavorable weather.

Markey Bros, had their usual high
quality of blooming plants and chrys-
anthemums for Thanksgiving, and re-
port the demand much greater than
they had anticipated.

The Doswell Floral Co. had a good
sale on violets for Thanksgiving. Their
roses were of exceptionally fine qual-
ity, and blooming plants went with a
vim.

A. J. Lanternier & Co. report
Thanksgiving business was greater
than last year. In blooming plants
they had a fine variety.

Edgar Wenninghoff had an excel-
lent demand, in both cut flowers and
pot plants.

H. K.

Fort Smith, Ark.

Thanksgiving business was about
equal to that of last year, with no in-
crease in prices. In cut flowers, the
demand was for carnations and chry-
santhemums, while in pot plants, cy-
clamens were the leaders. The ques-
tion now arises in this vicinity as to
what the situation will be as regards
getting the Christmas stocks in, the
express shipments at present arriving
from three to four days late. The reg-
ular shipping time from Chicago to
this city is 21 hours, and I for one
would welcome helpful suggestions.
Geo. Rtb.

OBITUARY.

David Welch.

David Welch, for many years promi-
nent in the wholesale trade of Boston,
Mass., and at the time of his death as-
sociated with E'. J. Welch, under the
firm name of Welchs'. on Devonshire
street, passed away suddenly at his
home in Dorchester, a suburb of Bos-
ton, November 27, aged 63 years.
While a sufferer for several years
from throat and stomach troubles
which required his retirement at times
from active business, he was at his
desk as usual the day previous to his
death, but suffered a fatal attack after
reaching home in the evening.

The deceased was born and edu-
cated in County Cork, Ireland, and
with his parents, emigrated to Amer-
ica, locating in Boston in 1871, for a
number of years being employed on
the estate of the late Marshall P.
"Wilder. He became a partner with
Patrick and E. J. Welch in the firm
of Welch Bros, in 1885, continuing in
this connection until June. 1916, when
he withdrew, and with his brother, E.
J. Welch, opened the new establish-
ment of Welchs'.

David Welch merited the highest re-
spect of many friends, a man whose
sterling qualities and strict integ-
rity were well known, a philosopher,
well read, with a keen humor, which
made him at all times instructive and
entertaining.

Thor Zetlltz.

Thor Zetlitz, son of E'ggert N. Zet-
lltz and brother of Rolf Zetlitz, well-
known grower at Lima, O., died from
pneumonia last Saturday, December 1,
after a short illness. He was with
the national army at one of the train-
ing camps, where he contracted a cold
which developed into pneumonia while
he was visiting his folks at home at
Thanksgiving. He was about 29 years
of age and well and favorably known
to the trade at Lima and elsewhere.

Fort "Wayne, Ind. — W. J. & M. S.
Vesey have put six carnation houses
Into lettuce.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn re-
ports fair Thanksgiving business this
year with prices about the same as In
1916. The greatest demand was for
chrysanthemum cut blooms.

Lake Forest, III. — E. Bollinger, one
of the best known and most highly
respected gardeners along the Lake
Shore, will celebrate the fifty-first an-
niversary of his birthday, Decem-
ber 20.

Houston, Tex. — The florists' club
will entertain all soldiers at the local
cantonmnt who have been engaged in
the florist or nursery trade, at a ban-
quet and social evening in the near
future.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's
Sons donated the sales in their three
retail stores, November 23, to the Red
Cross Christmas committee, prominent
local w^omen acting as cashiers and
sales ladies.

Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son,
Inc., had a better Thanksgiving trade
than in 1916 with prices about on a
par with previous years. Chrysanthe-
mums led the demand in both plants
and cut blooms.

Habrisburg, Pa. — Schmidt, Florist,
did not make an effort to handle
plants, and with chrysanthemums lead-
ing in cut flower sales, results are re-
ported about on a par with those of
1916 with prices no higher.

1094

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Dec. 8,

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THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS

The Thanksgiving trade 1085

— Thanksgiving advertisements 1086

The retail trade 10S7

— Nest week in the flower shop 1087

—Artistic retail booth 1087

National Association of Gardeners (illus.) . . .1088

Publicit.v at Philadelphia 1080

National publicity for flowers 1090

Ijeutenant W. H. Kuhn (portrait) 1090

St. Louis 1091

Boston 1091

Walter Blackman (poitrait) 1091

Pittsburgh 1092

Toronto 1092

Washington, D. C 1092

Wichita, Kan 1092

Massachusetts Agricultural College 1092

Kansas City 1093

Fort Wayne, Ind 1093

Fort Smith, Ark 1093

Obituary 1093

—David Welch 1093

— Thor ZetUtz 1093

Coal situation brighter 1094

Society of American Florists -.1094

Cheer Up 1094

National publicity for flowers 1094

San Francisco . . .' 1096

Dallas, Tex 1096

Rochester, N. i' 1098

Chicago 1100

Cleveland 1105

Milwaukee 1106

Cincinnati 1106

Toledo 11*8

Philadelphia 1110

New York -lUa

The seed trade 1120

— The late Lewis L. May (porti'ait) 1120

— Philadelphia seed trade .1120

— Holly and green 1120

— Ship insurance rates reduced 1120

—Dutch bulb trade 1120

Market gardeners : 1124

—Holding loaded cars uselessly 1124

The nursery trade 1126

— Arnold Arboretum legacy 1120

-Rhododendrons reappraised 1126

— Callicarpa japonica ■ 11-6

Missouri Botanical Garden alumni ll^b

Terre Haute, Ind 1126

Neivark, N.J l"j

Nashville, Teun 113*

MANETTI Stocks are coming along too
slowly to suit rose growers.

Travelers on the road through In-
diana say that Thanksgiving business
has been good.

Emil Buettnee, the well known Chi-
cago grower, says grafted plants of the
Mrs. Chas. Russell rose are much more
subject to black spot and mildew than
own-root stock.

The Priority board has assured busi-
ness interests of the nation that noth-
ing drastic will be done to alter sud-
denly the status of the so-called non-
essential industries.

Good Washington News.

Wm. F. Gude, Washington repre-
sentative of the Society of American
Florists, telegraphs as follows Decem-
ber 4:

"A committee representing 22 floral
organizations conferred with the fuel
administration here today. WTiile
flowers are not classed as non-essen-
tials, drastic economy is recommended.
The fuel question should be taken up
with local dealers."

C&rysantliemum Society of America.

REPORTS OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES.

Boston, Mass., November 17. — Nash-
awtue, yellow Japanese incurved,
scored 8.5 points commercial; Abena-
que, yellow Japanese reflex, scored 8.5
points commercial; exhibited by S. R.
Conwey, Walpol«, N. H.

Society of American Florists.

UEARINO BEFORE COAL ADMINISTRATOR.
Tlie question of a coal supply for
florists is no\v approaching a critical
point. Evidently, it is not improb-
able that an embargo will be placed
on shipments of coal to growers, and,
as secretary of the S. A. F., I have
been in correspondence with W. F.
Gude, Washington representative of
the society, as to the advisability of
having a delegation of our members
appear before Coal Administrator Dr.
Garfield in Washington, to state the
florists' side of the matter, and urge
their claims to especial consideration,
as exemplified in the following letter :
W. F. Gude,

Washington, D. C.
Referring to our recent correspond-
ence in regard to coal supply condi-
tions, I have made a somewhat ex-
tended inquiry as to the needs of es-
tablishments to whom inability to get
a coal supply would mean little short
of ruin, and I realize that the situa-
tion is serious. If an embargo on coal
for florists' use should go into effect,
very many of our plant and flower
growers would be ruined, for their
stock would be killed by freezing and
most of it could not be replaced. As
this embargo, if it is instituted, must
be ordered on the advice of Dr. Gar-
field, as Coal Administrator, no effort
should be' spared to get an interview
with that gentleman, in order that the
absolute requirements of our industry
be understood. When I say require-
ments, I do not mean that any of our
florists will seek to obtain a supply of
coal in excess of the amount actually
needed to prevent freezing and conse-
quent ruin of stock which has taken
years to collect, but simply sufiicient
to insure that this loss shall be
avoided.

I am sure Dr. Garfield would give
consideration to the fact that the flor-
ists' urgent coal necessities cover only
a period of 16 weeks under average
conditions, while the coal needs of
other industries are existent practi-
cally 52 weeks in the year. Our need
is to save our investments and keep
our industry alive, rather than make
profits similar to those accruing to in-
dustries, which, perhaps, could sus-
pend action without detriment to a
particular business other than loss of
profit during a period of inactivity.

Several of our members, leading
growers of our industry, bave ex-
pressed their willingness to appear be-
fore Dr. Garfield, or his representative,
to explain the necessities of the situa-
tion, with a view to avoiding an em-
bargo, which would perhaps, to a large
extent, wipe out the florist industry
and destroy the work of many years.
John Young, Sec'y.

In the face of a seeming impossibil-
ity, Mr. Gude succeeded in obtaining
an appointment for a hearing, and I
at once telegraphed those who had
expressed a willingness to join such
delegation that an interview with Dr.
Garfield had been fixed for Tuesday,
December 4, at 3 p. m.

Irrespective of any favorable result
which may come from this interview,

there is much that florists ill! aH parts
of the country Who anticipate a short-
age of coal can 6o individually. Each
should get in toucli with state or Socal
coal administration commissioners and
state what his requirements will be as
to an adequate supply of qoal to car-
ry his stock through the freezing pe-
riod. It is absolutely inadvisable to
ask for assistance further than is re-
quired for the period when the degree
of cold would injure or destroy stocks,
as to ask for more would prejudice
proper consideration of the claims in
the circumstances.

My letter to Mr. Gude embodies an
argument which could with justice be
used when approaching a commission-
er, and I would urge immediate action
on the lines suggested. It is not the
case of the florist business being sched-
uled as a "non essential"; it is rather
a question of a florist being ruined
through the withholding of a coal sup-
ply sufiicient to insure his stock
against total destruction.

John Young, Sec'y.

Clieer Up !

The president of an important In-
dustrial company in New York .State
who has made a special study of btisi-
ness conditions in different sections of
the country writes us that the New
England territory of which Boston is
the business center is the only part of
the country where business is not
"good to excellent." He makes some
observations which are so interesting
that we reproduce them as follows :
"If all the country should go 'blue'
even to the extent that your commun-
ity has, we would lose heart in the
war. I think New E'ngland takes F.
A. Vanderlip too seriously. He can-
not see any way to handle the war
except everybody gets into sack-cloth
and ashes. It's the wrong dope.
Washitigton cannot carry on this war
unless the whole country is united
and aggressive and the whole country
will never be united and aggressive
except everybody is employed, happy
and indulging in pleasure and the so-
called non-essentials. The strength of
this nation is not in its money. All
our money would last but a few days.
Mr. Vanderlip seems inclined to naeas-
ure everything by the dollar. You
cannot do it that way. The strength
of this country is in the hearts of the
people, — not in their pocket books." —
Boston News Bureau.

National Publicity for Flowers.

Chairman George Asmus. of the publicity
finance committee of the Society of American
Florists, reports the following additional sub-
scriptions to be paid annually for four years;
New York Florists' Club Meeting.

Henshaw Floral Co.. New York $50.00

By H. G. Neuhrand, Cromwell. Conn.

Chas. Munro, New Haven, Conn $ 10.00

S. H. Moore Co.. New Haven, Conn 25.00

Through Secretary's Oflace.
Wm. P. McCord Co., Tarrytown, N. Y...$ 25.00

E. E. Brown, Asheville, N. C 5.00

Frey & Prey, Lincoln, Neb 25.00

David J". Scott, Corfu, N. Y 25.00

Albert Hruban, Omaha, Neb. (for 3 yrs.) 10.00
By D. C. Horgan. Macon, G^.

Stulb's Nursery Co.. Augusta. Ga $10.00

Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

A. Langhans, Wheeling, W. Va $20.00

By Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kan.

Chas. P. Mueller $ 25.00

By A, L. Miller, Jamaica, L. I.

.Tohn Lewis Childs, Plowerfield. N. Y... $100.00

By N, A, B'enson, Denver, Colo,

T. H. Trimmer & Son, Denver, Colo $ 5.00

By Tuthill's Advertising Agency, New York
Doubleday, Page & Co., Garden City,

L. I $300.00

(This makes Doubleday, Page & Co.'s
contribution $400.)

$635.00
Previously reported from all sources. .$24,590.50

Grand total $25,226.50

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The American Florist.

1095

Wants, For Salc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

tor Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.
Where answers are to be mailed from this office
tnclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

■Wanted — Good grower to take part
Interest in an established business;
West. Address

Key 847, care American Florist.

Help AVanted — Either man or woman
for store work. Must know how to
make sprays, baskets and corsages.
State experience, reference and wages
first letter. Will wire acceptance.
Matthews The Florist, Dayton, O.

For Sale — Small greenhouse; new;
big territory; no competition; modern
nine-room house, all improvements.
Great opportunity for young man;
$2,000 down. Fine village property. Ad-
dress Box S, AViliiamson, N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED

.As foreman or manager. A first-class grower
of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general
stock. Life experience. Capable supervisor of
help. Prefer the South. Excellent credentials.

FLORIST,
6 1 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, III.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

Saleslady

Experienced, for leading retail store
in Omaha, Neb. Must come well recom-
mended. State salary. Splendid open-
ing for right party.

Key 850, care American Folrist.

HELP WANTED

Good all around storeman, about $25.00
to start. Give full particulars in night
letter telegram at once.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

Altman Bldg., KANSAS CITY, MO.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Pa.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
Key XYZ, care American Florist.

GREENHOUSES

Denver, Colo. Everything in first-class con-
dition. Coal for coming winter contracted at
low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Sborewood, Wis., Milwaukee P. C,
F. W. Ullius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnishing of about lOCO
2-in. to 2VJ-in. American Elms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 2^x5li inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by th e S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1 000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $/.50. Cash with order,

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

STOREMIAN

Wants Position. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

31

Retail Man

Wants position as Manager. Can
furnish unquestionable references.
Ready to start now or January 1.

Key 000, care .American Florist.

A HOLLY WREATH

Red and Green

FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND
ADVERTISING.

Plates for printing this fine Holly
Wreath in two colors— green leaves
and red berries and ribbon — $3.00 per
set of 2 plates. I,arger size, S'^^xl
inches, $5.00 per set of 2 plates.

Plate shown here for one color
$1.60. The large size, one color, $2.70.

Cash with order.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

Chicago

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THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

NOW FOR CHRISTMAS

Red

Ruscus, Roping, Transparent Oak--fine for
Christmas "wreaths, Poinsettias--ali sizes,
Grasses, Crepe Paper, Capes.

Just arrived new Italian Statice. Immortelles, all colors. Gold and Silver

Ruscus, for special work. Dyed Bouquet Green, white and green. Silvered

and Whitened Cones. Send orders at once to avoid delays. We bank on our

service and prompt delivery.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

1 129-1 131 Arch Street,

PHILADELPHIA, FA.

San Francisco.

I'LEA'TIFUL SUPPLY Ot GOOD STOCK.
The cut of large outdoor grown
chrysanthemums may be said to be
over for this season. Most of the
stock arriving- is short and small, be-
ing' the Chinese growers' product.
Some very good Appleton are seen and
this will probably be the only large
chrysanthemum to be had for the bal-
ance of the season. Up to the present
we have had no killing, frost and the
g:rowers of outdoor chrysanthemums
have enjoyed a long' season. Prices
for g'ood stock are firm, with the
supply limited. The market is re-
ceiving' a very fine lot of good
roses just now. The call is steady at
good prices. The out-of-town demand
is brisk and stock cleans up in fine
shape every day. There is still a
shortage of flrst-class American Beau-
ties. Cecile Brunners continue in good
demand for outside shipping. Carna-
tions of good ciuality are coming along
a little more freely and are i-eadily
disposed of at fair prices. There is
an ample supply of second grade
flowers, which move rather slowlj'
owing to the mild weather. Some fair-
ly good dahlias are still to be obtained.
There is a large supplj' of violets ar-
riving. The shipping trade in this
flower is very good, but notwithstand-
ing all this, large quantities find their
way to the street iieddlers every da}-.
They are of exceptionally good qual-
ity this season. Orchids of all season-
able varieties are in large supply.
Owing to the steady call, normal prices
are being maintained. Gardenias and
lily of the valley are also plentiful, with
good prices prevailing. Quite a few
lilies are always to be had. Gladioli
of good quality are in most of the
stores also. Freesias are becoming a
little more plentiful. The call for these
is very brisk and at good figures.
Large quantities of cut cyclamen
blooms are to be had. They have
proved good sellers. Pot plants of
very good quality are arriving and
mo.st of the stores have put in a good
supply. Cyclamen in the bright colors
are most in evidence. There is plenty
of gr'eens and asparagus owing to the
favorable season. Smilax of fine qual-
ity is also to be had.

KOTES.

W. B. Clarke, manager of the San
Jose branch of the Cottage Gardens
IVurseries. is busy prepai-ing for this
season's trade. Large stocks of florists'
specialties are being moved here from
Eureka to care for the demand from
the bay cities. Quick deliveries are

being' made l^y motor truck. C. 'W.
Ward was a recent visitor to this
branch nursery and expressed himself
as well pleased with what has been
accomplished under i\Ir. Clarke's man-
agement.

A chrysanthemum club is being or-
ganized in Santa Rosa by some of its
leading citizens. This city has al-
ways been to the fore in the cultiva-
tion of this flower and it is to further
stimulate interest in the growing of.
the queen of autumn that this society
is organizing. An exhibition of large
proportions to be held next year, is
already being considered.

The rose houses of the Hillsborough
Nurseries, at Burlingame, are produc-
ing a fine cut at the present time.
Foreman Brown tells us that their
crop for the holidays will be heavy.
The entire cut of this establishment
is sent to this market. The landscape
department is busy also.

Max J. Crow, proprietor of the Santa
Clara Valley Nurseries, of Gilroy; is
a visitor in town this week. He re-
ports a hea"v>- demand for fruit trees
from all quarters and says the acre-
age will be largely increased this sea-
son owing to the high prices of all
fruit.

The annual banquet of the Menlo
Park Horticultural Society, held No-
vember 24 was largely attended by the
trade. David W. Slade made a veiy
acceptable toastmaster. All present
voted it one of the most pleasant oc-
casions ever held by the society. ■

At the pretty store of the Shibley-
Mann Co.. on Sutter street, all hands
were busily engaged in funeral 'nork.
Frank Shibley is anticipating' a fine
holiday business, especially in plants.

R. J. Bold, of Eureka, is spending
some time visiting the trade here. He
is combining business with pleasure
and expects to have a prosperous sea-
son in the northern part of the state.

Sidney Clack, ,of Mayfield, is sending
in a fine cut of carnations to this
market. He is one of our best grow-
ers of the flower and has his whole
range devoted to carnations.

The trade in this city co-operated for
its Thanksgiving- advertising campaign,
large space being used in the evening
papers AA'ith very good results.

The Anglin & -Walsh Co., on Cali-
fornia street, has received a shipment
of Lilium giganteum bulbs in fine con-
dition.

Kenneth. S. Murray has had a ver>'
busy week with funeral orders. His
rose houses are now producing heavily.
G. N.

Your Last Chance To
Buy Carnation Plants.

Fill your empty benches and play safe.
Our carnations plants have not been hurt
by frost and are big value for the money.

100 1000

Thenanthos Slu.OO $8'.00

White Wonder .5.00 35 00

White Enchantress 4.nn .■?5.on

Pink 3.50 30.C0

IV1. C. Gunterberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

158 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

New Crop Greenhouse Grown

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Price: 50,000 lots, $2.25 per 1000
" 5,000 " 3.00 per 1000

CHAS. E. MEEHAN

No. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Dallas, Tex.

otto Lang' of the Lang Floral &
Nursery Co., in calling attention to
orders sometimes received by florists
at Thanksgiving and other holiday oc-
casions, says: "It seems almost un-
reasonable to think that there are
members of the trade that do not know
better than to wire an order for a
'corsage of orchids and lily of the val-
ley for .$3'; a 'corsage of roses for
•yi.50' or 'good American Beauties at
Jf-S and carnations at .$1 per dozen.'
When it is realized that orchids sell
at .$1.50 and .$2 each and lily of the
valley at .$2 per dozen, no sttch or-
ders as the above should be sent to
this city." A comparison of prices of
the larger cities of the north, east,
south and middle states would be in-
teresting in his opinion.

The Thanksgiving trade this year
proved very good. Sales Avere in gen-
eral quite satisfactory and prices were
from 10 to 2."> per cent higher than a
year ago. There was a demand for
everj'thing in the cut flower line brisk
enough to result in a cleanup, chry-
santhemums going first, followed in
turn by roses in all grades, carnations,
lily of' the valley, orchids and fancy
violets.

L. F. N. C.

j^,^_ The American Florist 1097

NEXT WEEK.

The American Florist

CHRISTMAS NUMBER

TO BE ISSUED

December ISth

JUST RIGHT FOR THE

CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY TRADE

Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed
now will be placed during the next 30 days, and Grow-
ers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a
large share of this business by
liberal advertising in

The Chiristnaas NiJimber

No Change in Prices. Single Column Inch, $1.00; Page of 30 Inches, $30.00,
with the usual discounts on a series of insertions.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street
CHICAGO

Foi' upzuards of jo years the representative paper of the

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the

United States and Canada.

PLEASE SEND YOUR COPY FOR THIS ISSUE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

1098

The American Florist.

Dec. 8,

Cliristmas Plants

Pot Plants In Bloom. Stock never gave better
promise of finishing EXTRA CHOICE.

Poinsettias

The true XMAS FLOWER; in 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10-inch pans
and singles in 4 and 5 inch pots. A scarcity of Azaleas
this year will make these plants more desirable than ever.

Begonia Cincinnati

Extra vtrell done in 5 and 6-inch pots.

Christmas Peppers

wil be much used this year; ours are un-
usually good and of the choice varieties —
CHRISTMAS JOY, CLUSTER and CELESTIAL.
Nothing better for made-up baskets.

Crotons

8-Inch tubs, very showy,

Solanum l^leivini

(Jerusalem Cherry)
4 and 5-lnch, extra well berried.

DRACAENA TERMINALIS

Dracaenas, Ferns

And Everything Needed for Basket Work.

WRITE FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAY CIRCULAR

Vaughan's Seed Store

31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO

43 Barclay St., New York

GREENHOUSES: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

The Best Red
Frieze Roping
Real Holly Red

Christmas Red Headquarters

Wreaths of the real Christmas Red, plain and beautifully trimmed. RUSCUS, red and
green. AMERICAN STATICE, wreaths or loose in bunches. DIANA GRASS, all colors.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., The flouse of Merit

1309-11 North 2nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Rochester, N. Y.

FAIR DEJfAND AKD LATE START.
While the 1917 Thanksgiving trade
was good, the rush came at the last
and sales fell short of the 1916 mark.
Chrysanthemums were very good with
yellows leading the demand, pink and
white falling behind. Roses, violets,
orchids and pompons all sold well,
with American Beauties very scarce.
Pot plants moved well, especially cy-
clamens, primroses, begonias, pompons
and solanums.

NOTES.

Ed. Brockman reports good busi-
ness and he expects a big crop of car-
nations for the holidays. He has
placed an order for 25,000 cuttings of
Nancy for next season.

Geo. T. Boucher has a clever win-
dow consisting of a double arch cen-
terpiece with clusters of bronze pom-
pons and blue ribbons meeting at the
top of the design.

The Rochester Floral Co. had a
Thanksgiving feature in the form of
oval trays of fruit with vases of pom-
pons and roses at the side as a cen-
terpiece.

Fred Mossgraber of Webster, N. Y.,
reports an excellent season on chry-
santhemums. He is cutting more car-
nations also than in previous years.

J. B. Keller Sons had a very attrac-
tive Thanksgiving window, featuring

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia ForSteriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

60 inches hi^h, $15.00
72 inches hi^h, 17.50

36 inches high, $3.50
48 inches high, 6.00
54 inches high, 8.50

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

baskets of flowers and fruit arranged
with autumn leaves and ribbons.

Due to the coal situation a niunber
of the Irondequoit growers will not
operate their full amount of glass this
winter.

Frank Purcell is cutting excellent
Killame/ and Ophelia roses. His stock
is unusually good this fall.

Woodwardii ferns are becoming pop-
ular here, being largely used in sprays
and bouquets. Chester.

IQI?-

The American Florist.

1099

A Money Making
Proposition For
Progressive Florists

ityle of Evergreen "Window Box planting:.

nvhioh our American nurserymen
ialready preparing for this purpose.
jWinter boxes filled with nice ever-
greens, dwarf evergreens which to
Say mind are even prettier because
more diversified than the box trees,
would prove very attractive."

ROBERT CRAIG,

Philadelphia.

HILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS

For Window Boxes and Tubbing.

With the growmg scarcity of Boxwoods and other imported plant material, Hardy Evergreens easily rank
first in the class of plants for outside Fall and Winter decoration. Push Evergreens now and the coming
months. Talk Evergreen Boxes and Hardy Tubbed Evergreens to the people who have had summer deco-
rations. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now
and see for yourself. Realizing Florists' needs we have spared no efforts to prepare a sufficient supply for all
requirements, but the demand exceeds that of all previous years. Orders should be placed now for immediate
or later delivery.

SU6BESTI0NS FOR PL&NTING EVERGREEN WINDOW BOXES. PRICES ON KILL'S HARDY EVERGREENS FOR TUBBIN6.

No. 1. Brergreens planted close togetbert all th» lamft belglit, give a

hedge-Ukft appearance.
No. 2. High at the ends and low In the center produces, with a little

clipping, A graceful curved effect.
N». 3. Tall pyramidal plants at the ends, with a lower compact line

straight across, present a good appearance.
No. 4. Each tree planted so as to show its Individuality is another

plan.
Ne. 6. A box filled with assorted gives a shaded color effect that ia

Tery attractlTe.

mm. ON HILL'S HIRDY EVERGREENS FOR WINDOW BOXES, URNS, Eic-

B«pecl8U7 Grown Bnsby Stock.

Tarletj Size In. Each Doz. 100

Assorted Varieties (Our Selection) $8.00 per 50) $16.00

Pioea Excelsa (Norway Spruce) 12-18 $0.20 $1.80 10.00

Finns Mngho (Dwf . Mountain Pine) 8-10 .36 2.40 18.00

Thuya Ocoidentalis (Am. Arbor Vitae) 12-18 .30 2.16 16.00

BALL AND PYRAMIDAL SHAPED EVERGREENS.

For end and center planting, or other special uses.

Variety Description Size Pt. Each Pair

Juniperus Counarti Pyramid 2 -3 $2.76 $6.86

Pioea Canadensis Pyramid l%-2 1.00 1.76

Pinus Musho Globe 1 -H4 1.26 2.26

Iihuya Peabody Aurea Pyramid l>4-2 1.26 2.26

Thuya Woodwardi Globe 1 -H4 1.76 3.26

Thuya Siberica Globe H4-2 2.0O 8,76

Thuya Pyramidalis Pyramid 2 -3 1,60 2,76

TERMS: Net cash. First order from
all firms not having an account with us
should be accompanied with full cash re-
mittance, which earns 3 per cent discount
and bozing free. To customers of ap
proved credit or who supply satisfactory
references, 30 days net.

Notice to Nurserymen and
Florists: Our complete
TVholesale catalog is now
ready. Copy sent on re-
quest.

(Clipped specimens, well grown, bushy, compact stock.)

Size M

Variety Description Feet Each

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 2 % 2.60

Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock) Globular 3 3.26

Jimiperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) ....Pyramidal 2 3.26

Juniperus Counarti (Counarti Jun.) ... .Pyramidal 3 4.60

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 2 2.60

Juniperus Glauca (Silver Cedar) Pyramidal 3 4.00

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 4 4.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 5 6.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 6 9.60

Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar) Pyramidal 7 13.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 3 3.60

Pioea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 4 6.00

Picea Canadensis (Blk. Hill Spruce) .. .Pyramidal 5 6.60

Thuya Ocoidentalis (Am. Arb. Vlt.) . ..Ball Shape 2x2 3.76

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vlt.) .. .Pyramidal 2 2.00

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vlt.) .. .Pyramidal 3 2.75

Thuya Pyramidalis (Pyr. Arb. Vlt.) .. .Pyramidal 4 3.60

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vlt.)... Globular 1 2.00

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vlt.)... Globular 2 3.26

Thuya Siberica (Siberian Arb. Vlt.)... Globular 3 4.76

Thuya ■Woodwardi (Woodward's Globe) Ball Shape 1 2.26

$ 4.60
6.00
6.00
8,60
4.60
7.60
8.60
10.60
18.60
26.60
6,60
9,60
12.60
7.00
3.60
6,00
6.60
3,60
6.00
9.00
4.00

If tubs are wanted add 75 cents extra per tree.

ater thoroughly and keep soil moist until

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

INC.

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL

Evergreen SpeciaUsts Largest Growers b America

HILL'S MOTTO:

High Qaallty Reasonable Prices
Prompt Service Courteous Treat-
ment. Give ufl a trial. We can
save you moaey and please you
ai well. Our close proximity to
Chicago, the great railroad cen-
ter, means quick service and low
Chicago rates.

1100

The American Florist.

Dec. 8,

Beauties-Russells-Hoosier Beauties

SUNBURST,
BRILLIANTS,

OPHELIA, RICHMOND,

DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY,

SHAWYERS,
PINK KILLARNEY.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per Doz.

Long- stems $6.00

Second length -lOO

aiedium $1.50 10 3.00

Short 15 to l.OJ

RUSSELLS — Best 111 Market. Per 100

Long- stems $15.00 to $20.00

Good medium S.OO to 12.00

Good short 4.00 to 6.00

HOOSIER BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SHAWYER. REIDS.

Per 100

Lons and Specials $S.0O to $10.00

Good medium 5.00 to 6.00

Good sliort ■*■'"'

SUNBURSTS, PINK KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIL-
LIANTS, AVHITE KILLARNEY. Per 100

Long stems $«.00

Good medium $5.00 to 6.00

Good short ' 4.00

VALLEY Per 100 $6.00

ASP. SPRAYS Per 100 $2.00 to 3.00

SPRENGERI Per 100 2.00 to 3.00

ADIANTUM Per 100 1.00

GALAX, bronze and green Per 1000 1.00

FERNS Per 100 30c; per 1000 2.50

CARNATIONS — Red, White and Pink $4.00 per 1 00

SPECIAL OFFER: ROSES — Our selection, lots of 200 or more at the rate of $3.00 per 100

EASTER LILIES, Long stem per 100, $12.00 to $15.00

All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited.
We grow all the flowers we sell and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of

the

NOTICE: A\'e close at 5 o'clock AA'eek Days; Sundays and Holidays at Xoon.

BASSETT & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAIi 1457.
GreeDiiouses Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicago.

UEAVy TIIAA'KSIIIVIXC DE51AKD.
The demand for Thanksgiving- ■\vas
very heavy and caused an early clean-
up in all lines of stock in this market.
The out-of-town demand .was exceed-
ingly brisk and many of the dealers
found it impossible to fill all the orders
that were received, especially the late
ones. The local call for stock was
good and there probably never was
such a complete cleanup in this mar-
ket for Thanksgiving- as this year. All
the dealers who had a good supply of
stock to offer report an increase this
Thanksgiving over that of lOlli. which
was considered good. Growers who
were off crop report that their total
sales were not quite up to last year,
notwithstanding that prices were bet-
ter, but are well pleased with the out-
come, which leads them to believe that
the Christmas trade will be much bet-
ter than they dared hope for several
weeks ago. Cut flowers were scarce
in almost all lines, especially roses,
compared -^'ith last year and the same
holds true for blooming' plants which
were practically off the market as far
as chrysanthemums were concerntd.
Cyclamens and begonias sold well for
Thanksgi-^ang. the plant growers report,
and came in handy for the retailer,
owing- to the general scarcity of cut
flowers. There was a heavy demand
for stock from out-of-town wholesale
houses, especially for roses, and while
some of the orders were given atten-
tion, the majoi-ity of them were re-
fused. Stock has been in short sup-
jily since Thanksgiving and on Satur-
day, December 1, the market was com-
pletely cleaned up in all lines with one
or two exceptions. Several New York
wholesale florists have written to local
dealers in regard to placing' daily
standing orders for roses at the market

prices but have not received much en-
couragement owing to the fact that it
is almost impossible for these dealers
at present to properly supply their own
trade. The outlook for a brisk Christ-
mas trade was never brighter than it
is now, for the plant growers report
that they are pretty well sold out,
which will mean an increased demand
for cut flowers the same as for Thanks-
giving. Everyone -n-ill do well to ar-
range for their Christmas supply as
early as possible so as to avoid dis-
appointment, for if the demand is any-
where near what one may expect it
-will be, another grand cleanup will be
experienced. The coal situation is eas-
ier this week and some of the growers
have secured a good supply w^ho had
almost given up hopes of doing' so a
short time previously. While the fuel
problem is still considered far from
being solved prospects are brighter for
obtaining a suflicient quantity to carry
the grower through the winter, but
cash is essential for obtaining same
at an estimated increase, according- to
one of the largest local growers, of
about SO per cent over the lOlG price,

NOTES,

The Chicago Florists' Club will meet
at the Brig'gs House, Thursday eve-
ning. December 6, at 8 o'clock, when
the election of officers for the ensuing
year will be lield. The following were
nominated at the last meeting- : For
president, Fred Lautenschlager and
Paul R, Klingsporn; vice-president,
Ed. Muret and O. J, Friedman; secre-
tary, Allie Zech; treasurer. Otto H,
Amling; director, the retiring member
of the board.

Joseph M, McKeown, of the A, L.
Randall Co,, has joined the colors and
will act as auditor in the ordnance
department of the Rock Island arsenal.

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I Bart Buidotpb SirMt
CBICAGO

NEW YORK

Violets

Our supply unlimited — ouy quality
unequalled and the kind your trade
will readily appreciate. The trade
says Jones' New York Violets are
the best of the season's offerings.
Why not be your own judge and see
for yourself?

Christmas Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000- 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

H. B, 'Kennicott is well pleased with
Kennicott Bros, Co.'s Thanksgiving
business which was much better than
last year. Their total November sales
show an increase of .50 per cent over
that of 191G,

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The American Florist.

1101

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES:
CENTRAL 601 and 2846.

CHICAGO

WE HAVE THEM IN QUANTITY:

ROSES % CARNATIONS

^Ve close at 5 P. SI. week days and Sundays at noon.

Buy Direct From the Groover

CURRENT PRICE LIST-

Subject to Clianse Without Notice

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 8.00

RICHMOIVD Per 100

Specials " $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $10.00

Select 8.00

Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Short 4,00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $4.00

Ch.-imirweii.ii"id"....l „ ., ^fr„^!?2

Killarney I^fjl'?'^ ^^^^S

AVhite Killarney . . Loelect 8. 00

Killarney Brilliant. (Medium $5.00 to 6.00

Sunburst Short 4.00

My Maryland J Per 100

CARNATIONS— Fancy $3.00 to $4.00

Sweet Peas $1.50

Paper AVhites 3.00 to 4.00

Harrisii 12.50 to 15.00

Valley 6.00

Adiantum 1.00 to 1.50

Asparag-us, per bunch 50c to 75c

Boxn'ood per bunch, 25c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25

Ferns, per 1,000 2.50

Lcucothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00

Smilax per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.58

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182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

GOOD SUPPLY

Roses=Carnation5

Sweet Peas, Violets, Daisies, Pansies, Stevia,
Calendulas, Paper Whites, Yellow Narcissi,
Orchids, Pompons, 'Mums, Greens, Etc.

We handle the output of seventy-five of the best and leading growers consigning their stock to the World's
Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market, enabling us to fill all orders to your satisfaction at all times.

i^~ORDER HERE. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere- Often Not Nearly As Good-^il

1102

The American Florist.

Bee. 8,

WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

Beauties — Roses — Carnations

EXTRA FANCY STOCK. ORDER HERE AND GET THE BEST.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^J.^tt'So^tl!?"^'

BEAUTIES Per doz.

B!xti'a select $5.00

36-inch stem 4.00

30-incli stem 3.50

24-inch stem 2.50

20-inch stem 2.00

15-inch stem 1.50

ROSES Per 100
Our Selection $4.00

ROSES

Ophelia

Richmond I Select

Kiilarney Brilliant I Fancy

Sunburst f Medii

Sboi-t 3.00

CARNATIONS

Select $4.00

Fane 3.00

Medium 2.50

Witnout Notice.

MISCELLANEOtrS Per 100

Valley $ 6.00

Lilies $12.50 to 15.00

Adiantum 1.00

Ferns per 1000. $2.00 to 2.50

Galax, bronze and green,

per 1000, 1.25

Smilax per doz. , 2.00

Asparagus Spreng'eri bunch, 50c

Asparagus Plumosus bunch, 50c

All Other Green Goods at Market Prices.

Per 100

$8.00

6.00

... 4.00

"Wietor Bros, will have a good crop
of roses and carnations for Christmas,
if nothing unforseen happens, for a
visit to their greenhouses this week
finds everything in tip-top conditio i.
Ten houses of Kiilarney should be in
full crop for the plants are covered
with buds just in the right stage and
one cannot help but agree with N.
J. Wietor as he inspects the different
varieties, that Kiilarney is still the
"queen of all roses." Richmond,
Ophelia, Sunburst, and Kiilarney Bril-
liant will also be in splendid crop, not
to mention the bright outlook for a
good cut of American Beauty. Their
carnations were never in better condi-
tion, just before the holidays, than
they are right now, which a visit to
their greenhouses will prove, and where
everyone is always welcome. Among
the many varieties of carnations
grown at this establishment, much
bench space is devoted to Bonfire. Ne-
braska, Thenanthos, Rosette, "Ward,
Carnegie, E'nchantress, Alice and
Matchless. If the crops in many of
the other establishments in this vicin-
ity are as promising as they are at
this range, there will be a large supply
of cut flowers for the holidays, not-
withstanding the scarcity of blooming
plants, and business will have to be
exceedingly brisk in order to clean up
all the stock.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. had such a
heavy demand for holiday plants that
it is already well cleaned up in cer-
tain sizes, particularly in regard to
begonias and cyclamen, which are the
big factors this year. The shipping
department is exceptionally busy pack-
ing the long distance orders, which are
going out on the earliest trains, so as
to avoid any possible chance of delay
or danger of freezing while in transit.
August Poehlmann is in Washington,
D. C, at this writing, where he and
other members of the committee ap-
pointed by President Kerr, of the So-
ciety of American Florists, were given
a hearing by United States Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield, Tuesday, Decem-
ber 4.

Miss Helen O'Connell. formerly em-
ployed in the office of Vaughan's Seed
Store, was killed Sunday, December 2,
at the comer of Twelfth street and
Ashland avenue, when she was struck
by an automobile. Her nephew, Rob-
ert Dougherty, aged three, who was
with her at the time of the accident,
was severely injured and fears are en-
tertained for his recovery.

Peter P^einberg enjoyed a splendid
Thanksgiving trade with the total
sales running considerably ahead of

0.A.&L.A.T0N1R

Roses, Carnations, Daisies, Sweet Peas, Ferns. Violets, Lilies, Sprengeri.
Plumosus, Paper Whites, Green and Bronze Galax. Smilax, Boxwood, etc.
Red Baskets, Crepe Paper, Red, Green and Purple Frieze, Magnolia
Leaves, Cycas Leaves and a Complete Line of Florists' Supplies.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, 111.

Mention the American Florist when writing

those of 1916. Manager Felix Reich-
ling reports that their shipping trade
was exceedingly heavy, notwithstand-
ing that the demand started later than
in previous years.

Herbert Budlong, who is with the
National Army at Rockford. visited
his folks here this week. Gale Pan-
ning, also at Camp Grant, dropped in
the market to say "Hello" to his old
friends. Army life certainly agrees
with them for they are both the very
picture of health.

Phil Schupp, manager at J. A. Bud-
long's, who keeps a pretty close tab
on conditions, is pleased with the
bright outlook for stock for Christ-
mas. The Budlong range will be in
splendid crop, which means that their
customers will be well taken care of,
as usual.

Zech & Mann are more than pleased
with their Thanksgiving sales, which
were considerably ahead of those of
1916. This firm is handling a large
quantity of lilies which Allie Zech re-
ports are moving faster than usual,
owing to the general scarcity of other
flowers.

Fred Stielow., of Niles Center, is
back from a pleasant hunting trip,
lasting six days, during which time he
secured his full quota of ducks.

Frank Healy. manager of The Rapid
Wrapper Co., with headquarters in
this city, is visiting his firm's branch
offices this wek.

Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett &
Washburn office force, spent Thanks-
giving with her son at Camp Grant,
Rockford.

Edward Amerpohl, of JanesviUe,
Wis., was here on business Decem-
ber 4.

George Reinberg is cutting quite
heavily in roses this week, which are
commanding high prices.

The Rapid Rapper

GET BUSY — join the ranks of the
progressives. INSTAJJIJ one of our
RAPID RAPPERS in your shipping
department now. You will need it
during the holiday season when time
is valuable and every minute counts.

THE RAPED RAPPER enables you
to turn out a more neatly wrapped
plant or basket of cut flowers in ad-
dition to cutting down your over-
head expense. Ijeaders in the trade
who are using our outfits regularly
pronounce them as indispensable in
conducting business under the pres-
ent existing wartime conditions.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Burlington Willow Ware Shops

BURLINGTON, lA.

PLAIN CARDS

500 cards to a bos.

Per 500 Per 1000

$1.00
1.25
1.50

No. 48 1.00

SPECIAL CARDS

Per 100 Per 1000

For Valentine $0.50 $4.00

For Easter 50 4.00

For Motlier's Day 50 4.0O

For Xmas 50 4.00

For Fmieral Flowers 50 4.00

(Get our complete list of other supplies)

GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., SSffi"
1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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The American Florist.

1103

STEVIA=CARNAT10NS=R0SES

EASTER LILIES ■ V4LLEV • ORCHIDS

American Beauty

Richmond
Wiilte Kiilarney

Russell Cecile Brunner Ophelia
Kiilarney Kiilarney Brilliant

Milady Fireflame Aaron Wards

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Flat Ferns - Adiantum - Leucothoe - Smilax - Plumosus - Sprengeri

Farleyense - Boxwood - Green and Bronze Galax

Southern Wild Smilax - Winter Berries

on a limited supply of

Best Quality Red Ruscus

75 cents per pound.

RED IMMORTELLES, $25.00 per 100 bunches.

1000 Assorted Cycas Leaves, 12 to 32 inches, $34.50.

All Accessories In GRASSES FOR HOLIDAY USE.

CYCLAMEN.

4-iuch pots 35c to 50c each

5-inch pots % 6.00 per dozen

6-incti pots 12.00 per dozen

POINSETTIAS

4-inch pots $20.00 per 100

6-inch pans 50 and $0.75 each

7-inch pans 1.00 each

8-inch pans $1.25 to 1.50 each

10-Inch pans 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-inch pans 4.00 each

— Also the folio-wing:

PANBANTTS VEITCHII.

4-inch .W.SS each

5-incb 60c to 75c eacli

BIRD'S NEST FEKN

5-inch $1.00

5-inch 1.50

RUBBER PLANTS.

4-inch $4.20 per doz.

ENGLISH IVY.

4-inch $15.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

3-inch pots $6.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

21^-tnch potB $3.50 per 100

COLEUS EMP. WILLIAM.

5-inch 25c and 35c each

BEGONIA LUMINOSA.
5-inch 25c each

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

3-inch $8.00 per 100

6-inch 85c each

CROTONS.

4-lnch. well colored $0.40 each

5-inch, well colored $0.60 and .75 each

6-inch, well colored $1.00 to 1.50 each

4-inch.

100

HOLLY FERNS.

3-lnch pots $10.00 ner 100

4-inch pots 15.00 oer lOO

5-inch pots $2.40 and $3.00 ner dozen

A nominal charge is made for packing.

PoehlmannBros.Co

72=74 E. Randolph Street, CHiCAGO.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 35.

1104

The American Florist.

Dec. 8,

EVery once in a while you hear
about a large greenhouse plant that
has closed down in this vicinity, but
when the rumors are thoroughly in-
Testigated they are found to be un-
true. To our knowledge, two firms in
this vicinity have closed their ranges
amounting to about 150,000 feet of
glass, which is a small drop in the
bucket compared to the total local
glass area.

The Alpha Floral Co. had several
vases of the rose Minnetonka on dis-
play at its store last week, where this
variety attracted much attention. An-
drew Chronis reports a brisk Thanks-
giving trade with the sales November
28 showing an increase of 100 per
cent over the same date in 1916.

C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash-
burn, reports business as very good
and has no complaint to make in re-
gard to dull times. This firm is still
operating its place at Hinsdale and
has no intention of closing it for
some time, notwithstanding the ru-
mors to the contrary.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation had a fine Thanksgiving trade,
according to Paul Klingsporn, who re-
ports that their sales were greater
than those of the same period of lftl6.
Their total November sales went con-
siderably ahead of the. same months
■of last year.

T. J. Noll, of T. J. Noll & Co., Kan-
sas City. Mo., spent a few days here
this week, when he was the guest of
L. R. Bohannori, of the Bohannon Flo-
ral Co. He reports a very satisfac-
tory Thanksgiving trade with a com-
plete cleanup in all lines.

The John Kruchten Co. reports a
brisk demand for boxwood, which it
is handling in quantity as in former
years. .Some fine carnations are to be
seen here, particularly Aviator, which
is grown on a large scale at the
Kruchten greenhouses.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are experienc-
ing a heavy demand for boxwood,
which they are handling in quantity,
in addition to a full line of all the
green goods. Mr. Vaughan is plan-
ning on making a business trip to
'.'larksdale. Miss.

A. T. Pyfer reports that A. T. Py-
fer i*i- Co. enjoyed a most prosperous
Thanksgiving trade in their new home,
cleaning up in all lines at an early

hour. Their city sales increased con-
siderably, owing probably to their
better location.

Chas. Erne, of Erne & Co., predicted
that the Thanksgiving trade would be
much better than many expected it
would be. He was not disappointed
and is more than satisfied with the
amount of business his firm enjoyed.

Anyone looking for suitable space in
the wholesale district can probably
find same in the store occupied by
Sinner Bros., who everyone in this
vicinity probably knows, have closed
their greenhouses for the winter.

Hoerber Bros, had their share of the
Tlianksgiving business, which was un-
usually good, and had no trouble in
disposing of the stock that they cut.
Their Chadwick were exceptionlly fine
and brought fancy prices.

Theodore Wirth. superintindent of
parks, Minneapolis. Minn., delivered a
highly interesting illustrated address
on that system before the Swiss Scien-
tific Society of this city at the Hotel
Rigi, December 3.

Percy Jones, Inc., is handling its
usual large line of green goods and
will be in splendid shape to handle
all the orders that come their way for
Christmas. Violets are seen in large
quantities here.

John Michelsen, of the E. C. Am-
ling Co., has no complaint to make in
regard to his firm's Thanksgiving
business, which was very good with
the total sales fully up to those of a
normal year.

Kyle cSc Foerster are handling a good
supply of fine orchids and gardenias,
not to mention the beautiful new red
sweet pea that is attracting much at-
tention at their store.

H. J. Peterson says that business at
Chicago Heights for Thanksgiving
was better than usual and that he
was obliged to refuse several orders,
owning to the scarcity of stock.

The George Wittbold Co.'s retail de-
partment has been busy the past few
weeks with funeral work which has
been exceptionally heavy compared to
a year ago.

Henry Wehrmann, of Maywood, is
shipping the first cuts of his crop of
anemones to the E. C. Amling Co.

Ernest Oechslin has a large quan-
tity of fine poinsettias in six to ten
inch pots, ready for the holidays.

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

EVERGREENS

Per lOCO

Fancy Ferns, per case ol 5000 J3 25 $0 75

Dagger Ferns, per case of 5030... 3.2S .75
Green Galax, per case of lO.CCO... .'.75 .50
Bronze Galax, per case of 10,000, 3.75 .50
Green Leocottioe, 10 to 15 inches, any

quantity 1.00

Bronze Leucotboe, 10 to IS inches,

anyquantity 1.25

We handle nothing hut the best and guarantee

entire satisfaction.

Cash With Order.

Tar- Heel Evergreen Co.

ELK PARK, N. C.

O. A. & L. A. Tonner are well
stocked up with supplies for the holi-
days, particularly as to ruscus, frieze,
and other Christmas offerings.

M. C. Gunterberg is suffering with a
severe cold, but is attending to her du-
ties as tisual.

J. E. Quallich of the A, L. Randall
Co.. is back from a business trip
through' Ohio.

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The American Florist.

1105

ISEOAIES

Know From Experience
That It Pays To Place
Their Orders With Us.

BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS- LILIES-STEVIA
SWEET PEAS -VIOLETS -VALLEY-CALENDULAS

CURRENT PRICE LIST— '«.?■•>• ■=»?»«•

AMEEICAU BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Bxti-a long stems $5.00 to $6.00

Stems 48 Inches 4.0O

Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00

Stems 24 inches 2.50

Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00

Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to 1.50

Short stems per 100. 6.00

Mas. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100

Special $20.00 to $25.00

Select 12.50 to 16.00

Medium 8.00 to 10.00

Short 5.00 to 6.00

Richmond, special $10.00 to $12.00

select 8.00

medium 5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

MiJaSy, special $10.00 to $15.00

'' select 8.00

medium 5.00 to 6.00

" short 4.0O

Kjllamey BrllUant, special. .$10.00 to $12.00

1 " " select 8.00

" " medium . .$5.00 to 6.00

" '• short 3.00 to 4.00

Without Notice.

ROSES — Continued. Per 100

Ophelia, special $10.00 to $15.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

White Killarney, special $10.00

" . select 8.00

" " medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Killarney, special $10.00 to $12.00

select 8.00

" medium $5.00 to 6.00

" short 3.00 to 4.00

Mrs. Ward, special $10.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

" " short 4.00

Sunburst, special $10.00 to $12.00

select 8.00

medium $5.00 to 6.00

short 3.00 to 4.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00

Elgar 2.00

Baby Doll 2.00

Nesbit 2.0O

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARKATIONS. Per 100

Fancy $2.00 to $4.00

ORCHIDS. Per doz.

Cattleyas $ 9.00 to $12.00

EASICER LILIES. Per 100

Select $12.50 to $15.00

mSCELLAiTEOUS. Per 100

Valley 6.00

Calendulas 2.00

Chrysanthemums per doz. 1.00 to 4.00

Pompons per bunch .25 to .75

Daisies 1.00 to 2.00

Cailas per doz. l.eO to 2.00

Snapdragon per bunch .35 to .50

Violets, single and double 1.00 to 1.50

Sweet peas 1.50 to 2.00

Paper White Narcissus 3.00 to 4.00

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp. plumosus sprays — bunch. .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to .50

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy ferns per 1,000

Galas leaves per 1,000

Boxwood per lb.

Leucothoe Sprays

Wild Smilax, per case

1.00

1.60 to 2.00

2.50

1.25

5.00

^A^Tsm^im h To

PHONES'.

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave/Chica^o

T. B. Waters, manager of Poehl-
mann Bros. Co.'s supply department,
is featuring a Hooverized corsage bou-
quet of lycopodium and red berries.

Peter Duris, of the Central Floral
Co., is recovering from a severe cold,
contracted during the Thanksgiving
rush.

Cleveland, 0.

SUPPLY OF STOCK LIMITED.

The supply of roses, carnations, pom-
pon.s and chrysanthemums falls short'
of tlie demand and oz-ders are only
taken on the condition of the market.
The supply of large chrysanthemums
and also of pompons for Thanksgiving
day was inadequate, as were roses and
carnations. The demand was very
brisk but the growers as a rule did
not have the stock to furnish. A little
stevia arrives and cleans up at once.
Calendulas are part of the daily stock.
Violets are in better demand. Roses
in all grades and varieties have been
cleaning up each day and Easter lilies
sell well. Greens of all kinds are again
plentiful.

NOTES.

At a meeting of local florists at the
Hollenbeck hotel, December 2, the fol-
lowing were named on a committee to

DECORATIVE EVERGREENS fiUARANTEED TO PLEASE.

On account railway congestion orders for Christmas should be sent now.

Galax, green and bronze $4. 60 per case

Fancy and Dagger Ferns 3.50 " "

Green Leucothoe, good length 2.50

" " short length 1.00

Bronze " good length 3.00

" " short length 2.00 '

mr"Case lots only. Cash with order."

T. i. RAY S COMPANY, - - ELK PARK, N. C.

go to Washington and present the
needs of greenhouse men to the coal
administration : H. P. Knoble. Adam
Graham, F. C. W. Brown and F. R.
Williams. They left December 3 for
the capital and will make a full report
on their return.

A marriage license notice in a daily
paper discloses the fact that one of
our lady florists. Miss Christine Cliff,
8019 Dinwood avenue, was married
December 1 to Charles Cares. After a
short honeymoon, she will return and
continue the management of her stores
until further notice.

C. F. B.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give OS your baslness and we will please yon.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georg .r

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Wbsttield, N. J. — W. B. Woodruff, a
florist here for nearly 50 years, died
November 10, following an illness of
nearly 12 months.

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Dec. 8,

FOR

QUALITY

AND

SERVICE

TRY

Milwaukee.

rHANKSGIVIJSTG TRADE PLEASES SIAJORITY.

In summing up market conditions,
both supply and demand, for the past
week, the reports are generally speak-
ing, about equal. Due to the dark and
cool weather previous to Thanksgiving,
the shortage of roses, especially of the
shorter grade, became more acute. The
supply of carnations also showed the
effects, but the fact that there still was
an ample stock of both large and bunch
chrysanthemums to fall back on, saved
the day. The beginning of the week
there was a marked shortage of car-
nations for shipping orders, conse-
quently it meant cut to keep every
body satisfied. Violets, which were sell-
ing good thus far this season, were not
in demand for the holiday and some
had to be carried over. All the stevia
that came in found ready sale. In
making a canvass of the downtown re-
tailers, November 30. the majority of
them were pleased with the Thanks-
giving business and report it up to
that of last year. On the other hand,
the florists located in the residential |
districts and who rely more on the less
financially favored trade seemed to
feel the "Hooverizing" to some extent.

NOTES.

C. C. Pollworth and wife returned
from their 10 days' outing spent in the
northern woods on December 1. While
not as fortunate in baging a lot of
game as on former occasions, it was
nevertheless a pleasant trip. His firm
was fortunafe in having an adequate
supply of chrysanthemums, roses and
carnations to meet all demands for
Thanksgiving.

The Holton & Hunkel Co. never had
their own chrysanthemums so well
done as this year. They claim they
did not experience the usual glut as
in former years, and consequently the
average price ought to be higher. They
were well pleased with their flowering
plant sales which included a fine lot
of cyclamens.

At Gust Rusch & Co.'s they enjoyed
a clean up by Thanksgiving, due most-
ly to a brisk demand in shipping or-
ders. They offered a large lot of
bronze bunch chrysanthemtims of good
quality which were quickly disposed of.
.\t present they cannot move calen-
dulas to good advantage.

J. M. Fox & Son. Inc.. believe in
showing the public what they have by
means of window decorations. They al-
ways make a fine, tasty display, which
cannot help but stimulate business.
Their Thanksgiving trade was satis-
factory, moving both plants and .cut
flowers in equal amounts.

Rich Lietz, 143.3 Fond du Lac ave-
nue, says that the month of November
this year was much better than that
of 1916. He was well rewarded for
the trouble and time spent on his
chrysanthemums, which helped some
in making up funeral work, which was
brisk right along.

Archie McDonald, of the Gimbel
Bros, cut flower department, claims
that they exceeded the amoimt of busi-
ness done in dollars and cents for
Thanksgiving over last year. They al-
ways make a good display of their of-
ferings, which consist of a most com-
plete variety.

At the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. they
were busy making wreaths for Christ-
mas. In commenting on last week's
business they claim it was satisfac-
tory. Many pot plants, especially
blooming stock, were moved for the
occasion.

"Wm. Zimmermann enjoyed a good
run of business for Thanksgiving in
both cut flowers and plants. Table
bouquets composed of bunch chrysan-
themums and stevia were in great de-
mand.

From present indications and re-
ports, all kinds of stock, especially that
used for funeral work, will not be in
ovei-supply previous to Christmas.

At Currie Bros. Co. they said they

found no difiiculty in moving large

fancy chrysanthemums at good prices.

Business was about equal to last year.

E. O.

Cincinnati.

THANKSGIVING SUPPLY INADEQUATE.

Thanksgiving business was good,
and would have been better, had there
been more flowers. Since that time
there lias been a good active demand
that has kept the market cleaned up
pretty well, and. except in a few lines,
as fast as the stock came into the
wholesale houses. Roses and carna-
tions are in fair supply and sell well.
In chrysanthemums, only white and
pink are available. The yellow are
about out of the market for the sea-
son. Lilies are in fair supply. Stevia
and single yiolets are selling well.
Paper Whites and yellow narcissi
may be had. Other offerings are
sweet peas, lily of the valley, orchids
and callas.

NOTES.

Local florists regret to hear of the
death of Thor Zetlitz, brother of Rolf
Zethtz, of Lima. O., and extend their
sympathy to the bereaved family.

John Lodder, of Hamilton, O.. is
shipping some excellent single violets
into the market.

The regular meeting of the Cincin-
nati Florists' Society will be held
December 10.

C. E. Critchell received hj? first new
bronze leueothoe of the season last
week.

E. G. Gillett has been getting in
some very excellent Russell roses.

The R. G. Kootz Floral Co.'s re-
cievership has been wound up.

Visitors : Sam Seligman. represent-
ing Werthheimer Bros.. New York;
I. Bayersdorfer. of H. Bayersdorfer &
Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; J. T. Heidegen,
Aurora, Ind.; G. A. Beckman and wife,
Middletown. O.. and 'V^m. Gerlach and
wife, Piqua. O. H.

Z M

H N

30 E. Randolph St.
CHICAGO.

LonS Distance Phones] cental 3283

Our Offerings Include:

ROSES.

American Beauty.

Russell.

AVhite Killamey.

Pink Killamey.

Milady. Sunburst.

Shawyer.

Ward. OpheUa.

Killamey Brilliant.

MINIATURE ROSES.

Nesbit.

Ceeile Brunner.

CARNATIONS.

All Colors in Q,uantity,

MISCELLANEOUS.
LILIES.

Make arrangements vrith us for
a regular supply. You should al-
ways have some on hand, espe-
cially noiv during the extreme
shortage of other flowers.

Pompons.

VaUey. CaUas.

Violets.

(Single and double)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

Yellow Narcissus.

White Daisies.

Yellow Daisies.

Pansies. Stevia.

Snapdragons.

Stra^vflowers.

GREENS.

Plumosus. Sprengeri.

Galax, bronze. Galax, green.

Ferns.

Iieucothoe Sprays.

Mexican Ivy. Smilax.

Adiantum.

Wild Smilax. Boxwood.

Red Winter Berries.

_ , Remember Tphen ordering
that our line is so complete that
it includes every Item offered in
the Great Chicago Market,

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FINE ROSES

None Better on the Chicago Market.

CARNATIONS OF QUALITY STOCK

We have a dependable supply and can furnish you with what
you need. Special prices in quantity lots of 500 or more.

Lilies, Violets, Valley, Freesia, Snapdragons, Feverfew and all other Seasonable Stock.

All Greens, such as Ferns, Asparagus Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Leucothoe Sprays, Adlantum.

We have home-grown Asparagus — sure to reach you in good shape.

If you want good stock and good treatment, send your orders to

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE and BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE
i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.^^f

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BDDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESAU

Grower of

Prices

As

Low

As

Others.

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

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HOLIDAY BASKETS

Give your store ttie cheery Christmas atmosphere by ordering

RAEDLEIN BASKETS

Made of REED and WILLOW, finished in
high grade enamel colors, with metal liners.

Plant Baskets

Assortment No. 1

12 Plant Baskets for plants

ranging in size from 5 to 10- ^10 t\t\

inch pots >IB.UU

Assortment No. Z

12 Plant Baskets for plants

ranging in size from 5 to 10- ^10 (\f\

inch pots iflZiUU

Assortment No. 3

12 Plant Baskets for plants

ranging in size from 5 to 10- ^Q nfl

inch pots pOiUU

Cut Flower Baskets

Assortment No. 1

25 Cut Flower Baskets for *7 en
short-stemmed flowers ifdJU

Assortment No. 2

Assortment No. 3

25 Cut Flower Baskets for Jl n nn

It you have not received one of our
illustrated catalogues, write for one today.

Raedlein Basket Co.

DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

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Dec. 8,

XXX
HOLLY

Vaughan's Seed Store

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

ERNE & COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL.

Toleflo.

THANKSGIVIKG BUSINESS VERY GOOD.

Florists here who had expected a
falling off this year in "Turkey day"
trade, due to the many movements for
economy that are now being- agitated,
were pleasantly surprised when they
totalled up their figures for the day.
A nice g^ain was made over last year,
which leads florists to predict a holi-
day business that will be greater and
more profitable than ever. After
Thanksgiving day. there was a great
demand for funeral -n^ork, corsage
bouquets for dances and wedding deco-
rations; hence November went out in
a blaze of glory. The supply -of flow-
ers is fair and the quality good. Roses
are being received in plentiful variety.
American Beauties, Russell, Milady,
and Killarney are good stock. Car-
nations are still quite scarce. Narcissi
are now on the market, but the de-
mand is light. Cyclamen plants are
plentiful and are selling briskly as are
begonias. Growers here have a splen-
did and very promising lot of poln-
settlas and other holiday plants.

NOTES.

Local florists, and particularly their
decorators, were very sorry and at
the same time very glad to learn that
Bob Blake, for some years chief de-
sig-ner for Freeman's Flower Shop, will
leave this city December 7. Bob will
in the future be connected with T.
Malbranz's flower store in Johnston,
Pa. Here he will have full charge.
Bob's artistic work in this city has
al^vays been an inspiration to his
brother florists and he ought to make
a success of his new position. He is
an expert decorator, a fine buyer, and
knows the florists business In all its
various phases.

Schramm Brothers have completed
extensive improvements and altera-
tions to their store on Cherry street.
The entire front has been repainted,
including the addition of a large gold
sign and another that stretches along

Holly, Boxwood, Laurol

FANCY HOLLY, 2x2x4 feet, case $3.25

BOXWOOD, both varieties, lb 12

GREEN SHEET MOSS, has 1.40

LAUREL BRANCHES, 2ii2x4 feet, case 2.75

LAUREL STEMS, large bag 1.10

Express shiptnents only.

W. Z. PURNELL, SNOW HILL, MD.

their 60-foot front. An electric Ameri-
can flag surmounts the store. The in-
terior also has been redecorated. A
color scheme of pure white supplants
the gray formerly used, making the
inside much more cheerful and attrac-
tive. This firm reports a splendid
Thanksgiving trade and has had a
great demand for funeral work since.

The Waldorf Flo^^'er Shop, which re-
cently opened in the new 10-story
Waldorf hotel, reports a prosperous
trade since its opening two weeks ago.
At the formal opening of the hotel,
most of the many floral offerings pres-
ent came from the new shop. This is
a really beautiful store. The interior
decorations are carried out in white
and blue. The store has the advan-
tage of two display windows facing
either side of the spacious lobby and
one large window fronting Summit
street.

The extent of a man's business can
often be estimated from the amount of
stock he carries and JVIax Spanner cer-
tainly has a splendid supply of sea-
sonalDle flowers on hand at all times.
Max has a fine store located on one
of the busiest downtown corners and
his trade is well established. He has
just received a very interesting letter
from his sister, Bessie, who is a nurse
at the front in France.

Tom Magee. of the Scottwood Green-
house, is having his delivery car en-
tirely overhauled and repainted. In
the meantime, a Ford is rambling
merrily along taking care of hia pros-
perous business. '

A. C. K,

GREEN GOODS

Fresh from the patch. Per 1000

Fancy and Dagger Ferns $1.00

Long Green Leucothoe 2.S0

Short Green Leucothoe 1.25

Long Bronze Leucottioe 3.00

Bronze and Green ualax . .50

Bronze and Green Galax per 10.000, 4.50

Hemlock Branches 2.C0

Thousands of custonaers and twenty-four
years' solid busineBS is my reference. Dis-
count on large orders, ijend casli for trial
shipment.

J. N. PRITCHARD

ELK PARK, N. C.

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IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. KENNICOTT, President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

GHIGA6G AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

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igij.

The American Florist.

1109

John Kruchten Co.

I(i2 North Wabash Avenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CDICA60, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

1 60 N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance Phone. Randolph 6784

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

Telephone: Randolph 27SS

Greenhouses: Des Plaines, HI. n\%\nnAt\

store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. l/IllCagO

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

1 69- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Desig^ns and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

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MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO

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Joseph E. WUtgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

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A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

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George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FliORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunturst, Richmond, Kil-
larney, White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMUNGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE,

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ;

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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YlioMe Hover Mw-lteU

CURRENT PRICE LIST.

RoiM, Baaaty, (peciali .

" 36rin

30-in

24 in

20-ln

IS.in. ,

Dozen

$5 0C@$6 00
4 00
3 00
2 00
1 50
1 00

abort per 100, 6 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

" Hoosler Beauty 4 00@2fl 00

" Killarney Brilliant 3 00@12 00

" Killarney 3 00@12 00

■■ White Killarney -3 00@12 00

Richmond 3 00@15 00

" Prince de Balzarie 3 00@]2 00

" RfaeaReid 3 00@12 00

My Maryland 3 00@12 00

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00015 00

•■ Milady 3 00@12 00

" Snnbnrit 3 00@12 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 4 00@15 00

" Ophelia 3 00@15 00

" Double White Killarney.. 3 00@12 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@12 00

" Champ Weiland 3 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00@12 00

Tipperary 3 00@10 00

Francis Scott Key 3 00@10 00

" Bayard Thayer 3 00@12 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

" George Elgar 2 00

" Baby Doll 2 00

■' Nesbit 2 00

" Fireflame 4 OO

" Our selection 4 qq

Chrysanthemums perdoz., 1 00® 4 00
Pompons, per bunch, 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 00

Carnations 2 00@ 4 00

CattleyBs..per doz., $9.C0@S12 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 15 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns per 1000, $2 50

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy. ..per lOOO, 5 00@6 CO
Flumosus Strings. .each. 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Spreugeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case, 9.00

r>. E. FREHES

R J. WINDLEH

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Uoom 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7175

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WILD SMILAX, P*r'i'.°se

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag:(100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^«5Sma

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Wild Smilax, $2.50 cL

Natnral Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet). $1 75.
Perpetnated Sheet Moss, per bag (too

square feet), $3.50,

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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1S4 NO. WABASH AfE. '

^^NEcifflTlMiWla

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— THE—

Cleveland Fiorlsis' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - • Chicago
Telephone Central 328«

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Dec.

Our Leaders For The Christmas Holidays Are

Beauties Roses Lilac

In any
quantity.

Plenty of all
varieties.

A good substitute
for Valley.

Our Price List is ready to mail. It will give you
information on all seasonable items for the holidays.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

B^lora.1 JVtjtrserie®

Greenhoases:
EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Bell Phone: SPRUCE 889.

Office and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Special for Xmas: Richmond Roses

Philadelphia.

THANKSGIVING TRADE BELOW 1910 MARK.

Thanksgiving- week is always looked
forward to as one of the pivotal pe-
riods of the year. This season, in
particular, it was counted on as the
business weather vane, to point the
way to better things. A survey of
Che wholesale houses the day after,
proved encouraging, as in almost
every case the report was a good
clean up at quite an advance in prices,
although when the comparison as to
the volume of last year and this was
made, it was nowhere declared quite as
good. This appeared to hold good in
all flowers, with the exception of choice
double violets, which, while fine, hung
Are at 75c per hundred. I-.ast year the
price was double. Singles sold better,
bringing from $1 to $1.50 per hundred.
Medium and short stemmed roses sold
up to the limit at prices 100 per cent
over those of two weeks ago. Long
stemmed stock only advanced about 25
per cent,- as although the supply was
light, it was not what was expected
and in consequence prices advanced
sharply.

The comments on the business fol-
low :

"Very good business." Charles
Meehan.

Manager Earnshaw, of the Philadel-
phia Floral Co., reported that for a
newly established business, he felt
they had done exceptionally well, hav-
ing found a good demand at higher
prices.

W. J. Baker found things all right,
good business with firm prices.

The Jos. Heacock Co. sold all they
had, getting all they asked without
trouble. Medium length to short roses
were most in demand. Pi-ices advanced
100 per cent for these grades, with
only a 25 per cent advance for the
longer stock. Red roses were scarce
and will also be very scarce for the
Christmas holidays.

"About the same as last year," was
the word at Eugene Bernheimer's.
Carnations had been a bit draggy, but
all were finally sold. The outlook is
promising.

"Sold up everything we had at good
prices." says Berger Bros., "and flowers
are likely to be scarce from now on.'

The Leo. Niessen Co. found stock
in a measure scarce, which made busi-
ness seem brisker than it really was.
Carnations sold up well, but double
violets were very draggy. Business
was not quite up to the -same period
of a year ago. Prices were well main-
tained.

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violeis, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the eicluBive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Vliole^e Ho¥erMM'KeU

Cincinnati, Dec. 5, Per 100

American Beauty, per doz... 75@ 4 00

Roses, Killarney 2 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@10 00

" Ophelia 4 00® 8 00

Richmond 3 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 3 00@ 8 CO

Ltlinm Gif antenm 10 0l@12 50

Carnations 3 t0@ 4 00

Valley 7 00

Chrysanthemums 6 C0@20 00

Boston, Dec. S. Per 100

Roses. BeantT 10 00@25 00

Killarney Qaeen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

Killarney Brilliant 4 00@10 00

'• Hsdley 2 00® 8 00

Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

■ Mock 400@1200

Mrs. Chat. Russell 2 00@ 8 00

" Snnbnrst 2 00@ 8 00

■' Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and Hillinedon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums....; 12 50@20 00

BOFFALO, Dec. 5. PerlOO

Beauty Special 40 00®50 00

Fancy ... 30 00@40 00

Extra 15 00@20 00

1st 500@10 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00® 10 00

My Maryland 4 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 4 00@10 00

" Ward ■.. 4 00® ri 00

" Ophelia 4 00igl2 00

" Russell 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00@ 5 00

" Shawyer 300@10 00

Lily ol the Valley 8 0C@10 00

Lilies 8 00®10 00

Cattleyas 60 00®75 00

Carnations 3 00® 5 00

Asparagus Spreneeri... 35® SO

Herns per 1000, 2 50

■Smilsi 15 ri0@20 00

Chryfanthemums 6 00025 00

Violets 75® 1 00

Sweet Peas 75® 1 25

"Stock was scarce, so business was
good, as it always is in a sparse mar-
ket." So says Edward Reid. Four
thousand high grade chrysanthemums

IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE
AND FIRST-CLASS

Roses, Carnations,
and Mums

At Right Prices

ORDER FROM

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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BERGER BROS.

Centrml Uarket

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

have yet to be handled before the
chrysanthemum makes its final bow at
this Randstead street establishment.

Prices have just beg'un to find them-
selves is the experience of Stuart
Miller, of the Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange. Everything sold
up at satisfactory figures. The Blanch
Wieland rose is seen here in fine shape.

In the retail stores, accounts were
not so ros}' although some did a very
good business. Charles Stahl and
George Craig, both on 11th street,
found business to lack snap. There
was considerable doing, but nothing
like it was in the old days.

Charles Brimmer, of Frankford road,
had found business very satisfactory,
as did Miss Fletcher of Baltimore
avenue at .50th. A store full of chry-
santhemums was turned over here.

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CCPOliMni(Q

Everything in the
line of Cut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON & nUNKEL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Kuscus Red Inunortelles. Red
Velvet Foinsettias, Bed Frieze Rop-
ing, Red Raffia Mats. Baskets,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GREENS

Loose Bouquet Green, Bououet
Green Wreathing, Boxwood, etc.

OuF prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

ED6ENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Morn and Ophelia.

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.
1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Up-to-the-Minute Service; SatisfadiDo Giia»iii«iL
1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.

WO Potter Cn 421 High Ave.,
. VI. JTUllCr VU., CLEVELAND,©.

CI/tlB MEETIlStG.
The monthly meeting of the florists'
club was held December 4 in the
Grand fraternity building, 1628 Arch
street, which quarters so pleased
members that a lease for a year was
ordered. The feature of the evening
was the report made by President
Farenwald of a meeting of florists from
various sections of the country, who
had met the officers of the government
■coal commission in Washington that
day. A Mr. Skeets represented the
government. He talked very plainly
of the coal situation and the great
need of every consumer to do his ut-
most to conserve and economize in the
use of coal. It was not the intention
of the government to interfere with
any man's, business, he said, unless it
became necessary as a war measure,
%vhen there would be no question but

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwanltee St,

P.O. Box 206

.Milwaiikee,Wls.

PANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholesale Floriat.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VlioMeJIo¥erM(irKet^s

Philadelphia, Dec. 5. Per 100

Hanging Baskets

BEST MADE

Per Doz.
8-inrh "Rl 00

■' fancy 15 006^5 00

extra 10 00@15 00

shorter erades 10 00@12 00

•' Mri. Cha«. RuBtell 8 00025 CO

'■ Prima Donna 8 00@15 00

Killamey 2 O0@ 8 00

White Killarney 2 0C@ 8 00

10-inch 1.35

12-inch 1.75

14-inch 2.25

16-inch 2.90

18-inch 3.70

THE McCALLUM CO.

INC.

Pittsburgh, - Pa.

•• Hadley 8 0C@20 00

" Snnbunt 4 00@12 00

" OpheUa 6 OOiglS 00

Hoosier Beaaty 6 00012 00

Carnation* 3 00@ 5 00

Cattleya eacn.SOSO® 75

Valley 10 00&12 00

Calendulas 2 0C@ 3 00

Snapdragons 6 00@10 00

Chrysanthemums 8 00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c@50

Violets, single and double.... 75® 1 00
Asparagus string or bunch. 35® SO

Roses.Beauty. special 15 00

GOLDFISH

eztra 8 00

" No. 1 4 00

■' Killarney 1300 8 00

My Maryland 1000 8 00

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Write for Wholesale Price List
of Goldfish and Supplies.

■' Sunburst 1 00© 8 00 •

Mrs. Aaron Ward 1 00@ 8 00

Cattleyaa ; 50 00

Adiantnm 1 25

4 8DaraguaSpren?eri. per bunch. ^5@40
New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Bert J. Putnam, '^i^^^T^^-

Chrysanthemums 1 508 2 50 per doz.

Milwaukee. Dec. 5. Per 100

Hadley 2 00@ 5 00

Killarney 2 00@ 4 00

" Ward 3 000 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell .=; 00@2i 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

■' Ophelia 4 00@10 00

Hooaier Beauty 4 00@10 00

Ward 2 00@ 6 00

" Bon Silene 2 00

Carnations 2 00® 300

Ferni. . per 1000, $2 00

Valley 4 00@ 7 00

Lilies 15 00

Rubrums 3 00

Cattleyas per doz., $7 50

Pompons.... 25® 50 per bunch

1112

The American Florist.

Dec.

the needs of the country would come
before that of the individual. It was
made very plain to the delegation that
the officials could do nothing for them;
their supply must in all cases come
from their local men. It was thought
that by next year the situation would
be easier. An instance was given of
where 18,000 cars of coal were stand-
ing on sidings which the railroads
were unable to move for lack of mo-
tive power. The officials said the
newspapers, by their agitation, unduly
alarmed the people, who m their
eagerness to secure fuel only made
matters worse. Among those in at-
tendance were: Philip Breitmeyer,
Detroit- W. J. Palmer, Buffalo; Au-
gust Poehlmann, Chicago; A. Rasmus-
sen New Albany, Ind.: Herman Kno-
ble and Adam Graham, Jr.. Cleveland;
Wallace R. Pierson. F. R. Pierson W.
J Elliot Allen Pierce, Thos. Roland,
Boston; John Young, Robert Simpson,
Charles Totty, A. Siebrecht New
York- A Farenwald, Philadelphia; W.
F arid Adolph Gude, Washington.

'it was voted to buy a $1,000 liberty
bond of the next issue.

NOTES.

The Joseph Heacock Co. ordered a
car load of cedar plant tubs These
are made in Richmond. Va. Cars are
scarce, however, and before transpor-
tation can be secured this firm will
have to go before the railroad war
board on government control and
prove their right to use a car for this
purpose. .

Christmas is in full swing at Ha-
bermehVs. The entire force is kept
busy with Christmas hotel decora-
tions special wreaths for windows,
etc. 'a very good Thanksgiving, con-
sidering, was the report.

Orchid sweet peas are now wonder-
fully fine. Yarrawa, with stems 18
inches in length and many of them
carrying four flowers, are quite com-
mon. Only the best exhibition flowers
would grade higher.

J. Otto Thilow delivered his illus-
trated lecture. "Flowers from Snow to
Snow," before the Norwood Horticul-
tural Society, Norwood. Pa., November
31. The large attendance was very
enthusiastic.

The H. H. Battles show window this
week is verv tastefully arranged with
Vanda coerulea and light blue ribbon.
Wliite and deep blue vases are the re-
ceptacles. The effect is chaste and
beautiful.

"The Christmas rush seems gi-eater
than ever," was the reply to, "how are
things going?" at H. Bayersdorfer &
Co.'s. "We are sold out of some lines
already."

The Jos. G. Neidinger Co. is enjoy-
ing a splendid holiday business. There
is a good demand for all classes of
wreaths;^ in fact, they have never sold

better. " , j .^i,

Charles Grakelow was pleased with
the Thanksgiving trade and the brisk
business since that time. K.

New York.

TH.VNKSGIVING TR.^DE S.\TISFACTORT.

It would not be appropriate to com-
pare the Thanksgiving business with
that of last year. The unprecedented
conditions created by our entry into
the great war are being felt by all
classes. Most of the people, excepting
the profiteers, who re.ioice at their
neighbor's calamity if it brings money
to their pockets, have either made
some sacrifices of pleasure or luxury
or are prepared to make them. In ad-
dition to many other calls that have
been freely answered, the people of
this city entertained 40,000 soldiers
with Thanksgiving dinners. Taking all
conditions under consideration, the
Thanksgiving business was better than
might have been expected and better

than what many of the dealers did ex-
pect. In the wholesale district busi-
ness was quite lively in the forenoon
of November 28, but was slack in the
afternoon, with very little doing on
the morning of Thanksgiving. Good
roses and yellow chrysanthemums
went well. No fault could be found
with the quality of roses, but the de-
mand for the shorter and cheaper
grades was stronger. While there was
an abundance of chrysanthemums on
the market, many of them were of
poor quality and hung fire; white was
slow at the best and pink had to be
good to receive much favor. Good
yellow pompons sold well and there
was a movement in good singles, but
considerable of the stock was rubbish.
In the retail stores there was some
business in pot chrysanthemums. Re-
turning to roses : On November 26,
special American Beauties were started
at the rate of $.50 per lOQ wholesale;
on the following day they were up to
.$60 and on the 28th $7.5 was asked
and in some instances paid. We are
well aware of the hazardous conditions
that are facing not only the growers,
but also wholesalers and retailers; ex-
penses are increasing and the future
is uncertain, but it is timely to ask
if it is sound judgment and good pol-
icy to tax the public to the limit for
one day's business? We all know that
our business exists from the good
taste and good will of the public, but
they are not, unlike food and cloth-
ing, compelled to buy flowers. In
other special roses prices ranged
from $10 and $12 per 100 for Ophelia
and stock of its class to $40 and .$50
for Hadley. The demand for carna-
tions was not strong and there was
more than enough to supply the de-
mand at $4 and $5 per 100, with $6
for a few fancys. Whites were very
slow. On November 28 violets were
started at 75 cents and $1 per 100
and on that day those prices were gen-
erally paid, but by Thanksgiving morn-
ing they were down to .35 to 50 cents,
with thousands unsold. It being a fine
day the street men were busy peddling
violets. In orchids, lilies and lily of
the valley conditions were about nor-
mal. Good sweet peas brought $.3 per
100, but short stock was slow. In
narcissi, mignonette and various minor
stock trade was about normal. In
the retail stores there were varying
i-eports relating to the volume of busi-
ness. We believe that the retail trade
of Broadway in nearly every line rep-
resents more people than that of any
other street or avenue in the city. In
a number of the Broadway flower
stores it was stated that the business
had been equal to that of last year;
in others it had not been as good.
From Fifth, Sixth, Madison and Co-
lumbus avenues, the reports varied
from as good as last year to very
poor business. In the retail stores,
good plants of heather, poinsettias,
Lorraine begonias, crotons, Jerusalem
cherries and primulas were noticed,
but excepting chrysanthemums, pot
trade was light.

December 3. — There is not a heavy
supply of stock on the market, but
plenty to supply the demand. Prices
are firm but special roses are harder
to move than the shorter grades. Spe-
cial cattleyas bring 60 and 75 cents
per flower, but there seems to be a
near-surplus of inferior stock. Good
white lilac and gardenias, not being in
heavy supply, bring good prices. A
few Roman hyacinths have appeared.
Prices are firmer on Easter lilies, rub-
rums and lily of the valley. A few
cut poinsettias, and good ones, came
in for Thanksgiving, but there was no
market for them. The best chrysan-
themums are about cut out, though
there will probably be straggling lots
till Christmas.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Orders taken n ow for 1 9 1 7 crop i

Valley

Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc.

90-92 W. Broadway, New York |

Mention the Antcrican Florist when inritino

MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragat.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Telephones] t«| Farragu. »• J- Fappas. Pres.

United Gut Flower Co., mc

WHOLESALERS

1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writino

NOTES.

Captain Charles Bazzoni, a cousin
to E. J. Hession. is now on the staff
of General Pershing, in France. He is
an expert electrician and for some
time previous to entering the army as
a volunteer, had been studying his
profession in France. Gus. Holz-
schneider, for five years connected
with the Hession store, is now in Com-
pany C. 306th Infantry, at Camp Up-
ton. L. I.

William McMuUen, son of Joseph
McMuUen, the well known grower of
Whitestone, L. I., is now in the avia-
tion corps of the army, at Cornell.
He was a volunteer member of the
Tenth New York Infantry and se-
cured a transfer to the aviation corps.

igij.

The American Florist.

1113

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

J. J. COAN, Inc. Zr"^'

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones ||^J Farragut

everything in cut flowers

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
ssif f"??A|=u.. new YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4085 MADISON SQUARE

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

3532-3633 Farragut 133 W. 28lh St„ HeW YorK

All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS

and Seaaonable Flonem

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All the New and Standard Varieties of Boses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY

Telephoneai Faixagiit 300 and 801

jiiNviM&co.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28lh St.. NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

willumPord

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone 5335 Farrasnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

10» West 28th St., NBW TORK

Tel. 608 and 608 Farrasnt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED

Telephone Farrasmt 8761.

Goldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Bight People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK

YltoMe Ho¥er M^-Kel^y

New York, Dec. S. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 50 00@60 00

extraandfancy...3O00@4i 00
No landNo2....10 00@15 00

" Hadley 4 00@25 W

■' Francis Scott Key 4 00025 00

Prima Donna 2 00@I5 00

" AliceStanley 2 00(810 00

" Mrs Geo. Shawyer 2 00(810 00

• " Double White Killarney.. 2 00(S 10 00

" Killarney, Special 6 00(8 8 00

No land No 2.. 1 00® 2 00

Queen 2 OOeiO 00

Brilliant 2 00(g 8 00

" Aaron Ward 2OO01OCO

" Sunburst 2 00010 00

" J L Mock r 4 00615 00

" Ophelia 2 OOialO 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00(815 00

" Hoosier Beauty 2 OHfelO 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@75 00

Chrysanthemums Fancy 3 00@ 4 00

Chrysanthemums.. perdoz., 50@ 2 50

Rubrums 3 00@ 6 00

Lilies, LonEiflorumaadFormosum 6 00@ 8 00

Uly of ihe Valley 6 00@ 8 00

Bouvardia 4 00@ 6 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75(8 1 00

Asparagus Flumosus....doz.bchs. 2 00@ 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 1 00@ 1 25

Carnations 3 00© 4 00

Carnations Fancy 5 00

Violets 35a SO

Snapdragons 2 0C@ 8 00

Gardenias.... per doz 3 00(8 6 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exctiange
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26tli and 2Ttli Bta,
Telephones: 798 and T8S Farracnt.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B. J. TAN REYPER, Manaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES In the market.

LILIES m VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

yaStigJil 129 W. 28111 St., New York
Wholesale Florists

Hare twenty-two years* experience behind ns.
aod we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our fall duty to our conaignora and customere.
Yon will not make a mistake by dealing with as.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: ( 558 111 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT J203« NEW YORK

'PHONE J llll [^ FARRAGUT

WM. KESSLER,

WHOT^ESAIiB FI/ORIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flower Excbanp

Coogun Bldff,, eth Av, and W. 26th, New York.

Desira1)Ie wall space to rent for advertlslnt.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France;
highest quality, per dozen bunches, $3.00: per
case— 125. of one color. «28 00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c: per lOO
balls, $60.00.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24^0 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

T118 Lamest silMei and EBceiTBi of cut Fioweri

A complete assortment of the best in
the market can always be relied npon.

Mention the American Florist when writing

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writina

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Fhonet 1864 — 1665 Uadlson Btaan

34 West 28th Street, New York

RecOTers ud DklribDlan of Choicest Cnt Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing

1114

The American Florist.

Bee. 8,

Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO..

3102-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

One ol the leading- Fifth avenue flor-
ists has recently hired several young-
women for his store, and in this par-
ticular instance it is considered an in-
novation; but if the girls can do the
work acceptably, why not?

A B. Cazan, president of D. J. Pap-
pas Inc., 2563 Broadway, furnished
several hundred dollars worth of flow-
ers free of charge to hotels and restau-
rants that were entertaining soldiers
at Thanksgiving dinners.

The coal situation is serious enough
without circulating wild rumors. We
cannot control the sensational news-
papers, but we can ignore their doubt-
ful news, and that is what the trade
press should do.

Wm. H. Kuhn. son of Herman Kuhn,
the retailer of Sixth avenue and 50th
street, who volunteered, is now a lieu-
tenant in the 27th Division, Ammuni-
tion Train, at Camp Wadsworth, Spar-
tanburg-, S. C. - V,

Peter Theopine, manager of the
Boulevard Floral Co., 2391 Broadway,
expressed the opinion that their busi-
ness compared favorably with that of
last year and he had no complaint
to make.

The Greek-American Florists' Asso-
ciation is to the front with the an-
nouncement for their annual entertain-
ment and ball to be held at Terrace
G-arden. February 27, 1918.

Hession, Madison avenue and 76th
street, thought that business had
fallen off from last year. He did not
approve of the sudden jump in whole-
sale prices.

Wm. P. Ford, in addition to a good
general stock, including roses, lilac,
carnations and about all other stocks,
is now receiving Roman hyacinths.

, N. J. Miller, 547 Columbus avenue,
said that they had no complaint, con-
sidering conditions, but that business
had fallen below that of 1910.

Malandre Brothers, Broadway and
72nd street, report that business was
good, and there was visible evidence
to bear out their statement.

The next meeting- of the New York
Florists' Club will be held on the night
of December 10. As election night, it
will be of special interest.

Alexander Donaldson, of Englewood,
N. J., brought in a fine cut of carna-
tions to the Cut Flower Exchange, for
the Thanksgi-ving trade, also a fine
stock of pompons.

Alexander McConnell reported that
business had been lively, but had not
had time ta figure up and compare it
with last year.

J. Manolos, Columbus avenue and
SOth street, thought that there was
an improvement over a year ago.

J. G. Leikens. Madison avenue and
.!i.5th street, said that business was
better than last year.

Charles H. Brown, Broadway and
"SUth street, said it was not as good as
last year.

Pappas Brothers, 2216 Broadway,
.stated that business was equal to last

Pot
Grown

ROSES

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

From 4-in. pots-GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS.

Caroline Testout. . .
Hoosier Beauty. . . .
Killarney Brilliant.
Pint Killarney....

Pink Cochet

Pollaertrose

ich Doz. 100

1.20 $2.00 $15.00 I Richmond

Each Doz.

100

JiS 2.50 18.00

.25 2.50 18.00

.20 2.00 15.00

.20 1.75 12.00

.20 2.00 15.00

Sunburst . . .-

\Vin. R. Smith . . .
White Cochet. . . .
White Killarney .

. . $0.20 $2.00 $15.00
. . .25 2.50 18.00
>20 2.00 15.00
. . .20 1.75 12.00
. . J:0 2.00 15.00

Two-Year Dormant-FIELD GROWN.

Doz. 100

Alfred Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach 2.50 IS.OO

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayrrard 3.00 20.00

CUo 2.50 18.00

Conrad F, Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.50 18.00

Earl of DufTerin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.50 18.00

Frau Karl Drufichki. . . . 3.00 20.00

Gen'l, Jacqueminot 2.50 18.00

Doz.

Gruss an Teplltz $2.50

Margaret Dickson 2.50

Mme. G. Lnizet. ., 2.50

Magna Charta 2.50

Airs. John Lalng 2.50

M. P. Wilder 2.50

Paul Neyron ,. - . . 2.50

Persian Yellow 2.50

Prince C. de Rohan 2.50

tririch Brunner 3.00

100
$18.00
18.00
IS.OO
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
20.00

Climbing

strong 2-Yr.

Roses.

Dormant.

:r

Climbing American Doz. 100

Beauty $2.50 $18.00

Crimson Rambler. . 2.50 18.00
Dorothy Perkins. . 2.00

Fxcelsa 2.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.00
Lady Gay , 2.50

Tausendschon .
>Vhite Dorothy.

Primulas

. . 2.50 18.00

Best Mixed
Strains

Obconlca ^''"^f^tl!"'"^

100 1000

Z^-inch $5.00 $45.00

3inch 7.00 65.00

Malacoides

4-inch 10.00 90.00

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

Mention the American Florist when loriting

Charles A. Small, of J. H. Small &
Sons, Madison avenue and 52nd street,
said that business was about the same
as last year.

Thomas Young, Jr., is offering ex-
ceptionally fine gardenias.

G. E'. M. Stumpp stated he had no
complaint to make. A. F. F.

igi7.

The American Florist.

1115

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by die
iirms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

E^stabUshed 1857

WS^.

JFJLORiST

745 Buckingham Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best FaclUtiea in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

bmf3

Eighib and LecasI Sts.
3514-16-20 N.Gniid At.

Member of Florists' Telegniph D«livMT.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

DiKrered io Albany and vidnily on telegraphic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

THOS. F. GALVIN

lire.

NEW YORK Wi^^ll-^e

nnQTAW 1 Park street
uKjtJ i Uil 799 Boylston Street

DeUrerlea to Steamers and All Eastern Points.

Mention the American Florist when writing

MaiTSdiling

NEW YORK

785 Fifth Ave.

Memher of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery

|M'»»-i"»»»4'*^»'I'**<'4-»**4-*»^'»M''i"M'*******'»******'^********

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch:
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

Park Ave. and 34tli St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch 1808

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 £. MADISON ST.

Memier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. J. Habermehrs Sons

The Bellevue- Broad and

Stratford Walnut Streets

The Best the Market Affords.

We cover Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Maryland.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
42 West 28th Street

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
ICembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All oiders given prompt attention.

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slevera & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention piven to all o.ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

Member P. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

-TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
■* to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receire
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all order*

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexoonnell.

Western Union Code,

Mention the American Florist when writing

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 3Z NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mail Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.

RETAIL STORE GREENHOUSES

MJembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writins

Mention the American Florist when writlno

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writina

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
Md Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

"We shouU all strictly adhere to the request
ot tae United States Food AdmlnisitraUon."

St. Paul, Minn.

HolmSOIsoD,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place In the Twin
eitles and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America ; the largest stock ;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.

Newark, N. J. y^T'^:^^

Begerow's ^^^J^J??^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service, Deliveries
throughout the state and to all steamship docks
in Hoboiien, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

mSmithCo.

KEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

^

Syracuse^ N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

General designs— All flowers in season /

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. T. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston, Mass.— Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Joseph Trepel.

Buflalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicaco — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chlcaso— Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago— G. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0.— Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A Forter

Cleveland, 0.— A. Graham & Sons.

Cleveland, 0. — Bramlev & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. F. Kirchner

Cleveland. O.— Smith ,t Fetters Co.

Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co,

Colorado Springs. Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co

Dallas, Tei.— Lang Floral & Norsery Co.

Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist

Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co.'

Des Moines, la.— Alfred Lozier Eosery.

Detroit, Mich —Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich.— John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co

Duluth. Minn.— J. J, Leborius.

EI Paso, Tei.— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co

Grand Rapids. Mich. Henry Smith

Harrisburg, Pa.— Charles L. Schmidt.'

Houston, Tes.— Kobt. C. Kerr Floral Co

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey

Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles. Calif.- Howard & Smith

Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C Saake

Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky.— August R. Baumcr.

Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co

Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Ston. Ine

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co

Minneapolis. Minn.— Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville. Tenn.— Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, I^.— Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York— Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell .611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart, Inc,

New York— Kottmiller.

New York— Thoe. F. Galvin, Inc.

New I'ork — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York— Mai Schllng. 785 Fifth Ave.

New York— G. E. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Pamam St.

Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClemcnts.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y.- J. B. Keller Sons.

Eockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio, Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

Springfield, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco— J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co.

Steubenvllle, O. — Huscrott's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash, — California Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop'a, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyei'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good
sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenne

lu the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Iffemters of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEfELANi

EUCLro AVENUE

Members of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

best known and most reliable florist

Dunlop's

Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Anvwlere, Phoie, 1952 Bedford

HUGO H. JAHN

FLORIST

710 Nostrand Avenne
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYW, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery In

Philadelpliia and Nei^tiborliood

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington. D. C. — Louise Flower Shop.
Washington— Gude Bros.
Wilmette, III.— P.vfer & Olsem.
Williamsport. Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld Florist.
Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.
Yonkers. N. Y.— New York Floral Co.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade ui other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Chicago

andSiA*
Dibs 10

■-^ - — . All orders carefully filled
'^J^St under the supervision ot

""'^ ' GEORGE ASMU8, Hgr.

Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florist.' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Store- 334 Lewis AWii no. UM Bedford

Teleirrapb orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl)

S36 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

•peoial attention to Hail and Telegraph Orden.
Memlier of rioriata' Tblegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELIER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Phone B06 I^ng Diet. Bell ph. 2189.
U'emhers of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAWLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the Olty.

ifenfion tlie American Florist when writina

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everjTvhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, Nortti
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Main and McKlnney Phone PreBton 160

Mention the American Florist when writina

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Tielegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writina

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

We are Members of Floiist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writina

., E J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Uember* of Florists' Itolecraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for deliveryinWUmette— Chicago's
North Shore suburb— Evanston. Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

Mention the American Florist when writina

New York. E-«»bii.hed ««

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Fhones 1662-1663 Colnmbni

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E. C!or. lOth and Grand Ave.

Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Colombia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hesslon

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

(1071
Phones ■{ 420)- Lenox

I 775!

Memher of Florists' Ttelegraph Dollveiy,

Denver, Colo.

yhe Park

B. E. GILUS, PresidcnL £^101111 \*U»

E. P. NEIHAN, Seaelaij.

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefnUy
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing

Sedalia, Missouri.

Archias Floral Co.

Choice Cut flowers and Designs on short notice.

Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone

orders.

Memher of Florists' Tblegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

LangFloral&NurseryCo.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy.

Mention the American Florist when writina

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Louise Flower Shop

Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. W.

Miss Louise W. Dan^erly, Proprietress.

Phones— Franklin 3579,3841,3842.

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Bee. 8,

SIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif;

O. c. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Uembers of riorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Menti07i the American Florist when writinp

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular tr.ide disct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenne

Member of Florists* Tele&raph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

All orders carefnlly flUed and dellTcred to all
parts of the City, Arkansas and the Soatbwest.

St. Louis, Mo.

r. H. WEBER

N. £!. Cor, Taylor and OUtc Sta.

nowers delivered In elty and state on short

notice.

Kember of Florists' Telegraph Dellverj.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

vin take car* of all teleffrspUc order*.

cared for by

HENRY SMITH

Wktieaal* aad Bctall Florist of Grand Saplda.
Hemher of Florists' TMerraph DellTery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

klS'B.YD HAHlfAH & SONS will fll] Tonr or-
ders for Designs ind Cut Flowers In Michigan.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefallr ESxecnted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wlioleaale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writina

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop.

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writina

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING PIX>RISTS
735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writina

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Andilorhiin Anneii, CHICAGO

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI

^JE^K's

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

C. n. TREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on short notlc*

Trade discounts. First-class atook.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

Mention the American Florist when writina

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writina

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writina

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central
Pennsylvania

Mention the American Florist when writina

E. W. PEARSON

47 State St., Newbnpyport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.
Mention the American Florist when writina

8343 W. MADISON ST.

ITBAB OAnFII£J.U PARK

CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHflEWSON,

Get in touch with

SHEBOTGAD,
WISCONSIN

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

WASHINCTON

D. C.

Gudes*

WASMiNSTOKOa

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery,

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

K

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lFRED

Cleveland, O.
CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders filled for all points in Ohio. Satlafactorj
S'errlce Assured.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Bend Telegraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for flon"«t service In thl* Tldnlty to

Howard & Smith

»5S So. Olive St., Ih)s Angeles, CaUf.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention^

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery,

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

FIX>RIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

12S W. Fourth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Member of Florists* Telegraph DellTOry.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

KemlieF of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Rockf ord, HL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Kemler »f Florists' Ttelerraph DelWeiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers la Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

Flowvr Blioiis: 50 E, Uain St., Amsterdam, K. T,
H, T, O. Aroade. States St., Amsterdam, M. T.
Onenhousefl: Hatcher's Station. Hoffmans, N. T.

FRE Y & FRE Y,

1SS8 O Street, lilNCOIiN, NKB.

Wholesale and Retail

Uemliars of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Memiers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

'Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Deliverv Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

San Antonio, Texas

Military Camus and R. R. Towns
in S. W. Texas.

Orders Promptly Executed.

Edward Green

FLORIST

Ave. C, at 8th St.,

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles in any direction. 1)111 IITU Ulllll
We are the center of the great UULUIH, ffllRrii
Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Hember of Florists' I^lesraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

* «d d) T. J. JOHNSTON 6 CO.

NEW ENGLAND FMITS. 107 WASHDCTOIi SI. FROnD£NCE

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago Detroit

Central Floral Co.

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

IIU6UST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Hemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Cleveland, 0.

A. Graham & Son

5523 Euclid Ave.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticat Avenne and 1i Street

BuflPalo, N. Y. -

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in Buffalo,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

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Dec. 8,

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano. Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Pliila-
delpliia. Pa., Second Vice-President; C. K.
Kendel, Cleveland, C, Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, .June 18-20, 1918.

It is reported some lots of new crop
Lilium giganteum are opening- up un-
der grade.

WakemaX, O.. reports furtlier dam-
age to seed sweet corn by freezing
weatlier last week.

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Wood, Stubbs &
Co. have arranged for extensive im-
provem'ents at tlieir establishment.

Middle West corn .growers are in-
vestigating cribs of XOIG corn as their
best prospect for high-class field seed
corn.

New York — W. R. Smith, formerly
of Peter Henderson & Co.'s staff, is now
with Weeber & Don in the capacity of
manager of the retail department.

The average yield of clover seed in
the United States in 1017 was l.S
bushels per acre compared with 1.9
bushels per acre, the six-year average.
AcconDiNCi to reports of the United
States department of commerce, seeds
to the value of L'o,(>ll;,000 francs were
imported by this country from France
during 1015-1010.

Clover seed to the amount of 110
tons valued at 210,000 francs was im-
ported by France in 1015-101(1, accord-
ing- to reports of the United States de-
partment of commerce.

Geand "rapids, Mich. — Alfred J.
Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co..
is on a western trip. He reports a
Thanksgiving dinner of beans, the price
of turkey being prohibitive.

Grass Seeds. — Prices for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade, Decem-
ber 5, were as follo-B-s : Timothy, .$0.00
to .$7..50 per 100 pounds. Clover, at To-
ledo. .$20.00 to .$25.00 per 100 pounds.

Carpinteeia, Calif. — The Henry Fish
Seed Co. makes denial of a report that
it has sold its business and seed stock.
The production of seed beans from the
choicest stock will be continued and a
large caterpillar tracton for its farms
has been x^urchased.

Visited Chicago : Lester L. Morse,
of C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco,
Calif.; Henry Field, of Henry Field
Seed Co., Shenandoah, la.; Louis B.
Renter, of Chris Reuter, New Orleans,
La.; Mrs. M. W. Johansen, of the Vic-
tor Johansen Seed Co., Los Angeles,
Calif.

THE conditions printed on order
blanks of many Dutch houses by which
the buyer agreed to pay a forfeit of
20 to 25 per cent if consignments were
refused by him enabled those shippers
this year to unload stocks two months
past due, which otherwise would have
been re.1ected.

New York — ^^Considerable inconveni-
ence has been caused in commercial
circles \>y the fact that cable communi-
cations between this country and Hol-
land have been held up by allied cen-
sors for about a week. Disagreement
between England and Holland regard-
ing imports of certain commodities into
the latter country is understood to be
the cause.

The Late L. L. May.

Lewis L. May, head and founder of
the well-known seed and nursery firm
of L. L. May & Co., died at his home
in St. Paul. Minn., December 4. Mr.
May had suffered many months from
tlie somewhat rare disease known as
Hodgkins, said to be an incurable mal-
ady of the bronchial glands, and for
■vvhich he was operated upon at Mil-
waukee, Wis., more than a year ago.
After the operation he improved slight-
ly but never fully regained his health.

Mr. May was born at Oshawa, Ont.,
in 1.S50 and located at St. Paul some
oT years aco. where he engaged in the

The Late L. L. May.

nursery business, his firm being known
as Stone, Wellington & May. Later
Mr. May withdrew from this concern
and organized the firm of L. L. Majr &
Co., nurserymen. In 1887 a greenhouse
and cut-flower business was added,
building the first houses on the pres-
ent location. A few years later he
added the seed business, carrying on
the three branches simultaneously.
Mr. May remained active in the busi-
ness until about two years ago, when
the management was taken over by his
son.

Mr. May was a man of strong and
attractive personality. His greatest

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers oJ
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

success was in the agency sale of
nursery stock in the northwest, where
he was a leader, operating in a large
way. He served a term as police com-
missioner of St. Paul, and the many
members of the seed trade will recail
his abounding hospitality during- the
convention of 1902. During his long
pioneering career in the northwest Mr.
May passed through many trying
periods, and A. L. Vaughan, the well-
known Chica!go wholesale florist, who
knew him "well, says he never saw a
better fighter in a tight place.

Mrs. May and two children survive,
Miss Grace May and L. L. May, Jr.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

I. N. Simon & Son predict a great
scarcity of vegetable seed for the com-
ing season; in fact, even now it is
impossible to get quotations on cer-
tain lines. Pepper is one of the scarce
items, none to be had at any price.
Onion is quoted at from S1.-50 to $2
a pound, almost 100 per cent higher
than last spring. Radish, which sold
at that time at GO cents is now $1.50.
Beet has advanced from $1 to $1.50
per poimd. Limas jumped last spring
from $8.50 to $14. Now they sell for
$20. Turnip is now worth $2 per
pound. Lettuce is about the only item
that remains nearly normal, having an
advance of 25 cents per pound. These
prices are to farmers and truckers.

At the S. S. Pennock Co.'s the large
importation of Dutch bulbs is nearly
all disposed of. Clarence Liggett, of
the seed and plant department, reports
Manetti stocks very scarce, the lack
of labor in England being aseiibed as
the cause.

Holly and Green.

At Chicago holly has been coming
along this week and is moving fairly
well. Owing to car diiBculties. dealers
have not feared an overstock. The
price is about 10 per cent higher than
that of last year. $5..50 per case for
selected stock in small lots.

The bouquet green supply came to
light in various places since our last
issue, with the result that prices de-
clined to .$9 from $11 per 100 pounds,
according to quality. To date the de-
mand has been slow, colder weather
and snow being needed to increase
trade.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

_ nrower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carbot,

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI P 8 11 V

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FRENCH BULBS
ON HAND

Paper White Grandiflora—

Per 1000
(1250 Bulbs to the case) S14.50
French Golden Spur—

(1800 Bulbs to the case) 22.50
Lily Candidum—
22 to 24 centimeters,

$7.00 per 100; 65.00

The Storrs & Harrison Co.

PalnesvlUe, Ohio.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI^.

SWp Insurance Rates Reduced.

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
announced November 2.3 that the rates
of insurance of the bureau of war-
risk insurance on all American steam-
ers traversing' the war zone were re-
duced from five per cent to four per
cent. This is the second reduction of
these rates, the first being' from six
and one-half per cent to five per cent,
October G. 1917. These reductions
speak convincing'ly of the eflBpiency of
the American navy.

Dutch Bulb Trade.

On account of the diminished market
for plants and bulbs in England and
Ireland the Dutch growers have tried
to enlarge their exports to the United
States, Germany. Austria-Hungary.
Scandinavia and Denmark, according'
to Consul General S. Listoe at Rotter-
dam. The shipments sent to the
United States were sold at a consider-
ably lower price than that generally
obtained. The growers tried to make
up in quantity what they lost in price.
As a whole, 1010 was not very favor-
able for the bulb trade, as the export
figures will show. Toward the end of
the season at least 2,000 tons of bulbs
were sold at a price far below cost of
production. The following table, cov-
ering Dutch foreign trade in bulbs
during' tjie last four years, was ob-
tained from a reliable private source :
CfMiiitip^
Imports Fr<

Bplgllim 407

France 357

areat Britain 720

Germany

.Tapan 257

Turker 9

ITnited .States 167

Other countries 261

Total 2,178

E.xports To

:reat Britain 10.192

Jermany and Anstria-

Srandinavia & Penm'1% 2,012
United States & Can. 5,414
Other countries 1,290

5,207 5..17.1 7,274

90 572 51

.3,707 3.806 4,80(1

8.101 11.014

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FLOWER SEEDS

E make a specialty of Flower Seeds for Florists and
Seedsmen. We carry large stocks of all the popular
varieties, such as Asters, Balsams, Bachelor's Button,
Calendulas, Cosmos, Dianthus, Marigold, Mignonette,
Morning Glory, Portulaca, Phlox, Sweet Peas and
Zinnias, etc., and shall be pleased to quote on your
list o requirements for present and future use.

Vaughan's Seed Store, new^york

\

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KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write forour SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. Dlgslraled Catalogue Free

KELWAY & SON ""^vii^" LANGPORT, Eng.

•KELWAY, LANGPORT."

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AKD AIjIj GAItDEN SEKDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

Tot.al 24,961 24,894 20,016 23.8

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

^PPriATTIF^" Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
JI CvlALllCiO • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT, - - - - NEBRASKA.

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BULBS

Per 1000

While Roman Hyacinths JS'i.ro

Named Hyacinths Extra 1st Size... ?8.00

Early single Mixed Tulips ii.OO

Mixed Darwin Tulips 8 00

Chinese Sacred Lilies 8i 00

Narcissus, All Sorts Mixed 4,50

LET US KNOW YOUR WANTS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomat°o Seeds Baltimore, Mil.

F?r SEEDS

FLOWER, VE6ET/6LE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsditch
LONDON, - - ENGLAND

The Vremier British Wholesale
and Exporting Seed House.

74 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION.

Arthur T.Boddington Go. inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

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For our SURPLUS LIST of Dutch
Bulbs at our reduced prices to clean up.

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

NEW CROP JUST ARRIVED

Now ready to make prompt shipment for Easter forcing
in the following sizes: 7-9 in., 8-10 in. and 9-10 in.

AMERICAN BULB COMPANY

172 N. Wabash Avenue, pnone, Randolph 33 le CHICAGO, ILL,

Branches: Michigan,
WiscoRiiin and Idaho.

TOMATO SEED

Gronm lor the Wlolesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Badish, Beet, Etc.

MILFORD, GONN.

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 In., for Immediate de-
Uvery. Write tor Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

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BULBS

Freesia Purity, mammoth. H inch, $2.00 per
100. $17,00 per 1000

Dutch and French bulbs are all at hand. Let
us quote you on your wants.

Max Schling, Inc., gt^iCnr"

22 W. 59th Street. NEW YORK CITY

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DUTCH BULBS

COMPLETE SUPPLY IN STOCK

Send For Wholesale Catalog

MIGHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia

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Contract Seed Growers

Vine Seed and Field Com.
Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedirick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWN, N. J.

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Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.,

Contract Seed GroTvers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

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Waldo Rohnert

GIiaiOY, CAJL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Bpecialtibs: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Feag, Aiteis,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

Mention the American Florist when writing

I. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get Qnotatlona From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED

Bioojnsdaie BHsto!, Pa.

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Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE ULY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttinss.
NURSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON 6c CO.

The Import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

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RODTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nastuftium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writino

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= and Market Gardeners. =

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SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling- Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

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We Have New Crop

Lil. Giganteuffl Bulbs

and we are delivering!!
Others are offering !-Are they delivering ? ?

You can get RIGHT NOW from us at NEW YORK,
CINCINNATI, CHICAGO and OMAHA.

7 to 9S-WRITE FOR PRICES.

Also Other Sizes.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO
43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, Ul.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS

Angers, - France

Specialties: Beeta, Mangoes, Carrots, C«b-
fetges. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnlpi.
Qrowine Crops Given Perianal Attention,

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Fordv Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Coma.

THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROVTERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ATT. EEQUlaEMEirrS FOa ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

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NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Gen. de Vlbraye— Bright rose to blue, (in 5-m. pots

only.)
Mad. E. MoulUere— Pure white, red eye.
Mad. M, Hamar— Delicate flesh rose.
Mile. R. Galllard— Millv white; fringed.
Saxione— White.
Souv. de M. Chautard— Bright rose (in 5 inch pots

only.)
AKo Otaksa in 5.inch pots only.

POT GROWN— 4-inoh pots— $20.00 per 100.
" " 5-inch pots— S30.00 per 100.

MISCELLANEOUS
SEASONABLE STOCK.

Asparagus PIumosus—HeaM stoclv 2!-2-in
»3.6u per 100; sac 00 perl 00 1^-m Kg 50
per 100; KO.OO per 1000 Ibprentten 2V2 m
$3.00 per 100.

Begonia— Chatelaine— 214-inch, f6.00 per 100.
" — Sandersoni- 2V,-inoh. $4.00 per 100.
" —Sandersoni— 3-inch. $7.00 per 100.

Daisy (Marguerite)— Keyed' Or— Yellow. $4.00
per 100,

Daisy (Marguerite) Queen Alexandria— $4.00
per 100,

Dracaena Terminalls— Beautifully colored.
4-inoh, $25.00 per 100, 5-inch, (heavy)
$40,00 per 100,

ne stocl<.
— Teddy Jr., 4-inch.

5-iuch

6-inch

—Boston, 5-inch.,.,
-incli

Per 100
...$■20.00
,., 35.00
... 50.00
... 35.00
... 50.00

Primula—

— Forbesi. 2^2 -inch

— Malacoides. 2i4-inch

Pandanus Veitchl-Well o ored-

Per 100
...$ 3.50
... 3.50

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS- SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE,

OHIO.

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STAR BRAND ROSES

"American Pillar" and nearly
every other good hardy climber.

Send for our list.
„„^ PONARD 5 k"~~i l|||i;ST GROVE
™^ « JONES CO. I -^ I " PENNA.
RobeitPyle, Pres. ' * Ant. Winlzer, Vice-Ptes.

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Bee.

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville. K.V..
Secretar)'; Eugene ■ Davis, Grand Kapids,
Mich,, Treasurer.

Wisconsin Potato Growers' Association.

At the closing' session of the sixth
annual convention of the "Wisconsin
Potato Growers' Association, a brief
account of the early proceedings of
which appeared in our issue of De-
cember 1. page 1072. the following of-
ficers were elected for the ensuing
year : J. W'. Hicks. Chippewa Falls,
president; O. C. Woodward. Weyau-
wega, vice-president; J. G. Milward,
Madison, secretary -treasurer.

The meeting was the most success-
ful in the history of the organization,
the largest gathering of potato inter-
ests and brought out the largest exhi-
bition of standard potatoes ever
shown in America. The commercial
exhibits of machinery, equipment and
supplies were outstanding features.

Holding Loaded Cars Uselessly.

Shippers who hold loaded cars at
yards while deciding on their final des-
tination contribute importantly to the
shortage in transportation according to
the Bureau of Markets of the United-
States department of agriculture. Spe-
cialists who studied conditions at the
Potomac yards, Va.. for 30 days last
summer, found that 2.36 cars of perish-
able com.modities were held on the
average of 44 hours each by shippers
or consignees, before issuing orders to
move the cax'S. No ear held for less
than 24 hours was counted. A -car of
cabbage was held 7.8 hours; a ear of
watermelons, 84 hours; a car of cu-
cumbers. 104 hours; a car of potatoes,
128 hours; and a car of tomatoes, 1\'A
hours. These facts make clear that
shippers through these yards are abus-
ing their diversion privilege and are
wasting much car space by not keep-
ing their cars moving. The remedy is
to file diversion orders in advance of
arrival. As Potomac yards is only one
of hundreds of Important diversion
points, the waste, the specialists point
out, is significant and withovit com-
pensating advantage to owners.

Vegetable and Fruit Markets.

.Jobbing prices of vegetables and
fruits reported by the United States
department of agriculture for the pe-
riod November 20-27 were as follows ;

The potato market, following- a de-
clining tendency of the previous week,
appeared rather unsettled at f. o. b.
shipping points, distributors in some
sections fearing that the demand was
not sufficient to take the stock of-
fered. Green Mountains sold around
$1.80 per 100 pounds, the large volume
of carlots going forward indicating the
movement of a large crop. Round
Whites met with a light demand at
Kochester. N. Y.. with prices rangins
from .S1.S2 to %1.<)'>. sacked. At Grand
Rapids, Mich., quotations sagged when
the $2 mark was approached, low price
being .$1.82. Wisconsin had a weak
market, with sales around %'\.1~) per
ln;( pounds for average bulk loads at

track sides. At Colorado shipping
points buyers were reluctant to pay
more than ."Sl.SO to .$1.35 per 100
pounds, sacked, for Whites and Rus-
sets. Idaho and northwestern primary
markets were dull at .$l-$1.2.j, sacked,
Rurals and netted Gems. Nebraska
prices showed a poor market at .i;i-.$l.]5
for Early Ohios. Bliss Triumph and
other seed stock sold at various points
east and west at .$2 to $2..jO in sack.s.
The onion market showed a distinct
softening in several leading localities,
former prices of .S2..50-.$2.75 sagging to
■'S2.o.5-$2.7.">. The position of Yellows is
much impaired by undersized stock
offered at 2.j to .50 cents belo^n' the
level. Eastern Yellows were quoted at
$2.25 to $3 in 100-pound sacks. Cali-
fornia Browns sold at the same flg-ures.
Yellow Globe at eastern points held
firm at $3 f. o. b. Rochester, N. Y. The
demand for cabbage was slow and the
market weak in the Rochester ship-
ping section. Wisconsin markets ap-
pear unsettled, with a nioderate de-
mand at Racine for Hollander Danish
.seed from wagons at side track at $18-
$21 or $22-$2.5 f. o. b.. usual terms.
While the demand for beans is light
at all large producing sections, f. o. )3.
prices hold firm. Growers at Michigan
loading stations are paid $G.JJO per
bushel for Whites, and Navys are
quoted from Grand Rapids at $8.25
f. o. b.. usual terms. Detroit quotes
Whites at $16.50 per 100 pounds.
The .iobblng- range at leading centers
held practically unchanged- New Y'ork
Pea ranged $14-$1G. Colorado Pintos
are working eastwai'd and Avere ciuoted
at Boston $10.83 per 100 pounds. In
western 'and southwestern markets the
range of prices was .$0 to $11. ' South-
ern California small Whites held at
$14-$15. The celery markets were un-
even, the best figure being .$3 per crate
for extra fancy at Rochester. N. Y.
Kalamazoo had a fair market at from
12 to 1.5 cents per dozen. Chicago
quoted squares at SO cents to $]. Bos-
ton offered Pascal at $1.1.5'-$1.70 per
dozen. California and Colorado stock
reached $4-$4..50 per crate.

The apple market recovered from its
weak tone to a certain extent, the fol-
lowing prices being noted : Baldwins
and Virginia Yorks. $4-$5.25; Maine
and New York Greenings, $4.25-$5..50;
Kings, $5-$5.25; Northwestern boxed
extra fancy Jonathans $1.75-$2.25;
large boxes extra fancy Colorado Wine-
saps. $1.50; Romes. $1..5:i.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on Chry Ban them nm Culture.
Botb amateur and florists have been provided
wltb articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred anil sis papres.

Only 50o postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

Lafayette,

Indiana

CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Clirysantliemnin Novelties my Specialty

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

214-in. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per lOU.

Asparagus Sprengerl. 2%-in. pots ready for
■ilul't. 53.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

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Mushroom Growing

By B. M, Dnsgar.

Presenting accurately the requirements
lor success.

200 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2J/4-iii. ^ots — Sand Rooted.

A. Ricnrd, Beauty Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Buch-
uer. Montmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2.76 per

100, $25.00 jer 1,000.
;3%-in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' Heliotropes,

Lantanas. $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1,000.
3 and 4-in. Cyclamens, $8.00 and $20.00 per
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

■WHOLESALE FLORIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED IGGO)
Wliolcsnle Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECIALTIES

Sfangel-'Wiirzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel "Wnrzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, Endive, Leek Lettuce, Radlsb, Swlss-Ctiard, Sivede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Eed-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS.
EnElish Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE

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Special Boston Tern Offer

10% Discount This Week From Regul

In order to make room we are allowing a Special 10% Dis-
count from onr regular prices on Boston Ferns, of which
we have an exceptionally fine supply of pot-grown - stock.
The 7-inch and 8-inch sizes are remarkably good values.

Boston Ferns.

inch \.'17> each

Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock

Keni

Keritia Belmoreana.
Kenlia Forsteriana.
Latania Borbonica,
Latania Borbonica.

rli per do

SI. 25
2.00
1.25

Aspl'enium Nidus-Avis, ."r-iii.-li. liii.' sin-riii

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Pteris WEmsettiin Flats, $1.50 per Flat of 80 to 100 Plants,
Ready for 2^-in. Pots. They are going fast. Order now.

Aiicuba Japonica, S-
Boxwood Pyramids,

I.nglish Ivy, 4-iucl
Vinca Variegat;
Cyrtomium Falcatum,
Cyrtomium Falcatum,
Cyrtomium Falcatum,
Phoenix Koebeleni
Phoenix Reclinata ,
Pandanus Veitcliii
^'andanus Utilis,
/. sparagus PI

,ragus Plu:
(Asparagus Plume
Asparagus
Asparagus Sprengeri

ASSORTED PTERIS, FOR FERN DISHES
2i/^-inch, per 100 $3.00

Pteris Serrulata, .J
Pteris WimseUii, ■
Pteris Adiantoides.

$1.50
1.50
2.10

THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO.,

745 Buckingham Place,

CHflCAGO, ILL.

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

=«'

Dansville, N. Y. — Thomas Maloney,
pioneer nurseryman of this city, who
retired in I'JO'T, died November 2U,
aged 72 years.

Arnold Arboretum Legacy,

By the will of Mrs. Maria A. Evans,
late of Boston and Beverley, Mass., the
Arnold Arboretum receives a bequest
of $25,000. Among- a number of other
bequests the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology gets $200,000. The will
was recently filed with the Essex
county, Mass., registrar of probate.
A. F. F.

Rhododendrons Reappraised.

In a recent decision by United States
general appraisers, rhododendrons,
hardy varieties, 2-2% feet, entered at
three pence were reappraised at two
shillings each; 2% -3 feet, entered at one
shilling reappraised at three shillings
six pence each; ?>-Zy„ feet, entered at one
shilling six pence reappraised at four
shillings each; 4-5 feet entered at two
shillings llVa pence reappraised at
eight shillings each. Packed.

Calllcarpa Japonica.

Attention is again called to the group
of these shrubs which are on the left-
hand side of the azalea path, close
to its entrance from the Bussey Hill
road. The leaves have fallen from the
branches which are now covered with
small violet-colored fruits, which are
produced in compact axillary clusters
The small pale pink flowers, which do
not appear until after midsummer, are
not conspicuous and the real beauty
of this shrub is in the late and abund-
ant fruit of a color that is not found
on any other tree or shrub hardy in
this climate. The largest and best
plants in the group have been raised
in the arboretum from seeds sent here
from Korea. There are three Chinese
species of this genus in the collection,
but it is too soon to speak with con-
fidence of their value as garden plants.
— Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, Novem-
ber, 191G.

Missouri Botanic Garden Alumni.

Members of the Missouri Botanic
Garden Alumni :

You are, no doubt, aware of the fact
that a great horticultural event — tl;e
National Flower Show — is to be held
in St. Louis, Mo., in the spring of
191S. To give our members an ot'
portunity to participate in this great
event, the executive committee has de-
cided to postpone the annual fall meet-
ing until the time of the flower show
in April. This plan is in accordance
with the action taken by the Society
of American Florists and other nation-
al societies, and will assure us of a
much larger attendance.

Make your plans now to be with us.
Exact dates of the meeting and other
particulars will be announced later.
Hoping this plan will meet with your
approval, and assuring you of our con-
tinued cooperation, we are

Executive Cojiiiittee.

Terre Haute, Ind.

THANKSGIVING DEMAND BEHIND 191G.

Better weather for Thanksgiving
could not have been asked for and
while the volume of business was be-
low that of last year, in most instances
cash sales were better. Stock was
plentiful, although warm weather had
made the chrysanthemums a trifle soft
and the carnation stems weak. Roses
were of the finest quality and ranged
in price from $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen.

If you ore mtarested in Mid-Winter

Blooming Plants

— or anythlsif in —

Soft Wooded Plants

—Writ*—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^?^!?Lr"

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chrysanthemums sold from $1.50 to $4,
with medium blooms most in demand.
Very few large were to be had.

NOTES.
Heinl & Weber have a house of poin-
settias that promise to be in fine shape
for Christmas. The breaking of the
steering rod of this firm's delivery car
resulted in the breaking of the leg of
J. Schaeffer, father of the driver who
was a passenger, and a damage to the
machine estimated at $100.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin, N. J. 'Williamsto-wn 7nn«., W. I,

Mention the American Florist when writing

a range here for many years, has torn
his place down and after January 1
will occupy the position of superin-
tendent of parks of this city.

Cowan Bros., who recently rebuilt
their east range, have it planted with
carnations. Jim Cowan, who recently
suffered a paralytic stroke, is slowly
recovering.

The coal situation continues very un-
certain, even right here in the coal
belt. It is almost impossible to get
any great amount ahead.

S.

HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

Erergreen SpeciaDsIs LareesI Growers ni America
Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

PEONIES

30 acres. Can supply your wants.
Write for Catalogue.

Gilbert H. Wild

Sarcoxie, - Missouri

Orchids

If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever
we solicit your inquiries and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything else but
Orchids. Special lists on application.

LAGER a HURRELL, Summit. N. J.

Plant Propagation, Greeniiouse
and Nursery Practice.

By M. G. Kains.

Specialists in Specimen Stock

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

vroods. Hollies and a complete line or
Coniferous E^vere^eens.

342 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.50.

^Vrite for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

FRUIT TREE STOCKS

MAHALEB, 1-year, 5-9inm , at $60.00 per 10,000.

PiUM MrROBOLAN, 1-year, 5-9inm., at $80.00 per 10,000.

CORREPONDENCE
CORDIALLY INVITED.

E. Turbat & Co., Orleans, France

Norway Spruce for Miniature Christmas Trees.

SELECTED SHAPELY PLANTS.

2-3 feet, $20.00 per 100. 18-24 in., $15.00 per 100. 12-18 in., $12.00 per 100.

These are a very attractive holiday specialty for florists and sell rapidly.
Many of our customers have handled them in large quantities for years,
lyast season the sale was particularly good, and this year, with the scarcity
of European novelties, they will be more popular. Will pot up nicely in
6-ia., 6-in. and 8-in. pots. They can be used also for vases and placed in
tubs for the veranda. Order now. We can ship at once, or hold until
December 1st.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

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CHRISTMAS PLAINTS

Cyclamen Giganteum

We take pleasure in announcing to our
customers that we prepared seven houses of
Cyclamen from our own carefully selected
strain, and we do not believe they can be had
any better anywhere. Strong plants in 5-
inch, 6-inch, 7-inch and 8-inch pots, at

50c.; 75c.; $1.00; $1.50, $2.00;
$2.50 and $3.00 each.

Cyclamen in 4-inch pots, in bloom,
suitable for Baskets, at

$25.00 per 100.

Aspl<

Begonia Glory of Cincinnati,
and Melior

Strong, heavy plants, full of flowers and
buds, 6-inch, 7-inch and 8-inch pots only, at

$1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50
and $3.00 each.

3 -inch Cincinnati, suitable for baskets, at
$25.00 per 100.

Begonia Lorraine, strong, 6-inch and
7-inch, at

$1.00 and $1.50 each.

lenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest rem)

Finely shaped specimens, 7 and 8-inch pots, at $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each.
We have a limited stock in 4-inch, extra strong, at 75 Cents each.

POLYPODIUM MANDAIANA

Strong plants, at $1.50 each.

PANDANUS VEITCHII

Nicely variegated, at $150, $2.00 and
$3.00 each; good value.

CYRTOMIUM ROCHFORDII

Strong Specimens, at $1.50 and $2.00 each.

DRACAENA MASSANGEANA

A limited stock only
$1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 each.

We make a specialty of growing above mentioned plants, in choice quality,
so we feel that we can give you entire satisfaction.

l^^Kindly let us have your orders early, so that we can reserve your wants."^^

J. A. PETERSON & SONS

3132 McHenry Ave.,

Westwood, CINCINNATI, OHIO

Cash with order from unknown correspondents.

Ready for Immediate Shipment

Chrysanthemum Stock Plants

Rosea, Pink $ 5.00 oer 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 ner 100

Unaka. Pink 5.00 oer 100

Golden ftueen. Yellow 5.00 per 100

Oconto. White 5.00 per 100

Chrysolora, Yellow 5.00 tier 100

C. C, PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 oer 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

^^^^^^ Field-grown

U9f:;9 Hardy Climbers

Keady

2l4a-nd4in.pots
in all classes.

Repeat orders have sold us out of
3 and 4-inch

New Dwarf

SOLANUM CLEVELAND

ORDER QUICK

4-lnch, Select, 35c; 5-inch, 50c;
5-inch, Select, 75c; 6-lnch, $1.00;
6-lnch, Select, $1.25 and $1.50

Carl Hagenburger

West Mentor, Ohio

GOLD MEDAL CLEVELAND FLOWER SHOW

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Fresh Cut — Northern Grown

CANNAS

Dry roots — which -will he divided fresh for your order;
thus doing away with all chance of your getting dried up,
shriveled roots. Some of these varieties may be new to
you, but they are better in every way than many older sorts.

SPECIAL LIST

All Varieties Have Green Leaves Unless Othenvise Noted.

RED FliOWERS

Per 100

A. Bouvier, 5-6 ft $2.60

Crimson Bedder, 3y2-4 ft 2.50

Duke of Marlboro, 5 ft 2.50

Firebird, 3^4 ft 8.00

Garam, ZV2-i ft 3,00

Julius Koch, 3 ft

Meteor, 4 ft

Papa Kardy, 4 ft

Princess Wied, 4 ft

Hheinsfein, 3 ft

4.00
3.00
3.00

GILT EDGED BED

'Long Brancb, 5 ft 5.00

Panama. 3 ft 5.00

Souv. de A. Crozy, 3V4 ft 3.00

Stuttgartia, 4% ft 6.00

BRONZE LF. — ^Bed Fir

King Humbert, 4-4i^ ft 3.60

■Wyoming, 7 ft 3.00

YELLOW FLOWEBS

PerlOO

Florence Vaughan, 4 ft $2.50

Jane Addams. 4V, ft 6.00

Richard Wallace, .5 ft 2.50

Wm. Greissinger, 3-4 ft 3.00

BOSE-PINK FLOWEBS

Hungaria, 3%-4 ft 3.00

Rosea Gingantea, 3^ ft 4.00

Venus, 4 ft 3.00

OBCHID FLOWEBED

Burbank — yellow, 6 ft 2.60

Louisiana — red, 6 ft 3.00

Mrs. Karl Kelsey— red, 6 ft 2,60

Mrs. Kate Gray — red, 6 ft 2.60

Que'en Helen, or

Yellow King Humbert, 4 f t. . . 8.00

Wintzer's Colossal — red. 5 ft. . . 8.00

(See also "Bronze Lf. list.)

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO

Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASING LILAC ROSE

A Revolution in the Baby Type

First-class certificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Hoiticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.;

$10.00 per 100; 3-iii. pots,

$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual flowers as large
as a 25c-piece.

A. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

GERANIUMS

2*4 in. pots, and strong rooted cuttings.
Ricard, Poitevine, Nutt, Doyle, Bouch-
ner, Helen Mitchell,- $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. Strong, rooted cuttings,
$15.00 per 1000. Clean healthy stock.

Bedding stock rooted cuttings ready
now of Heliotrope, Coleus, Fuchsia,
Petunias, etc. Ask for price lists.

Anglin & Walsh Co.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Seasonable Stock

Begonia Cincinnati, 4, 5, 6, 7 and

8-in., 35c, 50c, 75c, ?1.00 up to $1.50.

Cyclamen grig., finest strain, 2%,
3, 4 and 5-inch., 57.50, $10.00, $20.00,
$35.00 and $50.00 per 100.

Poinsettias, 3 and 4-inch, $10.00
and $20.00 per 100; 5, 6, 7, 8-in.
made-up, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 up to
$2.00 each.

Azalea, mostly Mad. Van der
Cruyssen, 10-in. to 12-in., $1.25 each;
12-in. to 14-in., $1.50 each; 14-in. to
16-in., $2.00 each.

Primula Obconica, 2-m., 3-ln. and
4-in., $5.00. $S.00 and $12.50 per 100.
Primula Malacoides, 2-in., 3-in. and
4-ln., $4.00, $7.00 and $10.00 per 100.

Paiidanus, variegated, 5-in. and
6-in.. 75c, $1.00 and $1.25 each.

Roses, pot-grown, baby varieties,
5-in., $30.00 per 100. Field-grown
baby varieties, $20.00 per 100.

Cinerarias, 2-in., 3-in. and 4-in.,
$4.00, $6.00 and $10.00 per 100.
Transplanted, $2.00 per 100.

Calceolaria, transplanted, $4.00
per 100.

Geraniums, R. C. Nutt, $1.50 per
100; $12.50 per 1,000.

Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000;
Sprengerl Seedlings, $1.00 per 100;
$8.00 per 1,000.

Boston Ferns, 5-in., 6-in., 7-in.
and 8-in., 25c, 30c, 50c, 75c and $1.00
each. Verona Fern, 4-in. and 5-in.,
25c and 50c each.

ERNEST ROBER, cashpiease. Wilmette, 111.

Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

GERANIUMIS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

READY NOW.

S. A. Nutt $12.50 per 1000

scarlet Bedder 2 00 per 100

Asparagus Plumosus 3.00 per 100

It pays to buy Kood stock, ask any of my
customers what they think of mine, names
furnished if desired.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

VINCA VARIEGATA

Our strong 2-in, VincawiU make you good 4-in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums. Nutt, Eicard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F . Sander Daisy, 2 in ., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,™^°'^?r'^

AIjIjEGANY n. y.

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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUM.

Adiantum Cuneatum, 2-in., $3.00; 3-ln.. $5.00
per 100. Croweanum. 2-in., $4.00; 4-ln., $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, heavy stoct, 2%-in., $3.50
per 100, $30 per 1,000; lYa-in.. $2.50 per 100.
$20 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengerl, 2%-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Vick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. Y.

Asparagus plumosus, 234-in., 3c: 3-in., 6c:
4-in., 12c each. Sprengerl, 2?4-in., 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

.iioiyaiQsuo wprengerl, 3-in., $6 per lOO; plu-
mosus, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100: 3-in., $8 per 100
6-in. 85e each. Poehknann Bros. Co.. Morton

Asparagus plumosus and Pprengeri, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., ,?5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS SEBTDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VADGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2yi-in., 2c; 3-in..
5c; 4rin., 8c. GLOBE GREENHOUSES, Denver,
Colo.

ASPLBNIUM

lAsplenium Nidus Avis, finely shaped speci-
mens. 7 and 8-in., .$2, $2.50 and .$3.00 each.
J. A. Peterson & Sons, 3132 McHenry Ave.,
Cincinnati. O.

Azalea, home grown, well budded stock, 10-
12-in.. $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
In., $2.00 each. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette,

Azaleas, mostly Van der Cruyssen, 10-12-in.,
$1.25 each; 12-14-in., .$1.50 each; 14-16-in., $2.00
each. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonias. Glory of Cincinnati. Melior and
Lorraine. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. J. A. Peterson &
Sons, 3132 McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, 0.

Begonia. Chatelaine, 2%-in., $6 per 100;
Sandersoni, 2i,4-ln., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7 per
100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Panesville, O.

Begonias Cincinnati, Melior and Mrs. 3 . A. Peter-
son. For sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove. 111.

BOtlGAINVFLljEA.

Bougainvillea. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
In., $25 per 100: 5-in., $35 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O.

BULBS.

BULBS. Fine, select stock. HYACINTHS',
Red. Rose, White, Blue, $2.75 per 100;
NAMED VARIETIES, $4.00 per 100. TULIPS.
SINGLE EARLY NAMED, all colors, S5c per
100; DOUBLE TULIPS. NAMED, all colors,
$1.00 per 100. PARROT TULIPS. Red, Yellow.
80c per 100. DARWIN TULIPS', named, finest
varieties, all colors, $1.25 per 100. CROCUS,
all colors, $2.50 per 1,000; Crocus, named, 50c
per 100. NARCISSUS, in variety. 60c to $1.75
per 100. Write us if interested in any special
variety or colors. THE WAGNER PARK
NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0.

Bulbs. New crop L. Giganteum at New York
and Chicago. Narcissus Paper Whites, Roman
and Dutch Hyacinths, Freesias. Callas, Tulips,
Cottage and Darwin, Narcissus and Chinese
Narcissus. For sizes, varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. White Roman Hyacinths, named
Hyacinths. Early single mixed Tulips, mixed
Darwin Tulips, Chinese Sacred Lilies. Narcissus,
all sorts, mixed. For prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. J. M. Thorburn & Co.,
53 Barclay St., New York.

Dutch

Bulbs. We

still have

a limited

quan-

tity on

all in

first class

condition

For

varieties

and

prices

see advertisement on

front

cover-pa

-e ot

this is

ue. S. S.

Skidelsky

& Co.,

1004 Lincoln

Eldg., •

Philadelphi

i. Pa.

Lilium Giganteum. new crop, immediate ship-
ment. 6-8-ln.. (400 to case), $18 per case: 7-9-
in. (300 to case). $20 per case: 8-10 In. (225 to
case), $22.50 per case; 9-10-ln. (200 to case),
$25 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State
St., Chicago.

Bulbs, French, on hand. Paper White Grandi-
flora, $14.50 per 1,000. French Golden Spur,
$25.00 per 1,000. Lily Candidum, $7.00 per 100,
$65.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
PainesviUe, O.

Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10-ln. (or
immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Dutch Bulbs. Complete supply on band. Send
for wholesale catalog. Michell's Seed House,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago^

CALCEOLARIA

Cannas. Fresh cut, northern grown. For va-
rieties, sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
PainesviUe. 0.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1.000. Aviator, Alice, Matchless
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1,000. Superb, $100.00 per
1.000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
Joliet, 111.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1.000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for imme-
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora, $5 per
100: C. C. Pollworth, $10 per. 100. Eli Cross.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Chrysanthemum Stock Plants. Chas. Razer
(white), Pink Chieftain, Nagoya (yellow), Bon-
naffon (yellow), 50c per doz., $4 per 100. The
George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

CINERARIA.

CINERARIA, 2l4-ln., finest larfee-flowering
mixed, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cash.
GLOBE GREENHOUSES. Denver, Colo.

Cinerarias, best seedlings. 2-in.. $4.00; 3-ln.,
$6.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cinerarias, 2, 3 and 4-in,, $4, $6 and $10 per
100. Transplanted, $2 per 100. Ernest Rober,
Wilmette. 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, well colored. 4-in.. 40c: 5-ln., 60c
and 75c: 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann
Eros. Co., Morton Grove 111.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output Is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties:
plenty salmon, few white only;

100 1000

2ya-in., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

21^-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2^-
in., $8.00 per 100: 3-in., $12.00 per lOO; 4-ln.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, III.

Cyclamen giganteum. Prom our own care-
fully selected strain. Strong plants in 5, 6, 7
and S-inch pots, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.60
and $3 each; in 4-iu., in bloom. $25 per 100.
J. A. Peterson & Sons, 31.32 McHenry Ave., Cin-
cinnati. O.

Cyclamen. Fine plants, well budded, best
strain, separate colors or mixed, strong 3-in.,
$8.00 per lOO; strong 4-in., $15 per 100: fine
6-inch in bud and bloom, $25.00 per 100. Cash.
All sizes ready to shift. BRILL CELERY
GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

4-in. at $2.50 per doz.

5-in. at 4.80 per doz.

6-in. at 9.00 per doz.

RALPH J. SOUTHERTON, Highland Park, 111.

Cyclamen, 4-in., 15c: 5-in., 35c and 50c: 6-in.,

75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,

745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-in., $10.00; 4-in.. $20.00: 5-in.,
$40.00 per 100; 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-in., $4.20 per doz.; 5-in., $6 per
doz.; 6-in., $9 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It.

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OYCIiAMEN.

CYCLAMEN. We have the best 4-ln., $15.00
per 100. Cash. GLOBE GEEBNHODSES. Den-
ver. Colo.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Willlamstown Junction,
N. J.

DETJTZIA.

Deutzia Gracilis for forcing, 6-in., 20e.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. Heavy pot-boimd
plants. SVj-in., $5.00 per 100. GLOBE GREEN-
HOUSES, Denver. Colo.

Dracaena Massangeana, $1, $1.50 and $2 each.
J. A. Peterson & Sons, 3132 McHenry Ave.,
Cincinnati, O.

Dracaena Terminalis, beautifully colored, 4-ln.,
$25; 5-in.. $W per 100. The Storrs & Harrison
Co., Painesville, 0. .

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4-in., 12«: B-il- 20<r
and 25c; 6-in., 50c. ERNEST ROBBE, Wll-
mette, Illinois.

ERICAS.

Erica Mai. 3%-in., $30 per 100; 5% to 6-in.,
$1 each. A. L. MiUer, Jamaica, N. ^.

FERNS.

Ferns— Two new ferns to be recommended.

Doz. 100

Verona, 3-in ?2-1^0 ?1|-^

Verona, 4-in 3.50 25 00

SmitSu 3 ?n ! ! '. ! ! ". ! ! ! ". '. 2 00 15.00

Smithii, 4-in 3-SO ^d.oO

Smithii, 5-in 6-00 50.W

Norwood, 2%-in /■••/.••■ r.^ „„„h

Norwood, 3-in., 50c each; 4-in., 75c each.

Boston Ferns, 5-in., $26.00 per 100, less than
60, 30c each; 6-in., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,

^Fern^Balls,, large size, 10 to 12-in., $5.00 per

doz. $36.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per

doz. $60.00 per 100. win,ott» T11

ERNEST RUBER, Wilmette, lU.

FERNS OF EXCEPTIONAL QOALITY^^^

Boston and Roosevelt, 2y.-in.. .. .$4.50 $40.00
Whitmanii and Scholzelii, 2y2-in . . 4.o0 40.00
Whit, compacta and Scottii 2%-m. 5.00 to.OO
Piersoni, Elegantissima, ays-in.... 5.00 4o.00
Scottii and Wanamaker, 2y.-m. . . ., 5.00 45 00
Boston. Roosevelt and Whitmanu 4-in , 18c,
5-in. 25c. 12,000 Bostons, 3-in., $6.00 per 100,
$55.00 per lOOO.

G. M. REBURN & CO..
160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

-FERNS-

Roosevelt, 214-ln

Boston, 214 -in

Scholzeli 214-in

Teddy, Jr., 214 -in

Roosevelt. 4-in ^

Boston, 4in • "•""

THE REESER PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield,

Per 100
.$ 4.50
. 4.50

, . 4.50

. 5.00

15.00

Ohio

Ferns for Fern Dishes. Good strong plants.
In 2% in. pots. Aspidium Holly, Mayii, WU-
sonl and Alba Llneata, $3.00 per 100; $2,.o0
per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO.. 372
Johnson Ave., Springfield, 0.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in e.vtra fine shape for immediate
shipment For varieties, sizes and pnces see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Picrson, Tarrytown, N. I.

Ferns. Pot-grown stock. Scottii, 4-in. $2 per
doz., $15 per 100; 5-ln., $3 per doz., $2o per
100. Boston, 5-in., $3 per doz., $M per 100;
6-ln.. $4.50 per doz., $33 per 100. R. Vincent,
Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

FERNS. Well established, 4-in., $15-00 per
100; 5-in., $3.00 per doz.; lirse,,^;!?-. $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NDRSBRY CO.,
Sidney, O.

Ferns. Teddy, Jr., 4-ln., p: 5-in., $35; 6-
In., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in., $35; 6-in., $50
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines-
ville, 0.

ems, Holly, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per
; 5-in., $2.40 and $3 per doz. Poehlmann
iS. Co., Morton Grove, 111.

Boston Ferns. 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 75c; 8-ln.,
$1; 9-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Ctilcago.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Clean, healthy stock, strong
rooted cuttings. Ricard, Poitevine, Nutt, Doyle,
Buchner and Helen Michell, 2J4-in., $3 per luu;
$25 per 1,000. Anglin & Walsh Co.. WilUams-
bridge, N. Y.

Geraniums, from 2 and 2^-in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine. S'. A.
Nutt, Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Viaud, etc.,
$2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,
Washington, N. J.

Geraniums. 3-in., $3 per 100, $30 per 1,000;
2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.60 per 1,000. R. Vin-
cent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings ready now. S.
A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Scarlet Bedder, $2 per
100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa.

GLADIOLUS.

American grown gladiolus for inside forcing,
ly inch and up. 250 at 1000 rate.

1000 1000

Baron Hulot ..$18.00 Lily Lehman ... $20.00

Panama 32.00 Ruffled Glory... 40.00

Willy Wigman . 25.00 Chicago White.. 22.00

Niagara 32.00 Europe 60.00

Schwaben 40.00 Mrs.F. Pendleton 45.00

Empress o£ India 25.00 G. of Holland.. 30.00

Hollandia 16.00 Faust 20.00

Fred Wigman . . 30.00 Excelsior 30.00

Peace 40.00 Columbia 35.00

Myrtle 40.00

America, Augusta, Francis King, Halley,
Princeps, Pink Beauty, Brenchleyensis, 1% in.
and up, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; 1% in.,
$1.75 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Guaranteed true
to name. Shipment November and December.

G. M. REBURN & CO.
160 No. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 111.

GLADIOLUS BOLBS.

Grown On Our .Own Farms.

Extra Choice Stock

Per 1000

America, first size $20.00

" medium size IdjOO

Mrs. Francis King, first size 18.00

" *' " medium size 14.00

Augusta, first size 17.00

' ' medium size 14.00

Chicago White, first size 25.00

" " medium size 22.50

Mrs. Prank Pendleton, first size 65.00

Europe, first* size 80.00

Halley, first size 22.50

VAUGHAN'S SEED STOREi
Chicago, New York.

GLADIOLUS BULBS. Choice mixture con-
tains many named varieties; yj-in. and less,
$1.50 per 1,000; y»-ln. to %-in., $2.50 per 1,000;
%-in. to 1-in., $4.00 per 1,000. F. F.
FLETCHER, Templeton. Mass.

GREENS.

Greens. Fancy holly. $3.25 per case: box-
wood, 12c per lb.; green sheet moss. $1.40 per
bag; laurel blanches, $2.75 per case; laurel
stems, $1.10 per bag. W. Z. Purnell. Snow
Hill, Md.

Greens. Fancy and Dagger Ferns; long and
short green leucothoe, long bronze leucothoe.
bronze and green galas, hemlock branches. For
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
J. N. Pritchard, Elk Park. N. C.

Greens. Galax, green and bronze, fancy and
dagger ferns, green and bronze leucothoe. For
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
T. J. Ray & Co., Elk Park, N. CL

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Fancy and dagger ferns, green and
bronze galax and leucothoe. For prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Tar-Heel
Evergreen Co., Elk Park. N. C.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (lOO sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.60.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in., 25c; 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 60c; 8-in.. $1 each.
The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

MISTLETOE.

MISTLETOE.
Get your stocks direct from the "Home of the
Mistletoe,'* and have satisfied customers. We
offer for shipment, starting December 1st, well
berried, bright leaved stocks, packed securely
in corrugated paper boxes in sizes 5, 10, 26
and 50 lbs. Ask for prices before placing your
order elsewhere. Gathering and packing are
done under our own supervision and only first
class slocks are stiipped. Glad to quote in any
quantities on request.

THE BARTELDES SEED CO.,
Oklahoma City, Okla.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds. Including Clematis Paniculata, fresh
home cured, 25(r per oz., $2.60 per lb., postpaid.
BENJ. CONNELL. Merchantville. N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NUESEEY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

PAIiMS.

Palms. Kentia Forsteriana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue
The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O.

Palms. Phoenix Canariensis in the following
sizes, 12-in. tub, 5 and 6 ft. high, 13-in. tub, 6
to 7 ft. high. Write for prices. Julius Roehrs
Co.. Rutherford. N. J.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prizes, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote. Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-ln., 50c each. ntilis,
5-in., 60c each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 746
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veitchii, nicely variegated, $1.50,
$2 and $3 each. J. A. Peterso» & Sons, 3132
McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, O.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in.. 36c each; 6-ln., 76c
and $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove. 111.

PANSIES.

PANSY PLANTS. Strong, heavy plants, big
flowers, all colors. $3.00 per 1000. GLOBE
GREENHOnS^ES, Denver. Colo.

POINSETTIAS.

POINSETTIAS.

4-in. pots $20.00 per 100

6-in. pans $0.60 and $0.75 each

7-in. pans 1.00 each

8-in pans 1.25 to 1.50 each

10-in. pans 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-in. pans 4.00 each

POEHLMAN BROS. CO
Morton Grove 111.

Poinsettias. 3 and 4-in., $10 and $20 per 100;
5, 6, 7 and 8-in.. made up, 35c, 50c, 75e. $1.00,
up to $2.00 each. Ernest Sober, Wilmette, 111.

PRIMULAS.

Primula Obconlca. Best strains, assorted
colors, large bushy A. No. 1 plants In bud and
bloom. Fine for Xmas. 5-ln., $25.00 per 100.
Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo,
Mich.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Ri^erence Department, Write Us Ai)out It.

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PRBnJIiAS.

Primula Obconica and Chinensis. 2-in.. $4.00;
3-ln., $6.00; 4-in., $12.50; 5-in., $26.00 per lOO.
Malacoides, white and lavender. 2-in.. $3.00;
3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Primula Obconica, 2%-in., $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1000.
.Malacoides,' 4-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Primula Obconica, 2, 3 and 4-in., $5. $S and
$12.50 per 100. Malacoides. 2. 3 and 4-in.. $4,
$7 and $10 per 100. Ernest Rober Wilmette 111.

Primula Malcoides Townsendii. Pleasing

lilac rose, 2-in.. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;

3-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica. N. Y.

Primula Forbesi and Malacoides, 2%-in., $3.50
per 100. Tie Storrs & Harrison Ck>., Paines-
ville. O.

ROSES.

Roses. Pot grown, 2-year dormant, also
climbing roses, strong 2-year dormant. For
varieties and prices see advertisement else-
this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store,

New roses Rosalind and Columbia. For de-
s<rription and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. S. S. Pennock Co., 160S
Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa.

SEEDS.

POTATO SEEDS. Headquarters stock; great
money-maker. Every florist. seedsman and
nurseryman should catalogue them or print in-
serts. Their enormous sales astonish every-
body. Trade list free: electro supplied. Ad-
dress A. T COOK (Potato Seed Specialist),
Hyde Park. N. Y.

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa.
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 50c; per oz., .$6.00. Salvia. Splendena and
Fire-ball, trade pkt.. 5i>c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application, J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B. Ix)s
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfC, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract ■ growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Olse), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade; Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.

Seeds. Flower, vegetable and farm, 74 years
unrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son, 152 Hounds-
ditch. London, Eng.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Sod, Light, Pratt & Ellicott S'ts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W.
Madison St.. Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinsim
Co., Chicago.

SEEDS.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif.

Seed. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed
trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc, Pleters- Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed
Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SMILAX.

SMILAX, 214-in.. cut baci:, nice stock. To
make room for other stock -we "will close out
at $1.75 per 100 or $15.00 per 1000. Cash
please. ADDEMS, MORGAN & CO., Paxton,

Southern Wild Smilas. New crop now ready.
$2.50 per case, $1.50 per half case. Southern
Evergreen Co., Morris Station, Ga.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Snapdragons, Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yellow, $4.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

S'olanum, New dwarf Cleveland. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O.

VINCAS.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100. $17.00
per 1.000; 10,000 year-old cut back. 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany, N. Y.

MISCELI;ANEOTJS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, weU
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

New winter-flowering, Sriapdragoftis, Salmon,
Queen, the color they all like. Plant it now
for money. 2M,-in.. .$3.00 per 100. GLOBE
GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo.

MISCEIiLANKOUS.

Blooming and foliage plants for Christmas.
For list see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. S. S. Pennock Co., 1612 Ludlow St..
Philadelphia, Pa.

Heavy hanging baskets with extra heavy
hangers. For sizes and prices see advertise-
ment elsewhere in this issue. The McCallum
Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Plain Chiffon. Can. be had in any color. For
widths and price per yard see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. Geo. H. Angermueller
Co.. 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Norway Spruce for miniature Christmas trees.
2-3 ft., $20 per 100; lS-24-in.. $15 per 100; 12-
18 in., $12 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark, New York.

Fruit tree stocks. Mahaleb, 1 yr., 3-9 mm.,
$60 per 10,000; Plum Myrobolaw, 1 yr., 5-9
mm., $80 per 10,000. B. Turbat & Co.. Orleans.
France.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Pilling Machine Co., FItchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London, England.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Drcer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedleln Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1.000. 75c
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Christmas Cards, lOO, 60c; 200, $1; 500, $2;
1000, $3. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich.

Blooming plants or anything in soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.

Hail storm Insurance. John G. Esler, Saddle
River, N. J.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Kel-
ler, 122 W. 25th St., New York.

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The American Florist.

Dec. 8,

MISCELI/ANEOUS.

Everything the best in florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfqr & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Walter VoUman,
2651 Orchard St., Chicago.

greejVhouse construction.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York,
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg., Chi-

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.: everything in lumber.
Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, lU.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 31st
and Spaulding Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, 0.

POTS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
*em pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesvUle, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
?3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes standard grade, 0 to 8 feet, per
100. 95c; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70e; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

^^'HOIiESAI.E CUT FLOWERS.

AmUng Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo.

Radgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.

Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Berabeimer. Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Companv Chicago.

Ford. M. C, New York.

Ford, William P., New York.

Freres-Windler Co.. The. Chicago.

Froment. H. B.. New York.

Goldstein & Futterman. New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co.. Inc., New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Guttman .& Ravnor. Inc.. New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis.

Kasting Co.. Wm. F., Buffalo. N. Y.

KennicotL Eros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler, Wm, A.. New York.

Kruchten. John, Chicago.

Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekin, 111.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y". Cut Flower Exchange. New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones,' Inc.. Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polvkranas. Geo. .T., New Yorlj.

Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L.. Chicago.

Reld Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg. Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc.. New York.

Rusch & Co.. Gust. Milwa^lkee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Siehrecht. Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet. III.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vaurtan, A. L., & Co.. Chicago.

Weiland & Rlscb. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John. New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

HOLIDAY BOOKS.

The following; books shonid be
in every florist's and gardener's
library. Send prices quoted and
we send the books.

The Book of the Peony. — By Mrs. Ed-
ward Harding. A complete history of this
flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44
illustrations. Cloth. Price. $6.00.

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery
Practice — By M. G. Kains. For the practical
man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

Chrysanthemum Manual By Elmer D. Smith

Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening — By Sam'l Maynard.
338 pages, 165 illustrations.' Price, $1.60.

Tie Rose — By H. B. Ellwanger. Its cultiva-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,

House Plants — By Parker T. Barnes. 236
pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price.
$1.20.

Tile Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter
Bisset. 20O pages and 139 illustrations. Price.
$2.50.

Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By
W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages.
Price, $10.

Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R, Taft.
How to build and heat a greenhouse. Illus-
trated. Price. $1.50.

Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables, — By
C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price, 50 cents.

Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By
A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing By L. H.

Bailey. Fruit culture is treatel thoroughly.
516 pages. Price $1.25.

Insects Injurious to 'Vegetables. — By ,F. H.
Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages.
Price, $1.50.

The Garden Month hy Month.— By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price. $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. E.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382
pages. Price, $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A.
Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il-
lustrated. Price, $2.

Manual of the Trees of North America, — By
Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600
illustrations. Price. $6.

Commercial Carnation Culture, — Edited by J.
Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely ' illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Principals of Floriculture. — By Professor
E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price $2.

The Vegetable Garden. — By Vilmorin-Andrieux
& Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6.

The American Flower Garden, — By Neltje
Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illus-
trations. Price, $5.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints.
112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plans
and maps. Price. $2.

Vines and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M.
McCullom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations is contained in this book of 300 pages.
Illustrated. Price, .$1.10.

Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
Rawson. No one in the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price, $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — By E. P.
Powell. The volume is well illustrated and
the author is a practical man who knows his
subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to moflern methods. 166
pages. 60 illustrations. Price. $1.50.

Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. The sub-
ject thoroughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price. 25 cents.

How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle. 121
pages. Illustrated. Price. $l.on.

Mushroom Growing. — By B. M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully illustrated. Price. $1.50.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

I9I7.

The America n Fl oris t.

1133

The Eecornized Standard Insecticide.

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly, thripg and Boft scale.

Quart, 51.00 Gallon, $2.50

FUNGINE.
Tor mildew, rnst and other blights af-
fectins Bowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MABISON, N. J.

ULTIMATELY

YOU'LL ^^?rSI DEMAND

BRAND

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW.
CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO.,

U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO.

Eastern Office
G.G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg , Ftiila.,Pa.

Newark, N. J.

THANKSGIVING SALES GENEEALLY GOOD.

Thanksgiving business was not
heavy, but some of the retail stores
reported satisfactory results. A con-
dition was reported here that we have
found elsewhere, and we believe that
when full reports of the Thanksgiving
business of the country come to hand,
it will be found to be widespread. It
is this, that the people who are gen-
erally classed as the rich, bought spar-
ingly or not at all. That is not sur-
prising, as it has come to be a proverb
that capital is timid. On the other
hand, there is plenty of employment
and regardless of the high cost of liv-
ing, many in the salaried classes are
prosperous, possibly more so than they
have ever been, and are not disposed
to hoard. The writer has always con-
tended that it was the great middle
class of the people that largely support
the florist business and I believe it will
become more evident in the months,
possibly years to come. Under ordinary
conditions the Broad street florists,
being finely located, might be sup-
posed to have the cream of the trade,
but while they are not complaining,
some of the leading stores report
Thanksgiving business as rather slow.

NOTES.

The writer is not a believer in luck,
but in the course of human events
there are happenings that look some-
thing like it, and Connelly & PUmkett,
Bloomfleld and Mt. Prospect avenues,
have recently enjoyed the benefits.

Resists Rot

California Redwood is noted for its resistance to rot when
in contact with the soil and moisture. That's why it
was selected for the boxes that made up the world-famous
Mesembryanthemum hedge fence around the grounds of
the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Fran-
cisco, 1915.

Boxes of Mesembryanthemum were stacked up on their
sides to the desired height and shape, forming a beautiful
living wall, more pleasing than any ordinary hedge and of
far greater height.

This use of Redwood contains a valuable suggestion to
florists and landscape gardeners — both as to the novel con-
struction of the hedge, and the permanence of Redwood.

California Redwood

Resists rot — will not shrink,
swell or warp

Insist on securing California Redwood.
Your lumber dealer carries it in stock
or can easily get it for you. Write us
for literature and full information.

CALIFORNIA
REDWOOD ASSOCIATION

750 CALL BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO

All far the child's iUry i>f the '■Hig
trees" »/ Californm. There's a
tjpj for everj child in the nation.

M^y^y^m

Newark recently adopted a commission
form of government. On the day of
the inauguration of the new oflicials,
this firm made np seven floral horse-
shoes of large dimensions and a large
number of bouquets. When the new
government had settled down to busi-
ness, it appointed John J. Connelly of
the firm, a fire commissioner, and to
cap the climax, they had a fine
Thanksgiving business, selling over 100
dozen of large chrysanthemums as
well as other cut stock.

Ernest Radany will on February 1,
1918, remove from his present loca-
tion on Central avenue, near Fair-
mount cemetery. He has formed a
partnership with Charles Dahmen, an
experienced grower, and they have
leased greenhouses at Wallington, near
Rutherford, N. J., and will grow car-
nations and bedding stock. The firm
name is Radany & Dahmen.

SPLIT CARNATIONS

Easily mended.

No tools required with

PILLSBURY'S

CARNATION

STAPLE

The Original Patented
Article.

"They are all right, best on the market."

Baumer Bros.
"They are all that is claimed for them."

Geo, E, Lasher.
1000 for 3Sc; 30CO for $1.00, postpaid.

L L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, III.

Mention the American Florist when writing

1134

The American Florist.

Dec. 8,

The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efBciency and fuel economy.

Kroeschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

CD
DD

NIKOTEEN

For Spraylof,

APHIS PUNK

For FnmigatliiE.
Ask Yonr Dealer tor It.
NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOUIS

F. A. Kuehn, who has a store and
greenhouses on Central avenue oppo-
site Fairmount cemetery, made great
improvements in his store during- the
past summer, putting in a new and at-
tractive front and redecorating the in-
terior. He has just purchased a new
and elegant car for deliveries. He re-
ports good Thanksgiving business.

A. Liinsenmann has a nice retail
business on Evergreen avenue, near
Mt. Olivet cemetery. He is a frequent
buyer in the New York market, where
he is popular.

Henry Hornecker is located in East
Orange, but so near to Newark that
he is practically "one of them." He
has a fine store and range.

A. F. F.

Kashville, Tenn.

THANKSGIVING TRADE TrwTTSTTATT.Y GOOD.

Thanksgiving day was ushered in
with a pouring rain, which had been
falling since midnight, and not only
the football players but the florists'
hopes fell down low within them for
they saw nothing ahead of them but
disappointment and the day had prom-
ised so much. But about 10 o'clock the
clouds began to break and the skies
to clear and hopes to revive. Then
business began to open up and the flo-
rists had all they could do. The crowd
at the football game was not as large
as usual, but those present were all
provided with huge bunches of the
popular flower, both white and yellow.;
by four o'clock in the afternoon there
was pretty much of a cleanup. The
blooms were of the very finest quality,
large and full flowered, both the white
and the yellow, and never did they
bring such fine prices, .$4 from fair to
middling up to $9 per dozen for the
best, which was beyond any price ever
before experienced in this city. Every-
body was satisfied and more than
happy.

NOTES.

Occasionally one sees in a funeral
notice the added words, "Please omit
flowers." These words gave rise to an
editorial in the leading afternoon pa-
per of this city, part of which was as
follows : "There is a suggestion of
moroseness and asperity in the request
appended to a funeral notice to omit
flowers. * « * Why should flowers
be excluded from funerals? On what
possible occasion are they more appro-
priate? TVhat more delicate or suit-
able' tribute could be paid the dead?
In what way could sympathy for the
bereaved be better or more fittingly
displayed? » * * Excepting a wom-
anless funeral, there could be nothing
more dreary than one without flowers.
It would be mad enough to exclude
sentiment from the ordinary affairs of

m^m

..J, LONDON^

/H/ie Soil.

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MAITDTACTTTEED BT

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of ihe Mississipi River acd
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmuljree Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

CONCENTRATED PULVE RUED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. '

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Elchange Ave.. Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.
U. S. YARDS. CHICAGO. I1.L,.

life; surely it should not be debarred
from alienating the gloom and sorrow
that comes with death." Many per-
sons have felt that they never knew
the meaning- of flowers at a funeral
until they themselves had lost some
dear and loved one.

One of the prettiest roses now com-
ing into the market is the Ophelia,
which is blooming grandly. American

THE BOOK OF
GLADIOLUS

THE first authorita-
tive book on this
bulb ever printed in
America, or possibly
the world, issued April
1,1911. This 120- page
book, written by Mat-
thew Crawford and
Dr. Van Fleet, con-
stains tnany chapters
► covering all sides of
L growing, propagating,
|storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
ered from reliable
sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25

&MERIC&H aoRisr CO.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

Beauty is somewhat scarce as yet and
carnations have not as yet came into
their full beauty. There is plenty of
lily of the valley and lots of Bermuda
lilies.

The Joy Floral Co. and Geny Bros,
stimulated the Thanksgiving trade by
attractive display advertisements in
the daily papers, and were well paid
for their efforts. M. C. D.

igij.

The American Florist.

1135

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS Z: POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

a: fl. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

WAREHOUSES:

Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

li. Breitsehweirth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse. - - N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NBW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

"Wo manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.
Mention the American Florist when writing

6E0.KELLER&SQN,

Manulactnrers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

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LARGE] RUNS OF

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-K)UR SPECIALTY-

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Trade Directory

OF THE

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

United States and Canada

Price $3.00, postpaid

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., ClUcago

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PEOKY CYPRESS.
SQUARIi RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Locklan6;0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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Azalea Pots, Hanging

B islcets. Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

"Mosa A«tee" Ware.

WM. M. WARJEUN,
16 -W. 23rd St, New Yorfc.

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DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand New Style

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to oUO feet without

seam or joint.

Tbe HOSE for Ihe FLORIST

5i-in. per ft 17c

Reel of 510 It 16Hc

2 Reels, 1000 ft ;I6o

i4-in 16c

Reels. 500 ft HV,c

Couplings Furnished.

HENRY A. DREER.
TU-716 Chestnut Stree

Philadelphia, Pa.i

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111.

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Order
Now

FOR

FaU

Shipping
NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers maoy
dollars in express chargres.

vau^an's Seed Store, A^nts
Cbicago and New York

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A.LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This Is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it Is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OP "H. A.," ,

CHIIAVELl. NURSERIES, l,OWDHAJII,

Notts. England.

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write us for
Catalog and Diseountt.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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1186

The American Florist,

Dec. 8,

Index to Advertisers.

Advance The Co.... Ill
AllredLozierRoseirlllS
Alpha Floral Co.... 11 15
American Bulb Co.li22

.AmlingECCo Hi 9

Anderson S A 1119

Angermueller G H

Co 1102

Anglin& Walsh. ...1128

Aphine Mfg Co 1153

Archias Floral Co. .1117
Arnold A A Paper

Boi Co 1'14

Badgley & Bishop .1113

Baer Julius 1117

Barnard W W Co... 1123
Bassett&Washburnl 00

Baumer AugR 1119

Baur Window Glass

Co -. IV

BayersdorferH&Col096

BeavenE A 1109

Begerow's 1 1 1 f>

Berber Bros UIO

Bernheimer EugenellU

Berning H G. Ill)

BodgerJ & Sons Co 1122
Boddington Arthur

rCo 1121

BolandJB 1115

BolgianoJ&Son.. 1121
Boulevard Flo Co. .1117

Bramley & Son 1117

Braslan Seed GrovJ-

ers Co 1120

Breitmeyer's] Sons. 1116
Briggs Floral Co. .,1117
Brown A J Seed Co. lliO
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 1122

Bryan Alonzo 1 1124

Buchbinder Bros- -.1135

BuckbeeH W 1119

Budlong] A 1107

Burpee WA&Co... 1122
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1109

California Florists 1118
California Redwood

Ass'n 1133

Callahan M J 1116

Central Floral Co. .1119
Chicago Automobile

Sipply House. ...1108
Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 1133

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 1101

Clark EB Seed Co. 1122

Clarke'sSonsD 1117

Clay&Son 1134

ClevelandFloristEi!ll'9

CoanJ J 111.3

Csnard & Jones Co.ll 3

Cooke Geo H 1119

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 1126

Cowee W J 113-.

Coy HCSeedCo...ll 3

Craig Robt Co 1123

Cross Eli 1127

Danker Fred A.. ..1119

DardsChas 1116

Dickinson A & Co.. 112)

Dietsch A & Co IV

DomerF& Sons Col n4

Drakos Co 1117

DreerHA Ill 113i

DnerrChas A 1119

Duluth Floral Co... II 19

Dnnlop John H 1116

Edwards Fold Box. II. '6

Eme&Co 11'S

Eveoden Bros Co. .1119

EyreaHG 1115

Farmers' &Flori8ts'

Fertilizer Co 1134

FenrichJS 1112

Fexy D 1113

Fish Henry Seed Co. 1121

Floral Nurseries UIO

Florists' Hail A6sn.ll36
Foley Greenhouse

MfgCo IV

Ford M C lUi

Ford William P....lll^
Forter Edward ...1119
Fox J M & Son Inc. 1115
FrauenfelderC .. 1118
Freeman MrsJ B 1117
Freres-Windler Co.1109
FreyCH 1118

Frey &Frey 1119

Friedman 1118

Froment H E 1113

Galvin Thos F Uli

Garland MfgCo.... Ill

Gasser J M Co 1116

Giblin&Co 11'6

Godineau R &M...1123
Goldstein &

Futterman 1113

GorhamPrinterylncll 6
Graham A & Son. ..1119
Gr'ndRapidsFloColllS

Green Edw 1119

Grimm & Gorly 1118

GrowersCutFloCo.1113

Gude Bros 1118

Gunterber'MC ...1096
Guttman & Ravno'1113
HabermehlsSonsIJlUi
HagenburgerCarl. 117
Hansen Grate Co.. lU

Hardesty & Co lil9

Hart George B 1113

Hart Henry 1116

Hatcher Florist. ...1111
HavenSeedCo Thell22
Heacock Jos Co. ...1128
Heinl John G&Sonlll9

Hencle Miles S 1116

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis.. 1117
Henry Co The JohnllOO

Hentz&Nash 1112

Herr Albert M 1128

Herrmann A 1136

Hess & Swoboda...in6

Hission Ill'

HewsAH&Co 1135
Hill DNursCcl099 1126

HoerberBros 1109

Hollywood G'rdenslll6

H)lm & Olson 1116

Holton&HunkelColill
Hort Advertiser.. ..113t
Hon Trade Journal III
Howard&Smith....lll9

Hurff EdearF 1121

Hurst&Son 1121

HuscroftG. L 1'18

Ickes-BraunMillCo IV

Igoe Bros 1136

Jackson & Perkins. .1126

Jahn Hugo 1116

lohnstoo & Co T J. 1119

Jones Percy I'OO

loy Floral Co 1118

KastingW FCo.... I
Keller & Son Geo .1135
Keller Sons J B....1117
Relway Sc Son .... 1121
Kennicott Bros Co 11'8
Kerr R C Floral Co11'7
KervanCoThe....ni5

Kessler Wm 1113

King Construct Co. TIT
Kirchner Chas F...1118

Kottmiller A 1115

Kroeschell BrosCo.11'4

Kruchten John Iir9

KuehnC A 1111

Kuhl Geo A Ii26

Kyle & Foerster....11f9
Lager& HurreU....1126
LandrethSeed Co..1i'2
LangFlo&NurCo 1117

Lange A 1115

LeboriusJ J 1117

Leedle floral Co...11-'7
Leonard Se»d Co. ..1171
Litilefield Floiist ..1119
Lockland Lum Co.li.^i
Logan Pottery Co. .1135
London Flow'r Shp 1116
Lord&Burnham Co. 'I
Louise Flower ShoplU?
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 1f4

McCallum Co I'll

McConnell Alex. ...1115
McHutchison&Co .1172
Matthews the Flo'«tir9

MatthewsonJE IMS

May & Co L L 11T8

,Meconi Paul 11'3

Meehan Chas E ...Itiqfi
MetairieKidi'e Mii"in5
Vli hell HenryFColl2'

Miller A L 11'S

Miller & Mus8er....lifiQ
Mnoinger J C Co ... TV
Mullanphy Florist. 1115

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO.,

2263 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, ILI*.

Murray Samuel HIS

Nat Flo B of Trade. IV
NeidingerJosGCo..l098

Newell A 1117

N Y CutFlowerEx.1113

N y Floral Co 1119

Nicotine MfgCo U 4

Niessen Leo Co lUu

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 1134

Palez Paul M lllS

Palmer W J & Son. .1115

PappasD J 1118

ParkFloraICo 1117

Peacock Dahlia Fr. 1126

Pearson E W 1118

PedrickGR&Son 1122
PennThe FInrist. 1119
Peterson J A & Son. 1127
Peters &KeedPoty. 1135
Philadelohia Whole-
sale Floral Ex. ...1111

Philips Bros 1117

Pierce FO Co 1136

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson A N(Inc)..1124
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 1120

Pikes Peak Flo Co. HIS

Pillsbury I L 1133

P ttsburgCutFloColl04
Pode8ta&BaldocchilI17
Poehlmann Bros Col lii3
Pollworth CC Co.. 1111
PolykranasGeo J...1113
Potter Floral Co. ..1119

Potter WQ Co llll

PritchardJN 11C8

Pulverized Manure

Co The IIM

Purnell WZ 1108

Putnam Bert J llll

Pyfer A T «£ Co.. ..1114

Pyfer&Olsem 1117

RaedleiuBasket Co 1107

Randall A L Co 11 «

Randall'sFlowShoplll9
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 1119

Rapid WrapperCo 1 02
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No. 1541

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FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

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Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson,
2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

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Next annual meeting and exhibition, New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N, Y., Secretary.

CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS.

Christmas in the Flower Shop.

The Christmas holidays bring an-
other business opportunity to the trade
which they should in every way work
to their advantage. For six months
or more stoclcs have been groomed
and timed to be at their best for this
event. The rose growers dry off,
pinch bacli, retard and hasten the
growth of their plants by regulating
the temperature so that their greatest
crop can be marketed during the hol-
iday week. Other lines of stock, car-
nations, violets and many other fav-
orites are flowered to meet this de-
mand.

It is the same with the plantsman;
cyclamens,, begonias and poinsettias
particularly, are Christmas plants
which lose from 25 to 50 per cent in
value after the holidays.

A HELPING HAND.

In these troubled times, when each
branch of the business must mark
tim.e in unison, there is a greater re-
sponsibility placed on the retailer than
ever before. The growers are laboring
under difficulties. Coal and labor are
at least 50 per cent higher than last
season, while returns have been per-
ceptibly lower.

The dealers, too, have troubles of
their own. These have by careful
management, however, for the most
part in a large measure been over-
come. Now Is the time to prove their
willingness to help the growers, and
by doing so, help themselves. Let
each man, according to his business,
carry a generous stock and make up
his mind he will sell it.

A GBEAT CHRISTMAS.

There must be no waiting to see
how things are going to be. This 'is
going to be a great Christmas, your
store with its fine stock shows that
plainly, your trade must all be told
about it, the proprietor and every em-
ploye must be full of enthusiasm about
the great business that is coming in.
Every publicity wire must be worked

to the limit. Invitations and circulars
to your own and selected lists of prob-
able customers, telling of the superb
stock of plants and cut flowers and
their great gift value; gifts that will
grow; gifts of life, color and fragrance
that will give pleasure to everybody.
The newspapers should tell the story.
Money spent judiciously in this man-
ner is sure to bring returns.

DECORATE THE FRONT.

The store front should have an elab-
orate dressing so as to stand out from
others in the block. Make it so con-
spicuous that people will talk about it
and tell their neighbors, who will want
to come and see how it looks for them-
selves. Such advertising' will return
ten fold its cost in the business it
brings in. The show windows should
mirror Christmas. Wreaths for the
house, wreaths for the windows, choice
foliage and ijowering plants should all
be featured. Trimmed as if for the
great gift day, they are sure to attract
attention and impress their gift value
on all who see them.

IN THE SHOP.

The interior of the shop must be
kept in its very best attire. Why
wait until just a few days before
Christmas. The other trades are in
full swing the whole month and are
almost sold out before many of the
flower shops get in line. House plants,
jardinieres, fern dishes, flower bowls
and vases, baskets, etc., can all be
featured in a way to bring them prom-
inently to the front as gifts, and • also
add much to the decorative appear-
ance of the store. Plant baskets are
most effective. Some shops say "we
cannot do anything with arranged bas-
kets; we have tried them, but our
trade does not take to them." As a
fact, some baskets would be dear at
any price. Such would scarcely be
noticed, certainly not given a second
look. Suitable baskets, well filled, not
necessarily large or expensive, but ar-
ranged with taste as to form and col-
or effects, will sell; they are found

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profitable by many stores, and in some,
are the leading features of their stock.

FEATUBING CUT FLOWERS.

In featuring cut flowers, emphasize
the fact that the stocks will be full
and varied — everybody will be able to
get their favorite flower at a mod-
erate price. Particularly are roses to
be given a boost, as there will be
splendid stocks of all the leading va-
rieties for Christmas.

Now then, all together. Every man
get in line and push, and never let
up until we go over the top with the
best holiday business on record.

Plant Baskets.

The most conspicuous and artistic ar-
rangenient offered in the flower shop at
Christmas is , the well filled basket or
jardiniere of foliage and blooming
plants. The florist supply houses vie
with one another each year in their
new creations, especially made for the
purpose of filling with growing plants.
Instead of solid weave, the construc-
tion is now of light, strong frame work,
through which is seen the enameled
removable tin. This enables the filling
to be done at the greenhouse in ad-
vance, thus conserving the man power
•of the store for the time when it is
most needed. Men who give thought
to their business, and endeavor to have
something new to offer their patrons
each year, arrange for and select be-
fore the season is far advanced the
style and color effects of the baskets
and jardinieres they will feature. In
doing this, they have something new
and exclusive, not to be found in any
other shop. Their dealer will protect
them in their color combination or any
specialty of which they will buy suffi-
cient quantity. Deep and roomy bas-
kets with perfect fitting tins, so as to
have every inch of room available, are
essential. Medium sizes are the best
sellers. A few large ones are showy
and attractive, very ornamental, but
while salable are apt to count high
in the ratio of the vmsold, if any are
left.

BEST PLA?\TS FOE FILLING.

The best plants for filling are dra-
csenas in variety, particularly termin-
alis, crotons in all sizes. Pandanus
Veitchii, marantas, in variety, peper-
onias, arali8LS, small palms, such as
kentias, Cocus, Weddelliana and are-
cas. Ferns are a great help, especially
the Glory Fern, Adiantum hybridum,
Nephrolepis Smithii and Norwood.

FLOWEELNG PLANTS.

While very pretty baskets may be
arranged entirely of foliage plants, the
most showy and effective are those to
which are also added plants in flower,
such as cyclamens, begonias, poinset-
tias, heather and small azaleas. The
white heather Persoluta alba, with
poinsettias is a good combination, as is
white cyclamen and a well fruited
ardisia. Small Jerusalem cherries
give these arrangements a Christmasy,
look but unfortunately the berries
drop so soon.

COLOE EFFECTS.

Color effects should be studied care-
fully; pink blossoms in a light-blue
basket are pleasing, while the red and
white effect will show best in a two-
tone green. The gilt basket will look
well with almost any combination.
Poinsettia pans or low baskets bor-
dered with maidenhair ferns are very
salable. Many use asparagus, but the

adiantum makes a much better finish
and lasts longer than the poinsettias.
While many baskets have high han-
dles, which look well when decked with
ribbons, handsome effects are also
made in the low jardinieres and round
and oval receptacles, with the curved
and straight side handles, which stand
about six inches above the basket.
When filled with all poinsettias. or with
the addition of white hyacinths and
adiantum or Smithii ferns, they have
a "take me" look, which is almost ir-
resistible. A low basket of cyclamens
or of begonias and ferns is also very
choice. Many small boxes with painted
figures of women and children, some
with trellises and others without, are
very unique and pretty when nicely
filled.

RIBBON DECORATION.

The decoration of these baskets with
the proper ribbons, bird sticks, etc., is
important. It is the finish that is given
to any floral or plant combination, the
completeness, that makes it stand out
from others of its kind. A few well-
berried sprays of holly, a small Christ-
mas bell, a tiny bird's nest, or a sprig
or two of mistletoe, any of which tied
in with the ribbon may be the selling
point that determines the sale.

Christmas Wreaths.

In the various items of stock handled
by the florist at the holidays, the
wreath in its many different forms is
one of the most profitable. For the
decoration of the dwelling, particularly
for the windows, there is great variety.
For many years, the BoUy wreath was
the accepted standard, and still holds
much of its popularity. Recently,

however, many other materials have
been worked up effectively, such as
fancy evergreens, spruce, pine, retin-
osporas, arbor vitae, etc. These are
made more effective with the addition
of bright berries and cones, plain, gilt
and silvered. Boxwood makes up beau-
tifully; with its dark, glossy, green
leaves it is most effective. Touched up
with statice and holly berries, and
tied with generous bows of silk ribbon,
the effect is rich and stunning. AU
statice wreaths with red ruscus, red
helichrysums or red immortelles are
quite decorative. Lycopodium wreaths,
dotted with red immortelles, with a
red immortelle star in the center, had
at one time quite a large sale. Wreaths
of all gilt or all silvered ruscus are
rich looking and just the right thing
decoratively for some rooms.

Wreaths for memorial purposes at
the cemetery are always in good de-
mand. EYesh and prepared magnolia
and oak leaves, together with bronze
and green galax, are the materials
mostly used. Boxwood is also popu-
lar. While the prepared magnolia has
become common, it is most convenient
and profitable on account of its last-
ing qualities. The florist who plans
for the busy periods of the year, has
all his prepared magnolia and oak
wreaths already made up and ready for
any desired decoration. Every spare
minute is now given his boxwood and
galax work, which, if kept in a cool
place, not subject to drafts, will keep
in good condition until wanted.

The construction of the wreath is
important. Galax, statice and oak
leaves are generally stemmed on sticks
or toothpicks. Some use from No. 21

NEPHROLEPIS VERONICA.

A Pine Christmas Fern.

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to No. 23 wire. Boxwood is also brok-
en Tip into small sprays, stemmed and
worked into mossed frames. Magnolia
leaves are stemmed with stout wire or
with toothpicks and then made up on
mossed frames. Magnolia, oak and
even g'alax leaves, can, with the aid of
fern pins, be made into beautiful and
finished pieces. No stemming is re-
quired. The edge of the wreath is out-
lined with a row of large leaves, one
pinned on after another, each pin
being concealed by the overlapping
leaf, or if placed at right angles to the
frame, the pins are covered by the next
layer. Smaller leaves are reserved for
the center. The frame for such a de-
sign needs to be mossed fuller than
when the stemmed leaves are used.
When one gets their hand in, work of
this kind is turned out fully as quick-
ly as with stemmed leaves, and all this
labor is saved.

A wreath of fresh, green magnolia
leaves, when decked with flowers, can
be one of the handsomest pieces and
has none of the objections so often
made to the prepared material. Box-
wood, ground pine, and evergreens are
mostly tied to single wire forms, al-
though many prefer a mossed frame
for the box and evergreen, as they can
be more loosely arranged when stuck
in the moss. Loose natural colored
cones work in and greatly enhance the
appearance of the evergreen wreaths.
gilded and silvered cones and burrs
are also used to advantage.

The miniature auto wreath has had
a great sale. This is made of Japan-
ese chenille wrapped on a small mossed
wreath or a single wire form from six
to eight inches in diameter. It is deco-
rated with a sprig of artificial holly,
one or two sprigs of red ruscus and a
silvered cone or two and tied with a
narrow red ribbon. These have been
sold by the hundred in some stores.

The larger-sized red Japanese che-
nille wreaths have had a large run,
taking the place of the French wrap-
ped immortelle so popular a few years
ago. These have the advantage of
being made up at any time, and if
kept from dust, always are presentable
until sold. They can be decorated in
many ways and are profitable to han-
dle.

Next Week In the Flower Shop.

FINAL PREPARATIONS FOB CHRISTMAS.

Only 10 days more and the Christ-
mas of 1917 will be but a memory. In
this short period see to it that things
are so systematized and made ready
that the recollection will be one of sat-
isfaction instead of regret. The great
strain does not come until the last few
days. Now is the time of final prepa-
ration, everything possible being done
to ease the work of the rush period.

As quantities of foliage and flower-
ing plants are handled at this time,
quite a number of which have to be
shipped out of town, it is well to have
ready crated boxes in various sizes and
a roll of corrugated roofing paper, to-
gether with quantities of newspapers
for wrapping purposes. If these ac-
cessories have to be made ready at
the last minute, they take up much val-
uable time, which may mean danger-
ous delay.

Enough of the green waterproof
crepe paper should be on hand to last
over the holiday; have plenty, it will
not spoil. Pot covers to fit standard'
pots in four, six and eight-inch sizes.

CHRISTMAS WREATH.
Magnolia, Statice and Ited Bnscus.

can be cut and pinned together, ready
for instant use. They are great time
savers.'

"Wreaths of fancy cut evergreen,
touched up with cones, statice, holly
berries, red ruscus, etc., are good sell-
ers. Get your nurseryman to send in
.$5 or $10 worth of loose assorted
spruce, retinospora, fir and hemlock.
There is yet time to get up a line of
these wreaths. Tumbler or other small
baskets fiU nicely with these fancy
evergreen sprays, together with holly
berries, with most of the leaves re-
moved, statice and red ruscus. A few
small natural,' whitened, gilt or silvered
cones or burrs, work in well, or can be
tied with the narrow ribbon bow on
the handle. Larger sizes are showy
and salable — all handled at a good
profit. Many odd baskets that have
become shelf fixtures, can be moved if
nicely filled with these materials. If
made now, and kept in a cool place
away from drafts, they will be ready
to draw on when the demand comes.

■When the holly arrives, do up a lot
of it in 50 cent to $1.00 sized bunches
and repack in the cases. This helps
in the final handling, as any of the ex-
tra salespeople have no trouble with
the quantity, simply selling it as put
up. Much holly is destroyed by han-
dling and being left lying around to
get dried out. Mistletoe should be
handled in the same way, the choice
clusters priced and kept in closed
boxes. The loose sprays should be tied
in bunches, and when displayed in the
store, tied with narrow^ red ribbon.
This bit of ribbon adds 50 per cent to
the appearance in price.

Look up the supply of coal for heat-
ing the car or wagon and the stoves.
One cannot depend on any last min-
ute supplies these war times; all
should be ready well in advance.

When Ordering: Goods.

A prominent supply man referiing to
a letter just received from a customer,
which contained among other items an
order for a case of immortelles, but
which did not designate the color, said :
""We get orders with omissions like this
every day. I suppose at this season
he wants red, but he does not say so.
Then there are no shipping instruc-
tions. If they go out by freight, he is
likely to complain of the delay. Should
we express them, then the expense is
protested. Many want certain things
in a great hurry, but fail to state sizes,
catalogue numbers or shades of color.
■We have to write or telegraph for
this information, which means added
expense, and more important still, de-
lay, all of which could have been
avoided by a stroke or two of the
pen."

No man should send an order for a
bill of goods without looking it over
to see that every item is intelligible.
The order should be written on a sep-
arate sheet from the letter. Frequent-
ly a two-page letter will have the items
of an order interspersed with ques-
tions and matters not referring to it
in any way. It is quite a task to
pick this out and some articles are
apt to be overlooked.

A ribbon dealer said they were of-
ten up against the same thing. Orders
for this or that line come in without

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Dec. 15,

stating- width, weave or color. There
are light and dark shades of nearly-
all colors, but in many cases just
blue, pink or yellow, is mentioned, al-
though certain shades are desired,
which neglect adds annoyance and ex-
pense before the matter is straightened
out.

Wholesale out flower men are con-
tinually receiving wired orders to ex-
press at once, certain quantities of this
or that variety of rose, without speci-
fying length of stem or price. All
flowers vary considerably in price, ac-
cording to length of stem and quality,
and while this is known to all the
trade, many seem to forget how es-
sential it is to state qualities or pi-ices
when ordering.

"Send $10 wreath, funeral John A.
Smith, your city; card from brother,
charge, etc." This is a sample order
frequently received in the retail store.
The word net or gross after wreath,
would make it perfectly plain, but
without this, the intent must be guess-
ed and generally the dealer plays safe.
An order, correct in all its details,
should be made in duplicate, as one
frequently forgets whether this or that
item was included. An inspection of
the duplicate makes this plain and
the matter is adjusted if necessary.
The most important feature is that
when goods are required, the order
should go forward at once. Putting
it off from day to day, is almost sure
to cause added expense and delay, and
quite frequently poor service when
finally the orr'er has to be rushed.

They Do Love Flowers.

A writer in a current issue of one
of the magazines refers to Newton D.
Baker's rise to the war department as
"the rise of this country lawyer, this
lover ^ of flowers, this quiet, domestic
man." 'It has been noticeable, from the
start of the war, that the men conspic-
uous for leadership all love flowers and
nearly all of them are domestic.

Not that this detracts from Mr.
Baker's martial excellence. As a do-
mestic man and a lover of flowers he
merely displays the characteristics in-
herent in all our modern men of war.
We said modern, but recall that Joab,
Alexander, and Hannibal were, in a
fashion, family men.

It is true that a man who loathed
flowers would be an odd phenomenon. A
violent dislike for hepatica and violets
and a hatred of the sociable geranium
and modest nasturtium might easily
give a man distinction and a special
classification. Floraphobia would set
a human being apart as extraordinary
and folk might pay a dime a head to
see him at the county fairs.

Even indifference to the pretty
blooms would enhan.ce a character with
the distinctiveness of being different
from the other 999 people in a thou-
sand. Why shouldn't Mr. Baker love
flowers? Von Hindenburg does, Joffre
does. Haig does — we believe — and Ca-
dorna does. Brussiloff is devoted to or-
chids and Von Mackensen adores ap-
ple blossoms. The hardy Japs culti-
vated their estheticism in the bone
filled trenches before Port Arthur. All
the warriors love flowers and we might
consider Mr. Baker unfit for his office
tt he did not.

This journalistic insistence -upon the
common fact that men like flowers re-
veals one of the everyday little con-
ventions which supply the place of
tho-ught. War is a Moloch. A war-

rior, any one connected with armies
or in charge of battles, must be tusked
and red of hand, with a pocket full
of bones of little chldiren, with an ogre-
ish drip of blood from the beard. We
are all cartoonists and use conven-
tional symbols.

Along comes a shrewd journalist, not
to be put off with superficialities,
trained to look deep into the soul of
things and discover realities — and he
finds that Mr. Baker loves flowers. The
dramatic contrast stands thus for the
astonished observance of men.

He also finds that the men of blood
and iron are domestic — as most men in
maturity are apt to be, having devel-
oped caution and lost initiative, find-
ing- life too conplicated for them to
venture out of the controlling ruts in
which it runs most easily and being
devoted chiefly to easy running. They
love flowers and are domestic. — Chi-
cago Tribune.

"Omit Flowers."

It has become somewhat of a custom, by
BO means general, but sometimes observed,
to append to the funeral notices appearing
in newspapers, "Please omit flowers." There
is no intention here to criticize people who
make this request. They may, of course,
have a special reason for doing so not gen-
erally understood, but, , considered as a cus-
tom or vogue, it seems cold and harsh and
grates on reflned sensibilities.

Wh.y should flowers be excluded from
funerals? On what possible oocasion are
they more appropriate? -What more delicate
or suitable tribute could be paid the dead?
In what way could the sympathy for the
bereaved be better or more touchingly dis-

There is a suggestion of moroseness and
asperity in tbe request appended to a funeral
notice to omit flowers.

The late Robert ly. Hoke, -who was for a
number of years a member of the Banner
staff, and attracted attention by the poetic
essays he published over the pen name
"Brutus." that later were collected in a
bound volume, wrote once most affectingly
of a "Womanless Funeral." What he wrote
was founded on the burial of a "man about
town" in Nashville whose life had been
such as to debar him from respectable female
association, though he was not without re-
deeming qualities. Only men were at his
funeral. The brief arOcle that Mr, Hoke
wrote attracted much attention at the time
and was widely copied. It still lives and
requests are somet-imes made of the Banner
to reprint it.

Excepting a womanless funeral there could
be nothing more dreary than one without
flowers.

It -n-ould be bad enough to e-rclude senti-
ment from the ordinary affairs of life-
surely it should not be debarred from alle-
viating the gloom and sorrow that comes
with death.

It is not a tawdry fashion to send flowers
to a funeral. No friend should be debarred
from making such token of respect for the
reafea"^ expressing sympathy tor the be-

[Above is the complete editorial which ap-
peared m the Nashville Banner of November
■ • tI" /"'^ ■ '^^''^^ extracts were printed
I'Ve„fmerican Florist of Decembiir 8
p.age 1134. — Ed.]

Chopin's Silver Anniversary.

In expressing thanks for continued
confidence and patronage extending
over a quarter of a century, Peter A.
Chopin, the well known florist con-
ducting three establishments at New
Orleans. La., has issued a very attrac-
tive card of appreciation announcing
the silver anniversary of his 'business.

Following up customers is impor-
tant. Some buy only occasionally,
others happen into Blank's and con-
tinue their purchases there because it
may be more convenient. Some move
to other parts of the city and patron-
ize a store of the neighborhood, think-
ing you are too far away.

Texans Honor Florists With the Colors.

The entertainment of florist soldiers
by the Houston Florists' Club, sug-
gested by S. J. Mitchell, a member of
the club, was a success in every par-
.ticular. the affair being held in the
banquet hall of the Y. M. C. A. in that
city December 4.

After an excellent supper the speech-
making was opened by President
Henry Kuhlman, Jr., introducing R. C.
Kerr as master of ceremonies, who
made a short talk on the florist busi-
ness of the country since the war. He
showed how the business of the south
and west had not suffered, but on the
contrary had been above normal. He
stressed the advantage of the national
publicity campaign for flowers, saying
that, properly carried out. it would
have the effect of doubling business
in five years.

Papers were read by C. L. Brock
and Scudday Richardson, the first be-
ing on "Florist Soldiers and the War,"
the second on "The Flower, a Symbol
of Triumph." John Charles Harris, a
distinguished member of the Houston
bar, made an eloquent address that
fired his hearers with the desire to
make a military reputation. Other
talks were made by E. C. Brock, presi-
dent of the Young Men's Business
League; Paul M. Carroll, Wm. A. Rey-
naud, of O. P. Jackson & Co., seeds-
men, and Albert Marien. city gardener.
The company sang "The Star-Spangled
Banner" and was photographed by
flashlight. The following is a list of
the Chicago soldiers present :

Thos. Kidwell, Co. A. 108th United
States Engineers, Downers Grove, 111.,
with J. F. Kidwell Co.

J. F. Kidwell, Co. A, United States
Engineers, Downers Grove, III., with J.
F. Kidwell Co.

Corporal W. Sampson. Co. E, 132nd
Infantry, 212 North Robey street, Chi-
cago, with A. Lange.

E. Young, Co. E', 132nd Infantry,
2211 North Lowell avenue, Chicago,
with A. Lange.

L. Ginter. Motor Truck 4, 108th Sup-
ply Train, Chicago, with A. L. Randall
Co.

P. Carlaftes. Co. I, 132nd Ranchmen,
Chicago, with Briggs Floral Co.

Jack Byers, Co. D. 131st Infantry,
Chicago, with Zech & Mann.

L. Koropp, Co. D, 131st Infantry,
Chicago, with Ohio Floral Co.

Arthur Silverman. 341st Bakery Co.,
Chicago, with Guardian Angel Florist.

L. W. Wells, Co. 8, 108th Engineers,
Downers Grove, 111., with J. F. Kid-
well Co.

P. C. Staats. 131st Machine Gun Co.,
Chicago, with A. H. Schneider.

Florist Soldiers and the War.

Paper by C. L. Brock read at the entertain-
ment tendered by the Houston Florists' Club to
soldier florists in that city. December 4. 1917.

Men who grow flowers and plant
trees may be said to study at first
hand the fundamental antagonisms of
nature. They know better than any-
body else that nature is not at peace,
but that all its various forms are con-
tinually striving in' a war without
end for the survival of the fittest. The
most fragile flower is a warrior, bat-
tling from the very hour of its birth
against a host of enemies which would
destroy it. The trees in the forest
fight for a place in the sun and only
the strongest among them succeed in
overcoming their enemies and attain
to age and magnificence. This prin-
ciple holds true among all the crea-
tures dowered with the blessing of life.

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1141

JOY FLORAL CO.'S STORE, NASHVILLE, TENN.

See ^^■lshYnle Newsletter, Page 1206

It is a poetical error to designate
some animals (iiia birds as being peace-
ful and others as being fierce and pred-
atory. According- to their ways of
thinking they are all eager for the
death of their enemies or the destruc-
tion of anything that gives them food
and sustenance. The peaceful dove is
practically in the same class with the
ferocious tiger and predatory eagle,
for if we but investigate this same,
peaceful dove we shall find that his
reputation is^ bad and that, as a mat-
ter of fact, he is in his quiet working
hours "soaking it" to every live thing
he can get away with and putting up
a scrap with other diSves for a mate.
Shall the trees, flowers, animals and
birds fight and man alone waste him-
self and his vigor in ease and luxuri-
ous peace?

The soldier florists who are at this
banquet tonight have said "No." They
have become a part of our grand
American- army which knows no north
or south, east or west, in the noblest
of all causes — to flght for the glory of
America and for its principles of
world-wide, democracy and for the vic-
tory of a flag- which has never been
lowered in defeat.

Florist soldiers, by your studies and
by your daily life you have been ac-
customed to the strife of existence;
you realize how all nature is at war,
and therefore there is no doubt that
you will make good fighters in this
greatest war that has ever been
fought on land or sea. Knowing how

natural it is for all things to flght, you
will approach your task in a cool and
systematic manner, for I should Judge
the good fighter, above all things else,
must be cool and in perfect control of
the faculties which the good Lord has
given him.

While the flower bed. so calm and
peaceful to the eye, is. in reality, a
battlefield, the flowers rear their beau-
tiful heads to the sun in perfect com-
posure. They have won the battle be-
cause they have not lost their heads.
One of the most celebrated generals of
Japan, the victor on many fields of
ba,ttle. realized the value of this les-
son that is taught by the flowers. As
you know, the system of Japanese
flower arrangement is an intricate sys-
tem, requiring many years of study
for the ,raaste?-y of its esoteric sym-
bolism. This great general testified
that when the time of battle was not
far off he gave several hours of study
each day to this flower arrangement,
as he found it had a calming influence
upon him and "enabled him to use his
head more effectively.

It is likely, florist soldiers, that you
will soon be on the battle line in the
pleasant land of France. Our hearts
shall be with you, as they are with all
our soldier boys, and we shall hope
some day to read how you have put
into action the principles you have
studied; how oy your coolness, calm-
ness and gallantry you have done some
distinguished act to circumvent and de-
feat the enemy, so that your names

have been blazoned forth as heroes of
renown. When that day comes the
Florist Club of Houston shall .loin In
the rejoicing and call a special meet-
ing to celebrate the event, for we shall
feel by doing Avell for yourselves and
for the honor and glory of the flag
you have done good to us and every
one of us.

Changing the Store Interior.

Retailers who are awake to the va-
rious ways of attracting customers
change the arrangement of the inte-
rior of their stores as often as they
renew their window displays. Some
shopkeepers in other trades, for whom
this change is more difiicult than itt
is for florists, have found it decidedl.w
worth while on the basis of dollars
and cents. This mark of the progres-
sive merchant has been noted and com-
mented upon by more than one travel-
ing salesm'an who has learned to size
up the proprietor by the appearance
of his store.

What has been found of such im-
portance in clothing, millinery, and
even hardware stores, should be — and
is — of value in those of florists. Some
in the trade, who have learned how
novelty and change win customers, ar-
range the front of their store interiors
at least from month to month, instead
of leaving cases, counters, furniture
and plants in the same old places year
after year. The store which greets the
customer in the same way week after
week is as monotonous as the sales-
man who never varies the expression
or tone of his "good morning." Vari-
ety Is the spice of life — the kind of
spice called pepper.

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PLANT NOTES.

Azaleas.

Keep the azaleas well spaced out as
they begin to come into flowej- The
buds should be swelling rapidly and
beginning to show color by early De-
cember. Never allow the plants to

Ideal Christmas Plant Combination.
Poinsettias and Ferns.

sufEer for water, and where any are
shipped out or carried into the resi-
dences they should be well -watered be-
fore being taken out of the greenhouse
All plants that are sent away should
be safely covered, and with azaleas it
must be taken into consideration that
they have been grown in a very warm
temperature, and they chill easily.
Plants that are forced as hard as these
are to have them for the holidays, are
damaged very quickly if they get
chilled, even if they do not get frost-
bitten. We have known azalea plants
to look all right when undone, but the
blooms wilted and never came out. Six
to eight thicknesses of newspaper
with a heavy outside paper should al-
ways be used in doing up these plants
and more if the weather is severe. If
the plants are not far advanced
enough to have them in for Christmas
a little higher temperature will be re-
quired, for to have them in at that
date is a necessity in order to get the
best price. Watering or syringing with
warm water will assist some, but we
do not like to do this unless absolute-
ly necessary to get them in on time.
Plants that are too far advanced can
be moved into a cooler house, which
will greatly benefit them for house
culture.

PolDsettias.

The plants are now forming their
showy bracts and the worries of the
grower are nearly at an end, for if they
have come through to this time in good
condition the disposal of the plants and
flowers is all that remains to be done.
Until the highly colored leaves have
attained their full size, however, the
same equal temperature should be
maintained and then if found advisa-
ble a little drop in the temperature
can be allowed, but it is far better to
do this gradually and not subject the
plants to too sudden a variation. The
plants should now be all neatly tied to
a stake and, as before remarked, the
neater the stake the oetter the' appear-
ance of the plant. It always has
seemed strange to us that a grower
will spend time and money in produc-

ing a crop and then spoil the appear-
ance or the best sale of the plant by
using a cheap, ill-looking auxiliary in
attempting to save a penny. These
plants can be disposed of at a good
remunerative price if properly handled,
and nice-looking, painted stakes can be
afforded. The plants grown for cut
blooms should be kept tied erect that
they may have straight stems. In the
cutting and marketing of these blooms
much disappointment and failure has
been experienced by many growers, the
bracts wilting very soon after cutting,
and where this occurs they never re-
cover. Some growers place the stems
on a red hot coal immediately after
they are cut and thus seal the end.
Others plunge the stems in hot water,
and both are said successfully to pre-
vent wilting. Another plan is to wrap
the blooms in wet newspapers, similar-
ly to the manner of handling cut
adiantums. and then placing the stems
in deep jars of water. It will be found
necessary to adopt one of these or
some other method to prevent the
blooms from wilting or many will be
lost.

Plant Basket.

Lily of the Valley.

It is often remarked that it is sur-
prising more florists do not force lily
of the valley for the holidays. While
the forcing of this flower throughout
the season had much better be left to
those who make a specialty of it, for
the demand during the winter is not at
all steady, and for the smaller grower
to attempt to grow his supply would
be hazardous and probably result in so
much waste that he would lose in the
end. But well grown pots of lily of
the valley at Christmas will always be
disposed of and there is more or less
demand for the cut blooms at that
time, and a small amount can be grown
and a good profit obtained. Well se-
lected cold-storage pips are necessary
— it would not pay to attempt to grow
the freshly imported stock — and a place
in the greenhouse where the pipes can
be enclosed and the pots kept dark
with a temperature of 80° maintained.
It is not necessary to build an en-
closure of wood, for bagging or_ old
carpeting may be hung under a bench
and shelves provided that will enclose

a space large enough to grow what
pots may be required. Three weeks
with cold storage pips in this kind of
an enclosure will bring it in on time,
but the inexperienced grower had better
take a little longer and if the flow-
ers come too early, as soon as the bells
form the pots can be moved into a
cool house and they will be much im-
proved; in fact, they should have a
few days in the light to give the foli-
age proper color. When the pips are
received the roots should be cut so
that they can be placed in the shallow
bulb pans, and then planted in clean
sand, the tops of the pips being just
even with sand with a dozen pips in
a four-inch pan or 2.5 in a six-inch
pan. Water with warm water to settle
the sand about the pips, and if they
stand above the sand when it settles
fill in to the top of the pips, and then
place the pans in the warm enclosure.
Keep the sand wet and always water
at a temperature as warm as the en-
closure. When the flowers begin to
show, care should be taken not to wet
them when watering. As soon as the
first bells begin to open place them in
a partly shadv location in a little cool-
er temperature and in a day or two
they can be placed in full sunlight in
a house with a temperature of 60°.
They will then harden up nicely and
keep longer.

Cinerarias.

As fast as these plants require it
they should be repotted and shifted to
larger-sized pots. They are growing
rapidly and should receive no check or
they will become stunted. Keep them
in a cool temperature, that they may
be strong and sturdy, and above all
thing's Tiov,' do not crowd them, but
space them out often; when the leaves
begin to touch go over the bench and
space them out. These plants are
beautiful in early spring if well grown,
but if they become crowded and get
drawn they are but poor specimens.
When the larger plants begin to show
their buds, if they are in as large pots
as can be easily handled a watering of
liquid manure will help them finish

Pretty Small Christmas Plant.
Miniature Celestial Pepper.

their flowers. They are strong grow-
ers and great feeders and where the
pots are full of roots will need a little
stimulant. Constant watchfulness for
aphis is required in growing these
plants. Frequent fumigations will be
necessary or standing on tobacco stems
will keep the insects in check.

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1143

ORCHID NOTES.

Popular Christmas Varieties.

Cattleya Trianse still holds the lead
for this season, either as a cut flower
or nice flowered plants made up with
ferns and other greens in baskets.
Just now any plants that are showing
flowers in the sheath will need water
in abundance with a night temperature
of about 60 degrees and 10 degrees
more than this during the day time.
This should bring them in just right
for the holidays without any undue
forcing which, if resorted to, is always
bad for the flowers and as a general
rule gives poor satisfaction to both
grower and middleman, and the flower-
buying public also often turns from
them and gives preference to some
flower less costly.

Growers of commercial orchids often
make a grave mistake in cutting Cat-
tleya Trianfe before it is ready. Any
grower who will make it a rule to let
his flowers remain on the plants one
week before cutting them will never
"have trouble in disposing of them and
often will command a higher price, as
his flowers would become a standard
to go by. They would look straight at
the buyer, without having any of that
flabby nature that is only too often seen
with flowers forced into bloom and out
too 3'oung. "Just rush them in for
■Christmas" only too often is the re-
mark made. "They can only be sold
■once — better get in before Christmas
than after," and so on. Such selfish-
ness produces no gain to the grower,
as generally his plants suffer more or
less, also his reputation in the end.

Cattleya Percivaliana comes in also
for the holidays, though it never com-
mands much attention after C. Trianse
becomes plentiful, but it always pays
to grow, as it blooms much freer than
Triante, though the price for the flowers
is generally lower, owing to the dis-
agreeable odor that it possesses more
than anything else. It has a smaller
flower in comparison, but the color is
■pleasing, yet not enough so to over-
come what is called by some an offen-
sive smell, which makes it more or
less impopular.

The common old Laelia anceps is al-
ways at its best for thp holidays, but
■owing to the poor keeping qualities
when cut is never in much demand,
yet this can be said in its favor : it
-will outlast many roses after being cut,
and should be more popular as a
Christmas flower than it is. Laelia
autumnalis is much the same color and
is good as a cut flower. The long
stems are softer than L. anceps, which
gives it a chance to take up water.
The color of the flo"wers is attractive,
both with day and artificial light, and
if the odor of the flowers is not ob-
jected to, should find many buyers.
TJnfortunately this orchid degenerates
with many under cultivation, yet plants
of this species are known to florists
and do well for many years with some
growers, which shows that much is in
the way it is taken care of than other-
wise.

Lselia Gouldiana is the gem of all
Ijelias for the holidays. Unfortunately,
it is very difficult to secure in quan-
i;ity; only about one importation has
reached this country, or rather Europe,
for a quarter of a century. Could this
rflne orchid be bought at a moderate
price it would become the most popu-

VANDA CiERULEA.

lar cut flower for the holiday season;
yet, as fine as this flower is, it is not
grown with success by all who have
tried it. However, there does not ap-
pear to be any mystery or difficulty in
growing it, if water is withheld from
the roots for some weeks after each
blooming season, keeping the plants
in a dry, sunny position at the same
time.

Clanthe Veitchii has always been an
old favorite for the holidays. As a cut
flower there is nothing better to last,
and the fine pink color of the flower
and its long, graceful spikes are always
attractive. Nothing is so decorative as
a few well grown plants of this orchid
standing among adiantum. The trou-
ble is there are not enough of them
grown, and it is an orchid that is gen-
erally cultivated most successfully by
men who are not at all successful with
other species. Why this is so is unex-
plainable.

Oncidium splendidum,' O. tigerinum,
O. vericosum and a few others, all yel-
low, make change of color and variety
among others for Christmas.

Vanda caerulea. the blue orchid,
when well grown, is always attractive.

but the spikes of blooms should al-
ways be left on the plants to fully de-
velop before they are cut. The size of
the flower increases with agOj also the
color becomes deeper, and if there
should be no call for the spikes when
they are ready they will stand on the
plants four weeks without suffering,
and generally by that time they may
be called for. Intermediate tempera-
ture, with a nice circulation of air
about them all the time, prevents the
black spot which this orchid is so sub-
ject to and keeps many from investing
in them.

Last, but not least, cypripediums
come in among the Christmas orchids.
The old insigne holds its own as a cut
flower, and arranged with asparagus
cannot be surpassed. The yellow va-
riety, C. insigne Sanderaj, is coming
rapidly to the fore as a Christmas cut
flower and is cheap to buy to what
it was 26 years ago, when a back
growth brought $350. C. Leeanum. an
insigne hybrid, makes great cut flowers
and it has many flower lovers who
prefer it to either of the above, the
flower not being so heavy and gener-
ally has a long stem. There are nu-
merous other varieties that are sure

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Bee. 15,

sellers, but only being obtainable in
small quantities, as yet, they do not
cut much figure as commercial cut
flowers. The same may be said of
other orchids, such as cymbidiums,
zygopetalums, epidendrums, etc., which
all come in through the winter months
and are often called for as spray
orchids. These grown with the com-
mon cattleyas and generally known
florist orchids are not much trouble
and are always ready to bring in
money when called for at social func-
tions and other events.

C. Y. Pkipede.

THE ROSE.

Handling the Christmas Cut.

At this writing, exactly three weeks
from the Christmas cutting, it hardly
seems possible that the time for the
growers' first harvest is so near, but
a great many things can happen in
three weeks to mar of make the crop
a paying one. and all the attention
possible should he given the plants to
have the blooms as high grade and
clekn as possible. The grower who is
facing the Christmas cut for the first
time will probably feel quite worried,
thinking the crop is coming in ahead
of time or that it will be late, and we
woiild suggest keeping the houses at a
normal temperature until at least a
week before the cut is wanted; then, if
the buds are a little ahead, which
would, after all, be a matter of a few
days, the temperature could be re-
duced gradually four or five degrees,
say to from 54 to 56 degrees, which
will improve the quality of the bloom,
if anything, and retard the growth con-
siderably. Very often the weather is
fairly mild about December 1 and the
reducing of the temperature is resort-
ed, to too early, as the weather may
turn cold suddenly and hold so, making
the crop too late, so I merely make
these suggestions in order to keep the
grower from going to the extreme. But
to shift the conditions where a crop is
to be forced along somewhat,^ therein
lies the danger of harming the plants
at the time of the year that they are
the least responsive. We have seen
growers that would actually steam the
flowers in for the holidays, over-forcing
the plants to the detriment of the
plants for weeks and even months to
come, and these men had well estab-
lished places, but the temptation
offered at the time of high prices got
the better of their judgment. One or
two degrees increase in temperature for
a week or so at night and about double
this in the daytime will not materially
harm the plants, but should be avoided
if possible, of course. A good idea and
one we often resort to is to label a
number of buds, calipering the same at
different dates, starting at a time when
the buds are about a quarter to three-
eighths of an inch in diameter, marking
the caliper on the label, also date and
variety. A record should be made from
the buds as they develop, labeling them
with measurements up to the time they
are ready to cut. This data will be
fully appreciated next season, when it
will greatly assist in regulating the de-
crease or increase of temperature; it
has enabled the writer to more accu-
rately time a crop than any other
method we have employed, and it is

very little trouble to label a few buds
here and there for a few days.

So far, so good. Now, vyhen increas-
ing the temperature, it is also advisable
to increase the air proportionately and
when, the temperature is reduced the
plants will naturally require less water.
Avoid heavy fumigating as the flowers
begin to show color strongly. Nothing
helps the sale of roses so much as good
color, and fumigating by any method
has a tendency to reduce color, also the
excessive use of sulphur fumes. A
small amount of sulphur here and
there, or say on each joint of pipe,
will usually keep out mildew if the
ventilating is carefully handled.

Of course there should be careful
preparations made to handle the cut
sufficiently fast to avoid crowding — a
good supply of shipping cases, strongly
made and safely lined for the coldest
weather, and if retailing is done every-
thing should be arranged to facilitate
the handling of orders. Tastily select-
ed boxes of various sizes arranged in
order, paper, twine, labels and a care-
ful inventory of the prospective cut
should be made in order not to disap-
point a customer. If one should run
short when filling the ord-ers they
should make every effort to fill these
with the very best flowers procurable,
letting dollars and cents be the last
consideration, sooner than disappoint a
customer. Courtesy also goes a long
way towards the holding of a customer,
and this fact should be instilled in the
minds of the store force. It may seem
rather out-of-date to warn against hold-
ing the cut over too long, but Tve have
yet to see a holiday pass that there
has not been some "corned" stock in
evidence, but we are pleased to state
that there seems to be less of this car-
ried on of late years.

The proper temperature at which to
keep the cut blooms is often desirable
to know and a temperature from 42 to
45 degrees will be found about right.
Very often a cool cellar, with -oncrete
floor, darkened, can be kept at the
above temperature, the weather per-
mitting, but a cold storage room to
take care of the cut is indispensable
and will undoubtedly save its cost in
one season, as it is simply a roomy ice-
box and answers every purpose for the
grower with the small range.

E.

Nephrolepls Farming: In Florida.

Arthur James, formerly of Pitts-
burgh. Pa., where he was connected
with the wholesale trade for 30 years,
has started work on a modern fern
growing establishment at Oneco, Fla.,
where he will make a specialty of
raising Nephrolepis Harrisii and
Scotti for the northern markets.
Later he contemplates adding Aspara-
gus plumosus and a number of tropi-
cal ornamentals. His establishment
embraces 60 acres and he already has
more than 50,000 ferns of the above
mentioned types on hand which will
be used for propagating.

Hammond Urgfes Americanism.

Benjamin Hammond, the well-known
manufacturer of insecticides and
greenhouse paint of Beacon. N. Y., in
a recent issue of the Daily Herald of
that city says that no words written
or spoken since Abraham Lincoln de-
livered his immortal address at Gettys-
burg have struck the keynote of full-
fledged Americanism equal to Presi-
dent Wilson's recent address to Con-
gress. He adds : "Let the men and
women, citizens of the United States-
say, 'So be it.' "

CHRISTMAS WREATH.

Uouquet Grei'n With Dots and Star of Bed Immortelles.

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1145

WITH THE GROWERS

The Hill Ranges, Richmond, Ind.

A visit to Richmond, Ind., to look
over the establishment of The E. G.
Hill Co. and The Jos. H. Hill Co. is
considered by most iiorists a part of
the trip to a flower show, especially
when the show is held anywhere with-
in traveling- distance of Richmond.
Consequently, a party made up of Paul
and Henry Dalledouze, Brooklyn, N.
Y.; Robt. Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; Al-
lan Pierce. Waltham, Mass.; John
Michelsen, of The E. C. Amling Co.,
Chicago, and the writer, escorted by
E'arl H. Mann, arrived in Richmond,
November 10, from the Cleveland
flower show-. After seeing the fine
specimen of chrysanthemums, roses
and carnations exhibited by these es-
tablishments, it is only reasonable to
say that the members of our party
expected to see some fine stock at
the greenhouse, and in this we cer-
tainly were not disappointed.

Our first stop was at the E. G. Hill
Co.'s range and the first thing on the
programme was an inspection of the
new roses. The variety, Columbia,
now being advertised for introduction
to the trade, was the first to claim
our attention. Columbia has been
shown in excellent condition at the
shows, but critical growers have to
see a variety growing on the benches
at the greenhouses to be thoroughly
satisfied that it is worth while. Other
varieties from various sources in the
past have shown up well on the exhi-
bition table, only to be met with some
hard luck excuse as to their condition
on the greenhouse bench — but not so
with Columbia. It was excellent as
staged at Cleveland, and it is equally
so In every respect as seen growing
on the greenhouse bench. Two bench-
es planted early in May were a sight
to please any rose grower — magnifi-
cent blooms on long, strong canes with
luxuriant foliage and the number of
shootis per plant showing on these
benches proves the variety to be a
good producer. On some plants we
counted six to eight strong canes, lall
at a very near state of maturity. Sev-
eral other seedling roses were being
developed, some in their second years'
trial and others further along, many
of which show promising features.
One variety that was particularly at-
tractive to us was named Rose Pre-
mier, and as seen here it certainly
deserves the name. It may be said to
be a glorified Mrs. Chas. Russell, with-
out any of that variety's faults as
regards poor foliage or color of flower.
A seedling of Killarney Brilliant
shows up well, tout our host does not
consider it quite good enough, which
goes to shovir what an advance the
rose has made during the last few
years. A seedling like this one a few
years ago would have been consid-
ered a wonder, but the coming of Kil-
larney and its sports, Sunburst, Had-
ley, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Hoosier Beau-
ty and Ophelia have raised the stand-
ard so high that it takes a seedling
with wonderful qualifications to pass
muster. A white seedling, a yellow
and a light pink, all under numbers,
give promise of being heard from later.
After inspecting the benches of the
standard varieties of roses, all of which
were in fine shape, we next passed
Into the chrysanthemum section. The
early varieties and many of the mid-

CHRISTMAS BASKET BY G. E. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK.
DraeiL-na iind Adiantum Farleyense.

season and exhibition sorts were cut
out clean, but there was a small batch
of Whittier in good shape. This va-
riety is a fine incurved, golden yellow
commercial variety. The E. G. Hill
Co. is noted as making a special fea-
ture of growing a large quantity of
late chrysanthemums for Thanksgiv-
ing, particularly such varieties as "Wm.
H. Chadwick, Golden Chadwick and
Timothy Eaton and its sports. They
usually do these fine and the stock
this year is up to their usual stand-
ard. A deep golden sport from Yel-
low Eaton showed up to be very much
better than the original growing on
the same bench. The color was very
distinct.

A fine stock of young roses for mail-
ing and southern trade was seen to
be in good condition.

After having thoroughly taken in all
that was to be seen at The E. G. Hill
Co.'s place, our party .iourneyed across
the road to The Jos. H. Hill Co.'s es-
tablishment. Here beside the roses,
chrysanthemums and carnations, an
assortment of plants are grown to
supply their retail stores, but roses
and carnations are the principal
stocks grown. Many of the seedling
roses seen on the E. G. Hill Co.'s place
were seen here in equally good condi-

tion, but as I have described them as
near as I could, we will pass to the
carnations. We found the plants in
excellent condition, fine, strong plants,
well furnished with abundant shoots
and a fine crop of buds and flowers
now in sight. Several benches of
Matchless indicated that Joe consid-
ers it the best white; also, a bench of
Pink Delight looked particularly well,
as did a bench of Nebraska and an-
other of Belle Washburn, both fine
reds. Cottage Maid, the flesh pink
sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward, is also being
given a good trial, and it promises
well. A very large crimson labelled
crimson seedling, is a wonder in size
and looks to have good substance and
is of good form and fine color. Sev-
eral benches of chrysanthemums were
in prime condition for the Thanksgiv-
ing trade.

After tramping up and down these
greenhouse walks, every man of our
party was in fit condition to do justice
to a splendid dinner given by our
hosts, which was partaken of at the
Richmond country club. We were
pleased to see our old friend, E. G.
Hill, looking so well after his recent
trying experience and trust that he
will continue to gain strength.

C. W. Johnson.

1146

The American Florist.

Bee. 15,

THE S. A. F.

The Publicity Campaign.

A joint meeting- of the publicity
committee and the publicity finance
committee of the Society of American
Florists was held at the Hotel Hollen-
den, Cleveland, Ohio, December 7, with
the following in attendance : Henry
Penn, Boston, Mass., chairman of the
publicity committee; T. H. Joy, Nash-
ville, Tenn.; Joseph Heacock, Wyn-
cote, Pa.; George Asmus, Chicago,
chairman of the publicity finance com-
mittee; Herman Knoble, Cleveland,
Ohio.; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.;
Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.;
John Young, New York, secretary; and
Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., presi-
dent-elect of the society.

The meeting was called to order at
10 a. m., and the session lasted prac-
tically throughout the day, with the
exception of a short recess for lunch.
It was decided, by motion, that at all
joint meetings of the committees, the
president of the society, or the presi-
dent-elect, act as chairman, conse-
quently Mr. Totty presided. Some
time was occupied in a general dis-
cussion of plans covering procedure,
and it seemed to be the general opin-
ion that the publicity work be placed
in the hands of a first class advertising-
agency, and that the campaign be
started at once. It was thought that
the trade papers could lend material
aid, and committees were appointed to
wait upon the different editors and re-
quest that a page in each issue be de-
voted to the work of the campaign,
with a view to stimulating among the
trade a proper interest in the project,
and urging subscriptions toward the
expense. The secretary was instructed
to notify the editors that the commit-
tees would call upon them within a
few days.

Mr. Heacock expressed his very
great interest in the campaign, and
volunteered, if at the end of a year it
could be shown that the proposed pub-
licity had been of benefit to the flo-
rist business in general, to increase
his contribution from .$500 to $1,000
per year. Wallace R. Pierson an-
nounced that he was ready to do the
same.

The committees regretted an appar-
rent lack of interest in the campaign
in some of the large flower centers,
and discussed ways and means to
arouse a better understanding of the
importance of the work. Fred Cow-
perthwaite, secretary of the Florists'
Club of Philadelphia, having intimated
his desire to be relieved of his appoint-
ment as chairman of the local pub-
licity committee for Eastern Pennsyl-
vania, his request was granted. A. A.
Niessen of Philadelphia was apponited
by Chairman Asmus of the publicity
finance committee to the vacancy. The
chair suggested that the secretary no-
tify Mr. Niessen that he would also be
appointed state vice-president for
Eastern Pennsylvania for the ensuing
year, so that his oflice would be con-
tinuous.

Chairman Penn, of the publicity
committee, requested that Patrick
Welch, of Boston, be appointed in his
place as chairman of the local commit-
tee for Massachusetts, and Chairman
Asmus also made this appointment.

The slogan, "Send Flowers — Always
a Good Idea," came up for discussion,
and the meeting seemed to be of the

opinion that the word "plants" should
be used in publicity copy whenever
possible.

After a 30-minute recess for lunch,
the meeting became occupied with the
consideration of several estimates and
bids put in by various advertising
agents, and as some of these agencies
had representatives present in the ho-
tel, it was arranged that they be al-
lowed a period of 15 minutes each for
a personal appearance in support of
their respective offers, and that where
there was no personal representation
the secretary read the briefs sub-
mitted.

The secretary presented letters from
the Tracy-Parry Co., of Philadelphia,
and a prospectus and programme from
Mr. Eyles of the Richard A. Foley Ad-
vertising Agency of Philadelphia.

Miss Newlin, representing the Per-

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i Christmas Wreaths I

S .The custoTn of lianginf wreaths <lMrmg the holii

^ season has become universal. It is the expression

^ sound convictions cheerfully observed.

A Christmas Advertisement.

Double Column Advertisement of A Lange,

Chicago, in l^ocal tJewspaper.

cival K. Frowert Co., New York, was
introduced and presented the case of
her agency. Mr. Jennings, of Cleve-
land, followed and outlined a plan
which gave prominence to the "Metro-
politan Magazine," supplementing his
remarks with an address detailing his
experience of many years in publicity
work.

L. W. C. Tuthill, of the Tuthill Adver-
tising Agency, New York, presented a
campaign plan and outlined the as-
sistance his house was prepared to
render. Mr. Burke, of New York, in
the interests of street car advertising,
exploited the advantages to be de-
rived from that source, and exhibited
signs that had already been used in
cars by florists.

Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, of Cleve-
land, outlined a proposed plan of cam-
paign she was prepared to carry out,
and exhibited specimens of her pub-
licity work for florists, the excellence
of which -was commented upon by all
present. The last hearing was one
given to Major P. F. O'Keefe, repre-
senting the O'Keefe Advertising

Agency, Boston. He presented a plan
in detail, and several sketches and
other material suitable for display ad-
vertising. After the hearings, the pub-
licity committee went into executive
session, when all the proposals re-
ceived very careful and conscientious,
consideration, with the result that it
was decided to recommend to the pub-
licity finance committee that the
O'Keefe Advertising Agency be en-
gaged to conduct the campaign in ac-
cordance with the terms of their pro-
posal. The publicity finance commit-
tee then went into session, when the-
recommendation of the publicity com-
mitte.e was adopted, with unanimous
approval. Both committees re-con-
vened in joint session, and the proposi-
tion of the O'Keefe Agency was.
thoroughly discussed from a working
point of view. Upon motion of Mr.
Pierson the proposal was accepted, to
cover such expenditure as may be au-
thorized by the publicity committee,
the vote being unanimous. It was also
suggested the publicity campaign be-
gin with St. Valentine's day, if there
was time to start the work properly.

The meeting spent considerable time
in discussion as to the ■ advisability of
establishing a "Promotion Bureau," as-
had been suggested by Major O'Keefe^
but the publicity committee recom-
mended that inasmuch as the society
had executive ofiices in New York, the
work be conducted in the charge of
that office, and that the publicity mat-
ter and other material prepared be
sent to the secretary for distribution.
The recommendation was accepted by
the publicity finance committee, and
appeared to be acceptable to Major
O'Keefe. Major O'Keefe, Mr. Penn,
and Secretary Young were appointed
a committee to secure the services of
a competent person to prepare arti-
cles for publicity purposes.

Upon the recommendation of the
publicity committee, accepted by the
publicity finance committee, the joint
committee, on motion of Mr. Pierson,
an appropriation of a sum not to ex-
ceed $2,000, was unanimously voted to
the use of the promotion bureau.

The matter of a good slogan for the
campaign was again brought up and
discussed, when it was felt that a slo-
gan suggested by Mr. O'Keefe, "Say
it with flowers," was to the point, and
it . was, therefore, upon motion of Mr.
Atkins, unanimouslj' adopted.

Before adjournment the result of the
meeting was announced to all in at-
tendance, and Major O'Keefe was
called before the meeting and formal-
ly notified of the acceptance of the
proposition presented by his agency,
which notification he suitably acknowl-
edged, pledging his best efforts toward
making the campaig-n so successful
that the available publicity fund an-
other year would be double that now
being raised.

Flower Show Poster Contest.

Poster artists have been offered an
opportunity to compete for the prize
for the best design submitted for the
poster of the annual flower show, to
be held in Grand Central Palace,
New York, March 14-21, 191S. The
prize offered for the 1918 poster is $100
gold and the artist who wins this will
benefit materially by the publicity to
be derived from the award.

The flower show is to be held again
under the auspices of the Horticultural
Society of New York and the New

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York Florists' Club, co-operating with
the International Exposition Company,
and a competent committee will judge
the designs submitted.

The following are the conditions of
the contest :

1. AH designs submitted must
measure 18 by 25 inches or be of a
size which will reduce to these dimen-
sions upon leproduction.

2. Designs must be drawn suitable
for lithographic reproduction in not
more than three colors.

Coal Conference at Washington.

The exigencies of the florists in the
direction of coal supply were brought
to the notice of the Coal Administra-
tor, Dr. H. A. Garfield, through a hear-
ing before Mr. Noyes and Mr. Snead,
his executives in Washington, Tues-
day, December 4, arranged by Wm. P.
Gude, Washington representative of
the S. A. F., and attended by a dele-
gation of members of the society, em-
bracing the following : Chas. H. Totty,
president-elect: John Young, secretary;

NEW FLOWER SEED DEPARTMENT AT VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO.

3. The following must be lettered
on all drawings submitted :

"International Flower Show,
Grand Central Palace, March 14-
21. Admission 50 cents."

4. All drawings must be sent to
John Young, secretary of the show, at
53 West 28th street, and in order to
be considered in the competition, they
must be submitted on or before Jan-
uary 1, 1918, the day on which the
competition closes.

National Publicity for Flowers.

At the joint meeting of the publicity
committee and the publicity finance
committee, held in Cleveland. O., De-
cember 7, the secretary submitted an
up to date report showing who had
subscribed to the campaign and the
grand total of these subscriptions,
amounting to .'t!26,000. Chairman As-
mus of the finance committee inti-
mated that the subscriptions from Chi-
cago would be sent in shortly, that the
work was progressing favorably and
that about $4,000 had already been
subscribed in that district.

The following additional subscrip-
tions have been received, annually for
four years :

By Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association.
J. W. Dudley Sons Co.. Parkersburg,

W. Va. (second subscription) $ 25.00

Valkers' Greenhouses, Minot. N. D... 15.00

Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash... 5.00

Aug. Releher. Michigan City, Ind 10.00

C. D. Stratton, Lancaster, Wis 5.00

Atchison Seed & Flower Store 5.00

G. Van Bochore & Bros., Kalamazoo. 25 00

Thos. Gill, Berlin. N. H 10.00

Sam Sheinuk, Baton Rouge, La oioo

F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Payette, Ind. 10.00

Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis, Mo. (second

subscription) 50.00

C. F. Rice, Albert Lea, Minn 5.00

John E. Sten, Red Wing, Minn... 6.00

By D. C, Horgan, Uacon, Ga,
Wildwood Greenhouses, Columbus, Ga. . 5.00

Total $ 180.00

Previously reported from all sources. . 25,723.00

Grand total $25,903.00

William Fi Gude, Washington repre-
sentative; Robert Simpson, Wm. H.
Elliott, F. R. Williams, A. Farenwald,
F. R. Pierson. Thomas Roland, H. P.
Knoble, F. C. W. Brown, Adolph Gude,
C. J. Graham, Harry Breitmeyer, Au-
gust F. Poehlmann, Richard Vincent,
Jr., Alfred C. Hottes, W. J. Palmer, W.
H. I Siebrecht, Jr., Anders Rasmussen,
E. Allan Peirce and Philip Breitmeyer.
The delegation, which was sum-
moned by Secretary Young, met at
Mr. Gude's store in Washington, early
in the morning, and entered into a
session at 10 a. m., in the rooms of
the Washington Bank Clerks' Associa-

tion, over the Gude Bros. Co.'s store,
whereat the situation was defined and
a course of action at the hearing de-
termined upon. At this session it was
decided that F. R. Pierson should be
spokesman, and the brief prepared at
the meeting was entrusted to him as
'its exponent. Arriving at the depart-
mental oflice, the delegation was intro-
duced to Mr. Snead, who very soon
showed the delegation that lie was fa-
miliar with the situation the delega-
tion was to explain. Mr. Pierson made
an eloquent plea for the protection of
florist interests, as set forth in the fol-
lowing brief :
Honorable H. A. Garfield,

Fuel Administrator,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:

We, being a committee appointed by and
representing the undersigned organizations em-
bracing the whole United States, beg to sub-
mit the following facts for your consideration:

Florists are in a ditEerent position from any
other manufacturer because, while any other
factory might be shut down for an indefinite
period without entailing any serious loss, if a
greenhouse should be shut down during the win-
ter, the buildings would be practically wrecked
and their entire value destroyed by the action
of snow and ice. as the roofs of greenhouses are
not heavy enough to stand the weight of win-
ter snows imless the buildings are kept contin-
ually heated.

A temporary shut-down of our greenhouses
would cause not only the loss of the buildings
themselves but the contents as well. It would
be so great that it would lose to posterity the
results of many years of labor and scientific
investigation, as the perfect results of these
efforts would be destroyed beyond repair.

We would, therefore, at a single stroke wipe
out the efforts of years of research and plants
that have taken years to produce. In view of
the destruction of this class of plants in Eu-
rope, leaving in the greenhouses of America
practically all esistant stocks, we believe it
our duty to posterity to save them. Tender
plants of this character cannot be stored in
warehouses like other commodities.

There is an important phase of our business
that deserves your careful consideration. We
refer to the fact that a large proportion of the
men engaged in the work of raising flowers
are also engaged in producing plants that are
necessary for food. There are florists in all
tow-ns of any considerable size in the United
States who are engaged in growing vegetable
plants such as early cabbage, cauliflower, toma-
toes, celer.v, pepper, lettuce, egg-plant, etc.,
■which can only be started under glass in order
to get full returns from them. Almost every
community depends on its local florists for
plants of this character for early outside plant-
ing, enabling them to produce an extra crop,
owing to an early start, thus adding to the food
supply. Canning establishments also depend on
gi-eenhouses for tomato plants, which are grown
by the million, and these have to be started
under glass months in advance. The florist

THE PESSIMIST.
"When's the bloomin' war goin' to endl"

"Dunne. We've planted some daffjdils in front of our trench."
"Bloomin' optimists! We've planted acorns!"

— Cassell's Saturday Journal, London.

1148

The American Florist.

Dec. 15,

business, horticulture and gardening are so
closely interwoven that it would be a mistake
to embarrass the business of this character by
lack of fuel. It has been the policy of the
government to increase food production as much
as possible not only by raising farm crops, but
garden crops also, and by interesting as far as
possible everyone that could obtain ground to
cultivate crops and thereby increase food pro-
duction, our industry making the maximum use
of limited ground possible and any curtailment
of greenhouse activities would defeat this very
object, as greenhouses are a necessary ad.1unct
to succ'essful vegetable growing. There is no
other business that would suffer so complete a
loss as would the florist's business during a
temporary shut-down. If a greenhouse should
be closed for even a day in midwinter the work
of an entire lifetime would be lost.

May we suggest that the National Fuel Ad-
ministrator authorize and advise the local state
fuel administrators to investigate the urgent
needs of all greenhouse establishments for coal
nnder his jurisdiction and so plan to assist him
in the saving of his crops.

This was signed by 22 representa-
tives of associations nationally inter-
ested in the proceedings.

Mr. Snead admitted the seriousness
of the situation, but outlined the posi-
tion of the Bureau of Coal Administra-
tors as to the distribution of coal, and
assured the delegation that the re-
<iuirements of their industry had the
grave consideration of the board.

As the department viewed the ques-
tion, it was evident tliat it was ex-
pected of the florists that they should
voluntarily aid in coal consumption
economies, and demonstrate to the
local administrators that they were
keeping their requirements at the
minimum; such being determined by
the amount of glass which could be
conserved for heating from one direct
point. The meaning was, obviously,
that there was an opportunity for fior-
its to close down all sections requir-
ing auxiliary heating, and to bring the
stoclv in sucli sections to those whicli
in the emergency could at least pre-
vent the losses anticipated by lack of
fuel.

This was the view both of Mr. Snead
and Mr. Noyes, the latter directly rep-
resenting Mr. Garfield.

There was no representation on the
part of the government ofBcials that
there was any intention on the part of
the government to prevent an ade-
quate supply of coal to florists, but it
was plainly evident that florists could
only expect assistance in cases where
personal efforts, properly made, had
failed. In other words, it was plainly
intimated that It was up to a florist to
get a sufiicient supply of coal, and if
he could not get it, he would have to
show why he could not get it, and all
this was a matter of complaint to his
local coal commissioner, in whose
hands were his conditions for determi-
nation.

It was denied most emphatically
thait there was to be instituted a "non-
essential" class, but it was very ap-
parent that there was to be no minc-
ing of matters when it came to an
equitable distribution of natural sup-
plies.

In order that all of the trade papers
should, receive the results of the con-
ference in time for simultaneous publi-
cation, the following telegram was pre-
pared :

"lAj committee representing 22 florist organ-
izations, conferred with the fuel administrator
here today. While flowers are not classed as
non-eesentials. drastic economy is recommend-
ed. The fuel question should be taken up with
the local dealers and local coal administrators."
(Signed) By WM. F. GDDE,

Washington Representative,

Secretary Young, Wallace R. Pier-
son and C. H. Totty, were appointed a
committee to prepare a letter covering
the meeting to be sent the trade pa-
pers, also for publication in the same
•week's issue.

John Young, Sec'y.

Future of Flower Gardfining is America.

Paper by David Burpee, of the W. Atlee
Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa., before the annual
con\-ention of tbe National Association of Gar-
(ieners. Cliicago, December -1-U, 1917,

Several months ago your secretary
invited me to attend this convention
and I hesitated in my acceptance be-
cause even then I was afraid it
would be impossible for me to be in
Chicago the early part of December.
The great rush of work at this time
preparatory to our busy season pre-
vents me leaving Philadelphia, and it
is with regret that I send this paper
instead of appearing before you in
person.

My whole heart is with the work of
the American gardener, and if it were

not that we are just now incorporating
the firm of "W.' Atlee Burpee & Co. I
would feel Inclined to break away from
the busy routine of work and to afford
myself the pleasure of a daj- with you
in Chicago.

When I told my uncle. Alexander
Scott, I was going to deliver an ad-
dress to some gardener friends on the
"Future of Flower Gardening in Amer-
ica," he said : "David, you better get
Kerr or Rockwell to write that paper
for you" (Kerr and Rockwell being
both well-known gardening experts of
the Burpee business). But I decided
that I would talk to you myself — that
there was something more than the
mere methods of gardening of which I
wanted to speak.

With us all it is the same — our
"hindsight" is better than our fore-
sight—we can read the past more clear-
ly than the future. Nevertheless, by
the study of the past and the present
tendencies of progress, we can to some
extent predict what those tendencies
will bring forth in the years to come.

There are two important phases to
the development of flower gardening
which I want to emphasize. We might
call them the "practical" and the
"popular." By the practical side of
flower gardening I mean the develop-
ment of actual gardening itself— the
science and the art of gardening; not
only the improvement in methods of
culture, but also the development of
new and improved types nf flowers and

ornamental plants. The development
of the art of flower gardening through
the ages past has followed closely the
development of the human race itself.
As mankind has become more civilized
and more refined, as we have gotten
away more and more from the cave-
man stage, the aesthetic side of our
nature has developed and our spirit
has cried out more and more for that
which is beautiful. It is this ever-
increasing desire for the delicate beauty
expressed only by flowers that has
justified and has even compelled the
development of flower gardening to its
present stage.

I believe, therefore, that the popular
side of flower gardening is more im-
portant than the practical. The desire
for the beautiful is more fundamental
than the means by which we may ob-
tain it. It would be ridiculous to sup-
pose that progress could be luade In
any line of endeavor without first hav-
ing kindled the fire of desire.

In years past great mystery sur-
rounded the work of the professional
gardener. He had gained his experi-
ence through long years of hard
knocks, and he was loath to tell the
amateur the whys and wherefores of
his art. The pi-actical side of flower
gardening was left almost entirely in
the hands of the professional. But as
the desire on the part of the amateur
became greater and greater he began
to delve more and more into the mys-
teries of flower gardening. Some pro-
fessionals seemed to think that this
would work hardships on them, but in
reality it has broadened the field for
their profession.

This general tendency towards the
growing of flowers should be encour-
aged by all. It is merely the expres-
sion of a great desire on the part of
the human race which must be met,
and it grows stronger year by year. It
is like a snowball that starts to roll
at the top of a hill and grows greater
the further it rolls. There is a cumula-
tive effect. The more we grow flowers
the more demand there will be for
flowers and the more demand there
will be for the service of the profes-
sional flower gardener. And as this
desire for the beautiful grows greater
the number of ilower gardens throvigh-
out the country will increase until the
supply meets the demand. But that
will be a long distance in the future,
and I even question if the supply will
ever equal the demand, for there must
always be more people who would like
to have flower gardens around their
homes than there are those who actu-
ally have them. Who was it that
said "Every Garden Means a Home"?
I might go further and say, "Surely,
every flower garden means a happy
home."

Nine or 10 years ago I first went to
Europe to inspect seed crops with my
father. We traveled through England,
Scotland. Ireland, Holland. France and
Germany and got out into the rural
districts of each country. I was great-
ly impressed that in every little town
the homes were surrounded, not by the
lawns that one finds in America, but
wherever space permitted there was
a flower garden. Rambler roses, wis-
tarias or other climbers were to be
found over ^he doorways, and on the
small plots of ground either side of
the little path leading to the house
were old familiar flowers. It is need-
less to say that this warmth and

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OFFICERS-ELECT CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB.

F. Lautenschlager, President.

Allie Zech, Secretary.

Otto H. Amling, Treasurer.

H. N. Bruns, Trustee.

O. J. Friedman, Vice-President.

George Asmus, Trustee.

beauty about the homes has added
much to the happiness and content-
ment of the national life.

In America, and all new countries,
we have been so busy developing: our
national resources and material wealth
that we have neglected some of these
finer things that we are now learning-
more to appreciate. Flower gardening-
in America has not yet reached its
normal level. The people of America
are just beginning to awaken to the
advantages and charms of the flower
garden. So in the future we can ex-
pect to see far greater progress made
in flower gardening in America than in
any E'uropean country.

Because of the abnormal conditions
existing today flower gardening has re-
ceived a severe shock. But the desire
for flowers persists perhaps even more
strongly than ever before. It is actual
necessity that prevents many people
today from surrounding their homes
with the uplifting and refining influ-
ence of flowers. Never was there such
need in the world for the influence of
the delicate beauty which is produced

T. E. ^Vaters, Trustee.

only in the flower garden. We who
have made gardening our life work
should now do all we can to gladden
the hearts of the sick. Tes, because
of the waste of war actual flower gar-
dening has suffered; but when peace
comes, and the pendulum again swings
the other way. flower gardening will
find that it has even a greater place in
the sun. Flowering gardening in Amer-
ica has indeed a glorious future.

Chicago Florlsts'JClub.

The regnlar meeting of the Chicago
Florists' Club was held at the Briggs
house, December 6, Vice-President
Klingsporn in the chair. There was a
large attendance. Many members of
the National As.sociation of Gardeners
were present, their annual convention
being held in this city during the
week. The principal business of the
meeting was the election of oflicers,
which resulted as follows : Fred Lau-
tenschlager, president; O. J. Fried-
man, vice-president; . Otto H. Amling,
treasurer; Allie Zech, secretary; T. E.

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Dec. 15,

Waters, trustee. P. W. Popp, of
Mamaroneck, N. Y., one of the g-ar-
dener visitors, was elected to member-
ship, and he proved so popular one
member proposed his election as vice-
president of the sister club in New-
York. Harry Gardiner. 164 North
Wabash avenue, and Harold Woolf,
508 South Dearborn street, were nom-
inated for membership.

Chairman Lautenschlager, of the Y.
M, C. A. war fund committee, an-
nounced that the flower sale resulted
in the addition of $3,000. The full de-
tails of the work of this committee
will be found in our issue of Novem-
ber 24. page 1002. T. E. Waters was
g-iven a rising vote of thanks for sug--
gesting the sale at the previous meet-
ing and the excellent work of the
committee in the short time was high-
ly commended by numerous speakers.

A movement was suggested that the
club send the members who have
joined the colors something in the
form of a Christmas remembrance, and
a committee -"as appointed for this
purpose. During the discussion it de-
veloped that Miss Margaret Rudd. sec-
ond daughter of W. N. Rudd, was the
only Chicago woman connected with
the trade, so far as known, at the
front. On the motion of E. A. OUinger
it was resolved that the club send
her an F. T. D. bouquet for Christ-
mas. A vote of thanks was extended
to the trade of Houston and other
Texas points for their courtesies to
local members of the trade serving
there with the colors.

At the close of the routine business
P. J. Foley welcomed the visiting
members of the National Association
of Gardeners in his usual happy style
and was followed by President Head
of that organization, who spoke of
co-operation in various branches of
horticulture. Prof. H. B. Dorner. of
the department of floriculture. Uni-
versity of Illinois, spoke along similar
lines and of his deUght at seeing the
gardeners join the florists m such
meetings.

P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y.,
gave a humorous account of his ex-
periences in the west, which caused
much merriment.

D. L. Mcintosh, head gardener at the
Minnesota penitentiary, Stillwater, re-
ferred to the soldiers and eloquently
reminded the members of their duty
to the boys "over there," as Tvell as
those on their way to the front.

Chairman Asmus, of the Society of
American Florists' publicity commit-
tee, told of the great need of floral
publicity at this time and called at-
tention to the recent action at Wash-
ington favorable to the florists, in the
coal situation.

Robert Cameron, superintendent of
■ the Harvard Botanic Gardens. Cam-
bridge, Mass., described the hard usage
of flowers at funerals and advised that
florists take better care of their prod-
ucts on these occasions.

W. N. Rudd explained the relation-
ship of sentiment and finance in flori-
culture, showing that conditions today
favored the dollar at the expense of
the real love of flowers.

Ij. p. Jensen, of the Missouri Botanic
Garden. St. Douis. enumerated some
activities of the trade of that city in
promotion of the National Flower
Show to be held there April 6-1.5. and
urged everyone present to lend all pos-
sible aid in making this event a suc-
cess.

Secretary Zech read an interesting
editorial from the Nashville Banner
of November 28. condemning the
phrase "Omit Flowers," frequently
used in connection with funeral no-
tices. Extracts from this article ap-
peared in our issue of December 8.
page 1134, and the entire article will
be found elsewhere in the present
issue.

Taken in its entirety this was one
of the most instructive and entertain-
ing meetings of the year and many of
those in attendance spoke strongly in
favor of more gatherings along this
co-operative line.

On the motion of P. J. Foley the
southern editor who so ably cham-
pioned the cause of funeral flowers was
elected an honorary member of the
club and accorded a hearty vote of
thanks.

Coal Conservation.

With the hope of quickening the
campaign for the conservation of coal
during the war and to get the prob-
lem generally before those immediate-
ly interested, the Bureau of Mines,
Washington, D. C, calls attention to
an article by David Moffat Myers of
the American Society of Mechanical
E'ngineers, excerpts of which are as
follows :

"As a means of far-reaching econ-
omy the government should at this
time apply intelligent and direct-act-
ing efforts to the conservation of coal
at industrial plants w^hich are respon-
sible for its greatest consumption.
The mining and distribution of coal
have been placed under the supervis-
ion of the War Coal Board In order
to meet the crying needs, to use rail-
road facilities more efiiciently so that
the present car shortage may be mini-
mized to the greatest possible extent,
and to apportion the coal in quantity
and to uses deemed most expedient.
While this organized effort to brmg
about efficiency in production and dis-
tribution is being made, no parallel
measures have been adopted to bring
about a normal and practical effici-
ency in its use.

"The saving or wasting of one-
fourth of the coal consumption of any
industrial plant depends entireljf upon
the efficiency of its operating manage-
ment. This fraction relates exclusive-
ly to the boiler plants and does not
include large economies possible in
connection with distribution and use.

"In general there are two plans of
operation worthy of consideration.
One would involve the use of author-
ity to compel coal consumers to exe-
cute such measures of economy as
proper authorities might prescribe for
any given case; limits to be set as to
the expense to the user and to be in
terms of a percentage of their present
yearly coal bill, any alterations to be
directed chiefly "to purely operating im-
provements. The other plan -n'ould be
largely an educational one in which
patriotism and efficiency would furn-
ish the motive forces. The teaching
must be accomplished with the utmost
simplicity and directness and must be
in such form as to be readily compre-
hended and applied. The requisite in-
formation must reach owners and
managers of industries and there must
be simple instruction sheets for engi-
neers and firemen.

"Six hundred million tons of coal
were mined in the United States in
1916. If we assume that only one-
half of this was used for boiler plants,
then a quarter of the coal used under
boilers amounts to 75,000,000 tons per
year. This quantity saved by prevent-
ing waste would represent the use of
1,500.000 fifty-ton freight cars."

The committee on coal conserva-
vation. Washington. D. C in its Bul-
letin No. 3, relating to conservation
in the use of coal, has issued the fol-
Ipwin.g directions to firemen :

Fire small quantities of coal fre-
quently. With a free-burning fire and
a grate 6x9 feet, the correct quantity
will be about 100 pounds — six to nine
shovelfuls; the intervals should not
exceed 10 minutes and may be as
small as three minutes.

Cover only the thin spots. Spread
fresh coal where the flame shows rapid
consumption, keep the fuel bed thin
(four to eight inches, according to size
of coal and force of draft) and so far
as possible avoid raking.

Clean fires when clinkers stop draft,
but if firing is done with efficiency,
cleaning will have to be done less
often. When cleaning, deal with one
side and then the other.

Take small shovelfuls. It is much
easier to place a small shovelful on
the bright part of the fire than to
properly distribute a large quantity.

Fire surely but rapidly in order to
get the door closed as quickly as pos-
sible and stop the intake of excess
air over the fire.

Keep the ash-pit door open to in-
sure a proper flow of air up through
the grate and fuel-bed and keep the
grate bars cool.

Regulate the drafts by the damper
in the flue.

Keep the ash-pit clear of ashes.

Clean flues frequently.

Rochester, N, Y.

GOOD HOLIDAY TBADE IN SIGHT.

Business conditions have improved
considerably and indications point to
a good Christmas trade. There are
still good chrysanthemums to be had
and the quality of the violets, orchids,
etc., is good. Carnations are high in
price and scarce in quantity, especial-
ly reds. Stevia and Paper WTiites are
plentiful and meet with good sale.
Pompons are at an end and their loss
is keenly felt. Plants are selling well.
NOTES.

Patil Thorman had the misfortune
recently to break his ankle in a fall
from a ladder. It is feared he will be
laid up for the rest of the winter.

J. B. Keller Sons have made im-
provements in their windows, which
add much to the attractiveness of their
displays.

Mrs. M. Clary has taken over the
old James range on Irving Park ave-
nue. She reports business very good.

John Dunbar -was the principal
speaker at the meeting of the florists'
association, December 10.

Hugo Teute has purchased a Ford
truck.

Horace Head has purchased a new
car.

Visitors : Harry Balsley, Detroit,
Mich.; Mr. Anderson, representing A.
L. Randall Co., Chicago; H. S. Baker,
Warsaw, N. Y. CHESTBB.

YouNGSTOWN. O. — The Belmont Ave-
nue Floral Co. has been incorporated
by Judson Brenner, F. G. King, J. H.
Fitch, Jr., and others, with a capital
stock of .$10,000.

Lancastee, O. — M. M. Miesse, who
has just recovered from a serious ill-
ness extending over five weks, reports
that with the shortage of coal and
labor he finds it difficult to keep his
range up to the standard.

Nashville, Tenn. — The Joy Floral
Co. reports Thanksgiving trade this
year much better than in 1916. with
prices advanced 20 per cent. In plants
cyclamens and chrysanthemmns were
favorites and the latter were as popu-
lar as ever in the cut bloom section.

New Orleans, La. — Miss Jeanette
Farley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Farley, and E. Wenzel will be
married Wednesday, December 12, at
7 :.30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's
grandmother, Mrs. Farley, at 1733
Touro street. The young couple have
the best wishes of their many friends
in . the trade for a long and happy
wedded life.

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Charles Schenck.
President- Elect New York Florists' Club.

Mew York Florists' Club.

OFFICEBS ELECTED.

The club met In its rooms in the
Grand Opera House building on the
night of December 10, E*resident
Stumpp in the chair. Regardless of
zero weather there was a record-break-
ing- attendance. The principal busi-
ness was the election of officers. F.
R. Pierson and J. H. Fiesser, who had
been nominated for president, declined
to run, and Charles Schenck was
elected without opposition. P. W.
Popp, Charles Knight and A. Lee Don
had been nominated for vice-president.
The vote stood: Popp, 57; Knight, 41;
Don, 6.

John Young, for secretary, and W.
C. Rickards, for treasurer, had no op-
position.

The vote for trustees stood: Duff, 86;
Ford, 78; Donaldson, 66; W. H. Long,
■54; John Scheepers, 22; the first three
being elected to serve two years.

After the votes were announced, the
president, vice-president, secretary and
treasurer were called to the platform
and made appropriate remarks thank-
ing the members for their confidence
and good-will.

F. R. Pierson addressed the meet-
ing relating to his recent trip, with
others, to Washington and their inter-
views with United States government
officials. He said, in effect, that their
interviews were satisfactory. He be-
lieves that there will be coal for all,
and that there is no special cause for
uneasiness along that line. His re-
marks were endorsed by President-
Elect C. H. Totty of the S. A. F. and
Robert Simpson, who were also mem-
bers of the delegation. Before the
close of the meeting, a resolution of-
fered by Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr., was
adopted, pledging the members of the
club to conserve coal to the greatest
possible extent. Philip F. Kessler,
chairman of the house committee, re-
ported 170 persons present at the re-
cent ladies' night entertainment at
Hotel McAlpin. His report in detail
was most satisfactory and he was ac-
corded a rising vote of thanks.

James Duffy, Howard Nichols, Ellis
Kamross, H. S. De Forrest, Robert
Hole and Carl Oberheitmann were
elected members of the club. T. J.
Nolan, representing the King Construc-
tion Co., being present, was called to
the platform and made a pleasing ad-
dress. , The delegation that visite'd

Washington received a vote of thanks.

A matter referred to in our report of
the November meeting was discussed
by Arthur Herrington, Max Schling
and James Scott. It has been the cus-
tom to keep an essayist or lecturer
waiting till all other business was
transacted and by that time usually
50 to 75 per cent of the members had
gone home. It was proposed hereafter
to have such entertainments begin at
9 p. m.

F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.,
exhibited his new roses, Rosalind and
Silvia — vote of thanks. A. N. Pierson,
Inc., Cromwell, Conn., showed a yellow
pompon chrysanthemum sport and a
yellow chrysanthemum sport (com-
mercial) called Yellow Mistletoe —
vote of thanks. M. Mattieson, Bald-
win, L. I., staged the carnation Olive
WTiitman — vote of thanks. Charles H.
Allen, Floral Park, N. Y., exhibited
Rose Pink Enchantress sport, also an
Enchantress sport of parent shade —
vote of thanks. A. L. Miller, Jamaica,
N. Y., exhibited four plants of Capsi-
cum Christmas Joy — highly commend-
ed; also six plants of Primula malacoi-
des Townsendii — vote of thanks.

A. F. F.

John Young
Secretary New Yrrk Florists' Club.

Providence, R. I.

GOOD THANKSGWING BUSINESS.

Thanksgiving business this year was
good, stock sold well and the demand
was heavy. Plants did not have a
very heavy call, but all kinds of cut
stock went fast. Violets were not a
good proposition, although there were
plenty for all. Chrysanthemums were
the flower most in demand and the
larger varieties sold at sight. The
snowfall the day before stopped the
transient trade that is customary at
this season, and the telephone business
was heavy. Everyone seemed to have
had a good business and all cleaned
out.

NOTES.

John MacRea, of Smith street, cut
some of the finest chrysanthemums
seen in this city this year.

Howard Alvy, of Simmonsville, has
closed his houses and gone soouth for
the vifihter.

, H. A. T.

TORONTO Ont. — A. Sheridan has re-
moved to a handsome shop at 1492
Yonge street. ' '

Milwaukee.

FUNERAL WORK MAINSTAY OF TRADE.

There is nothing new or exciting in
regard to market conditions to report
for the past week. Stock of all kinds
is not any too plentiful; in fact, there
was a shortage of those flowers used
for funeral work. This line of the
business is the mainstay now, and has
been for some time past. The cold
wave which struck this city December
7, sending the mercury down to six
below by daybreak of the following
day, curtailed receipts decidedly and
early this week there was a pro-
nounced shortage all around. Should
this extreme cold weather last for any
length of time, it will retard crops
for Christmas with many growers.

NOTES.

Due to the cold weather, the club
meeting held December 6 was not
largely attended, in spite of the fact
that election of officers for 1918 was
announced. Nevertheless this order
of the evening was taken up with the
following results : Wm. A. Kennedy,
president, re-elected; Henry Mar-
quardt, vice-president; James Uving-
stone, treasurer, re-elected; Eugene
Oestreicher, secretary, re-elected; trus-
tee for three years, Albert Hare. It
was also decided to have a little feast
at the January meeting, when the new-
officers will be installed.

John C. Arnold and wife were in-
jured, December 6, in a collision be-
tween their auto and a Milwaukee-
Northern electric car at Fifth and Lee
streets. Mrs. Arnold received bodily
injuries, in addition to being badly
cut and bruised, while her husband"
fared a little better. The latter can
be about, but Mrs. Arnold is confined
to her bed.

The death of Mr. McLaren, manager
of the Gimbel Bros.' department store,
whose funeral took place December 7,
caused a brisk demand for good stock,
for there were many elaborate pieces
in evidence.

According to our large growers of
pot plants, reports are that they are
moving fast; the stock, even If lim-
ited as to variety, is in fine condi-
tion; in fact, some items are reported
sold out at this time.

E. O.

W. C. Rickards.

Treasurer New York Florists' Club.

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Dec. 15,

Pittsburgh.

STOCK SCARCE AND PRICES HIGH.

Due to the dark weather of the past
three weeks, all stock has been scarce
ana prices have been the highest of
the year, but with a few bright days
the growers will have a good Christ-
mas crop. The retailers are looking
for one of the best seasons in history
and are making preparations to care
for a heavy demand. At present roses
and carnations are leaders in popu-
larity and American Beauties have a
good market with specials bringing
50 cents. Paper Whites and lilies a,re
becoming more plentiful but are still
high in price. A lack of social activ-
ity has caused a decline in the call
for violets and they are disposed of
principally to the street merchants.
Lilac is now on the market but moves
slowly. Sweet peas are good in qual-
ity and some chrysanthemums and
pompons are still to be seen, but the
quality is poor. The supply of greens,
while not large, is equal to require-
ments at present.

NOTES.

At the last meeting of the florists'
club a general committee was ap-
pointed to arrange for other commit-
tees who will have charge of the de-
tails of the show to be held in this
city next fall. While the attendance
at this meeting was not large, some
very fine displays of flowers and
plants were made and the judges, A.
A. Leach, Fred Wissenbach and James
Murphy, made the following awards :
Schenley park and the North Side
parks, a cultural certificate each for
begonias, poinsettias and cyclamens;
T. Tyler, gardener for C. D. Arm-
strong, cultural certificate for cattle-
yas and cypripediums. m.

Kansas City, Mo.

SHORT SUPPLY WITH COLD WEATHER.

With the arrival of winter weather
and the temperature varying from
zero to seven degrees below for four
days, accompanied by snow and high
winds, deliveries have been interfered
with, careful packing has been neces-
sary, the supply has shortened and
the effect of the scarcity has been
felt in several lines. Roses were the
most noticeable by their absence, only
a few hundred being received and car-
nations could hardly be found at all.
A few lilies and Paper Whites were of-
fered and good stevia worked in well
and considerable of this was used.
Funeral orders were hard hit and in
many cases magnolia wreaths with a
few flowers to finish were all that
were available. Pot plants of be-
gonias, cyclamens and poinsettias were
used in hospital work. The wholesal-
ers are unable to get stock and the
retailers are pushing plants, but all
are making preparations for a big
Christmas business. E'. J. B.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

SUPPLY CUT BY ZERO WEATHER.

The coldest weather of the season
set in December 8, accompanied by a
snow storm, the thermometer regis-
tering 14 degrees below zero. These
conditions have had a disastrous ef-
fect upon the supply, which was al-
ready very inadequate to the demand.
Nearly all kinds of cut flowers are at
a premium, with the exception of
lilies. Carnations are exceedingly
hard to obtain, and prices are stiff,
with no encouragement in sight. Roses
are mostly "off crop" with the local
growers, and shipped stock must be
ordered far in advance. The demand
has kept up very well since Thanks-
giving, flowers for the sick and fu-
neral work beiner in the strongest de-
mand.

NOTES.

Attractive street car advertisements
are being utilized by the Flick Floral
Co. Their window displays of Christ-
mas wreaths, baskets, and other nov-
elties with solanuras, combined with
the artificial stock, is very good.

The Doswell Floral Co. are busy
with funeral work and preparations
for Christmas. Mrs. R. W. Doswell
has returned to the store, after a rest
of several weeks.

W. J. & M. S. Vesey are having a
nice crop of lettuce from their six
houses. They are also cutting a num-
ber of orchids in all the seasonable
' varieties.

A. J. Lanternier & Co. report the
sale of Christmas wreaths and baskets
to be heavier than ever before. Fu-
neral work has been good here.

The New Haven Floral Co. is cut-
ting good lilies. They are having a
good local, as well as shipping de-
mand.

H. K.

Rutherford, N. J.

To see good nursery stock and green-
house plants, go to Rutherford. To be
sure, the nursery stock is now dormant,
but in the spring it will again bud and
flourish. We believe that, at least in
distant parts of the country, Bobbink
& Atkins are best known as nursery-
men, but they have a large area of
glass and grow under it a great variety
of plants. Noteworthy is their large
stock of palms and ferns. Another
good feature is their excellent stock of
crotons and dracaenas, cyclamens and
other flowering plants.

The Julius Roehrs Co. has, as usual,
a great variety of fine foliage plants;
but at this season the leading attrac-
tion, we may say, is the great stock of
the begonias, Mrs. Peterson and Lor-
raine. A number of houses are ex-
clusively given over to this stock and
the wealth of bloom is a fine sight.
Orchids are another of their specialties.
They have also for cutting a fine stock
of euphorbias.

A. F. F.

Columbus, 0.

SLIGHT GAIN IN THANKSGIVING TRADE.

A Slight increase in trade over last
Thanksgiving was enjoyed by most
florists, but there was disappointment
in corsage business, "which Tvas scarce-
ly up to normal. Cyclamens and poin-
settias were the plants having the
best sale. Outside of these there was
very little available pot stock. A scar-
city prevailed in some of the staple
cut flowers, particularly carnations
and chrysanthemums, which were
most in demand. Narcissi and violets
also moved well. With chrysanthe-
mums about done and cuttings slow
in carnations and roses, floral dis-
plays are now rather meagre. Much
uneasiness is felt over the holiday out-
look. In the absence of azaleas, the .
main reliance will be poinsettias and
begonias, but a dearth in these plants
is anticipated. The present bare con-
dition of shipped-in stock of all kinds,
the increasing lameness of transporta-
tion and the possibility that big
growers will be short of coal, cause
florists to feel that they will be large-
ly confined to near-by sources of sup-
ply. One of the leading firms is busy
making up baskets of artificial flow-
ers, on the theory that such stock will
be largely substituted this year for
plants and cut flowers.

NOTES.

Articles of incorporation were filed
here November 29, by the Belmont
Avenue FJoral Company, Toungstown,
O.; Judson Brenner and others, capi-
tal $10,000.

Paul Halbrook, a Newark, C, flo-
rist, was in town this week. He re-
ported having enjoyed a splendid
Thanksgiving business.

Mr. Ludwig. Jr., of the T. J. Lud-
wig store, will visit the Chicago mar-
ket next week to size up the holiday-
situation, c. C. J.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS IS QUIET.

Trade so far this month has been
inactive, a condition true of other
years at this time. Stock has been,
ample to supply all requirements when
trains are on time. The forces at all
of the stores are busy, however, get-
ting things in readiness for the Christ-
mas demand. The Thanksgiving trade,.
while starting late, was up to the fig-
ures of last year with chrysanthemums
selling better than any other flower
and a good holiday business is ex-
pected. Plants and baskets should be
good sellers this year. It is under-
stood the government will allow many
of the soldiers in camp to come home
for Christmas and this should bring
plenty of entertaining and flowers will
play their part. The scarcity of coal
with some growers is getting to be a
serious problem, but prospects now
look brighter. Calls for holly and
laurel are coming in as usual. At this
writing the outlook for flowers is dis-
couraging, due to a terrific storm.

Bison.

Worcester County Horticultural Society.

At the annual meeting of the Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society,
held in Worcester December 5. the fol-
lowing ofiicers were elected : Charles
Greenwood, president; Leonard C.
Midgley, David L. Fiske and Alfred
Knight, vice-presidents; Herbert R.
Kinney, secretary; Miss Lucy M-
Coulson, librarian; Burt W. Green-
wood, treasurer. The trustees elected
were : Joseph A. Allen, Harding Al-
len, Henry B. Watts, Edgar M. Bruce,.
Henry W. Carter. William McAllister,
William Anderson, Edward W. Breed,
Walter D. Ross, Fred L. Chamberlain,
Harry W. Goddard. Herbert A. Cook,.
Mrs. Homer Gage, Mrs. Frank C.
Smith, J. Lewis Ellsworth, Allyne W.
Hixon, Simon E. Fisher, Mrs. Percy S,
Forbes, Henry H. Browning, Joseph
K. Greene, Ben M. Chamberlain, H.
Ward Moore, Burton W. Potter, George
C. Rice, Howard E. Sumner, William
J. Wlieeler, Charles W. Wood and Al-
bert H. Lange. The retiring presi-
dent, Arthur E. Hartshorn, who has-
served two terms, declined to stand
for re-election. The report of Treas-
urer B. W. Greenwood showed the so-
ciety to be in a flourishing condition
financially. The sum of §5,500 was
voted for exhibitions and other pur-
poses during the year, one of which is
the purchase of a service flag for the-
society, as several of its members
have joined the colors. R.

DetroU Bowling:.

The Detroit Florists' Club bowlers
rolled their weekly practice game

December 6. The results of the games
were as follows :

J. K. stock 142 153 138

S- *'oss 1.S2 20O 135-

T. Browne 135 140 142

A. J. Stabelin 91 112 125-

G. Doemllng 178 172 202

B. Sullivan igs 228 147

L. CUarvat 159 165 151

J. P. McHugli 158 138 146-

R. Rahaley 138 148 129

J- Stveit 180 154 183

II. BIO.T 173 164 125

F. Pautke 146 165 13T

J. P. Sullivan 159 164 13a

P- Pape 150 180 13»

P. Helznagle 120 186 179

W. Hielseher 143 94 101

J. Klaug 136 113 142-

A. Bezner 156 133 127

H. Taylor 138 158 161

E. A. Petters 195 182 151

J. F. S.

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1153

Cincinnati.

SXIPPLY VEBT LIMITED.

Stock is rather scarce. Cold weather
has caused the supply to shorten very
materially and now the receipts are
hardly large enough to take care of
the market's present meagre needs.
Prospects for Christmas and the holi-
days are not very bright. Shipping
business is excellent, but there has
been considerable trouble with frozen
and delayed shipments during the past
week. Roses and carnations are in fair
supply and each meets with a strong
demand. Easter lilies are available in
fair numbers and callas may be had.
The supply of sweet peas is excellent
in quality and generally has a good
market. Paper White narcissus and
stevia sell fairly well. Other offerings
are chrysanthemums, snapdragons, cal-
endulas, single violets, lily of the val-
ley and orchids.

NOTES.

The florists' roll of honor of this city
and vicinity includes the following :
Harry Gray and Dan Gray, with the
Forestry Division, Engineers Corps,
U. S. A., in B^ance; Chas. Windram, of
Cold Springs, Ky., with the aviation
division of the Marine Corps and about
to sail for Prance; Cliff Moreland, for-
merly with Fred Gear; Ralph Slomer,
of the Oakley Flower Shop, formerly
with C. E'. Critchell; Paul Nabor, of C.
E. Critchell's force, who enlisted at the
beginning of the war; Herbert Thaden,
Fred Murphy, Herman Cramer, J. C.
Peterson, Arlington George, John
Deutsch and E'. W. Thomas. Each one's
share of the comfort kit fund raised by
the florists under the guidance of W.
Ray Murphy and C. J. Jones, has been
forwarded to them.

Thomas "Windram has returned from
the Lake Shore Ferneries at Leesburg,
Fla., where he has been looking after
his interests during the past several
weeks.

L. H. Kyrk had some excellent cal-
endulas last week.

Visitors : Julius Dilhoff , representing
Schloss Bros., New York; Anders Ras-
mussen. New Albany, Ind.; Ferdinand
Keller, Lexington, Ky.; C. P. Brunner,
Springfield, C; Geo. Prisch. Dayton, O.,
and E. C. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa.

H.

Boston.

GENERAL DEMAND IS SLOW.

"Business is quiet" is the general re-
port of trade conditions heard in all
quarters, which brings the question as
to what the Christmas demand will be
and what preparations should be made
for the holiday rush. Stock, however,
•cleans up well daily and the growers
are receiving good prices. Roses were
never better and are moving well. Car-
nations sell at from $2 to $4 per 100.
A few chrysanthemums are seen but
the demand for them is very limited.
Violets are flowering poorly and are
offered at $1 per 100.

NOTES.

A resolution has been adopted
whereas the annual banquet of the
Florists' Bowling Association be elimi-
nated and all the proceeds of the asso-
ciation be spent for the comforts of the
enlisted men of the flower trade.

Samuel Truckman, salesman for
Henry Robinson, enlisted in the navy,
and is now at the Charleston navy
yard. Leo. O'Neil, salesman for the
Waban Rose Co., also enlisted as a
seaman.

John Dowd, buyer for Thomas Gal-
vin. Inc., who has enlisted in the
army and left for duty December 11,
was presented with a watch as a tes-
timonial of regard by his friends.

McAlpine & McDonald report excel-
lent sales of orchids and lily of the val-
ley. They are distributing the entire

shipments of orchids of Frank Dolan-
sky, of Lynn, Mass.

The Halifax Garden Greenhouses
will close January 1 on account of coal
shortage. From this range some of the
best roses seen in this market have
been shipped.

Welch Bros. Co. reports business
equal to other years with new custo-
mers being booked daily. The rose
stock seen here is especially good.

Penn, The Florist, has had a good
season although not quite up to other
years. Considering general conditions,
however, he is well satisfied.

Mrs. Donald Carmichael, of Natick,
wife of one of our successful carnation
growers, died December 7, after a
year's sickness.

The New E'ngland Supply Co. is do-
ing a good business with numerous or-
ders for holly and laurel wreaths and
roping.

Frank B. Kelton, stock clerk at Car-
bone's, enlisted and is now stationed
at Fort Slooum, New York.

S. K. G.

Albany.

CLUB MEETING.

Interesting discussions on the pub-
licity campaign for the sale of flowers
by the S. A. F., and the coal situation,
were held at the December meeting of
the florists' club. The subject of the
national advertising campaign for the
sale of flowers was begun by Edward
P. Tracey. proprietor of The Rosery,
who said that Albany was supposed to
furnish $400 of the $50,000 needed by
the national organization for the work
laid out. The subject has been dis-
cussed at meetings at which were
present three principal retailers of the
city, E. P. Tracey, Fred A. Danker,
and William C. Gloeckner. The grow-
ers and retailers in this section will
be seen and asked to contribute to the
fund. The subject of coal supply for
florists interested everyone present. It
was mentioned that florists are among
those classes of business men who
must wait until after the railroads,
munition factories, and the general
public are supplied with fuel before
they can get any. It was finally
agreed that with the exercise of pa-
tience and a display of willingness to
get sufficient to tide one over from
week to week, the situation could be
mastered. One or two who had tried
the plan said it worked as well as
anything that could be devised.

The club was favored with a short
talk by Harry P. Hodgkins of Fottler,
Fiske & Rawson Company, Boston.
He was on a trip west and stopped
over in this' city for a day or two. He
said he had recently been through
New England. In Portland. Me., he
found the florists paying $12 and $13
a ton for soft coal; hard coal was to
be had in limited amounts at $9.75 a
ton. In the cities where munitions
are manufactured, the florist business
is good; the outlook for Christmas
trade, he said, was hopeful. Dealers,
Mr. Hodgkins reported, are ordering
the usual amount of seeds for next
spring.

A resolution was passed amending
one of the by-laws of the constitution
in relation to the annual dues. It was
voted, beginning January 1 next, to
increase the dues from $2 to $3 a
year, payable quarterly. The club
will have another flower show at the
February meeting. A report on the
plans will be made at the January
meeting by William Newport, chair-
man of the committee in charge.

The annual election brought the
following results : Earl Shaw, presi-
dent; William Newport, vice-presi-
dent; Robert Davidson, 139 Sec-
ond street, Albany, N. Y., secretary-
treasurer; trustees, two years — Fred-
I erick A. Danker, Frederick Henkes

and Frederick Goldring. The officers
will be installed at the January meet-
ing.

The members took up a collection to
buy a box of cigars for William Chris-
tie, a member of the club, who has
been drafted and is at Camp Devens,
Mass.

NOTES.

Corporal Edward Morrissey, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick K. Morrissey, of
16 Summit street, Rensselaer, and
Miss May Salisbury of New Ken-
sington, Pa., were married October
22, at Butler, Pa., according to an an-
nouncement received here lately. Cor-
poral Morrissey, before he entered the
army, was in charge of his father's re-
tail store at 17 Partition street, Rens-
selaer.

Retailers here report Thanksgiving
trade not so good as last year. In
some cases, cash sales in the store
were better but the regular lines of
customers cut down their orders fuUy
one-half and some of them did not
order anything. The demand was
mainly for cut flowers, and of these,
chrysanthemums had the lead. Prices
ruled about the same as a year ago.

The local trade is looking forward
to Christmas. Fred A. Danker has al-
ready issued a price list of flowers and
plants for the holidays and is mailing
it to his customers. The list begins
with American Beauties, special, $24 a
dozen and ends with violets at $3 a
hundred. The price list emphasizes
flowers as a most acceptable Christ-
mas gift.

R. D.

OBITUARY.

John Frederick Hanft.

John Frederick Hanft, a member of
one of the oldest florist families, if not
the oldest, in New York, died December
8, aged 56 years. He was a son of the
late John Hanft, of the old firm of
Hanft Brothers. He and his brother,
Julian, succeeded the firm of Hanft
Brothers (established in 1849) and for
a number of years conducted a retail
store at Madison avenue and 62nd
street. A few years ago they discon-
tinued business, being succeeded by
their half-brothers, now doing business
as Hanft Brothers, in the same locality.
Besides a brother and half-brothers,
he is survived by a widow.

A. F. F.

Mrs. Kate Pfelffer.

Mrs. Kate Pfeiffer, who was for
many years actively identified with the
florist business in this city and vicin-
ity, died last Friday at her home at
Ft. Thomas, Ky., after a stroke of
apoplexy. She was born in Cincinnati
in 1861. In 1888, Mrs Pfeiffer and
Chas. Pfeiffer, her husband, who sur-
vives her, located at Ft. Thomas, and
for a period of 23 years conducted a
range. In 1911 they retired and were
succeeded by their sons, Charles and
Harry. The surviving children are
Charles, Harry and Mrs. Laura Tier-
nan. The interment was in Spring
Grove cemetery.

Spenceeport, N. Y. — Homer E. Rog-
ers has erected one new house, Lord &
Burnham construction.

Newark, O. — Charles A. Duerr re-
ports prices about the same as last
year, but business not up to the usual
Thanksgiving mark, attributed to the
general advance in prices on all com-
modities. The call for plants was
weak, with the demand for chrysan-
themums and roses leading in cut
flower sales. Carnations moved slowly.

1154

The American Florist.

Dec. 15,

The/^erican Florist

Established 1885.
Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a
year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries
in Postal Union, $2.50.
When sending us change of address always
Bend the old address at the same time.
Advertisingrateson application.
From the first issue The American Florist has
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
If possible) as we go to press Wednpsdny.

We do not assume any responsibility for the
opinions of our correspondents.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 80 PAGES WITH COVERS

CONTENTS.

Christmas suggestions (illus.) 1137

— Christmas in the flower shop 1137

—Plant baskets 1139

— Gliristmag wreaths 1139

— Next week in the flower shop 1139

— When ordering goods 1139

— They do love flowers 1140

— "Omit Flowers" 1140

— Chopin's silver amiiversary 1140

— Tesans honor florists with the colors 1140

— Changing the store interior 1141

—Joy Floral Co.'s store (illus.) 1141

Plant notes 1142

— Azaleas : . . 1142

— Poinsettias 1142

—Lily of the valley 1142

■ — Cinerarias 1142

Orchid notes 1142

—Popular Christmas varieties 1143

— Vanda Coerulea 1143

The rose 1144

— Handling the Christmas cut 1144

Nephrolepis farming in Florida 1144

Hammond urges Americanism 1144

With the growers 1145

— The Hill ranges. Richmond, Ind 1145

The Society of American Florists 1146

— The publicity campaign 1146

— Flower show poster contest 1146

— National publicity for flowers 1147

— Coal conference at Washington 1147

Vaughan's new flower seed department 1147

Future of flower growing in America 1148

— David Burpee (portrait) 1148

Chicago Florists' C\\x\y (portraits) 1149

Coal conservation .1150

New York Florists' Club (portraits) 1151

Milwaukee 1151

Pittsburgh 1152

Ck)lumbus. 0 1152

Kansas City, Mo. 1152

Rutherford. N. J 1152

Buffalo 1152

Worcester County Horticultural Society 1152

Cincinnati ; 1153

Boston 1153

Albany 1163

Obituary 1153

—John Frederick Hanf t 1153

—Mrs. Kate Pf eiffer 1153

American Rose Society 1154

Hutehins memorial 1154

Iowa State College • 1154

Chicago 1168

St. Louis 1176

Philadelphia 1178

New York 1180

The seed trade 1192

— Holly and green 1192

— Red clover seed in France." 1192

— Seed testing in Great Britain 1192

— Burlap and ammonia for fertilizers 1192

— Sweet com seed situation 1193

Market gardeners 1196

—Globe artichoke 1196

—Tomato wilt 1196

The nursery trade 119S

— Catalpas 1198

Lincoln. Neb 1198

Dayton. 0 1205

Paterson, N.J 120.5

Nashville, Tenn 1206

The Dutch premier stated recently
that even should consequences be
otherwise than hitherto anticipated,
Holland would remain strictly neutral.

We are in receipt of the useful cal-
endar for 1018 issued by Benjamin
Hammond, the well known insecticide
and greenhouse paint manufacturer of
Beacon, N. T.

Personal.

E. H. Cushman is now located at
Vaa Ness and McAllister streets, San
Francisco, Calif.

Some conception of the bounteous
prices paid to labor in the Butte dis-
trict may be obtained from the fact
that laborers, or in the mining ver-
nacular, "muckers," are today receiv-
ing $5.25 for eight hours' work and are
hard to obtain at the price.

American Rose Society.

By practically tmanimous action of
the voting active members, in person
or represented by proxy at the Cleve-
land meeting, November 9. 1917, the
constitution of the America Rose So-
ciety was so amended as to include
but two contributing classes of mem-
bers— life and annual, with equal vot-
ing powers. Automatically, in con-
sequence all associate members for
1917 now become fully participating
annual members with all the voting
and other privileges formerly possessed
only by the life and annual members.
In readjusting the membership rela-
tions and in consideration of the much
increased cost of the publication of the
American Rose Annual it was found
wise to place the annual membership
fee for 1918 at $2. It is hoped to fur-
nish to all members of the society
during 1918 a carefully prepared and
adequately illustrated manual of rose
culture, including details of soil prepa-
ration, planting, pruning and protec-
tion from insects and diseases and gen-
eral care. It will include also a com-
plete bibliography of the available rose
literature of the day.

E. A. White, sec'y.

Priority In Railroad Shipments.

There is said to be some difference
of opinion between Food Administra-
tor Hoover and Fuel Administrator
Garfield as to whether food or fuel
should have railroad priority. Hoover
is understood to have declared, in con-
nection with a priority order just ar-
ranged for coal and coke, that neces-
sity of moving livestock and perish-
ables, together with corn, oats and
animal feeding stuffs, must be con-
sidered pre-eminent or large amounts
of food will be lost. The corn crop is
softer than usual, and must be moved
at once to points where it will be dried
if a great loss is not to result. He
also declares prices of grains are de-
pendent on rapid movement of grains
from farms to market.

The Priority Board recently began
consideration of the entire problem. It
is hoped an agreement can be reached
which will satisfy both officials. If
not, all the facts will be presented to
President Wilson, who then will de-
cide.

Thrift.

Saving is needed in the war. of
course, but the feeling is growing that
the propaganda for economy is being
'overdone — that if everyone cuts down
expenses to the zero mark the effects
on business will be hard times and
unemployment.

The country was never so rich and
Americans are naturally big spenders
and the indications are that even war
taxes will not obliterate the latter
characteristic.

The west and south, rich beyond the
wildest dreams as the result of two
years of unbielievably high prices for
their products, are spending money
lavishly right now, notwithstanding
the nation-wide appeal for thrift.

ClvU Service Examination.

The United States civil service com-
mission announces an examina-
tion for nematologist. open to both
men and women, at salaries from $1,-
800 to $2,000 per year, depending upon
the qualifications of the appointee.
Competitors will not be required to re-
port for examination at any place, but
will be rated on the following subjects :
(1) Education, training and experi-
ence. 70; (2) Thesis on nematology,
to be filed by the applicant. 30. Grad-
uation with a bachelor's degree from
a college or university of recognized
standing; some training and experience
in nematology; and at least a reading
knowledge of scientific French and
German, are prerequisites for consider-
ation for this position.

Applicants should apply at once for
Form 2118. stating the title of the ex-
amination desired to Civil Service Com-
mission. Washington. D. C. Applica-
tions must be filed prior to Dcember
26, 1917.

Hutchlns Memorial.

The executive committee of the
American Sweet Pea Society, desirous
of creating a fitting memorial to the
name of the late Rev. W. T. Hutehins.
who did so much to popularize the
sweet pea In America, proposes that
sufficient funds be raised to purchase
a handsome silver cup to be competed
for at the annual exhibitions of the
society, the trophy to be known as the
W. T. Hutehins Memorial cup. Geo.
W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., president of
the American Sweet Pea Society, is
urging a prompt response from mem-
bers and others interested in making
the movement a success.

Patterson Orchid Collection.

The Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford,
N. J., in a recent communication, calls
attention to erroneous reports pub-'
lished in various trade journals re-
garding the sale of the orchid collec-
tion of R. H. Patterson, Lenox, Mass.
The Julius Roehrs Co. advise that it
has purchased this entire collection,
seedlings and all, with the exception
of about 100 plants, the entire stock
being removed to the firm's Rutherford
conservatories.

Coal Shipments Given Preference.

The curtailment of non-essential in-
dustries will be accomplished for the
present almost wholly by indirection.
There will be no direct denial of either
fuel or transportation to any indus-
tries. Coal producers have been furn-
ished by Administrator Garfield with
preferred lists of consumers to serve
as a guide in filling orders and at his
request railroads are giving prefer-
ence to coal shipments.

Iowa state College.

plans are under way for a "Florists'
day," to be held at Ames, la., Jan-
uary 29, in connection with the winter
short course and convention week of
Iowa State College, January 28-Febru-
ary 2. The meeting will be held under
the auspices of the college and it is
expected that a good representation
of florists will be present as an up-
to-the-miunte programme is being
planned.

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Wants, For Salc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
ror Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
•nolose 10 cents extra to cover postage, eto.

Situation ^VaIlte^l — In the Bast, as
working foreman in private or com-
mercial establishment with chance for
advancement; eight years' practical
experience; college training in horti-
culture and design; best of references
furnished; state salary and all partic-
ulars in first letter. Address

D. B. Nevln, Elastttn, Pa.

Wanted — Good grower to take part
Interest in an established business;
West. Address

Key 847, care American Florist.

Help Wanted: — Three experienced
salesmen for a florist during Christmas
week. Good salary to the right par-
ties. Applj' to
IVtalaiidre Bros., 2077 Broadway, IV. Y.

SITUATION WANTED

As foreman or manager. A first-class grower
of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general
stock. Life experience. Capable supervisor of
help. Prefer the South. Excellent credentials.

FLORIST,
61 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, 111.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

Saleslady

Experienced, for leading retail store
in Omaha, Neb. Must come well recotn-
mended. State salary. Splendid open-
ing for right party.

Key 850, care American Folrist.

HELP WANTED

Good all around storeman, about $25.00
to start. Give full particulars in night
letter telegram at once.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

Altman Bldg., KANSAS CITY, MO.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Pa.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
Key XYZ, care American Florist.

GREENHOUSES

Denver, Colo. Everything in first-class con-
dition. Coal for cominp winter contracted at
low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Shorewood, Wis., Milwaukee P. C,
F. W. UUius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnishing of about 1000
2-in. to 25^-in. American Blms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 2?£x6»4 inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices: Per 600, $3.35; per 1000
$5.00, Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, Sl.SU. Cash with order,

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

STOREMAN

Wants Position. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

Retail Man

Wants position as Manager. Can
furnish unquestionable references.
Ready to start now or January 1.

Key 000, care .American Florist.

A HOLLY WREATH

Red and Green

FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND
ADVERTISING.

Plates" for printing this fine Holly
Wreath in two colors— green leaves
and red berries and ribbon— $3. 00 per
set of 2 plates. L,arger size, 3?^x4
inches, $6.00 per set of 2 plates.

Plate shown here for one color
$1.60. Thelarge size, one color,$2.70.

Cash with order.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

Chicago

1156

The American Florist.

Dec. 15,

THE Florists' Supply House of America

Last Call for Christmas

1^^ _■ Immortelles, Roping, Transparent Oak, fine for

IJr ^^^1 Christmas Wreaths, Poinsettias, all sizes; Capes,
■■^^^^^^^ Grasses, Crepe Paper, Ruscus, plain red; Ideal Green.

llfi •£ OM 1 Cones, Ruscus, Capes, Burrs, Thistles,

fffllirPflr MlVPrPfl Minerva, StaticeXycopodlum, waxed
f f Hill; Vl UU f t»l tU and Other Artificial Flowers.

Christmas Basicets in Great Variety

MINIATURE BASKETS FOR CHRISTMAS GREENS.
Magnolia Leaves, All Colors, In Bulk or Cartons.

BUY THE BAYERSDORFER BRAND OF SUPPLIES

Send Your Order Today.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

1129-1131 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

XXX Holly-Boxwood

Bulk Bouquet Green, Wreatliing,

Mistletoe, Bouquet Green Wreatiiing,

Evergreen Wreatiis, Holly Wreaths,

Japanese Frieze, Immortelles,

Winter Berries, Pepper Sprays.

NEW YORK VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago

Last Call. Blooming and Foliage Plants for Christmas

No finer selection of blooming and foliage plants can be found anywhere.

Otaheite Orang:es
Christmas Peppers

Azaleas, limited quantity Geraniums

Gardenias
Combination Plants
Heatlier

Coleus

Fious

Ferns

Begonias Dracaenas

Primulas Pandanus

Daisies Palms

Buddleia Araucarias

Acacia, limited quantity Crotons
Solanums

Complete Price List Now Ready. Order early, and if you have any facilities for caring for the stock, have shipment made at once.

S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY,

1618 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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The American Florist.

1157

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

SPECIAL NOTICE!!

From present indications Cut Flowers of all kinds will
be in short supply for Christmas and it is advisable
for everyone to place their orders as early as possible.

Your Best Chance To Secure
What You Need Is From Us.

opportunity is knocking at your door right here in this adver-
tisement and it is the successful Florist who can recognize the
knock and take advantage of it. Get aboard the good boat
''Opportunity" and sail to us with a Christmas order or two,
just to learn that with our goods we always give satisfaction.
Send your order along and we will fill it so well that you will
have the ''Merriest Christmas" that ever was. Do it now.

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST

ORCHIDS rer(

Cat'teyas $12

AMERICAN BEAUTY Per doi.

Extra long sterna $10.00 to $12

Stems 48 inches 9

Stems 30 to 36 inches 7.00 to 8

Stems 24 inches 6

Stems 18 to 20 inches 4.00 to ."i

.100, $S.00

ROSES

Mrs. Bussell. special

" ' " select

*' " medium ...

*'' " short

Richmond, special

10.

select

" medium 10,

" short 6,

Milady, special

" select 15

" medium 10,

l^illarney Brilliant, .'special . . .

" " select 15

" " medium . . 10

" Eliort 6,

Ophelia, special

" select 15

" medium 10,

" short 6.

Per lOO
,00 to $35.00

25.00
no to 20.00
00 to I'.no

25.00
00 to 20,00
00 to 12.0(1
00 to 8.00

25.00
00 to 20.00
00 to 12.00
UU to ».".(

20.00
,00 to 18.00
00 to 12.00
00 to 8.00

20.00
00 to 18.00
00 to 12.00
00 to 8.00

In Effect December 18.

Per 100

White Killamey, special S20.00

select 15.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short e.OOto 8.00

Killaruey, special 20.00

" select 1.5.00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Mrs. Ward, special 18.00

" " select 15.00

" medium : 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Sunburst, special 20.00

select 15.00 to 18.00

medii
sho

Tipperary, special 18.00

" select 15.00

mtdium , , 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Ceci'e Brunner 2.00 to 4.00

Fireflame 8.00 to 10.00

Old Gold 8.00to 10.00

J5.\tra special roses billed accordingly.

ROSES, OUR SELECTION.

7.00

CARNATIONS

Red $8.00 to $10.00

Wliite and Pinlt 6.fl0 to 8.00

Our selection 5.00

MISCELLANEOUS Per 100

Violets $ l.«0 to $ 2.00

Valley 6.00 to 8.00

Easter Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Stevia 1.50 to 2.00

Snapdragon. .. .per hunch, 75c

3.00 to
3.00 to
1.50 to

Poi.nsettas, fancy.

per doz., $2.00 to $4.00.

Mignonette 6.00 to 8.00

StrawBowers.

pe: bunch 50c

Callas, $2.00 to $2.50 per doz.

DECORATIVE

Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.75

Plumosus per bunch .35 to .50

Sprengeri " " .25 to .50

Adiantum, fancy long.... per 100 1.00

...$2.00 to $2.50.

Kems per 1000, 3.00

O.xlax .. " " 1.25

Mexican Ivy " " 5.00

Leucothoe sprays 75c

Mistletoe, per lb. 25c

Boxwood, per lb..

.35

$9.00

s, extra large bos, $4.00.
mariiet changes.

We handle the output of seventy-five of the best and leading growers
consigning their stock to the World's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower
Market, enabling us to fill all orders to jrour satisfaction at all times.
ORDER HERE. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As

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How Much Is Prompt Delivery
Worth To You?

To order merchandise now and receive it in
time for your Xmas trade means money. We
realize as well as you that goods delivered a day
after Xmas, are worthless. Even if returned, your
trade is lost. For that reason you may depend
upon Randall Service to deliver your order in the
least possible length of time. We have a stock
of practically everything you need and you are
safe in depending upon delivery of all supplies.

RUSCUS

Our Ruscus this year is by far the best that has ever been produced. It is ex-
cellent in color, heavy in foliage, and free from moisture. Send your order
now for special rush shipment. Our prices will continue low on rush orders.

A. L RANDALL COMPANY, w^^aSS a™ ., CHICAGO

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Send Order Now

If you desire some of this fine quality
stock for the holiday business.

Poinseftias

The true XMAS FLOWER; in 5, 6, 7, 8 and lO-inch pans
and singles in 4 and 5-lnch pots. A scarcity of Azaleas
fhls year wlU make these plants more desirable than ever.

Begonia Cincinnati

Extra well done in 5 and 6-inch pots.

Ctiristmas Peppers

will be much used this year; ours are un-
usually good and of the choice varieties —
CHRISTMAS JOY, CLUSTER and CELESTIAL.
Nothing better for made-up baskets.

Crotons

8-lnch tubs, very showy.

Solanum Melvini

(Jerusalem Cherry)
4 and 5-inch, extra well berried.

DRACAENA TERMINALIS

Dracaenas, Ferns

And Everything Needed for Basket Work.

WRITE FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAY CIRCULAR

Vaughan's Seed Store

31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO

43 Barclay St., New York

GREENHOUSES: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

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THE PARK FLORAL CO., DENVER, COLORADO

Christmas Plants

NILE-HIGH QUALITY

You who have had our plants before know the quality. If you have not had
them, try some now and be convinced.

Place your order at once and we will reserve the stock for you, to be shipped
on any dates you wish.

Special attention is given to packing, so you can depend on
your order reaching you in good condition. We ship in light wooden
boxes (and in paper pots where possible) so as to reduce weight.

Extra charges made for packing when plants are shipped in pots.

CYCLAMEN— Selected— Extra heavy. Mostly
red, dark pink and salmon pink.

4-inch $0 40

5-inch 65

6-inch 1.10

Larger sizes up to 3 00

CYCLAMEN— Fine quality. Good colors.

4inch $0.30

5-inch 50

6-inch 75c and 1.00

Larger sizes $1.25 to 2.00

PRIMULA OBCONICA— 5 inch 40c

JERUSALEM CHERRIES-5 inch 45c

CINERARIAS— Large plants— Excellent qual-
ity. Grown cool and will give good service.

5-inch 40c and 50c

6-inch .-. 75c

TABLE FERNS.

. per 100, $6.00

BOSTON and WHIIMANII FERNS-

4-inch, 30c; 5-inch, 50c; 6-ihch, 75c; 7-inch,
$1.25 and $1.50. Larger, $2.00 to $5.00;

FICUS— 4-inch .•35c; 5-inch

.50c

KENTIAS— 4-inch, 25c; 4-inch, 50c and 75c;
5-inch, $1.00 and $1.50. Larger plants, $2.00
to $7.50 each.

TERMS:

If you have no charge account with us, cash must accompany your
order. If you wish to open an account, send cash with your first order,
together with references, which we shall be glad to investigate, and
extend to you whatever credit they seem to justify. C. O. D. orders will
not be accepted, unless half the cash is sent with the orders.

THE PARK FLORAL CO., DENVER COLORADO

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In Good Supply for Christmas

Roses -Carnations

Beauties, Orchids, Violets, Lilies, Narcissus,
Valley, Jonquils, Bouvardia, Sweet Peas,
and Most Complete Line of Qreen Goods

You can rely upon us to fill your Christmas orders to your entire satisfaction,
owing to the fact that we will have a good supply of all kinds of stock.

Write Today for Our Special Christmas Price List.

E. C. AMLINQ CO.

The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally
Located Wholesale Cut Flower House In Chicago.

169-75 N. Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phones:
Central 1977 1978

CHICAGO

THE WRAPPER

stop the leak —
Iveep your profits
intact — Make ev-
ery dollar you in-
vest show returns.
Vour shipping de-
partment is • not
keyed up to the
highest point of
efliciency if it is
not wrapping its
plants with the.
Ifapid Rapper.
Order your outfit
today — Place the
money you are
now losing- by not
using- thei Rapfd,
Happer on the
profit side of the
ledg-er. Get out
of the rut — join
the ••! Will" class
—Help the Nation
save.

Write for your
copy of "The Art
of Wrapping."

lvo^v.

THE PEDESTAL

Many of the fore-
most florists in
this country have
ackno-wledged our
pedestal to be ab-
solutely i n d i s-
pensable. You will
find it invaluable
for decorating,
displaying plants
and floral baskets
as well as innu-
m e r a b 1 e other
uses, and a most
b e a u t i ful orna-
ment in addition
to being a neces-
sity.

There is nothing
like it on the mar-

Finished in green
enamel. Range in
height 26 to 52
inches.

Price S3.00 each.

ALL THE DIRT

REMAINS IN THE POT.

ALL TJHE FLOWERS

IN PLACE.

The Rapid Wrapper Co

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

448 Bush St., SAN FRANCISCO

Burlington Willow Ware Shops,

BURLINGTON, lA.

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ORDER
EARLY.

ORDER
EARLY.

BIG SIPPLY OF ROSES

You can get what you want here in large or small quantities in
all the desired grades and varieties mentioned in our price list.

CARNATIONS

The outlook is exceptionally bright for a large crop of Carnations for Christmas. We
will be strong on Red, White and Pink and advise you to place your order in our care.

Beauties, Orchids, Violets, Valley, Daisies, Stevia, Mignonette, Paper Whites,

Romans, Poinsettias, Sweet Peas, Calendulas, Strawflowers,

Mistletoe, Boxwood, Red Berries, All Green Goods.

B^'You will buy right if you place your Christmas orders with us for our
supply this year promises to be the Largest, Finest and Most Complete Ever.

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST— ?^>,i-VX„«^i-«-

AMERIOAN BEAUTY Per Doz.

Extra long stems $10.00 to- $12.00

Stems 4S iDches 9.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 7.00 to 8.0O

Stems 24 inches 6.00

Short stems 100. 8.00 to 10.00

MRS. OHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Special $30.00 to .$35.00

Select 25.00

Medium 15.00 to 20.00

Stort lO.OO to 12.00

Hoosifer Beauty, extra special . 30.00

" special ..... 20.00 to 25.00

select 10.00 to 15.00

short 8.00

Richmond, special 25.00

select 15.00 to 20.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short S.OO

Milady, special 25.00

select 15.00 to 20.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 8.00

Killarney Brilliant, special.. 20.00

select . 15.0T to 18.00
medium. 10.00 to 12.00
short .. 6.00 to 8.00

Ophelia, special $20.00

select .$15.00 to 18.00

medMim 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

ROSES— Continued.

Per 100
white Killarney, special . . . $20.00

select $15.00 to 18.00

medium ... 10.00 to 12.00

" " short 6.00 to 8.00

Killarney, special 20.00

select IS. 00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.03 to 8.00,

Mrs. Ward, special 20,00*

select 15.00 to ]8!oo

medium 10.00 to 12.00

sliort 6.00 to 8.00

Sunburst, special 20 00

select 15.00 to isioo

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.0O

Cecile Brunner 2.00 to 4.00

Elgar 2.00 to 4.00

Baby Doll 2.00 to 4.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 7.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.
CARNAIIOKS.

Re<3 $ 8.00 to ,$10.00

White or PliiU e.OO to 8.00

Splits 5.00

ORCHIDS.
_ ,^, Per doz.
Cattleyas $12,00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Jlolets % 1.50 to $ 2.00

Valley 6.00 to 8.00

Easter Lihes 12 50 to "• =^ oa

Stevia 1.50 to

Strawflowers per bunch .25 to

Calendulas 2 OO to

Whites aioo to

Daisies ■ i.'oo to

Snapdragons per bunch

Mignonette 6.00 to

Poinsettias, fancy. . .per doz. 2.00 to

Romans 3.00 to

Callas per doz.

Sweet Peas

GREENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to

Asp. plumosus sprays. . .bunch .35 to

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to

Adiantum per lOCJ

S'milax, choice ..per doz.

Fancy Perns per 1,000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Wild Smilax per case

Boxwood per lb.

Ked Winterberries. . . .per case 2.00 to

Mexican Ivy

Leucotboe Sprays : . . . .

Mistletoe per lb.

California Holly, 45c lb.; 10 lbs :
20 lbs., .$6.00.

4.00
4.00
2.00
.75
8.00
4.00
4.00
2.00
2.O0

"^mmimvt ^ ro

TnIOT IlslC.

phones:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 2 572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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Fine Christmas Crops

ALL LEADING ROSES

Both you and your customers will be pleased with our
stock. Can also supply whatever else you may need.

Hoerber Bros.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

162 N. Wabasii Ave.,

Lone Distance Phone,
Randolph 2758.

CHICAGO

USE GREPE-WOOD AT CHRISTMAS

FOR COVERING FLOWER POTS

PRICES

30-foot Rolls

5 inches

wide. . .

. . .33c each

6 "

"

....34c "

7 "

"

....35c "

8 "

"

....37c "

94 '•

"

....38c "

F. O. B. Evansville, led.

Cash with order, or 30 days' time
to concerns with established credit.

Our new product now takes the shape of the pot
It does not crack or warp easily.

Send for Literature on "Oak-Kraft" Indoor Window Boxes.
A Good Winter Number and Especially During the Holidays.

EXPANDED WOOD CO.,

Evansville, Ind.

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Special Boston fern Offer

10% Discount This Week From Regular Prices

In order to make room we are allowing a Special 10% Dis-
count from our regular prices on Boston Ferns, of which
we have an exceptionally fine supply of pot-grown stock.
The 7-inch and 8-inch sizes are remarkably good values.

Boston Ferns.

6 -inch !li0.35 each

7-inch.

8-inch.

each

.$1.00 each

9-inch 1.25 each

Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock

Kentia Belmoreana, 2-incli per doz.,

Kentia Belmoreana, 3-inch per doz.,

Kentia Forsteriana, 3^-inch per doz..

Latania Borbonica, 2-inch per doz. ,

Latania Borbonica, 3-incb per doz.,

Aspl'enium. Nidus-Avis, 5-inch, fine specimen each,

$1.25
2.00
1.25

ANOTHER BIG BARGAIN.

Pteris Wimsetti in Flats, $1.50 per Flat of QO to 100 Plants,
Ready for 2^-in. Pots. They are going fast. Order now.

Aucuba Japonica, 8-inch, fine for decorating. .. .each. $1.50

Boxwood Pjrramids, 2Vo feet each, 2.50

English Ivy, 4-inch per doz.. 2.00

Vinca Variegata, 4-inch per 100. 10.00

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-incb per doz.. 1.00

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 4-inch per doz., 1.50

Cyrtomium Falcatum, 5-inch per doz., 2.40

Phoenix Roebelcnii, 4-inch each. O.50

Phoenix Reclinata, 4-inch per doz., 3.00

PaJidanus Veitcbii. 4-iDch each. .50

Pandanus ITtilis, 5-inch each , . 50

Asparagus Plumosus, 2^4 -inch each, .03

Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch each. .06

Asparagus Plumosus. 4-inch each, .13

Asparagus Plumosus, 5-lnch per doz., 3.00

Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-inch each, .03

ASSORTED PTERIS, FOR FERN DISHES

254-inch, per 100 $3.00

Pteris Serrulata, 4-inch per doz.^ $1.50

Pteris "Wimsettii, 4-inc'h per doz., 1.60

Pteris Adiantoides, 5-inch per doz., 2,40

THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO.,

745 Buckingham Place,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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COCOS WEDDELIAN4

The finest lot of 2H and 3 inch pot plants we have
ever offered. Per doz. Per 100

214 inch pots, 5 to 6 inches high $1.50 $12 00

3 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high 2.50 20.00

FINE FERNS FOR DISHES

Our Dish Ferns are now exceptionally good. We
offer a choice assortment of the most useful varieties.
2^4 inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000.

HENRY A. DREER

714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The above prices are intended for the trade only.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

Mention the American Florist when toriting

Bargains in Dutcli Bulbs and Table Ferns

The war has hit u? on Holland Bulbs. The finest that can be produced, at sacrifice prices. Our loss, your gain.
At these unheard-of prices you can afford to force them for Easter, even if you have already planted. Add more
of them to vour planting, and incidentally add to your bank account. Plant some around your office grounds.
They can be planted in the ground until it freezes, and also on top of the ground with sand after it fieezes.

Per 100
Named Hyacinths, best forcing varieties, single, red,

pink, white, blue and yellow (1.76

Miniature Hyacinths, known as the Dutch Romans,

named 1.26

Hyacinths to Color 1.25

Per 100

Darwin Tulips, best varieties fl.OO

Single Early Tulips, named 75

Double Early Tulips, named 75

Single and Double Early Tulips, to color 60

Crocus, name the color you desire 25

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Dwarf Ferns for Fern Dishes

Our stock is in prime condition, in six best varieties per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00

Our New Wholesale Catalog in Press. Write tor it today.

THE GOOD & REESE CO.

The Largest Rose Growers in the World,

Dept. C, SPRIMGFIELD, OHIO

Phone 117 riatbush

Christmas Plants

G. MESSEBERG

GROWER

Lenox Road and East 39th Street

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Repeat orders have sold us out of
3 and 4-inch

New Dwarf

SOLANUM CLEVELAND

ORDER QUICK

4-inch, Select, 35c: 5-inch, 50c;
Sinch, Select, 75c; 6-inch, $1.00;
6-inch, Select, $1.25 and $1.50.

Carl Hagenburger

West Mentor, Ohio

GOLD MEDAL CLEVELAND FLOWER SHOW

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Ji^ail oiTfiear for Oira^lg; Qtaialltsr Pla^xi.t:s totloy.

PLANT BASKETS

Our plant Baskets have been so well received
that they are now a very important feature
of our Christmas business. Last year we offered
only one style in three sizes. This year we
have about twenty-five different numbers. All
are first-class, both as to style of basket and
fllUng.

Nothings but highly-colored, well-grown stock
is used, such as Dracaenas in variety, Crotoos^
Pandanus, Ferns, etc. On account of being
filled early and becoming established, they are.
bound to give you and your customer satisfac-
tion. We cannot recommend them too highly.

Many of the baskets and window boxes are
in two-tone effect.

All baskets have zinc (not tin) liners.

Window box shape, 18 inches long, 6 inches
wide, 6 inches deep, $3,50, and .$4 each. (

Handle baskets in variety, $3.50, $4, $5 and
$6 each.

CYCLAMEN (30,000)

6-inch pots, very heavy, $12, $15 and $18 per
doz.

7-inch pots, $2 and $2.50 each.

ADIANTUM GLOEIOSA

Similar to Farleyense, but much hardier,
4-inch, very heavy, $7.50 per dozen.

HEATHER

Erica Melanthera

6-inch pots at $1.50, $2, $2.50 each.

COCOS WEDDELLIANA

3%-ineh pots, heavy, $4.50 per dozen, $33
per 100.

DRACAENA WAENECKII

6-inch pots, $2.50 each.

AZALEA MADAME PETRICK

5-inch pots at $12 per dozen.

CROTONS

214-inoh pots, strong plants, $25 per 100; $223
per 1,000.

4-inch pots, strong plants, $35 per 100; $325
per 1000.

4-inch pots, extra heavy, $50 per 100. •

6-inch pots, strong plants, $75 and $100 per
100.

6-ineh pots, strong plants. $15, $18 and $24
per doz.

10-inch pots, made up, beautiful plants, $5,
$6 and $7.50 each.

12-inch and 14-inch, mad© up. beautiful plants,
$10, $15, $20, $25, $35 and $50 each.

CEOTON NORWOOD BEAUTY

4-inch pots, heavy .$e per doz.; $40 per 100

5-inch pots, heavy $9 and $12 per doz.

e-lnch pots, heavy $18 per doz.

VARIEGATED PINEAPPLE

Very handsome plants $6 and $7.50 each

BEGONIAS

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

4-inch pots, very heavy $7.50 per doz.

5-inch pots $75 100

6-inch pots $1 each

BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI

4-inch pots, heavy. . .$7.50 per doz.; $60 per 100

6-inch pots, heavy $100 per 100

6-lnch pots, very heavy $125 per 100

7 and 8-ijich pots, very heavy. .$1.50 and $2 ea.

BEGONIA KONKURENT
A Greatly Improved Begonia Cincinnati

4-inch pots $50 per 100

e-inch pots $100 per 100

e-jnch pots, very heavy $125 per 100

7-inch pots, very heavy $1.50 and $2 each

ARECA LUTESCENS

4-inch pots, made up, $30 per 100.

6-inch pots, made up, 26 to 28 inches tall,
$12 per doz.

9-inch pots, extra heavy, 48 to 60 inches tall,
$6, $7.50 and $10 each.

9 and 10-inch pots, $6, $7.50 and $10 each.

CROTON CHANTRIERII MAJOR

4-lnch pots, $6 per doz.; $40 per 100.
5-inch and 5y.-inch pots, 75c, $1, $1.25 and
$1.50 each.

CROTONS (NARROW LEAF TYPE)

Delicatissima, Golden Thread and

Florence

214-inoU pots, heavy $25 per 100

4-itich pots, heavy $50 per 100

5-lnch pots, heavy 75c and $1 each

6-inch pots, heavy $15 and $18 per doz.

CROTON PUNCTATA

2y-.-ineh pots $10 per 100; $ 90 per 1000

3-inch pots $20 per $100; $175 per 1000

4-inch pots $30 per 100; $275 per 1000

DRACAENAS

There is no variety of foliage plant as at-
tractive as the highly colored Dracaena. The
small and medium sizes can be used to great
advantage in making up the popular Christmas
baskets, while the large specimens have always
been in great demand for decorative purposes.
We are now growing more Dracaenas, in greater
variety, than any firm in this country.

DRACAENA GODSEFFIANA

214 -inch pots $12 per lOfl

3-inch pots $20 per 100

DRACAENA MASSANGEANA

10-inch pots, heavy $3.50. .$4, $5 and $6 each

DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Exceptionally well colored

214-inch pots .$12 per 100

.-i-inch pots $25.00 per 100; $225 per 1000

5-inch pots, strong plants $75 per 100

6-inch pots, extra strong, $12, $15 and $18
per doz.

DRACAENA FRAGRANS

4-incb pots $5 per doz.

5-inch pots $7.50 per doz.

D&ACAENA SANDERIANA

21^-inch pots $15 per 100

DRACAENA LORD WOLSELEY

2-inch pots $12 per 100

3-inch pots, very heavy $25 per 100

4-inch pots, heavy $35 per 100

4-inch pots, very heavy $50 per 100

.5-inch pots, very heavy $9 per doz.

6-ineh pots, very heavy $12 per doz.

PANDANUS VEITCHH

Well-colored plants. Large stock.

■i-inch pots, very heavy ,$7.50 per doz.

n-inch pots $9 per doz.

.")^4-ineh pots $12 per doz.

e-inch pots ,$15 per doz.

fi-inch pots, very heavy $1.50 each

9-lneh tubs, very fine $3, $4 and $5 each

FICUS PANDURATA

6-inch pots, 2 feet tall $2 each

7-inc'h pots, 3 feet tall $2.50 each

8-inch pots, 4 feet tall $3 each

10-inch and 11-inch tubs, 5 feet to 10 feet
tall, $4, $5, $6 and .$7.50 each.

Branch plants, exceptionally fine, $2.50, $3,
$3.50, .$4 and .$5 each.

The large plants are unusually fine.

. FICUS UTILIS

n-lnch pots. 24 inches tall $2 each

6-inch pots. 30 inches tall $2.50 each

7-inch pots, 36 inches tall $3 each

8- inch pots. 48 inches tall $4 and .$5 each

11-inch pots. 6 to 7 feet tall. .$6 and $7.50 each

FICUS CRAIGII

4-inch pots. 15 inches tall, $35 per 100.
6-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches tall, $6 and $9
per doz.

OTAHEITE ORANGES

A very fine stock of this wonderful Christ-
mas plant.

Plants, well ripened, delivery December 1st,
30c per fruit.

214-inch pots for growing on, $8 per 100; $75
per 1000.

150,000 NEPHROLEPIS (In Variety)

We are he largest growers of Nephrolepis
Ferns in the country in the following varieties;
in fa<rt, -we are headquarters for tbem. The de-
mand increases each year, and it is our aim to
have every variety of Nephrolepis, in every
size, every day in the year.

NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD

Strong plants, 2Vi-inch pots, $4 per doz.; $25

per 100; $200 per 1000.

Strong plants, 4-inch pots, $9 per doz.; $50
per 100.

Strong plants, 6-inch pots, $13 per doz.; $100
per 100.

Orders filled strictly in rotation.

NEPHROLEPIS VERONA

2 14 -inch pots $8 per 100; .$75 per 1000

4-inch pots $25 per 1(X); $225 per 1000

6-inch pots $6 and $9 per doz.

NEPH. TEDDY, JR., SPORT

2% -inch pots $S per 100; $75 per lOOO

4-inch pots $23 per 100; $200 per 1000

e-inch pots $7 per doz. ; $50 per 100

NEPH. BOSTONIENSIS DWARF

214-inch pots $8 per 100: ir73 per 1000

4-inch l)Ots $23 per 100

6-inch pots $6 and .$9 per doz.

8-inch pots $12 and .$15 per doz.

NEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES

214-inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1000

4-inc'h pots $25 per 100

6inch pots $6 and $9 per doz.

8-inch pots $12 and .$15 per doz.

9-inch and 10-inch tubs. $24, $30 and $36 per
doz.

NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA
IMPROVED

214 -inch pots $6 per 100; $.50 per 1000

4-inch pots $23 per 100

6-inch pots $6 and .$9 per doz.

8inch pots $12 and $13 per doz.

iJirger plants..:... $2. .$2,30. .$3 and $3.30 each

NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZELII

2%-inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1000

4-inch pots, heavy $25 per 100

6-inch pots $6 per doz.; ,$45 per 100

6-inch pots $9 per doz.; $70 per 100

8-inch % pots $12 per doz.; 90 per 100

11-inch tubs $24 and $30 per doz.

NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA
COMPACTA

214 -inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1000

4-inch pots $25 per 100

6-inch pots $6 and $9 per doz.

8-inch pots $12 and $15 per doz.

NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII

214 -inch pots $6 per 100; $30 per 1000

4-inch pots $23 per 100; $223 per 1000

6-inch pots .$7 per doz.; $50 per 100

6-inch pots, heavy .$9 per doz.; .$70 per 100

8-inch % pots $12 per doz.; $90 per 100

8-lnch % pots, heavy $15 per doz.

10-iDch % pots ...$1S per doz.

11-inch tubs $2.50 and $3 each

NEPHROLEPIS JOHN WANAMAKER

"The Wanamaker Boston Fern"

214-incU pots, $8 per 100 ; $75 per 1000.

4-inch pots, very heavy plants, $25 per lOO;
$200 per 1000.

6-inch pots, very heavy plants, $6 per doz.;
$45 per 100.

6-inch pots, extra heavy plants, $9 per doz.;
$70 per 100.

8-inch pots. $12 and $15 per doz.

11-inch tubs, $2.50 and $3 each.

"TEDDY JUNIOR"
A Grand New Dwarf Fern

Fine young plants from SVi-inch pots, $6 per
100; $50 per 1000.

4-inch pots, heavy $25 per 100; $225 ner 1000

e-inch pots, heavy $30 per 100

6-inch pots, very heavy .$73 per 100

S-inch pots, very heavy $15 per doz.

11-inch tubs $2.50, $3 and $3.50 each

All Goods Shipped at Purchaser's Risk.

ROBERT CRAIG CO., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH— NORWOOD, PA.

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ROSES and CARNATIONS will be our leaders, but we will have a good supply
of stock in general for Christmas, and will be able to take care of you in fine
shape In both Cut Flowers and Greens. Our supply of Richmond roses will be
very big, and we also have an enormous stock of Extra Fancy Red Carnations.

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST

AMERICAN BEAUTY RICHMOND AND MILADY. CARNATIONS. MISCELLANEOUS— Cont.

Perdoz. Per 100 Per 100 Per 100

Extra long stems $10.00 to $12.00 Special $25.00 Ked ?8.00 to SIO.OO Romans 3.00 to 4.00

Stems 4S inches 9.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Wliite or Piuli 6.00 Callas perdoz. 2.00

Stems 30 to 36 iiches 7.00 to 8.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Our Selection 5.00 Sweet Peas 2.00

Stems 24 Indies 6.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 nprHln<! rpcinuc

Stems 18 to 20 inches.... 4.00 to 5.00 fattleva, OPCHIDS. GREENS.

Stems 12 inches 2.50 to 3.00 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, WHITE "-itueyas Jl-.tiu^sp plumosus. .per string $0.50 to $0.75

Short stems 100, $S.OO KILLARNEY, KILLARNEY, MRS. _ MISCELLANEOUS. Asp. plumosus sprays. b'ch .35 to .50

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. WARD, SUNBURST AN D OPHELIA. J,Xv son Jo son ®''™''"' Per bunch .Soto .50

Per 100 Special $20.00 i,^"" W'v'J, iS-nt ic'nn Adiantum per 100 1.00

Special $30.00 to $35.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 StJ'.^'^ ^'"^ \-?X f" J nn Smilax, choice. .. .per doz. 2.00 to 2.50

Select 25.00 Medium l""" '" 1^.00 =^™-,.-- ner'bimch 2^ 1^ -« Fancy ferns perl.OOO 3.00

Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 6.00 to $.00 ''''^^"""""^ ■ ■ ■ "^'^ '^™'=" ^erlOO G^ilix leaves perl.OOO ,1.25

Short 10.00 to 12.00 Cec,le Brunner 2.00 to 4.00 c^,^„^^,^^ 2.00 to 4 00 Wild Smilax ....percase 5.00

HOOSIER BEAUTY. Rahv rini'l '■>mV„ 4 n„ Paper Whites 3.00 to 4.00 Boxwood per lb. .35

Extra special $30.00 ''^'»' "°" • ■ ■; -.uu 10 l.uu 0^15,53 1.50 to 2.00 Red Winterberries. . . .case 4.00

Special -20.00 10 25.00 rqSES. OUR SELECTION .. .. 7.00 Snapdragon.', per bunch .75 Mexican Ivy .75

Select 10.00 to 15.00 Mignonette 6.00 to 8.00 Leucothoe Spraj-s .75

Short 8.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly. Poinsettias, fancy, per doz. 2.00 to 5.00 Mistletoo per lb. .25

IFRNE ^ COMPANY |

I -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- |

I 30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. |

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Mention the American Florist when writino

Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-I308 W. Division St., CHICAGO

Mention the American Floi'ist when writino

PHILIP F. KESSLER

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York City

The Finest Carnations in the Maritet.

Single Pink, Bronze and Wine Shade of Godfrey Pompon Ciirysanttiemums until January 1, 1918.

Asparagus Plumosus, all types, Smilax and Bulbous Stock, Callas and Llllum Giganteums, Tulips,

Myosotis and Snapdragons. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Mention the A^nerican Florist when writino

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The American Florist.

1167

Roses, Cattleyas, Valley

For Christmas

AS USUAL our CHRISTMAS CROP OF ROSES
will be In. OUR KILLARNEY and BRILLIANTS
are worthy of SPECIAL MENTION, they are of
fine quality both in regard to size of buds and
color. Don't Fail to Buy OUR SELECT BRAND
VALLEY, None Equal Nor None Nearly So Good.

We will have a big supply of fine CATTLEYAS, also CYPRIPEDIUM and
PHALAENOPSIS, CECILE BRUNNER and AARON WARDS for Corsages.

on a limited supply of

Best Quality Red Ruscus

75 cents per pound.

RED IMMORTELLES, $25.00 per 100 bunches.
1000 Assorted Cycas Leaves, 12 to 32 inches, $34.50.
All Accessories In GRASSES FOR HOLIDAY USE.

CYCLAMEN.

4-incli pots 35e to 60e each

5-lnch pots % 6.00 per dozen

6-incli pots 12.00 per dozen

POINSETTIAS

4-incli pots $20.00 per 100

6-lnch pans 50 and $0.75 each

7-lnch pans 1.00 each

8-inch pans $1.25 to 1.60 each

10-lnch pans 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-inch pans 4.00 each

— Also the following:

PANDANTJS VEETCHII.

4-inch $0.35 each

5-inch 60c to 75c each

BIKD'S NEST rEEN

5inch $1.00

3-inch 1.50

RUBBER PLANTS.

4-inch $4.20 per doz.

ENGLISH IVY.

4-inch $15.00 per 100

ASPARAGirS SPEENGERI.

3-inch pots $6.U0 per 100

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

2iA-inch pots $3.60 per 100

COLEUS EMP. WILLIAM.

5-inch 25c and 35c each

BEGONIA LUMINOSA.
5-inch 25e each

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

3-inch $8.00 per 100

6-lnch 85c each

: CROTONS.

4-inch, well colored $0.40 each

5-inch, well colored $0.60 and .75 each

6-inch, well colored $1.00 to 1.50 each

HOLLY FERNS.

3-lnch pots $10.00 per 100

4-inch pots 15.00 per 100

5-inch pots $2.40 and $3.00 per dozen

A nominal charge is made for packing:.

PoehlmannBros.Co

mi E. Randolph Street, CfllCAGO.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 35.

1168

The American Florist.

Dec. 15,

Christmas Price List

There will no doubt be a great shortage of Roses and Carnations for Christ-
mas. Very few Beauties are being cut. Orders should be shipped one to
two days earlier than usual on account of the delay in handling express.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

Extra long stem specials $12.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 10.00

Stems 24 to 30 inches 8.00

Shorter lengths $3.00 to 4.00

HO OSIER BEAUTY and RICHMOND Per 100

Extra long stem specials $35.00

Long $20.00 to 25.00

Good medium 15.00

Good short 10.00 to 12.00

OPHELIA and SHAWYER Per 100

Specials, extra long $25.00

Long 20-00

Good medium $12.00 to 15.00

Good short 6.00 to 10.00

RUSSELL — the best in this market Per doz.

Specials, extra long $6.00

Long 5.00

Good medinm '. $3.00to 4.00

Good short 1.50 to 2.00

BRILLIANT and PINK KILLARNEY Per 100

Long $15.00 to $18.00

Good medium 10.00 to 12.00

Good short 8.00

WHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Extra long $12.00 to $15.00

Good medium 8.00 to 10.00

Good short 6.00

OUR SELECTION— No red, in lots of 200 or more
at the rate of $5.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS

Fancy red Belle Washburn, per 100 $10.00

Fancy dark and light pink, per 100 6.00

Extra fancy white, per 100 $5.00 to 6.00

MISCELLANEOUS

VALLEY per 100 $6.00

CHOICE COMMON FERNS per 1000 2.50

CHOICE COMMON FERNS per 100 .30

ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI. . . .per 100 $3.00
GALAX, green and bronze per 1000 1.00

NOTICE: We cloise at 5 o'clock Week Days, Sundays and Holidays at Noon.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

IjONG distance PHONE:
CENTRAIi 1457.

Greenhonses Hinsdale, III., and Greegs Station, III.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chicago.

STOCK IS VERY SCARCE.
Stock of all kinds is very scarce at
this writing- and many of the dealers
are finding- it impossible to fill all
their orders in full. The cold snap
experienced the early part of this -week,
■when the mercury "was belo-w zero the
greater part of the time, caused a sud-
den shortening- up of stock in an al-
ready tight market, consequently stock
is scarcer than ever and has advanced
considerably in price. Roses and car-
nations are bringing exceptionally
good prices and the same holds true
for American Beauties, -which clean up
at an early hour. Miscellaneous stock
has been selling -well, owing to the
shortage of roses and carnations, and
a trip througrh the market early this
week finds no surplus to speak of in
any line. The outlook for a brisk
Christmas trade is bright and from
present indications there will be no
surplus in cut flowers, although the
supply will be good. Blooming plants
are practically all sold and are in
short supply, which means that cut

WHOLESALE FLORIST

158 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

flowers should clean -up early at the
advertised quotations. Prices will
i-a,nge about the same as last year and
all buyers who have not already placed
their orders for same should do so as
early as possible so as to avoid dis-
appointment. Look over the adver-
tisements that appear in this issue of
THE AMERICAN FLORIST and make up
your order right away and send it
to your dealer by next mail. Holly
and boxwood are scarce at this writ-
ing, but there seems to be plenty of
ruscus to be had as well as frieze in
all the desirable colors. All the local
retail florists are making preparation
for a large Christmas trade and there
is no reason why business should not
be good, for everyone spends money
for the holidays and the writer will
gamble that the florist will get his
share. Take a tip from the writer and

Christmas Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000— 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

Mention the American Florist token writing

place your order today, for it is al-
most a certainty that prices will not
be lower than those that appear this
week, but may advance considerably
as the holidays approach. Tou will
probably remember that we advised
you several weeks before Thanksgiv-
ing that stock would be scarce for that

igij.

The American Florist,

1169

PERCY JONES, Inc., the

House My Friend Bill says

the Van 100% Service has

made famous.

^ \^ INC. '^f

^

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

PERCY JONES, Inc.i'i.
— where customers alwayii
receive the benefit of,
market changes regardless
of prices quoted.

NOT THE OLDEST; NOR THE LARGEST; JUST THE BEST.

—IT HAS BEEN PROVEN—

that YOU CANNOT hire any help,
or, get a partner, whom you can depend
upon more, or who will work as hard
for you as-PERCY JONES, Inc.

BEAUTIES

Home-grown stock, in all suitable

VIOLETS

Record supply home-grown single and
New York double violets. Most beau-
tiful stock ever offered.

ROSES

All the best leading varieties and grades

— CARNATIONS

Positively the finest supply of long
stemmed carnations obtainable in the
Great Central market.

STE VIA

Have a tremendous quantity to supply
you with for Christmas.

^RED BERRIES

Good supply of choice stock ready for
immediate delivery.

YOU CANNOT

buy our quality of Flowers elsewhere
at a lower price and YOU CANNOT
buy our quality of service elsewhere
AT ANY PRICE.

CHRISTMAS PRICES

AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Per doz.

60-inch stems $12.00

48-inch stems $9.00 to 10.00

36-inch stems 8.00

30-inch stems 7.00

24-inch stems 6.00

20-inch stems 4.00

MRS. CHAS. RUSSEI.L,.

Per 100

Specials $35.00

Select 25.00

IVIedium 15.00 to 20.00

Short 10.00 to 12.00

RICHMOND AND MII,ADY.

Per 100

Specials $25.00 to $35.00

Select 15.00 to 25.00

Medium , 10.00 to 15.00

Short S.OO

KILLARNBY, WHITE KILLARNEY, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT,
SUNBURST, OPHELIA, AVAKD.

Per 100

Specials $20.00

Select $15.00 tcT 18.00

Medium 10.00 to 12.00

Short 6.00 to S.OO

Cecile Brunner — Blgar — Baby Doll 2.00 to 4.00

ROSES — OUR SELECTION 7.00

CARNATIONS.

Per 100

Red $8.00 to $10.00

White 6.00 to S.OO

Pinlv 6.00 to 8.00

Our selection 6.00

ORCHIDS.

Cattleyas per dozen. $12.00

MISCELLAN'EOUS.

Per 100

Poinsettlas per dozen, $2.50 to $4.00

Valley $6.00 to $S. 00

Violets, single and double 1.50 to 2.00.

Paper Whites 4.00

Stevia 1.50 to 2.00

Lilies per dozen, $1.50 to $2.00

Callas per dozen, 2.00

Sweet peas 1.50 to 3.00

Daisies 2.00

Mig-nonette 6.00 to 8.00

Calendulas per bunch, $0.35 to $0.50

DECORATIVE.

Asparagus Plumosus Sprays per 100, $2.00 to $4.00

Asparagus Sprengeri per 100, 2.00 to 4.00

Adiantum per 100, l.OO

Leucothoe (long green) , per 1,000, 6.00

Mistletoe, choice per lb., .25

Holly per case, 5.00

Galax per 1,000. 1.00

Ferns per 1,000 2.50

Smilax per dozen, 2.00

Red Winter Berries per case, $2.00 to 3.00

Exira Special Stock Billed Aceordinsly.

Bill Says:

Van's 100% Service means earnest, sincere, untiring effort devoted to your interests — service such as you
have only believed possible to obtain from a member of your own firm — intelligently rendered by one who
makes a thorough study of your wants.

1170

The American Florist.

Bee. 15,

HEAVY SUPPLY

OF

CUT FLOWERS

FOR

CHRISTMAS

All the Leading Varieties of Roses and Carnations.

Everything Else Seasonable. Also a complete
line of Green Goods. We advise placing orders
early as late orders may be delayed in transit.

Always remember when buying that we have both quantity
and quality and that when you order here YOU ALWAYS
GET THE BEST that the Great Central Market affords.

occasion and our report was true in
every detail. Stock will be scarce for
Christmas without a doubt and the
chances are that there will be very
little pickled stock offered, owing to
the fact that prices are high now, due
to the extreme scarcity in all lines
which common sense will tell the
grower to get while the market is in
such condition as it is now. Play safe,
order early and insure your supply.

NOTES.

Allie Zech was thirty-three years old.
December 9. and it is needless to add
that he celebrated the occasion in
grand style besides remembering all
his friends with a nice fat cigar. Mr.
Zech is manager at Zech & Mann's,
and has shown an increase in the
firm's sales for every month since he
has been in charge. Those who were
honored by being invited to the big
doings in the evening all agree that
Andy and Minnie are some enter-
tainers.

N. J. Wietor says that inquiries in
regard to stock for Christmas are nu-
merous at Wietor Bros.' store and that
several large orders have already been
booked. This firm will be in splendid
crop with roses and carnations but
the early demand indicates that no
trouble will be experienced in dispos-
ing of all that they will have to offer.
American Beauty roses will also be. in
good supply with them.

George E. Valker, of Minot, N. D.,
graced the city with his presence De-
cember 7-8. He is optimistic in re-
gard to business and is making
preparations to handle a regular old-
fashioned, rattling good Christmas
trade. lEIis brother, C. A. Valker, who
is taking up a four-year course in
commerce at the University of Wis-
consin, was here with him.

A. Lange reports that business is
good and has no complaint to make in
regard to his October and November
sales, which were encouraging. He is
making large preparations for a brisk
Christmas trade and it is gratifying
to note that his establishment has al-
ready taken on a holiday appearance
with a large display of made-up
wreaths, etc.

Ed. Vilter, formerly employed in the
local wholesale market, returned here
from Wendell, Idaho, this week, where
he has been employed the past sum-
mer. He was with a threshing crew
who harvested Chas. A. Samuelson's
crop at Wendell and reports that the
southside florist had the largest yield
of red clover seed per acre in that
territory.

Thos. Heaven, of Benton Harbor,
Mich., attended the last meeting of the
Chicago Florists' Club. Thursday eve-
ning, December 6. Mr. Heaven re-
cently became a member of this or-
ganization and has been present at
more of the meetings than many of
those who belong that live right in
the city.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. will have a
large quantity of California holly to
offer for the holidays again this year
in addition to a complete line of all cut
flowers and greens. This house is hav-
ing a heavy run on boxwood, which is
one of their leaders and is sold almost
as soon as it reaches the store.

Chas. Johnson, Jr., formerly with
the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Associa-
tion, who is with the National Army
at Rockford, was home on a furlough
this week. He is now a corporal.

Math Schilz, one of the A. L,. Ran-
dall Co.'s traveling salesmen, has sig-
nified his intention of enlisting in the
United States naval reserves this week.

Emil Buettner, of Park Ridge, will
discard Killarney next season to make
room for some of the newer varieties
of roses, including Columbia.

Paul M. Palez. of Ijttle Rock, Ark-
left for home on December 8, after
spending a few days here buying stock
for the holidays.

E. W. Obery, with W. J. LaGrotta.
1.301 East Fifty-third street, has .ioin-
ed the colors.

Robert Newcomb, with the Ameri-
can Bulb Company, is back from a
western trip.

Max Awizzus, of the E. C. Amling
Co.. visited at Milwatikee, Wis., De-
cember 6.

E. C. Pruner arid wife celebrated
their eighth wedding anniversary, De-
cember 8.

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30 E. Randolph St.
CHICAGO.

Long Distance Phones] central 3283

Our Offerings Include:

ROSES.

RusseU.

White KiUamey.

Pink KiUamey.

MUady. Sunburst.

Shawyer.

Ward. Ophelia.

KiUamey BriUiant.

MINIATURE ROSES.

Nesblt.

Cecile Brunner.

CARNATIONS.

AH Colors in Quantity.

MISCELLANEOUS.
LILIES.

Make arrangements with us for
a rejrular supply. You should al-
ways have some on hand, espe-
cially now during the extreme
shortage of other flowers.

VaUey. CaUas.

Violets.

(Single and double)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

YeUow Narcissus.

White Daisies.

YeUow Daisies.

Pansies. Stevia.

Snapdragons.

Strawflowers.

GREENS.

Plumosus. Sprengeri.

Galax, bronze. Galax, green.

Perns.

liencothoe Sprays.

Mexican Ivy. Smilax.

Adiantnm.

Wild Smilax. Bo.Ywood.

Red Winter Berries.

S)^f~ Remember when ordering
that our line Is so complete that
it includes every Item off..Ted in
the Great Chicago Market,

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WONDERFUL CROP OF

rOR CHRISTMAS

Exceptionally fine Richmond— White and Pink Killarney
Killarney Brilliant—lVlrs. Chas. Russell--Sunburst--Ophelia

BEAUTIES

Large Supply of Magnificent Stock in all lengths
at prices ranging from $4.00 to $10.00 per Doz.

We Have All the

Standard and

Best New

CARNATIONS

And Can Supply
the Best Grade

in Quantity

Our crops are in Splendid Condition and everything points to
a Record Supply of Red, White and Pink for Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST— f^?r^**tL»',=:-«'^

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per Doz.
60-inch stems $10.00

4S-inch stems
36-inch stems
30-inch stems
24-inch stems
20-ineh stems

9.00
S.OO
V.OO
6.00
4.00

RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $20.00

Select 18.00

Fancy 15.00

Medium 12.00

Good 10.00

Short stems S.OO

RUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy stock $15.00 to $30.00

SUNBURST, ana OPHELJA. Per 100

Extra Special $18.00

Select 15.00

Fancy 12.00

Medium 10.00

Good S.OO

Short stems 6.00

WHITE and PINHv KILLARNEY.

KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Per 100

Extra Special $15.00

Fancy 12.00

Medium 10.00

Good 8.00

Short stems 6.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $3.00

Elgar 3.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION %1.W

Without Notice.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Red, Extra Special $8.00

Red, Good 6.00

Li.ght Pink, Extra Special 6.00

Light Pink. Fancv 5.00

Pink, Select 6.00

White, Fancy 5.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley $ 6.00 to $ 8.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 3.00

Smllax, per doz. strings. $2.00 to $2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green),

per 1,000 1.25

Ai»paTagru.s Sprengeri, bunch.. .50
Asparagus Plumosus, bunch.. .50

Boxwood, per lb 35

Other Green Goods Market Rates.

Our Range of Greenhouses is one of the Three Largest
in America and is in Full Crop for Christmas.

WIETOR BROS.

162 N. Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

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I For Ghristmas]

I We Will Have a Good Supply of |

None Better in the Chicago Marlcet

j CARNATIONS OF QUALITY STOCK j

I We have a dependable supply and can furnish you with what you need. |

I Lilies, Violets, Valley, Freesia, Snapdragons, Feverfew, White and Yellow Narcissus, Stevia, |
I Mignonette and all other Seasonable Stock. |

I AU Greens, such as Ferns, Asparagus Sprengeri, Green and Bronze Galax, Leucothoe Sprays, Adiantum. |

I We have home-grown Asparagus — sure to reach you in good shape. {

i If you want good stock and good treatment, send your orders to =

I CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE and BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE 1
j i^-SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION,'^! {

= Inasmuch as the express companies are accepting orders subject |

i to delay, we in turn accept orders under the same conditions. =

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BUDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLET
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

Prices

As

Low

As

Others.

= We are in daily touch with market conditions and vihea a decline takes place you can rely npon orders sent os receiving such benefits. |

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J. A. Budlong' is cutting- a magnifi-
' cent supply of Nesbit roses, which are
always in brisk demand and clean up
early. Manager Schupp is strong for
this pretty miniature rose, which is
making new friends every day, and
says that the majoritj' of the local
growers are not giving this variety the
proper attention that it deserves.
Many of the local i-etail buyers are
taking it in preference to sweet peas
for the supply is more dependable and
it always gives satisfaction. This firm
will be well fixed on stock for Christ-
mas, especially in regard to roses, par-
ticularly Champ Weiland. Mrs. Chas.
Russell. Sunburst and Ophelia.

Percy Jones, Inc., has established a
large trade on violets which are being
handled in large quantities and are of
such fine quality that not a single
complaint has been heard from the
many buyers. Manager Van Gelder is
very optimistic in regard to the Christ-
n:\as trade and has all arrangements
completed to handle the business that
will come his way.

Bassett & Washburn report such a
brisk demand for stock that they are
finding it impossible in some instances
to fill all their orders in full. The
outlook for Christmas is very bright
and an early cleanup in all lines is ex-
pected at this establishment.

Hoerber Bros, are supplying their
trade with a choice grade of roses,
particularly Ophelia, and with favor-
able weather will have a fine crop for

DECORATIVE EVERGREENS GUARANTEED TO PLEASE.

On account railway congestion orders for Christmas should be sent now.

Galax, green and bronze $4. 60 per case

Fancy and Dagger Ferns 3.B0 "

Green Leucothoe, good length 2.50 " 1000

" " short length 1.00 " 1000

Bronze " good length 3.00 " 1000

" " short length 2.00 " 1000

^1^ Case lots only. Cash with order. "^Big

T. J. RAY & COMPANY, - - ELK PARK, N. C.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Christmas, for the stock in their green-
houses at Des Plaines at present is in
the best possible condition.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. are offering a
fine grade of carnations, which prom-
ise to be in good crop with them for
Christmas. Mr. Pyfer expects an early
cleanup in their line at high prices,
which everything points to at present.

Wiltgen & Freres are devoting their
spare time to making up holly wreaths
and evergreen roping which they are
supplying to their customers, along
with their usual offerings in cut flow-
ers and greens.

~The Geo. Wittbold Co. has several
hundred thousand fine young kentias
at its Edgebrook greenhouses, which

is of interest to many of the growers
throughout the country.

J. P. Raszinski, formerly with Stan-
ley Lovic, has opened a retail store at
3112 South Halsted street, under the
name of the "Milda Florist."

H. C. Rowe Co., Inc., has opened a
retail store in the Mailers building,
room 304, at East Madison street and
"Wabash avenue.

Vaughan's Seed Store has been mov-
ing carlots of holly with the usual sup-
ply of boxwood, mistletoe and winter-
berries.

O. A. & L. A. Tonner have made ar-
rangements for a large supply of mis-
tletoe, which is due to arrive at any
moment.

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BIG CROPS

IRISSELL-MILADYI

FOR CHRISTMAS

I Positively the Largest and Finest Supply of Russell and Milady |
I Roses in the country in All Grades at the Most Reasonable Prices. |

I ALSO FINE SUPPLY I

I Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Ophelia, |
I Richmond, Champ Weiland, Sunburst, My Maryland. |

ICARNATIONS'I

= Heaviest supply we ever had for Christmas in Red, White and Pink. 1

1 Enough for everyone, so order here. Fancy Sweet Peas, Violets, I

i Lilies, Lily of the Valley, Stevia, and complete line of Greens. 1

= Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago mai-ket at the prices quoted. =

= Buy Direct From the Growc

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST ^""lect to change Without Xotiee §

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials $30.00 to ?3o.00

Select 25.00

Medium 15.00 to 20.00

Short 10.00 to 12.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select $1 5.00 to 20.00

Medium 10.00 to 12.00

Shorts ■. 8.00

MILADY Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $15.00 to 18.00

Short S.OOto 12.00

Killarney "1 Per 100

White Killarney. . . Specials $20.00

Killarney Brilliant. LSelect $15.00 to 18.00

Sunburst (iWedium 10.00 to 12.00

My Maryland Short 6.00 to S.OO

Ophelia J

Per 100

ROSES, OIR SELECTION $7.00

Carnations, red $ S.OO to 10.00

white and pink 6.00

Harrisii 12.50 to

Valley 6.00 to

Violets 1.50 to

Stevia 1.50 to

Sweet Peas 1.50 to

Smllax per doz. strings 2.00 to

Adiantum i.oO to

Asparagns, per bunch 50c to 75c

Ferns, per 1,000 $3.00

BoxTiood per bunch, 35c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25
Leucothoe Sprays

15.00
8.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.50
1.50

75c to 1.00

2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass

PETER REINBERG

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES
CENTRAL 601 and 2846

CHICAGO

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BEAUTIES

We have made arrangements for a good supply of American Beauty
Roses for Christmas, which will enable us we believe to take care
of a large number of buyers. Owing to the fact that Beauties
will be scarce compared to former years it is advisable that you
get in touch with us immediately so as to insure your supply.

Exceptionally fine allotment of Stevia at $2.00 per 100,
and $15.00 per 1000. Be sure and include Stevia in
your order — You will need it and not regret doing so.

Bjl^HJ^ Everything else in seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. Owing to the uncertainty of the Christ-
S^^» mas supply everyone will do well to place their orders with us at the earliest possible moment.

A. L. RANDALL CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies.

Wabash Ave. and Lake St.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. is distributing
a notice to its customers calling at-
tention to a ruling of the express com-
panies referring to shipments of cut
flowers from November 1 to March 31,
to the effect that when the tempera-
ture is 10 degi-ees below the zero marlc
or lower, shippers will be required to
sign a release relieving the express
company from liability and risk from
■ freezing. In consequence Poehlmann
Bros. Co. will ship under the same rul-
ing, that is, all shipments F. O. B.
Chicago, at consignee's risk.

F. "W. "Webb, manager of the Whole-
sale Florists' Credit Association, is
making frequent trips to Alden, where
his mother is seriously ill. Later : —
Word was received here today that
Mr. Webb's mother, whose name was
Mrs. H. A. Graves, died early Wednes-
day. The funeral will be held at Syca-
more, Friday, December 14, at 2 p. m.

John Michelsen says that Wendland
& keimel will be in good crop with
Killamey Brilliant, Milady and Mrs.
Aaron Ward roses for Christmas,
which means that the E. C. Amling
Co. will have a good supply of stock
for the holidays, counting the receipts
from this and the other firms who con-
sign their stock to them.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. will have a
good crop of lily of the valley, or-
chids, roses and carnations to offer for
the holidays, but are all sold out in
blooming plants, which cleaned up
earlier than ever this year. The sup-
ply department is busy as can be get-
ting out orders and each majl is
bringing in new ones.

Peter Reinberg will have a good
cut of stock for Christmas, especially
in roses, according to Felix Reichling,
who inspected the stock at the green-
houses this week. Mrs. Chas. Russell
and Milady, fortunately, will be in
large supply, not to mention the old
reliable Richmond.

CHRISTMAS EVERGREENS

NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER

Choice case Holly, Cedar, Pine, Laurel and Boswood. Also Wreaths and Roping of same..
We have everything in Greens. Write your requirements at once.

DELAWARE EVERGREEN CO.,

Milton, Delaware

Mention the American Florist when writing

The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404,
Dundee, 111., has a fine lot of miniature
Christmas trees with the roots rolled
in moss ready for immediate ship-
ment. This stock compares favorably
in price but not in quality with the
wild northern-grown cut trees.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation will have its share of stock
to offer for Christmas and while their
supply will be quite large. Manager
Klingsporn is urging his customers to
buy early, owing to the threatened
scarcity.

The A. L. Randall Co. has made ar-
rangements for a good supply of
Amel-ican Beauty roses for Christmas,
which Eric Johnson figures will per-
mit them to take pretty good care of
all the orders placed well in advance.

Frank Johnson, of the A. L. Ran-
dall Co., is enthusiastic over the holi-
day demand for supplies, which is
heavy and shows that the trade in
general throughout the country can
only see prosperity ahead.

The Weiland-Risch 'Coi., wholesale
cut flower growers, will incorporate,
with a capital stock of $25,000. Fur-
ther particulars will be announced later.

Erne & Co. are moving large ship-
ments of red berries in case lots,
which are in heavier demand than ever :
this season.

EVERGREENS

Per 1000
Fancy Ferns, per case of 5000 ... .$3 25 $0 75
Dagger Ferns, per case ot 5000. . . 3.25 .75
Green Galax, per case of 10,000. . . 3.75 .50
Bronze Galax, per case of 10.000. 3.75 .50
Green tencotnoe, 10 to 15 inches, any

aches,

Bronze Leucotboe, 10 to 15

any quantity i.zi)

We handle nothing but the best and gaarantee

entire satisfaction.

Cash With Order.

Tar-Heel Evergreen Co.

ELK PARK, N. C.

Visitors: Rolf Zetlitz, Lima, O.; S.
S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa.; Ar-
thur J. Bauscher, Preeport; A. E'. Tur-
ner, Mosinee, Wis.; T. H. Joyj Nash-
ville, 'Tenn.; E. H. Mazey, Minneapo-
lis, Minn.

Denver, Colo.— Sam Lundy, of Boldt
& Lundy, has the sympathy of a large-
circle of friends , in the recent death
of his only boy, which occurred while
he was undergoing an operation.
Sam, we are glad to say, is well on the-
way to recovery.

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CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST— m Effect December 20, 1917.

CARNATIONS Per 100

Select— Red $10.00

Select— Ck)lors 8.00 to $10.00

Select— White 6.00 to S.OO

ROSES
Sunburst, Ophelia, Killamey.

Select $15.00 to $20.00

LonK 12.00 to 15.00

Medium 8.00 to lO.OO

Short 5.00 to 6.00

Milady, Richmond. Per lOO

Select 20.00 to 25.00

Long 15.00 to 18.00

Medium 10.00 to 12.00

Russell 15.00 to 30.00

Special roses billed accordingly.

Sweet Peas, choice $ 2.00 to $ 3.00

Violets, double 1.50 to 2.00

00

,$3.00.

.50 to 15.00

,00 to 5.00

,00 to 4.00

Stevia 2

Straw Flowers 2

Asparagus, per bunch

Ferns, per thousand 3

Galas, green, per thousand.. 1

Boxwood, bu. 25c.

Red Winter Berries, large case.

Lilies 12,

Narcisus, Paper Whites 4,

Calendulas 2,

Christinas sliipments should go forward at least one or two days earlier than heretofore
owing to the congestion of exjiress. We will not be responsible for delays.

iV. or. I^Y^I^KR & CO.

— WHOLESAIjE FI/OKISTS—

164 N. Wabash Ave., ^"''^ TJ^xRT.^,373'^™^'^ CHICAGO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

O. A. Sl L. a. TONNER

ROSES-CARNATIONS

Mistletoe Red Berries Boxwood

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Ruscus Prieze Made-Up-Wreatiis, Etc.

30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111.

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis.

MARKET IN POOR CONDITION.

The market during the past week
was very dull in all flowers. The
extremely unfavorable ■n^eather had a
lot to do with the conditions, and
Thanksgiving cleaned up everything
available in chrysanthemums. A few
are still seen from day to day, but in
no quantity. Carnations are the best
stock now for the various uses, as
they can be had in fairly good quan-
tities. The prices range from $3 per
hundred on the poor quality to $6 for
the best. Roses have been scarce,
Russel and Ophelia being high-priced.
Good Russell are bringing very fancy
prices, even rivaling holiday figures.
Violets are coming in fine, but not in
quantity. Sweet peas are a negligible
quantity. Callas and rubrums are

seen every few days, but not in steady
supply. The prices are corresponding-
ly high. All in all, the market here
has been in very poor shape for any
big business, as the supply in every-
thing has been entirely inadequate. It
is hoped that with a few days of clear
weather, mixed in between now and
Christmas, that there will be a fair
supply of stock for the holidays.

NOTES.
On December 7 this city was visited
by a severe cold snap, which, three
days later, is still in progress. The
thermometer hovered around the ■ zero
mark continuously. This naturally
caused all trains to be delayed and
as a result express packages arrived
hours late,, and the majority in a
frozen condition. Even some of the
local consignors who bring their stock

PLAIN CARDS

500 cards to a bos.

Per 500 Per 1000

No. 88 $0.60 $1.00

No. 55 80 1.25

No. 48 1.00 1.50

SPECIAL CARDS

Per 100 Per 1000

For Valentine $0.60 $4.00

For Easter 50 4.00

For Mother's Day 50 4.00

For Xmas 50 4.00

For Funeral Flowers 50 4.00

(Get our complete list of other supplies)

GEO. H. AN6ERMUELLER CO., »"!!''
1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when toritina

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The Best Red
Frieze Roping
Real Holly Red

Christmas Red Headquarters

Wreaths of the real Christmas Red, plain and beautifully trimmed. RUSCUS, red and
green. AMERICAN STATICE, wreaths or loose in bunches. DIANA GRASS, all colors.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., The House of Merit

1309-11 North 2nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions. We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. E. POLLWORTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr

to the market in auto trucks had
their stock frozen on the way. It has
also been reported from some of the
county growers that they had a hard
time keeping- the frost out of their
houses on account of the coal situa-
tion. This is particularly true of the
growers who have only enough coal
on hand to carry them from week to
week.

W. A. Rowe and AI Gumz are go-
ing to make a trip out to a hunting
grounds somewhere in Missouri, where
Rowe has been informed he will need
no gun; just a good stout hickory
club to bowl over the rabbits. He is
taking advance orders for his intended
catch.

W. J. Pilcher is cutting some fancy
Russell roses which he consigns to the
W. C. Smith Wholesale Co. They
have a big call. A. S. Cerny is run-
ning him a good race on Ophelia.
Cerny's Ophelias are some of the best
stock on the market.

Geo. Asmus, chairman of the Na-
tional Flower Show Committee, is
scheduled to be in St. Louis this week
to settle a number of important ques-
tions appertaining to the coming na-
tional show. J. J. "W'.

New Castle, Ind.— P. J. dinger &
Co., who recently installed a new heat-
ing plant, found that they did not have
boiler capacity sufficient for their en-
tire range and are allowing 10 houses,
300 feet long, in which a good crop of
roses was in sight, to freeze up.

^^MALANDRE BROTHERS^^

STAMPED ON A BOX OF FLOWERS
MEANS IT IS

GUARANTEED.

Orders from other cities by Telegraph or
Telephone, promptly filled.

IVIalandre Brothers

2077 BROADWAY, at 72nd Straet,
phone: NFW YOPK

COLUMBUS 6883. 1^1- W¥ ■ Vri%l%

ROSES, CARNATIONS

Snapdragons, Sweet Peas, Mignonette,
Violets, Cattleyas and Gardenias

Asparagus and Maidenhair Ferns
Careful Attention Given to Shipping Orders

There Is an opportunity HERE for growers who want to Improve
their present market returns.

We Are In Need of More Roses

Come in and Grow with Us !

THE HENSHAW FLORAL CO., Inc.

A. M. HSNSHAW, President

127 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones— 3310-3311-3312 Farragut

, Boxwood, Laurel

FANCY HOLLY. 2x2x4 feet, case $3.25

BOXWOOD, nmh varieties, lb 12

GRE'N SHEET MOSS, hag 1.40

LAUREL BRANCHES. 2x2x4 feet, case 2.75

LAUREL STEMS, large bag 1.10

Express shipmeots only.

W. Z. PURNELL, SNOW HILL, MD.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have you received our catalogue?
Mailed upon request.

GHIGA60 AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S. Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, OX.

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Aveoue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance Fbone. Randolph 6784

CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

S^;'«-i? Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph Z7SS

Qreenhouses: Des Plalnes, 111. /ii.l^..»j«

Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave. ClllCagO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

Mention the American Florist when writing

MILLER & MDSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Loog Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writino

A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Mention the American Florist when writino

George Reinberg

WHOIiESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Eil-
larney, White KiUamey and Killamey Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist lolken tcriting

iE.C.AMLINGCO.[

I The Largest, Best Equipped,

i Most Centrally Located

1

I WHOLESALF

i CUT FLOWER BOUSE

I IN CHICAGO

I 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

I L. D. Phones

j CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writing

VlioMeJIo¥erMM'KeU

Chicaeo.
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

Roati, Btanty, apecials $5 00@$7 00

36-in 4 00

30-in 3 00

24-in 2 00

20-in 1 SO

18. in 1 00

short per 100. 6 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 3 00

100

Hoosier Beauty 4 00@20 00

Killamey Brilliant 3 00@12 00

" Killarney 3 00@t2 00

White Killamey 3 00@12 00

Richmond 3 00@15 00

Prince de BulEarie 3 00@12 00

Rhea Reid 3 00@12 00

My Maryland 3 00@12 00

Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@1,S 00

Milady 3 00@12 00

Snnbnrst 3 00@12 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00

' Hadley 4 00@15 00

Ophelia 3 00@15 00

" Double White Killamey.. 3 00@12 00

Mrs. Moorfield Storey 3 00@12 00

• Champ Weiland 3 00@12 00

;■ Stanley 3 00012 00

Tipperary 3 00@10 00

Francis Scott Key 3 00@10 00

Bayard Thayer 3 00@12 00

Cecile Brunner 2 00

'I George Elsar 2 00

Baby Doll 2 00

',' Nesbit 2 00@6 on

', Fireflame 4 006800

Onr selection 4 qq

Chrysanthemums, perdoz., 1 00@ 4 00
Pompons, per bunch, 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 00

Camaiions 2 00® 4 00

Cattleya8..per doz.. $9.C0@$12 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 15 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns per 1000, $3 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy... per 1000, 5 00@6 00
Plumosus Strings.. each, 60® 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case, 9.00

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLBB

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Uoom 218 Atlaa BIoclc
lifme Distance Phone, Majeatlc 717S

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WILD SMILAX, pfr'iTse

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (lUO square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^«^Ti&ma

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Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square

feet), $1 75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (lOO

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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«,™™W GROWERS*- SHIPPERS '

™:!i-CUT FLOWEPC"

^ ^1S4 NO. WABASH ;0^*V#

154 NO. WABASH K/l. '

B^NECENraoSL

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Cleveland Florisis' Exchange

Wbolesale Commission Florlsta
and Florists' SnppUes.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND. O.

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ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., • - Chicago
Telephone Central 323*

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Our Leaders For The Christmas Holidays Are

Beauties Roses Lilac Cypripedium

In any
quantity.

Plenty of all
varieties.

A good substitute
for Valley.

Of the best
quality.

Our Price List is ready to mail. It will give you
information on all seasonable items for the holidays.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

iriora.1 BJtjLrseries

Greenhonses:
EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Bell Phone: SPRUCE 889.

Office and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Special for Xmas: Richmond Roses

Philadelphia.

BUSINESS GENERALLY SATISFACTORY.

Taking- all things into consideration,
the marliet of the past week has been
satisfactory. Roses are more plentiful
and medium grades are selling up
close at fairly good prices. It would
seem policy for the growers to -work
their crops into these middle sizes, as
by far the greater demand is for such
qualities. Specials, while showy, and
at this time of great excellence, are
too gilt edged for most buyers, even
those who can afford them seeming to
think they must curtail here as else-
where. Exceptionally fine Russell,
American Beauty, Hadley and Ophelia
are offered at comparatively low
prices, while the shorter stock brings
almost as much as last season. Chrys-
anthemums are seen in surprising
quantities and must be reckoned with
for another week at least. Carnations
appear plentiful, and from present in-
dications the market will be fairly Tvell
supplied this season with prices equal
to those of a year ago. Easter lilies
are in full supply and hold their own
exceptionally well at good prices.
High grade mignonette is coming in
and meeting with good demand. Sweet
peas are now, as all the year round
flowers as the carnations; they have
never been offered in such high grades
before as this season. Demand and
prices are satisfactory. Snapdragons,
bouvardias, calendulas, daisies and
other small flowers are all in good
■shape and do not appear in over sup-
ply. Stevia brings more than last year
— three bunches for a dollar, instead
of four. There is excellent white li-
lac. Violets are a trifle draggy. Gar-
■denias, cattlej'as and lily of the val-
ley keep in good balance at advancing
prices. Exceptionally fine vandas are
now in the market and sell at figures
which give great hope to the opti-
mists. White and yellow narcissi are
ouite plentiful, yet find a ready sale.
Take it all in all. the stiuation is
much better than was expected some
six weeks ago.

SURPLUS BULBS.

It would seem at the present low
prices for which the surplus stock of
bulbs are offered, growers should he
able to handle this stock in their cold
houses or frames, which could be mar-
lieted later on through the season at
a fair profit. Every inch of green-
house space should be utilized; under
the benches, along the walks, on nar-
row shelves in front of benches, and
■overhead hanging shelves. Every ton

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violefs, OrchidSp Valley. High Grade Rases and Carnations.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMeJIowerM^KeU

Cincinnati. Dec. 12. Per 100

American Beauty, per do2,.. 75@ 6 00

Roses, Killarnev 4 00® 8 00

'• M rs. Chas. Russell 4 00@15 00

" Ophelia 4 00® 15 00

" RichmoDd 4 00@12 00

" Sunburst 4 00012 00

Ltlinm Gieanienm 12 50

Carnations 4 00

Valley 7 00

Narcissus 4 00

Sweet Peas 1 00

Boston, Dec, 12, Per 100

Roses, Beauty 10 00® 25 00

" Killarney Queen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Double White Killarney,.. 2 00® 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@)0 00

'• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

•■ Mock 4 00®12 00

" Mrs. Chai. Ruisell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

■■ Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HiUlnedon ....; 2 00® 8 00

My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50®20 00

BuFKALO, Dec. 12. PerlOO

Beauty Special 40 00@50 00

Fancy 30 00@40 00

Extra 15 00@20 00

1st 500@1000

Roses, Killarney 3 00@10 00

My Maryland 4 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 4 00®10 00

" Ward 4 000 6 00

•• Ophelia 4 00@12 00

■• Russell 6 00®12 00

•' Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

'■ Sbawyer 300®10 00

Lllyof the Valley 8 0C@10 00

Lilies 8 00®10 00

Cattleyas 60 00075 00

Carnations 3 GO® 5 00

Aaparafus SprenEeri... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilix JSnO®20 00

Chrysanthemums 6 00025 00

Violets 750 1 00

Sweet Peas 75® 1 25

of coal burned should be made to do
double duty. This may sound vision-
ary, but much of it could be proved

Writ eFor Our

Xmas Price List
On Cut Flowers

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHroS, VALLEY

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

practical by carefully planning a suc-
cession of crops.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Many growers were caught napping
last season on the vegetable plant
question. Those who foresaw the de-
mand made big money out of this
bi-anch of their business, as tomatoes,
peppers and egg plants grown in pots,
sold much better than the bedding
plants. Cabbage and celery plants
were also good stock. The present
outlook In the vegetable seed market
shows that almost all stocks are very
short, with ever increasing prices. It
would seem to be good policy for
greenhouse men who intend to handle
such plants to lay in their stock of
seed while it is yet obtainable.

NOTES.

Wm. Leonard, a large rose grower
of Lansdowne, and also one of the

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CCPOlMMtlGl

Everything in the
line of Cut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

ffllLWACKEE, WIS.

nOLTONinUNKELCO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Ruscus, Red Immortelles. Red
Velvet Poinsettias, Red Frieze Rop-
ing, Red Raftia Mats, Baskets,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GREENS

Loose Bouquet Green, Bonquet
Green Wreathing, Boxwood, elc.

Our prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.
1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Up-tO-the-Minute Service; Sadsfaclioa Guaranteed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pau

Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.

WO Potter Co *21 High Ave..
, \l% I. unci VU., CLEVELAND, O.

owners of the Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange, is quite optimistic
over the market situation. His firm
belief is that there will be coal enough
to go around and business will fully
warrant a normal production in all
lines of stock. There are at times pe-
riods of depression when it seemed as
if the bottom had dropped out. but
things invariably righted and aver-
aged up as usual. It is his opinion
that every well managed business
would come out at least even at the
end of this year, and that profits and
extensions could wait until the war
was over.

Jos. G. Neidinger Co. reports an
•ever increasing demand for waxed and
artificial flowers. They made up a
wreath of this prepared material for
$25, their first at this price, which the
florist had sold for $50. This is not
toad for war times.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

P. O. Box 206

Phone Main 1245.

Milwaukee,Wis.

FANCY TERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.

Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM M/T IIP WM f^ WhoIcMle Florist.

• l^^ IVUtlini, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

Vl[oMeHo¥erMArKeto

Philadelphia, Dec. 12. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, soecis' 35 00@50 00

" " fancy 15 000^5 00

extra 10 00(815 00

shorter srrades 10 00@12 00

Mrs. Cbaa. Russell 8 00@25 CO

Prima Donna 8 00@15 00

" Killarney 3 00010 00

" White KillarDey 3 O0@10 00

" Hadley 8 O0@35 00

Sunburst 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 6 00(^15 00

Wards 3 00® 8 00

Carnationt 4 00@ 6 00

Cattleyas eacn.$0 50@ 75

Valley 10 00&12 00

Liliuffi RuDrum 5 OOSS 6 00

Calendulas 2 00@ 3 00

Easter Lilies 10 00012 50

Snapdragons 6 00@10 00

Chrysanthemums 8 00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c@50

Violets, single and double 750 100

Asparagus string or bunch, 35@ SO

PlTTSBPRGH. Dec. 12. FerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 50 00

lancy 30 00

eitra 20 00

No,l 15 00

■ " Klllarney 4 00012 00

" My Maryland 4 00012 00

" Sunburst 4^0012 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@12 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilinm Gieanteam 10 00@12 00

Adiantam 1 25

AiDaras^sSpreneerl. per bunch. 35040

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations 4 00

Chrysanthemums 1 500 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas 3 00

Milwaukee. Dec. 12. Per 100
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 6 00012 00

" Ward, 60001200

•' Mrs. Chas. Russell 15 00@3i 00

" Ophelia 6 0001500

" Hoosier Beauty 6 00015 00

Bon Silene 2 00

Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 4 000 5 00

Valley 4 000 7 00

Lilies 15 00

Rubrums 4 00

Cattleyas per doz., S9 00

McCALLUM CO.

Florists' Supplies
PITTSBURGH, - PA.

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give as your business and we will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

] L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georgia

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GOLDFISH

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Bert J. Putnam, ''^^r'^T^''-

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St. Loois, Dec. 12. PeilOO

Hadley 2 00® 5 00

Killarney 2 00® 4 00

White Killarney 2 000 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 000 8 00

Sunburst 2 000 6 00

Ward 2 00® 6 dO

MrsShawyer 2 00® 8 00

Ophelia 2 00® 8 Ofi

Carnations 2 00® 300

Ferns per 1000, $2 00

Russell 3 00015 00

Chrysanthemums 5 00@25 00

Pompons.... 250 50 per bunch

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Dec. 15,

I can supply any quantity of Single and
Double Violets for CHBISTMAS.
Shipping orders given personal attention.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

CLARENCE SLINN, 112 W. 28th St., New York

VIOLETS

The Leo Niessen Co. is featuring
boxwood, lycopodium, southern smilax
and all Christmas greens. The stock
of American Beauty and red roses
promises to be exceptionally good from
now until the holidays.

The Habermehl stores are all busy
preparing- for Christmas. The hand-
some window of the Bellevue-Strat-
ford store looks extremely well with
its Florida moss, decorative ferns and
orchids.

The out-of-town business is "all
O.K.", according to Edward Reid. Ex-
press service, while congested, is much
better. Plenty of good chrysanthe-
mums and carnations are features.

Manager Earnshaw, of the Floral
Nurseries, is much pleased with the
way in which stocks are turned over
every day. Richmond roses in quan-
tity are promised for Christmas.

The Christmas rush is on for sure at
H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s. Paul Berko-
witz reports all the "last minute fel-
lows" falling over themselves to get
their red goods for Christmas.

Carnations of splendid quality are a
feature of Berger Brothers' stock. A
good line of boxwood, lycopodium and
other Christmas greens are in evi-
dence.

Very good Hadleys are a feature of
the Jos. Heacock Co.'s stock. Pink
Killarney is a quantity rose here, but
they all go out at satisfactory prices.

All growers of Christmas plants re-
port a good demand. Poinsettias are
nearly all sold out, as is also the case
with first choice stock in other lines.

E. Bernheimer promises to be strong
on Prima Donna and September Morn
roses for the holidays, the stocks at
North Wales being in fine shape.

M. J. Callahan's handsome store on
"West Market street has a prosperous
look. A good run of funeral work
kept all hands busy the past week.
K.

New York.

BUSINESS BELOW 1916 MARK.
Business was quiet in the wholesale
district during the past week, and has
fallen below that of the correspond-
ing period of 1916. Those who have
read the recommendations from W^ash-
ington of "drastic economy" have
not been surprised, because they had
already had visible evidence of some-
thing of the kind right at their own
doors. There is some satisfaction in
the hope that the growers who need
coal will get it, and not be ruined in
business. These are days of great
events, including heartrending disas-
ters. If nothing worse happens to the
trade than some curtailment of busi-
ness, we will have good reason to be
thankful. Although there have been
plenty of roses on the market, carna-
tions and various other stocks have
been in moderate supply, but even in
roses, if business was active, there
would come near to being a shortage.
The retailers are now, or have been,
busy visiting the plantsmen in prepa-
ration for the Christmas trade, which
it is hoped will be good. On account
of the scarcity of azaleas, there can
scarcely be a surplus of plants, provid-
ing Christmas trade is even near up to
the average. So far as we have been
able to obseve. there will be a good
supply of heather, but good poinset-
tias and ardisias seem scarce. Minor
flowering stocks, such as primroses.

ITor Immediate Ueli-very

LIL. GIGANTEUM

Of new crop.

7-9 in., $55.00 per 1000.

In cases of 300 bulbs.

,*-V%, LILY Of the VALLEY

'JJ>Si%^^{:A', From New York Cold Storage.

%»^ ^^^ '[;): $40.00 per 1000.

^^^~-i~^'^'-^'^'' In cases of 2000 and

^ ■ 4000 pips. I

Chas. Schwake & Co., 90=92 West Broadway, New York

that can be sold at reasonable figures,
are likely to be in demand. Such foli-
age plants as dracEenas, crotons and
ferns should also move freely.

Decembeii 10. — There was a light
fall of snow, turning to rain, Decem-
ber 8, with a sharp drop in tempera-
ture on the following day, as low as
two degrees above zero in some locali-
ties near this city. The sun has
brought a slight rise today, but a
fierce north wind is blowing and indi-
cations are for zero weather. If con-
tinued, a reduction in the supply of
stock is inevitable, but that will cause
no great inconvenience. The whole-
sale market is very quiet and will con-
tinue in that condition until Christ-
mas buying begins. In roses, the spe-
cial stock continues to hang fire and
the sales of the shorter grades are
light. Carnations are not plentiful,
but there are more than enough to sup-
ply the demand. Good Easter lilies
are rather scarce and the best are sell-
ing at the rate of .$10 per KX). There
is enough lily of the valley to go
around at .$6 to $8. and $10 for spe-
cial stock. As one result of the cold
snap, violets are not selling.

NOTES.

It has been remarked that many of
the rich, or supposedly rich people of
this city, on the plea of economy, did
not patronize the florists to any great
extent at Thanksgiving, and some of
the florists are fearful that it will be
worse in proportion at Christmas. A
commonsense economy is commenda-
ble at all times, but it is not that kind
of economy which withholds support
from florists and other useful and
reputable business men that it may
be wasted on crooks masquerading
under the banner of "war relief." It
has been said and written that a war
brings to the surface the best elements
in human nature; unfortunately, it
also exhibits the worst. "It was the
easiest graft I ever laid my hands on,"
said one scoundrel recently, who had
been reaping a rich harvest by pro-
moting war charity swindles. Nobody
can deny that New Yorkers are chari-
table and many of the wealthy are pa-
triotic. The swindlers, doubtless, hav-
ing it in mind that "charity covers a
multitude of sins' and that "patriotism
is the last refuge of a scoundrel,' have
caught on. We do not deny that there
are bazaars and other schemes for rais-
ing nioney that are honestly managed,
but a more direct way to help the
soldiers is to hand the money to the
Red Cross; to help the government,
buy thrift stamps and war savings
certificates.

Mrs. Wm. J. Long, of 412 Columbus
avenue, has a brother who was a resi-
dent of Halifax, N. S. She has not

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MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragnt.

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„, . J 4422 p.,„,„„, D. J. Pappas, Pres.

Telephones-j ,,^^^ tarragut

United Cut Flower Co., mc

WHOLESALERS

1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

heard from him since the appalling
disaster and is very anxious.

Joseph A. Manda. who came in from
West Orange, N. J., on the morning
of December 10, reported a tempera-
ture of two degrees above zero in his
locality.

In addition to a good supply of other
stock, the Henshaw Floral Co. is now
handling good gardenias.

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1181

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

J. J. coAN, Inc. ztr

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones gggj Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 22G4 Farragut.

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
88ifC*?L'8=u.. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

'"tsf^llFaJtasut 133 W. 28th St., New York

AU the NBW ROSBS, CARNiLTIONS
and Seasonable Flotvera

HORACE E. FROIHENT

WHOLESALE COAOnSSION

Ail the New and Standard Varieties of Boses,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones! Farragrnt 300 and 301

iinfoio&ca

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

williSpjford

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 2STH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 6335 Farracnit.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

I OS West 28th St., NBW YORK

Tel. 608 and 600 Farrasrnt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farras^t 0761.

Goldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

VltoMeHo¥erM^rKet^

New York, Dec. 12. PeriOO

Roses, Beauty, special 40 00@50 00

extra and fancy... 20 00@3i' 00
No land No 2.... 6 00® 8 00

Had'ey 4 00(^25 00

Francis Scott Key 4 00@2S 00

Prima Donna 2 00@I5 00

Alice Stanley 2 OOiglOOO

MrsGeo. Shawyer 2 00@10 00

Double White Killarney.. 2 OOlSlO 00

Killarney, Special 6 00@ 8 00

No 1 and No 2.. 1 00® 2 CO

Queen .... 2 00@10 On

Brilliant 2 000 8 00

Aaron Ward 200010(0

Sunburst 2 00@10 00

J L Mock 4 00@15 00

Ophelia 2 00winOO

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@IS 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 0Ci(S10 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@60 00

Chrysanthemums. .perdoz., 50® 2 SO

Rubrums... 3 oo@ 6 00

Lilies, LoneiHorumandFormosum 6 00@10 00

Lily of the Vslle}.... 6 fO@ 8 ro

Bouvardia, 4 00® 6 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75@ 1 oo

Asparagus Plumosus... doz brba. 2 00® 2 50

Smilax doz strings, 1 0C@ 1 25

Carnations 3 OC® 5 00

Carnations Fancy 6 00

Violets 3SSJ1 5[)

Snapdragons 2 O0@ 8 00

Gardenias perdoz 3 00® 6 00

Poinsettias. cut... perdoz.. 2 50

Frank H. Traendly

Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchan^
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Bttween 2Stli uid 27t]i Sti.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farraent.
Orchids, Roses, Canutlons, and all the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSlGinilENTS SOLICITED)

Growers' Cnt Flower Co., Inc.

BL J. VAN RBYPER, Manaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the market

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

&%. I iill 1 29 W. 28tli St., New York

Wholesale Florists

Hare twenty-two years' experience beUnd ns.
and we do lot expect a gold medal for doin^
our full doty te our consiimora and costomers.
Yon will Bot make a mistake by deallns with us.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

PHONES: I 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St..

FARRAGUT -^ 203« ™° " 7' '

I 2037 NEW YORK

•PHONE j im [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAIiK FI/OBIST

113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flowor Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av, and W, zeth. New Tork.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'olook
©very morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertislnj.

Secretary

V. S. DORVAL,

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France-
highest quality, per dozen bunches, S3 00- oei
case— 125. of one color. S28 00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c; per IOC
balls, $6u.U0.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24^0 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel, 3870-3871 Farragut

TM LarEtst SMppei and Eecemr ol Cat Flowiri

A complete assortment of the iest In
the market can always be relied upon.

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D. FEXY

Wholesale Conunissloii Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consigmments Solicited,
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BADGLEY S BISHOP, Inc.

Phones 16S4 — 1666 Uadlwn Bqmare

34 West 28th Street, New York

Receinn ai Dblribiilns tl Choicest Cnt Flowers
Mention the American Florist when writing

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DAVID CLARKE'S SONS

ESTABLISHED 1849.

2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St., NEW YORK

A Christmas Present of a Box of Flowers

or a Plant Is a Token of Affection.

FINE STOCK AND REASONABLE PRICES.

Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled.

'Phones 1552-1553 Columbus,

CATHEDRAL FLORISTS

ARTISTIC DECORATIONS A SPECIALTY

PHONE-MORNINGSIDE 15. OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION.

COSMAS & PAPAGELES, ^^^^T^fo^T^^s^^ NEW YORK

Phone Columbus 9654.

Established 1903.

IN THE HEART OF NEW I'ORK

THE CIRCLE FLORIST

Decorations and Funeral Designs a SpiClalty.
Orders by Mall, Phone or Telegraph Promptly Filled.

Fresh Cut Flowers Every Day.

8-9 Columbus Circle, NEW YORK

PATERSON. N. J. Teiephone-2557

Telegraph Orders Promptly Filled. 89 BROADWAY.

The death of several well known
men during the past week brought a
large amount of funeral work to sev-
eral of the retailers. On December b,
at the store of Malandre Brothers,
Broadway and 72nd street, we noticed
a pall, a large broken wheel and va-
rious other fine desiems in which many
orchids, roses and car-nations were
used. Peter F. McKenney, Fifth ave-
nue and 42nd street was another re-
tailer who arranged fine designs.

The Wholesale Cut Flower Protec-
tive Association held its annual meet-
ing December 7, and elected the fol-
lowing officers : Frank H. Traendly,
president; W. S. Allen, vice-president;
J. S. Fenrich, vice-president; E. C.
Horan. treasurer; W. W. Smith, sec-
retary. Executive committee : Wal
ter F. Sheridan, H. E. Froment, Wm.
Gunther, Jas. McManus. The president,
secretary and treasurer were re-
elected.

Among the boys of the retail busi-
ness who were recently summoned to
Camp Upton, was Harry Hanges, who
has worked with his brother, George,
in his retail store. Another young
man of the retail trade who has re-
cently been i called to the colors is
George Stathes, Jr., of Columbus ave-
nue and iWth street. His only brother
was already in the service.

Frederick Edward Saward. editor
and proprietor of the Coal Trade Jour-
nal, died suddenly at his home in this
i

city on the night of December 4. He
was born in London, England, 71 years
ago and had lived in this country
since he was seven years old.

Alfred Demeusy, of Flatbush, has a
large stock of his new Pink Enchant-
ress carnation, which looks fine and
is a prolific bloomer. He is so well
pleased with it that hereafter he will
grow it exclusively for pink.

When Mayor-elect Hylan takes of-
fice, January 1, 1918, one of his .iobs
will be to please the women, who are
now voters. Already Mrs. A. J. E'no
is a candidate for park commissioner
of the Borough of Queens.

Ophelia Supreme, the new rose be-
ing grown by the DaiUedouze Broth-
ers, Flatbush. continues to attract at-
tention. A full page illustration of it
appeared m the New York 'World of
December 2.

The extensive Hession range at
Flatbush is largely devoted to carna-
tions and there will be a fine Christ-
mas stock. There, also, they have a
house of a Pink Enchantress of their
own raising.

G. Messeberg, of Flatbush. grows a
variety of plants and cut flowers. He
will have a good stock of carnations
for Christmas. Ferns, primroses and
various other plants were also lioticed.'

Ijouis Schmitz. senior and junior
of Flatbush. continue to turn out a
great stock of plants and have no
trouble in selling them.

PAPPAS BROS.

2216 Broadway, at 79th St.,
NEW YORK

Phone Schuyler 1069.

Fine Designs and
Decorations

Will fill wire or phone orders
promptly with FINE STOCK.

Philip F. Kessler, of the Cut Flower
Exchange, is handling the new snap-
dragon, Appleblossom, from Joseph
Rafferzeder's range, Teaneck, N. J.,
and it sells well.

Peter Jacobson. who located at Elm-
hurst last spring, is now bringing to
the Cut Flower Exchange a good
stock of Asparagus plumosus.

The Flatbush growers seem to be
.very well supplied with coal, as we
have heard no complaint from them.

Visitors : W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N.
Y.; H. E. Smith, Hazelton, Pa.

A. F. F.

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OIR F. T. D. ORDERS
GET THERE

Already We Have Many Orders,
But Can Fill Lots More, Promptly.

Christmas Flowers
Christmas Plants and
Christmas Wreaths

Write, Telephone or Telegraph

A. LANGE

25 E. MADISON ST., CHICAGO.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

KstabUshed 1857

WiSo(d.

nOMUST

745 Buckinghain Place,

Li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail orders.

We Have the Best FadUtles tn the City

tlention the American Plorist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
,Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eighth and LoCQSl Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Grand Av.

Telegraph orders filled on short notice in St. Louis
and rest of Missouri.

Memler of riorists' Telegraph Delivery,

|VIOLCT3

Mention the American Florist when writing

A/5any, N. V.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered in Albany and vidoilf oo (elegraphic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

<r^ J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

(iWOTirf) 437-39-41 MUwaukee St.

y/ ^y MIeimbers Florists' Telegraph
^'** ^ DellTery Aesoclatloa.

THOS. F. GALVIN

S6l

Fifth Avenue

NEW YORK

DnCTAM 1 Par'' street
DUO 1 \jn 799 Boylston Street

Dellrerle* to Steamen and All Baatera Point*.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Max Schling

NEW YORK

785 Fifth Ave.

Member of Florists

4-f«^4"{-^^4-4<4>^4'^4>^4>4>^4>4>4>4i4'4'4'4>4^4"i"i'^^'!'4>4-4>4>444>'i>4'4'4'4'4<4>4-4>4>4*4.

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch :
THE VANDERBII/r HOTEL.

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Brati'il' " " '■ isni

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

ORDERS PHILADELPHIA

IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS

AROUND Flowers and Service

Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd.

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Hember of FloristB' Telegr&ph Dellvei7.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut
42 West 28th Street

New York

To out-of-town florists:

And give special attention to steamer and thea-
tre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock In the market.

Kembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FinH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.
NEW YORK CITY.

TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receire
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all order.

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address: Alexconnell.

Western ITnion Code.

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All oiders griven prompt attention.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slavers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHITTED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all o-ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

Mention the American Florist when writ

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET

We cover all points in Maine.

Rochester, Minn.

Wire and Mall Orders Our Specialty

Rochester Floral Co.

Successors to Bragg's Flower Store.
RETAIL, STORE GREENHOUSES

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 We«t Chestnut Stre«t
CITVS LARGEST FLOWER STORE

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TELEGRAPH DELIVERIES IN CHICAGO

And its environs are more than "mere incidents" in
the daily routine of business in our estabHshment.
Choice selection and elegance in arrangement of the
finest stock in almost unlimited variety available in
this great flower market, together with a delivery
service unsurpassed, enables you to assure patrons of
"THE BEST FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH"

when you wire

SCHILLER THE FLORIST

GEORGE ASMIUS, Manager

CHICAGO, ILL.

2 UP-TO-DATE STORES; LARGEST RETAIL BUSINESS IN AMERICA

West Store, 2221 West Madison St.

North Store, 4509 Broadway

North side store will also handle orders for delivery in Lake Forest,
Evanston, Highland Park, Winnetka and other suburban towns.

Me7nber of Florists Telegraph Delivery.

Also Me7nber National Florists.

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FMYMESn: INTO KaTTSTEE FUND

Ketailera' Section, S. A, F. and 0. H.

Cities population less than

5,000 $1.00

5,000 to 25,000 2.50

26,000 to 50,000 5.00

50.000 to 100,000 lO.UO

100,000 to 150,000 16.00

Above that $1.00 each for each additional
10,000 population up to 500,000.

Cities more than 600.000 $50.00

The abOTe fund Is only for the guarantee
of accounts and will be returned when mem*
bership is withdrawn.

ANNUAI. DXTES

Per year

Cities less than 5,000 population $ 2.00

6,000 to 200.000 4.00

200,000 population and over 10.00

OFFICERS

W. F. Gude, Pres Washington

Geo. Asmus. Vice-Pree Chicago

W. L. Rock, Treasurer Kansas City

Albert Pochelon, Secretary Detroit

Directors, Term Expiring 1917

H. Papworth New Orleans

G. E. M, Stumpp New York

0. J. Olson St. Paul

Directors, Term Expiring 1918

August Lange Chicago

Frank D. Pelicano San Francisco

Frank X. Stuppy St, Joseph

Directors, Term Expirins 1919

Karl P. Baum Knoxvllle

L. D. Thompson Atlanta

T. J. Wolfe Waco

Rate of Memliership Fe(e, $6.00

Mutv

al discount, 20 per cent. Accounts guaranteed by the Association. Membership open to all retail florists who are members of the S. A. F. and O. H.
ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN TELEGRAPH ORDERS.

Florists of the United States

Akron, 0., 49 South Main St The Heepe Co.

Albany, N. Y. —

40 & 42 Maiden Lane Danker, Fred A.

97 State St Gloeckner. W. C.

23 Steuben St The Roseiy i'lower Sliop

Albert JLea, Minn Lake Shore Greenhouses

Allentown, Pa., 1012 Hamilton. . .Ashley, lirnest

Ames, Iowa Kemble-Smith Co.

Amsterdam, N. Y., 50 K Main St liatcher

Andover. Mass Playdon, J. H.

Ann Arbor. Mich. —

1002 S. University Ave Cousins & Hall

213 E. Liberty St nanders, Mrs. Pearl

Anniston. Ala., a E. 10th St The Flower Shop

Ardmore, Pa Primrose Hower Shop

Ashevilitt, N. C

Brownhurst Greenhouses. Brown. E. E.

Ashtabula, O Tong & Weeks Floral Co.

Atchison, Kan. .Atchison Sd. & Flower Store

Atlanta, Ga C. A. Dahl Co.

Atlantic City, N. J Berke, Geo. U.

171B Pacihc Ave Edwards' Floral Hall Co.

1331 Paciflc Ave Egg Harbor Flower Shop

Auburn, N. Y., Dobbs & Son

Augusta, Ga Stulb's Nursery

Aurora, 111 Aurora Greenhouse Co.

354 S. 4th St Smely. Joseph M.

Austin, Minn Kinsman. A. N.

Austin, Tex. ,' Hillyer's For Flowers

Baltimore, Md.—

331 JS. Charles St Feast, Samuel, & Sons

231 W. Madison Ave Johnston, Mary

207 N. Liberty St Smith. C. B., & Co.

Bar Harbor, Me., Main St John H. Staiford

Batavia, N. Y Stroh & Sons, L. C.

Baton Rouge, La

...The Roseland Florist, Sam Scheinuk. Prop.

Battle Creek. Mich Coggan, S. W.

Bay City, Mich., 316 Jeff 'son Av.BoeUringer Bros.
Bethlehem. Pa. —

419 Wyandotte St Foulsham. The Florist

817 Seneca St Vorkeller. Charles

Biddeford, Me., 317 Alfred St Strout's

Billings, Mont IJartington's Greenhouses

Blnghamton, N. Y. —

6-10 Bigelow St A. E. Fancher

16 Court St Suskana Flower Shop

Birmingham, Aia

Woodward Bldg., Parker's Flower Store

Bismarck. N. D.. 200 4th Ave. .Hoskins Floral Co.

Bioomington, 111 Washburn, A., & Sons

Bloomington, Ind Morris The Florist

Boone, la Kemble .& Smith Co.

Boston, Mass. —

144 Massachusetts A'

342 Boyleston St .„„„^ . „.^i, ^

?„?^S?'"' ^' Cassldy. John J

J?J Tremont St Peun, Henry

143 Tremont St Wax Brothers

Boulder, Colo., 264S 12th St

North Boulder Greenhouse

Bradford, Pa Gunton, C. E.

Bridgeport, Conn Reck & Son, John

Bristol, Conn., 19 Maple St Andrew Bros.

184 Main St Paul M. Hubbard & Co.

Brockton, Mass. —

25 Belmont Ave Belmont Flower Shop

Brookline, Mass., 220 Wash'n St.. Palmer, F E
Brooklyn, N. Y—

272 Fulton and 7 Clinton S't Phillips J V

Cor. 5th Ave and 25th St

Weir & Co.. Inc.. J. Ebb

3-5 Greene Ave Wilson, Robert G.

Bryn Mawr, Pa Connolly. Est., J. J.

Buffalo, N. Y. —

440 Main St Anderson, S. A.

Main and High St Xeubec-k, L. H.

304 Main St Palmer, W. J., & Son

Burlington, Vt. —

184 Main St Gove, Mrs. Cora E.

128 Chu«ch St Peters, W. B.

Butte. Mont. 27 W. Broadway. .Butte Floral Co.

47 W. Broadway Columbia Floral Co.

Cairo, 111., 228 8th St Cade, The Florist

Calgary. Alberta, Canada. .Terriil, Ltd.. A. M.

Cambridge. Mass Becker's Conservatories

Camden. N. J., 524 Market St Thoirs. J. M.

Canajoharie, N. Y iTrandt, Jos.

Canton, O., 522 N. Market Ave.. Fred C. Geltz

306 Tuscarawas St W. J. Rollin CowEill

Casper, Wyo

..The Casper Floral Co., W. W. Keefe. Prop.
Cedar Falls, Iowa.... Bancroft, Joseph & Sons

HELP

Caplan, Florist

. Carbone, Philip L.

Cedar Raplde. Iowa Kramer. I. N.. & Son

Charleston, S. C, 88 Society St..Bolger, T. T.

174 Tradd St Rodgers Floral Co.

Charleston. W. Va. —

Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co.

811 Quarrier St Winter Floral Co.

Charlotte, N. C Schlotz, The Florist

Chattanooga, Tenn. —

70O Market St Haeger. W. F.

721 Market St Jov's

Cheyenne, Wyo. —

122 W. 17th St Underwood Flower Shop

Chicago, 111.—

14t> S\ Wabash Ave Alpha Floral Co.

3040 W. Mauisou St aruns. H. N.

57 East Monroe St Bohannon Floral Co.

ul6 S. MicUigan Ave Friedman. Oscar B.

25 E. Madison St Lange, A.

634 A. Stale St Neiglick, Ciias. T.

2132-2134 Michigan Ave Samuelson

2221 W. Madison and 4509 Broadway

Schiller. The Florist

31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J.

22 E. Elm St Wienhoeber Co., Ernst

Cincinnati, U.,a3» East 4tU St Baer, Julius

128. W. 4th St Edward A. Forter

ISO E. 4tu St Hardesty, X. W., & Co.

532 Race St HiU Floral Co., E. G.

Clarksburg, W. Va Hayman Greenhouses

Cievelaud, O ^iasser Co., J. M.

0023 Euclid Ave Graham, A., & Son

12S4 ic 13US Euclid... The Jones-Russell Co.
ISJO \\ . :;uiu »i KuuUle Bloa.

Clinton, la., zii) bth Ave.. Est. of Anuiew Bather

Ciyde, O., Maple & Race Sts Hall's Greeuhs.

Coldwater, lUiuh D. Vogt's Greenhouses

Colorado Springs, Colo Crump, Frank F.

104 iN. 'i'ejon St Pikes Peaa iloial Co.

Columbus. O., 1335 Fair Ave

!■ lankliu Pai-k Floral Co.

Corsicana, 'iexas Holm, Alfred

Council liluns, la. Wilcox, J. F., & Sous

Covington. Ky., 822 Madison Ave

Ruitle. Robert D.

Crawfordsville, Ind.. 12B W Main St

McDonald & Co.

Center St

.lioLJP. John A.. & Son
Dallas, Tex., Ross and Maaien Ave

DaUas Floral Co., Henry F. Greve

1214 Main St. . . .Luiifie Floral &; ISUrsery Co.,

Danville, til Smith, F. B., & Sons

AJauvUle, Va ij.iaridtte istoles. inc.

Uavenport, la. —

104 VV. 2d St Bills Floral Co.

313 Brady St Forber & Bird

Daytona, Fla Royal Art Flor. Co.

Uaytou, O., 112 S. Main Si Heiss Company

Elks Bldg., 3d c!c Jeileisou Sts. .iioKCrs, J. VV.

Decatur, ilL, 120 E. Prairie Ave Uant Bros.

Dehance, o Wlnterlch. Christ

DeKalb, 111., 311 IS. Lincoln Highway

J ohuson. J . L.

Denver." Colo The Park Floral Co.

833 15th St Cooper. Geo. H.

1226 Logan St The Mautt 1' ioral Co.

Des Moines, la Lozier. The Florist

7th and Walnut Sts.. "■— ■ """■■' '""

Detroit. Mich.—

153 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The l*

Gratiot Aye. & Broadway

Breitmeyer'B Sons, John

is'w'. EUzabeth bi Brown. W. B.

3B-37 Broadway Central i' ioral Co.

17 E. Adams Ave Fetters. Edward A.

1430 Burns Ave Plumb, Chas. H.

604 E. Fort St Scribner Floral Co.

96 Gratiot & 450 Blmwood Aves

Taepke, Gust. H., Co.

Dover, N. J., 11 W. Blackwell St

Herrick. Alonzo D.

Dubnqne] la Harkett'a Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn.— „

121 Superior St., Duluth Floral Co,

East Orange. N. J. —

75-77 Central Ave Homecker, Henry

373 Main St Reichey & Lake

Baston, Pa Buennine, Chas. H.

Ban Claire, Wis Lauritzen, A. F.

EdwardsviUe, 111 Ammann Co., J. F.

Ullzabeth, N. J Leahy, Henry

Cumberland, Md.,

Elkhart, Ind., 525 S. Main St

West View Floral Co.

Ellsworth. Me., Park St Clark. Mrs. M. A.

El Paso, Tex., Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co.

Elyria, O Hecock Floral Co., The

224 Middle Ave Blyria Flower Store

Englewood, N. J.. 52 Dean St. .Burrows. Edw. G.
Erie. Pa.- 704 State St Laver. John V.

924 Peach St Miller, Miles R.

Escanaba. Mich., 202 S. Birch St

Christ. Peterson & Son

Evanston. 111. 614 Dempster St... Fisher Bros.

602 Davis St Weiland, M.

Evansville, Ind. .Blackman Floral Co., The Wm.
Exeter, N. H., 23 Lincoln St. ..John R. Perkins
Fail-bury, Neb. .Fairbury Nurseries, Hurlburt, C.

Fargo, N. D Smedley & Co.

Fayetteville, Ark.. .The Southwestern Seed Co.
I'lorence, S. C, Palmetto Nurseries

De Witt House

Flushing, N. Y., 2 Jamaica AvcFrlck, Geo. J.
Fond du Lac, Wis.. 414 Linden St..Haentze Co.

Fort Collins, Colo Espelin & Warren

Fort Dodge, la Atwell, Florist

Fort Madison, la, 8th & Broadway. .Ause. J. M.

Fort Morgan, Colo Morgan Floral Co.

Fort Smith. Ark.. The Plaza H.ve. Geo.

Fort Wayne, Ind, 207 W. Berry St

Flick Floral Co.

Fort Worth, Tex Baker Bros. Co.

Drumm Seed & Flo. Co.

McAdam. J. B.

Framingham, Mass., 37 Main St. .Goddard, S. J.
Freeport, 111., 104 Chicago St. . .Bauscher, John

Galesburg, 111., 63 Locust St Piilsbury, I. L.

Grand Rapids, Mich. —

6l» Monroe Ave Cross, Eli

1057 Wealthy St Freyling tSz Mendeis

19 Park St,, N. E Hartnett Flower Shop

Monroe & Division Sts Smith, Henry

Great Falls, Mont., 140a 3th Ave.. N

Electric City Conservatories

Green Bay, Wis., 119 N. Washington St

Meier & Schroeder Ca

Greenfield, Mass Richards, E. A,

Greensboro, N. C Van Lindley Coi

Greensburg, Pa Thomas, Joseph

Guthrie, Okia B'urrow & Co.

Hackettstown, N. J Herrick, Alonzo V.

Hagerstown, Md., 40 E. Baltimore St

Bester is, Sons, Henry A.

Hamilton, Ont., Can Connon Co., Ltd., John

Harrisburg, Pa. —

1221 N. 3rd St Ridenour. F. E.

313 Market St Schmidt. Charles

Hartford, Conn., 639 Main St: . . . Bi-odrib. J. A.

639 Main St Brodrib. J. Albert

Coombs, John F

165 Main St McClunle, George G.

242 Asylum St Spear & McManus

180 Asylum St Welch, The Florist

Havana, Cuba., Carlos 111, 26-28

Carballo & Martin

Helena, Ark Ball Floral Co.

Helena, Mont.. 328 Fuller Ave

State Nursery & Seed Co.

Highland Park, 111.. Highland Park Greenhouses
High Point, N. C. Wilioubar 'I'errace

Ford. Frank H.

Hoboken, N. J Grulich, J., & Sons

Hornell, N. Y WettUn Floral Co.

Houlton, Me., 16 High St Chadwick. H. L.

Houston, Tex., 721 Main St.. Boyle & Pendervls

Carroll, Paul M.

Main and McKinney Sts Kerr, R. C.

Hudson, N. Y Allen Greenhouses

Hutchinson, Kans., 18 N. Main St

The Stamm Floral Co.

Independence, Kan Hassclman, Wm

Indianapolis, Ind. —

241 Massachusetts Ave.Bertermann Bros. Co.

1610-20 N. Illinois St.Weigand's Sons Co.. A.
Ithaca. N. Y., 215 E. State St.. Bool Floral Co.
Jackson, Mich.. 256 E. Main St. .Blessing. J. B.

Jacksonville. Fla Mills, The Florist, Inc.

Janesville, Wis Janesville Floral Co.

Johnstown, Pa

Schmidt, The Florist. Bruce H. Walker. Mgr.

Jollet, lU., Hobbs Bldg Labe. Florist

Kalamazoo, Mich Van Bochove & Bro.

Kankakee, III Faber. George

Kansas City, Kan Fields, L. C

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Kansas City. Mo Murray, Samuel

loth and Grand Ave Newell. Arthur

U06 Grand Ave W. L. Rock Flower Co.

Kenosha, Wis., 325 Park Ave. .Turner & Sons. L.

Kingston, N. r Valentin Burgevln, Inc.

KnoxviUe, Tenn —

"Home of Flowers," Baum, Chas. L.

623 Gay St Crouch, Charles W.

Kokomo. Ind Coles Flower Shop

Iia Crosse, Wis La Crosse Floral Co.

Salzer Seed Co.. John A.

Lafayette. Ind Domer, F. & Sons Co.

La Grange, 111 La Grange, Fl. & Seed Co.

Lake Forest. Ill Calvert Floral Co.

Lancaster, Pa Barr Co.. B. F.

Lancaster, Wis Stratton's Greenhouses. C. D.

Lansing, Mich Alpha Floral Co.

624 N. Capitol Ave Bissinger, John A.

109 E. Ottawa St Saier, Harrv E.

Lawrence, Mass., w. C. Campbell

Leavenworth. Kan Sunnyslde Floral Co.

Lebanon, Pa Vavrous' Sons, J. F.

Lebanon. Tenn Anderson Floral Co.

Lexington, Ky Honaker, The Florist

Keller Co., Jno. A.

Lexington, Va McCrum's. M. B. Corse Prop.

Lima, 0., 207 W. Market St..Bggert N. Zetlltz

Lincoln. Neb., 1338 O St Prey & Prey

Little Falls. N. Y Graham. J. O.

Little Rock. Ark., 521 Main St. Tipton & Hurst

Lockport, N. Y.. 475 I-Iawley St

Thomas Mansfield Estate

London. Ont.. Can Dick's Flower Shop

■•• Gammage, J., & Sons

249 Dundas St The West Floral Co.

Long Beach, Cal., 220 W. Ocean Ave

^ •■ ■ '■ Lowe's Flower Shop

Long Beach, N. J., 227 Cedar Ave

, Eisele. W. G.

Los Angeles, CaM. Redondo Floral Co.

212 West 4th St Purdie & Co., D. S.

Louisville, Ky. —

Masonic Temple Baumer. August R.

550 S. 4th Ave Schultz. Jacob Co.

312 W. Chestnut St Walker, F. Co.

Lowell. Mass., S Merrimac Sq.. Morse & Beals

Lynchburg, Va McCarron, Miss Julia

Lynn, Mass Miller, Wm., & Sons

233 Union St Gibbs Brothers

Macon, Ga Idle Hour Nurseries

Madison, Wis Rentschler Floral Co.

Maiden. Mass., 73 Summer St. .Walsh. J.. & Son
Malone, N. Y., 51 E. Main, .Eennie. Miss L G.

Manchester, N. H.. 12.30 Hanover St

Mead. Harrv T.

Mankato. Minn Windmiller Co. The

Mansfield, O Mansfield Floral Co.

Mason City, la Kemble & Goodman

McKeesport. Pa.. 5.31 Locust St.. Johnson. J. M.

Memphis. Tenn.. 32 S. 2d St

,,••;■■•■■■; Johnson's Greenhouses

Mentor, Ohio Merkel. C. & Sons

Miami, Fla., Ave. J. 13th to 15th Sts

„,• Vi • •.■ • ■ Miami Floral Co.

Michigan City, Ind Eeicher. August

Milford. Mass.. 150 S. .Main St.. Howard W D
Milwaukee. Wis. —

iSI Wisconsin St Currie Bros. Co.

*l^ ,^11'^'iakee St Edeltsen-Leidiger Co.

437-41 Milwaukee St Pox, J. M., & Son

Gr^nd Ave. and W. Water St Gimbel Bros.

., McKenney & Co., M. A.

Minneapolis. Minn. —

Cor. fith & Nicolet Sts. .Donaldson. L. C. Co.

Its S: ?"" ^* Mazey. The Florist

618 Nicollet Avf Swanson's. Inc.

34 S. 5th St.. 932 Nicollet Ave

■V Whitted Floral Co.

^?f 1*' „^''c ''v; Talker's Greenhouses

M'tfbell. »■ D Davidson County Grhs.

Mobile. Ala The Minge Floral Co.

Monticello, la Van Meter, C. L.

Montclair. N. J Massmann. P W

Montgomery, Ala Eosemont Gardens

Montreal, Quebec. Can McKenna's Ltd

.,f**^?*- Catharinns St. .. .Dominion Floral Co.

Mt. Clemens, Mich Von Boeslager, August

Mt. Vernon. N. Y Dummett. Arthur

Muskogee, Okla.. 310 Broadway West

„-v u--;^ .Muskogee Carnation Co.

S^^SSf,', '^•r.,^ Buxton. Geo. B.

NashWlle, Tenn joy Floral Co.

New Albany, Ind.. 1601 E. Main St

,•••■■■- Bettmann & Son, John G.

1108 Vmcennes St Rasmussen, Anders

Newark, N. J. —

946 Broad St Beeerow's

938 Broad St Philips Bros.

Newark, O Duerr, Chas. A.

New Bedford. Mass Murray, The Florist

Newburgh, N. Y Yuess Gardens Co.

New Castle. Pa., North Mercer St. ..Butz Bros

New Haven, Conn Champion & Co. J n'

New London, Conn Reuter's

186 State .St Fisher! ' Fl'o'rist, Inc'

New Orleans, La. —
3442 St. Charles Av...The Avenue Floral Co

121 Baronne St Eble. Charles

Metairie Ridge Nursery Co

Harry Papworth, Pres.

Newport, R. I.. 36 Washington Square

Gibson. Thos. J.

Chapman's

Newton Rose Conservatories

New Rochelle,

Newton, Mass

New York. N. Y'.—

2391 Broadway Boule-

2366 Broadway Bro'

All these fin

New York —

413 Madison Ave Bunyard, Alfred T.

44th St. and Madison Ave Dards. Chas. A.

2953 Broadway Drakes & Co.

Hotel Biltmore Heaton. Fred R.

984 Madison Ave E. J. Hession

275 Columbus Ave Klausner. J. P.

Madison Ave. at 55th St Leikens, J. G.

611 Madison Ave., cor. 58th St

2U77 Broadway Malandre Bros.

Myer. The Florist

922 Madison Ave Siebrecht Bros., Inc,

785 Fifth Ave .'ichliug. Max

505 Madison Ave J, H. Small & Sons

761 Fifth Ave Stumpp, G. E, M.

1193 Broadway Warendortf. Alex

43 W. 28th St Young & Nugent

Niagara Falls, N. i' Harris & Lever

Norfolk, Va Grandy, The Florist

Reid Bldg., Granby St Blick's Inc.

319 Granby St George. Inc.

North East, Pa Selkregg, F. E.

Northampton, Mass Butler &. Dllman

Norwich, Conn Geduldig's Greenhouse

Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y Pye. Robt. Chester

Oakland. Cal., 418 14th St. .Seulberger. J.. & Co.

Oakland, Md The H. Weber & Sons Co.

Oberlin. O.. 63 S. Main St Cook. H. A.

Ogdensburg, N. Y Lawrence, John

Oklahoma City, Okla. —

120 W, Main St... Furrow & Co..

202 W. Main Stiles Co., The

Okmulgee, Okla., 721 N. Grand Ave

Bell. Mrs. W. S.

Omaha, Neb Henderson. Lewis

1804 Farnum St Bath. .lohn H.

Hess & Swoboda

Oswego, N. Y Workman, W. H.

126 W. 2nd Floral Art Studio

OW0380, Mich

Owosso Floral Co.. Thiemann. Hermann

Paducah. Ky., 504 Broadway Schmaus Bros.

Palm Beach, Pla., Hotel Royal Poinciana..

Foster & Foster

Parkersburg. W. Va Dudley & Sons, J. W.

Pasadena, Calif., 13 E. Colorado St.. The Orchid
383 B. Colorado Ave. .Siebrecht. Henry A. Jr.

Passaic, N. J Sceery, Edward

Paterson, N. J. —

85 Broadway Sceery, Edward

88 Van Houten Ave Thurston, Wm.

Peoria, 111 Loveridge. Charles

Petersburg, Va Stiles. .Mrs. Robert B.

Philadelphia, Pa.—

221 Broad St Pox, Charles Henry

1307 N, Broad St Fox Flower Shoo

2034 Columbia Ave Gracev, John 0.

2452 N. Broad St Grakelow, Chas. H.

Beilevue-Stratford Hotel

Habermehl's Sons, J, J,

1800 Chestnut St The London Flower Shop

1514 Chestnut St Pennock Bros,

Phoenix, Ariz Donofrio's Floral Dept.

Piqua, O Gerlach, The Florist

Pittsburgh, Pa.—

710 E. Dlanionil.. Ludwig Floral Co.. "E. C."

5936 Penn Ave Randolph & McCIements

Keenan Bldg Smith Co., A. W.

Pittafleld, Mass., 40 Fenn St... The Flower STiop

Pocatello. Idaho.. 314 W. Clark Ave

Worel. W. A.. & Son

Portland, Me., 673 Congress St. .Talbot. Philip H.
Portland, Ore., 133 Sixth St.Tonseth Floral Co.

354 Washington St Martin & Forbes Co.

Pottsville, Pa Payne, W. Guy

Poughkeepsle, N. Y Saltford Flower Shop

Providence. R. I Johnston Bros.

78 Dorrance St Cassidy, Mark A.. & Co.

107 Washington St Johnston & Co., T. J.

Pueblo. Col., 216 Main St., N Fleischer. G.

Quincy, 111 Gentemann Bros. Floral Co.

Racine. Wis HlnchcllCfe. Mrs. J. T.

617 Main St.. The Flower Sbon. Rehl & Benz

Reading, Pa., 123 S. 6th St Giles, J. H.

Red Bank, N. J Kennedy, W. W., & Son

Richmond, Ind Lemon, Fred H., & Co.

Richmond. Va Hammond Co., Inc.

115 E. Main St. . . '. MossmiUer, Florist

Roanoke, Va Fallon, Florist

Rochester. Minn The Rochester Floral Co.

114 S. Main St Parkin Candv Shop

Rochester. N. Y Keller & Sons

88 Main St Wilson, H B.

345 B. Main St Boucher, Geo. T.

Rockford, 111 Buckbee, H. W.

Rockville Center. K. Y.... Ankers, Clarence R.

Rocky I'ord, Colo Ustick. C. M.

Rugby, N. D., Rugby Greenhouse

N. P. Llndberg, Prop.

.Sacramento. Calif., 1015 K St. .Meldrum. W. J.
Saginaw. Mich. —

514 Genesee St Frueh. Chas., & Sons

117 N. Franklin St. . .Grohman. The Florist

Roethke. Wm. Floral Co.

Saline. Kan Leighton Floral Co.

Salt Lake City. Utah Huddart Floral Co.

San Angelo, Tex The Nussbaumer Floral Co.

1036 Hyde St Darbee, Mrs. K. B.

Hotel St. Francis Eppstein. Julius

233-235 Grant Ave Joseph, B. M.

141 Powell St MacRorie & McLaren

123-125 Kearny St Pelicano. Rossi & Co.

Santa Barbara, Calif.. 910 State St

Gleaves Flower Shop

Saratoga Springs, N. Y

Ralph's Greenhouses, John

Savannah, Ga A. C. Oelschig & Sons

Schenectady. N. Y.. N.Y.C. Arcade, State St.

Hatcher

Scottsbluff. Neb.. 217 Main St. .The Flower Shoo
Scranton, Pa Baldwin, The Florist

Clark, G. B.

Seattle, Wash Hollywood Gardens

Sedalia, Mo Archias Floral Co.

Sheboygan. Wis Matthewson. J. E.

Sherman, Texas Texas Nursery Co.

Sbreveport. La.. 614 Market St

James W. EeffMe

Sioux City, la Rennlson, J. C.,

402 4th St Rocklin & Lehman

Sioux Falls, S. D.. 1300 W. 6th.. Strong. M. M.
Sommerville, Mass., 2 Hobbs Bldg

Davis Square Florist, Sloane, C. Joseph

South Bend, Ind Williams & Co.

Southampton, L. I., N. Y.. Stumpp, G. B. M.

Spartanburg. S. C Moss. Chas. A.

Spokane. Wash Hoyt Bros. Co.

513 Riverside Ave Spokane Florist Co., Inc.

Springfield, 111., 515 Ke.vs Ave

Brinkerhote. Geo. M.

Springfield, Mass.. 372 Main St Aitken. Mark

St. Joseph, Mo Stuppy Floral Co.

St. Louis. Mo.—

7th and Washington Ave Grimm & Gorly

4942 Florissant Ave Meinhardt. F. H.

8th and Locust Sts Mullanohy

Scruggs- Vandervoort & Barney Co.

4326-28 Olive St Weber. Fred C.

Taylor & Olive Weber. F. H.

2.300 S. Grand Ave Windler's Flowers

St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. Dth St... Holm & Olson
St. Thomas, Ont.. 41 St. Anne's Place

Sterling. Colo..

.Crackers. Ralph

417 Main St

-Sterling Greenhouse & Gardens

Steubenville. Ohio Huscrott's Flower Shop

Summit, N. J.. 5 Sayre St Macdonald, M.

383 Springfield Ave Rose Shop. The

Sycamore, 111... Swinback. Wm. F.

Syracuse, N. Y Day, W. B., Co.

103 W. Jefferson St Bard. Robt. H. C.

Tampa. Fla Knull Floral Co.

Tarrytown, N. Y McCord. Wm. P. Co.

Pierson Co.. P. B.

.Heinl, John G., & Son

Terre Haute,

Toledo. O.— ^ „

336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B.

R15 ivradison Ave Helmer Flower Shop

414 Madison Ave Metz & Bateman

1307-1315 Cherry St Schramm Bros.

2941-3001 Cherry St Suder, Mrs. E.

Topeka Kan Mrs. Lord's Flower Room

819 Kansas Ave Hayes. James

Toronto. Ont. — .„ „, - i

123 King St., W Dillemuth, The Florist

S-10 W. .Adelaide St Dunlou. .1. H.

348 Younge St Simmons & Son

Trenton. N. J.— „, , „ , t

119 N. Broad St Clark. Frank J.

Cor. Broad and Front Sts..Ribsam. Miirtin C.

Tucson. Arizona Howe, .Tohn P.

Tulsa. Okla.. 16 B. 3rd St. Boston's Flower Store
Urbana, Ohio, 203 Bloomflelfl Ave..S. W. Carey

Dtica, N. Y Baker. C. P.. & Son

212 Genesee St Utlca Floral Co.

Vancouver. B. C. 48 & Hastings East

Brown B"o=. & Co.. Ltd.

Vinc'ennes. Ind Scbultz. Paul C.

Waco Texas Wolfe, The Florist

Raleigh Hotel Schroeder. the Florist

Wakefield, Mass.. 395 Main St... Porker. A. S.

Walla Walla. Wash.. 19 E. Main St

Young & Lester

Waltham. Mass.. 121 Moody St Euane. M. F.

Washington, D. C. —

1214 P St., N. W Gudc Bros. Co.

15th & H Sts Small, J. H.. & Sons

Waverley. Mass Edgar. Wm. W., Co.

Wellesley, Mass

65 Linden St Frase". .Tno. A.

...The Wellesley Florist. Tailby, J., & Son

Westfleld. N. J.. afiS Main St

T^npirer. Charles L.. & Son

West Palm Beach. Fin Foster & Foster

Wheeling, W. Va Langhans, Arthur

Wichita. Kan.. 145 N. JIain. Mueller. Chas. P.

Wilkes-Bnrre. Pa.. 23 S. Franklin St

Marvin. Ira G,

Williamsport, Pa Bvenden Bros.

Wilmington. Del.. 220 W. 9th St...,

Cartledge. A. B.. Jr.

Wilmington. N. C Rehder. Will

Wilson, N, C. Maplewood Ave.. Star The Florist

San Antonio, Tex., Ave. C and 8th St Winnipeg. ' Manitoba. 289 Donald St. .The Rosery

.Green, Edward

412 E. Roniana St Snchy, Prank C.

San Diego. Cal., 412 B. C. St... Boyle & Darnaud

Sandusky, O., 632 Columbus Ave

Wagner Greenhouses. Leo Wagner, Prop,

San Francisco, Calif. —
255 Powell St Art Floral Co,

270 Hargrave St The King Florist

Worcester. Mass. —

371-73 Main St Lange, H. F. A.

3 Pleasant St Randall's Flower Shop

Toungstown. O Kay-Dimond Co.

Ypsilanti. Mich Davis & Kishler

Zanesvilie, O.. 54 N. r.tli St The Imlav Co.

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ALBERT POCHELON, Secretary, care The L. Bemb Floral Company, 153 Bates Street, Detroit, Mich

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Dec. 15,

DESIfiNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents In all
Che large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
ind Cable Address. DARDSFLOR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
"W« should all strictly adhere to the request
Of tae United States Fojd AdmlnUtration."

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Tlorists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Newark, N. J. ^^^T*!^

Begerow's "^^H^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
chroughont the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.SmittiCo.

EEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Uembera of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

f

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^

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREET

General designs — All flowers in season Jj

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Byrea, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Danker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sebenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y. — S: A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

OhlcuTO— Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfekier, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, 0. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Chas. P. Kirchner.

Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tei.— Lang Floral & Nnrsery Co.

Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Eosery.

Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith. Ark.— George Kye.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Oo.

Grand Eapids. Mich. Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tei.— Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saake.

Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisrille, Ky.— The F. Walker Co.

Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewood Greenhouses.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Sou, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis. Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New Y'ork — Hession.

New York- Alex. McConnell ,611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New Y'ork — Drakos Co.

New Y'ork — Henry Hart, Intf.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York— Thos. P. Galvin, Inc.

New Y^ork — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York — Max SchUng. 786 Fifth Ave.

New York— O. E. M. Stumpp.

New Y^ork — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia. Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Ltd.

Pittsburgh. Pa.— Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, Minn. — Rochester Floral Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio. Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists,

St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Mltm. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Steubenvllle, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N, Y, — Miles S, Hcncle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cnt Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good
sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Kemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of. most, exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

1415 Farnum St. isoH^l^fisz

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEfELMB-

EUCLU) AVENUE

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Toronto, Can.

Dunlop's

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere In Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Aaywiere, Plione, 1952 BeWord

HUGO H. JAHN

FIX)R1ST

710 Nostrand ATenne
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Neighborhood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.

Washingion, D. C. — Louise Flower, Sliop.
Washington — Gude Bros.
Wilmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.
Williamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — LittlefieJd Florist.
Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Bbop.
Yonkers, N. Y.— New York Floral Co.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tbe
Rrnis below, the Leading Retailers in tbe cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Gliicago^Lt

\jTh, FLomsr.j^

— ,^, — . All orders carefully flfled
■^^-jjsoBSt. under the supervision Of

^Hic.^2:^ GEORGE iSMUS. Hgr.

wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of riorists' Telegraph Delivery,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYir'S ItARGBST FIiORIST

SEVEN STORES.
'Main gq^ 1 guiis lus Telephone

Store— ''''I LBIII5 MIBi| no. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New

York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl)

S36 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

■peolal attention to Mail and Telegraph Orden,
Member of Florists' TIalegraph Sellveiy,

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

'Bochester Fhone 606 Long Dlst. Bell ph. 8189.
U!emhers of Florists* Tielegraph SeliTSiy.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

Th* Largest Greweri of FloWera 1b tht City.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
■ula of Michigan. All orders (fiven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

-•Iain and MoKInney Phone Preston 180

Mention the American Florist when writing

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Tielegraph Sellvery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

We are Members of Florist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of tbe city and tbe other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writing

NEWARK, E X

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Memben ef Florista' Telegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wllmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evan ston. Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

Mention the American Florist when writina

New York. E-t«bu-i..* i84»

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Fhones 1652-16S3 Colnmlnu

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant ATonne

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over M years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Tfelegrapb Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

New York.

DRAK05 CO.

FIX>RISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUege

Members of Florists* Tielegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists rhonesjiifie^™

Member of Florists' lUegntph Delivery,

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

B. E. GILUS, President l^iOrQi wOs

E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. '^•S^»

Members of Florists' Telegraph DaUTary.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders earefally
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writina

HACKENSACK, N. J.

House of Flowers

HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager.
I^otianslv ^^^ Funeral Designs. Flowers for all oaasions.
Jtlorist) TeL 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS.
'Branch: 214 Hackensack Ri, Ridgefield Park, N. J.

LangFloral& Nursery Co., x!

alias
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Teras, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telograph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Louise Flower Shop

Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. W.

Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress.

Phones-^Franklin 3579, 3841, 3842.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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Dec. 15,

DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif/

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

II Uembers of riorists' Telegraph Delivery. 11

Mention the American Florist when writinp

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Member of Florists' Teleprarih Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

F H. WEBER

N. E. Cor, Taylor and OIItc Sts.

nowers delivered in dty and state on shor

notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.
California Florists

will take care of all telcKraphlc orders.

HENRY SMITH

whoieHa.l« and Retail ITlorlBt of Grand Rapids.
Member of Florists* Teleyraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders CarefallT' Sbcecated

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wbalesale and Retail

Uembars of Florists' lelegraph Oelivsry.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop.
173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed
Mention the Arnerican Florist when writina

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FLiORISTS
735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writina

.•.V.FLOWERS.V.-.

522 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD.. Aii£loriiini Aoiei. CHICAGO

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

±lOWkRS

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to bay.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wliolssals
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will mi orders for the West on short notlc*

Trade discounts. First-class etook.

C. H. TREY

Mention the American Florist when writina

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowers for delWerr
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writina

3343 W. MADISON ST.

NBAB OAllFltU.l> PARK
CHICAGO

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers'*

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

Memb»rs nf Florists' Tolegrrauh D'elivery,

St. Louis, Mo.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

Nigbt and day service in all Central
Pennsylvania

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E. W. PEARSON

38 State Street, Newburyport, Mass.

Covers all New England Points.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Grimm &. Gorly

y

u?g^mB^

Cleveland, O.

CHAS. F. KIRCHNER

9005 Superior Avenue

Orders filled for all points In Ohio. Satlsfaotorj
Service Assared.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders^

Send Teleerraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist eervlce In tlil« Tldnlty to

Howard & Smith

«5S So. OUve St., Ijos Angeles, Calif.

HSvery Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Florists' Tblegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

FliOBIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

128 W. Fonrth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Uemlier of Florists' Xelesrapli Sellveiy.

New York

e.E.M.STUMPP

761 riFTH AVINUE

Member of Florists' Tfelegrapli Delivery.

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Rockf ord, IlL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Hember of Florista' Ttelerrapli DellTory,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Penna.

John C. Hatcher

Flamr Bbops: 60 E, Main St., Amiterdam, M. T,
R. T. C. Aroade. States St., AmBt'erdam, N. Y.
Qreenhonses: Hatcher's Station. Hoffmans; N. T.

FREY & FREY,

1SS8 O Street, IiINCOIiN, NEEB.

Wholesale and Retail

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy.

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telesraph Delivery.

LimEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

Tenn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

San Antonio, Texas

Military Camps and R. R. Towns
in S. W. Texas.

Orders Promptly Executed.

Edward Green

FLORIST

Ave. C, at 8th St.,

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Florists' Telegraph Deliver}'.

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

We are the center of the great

Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Nei^ark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph, I>ellTer7.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

* uid J) T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO.

NEW ENGUia) POINTS. 107 WASffllKTON ST. PROnDENCE

Mention the Ame''ican Florist when writing

Chicago Detroit

Central Floral Co.

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUfiUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

"WE NEVER SLEEP"

SusEs Memphis, Tenn.

89 South Main St.

'*Up-to-the-minute" Service and Execution.

Every Flower in Season.

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I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street |

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenne and L Street

Buffalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in Bu{falO,Lockport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 ana 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

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The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano. Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, June 18-20, 1918.

Michigan authorities are reported to
have recently seized three carloads of
imported beans infested with boll wee-
vil.

C. S. Claek, Wakeman, O., reports
sweet corn seed crop a practical fail-
ure because of early and continued
freezing- weather.

A SPECIAL meeting- of the Western
Seedsmen's Association has been called
by President Johns for Saturday, De-
cember 15, at the Rome hotel, Omaha,
Neb.

Early Jersey Wakefibxd cabbage
seed, Long Island grown, has been
priced in some of the early catalogues
at $1.75 per quarter-pound and no
larger quantity offered.

The S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam, which
was in Halifax at the time of the ex-
plosion, carrying 750 German, Aus-
trian and Dutch passengers, is re-
ported to have escaped without injury.

Grass Seeds. — Prices for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade, Decem-
ber 12, were! as follows : Timothy,
$6.00 to $7.50 per 100 pounds. Clover,
at Toledo, $20.00 to $25.00 per 100
pounds.

It is estimated that neutral ship-
ping amounting to 720,000 tons are
now in American ports, distributed as
follows: Dutch. 350,000; Danish, 125,-
000; Norwegian, 200,000 and Swedish
45,000 tons.

London. Ont. — The Darch & Hunter
Seed Co., Ltd., has been succeeded by
incorporation, the new organization to
be .known as the Dominion Seed Co.,
Ltd. Twelve acres have been secured
for trial grounds and nursery purposes.

Visited Chicago : Alfred J. Brown,
of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand
Rapids, Mich., returning from Mon-
tana, who finds pea and bean growing
contracts difficult to place; H. G. Hast-
ings of H. G. Hastings & Co., Atlanta,
Ga. ; Edward Dungan, of the Wm.
Henry Maule Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

New York. — One of the young men
at Vaughan's Seed Store has made up
an American flag, three by five feet,
from red, white and blue immortelles.
It is shown in the window and is a
very clever reproduction. N. Holm-
green, who has been with this firm
for some time, has been called to the
colors and is now at Camp Upton, L. I.

Philadelphia, Pa. — The H. F. Michell
Co., Inc., donated 40,000 Dutch bulbs
to the advanced school children of this
city through the board of public edu-
cation. They were put up in bags,
each containing six hyacinths. 12
tulips and six narcissi. A card of in-
structions, showing culture in the
house, and another paragraph describ-
ing methods for the garden, accom-
panied each package. This is sowing
seed in fertile ground, which it is
hoped will result in instilling into the
young- a love for flowers.

Broom Corn seed, Illinois grown and
considered the best, is practically un-
obtainable.

Holly and Green.

Holly is scarce in the Chicago mar-
ket. Railroad service is very uncer-
tain. A few cars came through
promptly; others can not be located.
Express lots will be necessary.

Bouquet Green demand this season
continues dull. Prices for bulk are
now $7 to $9 per hundred pounds.

Red Clover Seed In France.

The United States department of
commerce reports that in the La Ro-
chelle district in Prance in 1017 the red
clover seed crop had not been abund-
ant and prices for good seed have
langed from $57.90 to $67.25 per lOO
kilos (220 pounds). Throughout the
department of Charente-Inferiurs the
crop will amount to about 4,500 quin-
tals (1 quintal equals 220.4 pounds).
In vie\/ of the limited crop in pros-
pect, no export of red clover seed will
likely be made from this district.

Burlap and Ammonia for Fertilizers.

The subcommittee on fertilizers of
the committee on chemicals. Council
of National Defense, authorizes the
following statement relating to the
size of bags used as fertilizer con-
tainers :

The burlap situation has grown
steadily worse, so that today it is a
very serious question whether or not
the industry will be able to obtain
sufficient bags to carry it through the
coming spring season.

There seems to be a disposition in
some quarters to supply the trade with
small bags without any attempt being
made to emphasize the absolute neces-
sity for the conservation of burlap
through the size of the large bags,
to wit : 200 pounds.

The situation is so serious that the
committee deems it necessary to again
emphasize the impelling necessity of
doing everything possible to conserve
burlap stocks. The industry may be
assured that the United States Depart-
ment of agriculture will fully back up
this conservation idea.

sulphate op ammonia.
Considerable quantities of ammonia
are going to be required by the Food
Administration for refrigeration pur-
poses and by the war depaii;ment,
which means greatly depleted stock of
this material for use in fertilizer. The
food administration has already called
for a considerable quantity of sulphate
of ammonia to be diverted from fer-
tilizer uses to refrigeration purposes. — ■
Official Bulletin.

Pieters-Wlieeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Correspondence
Solicited.

Seed Testing: in Great Britain.

The food controller has just issued
a new order, under the Defence of
the Realm regulations, which will be
of very great importance to the seed
trade.

On and after January 1, 1918, no
seedsman, grower, or farmer, may sell
or expose for sale for sowing any
seeds as defined by the order, unless
a sample of the seed has been prop-
erly tested, either by the seller or one
of the government stations.

The particulars required by the or-
der must be correctly declared to the
purchaser at or before the time of
sale, in writing, either directly or by
reference to a printed catalogue or
price list containing the information
required.

However, the declaration need not be
given unless demanded by the pur-
chaser in regard to any quantity of
the following seeds : pea, bean, garden
turnip, parsnip, onion, carrot, beet,
garden cabbage, and kale, sold up to
July 1. 1918.

The declaration need not be given
in case of any sale or sales not ex-
ceeding two pounds of pea and bean,
and not exceeding eight ounces of
garden turnip, parsnip, onion, carrot,
beet, garden' cabbage, and' kale. In
the case of other seeds exposed for
sale, a copy of the declaration re-
quired must be conspicuously exposed
on or in connection with the seeds.
The particulars to be given include
origin, variety, weight, percentage of
injurious weeds (docks, dodder, etc.),
germination, and other details. Elabo,-
rate instructions as to taking samples,
powers of inspectors, too lengthy for
our columns, for which we refer read-
ers to the order itself.

It will be gathered from the above
that at present it is the wholesale
grower and dealer who will be affected
by the order, but we strongly advise
all seedsmen to make themselves fa-
miliar with the order, lest they should
inadvertently be running serious risks.
One is tempted to -wonder "where all
tljis legislation will land us. If we
get many more "orders," our leading
seedsmen will have to keep a lawyer
on the premises to advise them day
by day what they may or may not do,
without risk of fine or imprisonment.
As for the little man. we fail to see
what is to become of him, but he will
evidently have to smarten up and take

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go,

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettdoe, Caerot,
Parsnip, Parslet, Celery, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed'.
Gbandifloba and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O Wl D fl n V

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MICHELL'S

NEW CROP

Flower Seeds

For Florists and
Wholesale Price List.

It is a complete list of seasonable
Bulcs. Plants. Specialties and
bundiies. Send for a copy today.

Henry F. Michell Co.

518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Groner of High Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALI'?'.

more interest in public matters than
he has hitherto done. — British Horti-
cultural Advertiser.

Sweet Corn Seed Situation.

Reports from 25 large, representative
sweet corn growers and dealers, whose
aggregate annual sales usually amount
to approximately 168,000 bushels, indi- ,
cate that the seed sweet corn situation
is very serious.

In the seed growing sections of
Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio the crop was
late and, therefore, easily susceptible
to heavy freezes. Some of the earlier
vaJ-ieties matured sufficiently before
the adv nt of the hard freezes, but the
damage done to the late varieties was
considerable in those states. In Con-
necticut the crop seems to have been
satisfactory, except that some of the
later varieties are carrying somewhat
more moisture than usual, therefore
difficult to cure. Dealers are anticipat-
ing deliveries on growers' contracts of
40 to 75 per cent, depending upon
the varieties contracted and sections
where grown. Many of the seed sales
or contracts to seedsmen last spring
were made at $4.50 to $6.50 per cwt.
On the open market at this time many
of the varieties appear, from figures
submitted, to be selling at about three
times the price asked for them on con-
tracts made last spring, or at $12.00 to
.$20.00 per cwt. Of the 25 who replied,
eight indicate that they expect to han-
dle more seed sweet corn than usual,
that is. if they can secure the" seed,
three the same amount, 13 less than
usual, and one cannot decide. AH but
three seem to think that the curing of
the crop will be difficult. Much of the
sweet corn grown on contract is not
shipped to the seedsmen until in Jan-
uary or February, in order to insure
its being thoroughly dried out before
shipment. Growers should see to it
that the utmost care be given to the
corn they are curing so as to obtain as
much good seed as possible. The
carry-over of seed sweet corn is prob-
ably considerably below normal and
greater importance is, therefore, at-
tached to the available amount of new
corn. Germination tests should be
made as soon as possible to ascertain
what per cent of the crop harvested
will be fit for seed. — Government
Seed Reporter for December.

FLOWER SEEDS

E malce a specialty of Flower Seeds for Florists and Seedsmen.
We carry large stoclcs of all the popular varieties, such as
Asters, Balsams, Bachelor's Button, Calendulas, Cosmos,
Dianthus, Marigold, Mignonette, Morning Glory, Portulaca,

Sweet Peas and Zinnias, etc., and shall be pleased to quote

Phlox,

on your list of requirements for present and future use.

Vaughan's Seed Store, S^w^y^ork

§ L E D S Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, il possible, quantities required. Dhsinted btalome Frw

KELWAY & SON ""^sJi^" LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT."

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND AIiL GABDEN SEXn>S

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GBOWEBS FOR THB TRADB
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO.

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

QPFriAlTIP^* Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber,- Music and
dl CvlALllCJ . Watermelon; Pumplcin and Squash.

FREMONT, ... - NEBRASKA.

BULBS

Per 1000

While Roman Hyacinths $30.00

Named Hyacimhs Extra istSize.... 38.00

Early Single Mixed Tulips 6.00

Mixed Darwin Tulips 8.00

Chinese Sacred Lilies 85.00

harcissus. All Sorts Mixed 4.50

LET US KNOW YOUR WANTS.

J.M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New Yorlc

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes
Growers ol

Pedigree Tomatojeeds

For SEEDS

FLOWER, VEGET/BIE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsditch

LONDON, - - ENGLAND

The Premier British Wholesale
and Exporting Seed House.

74 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION.

ArtliurT.BodtfingtonGo.ino.

SEEDSMEN

128 Ghambers St., New York

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mmmmmm

WRITE

For our SURPLUS LIST of Dutch
Bulbs at our reduced prices to clean up.

LILIUM GIG/VNTEU1V1

NEW CROP JUST ARRIVED

Now ready to make prompt shipment for Easter forcing
in the following sizes: 7-9 in., 8-10 in. and 9-10 in.

AMERICAN BULB COMPANY

172 N. Wabash Avenue, Phone, Randolph 33 le CHICAGO, ILL.

TOMATO SEED

GrOTvn for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

Branches: Michigan, uil pnQD milll

Wisconsin and Idaho. MILrUnll, bUHH.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 0-10 In., tor Immediate de-
llTerjr, Write for Price

Tokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

Mention the American Florist when writing

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2%-ln. pots, strong plants, ?3.50 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengerl. 2%-In. pots ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., V. S. A.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Contract Seed Growers

Vine Seed and Field Com.
Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWrr, N. J.

Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.,

Contract Seed Growers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Mention thK American Florist when writing

Waldo Rohnert

GIIiROT, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettnoe, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asteri,

Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

Mention the American Florist when writing

1. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get ^uotatlona From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED

Bio^msdaic Bristol, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

&tSSS9f»SS9f!!9SSSSiffS!f!fS$9S9SSSSSS$$^i

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANE«.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and mher palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NUKSERV STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRALI<iN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

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RODTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande* Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writina

I BDRPEFS SEEDS I

I Philadelphia |

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~ and Market Gardeners s

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How to Grow Roses

Contains much practical Information on the cul-
ture aDd management of garden roses.
By ROBERT PYLE.

121 pages with colored plates. Price. $1.00,

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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We Have New Crop

«e« Lil. fiiganteuffl Bulbs

and we are delivering!!
Others are offering !— Are they delivering ? ?

OU can get RIGHT NOW from us at NEW YORK,

CINCINNATI, CHICAGO and OMAHA.

7 to 9S-WRITE FOR PRICES.

Also Other Sizes.
Paper White Narcissus for late planting. Ask for prices.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31-33 w. Randolph s.«e,, Chicago

41-43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK
Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS

Angers, - Prance

Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tnmlps.
Growlne Crops Given Personal Attention.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford. Colorado

Pontract growers of Cncnmber, Cantaloupe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

KEET «T.T. EEaTJlEEMEMTS FOa ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

We carry a reserve stock of the
Important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, ni.

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NEW FRENCH

HYDRANGEAS

Gen. »le Vlbrayc — Bright rose to blue, (in

5-in. pots only.)
Mad. E. Mouillere — Pure wiiite, red eye.
Ilad. M. Hainar — Delicate flesh rose.
Mile. R. Gaillard — Milk white; fringed.
Saxioue — White.
Souv. de M, Chautard — Bright rose (in 5-

mch pots only.)
POT GROAVJV — 4-inch pots. . .$20.00 per 100
5-inch pots. . .$30.00 per 100

MISCELLANEOUS
SEASONABLE STOCK.

Asparagus Plumosus — Heav.v stock. 2Vj-in.

$.S.50 per 100; ,$30.00 per 1,000. iy.-iri.',

$2..50 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. Sprepgeri,

21,4-13., $3.00 per 100.
Begonia— Chatelaine— 3-in., $10.00 per 100.
— Sandersoni — 2y2-in., $4.00 per 100.
— Sandei-soni— 3-in., $7.00 per 100.
Daisy (Marguerite) — Reve d'Or — I'ellow

$4.00 per 100.
Daisy (Marguerite) Queen Alexandria — $4.00

per 100.
Dracaena Terminalis — Beautifully colored.

4-inch, $25.00 per 100, 5-inch, (heavy)

$40.00 per 100.

Ferns— Fine stock. Per 100

—Teddy, Jr., 4-inch $20.00

5-inch 35.00

6-inch 50.00

-Boston, 5-inch 35.00

6-inch 50.00

Primula— Per 100

— B'orbesi, 2»A-inch $ 3.50

— Malacoides, 2yi-inch 3.50

Pandanus Veitchi — Well colored —
5-inch T5.00

THE STOBBS & HARBISON CO.,

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS- SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE3 OHIO

CARNATIONS

F. CORNER &, SONS CO.,

Lafayette,

Indiana

Mention the American Florist when writing

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea
Paniculata, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc.

Ask for complete list of Oak BranlJ Shrubs.

_„„ pONARD a i'^^l IWEST GROVE
™e l> JONES CO. 1^1 " PENN'A.
Robert Pyle, Pres. ' ' Anl.WinUer,Vice-Pres.

Mention the American Florist when writino

1196

The American Florist.

Dec. 15,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Eapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky..
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer. ' "

New Castle, IND. — Heller Bros. Co.
has planted half of its large range of
12 large houses with tomatoes.

While in most sections the Florida
celery crop is backward, and the acre-
age somewhat below last year, the
yield will be greater. Shipments will
begin about January 15.

New York. — More than 1,000 acres
of land, embracing 11,881 small gar-
dens, produced $275,000 worth of vege-
tables in 1917. Larger plots totaling
1,035 acres, brought the total up. to
$675,000.

Vegetables, fresh, salted or pre-
served, amounting to 76,200 tons and
valued at 61,390,000 francs were im-
ported by France during 1915-1916, ac-
cording to reports of the United States
department of commerce.

Bulletin No. 609 has been issued by
by the United States department of
agriculture, covering the sweet potato
leaf folder, which threatens to become
an important enemy of sweet pota-
toes in the southern states.

WASHINGTON, D. C. — A tax of $0
on every acre of unfilled land and $1
for every city lot not put to the pro-
duction of food will be proposed to
Congress at the present session in a
bill prepared by Representative Ran-
dall of California, the taxes to go to
the support of the war.

Globe Artichoke.

The Globe artichoke, the culture of
which is described in detail in Bulle-
tin No. 435, of the New York agricul-
tural experiment station. entitled
"Culture of the Globe Artichoke." has
been successfully cultivated on the sta-
tion .grounds for several years. It is
a 'perennial plant which under favor-
able environment may produce rirofit-
able crops for several seasons. It may
be either o'rown from seed either by
starting the plants in a frame under
glass or by sowing seed directly into
the ground. The seeds are laro-e and
germinate quickly, consequently the
plants are easily grown.

Propagation by means of suckers is
the more satisfactory method of re-
production for in this way fine yield-
ing strains may be maintained and the
varieties ameliorated. In a well- cared
for bed each plant may have from
16 to 20 of these suckers about the
old root. Remove all but five or six of
these young plants so that there is al-
ways abundant material for young
stock. This method of propagatiOTi is
best performed in the spring when the
leaves have attained a length of 12 to
15 inches. It is advisable to shovel
away enough earth from the base of
the plants so that the point of at-
tachment to the old root may be seen.
Then with a sharp spade or knife it
Is possible to cut away the young
plant, together with a few roots. These
plantlets may be then set directly in a

permanent row or may be nurtured
under more favorable conditions and
later transplanted.

~The distance between rows should
be at least four feet and the distance
between plants about three feet. In
planting a bed it is best to provide
for a three or four-year duration; that
is, renewing one row each year. The
object of this arrangement is to dis-
pose of the old plants as they become
less fruitful and, more important still,
to provide young plants which, with
favorable environment, will send up
fruiting stems in the later portion of
the same season in which they are set,
thiis greatly prolonging the harvest
period of the bed.

The Globe artichoke is a gross feeder
and requires an abundant supply -of
rotted manure in order to promote
large crops. This manure should be
dug into the soil between the rows
and plants. Moisture is particularly
essential during the fruiting season,
but in normal seasons is plentifully
supplied by rain' and good tillage. Un-
doubtedly the artichoke would respond
handsomely to irrigation.

The edible portion of the Globe arti-
choke is the globular flower bud which
is produced- on the terminal and side
branches . of a strong, upright fruiting
stalk. This stalk stands above the
foliage in height and, combined with
the large ash gray leaves, gives the
plant an attractive appearance. The
heads are cut when they have attained
their greatest size, prior to the actual
appearance of the floral parts. Exhibi-
tion heads may be secured by remov-
ing all except the terminal one and by
supplying the plant abundant food and
water. The fruiting stalks should be
removed when all heads have been cut.

The Globe artichoke needs protec-
tion during the coldest nart of the
winter, but the foliage is semi-hardy
and should not be covered until late in
November and the covering removed
in late March or early April. Coal
ashes have been used for this purpose
with great success while fresh manure
produced disastrous results, causing
the heart of the crowns to rot either by
heating or retaining too much water.
Before mounding the ashes, the leaves
must be cut back to within a foot of
the ground and drawn in about the
crown.

Tomato Wilt.

While there is no cure for plants
once affected with tomato wilt, steps
may be taken to avoid or prevent the
disease, according to the United States
department of agriculture. The disease
is ca.used by a minute fungus which
lives on decaying vegetable matter in
the. soil.. It attacks the new roots first

and goes upward through the water-
carrying channels in the stem, filling
them up and cutting off the moisture
supply. Usually the lower leaves show
the disease first. They turn yellow
and wither, and then the whole plant
wilts as if for lack of water, some-
times without the characteristic yel-
lowing of the lower leaves.

The most satisfactory method of
control will be through the planting
of strains or varieties resistant to th&
disease. Progress is being made by
the department in the breeding of such
varieties, and it is expected that seed
of these will be ready for distribution
within two years. Growers may make-
resistant seed selections from their
own fields if the seed is saved from-
-healthy plants, growing in a badly dis-
eased field.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago, December 10. — Mushrooms,
home-grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 17% to 20 cents;
radishes, 7 cents per dozen bunches;,
celery, 75 cents to $1.00 per box; to-
matoes, per 10 pounds, $1.50 to $2.00;
cucumbers, per box, $1.75 to $3.00.

New York, December 10. — Celery,,
dozen stalks, 20 to 50 cents; cucum-
bers, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mush-
rooms, $1.25 to $1.85 per 4-lb. basket;
tomatoes, per pound, 10 cents to 20'
cents; lettuce, 3 dozen strap, 75 cents-
to $1.00; radishes, per 100 bunches,.
.$2.50 to $3.00.

CHAS. H. TOHY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemnm NoTeltlea my Specialty-

Mushroom Growing

By B. M. Dagsar.

Presenting accurately the requirements
, for success.

260 pages, cloth, fully Illustrated. Price, $1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2%-iii. pots — Sand Rooted.

A. Rlcard, Beauty Poitevlne, S. A. Nutt, Bach-
ner. Montmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., ?2.7B per

100, $26.00 per 1,000.
8V4-in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' Heliotropes,.

Lantanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1,000.
3 and 4-in. Cyclamens. $8.00 and $20.00 pet
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited,

ALONZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESAIE FIOEIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO., I

BRUTERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHE3D ICGO) ;!;

Wliolesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of <;!

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds |

SPECMLTIES

IMPORTERS OF

Bed-top, MeadoiT Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflo-wer, Timothy and GABSEH PEAS.
Enellsh Catalo^ne on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE)

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1197

ENGLISH ROSES

BEES' TRADE OFFER, 1917-18

Guaranteed two years old, low budded on briars,
clean Field-grown, vigorous stock ; True to Name.

Bees^ Welsh-grown Roses are Amazingly Fibrous Rooted

Orders for 1,000 trees and upwards

TERMS. — Cash with order, or trade references required from new customers.
rictiv net cash on delivery. Not less than 25 of a sort supplied at the 100 rate.

f.o.b. Liverpool. Cases $10*00 per 1000 trees.

£>% discount for cash with order, otherwise

DWARF ROSES.

Abel Carriere (HP)
Alex. Hill Gray (T)

Avoca (HT)

Betty (HT)

Brilliant (HT)

British Queen (HT)
Captain Hayward (HP) ...
Caroline Testout (HT) ...
Charles Lefebvre (HP) ...
China, or Old Blush Rose (Cl
Chrissie Mackellar (HT) ...
Cissie Easlea (Per.)

Claudius (HT)

Colleen (HT)

Conrad F. Meyer (Rug.)
Constance (HB) ...
Coronation (HP) ...
Countess of Derby (HT)
Countess of Shaftesbury (HTl

Dean Hole (HT)

Dr. O'Donel-Browne(HT)
Dorothy Ratclifte (HT) ...
Dupuy Jamain (HP)
Earl ol Gosford (HT) ...
Earl of Warwick (HTl ...

Edu Meyer (HT)

Edward Bohane (HT)
Edward Ma'wley (HT)
Ellen Poulsen (D. Poly.)
Erna Teschendorf (D. Poly.)
Ethel Malcolm (HT)
Eugene Lamesch (D, Poly.)
Fisher Holmes (HP)
Florence H. Veitch (HT)
Genl. Jacqueminot (HP)...
Gen. MacArthur (HT) ...
G. C. Waud (HT)
George Dickson IHTI
George Elger (D. Poly.)...
Gl. de C, Guinoisseau (HP)

Gorgeous (HTl

Gustave Grunerwald (HT)

American Pillar (01. Poly.) ... 10-75

Ards Rover (Cl. HP) 10 -25

Blush Rambler (Cl. Poly.) ... 10-25
Caroline Testout ClimbingiCl. HT) 10 -25

Coronation Rambler (Cl. Wich.) 10-75

Crimson Rambler (Cl. Poly.) ... 10 -25

Dorothy Dennison (Cl. Wich.i ... 10 -75

Per 100.

Per 100.

... 9

bO

Harry Kirk (T)

... 10-75

... 10

75

H. E Richardson (HT) ...

... 9 -50

... 9

50

Hoosier Beauty (HT)

... 15-00

... 10

25

Hugh Dickson (HP)

... 9 -50

... 10

75

H. V. Machin (HT)

... 12-50

... 10

75

Irish Elegance (HT)

... 10-75

... 9

50

Irish Fireflame (HT)

... 11 -50

... 9

50

J. B. Clark (HT)

... 9 -50

... 9

50

Jessie (D. Poly.)

... 9-50

.. 9

00

Jonkheer J. L. Mock (HTl

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Joseph Hill (HT)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Juliet (HB)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Katherine Zeimet (D. Poly.)

... 9-50

.. 10

75

Killarney (HT)

... 10-25

.. 9

00

King Edward VII. (D. Poly.)

... 9-50

.. 11

50

King George V. (HT) ...

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Lady Ashtown (HT)

... 9 -50

.. 10

25

Lady Hillingdon (T)

... 10-75

.. 10

26

Lady Penzance (HSB) ...

... 10-75

.. 10

25

Lady Pirrie (HT)

... 10-75

.. 9

bO

La France (HT)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

La Tosca (HT)

... 10-25

.. 9

60

Leonie Lamesch (D. Poly.)

... 10-25

.. 9

60

Leslie Holland (HT)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Liberty (HT)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Lieut. Chaure (HT)

... 10-25

.. 15

00

Lucy Bertram (HSBi

... 10-75

.. 10

25

Lyon Rose (HT)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Mabel Drew (HT)

... 10-75

.. 10

25

Mme. Abel Chatenay (HT)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Mme. Collette Martinet (HT)

... 15-00

.. 10

25

Mme. Chas. Lutaud(HTl

... 10-75

.. 9

50

Mme. Edouard Herriot ...

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Mme. Isaac Perriere (Hour.)

... 9-50

.. 9

50

Mme. Jean Dupuy (T) ...

... 10-75

.. 10

25

Mme. Jules Grolez (HT)

... 10-25

.. 10

25

Mme. Melanie Soupert (HT)

... 10-75

.. 10

26

Mme. Ravary (HT)

... 9-50

.. 10

75

Margaret Dickson Hamill (HT)

... 19-75

.. 9

50

Marquise de Sinety (HT)

... 10-75

.. 18

50

Meg Merrilees (HSBi

... 10-75

.. 10

25

Mildred Grant (HT)

... 10 -75

CLIMBING ROSES.

Dorothy Perkins (01. Wich.) ... 10 -25

Exoelsa (CI. Wich.) 10 -26

Felioite Perpetue (Cl.Semp.) ... 9-50

Gardenia (Cl. Wich.) 10 -25

Gerbe Rose (Cl. Wich.) 10-25

Gloire de Dijon (Cl. T) 10 -25

Hiawatha (Cl. Poly.) 10 -25

Lady Waterlow (CI. HT) ... 10-25

Moss Rose 9

Mrs. Amy Hammond (HT) ... 10

Mrs. Andrew Carnegie (HTl ... 10
Mrs. C. E. Pearson IHT) ... 10

Mrs. Cornwallis West (HTl ... 10
Mrs. David McKee (HT) ... 10

Mrs. Edward Mawley (Tl ... 10

Mrs. Foley Hobbs (Tl 10

Mrs. Forde (HT) 10

Mrs. Harold Brooklebank (HT) 10
Mrs. Herbert Hawkesworth (T) 11
Mrs. Herbert Stevens (T) ... 10

Mrs. John Lain? (HP) 9

Mrs. Jos. H. Welch (HT) ... 10

Mrs. Myles Kennedy (T) ... 10

Mrs. R. D. McCiure (HTl ... 10

Mrs.R. G.Sharman-Crawford(HP) 9
Mrs. Taft (D. Poly.) ... ... 9

Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt (HT) ... 10
Mrs. W. H. Cutbush (D. Poly.) 9
Mrs. W.J. Grant (Belle Siebrechtl 10

Nita Weldon (T) 10

Old Gold (HT) 10

Ophelia (HT) 10

Orleans Rose (D. Poly ) 9

Paul Lede (HT) 10

Pharisaer (HT) 10

Prince C. de Rohan (HP) ... 9

Prince de Bulgarie (HT) ... 10

Queen Mary (HT) 12

Rayon d'Or (HB) 12

Richmond (HT) 10

Senateur Vaisse (HP) ... ... 9

Souv. de Gustave Prat (HTi ... 10

Sunburst (HT) 10

Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi (HPl 9'

Ulrich Brunner (HPl 9 ■

Victor Hugo (HP) 9'

Viscount Carlow (HT) lo-

Willowmere (Per.) ... ... lo ■

Yvonne Rabier(D. Poly.) ... 10

Mme. Jules Gravereaux (Cl. Tl ... 10 ■

Minnehaha (CI. Wich.) 10

Mrs. W. J. Grant Climbing (CL HTllO

Paul Transon (Cl. Wich.i ... 10-

Reine O. de Wurtemburg (Cl.HNI 10

Source d'Or ICI. HB) ... ... 10

Zephirin Drouhin iCl. HB ... lo

Bui lid. are in a position — being large growers — to quote keen prices on a big range o/ hardy herbaceous plants, linquiries solicited.

sorts and quantitiet.

®®©S^W LIVERPOOL, Eng.

SIMP~Thls advertisement will
not appear again for a week
or two. It will therefore be
wise to send your order NOW
"Lest you forget." We shall
appreciate mention of "The
American Florist."

1198

The American Florist.

Bee. 15,

The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nnrserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smitli, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be tield
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

LaFatette, III. — Irvin Ingels, of
the Home Nursery, has two sons with
the colors.

Dundee, III.— D. Hill, of the D. Hill
Nursery Co., Inc., is at his winter
home in Mobile, Ala.

As "DSUAL the zero weather has
caug-ht quite a few nursery shipments,
owing to freight delays.

Rushing the season may be said of
the page advertisement in colors by
Stark Bros, of the new j^ellow Delicious
apple in the Saturday Evening Post of
December S.

Theresa, N. Y., liome of the cat-
tails described in the retail depart-
ment of our issue of December 1, page
1036, Is also the home of H. Cheese-
man, the well-known nursery sales-

THE Dutch steamer carrying Hol-
land nurserymen, homeward bound,
mention of which was made in our
issue of December 1, page 1074, is re-
ported to have been held up for some
days and is still at a North American
port.

Macon, Ga. — At its annual meeting,
November 7, the Georgia State Hor-
ticultural Society elected the following
officers : R. C. Berckmans. Augusta,
president; B. W. Hunt, vice-president;
T. H. McHatton, Athens, secretary-
treasurer.

The first number of Parks and Rec-
reation, the quarterly official journal
of the American Association of Park
Superintendents, has come to hand,
devoted mainly to the proceedings and
papers of the annual convention held
at St. Louis, Mo., September 11-13,
1917. The journal is well printed and
illustrated in attractive magazine
form and is issued from the office of
the secretary, Roland W. Coterill, Se-
attle, Wash.

Catalpas.

Of trees which flower here in summer
the catalpas have the showiest flowers.
AH the species and one or two hybrids,
with the exception of the West Indian
C. lougissima, are in the collection, al-
though they are not large enough yet
to flower here. The first catalpa to at-
tract attention, C. biguonioides, was
cultivated early in the eighteenth cen-
tury in England, where it had been
sent from South Carolina. About 40
years ago it became known that a sec-
ond species of catalpa was growing
naturally in the lower Ohio valley and
southward along the Mississippi river
as far as western Tennessee and north-
eastern Arkansas. It was found that
this second catalpa had larger flowers,
in fewer flowered clusters, than the
more southern tree, that the inner sur-
face of the corolla of the flowers had
fewer and smaller spots than that of
the other tree; that the pods containing
the seeds were stouter and had thicker
walls, and that the leaves were much
longer-pointed at the apex. The name

of C. speciosa was given to this tree,
and as catalpa wood is extremely dura-
ble when, placed in the ground it has
been largely planted, especially in some
of the prairie states, to produce fence-
posts, for which it is admirably suited,
and for railroad ties, for which it is
too soft. Catalpa speciosa is a fast-
growing and irathen pyramidal tree
which on the rich river bottom lands
of the Mississippi sometimes rises to
the height of 120 feet and forms a tall
trunk, occasionally four and one-half
feet in diameter. In New England it
is a fast growing, more shapely ajid
much hardier tree than C. bignonioides,
which blooms two or three weeks later.
In the northern states, and probably
in all parts of the country, the early-
flowering C. speciosa is the catalpa
which is now commonly planted. There
is a dwarf form, var. nana, of C. big-
nonioides which is usually known as C.
bungei in American nurseries, where it
is grafted as a standard on the stems
of one of the tree catalpas, and is pop-
ular at present for the supposed decora-
tion of gardens which are more or less
formal in character and pass in this
country for "Italian gardens." It is not
known at the Arboretum where this
dwarf variety originated or that it has
ever flowered. The name Catalpa Bun-
gei properly belongs to the tree of nor-
thern China with narrow, dark-green,
long-pointed leaves, small, yellowish
white flowers and slender pods. This
is not so handsome a tree as the Amer-
ican catalpas, but it is geographically
interesting, and is perfectly hardy in
the Arboretum, where it is growing well.
It has not yet flowered. Another Chi-
nese species, C. ovata, sometimes called
C. Kaempferi, is much cultivated in
Japan, whence it was sent to this coun-
try many years ago. It is a perfectly
hardy little tree with comparatively
small dark-green leaves, many flowered
clusters of small, yellowish spotted
flowers and long, slender pods. This
catalpa, which will thrive in regions
too cold for the American species, has
been somewhat planted in the United
States, although as an ornamental tree
it does not deserve much attention from
the lovers of handsome trees. A hybrid
(C. hybrida) between C. bignonioides
and C. ovata appeared several years
ago in the nursery of J. C. Teas at
Baysville, Indiana. This is a fast grow-
ing and hardy tree with flowers like
those of its American parent, although
rather smaller and arranged in much
longer clusters, while the leaves, al-
though larger, resemble in shape those
of C. ovata. This handsome tree has
also been called Catalpa Teasii, C. Tea-
siana and Teas' Hybrid Catalpa. An-
other hybrid of the same parentage has
purple leaves and, although it probably
originated in a European nursery, has
been called var. ■ japonica. The two
catalpas introduced by Wilson from
central and western China, C. Fargesii
and C. Duclouxii, live in the Arbore-
tum, but do not yet give much promise
that they will become valuable addi-
tions to the list of summer-flowering
trees which can be successfully grown
in this climate. — Arnold Arboretum
Bulletin.

Lincoln, Neb.

Thanksgiving trade was about equal
to last year, usual prices prevailing.
Prospects for Christmas business are
very encouraging, with plant stocks
showing excellent form and larger in
quantity than last year.

It is reported that crepe pullers are
at work in this city. While it has not
been stated that calls have been made
at the home of the bereaved, it is
alleged that the telephone has been
used as a medium.

If yon era interested in Uld-Wlstar

Blooming Plants

— or anythlnr In —

Soft Wooded Plants

— Wrlt»—

Geo. A. Kuhl, ^'^ffi^""

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Price list now ready.

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Prompt shipment on receipt of orders.
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MINIATURE CHRISTMAS TREES

Roots Balled in Moss. Ready for Immediate Shipment.

They are particularly adapted for use as table pieces during the holiday season. All are
shapely, nursery grown trees and are far superior to the slim, flimsy wild stock offered by
jobbers. The moss balls keep the trees in good condition until after the holiday season. Ship-
ment can be made whenever wanted.

Well formed, thrifty, shapely stock size, 12-18 in.; each, $0.25; doz.,$2.15; 100, $12.00

Well formed, thrifty, shapely stock size, 18-24 in.; each, .36; doz., 3.00; 100, 18.00

Well formed, thrifty, shapely stock size, 2-3 ft.; each, .45; doz., 4.25; 100, 32.50

JAPANESE DWARF POTTED EVERGREENS

Well established in odd and fancy Japanese Pottery.

Size No. 2, medium (height, 8 to 13 inches) each, $1.76; pair, $B.20; doz. , $18.00

Size No. 1, small (height, 3 to 7 inches) each. .75; pair, 1.40; doz., 7.80

THE D. HILL NURSERY CO.

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS. LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA.

Ready for Immediate Shipment

Ohrysanthemum Stock Plants

Rosea, Pink $ 5.00 oer 100

Smith's Advanoa, White 6.0O per 100

TTnaka. Pink 5.00 oer 100

Golden ftueen. Yellow 5.00 ner 100

Oconto. White 5.00 per 100

Ohrysolora, Yellow 5.00 per 100

C. C. PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 oer 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

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R£^ ^ ^^ g* Field-grown
U9«>9 Hardy Climbers
ASa jIm/ 2Hand4in.pots
\>%M\MJr in all classes.

New Crop Greenhouse Grown

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Price: SO.OOO lots, $2.25 per 1000
" 5,000 " 3.00 per 1000

CHAS. E. MEEHAN

No. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)

The best work on ChryBanthemam Coltnre.
Both amateur and florists have been orovided
vflth articles for their sDeclal needs. One hon-
ored and six pages.

Only 60o postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Keiltla ForStCriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

72 inches high. $15 00
84 inches high, 17.50

36 inches high, $3.50
48 inches high, 6.00
60 inches high, 12.00

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

New Crop

Asparagus
Plumosus Nanus

Northern Greenhouse-Grown
Per 100 seeds, 50c,t 250 seeds, $1.00-
1000 seeds, $3.50: 6,000 to 10,000
seeds at $3.25 per 1000.

CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store new york

Fresh Seed

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Bee. 15,

Fresh Cut — Northern Grown

CANNAS

Dry roots — whiob will be divided fresh for your order;
thus doing away with all chance of your getting dried up,
shriveled roots. Some of these varieties may be new to
you, but they are better in every way than many older sorts.

SPECIAL LIST

All Varieties Have Green Leaves Unless Otherwise Noted.

RED FLOWERS

Per 100

A. Bouvier, 5-6 ft $2.50

Crimson Bedder, 3y--4 ft 2.60

Duke of Marlboro, 5 ft 2.50

Firebird, 3y. ft 8.00

Garam, ZV-^'-i ft 3.00

Julius Koch, S ft 3.00

Meteor. 4 ft 4.00

Papa Nardy, 4 ft 3.00

Princess Wied, 4 ft 3.00

Eheinstein, 3 ft 8.00

GILT EDGED RED

Long Branch. 5 ft 5.00

Panama, 3 ft 6.00

Souv. de A. Crozy, 3% ft 3.00

Stutteartia, 4% ft 5.00

RRONZE LP. — Red Fir

Kinir Humbert, 4-4% ft 3.60

Wyoming, 7 ft 3.00

YELLOW FLOWERS

Per 100

Florence Vaughan, 4 ft $8.50

Jane Addams. 4% f r 6.00

Richard W^xiace, 5 ft 2.50

Wm. Greissinger, 3-4 ft 3.00

ROSE-PINK FLOWERS

Hungaria, 314-4 ft 3.00

Rosea Gingantea, 3>A ft 4.00

Venus, 4 ft 3.00

ORCHID FLOWERED

Burbank— yellow, 6 ft 2.50

Louisiana — red, 6 ft 3.00

Mrs. Karl Kelsey— red, 6 ft 2.50

Mrs. Kate Gray— red, 6 ft 2.60

Queen Helen, or

Yellow King Humbert, 4 ft... 8.00

Wintzer's Colossal— red. 5 ft... 8.00

(See also "Bronze Lf. list.)

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO

Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASINQ LILAC ROSE

A Revolution in the Baby Type

First-class certificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Hoiticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.;

$10.00 per 100; 3-in. pots,

$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual flowers as large
as a 25c-plece.

3. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

Seasonable Stock

Begonia Cincinnati, 4, 5, 6, 7 and

S-in., 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 up to $1.50.

Cyclamen gig., finest strain, 2%,
3, 4 and 5-inch., $7.50. $10.00. $20.00,
$35.00 and $50.00 per 100.

Poinsettias, 3 and 4-inch, $10.00
and $20.00 per 100; 5, 6, 7, 8-ln.
made-up, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 up to
$2.00 each.

Azalea, mostly Mad.
Cruyssen, 10-in. to 12-in., \
12-in. to 14-in., $1.50 each
16-in., $2.00 each.

Primula Obconlca, 2-in.,
4-in., $5.00, $S.00 and $12.50 per 100.
Primula Malacoides, 2-in., 3-in. and
4-in., $4.00, $7.00 and $10.00 per 100.

Pandanns, variegated, 5-in. and
6-in., 75c, $1.00 and $1.25 each.

Van der

1.25 each;

14-in. to

and

Roses, pot-grown, baby varieties,
5-in., $30.00 per 100. Field-grown
baby varieties, $20.00 per 100.

Cinerarias, 2-in., 3-in. and 4-in.,
$4.00, $6.00 and $10.00 per 100.
Transplanted, $2.00 per 100.

Calceolaria, transplanted, $4.00
per 100.

Geraniums, R. C. Nutt, $1.50 per
100; $12.50 per 1,000.

Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000;
Sprengeri Seedlings, $1.00 per 100;
$8.00 per 1,000.

Boston Ferns, 5-in., 6-in., 7-in.
and 8-in., 25c, 30c, 50c. 75c and $1.00
each. Verona Fern, 4-in. and 5-in.,
25c and 50c each.

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GERANIUMS

214 in. pots, and strong rooted cuttings.
Ricard, Poitevlne, Nutt, Doyle, Bouch-
ner, Helen Mitchell, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. Strong, rooted cuttings,
$15.00 per 1000. Clean healthy stock.

Bedding stock rooted cuttings ready
now of Heliotrope, Coleus, Fuchsia,
Petunias, etc. Ask for price lists.

Anglin & Walsh Co.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y.

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ERNEST ROBER, cashPiease Wilmette, III.

Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

READY NOW.

S. A. Nutt $12.50 per 1000

Scarlet Bedder 2 00 per 100

AsparaEtus Plumosus 3.00 per 100

It pays to buy good stock, ask any of my
customers what they think of mine, names
furnished if desired.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

VINCA VABIEGATA

Our strong 3-in. Vlncawill make you good 4-in
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per fOO or $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt, Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs.F. Sander Dalsy,2in., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS, "•«'•*'""*

AJLiLEGANY N. Y.

Grower

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Ready Reference Section.

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUM.

Adiantum Cuneatum. 2-in., $3.00; 3-in.. $5.00
per 100. Croweanum, 2-in., $4.00; 4-in., $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Kapids. Mich.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, heavy stock. 2%-In., $3.60
per 100, $30 per 1,000; 1%-in., $2.50 per 100.
$20 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100.
The S'torrs & Harrison Co., PairesTille, O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2V.-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Tick's Sons, Koch-
ester, N. Y.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ln., 3c; 3-ln., 6c;
4-in,, 12c each. Sprengeri, 2%-in., 3c each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., $6 per lOO; plu-
mosus. 214-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., ?8 per 100
6-In. 85c each. Poehlmann Bros, Co.. Morton
Grove. 111.

Asparagus plumosus and Bprengerl, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in., $5.00: 4-in.. $12.50 per 100.
HBNRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEBDT.INGS, ertra
strong. $6.50 per l.OOO. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

Asparagus Plumosus. $3.00 per 100. Albert
M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.

Azalea, home growm, well budded stock, 10-
12-in., $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.60 each; 14-16-
In., $2.00 each. ERNEST ROBBR, Wilmette,

Azaleas, mostly Van der Cruyssen, 10-12-in.,
$1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-in., $2.00
each. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia Chatelaine, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100,
Sandersoni, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7 per
100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Panesville, O

Begonias Cincinnati, Melior and Mrs. 0. A. Peter-
son. For sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove. HI.

BOUGAINVILIiEA.

Bougainvillca. Specially trimmed plants, 4-
In., $25 per 100; 5-in., $.35 per ino. The
Storrs & Hnrrlson Co.. PalnesvlIIe. O.

BXJIiBS.

Bulbs. Gladiolus, extra plump bulbs. Grown
on our own farms. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

BULBS.

BULBS. Fine, select stock. HYACINTHS,
Red, Rose, White, Blue, $2.75 per 100;
NAMED VARIETIES, $4.00 per 100. TULIPS,
SINGLE E.iiRLY NAMED, all colors. 85c per
100; DOUBLE TULIPS. NAMED, all colors,
$1.00 per 100. PARROT TULIPS. Red, Yellow,
80e per 100. DARWIN TULIPS, named, finest
varieties, all colors, $1.25 per 100. CROCUS,
all colors, $2.50 per 1,000; Crocus, named, 50c
per 100. NARCISSUS, in variety. 60c to $1.75
per 100. Write us if interested in any special
variety or colors. THE WAGNER PARK
NURSERY CO., Sidney, 0.

Bulbs. New Clop L, Giganteum at New York
and Chicago. Narcissus Paper Whites, Roman
and Dutch Hyacinths, Freesias. Callas, Tulips,
Cottage and Darwin, Narcissus and Chinese
Narcissus. For sizes, varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store. Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. White Roman Hyacinths, named
Hyacinths. Early single mixed Tulips, mixed
Darwin Tulips, Chinese Sacred Lilies, Narcissus,
all sorts, mixed. For prices see advertisement
elsewhere in this issue. J. M. Thorbum & Co.,
53 Barclay St., New York.

Dutch Bulbs. We still have a limited quan-
tity on hand; all in first class condition. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover-page of this issue. S. S. Skidelskv & Co..
1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

Dutch Bulbs. The finest that can be pro-
duced, at sacrifice prices. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O.

Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10-ln. for
immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus, 13 ctm.,
1.250 to case. $10 per 1,000. A. Henderson &
Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

OAIiCEOLABIA

CANNAS.

Cannas. Fresh cut, northern grown. For va-
rieties, sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville. 0.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS'. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Iffnchantress Supreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per l.OflO. Aviator, Alice, Matchless
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1.000. Superb, $100.00 per
1,000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
Joliet. 111.

C.Trnations. Our cuttings are rooted cool and
are therefore sturdy. Every cutting guaranteed.
Immediate delivery. For varieties and prices
see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Tlie
.Tos. H. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind.

Carnntlons. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per lOO. I'eerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. EliXEST ROBER. Wilmette. III.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for imme-
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora, $5 per
liiO; C. C. Pollworth, $10 per 100. EU Cross.
Grand Rapids. Mich.

Chrysanthemum Stock Plants. Chas. Razer
(white). Pink Chieftain, Nagoya (yellow), Bon-
natfon (yellow), 50c per doz., $4 per 100. The
George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, best seedlings. 2-in., $4.00; 3-ln.,
$6.00; 4-iu., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cinerarias, 2, 3 and 4-iii., $4, $6 and $10 per
100. Transplanted, $2 per 100. Ernest Kober.
Wilmette, 111.

CLEiMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

Crotons, well colored. 4-In.. 40e; 5-in., 60c
and 75c; 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmanii'
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove lU.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum. improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output la
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only:

100 1000

2%-in., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

2V.-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2^-
in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBBR, Wilmette, 111.

Cyclamen. Fine plants, well budded, best
strain, separate colors or mixed, strong 3-in.,
$8.00 per 100; strong 4-in., $15 per 100; fine-
5-inch in bud and bloom, $25.00 per 100. Cash.
All sizes ready to shift. BRILL CELERY
GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

4-in. at $2.50 per doz.

5-in. at 4.80 per doz.

6-ln. at 9.00 per doz.

RALPH J. SOUTHBRTON, Highland Park, 111.

Cyclamen. Selected extra heavy stock. For
sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in
this issue. The Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo.

Cyclamen, 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 35c and 50c; 6-ln.,
75c-; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Cyclamen, 3-in., $10.00; 4-in., $20.00; 5-ln.,
$40.00 per 100; 6-In., 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-in.. $4.20 per doz.; 5-in., $6 per
doz.; 6-in., $9 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,
Morton Grove, Hi.

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OYCIjAMEN.

I>ablias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, WilUamstown Junctloo,

DRACAENAS.

DracaeBa Tenninalis, beautifully colored, 4-iii.,
$25; 5-in.. $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison
Ck)., PaiuesvUle. O.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-iD.. 12c; 5-in 20c
and 25c; 6-ln., SOc. ERNEST ROBBR, Wil-
hiette, Illinois.

ERICAS.

Erica Mai. 315-in., ?30 per 100; 5% to 6-in.,
$1 each. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.

S^RNS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.

Doz. 100

Verona, 3-in 52.OO ?15.00

Verona, 4-m 3.5O 25.00

c ^?S*' ^o'? •• 6.00 50.00

e ISS' ?"i" 2.00 15.00

S°^S"' i"?° 3-60 25.00

Smjthij 5-in. 6.O0 5O.OO

Norwood, 2%-in 25 00

Norwood. 3-in., SOc each; 4-in.', 75c each
,,>^'°° Ferns, 5-in., $25.00 per 100, less 'than
60, SOc each; 6-in., $50.00 per lOO; less than 50.
60c each. '

Fern Balls,, large size, 10 to 12-in., $5.00 per
doz., ^$35.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per
doz. $50.00 per 100. . » u yc.

ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

FERNS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.
„ ^ , 100 1000

Boston and Roosevelt, 214-ln $4.50 $40.00

Whitmanii and Scholzslii, 2y.-ln. .. 4 50 40 00
Whit, compacta and Scottii. 2J4-in. 5.00 45!oo

Piersoni, Blegantissima, 2%-in 5.00 45 00

Scottii and Wanamaker, 2J4-in 5.00 45!o0

Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmanii 4-ln 18c-
5-iu. 2oc. 12.000 Bostons, 3-in., $6.00 per lOo!
$55.00 per 1000.

G. M. REBUEN & CO.,
160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, in.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt, 2l4-ln S4R0

Boston, 2H-in. * 4 m

Scholzeli 2%-in 4'bo

Teddy, Jr., 2l4-ln V. 5.Q0

Roosevelt. 4-In 15 00

Boston, 4-In \\\ isioo

THE EEESER PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

Perns for Fern Dishes. Good strong plants.
In 2% in. pots. Aspidium, Holly. Mayii, Wil-
son! and Alba Llneata, $3.00 per 100; $27.50
per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO.. 372
Johnson Ave., Springfield, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nepbrolepls In extra fine shape tor immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Picrson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Pot-grown stock. Scottii, 4-ln., $2 per
doz., $15 per 100; 5-In., $3 per doz., $25 per
100. Boston, 5-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100;
6rin., $4.50 per doz., $33 per 100. R. Vincent,
Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

FERNS. WeU established, 4-ln., $15.00 per
100; 5-in., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-ln., $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NDKSE7RY CO.,
Sidney, O.

Ferns. Teddy, Jr., 4-ln., $20; 5-ln'., $35; 6-
tn., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in.. $35; 6-ln.. $50
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes-
vHIe, O.

Perns. Boston and Whitmanii, 4-ln., 30c; 5-in..
50c; 6-in., 75c 7-Ln., $1.25 and $1.50; larger.
$2 to .$5. Table ferns, $6 per ICO. The Park
Floral Co., Denver, Colo.

Ferns. Holly, 3-ln.. $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per
100; 5-in., $2.40 and $3 per doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111.

Boston Ferns. 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 75c; 8-ln.,
$1; 9-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Dwarf Ferns for Fern Dishes. Stock in prime
condition, in six best varieties, §3 per 100, $25
per 1,000. Tile Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Clean, healthy stock, strong
rooted cuttings. Ricard, Poitevine, Nutt, Doyle,
Buchner and Helen Michell, 2%-in., $3 per 100;
$25 per 1,000. Anglin & Walsh Co., WilUams-
bridge, N. Y.

Geraniums, from 2 and 2% -in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine. S. A.
Nutt, Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Viaud, etc.,
$2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,
Washington, N. J.

Geraniums. 3-in.. $3 per 100, $30 per 1,000;
2-in., $2.50 per lOO, $22.50 per 1,000. R. Vin-
cent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings ready now. S.
A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Scarlet Bedder. $2 per
100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa.

GLADIOLiUS.

lAmerican grown gladiolus for inside forcing,
1% inch and up. 250 at 1000 rate.

1000 1000

Baron Hulot ..$18.00 Lily Lehman ...$20.00

Panama 32.00 Ruffled Glory... 40.00

Willy Wigman . 25.00 Chicago White.. 22.00

Niagara 32.00 Europe 60.00

Schwaben 40.00 Mrs, P. Pendleton 45.00

Empress of India 25.00 G. of Holland. . 30.00

HoUandia 16.00 Faust 20.00

Fred Wigman . . 30.00 Excelsior 30.00

Peace 40.00 Columbia 35.00

Myrtle 40.00

America, Augusta, Francis King, Halley,
Princeps, Pink Beauty, Brenchleyensis, 1^^ In.
and up, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; H4 In.,
$1.75 per 100, $16.00 per lOOO. Guaranteed true
to name. Shipment November and December.

G. M. REBDRN & CO.
160 No. Wabash Ave. Chicago. lU.

GLADIOLI

For Forcing.
Fine Large Bulbs.

Per 100
Delico (pink), early and better than Pink

Beauty • $15.00

.Augusta 16.00

Halley 20.00

Panama 40.00

Peace 30.00

White and light, mixed 14.00

All other varieties. Write for prices. Special
prices on large quantities.

B. HAMMOND TRACY, CEIDAR ACRES.
WENHAM, MASS.

GLADIOLUS BULBS. Choice mixture con-
tains many named varieties; V>-in. and less,
$1.50 per 1,000; lA-in. to %-in., $2.50 per 1,000;
%-in. to 1-ln., $4.00 per 1,000. F. F.
FLETCHER. Templeton, Mass.

GREENS.

Greens. Fancy holly. $3.25 per case; box-
wood, 12c per lb.; green sheet moss, $1.40 per
bag; laurel branches. $2.75 per case; laurel
stems. $1.10 per bag. W. Z. Pumell. Snow
Hill. Md.

Greens. Galax, green and bronze, fancy and
dagger ferns, green and bronze leucothoe. For
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
T. J. Ray & Co., Elk Park, N. C.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated Bheft moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Fancy and dagger ferns, green and
bronze galax and leucothoe. For prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Tar-Heel
Evergreen Co., Elk Park. N. 0.

Christmas evergreens. Choice case holly,
cedar, pine, laurel and boxwood. We have
everything in greens. Write your requirements.
Delaware Evergreen Co.. Milton. Delaware.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bng (10<J s(i. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (lOO sq. ft.), $3.50.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYDRANGEAS.

HydraDgeas, new French and Otaksa varieties.
For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere
In this issue. The Storrs St Harrison Co..
Painesville, O.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in., 2oc; 6-in„ 35c; 7-in., oOc; 8-ln., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds, including Clematis Paniculata, fresh
home cured, 25c per oz., $2.50 per lb., postpaid.
BENJ. CONNELL. MerchantvlUe. N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NDRSERY CO.,
Maywood, III.

PAIiMS.

Palms. Kentia Forsteriana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Cocos Weddeliana. The finest lot of pot plants
we have ever offered: 2%-in., $1.50 per doz., $12
per IfjO; S-in., $2.50 per doz., $20 per- 100.
Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadel-
phia. Pa.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Fa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prizes, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-ln., 50c each. UtiUs,
5-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-tn., 35c each; 6-in., 75c
and $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. (IIo., Morton
Grove. 111.

POINSETTIAS.

POINSETTIAS.

4-in. pots $20.00 per 100

6-in. pans $0.50 and $0.75 each

7-in. pans 1.00 each

8-in pans 1.25 to 1.50 each

10-In. pans 2.00 to 2.50 each

12-in. pans 4.00 each

POEHLMAN BROS. CO
Morton Grove 111.

Poinsettias, 3 and 4-in., $10 and $20 per 100;
5, 6, 7 and 8-in., made up, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00,
up to $2.00 each. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111.

PRIMUIjAS.

Primula Obconica. Best strains, assorted
colors, large bushy A. No. 1 plants in bud and
bloom. Fine for Xmas. 5-in.. $25.00 per 100.
Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo.
Mich.

Primula Obconica and Chinensis, 2-ln., $4.00;
.■)-in., $6.00; 4-in.. $12.50; 5-in., $25.00 per 100.
.Malacoides. white and lavender. 2-in.. $3.00;
3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12,50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Primula Obconica, 2V4-in.. $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1000.
Malacoides, 4-ln., $10 per 100, $90 per lOOO.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Primula Obconica, 2, 3 and 4-ln., $5, $8 and
$12.50 per 100. Malacoides. 2, 3 and 4-ln., $4,
$7 and $10 per 100. Ernest Rober Wilmette 111

if You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Ra^erence Department, Write Us About It.

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PREVItTLAS.

Primula MalcoWes Townsendli. Pleasing

Ulac rose, 2-in.. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;

3-in., $2 per doz.. $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica. N. Y.

Primnia Forhe.si and llalncoides, 2;4-ln.. $3.50
per 100. Tlie Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines-
ville, O.

ROSES.

Roses. Field-grown, selected forcing grade.
B.Kcelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Ram-
tiler, Dorothy Perkins. Climbing American
Beauty. $16 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Kewark, New York.

.SEEDS.

POTATO SEEDS. Headquarters stock; great
money-maker. Every florist, seedsman and
nurseryman should, catalogue them or print in-
serts. Their enormous sales astonish every-
body. Trade list free: electro supplied. Ad-
dress A. T COOK (Potato Seed Specialist),
Hyde Park. N. Y.

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade nkt., 50c. Pansy, glK. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 50c; per oz.. $6.00. Salvia. Splendens and
Fire-hall, trade nkt.. 50c. For large quantities
■ask for prices. ERNEST HOBBR, Wilmette, 111.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria. Candytuft, Cen-
taurea, Cincernria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street. N. Y.

Seeds. Contract growers or cucumber, canta-
loupe, wntermelon. squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
■Co., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds^ Asters. Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
■crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
•dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Preres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), France.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.

Seeds, Flower, vegetable and farm. 74 years
unrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son. 152 Hounds-
ditch. London. Eng.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt & Ellicott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in. variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds. Wholesale, price list for florists and
market gardeners. W, Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,

cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M, Godineau, Angers. France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.

Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinterla, Calif.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed
Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Southern Wild Smllax. New crop now ready.
$2.50 per case, $1.50 per half case. Southern
Evergreen Co., Morris Station, Ga.

Smilax, 2-ln., $3.00 per lOO. HENBY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Snapdragons, Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yellow, $4.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

SOLANUM.

S'olanum. New dwarf Cleveland. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O.

VINCAS.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100. $17.00
per 1.000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

MISCEIjIjANEOUS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Miniature Christmas Trees, roots balled in
moss; ready for immediate shipment. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dun-
dee, 111.

Model Extension Carnation Supports: also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

New winter-flowerin© Sbapdragoms, Salmon
Queen, the color they all like. Plant it now
for money, 2%-ln., $3.00 per 100. GLOBE
GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo.

MISCEIxLANEOUS.

Blooming and foliage plants for Christmas.
For list see advertisement elsewhere in tMs
issue. S. S. Pennock Co., 1612 Ludlow St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Plain Chiffon. Can be had In any color. For
widths and price per yard see advertisement
elsewhere in this Issue. Geo. H. Angermueller
Co., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Norway Spruce for miniature Christmas trees,
2-3 ft., $20 per 100; 18-24-in.. $15 per 100; IB-
IS In., $12 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark. New York.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements ■will be double. The Brown
Bag Pilling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., PalnesviUe, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490
Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A, Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our sperfalty. Write
for prices. Began Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, l.OOO. 75c
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St..
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co..
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of an
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch-
blnder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

Christmas Cards, ino, 60c: 200. $1; 500, $2;
1000, $3. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich.

Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write
for catalogues. Giblin & Co., Dtica, N. Y.

Blooming plants or anything In soft wooded
plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhonst
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. Heed & Kel-
ler, 122 W. 25th St., New York.

If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It.

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Dec. 15,

.VaSCELIiANEOUS.

Glass, large stock -and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co., Chicago.

Greenliouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452
W. Erie St., Chicago.

Everything the best in florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

AETIPICIAL FLOWERS. Walter VoUman.
2631 Orchard St., Chicago.

GREENHOUSE COIVSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses, and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Bumham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New Torlj
and Continental & Commercial Banls Bids.. Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all liinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co
2642 Sheffield ^ve., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co..
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave. Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St..
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 31st
and Spaulding lAve., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, O.

Greenhouse construction and equipment. King
Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y.

POTS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Beed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
.$1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes standard grade, 6 to S feet, per
100. 95c; per 500. $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000.

Pipe stems. 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicaso.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amling Co., B. C, Chicago.

.ingermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc.. New York.

Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong. J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford, William P., New York.

Freres- Windier Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H. EJ., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc., New York.

Gunterberg. M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York,

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., BuEEalo, N. Y.

KennicotL Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten. John, Chicago.

Kuehn. C. A., St.,Louis, Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekln. 111.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser, Chicago.

N. y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, ^ Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Plerson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis,

Polykranas. Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago.

Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reiuberg. Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust. Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Jollet, 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J.

Traendly & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vauffhan, A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Welland & RIsch. Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass.

WIetor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres. Chicago.

WIttbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

Send us your details

and let us tell you

^k - . what you need to ven-

MBfc ^J/t tilate your new build-

■^" ing. we nave a com-
j pie line of

Greenhouse
Fittings

listed in a catalog.
Let us send you this
information.

Advance Co.

Richmond, Ind.

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SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES.

Mend
Split Carnaiions

35c per 1000

$1.00 per 3000

Postpaid.

SAMPLES ON REQUEST

F. W. W4ITE, 35 Mmoni Ave., Springfield, Mass.

Mention the American Florist when vjriting

Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by
all the leading carnation growers as the best sup-
port on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98.

Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices
before ordering elsewhere. Prempl tUpmoit giarulteJ
IGOE BROS., 61-73 HetrqwGlai An.. BROOKLYN, N. Y

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Hansel! Rocker Grates

Are best for greenhouse use.
Write for particulars.

HANSELL GRATE CO.

tt54 Rallvray Elxcliaii^e Bide*., Chlcajro

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|opd.SiBitfBhain|o.

Builders of Greenliouses

NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA
CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND
DETROFT TORONTO MONTREAL

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NIKOTEEN

For Sprmylnr.

APfflS PUNK

For Fnmlg&tlnc.
Ask Zonr Dealer for It.
NICOTINE MFG. CO.

ST. LOTTIS

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If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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SPLIT CARNATIONS

^

PILLSBURY'S

CARNATION

STAPLE

"They are all right, b
"They are all that

The Original Patented
Article.

St on the market."
Baumer Bros.
is claimed for them."
Geo. E. Lasher.
1000 for 35c; 30CO for $1.C0. postpaid.

I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg,

Tulsa, Okla.

Rain which continued until Thanks-
giving- day made business conditions a
little unfavorable, but the weather
cleared in time to make deliveries easy
and prompt and the local trade reports
the best business for the season in
years.

The Park Floral Co. finished im-
provements at its establishment and
had its new store front of black and
gold ready for Thanksgiving, and the
Tulsa Greenhouses had a new Ford in
service to speed up deliveries.

Henry's Hothouse specialized on ex-
cellent Turner, white and yellow, Dolly
Dimple and Enguehardt chrysanthe-
mums, which found ready Thanksgiv-
rists here.

The recent opening of the largest
bank of the southwest in this city
brought splendid orders to all the fJo-
rists of this city.

The six local florists have formed an
association and notified their customers
that credit is an accommodation and
that hereafter all bills must be paid
the first of each month following pur-
chase, otherwise charge accounts will
be automatically suspended until paid.
The following are members of the as-
sociation : Boston's Flower Store, Mrs.
DeHaven's Flower Room, Henry's Hot-
house, Maxwell's Greenhouses, Tulsa
Greenhouses and Park Floral Co.

Visitors : E. C. Pruner. representing
Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago; John
Stuppy, St. Joseph. Mo. H. H. H.

Dayton, 0.

Due to an evident conservation for
war needs, Thanksgiving sales regis-
tered a decrease of 10 per cent as com-
pared with a year ago. Prices were
about the same as usual. In plants,
chrysanthemums, begonias and prim-
roses moved well with a good demand
for ferns. Chrysanthemums led in the
call for cut flowers, with roses and car-
nations scarce.

Shortage of coal and high prices are
cutting quite a figure with florists in
this vicinity and many of the smaller
growers will suspend operations unless
the outlook becomes more favorable.

Cut stock of all kinds is very scarce.
Many shipments of foreign bulbs have
not yet been received and it is believ-
ed that on account of being too late
they will be refused when they do
come to hand. M.

Paterson, N. J.

Arthur I. Vescelius has a fine store
at 89 Broadway and is a constant
buyer in the New York market. He
has a good business, not only in Pater-
son, but likewise has customers in all
the neighboring cities. When some of
his friends want to joke him they tell
him his last name looks "Greek," but
he is not a Greek; his ancestors set-
tled in this country over 100 years ago.
A. F. F.

IHE WILL SAVE AT LEAST TWO CARLOADS COAL

B0Y5 that:s some boiler

Entire Plant Now Heated by Kroeschell's
Famous Boilers.

We have just placed No. 14 Boiler purchas-d of you. This takes the
place of two cast iron boilers and one 60 H. P. tubular boiler. As we
were the first to install one of your boilers on Lonsr Island, It might
interest you to know that we want no other kind on our place. This
iiiuKes chree we have, and they do their work economically and are on
the job all ihe time. You may use this letter in any way you wish.

(Signed) .lAMES D. OOCKCKOFT. Northport, L. I.

KROEKHEIL BROS.CO^

4S2 WEST Eft»e ^T.

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Ihe Becognized Standard Insecticide,

A spray remedy for green, black, ■white
Sy, tbrlps and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50

PTJNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blights af-

fectinK flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50

VERMINE.

For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working In the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers.

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MASISOir, H. J.

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ULTIMATELY

DEMAND

BRAND

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW,
CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO.,
U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO.

Eastern Office
G. G, Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust BIdg , Phila,,Fa.

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KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda, N. Y.

GREENHOUSES
We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate

BRANCH OFFICES: New York. 1476 Broadway: Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton. 307 Irving Ave.; Philadelphia. Harrison Bldg., 15th and Market Sts.

Nashville, Tenn.

GOOD BUSINESS DESPITE BAD WEATHER.

This city has been visited with zero
temperature accompanied by six inches
of snow, but neither the quality or
quantity of stock nor the volume of
business has suffered from all reports.
The growers are taking inventory of
their Christmas crops and roses
promise to be plentiful and the same
is true of carnations. Cyclamens are
already on sale in the stores and there
will be solanums, Roman hyacinths,
poinsettias, narcissi and a few azaleas.
Chrysanthemums of g-ood quality and
variety are still offered.

NOTES.

The Joy Floral Co. has its store
thoroughly renovated and redecorated,
presenting- one of the most attractive
retail establishments in the south.
The dimensions are 30x125 feet with a
balcony reached by a handsome stair-
case. The color scheme is carried out
in panelings of grey with green tiling
and cream colored trimmings, the
floor being covered with green lin-
oleum. The draperies are of dark
green plush. The balcony is used as
an office, and in the center of the
store is a bronze pedestal, urn and an
aquarium with fountain. On each
side are handsome display cases for
cut flowers and in the basement re-
frigerators are installed commodious
enough to care for large quantities of
stock. This firm's American Beauty
roses are coming along fine for Christ-
mas and they will have a good supply
of seasonable plants.

At the industrial meeting of the Ki-
wanis club, the Joy Floral Co. was
represented by a splendid table deco-
ration arranged with the national col-
ors— red roses, white chrysanthemums
and blue ribbons. The table of Geny
Bros, was also artistic with a fine bas-
ket of chysanthemums as a central
decoration with plate bouquets of the
same flower.

Geny Bros, have received a ship-
ment of Dutch bulbs and will have
plenty of stock, including baskets and
plenty of good plants to fill them.
They are cutting chrysanthemums and
have a good supply of narcissi in
bloom.

Visitor: Robert Schoch, represent-
ing the M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
M. CD.

Hackensack, N. J.

Hackensack is what an old-fashioned
Yankee would call "a right smart"
place, and has good business houses
and homes. There are a number of
growers in the city and vicinity and
it supports four neat retail stores. Not
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Flowers, managed by Henry Weiss-
mann, who, before he established him-
self in business in Hackensack. was
for a number of years the successful
manager of a large retail store in New
York. He now has a good business
and reports favorably on the Thanks-
giving trade.

Mrs. Heater calls herself the "Wom-
an Florist," to which no one can ob-
ject, as she is a typical woman, clever,
as of course they all are. She has had
long experience in the business and

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Index to Advertisers.

Advance The Co.... 1204
AUred LozierRoserr 119 J
Alpha Floral Co.... 1184
Amehcao Bulb Co. 1.94
AmIingECCo.1160 1177

AndersoD S A 1191

Angermueller G H

Co 1175

An(rlin& WalshCo.nuO

Apliine Mfg Co 12u5

Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 1166

Badeley & Bishop .1181

Baer Juliue 1189

Barnard W W Co... 1195
Bassett&Washburnl 68

Baumer AugR 1191

Baur Window Glass

Co.

IV
Bayersdorfer H&Coll56

BeavenE A 1177

Bees Ltd 1197

Begerow's 1188

Berg«r Bros 1178

Bernheimer EugeDell79

Berning H G 117i

Bodger J&SonsColl91
BoddingtoQ Arthur

rCo 1193

BolandJB 1184

Bolgiano J &Son.. Il9i
Boulevard Flo Co. .1189

Bramley & Son Iit9

Braslaa Seed Grow-
ers Co 1192

Breitmeyer's] Sons, 1 188
Briggs Floral Co.. .1189
Brown A 1 Seed Co. 119,!
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 1191

Bryan Alonzo ] 1196

Buchbinder Bros. ..1207

BuckbeeHW 1191

Budlong J A 1172

Burpee W .A& Co. ..1194
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1177

California Florists.. 1190

Callahan M J 1188

Cathedral Florist ..11S2
Central Floral Co..li91
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 1176

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 1205

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 1157

Circle Florist The. .1182
Clark E B seed Co. 1194
Clarke's Sons O —

1182 1189

Clay &Son 1206

CleTelandFloristExll77

CoanJ J 1181

Conard & Jones Co. 1195

Cooke Geo H 1191

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 1198

Cowee W J 12U8

Coy H C Seed Co.. .1195

Craig Robt Co 1165

Cross Eli 1199

Danker Fred A....1191

Dai^sChas 1188

Delaware Evgn Co. 1174
Dickinson A & Co.. 1195

Dietsch A & Co IV

DomerF&SonsCoU95

Drakos Co 1189

Dreer HA. Ill 1164 12U7

Dufirr Chas A 1191

Duluth Floral Co.. .1191

DunlopJohnH 118S

Edwards Fold Box. 1208

Eme&Co 1166

Evenden Bros Co. .1191
Expanded Wood Coll62

Eyres H G 1184

Farmers' &Flori8ts'

FertiUzer Co 1206

Fenrich JS 1180

Fexy D 1181

Fish Henry Seed Co, 1193
Floral Nurseries. ...1178
Florists' Hail Assn. 1208
Florists' Telegraph

Delivery 1186 1187

Foley Greenhouse

MigCo IV

FordM C 1181

Ford William P. ...1181
Forter Edward 1191

Fox J M&SonInc.ll8t

Frauenleide r C 1 190

Freeman Mrs/ B...1189
Freres-Windler Co.1177

Frey C H 1190

Frey & Frey 1191

Friedman 1190

Froment H E 1181

GalvinThosF 1184

Garland Mfg Co.... Ill

Gasser J M Co 1188

Giblin & Co 1218

Godineau R& M...119d
Goldstein &

Futterman 1181

Good & Reese Co

The 1164

GorhamPrinteryIncl2(8
Gr'nd RapidsFloColi90

Green Edw 1191

Grimm & Gorly 1190

Growers Cut Flo Co.1181

Gude Bros 1190

GunterbergMC...1168
Guttman&Raynorll81
HabermehlsSonsJ]1184
Hagenburger Carl. 1164
Hansen Grate Co.. 1204

Hardesty & Co Ii9l

Hart George B 1181

Hart Henry 1188

Hatcher Florist. ...119l
Haven Seed Co Thell94

Heacock Jos Co 1200

Heinl John G&Sonll91

Hencle MilesS 1188

Henderson A & Co.. 1
Henderson Lewis.. 1189
Henry Co The JohnllfiS
Hen8hawFloralCo.ll76

Hentz &Nash 118J

Herr Albert M 12IJ0

Herrmann A 1208

Hess & Swoboda...ll88

Hession IIS'J

HewsAH&Co AMI
Hill DNur8Coll98 1199

HillJosHCo II

Hoerber Bros. .1162 1177
Hollywood G'raensll88

Holm &0180O 1188

Holton&HunkelColl79

Hort Advertiser 1207

Hort Trade Journal III
House of Flowers. .1189
Howard&Smith....lI91

Hurff Edgar F Il9i

Hurst&Son 119i

HuscroftG. L 1190

Ickes-BraunMillCo.lV
IdlewildGreenhs ...119!

IgoeBros 1204

Jackson & Perkins. .1198

JahnHugo 1188

Johnston & Co T J. .1191

Jones Percy 1169

Joy Floral Co 1190

Kasting W F Co.... I
Keller & Son Geo. .1207
Keller Sons J B....1IS9

Kelway & Son 1193

Kennicott Bros Co. 1176
KerrR C Floral Co 1189
KervanCoThe....ll81
Kessler Philip P...1166

Kessler Wm 1181

King Construct Co. 1206
KirchnerChas F...119J

Kottmiller A 1184

Kroeschell BrosCo.1205

Kruchten John 1177

KuehnC A 1179

KuhlGeo A 1198

Kyle & Foerster....ll77
Landreth Seed Co.. 1194
LangFlo&NurCo 1189

Lange A 1183 1184

LeboriusJ J 1189

Leedle Floral Co.. .1199
Leonard Seed Co. ..1193
Littlefield Florist .,1191
Lockland Lum Co. ,1207
Logan Pottery Co.. 1207
London Flow'rShpll88
Lord&Burnham Co, 1204
Louise Flower Shopll89
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 1196

McCallum Co 11/9

McConnell Alex.... 1184
McHutchii>oo&Co,.lt94
Malandre Bros 1176

GREENHOUSE

BKST BRATmS
8HAKP, PAKTBTOGE & CO.,

2263 r,UMBER ST., CHICAGO, IXA^.

Mattliews the FIo'stll91

MatthewsonJE 1191

May & Co LL 1190

Meconi Poul 1181

Meehan Chas E... .119^

Messeberg G Ilfi4

MetairiekidgeNorsllS4
Mirhell Henry FC0II93

Miller A L 1200

Miller &Musser.... 1177
Moninger J C Co ...

4th special cover

Morebead Mfg Co..

3rd special covpr

Mullanpoy Florist, llSt
Murray Samuel. ..1190
Nat Flo B of Trade. IV
NeidingerJosGCo..ll76

Newell A 1189

N Y CutFlowerEx.llSl

N YFloraICo 1.91

Nicotine Mfg Co. . . . 1201

Niessen Leo Co 1178

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co K06

Palez Paul M Il90

Palmer W J & Son., 1184

Pappas Bros 1182

PappasD J 1190

ParkFloral Co.1159 1189
Peacock Dahlia Fr,1198

Pearson E W 119)

PedrickGR&Son,ll94
PennThe Florist.. 1191
PennockSS Co....n.=6
Peters & Reed Poty, 1207
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex. ...1179

Philips Bros 11'9

Pierce FO Co 1208

Pierson FR Co I

Pierson A N (Inc)..1199
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 1192

Pikes Peak Flo Co..II9U

Pillsbury I L 125

PittsburgCutFIoColl76
Podesta&Baldocchil!89
PoehlmannBrosCoI167
PoUworth C C Co. .1179
PolykranasGeo J..,118l
Potter Floral Co... 1191

Potter WQ Co 1179

Pulverized Manure

Co The 1206

Purnell WZ 1176

Putnam Bert J 1179

Pyfer A T & C0....117S

Pyfer&Olsem Ilt9

RaedleiuBasket Co,

2nd special cover

Randall A L Co

1158 1174 1177

Randal!'sFlowShopll91
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 1191

Rapid Wrapper Co. 116 1
Rawlincs Elmer. ...1200

RayT J & Co 1172

Ready Reference. . .1201
Reed & Keller ...1207
Regan Ptg House. ..1207

Reid Edw 1178

ReinbergGeo 1177

Reinberg Peter 1173

Rice Bros 1179

Riedel& Meyer 1181

Rober Ernest 1200

RobinaonJCSeedColl95
RochesterFloralCo.1184
KockWmLFlwrCo,1190

Rohnert Waldo 1194

Routzabn Seed Co .1194

Rusch G & Co 1179

Saake O C 1190

Schiller the Flori.t.

1185 1189

Schillo A Lum Co,. Ill
Schlatter W &Son.

1191 128

Schling Max 1184

Schmidt Chas L... .1190
Schwake Chasft C0II8O

Sekenger Adam 1184

SharpPartridge&Col2( 8
Sheridan Walter F. 1181
Siebrecht George C1181
Simon & Son I N...U94
Situation& Wants., 1155
SkidelKkySS&Co. I

Slinn Clarence 1180

Smith A W & Co. .,1188
Smith E D & Co. ..1199
Smiths Fetters Co 1190

Smith Henry 1191

■^mith W &T Co... I
SouthernEvergrnColl79
Storrs & H;<"Trison..

1195 1199 1200

Stumpp G.E.M...1191
■-^vraruse Pottery Col207
Tsr-Heel Evergreen

Co 1174

ThompsonID CarCo I
ThorburnJM & Coll93
Tonner O A&L A, 1175

Totty Chas H 1196

Traendly&Schenckll81

Trepel Jos 1189

United Cut Flo Co. 1180
Vaughan AL & Co. 1161
Vaughan's Seed Store
I 1156 1158 1193 1195

1199 12(j7

VesceliusAI US'

Vick's Sons Jas 1194
Vincent RJr&Sons

Co,. . . I

Waite F W 1204

Walker F Co 1184

Weber FH . . 119n
Weiland & Risch .1177
Weiss Herman 1181
Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 1193

Whitted Floral Co.. 1184

Wietor Bros 1171

Williams MrsE A. 1190
Wiltgen & Freres.. ,1177
WittboldGCo.1163 1184
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldensonll90
Yokahama Nuts Co. 1194
Young A L& Co. ..1180
Young John & Co. .1181
Young & Nugent .1184
Zech & Mann. .1170 1177
Ziska Jos & Sons... 1177

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. Ist, 1916, to
Nov. 1st, 1917. will be twenty cents per
hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary. Saddle River, N. J.

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK

GREENHOUSES

Their Construction and Equipment

By W, J. WRIGHT

Practical data on different forms of construction.

heating and equipment with probable costs.
Cloth; 286 pp.. 131 Illustration. PRICE. $1.60.

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OSEJTNOW.

F.O.PIERGECO.

12 W. BROADWAY

NtWVQIIR

Mastlca is elastic and tenacious, admits of «x-
panslon and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occm-s with hactf
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.

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CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX COi

MANUFACTURERS '

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II

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Before tt SOIl, After

422 Main SI, Springfleld, Mass.

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OF HIGH
GRADE....

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

See Our Catalogue.

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Wired
Toothpicks

10.000, $2.00; 60,000, 58.75. Manufactured by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
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1,000 LeftBrheads, BJ^xll) ^m 71;
1,000 Envelopes, 6^ size) OH-ilu

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Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letter-
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isfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PBINTERY, Inc.

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 22, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1542

The American Florist

Ebtablishss 1885.

Copyright 1917 by American Florist Company,

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post OfHoe at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

Ptjblibhbd Evbrt Sattibdat by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

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Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, SS-00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.,
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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. jMrLLER, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Opficerb-Elect — C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Yoitno, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.

The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.'
April 6-15.1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit. Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Biddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J, Bauh,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. Wm
F. GoDE, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Breitmeter, Detroit. Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
PocHELON, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.
Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa., November, 1918. Wm. W. Vert,
Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson,
2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition, New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick. 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

COAL CONFERENCE AT WASHINGTON.

Coal Administration Emphatically Denies Intention to Institute Non-
Essential Class. Local Commissioners to Make Equitable Distribution.

Conserratioii to Minimize Requirements.

Following the presentation of the ur-
gent needs of the florists of the coun-
try to the United States fuel adminis-
tration at Washington, T>. C, December
4, in an eloquent plea made by F. R.
Pierson, acting as spokesman for a
committee representing 22 associations
nationally interested in the fuel prob-
lem, government officials, while admit-
ting the seriousness of the situation,
assured those present that the require-
ments of their industry were receiving
full consideration by the administra-
tion. It was emphatically denied that
a non-essential class was contemplated;
also it was stated that there was no
intention on the part of the govern-
ment to prevent an adequate coal sup-
ply to florists, and that there would be
no mincing matters when it came to an
equitable distribution of the natural
supply.

In the brief presented to Messrs.
Noyes and Snead, representing Coal
Administrator Dr. H. A. Garfield, which
was published in full in the report of
Secretary John Young of the Society
of American Florists in our issue of
December 15, page 1147, Chairman
Pierson called special attention to the
fact that even a temporary shutdown
of greenhouses at this time would at
a single stroke wipe out the results of
years of labor and scientific investiga-
tion, destroying existant stocks that it
had taken years to produce, together
with the destruction of buildings not
substantial enough to withstand the
accumulation of ice and snow if left
unheated. He also called attention to
the important phase of the florist in-
dustry of growing vegetable plants un-
der glass, upon which practically every
community depends for the production
of early crops as well as the millions
of tomato plants required by canning
establishments which have to be start-
ed months in advance.

In summing up the situation, atten-
tion was particularly called to the fact
that, while factories might shut down
for an indefinite period, no other bus-
iness would suffer so complete a loss
as would the florist whose establish-
ment was closed for even a day in mid-
winter.

In outlining the position of the ad-
ministration as regards the distribu-
tion of coal, the governement's repre-
sentatives made it very clear that flo-
rists should voluntarily aid in fuel con-
servation and, where there was an op-
portunity, close down such sections of
their ranges as reqiiire auxiliary heat-
ing plants, transferring the stocks
therein to other houses heated from
one direct point, and demonstrate to
local fuel administrators that they
were keeping their requirements to the
minimum. In other words, it was up
to the florists to get sufficient supplies
of coal and, failing in this, complaint
should be made to the local commis-
sioner in whose hands determinations
of conditions were placed, and that
assistance could only be ex'pected In
cases where personal efforts, properly
made, had failed.

The conference was arranged by
Wm. F. Gude, Washington represent-
ative of the Society of American Flo-
rists, and was attended by a delegation
of the members of the society embrac-
ing the following ; Chas. H. Totty,
president-elect; John Young, secretary;
William F. Gude, Robert Simpson, Wm.
H. Elliott, F. R. Williams, A. Faren-
wald, F. R. Pierson, Thomas Roland,
H. P. Knoble, F. C. "W. Brown, Adolph
Gude, C. J. Graham, Harry Breitmeyer,
August F. Poehlmann, Richard Vin-
cent, Jr., Alfred C. Hottes, W. J. Pal-
mer, W. H. Siebrecht, Jr., Anders Ras-
mussen, E. Allen Peirce and Philip
Breitmeyer.

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General Coal Situation.

Dr. H. A. Garfield, United States fuel
administrator, speaking- at the meeting
in Washington of the chairmen of hun-
dreds of American industries, said in
part :

"The United States fuel administra-
tion approaches the question before us
from its own particular point of view,
and yet I hope the fuel administration
does not in this case, and never will in
any other, allow itself to assume the
position of choosing betwen various en-
terprises in our country, each of which
is contributing in its own way to the
welfare of the successful prosecution
of the war at high tension.

"When the question wras first pre-
sented to me, however, I took it, Mr.
Chairman, that you desired me to
speak on the subject of so-called non-
essentials. It presented itself to me in
this way : There are two ways of sav-
ing ourselves in this time of necessity.
One is to cut off from the list of hun-
dreds of industries the things which
are least essential. The other is to pre-
fer those enterprises which are most
essential.

"One may take either end of the pro-
gramme to reason about it, or he may
take both ends. "WTiichever way he
approaches it, he will come to the con-
clusion that has been so "well presented
to you by Mr. Willard. From my angle
of approach, the preferred list consists
■ of enterprises most likely to contribute
immediately to the war. Therefore, it
is impossible to curtail fuel for them.
But that did not appear to answer the
question wholly. If the war continues
very long we may have to cut off fuel
from some enterprises that are less es-
sential to the prosecution of the war.

"A list was made up by different peo-
ple interested in different ways; and
when we began analyzing that list we
did not need to spend more than one
evening on it to be sure that any one
of the industries if cut off from fuel
supply would carry a much further
injury to the public than we could well
reckon.

"There was one industry in particu-
lar which manufactured apparently
nonessential things, and it was sug-
gested that we withhold the fuel sup-
ply from this. But on investigation it
was found that this would injure a
vast number of people.

"In the organization of the fuel ad-
ministration I invited P. B. Noyes to
be responsible for coal conservation.
He is working out conservation plans,
and they will stand the test of careful
examination.

"He will explain the plan in detail.
In brief, it consists in securing, by vol-
untary agreement between various in-
dustries and the fuel administration,
agreements to cut down the use of
coal."

P. B. Noyes, chief of the conserva-
tion division, United States fuel ad-
ministration, said :

"Arbitrary government limitations on
industry would necessarily be clumsy
and somewhat indiscriminating and
must, therefore, be employed only as a
last resort. How, then, shall we get re-
sults? For get them we must, and
that quickly.

"I propose to you a plan which al-
ready promises results through the vol-
untary co-operating of leaders in im-
portant industries. It consists of the
voluntary limitation of the least essen-

tial portion of each industry. This plan
contemplates an immediate survey by
the leaders in each national industry
of the relative value to them and to
the public of the different articles and
lines of merchandise produced and an
organized discontinuance during the
war of that portion which can best be
spared.

"Enough has already been accom-
plished in this direction to show that
results commensurate with our neces-
sities can confidently be expected if
they will all co-operate.

"In one case over 75 per cent of an
important industry has offered curtail-
ment which will save 500,000 tons of
coal in 1918 and remove 18,000 cars
of merchandise freight from the rail-
way problem. Another industry has
sent representative^ to Washington

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. KUt, Philadelphia, Pa.

Patriotic Christmas Wreath.

Red, White and Blue .Japanese Chenille Wreath
Trimmed with Holly ana Mistletoe.

Who have offered a reduction in out-
put which would add over 900,000 tons
to our national coal pile.

"The proposed plan means that men
representing all, or the major part, of
each industry must come to Washing-
ton and offer to discontinue the least
essential parts of their normal output.
Such discontinuance should be made
100 per cent effective by government
order. This method of obtaining neces-
sary reductions may be called limita-
tion by agreement.

"I am confident that with very little
figuring- the i-epresentatives of ' indus-
tries here today — saving a million tons
here, a hundred thousand tons there
and other thousands of tons elsewhere
—can provide the 50,000,000 tons of
coal which is absolutely necessary and
that, too, -n-ithin the next three weeks.
"You are here in a two-fold capacity.
Tou are representing yourselves and at
the same time you are representing the
government of the United States. I
could appeal to your self-interest, be-
cause it is vitally concerned. But in-
stead I am putting this whole volun-
tary industrial coal saving proposition
squarely up to you on the basis of pure
I patriotism."— Official Bulletin.

Patriotic Wreaths.

The accompanying illustrations are
of wreaths which carry the sentiment
of these stirring times. The small de-
sign is of Jap chinelle, in the national
colors, decorated with artificial holly,
poinsettia and mistletoe. The larger
"service" wreath is of Colorado blus
spruce and boxwood, decorated with
cones, holly, burs and white berries.
The feature is the service flag, or em-
blem, made on the center red No. 60
ribbon, with a piece of No. 40 white,
in the center of which is a blue star!
Small natural and allied flags are
timely. This trimming, or addition,
can be easily attached to any -wreath,
giving it an added character and im-
portance. Any number of stars can
be added.

Next Week in the Flower Shop.

The Christmas rush is now on and
where there is system, order is the
rule, with everything running smooth-
ly. Plenty of stocks of the right kind
are on hand, all ready or requiring
but the minimum of labor to finish.
The goods are well displayed, conveni-
ent to handle, and the store looks in-
vitingv-everything bright, fresh and
salable.

Without system there is a too apar-
ent unreadiness. Things are not in or-
der— plenty of stock, but not well ar-
ranged. There is a headless running
about, a hurried "get through some-
how" way of doing things that takes
twice the time. It seems impossible
to get the store in order; there is so
much to do at once that should have
been ready weeks ago.

The Sunday before Christmas comes
this year at an opportune time, as it
gives a relief from customers and al-
lows all orders, excepting cut flowers,
to be gotten ready for Monday's de-
livery.

All orders for plants and plant bas-
kets can be selected, wrapped and
routed. The wreaths of all kinds for
house and cemetery decoration should
also be made ready for delivery.
Cemetery orders are for the most part
regular, coming annually at this time.
All cemeteries have printed plans,
showing drives, walks and location of
lots, with section and number. A plan
of each burial ground with the custo-
mer's lot marked, is a great help in
the proper delivery, both for Christmas
and Easter. The man familiar with
these details may not be on the job
next year, and much time and anxiety
for the new man is saved with the
marked chart. Many an order has
had to be charged off or money re-
turned, -when the wreath for John
Smith's grave was placed on Tom
Smith's in an adjoining lot. This, and
similar mistakes, often occur from in-
sufficient direction.

Take a look over the slips on Sun-
day and see what cut flowers have
been sold. Secure additional stock at
once from your dealers. Do not ex-
pose much cut flower stock in the
store — just a sample line, but every
flower good. The main supply is much
better left in the boxes. A few well
made corsages, ribboned and each in
a box, as samples, is a great help.
There should be system in putting
I up the Christmas morning cut flowers.

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It should be one man's job to select
the flowers for each and all the orders.
He may need one or more assistants
to bring and carry the stock to those
putting- up the boxes. The bookkeeper
prepares the orders before hand, by
marking- on a slip the articles and
price; also, addressing- a tag, with hour
of delivery and enclosing the card in
a, wax paper envelope, which keeps it
clean and dry. These three are held
together with a paper clip. As the
flowers are selected, they are given to
a clerk, together with the card and
addressed tag, who packs them in the
box, pinning the address tag to the
lid, which is then passed on to the
wrappers. It is one man's job to pre-
pare the boxes with the necessary lin-
ings of tissue and wax paper, and be
ready to hand correct sizes to those
putting -up the flowers at their call.

1917 CHRISTMAS KECOBD.

On Wednesday, December 26, devote
most of the day to making a record of
the holiday business, while it is fresh
in your mind. Make an inventory of
the unsold perishable stock; also bas-
kets, dried flower work, and other ma-
terial in hand that was bought for the
Christmas business. Note the number
of wreaths left unsold. Write down
your impressions as to how the de-
mand for this or that thing increased
or diminished, also whose stock was
best. Then lay a forecast for the next
3'ear's holiday b-usiness. Tour mis-
takes, or at least methods that would
have improved the work this year, are
fresh in your mind and should be
noted for next season. The help, de-
liveries, the best time to select and
order stock, and the advertising are
all worth noting. Such a record will
be found of the greatest use, if con-
sulted about the first of November,
1918, and kept at hand for reference
until time to write the new record.

Business Increase Must Break All Records

BUSINESS AS USUAL SLEEPERS' SLOGAN.

In discussing the obligations of the
American business man in regard to
his share in the war, The Philadelphia
Public Ledger, in a recent editorial,
has the following in part :

"The American business man should
hang over the calendar in front of his
desk, this grim sentence :

GEEMANY IS WINNING THE WAR.

"No amount of pneumatic optimism,
of canned chloroform, should be al-
lowed to soften or suppress that terri-
ble truth. Then, right on top of that,
our American business man should re-
member that the individual who is go-
ing- to stop Germany and drive her
back in defeat, is precisely himself.

"Britain tried business as usual. It
was a failure — nearly a fatal failure.
Then she speeded up to 'business as
tisual' — wartime business, drumfire
business, business at battle tension.
And she began to win. When ■will
American business mobilize for war?
When will it discard 'business as usual'
and plunge ahead into 'business to beat
the Boche?' Suppose our soldiers had
said, 'Soldiering as iisual.' We would
have retorted : 'But the conditions are
not usual. The nation is at war. You
must soldier -under war pressure.' The
obligation on our business men is just
as imperative. A practical armistice
on the American business front will be
more fatal to the Allied cause than
an armistice on the Russian front, for
three great nations, United States,

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Blue Spruce, Boxwooa, Holly, Cones, Mistletoe and Flags.

Great Britain and Prance, can win
without Russia, while all the Allies
combined cannot win, without the en-
tire strength of American business sus-
taining and supporting them.

"What all this means to the business
man and his customer is perfectly
clear. Neither of them must permit
himself into shrinking from the obli-
gations and opportunities of war times.
He must not fail our soldiers. It is as
fatal for a civilian to be a coward
as a soldier. The business man should
say : 'War is upon us. I will do far
more business than ever. I will ex-
tend my enterprises, expand my scope,
enter new markets, doubly exploit old
ones and push ahead with full steam.
In that way the more money I can
make, the more can I put the greatest
possible material weight behind the
blows of our army.'

"The converse of this becomes the
duty of the customer. He must spend
— not merely with peace-time freedom
— but with the urgency of a man who
feels that he is contributing out of his
means to support the armed forces of
the country. He must help to keep
business of all sorts moving at an ac-
celerated rate. To do this the ordinary
civilian must spend — not hoard. If he
spends foolishly, that is his loss, not
the nation's. If he does not spend,
then the nation loses, the war slack-
ens just that much on Our side, and he
feeds a spirit which — if It loses us
the war — will Infallibly bring him in-
finitely larger financial losses than the
utmost spendthrift policy can achieve.
In wartime, the 'prodigal son' is a
greater patriot than the man who
buries his 'talent."

"Our soldiers are determined enough.
They have no other thought but to

stay in Europe dead or come back in
triumph. They propose to spend their
all. They fling down unflinchingly the
golden years they might have hoarded
— we count our silver dollars. What we
need at home is the confident courage
of the men under fire."

What the Candy Men Are Doing:.

The recent sugar famine has done
more to pull candy manufacturers to-
gether than any situation in their in-
dustry for years. When supplies of
sugar were temporarily reduced, the
candy men found that the real crisis
was not so much in sugar as in lack
of public understanding of their indus-
try, according to the weekly bulletin of
the United States food administration.
One section of the public said, easily:
"Oh, candy— well, we can get along
without that. It is a luxury." And
another class of people advised the
candy men to make confectionery with
something else—fruits, \nuts, raisins,
conn, sugar, honey, molasses, starch,
etc. The shortage in sugar is now be-
ing met by new supplies, but lack of
popular -understanding of candy is
something with which manaufactiirers
find themselves obliged to deal. Better
information about actual conditions in
the industry is being' disseminated,
while manufacturers make adjustments
in their products. According to a re-
cent article in Printers' Ink, "sugarless
candy" has definite shortcomings. For
confectionery made from honey, mo-
lasses, maple syrup and like ingredi-
ents is more perishable than that made
of sugar, and therefore not always
adapted for shipment to distant mar-
kets. Moreover, these substitute ingre-
dients are expensive. But the manu-
facturers are using more fruit, nuts.

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marmalade, jam and like ingredients
for candy centers, and also more cocoa
affid chocolate. 'They have reduced
their output of pure-sugar candies, such
as bonbons and creams, and are de-
voting- their sales efforts to an increase
in distribution of chocolate-dipped nuts,
hard candies and taffies into which there
enters a large proportion of corn syrup,
and to lines like^ gumdrops. Local trade
for the more perishable candies is be-
ing developed and the public is .be,^ng
told through advertising about the mer-
its of ca.ndy as a food, as well as the
modifications in production and con-
sumption which are made necessary
by the war. There is also a movement
for the standardization of packages,
an expensive motley line of containers
being reduced to half a dozen lines
suitable for most products.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Favorites of 191?.

The chrysanthemum season is now
drawing to its close, and with the ex-
ception of the very late varieties. Mer-
ry Christmas, Hamburg Late White,
the new variety, December Queen and
a few others, there will not be many
left on the growers' benches.

When we take into consideration
the prevailing conditions, the season
has been a good one , for the sale of
cut chrysanthemums; those who had
good blooms on time in their season,
realized good prices for them. This
is a point that growers should bear in
mind and act accordingly. As an ex-
ample, the variety, Chrysolora should
be in season the early pajrt of October,
and when well done will bring good
prices at that time, but if trailed along
to November 1, its color suffers in
comparison with the deeper yellows
in season at that date. The same can
be said of the pink and other colors;
they have their season, and when they
are fresh is the time they realize the
best returns. Varieties past their best
on the market is one of the principal
causes of low prices and poor sales.

Some fine additions were made to
the list of the commercial and exhibi-
tion varieties by the introductions of
1917, among them the following ;

Richmond is a fine incurved yellow
commercial variety in season about
October 20; a fine formed flower with
good stem and foliage. Niphetos is a
fine white companion to Richmond in
season about the same time. WTiittier,
another fine incurved yellow of deep-
er color than Richmond. This variety
stood out as one of the best looking
commercial varieties at the Cleveland
show.

Barbara Davis, our old friend, Bru-
tus, in glorified form. A wonderful
bunch of this' variety was exhibited by
the J. M. Gasser Company at Cleve-
land. It possesses all the points neces-
sary for a good commercial chrysan-
themum. The color, a rich shade of
bronze, is one of its telling qualities.
Growers will make no mistake in add-
ing Barbara Davis to their collections.

October Herald is a fine deep orange
yellow. A fine commercial variety for
October.

Helen Lee, flesh or Enchantress Pink
color, an exquisite flower. This is a
choice variety and will repay taking
extra pains in growing it.

December Queen, as the name im-
plies, a very late variety. One of
those wide petaled, bright golden yel-
lows which Elmer D. Smith & Co. have
a particular reputation for. This va-
riety is one of the most promising late
sorts of the year.

Mrs. G. G. Mason, a wonderful strik-
ing exhibition variety and equally val-
uable as a high grade commercial
bloom, color the brightest red. One
of the best new varieties at Cleveland.

Nag-ir-roc, the biggest bloom in ex-
hibition chrysanthemums of the year;
a magnificent variety in every sense
of the word.

■ 'William H. Waite, another fine exl(i-
bition variety, winner of the sweep-
stakes prize in its section at Cleve-
land, a fine bronze of the largest size.

October King is , a fine yellow for
fancy commercial trade.

Yellow Wm. Turner, as the name in-
dicates, a yellow sport of Wm. Turner;
a fine color on the plant, but too pale
to be distinct enough from the original
variety imder artificial light.

The demand for the pompon varie-
ties is increasing every year; more
are planted each season, yet when a
grower uses judgment in planting as
regards color and rotation of blooming,
very little of the cut is sacrificed; at
least, that has been the writer's expe-
rience. At one time on the market
this year, we noted an over-supply of
the light pink and yellow colors, but
it was only for a short while.

The two varieties of pompons that
stand out as the most attractive addi-
tions of the year are Hilda Canning
and Little Gem. Both are of the small
flower distinctive button type. Hilda
Canning is a fine rich bronze, very

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FIFTH NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW MAIN FLOOR PLAN.

The Show will be Held at St. Louis, Mo., April 6-15,- 1918, in Connection with the Annual Convention

of the Society of American Florists. For Full Partioulars as to Space and Location Address

Secretary John Young, 63 West 28th Street, New York.

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Tendered Florist and Nurserymen Soldiers of Camp Logan, Houston, Tex., December 4. (See Issue of December 15, Page 1140.)

•distinct, a good grower, and when cut,
sells readily. Little Gem is of the
same form as the preceding variety,
a very pretty pink color.

It would. seem that the western grow-
- ers have left it to the those in the
-eastern states to try out the Japanese
large-flowered anemone varieties, very
few being seen in the west. This is
s, mistake because they are a very at-
tractive fiower, but can be very easily
,spoiled by overfeeding.

CASE OP STOCK PLANTS.

To keep the stock clean and healthy,
it is very important that they receive
attention when through blooming.
Figure up your requirements and col-
lect enough plants together to furnish
sufficient cuttings. They should be
either planted on a bench or boxed
up and given a light place in a cool
house. Keep them a little on the dry
side for tlae present and allow them
to come along as naturally as possible —
any forcing quickly weakens the stock.

Do not be carried away with the
idea that you can stick the stock
plants away under the benches and
still have them clean and healthy.
They will soon kick up under such
■conditions. Watch closely for signs of
insects, funnigating regularly to keep
them in check.

C. "W. Johnson.

Boston.

HOLIDAY PROSPECTS GOOD.

Business showed a slight improve-
met over last week, with a very en-
■couraging prospect for the holidays,
although cut flowers are not plentiful
and sell at good flgures. Plant trade
has been excellent; among the best
demands are cyclamen, orange trees,
camellas, primroses, poinsettias and
begonias; the most popular of all is
the Peterson begonia, rich in color and
excellent foliage. Ardisias are scarce
and only a few among the various
growers.

NOTES.

John Dowd, who resigned as presi-
dent of the florist bowling association
to enter the army, lias been stationed
at Fort Warren. Mr. Dowd was great-
ly surprised when he received $50 in
gold, a silver wrist watch and a gold
mounted fountain pen from the boys
-of the trade, at a farewell party at his

R. Vincent, Jr. and Mrs. Vincent,
White Marsh, Md.

Will Celebrate Their Golden Wedding Anniver-
sary December 26. Mr. Vincent Celebrated
His Seventy- Fourtli Birthday Anniversary
December 16.

home, Monday evening, December 10.
He received from Thos. F. Galvin a
diamond ring and a note that his pay
continues. ; Among the speakers of the
evening were Seymour K. Grose, who
acted as toast master, and J. M. Co-
hen, who presented the gifts. Several
of the boys at the market entertained
the guests with singing and piano
playing.

A meeting of the florists' bowling
association will be held after the
Christmas rush to elect oificers to take
the places of the boys who have en-
listed. The association has 27 names
on its roll of honor of boys who have
enlisted, in both branches of the serv-
ice.

Howard Ward, son of Ralph Ward,
the "pansy king," met with an acci-
dent which caused his death, by hav-

ing his clothes caught in a machine
at his work in WoUaston.

A. M. Davenport is shipping to mar-
ket begonias of all varieties, azaleas
and single pink bouvardia plants. His
stock of bird's nest ferns was never
better and sells rapidly.

The W. W. Edgar Co. has a large
number of azaleas, orange trees and
begonias, also some very good stand-
ard geraniums, four and five feet high,
well flowered.

Welch Bros. Co. had a good week,
and besides cut flowers, had some very
good orders in for Christmas greens,
in which they deal very heavily.

The cut flower trade has been very
good, several military wedding and
debutante parties taking about all the
stock coming to market.

Henry Robinson & Co. had a good
season and the way orders are be-
ing received, they figure they will go
ahead of last year.

B. A. Snyder & Co. report very good
business, and large orders booked for
the holiday trade.

- Gibbs Bros., of Lynn, are showing a
beautiful stock of cyclamens and Pe-
terson begonias.

The best well-grown cyclamens are
arriving from Thos. Roland, of Na-
hant.

S. K. G.

Detroit Bowling:.

The regular weekly practice games
of the Detroit Florists' Club bowlers
were rolled Thursday night, December
13. with the following result :

M. Bloy 175 151 171

P. Pautke 171 143 141

J. F. Sullivan 146 95 165

Wm. Hielscher 102 89 124

P. Holznagle 168 154 128

B. Sullivan 196 144 138

L. Charvat 173 135 138

J. P. McHugh 127 158 129

R. Rahaley 155 140 134

J. Streit 142 178 144

T. Klang 186 151 ' 131

G. Davis 151 143 147

A. Bezner 125 159 140

H. Taylor 134 111 142

B. ui. Fetters 151 153 158

B. Moss 102 160 139

T. Browne 126 129 106

H. Forster 131 1.38 108

G. Doemling 197 131 125

J. K. Stack 139 148 126

J. F. S.

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San Francisco.

BUSINESS EXCEPtlONAIXT GOOD.

Tirade in this city has been very
good in every respect. The very mild
season has left us with a great wealth
of outdoor flowers, and as a conse-
quence there was no shortage to speak
of in any particular line. The sur-
prise was in the large supply of out-
door-grown chrysanthemums. It i.s
quite a number of years since the sup-
ply of this flower was as generous as
this one. They were of the medium-
priced stock, which appealed to the
public perhaps more than would the
large blooms. The advertising used
by the florists as a mutual undertak-
ing for Thanksgiving pushed the sales
of these autumn favorites and a great
quantity was disposed of. The supply
of roses was about equal to the de-
mand. There was no marked advance
in prices, but all available flowers were
disposed of readily. Ophelia, Russell
and Hadley were the most popular;
American Beauties were on the short
side. Cecile Brunners were about in
ordinary supply. The shipping trade
seems to keep this rose always on the
short side. Good carnations brought
good figures. There was a notable
shortage of good reds and consequent-
ly the stock of this was held rather
high. The stock of violets was never
finer; they had color, fragrance and
keeping qualities, owing, of course, to
ideal growing weather. The shipping
call was very strong and great quan-
tities found an outlet in this manner.
There were plenty of cattleyas for
everybody, at no advance over former
quotations. Gardenias were also plen-
tiful, with lily of the valley scarce.
Cyclamen flowers of every color were
in great abundance and took the place
of lily of the valley largely. Freesias
are still coming along slowly, the sup-
ply being practically in the hands of
one grower. It is only on rare occa-
sions that one sees dahlias in the
market at Thanksgiving, but such was
the case here this year. They proved
just as popular as ever. There was a
very large supply of pot plants of all
seasonable varieties. While this mar-
ket has never been noted for the quan-
tity of plants moved at Thanksgiving,
the fine quality of the stock offered
appealed to the public more than in
former years and a large lot was
sold. Some great azaleas were offered.
The erica family was well represented
and proved very popular. Cut spikes
of Erica Melanthera were in much de-
mand. Cyclamens were, as they al-
ways have been, easily the best sellers
of all pot plants. Plenty of poinset-
tias were seen on all sides, together
with Begonia Lorraine and its varie-
ties. The green supply was ample for
all requirements. The California red-
berry was in very large supply and the
most in demand for general use. The
weather conditions were splendid for
the shippers and for making deliveries,
so we may fairly say that it was an
exceptionable season for the trade, all
things considered.

NOTES.

EVic James, of Elmhurst, says the
demand for Christmas plants is equal
to that of former years. His stock
was never in better condition, and he
is almost sold out. as evidenced by the
numerous "sold" cards along his
benches. His Begonia Lorraine are
worthy of special mention, they being
especially well grown this year.

At Joseph's great pi-eparations are
being made to accommodate the holi-
day rush. Additional help has been
secured to care for the large number of
customers. A very fine stock of both
plants and cut flowers has been ob-
tained, and Mr. Joseph expects his best
Christmas yet.

The MacRorie-McLaren Co. has re-
ceived a large shipment of Dutch
bulbs. Notwithstanding the fact that
the bulbs were a long time on the trip,
they opened up in first-class shape.
The force is now busily engaged in
shipping out the Christmas plants.
Large lots are being shipped to the
south and interior towns.

Mrs. E. Schlandt, the veteran wom-
an florist of San Jose, has been visit-
ing this city and the various growing
establishments near by, purchasing her
stock of Christmas plants. She says
that prospects for a holiday trade of
large proportions are excellent in San
Jose.

The E. "W. McLellan Co. will be
ready with a heavy cut of roses in all
the popular varieties. Their cut of
Asparagus plumosus is very heavy, and
large boxes of it are being shipped out
of the state every day.

F. C. Jaeger & So'n are in an excel-
lent position to take care of their first
Christmas demands. The store has
been made very effective with season-
able holiday decorations, and a heavy
trade is looked for.

Pelicano, Rossi »& Co. will make their
usual display of pot orchids again this
Christmas. This unique display never
fails to draw interested crowds. They
are showing a fine lot of holiday plants
also.

M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, is in
town rushing the shipments of holiday
plants to his store in the capital city.
He has been a large buyer this sea-
son in all lines. G. N.

Pittsbursfh.

BUST PREPARING rOB CHRISTMAS.

Most of the local florsists are busy
preparing for the holiday rush and
many wreaths and plants are seen in
the windows. Poinsettias are much in
evidence. Boxwood has been delayed
on account of express congestion, which
state of affairs does not promise to
improve for the present. Stock has
been none too plentiful and moves at

good prices. Roses of good quality are
being received and with a few bright
days an excellent cut is looked for.
Carnations are also waiting on the
sunshine. American Beauty is lim-
ited in supply but an improvement is
looked for at Christmas.

1918 SHOW COMMITTEES APPOINTED.

The following members of horticul-
tural societies in this vicinity have
been appointed to serve on commit-
tees for the flower show next fall :

Finance — J. M. Allen, W. A. Clarke,
A. Frishkorn, R. M. Patten, D. McClem-
ents, R. A. Guter, E. C. Reineman. H.
Meuschke.

Executive — E'. C. Reineman, Fred
Burki, T. P. Langhans, C. Becherer,
D. Frazer, N. Barnett, Wm. Falconer,
P. S. Randolph.

Schedule for Private Gardeners — A.
Curran, A. A. Leach, F. Wissenbach,
C. Becherer, TV. Barnett, G. P. Weak-
len, J. Carman.

Commercial Premiums and Trade
Display — Gilbert Ludwig, Arthur Hall,
A. E. Gibson, Edw. Weaver, D. Frazer,
Jos. Thomas.

Admissions — Ed. McCallum, T. Tyler,
Robt. Smith, N. James, R. Bozall, Jas.
Higgins, Edw. McGrath, J. Danbach.

Publicity — Wm. Falconer, A. N.
Smith, Jr., W. A. Clarke, E. J. Mc-
Callum, Geo. Burki, Neil McCallum,
John Carman.

Staging — A. E. Bonsey, W. Breiten-
stein, A. A. Leach, Wm. Moore, F.
Wissenbach, J. Jones DeForest, W.
Ludwig.

Reception and Information — B. L.
Elliott, J. N. Ludwig, Wm. Loew, A,
Frishkorn, E'. C. Ludwig, Edw. Blind,
H. J. Thompson, J. Costoff.
NOTES.

"W. A. Clarke, of the Pittsburgh Cut
Flower Co., is confined to his home on
account of illness. T. P. Langhans, of
the same firm, has recovered from an
attack of tonsilitis.

Theo. Joyce, who conducts a stand
in the Diamond market, has enlisted
in the regular army. M.

CHRISTMAS BASKET BY A. LANGE, CHICAGO.

Boxwood Plain and Silvered, Cones Natural, Silvered and Gold, Thistles,
Pussy Willows. Winterberries, Etc.

I9I7.

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Fort Wayne, Ind.

BTJSIJSIESS SLOW BEFOEE HOLIDAYS.

Trade last week was very inactive,
due. no doubt, to the closeness to the
holiday rush season, and also to the
severly cold weather. There is no im-
provement in the supply, but since the
demand has fallen off, there is not so
much occasion for worry. Cut flowers
and plants for the hospitals were the
only things to keep the market going.
However, there has been a good ad-
vance demand for Christmas, the nimi-
ber of orders being reported very satis-
factory, and more coming in all the
time. The outlook for the Christmas
demand is good, judging from the ad-
vance orders for both cut flowers and
plants. There will be a good supply
according to all reports, but no surplus
of anything. Prices on carnations will
be high on account of their scarcity.
With the exception of these, and roses,
which will not be any too plentiful,
other stock will be in good supply. In
the plant line the large blooming plants
will be conspicuous by their absence.

NOTES.

The Doswell Floral Co. reports the
outlook for Christmas business ex-
ceptionally good, with a large number
of advance orders already booked. This
firm is fortimate in having a good sup-
ply from their own greenhouses, which
will be just right for the holiday de-
mand.

A. J. Lantemier & Co. are cutting
some fine calendulas. They have a
good advance demand. ~ especially for
wreaths, baskets and Christmas goods.
Some fine Hoosier Beauty, Russell and
different varieties of lilies are being
cut at their greenhouses.

Out-of-town funeral work was in good
demand at the Flick Floral Co.'s store
last week, in which lilies, roses and
orchids were used with fine effect. This
firm is showihg some fine blooming
plants and baskets. Advance orders
are numerous here.

Hospital trade has been active at
Markey Bros. They are showing some
fine blooming plants, and will have a
good supply of these for Christmas.
Their greenhouses also promise a good
cut of carnatloss, and a fair supply of
roses.

Orders for choice cut flowers for
Christmas delivery are coming in well
at Edgar Wenninghoff's store.

H. K.

Lancaster County Florists' Association.

December 13. an annual stag social
was substituted for the regular annual
dinner. This was held at the Brenne-
man building, with bowling, billiards,
pool, cards and social chatter, inter-
spersed with a buffet lunch prepared
by our florist caterers, Elmer "Weaver
and David B. Rose. In the bowling
there were many surprises when the
tenth frame was reached. Rudolph Na-
gle and President Schroyer were pitted
against each other, both in the duck
pins and the large ones, and they were
very evenly matched. T. J. Nolan, from
North Tonawanda, New York, Scran-
ton and other points, fell down for the
first few frames, but wound up with a
real grand-stand finish. Outdoors, it
snowed and it blowed a northeast gale,
and quite a few of the boys left early,
for fear the cars would be blocked; and
fortunate it was that they did, for by
10:30 suburban cars were out of com-
mission and city cars nearly so. By
morning, there had fallen 19 inches of
snow and the drifts, while not so high
as the house, were high enough to make
travel uncomfortable. H. A. Schroyer,
Benj. Stheralin, D. B. Rose and Albert
M. Herr came home in Schroyer's ma-
chine about 11 p. m., and some home-
coming it was, with the wind blowing
about 50 miles an hour, a heavy snow
coming do'mi and a heavier one on the
streets.

As our president believes in work
before play, a meeting of the club was
called for 7 :30 in the poker room. Our
genial secretary, Frank Kohr, was un-
able to be present, on account of the
serious illness of his mother, and Al-
bert M. Herr was appointed secretary
pro tem. A letter from the Leo Niessen
Co. suggested that the shippers from
this section take up with the express
company the advisability of sending a
man along to look after the cut-flower
shipments, said man to be in the em-
ploy of the shippers. After much dis-
cussion pro and con, a motion was
made by B. F. Barr, seconded by Wil-
lis Girvin, and carried that a special
meeting be called for Monday night for
cut-flower shippers only, to arrange for
holiday shipments.

p. F. O'Keefe

As this was the meeting for the nom-
ination of ofiicers for the ensuing year,
nominations were gone into and the
following named : Elmer Weaver,
Ronks, president; Lemon Landis, Lan-
caster, vice-president; Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, secretary; Harry K. Rohrer,
Lancaster, treasurer. The secretary,
Frank Kohr, asked to be relieved, or

A. M. Herr would never have been
nominated, as Mr. Kohr has made an
ideal secretary. The treasurer, accus-
tomed to financing his own big busi-
ness, handles the fe^v dollars of the
club so well that he is likely to have a
life job of it. The newly nominated
president and his vice-president are
both the sort of men who can make
things hum, and we can look forward
to a good, lively year.

The auditor's report showed a nice
balance in bank and the club to be in
a flourishing condition. In order that
clubs in larger cities be not dishearten-
ed, figures will not be published. Al-
bert M. Herr was endorsed by the club
as a candidate for park superintendent.

B. F. Barr. in a very neat little speech,
presented President H. A. Schroyer with
a box of smokes, and these were at
once handed around to the boys. Jan-
uary 17 will be the date for the next
meeting, and a trip to Strasburg, to
visit Chas. B. Herr. J. "Wade Galey and
Amos Rohrer, will be the visiting trip.

Expressions of synipathy for Albert
M. Herr in his mishap with the boiler
in his propagating houses during this
blizzard were heard on all sides, and I
want to say that about $100 worth of
oil stoves kept away a total loss of the
stock, but there are some dollars go-
ing out on account of it.

AXBEET M. Hekr.

Rochester, N. Y.

GOOD HOLIDAY TEADE IN SIGHT.

All indications point to an excellent
Holiday trade with advance orders
coming in well. Plants will be plenti-
ful with prices about the same as last
year, but cut flowers will be some-
what scarce and prices higher than
usual. Chrysanthemums are about at
an end, although a few good Chadwick
and B'aton are still on the market.
Carnations are more plentiful and the
quality is improving. Roses of all
grades are good and the demand for
orchids haal fallen off. Violets are
good and enjoy a fair demand. Holly
has been arriving slowly, but what has
been received is of good quality and
well berried. Pine and laurel roping
are in good demand.

NOTES.

At the December meeting of the flor-
ists' association, it was decided to send
Christmas boxes to each of the 14
members now with the colors. The fol-
lowing nominating committee, which
will report at the next meeting, was an-
nounced : John Dunbar, Geo. M. Kel-
ler, Chas. H. Vick, A. H. Salter and J.
M. Dickinson. An interesting feature
of the meeting was John Dunbar's lec-
ture on "Hardy Ornamental Fruits."

Thomas Sullivan, who left recently
for Camp Dix, has been transferred to
Texas, where he has joined the avia-
tion corps. Corporal Davey Lester,
who has been at El Paso, Tex., has
been transferred to Corpus Christi and
will sail for France in the near future.

A heavy snowstorm, December 14,
delayed railway traffic and many ship-
ments were from 10 to 20 hours late,
which caused a scarcity of roses and
carnations and greatly interfered with
business.

Geo. T. Boucher, who has purchased
the greater part of the stock of the
Edwin C. Kaelber store, has an attrac-
tive window of Christmas baskets and
holiday novelties.

At the range of H. E. Wilson, Paper
Whites and stevia are being grown in
large niimbers. Good Chadwick chrys-
anthemums are still being cut here.

Edwin C. Kaelber has discontinued
his business, having accepted a posi-
tion with the government, and will go
to Washington, December 26.

Matthew Marquet, violet grower of
Rhinebeck, N. T., called on the trade
here recently, arranging for his holi-
day shipments.

White Bros., of Medina, N. Y., are
cutting some excellent roses and their
Christmas crop promises to be very
good.

Christmas Poinsettias and late chrys-
anthemums are among the offerings of
Hugo Teute of West Brighton.

Chestek.

O'Keefe to Direct Publicity Campaign.

p. F. O'Keefe. of the P. F. O'Keefe
Advertising Agency, Boston, Mass.,
whose portrait is reproduced here"with,
will be in charge of the national pub-
licity campaign for flowers of the So-
ciety of American Florists, having been
unanimously selected for the work by
the p^lblicity committee and the pub-
licity finance committee of that organi-
zation, a complete account of the de-
liberations of the joint meeting at
Cleveland, O., December 7. being gi'feen
in our issue of December 15, page 1146.
The O'Keefe agency stands high in
the profession, among its clients being
some of the most prominent advertis-
ers in the east.

Mattoon, III. — Open valves in two
of the houses replacing those destroyed
by the tornado last spring caused the
boiler in the heating plant of A. D.
King to explode, December 4, but
prompt action saved the stock from
damage.

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THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS.

Coal Conference at Washington. D. C 1209

-^Conservation to minimize requirements. . .1209

— General coal situation 1210

The retail trade (illus.) 1210

-^Patriotic wreaths 1210

— Next week in the flower shop 1210-

— Business increase must break all records. 1211

What the candy men are doing 1211

Chrysanthemums ; 1212

—Favorites of 1917 1212

Fifth national flower show main floor plan.. 1212.
Banquet of Houston Floiists' Club (illus) . .1213

R Vincent, Jr., and wife (portrait) 1213

Boston 1213

Detroit bowling 1213

San Francisco 1214

Fort Wayne, Ind 1215

Lancaster County Florists' Association .... 1215

P. F. O'Keefe (portiait) 1215

Chrysanthemum Society of America 1216

Tariff commission report 1216

Mew discovery of potash 1216

Flower essence exports from St. Ettienne. .1216

New Snapdragon Apple Blossom 1216

Are chrysanthemums profitable? 1216

Society of American Florists 1217

Coming exhibitions 1217

Cincinnati 1218

Chicago 1220

St. Louis 1227

Nashville. Tenn 1228

Kansas City 1228

Philadelphia 1230

New York 1232

Columbus. 0 1234

Seed trade 1240

—French bulbs 1240

— Seed wheat warranty ruling 1240

— Western Seedsmen's Association 1240

— Spinach seed in Europe 1240

Market Gardeners 1244

— (ilarlot shipments of vegetables and fruits. 1244
— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. . .1244

— Acid phosphate 1244

— Canning regulations 1244

— Cold storage 1244

The nursery trade 1246

— Apples in the northwest (illus.) 1246

Omaha 1253

Wichita; Kan 1254

THE date of Easter Is March 31, one
week earlier than in 1917.

We are indebted to C. Harman
Payne, of London, Eng., for a copy of
his paper on the reputed introduction
of the dahlia in 1789.

Ali plant stock for Easter and the
National Flower Show should be given
the best available location now. The
latter event will be held at St. Louis,
Mo., April 6-15.

ACCOEDING to the University of Cali-
fornia, the wild morning g-lory, one of
the worst weed pests in that state, may
b« controlled by spraying with arsenic.
.5. special bulletin on the subject has
oeen issued by the college of agricul-
ture at the university.

White Grubs In 1918.

According to the United States de-
partment of agriculture, white grubs
will be destructively abundant through-
out Illinois, "Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey
and parts of other states, large flights
of May beetles, well known as the par-
ents of this pest, having occurred in
the territory mentioned, in June, 1917.

Clirysantliemum Society of America.

EEPOKT OF EXAMINING COJIMITTEE.
Chicago, December 14. — Christmas
Gold, yellow pompon, scored 90 points.
Exhibited by the Friedley Co., Cleve-
land, O.

Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y.

Tariff Commission Report.

The United States tariff commission,
charged with the investigation of the
administration and fiscal effects of cus-
toms laws, has made its first annual re-
port, among the tasks imdertaken be-
ing that of drafting a revision and co-
dification of the administrative laws
relating to tariff in order to remove
existing duplications, contradictions
and antiquated provisions. Suggestions
have been invited from public officials,
business men and attorneys. The com-
mission hopes by this means to bring
about increased efficiency and greater
convience for the public and a sub-
stantial saving to the government.

New Discovery of Potash.

Analysis of surface potash, discov-
ered in Cuba, near Metembo, about
100 miles east of Havana, made by
Senor Cardenas, chemist of Cuban de-
partment of agriculture, shows 12%
per cent of potash soluble in acid.
Samples were picked at random over a
10,000-acre expanse covered with pot-
ash recently discovered. Other assays
made in the United States of samples
from the same field show amount of
soluble portion ranges from 12 per cent
to 20 per cent. Enormous quantities of
volcanic breccia seem to be the source
of the potash. Armour «& Co., which
has a fertilizer plant at Matanzas, has
obtained an option on 10,000 acres
pending arrival of their chemist.

Flower-Essence Exports from St. Etienne.

The increased shipments of essence
of lavender invoiced at the St. Etienne
consulate (the value of which has
risen from $7,605 in 1916 to $15,048,
thus far in 1917) attracts attention to
the distilling industry of this city,
which produces essence of lavender,
orange-flower water, and other flower
extracts for commercial purposes. The
amount exported to the United States
is, however, a small part of the total
output, the production of essence of
lavender exceeding annually 40,000 kilos
(kilo=2.2046 pounds avoirdupois), sell-
ing for 30 to 40 francs f f ranc=$0.193
at nominal exchange) a kilo. This es-
sence is one of the most important
basic materials of perfumeries and in-
terests all manufacturers of scents and
fancy soaps.

The lavender plant grows wild, us-
ually in mountainous districts, although
a small amount is cultivated in several
localities. The principal departments
where it flourishes are the Ardeche,
Tarn, Drome, Vaucluse, Basses-AIpes,
and Alpes-Maritimes. The greater part
of the essence is distilled by peasants
by rudimentary methods in crude al-
embics and disposed of at fairs and
markets. Modern distilleries are in-
stilled at various centers and include
a number of German-owned establish-
ments which have been sequestered
since the war and taken over by French
concerns.

Following in importance in value of
export to the United States in this
line of merchandise comes orange-flow-

er water, which is used by the pharma-
ceutical, confectionery, fancy baking,
and perfumery trades and is produced
by th? distillation of orange flowers of
the variety "bigardiere bouquetier."
which is grown in the vicinity of Nice,
Cannes, and Grasse in the Department
of the Alpes-Maritimes. The average
yearly crop is about 1,200,000 kilos of
flowers, which yield 1,200,000 liters
(litter=1.05668 quarts) of orange-flow-
er water, returning an average price
of 0.75 franc per liter, and 1,200 kilos
of essence of neroli, which sells at 700
francs a kilo, and is used in the manu-
facture of fine perfumery.

The owners of the orange groves are
united in a society and have an agree-
ment among themselves that in the
event an unsatisfactory price is offered
for their flowers by the distillers they
will utilize their own facilities and dis-
till but two-thirds of the crop. The
price paid to the growers usually aver-
ages from 0.60 to 1.75 francs per kilo;
owing to heavy frosts prevailing the
past spring and destroying a large
portion of the crop, the price paid in
1917 has exceeded 1.50 francs per kilo.

Other flower essences produced here
and invoiced through the St. Etienne
consulate are romarin (rosemary),
ylang-ylang, and rose-water.

Culture of Garden Roses.

"The Culture of Garden Roses," by
Professor A. C. Beal. of Cornell Uni-
versity, Ithaca, N. Y., has been is-
sued as Lesson 121 in the Readinj:
Course for the Farm, published by the
New York State College of Agricul-
ture, Ithaca. It consists of 24 pages
and includes in its contents informa-
tion for a proper understanding of the
principles of rose culture in both bush
and climbing types, where to plant,
preparation of the soil, cultivation,
winter protection, pruning, propaga-
tion, and a list of recommended varie-
ties, together with numerous illustra-
tions.

New Snapdragon Apple Blossom.

The new snapdragon, Appleblossom,
which was originated and is being ex-
clusively grown by Joseph Rafferzeder
of Teaneck, N. J., is a very fine pro-
duction. Its name indicates its color.
It is a rapid grower and a prolific
bloomer and is entirely free from the
habit of dropping petals, so common
in most of the old varieties. In fact,
the flowers cannot be pulled from the
calyx. The blooms are popular in the
leading retail stores of New York. He
is getting up a stock and will dissem-
inate it in Jtme. 1918. A. F. F.

Are Chrysanthemums Profitable?

In recently discussing the chrysan-
themum situation in Chicago with spe-
cial reference to the California stock
now sold in that market, two competent
and careful growers expressed them-
selves as follows :

A — The growing of chrysanthemums
for cut flowers is no longer profitable
here.

B — Good cut blooms of chrysanthe-
mums are still to be grown and sold
here with an ample margin of profit.

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Society of American Florists.

NATIONAL PUBLICITY FOB FLOWEKS.

Chairman George Asmus, of the
finance committee, reports the follow-
ing subscriptions — annually for four
years :
Chas. H. Atkins, Inc., Rutherfoid, N.

J $ 10,00

Edward Sick. Canandaigua, N. Y ■'I'SS

Graul Bros.. Wheat Ridge. Colo 5.W

J. Albert Brodrlb, Hartford. Conn... 15.00

A. N. Kinsman, Inc.. Austin, Minn.. 10.00

Hallgren Bros.. Wilson. Conn 5.00

By Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

W. J. Smythe, Chicago 25.00

Julius Baer, Cincinnati, 0 10.00

J. M. Fox & Sons, Inc., Milwaukee,

Wis 60.00

Franklin Park Floral Co., Columbus. O. 2o.Of)

Total S "0.00

Previously reported from all sources.. 25.903.00
Grand total $26,073.00

JOHN YOUNG. Sec'y.

Coming- Exliibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates
that have been altered since the last advices.]

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation Society,
Horticultural Hall. A. P. J. Baur, Thirty-
eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.,
secretary.

March 14-21, 1918, New York— Spring flower
show in Grand Central Palace.

April 6-16, 1918, St. Louis, Mo. — Annual ex-
hibition of American Rose Society in conjunc-
tion with Fifth National Flower Show of the
S. A. P. Prof. E. A. White, Cornell University,
Ithaca. N. Y., secretary. ■

April 6-16, St. Louis, Mo.— Fifth national
flower show and thirty-fourth annual conven-
tion of the Society of American Florists. John
Young, 53 West Twenty-eighth street. New
York, secretary.

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
For Plant Advs., See Ready Reterence Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this olhce
•ndose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Sitnatlon Wanted — In the East, as
working foreman in private or com-
mercial establishment with chance for
advancement; eight years' practical
experience; college training in horti-
culture and design; best of references
furnished; state salary and all partic-
ulars in first letter. Address

D. B. Ncvin, Easton, Pa.

Wanted — Good grower to take part
Interest in an established business;
West. Address

Key 847, care American Florist.

Help Wanted: — Three experienced
salesmen for a florist during Christnaas
week. Good salary to the right par-
ties. Apply to
IVIalandre Bros., 2077 Broadway, N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED

As foreman or manager. A first-class grower
6f roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general
gtock. Life experience. Capable supervisor of
help. Prefer the South. Excellent credentials.

FLORIST,
61 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, 111.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Greenhouse foreman, near Chi-
cago, with proven ability to handle
men; $100.

Key 851, care American Florist.

Saleslady

Experienced, for leading retail store
in Omaha, Neb. Must come well recom-
mended. State salary. Splendid open-
ing for right party.

Key 850, care American Folrist.

HELP WANTED

Good all around storeman, about $25.00
to start. Give full particulars in night
letter telegram at once.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

Altman Bldg., KANSAS CITY, MO.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Pa.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
Key XYZ, care American Florist.

GREENHOUSES

Denver, Colo. Everything in flrst-class con-
dition. Coal for coming winter contracted at
low cost. Requires S4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Village of
Shorewood, Wis., Milwaukee P. C,
F. W. UUius, Jr., Street Commissioner,
up to Monday, December 10th at 7:30
p. m., for the furnishing of about 1000
2-in. to 2!4-in. American Elms. Specifi-
cations and information will be furnished
upon application.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf 2Jix5V< inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $J.5U. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

STOREMAN

Wants Position. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

NEW BOOKS— JUST ISSUED

VEGETABLE FORCING

By RALPH L. WATTS

Dean of Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture

A handy reference for professional growers, students and gardeners

interested in growing vegetables under artificial conditions. Cloth

bound. 400 pagesand 158 illustrations covering a wide range of topics.

PRICE, - - - - $2.00

Greenhouses: Their Construction and Equipment

By W. J. WRIGHT

Director, New York State School of Agriculture
Contains 286 pages of practical data with tables and estimates on dif-
ferent forms of construction, heating and equipment, based on obser-
vations and experiences of prominent greenhouse builders and owners
extending over a number of years. Bound in cloth, 131 illustrations.
PRICK, - - ■ - $1.60

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO

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Dec. 22,

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK

436 Sixth Avenue,

PHONE
Farragut 797-798-799

New York City

Carnations

All the good kinds

and of

Superior Quality

VIOLETS

ANNOUNCE

with their usual confidence, that at their place will be found

the best— and the best and finest only —

of the following High-Class

ROSES

American Beauty Hoosier Beauty

Hadley Shawyer Mock Radiance

Stanley Maryland Ophelia Ward

Sunburst Pink Killarney

White Killarney Killarney Brilliant

Exceptionally fine Sl^EET PE/kS* ^^^ many of those
nice Novelties required in an up-to-date establishment.

CATTLEYA

TRIANAE

CATTLEYA

PERCIVALIANA

and all commercial

varieties of

Sprays in season

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

436 6th Ave.,
Near 26th St.,

NEW YORK CITY

Phone: Farragut 797-798-799.

CHKISTJIAS PROSPECTS NOT PROMISING.

The supply in the market is far
from being an adequate one, and pros-
pects for Christmas do not seem any
brighter. The weather has been
against the growers and has made
their best efforts nil. Besides this, ex-
press service is very poor. Many ship-
ments coming in, arrive late, while
outbound shipments are limited to cer-
tain territories. The dealer that gets
his stock through regularly, and with-
out any unreasonable delays, is very
fortunate. The demand for stock is
heavy, and if the fiowers were avail-
able, business would be excellent.
Roses are in a fair supply, and the
same is true of carnations. Excellent
poinsettias may also be had. Easter
lilies are in a fair supply. Yellow and
white narcissi sell w-ell. Sweet peas
generally clean up readily. Single vio-
lets are meeting with a big call. Stevia
finds a good market. Other offerings
are callas, snapdragons, lily of the
valley, orchids and calendulas. Bloom-
ing paints are meeting with a big holi-
day demand.

NOTES.

L. H. Kyrk has been receiving some
excellent roses from Frank & Sons,
Portland, Ind. They have been selling
on sight.

The William Murphy Co. has sold
many pot» poinsettias and boxes for
the Christmas trade.

C. E. Critchell has been getting in
some excellent yellow narcissus.

Visitors : J. "W. Rodgers, Dayton,
O.; A. P. Reynolds, representing M,
Rice Co., and Ed. Pancourt. of the S.
S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia.

H.

Repeat orders bave sold us out of
3 and 4-iiich

New Dwarf

SOLANUM CLEVELAND

ORDER QUICK

4-lnch, Select, 35c: 5-inch, 50c
5-inch, Select, 75c; 6-inch, $1.00
6-inch, Select, $1.25 and $1.50.

Carl Hagenburger

West Mentor, Ohio

GOLD MEDAL CLEVELAND FLOWER SHOW

Mention the American Florist when writing

GLADIOLUS

Esriy ."ihipment. F. O. B Chicago. Extra Plump Bulbs, Grown on
our own farms, ideal soil AH liist size Bulbs, except where noted.

Per 1000

America $18.00

America, medium si2?6 16.00

Augusta 17.00

Augusta, medium 14.00

Mrs. Francis King 18.00

Mrs. Francis King, medium. 14.00

Peace 35.00

Princeps 40.00

Schwaben 40.00

Per 1000

Chicago Wiiite $22.60

Chicago White, medium size 20.00

Niagara 30.00

Panama 30.00

Mrs. F. Pendleton 40.00

Myrtle (True) 75.00

Halley 18.00

Europe 60.00

Baron J. Hulot 22.00

Primulinus Hybrids 30.00

Write For List.

CHICAGO

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york

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Roses, Cattleyas, Valley

For Christmas

AS USUAL our CHRISTMAS CROP OP ROSES
will be In. OUR KILLARNEY and BRILLIANTS
are worthy of SPECIAL MENTION, they are of
fine quality both in regard to size of buds and
color. Don't Fail to Buy OUR SELECT BRAND
VALLEY, None Equal Nor None Nearly So Good.

We will have a big supply of fine CATTLEYAS, also CYPRIPEDIUM and
PHALAENOPSIS, CECILE BRUNNER and AARON WARDS for Corsages.

on a limited supply of

Best Quality Red Ruscus

75 cents per pound.

RED IMMORTELLES, $25.00 per 100 bunches.
1000 Assorted Cycas Leaves, 12 to 32 inches, $34.50.
All Accessories In GRASSES FOR HOLIDAY USE.

PANDAiniS VKETCHn , ! ^ . , „ , CEOTONS. | ASPAEAGtrS PLTTMOSUS.

4-inch $0.35 each 4-liich, well colored $0.40 each 3-lnch SS 00 rer 100

B-lnch eoc to 75e each 5-inch, well colored $0.60 and .75 each 6-ineh ' 85c each

BIRD'S NEST FERN | 6-lnch, well colored $1.00 to 1.50 each HOLLY FERNS.

'-'"cli ?1-00 PTERIS. 3-lnch pots '.$10.00 ner 100

"■l"™ 1-50 4-lnch. assorted $15.00 to $20.00 per 100 4-inch pots 15.00 per 100

RUBBER PLANTS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 5-inch pots $2.40 and $3.00 per dozen

4-inch $4.20 per doz. 3-inch pots $6.00 per 100 COLEUS EMP. WILT.TAM.

5-inch 25c and 35c each

A nominal charge is made for packing.

PoehlmannBros.Co.

72=74 E. Randolph Street, CBlCAfiO. L.D.Phone, Randolph 35.

1220

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Bee. 22,

Christmas Price List

There will no doubt be a great shortage of Roses and Carnations for Christ-
mas. Very few Beauties are being cut. Orders should be shipped one to
two days earlier than usual on account of the delay in handling express.

AMEEICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

Extra loug stem specials $12.00

Stems 30 to 36 inches 10.00

Steins 24 to 30 inches 8.00

Shorter lengths $3.00 to 4.00

HOOSIER BEAUTY and RICHMOND Per 100

Extra long stem specials $35.00

Long $20.00 to 25.00

Good medium 15.00

Good short 10.00 to 12.00

OPHELIA and SHAWYER Per 100

Specials, extra long $25.00

Long 20.00

Good medium $12.00 to 15.00

Good short 6.00 to 10.00

RUSSELL — the best in this market Per doz.

Specials, extra long $6.00

Long 5.00

Good medium $3.00 to 4.00

Good short 1.50 to 2.00

BRILLIANT and PINK KILLARNEY Per 190

Long $15.00 to $18.00

Good medium 10.00 to 12.00

Good short 8.00

WHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Extra long $12.00 to $15.00

Good medium 8.00 to 10.00

Good short 6.00

OUR SELECTION— No red, in lots of 200 or more
at the rate of $5.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS

Fancy red Belle Washburn, per 100 $10.00

Fancy dark and light pink, per 100. 6.00

Extra fancy white, per 100 $5.00 to 6.00

MISCELLANEOUS

VALLET per 100 $8.00

CHOICE COMMON FERNS per 1000 2.50

CHOICE COMMON FERNS per 100 .30

ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI. . . .per 100 $3.00
GALAX, green and bronze , .per 1000 1.00

NOTICE: We clobe at 5 o'clock Week Days, Sundays and Holidays at Noon.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

liONG DISTANCE PHONE:
OENTBAIj 1457.

Greenhonses Hinsdale, III., and Gresers Station, III.

OFPIOE AND STOBB

178 N. Wabasii Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Chicago.

EABLY CHRISTMAS DEMAND IS HEAVY.

The outlook for Christinas is very
bright and from present indications
everything points to an early cleanup
in all lines of stock if the weather is
at all favorable for the local trade. The
early demand has been unusually
heavy and most of the orders are larger
■ than last year. The out-of-town buy-
ers evidently are awake to conditions
as far as express shipments are con-
cerned, for, in almost all cases, every-
one has requested his dealer to ship on
a much earlier date than last year,
which will mean a considerable saving
to him, especially in regard to loss ow-
ing to delayed shipmests. Cut flowers
promise to be more scarcei as the
holidays approach, and some dealers
have already advanced prices on
certain items, especially lily of the val-
ley, which is now being sold at $8 per
1(K) for the best grade. Home-grown
American Beauty roses are in brisk de-
mand for Christmas and promise to
clean up early, owing to the short sup-
ply. Some eastern American Beauty

WHOLESALE FLORIST

158 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

roses will be included in the offerings,
but not in large enough quantities to
affect the price on local stock. The
supply of Killarney will not be as
heavy as in former years, owing to the
fact that many of the growers have dis-
carded this variety for the newer sorts,
which accounts to a large extent for
the present general shortage of roses in
this market. Carnations will be none
too plentiful and red roses will be dis-
posed of quickly as in other years. Mis-
cellaneous cut flowers will clean-up
early, among which are included a few
late chrysanthemums and pompons,
single and double violets, pansies,
daisies, orchids, sweet peas, poinsettias,
stevia, mignonette, calendulas, white
and yellow narcissi, jonquils, lilies,
callas, bouvardias, snapdragons, garde-

New Year's Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000— 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

nias, Romans, freesias and feverfew.
Boxwood, holly and red berries are in
short supply. Frieze and ruscus ap-
pear to be plentiful and a little statice
is to be had. Greens are plentiful and
are moving well, but there is likely to
be a scarcity in many items before the
Christmas rush is over.

igiy.

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!}[FJi^ifff'Ili-iay-r3ib3 !>i

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolpb 631

CHICAGO

ORCHIDS

Cattleyas

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Extra long stems §10. (

Stems 48 inches

Stems 30 to 36 inches 7.(

Stems 24 inches

Stems IS to 20 inches 4.(

Stems 12 inches

Short Stems KiO, $S. 00

ROSES

Mrs. Russell, special ?30.

" " select

" " medium 15.

" short 10.

Richmond, special

" select 15.

' ' medium 10.

*' short 6.

Miladj". special

select

' ' medium

Killarney Brilliant, special

Ophelia, special

select .... 15.
medium . . 10
short . 6,

select

medium lu,

short 6,

6.00
5.00
1.50

Per 100
00 to $35.00

25.00
00 to 20.00
M to 12.00

25.00
.00 to 20.00
.00 to 12.00
.00 to 8.00

25.00
.00 to 20.00
,00 to 12.00
.00 to 8.00

20.00
.00 to 18.00
.00 to 12.00
00 to 8.00

20.00
,00 to 18.00
00 to 12.00
00 to 8.00

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST

White KiUamey. special S20.00

" " select 15.00

medium 10.00 lo 12.00

" " short 6.00 to 8.00

Killarney, special 20.00

select 15.00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Mrs. Ward, special 18.00

select 15.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Sunburst, special 20.00

" select 15.00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Tipperary, special 18.00

select 15.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00 to 4.00

Fireflame 8.00 to 10.00

Old Gold 8.00 to 10.00

jilxtra special roses billed accordingly,

ROSES, OUR SELECTION... 7.00

CARNATIONS

Red $8.00 to $10.00

VTliite and Pink 6.00 to 8.00

Our selection 5.00

Valley

Easter Lilies

Stevia

Snapdragon. .. .per bunch, 75c

Calendulas

Paper Whites

Daisies

Poinsettas, fancy.

per doz., $2.00 to $4.00.

Mignonette

Strawflovvers.

6.00 to

12.50 to 15.(

1.50 to 2.(

3.00 to 4.(

3.00 to 4.(

1.50 to 2.(

bunch.

.50c

Callas, $2.00 to $2.50 per doz
DECORATIVE

Plumosus strings $0.50 to 3

Plumosus per bunch ,35 to

Sprengeri " " .25 to

Adiantum, fancy long.... per 100
Smilax,

per doz $2.00 to $2.50.

Ferns per 1000, 3.00

a\lax " " 1.25

Mexican Ivy '* " 5.00

* Leucothoe sprays 75c

Mistletoe, per lb 25c

Boxwood, per lb., 35c:

).00

ORDER HERE. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Qood'^^PK

RAEDLEIN CHRISTMAS ASSORTMENT

We are offering you these Special Christmas Baskets of genuine BAEDLEIN QUALITY at a remarkable low price.

RAEDLEIN BASKETS are used by the discriminating Florists the country over Made of reed and willow,

finished in the best colors only. We use metal liners exclusively.

Two Splendid Leaders

for Ruscus, Holly and Boxwood Baskets in
GENUINE CHRISTMAS RED.

No. 91.
No. 91— Diam. 4-in., per doz.,.$ 1.60

PerlOO 13.00

Diam. 5-in., per doz.... 2.0O
PerlOO 16.00

Plant
Baskets.

ASSORtMENT No. 1.

13 plant baskets 'rang-
ing in size from 5 to
10-in. pots... $18.00

ASSORTMENT No. 2.

12 plant baskets rang-
ing in size from 5 to
10-in. pots.. .$12.00

ASSORTMENT No. 3.

12 plant baskets rang-
ing In size from 5 to
10-in. pots $8.00

Cut Flower
Baskets.

ASSORTMENT No. 1.

25 cut flower baskets
for short stemmed
flowers $7.50

ASSORTMENT No. 2.

2.5 cut flower baskets
for medium stemmed
flowers SIS. 00

ASSORTMENT No. 3.

25 cut flower baskets
for long stemmed
flowers $19.00

If you have not received one of our illustrated
catalogues, write for one today.

RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY

713-717 Milwaukee Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

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IWIETOR BROS.I

1 162 N. Wabash Ave., HaM^ip'Tosi Chicago |

FOR CHRISTMAS |

I Beauties — Roses — Carnations |

I EXTRA FANCY STOCK. ORDER HERE AND GET THE BEST. |

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST-

AMERICAPT BEAUTIES. Per Doz.

60-inch stems $10.00

4S-inch stems 9.00

36-iiich stems S.OO

30-inch stems 7.00

24-inch stems 6.00

RICHMOND. Per 100

Extra Special $20.00

Select 18.00

Fancy 15.00

Medium 12.00

Good 10.00

Short stems 8.00

RUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy stock $15.00 to $30.00

SUNBURST, and OPHEUA. Per 100

Extra Special $18.00

Select 15.00

Fancy 12.00

Medium 10.00

Good S.OO

Short stems 6.00

WHITE and PINIC KILLARNEY.

KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Per 100

Extra Special $15.00

Fancy 12.00

Medium 10.00

Good 8.00

Short stems 6.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $3.00

Elg-ar 3.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION $7.00

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Red, Extra Special $8.00

Red, Good 6.00

Li.S-ht Pink, Extra Special 6.00

Light Pink. Fancy 5.00

Pink, Select 6.00

White, Fancy 5.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley $ 6.00 to $ 8.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 3.00

Smilax, per doz. strings. $2.00 to $2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green),

per 1,000 1.25

Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch.. .50
Asparagus Plumosns, bunch.. .50

Bosivood, per lb 35

Other Green Goods Market Rates.

m Our Range of Greenhouses is one of the Three Jjargest in America and is in Full Crop for Christmas p

Mention the American Florist when writing

NOTES.

The engagement has been an-
nounced of Miss Margaret Rudd. sec-
ond daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N.
Rudd, and Dr. Speed of this city, both
on the French front in the United
States hospital service. He and Miss
Rudd sailed on the Mongolia, the ves-
sel upon which two nurses lost their
lives by an explosion, and after many
experiences, were assigTied to the base
hospital, near the Harvard unit, which
was bombed.

The Rapid "Wrapper Co. is having a
heavy call for its wrapping outfits,
this week from all sections of the
country, and while many of the orders
were from new customers, the major-
ity of them represented old buyers who
are stocking up for the holidays. E\'ery
retail florist should have one of these
outfits in his shipping department, for
it is one of the best investments that
can be made.

Harry F. Dietz, of the entomological
division of the United States depart-
ment of agriculture, who has been in-
vestigating greenhouse insect pests at
the local establishments for some time,
especially those infesting chrysanthe-
mums, found little to reward his ef-
forts and left last week to inspect In-
diana, Michigan and Ohio greenhouses.

George Wienhoeber had one of the
most attractive Christmas window dis-
plays, this week, that was ever seen
in this city. The color scheme was
red. and consisted exclusively of made-
up baskets, which was so out of the or-
dinary that it immediately com-
manded the attention of everyone who
passed by.

A. Lange, 2,5 East Madison street,
has been showing a handsome fasciated
stem of Lilium longiflorum, bearing

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WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

CHRISTMAS
CUT FLOWERS

[For prices see our advertisement in December 15
issue of The A merican Florist, Page 1169.)

Mention the American Florist when writing

16 flowers and buds, the past week,
from the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s green-
houses at Morton Grove.

The local undertakers. Motor Deliv-
ery Association and cemetery ofiicials
are considering the feasibility of dis-
continuing Sunday funerals in the near
future,

Michael Freres, of Wiltgen & Freres.
celebrated his thirty-fourth birthday,
December 33.

Arnold Eingier has moved into new
quarters at 158 North Wabash avenue.

Flower Pot,
Covers

Crepewood is a flexible paper-
thin wood, artistic and waterproof,
color ereen. See Xmas number
of "The American Florist." for
prices, or send 40c for sample roll
30 feet long, postpaid. U. S.

Expanded Wood Co., Evansville, Ind.
Mention the American Florist when writing

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The American Florist.

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BIG CROPS

RISSELL-MILADY

FOR CHRISTMAS

Positively the Largest and Finest Supply of Russell and Milady
Roses in the country in All Grades at the Most Reasonable Prices.

ALSO FINE SUPPLY

Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Opiielia,
Riciiinond, Clianip Weiland, Sunburst, IVfly Maryland.

CARNATIONS

Heaviest supply we ever had for Christmas in Red, White and Pink.
Enough for everyone, so order here. Fancy Sweet Peas, Violets,
Lilies, Lily of the Valley, Stevia, and complete line of Greens.

Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted.

= Buy Direct From the GroTver.

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST ^"feiec* *«» change Without Notice %

MRS. CHAS. RXJSSEIiL Per 100

Specials $30.00 to $35.00

Select 25.00

Medium 15.00 to 20.00

Short 10.00 to 12.00

RICHMOND Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select $15.00 to 20.00

Medium 10.00 to 12.00

Shorts S.OO

MILADY Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $15.00 to 18.00

Short S.OO to 12.00

Killarney 1

AVhite Killarney .. . Per 100

Killarney Brilliant. I Specials $20.00

Sunburst fSelect $15.00 to 18.00

My Maryland Medium 10.00 to 1^.00

Ophelia Short 8.00

Champ AVieland. . ■ ■'

2,000,000 Feet o

Per 100

ROSES, OUR SEI.ECTION $ 7.00

Carnations, red $ S.OO to 10.00

" white and pink 6.00

Harrisii 12.50 to

Valley 6.00 to

Violets 1.50 to

Stevia 1.5O to

Sweet Peas 1.50 to

Smilax ; . .per doz. strings 2.00 to

Adiantum 1.00 to

Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c

Perns, per 1,000 $3.00

BoxTvood per bunch, 35c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25
Leucothoe Sprays

15.00
8.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.50
1.50

75c to 1.00

f Modern Glass

PETER REINBERG

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES
CENTRAL 601 and 2846

CHICAGO

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Dec. 22,

For

Your

Supply of

CUT FLOWERS

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that
it includes every item olfered in the Great Chicago Market.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Ready For Forcing

Per 100, 75c; 300 for $1.75; 1000 for $5.25.
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago

H. E. Philpott, of "Winnipeg, Can.
has the sympathy of the trade in tha
loss of his wife's mother, Mrs. Pilcher,
who died in that city last week at the
age of 83. She .was the mother of B.
F. Pilcher, one of the proprietors of
the Chicago Floral Co., of Winnipeg,
and mother-in-law of his business
partner, A. Turner, both well known
here.. Mr. Philpott reached here this
week to give the A. T. Pyfer & Co.
force a lift during the holidays.

Sam Cohon, who has been employed
in the local office of Poehlmann Bros.
Co., for a number of years and who
was drafted, left December 19 for
Fort Scott. Calif. The Poehlmann
force presented him with a beaiitiful
gold wrist watch as a token of re-
membrance, on the eve of his depar-
ture, and it is needless to add that it
was greatly appreciated.

The stock in the St. Mary's Ceme-
tery Greenhouses at Evergreen, froze
up one day last week, during the ex-
treme cold spell when the night fire-
man died from heart disease while on
duty. This firm has been consigning
all its stock to M. C. Gunterberg. who
gave the writer the Information.
' Harry Leneau and Arthur Buehl-
man of the Vaughan's Seed Store staff
left this week to join the colors at
Fort Scott, Calif. Gager Troop, also
a former employe of this iirm, is home
for the holidays on leave from the
United States cruiser Seattle, recent-
ly returned from France.

Allie Zech is well pleased with the
Christmas business, so far, at Zech &
Mann's store, and says that from pres-
ent indications it looks as if his firm's
sales this month will run considerably
ahead of those of December in 191G.
Ernest Farley is on the job here this
week.

Carl Thomas' many friends in the
trade here are pleased to find him
back on duty in the cut flower depart-
ment of the A. L. Randall Co. He has
been farming, the past season, at West
Springfield, Pa., and is the picture of
health.

Frank M-. | Schramm, of Schramm
Bros., Toledo, O., was here the early
part of this week, buying stock for
the holiday trade. He reports busi-
ness as good the past year, with a
substantial increase in their total
sales.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is enjoying a splendid Christ-
mas trade and Manager Klingsporn is
looking for an early cleanup in all lines,
notwithstanding that his firm has an
extra large supply to offer.

Felix Reichling says that the Christ-
mas orders were never so numerous
at Peter Reinberg's store as they are
this year, and that every effort is be-
ing made to fill all the accepted ones
in full.

Bert Cole, of the E. C. Amling Co.,
visited the Vesey greenhouses at Port
■Wayne, Ind., last week, to get a line
on the orchid supply for the holidays,
which is handled on this end by his
firm.

Frank Button, of Button Bros., of
Lake Geneva, Wis., wife and daugh-
ter, were here this week on their an-
nual Christmas shopping trip.

Erne & Company are handling a.
large supply of stevia and Paper White
narcissus, in addition to a complete
line of all other offerings.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. are supplying
their trade with a fine grade of car-
nations, which they are handling in
quantity for the holidays.

The John Kruchten Co. is handling
a good supply of lily of the valley
and cut Roman hyacinths, which are
moving nicely.

Leo. Rozakles, who was with the
United States regulars at Ft. Snelling,
Minn., is now stationed at Ft. Sheri-
dan.

Walter Schumacker, of A. Lange's
force, who was drafted, left for Fort
Scott, Calif, December 19.

A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co.,
is expected home from Detroit, Mich.,
this week.

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CHICAGO.

Long Distance Phones { Central 3283
Our Offerings Include:

ROSES.

Russell.

White Killamey.

Pink Killarney.

Milady. Sunburst.

Sliawyer.

Ward. Ophelia.

Killamey Brilliant.

MINIATURE ROSBS.

Nesbit.

Cecile Branner.

CARNATIONS.

All Colors in Quantity.

MISCELLANEOUS.
LILIES.

Make arrangements vritli us for
a rejrular supply. You should al-
vpays have some on hand, espe-
cially noTT during the extreme
shortage of other flowers.

VaUey. CaUas.

Violets.

(Single and double)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

Yellow Narcissus.

White Daisies.

YeUow Daisies.

Pansies. Stevia.

Snapdragons.

Strawflowers.

GREENS.

Plnmosus. Sprengeri.

Galax, bronze. Galax, green.

Ferns.

lioncothoe Sprays.

Mexican Ivy. Smllax.

Adiantum.

Wild Smilax. Boxwood.

Red Winter Berries.

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gUF'You will buy right if you place your Christmas orders with us for our
supply this year promises to be the Largest, Finest and Most Complete Ever.

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST— ?v"/;if„'^^i/^^j;!:"^'^

AMEEIOAN BEAUTY Per Doz.

Extra long stems ? 10.00 to $12.00

Stems 48 inches 9.00

Stems ."0 to 36 inches 7.00 to 8.00

Stems 24 inches 6.00

Shoit stems 100. 8.00 to 10.00

MKS. OHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Special $30.00 to .$35.00

Select 25.00

Medium 15.00 to 20.00

Slort 10.00 to 12.00

Hoosifer Beauty, extra special. 30.00

special 2(1.00 to 25.00

select 10.00 to 15.00

short .... 8.00

Riclimond, special 25.00

select 15.00 to 20.00

medium lO.OO to 12.00

short

Milady, special

8.00
25.00

select 15.00 to 20.00

10.<I0 to 12.00

8.00

20.00

15.00 to 18.00

10.00 to 12.00

6.00 to 8.00

$20.00

select $15.00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Killarney Brilliant,

Ophelia, special

special,
select
medium,
short . .

KOSES — Continued.

Per 100
White Killarney, special . . . $20.00

select $15.(10 to 18.00

medium ... lO.OO to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Killarney, special 20.00

selecl: 15.00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Mrs. Ward, special 20.00

select 15.00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Sunburst, special 20.00

select 15.00 to 18.00

medium 10.00 to 12.00

short 6.00 to 8.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00 to 4.00

Elgar 2.00 to 4.00

Baby roll 2.C0 to 4.0O

ROSES. OUR SELECTION 7.00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.
CARNATIONS.

Red $ S.OO to $10.00

White or Pink 6.00 to 8.00

Splits 5.00

ORCHIDS.

Per doK.
Cattleyas $12.00

Per

MISCELLANEOUS

Violets $ 1.50 to

Valley 6.00 to

Easter Lilies 12.50 to

Stevia 1.50 to

Strawflowers per bunch .25 to

Calendulas 2.00 to

Paper Whites 3.00 to

Daisies 1.00 to

Snapdragons per bunch

Mignonette 6.00 to

Poinsettias, fancy... per doz. 2.00 to

Romans 3.00 to

Callas *. . -per doz. ■

Sweet Peas

GREENS,

A'sp. plumosus per string $0.50 t<

Asp. plumosus sprays. . .bunch .35 t{

Sprengeri per bunch .35 t(

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy Ferns per 1 .000

Galax leaves per l.OOO

Wild Smilax per case

Boxwood per lb.

Red Winterberries. . . .per case 2.00 ti

Mexican Ivy

Leucothoe Sprays

.Mistletoe per lb.

100
$ 2.00
8.00

15.00
2.00

, .35
4.00
4.00
2.00
.75
8.00
4.00
4.00
2.00
2.00

1.00
2.00
3.00
1.25
5.00

i.OO.

Holly. 45c lb.: 10 lbs., 3.50;

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CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 257Z
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

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THE Florists' Supply House of America

\X^E desire to convey to our many old and new patrons in the business at
this time a wish for a very Merry Christmas and a most prosperous
New Year. For the generous support and increasing business of the past
year we desire to extend our heartfelt thanks. May the coming year
bring us into still closer business relations, when with a service devoted to
your interests, we shall continue to receive your most valued patronage.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

1129-1131 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Dec. 22,

The Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower
Association met in the "Walnut room
of the Hotel Sherman. Monday even-
ing, December -IT, August Poehlmann
presiding. A committee, consisting of
Otto "«'. Freese. Allie Zech. J. E. Poll-
worth, Joe E'inweck and Morris Gross-
berg, was appointed and instructed to
call on the various express companies
to ascertain if there was any chance
to better the shipping conditions dur-
ing the holidays, so as to avoid any
possible chance of loss through freez-
ing or delayed shipment. George As-
mus addressed the meeting on pub-
licity when the association decided to
m.ake its contribution at the January
meeting.

The local committees of the Na-
tional Publicity Campaign held a meet-
ing at the Hotel Morrison, last Friday,
December 14, which was largely at-
tended. The local contribution, so far,
including the wholesalers' donation to
be made soon, amounts to about %?>,-
500. A drive will be started soon, when
the local committees will call on all
the members of the trade who have
not yet subscribed, so everyone is re-
quested to save a portion of his next
year's advertising appropriation for
this cause and have it ready when it
is asked for.

Morris Grossberg. of A. L. Vaughan
& Co.. had a narrow escape from be-
ing killed, Tuesday morning, Decem-
ber 18, when he was caught between
tvi^o street cars as he was crossing
Wabash avenue, near Randolph street.
People in the trade who witnessed the
accident say that it was a miracle he
was not killed instantly and was
lucky to escape with a fractured knee.
He is now at the Frances E. Willard
hospital, 710 South Lincoln street.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. have just re-
ceived a large shipment of California
holly, which is in exceptionally brisk
demand and came through in splendid
condition. William Timme is giving
the regular force a lift in the shipping-
department during the heavy holiday
rush.

■^Hetor Bros, are cutting heavily in
roses and carnations, but are experienc-
ing no trouble in moving all they have
to offer, owing to the general scarcity
in this market. Killarney roses and
carnations especially, are in good sup-
ply with them.

0.A.&LA.T0N1R

ROSES-CARNATIONS

Mistletoe Red Berries Boxwood

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Ruscus Frieze Made-Up-Wreattis, Etc.

Chicago, III.

30 East Randolph St.,

CHRISTMAS EVERGREENS

NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER

Choice case Holly, Cedar. Pine. Laurel and Boxwood. Also Wreaths and Roping of same.
We have everything in Greens. Write your

DELAWARE EVERGREEN CO.,

euts at once.

Milton, Delaware

Percy Jones. Inc., is experiencing a
heavy demand for stoclv for Christmas,
in all lines, which is keeping Manager
Van Gelder and his hustling crew
busy as Vjees. Dick Parker is helping
out the heavy shipping rush.

Vaughan's Seed Store supplemented
its usual freight supply of holly by
express shipments from the south and
was thus enabled to take care of or-
ders though at advanced cost. Freight
service was fair.

Robert J. Windier is in good crop
with roses for Christmas, particularly
Mrs. Chas. Russell and Hoosier
Beauty. His stock is all sold through
The Freres- Windier Co., of which firm
he is a member.

Duncan Robertson is helping out at
Raske's Flower Shop, 170 West Jack-
son boulevard, during the holiday rush.

Herbert Stone is lending Manager
Graham a hand, during the holidays,
at the Fleischman Floral Co.'s store.

John Poehlmann will enter the next
officers' reserve training camp at Fort
Zachary Taylor, in Jantiary.

O. A. i; L. A. Tonner received a large
shipment of choice mistletoe this week.

M. C. Gunterberg celebrated a birth-
day. December 15.

Visitors: Walter, G. Taepke and
Herman Rodgers. with Gust. H.
Taepke Co.. and Philip J. Bi-eitmeier.
Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Frances Spick-
erman. Sandwich; Edward Amerpohl,
Janes ville. Wis.; Frank Gorly, St.
L,o"is, Mo.: D. Nicas. Decatur; Miss
Sarah Shuckin. with the Todd-Backer
Co., Sioux City, la.; Henry Kusik,
Kansas City, Mo.

Newpokt R. I. — Andrew S. Meikle
has leased the Van Allen range to
Valdemar Bart & Son, who will make
a specialty of bedding stock.

SoiTTir H.\DLEY Falls, Mass. — At
the December meeting held here, the
Holyoke and Northampton Florists'
and Gardeners' Club elected the fol-
lowing officers for 1918 : Professor H.
E. Downer, president; John Lament,
vice-president; James Whiting, Am-
hert, secretary-treasurer; R. S. Carey.
corresponding secretary.

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WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF ROSES

None Better in the Chicago IVIaricet

CARNATIONS OF QUALITY STOCK

Lilies, Violets, Valley, Freesia, Snapdragons, Gardenias, White and
Yellow Narcissus, Stevia, Mignonette and all otherSeasonable Stock.

All Greens, such as Ferns, Asparagus Sprengeri,
Green and Bronze Galax, Leucothoe Sprays, Adiantum.

We have home-grown Asparagus — sure to reach you in good shape.

If you want good stock and good treatment, send your orders to

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE and BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLO WER HOUSE
SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

On Account of War Congestion, Express Companies will only accept shipments subject to Delay
so that upon obtaining receipt for our shipments our responsibility ceases.

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BSJDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

Prices

As

Low

As

Others.

We are in dally touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place yon can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

St. Louis.

PKI^LES BEYOKD KEA.SON.

The market is best described by say-
ing- there was no market the past week.
Flowers of all kinds were so scarce
that unless an order was placed with
a wholesale house a day or two in ad-
vance, the retailer could obtain no
stock. The absolutely bad weather we
have been having has curtailed the
supply enormously, and all stock has
sold at a premium. This is particu-
larly bad at this time on account of the
temper of the flower buying public,
who already feel they aie being im-
posed upon by everybody in the m.at-
ter of prices. With the exception of
limited ofEeringa. a price of .$G per hun-
dred for carnations, which obtains now-,
is out of reason for the quality of stock.
The same condition obtains in the mat-
ter of rose prices. Poor grade roses
have been bringing .$() to .$8 per hun-
dred, which is out of reason. These
prices work a particular hardship on
the retailer on account of the scarcity
of violets, sweet peas and lily of the
valley for corsage bouquets. It is
hoped that with a few days of clear
weather these conditions will be some-
what alleviated. In greens, the market
is well supplied, with the exception of
southern smilax, which is not obtain-
able on account of the shipping condi-
tions. Bouquet green for Christmas is
fairly plentiful, but good holly is vei-y
scarce. The holly situation is rather a
blessing to the retail florist, as he will
be able to sell his good holly without
the competition of the street fakir.
NOTES.

The retail florists' association held a
meeting the past week to consider
Christmas business, and adopted a reso-
lution that all retailers be conserva-
tive in their buying, on account of the
uncertain conditions, and further, to
put their be.st efforts into selling plants

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

MANUFACTURERS OF THE

RAPID RAPPER

56 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO

in baskets, hampers, pot arrangements,
etc.

The florists' club held its December
meeting- at C. A. Kuehn's wholesale
house with about 30 members present.
W. J. Pilcher, of Kirkwood, Mo., was
the club's recommendation to the S.
A. F. for the appointment of vice-presi-
dent, for the eastern district of Mis-
souri.

Attention, lady florists! Be sure to
attend the "get acquainted meeting,"
to be held at the public library club
rooms, January 2. liJlS. 2:30 p. m., for
the purpose of organizing a perma-
nent St. Louis Ladies' Florist Club.

The florists' masquerade was a great
success. Regardless of the inclement
weather, about 300 persons attended
the dance and expressed themselves as
having- had a great time. It without
doubt was a financial success.

The national flower show committee
held its semi-monthly meeting, De-
cember .ir>, with the chairman, George
Asmus, present, and they disposed of
a vast amount of detail work.

J. J. W.

Toledo, O. — John A. Lambert, who
has been engaged in the retail florist
business for many years, in the ca-
pacity of manager, etc.. has accepted
a position with Mrs. J. B. Freeman, of
this city. Mr. Lambert is an expert
in his line and Mrs. Freeman is for-
tunate in securing his valuable serv-
ices.

Boxwood Sprays

The classy decorative material
for all occasions We will have
ready for shipment Nov. 1st and
-will receive daily consignments
of both Dwarf and Tree variety of
Fancy Sprays of Virginia Box-
wood. Obtain our free sample
before you buy. Let us quote
you on your requirements.

Pittsburgh
Cut Flower Co.,

116-118 Seventh Street,
PFTTSBURGH. PA.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoLLWORTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr

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FRNE & ftOMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Christmas Red Headquarters

Wreaths of the real Christmas Red, plain and beautifully trimmed. RITSCUS, red and
green. AMERICAN STATICE, wreaths or loose in bunches. DIANA GRASS, all colors.

JOS. G. N£IOINGER CO., The House of Merit

1309-11 North 2nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Nashville, Tenn.

TEADE GENEn.VLLY WELL PREP.-iKED.
Snow has covered the ground In this
vicinity for the past 10 days— a very
unusual occurrence — but most of the
growers are fortunate in having- laid
in their coal supply last summer, even
at prices far in excess of any former
year, a practical increase of 250 per
cent. The cold weather has of course
had its effect in shortening the supply
of cut flowers for the holiday trade but
from all indications there will be a
good stock of plants, such as solanums,
cyclamens, begonias, primroses, poin-
settias, etc. Roses will not be abund-
ant but it is hoped there will be enough
for all i-equirements. Prices will be
2.') to .30 per cent higher than in for-
mer years. Quantities of immortelle
wi-eaths have been prepared with other
material for cemetery decoration and
orders are coming in well. Trade for
the past week has been largely fu-
neral work with social activities lim-
ited on account of the war, but the
sale of flowers generally g'oes on much
the same as usual. Very little holly
is coming- in and the price is corre-
spondingly high. It is, however, of
.good quality, well berried and fresh
looking. Sweet peas will be one of the
Christmas novelties.

NOTES.

The Joy Floral Co. announces that
it will have plenty of stock to supply
the holiday trade. This firm has a
good supply of coal and weathered the
cold weather nicely, although their fuel
expense was -lU^.OOO greater than in pre-
vious years. A large number of Christ-
mas orders have been booked. They
have fine stocks of roses, carnations,
narcissi, lilies and lily of the valley.

Mclntyre Bros, report that while
their supply will not be abundant they
will probably have enough to meet the
demand. With a good coal supply they
have not suffered with the low tem-
pei-ature. In addition to roses and
carnations, they have excellent stocks
of sweet peas and orchids.

Geny Bros, will have a fine stock of
plants of all kinds, but the supply will
not be overabundant. Their roses and
carnations are doing well and a fine
trade is anticipated here.

M. C. D.

Kansas City, Mo.

.AVERAGE CHBISTjrAS TRADE EXPECTED.
Cold weather has shortened the sup-
ply, together with a lack of sunshine,
but offerings are more generous than a
week ago. Roses, in the Killarneys.
Russell and Ophelia, are more plenti-
ful. Pot plants in all varieties are be-
coming more popular, and from all in-
dications the holiday trade will hoUd its
own.

NOTES.
The Missouri Valley ,Horticultural
Society held its first meeting- at the
Coates house, December 10, and elected

EVERGREENS

Per 1000

Fancy Ferns, per case of 5000.... $3 25 $0 75

Dagger Ferns, per case of JOM... i.iS .75

Green Galax, per case of lO.OCO. . . .1.75 ..'iO

Bronze Galax, per case of 10,000, 3.75 .50
Green LencotOoe, 10 to 15 inches, any

quantity I.OO

Bronze Lencotboe, 10 to IS inches.

any Quantity 1.25

We handle nothing but the best and guarantee

entire satisfaction.

Cash With Order.

Tar- Heel Evergreen Co.

ELK PARK, N. C.

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

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Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Michigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

the following- ofliicers : Low. Miller.
Parkville, Mo., president; Geo. W. Hol-
singei-, Rosedale. Kan., vice-president;
T. E. Rose. Rosedale. secretary; Wm.
Middlekauft. Rosedale, treasurer.

The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. is cut-
ting heavily, especially in roses and car-
nations. Thej' will also have a fine line
of plants, made-up baskets and vase ar-
rangements for the holiday trade.

W. J. Barnes reports a very good
week. Christmas business promises
well, and he will have a good supply
of poinsettias, begonias, cyclamens and
orchids.

T. J. Noll reports roses somewhat
more plentiful, and they have a large
number of California violets. Supplies
are moving well.

H. Kusik & Co. report supplies mov-
ing well. Roses are more plentiful,
but the carnation supply is limited.

The Alpha Floral Co.'s force is kept
busy. This establishment is well
stocked with blooming plants.

The Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and
Plant Co. will have its usual large of-
fering- of Christmas plants.

Bob McGrail reports a good demand
for funeral work, with an excellent
holiday call in sight.

Peycke Bros., dealers in green, report
that stock will be scarce, due to trans-
portation facilities.

A. New^ell has had a good -week, and
has everything in fine ' shape for the
holidays.

The Oakwood Floral Co. is cutting
good snapdragons, carnations and sweet
peas.

August Luther is showing fine cy-
clamens, poinsettias and begonias.

E'. J. B.

THE BOOK OF
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THE first authorita-
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■tains tnany chapters
) covering all sides of
kgrowing, propagating,
[storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
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sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

riUCE, POSTPAID, $1.25

AMERIC&K aORiST CO.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

Two=Toned Cut Flower
Baskets.

(With liners
Full hgt.,
inc. handle

ioz. Per 100

10 SlS.iiO

oV- in 16 In. 2.75 20.00

T in. 20 in. 4.00 31.00

8 in. 21 in. 4.50 .34.00

CREPE PAPER FOR POT COVERS.

Per doz. Per 100

Waterproof I all colors) Siii.<«^ S23.0<J

Pebbled, pleated (all colors i 2.50 IS.OO

"BON-TON" BABY RIBBON.

Ver.y liaiulsome and good for general use. Ail

nplete list of other

Geo. H. Angermneller Co.

Wholesale Florists
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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Ayenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

W. p. KYLE

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Lon^ Distance Phone, Randolph 6784

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

^,^°>-t, Cut Flowers

Telephone: lUindolph 27S8

Greenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. /n.4y»n»4^

Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave. ClllCagO

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

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MILLER & MUSSER

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

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Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiitgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

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A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

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George Reinberg

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil-
larnej, White Killamey and KiUaxney Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try as.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMLINGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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VlioMeTIo¥erMM'KeU

Chicaeo,
CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST

Ro>M, Btanty.ipecialt ....

" 36-in

30-in ,

24-in

20-in

Mrs. Cbas, Russell..

Hoosier Beauty

Killarney Brilliant

K.illarney

'■ White Killaroey

Richmond

RheaReid

" My Maryland

" Mrs. Geo, Shanyer

'■ Milady

" Snnbnrst

" Mrs, Aaron Ward

•■ Hadley

" Ophelia

" Double White Killarney. .

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey

" Champ Weiland

Stanley

Tipperary .'

FrancisScott Key

" Bayard Thayer

" Cecile Brunner

" GeoreeElear

" BabyDoU

Nesbit

" FireSame

" Our selection

Chrysanthemums.. per doz., 1 OOg
Pompons, per buncb, 35c to 75c

Violets, per 100 $1 50@ 2 00

Carnations

CattleyBs..per doz.. $9.C0e$12 00

Daisies

Lilium Harrisii

Valley

Ferns per 1000. $3 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe

Mexican Ivy...per 1000,5 00@6 00
Plumosus Strings.. each, 60@ 75

Smilax perdo2..2 00@2 50

Spreneeri, Plumosus Sprays

Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case, 9

Dozen

112 00

9 00@10 00

S 00

(1 00@ 7 00

4 00@ 5 00

. 1 00@ 4 00
100
8 00@35 00
6 Xe 20 00
6 D0620 00
b jO@20 00
8 J0@25 00
!) 00@25 00
6 00625 00
6 00@25 00
8 0O@35 00

. 6 00@25 00
6 00620 00
8 00@35 00
6 00@25 00
6 )0@20 00
6 00@20 00
6 00@25 00
6 00025 00
3 00@10 00

6 00®25 00
8 OO02S 00
2''0@ 4 00

2 OOa 4 00

3 000 4 00

4 00® 6 on
8 00010 00

7 00010 00
31 4 00

1 00@ 2 00

15 00

6 00@ 800

D. E. FRERES

R. J. WINDLBB

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Uoom 218 Atlas Block
Lons Distance Phone, Majestic 717B

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WILD SMILAX, pf'i's.

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bag (100 square teet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (IGO square feet) $3.50

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^«^ffi„^

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Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natnral Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet). $1.75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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^ " is4no.wiibash;o^*'V# ^
s^OMECEWTTtALftlL

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— THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Conunisslon Florist*
aud Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., • - Chicago
Telephone Central 328^

1230

The American Florist.

Bee. 22,

For NEW YEAR'S we offer you a large supply of

Beauties -High Grade Roses
Wliite Lilac -Orciiids-Cypnpedium

AND ALL OTHER CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^^^^

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

F^lor-a.! J^tjii^serie®

Greenhonses:
EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Bell Phone: SPRUCE 889.

Office and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Special for Xmas: Richmond Roses

PhUadelphla.

SHORT SUPPLY AND jrARKET FIRM.

There has been a distinct firmness
in the tone of the market the past
weelv, caused principally by a shortage
of stock. Prices, in contrast to business
conditions of the past fall, are con-
sidered as very good, being in many
instances quite up to the standard of
a year ago. The quality of the stock
in all lines is fine. Roses in good va-
riety, new names coming rapidly with
each recurring season, sell up quite
closely, the longest stemmed being-
hardest to move. The medium grades
are in good demand all the time. There
will be a good supply for the holidays,
particularly of American Beauties, and
Richmond and Hadley are said to be
off crop for some reason. Carnations
are scarce at present, selling close tip
at record prices for the season. The
quality is fine and a good crop is
promised for the holidays, although,
as one of the market prophets puts it,
"You can never tell what a grower has
until you see it in • the market."
Chrysanthemums are nearly o^'er. The
public has lost all interest in them.
Easter lilies are in good demand. Pa-
per Whites, very fine stock, command
good prices. Next week will see quan-
tities of this and the yellow variety.
Double pink bouvardia is a choice
flower and should pay the grower, as
it appears to have a little field of its
own. Orchids, gardenias and lily of
the valley are about equal to the de-
mand. Sweet peas will add greatly to
the Christmas stock, as this market
will be better supplied with choice
flowers than ever before. Asparagus
will come into its own from now on.
as the southern supply has been dam-
aged by frost. The thermometer reg-
istered 38° at St. Petersburg, well down
in Florida, on the gulf side, where Jos-
eph Meehan is wintering. Christmas
greens have sold well. Lycopodium is
bringing .?15 per hundred, while good
box is quoted at .$20. Laurel wreath-
ing sells for from .$5 to .$6 per hun-
dred yards. "Well berried holly is of-
fered at $4 to $5 per case.

NOTES.
E'. F. Lieker. of Lansdowne, has had
great difficulty this fall and winter in
getting coal to heat his houses. His
specialty is carnations. Owing to the
scarcity of fuel and labor, he cut
down his stock of plants from about
30.000 to ] 5.000. By burning wood
and what little coal he could get. he
managed to keep out of the frost until
the night of December 0, when in ex-
treme cold, the glass marking \^°
above zero, the temperature went be-
low the freezing point in the houses,
and the entire stock was ruined. He
has the sympathy of the entire trade
in hig misfortune. Wm. Leonard, also

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violels, Orciiids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiions,

This is the exclnsive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

YlioMe Hover MM*KeU

Cincinnati, Dec 19. Per 100

American Beauty, per doz,..l 50@ 12 00

Roses, KillarneT 4 U0@ 8 00

'• Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 00@25 00

" Ophelia 8 OOaiS 00

Richmond 6 U0@15 00

" Sunburst 8 00@15 00

Lilinm Glrantenm 15 00

Carnations 8 00610 00

Valley 7 00

Narcissus ■•• 4 00

Sweet Peas - 00

Boston, Dec. 19

Roses, Beanty

Killarney Qneen

" White and Pink Killarney.
" Doable White Killarney...

Killarney Brilliant

•• Hadley

" Cardinal

■ Mock

Mrs. Chai. RuiHll

Snnbnrit

" Taft

•• Milady

" Ward and HilllnKdon

My Maryland

Carnations
Chrysanthi

fer 100
10 00© 25 00
2 00@ 8 00
2 00@ 8 00
2 00@ 8 00
4 00@I0 00
2 00@ 8 00
2 00@ 8 00
4 00@12 00
2 00@ 8 00
2 00@ 8 00
4 00@ 2 00
2 00@ 8 00
2 00@ 8 00
2 00@ 8 00
4 00@ 6 00
12 50@20 00

BOFFAio. Dec. 19 PerlOO

Beauty Special 40 00650 00

Fancy 30 00040 00

Extra 15 00@20 00

Ist 5 00@10 00

Roses, Killarney 3 00@10 00

My Maryland 4 000 8 00

" Sunburst 4 00@10 00

" Ward 4 00@ 6 00

■' Ophelia 4 00(2)12 00

" Russell 6 00@12 00

" Stanley '. 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

'• Shawyer 300@10 00

Lilyof the Valley 8 0C@10 00

Lilies 8 00®10 00

CattUyai 60 00@7SOO

Carnations 3 00@ 5 00

Atparaens Spreneeri... 3S@ 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 SO

f^milax 150002000

Chrysanthemums 6 00025 00

Violets 7,50 100

Sweet Peas 750 1 25

of Lansdowne, has been getting his
coal from a central Pennsylvania com-
pany for a long time. Last week he
was notified that they were compelled
to cancel his contract, as the govern-
ment has directed them to .ship the
entire product of the mines to the
Dupont Powder Co. He has enough

Write For Our

Xmas Price List
On Cut Flowers

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high g^rade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Fblladelphla, Pa.

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on hand to last until early February,
and will look about for the balance
of the season's supply. Many other
growers are said to be on short al-
lowances.

The express situation is most dis-
tressing, the past Tx-eek seeing one em-
bargo follow another, a sort of "on
again, off again" which would be
amusing if it were not serious. Ship-
pers of plants are most seriously af-
fected, although cut flowers fare
badly, many shipments being sub-
.ject to long delays, arriving finally,
badly frozen. The shippers are con-
tinually in a state of anxiety until
they hear by letter or telegi-am the con-
dition in Avhich goods arrive. The coal
situation also is still actite,

Edward Reid finds the express trans-
portation question very distressing.
There is no dependence to be placed on
stock either coming or going. But, he
says. "We are in the same boat with
the rest of them, and 'n'ill do our best
to get things over."

igiy.

The American Florist.

1231

CCPOQDmiQ)

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON & niNKtL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Ruscus. Red Immortelles. Red
Velvet Poinsettias, Red Frieze Rop-
ing, Red Ralfia Mats. Baskets,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GREENS

Loose Bouquet Green, Bouquet
Green Wreathing, Boxwood, etc.

Our prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

EUGENE BERNflEIIHER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.
1531 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Up-to-the-Minnte Service; Satbiaclioii Gnanolecd.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, P&

The Leo Niessen Co. could. sell more
stock than it is getting, and it handles
quantities, as it keeps seven auto cars
busy all day to handle the business.
They assist (?) the express com-
panies by calling for all stock con-
signed to them, meeting all trains on
which It is expected. In this way, it
does not lay around to get frozen. They
will meet the shipping conditions as
best they can when the Christmas
rush is on.

Prof. A. P. Saunders, secretary of
the American Peony Society, is to be
the speaker at the December meeting
of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety. The lecture, on "Peony and Iris
Culture in America," will be illustrat-
ed with lantern slides of new and pop-
ular varieties of these garden plants.

Habermehl's have prepared a splen-
did assortment of plant baskets for
their Christmas business. Their Dia-
mond street conservatories give them
great advantages for this class of work.

The Floral Nurseries expect a fine
crop of roses, particularly Richmond,
for the holidays. Business the past
week was satisfactory.

Eugene Berheimer finds a good de-
mand for September Morn roses. He
believes this to be one of the best in
light pinks.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
MilwanlceeSt.,

P.O. Box 206

.Milwaukee, Wis.

PANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

•MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.

Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholeaale Floriat.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS. MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

t-HiLAOtu-BiA. Dec. 19. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, SDecis' 35 00@50 00

;, .. fancy 15 00©,: 5 00

extra 10 00@15 00

shorter grades 10 00@12 00

Mrs, Chas, Russell 8 00B25 CO

.. gripa Donna 8 00@15 00

.. M'^^JT.-, 3 00@10 00

White KillatDey 3 00@10 00

i. Hadley 8 00@35 00

_ Sunburst 4 00@12 00

.. S,?*"^!'* 6 00(815 00

Wards 3 00@ 8 00

Uarnations 4 00@ 6 00

Cattleya eacn.SOSO® 75

Valley 10 00&12 00

Lilinoi Rut)rum 5 UO® 6 00

Calendulas 2 00@ 3 00

Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50

Snapdragons 6 00@10 00

Chrysanthemums 8 00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c@50

Violets, single and double 75@ 100

Asparagus string or bunch, 35(8 50

Pittsburgh. Dec 19. PerlOO

Roses.Beauty, special 50 00

fancy 30 00

extra 20 00

,. =..„ *•"•' 15 00

KlUarney 4 30@12 00

My Maryland 4 00012 00

'• Sunburst 4 J0©12 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@12 00

Cattleyai 50 OO

Lillnm Gieantenm 10 00@12 00

Adlantnm 1 35

AsDaragus Sprengerl. oer bunch, 35@4n

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations 4 oo

Chrysanthemums 1 50@ 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas , 3 OG

Milwaukee. Dec. 19. PerlOO
Roses. Killarney and W. Killarneyl2 00020 00

'. Ward 1000S25 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 20 00@75 00

" Ophelia 10 00025 00

_^ Hoosier Beauty 15 00@35 00

Bon Silene 2 00

Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 8 00@10 00

Valley fi 00@ 7 00

Lilies perdoz., 2 CO

Rubrums 4 00

Cattleyas per doz., 12 00

McCALLUM CO.

Florists' Supplies
PITTSBURGH, - PA.

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NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.

Give us your business and we will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

J L. Cumbie. Manager, Morris Station, Georgia

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Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.
W. Q Potter Co *2i High Ave.,

WV . \4. X UilCl VU., CLEVELAND, O.

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St. Loois, Dec. 19. PerlOO

Hadley 2 00© 5 00

Killarney 2 00© 4 00

White Killarney 2 00« 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 3 00615 00

I""''""' 300©10 on

Ward. sooeeS

MrsShawyer 2 00© 8 00

Ophel"? 300© 8 OB

Carnations 4 noa ■! (Ml

Ferns per 1000,12 50 ' "««S) 5 TO

Russe" 3 00@1S 00

1232

The American Florist.

Dec. 22,

Long distance delivery, by auto
trucks, of plants and cut flowers for
Christmas, was attempted the past
week. W. K. Harris sent a car to
Baltimore and Washington on Satr-
urdajr last, which, when near Wilming--
ton, had found the going:, particularly
down grade, almost impossible. A
snow storm, turning to rain, which
later froze and made a sheet of ice
over all roads. This was followed with
a light snow, which caused the wheels
to skid at every grade variation.
Finally the car was brought home
without passing Wilmington. H. A.
Dreer, Inc., have made many success-
ful auto trips to New York and started
a large truck on December 14, but
which on Monday had only made Bob-
bink & Akins' Nursery, where it
found refuge. Practically all plant
shipments have been refused by the
express companies. Shippers at this
date, Monday. December 17, have not
given up all hope, but the outlook for
out-of-town delivery at this time is
very uncertain.

When Clement Newbold closed his
private greenhouses on the handsome
estate at Jenkintown, he told Manager
Logan to estimate Avhat it had cost for
coal and service to operate them, which
amount he put into vegetable and other
outdoor crops. A house was reserved
to keep the stock used for decorating
the lawn. The cut flowers raised and
used for house decorations Mr. New-
bold will purchase as they are re-
quired, also the plants needed for bed-
ding that are found necessary in the
spring.

George S. Clark and his brother, L.
W. Clark, have enlisted, the former in
the navy and L. W. in the marine
service. They are sons of Wesley
Clark of the S. S. Pennocck Co.'s force.
Mr. Clark says it is in the blood, as
his father was a drummer boy in the
war of the rebellion, enlisting when
only 12 years of age.

Charles Meehan, who is trying to run
his place on one boiler instead of two,
one being broken down, had the ther-
mometer in his large 300-foot King
rose house down to as low as .34° one
night last week. A pretty close call.

A demand at increasing prices for
the past week, reports Superintendent
Miller of the Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange. Very fine carna-
tions are seen here. A full line is ex-
pected for Christmas.

Berger Brothers find a good market
for all their stock as fast as it ar-
rives. Delayed shipments of boxwood
have hampered their Christmas green
business.

"Good all week," is the report of

the Jos. Heacock Co. Carl Cort says

Hadleys will be off at Christmas, but

all other roses will be in good supply.

K.

Paterson, N. J.

"It really is a shameful condition of
affairs that families are without a suffi-
cient supply of coal "n^ith which to heat
their homes." said Harry Rosenfelt,
sealer of 'n-elghts and measures, on
December 10. "The shortage is being
felt particularly hard in this cold
weather." Mayor Radcliffe named a
committee to look into the coal situa-
tion, so that consumers can be sup-
plied in bushel quantities when they
cannot secure coal elsewhere. Ed-
ward Sceery. the well known florist of
Paterson and Passaiac, is on the com-
mittee. He is one of the most public
spirited citizens of Paterson.

A. F. F.

£*oi* ImrKieclia^-tcs Oell^ver^r

LILY Of the VALLEY

New Orleans La. — Moving picture
screens as a means of exploiting Flo-
rists' Telegraph Delivery service, are
being used in this city with good re-
sults, under the direction of C. W.
Eichling;

LIL. 6IGANTEUM ,/>.,^%,

Of new crop. U'S^'i?^ C'.*))'; •"""" "ew Tork Cold Storage,

^^^v ^i^^ /// $40.00 per 1000.

In cases of 2000 and
4000 pips.

7-9 in., $55.00 per 1000.
In cases of 300 bulbs.

-y/

Chas. Schwake & Co., 90=92 West Broadway, New York

New York. .

WINTER MAKES SUBPBISE ATTACK.

The past week was not particularly
favorable, either for business of pleas-
ure. Consulting Benjamin Hammond's
invaluable calendar, we note that De-
cember 22 is the first day of winter.
There is nothing wrong with the cal-
endar, but the weather has made, as
they say over in France : "A surprise
attack." As previously reported, it
was near zero on December 10, with
continued cold, and a heavy snow-
storm on the night of the 13th. The
supply of stock was somewhat reduced,
but as business was light, there was
more than enough to supply the de-
mand. Special stock of roses was par-
ticularly slow, but the shorter grades
have moved better, as there has been
much funeral work. The heavy storm
of wind- and wet snow broke telegraph
and telephone wires and for a time prac-
tically tied up traffic on the surface
lines of the city. While we have heard
no alarming reports from the growers
relating to coal, it is an unquestioned
fact that if severe weather, with
snowstorms, continues, the situation is
likely to be serious. With many of the
householders of this city, particularly
the poorer class, it is already acute.
There is an alarming increase in
deaths from pneumonia, due in part,
the doctors say, to the severe weather
and lack of proper heat in many
homes. The present trouble is more
on account of the difficulty in distribut-
ing coal from the terminals, than an
actual shortage. Carload after carload
arrives that, on account of rain and
wet snow that has fallen on it, is
frozen in a solid mass in the cars and
it takes a lot of labor to handle it be-
fore it can reach the dealers. Some
growers have told Us that the quality
of the coal is so poor that it is hard
work to keep up heat on_ cold nights.
Aside from funeral work, ' there is but
little business in sight for the florists
until the Christmas trade begins. It is
greatly to be desired that the weather
may soon moderate, bringing a more
favorable outlook for Christmas busi-
ness. On December 14, the day after
the heavy fall of snow, business in the
wholesale district was negligible. Near-
ly all the stock that did arrive was
late, and some shipments that were
due did not arrive at all, but that
made little difference, as there was
plenty of carried-over stock and but
few buyers.

December 17. — The continued cold
weather is reducing the supply of
stock, or the hoarding process has be-
gun; possibly both. There is some
complaint of stock that it is known
has been shipped, not arriving. One
dealer received a box this morning
that had been shipped December 10,
and of course the stock was worthless.
The buying has been usually light
on this corresponding week of other
years and indications are that it will
be lighter this week than formerly.
Prices remain about the same as in
our quotations of December 15. ex-
cepting violets and a few exceptional-
Iv fine roses, which are higher.

Mention the American Florist when writing

MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones— 420-421-422 Farragat.

Mention the A'inerican Florist when writina
Telephones] {«! Farragut D- J- Pappas, Pres .

United Cut Flower Co., mc

WHOLESALERS

1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing

NOTES.

A correction — In the advertisement
of Philip F. Kessler. in our issue of
December 1.5. page 1166. "Asparagus
plumosus. all types." should read, "As-
paragus Plumosus. all tips.

At Traendly & Schenck's. we have
noticed a particularly noteworthy stock
of Scott Key. Mock. Sunburst, Stanley
and other roses; also cattleyas and a
variety of other stock.

As usual. G. E. M. Stumpp. 761 Fifth
avenue, has a choice collection of
Christmas plants and many artistic
features in combinations.

The United Cut Flower Co. is re-
ceiving exceptionally fine Mock roses,
splendid buds on stems four feet, six
inches in length.

tgiy.

The American Florist.

1233

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

J. J. COAN, Inc. Ztr*

1 15 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones ^g^J Farragut

EVERTTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
88?t''F°Su,. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXFERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK

PHONES-4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

''tsfrslFaJra.ut 133 W. 28th St., Hew York

All the NBW ROSES. CARNATIONS
and Seaaonable Flawers

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSIOir

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephones: Farra^rnt 300 and 301

JOHN YOCNG SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. aSlh St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4336.

WILLIAM P. FORD

WHOLESALE FL0KI8T

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone 6335 Farrasrnt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

IM West 2Sth St., NBW YORK

Tel. 60S and 609 FarraEnt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED

Telephone Farrasmt 9761.

fioldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People tb Deal With.
102 West 28th St., . New York

Telephone Farragut 634, I

nERMN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W. 28fh St.. NEW YORK

VlloMe Hover M^Ket>s

New Vork Dec. 19. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 40 00@SO 00

extra and fancy... 20 00@3i' 00
No land No 2.... 6 00@ 8 00

Hadley 4 00@25 00

Francis Scott Key 4 00® 25 00

^rima Donna 2 00@1S 00

■_ AliceStanley 2 OOglO 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 2 OO18IO 00

Double White Killarney.. 2 00010 00

Killarney. Special 6 00@ 8 00

No 1 and No 2. . 1 00@ 2 00

Queen 2 00@10 OU

Brilliant 2 00@10 00

Aaron Ward 2 00©10 CO

•' Sunburst 2 00@10 00

J L Mock 4 00030 00

.. 9,''''^li?- ••••.; 2 00eil0 00

Mrs. Chas, Russell 4 00@30 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00010 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@60 00

Chrysanthemums. perdoz., 1 00® 2 50

Rubrums 3 00@ 6 00

Lilies, LoneiflorumandFormosum 6 00@10 00

Lily of the Valley 6 00010 TO

Bouvardia 4 00@ 6 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 75® 1 00

Asparagus Plumosus....doz.bchs. 2 00@ 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 1 00® 1 25

Carnations 3 oo© 5 00

Carnations Fancy 6 00

Violets 75131100

Snapdragons 2 00® 8 00

Gardenias per doz 3 00® 6 00

Poinsettias. cut perdoz.. 2 50

Frank H. Traendly Charlea Schencb

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Excdun^
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Batwaea 28th and {7th 8tt.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Famsnt.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and ill the other
best products of the leading growers.

CONSIGBnHBIirTS SOLICITED)

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

B. J. VAN KBYPBR. Hanaser

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVBTLTIBS In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

?i??atut]liii 1 29 W. 28th St., New York

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two Tears' experience behind ni,
and we do not expect a sold medal for doiniT
our fall duty to our coDBignors and cQstomera.
You will not make a mistake by deallnK witb ua.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: 1 558 11 1 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT < 203« »,„,., „„„„

I 2037 NEW YORK

•PHONE J III! [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAIiE FliORIST
113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y. Gut Flowar Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av, and W, 26th, New York.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clook
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertisln».

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France;
highest quality, per dozen bunches, $3.00: per
case— 125, ol one color. S28.00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c; per 100
balls, $60.00.

THE EERVAN CO.

1 19 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24^0 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.O. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel, 3870-3871 Farragut

TliE LaiKcst SMmiei and BeceiTCi ol Cnt Flowiii

A complete assortment of the best in
the market can always be relied upon.

Mention the American Florist when writinc

D. FEXY

Wholesale Commission Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writine

BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones, Farratrut 4130—4131

34 West 28th Street, New York

Reodnrt ul Dbtrikitin rf Choicest Cnt Flowers

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Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX GO-.

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

A strong team of rose growers that
is attracting- much attention this sea-
son is Duckham is. Pierson of Chatham
and Madison, N. J., for, although their
range is located in Chatham, we be-
lieve their homes are in Madison. For
many years superintendent of a private
estate. William H. Duckham became
famous. As a grower and originator,
Lincoln Pierson has been equally
famous as a greenhouse builder,
for who has not heard of the "Pierson
U-Bar" greenhouses? But further, that
Pierson family, F. R., Paul and Lin-
coln, take to growing flowers as natur-
ally as a "duck takes to water." Put
them on a desert island and in a little
while they would be building green-
houses, growing flowers and shipping
them; for the U-boats will never sink
all the ships. All this reminds us that
Joseph S. Fenrich. 51 West 28th street,
is now handling a great stock of the
finest Hadleys, Russells and Ophelias
from the Duckham & Pierson range.

William Kessler, 113 West 2Sth
street, always has a good supply of
Christmas plants, and is now better
than ever prepared. One of his lead-
ing feautres is — or was — 1.000 pots and
pans of the finest poinsettias we have
ever seen, and they are going at a live-

Hentz & Nash, in the rooms of the
New York Cut Flower Co., Coogan
building-, are receiving fine American
Beauties from the range of Henry
Hentz, Jr., Madison, N. J.; also excep-
tionally fine Russell roses.

Calling recently on Max Schlmg m
his new store, 785 Fifth avenue, -n-e
found him very busy, and optimistic
about Christmas business, as he ad-
vised us that many orders had already
come in.

J. J. Coan. 115 West 28th street,
will have a fine Christmas stock of
roses, carnations and many other good
features, noteworthy being good chrys-
anthemums for so late in their season.

J. A. Millang, with the New York
Cut Flo-wer Co., is receiving fine Cot-
tage Maid. Ward, Crystal White and
Matchless carnations from the Cottage
Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. .

At the store of the Kervan Co.. 119
West 28th street, dealers in green, im-
mortelles and other Christmas features,
the force is working overtime to keep
up with their orders.

M. Frank & Son, 1.561 Third ave-
nue, state that they had a very satis-
factory Thanksgiving trade and have
no complaint to make about the con-
dition of business.

Paul Meconi has for the Christmas
trade, a fine stock of Hadley, Ophelia,
Sunburst and other roses and a good
stock of gardenias, cattleyas and car-
nations. „ „, ,

Charles Beckman, Jr., of Elmhurst,
■ivas the only grower to reach the early
morning market in the Cut Flower Ex-
change on the morning after the snow
storm. , _,

The New York Florists' Supply Co.,
Inc., 103 West 28th street, is well sup-

In The National Capital

Send your orders for Washington, D. C, and
the surrounding country to us. We have the
best stock, quickest and most satisfactory service ;
prices right. We carry the largest stock by
far of any Retail Flower Store in the East.

REMEMBER, every customer must be satisfied. If not,
eltber the order will be duplicated or no pay accepted.

Gude Brothers Company

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association.

Mention the A^nerican Florist when -^

plied with good holly and it is selling
at $6 to $6..50 per case.

William P. Ford, 107 "West 28th
street, is handling fine mignonette, in
addition to a good stock of roses, car-
nations and sweet peas.

The first Golden Spur narcissus we
have noticed have been received by
manager D. J. Pappas, of the United
Cut Flower Co.

A rather light supply of -violets is
now arriving, but Clarence Slinn ex-
pects a good supply for the Christmas
trade.

A. F. F.

Columbus, 0.

CHRISTMAS SUPPLY MORE PROMISING.

The outlook for Christmas stock,
which appeared gloomy two weeks
ago, is taking- on a better aspect.
While little is expected from the Chi-
cago market, a survey of the probable
volume of home supply is more en-
couraging than was anticipated. The
quality of two chief staples, poinset-
tias and cyclamens, now- coming in,
was never better. All kinds of cut
flowers promise well, both in yield and
development. Violets and some other
shipped in stock is expected to be
scarce, if for no other reason than
transportation difficulties. The pros-
pects are that prices will be higher
than at any previous holiday period,
owing to the advances in the wholesale

market. Trade at present writing is
quite good in its several branches.
There is a very encouraging interest
being shown in all kinds of flowers and
Chi-istmas' greenery.

isrOTES.

Florists and gardeners of Ohio's
numerous state institutions will meet
at the Columbus State Hospital, De-
cember 20. The call announces that
the occasion is for the purpose of giv-
ing the various officers the benefit of
general discussions w-hich will make
possible better results in their work
for the state. Among the speakers will
be S. W. Moore, who has charge of
horticultural work for the board of
administration; J. E. Pettys, Toledo;
Reuben Wood, Gallipolis; "W. H. Mor-
ris, Massillon; E. D. Helfrich, Toledo;
C. R. Stark. Lancaster; W. S. Tope,
London; J. A. Alwood. Dayton; F. J.
Blencoe, Lancaster; A. H. Berno. Mans-
field, and Henry Hortrick, Cleveland.

The Livingston Seed Company, which
has been closing out its growing
plants, contemplates putting its 40,000
feet of glass to the raising of ferns,
the venture beings somewhat condi-
tioned on the probable state of the coal
market. It is also disposing of its
nursery stock. Increased attention
will be given to the growing of seeds,
on its two farms. A handsome new
front is being put in its retail store,
and the business here will be pushed
harder than ever. J.

jgi7.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

EatabUshcd 1SS7

^^^

nORtST

745 Buckingham Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us your retail ordeirs.

We Have the Best FaclUtleB In the City

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A, Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eightb and Lecnsl Sts.
3514-16-20 N. Gniid A>.

Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

F.T.D.

Mention the Americhn Florist when writing

Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Delivered b Albany and vidoity on lelegrapbic order.

106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 Milwaukee St.

Members BloirtstB' Telegraph
DellTer; Aasociatloii.

THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK miPi^e;;;;;

DUu 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

DellTerlM to Stcunen and AU Eaitera Polata.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ORDERS PHILADELPHIA

IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS

A R 01 INT) Flowers and Service

*»*» Vi' ^ Al mJ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd.

Max Schling

*
*

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of Florists' Telerraph Delivery 4>
*

NEW YORK
785 Fifth Ave.

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch ;
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL.

Park Ave. and 34tli St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Uemher of Florists' Tblegrkph DelWeiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farra^ut.
42 West 2Sth Street

TV) out-of-town florists: ATotw V/»i»L-

We ar« In the He»rt of J-~ t5 " ^ OLl\.

And give special attention to steamer and theft-

tre orders. Prompt dellverj and beat

atoclr In the market.

£7emhers of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Kem1)ers of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slevers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention ^iven to all orders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

Mention the American Florist when writing

ALEXANDER McGONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 49TH STREH.

NEW YORK CITY.

'TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
•*■ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receive
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all ord.n

from unknown correspondents.

Code Address; Alexconnell,

Western ITnion Code.

Mention the American Florist wheoi writing.

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

LODISVILLE, K¥.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITTS LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
iirms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents In all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
ind Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

"We should all strictly adhere to the request

of tae United States Fojd Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

HolmSOIsoD,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in the Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Membets of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J. ^^-^^^fe^

Begerow's "^kx^

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
Cbrongfaout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken. N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

iW.SmitliCo.

EEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SALINA STREIT

General desiens — All flowers in season /

City Index to Retail Florists
Pilling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, K. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass.— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chlcano— Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicaeo — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, 0. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, O. — Edward A. Forter.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland. 0.— Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Spiin^s. Cole— Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nuraery Co.

Dayton, u. — Matthews. The Florist.

Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Loziev Rosery.

Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark.— George Rye.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston. Tez.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake.

Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co.

Memphis, Tenn.— Idlewood Greenhouses.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & sJon, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn.- Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark. N. J. — Begerow'a.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York- The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York— Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell ,611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York— Drakos Co.

New Y'ork — Henry Hart, Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York- Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

New Y'ork— D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York — Max Schllng. 786 Fifth Ave.

New Y'ork— G. E. M. Stumpp.

New Y'ork — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb.— Hess Si. Swoboda, Famam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa.— M. J. Callahan.

Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh. Pa.— Randolph & McOlements.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio. Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

Springfield, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. IX)Uls, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle. Wash.- Hollywood Gardens.

Steubenville, O. — Huscrpft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

John Breitmeyer's Sons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cnt Blooms

We cover a.11 Michigan points and good
sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Members of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEfELANi

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Dunlop's

Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Deliyeied Anrwkre, Plone, 1952 Beilori)

HUGO H. JAHN

PIX>RIST

710 Nostrand Avenue
Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. t

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

For Delivery in

Philadelphia and Nei^hborliood

Send to

M. J. CALLAHAN

3924 Market Street

PERSONAL ATTENTIGN TO ALL ORDERS.

Washington, D. O. — Louise Flower Shc^.
Washington — Gude Bros.
Wilmette, 111. — Pyter & Olsem.
Williamsport, Pa. — Bvenden Bros. Co.
Woi-cester, Mass. — Littlefleld Florist.
Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop
Yonkers. N. Y.— New Y'ork Floral Co.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Chicago rjt

^__ .^, . All orders carefully fined

*J«^^^SL under the eupervision ol

^^^^^ GEORGE 4SMU8. Mgr.

^^gj' Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Mcmlier of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROO-KLYN'S ItARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

Main V\A I aulis Am Telephone

Store— ""^ LBWIa AIBi, No, USO Bedford

Teleersph ordere dellTered to all parts of New

York rity. Brooklyn and Ix>ns Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Sncceaaor to Geo. A. Helnl)

836 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 527

■T«oial attention to Hail and Telerraph Ordsra.
Member of Florists' Tlalegraph Dellveiy.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

■Uchester Phone 506 Long Sist. Bell pb. 2189.
Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.
rhe largest Oroweri of Flowers U the City.
Mention the American Florist when writina

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Beliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
■ula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

mention the American Florist when writing

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Haln and MoKlnney Phone Preaton 160

Mention the American Florist when writing

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone. Schuyler 6375

We are Members of Florist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writing

\ N. J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Uembers of Florists' Ttolegraph Delivery.

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or teleeraph
orders for delivery in Wllmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

Mention the American Florist when writina

New York. ^.tabu-he* i84»

David Clarke's Sons

2139-3141 Broadway, cor. 75tb St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Fbones 1662-166S Colombu

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenne

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

E^stabllsbed over 20 years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Itlember of Florists' Helegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Hesslon

Madison Ave. and 76th St.
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists rhones] II [uno.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

B. E. GIIUS, Fresiikni. 1, JOl Cll wlje

E. P. NEIHAN, Secretary.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FliOWERS

Mall and Telegraph Orders carefnllr
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when wrMna

HACKENSACK, N. J.

House of Flowers

HENRY WEISSHANN, Manager.
|xyj(,_j( ArlTsUc Funeral Designs. Flowers for all occasions.
3tflnr«t\ Tel. 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS.
^ hnadi: 214 Hackensack Ri. Riiige6eld Park,N. J.

Lang Floral& Nursery Co.

Dallafl
I Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowera far
Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writino

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Louise Flower Shop

Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. W.

Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress.

Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841, 3842.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.^^-~^^^^

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

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NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Memkers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the Aynericaii Florist when writing

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goidenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct.

229 WEST THIRD STREET

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Kansas City, Mo.

Samvel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

KpTn>»er of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

r H. WEBER

N. E. Cor. Taylor and OllTe St«.

nowers deliTered In city and BUt« on ihort
notice. ,

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Sellver^.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

win tak* car* of all telecraphle erdsra.

Michigan. °''**" .^ tS; b?™'°"'
HENRY SMITH

WkolMtle asd R«tAn Florist of Ormad RapldB.
Uemher of Florists* Telegrftph Dftlirery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Order* Carefully Elxecated

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wliolesale and Retail

Members of Florists* Tale^aph DollTory.

Mention the American Florist when writino

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop.

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

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Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FLORISTS

735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

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.•.V.FLOWERS.V/.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., ADAarinm Amei. CHICAGO

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St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tour Flowera tot dellTerT-
In this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

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Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

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CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Hanisborg, Pa.

Night and day service in all Central
Pennsylvania

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E. W. PEARSON

38 State Street, Newburyport, Mass.
Covers all New England Points.

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KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

C. n. TREY

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for tbe West on sliort notlct

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

3343 W, MA.D1SON ST.

NBAB OAKFIKI.U PABK
CWICAGO

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For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers'*

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, T=

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

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WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

MMMINOTOHAa

Memli"T!i of Florists' Telegraph ICellvery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

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l2UPSTNMt

H^KiETR

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by ttie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Bend Telegraph, Telephone or Mall or-
ders for florist service In thUi Tldnltr to

Howard & Smith

»6S So. OUve St., Ik)s Angeles, CaUf.

EJvepy Order sure to receive
prompt and carefnl attention.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

rLORIST

Successor to A. Sunderbruch's Sons

126 \V. Fonrth St., Phone Main 1874-1875

Uember of Florists' Telerraph StliTory.

New York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 rifTH AVENUE

Member of Florists' T'eleBraph Delivery.

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is frowine

Rockf ord, HL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Xember of Florist*' T<elerr>pli Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers in Central Fenna,

John C. Hatcher

n«ww Shops: 60 £. Uiin Bt.* A]iistard*m» V, T,
V. T. 0. Arcade, St&tM St., Aniitordmxii, H. T.
Or««uhonies: Hatcber*B Station, Hoflmaiu. N. T.

FREY & FREY,

ISS8 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Retail

liIemberB of Floiisti' TeleKTapb Dslivwy.

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Deliver^' Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

San Antonio, Texas

Military Camps and R. R. Towns
in S. W. Texas.

Orders Promptly Execu ed.

Edward Green

FLORIST

Ave. C, at 8th St.,

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

MenibiT.Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Springfield, Mass.

Wm, Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bav Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

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Newark, Ohio.

CHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph SaUveiy.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

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PROVIDENCE, R.i.

*■ aia T^- ^- JOHNSTON S CO.
KEW ENGUND PODTrS. 107 WA^NCTON ST. PROTIDENCE

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Chicago

Detroit

Central Floral Co.

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

tUfiUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
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'WE NEVER SLEEP"

IDLEWILD
GREENHOUSES

Memphis, Tenn.

89 South Main St.

■'Up-to-the-minute" Service and Execution,

Every Flower in Season.

i Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street |

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. s

p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. fl. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticat Avenne and L Street

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson iervice means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries in Butfalo4<OCkport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolpli & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Fiverdale,

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American Seed Trade Association.

P. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, .Juno 18-20, 1918.

Seed inquiries from market garden-
ers are earlier than usual.

THE pi-ice of holly in Chicago this
weelc has ranged from $6.00 to .$7. .50,
according- to quantity and quality.

Ten Dollars a bushel is being paid
by many farmers in North Dakota for
acclimated seed corn of 90 per cent
germination.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frank P. Quick, of
the Griswold Seed & Nursery Co., of
this city, is now in the aviation corps
at Omaha. Neb.

AliBRlc.\N seedsmen and bulb im-
porters are getting ready to dump
their surplus fall bulbs, and there are
many to thro"nr away.

Japan Lily Bulbs in carloads are
reported as showing frost on open-
ing but, being soil-packed, the dam-
age, if any, is not yet known.

Visited Chicago: Jacob Andersen
of Aabling's Seed Farms, Inc., Seattle,
Wash.; D. B. Gurney. of Gurney Seed
& Nursery Co., Yankton, S. D.

Seedsmen will do well to write for
Seed Saving Bulletin No. 884, by W.
W. Tracy, Sr., United States depart-
ment of agriculture, Washington, D. C.

Feedonia, N. Y. — P. M. Roesch, pres-
ident of the Fredonia Seed Co.. Inc..
died recently at his home here, a trip
to Colorado failing to benefit his
health. - - -.

Columbus, O.— The Livinston Seed
Co. contemplates devoting its 40,000
feet of glass to ferns. Increased atten-
tion T.'ill also be given to this firm's
two seed farms.

Philadelphia, Pa. — w. F.. Therkild-
son, of the W. Atlee . Burpee Co., has
been appointed vice-president of the
food department of the food admin-
istration of Pennsylvania.

EDINBUECH, SCOTLAND. — To work in
the interests of the trade or in affilia-
tion with other associations in Great
Britain, a Scottish seed trade associa-
tion is to be formed.

Prices for dent seed corn suitable
for middle west planting are rumored
to be quoted at from .$0 to .$8..50 per
bushel. Probably this situation was
never so serious.

Dublin, Ire.— John J. Egan, for
more than 30 years associated with
the old established firm of Sir Jas. W.
Mackey, and well known to the seed
trade, died November 20, aged 55
years.

GRASS Seeds.— Prices for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade, De-
cember 19, were as follows : Timothy,
•$0.00 to"$7..50 per 100 pounds. Clover,
at Toledo, $20.00 to $25.00 per 100
pounds.

BiHMiNGKAM, ALA.— Geo. B. McVay,
Jr., president of G. B. McVay & Son;
J. B. Gammill, secretary-treasurer of
the Gorman-Gammill Seed Co., and R.
V. Harris, president of the McVay
Seed & Floral Co., are with the colors,
all having refused exemption.

French Bulbs.

Recent news from a Southern
France grower indicates that labor
conditions are worse than ever, be-
cause Italy is calling new men to the
colors, the growers having been large-
ly dependent on this labor since the
outbreak of the war. In addition the
price of fertilizer has been again ad-
vanced.

It is reported that EVigland has lift-
ed the embargo on French bulbs and
this will give the growers another out-
let, for their products.

Seed Wheat Warranty Ruling:.

Under a new ruling, the Minnesota
supreme court, December 14, reversed
the judgment of the Hennepin county
district court and granted new trials
in the cases of E. P. Moorhead and
Josephine Matthews against tlie Min-
neapolis Seed Co., which appealed,
Blue Stem seed wheat guaranteed to
be of 9r> per cent germinating ciuality
being the seed at issue. Under the
new ruling where guaranteed seed en-
tirely fails to germinate, the buyer is
entitled to damages in the amount
paid for the seed, plus the cost of
planting, plus the value of the use of
the land for the cropping season, less
the value of its use for a proper pur-
pose to whicli it might reasonably
have been put on the ascertainment
of the failure of germination, and not
the value of the crop which would
have been raised if the seed had been
true to the ^A•arranty, less the cost of
planting and producing.

Western Seedsmen's Association.

At the special meeting of the "West-
ern Seedsmen's Association, held at the
Rome hotel, Omaha, Neb.. December
LX the principal business was the con-
sideration of the seed corn situation.
Recognizing the very 'serious condition
of the country agriculturally on ac-
count of the shortage of this particular
item, the members volunteered to assist
the government in securing seed corn
for farmers for 1918 planting. Those
present included C. C. Massie, of North-
rup. King & Co., Minneapolis. Minn.;
H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed &
Nursery Co., Sioux City. la.; J. C. Rob-
inson.'of tlie J. C. Robinson Seed Co.,
Waterloo, Neb.; D. B. Gurney, of the
Gurney Seed & Nursery Co., Yankton.
S. D.; W. B. Griswold and F. P. Quick,
of the Griswold Seed Co., Lincoln Neb.;
Fred Mangelsdorf. Atchinson, Kan.; H.
G. wnndheim, of the Nebraska Seed Co.,
Omalia, Neb.; Carl Chesmore, of the

Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Chesmore-Eastlake Mer. Co., St. Joseph,
Mo.; H. C. Coy, of the Herbert C. Coy
Seed Co., Valley, Neb.; H. y<[. Buck-
bee. Rockford, 111.

Spinach Seed in Europe.

GOVERNMENT REPORTS. DECEMBER 17.

Netherlands. — -A.ccording to official
statistics. 4,070 hectares (10,0.57 acres)
were utilized for the raising of seeds in
the Netherlands in 1916, of which 1,012
hectares ( 2,501 acres ) were devoted to
spinach seed. No statistics as to the
area utilized for seeds are available
for 1917, but it is presumeed that it
is practically the same as in 1916. Al-
though no exact statistics are availa-
ble giving the production of spinach
seed (round) in the Netherlands for
1917, the "Zaad Centrale" (Seed Bu-
reau) at The Hague estimates that it
will amount to at least l,O(X»,O00 kilos
(2,204,600 pounds), which is consider-
ably in excess of 1916. Of last year's
production 235,194 kilos (518.509
pounds) were exported to the United
States, but, as the Dutch government
has since placed an embargo on spin-
ach seed, the prospects for the export
of any of the current crop are not very
bright. Producers, however, are in
hopes of obtaining export licenses
later on.

Switzerland. — According to reports
received from reliable expert sources,
the production of spinach seed in
Switzerland is comparatively very lim-
ited, and this country has heretofore
been dependent chiefly upon import
for its requirements in this line.
The Swiss federal seed experiment
station at Oerlikon has reported that
an estimate of the production of spin-
ach seed in Switzerland is difficult
owing to the fact that there are no
statistics covering the cultivation of
spinach, and that, therefore, there is
no waj'- of estimating what tlie Swiss
requirements of spinach seed are. The
production in any event is exception-
ally small, and in tlie Swiss seed mar-
ket the observation has been made that
while occasionally certain Swiss seeds,
as beans, beet root (mangold) and cer-
tain other vegetable varieties, are
offered for sale, there has never been
any spinach seed offered. On the oc-
casion of tlie vegetable seed award of
the present year there was not a single
spinach-seed variety from the Germaii

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

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W» _, —fc — , 1 -_ __ Grower tor the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, LETTnoE, Caeeot,
■ m 1" ^1 K I ^1 ■■ Parsnip, Parsley, Ckleet, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed.
■■^ ■ *■ •^ ■ ** ■■ Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IN P 8 11 V

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MICHELL'S NEW CROP

VERBENA SEED

Our Fancy Strain is not excelled in free
flowering qualiiy, size and purity of
colors. We offer

MICHELL'S MAMMOTH FANCY
BLUE, PINK, SCARLET, STRIPED, WHITE
at 30c per trade packet or $1.25 per oz.
MIXED COLOkS: 3uc per trade packet

or $1.00 per oz.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSOS NANUS— NEW CROP
100 seeds. 50c.; 1000 seeds, $3.50;
5000 seeds, $15,50; 10,000 seeds, $30.00.

19 18 General Wholesale Catalog ready now

HENRY F. MICHELL CO.,
518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CAU!?.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon

Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

applied to their own use. The entire
part of Switzerland offered for exhibi-
tion. It is, however, possible that oc-
casionalism in the g-ardens in rural dis-
tricts some spinach seed is produced,
but this is never offered for sale, but
production in the German part of Swit-
zerland is estimated at a few hundred-
weight, while in the French part of
Switzerland it is possible that the pro-
duction is somewhat larger. The spin-
ach seed could heretofore be boug-ht so
cheaply from the dealers that no one
considered growing the same. The
Swiss experiment station for fruit,
grapes and garden cultivation in
Waedenswil has reported that, accord-
ing to their own expreience as well as
information obtained from expert
sources, the Swiss gardeners have here-
tofore not produced the necessary
spinach seed for their own requirements,
but this was rather imported from
foreign countries. Only in exceptional
cases were small quantities produced
for their own requirement, but it will
undoubtedly be necessary in the future
to devote more attention to the produc-
tion of this variety of vegetable seed
in Switzerland.

Italy. — The production of spinach
seed in Piedmont, Italy (Provinces of
Turin, Alessandria, Cuneo, and No-
vara). is of minor importance from a
crop standpoint, the seed obtained be-
ipg purely for local use. Owing to
the lack of rain during the months of
August and September the spinach
seed yield in this district -was about
one-eighth less than during the year
1916. No statistics are published on
this subject, but competent authori-
ties estimate the 1917 crop as be-
tween 150 and 200 short, tons.

Portugal.— The director of the de-
partment of agriculture of Portugal
states that the quantity of spinach seed
on sale in the principal establishments
of the country is between 750 and 800
pounds, which may be considered ap-
proximately the production for 1917.
Some seed is Imported from France,
Holland and New Zealand. The price
at retail is about 43 cents a pound at
present exchange.

FLOWER SEEDS

mn^iE make a specialty of Flower Seeds for Florists and Seedsmen.
1 1 f J We carry large stocks of all the popular varieties, such as
^i^ Asters, Balsams, Bachelor's Button, Calendulas, Cosmos,
*^™l Dlanthus, Marigold, Mignonette, Morning Glory, Portulaca,
Phlox, Sweet Peas and Zinnias, etc., and shall be pleased to quote
on your list of requirements for present and future use.

Vaughan's Seed Store, S tork

^ L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. niBslralel Catalosne Free

KELWAY & SON "•«!§" UNGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND AUJ OAKDEN SXIEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

OBOWKKS FOB XHB TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO.

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

^PFriATTIFS* ^^^^*' ^'*'^* ^""^ ^^'•^ Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
OlULlALllIiO . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT,

NEBRASKA.

BULBS

Per 1000

While Roman Hyacinths $30.00

Named Hyacinths Extra 1st Size.... 38.00

Early Single Mixed Tulips 6.00

Mixed Darwin Tulips 8.00

Chinese Sacred Lilies 85.00

Narcissus, All Sorts Mixed 4.50

LET US KNOW YOUR WANTS.

J. M. THORBURN & CO.

Established 1802
53 Barclay Street, - New York

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds Baltimore, Md.

F?r SEEDS

FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsditch

LONDON, - - ENGLAND

The Premier British Wholesale
and Exporting Seed House.

74 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION.

Arthur T.Boddington Go. inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

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WRITE

For our SURPLUS LIST of Dutch
Bulbs at our reduced prices to clean up.

LILIUM GIGANTEUIVl

NEW CROP JUST ARRIVED

Now ready to make prompt shipment for Easter forcing
in the following sizes: 7-9 in., 8-10 in. and 9-10 in.

AMERICAN BULB COMPANY

172 N. Wabash Avenue, Phone, Randolph 33 16 CHICAGO, ILL.

TOMATO SEED

Grorm for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet. Etc.

Branches: Michigan, Mil FflRD RnilN

Wisconsin and Idaho. BILrunU, bUHII.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 In. and 9-10 in., tor Immediate de-
IlTery. 'Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

Mention the American Florist when writing

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Z^-ln. pots, strong plants, $3.S0 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengerl. 2^-in. pots ready for
Bhllt, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

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SEED PACKETS

Flovrer Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

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Contract Seed firowers

^nPCiilltiAC' Pepper, EM plant. Tomato,
opiibiai(IB&. Vine Seed and Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKT.OWTV, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.,

Contract Seed Grovrers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

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Waldo Rohnert

GILROY, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Speoialtliss: Lettnce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Alters,

Coemos, Mignonette, VerbenAs In variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

Mention the American Florist when writing

I. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get Q,notatlons From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
mo^msdale Bristol, PB.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
RAFFIA, natural and colored.
FICUS ELASTICA, cuttings.
NURSERT STOCK, from all sources.
AUSTRALIAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON Sc CO.

The Import Honse
c>. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

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ROUTZAHN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wliolesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writing

I BURPEE'S SEEDS I

I Philadelphia i

M Wholesale Price List for Florists s
^ and Market Gardeners. s

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How to Grow Roses

Contains much practical Information on the cul-
ture and management of garden roses.

By robe:rt pyle.

121 pages with colored plates. Price, $1.00.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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We Have New Crop

Lil. Gigaoteum Bulbs

And Hardy Colored Lilies

You can get RIGHT NOW from us at NEW YORK,
CINCINNATI, CHICAGO and OMAHA.

WRITE FOR PRICES.

Paper White Narcissus for late planting. Ask for prices.

If ATTriU A\T'C Crm CTADU 31-33 W. Randolph street, CHICAGO
YAUunAIl O OLLU OiUKL, 41-43 Barclay street, new YORK

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, ni.

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R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS

Angers, - France

BpeclalUes: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots, Cmb-
ktfes, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tomips.
OrowlnE Crops QiTen Personal Attention.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERIiOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Pordy Colorado

Contract growers of Cncnmber, Cantalonpe,
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

Golf-Tennls-Polo

KEET ALL REaUIBEUEMTB FOS ALL SOILB

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try U8 for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

SEASONABLE STOCK

Our usual quality stock ready for Immediate delivery.

ASPARAGUS (Plumosus, heavy
stock) —

2V.-inch, .?3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000
lJ/.-inch. 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000

Sprengeri 2y2-iiich, $3.00 per 100.
BEGONIAS —

Chatelaine, 3-inch. .?10.00 per 100.
Sandersoni, 2yo-inch, $4.00 per 100: 3-
inch. .fT.nO per 100.

DAISY (Marguerite) —

Eeve d'Or (yellow), $4.00 per 100.
Queen Alexandra, $4.00 per 100.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS —

Beautifully colored, 4-inch. $25.00 per
100; 5-inch (heavy), $40.00 per 100.

FERNS, fine stock —

Teddy Jr. 4-inch $20.00 per 100

5-inch 33.00 per 100

6-inch 50.00 per 100

Boston, 5-inch 35.00 per 100

6-inch 50.00 per 100

GERANIUMS (2% inch) —

S. A. Nutt (crimson). LaFavorite
(white). Bertha do Pressily (light
pink), $3.00 per 100, ,$27.50 per 1000.

ENGMSH IVY —

PANDANUS VEITCHI —

Well colored. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each:
5-inch pots, 60 cts. each. Quantity.

SNAPDRAGON-

VINOA VARBEGATA^

strong stock. 4-inch pots, $10.00 per
100; 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; 2%-
inch pots, $3.00 per 100. In any
quantity.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.

NURSERYMEN-FLORISTS- SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE, - - OHIO

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GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

S. A. Nutt and Buchner per 1000, S15.00

Rlcard and Poltevine per 1000, 17,50

Asparagus Plumosus, 2y2-in...per 100, 3.00

Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in per 100, 7.50

Good stock, ask any of my customers, names
furnished if desired.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

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IVIarket Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.,
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Kapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

An increased yield of nearly 25 per
cent in the California celery crop is
indicated by estimates of the United
States department of agriculture.

As a more effective poison than.
Paris green for tobacco hom-worms,
arsenate of lead is recommended by
the United States department of agri-
culture in Bulletin 867.

To further conserve the nation's food
supply by protecting it from the rav-
ages of pests. President Wilson has
placed the supply of arsenical insecti-
cides under control of the food admin-
istration.

CHICAGO.— The Armour Grain Co.
declares that fully 100,000,000 bushels
of potatoes would be consumed for
food instead of rotting or fed to live-
stock if consumers could buy them at
50 cents a bushel, instead of $1.40,
likewise making a saving in wheat and
other foods.

Carlot Shipments of Vegetables and Fruits.

Carlot shipments of vegetables re-
ported by common carriers to the
United States department of agricul-
ture for the season to December 11,
1917, were as follows : Celery, 4,817;
cabbage, 17,903; lettuce, 4,411; onions,
16,734; white potatoes, 100,279; sweet
potatoes, 6,957; grapes, 21,407; pears,
11,428; apples, 55,491.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago, December 17. — Mushrooms,
home-grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 15 to 17% cents;
radishes, 7 cents per dozen bunches;
celery, 75 cents to $1.00 per bos; to-
matoes, per 10 pounds, $1..50 to $2.00;
cucumbers, per box, $2.00 to $3.50.

New York, December 17. — Celery,
dozen stalks, 20 to 50 cents; cucumbei's,
$1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms,
$1.25 to $2.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound, 10 to 25 cents; lettuce,
3-dozen strap, 75 cents to $1.00; rad-
ishes, per 100 bunches, $2.50 to $3.00.

Acid Phosphate.

Acid phosphate, which is made by
treating raw phosphate rock with sul-
phuric acid, is widely used because it
increases crop yields at a small cost,
effective because it carries readily
available phosphorus. No appreciable
amount of acid phosphate is leached
from the soil, and in general it is
better to apply it in such a way that
it is distributed over the entire area
to be fertilized. According to the
Ohio College of Agriculture, from 600
to 1,000 pounds of acid phosphate
can be used with profit during a rota-
tion of three or four years on most
soils in that state. Bone meal gives
results nearly equal.

Cold Storage.

In recent years, cold storage has
come into prominence in more ways
than one. The most familiar side of
the subject is the abused side, con-
stantly reiterated in the papers, blam-
ing cold storage for the high cost of
living. The facts in the case are ex-
actly the opposite — the cost of living
would be higher without cold storage,
as facilities for storage of perishable
products are beneficial to producer and
consumer alike, as is easily seen upon
a little investigation. The chief fault
lies with the short-sighted consumer,
who forgets entirely that cold storage
of perishable products is a risk, hence
to come out ahead of the game, a profit
ample in proportion to cover losses
must be exacted or the practice can-
not continue. Having touched this
phase of the subject we wish to jump
to the other — the producer's problems.
With the ever decreasing supply of la-
bor, cold storage offers a handy and
efficient relief for such products as
celery, heaff lettuce, parsley, cabbage
and many root crops. We have ex-
perimented to some extent with stor-
age and given the right conditions, re-
sults have been satisfactory.

The first, and most important fac-
tor in cold storage is constant tem-
perature. It is little understood that
temperature and moisture go hand in
hand — any change in temperature
means immediately a change in mois-
ture. Thus an increase in tempera-
ture enables the air to hold more mois-
ture, which moisture is at once ab-
sorbed from our goods, causing wilt-
ing. Following a reduced temperature,
the moisture is at once precipitated,
or in other words, deposited on our
goods, or on the walls and fixtures,
causing decay and mildewing. Thus
a fluctuating temperature causes al-
ternate absorption and precipitation to
such an extent that in a short time
the goods are damaged. Next in im-
portance is air circulation — the goods
should be stored in such a manner as
to encourage air circulation. Tempera-
ture is very important, but any con-
stant temperature below 40° and above
32° will keep most subjects for. a cer-
tain period. Last, and not least, the
condition of the goods at time of stor-
age must be right — no inferior or dis-
eased or frost damaged goods should
be stored. In the case of celery, no
appreciable bleaching is possible in
storage, hence celery should be well
bleached before packing away. Head
lettuce will improve under proper con-
ditions in regard to bleaching, so will
cabbage; but parsley yellows if held
too long. "We have held string beans,
radishes, head lettuce, bunch, carrots.

bunch beets, parsley and even leaf let-
tuce five to six weeks in good shape,
and cabbage and celery and roots for
months.

Marketmak".

Canning Regulations.

Washington, D. C. — Rigid prohibitions
have been promulgated against sales of
futures in canned peas, corn and toma-
toes before February 1, as follows :

Licensees shall not sell for future de-
livery any canned peas, corn or toma-
toes in excess of 75 per cent of the
normal yield of such acreage as is al-
ready under contract. It is also required
that canners this year adjust sizes
and grades to more useful types of
cans. The government will also com-
pel canners to sell at a reasonable mar-
gin of profit without regard to market
or replacement values

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

CHAS. H. TOTTY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chi7Baiitheninin NoTeltles va^ Spedaltr

Mushroom Growing

By B. M, Dnggar.

Presenting accurately tlie requirements

260 pages, cloth, fully Illustrated. Price, J1.60,

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CnHaCAGO

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100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2^-iii. pots — Sand Rooted.

A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Buch-
ner. Montmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2.75 per

100, $25.00 per 1,000.
2^^-in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' Heliotropes,

Lantanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.fi0 per 1,000.
3 and 4-in. Cyclamens, $8.00 and $20,00 per
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

■WHOLESALE FLORIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

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SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(ESTABLISHED 16«6)
Wliolesale Growers and E^xporters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECMLTIES

Mangel- Wnrzel, Giant Half-Snsar Hangrel Wnrzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery,
Dandelion, EndlTe, Leek Lettnce, Radish, Svrlss-Chard, Swede and Turnip.

IMPORTERS OF

Bed-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and G-ABBEN PBAS,
Enellsh Catalognie on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE)

igiy.

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Sacrifice Sale of Dutch Bulbs

Single Tulips

(Named Varieties) ,

Per 1000

Per 1000

. . . 7.00 Yellow Prince

liate Varieties

Per 1000

Per 1000

6.0O Salmon Queen

Double Tulips

(Named Varieties)

..$7.00 per 1000

All

above 250 at 1000 rate.

Named Dutch Hyacinths

strictly Selected First Size

General Tetter, Grand Maitre, Gertrude, Lady Derby, King of

Blues. 53,50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

Named Dutch Hyacinths

strictly Selected Second Size

Gertrude, Grand Slaitre. Kins; of the Blues, Lady Derby, Moreno.

$3.00 per 100; $2,5.00 per 1000,

Miniature Hyacinths

Gertrude, Gigantea, Grand Maitre, L'Inoooence, Queen of the
Blues, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

Narcissi per looo

Double Ton Sion, extra selected, double nose mother bulbs. .S18.00

Double Ton Sion, selected double nose 13.00

Golden Spur, extra select, double nose mother bulbs 15.00

Poeticus Omatus 6.00

Single Ajax Princeps, selected 8,00

Sir Watkin, extra large double nose 12.00

All above less 5 per cent for cash ^-itli order.

WM. F. KASTING CO., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

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Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASINQ LILAC ROSE

A Revolution in the Baby Type

First-class certificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Horticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz,;

$10.00 per 100; 3-ln. pots,

$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual nowers as large
as a 25c-piece.

A. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

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Ready for Immediate Shipment

Chrysantliemuin Stock Plants

Rosea, Pink % 5.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 oer 100

Unaka, Pink 6.0O oer 100

Golden Queen, TeUow 5.00 per 100

Oconto, White 6,00 oer 100

Chrysolora, Yellow 5.00 per 100

C. C. Pollworth, Yellow 10.00 per 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

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g^ ^ A Q^ Field-grown

tJ3^3 Hardy Climbers

Keady

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2i4and4in.pots
in all classes.

Seasonable Stock

Besonia Cincinnati, i, 5, 6, 7 and
8-in., 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 up to $1.50.

Cyclamen siS; finest strain, 2%,
3, 4 and 5-inch., $7.50, $10.00, $20.00,
$35.00 and $50.00 per 100.

Folnsettias, 3 and 4-inch, $10.00
and $20.00 per 100; 5, 6, 7, 8-in.
made-up, 35c. 50c, 75c, $1.00 up to
$2.00 each.

Azalea, mostly Mad. "Van der
Cruyssen, 10-in. to 12-in., $1.25 each;
12-in. to 14-in., $1.50 each; 14-in. to
16-in., $2.00 each.

Primula Obconica, 2-in., 3-ln. and
4-in., $5.00, $8.00 and $12.50 per 100.
Primula Malacoides, 2-in., 3-in. and
4-in., $4.00, $7.00 and $10.00 per 100.

Pandanus. variegated, 5 -In. and
6-ln., 75o, $1,00 and $1.25 each.

ERNEST ROBER,

Roses, pot-grown, haby varieties,
5-in., $30.00 per 100. Field-grown
haby varieties, $20.00 per 100.

ClneraTias, 2-in., 3-in. and 4-in.,
$4.00, $6.00 and $10.00 per 100,
Transplanted, $2,00 per 100,

Calceolaria, transplanted, $4,00
per 100,

Geraniums, R, C. Nutt, $1.50 per
100; $12.50 per 1,000.

Asparagus Flumosus Seedlings,
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000;
Sprengeri Seedlings, $1.00 per 100;
$8.00 per 1,000.

Boston Ferns, 5-ln., 6-in., 7-in.
and 8-in., 25c. 30c, 50c. 75c and $1.00
each. Verona Pern, 4-in. and 5-in.,
25c and 50c each.

Cash, Please.

Wilmette, III.

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Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia ForSteriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50 72 inches high. $15.00

48 inches high, 6.00 84 inches high, 17.50

60 inches high, 12.00

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

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American Association ol Narserylnen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., President;
J. E. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St, Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1S18.

Ontaeio, Calif.— J. D. Merriweather,
formerly of Fresno, is now connected
with the Armstrong- Nurseries of this
city.

Fresxo, Calif.— W. T. Kirkman. of
the Kirkman Nurseries, reports excel-
lent prospects for a heavy call for fruit
trees.

Houston, tjex. — The Teas Nursery
Co. is doing the landscaping for an
elaborate English garden on the
estate of W. L. Clayton.

Stracuse, N. Y.— The contract for
the new greenhouse at Burnet park,
has been awarded to the Lord &
Burnham Co., New York.

St. Paul, Mixx.— At a meeting of the
Minnesota Horticultural Society, held
here December 4-7, plans were made
to extend the scope of the organiza-
tion.

Hakrisbubg, Pa. — Edwin F. Weaver,
of the Berry Hill Nurseries, who en-

Montreal.

CHRISTMAS TEADE llfCREASE EXPECTED.

Local florists have every confidence
of a good trade for Christmas again
this year; the smaller stores even look
for a substantial increase, and are
consequently buying heavier. "With
the exception of one of the largest flo-
rists, there prevails no fear of bad
Christmas trade. Stocks of plants and
cut flowers are considerably less in
supply than last year, as many places
have partly closed down. To make
up for this, many artificial plants and
flowers are offered and displayed, with
dried and dyed flowers. Greens have
arrived; plentiful, if not too good a
quality. The wholesale prices rule
somewhat higher. Azaleas are offered
at very much above the usual. Cut
flowers are also higher and the supply
limited. Dutch bulbs have arrived
late. None will be on hand for cut at
this Christmas; in fact, thousands ar-
rived after it was impossible to plant
outside. There will be a fair supply
of cut Paper "White narcissus of good
quality; also roses, but carnations are,
and have been, scarce all fall. In
plants, we have a goodly lot of poin-
settias, cyclamens, primulas and cher-
ries. There are also enough ferns to
go around; however, if the trade is
expected to equal or surpass last
year's, the artificial and green goods
will have to share a good part of it.

The Montreal Gardeners' and Flo-
rists' Club, at is annual meeting De-
cember 10, elected R. Scott for its
president; J. J. Trevis. first vice-presi-

APPLES IN THE NORTHWEST.

Exhibit ol the "Dpper Columbia Co., Marble, Wash., at the National Apple Show,
Spokane, Wash., Isoveraber 19-24, 1917.

listed last spring and has been in
training at Fort Ogelthorpe, Ga., has
received a commission as lieutenant
He was formerly with the Robert
Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Apples in the Northwest.

The accompanying illustration shows
the first-prize entry of the Upper Co-
lumbia Company, of Marble, Wash., at
the national apple show, Spokane. No-
vember 19-24. The exhibit was entered
In the section devoted to the growers'
brand contest and consisted of 100
boxes of extra fancy commercial grade
fruit. The entire booth was covered
■with apples, the background being dec-
orated with wild Oregon grapes.

dent, and H. J. Parri, second vice-presi-
dent. W. H. Horobin was re-elected
secretary-treasurer; D. McDonald as-
sistant secretary-treasurer. Executive
committee— "W. J. Smith, J. Schoning,
H. J. Eddy, E. J. Hayward, Geo. A.
Robinson, W. G. Pascoe. The annual
turkey euchre was held December 1'7.
The club has bought "Victory Loan
bonds for one hundred dollars. J. L.

WANTED

Wholesale price lists of all kinds of
young Hardy Ornamental Stock.

A. L. MURPHY

CALDWELL, - - IDAHO

Season's Greeting to all our
Friends and Customers.

Get Ready forEaster by ordering Easter Greet-
ing Begonias, ready for a shift. 3 in., at ISc; 4 in.,
at 25c : 5 in. , at 5tc. These will make Krand plants.

GEO. A. KUHL, ^^^'e^^^ ?££.""•

Orchids

If yon want Orchids for any purpose whaterer
we Boliclt your iDquirles and orders for same.
We do not grow or handle anything elae bat
Orchids. Special lists on application.

LAGER £c HURRELL, Summit, N. J.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA PARM8,

p. 0. Berlin, K. 7. WUllanutown Joa*,. V. J.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

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Specialists in Specimen Stock

FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK.

Hardy Rbododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
wooiB, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous ESrersTeens.

Write for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.
EUREKA. CALIFORNIA.

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Plant Propagation, Greenhouse
and Nursery Practice.

Br ni. G. Kains.

342 pages, lUnstrated. Price, $1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St.,

CHICAGO

O^S& tfi^k ^^ Field-Grown, Selected Forcing
^ ^^ ^ Grade, at $16.00 per 100.

Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Rambler,
Dorothy Perkins, Climbing American Beauty,

Prompt shipment on receipt of orders.
JACKSON a PERKINS CO., Newark, New York

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COCOS WEDDELIANA

The finest lot of 2^4 and 3 inch pot plants we have
ever offered. Per doz. Per 100

2^4 inch pots, 5 to 6 inches high $1.50 $12.00

3 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high 2.50 20.00

FINE FERNS FOR DISHES

Our Dish Ferns are now exceptionally good. We
offer a choice assortment of the most useful varieties.
2V4 inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

HENRY A. DREER

714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The above prices are intended for the trade only.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

MINIATURE CHRISTMAS TREES

Roots Balled in Moss. Ready for Immediate Shipment.

They are particularly adapted for use as table pieces during the holiday season. All are
shapely, nursery grown trees and are far superior to the slim, ilimsy wild stock offered by
jobbers. The moss balls keep the trees in good condition until after the holiday season. Ship-
ment can be made whenever wanted.

Wellformed, thrifty, shapely stock size, 12-18in.; each, $0.25; doz., $2.15; 100, $12.00

Well formed, thrifty, shapely stock size, 18-24 in.; each, .35; doz., 3.00; 100, 18.00

Well formed, thrifty, shapely stock size, 2-3 ft.; each, .45; doz., 4.25; 100, 82.50

JAPANESE DWARF POTTED EVERGREENS

Well established in odd and fancy Japanese Pottery.

Size No. 2, medium (height, 8 to 13 inches) each, $1.76; pair, $3.20; doz., $18.00

Size No. 1, small (height, 3 to 7 inches) each. .75; pair, 1.40; doz., 7.80

THE D. HILL NURSERY CO.

Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL.

VERGSEEN SPECIALISTS. LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA.

SNOW QUEEN CANNA

Awarded Certificate or Merit at S. A. F. &
O. H. New York Convention. And 100
other notable kinds. Always ask for
&WAST1KA BRAND CANNAS.
_„. pONARD fi i=-=n IHEST GROVE
*"'' "JONESCO. IC " PBNN'A.
Roberl Pyle, Pies. Isll Anl. Wblzer.Vice-Pres.

New Crop Greenhouse Grown

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Price: 50,000 lots, $2.25 per 1000
" 5,000 " 3.00 per 1000

CHAS. E. MEEHAN

No. 5 So. Mole St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)
The best work on CbrjBanthemnm Onltnre.
Both amateur and florlsta have been oroTlded
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60a postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Micti.

A. N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

GERANIUMS

2i4 in. pots, and strong rooted cuttings.
Ricard, Poitevine, Nutt, Doyle, Bouch-
ner, Helen Mitchell, $3.00 per 100;
$26.00 per 1000. Strong, rooted cuttings,
$15.00 per 1000. Clean healthy stock.

Bedding stock rooted cuttings ready
now of Heliotrope, Coleus, Fuchsia,
Petunias, etc. Ask for price lists.

Anglin & Walsh Co.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y.

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Fresh Cut — Northern Grown

CANNAS

Dry roots — which 'will be divided fresh for your order;
thus doing away with all chance of your getting dried up,
shriveled roots. Some of these varieties may be new to
you, but they are better in every way than many older sorts.

SPECIAL LIST

All Varieties Have Green I/eaves Unless Otherwise Noted.

RED FLOWERS

Per 100

A. Bouvier, 5-6 ft $2.60

Crimson Bedder, 3V.-4 ft 2.50

Duke of Marlioro, 5 ft 2.50

Firebird, 3y, ft 8.00

Garam, 3y.-4 ft 3.00

Julius Kooli, 3 ft 3.00

Meteor, 4 ft 4.00

Papa Hardy, 4 ft 3.00

Princess Wied, 4 ft 3.00

Rheinstein, 3 ft 8.00

GILT EDGED RED

Long Branch. 5 ft 5.00

Panama, 3 ft B.OO

Souv. de A. Crozy, 3% ft 3.00

Stuttgartia, 4% ft 6.00

BRONZE LP. — Red Fir

King Humbert, 4-4% ft 3.60

Wyoming, 7 ft 3.00

YELLOW FLOWERS

Per 100

Florence Vaughan, ■! ft $2.50

Jane Addams. 4% ft 6.00

Richard Wa^iace, 5 ft 2.50

Wm. Greissinger, -3-4 ft 3.00

ROSE-PINK FLO^^^ERS

Hungaria, S%-4 ft 3.00

Rosea Gingantea, 3% ft 4.00

Venus, i ft 3.00

ORCHID FLOWERED

Burbank— yellow, 6 ft 2.50

Louisiana — red, 6 ft 3.00

Mrs. Karl Kelsey — red, 6 ft 2.60

Mrs. Kate Gray— red, 6 ft 2.50

Queen Helen, or

Yellow King Humbert, 4 f t. . . 8.00

Wintzer's Colossal — red. 5 ft... 8.00

(See also "Bronze Lf. list.)

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Roses

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

Twn-Year Dormant— FIELD GROWN I From 4-in Pots— GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS

Doz.

100

PRIMULAS-Best Mixed Strains

ObCOniCa Assorted, Strong Plants.

100 1000 too 10^0

2H-inch....$ 5.00 $45.00 3-inch.... $7.00 $65.00

Malacoides ^-incn lo.oo 90.00

Alfred Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach 2.60 18.00

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayward 3.00 20.00

Clio 2.50 18.00

Conrad F. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.50 18.00

Earl of Dufferin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.60 18.00

Frau Karl DruschW 3.00 20.00

Gen'l, Jacqueminot 2.50 18.00

Gruss an Teplitz 2.60 18.00

Margai-et Dickson 2.50 18.00

Mme. G. Luizet 2.60 18.00

Magna Charta 2.60 18.00

Mrs. John Laing 2.50 18.00

M. P. WUd'er 2.60 18.00

Paul Neyron 2.60 18.00

Persian YeUow 2.50 18.00

Prince C. de Rohan 2.50 18.00

Ulrich Brunner 3.00 20.00

Each Doz. 100

Caroline Testout $0.20 $2.00 $16.00

Hoosier Beauty 26 2.60 18.00

Killarney Brilliant 26 2.60 18.00

Pink Killarney 20 2.00 16.00

Pink Cochet 20 1.75 12.00

PoUaertrose 20 2.00 15.00

Richmond ^).20 $2.00 15.00

Simburst 25 2.50 18.00

Wm. R. Smith 20 2.00 16.00

White Cochet 20 1.75 12.00

White Killarney 20 2,00 15,00

CLIMBING ROSES— Strong 2-Yr. Dormani

Doz. 100

Climbing American Beauty. $2. 60 $18.00

Crimson Rambler 2.50 18.00

Dorothy Perkins 2.00 16.00

Excelsa 2.00 16.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.00 20.00

Lady Ga;' 2.50 18.00

Tausendschon 3.00 22.00

White fiorothy 2.50 18.00

VAUGHAN'S SEEDSTORE^SI^K

Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing

VINCA VABIEGATA

Our strong 3-in. Vinca will make you good 4-in
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per lOOor $17.00 per 1000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt. Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-in.,
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. r. Sander Daisy, 2^ in., $2.00 per 100.

AliliEGANY N, Y.

Write for Prices
JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTtnVI.

Adlantum Cuneatum. 2-in., $3.00; 3-ln.. S5.00
per 100. Croweanum. 2-in., $4.00; 4-in., $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Eapids, Mich.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus, 2V'-tn., $3.50 per 100.
$30 per 1000; IVa-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per
1000. Sprengeri. 2y2-in., $3 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-In., strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2V4-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Vick's Sons, Boch-

ester, N. Y.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., $6 per ICO; plu-
mosus, 2yo-in.. $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $8 per 100
6-ln. 85c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove, 111.

Asparagus plumosus and IGprengeri, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in.. $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $8.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

AZAIiEAS.

lAzalea, home grown, well budded stock, 10-
12-ln., $1.25 each; 12-14-in., $1.50 each; 14-16-
In., $2.00 each. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette,

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in., $10 per 100; San-
<iersoni, 214-in., $4 per 100; 3-ln., $7.00 per 100,
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

BULBS.

Bulbs. New crop L. Giganteum at New York
and Chicago. Narcissus Paper Whites, Roman
and Dutch Hyacinths, Freesias, Callas, Tulips,
Cottage and Darwin, Narcissus and Chinese
Narcissus. For sizes, varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Bulbs. White Roman Hyacinths, named
Hyacinths, Early single mixed Tulips, mixed
Darwin Tulips, Chinese Sacred Lilies, Narcissus,
all sorts, mixed. For prices see advertisement
elsewhere In this issue. J. M. Thorbum & Co.,
53 Barclay St., New York.

Bulbs. Tulips, single, double and late. Hy-
acinths and Narcissi. For varieties and prices
see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.,
Butfalo, N. Y.

Bulbs. Gladiolus, extra plump bulbs. Grown
on our own farms. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan*s
Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

BtrLR.S.

Dutch Bulbs. We still have a limited quan-
tity on hand: all in first class condition. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover-page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.,
1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

Bulbs. Hyacinths, Tulip and Narcissi. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.,
211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10-ln. for
Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago.

CAIiCEOI^ARIA

CANNAS.

Cannas. Fresh cut, northern grown. For va-
rieties, sizes and prices see advertisement else-,
where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville, O.

CARNATIONS,

CARNATIONS'. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Rose
I'ink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Champion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator, Alice, Matchless
Akehurst, $60,00 per 1,000. Superb, $100.00 per
1,000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.,
JoUet, lU.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111.

Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Dorner
& Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for immfr-
dlate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora, $5 per
100; C. C. PoUworth, $10 per 100. Ell Cross.
Grand Eapids. Mich.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, best seedlings. 2-In., $4.00; 3-ln.,
$6.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cinerarias, 2, 3 and 4-ln., $4, $8 and $10 pi
100. Transplanted, $2 per 100. Ernest Robe
Wllmette, 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

CROTONS.

Crotons, well colored. 4-in.. 40c; 6-ln., 60c
and 75c; 6-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove 111.

CYCI/AMEN.

Cyclamen giganteum, improved Wandsbek
type, the finest in existence. Our output is
350,000 this season. We have many testi-
monials as to quality of strain and plants.
Eight varieties equally divided.

Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, mixed varieties;
plenty salmon, few white only:

100 1000

214-ln., extra strong $7.50 $65.00

2i4-in., strong 6.50 60.00

3 -in., extra strong 10.00 90.00

3 -in., strong 8.00 75.00

Rococo Erecta, finest new in the trade, 2%-
in., $8.00 per 100; 3-ln., $12.00 per lUO; 4-ln.,
$25.00 per 100.
ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111.

Cyclamen. Fine plants, well budded, best
strain, separate colors or mixed, strong 3-in.,
$8.00 per lOO; strong 4-in., $15 per 100; fin*
5-lnch in bud and bloom, $25.00 per 100. Cash.
All sizes ready to shift. BRILL CELERY
(lARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

4-iu. at $2.50 per doz.

6-in. at 4.80 per doz.

6-in. at 9.00 per doz.

RALPH J. SOUTHBRTON, Highland Park, m.

Cyclamen, 3-in., $10.00; 4-ln.. $20.00; 5-in.,
$40.00 per 100; 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Eapids, Mich.

Cyclamens, 3 and 4-in., $8 and $2
Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Junction,
N. J.

DRACAENAS.

DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 20c
and 25c; 6-in., 60c. EENBST ROBEE, Wll-
mette, Illinois.

PERNS.

Ferns — Two new ferns to be recommended.

Doz. 100

Verona, 3-in $2.00 $15.00

Verona, 4-in 3.50 25.00

Verdna, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Smithii, 3-in 2.00 15.00

Smithii, 4-ln 3.50 25.00

Smithii, 5-in 6.00 50.00

Norwood, 2%-in 25.00

Norwood. S-ln., 60c each; 4-in„ 75c each.

Boston Perns, 5-ln., $26.00 per 100, less than
60, 30c each; 6-I11., $50.00 per 100; less than 50,
60e each.

Fern Balls,, large size, 10 to 12-in., $5.00 per
doz., $35.00 per 100; extra select, $7.50 per
doz. $50.00 per 100.
EENESrr EOBEE, Wilmette, 111.

FBENS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.

100 1000

Boston and Roosevelt, 2>^-ln $4.50 $40.00

Whitmanii and ScholzeUl, 214-ln. . . 4.50 40.00
Whit, compacta and S'cottil, 2%-ln. 5.00 4500

Piersoni, Blegantissima, 2%-in 5.00 45 00

Scottii and Wanamaker, 2%-in 5.00 45.00

Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmanii 4-in 18c'
5-in., 25c. 12,000 Bostons, 3-in., $6.00 ner lOo'
$55.00 per 1000. ■^ p "v,

6. M. REBURN & CO.,
160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

if You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need In Our Ready Reference Deparfmenf, Wrife Us Abouf If.

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FERNS.

FBENS

Per 100

nooserclt, 214 -In $ 4.50

Boston, 2%-ln 4.50

SehoIzeU 214-in 4.B0

Teddy, Jr., 21i-ln 5.00

RooseTelt, 4-ln. 15.00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

THB EEESBE PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

Ferns for Fern Disbes. Good strong plants.
In 2}i-in. pots. Aspidium, Holly. Mayil, Wll-
Bonl and Alba Llneata. $3.00 per 100; $27.50
per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO.. 372
Johnson Are., Springfield, O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue.
F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

FERNS. WeU established, 4-ln., $15.00 per
100; 6-ln., $3.00 per doz.; large 6-ln., $5.00 per
doz. THE WAGNER PARK NDRSEHIY CO.,
Sidney, O.

Ferns. Teddy Jr., 4-in., $20; 5-in.. $33; 6-
in., $50 per lOU. Boston, 5-in., $35: 6-in.. $30
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines-
ville, O.

Ferns. Holly, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-ln., $15 per
100; 5-in., $2.40 and $3 per doz, Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111.

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.
Lndwig Mosbaek, Femdale, Askov, Minn.

GERANIUMS.

Geraniums. Clean, healthy stock, strong
rooted cuttings. Eicard, Poltevine, Nutt. Doyle,
Buchner and Helen Michell, 2%-in., $3 per 100;
$25 per 1,000. Anglin & Walsh Co.. WUUams-
bridge, N. Y.

Geraniums, from 2 and 214-in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard. Beauty Poitevlne. S. A.
Nutt, Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Viand etc.,
$2.75 per 100. $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan.
Washington, N. J.

Geraniums. 3-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per
1000. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000.
R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., Whte Marsh. Md.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings ready now. S.
A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Scarlet Bedder, $2 per
100, Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa.

GliADIOIiUS.

American grown gladiolus for Inside forcing,
1V4 inch and up. 250 at 1000 rate.

1000 1000

Baron Hulot ..$18.00 Lily Lehman ...$20.00

Panama 32.00 Ruffled Glory... 40.00

Willy Wigman . 26.00 Chicago White.. 22.00

Niagara 32.00 Europe 60.00

Schwaben 40.00 Mrs.F. Pendleton 45.00

Empress of India 25.00 G. of HoUand.. 30.00

HoUandia 16.00 Faust 20.00

Fred Wigman . . 30.00 Excelsior 30.00

Peace 40.00 Columbia 35.00

Myrtle 40.00

America, Augusta. Francis King, Halley,
Princeps, Pink Beauty, Brencbleyensis, 1% In.
and up, $2.00 per lOO, $18.00 per 1000; I14 in.,
$1.75 per 100, $16.00 per lOOO. Guaranteed true
to name. Shipment November and December.

G. M. REBCEN & CO.
160 No. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 111.

GLADIOLI

For Forcing.

Fine Large Bulbs.

Per 100
Delico (pink), early and better than Pink

Beauty $15.00

A ugusta 16.00

Halley 20.00

Panama 40.00

Peace 30.00

White and light, mixed 14.00

A.\l other varieties. Write for prices. Special
prices on large quantities.

B. HAMMOND TRACY, CEDAE ACRES,
WENHAM, MASS.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilai, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.60.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Greens. Fancy and dagger ferns, green and
bronze galax and leucothoe. For prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Tar-Heel
Evergreen Co., Elk Park. N. C.

Christmas evergreens. Choice case holly,
cedar, pine, laurel and boxwood. We have
everything in greens. Write your requirements.
Delaware Evergreen Co., Milton, Delaware.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.60.
E. A. Heaven, Evergreen, Ala.

MANETTI

Manetti stocks. French, per 1,000, $20; Eng-
lish, per 1,000, $25. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds. Including Clematis Paalculata, fresh
home cured, 25c per oz., $2.50 per lb., postpaid.
BENJ. CONNELL. MerchantvlUe. N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NDESEEY CO.,
Maywood, m.

ORCHIDS.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.

PAIAIS.

Palms. Kentia Forsteriana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and weU
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O.

Cocos Weddeliana. The finest lot of pot plants
we have ever offered; 2yo-in., $1.50 per doz., $12
per 100 ; 3-in., $2.50 per doz., $20 per lOO.
Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadel-
phia. Pa.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig (^., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock (3o., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANUS.

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 35c each; 6-in., 75c
and $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove. 111.

POINSETTIAS.

Poinsettias, 3 and 4-in., $10 and $20 per 100;
5, 6, 7 and 8-in., made up, 33c. 50c, 75c. $1.00,
up to $2.00 each. Ernest Rober. Wilmette, 111.

PRIMUIAS.

Primula Obconica. Best strains, assorted
colors, large busby A. No. 1 plants in bud and
bloom. Fine for Xmas. 5-in., $25.00 per 100.
bloom. 5-ln., .1:25.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL
CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich.

Primula Obconica and Chinensis, 2-in., $4.00:
3-in., $6.00; 4-in.. $12.50; 5-in., $25.00 per 100.
Malacoides, white, and lavender. 2-in., $3.00;
3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENEY
SMITH. Grand Eapids, Mich.

PRIMUIiAS.

Primula Obconica, 2%-ln., $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3-ln., $7 per 100, $65 per 1000.
Malacoides, 4-ln., $10 per 100, $90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Primula Obconica, 2, 3 and 4-ln., $5. $8 and
$12.50 per 100. Malacoides. 2, 3 and 4-ln. $4
$7 and $10 per 100. Ernest Rober Wilmette lU.

Primulas, best mixed strains. Obconica, 2%-
in., $5 per 100; $43 per 1000. 3-in.. $7 per
100, $65 per 1000. Malacoides. 4-in., $10 per
100. $90 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi-
cago and New York.

Primula Malcoides Townsendli. Pleasing
Ulac rose, 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;
3-ln., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica, N. Y.

ROSES.

Eoses. Field-grown, selected forcing grade.
Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Eam-
bler, Dorothy Perkins, Climbing American
Beauty, $16 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co..
Newark, New York.

Eoses. Pot-grown, 2-year dormant. All
leaders for florists' use. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is-
sue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New

Eoses. 2^4 and 4-in. pots now ready. Send
for list. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, 0.

POTATO SKBDS. Headquarters stock; great
money-maker. Every florist, seedsman and
nurseryman should catalogue them or print in-
serts. Their enormous sales astonish every-
body. Trade list free; electro supplied. Ad-
dress A. T. COOK. Hyde Park. N. Y.

Seeds. New crop Verbena. MIchell's mam-
moth fancy, blue, pink, scarlet, striped, white,
30c per trade pkt.. $1.25 per oz. Mixed colors,
30c per ti-ade pkt., $100 per oz. Henry F.
Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Lumlnosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 50e; per oz., $6.00. Salvia, Splendens and
Fire-ball, trade pkt.. 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNBST EOBEE, Wilmette, HI.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, (3en-
taurea. Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seeds. Contract growers or cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Eobinson Seed
C^., Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds, Asters, Petunias, Sweet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons (3o., Station E. Los
Angeles, Calif.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
fleld com on contract. Edgar F. Hurft, Swedes-
t>oro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, musk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.,
Bruyeres-Le-Chatel (Seine et Olse), France.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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SEEDS.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
rine, seed and field com. George B. Pedrick &
Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radisli, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn.

Seeds. Flower, vegetable and farm. 74 years
unrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son. 152 Hounds-
ditch. London, Ens.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt & Ellicott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
catibages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
B. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, CaUf.

Southern Wild Smilai. New crop now ready.
$2.50 per case, ?1.50 per half case. Southern
Evergreen Co., Morris Station, Ga.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Snapdragons, Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yellow, $4.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Solanum. New dwarf Cleveland. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this
issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O.

STOCK WANTED.

Wanted. 50.000 to 100,000 Barberry Tbun-
bergii seedlings. THREE KIVERS NURSERY
CO.. Three Rivers, Mich.

VINCAS.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-ln. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Bawlings, Allegany. N. Y.

Vinca variegata, strong stock. 4-in.. $10;
3-in., $7; 314-in., $3 per 100. The Storrs &
Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

MISCELIiANEOXJS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well
Battened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Miniature Christmas Trees, roots balled in
moss; ready for immediate shipment. For sizes
and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dun-
dee. 111.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Norway Spruce for miniature Christmas trees,
2-3 ft., $20 per 100; 18-24-in.. $15 per 100; 12-
18 In., $12 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark, New York,

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Dreer's "Blverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedleln Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000. 76c
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co..
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

AOSCEIiLANKOUS.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhons*
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.

Hail storm insurance. John G. Esler, Saddle
River. N. J.

Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce
Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York.

Rafiia, natural and colored. McHutchlnson &
Co., 95 Chambers St„ New York.

Pussy Willow Branches, ready for forcing,
per 100, 75c; 300. .$1.75; 1000, $5.25. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago.

New Year's Cards. 100, 60c; 200, $1; 500,
$2; 1000, $3. The John Henry Co., Lansing,
Mich.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. A. Herrmann,
404-412 E. 34th St., New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp,
Partridge & Co.. Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452
W. Brie St., Chicago.

Everything the best In florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Walter Vollman,
2651 Orchard St., Chicago.

Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co.,
Eaton, Ind.

Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.,
Philadelphia.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Bumham Co.. 42nd St. Bldg., New York,
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg., Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackbawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chi-
cago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Referenoe Department, Write Us About It.

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GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Bes Plalnes, 111.

Greenhouse' construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 31st
and Spaulding lAve., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, O.

POXS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesvlUe, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable watei-proof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Red Pots. Before buying wrte for prices.
George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon
St., Chicago.

Pots. Hews' standard.
Cambridge, Mass.

A. H. Hews & Co.,

Syracuse red pots.
Syracuse, N. Y.

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine,
$1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPIiES.

S0PERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWEE EXCHANGE.
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes standard grade, 6 to S feet, per
100, 9oc; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

Holiday Books For Florists

The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library.
A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth
years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times.
Send prices quoted and we send the books.

Manual of the Trees of North America. — By
Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600
illustrations. Price, $6.

Corfimercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J.
Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Principals of Floriculture. — By Professor
B. A. White. Covers the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price $2.

The Vegetable Garden. — By Vilmorin-Andrieui
& Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely Illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6.

The American Flower Garden. ^By Neltje
Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 Illus-
trations. Price, $5.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints.
112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plana
and maps. Price, $2.

Vines and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M.
McCullom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations Is contained in this book of 300 pages.
Illustrated. Price. $1.10.

Practical Floricultuie. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardfening. — By Herbert
Rawson. No one in the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price, $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — By B. P.
Powell. The volume is well illustrated and
the author is a practical man who knows his
subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modern methods. 166
pages. 60 illustrations. Price, $1.50.

Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. The sub-
ject thoroughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price. 25 cents.

How to Grow Roses.— By Robert Pyle. 121
pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00.

Mushroom Growing. — By B. M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully illustrated. Price. $1.50.

The Book of the Peony. — By Mrs. Ed-
ward Harding. A complete history of this
flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44
Illustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00.

Plant Propagation, GreeiLbouse and Nursery
Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical
man, the teacher and the amateur, 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith,
Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard
338 pages, 165 lUustrations. Price. $1.50.

Th* Hose By H. B. Ellwanger. Its cultiva-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,
$1.25.

House Plants By Parker T. Barnes. 236

pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price,
$1.20.

The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter
Bisset. 200 pages and 139 illustrations. Price
$2.50.

Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By
W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages,
Price, $10.

Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R, Taft,
How to build and heat a greenhouse. Illus-
trated. Price. $1.50.

Cabbages. Caiiliflower, Allied Vegetables, — By
C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price, 50 cents.

Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them, — By
A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price,
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
Bailey. Pruit culture la treatel thoroughly.
516 pages. Price $1.25.

Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By P. H.
Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages.
Price, $1.50.

The Garden Month by Month, — By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price. $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R.
Taft. Covers the subject completely,
pages. Price. $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful, — By Frank
Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages,
lustrated. Price, $2.

382

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 S. Dearborn Street,

Chicago, III.

W^HOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bernheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Endlong. J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, 0.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford, William P., New York.

Freres-Windler Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H. B., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc., New York.

Gunterberg. M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. P., Buffalo, N. Y.

Kennicoti Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A.. New Yqrk.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis. Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekln, 111.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

flTHOUESALE CUT PliOWERS

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconl, Paul, New York.

Miller & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A, N.. Cromwell. Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Mower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reld. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Relnberg, Geo., Chicago.

Eeinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Slebrecht, Geo. C, New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J, D., Jollet, 111.

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison. N. J.

Traendly & Scbenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vaughan, A. L., & Co.. Chicago.

Weiland & Rlsch, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wlltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It.

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^li/^HEN building new houses or repair-
ing the old ones it will pay you to
write us and get one of our catalogs.

We manufacture

ADVANCE

Ventilating Equipment

and a complete line of

Greenhouse Fittings

Illustrations, descriptions and
net prices right in the catalog.

Advance Stands For Quality and Service.

Advance Co., Richmond, Ind,

■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Peter Reinberg Says:

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we wiU plaCC OUr Order With yOUr firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg

Our 1917 Catalogue is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

Omaha.

Business during the past four weeks
has been very satisfactory, althoug-h
there has been very little doing socially.
Funerals have kept the trade busy.
Cold weather has arrived and the coal
situation is a problem, as good coal is
hard to g'et at any price.

J. J. Hess and wife celebrated their
twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, De-
cember 7. Among the guests present
were Theodore Wirth and wife, Min-
neapolis Minn., and C. Eggers and wife,
of Milwaukee. Wis.

The Omaha and Council Bluffs Flo-
rists' Club has become a live organiza-
tion since the younger members of the
trade took hold of it and now has an
enrollment of 68, meeting every Friday
evening.

Gp.ippe.

Kill.

SPLIT CARNATIONS

BRANCH OFFICES: New York. 1476 Broad-
way; Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton, 307 Irr-
iDB Ave., Philadelphia, Harrison Bldg., 15th
and Market Sta.

Buffalo, N. Y. — To gain pi-actical
knowledge of the florist business. Pro-
fessor David Lumsden, of the floricul-
tural department. Cornell University,
Ithaca, N. Y.. will spend three months
at the store of W. J. Palmer & Son.

PILLSBURY'S

CARNATION

STAPLE

"They are all right, best on the market."

Baumer Bros.
"They are all that is claimed for them."

Geo. E. Lasher.
1000 for 35c; 30CO for $1.00, postpaid.

I. L. PILLSBUSiY, Galesburg, III.

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The famous KroeschcU Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

m

=nn

ULTIMATELY

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW.
CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO.,
D. S. YARDS, CHICAGO.

Eastern Office
G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg., PliUa.,Pa.

Tha Recognized Standard Inseotlolde,

A «pray remedy for green, black, white
fly, thrlps and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50

FCNGINE.
IV>r mildew, mst and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fmlts and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60

VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working In the soil.

Qnart, $1.00 GaUon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers,

APHINE MANUFA6TURIN6 COMPANY

MADISOH, TSI. J,

Wichita, Kan.

BUSINESS EQUAL TO POEMEB TEARS.

The first two weeks of December
show a fair business in spite of the
extremely severe weather which broke
all records for this season of the year.
Funeral orders still constitute a large
part of the business, witli a fair call
for sick room flowers and plants. So-
cial affairs are quiet, Red Cross, and
similar activities . largely taking their
place. Of course, no one is complain-
ing, for it is right. However, the vol-
ume of business is about keeping even
with former years. Although no one
has frozen his houses, the fuel prob-
lem is no joke, and there have been
some uncomfortably close connections
between coal supply and demand.
Prospects for Christmas trade are
ency in buying stock is shown. How-
problematic and a conservative tend-

Q?^'i^m

t/ie Soil:

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

lUSUFAOrnBED BT

CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the larsrest manufactures of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississipi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our g^lass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

OkmuI^ee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pnlverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAJND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

Tlie Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago.

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

Is the best balanced fertilizer mannfaetared.
It contains the ten salts constitnting soil, it
is giving satisfactory results wherever naed.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

809 Bxchange Ave.. Boom S. Tel. Drover 1932.

V. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. UAj.

ever, the stores are "fixing up" and
will no doubt be at their best, and
ample stock will be on hand for the
buying public. As yet there is hardly
a sign of the holiday only eight days
a'way and the rush promises to wait,
as usual, until the last five days.

Visitors : H. C. Neubrand of A. N.
Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., and H.
W. Miller, representing A. L. Randall
Co., Chicago. C.

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MANURED

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FOR OVER 30 YEARS

Ensures success in Tour

garden: so compounded from

the finest ingredients procurable

as to combine STIMULATING with

LASTING effects, and produces in every

crop vigorous, healthy and fruitful grov»th.

The direct result of LONG PRACTICAL

experience in gardening.

Used by Amateur and Professional

Gardeners the world over,

ALSO

THOMSON'S SPECIAL
CHRYSANTHEMUM

AND TOP rilESSIN& MAJUEE.

For Special Terms to

American Trade

Apply to

50LE ^

MAKERS
W= TnOMSON€-50NS L™ CLOVE/NrORDS.N.B.

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NIKOTEEN

For Spraylnc.

APHIS PUNK

For Fomleatinr.

Ask Tonr Dealer for It.

NICOTINE Mr G. CO

ST, LOUIS

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Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HAIf.

Standard. Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

A. H. HEWS & Co.y Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge, Mass

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTDBERS.

WAREHOUSES:

New York, N. Y.

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Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

Ii. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. DlTision Street

Syracuse,

N.Y.

George Keller Pottery Go.

SUCCESSOR TO

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices
2614-2622 Hemdon St..
• CHICAGO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 26th St., traW TORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

The Regao Printing House

IMRGn RUNS OF

CATALOGUES

-OITR SPKCIAI/mr-

wbjte: for frioks

527 Plymonth FI., Chlcaso

Trade Directory

OF THE

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

United States and Canada

Price $3.00, postpaid

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PEOKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKUND LUMBER CO., Locklanc, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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Azalea Pots, Han^g

Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

'•Moss AKtec" Ware.

Tnt. W. WARRJir.
1« W. 23rd St., New York.

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DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand New Sfylt

"RIVESTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths
up to 5U0 feet without

The HOSE for the flORlST

?i-in. per ft ITo

Eeelof 500 ft I6H0

2Reels, 1000 ft I60

y,-in 15o

Eeels.SOO ft HWc

Couplings Furnished.

HENRTA.DREER.
714-716 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, Pa.

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.!

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A.U1< Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists irishlng to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Borticnltnral Advertiser"

This Is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it Is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. Is a purely TRADB me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at I<owdham. Notts.

Address EDITORS OF "O. A.,"

CHIL.WliSI.Li NURSKRIBS, IMWDWAM,

Notts. ESnsland.

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Order
Now

roR
FaU

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost
little. Shippers ma; use them
and BaTo their customers mEmy
dollars id express charees.

van^an's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

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LOGAN POTS

AKB BEST BT TBST

Write ns for
Catalog and Diseonntf.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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Index to Advertisers.

Advance The Co. ...1253

AlfredLozierRoseryl238
Alpha Floral Co.... 1235

American Bulb Co. 1242
AmlingfECCo.1160 1229
Anderson S A. .....1239

Angrermueller G H

Co 1228

Anglin& WaUhCo.1247

Apbine Mfg Co 1254

Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 1234

Badgley & Bishop. 1233

Baer Julius 1237

Barnard WW Co... 1243
Bassett&Washburnl220

Baumer AugR 1239

Baur Window Glass

Co.

IV
Bayersdorfer H&Col22S

BeavenE A 1229

Begerow's 1236

Berger Bros 1230

Bemheimer Eugenel23l

Berning H G 1230

BiodgBrJ & Sons Co. 1242
Boddlngton Arthur

TCo 1241

BolandJB 1235

BolgianoJ&Son.. 1241
Boulevard Flo Co.. 1237

Biramley & Son 1237

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 1240

Breitmeyer's J Sons, 1236
Briggs Floral Co. ..1237
Brown A J Seed Co. 1240
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 1242

Bryan Alonzo J 1244

Buchbinder Bros... 1255

BuckbeeH W 1239

BudlongJ A 1227

Burpee WA& Co. ..1242
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1229

California Florists. .1238

Callahan M J 1236

Central Floral Co. .1239
Cbicago Automobile

Supply House. ...1228
Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 1254

Cbicago Flower

Growers Assn 1221

Clark E B Seed Co.l2»2

Clarke's SonsD 1237

Clay & Son 1254

ClevelandFloristExl229

CoanJ J 1233

Conard & Jones Co.l247

Cooke Geo H 1239

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 1246

Cowee W J 1256

Coy H CSeed Co.. .1243

Craig Robt Co 1243

Cross Eli 1245

Danker Fred A ....1239

DardsCbaa 1236

Delaware Evgn Co. 1226
Dickinson A & Co.. 1243

Dietscb A & Co IV

DomerF&Son8Col244

Drakos Co 1237

Dreer HA.III 1247 1255

Dnerr Chas A 1239

Dalutb Floral Co.. .1239

Dunlopjohn H 1236

Edwards Fold Box. 1256

Eme&Co 1228

Evenden Brns Co. .1239
Expanded Wood C0I222

Eyres HG 1235

Farmers' SFlorists'

Fertilize' Co 1254

Fenrich JS 1232

Fexy D 1233

Pish HenrySpedCo.1241
Floral Nurseries ...1230
Florists' Hail Assn. 1256
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

Ford M C 12.33

Ford William P....12.33
Forter Edward ..1239
Fox J M & ion Inc.l2«5
PrauenfelderC .. 123S
Freeman Mr, J B .1237
Freres-Windler Co. 1229

Frey C H 12'S

Frey & Frev 1239

Friedman 1238

FromentHE 1233

Galvin ThosF 123i

Garland Mfg Co... .1253

Gasser J M Co 1236

Giblin & Co 1256

Godineau R & M...1243
Goldstein &

Futterman 1233

GorhamPrinteryIncl256
Gr'nd Rapid8FloCol23S

Green Edw 1239

Grimm & Gorly 1238

Growers Cut Flo Co.l23(

GudeBros 1234 1238

Gunterberg M C ...122u
Guttman & Raynoil233
HabermehlsSonsJ J1235
Hagenburger Carl. .1218
Hansen Grate Co.. Ill

Hardesty &Co 1239

Hart George B 1233

Hart Henry 1236

Hatcher Florist... .12^9
HavenSecdCo Thel 42
Heacock Jos Co....l2-i8
Heinljohn G&Soiil?39

Hencle Miles S 123'i

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis ..1237
Henry Co The Johnl22n

Hent«&Nash 1232

Herr Albert M 1243

Herrmann A 1256

HesB & Swoboda...l236

Hessian 1237

HewsAH&Co .1255
HillDNursCol246 1247

HoerberBros 1229

Hollywood G'rden8l236

Holm & Olson 1236

HoUon&HunkelCol231

Hort Advertiser 1255

Hort Trade Journal lit
House of Flowers.. 12.37
Howard&Smith....l239

HurffEdearF 1241

Hurst&Son 1241

HuscroltG. L 1238

Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV
IdlewildGreeohs ...1239

IgoeBros Ill

Jackson & Perkins.. 1246

JafanHugo 1236

Johnston &CoTJ..123'i

Jones Percy 1222

Joy Floral Co 1238

KastingWFCo..! 1245
Keller & Son Geo.. 1255
Keller Sons J B....1237

Kelway & Son 1241

Kennicott Bros Co. 1227
Kerr RC Floral C0I237
KervanCoThe....)2?3

Kessler Wm 1233

King Construct Co. 1253

Kottmiller A 12^5

Kroeschell BrosCo.1254

Kruchten John 1229

KuehnC A 12M

KuhlGeo A 1246

Kyle& Foerster....1229
Lager&Hurrell....l246
LandrethSeed Co. .1242
LangFlo&Nur Co.1237

Lange A 1235

LeboriusJ J 1237

Leedle Floral Co.. .1245
Leonard Sei-d Co... 1241
LittlefieldFloiist ..1259
Lockland Lum Co. .1255
Logan Pottery Co.. 1255
London Flow'r Shp 1236
Lord&Burnham Co. II
Louise Flower Shopl237
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 1244

McCallum Co 1231

McConnell Alex. ...1235
McHutchisDn«'Co..1242
Matthews the Flo'«t1239

MatthemsonJE 12«

May & Co LL 12.^8

Meconi P»ul 1233

Meehan Chas E ...1247
MetsineKidpe ■J'"«1235
Mi-hell Henry FC0I24I

Miller A L 1245

Miller &Mu»B<"... .1229
M'.'.ingerir Co... IV
Mullanphy Florist. 1235
Murphy \ L 1216

GREENHOUSE

BKST BRANDS
SHAKP, PARTRIDGE & CO.,

2263 LTHtlBBR ST., CHICAGO, IL,!^

Murray Samuel 1238

Nat Flo B of Trade. IV
Neidinger}osGCo..l228

Newell A 1237

N YCutFlowerEx.1233

NYFloralCo 1239

Nicotine Mfg Co.... 1254

Niessen Leo Co 1230

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 1254

Palez Paul M 1233

Palmer W J &Son.. 1235

PappasDJ 1238

ParkFloralCo 1237

Peacock Dahlia Fr.l246

PearsonE W 1238

Pedri.ckGR&Son.l242
Penn The Florist.. 1239
Peters & Reed Poty.1255
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex.... 1231

Philips Bros 1237

Pierce FO Co 1256

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)..1247
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 1240

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 1238

PillsburylL 12.'3

PittsburgCutFloCol227
Podesta&Baldocchil237
Poehlmann Bros Col219
PollworthCCCo..l231
Polykranas Geo J.. .1233
Potter Floral Co.. .1239

Potter WQ Co 1231

Pulverized Manure

Co The 1254

Pyfer AT & Co. ...1226

Pyfer&Olsem 1237

RaedleinBasket Co 1221

Randall A L Co 1229

Randair8FlowShopl239
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 12.39

Rapid Wrapper Co. 1227
Rawlines Elmer. ...1248
Ready Reference... 1249

Reed & Keller 1255

Regan Ptg House.. .1255

Reid Edw 1230

Reinberg Geo 1229

Reinberg Peter 1223

Rice Bros 1231

Riedel&Meyer 1233

Rober Ernest 1245

Robinson J CSeed Col243
RockWmLFlwrCo.1238
Robnert Waldo ...1242
RoutzahnSeed Co .1242

Rusch G & Co 1231

Saake 0 C 123S

Schiller the Flori«t.l237

Schillo ALum Co.. II
Schlatter W&Sod.

1239 1236

SchlingMax 1235

Schmidt Chas L... .1238
SchwakeChas& Col232

Sekenger Adam 1235

SharpPartridge&Col256
Sheridan Walter F.12'<3
Siebrecht George C1233
Simon & Son I N...1242
Situation& Wants.. 1217
SkidelskySS&Co. I
Smith AW & Co.. .1236
Smith E D&Co. ..1247
Smith & Fetters Co 1238

Smith Henry 1238

Smith W&T Co... I
SouthernEvergrnCol231
Storrs & Harrison..

1243 1245 1248

Stumpp G.E.M...1239
Syracuse Pottery Col255
Tar-Heel Evergreen

Co 1228

ThomosonlDCarCo I
Thomson Wm &

Sons 1254

Thorburn J M & Col241
Tonner O A&L A 1226

TottyChasH 1244

Traendly&Schenck

1218 1233

Treoel Jos 1237

United Cut Flo Co. 1232
Vaughan AL & Co. 1225
Vaughan's Seed Store
I 1218 1224 1241 1243

1248 1255

Vick'sSons Jas 1242

VincentR Jr &Sons

Co I

WabashRR Ill

WaiteF W Ill

Walker F Co 1235

WeberFH 12.'8

Weiland&Risch...l229

Weiss Herman 1233

Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 1241

Whitted Floral Co. .1235

WietorBros 1222

Williams MrsE A .1238
Wiltgen & Freres... 1229

WittboldGCo 1235

Wolfskin Bros &

Morris GoldensoDl238
YokahamaNursCo 1242
Young A L& Co. ..1232
Young John & Co..12«
Young & Nugent 1235
Zech &Mann .1224 1229
Ziska Jos & Sons... 1229

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 1916, to
Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents per
hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

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Their Construction and Equipment
By W. J. WRIGHT

Practical data on different forms of construction.

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 29, 1917.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1543

TheAmerican Florist

Established 1885.

1917 by American Florist Company.

filtered as Second Class Matter Not. U, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3. 1879.

PUBLIBBBD ETBBT SATURDAY BT

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Umi Distance Phone: Harrison 74S5.

Re^stered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, 11.00 a

year; Canada, S2.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

0FP1CEB9 — R. C. Kekr, Houston, Texas,
President; A. L. Millee, Jamaica, N.Y., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hbsb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Oiticebs-Elect— C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; JOHK YouNa, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hbsb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.
The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.'
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit. Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vbbet,
JB., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Biddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub,
Thirty-eighth Street and Bockwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary,

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual oonvention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjahin Hahmosd,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Peof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, C, 1918. Wm
F. QtJDE, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Breitmktee, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
PocHELOTf, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa.. November, 1918. Wm. W. Vert,
Greenwich, Conn,, President; C. W. Johnson,
8242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

COAL LIBEL NAILED AGAIN.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition. New
York, September, 1918. Opficees — Richabd
Vincbht, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

Plerson's Masterly Defense.

Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.,
in a communication dated December 19,
writes as follows :

"I am enclosing a copy of an article
which appeared over my signature in
the Hartford Courant of December 17.
This is an answer to an attack made
upon the florist business and our own
concern in particular, by Richard Bis-
sell, president of the Hartford Insur-
ance Company, speaking before the As-
sociated "Women's Clubs of Connecti-
cut, December 8, at the capitol build-
ing in Hartford. In his address he
stated that a certain greenhouse con-
cern in the neighborhood of Hartford
was burning thousands of tons of coal
that were a waste to the nation, that
labor expended in the production of
flowers was wasted labor, and that it
was ridiculous for anyone to consider
such a thing as "sending an orchid to
a lady in war times." It happened
that my mother was present at that
meeting- and reported the facts of his
speech to me.

"My article, appearing on the edi-
torial page of the Courant, has done a
grea.t deal to stimulate the flower busi-
ness in Hartford, according to a re-
port I have received from the florists
of that city. There are some facts
in it which will interest you and I aln
very pleased to send you a copy.
Should you wish to publish this in your
columns, I should be pleased to have
you do so."

IN BEHALF OF FLOWERS.
"To the Editor of The Courant :

"The attention of the writer has
been drawn to a recent speech deliv-
ered in Hartford, in which the speaker
chose for the subject of his remarks
the apparent waste in certain lines by
the citizens of our own good state, and
saw fit to set forth in his remarks that
coal used for greenhouse purposes is
wasted and is a loss to the nation. 'The
idea of giving an orchid to a lady in
war times' or something to that eiTect,
leads one to wonder if the speaker ever

stooped to pick the first dandelion of
spring or knows a bank where arbutus
may be found, for the remark is not
compatible with such a man, in my
opinion. There is something lacking.
It may be a love of nature or an en-
tire lack of sense of the beautiful.
'And to think they burn coal to keep
such trifles warm.'

"The figures quoted -were incorrect,
but that does not affect the issue. He
undoubtedly did not realize that his
remarks were a direct attack, not upon
an individual, but upon an industry
that amounted last season in the United
States to .$100,000,000 and upon which
thousands depend for their livelihood.
He did not realize that one night with-
out coal at this season means ruin not
only for the present, but for the future,
because the tender plants gathered to-
gether in greenhouses cannot be re-
placed and would be a total loss to the
world.

"The injustice of tha,t statement is
apparent to all sound-thinking persons.
On December 4, in Washington, D. C,
I listened to Mr. Snead, who is in
active charge of coal distribution in
the United States, and also to P. B.
Noyes. who is in charge of fuel con-
servation. I would like to place before
yours readers the remarks of these
gentlemen who represent the .govern-
ment and whose message to the florists
of America is the message of a gov-
ernment to its people. These are men
whose word can be accepted as con-
veying judgments that are based on
facts and common sense. I quote Mr.
Snead as follows, as correctly as to
wording as memory will permit and
absolutely correct as to fact and in-
tent : 'This government realizes that
every industry which is and has been
considered legitimate and which has
been considered an asset to the nation,
must survive this war to make places
for those who will return to industry
from the front and from the munition
plants at the close of the war. We do
not recognize the term non-essential,
for we realize that for the best welfare

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of- the country your industry and other
industries not directly connected with
the manufacture of munitions are nec-_
essary and essential. It is your duty
to so conduct your business that at the
end of the war you will be in a position
to absorb and use a large portion of
the labor that will be released. There
is no intention on the part of the gov-
ernment to injure your industry or to
interfere with it. We suggest that all
available space be used for food crops
and that your industry take upon it-
self the duty of seeing that vegetable
plants are produced in sufficient quan-
tity to stock the gardens of the nation.'

"Mr. Noyes, in addressing the gath-
ering of florists, stated that there must
be saved in this country 50,000,000 tons
of coal and that this amount must be
saved without the ruination of any in-
dustry. 'Burn less coal but save your
crops and your business for they are
needed by the nation. The priority
list must be taken care of first but
there is coal enough to care for other
industries if care is used in consump-
tion and the proper distribution is ef-
fected.'

"Flowers are a necessity to a people.
There is a limit to human strength and
endurance and the relaxation which
comes to the mind by having flowers
in the home, garden or hospital is a
thing of reality to those who know and
love flowers. Here in America we are
not yet fully acquainted with casualty
lists and when they come, as we fear
they will, flowers will express to the
mother what words can not express.
'How France Honors Her Dead,' was
the title of a picture of a French war-
grave, published in the Red Cross
Magazine, and the mass of flowers told
the story that flowers can-y the last
message to those who have gone be-
yond. My mail today brought me a let-
ter from a French florist, telling of the
shortage of rose plants in France, due
not to the war causing less production,
but because the war is making roses
a necessity to those who sorrow. The
record of flowers in America is such
that no ma,n should question it.

"The florists of America point with
pride to their boys in the army and
navy. Over half a hundred have gone
out from Cromwell and among them
four commissioned ofiicers who grew
flowers and who may again grow flow-
ers if the fates are kind. We are also
proud of the fact that $27,000 was
raised for the Red Cross by the New
York flower shows and that donations
to the Red Cross have been made by
the florists' clubs of America. We be-
lieve that just as France, the great
flower-loving nation, has saved the soul
of Europe, so the love of nature and
all that is good and beautiful in the
world and the love of right and justice
will save the American people from
hysteria 'and from themselves.

"Be saving, be honest, be natural
and be just, and your part toward the
glorious end will be accomplished.

W. R. PlEESON."

Cromwell, Dec. 12, 1917.

ROCKY RiVEB. O.— Julius Kish, 20
years of age, pleaded guilty to mur-
dering F. C. Bartels, superintendent of
the J. M. Gasser Co.'s range, here last
September, and has been sentenced to
life imprisonment.

Reading, Pa — The florists' associa-
tion, at its December meeting, elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: Paul Blackman, president;
Frederick Frank, vice-president; F. H.
Lau.ck. secretary-treasurer.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.

. Next Week In the Flower Shop.

Now that Christmas is a matter
of history, it is time to place every
remaining vestige of it out of sight.
There are frequently wreaths of mag-
nolia and other material, especially
decorated with cones, ruscus and other
trimmings, which can be taken apart
and the material saved. Some wreaths
can be boxed or wrapped in paper and
stored in a dry place to be brought
out for next season. All the Japanese
chenille wreaths will carry over per-
fectly. All this should be done at
once and the whole appearance of the
store changed.

Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa

It is of vital importance that the
store interior and window display
should be changed at least once a week.
As often as possible, new plants, as
they come in, are to be featured. Just
a rearranging of the furniture, plants,
vases, etc., will be sufficient, and a
special feature or two on tables with
neatly printed cards calling attention
to their merits. Primula Malacoides
is now in good shape to be sold sepa-
rately in fancy pots or in baskets. It
is also fine for table decoration. Hya-
cinths in glasses will soon be in flower
and make an attractive feature.

Any earthen or majolica hanging
hanging baskets that are doing shelf
duty should be filled with bushy Scotti
ferns, one to a basket, and suspended
in the window or about the store. They
attract attention and generally sell.

When looking for a novelty for the
windows do not forget that the stork
is always a busy bird. Your supply
man always has something cute in
the line of cradles, which do not take
many tiny buds and flowers, together
with a little ribbon, to make into an
attractive little present to accompany
a note of congratulation. A maternity
picture or two from the art shops fits
in well with such a display.

Before December bills are made out
go carefully over the sales slips. Often
such an inspection calls to mind a for-
gotten article that should have been
charged while there is still time to cor- i

rect the error. A look over the sales
slips at the close of each day the year
through will often, while the business
is fresh in mind, correct many mis-
takes, carry out prices and add items
to accounts that would otherwise have
been overlooked.

Charles H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.

Just before the Easter of 1901, a
young man in Philadelphia conceived
the idea that he might make a good
turnover of his very small capital by
investing it in plants and selling them
at Easter. He selected as a location,
a house opposite the car bams on Cum-
berland street, below Fifteenth street.
He knew nothing whatever about the
business, but he had energy, a pleas-
ing address and personality. These
served him well, as he sold out clean,
at what then seemed a large profit,
and at once decided to make a busi-
ness of the sale of plants and flowers.

This is the story of the entrance of
Charles H. Grakelow into the florist
business :

He took a year's lease of the build-
ing. His first store fixtures, set up in
the small parlor, were very primitive
and he hunted up a second hand re-
frigerator in which to keep his flow-
ers. Business was very slow at first,
but he treated all those who came so
courtesously that they were soon
around again and told others of this
accommodating young man.

Gradually expanding his facilities,
a large single show window took the
place of the two small ones. Then the
rear wall was knocked out and a small
greenhouse erected, which proved a
gi-eat convenience. As the business
grew, more space was required, and
the property next door was added. Aji
arched opening between the two build-
ings made both into one large store-
room, greatly increasing the facilities.
Some eight years had then rolled by,
and on the carefully laid foundation,
business grew rapidly.

Finally the higher class of trade be-
gan to come Mr. Grakelow's way; he
had prospered and the thought oc-
curred why should he not cater to this
better and more profitable trade by
moving to Broad street, the widest
thoroughfare in the city, only a block
away? Early in 1915, he purchased
the property. 2452 North Broad street,
next door to the corner of Cumberland
street. After considerable alterations
and additions, which included a large
greenhouse in the rear, he opened for
business early in March of that year,
in time for the Easter holiday.

The store is elaborately finished in
flemish oak. A large refrigerator is
cooled by an automatic ice machine in
the basement. The front of the store
is attractive. Over the larfe^^i'show
window is a balcony, underneathi Which
is an illuminated clock. Large electric
signs above the window emphasize the
name, "Grakelow's," as does also a
bronze metal sign below the bulk.

Mr. Grakelow believes in publicity,
particularly direct advertising, circu-
larizing a selected list of 4,000 of his
customers. Hand painted water color
calendars are given each year, such as
would sell in the stores at from 50 to
75 cents. These carry no name, but
a card with the compliments of the
season accompanies, also a short de-
scription of his store and flowers and
his desire to have them as customers.
He receives hundreds of letters ac-
knowledging these gifts. ,';

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Each fall he has a dahlia show, in-
cluding in the display, made up work,
such as wedding- bouquets and other
arrang-ements. There is a small or-
chestra to enliven the occasion, which
always draws large crowds.

Charles H. Grakelow belongs to 40
different organizations. He is a gifted
talker, as those who attended the re-
cent Detroit meeting of the F. T. D.,
of which he is a member, can attest.
His address at the business session
and another at the dinner, were fea-
tures of these events. He is in great
demand at all lodge affairs, presenta-
tions, anniversaries, etc., often attend-
ing three and four of an evening. The
large acquaintance made In this way
is a great help to his business.

He is considered one of the best buy-
ers on the Philadelphia market. If
there are any bargains lying around,
"Charlie," as he is known to all "the
boys," is sure of a chance to give them
a "once over." A force of nine peo-
ple, together with three auto cars, are
required to handle the business, which
is conducted in a manner to keep down
the overhead to the lowest limit.
Funeral work has always been a spe-
cialty, as he early found in it the most
profit. His lodge connections bring
him an immerise amount of work of
this character.

Mr. Grakelow takes long vacation
summer trips in which -he has visited
Europe, the Panama canal, the Cana-
dian Rockies, New Brunswick and
other distant places. Interesting ac-
counts of these journeys have been
given before the Florist's Club of Phil-
adelphia, where they gave great pleas-
ure. Broad street, on which he is lo-
cated, is the great automobile avenue
of the city. At least 25,000 cars pass
this point every 24 hours.

Packing Designs and Cut Flowers.

Great care should be exercised in
packing during the entire winter sea-
son. Severe weather changes occur so
quickly that, if not adequately pro-
tected, plants and flowers are always
in danger of injury by frost, which
not only is a great disappointment to
the recipient, but also a loss to the
house, as customers will not or should
not be looked to for payment.

The ordinary pasteboard box, after
a careful wrapping of paper, should
always be enclosed in a wooden case;
in fact, this is the practice with many
florists throughout the year, as in sum-
mer the melting ice softens the paste-
board and makes a very unsatisfac-

Before the Flag.

The accompanying illustration tells
the story at a glance. Before Old Glory
stands the family group, the scion of
which is soon to be on the firing line,
in France. William G. Dunning, his
wife, son and daughter, make up the
party. "Billy" Dunning, as he is
known to the trade, has long been the
popular manager for Julius Wolff, Jr.,
on north Nineteenth street, Philadel-
phia, Pa. His son, William G.. Jr., is
now a corporal in his company, sta-
tioned in Georgia.

Violets on tne Sleeve.

The other day two society buds at
the Biltmore in New York had small
bunches of violets pinned to their
sleeve cuffs, where they could be
sm.elled.

Christmas In Chicago Retail Stores.

The Christmas trade was good as
far as the Chicago retail florists were
concerned and much better than any-
one expected it would be under the ex-
isting conditions. The majority of the
florists did not stock up as heavily or
make as large a showing as in former
years owing to the fact that everyone
Tvas preaching economy, consequently
they went slow and bought only what
they felt they were sure of moving.
The general scarcity of plants had
much to do with the poor showing and
those who placed their orders well in
advance naturally reaped the benefit.
A few of the loop florists bought heavi-
ly and made a magnificent showing,
but cleaned up early in plants. Cycla-
mens, Christmas peppers, begonias and
poinsettias were the leaders this year.
A few azaleas were offered and com-
manded high prices. Foliage plants
played an important part in the offer-
ings, especially crotons and araucarias
in single pots and combination effects,
which offset to, some extent the scar-
city of blooming stock. Made up
wreaths sold unusually well and it was
easily to be seen that the supply
houses had their innings this Christ-
mas, for there never was such a show-
ing of their offerings in the local
stores before at the holidays. The in-
dividual sales were probably not as
large as last year but prices on a
whole were better. Cut flowers were
higher in price than in previous years,
owing to the extreme scarcity of stock,
and while there was no surplus at any
time in the wholesale market there was
plenty to go around. The weather was
fine the Saturday before Christmas and
business was exceptionally good then.
On Sunday it was warm and cloudy,
which made deliveries easy and con-
siderable business was also done, espe-
cially on the outskirts. The sales on
Monday were very satisfactory and
many late orders were filled Christmas
morning. The average retail prices in
flowers were about as follows : Double
violets, $2 per 100; single violets, $3
per 100; lily of the valley, $1.25 per
dozen; orchids, $1.50 each, and gar-
denias, $1 each. Killarney! sold at

about $2 to $4 per dozen and up; Kil-
larney Brilliant, $3 to $5; Ophelia, $4
to $6; Mrs. Aaron "R^ard, $2 to $3 and
Milady, $4 to $8 per dozen. Poinsettias
were listed at $6 per dozen and stevia
at $1 per bunch. American Beauty
roses brought from $12 to $15 per dozen
and Mrs. Chas. Russell from $4 to $8.
Cyclamens, in the fancier grades, sold
from $3 to $8 each; begonias, $3 to $5;
poinsettias, $3 to $10; Scotch heather,
$5 to $25, and blooming and foliage
plants in basket arrangements from $5
to $15 each and up. Fleischman and
A. Lange did considerable advertising
in the daily papers which brought good
results. The Alpha Floral Co., Bohannon
Floral Co., Oscar J. Friedman, A. Lange,
Samuelson, Schiller, W. J. Smyth and
the Ernest Wienhoeber Co. contributed
to an advertisement exploiting "The
Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa-
tion." It is rather difficult to ascertain
just how the 1917 Christmas trade
compares with that of last year at
this writing, but considering the pres-
ent conditions, it was much better than
anyone expected it would be, and in
some instances a trifle ahead. Red
winterberries, pine and pine cones,
were used more extensively than ever
this season.

Later. — From the final reports re-
ceived from many pf the leading flor-
ists Wednesday Morning, December
26, the 1917 Christmas business will
exceed that of 1916.

The George TVittbold Co. had a fine
showing of begonias, cyclamens and
poinsettias, in addition to made-up bas-
kets of blooming and foliage plants at
its store and conservatories on Buck-
ingham place. There were arrange-
ments ranging in price from $1.50 to
$25 each to meet the needs of every-
one and judging from the number of
customers in the store at the time of
our visit, this firm should have no
complaint to make in regard to their
Christmas sales.

George Perdikas featured cyclamens
and poinsettias extensively at his
South Wabash avenue and East Van
Buren street store, in addition to a
large quantity of cut flowers. His sales
were very satisfactory and the tran-
sient trade was particularly good.

BEFORE THE FLAG.

Wm. G. DunniDK, Philadelphia, P.a., and Family Photographed With Old Glory. Wm. G., Jr.,
at the Leit ol His Father, is a Corporal, His Company Being Stationed in Georgia.

igi?.

The American Florist.

1261

H. N. Bruns, 3034 West Madison
street, moved a large stock of cycla-
mens and poinsettias, which sold quick-
ly, and judg-ing- from the early de-
mand at this establishment, this firm's
business will be fully up to, If not
greater, than that of last year. Lily
of the valley was in brisk demand by
the wholesalers and cleaned up early
at $8 per 100.

rush was over. This firm certainly
made a dandy showing and deserved
the splendid business that it enjoyed.

Mangel, the Palmer House Florist,
was strong on poinsettias, Scotch
heather, begonia and cyclamen, as well
as cut flowers. Artistically arranged
baskets of blooming and foliage plants
played an important part in the offer-
ings here and were displayed to good

GARFIELD I PARK CONSERVATORY, CHICAGO.

White Poinsettias in Center Oval.

George Wienhoeber had the largest
and finest showing of blooming and
foliage plants in the city, individually
and in basket arrangements. He gam-
bled heavily and won, for he cleaned
up completely in this line at an early
hour. Cyclamens, poinsettias and
Scotch heather were his leaders in
blooming plants and crotons in foli-
age stock. The demand for made-up
wreaths was exceedingly heavy at this
establishment. He made his displays
early and brought home the bacon.
His Christmas sales will be away
ahead of those of 1916.

The Fleischman Floral Co., 84 East
Jackson boulevard, featured cyclamens
and poinsettias in the plant line, both
individually and in combination effects,
with other plants in basket arrange-
ments. Cut flowers were handled on
a large scale and featured in their
large advertisements in the daily pa-
pers, previous to Christmas. Herbert
Stone and. Dick Parker gave Manager
Graham fi lift during the holiday rush.

C. Frauenfelder, 3343 West Madison
street, reports that business exceeded
all expectations, especially in the plant
line, when the largest stock in 21 years
Avas disposed of. Cyclamens and poin-
settias, together with foliage plants in
basket arrangements, from $2.50 up.
had the call. Everything in plants sold
out early and on Sunday, December 23,
cut flowers were pushed and with a
cleanup in this line it was almost cer-
tain that sales would be considerably
greater than those of last year.

The White House Florist offered the.
largest supply of azaleas in the city at
its South Wabash avenue store, which
cleaned up at high prices at an early
hour. Begonias, poinsettias and cycla-
mens were also handled in quantity
and there was no surplus when the

advantage in the store and exclusive
loop conservatory.

A. Larige had all the business he
could conveniently handle at his splen-
didly located E'ast Madison street store.
He carried a large and complete line
of both plants' and cut flowers and his
establishment was completely filled
with customers at all times. Although
he has been too busy to check up his
Christmas sales as yet. it is a foregone
conclusion that he had his share, and
it would not be at all surprising to the
writer to learn that his total sales were
greater than those of Christmas in
1916.

Schiller the Florist had a record
Christmas trade at the north side store
at 4509 Broadway, where Herman
Schiller so ably presides. He stocked
up heavily, anticipating a brisk de-
mand and was not disappointed. The
west side store where George Asmus
so successfully manages affairs, did
their share, but has been so busy with
funeral orders since that he has not
been able to compare the total sales
with those of 1916.

Christmas In Philadelphia Retail Shops.

Charles H. Grakelow in his hand-
some store was very well stocked with
all kinds of wreaths and baskets of
greens, holly and the like. Large pave-
ment retinosporas in tubs, covered vpith
small branches of red immortelles, were
very showy. A line of fine pottery was
a feature.

W. J. Callahan was well prepared
for the Christmas rush. His West
Philadelphia store and greenhouse in
the rear was filled with fine foliage
and flowering plants, plant baskets, etc.
Wreaths for house and cemetery and
other Christmas greens were in good
supply.

The Nelson Geiger store featured
small pyramid plants of minerva grass
and others of red ruscus. These In
fancy jars, standing over all about
eight inches, were a very salable nov-
elty. This store had a very Christ-
massy look.

Chas. B. Stahl, 27 South 11th street,
was early prepared, he always putting
in every spare moment after Thanks-
giving getting wreaths, baskets and
other Christmas goods in readiness. A
fine line of magnolia and chenille
wreaths were features. A full line of
foliage and flowering plants were also
offered.

George Craig's convenie7it store and
greenhouse were in good trim, being
filled with selected Christmas plants,
plant baskets, wreaths, etc. A dec-
orated miniature three-inch chenille
wreath for attaching to baskets, plants
and boxes of cut flowers was a pretty
feature.

Robert Crawford, Jr.'s, store had a
very Christmassy look with its vases
of cut poinsettias, all from his own
place. Magnolia wreaths, decorated
with helichrysums, was a feature.

FERNERY, GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO.

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Tie American Florist.

Dec. 29,

The H. H. Battles establishments
displayed a splendid array of decorated
magnolia, wreaths, the walls of the
Century Flower Shop being lined with
them. Cones, burrs, thistles, grasses,
immortelles, . red and silvered ruscus,
prepared lycopodiura, etc., were some
of the materials used. They were very
artistic. This is a very unique store
conducted on lines different from any
cut flower store in the country. In his
large store, 114 South 12th street, next
door to the Century, there was a won-
derfully ■ fine line of plant baskets,
flowerii^g plants, choice wreaths, vases
and pottery — everything the best.
Preparations in these two establish-
ment indicated that "business, as
usual" was expected.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons were ready
with a superb stock. The larg-e hotel
corridor in the rear of their Bellevue-
Stratford store was filled with , choice
plant baskets, ribboned and arranged
in first-class style. Nothing finer could
be seen anywhere. Novelties were
wreaths of Florida moss decorated with
California red berries and slashing
bows of red ribbon. The effect was
stunning. There were many ' other
choice wreaths. The Ritz-Carlton store
also contained a , splendid, line of
baskets. Their conservatories and
store, Diamond and 22nd street, at
which place all the baskets are filled,
was crowded to the doors with fine
stock; azaleas, poinsettias, cyclarriens,
begonias and ferns were seen by the
houseful. In the store was displayed
a splendid line of wreaths.

The Fox Floral Shop, on Broad
street at Thompson, was strong- on
baskets of evergreens, enlivened with
fancy grasses, strawflowers, ruscus, etc.
A feature was standing red immortelle
crosses for cemetery decoration, three
to four feet in height, on bases of ever-
green. The crosses were also bordered
with short pine branches with cones.
At the rear, top and bottom, were
strong- wire rings, through which was
driven a stout iron rod which held the
piece securely in an upright position
when in the lot. Charles Fox, Sr.,
although retired, still takes an interest
in the business, much of the above de-
scribed work being made by him.

At J. Wolff Moore's beautiful store,
1639 North Broad street, baskets of
fancy grasses, ruscus, cones, etc., were
much in evidence and sold well. Scotti
ferns in fancy hanging- baskets filled
the top oj the large show window.
The large grreenhouse in the rear was
filled with choice foliage and flowering
plants. This is an elegant store.

Wilhelm's Logan Flower Shop on
North Broad street was strong on
Christmas wreaths. A small red
chenille "service" wreath was a big
seller. A disc of white cardboard filled
the center, in the middle of which was
a blue star. The whole store was
filled with up-to-date Christmas stock,
which made a splendid showing.

Victor C. Greth, 4910 North Broad
street, featured a chenille wreath made
of alternate wrappings of red, white
and blue roping:. Wreaths of white
chenille, decorated with artificial holly
and red ribbon, were effective.

J. G. Eisele, 10.31 Columbia avenue,
was well stocked with plants and
Christmas wreaths. Bunches of red
immortelles, fringed with dyed lycono-
dium, were salable, as were miniature
sprays of red ihimortelles, also tied
with prepared lycopodium. Small sage
leaves, decorated with red immortelles
and lycopodium, were another good
seller.

G. A. Lewis, West Girard avenue,
had a novelty in a large cone decorated
with seaweed and red chip ribbon. This
is to be suspended. It is a pretty con-
ceit and good seller.

Pennock Brothers' elegant store and
conservatory in rear was crowded in
every portion with the best the market
affords. Heather in variety and great
perfection was in all plant basket work, '
which latter is a specialty here. Many
of these baskets were hand-painted and
all handsomely ribboned. Artistically
made wreaths, many of fancy ever-
greens, blue spruce, etc., with cone and
holly decorations, were very striking.
' There seemed a touch of elegance to
everything about the place.

The London Flower Shop was nicely
arranged with a well selected stock of
all kinds of the best Christmas plants.
A display of fancy fruit was also a fea-
ture. A full line of floWer bowls, vases,
and pottery is in stock. The store
looked very Christmassy.

At Mrs. Mary Heron's flower shop
there was a good stock of plants and
a line of wreaths for cemetery and
house decoration.

Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago, Christmas.

John C. Gracey's stores in Columbia
avenue and in 20th street were filled
with Christmas plants, wreaths,
baskets, etc. Small red baskets filled
with cut evergreens, red and silvered
rusicus, silvered grasses and cones
looked very salable. Small seashells,
with dyed sea moss and red ribbons,
were a pretty conceit. The green-
houses were filled with ferns and choice
house plants.

Jos. Josephs, at 17th and Columbia
a-venue, was strong on Christmas
wreaths, having a framework in front
of store cases filled with them to the
ceiling.. He found the demand very
good for this stock.

Wedding: Decoration in Washington.

Under the personal supervision of
Manager H. G. Perry, the decorators of
the C. A. Dards store, Madison ave-
nue and 44th street, New York, ar-
ranged an elaborate decoration in St.
Thomas' church, 'Washington, D. C,
December 1.5. The ocaslon was a mili-

tary wedding and it is another tribute
to the long established reputation of
the Dards store for fine work and fair
dealing that its force should have re-
ceived a call from the national cap-
ital.

In the church decoration 50 fine
cibotiums and 75 large kentias were
used. In cut flowers 500 white
chrysanthemums. In addition to the
chancel decorations, chrysanthemums
were also used as standards. The
six bridesmaids carried shower bou-
quets of pink sweet peas and white
snapdragons. The maid of honor car-
ried a bouquet of yellow orchids and
yellow snapdragons. The bridal bou-
quet was of white orchids and lily ;0f
the valley. At Rauscher's fashionable
resort, where the reception was held,
the decorations were along the same
lines as at the church.

C. A. Dards established a retail busi-
ness in New York 43 years ago, and
through all these years it has continued
with great success. Though yet an ac-
tive man, he several years ago turned
over the management to his son-in-
law, H. G. Perry, a man of fine busi-
ness ability. He is young and active
and has great faith in system in the
management of a business.

A. F. F.

Uniforms.

The value of clothing the delivery
force of the retail store with uniforms
is not appreciated as it should be by
many in the business. A tasty and
serviceable uniform has many advan-
tages. First, as advertising and call-
ing attention to that particular flower
.shop. People who are attracted by
the unusual dress on the street, at
once look for the name of the firm,
which should be conspicuously dis-
played either on the cap, or the lapel
of the coat. A man or boy attired in
a neat uniform presents a much more
dignified appearance than if in their
ordinary street clothing. The driver or
chauffeur, in uniform, and the name,
to show the house with which he is
connected, is admitted without ques-
tion wherever his business takes him,
while in the ordinary street clothes he
might have to cool his heels outside
until his errand was pronounced all
right.

Errand boys on street cars or trains,
handling boxes of flowers or other store
packages, are much more noticeable
when in uniform, while the name and
business of the firm is placed conspicu-
ously before all those with whom he
comes in contact.

Frequently orders are given over the
phone to meet the purchaser or some
one who is to be on the lookout for a
box of flowers, at a train gate or other
selected spot in a railway station. In
such cases the uniformed messenger
is easily recognized in the waiting
crowd. As a rule, boys will take pride
in their -uniform and endeavor to keep
it clean; it makes them feel just a little
superior to others in the same position,
without this distinctive feature.

The assistant decorators, who do the
heavy lifting and carrying-, should wear
a denim jumper and overalls and cap
with the name of the firm. The store
porter should also have the same. All
first class stores furnish these employes
with uniforms and oblige them to keep
the same in good condition. They are
the special messengers of the house and
as a part of its organization must, by
their neat appearance, uphold its serv-
ice arid standing.

igiy.

The America n- Fl orist.

1263

FLORISTS' FERNS.

winter Requirements.

As the majority of ferns take more
or less rest during- the winter months,
some difficulty is experienced in keep-
ing late crops of ferns on the move
during that season, and especially
those that are planted out on benches.
Heat and light are the two most im-
portant aids in growing ferns at this
season and with these conditions the
plants will take a considerable quan-
tity of water and make reasonable
progress. A night temperature of 60
to 62 degrees will be enjoyed by the
various nephrolepis, and if the houses
run up to 75 or 80 degrees in the day-
tinae, with sun heat, no harm will be
done.

Ferns of the Farleyense type, for ex-
ample the so-called Glory fern, ought
not to run lower than 65 degrees at
night, and under such conditions the
foliage will expand properly, provided
that full light is also given the plants.
The combination of coloring in the foli-
age of the Glory fern, that pleasing
mixture of light green and pink that
is so admirable in this plant and also
its progenitor, Adiantum Farleyense,
only reaches its full development
when the plants are given plenty of
sunshine, and shade-grown plants of
either of these beautiful ferns are not
only more tender, but are much less
useful to the decorator.

From time to time, some fern that
has long been in cultivation is redis-
covered, so to speak, or rather some
enterprising grower finds out that some
old species may be grown for commer-
cial purposes, and thus the list of avail-
able trade species is occasionally ex-
tended. One of these re-discoveries is
the now very popular "bird's nest fern,"
Asplenium nidus, a plant that was
found in limited numbers in private
collections, chiefly, some 50 years ago.
This fern is now being turned out in
beautiful form and by thousands, in
various commercial places, and among
Its special requirements seems to be a
rather open soil, good drainage, plenty
of light during the winter, especially,
and a night temperature of 60 to 65 de-
grees. Snails are particularly fond of
the succulent young fronds of this
fern, to which they will very soon do
serious injury, and mosjt growers resort
to liming the benches with slaked lime,
and in some cases to sprinkling be-
tween the plants with moth balls or
flake camphor.

Aspleniurris ' germinate with reason-
able fredom from fresh spores, but
there is quite a lot of attention re-
quired from the time of the sporeling
to a plant ready for retail sales in a
five-inch or six-inch pot. and unless the
grower has time and facilities for this
special attention, it may pay better
to get the small plants from some spe-
cialist in fern culture.

The future may bring forward other
old friends of the fern lover into
greater commercial prominence, for ex-
ample, there might be found an open-
ing for some of the good basket ferns,
among which Adiantum dolabriforme
and A. caudatum deserve special men-
tion. The long and narrow pinnate
fronds of Adiantum dolabriforme re-
produce themselves from buds formed
at the tip, in the same manner as the
native "walking leaf," Camptosorus

rhizophyllus, and under proper condi-
tions of heat and moisture this fern is
a rapid grower, and soon covers a bas-
ket with its graceful, dark green foli-
age. Adiantum caudatum is possibly
a little more tender than the former
species, but is of similar habit of
growth, and also makes a good basket.
Polypodium subauriculatum is another
fine species for basket culture, but is
better adapted for private collections
than as a commercial species, the
drooping pinnate fronds of this plant

Peter Duff, Orange, N. J.

Well Known Gardener Eecently Elected Trustee

of the New York Florists' Club.

often reaching a length of five or six
feet. Some of the davallias also adapt
themselves very well to this method of
culture, among them being D. bullata
and D. dissecta. A greater variety of
ferns in larger pots is noted among the
stocks of some growers, some in four-
inch, five-inch, and in six-inch pots,
these larger sizes including various
members of the pteris group, great
quantities of the cyrtomiums, chiefly
C. Rochfordianum. some polypodiums
and polystichums, and of course the
many forms of nephrolepis in tremen-
dous quantity, and frequently in won-
derful quality, also. This broadening
of trade stocks is one of the signs of
advance in the business, and as such
is an encouragement to plant lovers
everywhere.

Pteeis.

Fern Wrinkles.

J. C. Clarke, a fern specialist of
Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.,
stated that ferns could be found grow-
ing in clay ground under the benches
where it was always moist, if there
were no other ferns within 20 miles. The
late W. R. Smith had said of fern spores,
that they were like Hamlet's ghost;
they walked invisible. They did not
use clay in their fern seed pans or
beds on the tables, for if clay ever
dried out it would crack, and it was
almost impossible to get it wet again.
Their formula was heavy loams, peat
and leaf mould. Fern spores were kept
sepa;rate and sown with great care, but
frequently the variety would come tip

in some other part of the house from
where it was -thought to' 4)0 sown.

Cibotium Schiedei makes the best
house plant when grown in a dry, light
position. Kept rather close together,
on a table constantly moist, it will pro-
duce a soft growth that will soon fade
-in the dry air of a dwelling. The best
situation is on a shelf in the center of
a house or on pedestals up in the light
and air well above other plants. Here
they make a tough fibrous growth with
well ripened wood that will stand a
good deal of abuse. When planted two
together, a full, bushy plant is secured
in half the time.

Asplenium nidus avis, ' the bird's
nest fern, requires to be kept quite
moist while in a young state; to get
them dry then is very injurious. This
is one of the varieties grown in quan-
tity, for which there is constant sale.

Peter Duff. Orangfc, N. J.

Peter Duff was born in Glenisla,
Perthshire, Scotland, April 25, 1870,
and served an apprenticeship at St.
Martin's Abbey gardens, the estate of
Colonel Macdonald, of that place, under
Davis F. Ross, then one of the leading
gardeners in that country. He was
later in the employ of Ireland &
Thompson, the Golden Acre and
Craigleith nurseries, B!dinburgh, the
Whitehill Gardens, Midlothian and the
Fingask Castle, Perthshire. Coming to
the United States in 1891,' he worked on
the estates of Samuel Thome ' and
Oakleigh Thorne at Millbrook, N. Y.,
and became superintendent of the es-
tate of Mrs. John Crosley Brown,
"Brighthurst," Orange, N. J., in March,
1894. He was elected a trustee of the
New York Florists' Club' in December,
1917, of which organization he had been
a member for a number of years, and
also connected with other horticul-
tural societies. He has been a frequent
exhibitor and prize winner at many of
the exhibitions held in New York and
other cities and frequently served as
judge at prominent flower shows. Per-
sonally one of the most genial and
companionable of men, he is justly
popular with both commercial and pri-
vate growers.

A. F. F.

Ohio State University Short Courses.

January 7 is the date set for tha
opening of an eight weeks' course of
study which will be of interest to flo-
rists and home gardeners. Courses are
given in floriculture, soil fertility, gar-
dening and elementary horticulture.
Besides these regular courses a series
of special lectures are held every after-
noon at 4 o'clock. Some of the most
prominent agricultural writers and in-
vestigators are chosen to speak upon
their special subjects.

Some of the courses are excellently
adapted for ladies who wish to in-
crease their knowledge of gardening.
Every opportunity is afforded those
taking the course for meeting their
individual wishes. The expense Is
small. There being no tuition, it is
estimated that $58 will cover the
course, as well as the living expenses.
There are no entrance requirements,
so that persons not graduates of high
schools, as well as those who have
completed courses in universities, are
welcome to this course. Catalogues
may be had upon application to Pro-
fessor Alfred C. Hottes, Ohio State
University, Columbus, O.

1264

The American Florist.

Dec. 29,

THE ROSE.

Rose Growing: iiijVicinity of Philadelphia.

AREAS. VAKIETIES A^^) PRODUCTION.

Back in 1876 there were practically
but two varieties of roses irrown for
cut flowers, namely Bon Silene and
Saffrano. La Marque, Marechal Niel
and General Jacqueminot were also
offered during late winter and early
spring. For a long time nothing of
value appeared until Niphetos was in-
troduced, which was a great acquisi-
tion and was the white rose of the
period until displaced by The Bride, a
sport from Mermet. which also pro-
duced Bridesmaid. The Perle des Jar-
dins came in along with the Niphetos
and was a money maker for many
growers. It was not, however, a good
shipper. There were a number of new
ones introduced at this period, which
met with more or less favor, among
them the English roses, Bennett and
Meteor, the latter of which became the
prominent red rose and caused the
downfall of General Jacqueminot. With
the ■ introduction of the American
Beauty and the winter forcing of
Ulrich Brunner and Mrs. John Laing,
a new era set ,in, with a demand for
large roses which brought high prices
at holiday and social seasons. Then
came the Killarney, which, with its
white sport, were soon the leading
sorts. My Maryland, John Cook's
great breadwinner, came in at this
time, and is still a standard sort. Lib-
erty compelled Meteor to retire and
was in turn succeeded by ' Richmond,
E. G. Hill's, up to that time, greatest
success. The advent of Hoosier
Beauty, Hadley, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron
Ward, Milady, Francis Scott Key, Mrs.
Russell, Prima Donna and Mrs. Shaw-
yer, all valuable varieties, nearly all of
which have made their debut in the
past five years, has made the selection
of the best varieties to grow a hard
question to answer. The last and most
sensational rose of this decade is
Ophelia, which jumped at once into
favor and is grown more generally,
and in larger quantities than any
other variety. The Russell has proved
to be a good rose for both winter and
summer and has been largely planted
in all sections of the country.

The forcing of roses for cut flowers
is a branch of the business that has
increased rapidly in the past 10 years.
Immense iron-frame structures have
replaced the smaller wooden houses
and these scientifically built ranges
have proved of the greatest economy
and efficiency, producing higher grade
stock, more of it to the square foot of
ground covered and at a great saving
in cost of fuel and labor.

The rose growers of the Philadel-
phia district have kept well to the
front; their equipment is up-to-date,
their methods of culture efficient,
while the quality of the stock grades
high in all markets in which it is
offered. Enterprising commission houses
of that city have worked up a trade
for Philadelphia grown roses which
covers a thousand miles of territory
to the north, south and west. The
extent to which this interest has been
developed will be found in the ac-
companying list of growers, the glass
and ground areas of their houses, to-
gether with a list of the varieties and

quantities of each that are under cul-
tivation for this season.

Following is an approximate esti-
mate of the value of the houses, with
cost at $1 per square foot of ground
covered. The value of the coal used
annually is estimated from an average
of 1,3 tons per thousand feet, costing
about po per ton delivered. The an-
nual labor cost is also given approxi-
mately at $135 per thousand square
feet. This Information has been ob-
tained from several growers who keep
correct records of their expenditures
in the hope that standards may be
established which will be of advantage
to the trade generally.

Total amount of ground area cov-
ered by glass structures used for forc-
ing' roses in this district is 2,304,106
square feet; value, not including real
estate, at $1 per square foot, .$2,322,106.

Annual labor cost at $13.5 per thou-
sand square feet of ground covered,
$311,040.

Annual consumption of coal, ap-
proximate, 40,000 tons, at $6 per ton
delivered, $240,000.

AREA tlNDEK GLASS.

Flores Gardens, ^'o^tb Wales 250,000

ItoDeit Scott & Son, SUaion Hill 190,000

Myers & fc'iimtman. Chestnut Hill 173,000

Fioi-al Nui-series, Edgele.v, Pa 150,000

Geoige Barton, Chestnut Hill 140,000

Jos. Hesicock Co., Roelefs 113,000

C. & G. L. Pennock, Lansdowne 100,000

John Stephenson's Bon, Philadelphia... 100.000

A. Farenwald, Koslyn 100,000

Gioshens & Morrison, Hoslyn 98,500

.Stephen Mortensen, Southampton 81,682

\A'ra. A. Leonard, Lansdowne 77,000

Alfred Burton, Chestnut Hill 80,000

A. HarvYey & Sons, Brandywlne Sum.. 67,000

John Welsh Young,- Enfleld 65,000

John R. Andre, Doylestovvn 60,000

Highland Rose Co., Morton 60.000

August Doemling, Lansdowne 50.000

J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne .W.OOO

Malcolm Franklin, Vardley 48,000

Edward Towill, Roslyn 38,000

.Tames Verner, Garrettford 35,000

Zieger & Sons, Philadelphia 35,000

George E. Campbell. Fiourtown 32.674

Jos. B. Beavis & Son, Philadelphia

Dai id Anderson, Garrettford 26,250

Wm. Munroe, Garrettford 25,000

George Anderson. Philadelphia 25,000

George Samtman, Hatfield 25,000

Wesley C. Jennings, Olney 25,000

Total 2,322,106

SUMMARY OF VARLETIES.

The following list shows kinds grown
arranged according to quantity, with
the number of growers in parentheses
immediately after the name of the
variety :

American Beauty (6) 140.000

Ophelia (20) 123.062

Russell (12) 104,010

Killarney (9) 67.650

White Killarney (12) 64.152

Double White Killarney (11) 61.874

Hadley (11) 58.185

Sunburst (14) 55.762

My Maryland (11).... 52.15S

Mrs. Shawyer (7) 47.481

Prima Donna (8) 46.741

Killarney Brilliant (11) 34,670

Mrs. Aaron Ward (9) 26.465

Hoosier Beauty (4) 14.126

Richmond (4) 13.978

Kaiserin (1) 12.250

September Morn (2 1 10.984

Double Pink Killarney (3) 10.126

Assorted MultiBoras (1) 10.000

Hilda (1) 9,000

Mock (2) 8.90O

Assorted (2) 8.000

Champ Weiland (1) 8.0O0

Francis Scott Key (1) 8.000

Cecile Brunner (3) 7.968

Lady Alice Stanley (1) 7.500

Thora (1) 5.000

Golden Gem (4) 4.300

Old Gold (2) 4.000

Mayourneen (1) 3,(331

Liberty (1) 2.000

Mrs, Thayer (1) 1.385

Lady Hillingdon (1) 1.000

Primrose (1) 1.000

Flreflame (1) 900

Pink Ophelia (1) 100

Total of 36 varieties 1,034.355

Roses of Proven Worth.

With the great variety of new forc-
ing roses which have been placed on
the market in the past few years,
growers are in a quandary; they must
keep up to the times and yet cannot
afford to plant varieties that are found
not to do well in their soil.

Pink Killarney still leads in quantity
grown, with the white a close second.
Ophelia, which came like a meteor
across the sky, is probably next, as it
appears to have made good every-
where. Killarney Brilliant is a favor-
ite with many; others complain of its
tendency to black spot, but it can be
said to have become fixed as one of
the list. Mrs. Aaron Ward is very
popular and said by some growers to
be their most profitable variety. Mrs.
Russell is the best bread-winner in
some places, while at others the grow-
ers shrug their shoulders, talk of black
spot and how shy the lady appears to
them. Without question, however, Mrs.
Russell has made good and is entitled
to a place well up. Mrs. Shawyer does
splendidly in some locations, produc-
ing wonderful flowers. It is, however,
very chary of drafts, but is the freest
of the large flowered sorts. Sunburst
has been a winner from the first: its
rather crooked stem and tendency to
pale out is an objection, but its free
flowering qualities and splendid color
make it indispensable.

Hadley is incomparable when, well
done, but is not every man's rose. The
west will have none of it. but as it
turned in the best card for a number
of growers last season, it is sure of a
place. Hoosier Beauty, as grown by
some, is as prolific as the Killarneys;
it is an easy doer, but with rather a
short bud. It has, however, found a
good sale in all markets. Milady is
coming strong. Some of the large west-
ern growers say that this is their last
year for Richmond, as Milady is the
better of the two. This variety cannot
be pinched like most of the others for
a longer stem, as after this check, the
growth is short. Radiance, a dependable
variety with many in the east, is pro-
lific, but cannot hold its own in the
market with some of the newer sorts
and is gradually being dropped. Red
Radiance, a dark sport, is the red
rose of some growers.

Lady Alice Stanley is well thought
of by those of the experts who give
new sorts a fair trial. It is planted
this season in .a number of western
houses where its prospects are good.
Richmond still holds its own, with
many growers, being so dependable for
a good crop at holiday seasons. Prima
Donna is being tried by a number of
growers this season, who, so far, are
much pleased with its free flowering
and other good qualities. In appear-
ance it is much like Russell.

American Beauty is still the stand-
ard top price rose in all markets. Many
have given it up as too diSicult, its
long period of rest during January and
February being very trying. Some, how-
ever, who make the American Beauty
a specialty, are able to partially over-
come this feature, and have realized
as much as $5 each from selected
plants during the season.

In the polyantha classes, Cecile Brun-
ner, George Elgar, Baby Doll or Tip
Top and Canadian Queen are the lead-
ers and have been found to return as
much per foot of bench space as any
of the larger varieties.

igtj.

The American Florist.

1265

Trade Acceptances.

Trade conditions of the commercial
iiorist in many cases necessarily de-
mand long credit privileges, and atten-
tion is called to the use of trade accep-
tances, now being universally adopted.
The buyer is requested by the seller
to give a trade acceptance for payment
of merchandise invoices, thereby co-
operating with the desires of the
"United States treasury department, the
Federal Reserve banks and the Na-
tional Credit Men's Association to-
wards strengthening the general finan-
cial situation of the country, especially
during present abnormal trade condi-
tions. During a recent year in France
there were three billion dollars in
small trade acceptances negotiated.
England and Canada are doing prac-
tically their entire business by inter-
change of trade acceptance paper.

Trade acceptances are given by the
buyer when not in position to take
advantage of cash discounts offered,
thereby gaining necessary time for pay-
ments without injuring his credit by
postponing payments of open accounts.

Paying a trade acceptance when due
strengthens credit of the buyer with
his bank. It is not a payment for an
overdue account, it is meeting an obli-
gation on time, according to terms of
sale. The buyer has had advantage of
extended time.

A trade acceptance is simply a
sig-ned acknowledgment of a specified
debt representing a merchandise pur-
chase. Invoices are receipted when a
trade acceptance is received by the
seller.

Citing the purchase of flower pots
by the commercial florist, it is well
known that the period necessary to
grow pot plants for the market in some
cases is of great length and value of
the pots purchased is not returnable to
the grower until he sells his plants.
This trade is not similar to store trade,
where it is customary to turn pur-
chases within 30 days.

A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge,
Mass., manufacturers of flower pots,
recognize this trade condition and have
come into line and adonted the prac-
tice of granting customers the privi-
lege of giving trade acceptances for
payments of invoices.

Porsythia for Forcing:.

Now that flowering shrubs have en-
tered into the realm of winter cut
flowers, there has been created quite
a demand for well flowered sprays of
all the free flowering plants of this
character. The almond, plum, peach,
apple and others can all be forced into
flower with comparatively little heat.
Their cut branches will also develop
and flower almost as well as on the
plants, if placed in water in the mild
temperatures of the ordinary green-
house.

One of the most useful shrubs is the
forsythia. Being the earliest of the
outdoor bloomers, it requires but little
forcing to open up its charming yel-
low blossoms. F. Fortune! is the best
variety. This makes a strong, vigor-
ous growth, the cut branches of which
open their closely set flowers in jars
of water in the greenhouse. The short
twiggy growth is not so much in de-
mand as the long, single stems, or
pussy willow like sprays. These are
obtained by cutting wood back to
within a few inches of the ground
very early in the spring before the
sap starts. A number of strong.

single shoots are then sent up, which
attain a heighth of from four to six
feet, which set flower buds three-
fourths of their length.

A generous coating of manure, and
water in continued dry summer weath-
er is beneficial. First cutting of
branches may be made as early as
January 1; these open out in from
three to four weeks. Later cuttings
come along much faster. Well flow-
ered sprays brought $1 per dozen in
the large markets the past season.

Alaska Soil Favorable to Good Crops.

Robert H. Scott, a field representa-
tive of the American Red Cross, writes
as follows in the Red Cross Magazine :

"In the country north of Anchorage,
a town of 5,000 inhabitants, the fertile,
though shallow soil, together with the
long days of summer and the abund-
ant rainfall, seem to mature an excel-
lent quality of vegetables and berries,
as well as satisfactory crops of hay
and grain. Flowers reach a size and
beauty superior to the finest green-
house products of the States." He
also mentions an agricultural and in-
dustrial fair held at Anchorage, Sep-
tember 3-5.

National Publicity for Flowers.

Chairman George Asmus of the
finance committee of the S. A. F., re-
ports the following additional sub-
scriptions :

By Chicago Committee

L. Stapp Co., Rock Island, 111 $ 10.00

Zech & Mann, Chicago 25.00

Arthur Elchel, ':bicago lO.OO

Montrose Floral Co., Chicago 10.00

Crawford Floral Co., Chicago 10.00

Henry F. Lneilke, Chicago 15.00

Frank Oechslin, Chicago lOO.OO

D. P. Hawkes, Wheaton 10.00

Schafer Floral Co., Kankakee. Ill 30.00

Fischer Bros., Evanstou, 111 25.00

R E. Bohlander, Melrose Park. 111... 10.00

Stielow Bros., Niles Center, 111 100.00

Schiller, Chicago loO.OO

Walter Burhop. Maywood, 111 10.00

Hugo Luedtke, Maywood. Ill 2.#0

Wm. Wichtendahl, Maywood, 111 5.00

Hauserman & Heitman, Melrose Park 10.00

Geo. W. Jacobs, Canton, 111 10.00

By Lon Foster.

Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City 25.00

Boston's Flower Store, Tulsa, Okla... 5.00

Muskogee Carnation Co., Muskogee.... 5.00

By J, W. Ludwig,

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa .50.00

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 50.00

By Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Cohen ,& Hiller, Inc., Now York (sec-
ond subscription) 50.00

Geo. J. Starr, Wilson, N. C 10.00

By Chicago Committee. One Year.

Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111 lOn.OO

Chris. Bond, N.iperville, 111 20.00

Jensen Bros., Chicago 5.00

Theo. Wolniewicz, Chicago 10.00

Fred Krell, Chicago 15.00

Thos. Krowka, Chicago 15.00

Piter Pearson, Chicago 15.00

Stollery Bros., Chicago 25.<XI

Damm Eros., Chicago 25.00

Henry E. Yonngquist. Chicago 45.00

Geo. Witthold Co., Chicago 50.00

Joseph Kohout, I/ibertyville, 111 35.00

A. Lange, Chica.go 100.00

O. J. Friedman, Chica.go 100.00

Kroesehell Bros. Co., Chicago 100.00

E. C. Amling, Maywood, 111 25.00

Henry Hart, Chicago 2.00

C. Prauenfelder, Chicago 100.00

J. C. Moninger Co., Chicago lOO.OO

National Galraniwng Co., Chicago.... 10.00

Kirscht Bros., Morton Grove, 111 lO.OO

A. F. ,\mling Co., Maywood, 111 200.00

Lord & Burnham Co.. Chicago 100.00

W. H. Amling, Maywood, 111 15.00

Walter .Amling, Maywood, 111 10.00

United States Gauge Co., Chicago 5.00

Roert Hardies. Melrose Park, 111. (two

years) 5.00

lokes Braun Mil! Co., Chicago, 111. (14

year) " 25.00

$ 1.954.00
Previously reported from all som'ces.. 26.073.00

Grand Total $28,027.00

JOHN Young, Sec'y.
December 24th, 1917.

OBITUARY.

William L. Trumpore.

Wm. L. Trumpore, for the past 30
years well known in the trade of New
York, died, December 1, after a lin-
gering illness of intestinal troubles.
He was born about tiO years ago, on
Staten Island, N. Y., and we believe
his first venture in business was sell-
ing flowers at the Staten Island ferry-
house. He was, for a time, with a
Pittsburgh, Pa., firm and also with
George E'. M. Stumpp, of New York,
but his longest sei-vice was with J.
H. Small & Sons, where he was buyer
and store manager for about 25 years.
He is survived by one son.

A. F. F.

B. Franklin Allen.

B. Franklin Allen, president and
treasurer of the Allen Nursery Co.,
Rochester, N. Y., died at his home in
that city December 19, aged 59 years.
He had been a resident of Rochester
for about 25 years, having formerly
been engaged in the nursery business
in Michigan, and the Allen Nursery
Co., was the successor to the Hawks
Nursery Co., with which the deceased
was connected for a time after locat-
ing in New York state. He is survivea
by a widow, two sons, three sisters and
two brothers.

Samuel Burns.

Samuel Burns, for over 25 years
connected with the greenhouse build-
ing and heating business, died recently
at his home in Jersey City, N. J. He
was born in England 68 years ago and
came to this country when a young
man. He was connected with the
Weathered Company of Jersey City
for 25 years. Over a year ago he took
a position with Wm. H. Lutton, also
a greenhouse builder. He is survived
by a widow and three sons.

A. F. F.

BROOKLYN, N. Y. — John Hall, florist,
died at his home here, December 17,
aged 43 years.

SEDALiA, Mo. — Fire in the boiler
room of the Archias Floral Co.'s estab-
lishment, December 14, caused smaU

damage.

J.iMAlcA, N. Y. — A. L. Miller reports
almost a complete cleanup of Christ-
mas and blooming plants, of which he
had a finer and larger collection than
ever before.

Des Moines, Ia.— The Beaver Avenue
Floral Co. has purchased the business
of the Shops Florists in the Shops
building, which will be maintained as
a downtown branch.

EVANSVUXE, IND. — Miss NelUe
Goodge. a florist in this city for the
past 30 years, died recently at the age
of 62 years. The business will be con-
tinued by her sister, Mrs. M. H. Liock-
year.

TORONTO, ONT. — The Gardeners' and
Florists' Club of Ontario has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year : Alex. Simpson, University of
Toronto, president; H. G. Dillemuth,
first vice-president; George Douglas,
309 Merton street, secretary; Geo. H.
Mills, treasurer.

LoinsviLLE KT. — At its annual
meeting, December 5, the Kentucky
Society of Florists elected the follow-
ing officers : George E. Schulz, presi-
dent; Wm. Walker, Jr., vice-president;
Herman Kleinstarink, Jr., treasurer;
August Baumer, recording secretary;
Emil Walther, financial secretary.

1266

The American Florist.

Dec. 29,

The American Florist

Established 1885.

Bubscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.50.

When sending us change of address always

Bend the old address at the same time.

■ Advertising rates on application.

From the first issue The American PLOKisThas
accepted only trade advertisements.

Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier
\t possible) as we go to press Wednesday.

We do not assume any responsibility tor the
opinions of our correspondents.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST,
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS.

Coal libel nailed again 12.57

— Piei'son's masterlv defense 1257

The retail trade (illus.) 1258

— Chas. H. Gi-akelow (portrait) 125S

— Ne.xt week In the flower shop 1258

— Christmas in Chicago retail stores 1259

— Before the flag (illus.) 1260

. — ^Pac'ting designs and cut flowers 1260

— Christmas in Philadelphia retail stores.. 1261

— Wedding decoration in Washington 1262

Florists' ferns 1263

— Winter requirements 1263

— Pern wrinkles 1263

Peter Duff (porti-ait) 1263

Ohio State University short course 1263

The rose 1264

— Rose growing in vicinity of Philadelphia. 1264

— Roses of proven worth 1264

Trade acceptances 1265

Porsythia for forcing 1265

-A laska soil favorable to good crops 1263

National puhlicity for flowers 1265

Obituary 1265

-^William L. Trumpore 1265

— B. Franklin Allen 1265

— Samuel Burns 1265

Personal 1266

New Year's 1266

Christmas trade , 1266

Halifax losses 1266

Greetings on Vincent golden anniversary 1266

Florists recognized as manufacturers 1266

Coal seizure warning to local officers 1266

The flower a symbol of triumph 1268

Making the most of greenhouse space 1268

Chicago 1270

Cincinnati ". 1277

Providence, R. I ; . 1278

Chicago bowling 12*78

Philadelphia 1280

New York 12S2

Christmas in New York retail stores 1282

Garrettsford. Pa 1284

The seed trade 1290

— Holly and green 1290

— Canadian crops 1290

— Philadelphia seed trade 1290

— C. O. D. term defined 1291

— (Sodineau honored for bravery 1291

Market gardeners 1292

— Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .1292

— Canned foods sate 1292

— Vegetable markets .1292

— ^Vegetable and fruit waste prevention. .. .1292

— Sweet potato and yam quarantine 1292

The nursei-y trade 1294

— Gardeners protest civil service change, , ,1294

— Germination of hard seeds 1294

Nassau (3ounty Horticultural Society 1301

Massachusetts Agricultural College 1,302

Newark, N. J 1302

I have finished another year, said God,
In grey, green, white and brown;
I've strewed tbe leaf upon the sod.
Sealed up the worm within the clod.
And let the last sun down.

1918 is at hand, but -vsfhere is P. F.
Hemer?

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray
has the sympathy of a large circle of
friends in the -death of his mother, De-
cember 26, aged almost 82 years.

Personal.

Miss Lorraine T. Beatty, daughter
of H. B. Beatty, former treasurer of
the Society of American Florists, in
the army medical service, is located at
Base Hospital, Camp Bowie, Fort
Worth, Tex.

E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., expects
to leave for the south soon after the
holidays.

Mrs. J, C, Vaughan, Chicago, is now
at Miami, Fla.

It is gratifying to learn from official
sources that the holiday postal and
express service was an Improvement
over that of a year ago. The claim is
made, however, the express shipments
of florists' products ^n^ere considerably
lighter than in 191(3.

New Year's.

New Year's greetings are extended
to all our patrons with the hope that
each may work out for himself con-
servation and economy in operations
without retrenchment. Let us use ev-
ei'y energy to maintain those standards
in that part of civilization which our
soldiers are fighting to defend.

Burton says : "The longer I live, the
more I am certain that the great differ-
ence between men — between the fee-
ble and the powerful, the great and
the insignificant — is energy, invincible
determination — a purpose, once fixed,
and then death or victory! That qual-
ity will do anything that can be done
in this world; and no talents, no cir-
cumstances, no opportunities, "svill
make a two-legged creature a man
without it."

Christmas Trade.

Preliminary reports received from
the^ larger flower markets of the coun-
try give every indication that the 1917
Christmas trade was fully up to all ex-
pectations, and in most instances, quite
equal in volume to that of a year ago.
The supply of cut flowers was in some
instances limited, affecting sales where
lack of express facilities interfered
with deliveries, but plants, which were
of general high qualit5> proved very
bopular and brought good prices. It is
the general consensus of opinion that
if growers had not been hampered by
poor shipping service, business in all
branches of the trade would have been
better than in any previous year.
Wreaths which were seen in large va-
riety found ready sale and well ar-
ranged baskets "were as usual good
property.

Halifax Losses.

Halifax, N. S., December 19, 1917.
Ed. American Florist :

In answer to your telegram regard-
ing loss, if any, m.ust say that the dam-
age is very great. We lost all glass, bars
are all smashed to pieces and stock
completely frozen, due to heavy frost
and a violent snowstorm after the ex-
plosion, followed by high winds for
four or five days, shifting to all quar-
ters in 24 hours. All that is left stand-
ing is a dwelling with all glass broken,
plaster down and doors broken and
twisted. All of the nurseries in the
city are gone, with the exception of the
Fenwick Nursery, located in the south-
ern part of the city, which suffered
some loss from broken glass, and is the
only one still in business.

R. Mageerall,
Quinpool Road Nursery.
Halifax, N. S., Dec. 19, 1917.
"Our nursery, consisting of 17 houses,
near the harbor, all filled with stock,
was completely demolished by the
explosion, as was my dwelling and its
contents. We will start again as soon
as possible. The assistance given by
the people of the United States has
been just splendid."

Nova Scotia Nurseky,
F. W. Killam, Manager.

Greetings on Vincent Golden Anniversary.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Vincent :

We, the officers of the American
Dahlia Society, count it a privilege to
be allowed to join in the salutations
that greet you on this morning of the
fiftieth anniversary of your married
life, December 26, 1917.

We feel honored to have you, Mr.
Vincent, as president of the American
Dahlia Society, a society which you
were instrumental in calling into ex-
istence.

To mark this solemn, happy and
unique occasion in your own and Mrs.
Vincent's life, and as a small, but per-
manent testimonial, we send you this
gold crumpet dish, and with it our
united hope and wishes for the con-
tinuance of that blessing on your lives
that has been, in such large measure,
vouchsafed in the .50 years that are
passed.

Signed on behalf of the entire body
of oflicers,

J. Harrison Dick, Sec'y.

Florists Recognized as Manufactures.

In a recent suit brought to determine
whether the Manheim Floral Co. of
Shreveport, La., is entitled to manu-
facturers' rates for gas, which are
cheaper than those charged for other
service, the district court in that city,
December 15, handed down a judgment
in its favor ordering the Southwestern
Gas and Electric Co. to furnish gas to
the Manheim establishment at 11 cents
per 1,000 feet, less a discount of 30
per cent on bills paid before the tenth
of the month.

Christmas Cards.

This year of all years it is more
than ever necessary to keep up the
Christmas spirit. At this time it is
just fine to stop and think of friends.
I am sure that you know it is my wish
that every good thing you could desire
for yourself will be yours for the com-
ing year. Also a very merry Christ-
mas.

With all good wishes, I am,.

W. F. Thehkildson.

Philadelphia, Pa.

To you, in your homes, this Christ-
mas tide, out of range of the big guns,
we wish you a Merry Christmas.
Blessed with the protection of our
great Nation, may your New Year be
a happy and prosperous one.

Hentz & Nash, inc..
New York.

I

Coal Seizure Warning to Local Officials.

In the Official Bulletin of December
20, the United States fuel administra-
tion issued the following:

"Local ofiicials throughout the coun-
try are not permitted to confiscate
coal to meet local needs. The author-
ity to commandeer and divert coal will
be retained entirely in the hands of
officials of the fuel administration, act-
ing under direct powers conferred by
United States Fuel Administrator
Harry A. Garfield.

Important to Subscriber.

The date on the yellow address label on your
copy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST will show
when your subscription expires. Please renew
subscriptions promptLv on expiration to make
certain of receiving your copy of each issue.

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Coming: Exhibition.

BlUliS iiuiil LU13 xiOL auw Lv l-^.iv,^^ ^^.,

that have been altered since the last advices. J

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass, — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation Society,
Horticultural Hall. A. F. ,1. Baur, Thirty-
eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis. Ind.,
secretary.

MajToh 14-21, 1918, New York— Spring flower
show in Grand Central Palace.

April 6-16, 1918, St. Louis, Mo,— Annual ex-
hibition of American Rose Society in conjunc-
tion with Fifth National Flower Show of the
S. A. F. Prof. K. A. White. Cornell University,
Ithaca. N. Y., secretary.

April 6-15. St, Louis. Mo.— Fifth national
flower show and thirty-fourth annual conven-
tion of the Society of American Florists. John
Young. 53 West Twenty-eiKhth street. New
Yorlv. secretary.

Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed Irom this office
•nolose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc,

Sltnatlon 'Wanted — In the Bast, as
working foreman in private or com-
mercial establishment with chance for
advangement; eight years' practical
experience; college training in horti-
culture and design; best of references
furnished; state salary and all partic-
ulars in first letter. Address

D. B. Nevin, Baston, Pa.

^VaIlled — Good grower to take part
Interest in an established business;
West. Address

Key 84T, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED

.As foreman or manager. A first-class grower
of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general
stock. Life exoerience. Capable supervisor of
help. Prefer the South. Excellent credentials.

FLORIST,
6 1 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, 111.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Greenhouse foreman, near Chi-
cago, with proven ability to handle
men; $100.

Key 851, care American Florist.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Fa.

GREENHOUSES

Ui/XD CAT IT ^ ""^ property, includ-
K wl% i9A.lJl!i ing choice residence in
Denver, Colo. Everything in first-class con-
dition. C!oal tor coming winter contracted at
low cost. Requires S4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioning this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

Situation Wanted

Seedsman wants position as executive
or on the road. Life experience, previ-
ously as manager. Under forty ; hustler.
Key 852, care American Florist.

LIVE WIRE

Needed for big retail ||
store in the west. Good
opening for up-to-date
man. State age and ex-
perience. Address
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OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf Z%s5l4 inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blacs and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.36 ; per 1000
$5,00. Samples on request. Electro ot
leaf, postpaid, $}.5U. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

SEEDSMAN WANTED

Thoroughly reliable, well posted seedsman. Experience with
catalog and counter trade. Must furnish good references. Good wages.

A-1 Seedsmen, care AmeriCBn Florist.

Good retail man experienced in landscape work
and growing business to take a small interest in an
established place near Chicago. Money need not
neccessarily be invested. This is a deserving pro-
position and one that merits attention.

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STORENAN

Wants Position. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

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The Flower a Symbol of Triumph.

Paper by Scudday Richardson read at the ban-
quet and entertainment extended by the Hous-
ton Florists' Club to soldier florists in that cUy,
December 4, 1917. ''

"Now shall our brows be crowned with victo-
rious wreaths*
And all the clouds that o'er our house did

hover,
In the deep bosom of the ocean buried."
"A consummation," may we all say,
"most devoutly to be wished."
Victory is the national desire.
At a banquet to those whom we are
delighted to honor — men who go for-
ward from the ranks of the florists,
nurserymen, seedsmen and landscape
architects to the ranks of our great
American army — and whom it will be
our pleasure, I believe, after a bril-
liant victory over the enemy, to see
marching in triumph through our
streets; at such a banquet, it may be
appropriate to say something about
the position that flowers have held, in
all nations and in all ages, as sym-
bols of victory and triumph.

It seems as if the Lord God, blessed
be His name, intended that the record
of the fragrant flower — that delicate
token of memory — should be preserved
even after great nations and civiliza-
tions have crumbled into dust and
most of their records have become
a matter of painstaking digging on
the part of the archeologist; for we
find among the ruins of ancient Egypt,
Greece and Rome, where only vast
columns are left standing to mark the
places of once beautiful and lofty
edifices, that all the devastations of
the years have not erased the sculpture
of fragrant flowers and leaves with
which these ancients commemorated
their prowess by carving into their
temples and triumphal arches.

Today there are still standing some
of the wonderful columns of the pal-
ace-temple of Amen-Ra at Karnac,
Egypt. In magnificence, grandeur and
majesty of execution, this structure
is regarded by all the authorities on
architecture as the grandest and finest
structure ever erected by man. Its
hypostyle hall, cunningly lighted, was
so vast that a human being felt like
an insect in it. This mighty structure
was erected by the Pharoahs as a
thank-offering to the Deity who had
given them victory in battle. The dis-
tinctive feature of its great columns
was the carved image of the delicate
lotus bud of the Nile.

Alexander, the greatest general
among the Greeks, always celebrated
his victories by the profuse use of
flowers. He and his men garlanded
themselves with chaplets and danced
on flowers. The architectural glories
of Athens, in column and frieze, show
how the most beautiful city of the
Greeks regarded flowers as symbols
commemorating its many successful
battles. On the return from one of his
victories, Alexander bought up all the
flowers of the country and his men
were actually showered with them for
a three days' feast. Strange to say,
Alexander, who was some winner of
victories, gave to his soldiers, on this
occasion, all the wine that they could
drink and girls to dance with, and
Plutarch says that the gaiety and good
humor engendered by this wine and by
these girls enabled them to throw off
a distemper from which they had been
suffering. Of course, in these par-
ticularly pure and sober days that we
now live in, we cannot but frown on
such unseemly behavior.

Architectural authorities contend
that Rome was lacking in refinement
of detail in its structures, but they
all admit that these structures, dom-
inated as they were by the constant
theme of the mighty Etruscan arch,
were marked by great grandeur and
magnificence. In the matter of
columns, they took from the Grecians,

modifying the Doric, loian and Cor-
inthian orders to suit their own taste
and fancy. Some think they improved
upon the Corinthian order in the use
of "the acanthus leaf divine," as one
of the poets calls it, as a symbol of
victory in their triumphal arches,
flanked by these columns; but how-
ever this may be, they were profuse in
the use of flowers for the decoration of
the frieze. When they celebrated a
victory, the path of the victor was
strevvfn with flowers, and at their ban-
quets celebrating the event not only
were all guests garlanded with flowers,
but there were flower boys and flower
girls serving the banquet, and the
banqueting hall was strewn with rose
leaves. Just think of what a "cihch"
it must have been to be a florist in
those days. Who would not have been
a florist in the day of ancient Rome?
The Honorable Mr. C. J. Caesar got
his flowers by the chariot load. (As an
aside I would remark that some people
today seem to think that they have
"something on" the gracious and clem-
ent Caesar because he was assassin-
ated. However, the night before he
was assassinated. Julius said that he
preferred a sudden death. He was a
soldier, and the thought of death did
not trouble him. Anyhow, even if he
had not been assassinated, he would
have been quite dead by this time.)

We have all heard of the Fleur-de-
Lis, or lily of Prance, for many years
placed on the battle flags of the kings
of France and carved into their monu-
ments of triumph. It was adopted as
an emblem of victory by Louis VII.
According to the great authority. Nut-
tall, however, Fleur-de-Lis, or lily
flower, is a corruption. It "was first
called Fleur-de-Louis, flower of Louis,
then Fleur-de-Luce, then Fleur-de-Lis.
It was not the lily which Louis
adopted, but the yellow flag, (Iris
pseudocorus), for many centuries a
symbol of power and majesty, the
Egyptians placing it on the brow of
the sphynx and on the sceptres of
their kings.

So you can see that the modest,
fragrant flowers Tvhich we all love
and admire have been adopted through-
out the centuries by emperors and
kings as symbols of power, majesty
and victory; and it strikes me that
this great republic when it wins vic-
tory, as we all feel sure it will, should
adopt some symbol of its own might
and triumph to be placed in the cap-
itals of our columns and in the tri-
umphal arches which may hereafter be
erected. Why should we still use the
capitals of ancient Greece and Rome
when a little ingenuity may give up
a capital of our own. decorated, say,
with the stars we have taken from
Heaven and placed on our flag and with
the American daisy or some distinc-
tive flower that may readily lend itself
to sculpture? No doubt our capable
American architects will yet develop
such a capital.

You brave soldier boys with us to-
night will soon be going to the battle
line of France to help win a victory
for our flag and to let the world know
that not in vain have we ■won, on
many a hard-fought field, the title of
being the unconquerable American. We
are confident that the flag in your
hands will always, go forward and
never be drooped in shame or defeat.
It becomes us Americans to think al-
■n'ays in terms of victory; to decide,
with set jaws, that we must win. Let
us show the world that, so far as our
flag is concerned, we do not know what
it is to go backward, but only forward.
To quote an old saying : "If we remain
behind, we die; if we go forward, we
die; let us go forward." But let me
tell you : I firmly believe that this
spirit — to conquer or to die — will re-
sult in a comparatively few of us dy-

ing. Let it be rather the enemy to
die; for him the flowers of the funeral
wreath; but for us, the laurel crown
of victory and the joyous flowers of
triumph.

Making: the Most of Greenhouse Space.

Thinking that advice from au ex-
pert, now retired, who had used his
opportunities to good advantage, would
be useful to many who are still experi-
menting, X jotted down some experi-
ences with plants which William R.
Nicholson of Framingham, Mass., said
had helped him. to success. Mr. Nichol-
son started in business forcing toma-
toes and cucumbers and believes he re-
ceived almost the record price foti
these commodities, getting as high as
$2.05 a pound for tomatoes and $60 for
a bushel of cucumbers. These were
sold by Hall & Cole, commission mer-
chants, Fanuiel Hall market, Boston.
This, of course, was some time ago,
when forcing these crops was new; as
much as $2.75 per pound was realized
from tomatoes in 1882. He now grows
tomatoes as a side or successive crop
in his carnation houses. He sows the
seed in January, grows them on cool
until March, when they are planted
four plants across a four foot bed,
Green fly is their worst insect enemy
and this is kept down with the hose.
Nicotine is also used at times with
good effect. When in flower they re-
quire a great deal of water, so as to
get plenty to the lower roots.

Ml-. Hiisennait tmoiis tne secret, if
there is any in successful raising of
four feet between rows. Tney are
trained to single stems, and tied to
tour loot bamooo staKes; when they
reach tne top of the staK.e, the top and
any lateral urancnea are pinched out,
so as to get all the strength of the vine
into the fruit. They will make about
four to five trusses to a plant. When
fruit is set, leaves are cut in half, so
as to make less shade for the carna-
tions. The plants are kept well man-
ured and it is found that the fruit is
much improved in size. The variety is
Comet, which Mr. Nicholson finds will
stand the cool temperature, 50° to 52°,
of a carnation house and fertilize its
flowers better than any sort he has
ever tried, and many others had had a
chance. The houses are all cleaned
out by the middle of August to make
room for the carnations.

Mr. Nicholson believes in tall, or
high roofed houses. One, 51x200 feet,
22 feet to the ridge, has given great
satisfaction as it allowed the use of
shelves on high standards over the
floor benches, where Gypsophila ele-
gans, as well as other blooming stock,
grows splendidly. He has a way of
growing this fine cut flower so that it
is produced with a stiff, stout stem
about twice as long as other growers
are able to get. He discovered this by
accident and was able to reproduce and
continue this feature. The formula Igi
locked up in his safe. The herbaceous
Gypsophila paniculata will not force,
as quite a few have found out to their
sorrow. The continuous supply is
kept up with a weekly sowing of seed.
They have frequently cut $2 worth of
gypsophila from a flat 12x24 inches.
Sweet peas are also grown with car-
natijns; the very early ones down the
edges of the benches on every other
bed for early winter flowers, and the
later ones along the edge at each side
of the benches. The seed for these is
sown in January in sand in the propa-
gating bed and potted into 2-inch pots
and later into 4's and some into 5-inch
pots, and from that into the bed.
The sweet peas do not appear to in-

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Fresh Cut — Northern Grown

CANNAS

Dry roots — which will be divided fresh for your order;
thus doing away with all chance of your getting dried up,
shriveled roots. Some of these varieties may be new to
you, but they are better in every way than many older sorts.

SPECIAL LIST

AU Varieties Have Green Leaves Unless Otherwise Noted.

BED FLOWERS

Per 100

A. Bouvler, 5-6 ft $2.60

Crimson Eedder, 3H-4 ft 2.60

Duke of Marlboro, 5 ft 8.60

Firebird, 3% ft 8.00

Garam, 3y2-4 ft 3.00

Julius Koch, 3 ft 3.00

Meteor, 4 ft 4.00

Papa Nardy, 4 ft 3.00

Princess Wied, 4 ft 3.00

Eheinstein, 3 ft 8.00

GILT EDGED BED

Xong Branch. 5 ft 6.00

Panama, 3 ft 6.00

Souv. de A. Crozy, ZVi ft 3.00

Stuttgartia, 414 ft 6.00

BRONZE LP. — Red Fir

King Humbert, 4-4^ ft 3.60

Wyoming, 7 ft 3.00

YELLOW FLOWERS

Per 100

Florence Vaughan, 4 ft $2.60

Jane Addams. 41^ ft 6.00

Bichard W.k.iaoe, 5 ft 2.60

Wm. Greissinger, 3-4 ft 3,00

ROSE-PINK FLOWERS

Hungarla, 3%-4 ft 3.00

Rosea Gingantea, 3^4 ft 4.00

Venus, 4 ft 3.00

OBCHID FLOWEBED

Burbank— yellow, 6 ft 2. BO

Louisiana — red, 6 ft 3.00

Mrs. Karl Kelsey — red, 6 ft 2.60

Mrs. Kate Gray — red, 6 ft 2.60

Queen Helen, or

Yellow King Humbert, 4 ft... 8.00

■Wintzer'a Colossal — red. 6 ft... 8.00

(See also "Bronze Lf. list.)

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

terfere with the 'carnations, as the
houses are so light. Mr. Nicholson
believes that many men did not study
out the possibilities of their houses,
as to the proper follow on crops, as it
was the lapping of one crop over an-
other and continually keeping the
houses up to capacity during the sea-
son of demand, that spsUs success.
The markets must also be watched. A
better price is obtained for the first
of any crop and if by some little wrin-
kle in growing or special attention
the grower can gain a few days on his
competitors, or put a finish on his
product that the other stock offered
of the same kind does not have, it
generally means a cleanup at the high-
est market price.

Snapdragon is also one of the spe-
cialties here. Just at present all the
stock, and that of other growers as well,
was badly affected with rust and there
was a spot which was worse. This
was one of the worst things they had
to contend with in growing snapdragon.
The best remedy Mr. Nicholson knows
of is Bordeaux mixture and air slacked
lime, this latter applied with a blower,
both under and over the leaves. Cut-
tings taken as late as September will
grow into plants that will give a
good spring crop.

Hammond's Grape Dust, put on with
a blower, was fine for mildew on chrys-
anthemums he said and also good for
rust and spot on snapdragons.

West Palm Beach, fla. — Foster &
Foster have made improvements at
their establishment, including a new
refrigerator.

Baltimoke, Md. — Robert Halliday
has taken the position of manager
with Isaac H. Moss, Inc., succeeding
"Wm. Price, resigned.

GLADIOLUS

Early Shipment. F. O. Chicigp. Extra Plump Bulbs. Grown n
our own farms, ideal soil All liist size Bulbs, except where noted,

Per 1000

America , $18.00

America, medium si2/e 16.00

Augusta 17.00

Augusta, medium 14.00

Mrs. Francis King 18.00

Mrs. Francis King, medium. 14.00

Peace 36.00

Princeps 40.00

Schwaben 40.00

Per 1000

Chicago White $22.60

Chicago White, medium size 20.00

Niagara 30.00

Panama 30.00

Mrs. F. Pendleton 40.00

Myrtle (True) 76.00

Halley 18.00

Europe 60.00

Baron J. Hulot 22.00

Primulinus Hybrids 30.00

Writ For Ust.

CHICAGO

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york

g^ ^» ^^ g* Field-grown

Hardy Climbers

Keady

< LE E D LE fairag]

Mention the Ainerican Florist when wrltinp

2i4and4in.pots
in all classes.

STAR BRAND ROSES

"American Pillar" and nearly
every other good hardy climber.

Send for our list.

Tk. PONARD a I— — 1
™^ "JONES CO. 1^1
Robeil Pyle, Pres. L_J

PENNA.

AnL Wintzer, Vice-Pres.

LouisviiXE, Ky. — Dave Walker, of
the Wm. Walker Co., has taken a po-
sition with the Republic Steel & Iron
Co., Toungstown, O.

GERANIUMS

2I4 in. pots, and strong rooted cuttings.
Rlcard, Pollevlne, Nutt, Doyle, Boucli-
ner, Helen Mitchell, $3.00 per loO;
$25.00 per 1000. Strong, rooted cuttings,
$15.00 per 1000. Clean healthy stock.

Bedding stock rooted cuttings ready
now of Heliotrope, Coleus, Fuchsia,
Petunias, etc. Ask for price lists.

Anglin & Walsh Co.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y.

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Syeacuse, N. Y. — A new flower shop
has been opened on Washington street
by Weedan & Johnson, the former for
some time with P. R. Quinlan & Co.

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New Year's Price List

There will no doubt be a great shortage of Roses and Carnations for New
Year's. Very few Beauties are being cut. Orders should be shipped one to
two days earlier than usual on account of the delay in handling express.

AMEEICAN BEAUTIES Per doz.

Extra long stem specials $8.00

Stems 30 to 36 inehes $5.00 to 6.00

Stems 18 to 24 inches 3.00 to 4.00

Shorter lengths 75c to 2.00

HOOSIER BEAUTY and RICHMOND Per 100

Extra long stem specials $20.00 to $25.00

Long 15.00

Good medium 10.00 to 12.00

Good short 8.00

OPHELIA and SHAWYER Per 100

Specials, extra long $15.00

Long 12.00

Good medium $8.00 to 10.00

Good short 6.00

RUSSELL — ^the best in this market Per doz.

Specials, extra long $4.00

Long. 3.00

Good medium 2.00

Good short 75c to 1.50

BRILLIANT and PINK KILLARNEY Per 100

Long $10.00 to $12.00

Good medium 6.00 to 8.00

Good short 5.00

WHITE KILLARNEY Per 100

Extra long $10.00

Good medium $6.00 to 8.00

Good short 5.00

OUR SELECTION— Xo red, in lots of 200 or more
at the rate of $5.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS

Fancy red Belle Washburn, per 100, $6.00 to $8.00
Fancy dark and light pink, per 100, 4.00 to 5.00
Extra fancy white, per 100 4.00

MISCELLANEOUS

VALLEY per 100 $8.00

CHOICE COMMON FERNS, per 1000, $2.50 to 3.00

CHOICE COMMON FERNS per 100 .30

ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI per 100 3.00

GALAX, green and bronze per 1000 1,25

NOTICE: We clooe at 5 o'clock Week Days, Sundays and Holidays at Noon.

BA88ETT & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAIj 1457.

Greenhouses Hinsdale. 111., and Greggrs Station, 111.

OPPIOE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicago.

1917 CHRISTMAS TRADE WAS GOOD.

The Christmas trade was good this
year, considering the existing condi-
tions, and everything cleaned up nicely
in fresh stoclv at very satisfactory
prices up to December 24. when the
marliet first began to weaken. Some
of the wholesale houses report a better
Christmas business than in 1916, while
others remark that it was not quite so
good, owing to the fact that they did
not have as much stock as last year to
offer. Good fresh stock brought fancy
prices, which offset to a considerable
extent, as far as the grower was con-
cerned, the general shortage in this vi-
cinity. There was quite a large sup-
ply of pickled stock offered this Christ-
mas which should have been dumped
at the greenhouses instead of being
sent into the market, and while it is
not for the writer to criticize the
quicker the grower realizes that this
is a big mistake the better it will be
for the trade in general. Roses showed
the effect of pickling in many in-
.stances and the same holds true for

WHOLESALE FLORIST

158 North Wabash Avenue,

Mention the American Florist when writing

CHICAGO

carnations, which, as one of the buyers
remarked, "were dead for over a week."
There were quite a. number of split
carnations included in the shipments
this year, which will hold down the
average on the best ones. Mrs. Chas.
Russell and American Beauty roses
were in brisk demand and brought
high prices, and the same holds true
for Richmond. Rhea Reid, Hadley and
Hoosier Beauty. Killamey Brilliant,
Champ Weiland, Killarney, Sunburst
and Ophelia also had a splendid call.
White carnations and cut poinsettias
moved very slowly and sold at reduced
prices compared to other years. Paper
'White narcissus, sweet peas, lily of the
valley, orchids, gardenias, stevia, mig-
nonette and other miscellaneous sea-
sonable stock moved nicely, and tak-

New Year's Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000— 3.50

THE JOHN HENRY CO.,

LANSING, MICH.

ing everything Into consideration the
market cleaned up completely in all
lines with the exception of inferior
stock and a few late shipments that
arrived. Holly, boxwood, mistletoe
and red berries cleaned up entirely.
The express service was iairly good
this year, and while some outgoing

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PETER REINBERG

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES
CENTRAL 601 and 2846

CHICAGO

AND CARNATIONS

IN HEAVY SUPPLY

FOR NEW YEAR'S. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES.

Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted.

NEW YEAR'S PRICE LIST subject to change without Notice.

Buy Direct From the Groover.

MRS. CHAS. RVSSBLL

Specials

Select

Medium

Short

RICHMOND

Specials

Select

Medium

Shorts

MILADY

Specials

Select

Mediuiii

Shorts . . . ,

Killarney • . ■ ■ |

\Vhite Killarney. . . I
Killarney Brilliant. I Specials

Sunburst f Select

My Maryland I Medium

Ophelia I Short

Champ Wieland . . . •'

Per 100

$25.00

20.00

.$12.00 to 15.00

6.00 to 10.00

Per 100

$12.00

10.00

8.00

6.00

Per 100

$12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00

Per 100

$12.00

10.00

S.OO

5.00 to 6.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION.

Carnations, red

'■ white and pin;
Harrisii

Per 100

* 5.00

5.00

4.00

12.50 to 15.00

Valley 6.00 to

Violets 1.50 to

Stevia 1.50 to

Sweet Peas

Smilax per doz. strings

Adiantum

Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c

Ferns, per 1.000 $3.00

Boxwood per bunch, 35c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25
Lencothoe Sprays

1.50 to
2.00 to
1.00 to

8.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.50
1.50

75c to 1.00

,2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass

m WHOLESALE GDeWEDS 2/~CUT FLWEPS^^ PLANTS If

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Phone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

Place Voir New Year's
Orders With Is

Our supply of Roses and Carnations in all the leading varieties will
be large which will enable us to fill all orders in full very easily.

In addition to Roses and Carnations we will have a most complete line of
all other miscellaneous seasonable stock including Stevia, Single and Double
Violets, Pansies, Orchids, Valley, Jonquils, Paper White Narcissus,
Sweet Peas, Calendulas, Romans, Lilies, Callas and Mignonette.

l^"Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Of ten Not Nearly As Good'^H

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Dec. 29,

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATI0NS

EXTRA FANCY STOCK. ORDER HERE AND GET THE BEST.

NEW YEAR'S PRICE LIST—

AMEKIOiiN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Long stems ^^'99

30-lncli stems 5.00

24-inch stems *-^

EICHMONI). Per 100

Select *J?-S5

Fancy 10-«0

MediSm 8.00

Short stems 6.00

KUSSEIX. Per 100

Fancy stock $6.00 to 525.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 5.00

II

SUNBURST and OPHELIA. Per 100

Select .$12.00

Fancy 10.00

Medium 8.00

Short stems 6.00

WHITE and PINK KILLARNEY,
KTLLARNEY BRILLIANT. Per 100

Fancy $10.00

Medium 8.00

Good 7.00

Short stems 6.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $2.0<)

Elgar 2.00

Snbject to Change
Without IVotine.

CARNATIONS. Per 100

Red $5.00

Light Pink 4.00

White : 4.0O

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley $ 6.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 3.00

Sm.ilax, per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.25

Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50

Asparagus Plumosua, bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 35

Other Green Goods Market Rates.

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shipments were reported to have ar-
rived late the complaints as a whole
are not as numerous as the dealer ex-
pected they would be. Some C. O. D.
orders were turned down by the buyers
and some of the wholesale houses re-
fused to ship- unless the buyer agreed
to be responsible for the stock after the
express companies signed for it.

NOTES.

F. W. Webb, manager of the Whole-
sale Florists' Credit Association, of
which practically all the local houses
are members, in addition to a large
number of others throughout the coun-
try, has a new plan in mind to increase
lis already efficient service and at the
.^ame time cut down the membership
fee of all his subscribers to $35.
over 50 per cent less than his present
charge. The new charge will include a
rating book of all the florists, to be
ready for distribution in the near fu-
ture. For $15 more a subscriber will be
furnished with a monthly bulletm
which will enable him to keep posted
on conditions at all times at a greater
saving in cost than heretofore.

Mrs. Hennon, of Hennon & Son.,
Newcastle, Pa., was a visitor Decem-
ber 21. She bought a large supply of
cut flowers in this market for her
Christmas trade, which were packed
in two large trunks so she could take
them back home with her as baggage.
Rather than disappoint her customers
at the holidays or depend upon the
express companies for safe delivery,
she made the trip here personally to
get her stock through in time, if there
was any possible chance to do so.

C. L. Washburn has no complaint
to make in regard to Bassett & Wash-
burn's Christmas trade, for no trouble
was experienced in disposing of all
the stock they had to offer. Mr. Wash-
bum says that the express service m
general was a grreat deal better than
last year and only a very few com-
plaints have been heard in regard to
delayed shipments.

C. P. Guion, formerly with the John
C. Monina-er Co., and recently with the
Western Electric Company, has accept-
ed a position as sales manager for the
Garland Manufacturing Company at
Des Plaines. Willis F. Gregory, who
has been with the Ford auto shops
here and at Detroit, Mich., has been
employed as superintendent.

Zech & Mann had a most satisfac-
toi-y Christmas trade, with the total
sales showing a wonderful Increase
over those of the same period of 1916.
Matt Mann and Ernest Parley gave

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WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

S6 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

Your New Year's Orders

will be given proper at-
tention if placed here.

Our 100% Service Guarantees This.

AUie Zech and his regular crew a lift
during the heaviest rush, which kept
everyone on the jump to get all the
orders out on time.

J. C. Nielsen, representing Poehl-
mann Bros. Co., returned from an out-
of-town trip in time to enjoy the holi-
days with friends in this city. He
expects to be called to the colors in the
near future, so he is taking advantage
of his visit here to wish all his friends
and customers "A Happy New Tear."

A new florists' supply house will open
for business in the near future at La
Porte, Ind. It is rumored that Ove
Gnatt, of Hammond, and several travel-
ing men representing a local house in
the same line are interested in the
new concern.

Wendland & Keimel, of Elmhurst,
cut about 65.000 roses for the holidays,
which was 25,000 less than last year.
This year's cut will probably represent
as much money as their 1916 holiday
returns, owing to the higher prices
realized.

Peter Reinberg had a splendid cut
of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses for Christ-
mas, as well as Champ Weiland. which
was in good crop with them. Manager
Reichling reports the holiday business
as good, with an early cleanup in all
lines.

Second-lieutenant F. W. Haeger, lor-

F/otver Pot
Trovers

Crepewood is a flexible paper-
thin wood, artistic and waterproof,
color ereen. See Xraas number
of The American Florist," for
prices, or send 40c for SHmple roll
30 feet long, postpaid, U. S.

Expanded Wood Co., Evansville, Ind.

merly with the A. D. Randall Co., who
has been stationed in Texas, was home
on a furlough this week. There is a
possibility that he may be transferred
to Rockford.

Johann A. Ebbers, who intended to
sail for Japan in the near future, de-
cided to postpone his trip for several
months, due to the unsettled conditions
abroad.

Ed Mallison returned from a large
wedding decoration at Calumet, Mich.,
in time to help out the Fleischman
force with the Christmas business.

O. A. & L. A. Tonner are well pleased
with their Christmas sales, which were
much better than last year.

Guy Reyburn is spending the holi-
days with friends and relatives at
Philadelphia and New York.

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Fine Crop of Roses

For New Year's

Particularly Extra Choice Russell
Klllarney and Killarney Brilliant

Good supply of all the Other Leading Varieties.

Fine supply of CATTLEYAS, also CYPRIPEDIUM and PHALAENOPSIS,
CECILE BRUNNER and AARON WARDS for Corsages.

Pre-lnventory Sale*

Now is the time to take advantage of our
Special Sale of Florist Supplies. Write
for List of Offerings and Quotations.

1000 Assorted Cycas Leaves, 12 to 36 inches, $34.50.

Magnolia Leaves, green, brown and purple, per box, $1.25

Wheat Sheaves, Wire Designs, Etc.

BAINDAirUS VEITCHn.

4-incli $0.35 each

B-inch .., 60c to 75c each

BIRD'S NEST FERN

5-lnch $1.00

S-lnch 1.50

RUBBER PLANTS.
4-lnch $4.20 per doz.

CROTONS.

4-lnch, well colored $0.40 each

5-inch, well colored $0.60 and .75 each

6-lnch, well colored $1.00 to 1.50 each

PTERIS.
4-lnch, assorted $15.00 to $20.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.
3-inch pots $6.00 per lOO

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.
2%-i'nch pots $3.50 per 100

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

3-inch $8.00 per 100

6-inch ' 85c each

HOLLY FERNS.

3-inch pots $10.00 per 100

4-inch pota 15.00 per 100

5-inch pots $2.40 and $3.00 per dozen

COLEUS EMP. ■WTLLIAM.
5-inch 25c and 35c each

A nominal charge is made for packingr.

PoehlmannBros.Co

7244 E. Randolph Street, CBICAQO.

L. D. Phone, Randolph 35.

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Dec. 29,

For

Your

Supply of

CUT FLOWERS

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that
it includes every item olfered in the Great Chicago Market.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Ready For Forcing

Per 100, $1.50; 250 for $3.40; 1000 for $12.00.
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago

Mention the American Florist when writing

Poehlmann Bros. Co. has been re-
ceiving many compliments for the ex-
tra fine Killarney Brilliant roses that
they supplied to their customers for
their Christmas trade. The stock was
perfect in every respect and some of
the flowers were carried on stems fully
four feet long-. This firm also had a
splendid Christmas supply of lily of
the valley and orchids.

N. J. Wietor says that the Christmas
trade at Wietor Bros.' store was fully
up to all expectations, and owing to
the fact that they were in large crop
■with both roses and carnations, the
total sales will probably exceed those
of last year. This firm had a mag-
nificent cut of carnations, which was
unsurpassed for quality in this market.

The Central Floral Co., on North
State street, made a strong bid for
the Christmas trade, and had a mag-
nificent showing of both cut flowers
and plants all through the week. The
demand, here was particularly good for
cyclamen and the proprietors were for-
tunate in having a large stock on hand
to supply all their customers with.

Announcement is made of the mar-
riage of Miss Marie Burrell, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Fellows Burrell,
4432 N6rth Albany avenue, and Her-
bert J. Budlong, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. Budlong. The bridegroom is a
member of Company A, Three Hun-
dred and Thirty-second Machine Gun
Battalion, Camp Grant.

The pioinsettia has seen its best days
as a Christmas plant or cut flower
and was about the only item in either
class that moved slowly, in spite of a
lot of pushing. Practically every re-
tailer who handled them in any quan-
tity had some left after the holidays.
The growers will d--* well to bear this
in mind for next b— ^son.

The Chicago Plo-^er Growers' Asso-
ciation had a good supply of late Jen-

nie Nonin and Helen Frick chrysan-
themums to offer for Christmas, along
with a complete line of all other sea-
sonable stock. This firm had its share
of the Christmas business, and no com-
plaint in regard to dull times is heard
at this establishment.

Raymond D. Gottry, on the oSice
staff of THE Amebican Florist prev-
ious to enlistment with the colors,
sends Christmas greetings from France.
Charles Barker, also formerly with
The American Florist, now with the
National Army at Rockford, spent a
part of his holiday furlough with rela-
tives and friends here.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. moved a large
quantity of California holly for Christ-
mas, which was featured quite exten-
sively in practically all the leading lo-
cal retail stores in their best basket
work. This firm had all the business
they could handle for Christmas, with
a heavy out-of-town demand.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. report a splen-
did Christmas trade in their new home
on Wabash avenue, and are more than
satisfied with the amount of business
they enjoyed. They were particularly
strong on carnations and supplied their
customers with good fresh stock.

The Bohannon Floral Co. had a very
pretty display of plants for Christmas
at its Bast Monroe street store and re-
ports a splendid demand for same. Or-
chids were handled on a large scale at
this establishment, in connection with
basket fruit arrangements.

Percy Jones, Inc., did a big Christ-
mas business, which exceeded all ex-
pectations. Both the local and ship-
ping demand were good and a grand
cleanup in all lines was experienced.

Chas. Erne, of Erne & Co., reports
a splendid Christmas trade, which will
make the total December sales com-
pare most favorably with those of the
same month of 1016.

Z M

H N

^0 E. Randolph St.
CHICAGO.

Long Distance Phones ] C'jjg^} ||||

Our Offerings Include;

ROSES.

Russell.
White Killarney.
Pink Killarney.

Sunburst.
Shawyer.

Ophelia.
KiUamey Brilliant.

MINIATURE ROSKS.

IVesblt.

Cedle Bmnner.

Milady,
Ward.

CARNATIONS.

All Colors in Quantity.

MISCELLANEOUS.
LILIES.

Make arrangements witli ns for
a regular supply. You should al-
^vays have some on hand, espe-
cially noiT during: the extreme
shortage of other flotrers.

Valley. Callas.

Violets.

(Single and double)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

Yellow Narcissus.

White Daisies.

Yellow Daisies.

Pansies. Stevla.

Snapdragons.

Strawflowers.

GREENS.

Plnmosus. SprengerL

Galax, bronze. Galax, green.

Ferns.

Leucothoe Sprays.

Mexican Ivy. Smilax.

Adiantum.

Wild Smilax. Boxwood.

Red Winter Berries.

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You Can Get What You Want Here

For New Year's

Everything seasonable in quantity to meet any demand.

NEW YEAR'S PRICE LIST-

MKS. OHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Special $23.00

Select 20.00

Medium S12.00 to 15.00

Short 0.00 to 10.00

Hoosifer Beauty, e.xtra special. 30.00

special 20.00 to 25.00

select 10.00 to 15.01)

shoit 8.00

special
select
medliiiu
short

KiUamey Brilliant, special..

" select ..

■ ' medium .

" " short . .

12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00

select
mediu!
short

al $12.00

White KiUamey, special . .

select .

" " medium

■' " short .

$12.00
10.00

S.(Kl

KOSES — Continued.

KiUamey, special . .
■' select . .

medium

" short ...

Mrs. Ward, special.

select

" " medium

" short .

Simburst, special . .
select ...
" medium

' ' ' short

12.00

10.00

S.OO

G.OO

Cecile Brunner ; 2.00 to 3.00

Elgar 2.00 to 3.00

Baby Doll 2.0O to 3.0O

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 6,00

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARirATIONS.

Red .
White
Splits

ORCHIDS.

Per doz.
Cattleyas $12.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per

Violets $ 1.50 to !

Valley

Raster Lilies 12.50 to

Stevia 1.50 to

Strawflowers per bunch .25 to

Calendulas 2.00 to

Paper Whites 3.00 to

Daisies 1.00 to

Snapdragons per bunch

Mignonette 6.00 to

Romans 3.00 to

Callas per doz.

Sweet Peas

100

P 2.00
6.0O

15.00
2.00
.35
4.00
4.00
2.00
.75
8.00
4.00
2.0O
2.00

GREENS.

Asp, plumosus per string $

Asp. plumosus sprays. . .bunch

Sprengeri per bunch

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy Fems per 1,000

Galas leaves per 1,000

Wild Smilax . . .' per case

Boxwood per lb.

Red Winterberries. . . .per case

Mexican Ivy

Leucothoe Sprays

).50 to !
.35 to
.35 to

1.00
2.00
3.00
1.25
5.00
.35
3.00
1.00

« If .I3?ia<iI)M ^ To

:a^»=^t=^^^== TsfOX I NIC. ^ ^^^'^^^=

PHONES'

CENTRAL 257l-AUT0MATIC4S-7i4-CENTRAL2572

161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

Mention the American Florist when writing

THE Florists' Supply House of America

THE SEASON'S GREETINGS

A well conducted business is the key to happiness.

Open the door to continuous and prosperous business for the coming year.
Fit our good service in with your good resolutions. We were never better prepared.

BAYERSDORFER & CO

••

1129-1131 Arch Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the American Florist when writinn

The. J. F. Kidwell Co., 3530 South
Michigan avenue, reports that its retail
sales will be greater than last year,
owing- to-several large funerals and a
brisk demand for poinsettias and cy-
clamens. Milady and Mrs. Chas Rus-
sell roses were the best sellers in cut
flowers, and brought fancy prices,

owing to their extra fine quality. This
firm's wholesale business was double
that of last Christmas, consequently
no complaint is heard here in regard
to poor business. This firm has five
employes already with the colors, and
three more will leave in the near fu-

ture, and while handicapped consider-
ably by the loss of these employes,
everything went along smoothly and
Mr. Kidwell is seriously thinking of
closing his garage so that the few re-
maining men may join in the fight for
democracy.

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Bee. 29,

This item appeared in the Tribune,
"Wednesday, December 26 : A little
story for tlie Scrooges — A canary,
which "William Schofield, a florist at
734 North State street, was delivering
was caroling away for dear life Christ-
mas in its cage in Schofield's auto
truck when the truck collided with a
large touring car at Elm and North
State streets. Both cars were over-
turned and wrecked. A third car came
along and narrowly averted a collision
by turning up on the sidewalk and
smashing into a fence. Rescuers dug
into the debris. They found Schofield's
cargo of flowers — about $250 worth —
crushed. Further down under a pile
of kindling wood and twisted iron they
found the bird cage. Its frail wire lat-
tice work was crushed. They pulled it
out. And — the canary resumed its
Christmas carol. No one was hurt in
the accident.

O. J. Friedman, 516 South Michigan
avenue, did a splendid Christmas busi-
ness, which was better than last year
and featured the general, useful, sub-
stantial line of plants, principally cy-
clamens and poinsettias, in combination
arrangements, with crotons and other
foliage stock. Mrs. Chas. Russell,
American Beauty roses and orchids
were the best sellers in cut flowers and
commanded slightly higher prices than
last year, as did plants. This Arm
had the decorations for the Lowden
coming-out party, held at the Pullman
Home on the south side, December 22,
which was the best order of the season,
and alone helped to make this year's
Christmas business one of the best
ever. Victor Bergman arranged the
decorations in his usual artistic style,
which was highly commented upon by
all the society people present.

The Alpha Floral Co. had a splendid
showing of plants, particularly cycla-
mens and poinsettias, which were in
brisk demand and cleaned up very sat-
isfactorily at an early hour. Cut
flowers were handled in quantity at
this establishment, especially roses,
which was their leader in this line,
although everything else seasonable
was obtainable at prices to suit every
buyer. Manager Chronis always makes
a large showing, and this ChrLstmas
was no exception to the rule. He was
very much pleased with the Christmas
sales, which compare most favorably
with those of 3916.

O.A.&L.A.TONNER

ROSES-CARNATIONS

Stevia Violets Calendulas

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Magnolia Leaves-Magnolia Wreaths-Cycas Leaves, Etc.

30 Cast Randolph St., Chicago, III.

Mention the American Florist when writing

The Ernest "Wienhober Co., 22 East
Elm street, were strong on fancy bas-
kets of cyclamens, Scotch heather,
Christmas cherries and poinsettias,
and report a brisk demand for same,
with the exception of the last named,
which seemed to be the case all over
the city, especially in the larger sizes.
Two large weddings on December 22,
and a large coming-out party the fol-
lowing Monday, together with their
Christmas sales, made it appear to the
proprietors as if their Christmas busi-
ness would be greater than that of
1916.

Chas. A. Samuelson, 2134 South
Michigan avenue, had his usual fine
showing of plants for Christmas, in
which cyclarnens played the leading
part. Basket arrangements at .$5, .$10
and $15 sold fast in the plant line, but
the fancier kinds needed more pushing
than last year to move them. Cut
flowers also had a good call, and while
it was rather early when this item was
written, the demand, as a whole, was
satisfactory, and promised to be fully
as great as that of 1916.

W. J. Smyth featured splendidly
gi-own cyclamens on a large scale at
his Thirty-first street and Michigan
avenue store and was more than satis-
fled with the rapid manner in which
they sold. Prettily arranged baskets
of mixed plants had a fine call, as well
as cut flowers, although the first
named predominate at this establish-
ment. The report here is that the

Christmas sales will be as good, if not '
better, than those last year.

The Atlas Floral Co., on East Ran-
dolph street, had a fine showing of
plants and cut flowers, mainly cycla-
mens and poinsettias. Both sold well
and a large decoration at the Palace
theatre helped considerably to increase
the Christmas sales. Holiday postal
cards proved to be a profitable side line
at this establishment.

The annual Christrtias floral exhibi-
tion at the Garfield Park conservatory
opened Sunday, December 23, and will
continue until January 6. Visitors will
be admitted free. The conservatory
will be open daily from in the morn-
ing until 10 at night. The exhibition
consists of about 7,000 plants and
bulbs in thirty species and varieties.
The chief attraction is poinsettias.

Vaughan's Seed Store has been fill-
ing contract; orders for manetti stocks,
both English and French.

Visitors : A. R. Barber, Cleveland,
O.; M. H. Liockyear, manager of the
Oak Hill Greenhouses, Bvansville, Ind.

Dtnn, Mass. — Frank J. Dolansky
has purchased the interest of Mr. Mc-
Alpine in the firm of McAlpine & Mc-
Donald, Boston, Mass., the firm to bo
known as Dolansky & McDonald.

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WE HAVE A 600D SUPPLY OF ROSES

None Better in the Chicago Mariiet

CARNATIONS OF QUALITY STOCK

Lilies, Violets, Valley, Freesia, Snapdragons, Gardenias, White and
Yellow Narcissus, Stevia, Mignonette and all otherSeasonable Stock.

All Greens, such as Ferns, Asparagus Sprengerl,
Green and Bronze^Galax, Leucothoe Sprays, Adiantum.

We have home-grown Asparagus — sure to reach you in good shape.

If you want good stock and good treatment, send your orders to

CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE and BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE
SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

On Account of War Congestion, Express Companies will only accept shipments subject to Delay
so that upon obtaining receipt (or our shipments our responsibility ceases.

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. BQJDLONG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

Prices

As

Low

As

Others.

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place yon can rely npon orders sent ns receiving such benefits.

THE-

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company

wishes you a most Happy and Prosperous New Year, and takes this opportunity
to thank you for the part that you have contributed to its business success
during the past twelve months, and to assure you of its sincere appreciation.

116-118 Seventh Street,

PITTSBURGH, PA.

Cincinnati.

CHEISTMAS DEMAND BEISK.

Christmas business was very heavy.
The demand from oat of town was good.
The local business started slowly,
gained momentum rapidly, and by the
close was fairly swamping the florists.
Prices averaged about the same as in
other years, but in some instances they
were much higher than they were in
the past. Roses were in good supply.
Mild weather just preceding Christmas
brought in a fair cut that proved bet-
ter than we had anticipated and helped
the local florists in the latter part of
the Christmas rush. Carnations, too,
were fairly plentiful and cleaned up
quickly. Poinsettias were in good
supply. E'aster lilies and callas were
plentiful. Stevia was very plentiful.
The same was true of yellow and white
narcissus. Other offerings were sweet
peas, lily of the valley, single violets
and orchids.

Raedlein \m\ Co.

Designers and Manufacturers
713 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO, - ILL.

If you have not received one of our illustrated catalogues, write for it today.

NOTES.

B. G. Gillett had an excellent assort-
ment of Russell roses for his Christ-
mas business. They sold quickly.

Geo. Klotter sent about three times
his normal holiday supply of double
stevia to L. H. Kyrk. Every bit of it
sold.

1278

The American Florist.

Dec. 29,

ERNE ^ COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-
30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

The Happiest of New Years is Our Wish To All.

Business prosperity comes with good management. Carry Neidinger's Supplies and pave the
way to your most prosperous year. We will indorse this resolution with our best service.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., 1309=1311 North 2ad St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The Rapid Wrapper Co.

MANUFACTUREBS OF THE

RAPID RAPPER

56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

J. A. Peterson & Sons were busy
right np to the last minute, getting out
the orders for their begonias.

C. E. Critchell had a fine lot of
Hoosier Beauty and Killarney Brilliant
for his early holiday business.

Visitors : E. G. Hill and Jos. Hill,
Richmond, Ind.; Mrs. J. Lampei-t,
Xenia, O., and Mrs. J. W. Prisch, Day-
ton, O.

H.

Providence, R. I.

HOLIDAY TRADE CONDITIONS GOOD.
Trade during the past week has
been good, and it is believed that when
all reports are in it will be found that
Christmas sales were up to expecta-
tions. Stock of all kinds is short, with
roses selling at high figures. Carna-
tions bring from six to 15 cents each
and sell at sight. Violets are also
short in supply and high in price. The
quality of bouvardia is good and it has
a good sale. Poinsettias are good this
year and sell well in pots. Primulas
and other plants are having a good
call.

NOTES.

The evergreen men at the bridge are
having heavy business at exorbitant
prices, but the public seems willing to
pay them.

Westminster Greenhouses were well
prepared for the Christmas trade with
fine foliage plants of all kinds.

All of the stores are decorated for
the holiday season and the, window
displays are very good.

Wanskuck Greenhouses have sup-
plied the local trade with some excep-
tionally fine primulas.

H. A. T.

LouisviiXE, Kt. — An icicle weighing
about 1,200 pounds, which fell from an
adjoining building, killed an employe
and damaged glass and stock to the
extent of several hundred dollars at
the establishment of the F. Walker Co.,
December 13.

lONiA, Mich. — The Elva Davis green-
house, which was purchased by Byron
Smith last summer, was destroyed by
fire December 15, the loss being about
$2,.500. Much of the stock was saved
and removed to the proprietor's other
establishment and his holiday trade
win not suffer in consequence.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott, President.

J. E. PoixwoRTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgt

Mention the American Florist when writing

EVERGREENS

Per 1000

Fancy Ferns, per case of 5000 $3 25 $0 75

Dagger Ferns, per case of 5O0O. . . 3.25 .75
Green Galax, per case of lO.CCO... 3.75 ..SO
Bronze Galax, per case of 10.000, 3,75 ,50
Green Leucotboe, 10 to 15 inches, any

quantity

Bronze Lencothoe, 10 to 15 inches,

any quantity

We handle nothing but the best and guarantee

entire satisfaction

1,00
1.25

Cash With Orde

Tar-Heel Evergreen Co.

ELK PARK, N. C.

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AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES

Have yon received our catalogue ?
Mailed upon request.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-51-53 S.Mlcbigan Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago Bowling:.

Florists' North Chicago League
scores for December 18:

1st 2d 34

Players — Game Game Game

.T. Huebner 188 172 146

Lorman 183 158 17T

Einweek 188 139 225

Zech 174 162 185

Olsem 167 184 210

Totals 900 815 943

1st 2d 3a

Florists' Kaad League scores for De-
cember 19 :

Players— Game Game Game

Hnebner 181 188 185

Lorman 166 201 150

Elnweck 208 180 169

Zech 174 170 175

Price 178 181 274

Totals 907 920 953

THE BOOK OF
GLADIOLUS

THE first authorita-
tive hook on this
bulb ever printed in
America, or possibly
the world, issued April
1,1911. This 120- page
book, written by Mat-
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Dr. Van Fleet, con-
■tains many chapters
[covering all sides of
k growing, propagating,
(storing, etc., and also
some pages of valuable
cultural notes gath-
ered from reliable
sources. A necessity
for both amateur and
grower. The book is
bound in cloth and
fully illustrated.

PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

Two=Toned Cut Flower
Baskets.

(With Uners

includea.)

Hst

ot

Full hgt..

'has

.et

inc', li.iTidle

Per doz.

Per 100

^

in.

14 in.

?2.40

518.00

nV.

in.

16 in.

2.75

20.00

in.

20 in.

4.00

31.00

8

in.

21 in.

4.50

34.00

CREPE PAPER FOR POT COVERS.

Per doz. Per lOO

Waterproof (all colors) $3.00 $23.00

Pebbled, pleated (all colors) 2.50 18.00

"BON-TON" BABY RIBBON.

Very handsome and good for general use. All
colors.
Per spool ot 50O yards $1.25

it's

6eo. n. Angermueller Co.

Wtiolesale Florists
1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention the American Florist when lerHing

/p//.

The American Florist,

1279

John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Avenue,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, lU.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

LonA Distance Pbone. Randolph 6784

CHICAGO

HOERBER BROS.

SS°'|-i«, Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 2758

Greenhouses: Des Plaines, HI. n\%\msAn

Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. l/IIlCagG

Mention the American Florist when writina

Joseph Ziska & Sons

169-175 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Desigrns and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

Mention the American Florist when writina

MILLER & MUSSER

i. . ■ . ■* • ■ • • - •

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing

Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LODg Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when wHtino

A. L. Randall Co.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

Mention the American Florist when writina

George Reinberg

WHOIiESAI^ FliORIST

Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Biohmond, Eil-
lamey, VHiite Eillamey and Eillamey Brilliant
roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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ECAMLINfiCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALF,

CCT FLOWER BOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

Mention the American Florist when writina

VlioMeJIo¥erMM'KeU

ChicaEO.
NEW YEAR'S PRICE LIST.

Dozen

$7 00

Ro>*i,B*antT, ipeciali

36-in fa ou

30-in 5 00

24 in 4 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

■• Hoosier Beauty 8 00@15 00

" KilUrney Brilliant 6 00@1S 00

" Killarney 6 00@12 00

" White Killarney 6 00@12 00

" Richmond 6 00@15 00

" RheaReid 6 00@13 00

" My Maryland 6 00@15 00

'• Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 6 00@15 00

" Milady 6 00@15 00

" Sunburst 6 00@12 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 6 00@12 00

■■ Hadley 6 00@15 00

■■ Ophelia 6 Oa@12 00

■' Double White Killarney.. 6 00@12 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 6 00@12 00

" Champ Weiland 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 6 00@12 00

" Tipperary 3 00010 00

" FrancisScott Key 6 00@i5 00

" Bayard Thayer 6 00015 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 fifl® 3 00

" GeorgeElear 2 000 300

" Baby Doll 2 000 3 00

" Nesbit 2 Of® 4 00

'■ Fireflame 6 000 8 00

" Ourselection 7 00@10 00

Violets, per 100 $1 50@ 2 00

Carnations 4 00@ 5 00

CattleyBi..Der doz., $9.CO@S12 00

Daisies 1 00@ 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 15 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns per 1000, $3 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucotboe 75

Mexican Ivy...per 1000,5 00@6 00

PlumoBus Strings.. each, 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 SO

Sprengeri, Flumosus Sprays 3 00

Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case, 9.00

1>. E. FRERES

R. J. WlNDUai

THE FRERES-WINDLER Co.

30 £. Randolph St., Chicago

Koom 218 Atlas Blocite
liOns IMstance Phone, Majestic 7170

Mention the American Florist when writing

WILD SMIUX, ^l^-iL

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bagldOO square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.56

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^^ma

Mention the American Florist when writina

Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natnral Log Moss, per bag (100 square

feet). $1,75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

,-,F«imr CBOWIRS — SHIPPERS '

^rUT FLOWERS"

^ V^S4 NO. WABASH AVK.^^

IS* NO. WABASH AVK. '

Mention the American Florist when tnritino

— IHE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

Mention the American Florist when writing

ZECifsMANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - CUca^
Telephone Central 328*

1280

The American Florist.

Bee. 29,

You can always depend on us to fill your order for

=BEaUTIES=

Tou know where there is a lar^e supply you can look for the best value.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO., K^r

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

X^loro-l Bf t^r®erie«

Greenhonses:
EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Bell Phone: SPRUCE 889.

Oflice and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Roses, Orchids, Carnations, Violets, Gardenias.

Mention the American Florist when writing

PhUadelphla.

TRADE UP TO ALL EXPECTATIONS.

At this writing-, December 24, the
fogs and forebodings of a disastrous
holiday business, owing to war condi-
tions, are fast lifting; in fact, they are
for tlie most part dispersed. As far as
the demand for all kinds of florists'
supplies is concerned, only the inad-
equate shipping facilities kept it from
being the largest Christmas business
ever experienced. The same condition
holds true with foliage and flowering-
plants, growers having more orders
than ever before and were obliged
finally to decline many -which ordinari-
ly would have had good attention, as
express companies refused to receive
the business. Ordei-s of both plants and
cut flowers for points as far distant as
New York and "Washington were in
some instances shipped by auto trucks,
W. K. Harris loading a large Fierce-
Arrow with plants for Baltimore and
"Washington, which carried safely.
"Victor Groschens, Edward Towill and
J. Stephenson shipped a load of cut
flowers to New York in the care of the
H. P. Michel! Co. December 21 and
again December 23, both trips being
successful. J. G. Neidinger also made
three trips to New York with his car
in one week without even a puncture.
The Leo Niessen Co. handled an im-
mense quantity of cut flowers, but
claimed they could have done at least
a third more but for transit troubles.
A number of good orders were can-
celled December 22, the trade fearing-
to take the risk in the light of recent
experiences. The Jos. Heacock Co.
switched this fall to the parcels post,
from which ser-vice they have not had
up to this time a single complaint.
There appeared to be an abundance of
stock, especially of carnations, but far
too many white. A fine stock of roses
-were offered, of which the Russells were
superb. American Beauties in quantity
and of good quality were in demand.
Ophelia, Richmond. Hadley and all the
others were seen in quantity. Lily of
the valley, cattleyas and gardenias
were about equal to the demand at
good prices. Violets were the one
scarce flower. The New York doubles
were held up by the express companies,
-while the singles were a short crop on
account of lack of sunshine. Easter
lilies were in good supply. Cut poin-
settias were plentiful. There were high
quality orchid sweet peas, which were in
good demand. Snapdragons, calendulas,
daisies, cornflo-wers and other small flow-
ers were freely offered. Top prices were
as follows : American Beauties, 75 cents;
Russell, 50 cents; Hadley and extra
Ophelia, .35 cents; highest grades
other roses, 15 to 20 cents; medium
grades from 6 to 10 cents; carnations,
from 4 cents for white to 8 cents for

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violeis, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Roses and Carnaiions.

This is the exclusive shop, only one bloclc (rom Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VlioMe Rower M^KeU

Cincinnati, Dec. 26. Per 100

American Beauty, per doz,..l 50@ 12 00

Roses, Killarnev 4 00® 8 00

'• Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 00@25 00

'• Ophelia 8 00615 00

" Richmond 6 U0@15 00

" Sunburst 8 00@15 00

Lilinm Gifanieum 15 00

Carnations 8 00@10 00

Valley 7 00

Narcissus 4 00

Sweet Peas 2 00

Boston, Dec. 26. Per 100

Roses. Beauty 10 00@2S00

■• Killarney Queen 2 00® 8 00

" White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
" Doable White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" Killarney Brilliant 4 00@IO 00

•• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00® 8 00

■• Mock 4 00®1200

" Mrs. Cbai. Rusiell 2 00® 8 00

" Sunburst 2 00® 8 00

" Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HilllnEdon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 003 8 00

Carnation 4 00® 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 50@20 00

Buffalo, Dec. 26. PerlOO

Beauty Special 40 00@50 00

Fancy 30 00@40 00

Extra 15 00®20 00

1st 500@1000

Roses, Killarney 3 00@10 00

My Maryland 4 000 8 00

'■ Sunburst 4 00010 00

" Ward 4 00® 6 00

" Ophelia 4 00@12 00

•' Russell 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00® 5 00

" Shawyer 300@ino0

Lily of the Valley 8 0C@10 00

Lilies 8 00®10 00

Cattleyai 6000@75 00

Carnations 3 00® 5 00

Asparatrus Sprentrerl... 35® SO

Feros per 1000. 2 50

SmiUi 15 00020 nn

Chrysanthemums 6 00025 00

Violets 75® 1 00

Sweet Peas 75® 1 25

red; lily of the valley, 10 cents; cat-
tleyas, 60 to 75 cents; gardenias, 35 to
50 cents; single -violets, $1.50 to $2.00;
doubles, $1.25 to $1.50 per 100; sweet
peas, $3 to $4; Easter lilies, $10 to

Write For Our

Price List
On Cut Flowers

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

BERGER BROS.

CentnU Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

$12.50. All the bulky Christmas greens
were slow coming in with many ship-
ments missing. Holly brought from
$G to $7.50 per case; wreaths, 15 to 25
cents. Boxwood sold up to 25 cents
per pound.

December 25. — Reports vary in the
wholesale market regarding the Christ-
mas business. Medium grade roses
were in good demand, but high grade
stock moved slowly at low prices. Car-
nations were hard to dispose of and
poor shipping facilities threw too much
stock on the local market, which broke
badly. Some dealers report the volume
of business was equal to that of last
year. Other statements vary from
fair to good, while a few are satisfied
it was the best Christmas trade in
their history. Plants sold well, as did
Christmas trees and greens. Growers
-with large shipping trade fared badly
on account of limited express service.

yp/7.

The American Florist.

1281

CCPOUMtld!

Everything in the
line of GutFlowera^
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

fiULWACKEE, WIS.

nOLTON i millKCL CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Ruscns. Red Immortelles, Red
Velvet Poinsettias, hed Frieze Rop-
ing, Red Raffia Mats. Baslcels,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GREENS

Loose Bououet Green, Boncruet
Green wreathing. Boxwood, eic.

Our prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N.FUtllSt., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia.

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets.
1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Horists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemnms, Violets.
Up-to-tbe-Minate Service: Satiibction Goaranind.
1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

AMONG THE WHOLESALERS.

The Lieo Niessen Co., member of the
Chamber of Commerce, through its sec-
retary, was enabled to arrange a meet-
ing' with the chiefs of various express
companies with the wholesale cut
flower and plant dealers, the result be-
ing a special car for their shipments
south on Thursday and Friday and on
Friday one for Pittsburgh, Cleveland
and other western points. Not only
were the various packages on time for
these trains, but numerous assistants
were sent along to see that they were
placed in the cars.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. could have
handled much more business if ordered
in time. So many leave everything to
the last minute, however, that they
have only themselves to blame. Syd-
ney. Bayersdorfer reports the factory
department working to the limit for
the past two months.

Carl Corts, of the Jos. Heaoock Co.,
has great faith in Uncle Sam, as he
has delivered all their out-of-town
packages for the past two months and
always on time. White and Pink Kil-
larney roses were in full crop.

The S. S. Pennock Co.'s plant depart-
ment handled an immense stock of
flowering a,nd foliage Christmas plants.
Superintendent Liggett said many or-

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P. O. Box 206

.MIIwankee,Wis.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.

Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

CM "mr M I ET WM lU Wholeaale Florist.

• >^« IVlJI-Iini, 1312 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO.

VlioMeJIo¥erMM'KeU

Philadelphia, Dec. 26. Per 100

Rosea, Beauty, specia' 35 00@50 00

■; " fancy 15 000^5 00

eitra 10 00@15 00

shorter grades 10 00@12 00

Mrs. Cbas. Rnssell 8 00@25 CO

Prima Donna 8 00@15 00

" Killarney 3 00@1000

" White Killarney 3 0C@10 00

" Hadley 8 00@35 00

Sunburst 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 6 00#15 00

Wards 3 00@ 8 00

CaroatioDs 4 00@ 6 00

Cattleyas eacD.S0 50@ 75

Valley 10 00&12 00

Lllinm Rubrum 5 00@ 6 00

Calendulas 2 00@ 3 00

Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50

Snapdragons 6 OOOIO 00

Chrysanthemums 8 00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c@50

Violets, single and double . 75@ 100

Asparagus string or bunch, 350 SO

PiTTSBnRGH. Dec. 26. PerlOO

Roses.Beauty. special 50 00

fancy 30 00

extra 20 00

No. 1 15 00

" Killarney 4 00012 00

" My Maryland 4 00612 00

" Sunburst 4 00012 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@12 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Lilinm Gieanteom 10 00@12 00

Adiantnm l 25

AsoaragusSprengeri.ner bunch, 35@40

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations 4 00

Chrysanthemums 1 50@ 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas 3 00

Milwaukee. Dec. 26. PerlOO
Roses. Killarney and W.Killarney 8 00@15 00

" Ward 80001500

" Mrs. Cbas. Russell 15 00® 0 00

" Ophelia 8 00@15 00

" Hoosier Beauty 10 00020 00

" BonSilene 2 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 5 00@ 6 00

Valley 6 000 7 00

Lilies per doz.. 2 00

Rubrums 4 00

Cattleyas perdoz., 9 00

McCALLUM CO.

Florists' Supplies
PITTSBURGH, - PA.

Mention the American Florist when writing

NEW CROP

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX

NOW READY.

$2.50 per case; $1.50 per half case.
Give us yoxu business and we will please you.

SOUTHERN EVERGREEN CO.

] L. Cumbie, Manager, Morris Station, Georgia
Mention the American Florist when writing

Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

Full Line Xmas Goods.
W. Q. Potter Co., tU^^^Jh:

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Lodis, Dec. 26. PerlOO

Hadley 2 000 S 00

Killarney 2 000 4 00

White Killarney 2 000 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 3 00015 00

Sunburst 3 00010 M

Ward 3000 6M

MrsShawyer 2 000 SCO

Ophelia 3 000 8 OB

Carnations 4 000 500

Ffirns per 1000, $2 50

Russell. 3 00015 00

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Dec. 2\

1

ders had to be refused as there was no
certainty of delivery.

The best Prima Donna and Septem-
ber Morn roses seen in this market
this season were offered by E'ugene
Bernheimer. A good demand for roses
of medium grade was reported.

Edward Reid was strong in double
violets, sending a special messenger to
New York to meet his grower. Russell
and Scott Key roses were top-notchers
in his rose section.

Stuart Miller, of the Philadelphia
■Wholesale Florists' Exchange, was
much pleased with the Christmas trade.
High grade Russell and Ophelia roses
were features.

Berger Brothers' southern shipments
of boxwood were late in arriving, but
finally reached them when others were
sold out and found immediate buyers
at top prices.

K.

New YorK.

WHOLESALE TRADE QUIET.

Business was very slow in the' whole-
sale district during the past week,
which was to be expected, considermg
the fact that the retailers have been
busy preparing and pushing then-
plant stock. At this writing, Decem-
ber 24, the best informed men in the
wholesale district believe that the
Christmas business will, considering
conditions, be encouraging. Ameri-
can Beauties are now up to $75 per
100, and are likely to reach $100 be-
for the end of the day. Special Had-
leys were running a close race with
American Beauties. Russell and Scott
Key are around $50 per 100. Such
roses as Ophelia, Killarney Queen and
Mock, range from $12 to $25 per 100
for specials, according to quality. Gar-
denias and orchids were slow and
cheap during the past week, but it is
hoped that they will move better to-
day. The general run of carnations
bring $5 to $6 per 100, with $S for a
few fancies. Violets bring $1 per 100
and may reach $1.50 if the weather
continues as mild and fine as it now is.
Poinsettias, cut, are rather slow at $2
per dozen, as are also Easter lilies at
$8 per 100. Paper White narcissus and
various minor stocl^ are slow. There
is practically no holly to be bought at
wholesale. It is stated that $10 per
case was offered, December 22. It ap-
pears that there was plenty of holly,
where it grows, but on account of the
scarcity and high price of labor, the
shipments were light.

December 24. — At this writing the
indications are that the Christmas
business has been much better than it
was expected to be. All the leading
retail stores, visited or otherwise heard
from, report satisfactory sales of
plants and plant combinations, and
also a fair demand for cut flowers.
There is likely to be considerable busi-
ness in cut flowers on Christmas morn-
ing. In the wholesale district, while
there has been a considerable demand
for red stock, white and pink have
been slow, and prices are below those
of last year. There w^ere too many
pink and white carnations; white in
some instances going as low as .$3 per
100 and it was hard to get $5 for pink.
The reds brought $10 per 100. Most
of the special American Beauties sold
for $75 per 100 and Hadley ran them
a close race, passing them to $1 each,
at the finish. For special Ophelia and
roses of that class, $15 per 100 was
about the top price and they had to
be good to bring that. Special Russells
and Mocks about $30 and $35 per 100.
Cattleyas were slow at 40 to 60 cents
per flower, with a possible $1 for a
few very fine ones; gardenias, $2.00 to
$4.00 per dozen, according to quality;
Poinsettias, $3 and .$4 per dozen; vio-
lets ran from .50 cents to $1.25 per 100,
according to quality; good lily of the

]F*or IcKxmedla.'te Dell-ver^r

LIL. GIGANTEUM

LILY of the VALLEY

From New York Cold Storage.

$40.00 per 1000.

In cases of 2000 and

4000 pips.

Chas. Schwake & Co., 90=92 West Broadway, New York

Of new crop. 'a'. « ^-^VC'.'! )

7-9 in., $55.00 per 1000. ^-%^Z^'^'^^'
In cases of 300 bulbs.

valley $10 per 100; lilies, $8.00 per 100.
As a rule, all white stock was hard to
move, also yellow bulbous stock.

NOTES.

George Lawrence, of J. H. Small &
Sons' staff, recently received a letter
from his brother, Charles, who was
formerly in the retail business on Co-
lumbus avenue, this city, but who en-
listed with the Seaforth Highlanders.
They were in Halifax at the time of
the disaster and he wrote a graphic
account of the scenes and incidents
attending it. He was fortvmate in
escaping with only a slight cut on
his head.

Cornelius McGinnis, for the past five
years bookkeeper for George C. Sie-
brecht, the 28th street wholesaler, died
suddenly, December 18, of penumonia.
He had been at the store, December
14. He was about 35 years old; a
clever and genial man who was popu-
lar in the trade.

Hugo Jahn, 710 Nostrand avenue,
Brooklyn, had many attractive plant
combinations for the Christmas trade.
His show windows were handsomely
decorated, and the entire store showed
good taste in arrangement.

J. W. Hauser, the Madison avenue
retailer, had an elaborate wedding
decoration in St. James' church, De-
cember 22. As it came with the
Christmas preparations, it kept the
whole force hustling.

J. H. Small & Sons' large store at
Madison avenue and 52nd street, was
wrell filled with fine stock, at the open-
ing of the Christmas trade. In cro-
tons and heather, they had excep-
tionally fine plants.

Joseph Trepel's chain of retail
stores in Brooklyn were well stocked
with Christmas plants, wreaths, etc.,
and business was good. In addition
he was almost swamped with a rush
of funeral work.

J. G. Leikens, Madison avenue and
55th street, had a fine stock of Christ-
mas plants and plant combinations.
On December 22 he assured us that the
outlook was encouraging.

M. C. Ford, the wholesaler of 121
West 28th street, had a fine stock of
American Beauties and carnations, as
well as all other seasonable stock for
the Christmas trade.

The retail store of the Drakos Co.,
Broadway near Columbia University,
had many atractive Christmas fea-
tures, noteworthy being hanging bas-
kets of begonias.

Myer, Madison avenue and 58th
street had, as usual, a fine stock of
plants. One of his specialties was
Christmas trees and wreaths.

A. F. F.

Christmas In New York Retail Stores.

Preparing for Christmas in a large
retail store is a task of considerable
magnitude and the greater part of the
preceding week is usually devoted to
it. A carpenter or the "handy man"
about the store must build a strong
tier of bench shelves, usually more
than half the length of the store, one
shelf above another, something in the
style of the "bleachers" at a base ball
park. WTien the plants arrive, they

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must be carefully unwrapped, placed
in baskets or hampers and decorated
with ribbon before being placed on ex-
hibition. As a matter of course, some
of the best are reserved for the show
windows. Baskets, in various forms,
are now almost univ-ersally used. Many
plain wicker baskets were used this
year, and were appropriate, for con-
sidering the ribbon used on a plant or
plant combination, if the basket wels a
fancy affair, the beauty of the plant
would be almost "camouflaged," ag the
French say. The plants, this year,
were all that could be desired. Con-
sidering that there have been no im-
portations of azaleas this season, a re-
markably large number of them ap-
peared, and well flowered for Christ-
m.as, which causes one to woB<3er if

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WHOLESALE FLORIST

J. J. COAN, Inc. Sr^

115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Phones jg^j Farragut

EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET
««^^"=??.Ta1iut. NEW YORK CITY

RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

PHONES— 4024 and 4025 MADISON SQUARE

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

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All the NB'W ROSE3S, CARNA.TIONS
and Seaaonable Flowers

HORACE E. FROHENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSIOlf

All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosm,
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Telephonea: Farraernt 300 and 301

MYoiiGlca

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. asih St.. NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 483G.

WILL®ff0RD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK

Telephone S335 Farrasmt.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28tfc St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 600 Farraamt.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Telephone Faxravnt 9761.

fioldstein & Futterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28lh St.. NEW YORK

VltoMe Hover M^Keto

New Yo«K. Dec. 26. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 40 00@60 00

extra and fancy.. .20 00@3<' 00
No land No 2.... 6 00@ 8 00

" Hadley 4 00@25 00

•■ Francis Scott Key 4 00@2S 00

" Frima Donna 2 00@15 00

" AliceStanley 2 00@10 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 2 00@10 00

" Double White Killarney.. 2 00010 00

Killarney, Special 6 00@ 8 00

No land No 2.. 1 00@ 2 00

Queen 2 00010 00

Brilliant 2 00(810 00

" Aaron Ward 2 00010 00

" Sunburst 2 00010 00

" J L Mock 4 0003000

" Ophelia 2 00010 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@TO 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 00010 00

Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@60 00

Cbrysantbemums.perdoz., 1 00® 2 50

Rubrums 3 00© fi 00

Lilies, Loneiflorum and Formosum 6 00010 00

Lily of ihe Valley 6 00010 CO

Bouvardia 4 000 6 00

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum 750 1 00

Asparagus Flumosus....doz.bcb8. 2 000 2 50

Smilax doz. strings, 1 00© 1 25

Carnations 3 00© 5 00

Carnations Fancy 6 00

Violets rSiS) 1 00

Snapdragons 2 00© 8 00

Gardenias per doz 3 000 6 GO

Poinsettias. cut perdoz.. 2 50

Franli H. TraendlT- Charles Schenctc

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cot Flower FXcHaaige
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Bstweea 26tli ud 27th Bti.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragnt.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
best prodncts of the leading growers.

CONSIGNUBNTS SOIilCITEU)

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

Bl. J. VAN RBTPBR, Bfanaxer

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOYSLTIBS In the market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR
Consignments Solicited.

^aSt] gjil 1 29 W. 28tli St., New York

—Yl» ar«

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years' experience behind as.
and wo do not expect a gold medal for doing
onr full duty to our consignors and customers.
You will not make a mistake by dealing with us,

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
PHONES: i 558 1 1 1 W. 28th St-

FARRAGUT J2035 NEW YORK

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WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAIiB FLORIST
113 WEST 28TH STREET

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N.Y. Gut Flowsr Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretai7

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France;
highest quality, per dozen bunches. $3.00: per
case— 125, of one color. t28.00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c; per 100
balls, S6u oO.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C.FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3370-3871 Farragut

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the maxket can always he relied upon.

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106 West 28th St., New York

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Phones, Farragut 4130—4131

34 Weflt 28tli Street, New York

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it is possible that in tlie past the im-
porting- business has been overdone.
There was a large supply of the white
Christmas heather, from small plants
in 6-inch pots — possibly some were
smaller — up to the big fellows, four
to six feet tall, all being finely flow-
ered. In combinations, a plant of
heather was often seen with crotons
or Dracffina terminalis, or other red
varieties. Red ribbon was generally
used on heather, but occasionally plaid
ribbon was noticed, but however much
plaid may become a Scotchman, it is
not a very suitable decoration for a
plant. The supply of poinsettias was
larger than we had expected to see.
Practically every store was well sup-
plied with them, according to the ex-
pected need. They are the true Christ-
mas color, and as the home decorators
say about a red carpet, add warmth.
The stock was in fine condition. The
Otaheite oranges were fine and note-
worthy features. With an abundance
of fruit, well ripened, and profuse deco-
rations of orange ribbon, they were
real attractions. Some of the plants
were quite large, and as a whole, we
cannot recall a year when they were
as good. The cyclamens were attract-
ive features and most of the stores had
a good supply. Begonias of the Lor-
raine type were also noticed. Prim-
roses were attractive features, and to
suit the wants of the economical as
well as for their staying qualities, they
are admirable. The berried plants were
features not to be overlooked. Ardisias,
celestial peppers and solanums were
well represented and well fruited. We
)>elieve that more ardisias have been
seen in some previous years, but there
was a fair supply. In foliage plants,
the wealth of crotons and dracsenas
were the most noteworthy offerings.
Many small ferns were used it? combi-
nations. Combinations of crotons or
dracEenas with a few small ferns were
frequently noticed. Several stores had
camellias, but they did not show at
their best, being but partly open. A
few buddleias and other minor attrac-
tions were noticed.

NOTES.

Henry Hart, 1000 Madison avenue,
had a particularly fine window display
of hanging and combination baskets.
The former were of the Begonia Lor-
raine and Turnford Hall types, the
combinations, larger crotons and
heathers, the baskets, in addition to
ribbon, being decorated with silvered
pine cones. Handsome baskets of
roses and other flowers were also dis-
played.

Max Schling, 7S5 Fifth avenue, had
in his window display, attractive com-
binations of fruit and flowers. His
combination baskets of orchid plants
and Adiantum Farleyense were other
attractive features. He carried a large
stock of all seasonable plants.

At the store of David Clarke's Sons,
Broadway and 75th street, there was a
great display of fine plants. Heather,
poinsettias, oranges, ardisias, crotons
and dracsenas, and many combinations
were noteworthy.

Malandre Brothers, Broadway and
72d street, had an exceptionally fine
window display of large orange plants.
Their plants, in all the seasonable va-
rieties and plant combinations, were
second to none.

The Boulevard Floral Co., 2391
Broadway, had an exceptionally fine
display of heather, oranges, poinsettias,
dracsenas and crotons, and many appro-
priate combinations.

G. E. M. Stumpp, Fifth avenue and
.5Sth street, had many fine combina-
tions of crotons, heather and berried
plants; also a good stock of azaleas.

Hession, Madison avenue and 76th
street, had his usual excellent display
of all the best offerings in plants, which
were artistically arranged.

At the store of Alexander McConnell.
Fifth avenue and 49th street, there
was the usual elegant display of the
finest stock.

Hanft Brothers, Madison avenue
and 62nd street, had a good stock of
seasonable plants.

A. F. F.

Garrettford, Pa.

Garrettford, a suburb of Philadel-
phia, is but a half hour's ride on the
trolley from the center of the city,
where there are three interesting rose
growing establishments. David Ander-
son has 27,000 feet of glass filled with
two-thirds Double White Killarney and
the balance Mrs. Shawyer. A few
Golden Gem and Pink Ophelia are be-
ing tried out, as Mr. Anderson says a
man has to have something to play
with. His Double White Killarneys
have paid him better than any rose
he has ever grown, and he has tried
them all, particularly Maryland and
Pink Killarney. Mrs. Shawyer does
very well with him. He overcomes the
tendency to mildew peculiar to this va-
riety with judicious use of sulphur
and has very little trouble of this kind.
In speaking of the difficulty of bring-
ing the beds of roses that have been
cut back, safely through the extreme
bursts of heat of late July or August
he advises little if any mulching with
manure and no heavy watering after
the first soaking. Frequent light
syringing and a spraying of whitewash
over the outside of the glass to make
a partial shade l^eeps down the tem-
perature. The early soft growth should
be retarded in this way, until the new
root action can sustain it. for without
such energy the plants wilt and
many die during these extreme bursts
of heat. No manure mulch is given
until after October 1.

James Verner, whose place adjoins
that of David Anderson, has 35.000
feet of glass, grows all his roses in
ground beds. When necessary to re-
plant, the soil is not renewed, simply
dug over several times with mulch-
ings of manure, bone meal and lime.
Maryland is the quantity rose, closely
followed with Double White Killarney
and Mrs. Shawyer. Marylands, that
had been in for seven years, were .iust

as prolific as ever; they had recovered
nicely from their resting spell and
pruning and were off for the season.
This variety blooms continuously all
winter. An interesting matter in con-
nection with the variety, Mrs. Shaw-
yer, developed here — heating is with
overhead pipes, a double row over each ,
of the walks. There were two beds
of Mrs. Shawyer, side by side. Over
one, next the edge of the range, the
heating pipes had been run. This bed
the whole season, while the steam was
on, was entirely free of mildew, while
the other, just across the path, was
always more or less affected, subject
to weather changes. Perhaps a series
of smaller pipes of a sufiicient height
to be out of the v/ay over the beds is
the remedy for mildew. A house each
of Sunburst and Ophelia were also
looking well. The coal question was
getting acute. They had purchased a
supply to be delivered June 1 for $3.75
at the mines, but at this date. August
28. not a ton had been received.

Wm. Munroe's ranges total about
28,000 feet. American Beauties were at
one time his specialty, but the last
house has given way to Towill's new
rose. Golden Gem, which looks very
promising. White Killarney, Hadley
Killarney Brilliant and Maryland are
his principal varieties. All were in
good condition for the coming season.
Mr. Munroe finds the bituminous coal
the most economical for steam — 325
to 340 tons sees him through the win-
ter. It is not as clean and convenient
to handle as buckwheat, but costs at
least one-third less. K.

The Difference.

He — "Of course there's a big differ-
ence between a botanist and a florist."

She — -"Is there really?"

He — "Yes; a botanist is one who
knows all about flowers, and a florist
is one who knows all about the price
people will pay for them." — Boston
Evening Transcript.

COLUMBIA. Mo. — The Columbia Floral
Co. has opened a downtown store in
the Boone building. A seed depart-
ment will be added.

Champaign, III. — The Illinois State
Horticultural Society at its December
meeting elected the following officers :
A. W. Bray ton, Mt. Morris, president;
J. R. Reasoner, Urbana, vice-president;
A. M. Augustine, Normal, secretary; J.
W. Stanton, Richview, treasurer.

Kansas City, Mo. — The Alpha Floral
Co. reports 1917 Christmas sales at
least 15 per cent better than last year.
The supply of cut flowers was ample
for all requirements and the quality
was about up to standard. There was
an increased demand for pot plants,
especially begonias and poinsettias.
There seemed to be plenty of money in
circulation, prices were good and the
increase in the number of mail orders
was noticeable.

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Chicago.

Batabllahe* 1867

^^^

745 Bnckingbani Place,

li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

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St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

Eigblh and LecQSI Sts.
3514-16-20 N.GraiidAv.

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V</V<^ Y^U^ UmSR'a

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The Metairie Rid^e Nurscnj 6 1*^
STORE
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Albany ^ N. V.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

DdiTcred b Albany and vidnil; on (elegrapbic order.

106 STATE STREET

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Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

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THOS. F. GALVIN

INC.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

DnCTAM 1 P"^ street
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J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS

Flowers and Service

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NEW YORK I

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Branch;
THE VANDEBBII/T HOTEL

Park Ave, and 34th St,
"Main Phone, Murray Hill V83
Brancl- " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

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Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragrut.
42 West 28th Street

To out-of-town florists: IViiTir Vrtflr

We are in the Heart of -^^ *5W J. UXIV

And give special attention to steamer and the-
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Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
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San Francisco, CaUf.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Slevers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WfllHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

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ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE.. GOR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

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■*• to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
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by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere receire
special attention.

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Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURT STREET
We cover all points In Maine.

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W..II»\l.MtR
A| SON

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LODISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITTS LARGEST FLOWER STORE

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New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.

Memier of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery.

"We should all strictly adhere to the request

of the United States Foud Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

HolmSOIsoo,

20-22-24 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders for any place in tbe Twin
Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The
Largest Store in America ; the largest stock ;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or pbone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

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Newark, N. J. ^.^^^n i^s^

Begerow^s ^-SsJ?^

946 BROAD STREET

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in Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Heml>ers of Florists* TelegrapK D'eliveiy.

Ciyracuse, JV. r.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

t General desieos — AlI6ower9 inseasoQ J/

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Danker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — Jolm C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me.— Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. Galvln, Inc.

Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. T. — S'. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.

BuBEalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sona, 304 Main.

Chicago — Brlggs Floral Co.

Cbieago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Cblci-so — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Franenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A, Lange, 25 B. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.

Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co.

Cincinnati, 0. — Edward A. Porter.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — Th» J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tei. — Lang Floral & Nursery Oo.

Dayton. O. — Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co.

Pt. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Grand Hapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Oo.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — -Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tei. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.
Los Angeles, Calif. — O. 0. Saake.
Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.
Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.
Louisville, Ky. — The P. Walker Co.
Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewood Greenhouses.
Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.
Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.
Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.
Newark. N. J. — Eegerow's.
Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.
Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.
Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.
New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell ,611 6th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart, Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York — Thos. P. Galvln, Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York— Max Schllng. 786 nfth Ave.

New York — G. B. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia. Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow.

Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCIements.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonio, Tex. — Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson.

Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy Florists. ■

St. Louis, Mo. — P. H. Weber.

St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Pranciaco — Podesta & Baldocchi.

Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSons

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.

Artistic Designs,
flighfirade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good
sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Bess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Dunlop's

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

We deliver anywhere in Canada and
gruarantee safe arrival

Flowers Delivered Anywliere. none, 1952 Beilord

HUGO H. JAHN

PIX>RIST

710 Nostrand Avenne
Cor. ProHpect Place. BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

Philadelphia Orders

Chas. H. Grakelow

Broad St., at Cnmberland

Washlnffton, D. C. — Louise Flower. Shop.
Washington — Gude Bros.
Wilmette, 111. — Pyfer & Olsem.
Williamsport, Pa. — E^■enden Bro3. Ce.
Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield Florist.
Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.
Yonkers, N. Y, — New York Floral Oo.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by die
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago 1^1't

All orders carefully filled

aa^Si^^onStL under the supervision of

^^y^^SS^ GEORGE iSHUS. Mgr.

"^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGBST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.

*'2*" 'K'KL lewit Ave Telephone

store— "U* LBHIS H'Bii No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Sncceaaor to Geo. A. Helnl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, 537

Special attention to mail and Teleg:raph Orders.
Memter of Florists* Teleeraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Kochesfer Phone 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.
tiention the American Florist when writina

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhonses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
•ala of Michigan. All orders plven prompt
attention and flUed with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writina

Houston, Texas.

Robf C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Haln and HcKInney Phone Preston 160

Mention the American Florist when writina

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

The Boulevard Floral Co.

2391 Broadway, New York

Telephone, Schuyler 6375

We are Members of Florist's Telegraph Delivery.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

ifenMon the American Florist when writina

.p In o JJ 0

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for deliveryinWllmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenll-
wortta Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

ilf ewfion the American Florist when writina

New York. EstabUshe* 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-3141 Broadway, cor. 75th St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phonas 166Z-1SS3 Colnmbu

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenne

Mention the American Florist when writina

Kansas City, Mo.

Eistabllshed over 20 years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writina

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

(1071
Phones i 420 Vleiun

I 775 I

Member of Flprists' Tfelegraph Delivery.

Denver, Colo.

The Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FIX)WBRS

Mall and Telegraph Orders earefnilr
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when wrttina

HACKENSACK, N. J.

House of Flowers

HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager.
IMdtOnsllC ^^'^^^ Funeral DesigDS. Flowers for all occasions.
\ TeL 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDCE SIS.
'Branch: 214 Hackensack Ri, Ridgefield Park, N. J.

LangFloral&NarseryCo.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters (or flowers tot
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Uezlco. K«
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Louise Flower Shop

Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. W.

Miss Louise W. Daugberly, Proprietress.

Phones-FrankUn 3579, 3841, 3842.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tfa«
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing.

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Hemters of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cfat Flower Merchants

We soUclt telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenue

Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Little Rock, Ark.

PADL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

r. H. WEBER

N. K. Cor. Taylor and Oll-ve Sts.

Flowers delivered in city and state on short
notice.

. JJemher of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California riorists

win taka ear* of all telecraphle order*.

Mi/>1ii(rgn Order* will b* carefully

lUlClUgcin. f^ni tor bj

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids.
Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Order. Oiuvfnllr Bzeent.d

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wlioleaale and Retail .

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroffs Flower Shop

E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop.

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

liEADING PliORISTS

735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing.

.•.V.FLOWERS.V/.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Amfilorinm Annei. CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

St. Paul, Minn.

L. L. MAY & CO.

Order Your Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrlsburg, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

E. W. PEARSON

38 State Street, Newburyport, Mass.
Covers all New England Points.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURL

5^*CJs

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholesale
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will oil orders for tbe West on short notice

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

C. II. rR[Y

8343 W. MA.DISON ST.

miAB OARFIK1.U PAHK

CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in toucb witb

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

....,.., Gudes'

WASMINOTOtiOa

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy.
Mention the American Florist mheft writing.

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

Mention the American Florist when wrltlnff.

Mention the American Florist wlien writing.

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DESIfiNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tiie
firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities in-
dicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail or-
ders for florist service in tills Tieinlty to

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Hember of Florists' T'elegTaph Delivery.

Cincinnati, O.

Edward A. Forter

FIX>RIST

Successor to A, Sunderbruch's Sons
128 W. Fourth St., Phono Main 1874-1875
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

New York

e.E.M.STUMPP

761 riFTH AV2NUE

Member of Florists' Tlelegraph Delivery,

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Otir husinpss is srowins

Rockf ord, lU.
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

L-argest Growers in Central Pa.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 B. Main St., Amsterdam. N. T.
N. T. C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffman, N. Y.

FREY & FREY,

1S38 O Street, lilNCOIiN, NBB.

Wholesale and Retail

lB«n1i«ri of Floristi' Tolegraph Ddlvaiy.

EI Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

UniEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

San Antonio, Texas

Military Camps and R. R. Towns
in S. W. Texas.

Orders Promptly Eiecuted.

Edward Green

FLORIST

Ave. C, at 8th St.,

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers
422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bav Street.

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

We are the center of the^reat

Norttiwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing

Newark, Ohio,

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing

PROVIDENCE, R.I.

*• ud d T- ^- JOHNSTON S CO.

WW ENGUNO iHigns. 107 wAancnu) si. pmiideihi

Mention the American Florist when writing

Cliicago Detroit

Central Floral Co.

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing

"WE NEVER SLEEP"

gSses Memphis, Tenn.

89 South Main St.

'*Up-to-the-minute" Service and Execution.

Every Flower in Season.

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I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street 1

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Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connectlcnt Avenue and li Street

Buffalo, N. Y. =

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock
and prompt deliveries in BuffalOjlOCkport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburffh, Pa.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale.

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The Seed Trade

American Seed Trade Association.

p. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, .June 18-20, 1918.

One seedsman recentlj' described the
present seed corn situation as tragic.

Toronto, Ont. — John Rennie, of Wm.
Rennie & Co., is now a major general
in the service.

Vlsited Chicago : J. B. Agnew, of
the Pacific Seed Growers' Association,
San Francisco, Calif.

Will the release of .360,000 tons of
Dutch shipping in American waters af-
fect gladiolus prices?

Gladiolus bulbs received from Hol-
land via England are said to cost $10
per 1,000 for freight and duty.

Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, re-
ports a considerable shipment of its
lily of the valley pips on the way.

Henry Vooeman, the Sacramento
Valley seed grower, has sold Bouldin
island, which has been under water for
10 years.

Chicago. — The store at 737 West
Randolph street, until recently occu-
pied by Henry W. Bruns, seedsman, is
offered for rent.

London, Eng. — W. H. C. Sherwood
and J. E. N. Sherwood are now sole
proprietors of the long established seed
house of Hurst & Son and continue un-
der that firm name.

Grass Seeds. — Prices for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade, De-
cember 26, were as follows : Timothy,
?6.00 to .$7.50 per 100 pounds. Clover,
at Toledo, $20.00 to $26.00 per 100
pounds.

HARRY A. Barnard, representing
Stuart Low & Co., Enfield, Middlesex,
Eng., in a communication dated De-
cember 8, announces his safe arrival at
London, after an exciting 17-day trip
on the water.

Newark, N. J. — Alexander Forbes &
Co., successors to J. F. Noll & Co.,
have placed a large electric sign on
their building at 115 Mulberry street.
They are cheerftil over the outlook for
business for the coming season.

Italian growers of flower seeds ad-
vise that many crops will be short
owing to excessive drought in sum-
mer, followed by heavy rains. This
will also delay the forwarding of the
seeds considerably. Phlox, verbena,
portulaca and petunia are among the
very short items.

Japanese exporters are reported to
have shipped liberal quantities of lily
bulbs into the United States and Can-
ada this autumn, some lots of which
are still coming forward slowly owing
to railroad congestion. It would not
be strange to learn that the above re-
port is true because of the lack of out-
let for this stock both in England and
on the continent owing to war condi-
tions. All shipments crossing the Pa-
cific carried with them this year a
heavy toll for ocean freight and prices
are not likely to go materially lower
except at a considerable sacrifice of
actual values.

The S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam, which
was recently detained at Halifax, dur-
ing the disaster, it is reported will
sail from Rotterdam this month, car-
rying nursery stock and other Dutch
products.

United States department of agri-
culture Seed Reporter, of December 1,
contains much data of value to seeds-
men and if not at hand should be
asked for. Address Seed Reporting
Service. Bureau of Markets, Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Washington,
D. C.

Advices from Washington, Decem-
ber 19, are to the effect that the win-
ter wheat acreage for the United
States amounts to 12,170,000, with con-
dition 79.3 per cent. This is the larg-
est acreage, and on December 1, the
lowest condition, in the history of the
country.

Holly and Green.

The Christmas season closed with a
surplus of bulk bouquet green in the
hands of most dealers, the demand be-
ing over fifty per cent short of 1916.

Holly was generallj' scarce and
prices to florists the last week $7..50 to
^10.00 per case.

Boxwood was almost unattainable
owing to heavy snows in the south at
shipping time.

Canadian Crops.

The Ontario department of agricul-
ture, in Crop Bulletin 133, dated No-
vember 1, 1917, has the following:

Peas.— This is perhaps the most un-
even crop of any grown' this season.
It has been variously reported as fair,
poor and good, but the yield per acre
for the province will be practically an
average, and well ahead of the results
of the two years immediately preced-
ing. The general quality may be
classed as fair. Odd mention only was
made of the presence of the weevil.

Beans. — While some have had good
returns from beans, there has been
small encouragement for others who
this year extended their acreage of
this crop. Planting as a rule was un-
usually late, owing to heavy rains in
May and June, and at podding time
there was a period of drouth accom-
panied by great heat. Later on the
late fields were caught by frost. As a
result the yield and quality, except in
special cases, are not up to the aver-
age. Complaints were made in a few
quarters of injury to beans by the com
seed maggot.

Clover for Seed.— Reports concern-
ing clover seed are not favorable in

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radisli,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

the main. The crop at one time prom-
ised well for seed, but rains delayed
cutting, and early frosts did so much
injury to the heads that many fields
were put to pasture. New sowing of
clover is doing well. Alsike is re-
ported as being from fair to good,,
both for seed and general purposes.

Philadelphia Seed Trade.

Henry A. Dreer. Inc., have a bird
box display, together with a water ef-
fect and pebbles, in which are growing
Paper White narcissus, which is very
unique and quite effective. Manager
George D. Clark, of the flower seed
department, reports a few parcel post
receipts from Holland, but practically
all seeds handled the coming season
will be American grown. The major-
ity of their stock for next year was
grown for them under contract, and
while fairly satisfactory, many stand-
ard seeds will be very scarce. The
supply of nasturtium, larkspur and ver-
bena, stocks and marigold will hardly
supply the ordinary demands. Hardy
perennials, of which they have the
largest and most varied stock in the
country, were carefully gleaned the
past summer and much valuable seed
secured. Referring to\ inexperienced
men engaging in seed growing, he says
they are never sure of results from
seed secured from these sources. Seed
and bulb qualities deteriorate rapidly
if not kept up to standard by frequent
rogueing and culling. The past sea-
son, for some reason, was not adapted
to perfection of seeds, and in many
cases crops show not more than a 25
per cent yield. C. H. McGubbin, man-
ager of the vegetable seed department,
reports the same conditions prevail-
ing in his section. Most vegeta-
ble seeds are very scarce. Sweet
corn, which comes largely from the
middle west, has been a complete
failure with some growers, owing to
early frosts, which caught the ears
before they matured. New York and
Connecticut are now the only sources
and their's are not full crops. Many
other garden seeds are very scarce.
Peppers did not mature properly;
spinach, peas and beans, in fact,
everything is short and higher in
price. Florists who intend to grow
vegetable plants to sell their local
trade, had best secure the seed early.
It is a singular anomaly that as
seeds rise in price, they deteriorate in

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and
Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Braslan

Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot>
Parsnip, Pabslet, Cblert, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed ■
Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

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MICHELL'S^kTp

FLOWER SEEDS

FOR FLORISTS

Asparagus Flnmosus, Begonias, Centau-
rea. Lobelia, Petunia, Salvia, Verbena, Vlnca
and a bnndred others useful to the pro-
gressive Florist. Send for Wholesale Price
List and Handy Order Sheet.

HENRY F. MICHELL CO.

518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CAU?.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Hlgb Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

quality. They advance on account of
their scarcity; in normal times only
the highest grade is saved, but when
scarce, everything is harvested and
the percentage of the good qualities
runs low. The coming season it will
be not what they want, but what they
can get, that will have to satisfy
the buyers of seeds.

Philip Freund, in Charge of the
Christmas greens at the H. F. Michell
Co.'s establishment, has had a splendid
business in this material. Prices
range about 30 per cent higher than
last season.

Manager Liggett, of the seed and
plant department at the S. S. Pennock
Co.'s, reports the Christmas plant
business fully up to that of last year.
Much more could have been handled,
but was not accepted on account of
the express congestion. K.

C. 0. D. Term Defined.

The use of the words. "Cash on De-
livery" (C. O. D.) has been determined
not to refer to the time and place of
delivery, but simply is the term of the
contract in resp.ect to the method of
payment. Mention is made of this be-
cause some members seem to think
that the use of these words in their
order forms constitutes a designation
of the place of delivery of the goods.
This is rather an important matter in
some cases. Members should exercise
care in the use of the words, or let-
ters, or better still, make definite state-
ment of the time and place of deliv-
ery.— Am. Seed Trade Ass'n Bulletin.

Godlneau Honored for Brayery.

Brigadier Rene Godineau, of the
well-known firm of R. & M. Godineau,
seed growers. Angers. France, has re-
ceived a new star on his croix de
guerre, having been mentioned in re-
cent army dispatches for "marvelous
coolness under fire and real self sac-
rifice during the bombardment of
Dunkirk, September 25. Bombs which
had been dropped caused several cas-
ualties, and Brigadier Godineau, al-
though' wounded, took charge of a
party that brought the injured to
cover, and not until all had been car-
ried to safety, would he accept medical
attention."

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

NEW CROP FRESH SEED

Northern Greenhouse-Grown

Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds; $1.00; 1000 seeds, $3.50;
5,000 to 10,000 seeds at $3.25 per 1000.

Vangfhan's Seed Store new york

CHICAGO

^ L t- y ^ Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. Olnsintcd Catiloiu Free

KELWAY & SON ""^l^ LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT,

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL OARDEX SEBDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GBOWEBS FOB THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kilizie St., Telephone Main 2762.

CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

^PFriAITIF^* ^'"'^^*' ^'*"* "'"* ^^"* Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
OIDLIALIICJ . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT,

NEBRASKA.

BULBS

Per 1000
First size Named Hyacinths, siosle
and double, all colors $25.00

For SEEDS

FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsditch

LONDON, ■ - ENGLAND

The Premier British Wholesale
and Exporting Seed House.

74 YEARS UNRIVAUED REPUTATION.

Single Early Tulips, mixed and

Narcissus of various varieties 5.00

Mixed Darwin Tulips 6 00

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

53 Barclay Street, - New York

97th Year

J. BOLGIANO & SON,

Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds,
Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes

Pedigree Tomato Seeds Baltimore, Md.

ArtliurT.BoddingtonGo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Ghambers St., New York

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Dec. .9,

Market Gardeners

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky..
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
lyiich.. Treasurer.

Frost and cold hurt tender truck
crops in Florida, December 17-20.

The United States department of ag-
riculture has issued Farmers' Bulletin
S56, entitled "Control of Diseases and
Insect Enemies of the Home Vegetable
Garden," numerous illustrations being
included in the 72 pages telling of best
preventive methods.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago, December 24. — Mushrooms,
home-grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 17% to 20 cents;
radishes, 65 to 70 cents per dozen
bunches; celery, $1.00 to $1.35 per box;
tomatoes, per 10 pounds, $1.50 to $2.00;
cucumbers, per box, $2.50 to $4.25.

New York, December 24. — Celery,
dozen stalks. 20 to 50 cents; cucumbers,
$1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms,
$1.00 to $2.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound, 10 to 30 cents; lettuce,
3-dozen strap, 75 cents to $1.00; rad-
ishes, per 100 bunches. $2.50 to $3.00.

Canned Foods Safe.

There are one billion cans of home-
canned fruit and vegetables on the
pantry shelves of American homes to-
day. Those billion cans are a huge
monument to patriotism and the speed
and efficiency with which democratic
America can rally to meet an emergen-
cy. They are a weight of some size
on the spirit of German autocracy and
a collossal stumbling block in the path
of Germany's march to world domina-
tion. They are the most important
collection of cans the world has ever
seen. And it is vitally important that
the American people should realize that
these cans are cans of good food, safe
to use, safe to eat, and that certain
fantastic tales being circulated con-
cerning them are utterly without foun-
dation.

The home canners of America canned
one billion cans of fruits and vegeta-
bles this year. Next year, if all goes
well and the spirit of the people re-
mains equal to the tasks of war, they
will can one and one-half billion cans
of fruits and vegetables. This is a
war measure, and one of vital impor-
tance. Any tale or rumor which tends
to discourage the use of this year;s
billion cans, or the preservation of next
year's billion and a half cans is of
aid and comfort to the enemy, although
it may in some instances be repeated
in all good faith. Also, such tales and
rumors — you have the unqualified as-
surance of expert scientists to this ef-
fect—are quite without truth. — Topeka
State Journal.

Vegetable Markets.

Jobbing prices for vegetables for the
period, December 11-18, reported by the
United States department of agricul-
ture, were as follows :

Due to storms and low temperatures
in the producing districts, the potato
movement was light, but prices re-

mained steady. At Presque Isle, Me.,
Green Mountains, Seed Cobblers and
Rose sold at $1.87 to $2.12 and Seed
Bliss at the latter price. At Roches-
ter, N. T., No. 1 Round "Whites were
quoted at $2.15 to $2.25. "Wisconsin
Round "WTiites sold at shipping points
at $1.25 for No. 1 in bulk from wagon.
Colorado Russets were weak at $1.25
to $1.35 sacked. There was light ship-
ping and light demand for celery on
account of cold weather and car
shortage. In large centers the trade
was fairly good. Michigan quotations
wei-e $2.25 f. o. b. per crate rough; 35
cents per dozen washed. California
Golden Heart in western markets
ranged from $4 to $4.50 per crate and
extra fancy lots brought $5 to $5.50
in New York. The trend of the cab-
bage market was upward, Rochester,
N. Y., quoting Danish Seed strong at
$37.50 per ton against $27 two weeks
previous. New York Danish Seed sold
at $45 to $50 per ton in New York
City. "Wisconsin Holland Seed reached
$45 to $50 in St. Louis. The Racine,
"Wis., district was strong with Holland
Seed at $32 to $35 per ton, compared
with $25 to $30 the previous week.
Colorado stock was steady at $1.75 to
$3 per 100 pounds. The draggy ten-
dency of the onion market continued.
Ohio and Indiana Yellow Globes sold
in the leading markets at $1.75 to
$2.25 per 100 pounds, sacked; best
New York Yellows, .$2.50 to $2.90: Cali-
fornia Australian Browns, $1.75 to $3.
Florida head lettuce advanced 25 to
50 cents at Jacksonville, but continued
slow in northern markets. Peppers
held well at $5 to $7 per crate. String
beans advanced 50 cents, selling at $5
to $6.50 in bushel hampers. Egg-
plant had a moderate demand at $4 to
$4.75 per crate, an advance of 50 cents.

Vegetable and Fruit Waste Prevention.

In an effort to decrease the great
waste of perishable fruits and vegeta-
bles due to careless and improper
handling, which subtracts hundreds of
thousands of pounds of food from the
country's supply each year, the Bu-
reau of Markets and the Bureau of
Plant Industry of the United States
department of agriculture will, as
rapidly as practicable, extend the pres-
ent demonstrational and investiga-
tional work with producers, shippers,
carriers, and warehousemen regarding
proper methods of handling perish-
ables. Specialists declare that the suc-
cessful transportation or storage of
perishables is primarily dependent
upon careful and proper handling
methods when being prepared for ship-
ment. If carelessly or improperly

handled when harvested and packed,
all care exercised thereafter to insure
sound condition may be largely inef-
fective and result in serious loss to the
producer as well as loss of foodstuffs
to the consumer. Specialists in the
harvesting and handling of fruits and
vegetables, through demonstrational
work and other practical means in the
important producing sections, will
reach as many producers and shippers
as possible.

Sweet Potato and Yam Quarantine.

Following the establishment of the
fact that the sweet potato weevil and
the sweet potato scarabee, two injuri-
ous insects, new and not heretofore
prevalent in the United States, exist
in Hawaii and Porto Rico and other
territories, the secretary of agriculture
has forbidden the movement of all va-
rieties of sweet potatoes and yams from
the above mentioned territories into or
through any other state or territory or
district of the United States.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, - . - Indiana

CHAS. H. TOHY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysantbemum Novelties my Specialty

Mushroom Growing

By B. M, Duggar.

Presenting accurately the requirements

for success.

260 pages, clotli, fully Illustrated. Price, $1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2^ -in. pots — Sand Rooted.

A. Klcard, Beauty Poltevlne, S. A. Nntt, Bacta-
ner. Montmore, Perkins, Viaud. etc., $2.76 per

100, $26.00 per 1,000.
2'/4-in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' Hellotropei,

Lautanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1,000.
3 Eind 4-in. Cyclamens, $8,00 and $20.00 per
100, Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESAIE FLORIST

WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY.

SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO.,

BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France.

(BSTABLISHEID 1666)
'Wlioleaale Growers and Eb^porters of Choice Stocks of

Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds

SPECMLTIES

Maneel-Wnrzel. Giant Half-Sugar HanKel ^Vnrzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, «
Dandelion, Bndlve, Leek liettnce. Radish, Swlss-Chard, Swede and Tnrnlp. "

IMPORTERS OF

Bed-top, Meadow Fesone, Blue Orasa, Snnfiower, Timothy and GABDEK PEAS.
Ensrlish Catalogme on Application. ENGLISH CORRBSPONDESIfCEJ

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WRITE

For our SURPLUS LIST of Dutch
Bulbs at our reduced prices to clean up.

LILIUM GIGANTEUM

NEW CROP JUST ARRIVED

Now ready to make prompt shipment for Easter forcing
in the following sizes: 7-9 in., 8-10 in* and 9-10 in.

AMERICAN BULB COMPANY

172 N. Wabash Avenue, phone, Randolph 33 le CHICAGO, ILL.

TOMATO SEED

GroTm for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 in.» for immediate de-
livery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

Mention the American Florist when writing

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

ZVi-in, pots, stroEg plants, ?3.50 per lOO.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

BOCHESTEB, - NEW YORK

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SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling- Mach. Co.

FITCHBUKG, MASS., U. S. A.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Contract Seed firowers

Cnaojallipc- Pepper, Egg plant. Tomato,

dpeCiailieS. vine seed ana Field Com.

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWN, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO..

Contract Seed Growers
I.OS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

Waldo Rohnert

GILROT. CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Spedaltlles: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Feas, Asten,
Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

Mention the American Florist when writing

I. N. Simon & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get ftnotatlons Froia

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED

Bioomsdaie Brlsto!, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

£«*«««!««««*5S«*«««««*»!«««*«**^

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANE«.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KbMTIA and "her palm seeds.
PAPtR AHITES and ROMANS.
PRIET> ADtANTl M FHONDS.
JAP BAMBOO STAKES.
KENTIAS. In' irr wing on.
FEBNi IN FLATS.
NU^SER' STOCK, from all sources.
AUSlRAU^N GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The import House
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

mum SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and NastUitium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writina

I BURPEE'S SEEDS

1 Philadelphia

I Wholesale price List tor Florists

s an(j Marliet Gardeners.

nmi

Mention the American Florist when writina

How to Grow Roses

Contains much practical information on the cul-
ture and management of garden roses.
By ROBERT PYLE.
121 pages with colored plates. Price $1.00.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

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Dec. 29.

The Nursery Trade

American Association ol Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
iTesident; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
bt., iioston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

* orty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

=^

Franklin, Mass.— A. P. Merideth,
formerly of Lancaster, has been ap-
pointed superintendent of Franklin
cemetery.

The death of B. Franklin Allen, of
the Allen Nursery Co., Rochester, N.
1., is recorded in our obituary column
this week.

Chicago.— Charles Fahrenkurg 4309
North Francisco avenue, has filed a pe-
tition m bankruptcy; liabilities $24-
111; assets. $.5, ,367.

Des Moines. Ia.— Prominent nursery
men of the Mississippi valley in a re-
cent meeting- here offered their serv-
ices free to the government in restor-
^^^M ^"" production many orchards
that have become nearly barren from
lack of care.

Gardeners Protest Civil Service Change.

The Gardeners of the Borough of
Brooklyn, N. Y.. have entered a pro-
test ag-ainst the action of the munici-
pal civil service commission, a resolu-
tion having been recently passed by
that body changing the status of the
gardeners in the city service from the
competitive to the labor class, the
same having been approved by the
mayor and the civil service commis-
sion It is represented that no notice
of the proposed change was sent out
by the commission to either garden-
ers or park commissioners, and with-
out hearing the trained gardener is
Placed on the same footing with the
laborer who is generally without anv
special training. Secretary Henry
Mackey, 435 Sixteenth street, Brooklyn
IS urging all organizations interested
m gardening to help in having a re-
consideration of the matter

Germination of Hara Seeds.

In a bulletin of the New York Cor-
nell Station, H. H. Love and G E
^haf- ^^" attention to the 'faci

The seed of many species of legu-
minous plants usually contains a con-
siderable amount of seed that germi-
nates slowly or not at all. Such seed
is often referred to as "hard seed"
Very frequently there is so much of
this hard seed present that germina-
tion tests, even when continued for
three weeks, give results entirely mis-
leading as to the viability of the sam-
ple or lot of seed. When such seed is
sown m the ordinary way a very poor
stand of plants is usually secured.
This IS especially true in dry seasons
or in regions of light rainfall

It was found that delayed germina-
tion could be practically done awav
with by treating the seed with sul-
phuric acid. Such treatment was
found to be especially effective not
only on clover seeds of various kinds,
but also on cotton seed. Many varie-
ties of weed seeds commonly found in
.samples of clover or alfalfa seeds
were killed by the acid treatment. The
germination of other kinds of weed

seeds was either benefited by the treat-
ment or was not affected.

In order to determine whether acid
treatment of leguminous seeds is nec-
essary, a germination test should be
made. If this shows a low percentage
of germination and a large amount of
hard seeds that are apparently alive,
acid treatment will probably be bene-
ficial. The methods of treatment ad-
vised are as follows :

When there is only a small amount
of seed to be treated, such as the seed
from a single head of clover or from
a single clover plant, amounting to
not more than a few hundred seeds,
the following method may be em-
ployed;

Place the seed in a small homeopa-
thic vial or test tube. Pour on the
seed a quantity of concentrated sul-
phuric acid equal to about five or six
times the volume of seed. Stir the
mixture thoroughly with a stirring rod
until all seeds are completely coated
with the acid. Allow to stand for 15
to 45 minutes at ordinary room tem-
perature, the longer time being neces-
sary if the percentage of hard seed
Is high. At the end of this time allow
water from a faucet to run into the
vial or test tube until it is nearly full,
then quickly pour the entire contents
into the strainer and wash quickly
with water. (If this method is fol-
lowed, it should be done over a por-
celain or other acid-resistant sink and
the waste acid washed away with
water.) Wash for five minutes in run-
ning water, or until the seed is en-
tirely free from acid. The seed may
be planted immediately, or it may be
allowed to dry before planting, the
former process being preferable for
small lots of seed.

For larger amounts of seed for sow-
ing in fields the following modifica-
tions make the above method applica-
ble:

A stone jar of two or three gallons
capacity, or larger, may be used as a
receptacle in which to mix the seed
and the acid, and a wooden or iron
stick (a broomstick is satisfactory)
may be used for stirring. The acid
may be washed off by pouring the seed
and acid into a wooden box whose
bottom has been replaced by a screen
of proper mesh. After draining a few
minutes, water should be poured over
the seed, in large amounts at first in
order to prevent heating, and this
process should be continued until all
acid is washed away. For larger
amounts of seed, which are to be sown
in a seeder, it will be necessary to al-
low the seed to dry before sowing.
This may be accomplished by spread-
ing it out on a iioor or other suitable
place in a thin layer.

The materials required for the above
treatment are — for clover or other
small seeds in limited quantities: Small
homeopathic vials or test tubes that
will hold the seed easily and will give
plenty of room for mixing with the
acid.

Concentrated sulphuric acid, of a
specific gravity of about 1.84, and re-
ceptacles for same. Either the chem-

ically pure acid or the ordinary dark-
colored commercial acid gives the
same results.

A needle mounted on a wooden han-
dle, to be used for stirring the acid
and seed.

A spatula or section lifter is needed
to remove seeds from the strainer and
place them into the tubes.

X wire tea-strainer of fine mesh.
This will resist the action of the acid
for several hundred tests.

Blotters and germinator, or other
apparatus for germinating seeds, if
Che seed is not to be planted In the
soil.

For clover or other small seeds In
large quantities of a half peck or
moi-e : Stone jars of two or three gal-
lons capacity or larger.

Acid as above.

A wooden or iron stirring rod. A
broomstick is satisfactory.

A strainer made by nailing a fine
mesh iron, copper, or brass screen to
a wooden box.

For cotton and larger seeds : The
same apparatus as given above may
be used, except that the screen or
sieve may be of larger mesh.

Season's Greeting to all our
Friends and Customers.

Get Ready lor Easter by ordering Easter Greet-
ing Begonias, readv for a shilt. 3 in., at 15c: 4 in.,
at 25c: 5 in., at 5Cc. These will make grand plants.

GEO. A. KUHL, '"''fl^,'{]r"'

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Beilin, N. J.

Williamsto^Ti June, N. J.

HilFs Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HAIF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nurseiy Co.

Evergreea SpedaHsts Largest Growers o America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

Specialists in Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy RhododendroDS, Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and n complete line of
Coniferous Evergreens.

AVrite for Prices.
COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA, CALIFORNIA.

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse
and Nursery Practice.

By M. G. Kains.

342 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.S0.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Rtf^ 4B& ^=Sk S^ Field-Grown, Selected Forcing
^-^ ^^ ^-^ '^ Grade, at $16.00 per 100.

Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Rambler,
Dorothy Perkins, Climbing American Beauty,

Prompt shipment on receipt of orders.
JACKSON e PERKINS CO., Newark, New York

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We Have New Crop

Lil. Giganteum Bulbs

And Hardy Colored Lilies

You can get RIGHT NOW from us at NEW YORK,
CINCINNATI, CHICAGO and OMAHA.

WRITE FOR PRICES.

Paper White Narcissus for late planting. Ask for prices.

A/^ATTrU AM'C CrUH CTADC 31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO
YAUutlAri O OtXA) OlUKLy 41-43 Barclay street, new YORK

Nurseries and Greenhouses: Western Springs, Ul.

Mention the American Florist when writing

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cab-
bages. Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATKRIiOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Fordv Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe.
Watermelon, Squasb and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar.
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL REftUIEEMENTS FOK ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, lU.

SEASONABLE STOCK

Our usual quality stock ready for immedlat* delivery.

ASPARAGUS (Plumosus, heavy
stock) —

2y>-inch, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000
114-incb. 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000

Sprengeri 2%-incb, $3.00 per 100.
BEGONIAS —

Chatelaine, 3-incb, $10.00 per 100.
Sanderson!, 2y2-inch, $4.00 per 100; 3-
incb. .?7.00 per 100.

DAISY (Marguerite) —

Reve d'Or (yellow), $4.00 per 100.
aueen Alexandra. $4.00 per 100.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS —

Beautifully colored, 4-inch. $25.00 per
100; 5-incb (heavy), $40.00 per 100.

FERNS, fine stock —

Teddy Jr. 4-incb $20.00 per 100

5-incb 35.00 per 100

e-incb 50.00 per 100

Boston, 5-incb 35.00 per 100

6-incb 50.00 per 100

GERANIUMS {^Va inch) —

Nutt (crimson), LaFavorite

(white). Bertha de Pressily (light
$3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000.

pink).

ENGLISH IVY —

4-incb pots. 2

PANDANUS VEITCHI —

Well colored, 4-incb pots, 35 cts. each;
5-inch pots, 60 cts. each. Quantity.

SNAPDRAGON —

Large yellow, white and Keystone
(pink), 2y2-incb pots, $4.00 per 100.

VINCA VARIEGATA —

strong stock, 4-inch pots, $10.00 per

100; 3-incb pots, $7.00 per 100; 2%-

inch pots, $3.00 per 100. In any
quantity.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.

NURSERYMEN— FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE, - - OHIO

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GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

S. A. Nutt and Buchner per lOOO. $15.00

Ricard and Poltevine per 1000. 17.50

Asparagus Plumosus, 2H-in. . . per 100, 3.00

Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in per 100, 7.50

Good stock, ask any of my customers, names
furnished if desired.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, Pi.

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Pot
Grown

Roses

2 Year
Dormant

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

Two-Year Dormant— FIELD GROWN I From 4-in Pots— GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS

PRIMULAS--Best Mixed Strains

ObCOniCa Assorted, Strong Plants.

100 1000 leo 10^0

2V2-lnch,...$ 5.00 $45.00 3 inch... $7.00 $65.00

Malacoides 4-inch lo.oo 90.00

Alfred Coloml) S2. 60 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach. 2.50 18.00

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayward 3.00 20.00

Clio 2.60 18.00

Conrad F. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.60 18.00

Earl of Dufferin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.60 18.00

Frau Karl Dnisclrki 3.00 20.00

Gen'l, Jacqueminot 2.60 18.00

Gruss an Teplitz 2.60 18.00

Margaret Dickson 2.60 18.00

Mme. G. Luizet 2,60 18.00

Magna Charta 2.60 18.00

Mrs. John Laing 2.60 18.00

M. P. WUd'er 2.60 18.00

Paul Neyron 2.60 18.00

Persian Yellow 2.60 18.00

Prince C. de Kohan 2.50 18.00

Ulrich Brunner 3.00 20.00

Each

Caroline Testout $0.20

Hoosier Beauty 25

Killarney Brilliant 25

Pink KUlarney 20

Pink Cochet 20

PoUaertrose 20

Richmond 20

Sunhurst 25

Wm. H. Smith. 20

White Cochet 20

Wliite Killarney 20

Doz. 100
$2.00 $16.00
2.60 18.00

2.00 15.00

CLIMBING ROSES— Strong 2-Yr. Dormant

Doz. 100

E2.50 $18.00
2.50 18.00

Climtiiig American Beauty

Crimson Rambler . . . ,

Dorothy Perkins

Excelsa

Flower of Fairfield

Lady Gay

Tausendschon

White Dorothy

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO
NEW >ORK

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Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASING ULAC ROSE

A Revolution In the Baby Type

First-class certificates of merit
awarded by New York Florists'
Club, Nassau County Horticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-In. pots, $1.50 per doz.;

$10.00 per 100; 3-ln. pots,

$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual flowers as large
as a 25c-piece.

Jk. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, ■ NEW YORK

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Ready for Immediate Shipment

Glirysantiiemum Stock Plants

EoBsa, Pink $ 6.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 oer 100

Unaka. Pink 6.00 per 100

Golden Queen, Yellow 6.00 uer 100

Oconto, White 5.00 oer 100

Chrysolora, Yellow 6. CO ner 100

0. C. PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 oer 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

VINCA VARIEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vinca will make you good 4-in.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
?1.7.5 per lOiJ or $17.00 per 1,000 will be con-
tinned a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt, Ricard, and Poitevlne, 2-in.,
$2.00 per HX); $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy. 2-in., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,«G^°weV'

ALLEGANY N. Y.

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Keiltla ForStCrlans, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

72 inches high, $15 00
84 Inches high, 17.50

36 Inches high, $3.50
48 inches high, 6.00
60 inches high, 12.00

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

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Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

fThird Edition)
Tbe best worlt on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateurs and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs, Ooe hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 50c postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH S CO., Adrian, Mich.

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L N. Pierson, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CROMWELL, CONN.

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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTTJM.

BULBS.

CYCLAMEN.

AdiaDtum Cuneatum, 2-iD., $3.00: 3-ln.. S5.00
per 100. Croweanum, 2-in.. $4.00: 4-in.. $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

Dutch Bulbs. We still have a limited quan-
tity on hand: all in first class condition. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover-page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.,
10O4 Uncoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

Cyclamen gig., Waudsbek type, 2y2-in., $5.00
per lOO; 3-in., ,$8.0O and $10.00 per 100; 4-in..
.f 20.00 per 1(H>; 5-in., $35.00 and $50.00 per lOO.
Seedlings, six varieties of Waudsbeck type
equally divided, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000.
Salmon and Rococo, separate, $6.00 per 100;
.f.SS.OO per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette.

ASPARAGUS.

Bulbs. Hyacinths, Tulip and Narcissi. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.,
211 N. State St., Chicago.

Asparagus plumosiis seedlings. $1.25 per 100;

111.

2-in.. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1,000. Aspara-
gus Sprengeri, $1.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.50 per
lOO. $20.00 per 1.000; Hatcheri, 2-in., $3.00 per
100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Cyclamen. Fine plants, well bndded, beat
strain, separate colors or mixed, strong 3-la.,
$8.00 per lOO; strong 4-in.. $15 per 100; fin*
5-inch in bud and bloom. $25.00 per 100. Caslu

Bulbs. Lil. Gigantenm. 7-9 and 9-10-in. for
immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Asparagus plumosus, 2V'-in., $3.50 per 100,
$30 per 1000; IVs-ln., $2.50 per 100, $20 per

All sizes ready to shift. BRILL CELERY
(iARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich.

Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. 0.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CALCEOLAKIA

Calceolaria, trausplanted seedlings. $4.00 per
100, 2-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-
mette. 111.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

4-in. at $2.50 per doz.

5-in. at 4.80 per doz.

6-in. at 9.00 per doz.

RALPH J. SOUTHBRTON, Highland Park. ni.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-io.. strong plants,
$3.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-in., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Vick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. Y.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., $6 per 100; plu-
mosus, 2>^-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-ln., $S per 100
6-in. 85c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton
Grove. 111.

Cyclamen, 3-in.. $10.00; 4-ln., $20.00; 5-ln.,
$40.00 per 100; 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

CANNAS.

Cyclamen. 4-in.. ISc; 5-in.. 35c and 60c; 6-ln.,
75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ln., 3c; 3-In., 6c;

Cannas. Fresh cut. northern grown. For va-
rieties, sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville. 0.

The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

Cyclamens, 3 and 4-in., $8 and $20 per 100.
Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J.

Asparagus plumosufi and gpren^eri, 2-in.,
$3.00; 3-in.. $5.00; 4-in., $12.60 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

CARNATIONS.

DAHIilAS.

CARNATIONS. Field grown Enchantress,
White Enchantress, ETnchantress Supreme, Rose
Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward and Ctiampion,
$50.00 per 1,000. Aviator, Alice. Matchless
Akehurst, $60.00 per 1.000. Superb, $100.00 per
1,000. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO..
JoUet. lU.

ASPARAGDS PLUMOS0S SEEDLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VA0GHAN'S SEED
STORE, Chicago and New York.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Willlamstown Junction,
N. J.

Asparagus Plumosus, $3.00 per 100. Albert
M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.

DRACAENAS.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, 111.

AZAIiEAS.

and 25c; 6-in., 60c. ERNEST ROBEB, Wil-
mette, Illinois.

Azaleas, mostly Mad. Van der Oruyssen, 10-12-
In., $1.25: 12-14-in.. .^L.'K); 14-16-iu., .$2.00 each.
Well budded. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Dorner
& Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.

PERNS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for imme-
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora. $5 per
100; C. C. Pollworth, $10 per 100. Ell Cross.
Grand Rapids. Mich.

FERNS OF EJXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.

100 1000
Boston and Roosevelt, 2y2-ln $4.60 $40.00

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Whit, compacta and Scottii. 2%-ln. 5.00 45.00

Plersoni. Elegantissima, 2%-in 5.00 45.00

Scottii and Wannmaker, 2%-in 5.00 46.00

Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmanii. 4-ln., 18c;
5-in., 25c. 12,000 Bostons, 3-ln„ $6.00 per 100,

Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in., $10 per 100: San-
derson!, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7.00 per 100,
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

CINERARIA.

$55.00 per 1000.

G. M. RBBURN & CO.,

Rex Begonia, strong plants, 2%-ln. pots, $4
per 100. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y.

cinerarias, best seedlings. 2-ln., $4.00; 3-ln..
$6.00; 4-in.. $12.60 per 100. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

FB RNS

Per 100

BTILBS.

Cinerarias, 2, 3 and 4-iu., $4, $6 and $10 per
100. Transplanted, $2 per 100. Ernest Rober,
Wilmette, III.

Boston, 2U-in 4.60

Teddy, Jr., 2^4 -In 5.00

and Chicago. Narcissus Paper Whites, Roman

CliEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

Cottage and Darwin, Narcissus and Chinese
Narcissus. For sizes, varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vangh-

THE REESBR PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

an's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

CROTONS.

Ferns for Fern Dishes. Good strong plants,

Bulbs. Gladiolus, extra plump bnlbs. Grown
on our own farms. For varieties and prices see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Crotons, well colored. 4-in., 40c; 6-ln., 60c
and 75c; 6-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. Morton Grove 111.

In 2% in. pots. Aspidium, Holly. MayU, Wil-
sonl and Alba Llneata. $3.00 per 100: $27.50
per 1,000. THE RBBSER PLANT CO., 372
Johnson Ave,, Springfield, 0.

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FERNS.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepis in estra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on fr9nt cover page of this issue.
F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

Ferns. Teddy Jr., 4-in., $20; 5-in.. $33; 6-
in., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in., $3§; 6-in., S50
per ■ 100. The Storrs cfe Harrison Co.. Paines-
ville, O.

Boston Ferns. 5-in., 2oc: 6-in., 50c; 7-in.,
75c; 8-in., $1; o-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Witt-
bold Co., 745 Buckingham. Place, Chicago.

Ferns, Boston, 5, 6, 7 and 8-in., 30c, 50c, 75c
and $1.00 each; Verona, 4 and 5-in., 25e and
50c each. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, III.

Perns, Holly, 3-in., $10 per lOO; 4-ln., $15 per
100; 5-in., $2.40 and $3 per doz. Poehlmami
Bros. Go., Morton Grove, 111.

GEKANIUMS.

Geraniums. Clean, healthy stock, strong
rooted cuttings. Bicard, Poitevine, Nutt, Doyle,
Buchner and Helen Michell, 2% -in., $3 per 100;
$25 per 1,000. Anglin & Walsh Co.. Williams-
bridge, N. Y.

Geraniums, from 2 and 2%-in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Ricard, Beauty Poitevine. S. A.
Nutt, Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Viaud etc.,
■"2.75 per 100. $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,

Washington, N. J.

Geraniums. 3-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per
1000. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000.
K. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., Whte Marsh. Md.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings ready now. S.
A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Scarlet Bedder, $2 per
100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa.

GliADIOLUS.

1000 1000

Baron Hulot ..$18.00 Lily Lehman ...$20.00

Panama 32.00 Ruffled Glory... 40.00

Willy WIgman . 25.00 Chicago White.. 22.00

Niagara 32.00 Europe 60.00

Schwabcn 40.00 Mrs. P. Pendleton 45.00

Empress of India 25.00 G. of Holland.. 30.00

Hollandla 16.00 Faust 20.00

Fred WIgman . . 30.00 Excelsior 30.00

Peace 40.00 Columbia 35.00

Myrtle .._ 40.00

America, Augusta, Francis King, Halley,
Princeps, Pink Beauty, Brenchleyensls, 1% In.
and up, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; H4 In.,
$1.76 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Guaranteed tme
to name. Shipment November and December.

G. M. REBURN & CO.
160 No. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 111.

GLADIOLI

For Forcing.

Fine Large Bulbs.

Per 100
Dellce (pink), early and better than Pink

Beauty $15.00

Augusta 16.00

Halley 20.00

Panama 40.00

Peace 30.00

White and light, mixed 14.00

All other varieties. Write for prices. Special
prices on large quantities.

B. HAMMOND TRACY, CEDAR ACRES,
WENHAM. MASS.

GREENS.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (lOO aq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

GREENS.

Greens. Fancy and dagger ferns, green and
bronze galax and leucothoe. For prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Tar-Heel
ETvergreen Co., Elk Park, N. C.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.S0.
E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

HYACINTHS.

Hyacinths, single and double, all colors, $25
per 1,000. J. M, Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay
St., New York City.

HYDRANGEAS.

Hydrangea. Otaksa and French varieties,
5-in., 25c; 6-in., 35c; 7-ln., 50c; 8-ln., $1 each.
The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

MANETTI

Manetti stocks. French, per 1,000, $20; Eng-
lish, per 1,000, $25. Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

NURSERY STOCK.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds, including Clematis Panlculata, fresh
home cured, 25c per oz., $2.50 per lb., postpaid.
BENJ. CONNELL. MerchantvlUe. N. J.

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NDKSERY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

ORCHIDS.

PALAIS.

Palms. Kentia Forsterlana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All In green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesvlUe, O.

Cocos Weddeliana. The finest lot of pot plants
we have ever offered; 2^-ln., $1.50 per doz., $12
per 100; 3-ln., $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100.
Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadel-
phia. Pa.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prizes, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig C3o., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heaeock (3o., Wyncote, Pa.

PANDANIJS.

Pandanns Veltchll, 4-ln., 35c each; ft-ln., 75c
and $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton
Grove. 111.

Pandanus VeJtchli, 4-in., 50c each. Utllis,
5-ln., 60c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 745
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

PRIMUIiAS.

Primula Obconica. Best strains, assorted
colors, large bushy A. No. 1 plants in bud and
bloom. Fine for Xmas. 5-in.. $25.00 per 100.
bl.x.m. 5-in;, $25.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL
CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich.

PRIMULAS.

Primula Obconica and Chinensis, 2-in., $4.00;
3-in., $6.00; 4-ln., $12.50; 5-ln., $25.00 per 100.
Malacoides, white and lavender. 2-in.. $3.00;
3-in., $5.00; 4-ln., $12.60 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Primula Obconica, 2%-in., $5.00 per 100, $45
per 1000; 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1000.
Malacoides, 4-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Primula Obcenlca, 2, 3 and 4-ln., $5, $8 and
$12.50 per 100. Malacoides, 2, 3 and 4-ln., $4,
$7 and $10 per 100. Ernest Rober Wilmette 111.

Primulas, best mixed strains.- -Obconica, 2%-
in., $5 per 100; $45 per lOiiO. 3-in., $7 per
100, $65 per 1000. Malacoides, 4-in., $10 per
100, $90 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago and New York.

Primula Malcoides Townsendll. Pleasing
lilac rose, 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;
3-ln., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica, N. Y.

ROSES.

Roses. Field-grown, selected forcing grade.
Bxcelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Ram-
bler, Dorothy Perkins, Climbing American
Beauty, $16 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co..
Newark, New York.

Roses. Pot-grown, 2-year dormant. All
leaders for florists' use. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Is-
sue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

SEEDS.

POTATO SEBDS. Headquarters stock; great
money-maker. Every florist, seedsman and
nurseryman should catalogue them or print in-
serts. Their enormous sales astonish every-
body. Trade list free; electro supplied. Ad-
dress A, T. COOK, Hyde Park. N. Y.

Seeds. Begonia- Prima Donna and Luminosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt., EOc; per oz., $6.00. Salvia, Splendens and
Plre-ball, trade pkt., 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. ERNEST ROBER, WUinette, lU.

Seeds. Flower, for florists. Asparagus plu-
mosus. Begonia, Centaurea, Lobelia, Petunia,
Salvia, Verbena, VInea, etc. Write for whole-
sale price list. Heni-y F. Michell Co., 518 Mar-
ket St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds, flower. Calceolaria, Candytuft, CJen-
taurea, Cinceraria, Pansy, Cyclamen, etc. The
very finest strains for florists. Special prices on
application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay
street, N. Y.

Seeds. Contract growers or cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed,
sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed
C!o., Waterloo, Neb.

Seeds, Asters, Petunias, SVeet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special otter, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B. Los
Angeles, CaUf.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field com on contract. Edgar F. Hnrff, Swedes-
boro, N. J.

Seeds, contract growers of encumber, mnsk-
melon, squash and pmnpklo, sweet, flint and
dent com. The 0. Herbert C!oy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Cata-
logue on application. Simon Louis Freres & Co.
Bruyere3-Le-C!hatel (Seine et Olse), France.

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SEEDS.

Seeds. Wholesale price Ust for florists and
market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
Philadelphia,' Pa.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
Tine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick &
Son, <7ontract seed growers, Pedricbtown, N. J,

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Byerett B. Clark Seed Co., MiUord, Conn.

Seeds. Flower, vegetable and farm, 74 years
unrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son. 152 Hounds-
ditch. London, Eng.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolglano & Son, Ught, Pratt & EUlcott S'ts.,
Baltimore. Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtnres for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
B. & M. Godinean, Angers, France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seeds. .Flower and garden Eeeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gllroy, Calif.

Southern Wild Smllax. New crop now ready.
$2.50 per ease, $1.50 per half case. Southern
Evergreen Co., Morris Station, Ga.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Snapdragons, Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yellow, ?4.00 per 100. HBNEY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

STOCK WANTED.

Wanted.— 50,000 to 100,000 Barberry Thun-
bergii seedlings, 50.000 Spirea Van Houttei.
hardwood cuttings. THREE RIVIJRS' NURSERY
CO.. Three Rivers, Mich.

TULIPS.

Tulips. Single early mixed and separate
colors, ,f5 per l.OlM. Darwin mixed, $6 per
1,000. J. M. Tliorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.,
New York City.

VINCAS.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
tor a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. T.

Vinca variegata, strong stock. 4-in.. $10;
3-in., $7; 2^4 -in., $3 per 100. The Storrs &
Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

MISCBLI/ANEOUS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Seeds. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, northern
greenhouse grown. Per 100, 50c; 250, $1; 1,000,
$3.50; 5,000 to 10,000 seeds, $2.35 per 1,000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

Model Extension Carnation Supports: also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros,, 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y.

Flower seed measures, indispensable to every
up-to-date seedsman for accuracy in packet fill-
ing. Per set of eight, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed
Store, Chicago and New York.

Norway Spruce for miniature Christmas trees,
2-3 ft., $20 per 100; 18-24-ln., $1B per 100; 12-
18 in., $12 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark, New York.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The BrowB
Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storri
& Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Drecr, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa. ■

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, BOS Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago,

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glassing Points, 1.000. 7Bc
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan. Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

MISCEIiLANKOUS.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. Aj Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1368 West Division Street,
Chicago.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma-
nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce
Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York.

Pussy Willow Branches, ready for forcing,
per 100 $1.50; 250, $3.40; 1,000, $12.00. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago,

New Year's Cards. 100, 60c; 200, $1; 500,
$2; lOOO, $3. The John Henry Co.. Lansing,
Mich.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000. $2.00; 50,000, $8.75.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.

Everything the best in florists* supplies, H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Walter Vollman,
2651 Orchard St., Chicago.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of green-
houses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Bumham Co., 42nd St. BIdg., New York,
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg., Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse constmction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
908 Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chi-
cago.

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Dec. 29,

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Pccky Cypress, drop elding, ship lap, flooring,
wUte cedar posts, etc.; everytliing in lumber.
Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
ttiing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Flaines, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Slat
and Spauldlng Ave., Chicago.

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts, Lockland Lum-
ber Co., Lockland, O.

Greenhouse construction and equipment. King
Construction Co., North Tonawanda. N. X.

POTS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Beed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesTlUe, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Red Pots. Before buying wrte for prices.
George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon
S:t., Chicago.

Pots. Hewa' standard.
Cambridge, Masa.

A. H. Hews & Co.,

Syracuse red pots.
Syracuse, N. Y.

Syracuse Pottery Co.,

INSECTICIDES.

Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Pungine,
iX per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Apliis Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CT3T FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1,
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield,
Mass.

STAKES.

Books For Florists.

The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library.
A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth
' years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times.
Send prices quoted and we send the books.

Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M.
G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia
University. Covering investigations, extending
over a number of years as well as set princi-
ples based upon the laws of plant srowth. 420
pases, profusely illustrated. Price. $2.00.

Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J.
Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Principals of Floriculture. — By Professor
B. A. White. Covers, the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Farm and Garden Rule Book, — By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price $2.

The Vegetable Garden, — By Vllmorin-Andrieur
& Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely Ulustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6.

The American Flower Garden. — By Neltje
Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illus-
trations. Price, $5.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes, — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints.
112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plana
and maps. Price, $2.

Vines and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M.
McCullom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations is contained in this book of 300 pages.
Illustrated. Price. $1.10.

Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of Borista' plants. Illustrated. 326
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
Rawson. No one in the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price, $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Gardem. — By E. P.
Powell. The volxmie is well Illustrated and
the author is a practical man who knows his
subjecrt. 321 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Commercial Rose Culture — By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modern methods. 166
pages. 60 Illustrations. Price. $1.60.

Celery Culture By J. C. Vaughan. The sub-
ject thoroughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price. 25 cents.

How to Grow Hoses.— By Robert Pyle. 121
pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00.

Mushroom Growing.— By B. M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully Ulustrated. Price, $1.50.

The Book of th« Feony, — By Ura. Ed-
ward Harding. A complete history of this
flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44
iUustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00.

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Kursery
Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical
man, the teacher and the amateur, 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price, $1.50.

Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith.
Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'I Maynard.
338 pages. 165 IUustrations. Price. $1.50.

Th« Hose By H. B. Ellwanger. Its cultiva-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,
$1.25.

House Plants, — By Parker T. Barnes. 236
pages and 30 fuU-page illustrations. Price,
$1.20.

The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter
Bisset. 200 pages and 139 illustrations. Price,
$2.50.

Orchids; Their Culture and Management. — By
W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 644 pages.
Price, $10.

Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R. Taft.
How to build and beat a greenhouse. lUas-
trated. Price. $1.50.

Cabbages, Cauliflower, AlUed Vegetables, — By
C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price, 50 cents.

Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them, — By
A. M. Kirby. lUustrated. 233 pages. Price,
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
Bailey. Fruit culture is treatel thoroughly.
516 pages. Price $1.25.

Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H.
Chittenden. 163 iUustrations in the 262 pages.
Price, $1.50.

The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price. $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382
pages. Price. $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful, — By Frank A.
Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il-
lustrated. Price, $2.

Manual of the Trees of North America. — By
pages, with over 600

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 S. Dearborn Street,

Chicago, 111.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

AmUng Co., B. C, Chicago.

Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo.

Badgley & Bishop, Inc.. New York.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Bemheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Lonis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleveland, O.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford, WilUam P., New York.

Freres- Windier Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H. E., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc, New York.

Gunterberg. M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Baynor, Inc., New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co.. Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y.

KennicotL Bros. Co.. Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekln, 111.

KuBlk & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul, New York.

MiUer & Musser. Chicago.

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Nlessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N., CromweU, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

RandaU Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Relnberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn.

Bledel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Busch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Slebrecht, Geo. C, New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J, D,, JoUet, 111.

Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J.

Traendly & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vauehan, A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Weiland & Blsch, Chicago.

Weiss. Herman, New York.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wlltgen & Freres. Chicago.

Wlttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co.. John, New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

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Peter Reinberg Says:

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we will plaCC OUr Order With yOUr firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg

Our 1917 Catalogue Is very interesting. Send for yonr copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WTTTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

SPLIT CARNATIONS

PILLSBURY'S

CARNATION

STAPLE

"They are all right, best on the market."

Baumer Bros.
"They are all that ia claimed for them."

Geo. E. Lasher.
1000 for 3Sc; 3000 for $1.00, postpaid.

I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, III.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Nassau County Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of the above
society was held in Pembroke hall,
Glen Cove, N. Y., December 12, James
McCarthy, the retiring president offi-
ciating. At the election, conducted by
James Duthie, the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year :
Robert Jones, president; Thomas
Twigg, vice-president; Ernest J.
Brown, treasurer; re-elected, as were
Ernest "Westlake, secretary, and Harry
Goodband, corresponding secretary.
James McCarthy was elected trustee
for a term of three years, and the
following were chosen members of the
executive committee : Jos. Adler, "Wm.
Noonan, Thos. Henderson, Frank Wat-
son, Chas. Biggers, John W. Everitt
and Sam J. Trepess. President Jones
thanked the society for the honor con-
ferred upon him, and asked the co-op-
eration of the members to aid him in
a successful administration in keep-
ing with past years. Andrew Crombie,
Joseph Manda and Thomas Scott were
elected to active membership. The
report of Treasurer Brown showed
that the society had passed a very
successful year, both financially and
in point of membership. He also re-
ports a substantial check, the proceeds
of the two fall shows, to be sent to
the Red Cross.

The judges, Robert Jones, Wm.
Noonan and Chas. Biggers, awarded
first prizes to Joe Mastroaini for
three heads of lettuce and to Thomas
Twigg for pan of Roman hyacinths.
Harry Goodband, Cor. Sec'y.

COUNCIX BLUFFS, lA. — The Gardner
Floral Co. has moved into its attrac-
tive new store at 543 West Broadway.

Danville, III. — Jay Frazier, for-
merly in the florist business here, but
now located at Springdale, Ark., spent
several days in this city recently.

FLOWER SEED
MEASURES

(BRASS)

Indispensable to Every Up-to-Date

Seedsman for Accuracy in

Packet Filling.

Per Set of Ei^ht. $2.50

Our illustration shows Measures
about one-half natural size

Vau^han's Seed Store

CHICAGO NEW YORK

Don't Take Chances-

Buying Sash Operating Device or Green-
house Fittings, from a concern that does not
make it a specialty. We are the concern
that deals with this only and always give
you a square deal. Get our catalog.

ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind.

BRANCH OFFICES: New York. 1476 Brotd-
waj; Boston, 113 State St.; Scranton, 307 Irr-
ing Ave., Philadelphia, Harrison Bide.. IStk
and Uarket Sts.

lopl&Iitinihamlo.

Builders of Greenhouses

NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA
CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND
DETROIT TORONTO MONTREAL

Mention the ATnerican Florist when writing

Al^ Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Burope should send for the

"Horticnltnral Advertiser"

This l3 the British Trade Paper, being
read , weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it Is also taken by over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADB me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham. Notts.

Address BDITGRS OF «EL A.,"

CHII.WKIX. NURSESUBiS, LOWTtHAJH.

Ny>tta. Knsriand.

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Dec. 29,

The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St, Chicago

ULTIMATELY

DEMAND

BRAND

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW.
CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO.,
0. S. YARDS, CHICAGO.

Eastern Office
G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg , Phila., Pa.

Massachusetts Agricultural Collejje.

William Doran, formerly New
Hampshire state botanist, has been
appointed field ag-ent in plant diseases.
United States department of agrricul-
ture stationed at Amherst. Mr. Doran
is a graduate of Massachusetts Agri-
cultural College in 1915. He also pur-
sued graduate work at the state col-
lege and worked on the rust of the
snapdragon.

Prof. A. G. Hecht, head of the de-
partment of floriculture, was quietly
married last week. After letting his
friends believe that he had gone west
to be married, he returned to Amherst
and. was married by Rev. E. F.
Newell. The bride's name was Miss
Olive M. Neville of Kewanee, III.

S. C. Vinal, '15, entomologist, has
prepared a papei* on the corn ear
worm, a newly imported insect pest,
which is to be distributed very soon.
Copies may be obtained by addressing
the experiment station, Amherst, Mass.

Harry Saidel writes from Vaughan's,
Seed Store, New York, that he likes it
very well, and is now salesman. Harry
made the design of the American flag
at that establishment which was re-
cently shown in the trade papers.

Andrew N. Schwab. '17, who is
teaching market gardening at the Es-
sex County Agricultural School, is
visiting Amherst for the week, attend-
ing the conference of county agricul-
tural teachers.

C. E. W.

Newark, N. J.

Calling on a number of the retail
florists, a few days before Christmas,
we found them well prepared with
good stocks of plants, plant combina-
tions, wreaths and other features like-
ly to be called for. All were busy and
cheerful and the indications pointed to
an excellent business. At Begerow's
946 Broad street, we noticed fine com-
bination baskets of heather, poinset-
tias, dracsenas and various other
stocks.

m^m

r TRADE MARK

t/ie Soil:''T£T}i-

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MAinrFACTITSEJ) BY

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD. LONDON, ENGLAND

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest mnnufacturers of Greenhouse Gl^ss west of the Mississippi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

Tbe Recognized Standard Insecticide.

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly, thrips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50

FUNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $3.50

VERMTNE.

For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart. $1.00 Gallon. $3.00

Sold by Dealers,

APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY

MADISON, N. J.

George Penek, 637 Broad street, had
a large stock of good plants and a fine
collection of wreaths. He said that
business had started much better than
last year, and he was expecting a rec-
ord-breaking Christmas trade.

Connelly & Plunkett, Bloomiield and
Mt. Prospect avenues, have had good
business since Thanksgiving and ex-
pected a large Christmas trade.

Charles Trauth, 475 Orange street,
was carrying a good stock of plants
and was busy. As a sideline, he keeps
a large stock of goldfish.

At the store of Chris. Penek, Broad
and Academy streets, everybody was
busy. There was a fine stock of plants,
wreaths, holly, etc.

Philips Brothers, 938 Broad street,
had a fine stock of poinsettias, heather,
ardisias and other plants, with good
combinations.

A. F. F.

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pnlverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANUKE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write ub direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago.

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

S09 Exchange Ave., Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932,
U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. ILL.

NIKOTEEN

For Sprayinc.

APHIS PUNK

For Fnmlgfttlnr*

Ask Tonr Dealer (or It.

NICOTINt MFG. CO

ST. LOUIS

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CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, ispecial Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge,

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

WAREHOUSES:
Mass. New York, N. Y.

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Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

Zj. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. DlTtgion Street

Syracuse, - - N. Y.

George Keller Pottery Co.

SUCCESSOR TO

I6EO.KELLER&SON,

I Manufacturers ol

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices
2614-2622 Herndon St.,
CHICAGO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25tU St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPUES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

The Regan Printing Bouse

LARGE) RUNS OP

CATALOGUES

-OUR SI»BSCIAI,TY-

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527 Plymouth PI., Chicago

Trade Directory

OF THE

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

United States and Canada

Price $3.00, postpaid

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. D^arbMTi St., Chicago

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARL RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKUND LUMBER CO., Locklanc, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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OREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs

No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100
10 20 in. $2.75 $30.00 $230.00
20 18 in. 2.25 24.00 190.00
30 16 in. 1.75 19.00 152.00
40 14 in. 1.50 17.00 135.00
SO 12 in. 1.00 1.00 88.0C
60 10 in. .70 7.75 62.00
70 Sin. .55 6.50 50.00
The Eiverton Tub is sold ex-
clusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted
green and bound with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bnlbs and Honicollural SnppUes. 714-716 CheStHUt St., PhllS., PH.

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S^Sr ^^ Azalea Pots, Hanging
■ Baskets, Lawn Vases,
1 Urns, Etc.

n Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

"Moss Aztec" IVare.

WM. M. WARRIN,
la W. 23rd St., Neir York.

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REFRIfiERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

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Order
Now

FOS

Fall

Shipping Ki^gU^

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproof, Don't Break, Cod
Little. Shippers may use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

van^an's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write ns lop
Catalog and Biseonntf.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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1304

The American Florist.

Dec. 29,

Index to AdTcrtisers.

Advance The Co.... 1301
AIlTedLozierRosei7l28S
Alpha Floral Co. ...1285
American Bulb Co. 1293

AmlioEECCo 1279

Anderson S A 1289

Angermueller G H

Co 1278

Anglinft WalshCo.1269

ApbineMfeCo 1302

Arnold A A Paper

Boi Co 1284

BadeleT& Bishop. 1283

Baer Julius. 1287

Barnard W W Co... 1295
Bassett & Wash burn 1270

Baumer AueR 1289

Baur Window Glass

Co.

Bayersdorfer H&CoI275

BeavenE A 1279

Be^erow's 1286

Berger Bros 1280

Bemheimer Eueenel281

Berniog H G 1280

Bodgerja Sons Co 1293
Boddlneton Arthur

TCo 1291

BolandJB 1285

Boleiano J&Son.. 1291
Boulevard Flo Co.. 1287

Bramley & Son 1287

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 1290

Breitmeyer's] Sons. 1286
Briggs Floral Co. ..1287
Brown A J Seed Co. 1290
Brown Bag Filline

Machine Co 1293

Bryan Alonzo J 1292

Buchbinder Bros... 1303

BnckbeeHW 1289

BudlongJ A 1277

Burpee W A& Co. ..1293
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1279

California Florists. .1288
Central Floral Co. .1289
CbicaEO Automobile

Supply House 1278

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 1302

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn.... 1271
Clark E B Seed Co. 1293
Clarke's Sons D.... 1287

Clay&Son liOi

ClevelandFloristExl279

Coan J J n83

Conard & Jones Co.l269

Cooke Geo H 1289

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 1294

Cowee W J 1314

Coy H C Seed Co.. .1295

Craig Robt Co 1295

Cross Eli 1296

Danker Fred A.... 1289

DardsCbas 1286

Dickinson A & Co.. 1295

Dietsch A & Co IV

DomerF&SionsCol292

Drakos Co 1287

DreerHA Ill 1313

Dnerr Cbas A 1289

Daluth Floral Co. ..1289

Dunlopjohn H 1286

Edwards Fold Box. 1304

Enie& Co 1278

Eveodec Bros Co. .1289
Expanded Wood Col272

Kyres H G 12S5

Farmers' &Florist8'

Fertilizer Co 1302

FenrichJS 1282

Fexj D 1283

Fish Hen rySeed Co.1291
Floral Nurseries.. ..1280
Florists' Hail Assn. 1304
Foley Greenhouse

MfeCo V

FordM C 1283

Fo»d WUliam P.. ..1283
Forter Edward ...1289
Fox J M &Son Inc. 1285
FnuenfelderC ..1288
Freeman Mrs J B...1287
Freres-Windler Co. 1279

Frey CH 1288

Frey & Frey 1289

Friedman 1288

FromentHE 1283

GalTinThosF 1285

Garland MfgCo....l301

GasserJM Co 1286

Giblin&Co 13' 4

GodioeauR&M...1295
Goldstein &

Futterman 1283

GorhBmPrinteryIncl304
Grakelow Chas H..1286
Gr'nd Rapid8FloCol288

Green Edw U89

Grimm & Gorly 1288

Growers Cut Flo Co.1283

GudeBros 12i!8

Gnnterberg M C ...1270
Guttmao & Raynoil283
HabermehlsSonsJ]1285
Hansel] Grate Co.. Ill

Hardesty &Co 1289

Hart George B 1285

Hart Henry 1286

Hatcher Florist.... 1289
Haven Seed Co Thel293
Heacock Jos Co.... 1296
Heinljohn G&Sod1289

Hencle Mites S 1286

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis.. 1287
Henry Co The Johnl270

Heols&Nash 1282

Herr Albert M 1295

Herrmann A 1304

Hess &Swoboda... 1286

Hession 1287

HewsAH&Co .1303
HillDNursCo..II 1294

HoerberBroB 1279

Hollywood G'rdensl286

Holm & Olson 1286

Holton&HuDkelCol281
Hort Advertiser.. ..1301
Hort Trade Journal 11
House of Flowers.. 1287
Howard & Smith. . . . 1289

Hurff EdearF 1291

Hursts Son 1291

HuscroftG. L 1288

Ickes-Braun Mill Co. IV
IdlewildGreeohs ...1289

Igoe Bros HI

Jackson & Perkins..l294

Jahn Hugo 1286

Johnston & Co T J. .1289

Jones Percy 1272

Joy Floral Co 1288

Kasting WFCo.... I
Keller & Son Geo .1303
Keller Sons J B....1287

Kelway &Son U9|

Kennicott Bros Co. 1278
Kerr R C Floral Col287
Kerv9nCoThe....l283

KesBler Wm 1283

King Construct Co. 1301

Kottmiller A 1285

Kroeschell BrosCo.1302

Kruchten John 1279

KuehnC A 1281

KuhlGeo A 1294

Kyle ftFoerster.... 1279
Laodreth Seed Co. .1293
Lang Flo &NurCo.l287

Lange A 1285

LebofiusJ J 1287

Leedle Floral Co.. .1269
Leonard Seed Co... 1291
Littlefield Florist ..1289
Lockland Lnm Co..l3<'3
Logan Pottery Co.. 1303
London Flow'rShol286
Lord&Bumham Co. 1301
Louise Flower Shopl287
Louis Simon Freres

& Co 1292

McCallum Co 1281

McConnell Alex. ...1285
McHutchison&Co. 1293
Matthews the Flo'atl289

MatthewsonJE 1288

May & Co LL 1288

MeconiPanl 1283

MetairieRidge J«or.l285
Mi-hell Henry FC0I291

Miller A L 1296

Miller SMnsser.... 1279
Mooinger JC Co... IV
Mullanphy Florist. 1285
Murray Samuel, -..12SS
Nat Flo B of Trade. IV
NeidingerJosGCo..l278

Newell A 1287

N Y CutFlowerEx.128?

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRANDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO.,

2268 LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, IL.U

NY Floral Co 1289

Nicotine Mfg Co.... 1302
Niessen Leo Co. ...1280
Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 1302

Palez Paul M 1288

Palmer W J & Son. .1285

PappasD J 12i'8

ParkFloralCo 1287

Peacock Dahlia Fr.l294

Pearson EW 1288

PedrkkGR&Son.l293
Penn The Florist.. 1289
Peters & Reed Poty.1303
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex. ...1281

Philips Bros 1287

Pierce FO Co 1304

Pierson FR Co I

Pierson A N (Inc)..1296
Pieters- Wheeler

Seed Co 1290

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 1288

EillsburylL 1301

PittsburgCut FloCol277
Podesta&Baldocchil287
Poehlmano Bros Col27!
Pollworth CC Co.. 1281
Polykranas Geo J . ..1283
Potter Floral Co.. .1289

Potter WQ Co 1281

Pulverized Manure

Co The 1302

Pyfer AT & Co. ...1276

Pyfer&Olsem 1287

RaedleinBasket Co 1277

Randall A L Co 1279

RandairsFlowShopl2S9
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 1289

Rapid Wrapper Co 1278
Rawlings Elmer. ...1296
Ready Reference. . .1297
Reed & Keller ...1303
Regan Ptg House. ..13'i3

Reid Edw 1280

Reinberg Geo 1279

Reinberg Peter 1271

Rice Bros 1281

Riedel& Meyer 1283

Robinson J C Seed

Co 1295

RockWmL FlwrCo.l 788
Rohnert Waldo. ...1293
Routzahn Seed Co .1293

RuschG&Co 1281

SaakeOC 1288

Schiller the Florist. 1287
Schillo ALom Co.. Ill

Schlatter W&Son.

1289 1304

SchliogMax 1285

Schmidt Chas L.... 1288
SchwakeChas&Col282

Sekenger Adam 1285

SharpPartridge&Col304
Sheridan Walter F.1283
iiebrecht George C1283
Simon & SonIN...1293
Situations Wants.. 1267
SkidelskySS&Co. I
Smith A W&C0...I286
Smith E D&Co. ..1296
Smiths Fetters Co 1288

Smith Henry 1288

Smith W&T Co... I
SouthernEvergrnCol281
Storrs & Harrison..

1269 1295 1296

Stumpp G.E.M...1289
Syracuse Pottery Col303
Tar-Heel Evergreen

Co 1278

ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thorbum J M & Col291
Tonner O A&L A 1276

TottyChasH 1292

Traendly&Schenckl283

Trepel Jos 1287

United Cut Flo Co. 1282
Vaughan AL& Co. 1275
Vaugbar's Peed Store
I 1269 1274 1291 1295

1296 1301 1303

Vick'sSonsJas 1293

Vincent RJr& Sons

Co I

WabashRR

WaiteF W Ill

Walker F Co 1285

WeberFH 1288

Weiland & Risch...l279

Weiss Herman U83

Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 1291

Whitted Floral Co.. 1285

Wietor Bros 1272

Williams MrsE A. 1288
Wiltgen & Freres . 1279
WittboldGCo ..II 1283
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldensonl288
YokahamaNursCo U9*
Young A L& Co. ..1282
Young John & Co. .128!
Young & Nugent . 1285
Zech&Mann .1274 1279
Ziska Jos & Sons... 12;9

Tlie Florists' Hail Association

rate of Insurance from Nov. 1st, 19H, to
Nov. 1st, 1917, will be twenty cents per
hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN 6. ESLER, Seertiary, Saddli Rivir, R. J,

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fl. HERRMANN

Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404412 East 34ih St. NEW YORK

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GREENHOUSES

Their Constrnction and Equipment
By ^V. J. WRIGHT

Practical data on different forms of construction,
heating and equipment with probable costs.

Cloth; 286 pp.. 131 illustration. PEICE. $1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S, Dearborn St., CHICAGO

ASTICA

gtojhouse^l^

oseiTNovr.

f.O.PIERCECD.

12 W. BROADWAY

Mristicu i.s ehistic anrt tenacious, admits of ex-
liaiisiijij aijil contraction. Putty becomes hard
and bi'ittle. Broken glass easily removed Tvitb-
out bri'aking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.

Mention the American Florist when loriting.

CUT FLOWER BOXES

EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO'

MANUFACTURERS.

ruilLADELPMIA. PA.

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Wm.SchlaHer

Before & SOH, Alter

422 Main SL, Springfield. Mus.

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OF HIGH
GRADE....

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

See Our Catalogue.

lot'water 6IBLIN & CO., Utlca, N. Y.

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Wired
Toothpicks

iu.(rOO, .'i;2.<.iO: -iO.oo:!. $8.:

Manufactured by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
M€nti07i the American Florist when writing.

$4.75

1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11
1,000 Envelopes, i% size

CASH WITH OKDEH — No C. 0. B.
Proof will be submitted for approval. Stock,
20-lb. white bond on both letterhead and en-
relope — one color ink. Satisfaction guaranteed.

GORHAM PRINTERY, Inc.

543 So. Dearborn St., OHICAGO. ILL.

Reference: American Florist Co.

I

RmErica is "the Prow of the UbssbI; thsre may bs marB nomfart Mmidships, but wb are thE Srst ta touch Unknown Ssas,"

Vol. XLIX

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 5, 1918.

No. 1544

TheAmerigan Florist

ESTABLIBHBS 1885.

Copyright 1918 by American Florist Company,

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois,

under act of March 3, 1879.

Published Evbkt Satttrdat by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada, J8.00; Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.60. Volumes half

yearly from August 3, 1901.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Bourdet. St. Louis, Mo., Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary;
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.

The Fifth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-flfth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Vssbt,
Jk., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chab. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baitr,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave., Indi-
anapolii, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 5-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O. , 1918. Wm.
F. Qdde, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Brbitmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vioe-Pres.; Albert
PocHBLON, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa.. November, 1918. Wm. W. Vert,
Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson,
2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary.

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition, New
York, September, 1918. Officers — Richard
ViMCENT, Jr., White MaLTsh, Md., President;
J. Habbison Dick, U26 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

Next Annual Convention St. Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918.

The President's Message.

To the Members of the Society of
American Florists, Greetings : On as-
suming the office of president, to which
you have elected me for the year 1918,
I thinli it hardly necessary to remind
you that we are living in troublous
times. If there ever has been a reason
for the existence of the Society of
American Florists as a live body to
look after the interests of its mem-
bers, that time is now, and any florist
that expects to stay in business and
is not a member of the national society
is not playing fair with his fellow
florists. Readers may aslc, "Why so?"
and the answer is simple. For instance,
a few weelvs ago there was a shortage
of coal in some sections and a dele-
gation of prominent members of the
S. A. F., at their own expense, went to
"Washington to interview the fuel com-
missioner with regard to the coal sup-
ply for the florists' business. Many of
them had heard that the florists' busi-
ness was classed as "non-essential,"
and therefore their coal supply would
be reduced if necessary in order that
manufacturers, etc.. could keep their
factories running. Bach of these men
contributed reasons showing that the
florists' business was just as essential
as any other in helping to win the war.
Through the Washington representa-
tive of the S. A. F., Wm. F. G-ude,
these men obtained an audience with
the fuel commissioner and stated their
case. Many of the facts presented to
the commissioner had not occurred to
him before, and he was inclined to con-
sider florists in a more favorable light
after hearing their side of the case.
There is no question but that more
recognition was given this delega-
tion from the S. A. F. than would
have been given any one of them as an
individual.

Another excellent thing the society
has done was the appointing of a com-
mittee to interview the transportation

companies, thereby facilitating the de-
livery of flowers.

The S. A. F. at the present time is
launching a campaign for the more ex-
tensive use of flowers under the splen-
did leadership of Henry Penn of Bos-
ton, as chairman, a man who is per-
haps referred to more often than any
other man in the business as a con-
crete example of the power of success-
ful advertising. The society will spend
.$50,000 for this campaign. It is nation-
wide and in expert hands and is going
to benefit every florist in the country,
which is why I say that any florist who
does not join the S. A. F. is not doing his
share and is a drag on the progressive
man who does belong. Brother florist,
if you would ever have your business
attain its proper place and dignity you
must let the world know what you are
doing and how you are doing it. This
is particularly essential at this time
when people are cutting off so-called
"luxuries." The time when flowers
could be classed as "luxuries" is gone
by. Whether used at the bedside of
the sick carrying a message of hope
and cheer and making the patient for-
get for a time his physical infirmities
or gracing the wedding of the "blush-
ing bride" or toning down the stark,
cold hands of death, flowers have a dis-
tinct mission, educating and refining
our people and diverting their minds
from the gruesome details of war and
the daily annoyances of business life.
Again the florist — and his name is
legion — who devotes part of his green-
houses to the raising of tomatoes, cab-
bage and young vegetable plants for
spring sales is doing as much in his
way as any other industry engaged in
winning the war, and this point can-
not be too strongly emphasized on oc-
casions where florists are referred to
as "non-essential."

The big event of the coming year
will of course be the National Flower
Show in St. Louis April 6-15. Coming
as it does in conjunction with the regu-

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Jan. 5,

lar convention of the S. A. F., it
should bring not only a record-break-
ing attendance at the convention, but
the most successful show we have so
far held. TJiis is easily possible,
brother florists, if you will all "pull to-
gether" and everyone do his share for
the success of this enterprise. Previous
exhibitions have always been success
ful and left an indelible mark of prog-
ress on horticulture in the particular
sections where they have been held.
There is no reason at all why St. Louis
should not take its place at the head of
the procession. A successful flower
show will help materially the publicity
campaign, since it will give excellent
copy to all the newspapers and the two
purposes will most successfully co-
ordinate.

To the pessimistic florist, who sees
nothing but trouble ahead for our busi-
ness dtiring the coming year, I would
say in the words of Patrick Henry, "We
can only judge the future by the past."
The European countries at war the
past four years still report excellent
business in the florists' trade. It is
only natural that this should be, as
flowers furnish an antidote for the sick-
ening details of the war and its conse-
quences.

Now as president of the S. A. F., I
want every florist in the society, no
matter how small his business, to feel
that the interest of one is the interest
of all. The executive board will meet
in St. Louis in January to map out the
business of the convention in April, and
any member of the S. A. F. who has
any suggestions to offer or advice to
ask, I want them to write me and I
will see that the matter is brought to
the attention of the executive board
and proper recognition given it.

"As a man thinketh, so he is," is a
true saying and every florist if he will
radiate optimism and "good cheer"
from his person will find it reflected in
a marked manner in his "cash regis-
ter." To those timorous souls who can-
not see the "silver lining," I would re-
mind them of the good old hymn.
"Tou trembling Saints, fresh courage
take.

The clouds you so much dread.
Are big with Mercy and will break

In blessings on your head."

Charles H. Totty.

Secretary Young: on the OutlooK.

The work of the society during the
year 1918 will be vtnusually active,
and likely to result in much benefit
to the trade in all its branches. Two
very important undertakings which
will be pushed to completion are the
National Flower Show in St. Louis,
April 6-15, and the first season's work
in the campaign for publicity for flow-
ers. Other important work will be in
connection with preliminaries looking
to the establishment' of the proposed
credits and collections bureau; the
committee having this project in
charge is now organized, with P. C.
Kerr of Houston, Tex., at its head as
chairman.

There never was a time in the his-
tory of the society when a membership
in the organization carried with it
more advantages. I would say to those
who are not already on our member-
ship roll that our work is purely altru-
istic, and in the interests of the entire
trade and auxiliary lines as well. The
dues are very small and out of propor-
tion to the immense benefit derived by

each and every florist in this broad
land. There is no reason why we should
not embrace in our fold every real flor-
ist— for the results of our good work
must be shared individually, therefore
it behooves all to become a part of the
machine that produces such results. At
least add your mite to show your ap-
preciation of our labors.

The arrangements for the Fifth Na-
tional Flower Show, to be held in St.
Louis, April 6-15 next, are rapidly ap-
proaching completion. It will be held
in Moolah Temple and an especially
constructed annex. Floor plans cover-
ing the trade exhibition in connection
with the show have been prepared and
sent out, and judging from the inter-
est already shown in this exhibition,' it
will be the largest of the series here-
tofore carried out under the auspices

Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.
President Society of American Florists.

of the society. It is quite natural that
we should expect this to be the case,
as our annual convention will be held
in conjunction with the show. Copies
of the floor plan are available, and
may be had on application to the sec-
retary's office. The competitive exhib-
its promise to be large in scope, and
will be drawn from all sections of the
country, even from abroad. The local
committee in charge of the various de-
tails are working most ardently, and,
without question, the show will be a
huge success.

CAMPAIGN FOK PUBLICITY FOK FLOWERS.

The society has planned and put in
operation a publicity campaign which
it is intended shall increase the public
demand for flowers and plants, and
bring them prominently to the notice
of the public as necessities in the home
life, and as being particularly appro-
priate for presentation purposes, car-
rying, as they do, sentiments hardly
to be expressed by the use of any other
medium.

It is proposed to expend $50,000 dur-
ing the year 1918, $40,000 of which will
be used for advertising in national
magazines, such as the Saturday Even-
ing Post, Metropolitan, Literary Di-
gest, Good Housekeeping, Woman's
Home Companion and Delineator. The
copy in many instances will appear in

colors, showing roses and other flowers
true to life. The first insertion is to
appear in the Saturday Evening Post,
full-page space, on or about Feb. 6,
1918, advertising St. Valentine's day.
Over 1,800,000 people will read this one
advertisement alone, and during the
campaign nearly 13,000,000 people will
see the advertising of the S. A. F., and
through the proper kind of argument,
illustration and merchandising will be
persuaded to buy more flowers, which
of course is bound to help the retailer,
and in turn the wholesaler and the
grower. The slogan selected, which
will run through all the advertising
and printed matter, is "Say It With
Flowers," the idea being to impress
this slogan upon the minds of readers
and make them understand that flow-
ers are words and will express any
sentiment, thought or message.

The Metropolitan Magazine for April
will contain a full page in colors, re-
producing the flowers by offset pro-
cess and giving a very beautiful pre-
sentation of the entire flower proposi-
tion. It is proposed to place these
pages in duplicate in the hands of re-
tailers throughout the country, to dis-
play in their store windows during the
time that the magazines are on sale.

The campaign has been so extensive-
ly planned and is being prepared with
such care that the advertisements and
other publicity material will unques-
tionably get the attention of flower
lovers throughout the country. The
advertisements will be just as con-
vincing as they can possibly be made;
the drawings will be the work of some
of the foremost artists in the country,
and everything connected vrith the
campaign will be consistent with the
artistic spirit, as well as with the com-
mercial purpose of the plan. E?very
advertisement will carry with it in a
permanent way the suggestion of flow-
ers for birthdays, and the entire cam-
paign will be tied up to a plan of
dealer co-operation and dealer helps,
which will greatly add to its value.
An attractive booklet, entitled, "Say
It With Flowers," is now in the hands
of the publishers and will be ready for
dealers within a short time. As the
plan has crysallized into definite form,
the enthusiasm of those connected
with it has grown warmer and warmer
and the conviction grown stronger and
stronger that the results anticipated
in the beginning will be enormously
surpassed and that every dealer, large
or small, in the entire country, will di-
rectly feel the stimulus.

Almost at the same time that the St.
Valentine's day advertisement appears
in the Saturday Evening Post in Feb-
ruary, a large folder will be mailed to
every florist in the country, giving all
the details of the plan, reproducing
some of the advertisements, explaining
all of the items in regard to dealer
helps and the ways in which the S. A.
F. will co-operate with the individual
dealers, placing in the hands of every
florist a complete and easily understood
outline of the work that is being un-
dertaken. It will give in detail infor-
mation regarding handsome glass win-
dow signs to be furnished to retailers,
transfer signs, the booklet handsome-
ly printed in colors, which will be furn-
ished at reasonable cost to send to
their own customers under their own
firm names, the newspaper advertise-
ments, complete plates of which will
be furnished at cost for publication in
their local newspapers, and. in fact.

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George Asmus, Chicago.
Chairman ;Natioiial Flower Show Committee.

W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.
Member Publicity Finance Committee.

William F. Gude, Washington, D. C.
Washington Eepresentiitive .

Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn. Henry Penn, Boston, Mass.

Director. Chairman Convention Garden Committee, Chairman Publicity Committee.

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Jan. 5,

all details and helps connected with
the campaign. The money that is to
be expended to popularize flowers will
be well spent, not only because it is
helping " the flower industry, but be-
cause it is educating the public to give
flowers rather than manufactured
products which are meaningless. Flow-
ers form the ideal gift, because they
please everyone, appeal to the higher
senses, and at the same time and under
present conditions the gift of flowers
is more than ever advisable.

That the florists' publicity movement
is laudable from every view-point is
obvious; that it is practicable and will
most certainly be profitable, is appar-
ent to all who realize the tremendous
power of the printed word. This
should be borne in mind by every re-
tailer, wholesaler and grower in this
country, if this campaign is to be suc-
cessful it must have the co-operation
and backing of everyone of them. The
$.50,000 fund is still short and addi-
tional contributions are needed, and
needed immediately. The membership
of the S. A. F. should be trebled at
once and every person connected with
the growing or selling of flowers in the
United States should joint the society
immediately, a membership costs only
$5 for the first year, and $3 annually
thereafter. Applications should be
sent at once to the secretary, to whom
also contributions for the campaign
should be forwarded.

REPRESENTATION.

Practically every important organi-
zation of a commercial nature, in
which florists are interested, is repre-
sented on the executive board of the
society, particularly the Florists' Tele-
graph Delivery Association, whose
president, vice-president, and several
of its members have seats. Other or-
ganizations well represented on the
board are the American Carnation So-
ciety, the American Rose Society,
Florists' Hail Association, Florists'
Club of Philadelphia, Chicago Florists'
Club, and the New York Florists' Club.
It will thus be seen that the interests
of the whole trade are conserved in
our directorate, a fact of which we
are proud.

That all of our friends may enjoy
a most Happy and Prosperous New
Tear is the wish of.

JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y.

President Totty's Appointments.

Directors under afiiliation to serve
one year : Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit,
Mich., vice-president Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Association; Benjamin Ham-
mond, Beacon, N. Y., president Ameri-
can Rose Society; W. J. Vesey, Jr.,
Fort Wayne. Ind., president American
Carnation Society; E. G. Hill, Rich-
mond, Ind., president Florists' Hail As-
sociation; Chas. Schenck, New York,
president New York Florists' Club; A.
Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa,, president Flo-
rists' Club of Philadelphia; Frederick
Lautenschlager, Chicago, 111., president
Chicago Florists' Club.

"Washington Representative : Wm. F.
Gude, Washington, D. C.

National Flow,er Show Committee :
Herman P. Knoble. Cleveland, Ohio,
term six years. (The complete com-
mittee follows.) George Asmus, chair-
man, Chicago, term expires Decem-
ber 31, 1918: A. Farenwald, Ros-
lyn, Pa., term expires December 31,
1919; W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, term
expires December 31, 1920; Patrick
Welch, Boston, Mass., term expires De-
cember 31, 1921; Thos. Roland. Na-

hant, Mass.. term expires December 31,
1922; Herman P. Knoble. Cleveland,
Ohio, term expires December .31, 1923.

Committee on Tariff and Legislation
(Re-appointed) : Wm. F. Gude, Wash-
ington, D. C, chairman; James Mc-
Hutchison. New York; Wm. H. Sie-
brecht, Jr.. Long Island City, N. Y,;
Hebar J. Ware, New York; Leonard
H. Vaughan, Chicago.

Committee on Publicity : E. J. Fan-
court, Philadelphia, Pa., term five
years. (The complete committee fol-
lows.) Henry Penn, chairman. Boston,
Mass., term expires December 31, 1921;
Guy W. French. Morton Grove, 111.,
term expires December 31, 1920; Jo-
seph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., term ex-
pires December 31, 1919; Thos, H. Joy,
Nashville, Tenn., term expires Decem-
ber 31, 19] 8; E. J. Pancourt, Philadelj-
phia. Pa., term expires December, 31,
1922, I

Publicity Finance Committee (Re-ap-
pointed) : Geo. Asmus, Chicago, chair-
man: "W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn,;
F. L. Atkins, Rutherford. N. J.; Her-
man P. Knoble, Cleveland, O.; John
Young, New York.

Committee on National Credits and
Collections Bureau : Robt. C. Kerr,
Houston, Tex., chairman; S. S. Pennock,
Philadelphia, Pa.; Chas. L. Washburn,
Chicago; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit,
Mich.; Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph,
Mo.

Committee on Convention Garden :
Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., term
three years. (The complete committee
follows.) Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis,
Minn., chairman, term expires Decem-
ber 31, 1919; Clarence L. Brock, Hous-
ton, Tex., term expires December 31,
1918; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich.,
term expires December 31. 1920.

Commitee on School Gardens : A. J.
Loveless, Lenox, Mass. (Complete
committee^ follows.) Benj'. Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., chairman; Michael Bar-
ker, Chicago; Irwin Bertermann, In-
dianapolis, Ind.; Leonard Barron, Gar-
den City, N. Y.; A. J. Loveless, Lenox,
Mass.

Committee on Development of Ameri-
can Products : Chas. Willis Ward.
Eureka, Calif., chairman; John H. Dun-
lop, Toronto. Ont.; Wallace R. Pierson,
Cromwell, Conn.: Joseph H. Hill, Rich-
mond, Ind.; F. R. Pierson, Tarry town,
N. Y.

Committee on Nomenclature : Prof.
E. A. White, Cornell University, Itha-
ca, N. Y., chairman; Cornell Univer-
sity, Ithaca, N. Y.; Dr. N. L. Britton,
Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y.;
Prof. T. B. Symons, College Park, Md.

Botanist : John Dunbar, Rochester,
N. Y.

Pathologist : George L. Peltier, agri-
cultural experiment station. Auburn,
Ala.

E'ntomologist : Dr. T. F. Headlee, ag-
ricultural experiment station. New
Brunswick, N. J.

STATE VICE PRESIDENTS.
Alabama — W. B. Patterson, Jr.,
Montgomery.

Arizona — Jno. Z. Howe, Tucson.
Arkansas — Thos. Shelton, Fayette-
ville.

California. North — C. W. Ward, Eure-
ka; South, Fred Howard, Los Angeles.
Colorado — Jno. Edw. Johnstone, Col-
orado Springs.

Connecticut — Carl C. Reck, Bridge-
port.

District of Columbia — R. Lloyd Jen-
kins. Anacostia,

Florida — C. D. Mills. Jacksonville.
Georgia — Daniel C. Horgan, Macon.

Illinois, North — Paul Klingsporn, Chi-
cago; South. B. Juerjens, Peoria.

Indiana. North, — Anders Rasmussen,
New Albany; South, Joseph H. Hill,
Richmond.

Iowa — J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines.

Kansas — Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita.

Kentucky — Geo. E. Sehulz, Louisville.

Louisiana — Peter A. Chopin, New Or-
leans.

Maine — Jno. H. Stalford, Bar Harbor.

Maryland — W. F. Bkas. Baltimore.

Massachusetts, East, — E. Allan
Pierce, Waltham; West, Alex Mont-
gomery, Jr., Natick.

Michigan, East, — Eli Cross, Grand
Rapids; West, Robt. M. Rahaley, De-
troit.

Minnesota — O. J. Olson, St. Paul.

Mississippi — S. .W. Crowell, Rose
Acres.

Missouri, East — W. J. Pilcher, Kirk-
wood; West, Chas. E. Heite, Kansas
City,

Montana — J. P. Ring. Helena.

Nebraska — Edw. Williams, Grand
Island.

New Hampshire — Geo. E. Buxton,
Nashua.

New Jersey — Lyman B. Coddlngton,
Murray Hill.

New York, East— Emil Schloss, New-
York; West, Wallace H. Eiss, Buffalo.

North Carolina — Wm. Rehder. Wil-
mington.

North Dakota — T. D. Smedley, Fargo.

Ohio. South — H. W. Shepperd, Cin-
cinnati; North, Frank Frledley, Cleve-
land.

Oklahoma — Lon Foster. Oklahoma
City.

Oregon — H. Niklas. Portland.

Pennsylvania, East — Arthur A. Nies-
sen, Philadelphia; West, W. A. Clark,
Pittsburgh.

Rhode Island — John J. Johnston,
Providence.

South Carolina — C. A. Moss, Spartan-
burg.

South Dakota — M. M. Strong, Sioux
Falls.

Tennessee — Harold Joy, Nashville.

Texas — Wm. J. Baker, Port Worth.

Utah — Robert Miller, Farmington.

Vermont — Elmer E. Gove, Burlington.

Virginia — D. C. Grillbortzor. Alexan-
dria.

Washington — J. W. Duncan. Spokane.

West Virginia — P, J. Dudley, Parkers-
burg.

Wisconsin — C. C. Pollworth. Milwati-
kee.

Wyoming — W. W. Keefe, Gasper.

Alberta — A. M. Terrill, Calgary.

Manitoba — A. R. King, Winnipeg.

Ontario — Jno. Dunlop, Toronto.

Quebec — Geo. A. Robinson, Montreal.

Cuba — Angelo Martin, Havana.

JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y.

\

President Totty.

Charles H. Totty, president-elect of
the Society of American Florists, was
born in Shropshire, England, in 1873.
After passing through the regular
term of apprenticeship, common to
boys in the horticultural profession in
Europe, he went for a year to Dick-
son's Nurseries, Chester, England, then
another year in a noted fruit growing
establishment in West Derby, Liver-
pool, owned at that time by the Glad-
stone family. He came to America in
May. 1893, and went from New York
to Buffalo, inquiring of Wm. Scott,
among others, whether or not they had
room for a young man, and finally
settled down in Canandaigua, on the
Mrs. F. F. Thompson estate. After re-
maining there two years he came to

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James McHutchison, New York.
TarifE and Legislation Committee.

W. J. Vesey, Jr., Fort Wayne, Ind. Benjamin Hammond. Beacon, N. Y.

Director. Chairman School Gardens Committee.

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New York and secured a position on
the H. McK. Twombly estate, Madi-
son, N. J., under 'the superintendency
of Arthur Herrington, and while there,
handled the largest collection of com-
mercial orchids in the country at that
time — over 70,000 plants. This collec-
tion was the first move toward big
business in orchid growing in America.
Between the years 1899-1902 the Flor-
ham establishment acquired its won-
derful reputation in growing exhibition
chrysanthemums.

C. H. Totty engaged in business for
himself in 1903, buying out the green-
houses of James Hart at Madison, N.
J., and in 1909 leased the Twombly
range of greenhouses, where he had
previously been foreman. Since that
time he has made a specialty of chrys-
anthemums. The exhibition novelties
of his introductions in chrysanthe-
mums for the last 15 years have been,
the fall exhibitions. Eleven years ago,
in conjunction with Wm. Wells, of Eng-
land and Thomas Pockett, of Aus-
tralia, Mr. Totty formed the "Wells-
Pockett-Totty combination of chrysan-
themum experts, which is today known
all over the world.

While chrysanthemums have been a
large feature of his business, roses
have not been neglected. In 1911 he
introduced the English variety, Lady
Hillingdon; in 1912, in conjunction
with the E. G. Hill Co., he introduced
Sunburst, followed by Shawyer in 1913,
and Ophelia in 1914. He is the exclu-
tive American agent for Hugh Dick-
son, Ltd., the famous rose growers of
Belfast, Ireland, and every year dis-
tributes in America Dickson's novel-
ties. He is also the agent in this coun-
try for August Nonin, of Paris, Prance,
who has given to the world the well-
known early flowering type of chrys-
anthemum.

The new president is an ex-president
of the New York Blorists' Club; was
chairman of the National Flower
Show Committee when it held the very
successful flower show in New York in
1913. the influence of which is still be-
ing felt. He was also appointed one
of the international jurors of the Pana-
ma-Pacific exposition in 1915, when he
spent six weeks on the Pacific coast
studying conditions of horticulture in
that section. He was appointed a di-
rector of the S. A. F. by President Vin-
cent during his term of office and has
been very prominently identified with
flower shows in all the large cities of
the country. He served as councilman
in his home town for six years and
is well known in fraternal circles.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Conducted liy Koit. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.

Hartfoed, CoisTN. — The Connecticut
Horticultural Society at its annual
meeting elected the following officers
for 1918: C. H. Hollister, president;
S. H. Deming, first vice-president; W.
W. Hunt, treasurer; Alfred Dixon, sec-
retary.

Lapoete, Ind, — This city's new in-
dustry which has leased the Carriage
Company building and occupy a part
of it has started operations here under
the name of Ove Gnatt Co., Inc.. im-
porter and preserver of natural foli-
ages. The company comes here from
Hammond and will occupy the old mill
room of the Carriage Company facing
on Indiana avenue and Washington
street and the whole of the four-story
building which fronts on Washington
street and adjoins the space used by
the Aerothrust Co. The company will
continue to operate in Hammond until
it has its plant here ready for use.

Next Week In the Flower Shop.

Now that the holidays are but a
memory, and we hope a pleasant one,
attention should be turned to the
present. There is nearly always a
lull after a busy season and it is the
business of the florist to make it as
short lived as possible.

How best to keep things stirring, is
first of all, to keep the shop and its
display of plants and flowers up to
the highest efficiency. A great quan-
tity is not necessary. Everything in
the stock, however, should be presented
at its best. Samples of the pottery
should contain plants that Jook well
in them. It is the perfection and fin-
ish even of commonplace articles that
calls attention to them and often
makes sales. The common hardy ivy,
the vines of which tied in a bunch
to a single stake may . stand about
without notice; but the same plant
spread out and tied to a neat trellis
will look 100 per cent better and prove
to be just what is wanted for that hall
or vestibule window. Trellis boxes
in various sizes take but a few foliage
and flowering plants and vines to fill,
and will be found showy and salable.

Always have a few of the smaller
cut flower baskets fllled. They are
sure to be pronounced beautiful, being
often bought by customers who had
no intention of purchasing until they
saw them. Pansies are new becoming
more plentiful; a bunch sprinkled over
a box of flowers gives a touch of
spring. They also give a nice finish
to a luncheon or table decoration
when sprayed on the cloth with adl-
antum. Pansies pulled into split
galax leaves can be made into showy
bunches much the same size and
shape as violets. This is a Boston
method of handling pansies.

A neatly printed, short, pithy and
up-to-date message, calling attention
to seasonable stock, mailed weekly to
customers, is sure to bring business.
These should be on a different colored
card each issue, not too large and of
an odd shape, with small illustrations,
if possible. They only cost a penny
to mail and are sure to be read.

Hyacinths in glajsses are interest-
ing to many people. The seed stores
have them in quantity, leftovers at low
prices, and a little flyer with these
should show a good profit. There
should be enough to make quite a
display. The varieties should be the
single, early forcing sort.

Pussy Willows.

Pussy willows are no"w beii^ made
a specialty by many growers all over
the country, really fine stock in all
length of sprays being offered from
Thanksgiving until spring. These
sprays will be found salable of them-
selves, and useful as additions to boxes
of cut flowers, either inside or when
used to decorate the outside of the
package. They ,are very pretty in
plant baskets, through the foliage or
on the handle. Many plants are made
quite conspicuous by sprigs of these
buds stuck in opposite sides of the pot
and turned over as a handle and tied
with a small bow of chip ribbon. Pri-
mula malacoides makes a very pretty
ornament when treated in this way.
The shallow flower bowls, with daffo-

dils and pussy willows, are very attrac-
tive.

The way to sell pussy willows is to
use them and thereby show their pos-
sibilities. A dozen or half dozen short
sprays tied in a cornucopia of wax pa-
per and displayed a dozen or so
bunches together, will often find pur-
chasers.

Forsythias will soon be in. These
require more careful handling than the
willow and are more expensive, but are
showy, and can be used with good ef-
fect in table and other decorations.
Almond and apple blossoms follow la-
ter. These are well worth handling,
being in favor with many. The florist
who will carry a line of these flowering
sprays of forced shrubbery will soon
find appreciative customers.

LILAO AND FEEESIAS.

White lilac is one of the forced shrubs
that has almost reached the outdoor
perfection of spring. It was offered be-
fore Christmas this season in splen-
did form. It is one of the choicest cut
flowers of the winter, being especially
suited to make up with cattleyas.
Freesia is just making its appearance,
a trifle late this season. This is an-
other flower, the appearance of which
is anxiously waited for by many. Its
purity and delightful fragrance make
it acceptable almost everywhere.

Weekly Features.

There should be each week a feature
of some kind, a little something out of
the ordinary, or old favorites displayed
in new ways, to attract attention —
and incidentally bring business. Paper
White narcissus is very plentiful this
season. The seedsmen are overstocked.
Get together all the old fern dishes and
bowls, fill them with nice clean peb-
bles, plant with the bulbs and display
them in the window and about the
store. Print a little story of the nar-
cissus; how it is grown in France, in
spite of the war; how the stock dodged
the submarines and landed here; how
by successive plantings one can have
flowers until spring. You will likely
sell a lot of dishes, and while profits
are not very large, it calls attention to
the store, and does not interfere with
other business.

A "fernery week" is good in Janu-
ary when there is considerable enter-
taining. Get the best of the fern
dishes and show them in the window
with a number fllled. Have a table
or two in the store with good speci-
mens of center palms, cocos and varie-
ties of the ferns used. Many an ac-
count has been first opened with a
charge for the filling of the fernery,
which has later developed into a valued
regular.

About the third week in January
run a blooming plant special. Cycla-
mens, primroses, Chinese obconica and
malacoides will then be coming in good
shape, which can be sold singly or in
pans. Azaleas are also then in good
flower.

A fern week is' attractive. Many of
the house plants will need renewing
about this time, first of February and
quite a number will respond to your
invitation to see the several varieties
of the Boston fern, of which there
should be quite a collection, all of
course for sale. The bird's nest fern
should also be included as it makes a
splendid house plant.

A carnation display will be sure to
find admirers. A window of carna-
tions in variety, each in a vase basket,
with ribbon on the handles, will halt

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most passersby for a moment or two.
Pot daffodils will now be in season,
and these together with the cut flow-
ers would make a novelty window and
a good subject to talk about. Pussy
willows coTild also be added as they
are also harbingers of spring.

A sweet pea display about the seo-
cond week in March, when they are
at their best, should bring good busi-
ness. The orchid sweet peas are al-
most like a new species of flower, and
growers are surprising even them-
selves, with the quality of the stock of
the past year or two. "Wedding bou-
quets, table decorations and corsages
of sweet peas should be features in
showing the possibilities of these
flowers.

A rose week, during which an exhi-
bition of all the market varieties con-
taining a vase of each should be the
window attraction, would be one of the
best showings of the season. These
should be arranged in vase baskets of
different shades and decorated with
ribbons so as to get the best color
combinations. Roses in a table deco-
ration, and flower bowls arranged for
effect, placed about the store, will be
sure to create favorable comment.

The above are just a few sugges-
tions as to how it is possible to keep
the store in the public eye at all times.
The little notices and invitations are
likely to be disappointing in results
at times, but they have a cumulative
value which in the long run will bring
the business. The main thing is that
each featiu-e will be found worthy and
kept up to the end in a presentable
condition. Looking ahead and plan-
ning for what is most suitable as the
season advances, and arranging with
growers to secure the first of this or
that as it comes in, gives an advantage
that is not open to the man who waits
to see what there is in the market.

GABDENVILLE, N. T.— Frank Weixel-
man has closed half of his range on
account of coal shortage.

PORTLAND. Ore. — The Lib-rty Florist
is the name of a new flower shop at
"Washington and Thirteenth streets,
under the management of George
Betz.

PLANT NOTES.

Geraniums.

After the holiday trade there will
be room enough to space out the gera-
niums and other bedding stock. The
cuttings that were placed in flats, and
the young stock in 2-inch pots, should
be shifted to the 3-inch size and spaced
on the benches so that a good growth
is encouraged. As soon as well es-
tablished in these pots the top can be
cut off and another cutting obtained.
All the young stock possible should be
taken from the plants selected in the
fall for propagating purposes, for all
the cuttings from which it is expected
to produce good sized plants should be
in the propagating bench by February
1. Any rooted after March 1 will make
small plants for bedding purposes. The
best stock for late May and early June
planting should be in 4-inch pots by
April, that they may be well enough es-
tablished by the middle of May to be-
gin to flower, and should have at that
time three or four good branches so
that a succession of bloom is assured.
Cleaning- Up After Christmas.

The Christmas sales will give the
plantsman an opportunity to give the
houses a thorough overhauling and
begin preparations for the Easter
stock, and also more room for the
plants that are to produce flowers dur-
ing the winter. The probabilities are
that the best plants have been dis-
posed of, and the demand for the bal-
ance will slacken up considerably for
the next two or three weeks. Any
plants that will not be salable in the
middle of the next month, especially
if they are not of the best quality,
had better be thrown away, and not
allowed to remain taking oip valuable
space for a month or more, only to be
discarr'^d later. The stock plants
should all be selected and preparations
for next season's propagation begun.
The old favorite Begonia incarnata is
still grown by many. The old plants
never make good stock for another
year, so select enough to produce all
the stock wanted, and discard the bal-

ance. It will be busy times where
many plants are grown, but the quick-
er and earlier the work is done the
better will be the resultant crops. The
bulb stock is now ready to be brought
in and all the room should be imme-
diately filled up with stock that can be
grown into plants that will find ready
sale. It sometimes takes courage to
throw away plants that look as if they
would bring in something, but it is
far better to do this, even if a plant is
thrown out that might be sold, than
to carry along a lot of stock that nev-
er turns in a cent to the money drawer.
Vinca Rosea.

A plant that is often lost sight of
by many for summer bedding is "Vinca
rosea, and it makes a most beautiful
plant, being covered with flowers all
through the summer until frost. The
great cause of there not being much
stock of these is that the seed is not
sown early enough. December or early
January is the time to plant the seeds
of these plants to have them in fine
shape for bedding out in June. Plants
started early and grown in a warm
house will be in flower at the time of
planting and continue a mass of bloom
throughout the season. The seed
should be sown in flats which should
be placed in a house having a tempera-
ture 65° to 70°. "When the second
leaf forms they should be pricked out
into other flats about an inch apart
and when they have five or six leaves
potted in 2-inch pots, later being shift-
ed into the 3-inch size. The soil should
be of a sandy nature both in the pot-
ting and in the bed, if possible, but
they will grow well outside in a heavy
loam. They can be had in white, rose
pmk and pink with white eye, and
come very true to color from seed.

Tulips and Narcissi.

The Dutch bulbs are now in condi-
tion to bring into the houses, for they
should be well rooted, and will force
readily, and from the first of the year
on the grower should regulate the cul-
ture of these so that there will be a
continuous supply. The best way to
accomplish this Is to have one day in
the week which is bulb day, that is,
on this day the succeeding lots will be

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brought from where they are stored
and placed in the greenhouses. The
demand will, of course, fluctuate to
some extent, but by looking back two
. or three years it will be found that
the call for this stock is about in the
same proportion every year, and a
basis on which to figure about how
many pots or boxes should be brought
up can be obtained. If it is found
that the stock is accumulating at any
time, those that are not quite in bloom
can be removed to a cooler house and
retarded, and those that are almost in
bloom, if moved into a shed where it
is dark and quite cool, will last in
splendid condition for a week or 10
days longer. For the present it will
be necessary to put the pans and pots
in a shaded position in order to get
the proper length of stem. Those
forced early if allowed to stand jn a
warm house in full sunliglit, will open
theii- flowers before they have at-
tained good height, so it is well to
place them under a bench or provide
a place where they can be kept rather
dark for a week. In cutting the flow-
ers endeavor to cut them from the
pans or boxes tliat have been in the
houses the longest. A thoughtless man
will cut into a box that is just open-
ing and which would be good for a
week or more, when there are plenty
that could be cut that will not last
nearly so long. There is always a great
waste in growing bulbs and everything
that is possible should be done to pre-
vent it. On bulb day when the fresh
lot is put on the bench those that were
brought up three or four weeks before
and are in full flower will be ready to
be thrown out. Any flowers that may
be on these boxes, if they are well in
bloom, should be- cut and placed in
water. They will last much longer if
cut and kept cool than they will if left
on the bulbs in the greenhouses.

Polnsettias.

This is a Christmas plant pure and
simple. It is' to the midwinter holi-
days what the lily is to Easter and
the sale of plants or flowers after the
new year is very small and hardly re-
munerative. The plants that are left
should at once be treated for stock
plants. It is the custom of some grow-
ers to immediately place the pots un-
der a bench and water them no longer.
It is much better, however, to block
them up closely in a warm house and
gradually dry them oft imtil the wood
ripens and then store them away where
they will be kept dry. When the
plants are treated by the former meth-
od the green wood often dies down
more than half the length, but by a
slower ripening off many more and
much better cuttings can be obtained.
They can be laid down on their sides
under a carnation bench where they
will not receive any water, or if the
pots are needed they can be heeled-in
in such a location, and here they can
remain until April, when they should
be started for propagation, using either
the old growth or starting the plants
into growth and making the cuttings
from the young shoots as they break
from the old wood. With these it is
better to make the cuttings with a
heel and in a warm location they root
quite easily.

HOLIDAY TRADE.

LouisvuLE. Ky. — Miss Margaret
Carleton, formerly of Detroit, where
she was well known in the retail trade,
has entered the employ of C. B.
Thompson & Co.

Business Reports Surprisingly Good.

Supplementing the preliminary re-
port of the 1917 Christmas trade pub-
lished in last week's issue, page 1266,
advices received from north, south,
east and west show that the volume
of sales was fully up to expectations,
and, despite the response by the public
purse to war relief measures, business
was fully equal to that of a year ago
on the average. In but few instances
were higher prices reported, although
the quality of both cut blooms and
plants "was higher than for several
years past. Roses led in popularity, but
the demand was generally good, except
in the case of bulbous flowers. The cut
flower sales, however, were not equal
to those of other years, attributed by
some to the fact that many of the
young men are with the colors. The
demand for plants seems to have been
better than ever, and with the scarc-
ity of azaleas, cyclamens easily jump-
ed into favor. There was an excellent
demand for ferns, and begonias and
hyacinths were also popular. As a
Christmas favorite, the poinsettia
seems to have seen its best days. The
following condensed reports indicate
that, despite the war, Christmas busi-
ness was at least up to its usual
standard :

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. — The Saltford
Flower Shop had an ample supply of
flowers of fine quality at prices about
the same as last year, the volume of
Christmas business being about on a
par with that of 1916 in money value.
In bulbous flowers, narcissi were the
only offerings and tliese sold well in
yellow and white. There was an es-
pecially good call for orchids and
violets. With not enough azaleas on
hand to be a factor, well flowered
cyclamens sold in preference to other
plants. The demand for decorative
green and holly wreaths was less than
in former years. The number of Flor-
ist Telegraph Delivery orders showed
a substantial increase.

RALEIGH, N. C. — J. L. O'Quinn & Co.
report Christmas trade one-fourth less
than a year ago. with prices about the
same as in 1916. with the exception
of lily of the valley, which was higher.
In cut flowers, there were plenty of
roses and carnations, but violets failed
to arrive. The quality of stock in
general was above the average, and
there was no noticeable demand for
any special flower. In plants, cycla-
mens and white hyacinths led the de-
mand. The number of young men in
the service of the country is probably
the cause of a noticeable falling off
of sales in cut flowers. Money seemed
to be plentiful.

Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger re-
ports Christmas business about the
sam.e as a year ago, with rose prices
about as usual and carnations selling
at an advance. The principal offer-
ing in bulbous stock was Paper
Whites, and they sold poorly. There
was an unusual call for long stemmed
roses, and plant sales were slightly
better than last year. Cyclamens and
begonias were popular, but failed to
make up for the shortage of azaleas.
Holly was poor and did not move
well.

Washington, D. C. — With flower
prices about as usual, and a slight
advance in plants, the Christmas
trade is reported by G. C. Dahlglish
as being about the same as last
year. The supply of carnations, vio-
lets and roses was plentiful, the lat-
ter being extra fine in quality and the
demand correspondingly good. Or-

chids and lily of the valley did not sell
as well as in former years, owing to
high prices. Begonias sold especially
well in the plant section.

Teere Haute, Ind. — There was no
increase in Christmas trade over last
year, either in volume or prices, ac-
cording to N. B. & C. E. Stover. The
supply of roses, carnations and vio-
lets were sufficient to meet the de-
mand. Narcissi had a splendid sale,
but there was no special call for any
flower. The sale of plants was less
than in other years. Cash sales
were better than last year, the mid-
dle classes being the more liberal
buyers.

Meridian, Miss. — "With a supply of
flowers that sold out by Christmas
morning, Mrs. N. G. McKinney reports
trade better than last year, with prices
also advanced. Bulbous stock was
plentiful, and the quality of the south-
ern grown flowers was never better.
The demand for plants was about the
same as last year, with cyclamens in
the lead. Cut flower shipments from
distant points were not tip to standard,
owing to express delays.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Although prices
were about 10 per cent better than last
year. W. G. Peacock, of the Dale estate,
reports that on account of stock not
coming in on time this year's Christ-
mas trade was slightly less than that
of 1916. Stock was soft, due to dull
weather. Orchids and violets had the
best call, although there was a good
demand for bulbous flowers, which
comprised about 50 per cent of the sup-
ply.

PITTSBDEGH, PA. — The McCallum Co.
reports an increase of 25 per cent in
1917 Christmas business, prices being
about normal. The supply of stock
was about equal to requirements, with
quality better than usual and an in-
creased demand for roses. In bulbous
stock. Paper Whites were the only of-
fering, and the demand was good. There
was an increased call for plants. Most
of the buying was on the last day.

"Watertown, N. T. — With prices
about the same as a year ago. and a
supply of good stock sufficient for all
requirements. the 1917 Christmas
business, according to Fred A. Avery,
fell somewhat short of the corre-
sponding period in 1916. There was a
marked demand for red carnations
and roses and a large call for medium
priced plants, but money was not
spent as freely as usual.

EVANSViiXE, Ind. — The Wm. Black-
man Floral Co. reports 1917 Christmas
trade better, with prices more satis-
factory, than last year. Roses, carna-
tions and violets were in limited sup-
ply, but there was ample bulbous stock.
The quality was about the same as in
previous years. The heavy call was
for roses, and there was a slight in-
crease in plant sales.

Bti^FALO, N. Y.— Christmas trade this
year was about 20 per cent better than
1916, with prices advanced 10 per cent,
according to the report of S. A. Ander-
son. The supply was ample, the qual-
ity better than a year ago. and the de-
mand was for the better grades. Plant
sales were about up to standard. Bus-
iness immediately before Christmas
was very light.

Canal Dover, O. — C. Betscher re-
ports Christmas business for 1917
about equal in volume to that of a
year ago. with prices somewhat higher.
The supply of roses, carnations and
violets was limited, but the amount of
bulbous stock offered was normal.
Roses were of fine quality, but car-
nations were poor. In plants, well
grown cyclamens led in popularity.

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POETLAND, Ore. — Clark Bros, report a
substantial increase in 1917 Christmas
business over that of a year ago with
prices somewhat advanced on some
items. Carnations were in good supply,
but more roses and violets were needed
to meet requirements. There was no
lily of the valley, White Roman hya-
cinths and freezias taking' its place.
Dark weather for two weeks previous
to the holidays affected the quality of
the stock, especially carnations. A g'reat
many Maud Dean chrysanthemums
were disposed of. Poinsettias and be-
gonias were the favorites in the plant
section. Cyclamens, primroses and
azaleas were in short supply. A fine
lot of Otaheite oranges arranged with
ferns in gilt receptacles were shown by
one florist and sold well at fancy prices.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Prey & Prey had a
10 per cent increase in Christmas sales
at prices about equal to those of 1016.
The quality of the stock in all varieties
was better. Roses and carnations were
in limited supply, but violets were plen-
tiful, as was also the case with bulb-
ous stock, for which there was a good
demand. French grown Dutch hyar
cinths enjoyed a brisk sale. Pot plants
in the largest variety and of the best
quality in the history of the firm helped
much to increase the volume of busi-
ness. The only limit to the number of
sales was the facilities for waiting on
customers. All deliveries were made
without complaint from freezing or as
to quality.

LITTLE ROCK. Aek. — Tipton & Hurst's
Christmas trade for 1917 was 2.5 per
cent better than a year ago. with prices
.slightly higher than in previous years.
The supply of flowers, had they been
salable, was plentiful, but the quality
was the worst ever in the history of
their business. This was due to ex-
press delays and flowers being too old
when they left shipping points. Some
shipments from Chicago were on the
way from four to six days. In plants,
cyclamens and made-up baskets sold
best. This firm says it will specialize
on plants next year unless it can get
some assurance as to safe arrival and
quality.

New Orleans, La. — In summing up
the 1917 Christmas trade, Abele Bros,
report an increase in sales as com-
pared with a year ago and prices were
better. In roses, carnations and vio-
lets the supply was not sufficient to
fill all orders, and bulbous flowers were
also scarce, with a big demand for
them. As regards quality, roses were
very good and carnations fair. Amer-
ican Beauties were very scarce. In
plants, cyclamens sold best, but there
was a good call for ferns.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith
reports a very satisfactory Christmas
trade, fully as good, if not better, than
in previous years, four autos being
kept busy in making deliveries. There
was a great call for flowering plants,
especially azaleasi and cyclamens.
Roses and carnations also had a good
sale. An excellent supply of Jonkheer
J. L. Mock roses are being grown at
this establishment and a ready market
is found for them. Violets are also
doing well.

Milwaukee, Wis.— Gust. Rusch & Co.
report normal business as compared
with the Christmas trade of previous
years, with little change in prices. In
cut flowers, there was a shortage of
roses and violets, but carnations were
in amply supply and there were plenty
of Paper Whites. The qtiality of stock
in general was good. There were not
as many roses sold as in other years,
dtie to high prices, orders being con-
fined principally to short and medium
grades. All plants moved well.

Washington, D. C— Gude Bros, re-
port that Christmas prices averaged
considerably higher than in other years
and volume of business this year was
25 per cent greater than in 1916. The
supply of cut flowers was ample and
the quality excellent. Everything in
both cut stock and plants sold well.
Azaleas were scarce and poor in qual-
ity. An excellent call for plant bas-
kets was noted. Even scarlet sage
and geraniums went well.

Lawrence, Kans. — A. Whitcomb «&
Son report Christmas prices from 10
to 50 per cent higher than last year,
with sales showing an increase of
about 10 per cent in volume. Roses,
carnations and violets, as well as
btilbous flowers, were in short supply
and the quality was better than last
year. Plowering plants were in great
I demand, and more cyclamens could
have been disposed of had they been
available.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — The 1917 Christ-
mas business showed a slight increase
over that of a j^ear ago with prices
somewhat better. The supply of bulb-
ous flowers was larger than usual and
the demand was good, but there was a
.shortage of roses and carnations, ac-
cording to A. "Washburn & Sons. There
was an especially lively call for Bos-
ton ferns and fewer wreaths were dis-
posed of on account of the scarcity of
holly.

Atl.4_ntic, Ia. — The Atlantic Green-
houses recorded about the same vol-
ume of business as in 1916, with prices
about, on a par. The supply of roses,
carnations and violets was not equal
to requirements, but the quality was
better than last year, and everything
sold. Red roses and carnations led
in popularity. There was an increased
demand for all flowering plants and
baskets and cemetery wreaths moved
fast.

Middletown, N. Y. — Christmas bus-
iness for 1917 varied little from that
of a year ago, either in volume or
prices, according to Edwai'd Lorentz.
The supply of cut flowers was good,
with carnations more numerous than
in former years. Plants "were in great-
er demand than ever before, and there
was a heavy call for solanums. At
one establishment poinsettias retailed
for as low as 25 cents per plant.

Jacksonville, Fla, — With no in-
crease in prices, quality considered.
Mills, the Florist, reports an increase
in his Christmas sales as compared with
business a year previous. Roses were
plentiful, but there was a shortage of
carnations and violets. Bulbous flow-
ers were quite plentiful and moved well.
Stock in general in all lines was better
in quality than last year. Plant sales
were about, normal.

Nashville, Tenn. — Trade was much
better than last year, with prices from
20 to 50 per cent higher, is the report
of the Joy Floral Co. on the 1917
Christmas trade. The quality of the
stock was better, and there \A'as a
heavy call for flowering plants and
madeup baskets. December 24 brought
the biggest day's cash business in the
history of the firm.

CLE^'ELAND, O. — The J. M. Gasser
Co. reports a 10 per cent increase in
Christmas sales this year as compared
with the corresponding period of 1916.
In cut flowers, the supply was plenti-
ful and the quality fully up to stand-
ard There was a brisk call for plants.
The bulk of the business came during
the two days before Christmas.

Santa Cbuz. Calif. — In commenting
on the 1917 Christmas trade, W. E.
King writes : "Nothing but war here."

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Maria Manning;.

Miss Maria Manning died. December
25. at 33 Dearborn street, Salem, Mass.,
in the house in which she was bom 91
years ag-o. Personally a remarkable
woman. Miss Manning was a daughter
of Robert Manning, who, in his time,
was probably the most noted pomolo-
gist in all America. The late Miss
Manning had a fine education, and for
many years was prominent in religious
work, being connected with the Taber-
nacle Congreg-ational church of Salem.
Up to a brief period preceding her
death, she had a remarkable memory
and was frequently consulted by his-
torians and antiquarians relative to
events in Salem and vicinity of which
she had personal recollections. She
was a cousin of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
She is survived by an aged sister. Miss
Rebecca B. Manning, for manjr years
a teacher in public and private schools,
and by a nephew. Professor John Man-
ning,

Her father, Robert Manning*, who
died in 1842, was one of the fathers of
pomological research and classification
in this country. In 183S he published,
at Salem, his "Book of Fruits," which
became a standard work. He had es-
tablished at Salem in 1823 a "Pomolog-
ical Garden," his purpose being to col-
lect and test all varieties of fruits that
would grow in this climate. He is said
to have had nearly 2,000 varieties, many
of which were pears, but apples, plums,
peaches, grapes and bush fruits were
well represented. In his time he was
an accepted authority on nomencla-
tures. After his death. John M. Ives,
who had assisted him in the prepara-
tion of his book, published a second
and a third edition. A. F. P.

Society of American Florists.

national publicity foe floweks.
'During Christmas week the subscrip-
tions received were few and far be-
tween. Chairman George Asmus of the
finance committee, reports the follow-
ing, annually for four years :

Through the Secretary's Office.

Frank .1. More,ati, Freehold, N. J .S .5.00

W. A. Harkett, Dubuque, la 5.C10

F. B. .ibrams. Blue Point, L. I. (1 yr.t lo.OCi

By H. P. Knohle, Cleveland, 0.
Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind 50.00

By R, C. Kerr, Houston, Tex,

Henry Greve, Dallas. Tex 2.'5.0O

J. E. McArtam. Fort Worth, Tex 25.00

Texas State Florists' Meeting

E. M. .TudKe. Tyler Ifl.OO

Mrs. Sam Bro-n-n, Tyler 10.00

Hans .Sbroeder. Temple 25.00

Corsieana Greenhouses. Corsicana .... 25.0*^

Southern Florist Co.. Fort Worth 10.00

H.yde Park Floral Co., Austin 10.00

H. Kadeu, Gainesyille 10.00

P M. Koontz. Springfield. 0 10.00

Texas State Florists' Ass'n (forlyr.l 25.00

Total S 260.00

Preyiously reported from all sources. .S;28,027.00
Grand Total .$28,287.00

John Young, Sec'y.

Dec. 2gth. 1917.

Coming: Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any omis-
sions from this list and to correct any dates
that haye been altered since the last adyices.l

January 30-31, 1918, Boston, Mass. — Annual
exhibition of the American Carnation Society,
Horticultural Hall. A. F. J. Baur. Thirty-
eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.,
secretary.

March 14-21, 1918, Ne\y York— Spring flower
sho"V\' in Grand Central Palace.

April 6-16, 1918, St. Louis, Mo.— Annual ex-
hibition of American Rose Society in conjunc-
tion with Fifth National Flower Show of the
S. A. P. Prof. E. A. White, Cornell UniverBlty,
Ithaca, N. Y., secretary.

April 6-15, St. Louis, Mo. — Fifth national
flower show and thirty-fourth annual conven-
tiou of the Society of American Florists. John
Young, 53 West Twenty-eighth street, New
York, secretary.

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TmS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS.

Society of American Florists 1305

— The president's message WJJg

— Secretary Young on the outlook laOb

—Charles H. Totty (poitrait) 130b

—Officers of the S. A. P. (portraits) 130i

— President Totty's appointments 13US

-President Totty 1308

—Officers of the S. A. F. (portraits) 1309

The retail trade JgJX

^Next week in the Mower shop Idiu

— Pussy willows loiu

— Weekly features 13J.U

A. L. Randall Co.'s second annual dinner.. loll

Plant notes ^•^J:\

—Geraniums "J:[

—Cleaning up after Christmas Ijll

— Vlnca rosea 1311

—Tulips and narcissi 13li

— Poinsettias 1311

Holiday trade igi-

Obituary }%\%

Society of American Florists 1"13

Coming exhibitions 13ld

Kansas City 131°

Chicago 131=

Toledo 1322

NashviUe, Tenn. 1322

Detroit 13^3

Fort Wayne 132rf

Wichita. Kan }-%i^.

St. Louis 1324

Pittsburgh 132o

Buffalo 13-0

Cleveland 13^°

Cincinnati igSS

Newport, R. I. 13^g

Philadelphia , 132»

New York 1330

The seed trade I3^s

— Bulb contracts "db

—Germination of parsnip seed ■ I3ds

— Kentuekv blue grass in Missouri and Iowa.l33S

— Burpee in Santa Claus role 13gs

— Forage plant seed imports I3d»

Market gardeners ■ • • ■ ■ 134"

—Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .1.340

—Asparagus tests .■ • 1340

— Vegetable plants for spnng sales 1.34"

— Truck crops condition 1341

— Carlot shipments of vegetables 1341

The nursery trade ;••,;••■.• }i,i

— Principles and Practice of Pruning 1342

— National Association of Gardeners 1342

—Early flowering native shrubs 1342

Germany's flower trade in Europe 1.14H

European horticulture ■■;■■ },? I

Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late White 1314

Luxuries or essentials Ijl'J

American Sweet Pea Society 1314

Telegraph Delivery brings piospenty 1314

The

of til

Get ready,! to figure your income tax
and be liberal with Uncle Sam and liis
boys at the front.

New YORK. — Movement of horticul-
tural stock has been held up by a tem-
porary 7° below zero, a record drop for
many years.

THE next National Flower Show will
be held in the south, at St. Louis, Mo.,
April 6-15, and this section of the
country was never so prosperous as
now.

EMIL BUETTNEK, the well-Imown
grower and careful critic of Chicago,
speaks very favorably of the B. G.
Hill Co.'s new rose, Columbia, and will
grow it extensively.

Fabmees Bulletin No. 780, issued
by the department of agriculture,
Washington , D. C, gives full instruc-
tions on the fumigation of ornamenta'
greenhouse plants with hydrocyanic-
acid gas.

Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late White.

C. T. Guenther, Hamburg, N. T.,
who disseminated Chrysanthemum
Hamburg Late White in 1917. cut sev-
eral thousand blooms of this variety
during December and sent a large
quantity to the Wm. F. Kasting Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y., for the Christmas trade,
who report that this chrysanthemum
created a very favorable impression
in that market and proved a winner
for a late variety. Mr. Guenther will
continue to cut until January 15.

Luxuries or Essentials.

In these days of hysteria, when ru-
mors are rife and alarmists are on
every corner, it is best to pay no at-
tention or to let the stories in at one
ear and out at the other. Ninety-nine
per cent of the disquieting rumors turn
out to be pure myths, mostly circu-
lated by designing persons to suit their
own purposes, or possibilities or imag-
inings that are added to as they go
bounding along and finally accepted by
credulous persons as facts.

That flowers are a luxury, which can
and will be dispensed with until after
the war, has been for some time a
theme with certain men of more or
less prominence, and the subject of
editorials in various newspapers. The
judgment of the public, however, as
shown by the demand for all kinds of
greenhouse products during the late
holiday season, was that plants and
flowers had a special fitness as gifts
to carry the cheerful spirit of the holi-
day season. But for the extraordinary
demands upon the railroads and trans-
portation facilities of the country,
which greatly interfered with ship-
ments and prompt deliveries of florists'
stock, the business would have been
larger than ever before. With this evi-
dence of public favor, the trade every-
where should stand by their guns, al-
ways ready to turn them on the enemy
and piit hot shot into all disquieting
and false statements, inimical to the
business. K.

American Sweet Pea Society.

HUTCHINS MEM0RI.4.L CUP.

The American Sweet Pea Society,
realizing the great impetus given to
the culture of sweet peas in America by
the late Rev. W. T. Hutchins, has is-
sued the following call to all sweet
pea lovers and horticulturists gener-
ally : "Our object is to raise sufiicient
funds to purchase a loving cup, value
$250, to be competed for annually at
our exhibitions, never to be won out-
right : :
"The sweet pea has a keel that was meant to

seek all shores;
It has wings that were meant to fly across all

continents;
It has a standard that is friendly to all nations;
uind it has a fragrance like the universal Gospel.
Yea, a sweet prophecy of welcome everywhere

that has been abundantly fulfilled."

If for no other reason than the crea-
tion of the above immortal lines, the
name of the late Rev. W. T. Hutchins
will live for all time among sweet pea
enthusiasts. They were embodied in
his address at the Sweet Pea Bi-Cen-
tenary Celebration held in London in
1900, and have been quoted times out
of number since then. It is doubtful if
anyone in this country did as much to
popularize the sweet pea, Mr. Hutchins
recognizing the great value of this
beautiful annual about the time that
the first Eckford varieties were intro-
duced. By his interesting articles on
the sweet pea which appeared in many

of our magazines, he quickly brought
hosts of friends to the shrine of our
fragrant flower.

The executive committee of the
American Sweet Pea Society therefore
thinks it fitting that the name of Mr.
Hutchins should be kept green among
our members, and with that end in
view we are anxious to raise sufficient
funds to purchase a large silver cup to
be competed for annually at our exhi-
bitions, the trophy to be called the W.
T. Hutchins memorial cup. May I
call upon you to assist this most wor-
thy object?

The following contributions have al-
ready been promised : Mrs. Sykes, $25;
Peter Henderson & Co., $25; Stumpp
& Walter Co.. $10; Stecher Lithograph
Co., $25; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., $25;
Henry A. Michell Co., $5; L. D. Wal-
ler Seed Co., $5; Fottler, Fiske, Raw-
son Co., $5; Frank C. Cuthbertson, $5;
A. T. De la Mare Co., $5.

Further contributions will be appre-
ciated and acknowledged by

GEORGE W. KERR, Pres't.

Doylestown, Pa.

Telegraph Delivery Brings Prosperity.

We are in receipt of the following
communication from R. C. Kerr of
Kerr, The Florist, Houston, Tex., and
retiring president of the Society of
American Florists, dated December 29,
1917:

"The results from our service this
Christmas have been so gratifying that
I feel that it would be doing the asso-
ciation an injustice if we should not
give the results obtained publicity. In
many instances numerous orders were
sent to the same city, evidence of the
fact that the P. T. D. is getting won-
derful results for the florists' through-
out the country. We do not claim this
as a record breaker, but we do claim
that it is wonderful results for a town
the size of Houston, approximately
100.000 people, located in an almost
southern point.

"This business was stimulated
throug'h consistent advertising, which
our concern has adopted, and is just
the beginning of results that every
florist will obtain if we pursue our na-
tional advertising campaign, for a peri-
od of one year. The florist that fails
to get business through the P. T. D.
system is entirely to blame, and not
the system.

"Christmas trade was the greatest in
the history of our 20 years' business,
which is also very gratifying, due to
the unsettled state of affairs, and this
we attribute to consistent advertising.

"I am not writing this to boost the
Florists' Telegraph Delivery, nor the
advertising campaign, but these are
real facts, as shown by our records,
and I thought in justice to the F. T.
D. and the publicity campaign, I
should give this matter publicity."

"Following is the list of towns to
which we sent orders for Christmas
through the Florists' Telegraph De-
livery Association :
San Antonio, Te.\. Piqua, 0.

Chicago. Marietta, Ga.

Dallas. Tex. Cleveland. O.

Dayton. 0. Madison, Wis.

Philadelphia, Pa. Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Minneapolis. Minn. Kansas City. Mo.

Pontiac, 111. Rochester, Minn.

Louisville, Ky. Bloomington, 111.

Fort Worth. Tes. Providence, R. I.

Tulsa, Okla. Rockford. 111.

Detroit. Mich. Toledo, O.

Montgomery, Ala. Atlanta, Ga,

St. Louis, Mo. Kalamazoo. Mich.

New Y'ork. Aurora, 111.

Danville. 111. Council Bluffs. la.

Brooklyn, N. Y. I.os Angeles. Calif.

P.Tris. Tex. Waco, Texas.

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Wants,ForSalc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.

for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answeta are to be mailed from this office
«nclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation AVanted — Experienced de-
signer, decorator and salesman is open
for engag-ement in Chicago. Married,
over draft age, sober, steady and re-
liable. Can furnish the best of refer-
ences. For further particulars, ad-
dress

Key XXX, care American Floriist.

Situation AVanted — In the East, as
working foreman in private or com-
mercial establishment with chance for
advancement; eight years' practical
experience; college training in horti-
culture'and design; best of references
furnished: state salary and all partic-
ulars in first letter. Address

D. B. Nevin, Easton, Pa.

Help AVanted — Florist, $50 to $75 a
month, with full maintenance at Illi-
nois State Institutions. Open to citi-
zens of Illinois over 21. Examination
at various points on February 16, 1918.
For further details and application
blank address.

State Ci^"il Service Commission.

Springfield, 111.

Wanted — Good grower to take part
Interest in an established business;
West. Address

Key 847, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED

As foreman or manager. A first-class grower
of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general
stock. Life experience. Capable supervisor of
help. Prefer the South. Excellent credentials.

FLORIST,
€ 1 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, 111.

Situation Wanted

Good designer of long experience.
Able to take charge; sober. State
salary when writing.

Key 849, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

Greenhouse foreman, near Chi-
cago, with proven ability to handle
men; $100.

Key 851, care American Florist.

FOR SAI.E.

Greenhouses, store and residence in
central west, (a pretty State Univer-
sity City), 20,000 feet of glass; well
stocked; roses, carnations, peas, bulbs,
blooming plants and bedding stock.
An up-to-date flower shop doing $15,-
000 annually. A seven-room' house.
This opportunity, seldom offered, to se-
cure a good paying, old established
business. Address,

Key 855, care American Florist.

For Sale

Valves, Fittings, Pipes, Back to the
Boiler Traps and Pumps. Mail me your
requirements, specifications, etc.
ROBT. ROSS JONES.

Harrisburg, Pa.

GREENHOUSES

I Denver, Colo. Everything in first-class con-
dition. Coal for coming winter contracted at

I low cost. Requires $4,000 cash, balance on
liberal terms. Other interests require atten-
tion of owner. Address mentioniug this paper.

C. W. DAVISON
Thirty-first and Crocker, Des Moines, Iowa

Situation Wanted

Seedsman wants position as executive
or on the road. Ivife experience, previ-
ously as manager. Under forty ; hustler.
Key 852, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

POT MAN

Man to take charge of our pot section. Appli-
cant must furnish good references as to ability,
character and experience. Permanent position
and good wages to right man.

Hoskins Floral Co., Bismarck, N, Dak.

FOR SALE

About 60 ft. 3 in. pipe at 25c; about
900 ft. 2 in. pipe at 13V^c; 900 ft. II4 in.,
pipe at 7c. Wrought iron pipe in good
condition. Cash.

Address Key 856, care American Florist.

OinCIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Aotu&I size of leal 2^x5ii inches.
FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on
gummed paper; your card, etc., in
blaoK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

SEEDSMAN WANTED

Thoroughly reliable, well posted seedsman. Experience with
catalog and counter trade. Must furnish good references. Good wages.

A-1 Seedsmen, care American Florist.

Good retail man experienced in landscape work
and growing business to take a small interest in an
established place near Chicago. Money need not
neccessarily be invested. This is a deserving pro-
position and one that merits attention.

Key 853. care American Florist.

STORENAN

Wants Position. A leading and one of the best known Florists
and Decorator of America, will be open for engagement. Fully cap-
able of taking entire charge of any or all branches of the business.
Can design and carry out original decorations for any occasion, no
matter how large or small. New York, Philadelphia or the east
preferred. High priced man but invaluable to the right party.

Key 848, Care American Florist.

NEW BOOKS— JUST ISSUED

VEGETABLE FORCING

By RALPH L. WATTS
Dean of Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture

A handy reference for professional growers, students and gardeners

interested in growing vegetables under artificial conditions. Cloth

bound. 400 pages and 158 illustrations covering a wide range of topics.

PRICE, .... $2.00

Greenhouses: Their Construction and Equipment

By W. J. WRIGHT
Director, ]Ve«' York State School of Asrriculture

Contains 286 pages of practical data with tables and estimates on dif-
ferent forms of construction, heating and equipment, based on obser-
vations and experiences of prominent greenhouse builders and owners
extending over a number of years. Bound in cloth, 131 illustrations.
PRICE, .... $1.60

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO

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Jan. 5f

Kansas City, Mo.

HOLIDAY TEADE BEST IN TEAES.

The holiday trade of 1917 was one of
the largest on record in this city with
the supply much larger than was ex-
pected. Some very flne stock in Ameri-
can Beauty, Russell. Ophelia, Sunburst
and Killarney roses were offered, but
there w^as a shortage of carnations al-
though the quality was good. Lily of
the valley, violets, narcissi, lilies, sweet
peas and poinsettias made up the bal-
ance of the supply. Pot plants and
madeup hampers were prominently dis-
played and proved very popular. The
weather conditions were very favora-
ble until Christmas day, when the
weather turned cold and called for
careful packlngf.

NOTES. ,

The Alpha Floral Co. reports much
better business than in previous years
and sold large quantities of fine roses
and pot plants, including begonias,
cyclamens and poinsettias. An im-
mense out-of-town trade Tvas recorded
at this establishment and there was a
complete sell-out. with prices much
better than in former years. They
made a specialty of a special wreath
that was very popular. Telegraph de-
livery business was surprisingly good.
They had 50 delivery boys and extra
autos.

T. J. Noll & Co. report extra large
business and handled about 10,000
home grown roses in addition to their
out-of-town supply. Carnations were
scarce, but they had good offerings in
violets, sweet peas, lily of the valley,
lilies and cut poinsettias. The out-of-
town trade was much larger than in
former years.

"W. J. Barnes had his force working
night and day to keep up with orders
and have the stock ready for the next
day's deliveries. He reports the best
business in the history of his estab-
lishment, with excellent sales of poin-
settias, begonias, cyclamens and hun-
dreds of made-up baskets. Cut flowers
sold well.

Chas. Thomas of the Rosery said his
customers fairly walked over him to
get what they wanted, and regretted
that he did not have more hands and
feet, but he got through very nicely in
time for a very late Christmas supper.

The Wm. L.. Rock Flower Co. never
worked harder to keep up with orders
and make deliveries. They had a good
cut of roses, carnations and poinset-
tias and sold immense quantities of
made-up baskets and pot plants.

H. Kusik & Co. report the best
Christmas trade in their history and
sold out completely. They handled 20,-
000 roses which brought fancy prices.
They were only able to fill 60 per cent
of their carnation orders.

It is with deep regret that we report
the death of Mrs. Murray, the mother
of Samuel, Will, Al, and Misses Jen-
nie and Grace Murray, all of this city,
to whom the sympathy of the trade is
extended.

A. F. Barbe had a flne cut of rose.s
and carnations with an excellent line of
pot plants. Sales were more numerous
than in former years and the volume
of business was greater.

The Peterson Floral Co. had one of
the finest poinsettia displays in the city
and report excellent business. They
disposed of a large number of pot
plants and baskets.

Ed. Humfeld reports trade far be-
yond his expectations. He disposed of
large numbers of pot plants, among
them many carried over azaleas. Made-
up plants went well.

A. Newell says he never saw his
force work so hard and the demand
was far better than he expected. High
priced pot plants sold surprisingly well.

The Apollo Floral Co. carried one of
the largest supplies of cut flowers they
ever had and report a complete cleanup.

SEASONABLE STOCK

Our usual quality stock ready for immediate delivery.

ASPARAGUS (Plumosns, heavy
stock) —

2y2-inch. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000
1%-inch, 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000
Sprengeri 2%-lnch, $3.00 per 100.

BEGONIAS —

Chatelaine, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100.
Sandersoni, 2y«-inch, $4.00 per 100; 3-
inch, $7.00 per 100.

DAISY (Marguerite) —

Heve d'Or (yellow), $4.00 per 100.
Queen Alexandra, $4.00 per 100.

DRACAENA TEBMINAIilS —

Beautifully colored, 4-inch. $25.00 per
100; 5-lnch (heavy), $40.00 per 100.

FERNS, fine stock —

Teddy Jr. 4-inch $20.00 per 100

5-lnch 35.00 per 100

6-inch 50.00 per 100

Boston, 5-lncb 35.00 per 100

6-lnch 60.00 per 100

GERANIUMS (SJ^ incli) —

S. A. Nutt (crimson), LaFavorite
(white). Bertha de Pressily (light
pinl;), $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000,

ENGLISH IVY —

PANDANUS VEITCHI —

Well colored, 4-inch pots. 35 cts; each;
5-inch pots, 60 cts. each. Quantity.

SNAPDRAGON —

Large yellow, white and Keystone
(pinli). 2y2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

VINCA VARIEGATA —

strong stoci:, 4-inch pots. $10.00 per
100; 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; 2^4-
inch pots, $3.00 per 100. In any
quantity.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.

NURSKRYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE, - - OHIO

Wm. Foith pleased his trade with
flne quality home grown carnations
and sweet peas, together with a com-
plete line of seasonable pot plants.

Miss Lou Boggess was never so busy
before and is well pleased with busi-
ness and the way it was handled.

Bob McGrail is well pleased with his
flrst Christmas trade. He sold out early
at excellent prices.

The Oakwood Floral Co. had a flne
cut of carnations, sweet peas and snap-
gragons. E, J. B.

Rochester, N. Y.

CHRISTMAS BUSINESS SATISFACrTORT.

Considering war conditions the holi-
day trade in this city was very good,
extending over the full week instead
of coming with a rush as is generally
the case. Everything sold well in
plants and baskets and there was a
good demand for artificial flowers.
Carnations were expensive and poor in
quality, retailing at from $2 to $2.50
per dozen. Roses, due to congestion
of express, were limited in supply and
Christmas morning found few in the
market.

NOTES.

H. E. "Wilson did a big holiday trade
but his delivery service was interfered
with to some extent Christmas morn-
ing when one of his autos went out of
commission.

J. B. Keller's Sons had a unique dis-
play of garlands made of green moss
in formal design embellished with pine
cones, hemlock branches, peppers and
red ribbons.

Louis Collates has opened a flower
shop on South Clinton avenue in the
store occupied recently by E. C. Kael-
ber. He reports a good holiday busi-
ness.

The florists' association remem-
bered all of the local florist soldiers
at the training camps with Christmas
boxes.

Harry Merritt of Irondequoit, had
some splendid Delight and . White
Wonder carnations for the holidays.

Hugo Teute had a greater business
in plants this year than ever before.

David Scott of Corfu is growing ex-
cellent carnations,

Edwin C. Kaelber is in Washington.
Chesteb.

Bargain in California Privet

Can ship now or hold in storage until spring.

6-12 inch $ 6.00 per 1000

12-18 inch 10.00 per lOCO

18-24 inch 12.50 per 1000

SOUTHERN NURSERY CO.

WINCHESTER, TENN.

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£\SLf^^^ Field-grown

V91J3 Hardy Climbers

Keady

2l4and4in.pots-
in all classes.

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

Also Berberris Thunbergil. Hydrangea
Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc.

Ask for complete list ot Oak Brand Shrubs.

ThP P.ONARD a i'^ri WEST GROVE
""= U.invKS c.rt. I 3I» I If PENICA.

'JONES CO.

Roberl Pyle, Pres.

Anl. Winlzer.Vice-Pres.

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Orchids

Tf you want Orchids for any purpose wbatever
we solicit your inquiries aBd orders for same.
Wo do not ,:?row or handle anything- else but
Orchids. Special lists on application.

LAGER & HURRELL, Summit. N. J.

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g and Novelties In decorative Plants. M

I Market and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. I
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Roses

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

Two-Year Dormant— FIELD GROWN I From 4-in.Pofs— GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS

Doz. 100

Alfred CoIomlJ $2.60 $18.00

Anna de Diesliacli 2.60 18.00

Baron de Bonatettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayward 3.00 20.00

Clio ,.. 2.60 18.00

Conrad T. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.60 18.00

Earl of Dufferin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.50 18.00

Frau Karl Di^schki 3.00 20.00

Gen'l, Jacqueminot 2.60 18.00

Gruss an Teplitz 2.60 18.00

Margaret Dickson 2.60 18.00

Mme. G. Luizet 2.60 18.00

^^ Magna Cliarta 2.50

PRIMUL AS~Best Mixed Strains ^^■^'_°^-^ltr''^,, .::;::::;:; US

Paul Neyron 2.60

Persian Yellow 2.60

100 1000 100 lono 55:Sch BruSer'":'!"':::::;::: sifo

3-inch $ 7.00 $65.00 4-inch ... $12.00 In bloom

ObCOniCa Assorted, Strong Plants.

18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
20.00

Each Doz. 100

Caroline Testout $0,20 $2.00 $16.00

Hoosier Beauty 26 2.60 18.00

Killarney Brilliant.... .25 2.60 18.00

Pink KUIamey 20 2.00 16.00

Pink Coohet 20 1.76 12.00

PoUaertrose 20 2.00 15.00

Richmond 20 2.00 15.00

Sunburst 26 2.50 18.00

Wm. K. Smith 20 2.00 15.00

White Coohet 20 1.76 12.00

White Killarney 20 2.00 16.00

CLIMBING ROSES— Strong 2-Yr. Dormant

Doz. 100

Climbing American Beauty. $2. 60 $18.00

Crimson Rambler . 2.60 18.00

Dorothy Perkins 2.00 16.00

Excelsa , 2.00 16.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.00 20.00

Lady Gay 2,60 18.00

Tausendschon 3.0O 22.00

White Dorothy 2.60 18.00

Malacoides ^-inch lo.oo 90.00

VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, ^^"f^.

YORK

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Primula Malacoides
Townsendii

PLEASING LILAC ROSE

A Revolution in tlie Baby Type

First- class certificates of merit
awarded by New York Plorists'
Club, Nassau County Horticultural
Society and Oyster Bay Horticult-
ural Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz,;

$10.00 per 100; 3-in. pots,

$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

Individual flowers as large
as a 25c-plece.

S. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

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Ready tor Immediate Sliipment

Gtirysanthemum Stock Plants

£osea. Pink J 6.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 oer 100

Unaka. Pink B.OO per 100

Golden Queen, Yellow 5.00 oer 100

Oconto, White 5.00 per 100

Ohrysolora, Yellow 5.00 oer 100

0. C, PoUworth, Yellow 10.00 oer 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

VINCA VARIEGATA

Our strong 2-iii. Vinca will make you good 4-iii.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1,000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt, Ricard, and Poitevine, 2-ln..
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,™^°oweV'

AliliEGANY N. Y.

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentla ForSteriana, single specimens,
with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

72 inches hi^h, $15.00
84 inches high, 17.50

36 inches high, $3.50
48 inches high, 6.00
60 inches high, 12.00

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

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^

Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

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Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)
The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture.
Both amateurs and florists have been provided
with articles for their special needs. One hun-
dred and six pages.

Only 60c postpaid.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

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A. N. PiersoD, loc.

WHOLESALE FLOBISTS
CROMWELL, CONN.

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Jan. 5,

Commencing January Istp 1918

Our Roses now arc coming in fine crop. Ophelia, HoOSicr BeaUty, RUSSell and White
Killarney, besides the Brilliant and Pink Killarney arc producing in choice quality and large
quantity.

Our Carnation crop also is coming in heavy with a choice quality of flowers.

We offer our Roses and Carnations, all grown by specialists, at prices no higher than others.
Our flowers are cut as soon as ripe and after being in water for several hours in our chilly rooms
are sent twice each day direct to our city store. This gives our customers the choicest fresh cut
stock on the market. Our entire efforts are devoted to the flowers we grow. No side lines
handled to help pay expenses.

With our superior stock and facilities we solicit a share of your patronage for the New Year
and assure our customers of the same prompt first-class service this house is noted for.

All flowers will be charged at regular market prices and stock not grown by us will be bought
on the market for you.

NOTICE: We cloae at 5 o'clock Week Days, Sundays and Holidays at Noon.

BASSETT & WASHBURN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAIi 1457.

Greenboases Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFPICB AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicagro.

STOCK IS NONE TOO PLENTIFUL.

Stock is none too plentiful at this
writing and while there is enough to
go around a few brisk days would find
a shortage in certain items. The cold
weather the past week has affected the
supply considerably and also the de-
mand especially as far as the city
trade was concerned. Outside of the
demand for funeral flowers there has
not been much trade, which is nothing
unusual, for there has always been a
lull after Christmas in former years.
The New Year's demand was as good
as could be expected considering the
general conditions, but started in quite
late. Roses are reaching the market in
splendid shape in practically all the
varieties grown for this market, espe-
cially Sunburst. Champ "Weiland, Kil-
larney and Killarney Brilliant. Rlch-
riiond and Milady are of splendid qual-
ity, and the same holds true for Ophe-
lia and Mrs. Chas. Russell. American
Beauty roses are in short supply and
clean up early, including what eastern
stock is being offered at high prices.
Sweet peas are in good demand, but
are in short supply. Gardenias are
selling exceptionally well and orchids
seem to be holding their own. Violets
have not been arriving as regularly
as they should, owing to the congested
condition, consequently the dealers are
experiencing some trouble in filling all
their orders. Lily of the valley is
cleaning up regularly at the advertised
quotations and there is seldom a sur-
plus in this line. Roman hyacinths
are being substituted wherever possi-
ble during emergencies and help out
considerably, especially with the small-
er retail stores. Bouvardia, jonquils,
single and double stocks, calendulas,
mignonette, stevia. Paper White narcls-

WHOLESALE FLORIST

158 North Wabash Avenue,

Mention the American Florist when writing

CHICAGO

sus, pansies. daisies, lilies, callas,
gardenias and freesias are to be had
regularly. Pussy willows are now In-
cluded among the offerings and are
having a good call.

NOTES.

George T. Smith, who represented
Wells Fargo & Co. in the local whole-
sale cut flower market, died Thurs-
day, December 27, at the age of 35.
He was operated upon for appendi-
citis several months ago and never
fully recovered from the effects of it,
even though he returned to his duties
shortly afterward. He was game to
the last and was about performing
his duties when he should have been
home. Everyone will agree that he
was one of the most obliging of the
courteous expressmen covering this
market and was held in high esteem
by all the wholesalers, which was evi-
denced by the many beautiful floral
offerings sent by them to the funeral
held from his home at 2448 Surrey
courti with interment at Waldheim
cemetery.

A baby boy gladdened the home of
Fred. Longren, w«ll-known traveling
man, last Friday, December 28, and It
is needless to add that the happy
father is strutting around as proud as
a peacock this week. The young pa-
triot, bom on President Wilson's
birthday, has been named Harvey
Frederick Longren In honor of Harvey
Kidder, the well-known manufacturer
of Ionia pottery at Ionia, Mich.

Valentine Cards

100— $0.60
500— 2.00

200— $1.00
1000— 3.50

The John Henry Co.

Lansing - Michigan

The Chicago Florists' Club will meet
at the Briggs House, next Thursday
evening, January 11. at 8 p. m., when
the following officers will be installed :
Fred Lautenschlager, president; O. J.
Friedman, vice-president; Otto H. Am-
ling, treasurer; Allie Zech, secretary;
T. E. Waters, trustee.

Gale Fanning, with the national
army at Rockford, is enjoying a 10-
day furlough here with friends, and
relatives at Jacksonville. He is vsdth
the 311th train headquarters and mili-
tary police and is driving Col. S. P.
Arnold's car.

Sergeant Hilmer V. Swenson of
Company H and Corporal Kellogg M.
Patterson of Company D, with the na-
tional army at Rockford, have been
named for the third oflicers' training
camp to open there January .5.

A steam pipe burst in the large con-
servatory of Joseph E. Tilt at 700
Brompton avenue, Friday, December
28, when damage to the extent of
$1,000 was done. Mr. Tilt is a shoe
manufacturer.

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PETER REINBERG

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES
CENTRAL 601 and 2846

CHICAGO

TRY SOME OF OUR

Champ Weiland Roses

PRETTIEST PINK IN THE MARKET. YOUR BEST TRADE WILL LIKE IT.

Eemember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted.

Buy. Direct From the Grower.

CURRENT PRICE LIST subject to change Withont Notice.

MRS. CHAS. RUSSEL.L, Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 10.00

RICHMOND

Specials

Select

Medium

Shorts

MILADY

Specials

Select

Medium

Shorts

Killarney \

AVhite Killarney ...
Killarney Brilliant. I Specials

Sunburst (-Select .

My Maryland | M'edium

Ophelia

Champ Wieland . .

Per 100

$12.00

10.00

8.00

6.00

Per 100

$12.00
10.00

Per 100

$12.00
10.00
i.OO

Short 5.00 to 6.00

2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass

ROSES, OUR SELECTION

Carnations, fancy

" good

Harrisii 12.50 to

Valley 6.00 to

Violets 1.50 to

Stevia 1.50 to

Sweet Peas 1.50 to

Smilax per doz. strings 2.00 to

.^diantum 1.00 to

Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c

Ferns, per 1,000 $3.00

Boxwood per bunch, 35c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25
Leueothoe Sprays , 75c to

Per 100

$ 5.00

5.00

4.00
15.00
8.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.50
1.50

182 North Wabash Avenue

L. D. Fhone Randolph 631

CHICAGO

Roses and Carnations

Are Both In Good Supply With Us Right Now And
Promise To Continue So All Through January.

Our list of Roses and Carnations embraces all the best commercial
varieties obtainable in this market, which makes it possible for us
to fill your order at all times in a most satisfactory style.

Besides the items already mentiored we can supply you with Stevia, Single and Double Violets. Pansi'es, Orchids,
Valley, Jonquils, Romans, Paper Whites, Sweet Peas, Ivilies, Callas, Mignonette, Pussy Willows, Etc.

i^'Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Often Not Nearly As Good'^KI

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The American Florist.

Jan. 5,

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WIETOR BROS.

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIONS

EXTRA FANCY STOCK. ORDER HERE AND GET THE BEST.

CURRENT PRICE LIST— f^{;^f«*^S«oe'^"

m

AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz.

Long stems $6.00

30-iiicli stems 5.00

24-iDch stems 4.0O

RICHMOND. Per 100

Select $12.00

Fancy 10.00

Medium 8.00

Short stems 6.00

RUSSELL. Per 100

Fancy stock $0.00 to $25.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION 6.00

lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

SUNBURST and OPHELIA. Per 100

Select $12.00

Fancy lO.OO

Medium 8.00

Short stems 6.00

WHIItE and PINK KILLARNEY,
KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Per 100

Fancy $10.00

Medium S.OO

Good 7.00

Short stems 6.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per lOO

Baby Doll $2.00

Elgar 2.00

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CARNATIONS. Per 100

Red ; $5.00

Light Pinli 4.00

White 4.00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley $ 6.00 to 8.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 3.00

Smilax. per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

Adiantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.25

Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50

Asparagus Plumosus, bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb , 35

Other Green Goods Market Rates.

iiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

i August Poehlmann. of Poehlmann
Bros. Co.. paid $5,474.73 for freight on
coal the past Tveek, which includes the
three per cent war tax. In order to
meet existing conditions which pre-
vailed several weeks ago in regard to
the fuel supply facing practically all
the growers in this district this firm
thought it advisable to close down 22
houses, 2.50 feet long, devoted exclu-
sively to American Beauty roses, inas-
much as it has over 25 larger houses
planted with Mrs. Chas. Russell, which
offer a splendid sul^stitute. Several
other large growers have closed down
a portion of their range, which will do
much to improve the general local mar-
ket conditions the balance of the sea-
son. This firm is now cutting from a
splendid crop of lilies and orchids, prin-
cipally Cattleya trianse. cypripedium
and phalaenopsis.

Miss Margaret Rudd, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Rudd of Morgan
Park, who is with the American Red
Cross nurses in France, was probably
surprised as well as pleased when she
received a bouquet of flowers last
week with a card attached bearing the
words, "Greetings from the Chicago
Florists' Club." O. J. Friedman cabled
the order to La Chaume, a Paris flor-
ist, who it is hoped delivered it so it
has already reached the brave young
lady who is doing her bit in the great
fight for democracy.

J. W. Eagleston, 1514 Hyde Park
boulevard, proprietor of the store
known as The Flower Kraft, has
asked for a meeting of his creditors
to be held in room 1110 at 99 West
"Washington street, Thursday, Janu-
ary S, at 2 o'clock, when a full state-
ment of his assets and liabilities will
be made. From information on hand
it is very likely that his creditors will
be paid practically in full.

The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation is offering a large quantity of
choice roses and carnations, which will
be in good supply with them for some
time, owing to the fact that several of
their larger growers are in good crop.
Pussy willows are to be had in large
numbers at this establishment.

P. W. Peterson, of the Chicago Car-
nation Co., Joliet. was a visitor this
week. He reports a splendid holiday
trade at his firm's retail store with a
strong demand for plants. Twice as
many were sold as last year and a
grand cleanup was experienced.

Peter Reinberg is cutting a good sup-
ply of the Champ Weiland rose, which

} \^ INC. "^T

WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

Cut Flowers

Everything seasonable of the finest possible
quality in quantity to meet the demand. You
will be pleased with our stock, service and prices.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

is becoming more popular with the lo-
cal retail buyers right along. This
house is now booking orders for rooted
carnation cuttings for immediate and
future delivery.

Percy Jones, Inc., reports that its
shipping trade has been exceedingly
good the past week and that there has
been an increase instead of decrease in
the number of its out-of-town orders.

Robert Northam, manager at George
Reinberg's store, points with pride to
his firm's daily cuts of choice Sun-
burst roses, which are reaching the
market in perfect condition.

W. C. Johnson, of Minneapolis,
Minn., passed through here December
29 on his way to Norwalk, O., to at-
tend the funeral of his mother held
there the following Sunday.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. have been hand-
ling a good supply of sweet peas the
past week, of fine quality, notwith-
standing the dark weather of the last
few days.

George Mohn. the well-known travel-
ing representative of Vaughan's Seed
Store, and wife celebrated their tenth
"wedding anniversary New Year's Day.

Walter Wilkinson, Lawrence Wilkin-
son and Roy Ackenbach, three of the
employes at Schiller's north side store,
have recently joined the colors.

/ Flower Pot
Covers

repewood is a flexible paper-
1 1 1 ui wood , artistic and waterproof,
olor ereen. See Xraas number
ul "The American Florist," for
prices, or send 40c for sample roll
30 feet long, postpaid, U. S.

Expanded Wood Co., Evansville, Ind.

Morgan Jensen, 3345 West North
avenue, was well pleased with his
Christmas sales, "which amounted to
$107 more than those of 1916.

Bernard Schmierer, proprietor of the
North Shore Floral Co., says that his
1917 Christmas sales were exactly $1
less than those of 1916.

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are showing a
fancy grade of freesias in addition to a
fine supply of roses and carnations.

Zech & Mann are handling a fine
supply of lilies which they are now
receiving in extra large quantities.

N. J. Wietor, of Wietor Bros., was
confined to his home for several days
the past week with a severe cold.

Vaughan's Seed Store travelers are
starting this week on their winter trip.

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The American Florist.

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In Large Supply

ROSES and CARNATIONS

All the leading varieties. Finest possible quality.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-f^'ii"t *^L»'.»^''

without Notice.

ICRS. OHAS. BTTSSKLL Per 100

Special $25.00

Select 20.00

Medlnm $12.00 to 15.00

Sliort 6.00 to 10.00

Hoosibr Beauty, extra special. 30.00

" " special 20.00 to 25.00

select lO.OOto 15.00

" " short 8.00

Bichmond, special 12.00

" select 10.00

" medium 8.00

" short 4.00 to 6.00

Milady, special 12.00

select 10.00

" medlnm 8.00

" sliort 4.00 to. 6.00

Killamey BrUliaut, special..
** " select ..

** *' medium.

'* " short . .

Ophelia, special

" select

** medium

" short 4.001

White Killamey, special..

•• " select ..

" " medium

** " short .

12.00

10.00

8.00

) 6.00

.$12.00
. 10.00
. 8.00
> 6.00

$12.00

10.00

8.00

) 6.00

SOSES — Continued.

Killamey, special

■" select ■ . .'.

" medium

" short 4.00 to

Per 100
12.00

io.oo

8.00
6.00

Mrs. Ward, special 12.00

" select 10:00

" " medium 8.00

" " short 4.00 to 6.00

Suntnrst, special 12.00

" select 10.00

" medium 8.00

" short 4.00 to 6.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00 to 3.00

Elgar 2.00 to 3.00

Baby Doll 2.00 to 3.00

ROSES. OUR SEIECXION B.OO

Extra special roses billed accordingly.

CARNAXIOM^S.

Faucy $ 3.00 to $ 4.00

Splits 2.00

ORCHIDS.

Per doz.
Cattleyas $12.00

MISCEXLANEOUS.

Violets $ 1.50 to $ 2.00

VaUey 6.00 to 8.00

Easter Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Stevla 1.50 to 2.0e

Strawflowers per bunch .35 to ,50

Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00

Paper Whites 3.00 to 4.00

Daisies 1.00 to 2.00

Snapdragons per bunch 1.00 to 1.50

Mignonette 6.00 to 8.00

Romans 3.0O to 4.00

Dallas per doz. 2.00

Sweet Peas 1.50 to 2,00

Freesia 6.00 to 8.00

GREENS.

A'sp, plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.75

Asp, plumosus sprays. . .bunch .35 to .50

Sprengerl per bunch .35 to .50

Adlantum per 100 1.00

Smllax, choice per doz. ,2.00

Fancy Ferns per 1,000 3.00

Galax leaves per 1.000 1.25

Wild Smilax per case 5.00

Boxwood per lb. .36

Mexican Ivy 1.00

Leucothoe Sprays .75

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CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572
161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago

Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, and
wife gave a New Tear's party at their
home to a number of their friends and
it was a very happy crowd that
watched the old year out and the new
one in. Corporal Allan Humanson,
with the national army at Rockford,
George Mohn and wife, Fred Longren,
E?. C. Pruner and wife, Ed. Goldenstein,
Ed. Armstrong and wife, Ed. O'Neill,
T. E. Waters and wife, I. Rosnosky,
Joe Marks and wife, Fred Ottenbacher
and E. A. Ollinger were among those
in the trade who were present. Mr.
and Mrs. Zech left nothing undone to
show all their guests a good time,
but made a mistake by treating them
too well for many of the crowd wanted
to hang up their hat there for good.

Miss Elsie Schuenemann and Arthur
E. Roberts were married Monday, De-
cember 31, under one of the large
Christmas trees she brought from the
great northera woods. Miss Schuene-
mann is the daughter of the well-
known captain who perished in 1913
when his ill-fated Christmas tree
schooner, Rouse Simmons, foundered
somewhere in Lake Michigan, with the
loss of her entire crew as she was re-
turning to this port with a cargo of
greens for the holidays.

Vaughan's Seed Store is displaying a
service flag with eight stars in the
store window at 31-33 "West Randolph
.street, showing that eight employes
have already joined the colors, with
others waiting in daily expectancy of
the call to arms.

Eric Johnson, of the A. L. Randall
Co., is optimistic in regard to the sup-
ply of stock throughout January and
February, especially in regard to roses,
for this firm's growers are in very
good crop at present.

J. A. Budlong is growing a good sup-
ply of the pretty miniture rose Nesbit
but sells out early on this popular va-
riety every day.

Art Rice, of Rice Bros.. Minneapolis,
Minn..passed through here this week on
his way to Kalamazoo, -Mich., to visit
his mother, who is sick there.

O. A. & L. A. Tonner are supply-
ing their trade with a nice grade of
stevia.

Kyle & Foerster are handling a good
supply of fancy long stemmed freesia.

C. L. Scherer is now with the Chi-
cago Flower Growers' Association.

Visitors ; C. Abele, Mt. Pleasant,
Mich.; C. E. Schafer, La Crosse, Wis.

CLEVELAND C— A. Graham & Son re-
port 1917 Christmas trade about equal
to that of last year with prices some-
what higher. The supply of both cut
stock and plants was ample with no
increase noticeable in the call for any
special variety.

MONTREAL, Que. — Julius Luck reports
1917 Christmas prices about 10 per
cent better than those of a year ago,
and a corresponding increase in the
volume of business. The quality of the
stock was not quite up to last year's
standard and in cut flowers there was a
heavy demand for carnation in which
there was a shortage. Plants of all
kinds sold to a cleanup.

New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Flo-
ral Co. report 1917 Christmas business
30 per cent better than in 1916 with
higher prices on cut flowers and plant
quotations normal. The supply of the
former was good and with the excep-
tion of some "pickled" stock quality as
a rule was satisfactory. There was a
marked increase in the demand for
flowering plants. The volume of busi-
ness last year was good and its equal
would have been satisfactory; hence
the increase this year came as a pleas-
ant surprise to the trade here.

1322

T'LiE American Florist.

Jan. 5,

Start The New Year Right!

If you want good stock and good treatment send your orders to us for

ROSES CARNATIONS VALLEY LILACS

STEVIA MIGNONETTE JONQUILS VIOLETS

and all other seasonable stock including Ferns, Asparagus, Galax and all other Seasonable Greens.

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. B9JDL0NG

184 North Wabash Ave., Comer Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place yon can rely npon orders sent ns receiving such benefits.

CHRISTMAS BUSINESS SPLENDID.

The holiday business of both grow-
ers and retailers surpassed their fond-
est expectations and revealed in no un-
certain manner that, war or no war,
people are going to buy flowers, pro-
viding the liorists keep their wares be-
fore them in an attractive manner.
Though the business a year ago was
the largest in the history of the local
trade, many florists report a surprising-
g-ain running from 10 to over 30 per
cent. This, too, with the handicap of
no azaleas to speak of on the market.
The Saturday of Christmas week was
the biggest cash diy florists have ever
experienced. Christmas day itself

broke all records for volume for those
retailers who had been optimistic
enough to prepare for a large trade
and had enlarged their delivery serv-
ice accordingly. The weather was
mild, which wa^s very fortunate, ena-
bling florists to safely ship in much
stock. Florists generally laid in a
great supply of plants, particularly cy-
clamens, to offset the shortage they
expected on cut flowers. Beautiful dis-
plays of plants could be seen in shops
and greenhouses all over town and
basket combinations of plants were
featured. The result was a great sale
of plants with cyclamens leading.
Poinsettias were not quite so popular
as in other years, but the stock on
hand was excellent. There were some
azaleas to be seen, but as a rule their
quality was not attractive. Begonias
and spiraeas had a fair sale. Baskets
of artificial flowers were popular and
many decorative wreaths were dis-
posed of. Retailers were much sur-
prised when they received the price
lists for Christmas week of local
wholesalers to see that growers, figur-
ing on a shortage and cold "n^eather,
had raised their prices to prohibitive
heights. The jump was too great to
be attributed to higher costs of doing
business, and retailers felt that the
public would not stand for this sudden
leap, so most of them had their flow-
''ers shipped in. This is a mistake on
the part of the growers. At this time,
when the trade is about to begin a na-
tional advertising campaign to boost
the sale of flowers, everybody ought to
co-operate to make flowers available to
all. "When prices are advanced, the
raise should be reasonable and propor-
tionate. Roses were fairly plentiful

and the demand for them %vas great.
Carnations -were adequate with a sur-
plus of white. Violets were rather
scarce, but the demand was not so
heavy. There was enough of all kinds
of greenery.

NOTES.

Krueger Bros., East Toledo, growers,
after the best holiday business on rec-
ord, suffered a bad reverse when their
Nevada street store and greenhouse was
destroyed by fire on Christmas day.
The fire started from an overheated
boiler and before it was controlled
caused a damage estimated at about
>'S10,000. The loss was partly covered
by insurance. Krueger Brothers are
large rose growers and have built up
a large business on merit and by dint
of hard work. The sympathy of
brother florists is with them in their
loss.

Christmas was a big success at Mrs.
J. B. Freeman's, due in a great meas-
ure to the artistic labors of John A.
Lambert, the new floral decorator, who
came 'from Philadelphia to succeed
Bob Blake, who left to take a position
at Johnstown. The new decorator has
already shown his artistic ability, and
his basket effects of flowers, plants
and artificial combinations enjoyed a
great sale at Freeman's. Mrs. Free-
man said her holiday business was the
best she ever experienced.

Schramm Brothers report a splendid
gain for Christmas. One entire house
Avas filled with pot plants, including a
beautiful display of cyclamens and
poinsettias. Plants are always exten-
sively featured by this firm and the
result was a big sale. Schramm Bros,
doubled the size of their workroom in
preparation for a big business and
were prepared in every way for the
demand that followed.

Telegraph orders were a big feature
that helped business at Metz & Bate-
man's, who were well pleased with their
holiday trade. This firm had a big
run on made up wreaths and baskets,
also on Christmas corsages.

The new Waldorf Flower Shop had
a big Christmas business, particularly
on artificial wreaths and baskets.
Henry Klunders, formerly decorator of
the Art Flower Store, was the creator.

Others who reported good business
were the Helmar Flower Shop, Scott-
wood Greenhouses, S. N. Peck, Henry
Barrow, Max Spanner, and Feniger.
A. C. K.

Nashville, Tenn,

PROPHECY OF GOOD TRADE FUI.FIIJ.ED.

Interest shown in the supply and
many inquiries as to what would be
offered for Christmas, which gave prom-
ise of excellent holiday sales, proved
more than curiosity, and while the
growers prepared well for the demand,
there was no surplus. Pot plants, sing-
ly or arranged tastily in baskets or
fancy boxes, were the favorites, with
the poinsettia the best all-arotind sell-
er over the counter. Solanums, of
which there was a pleasing variety,
were also strong in popularity, dividing
the honors with the poinsettias, the
latter, however, selling as fast as they
could be unwrapped. The weather was
favorable to delivery until Christmas
day, when a drizzling rain set in, which
later changed to sleet and snow, but by
that time practically all deliveries had
been made. As the day approached,
prices advanced considerably, and to-
ward the end some stock was 50 per
cent higher than when first olfered.
American Beauty roses were very
scarce and brought fancy prices. Some
very good Russell and Ophelia were
shown. Azaleas were very scarce and
sold readily at good figures. Some or-
chids were also on the market and
were quickly taken. All in all, trade
was very fine — better than in former
years.

NOTES.

The Joy Floral Co. had a superb
stock of flowers of every seasonable
kind and a fine cut of roses. They
were not only able to supply their trade
in this city but had plenty for their
Chattanooga store, this being their first
holiday there. They booked orders
nearly a month in advance.

The Mclntyre Floral Co., besides hav-
ing a supply of all other fine flowers,
had azaleas, orchids and sweet peas,
all of which they showed as novelties
and which were brisk sellers.

Geny Bros, brought in a splendid
supply of flowers and pot plants and
did an immense business, the sales sur-
passing all previous records since they
have been in business.

L. H. Haury & Sons had good stock
and cleaned up well.

M. C. D.

EvANSviLLE, IND. — The Wm. Black-
man Floral Co. reports a record Christ-
mas business. J. C. Elspermann also
cleaned up well.

igi8.

The American Florist.

1323

For

Your

Supply of

Remember when ordering that our line Is so complete that
It Includes every Item offered ,in the Great Chicago Market.

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CHICAGO.

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Pussy Willow Branches

Ready For Forcing

Per 100, $1.50; 250 for $3.40; 1000 for $12.00.
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago

Detroit.

CHKISTMAS SALES EXCEED EXPECTATIONS,

Christmas business for 1917 was -un-
usually g-ood, most of the local trade
selling out completely at very good
prices. This result was attributed to
two causes — a lack of stock, both cut
flowers and plants, and a lethargic feel-
ing among some retailers, w^ho being a
little pessimistic about the Christmas
business, did not properly prepare for
the demand that ensued, and who when
confronted with an unexpected call
found stock unobtainable, and as a con-
sequence those who had faith had a
heavy trade and good profits. Those
who had confidence in artificial basket
arrangements and wreaths were also
well rewarded and sold out everything
they had to offer. Good poinsettia
plants and azaleas were very scarce
and brought high prices, especially in
the better grades. Primroses failed to
sell as well as last year, notwithstand-
ing the general scarcity of plants.
Plants in baskets were popular with
customers looking for the higher priced
effects. Cut flowers of all kinds went
.fairly well if the quality ^vas good,
with the exception of Paper Whites .and
violets, which were almost a drug on
the market. The prices on good roses
were almost prohibitive. Up to De-
cember 25, moderate weather prevailed,
enabling florists to make deliveries
carefully and promptly. Later that
day it turned cold and no doublt late
orders in many cases were frozen and
had to be refilled. The coal situation
remains as acute as ever, and if no I'e-
lief is found shortly many growers in
this section may have to close up en-
tirely. It is no longer a question of
conservation, but a serious, hopeless
effort to keep the many plants from
freezing. A very serious condition
confronts the trade in this city at pres-
ent.

J. F. SULLIVAN INJURED.

J. F. Sullivan, well-known florist of
this city, narrowly escaped death, De-
cember 26, when in boarding a car in
front of his establishment at Cormac's
Creek, and reaching the front platform.

he endeavored to assist a woman with
two small children who were trying
to alight unaided. Mr. Sullivan had
taken one of the children from the
mother and at that moment an inter-
urban freight car following the passen-
ger car crashed into the rear platform,
killing two men and maiming several
others. Mr. Sullivan was removed to
his home by several men, who carried
him in a blanket until he recovered
consciousness. A physician, who was
called diagnosed his injuries as a frac-
tured leg, possible internal injuries and
several severe bruises on the head. He
is. however, slowly but surely improv-
ing and will no doubt be able to re-
turn to business in a month or so.

N. S.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

CHRISTMAS TRADE BETTER THAN 1916.

The 1917 Christmas trade was ex-
ceedingly good, and local florists here
are unanimous in their report that the
demand was heavier than last year.
Prices obtained for plants were better
than other years, and in some instances
cut flowers brought better returns. The
trade was well distributed, the demand
beginning a full week ahead of the
holiday. Although the weather was
dark, and disagreeable, it did not seem
to have any noticeably bad effect and
deliveries were much less difficult than
usual, as there was no heavy wrapping
necessary nor heavy snows to contend
with. In every instance the demand
was greater than the supply. Roses
in the medium grades were very short,
the long and very short lengths prevail-
ing. Mrs. Chas. Russell easily took the
lead, as American Beauties are almost
obsolete. Carnations sold very well At
good figures, red being almost unob-
tainable. In the plant line, large plants
were a scarcity, but those offered sold
on sight. There were some fine large
poinsettia plants, but these did not sell
as well as other years. Some excellent
Cincinnati begonias, cyclamens, prim-
roses, solaniums, California peppers,
and narcissus plants were also offered,
and were practically sold out all over

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Our Offerings Include:

ROSES.

Bnssell.

White Killamey.

Ftok Killamey.

Milady. Sanbiirst.

Shawyer.

Ward. OpheUa.

Killamey BrilUant.

MINIAmjREi ROSEiS.

Nesblt.

Cedle Bmnner,

CARNATIONS.

All Colors In Qnantlty.

MISCELLANEOUS.
LILIES.

Make arrangements wltb na tor
a re^Dlar supply. Yon should al-
ways have some on hand, espe-
cially noiv during; the extreme
shortage of other floivera.

Valley. Callas.

Violets.

(Single and double)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

Yellow Narcissras.

White Daisies.

YeUow Daisies.

Fansies. Steria.

Strawflowers.
Jonquils Mignonette

GREENS.

Plmnosos. Sprengeri.

Galax, bronze. Galax, green.

Perns.

IJencothoe Sprays.

Mexican Ivy. Smilax.

Adiantnin.

Wild SmUax. Boxwood.

Red Winter Berries.

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we call our customers and to those others w
call our customers before another twelve months

We Wish the Happiest, Good
Luckiest, New Year Ever.

the city. Plant combinations took es-
pecially well tliis year. Tlie demand
since Christmas has centered on deco-
rations for social affairs, dances, etc.,
and corsage work besides a good
amount of funeral work.

NOTES.

The Flick Floral Co. had a handsome
showing of roses for Christmas, and
their azaleas attracted a great deal of
attention. They report the trade high-
ly satisfactory. This firm specialized
In California redwood and holly
wreaths. They also had several deco-
rations for holiday dances.

Markey Bros, had ah excellent dis-
play of blooming plants, and were prac-
tically all sold out by Christmas morn-
ing. Cut flower trade was good here,
especially in roses, and corsage work.
The increase over last year was very
marked.

F. J. Knecht Ac Co. had an enormous
cut of fine Russell and Shawyer roses
for the Christmas trade, and also a
good supply of carnations. They report
the Christmas demand this year bet-
ter than ever before. '

A. J. Lanternier & Co. report the
heaviest Christmas trade they ever
had. Their plant, combinations were
particularly fine, and they report the
sale of roses the ,bept in the cut flower
line.

Edgar Wenninghoff reports a great
improvement over last year in the
Christmas demand. Medium - sized
plants met with a fine call here,, and
cut flower sales were heavier than ever.

The Doswell Floral Co. was entirely
sold out of their fine line of blooming
plants on Christmas day. Their cor-
sage trade was heavier than ever, vio-
lets being in the lead for this work.

W. J. & M. S. Vesey had a greater
demand than they could take care of
in spite of their large out of roses, car-
nations, lilies, and orchids. Their plant
supply was adequate.

H. K.

Wichita, Kan.

VEBT GOOD HOLIDAT BUSINESS.

Anxiously awaited, courageously
met and satisfactorily ended, would
fittingly describe the Christmas trade
for 1917. After all, it was a very good
Christmas for the local florists. The
weather for a few days previous to the
24th was favorable to shoppers, and
while Christmas morning was cold, it
was not unseasonable. The total vol-
ume of business done was about equal
to that of last year, which was a rec-
ord. In most cases the supply of spe-
cial stock was pretty well cleaned up.
Poinsettias sold out early. Cyclamen
came next, with begonias dragging a
little. The high wholesale prices
caused a slight stiflCening of the retail
prices, which possibly checked sales
somewhat in case of begoilias, -^ Made-

O.A.&LA.TONNER

ROSES-CARNATIONS

Stevia Violets Calendulas

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Magnolia Leaves-Magnolia Wreaths-Cycas Leaves, Etc.

30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago, III.

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up plant baskets sold well and cleaned
up fairly close. Prices for those most
in demand ran from $2 to $5. The
usual Christmas prices were asked for
cut flowers, with the supply practi-
cally sold up by noon of the 24th.
American Beauties were a short item
and cut poinsettias in no demand.
Holly and other Christmas green sold
up close, the supply provided being
shortened by delay in transit in one
or two instances. Red frieze wreaths
sold well and red and green frieze was
much used for decorating instead of
the green wreathing of former days.
Sunday was a life saver in the way of
catching up on orders and getting the
stage set for Monday's rush, without
working all night the 23rd, as so often
has to be done.

NOTES.

W. H. Culp & Co. went in strong on
plants and made up baskets. Some
"mile high" cyclamens were shown,
which cleaned up nicely at $5 and $6
each. Ralph Culp took a couple of
days off from the automobile business
and fell into his old place in charge
of the delivery system for W. H. Culp
& Co.

Holiday week showed but slight ac-
tivity in the way of social demand.
There seems to be a slacking of social
functions, due no doubt, largely to
broken family and social circles and
consequent disinclination to make
merry.

C. A. Rose, as usual, drafted Roy
Hanchett away from his greenhouses
for the rush. Mr. Rose went in heavy
on holly wreaths and had a good busi-
ness in them, as well as the general
lines usually carried in his store.

Chicago and other wholesale mar-
kets were drawn upon quite heavily
for cut flowers, but there seems to
have been less trouble than usual from
delay and damage by frost to stock in
transit.

Frank Cluff had a shipment of

plants damaged by frost. The express
company was prompt in adjustment.

Chas. P. Mueller cleaned up nicely
on plants; a lot of poinsettias came in
especially handy.

C.

St. Louis.

TIGHT MAEKET FOLLOWS CHRISTMAS.

Christmas business in this city was
about on an average with that of
other years, and on the whole was
very good with prices somewhat
higher. The supply of cut flowers was
ample and the quality was above the
average. There was an increase In
the demand for plants. On Christmas
day flowers of all kinds crowded the
wholesalers' establishments and in
some instances some stock was left
over. Another feature of the market
was the fact that the retailers did not
overbuy on account of the prevailing
high prices and the uncertainty of
business. In plants all dealers did a
big business, the average plant being
a better bargain than the cut flower
offerings and they were pushed more.
Carnations were not up to the quality
of other years. Roses were excellent
in all varieties and while American
Beauties were fairly plentiful, they
dragged somewhat on account of the
price. The same was true of violets.
Lilies were scarce and the same was
said of sweet peas, but there was lit-
tle call for the latter. Lily of the val-
ley wa.s in good supply sufficient for
all needs. Smilax and greens were
plantiful.

NOTES.

The absence of corsage bouquets as
presents was a notable feature of the
business this year, evidently due to
many of the young men being with
the colors. Mail order business was
very heavy, however.

The "Windier "Wholesale Floral Co.
had excellent offerings- in roses which

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THE LEADING ROSES

will be in good supply with us all through January and February.
You can depend upon us to fill your orders satisfactorly at all times.

A. L. RANDALL CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies.

Wabash Ave. and Lake St., - - CHICAGO, ILL.

■cleaned up well. The bulk of this
stock "was made up of Richmond,
Hoosier Beauty and Russell.

In Russell roses, fine stock was sup-
plied by Wm. C. Smith Wholesale
Floral Co. and the St. Louis Whole-
sale Floral Co. This variety had a
big- call and filled the bill.

C. A. Kuehn had some of the finest
Toses seen in the market, especially
noteworthy being Killarney Brilliant
-and Hoosier Beauty.

H. G. Berning among his generous
supply of good offerings had large
■quantities of violets and carnations of
■splendid quality. J. J. W.

Pittsburgh.

BEST HOLIDAY TRADE IN YEARS.

Local Christmas business was the
best in years. There is not a florist in
this district that can say he fell be-
hind former years. All had an ample
■supply of good stock and money was
plentiful with prices about the same
as in previous years. Violets were
about the only scarce item, many not
reaching the market in time, but some-
thing else was used in their place.
American Beauties were of good qual-
ity, every flower cleaning up well, with
75 cents being received for the best.
Killarney also went well, being good
in color and stem and Richmond was
also of good quality. Carnations sold
at from $6 to $8 per lOO and the whole-
sale houses cleaned up well on these,
there being no oversupply. Stevia was
In great demand. Due to dark
weather, the cut of sweet peas was
very light. Delayed shipments of box-
wood caused some inconvienience in
the preparation of wreaths and other
decorations. Many beautiful plant
baskets were shown in the shop win-
'dows and sales of these were good.

NOTES.

After the holiday rush the employes
■ of Randolph & McClements were kept
busy with several large wedding or-
ders. They had a wonderful business
at this establishment this holiday time.
Fancy flowers were featured.

M. Kroftis was taken ill the day be-
fore Christmas and was unable to at-
tend to business, but his very capable
brother produced results much better
than last year's record for the day.

The McCallum Co. had a fine cut of
Richmond and Killarney roses from
its range at Evans City. American
Beaiities were also a special feature.

Joe Seaman is responsible for a
large trade at the Alpha Floral Co.'s
store on Penn avenue, a new flower
shop in the West End district.

The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. had
a house of orchids come in just right
tor Christmas. The cut of roses was
also large.

Raedlein Basket Co.

Designers and Manufacturers

713 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO, - ILL.

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Bert J. Putnam, ''i^^^T^'

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Mrs. E. A. Williams had a splendid
showing of handsome wreaths and
combination baskets which, as usual,
sold well.

G. P. Weaklen disposed of a number
of poinsettia plants, together with nu-
merous other Christmas plants.

Geo. Wessenauer, of Sewickley, re-
ports the largest business since he has
been in the Beaver valley.

The plant dealers cleaned out their
Christmas stocks in good shape, indi-
cating good business.

E. C. Ludwig, of the North Side, did
a large business in fancy plants and
corsages.

Mrs. E. J. McCallum is on the road
to recovery after her serious illness.

W. A. Clarke is again at his desk
after a few days' illness.

M.

Stractjse, N. T. — The Syracuse Flor-
ists' Association has elected the fol-
lowing oflBcers for the ensuing year:
W. Bultman, president; H. Burt, vice-
president; L. J. Mulhauser, secretary-
treasurer.

SBWIOEIJ^, PA. — The Sewickley Hor-
ticultural Society has elected the fol-
lowing officers for 1918 : A. E. Bonsey,
president; M. Curran, vice-president;
W. Thompson, Jr., treasurer; John Car-
man, secretary.

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CHICAGO, ILL.

Buffalo.

TKADE WHLL SATISFIED.

The holiday trade in this city seems
to have been satisfactory, although it
started later than in other years and
ended up in a rush. The absence of
elaborate entertainments had its effect,
but the majority of flower buyers were
as eager as usual to get plants and
flowers. The supply of cut stock, with
the exception of carnations, was good
and with prices satisfactory no com-
plaints were heard. Poinsettias, aza-
leas, primulas, cyclamens, solanums
and ardisias, prettily trimmed, sold well
at prices varying from $3 to $35. Holly
in wreaths and sprays did not sell as
well as in other years. Liaurel wreath-
ing sold well by the yard. Sunday
coming as it did just before the big
day was a big help in getting things in
readiness and preparing for deliveries.
The weather up to Monday was favor-
able but Christmas day was ushered in
with zero temperature, but fortunately,
practically all deliveries had been made.
From now on the growers will be on
the hustle in preparing for the Easter
trade. „™™„

NOTES.

"W. J. Palmer & Son, at their new loca-
tion, 258 Delaware avenue, were well
pleafeed with business, as was also the
Lenox Flower Shop opposite.

Scott &Felton, on North Main street,
were well pleased with Christmas sales,
and the same report comes from Galley
Bros, on the east side.

Both S. A. Anderson and W. J. Pal-
mer & Son at their downtown stores
were unusually busy in caring for the
holiday demand.

'Vt. H. Grever, who recently opened
on Allen street, reports a very satisfac-
tory trade.

Wm. F. Kasting Co. had a fine stock
of roses and carnations and report good
sales.

LiOUis Neubeck says that decorations
were scarce, but store trade was good.
Bison.

Cleveland, 0.

< GOOD FUNERAL DEMAND. •

There has been a healthy demand for
short roses and carnations and other
flowers suitable for tuneral work the
past week, but such stock has been
rather scarce, with the result that
many used longer and more expensive
grades. Orchids and lily of the valley
are a little more plentiful now and in
good supply for expected New Tear's
business. Violets are ' nlore numerous
and of good quality. Stevia, Paper
Whites, calendulas and callas are in
good supply.

NOTES. _

The next meeting of the florists' club
takes place at the HoUenden hotel,
January 7, 1918. All club members are
requested to attend this meeting, also
all guarantors to the flower show. A
good business is scheduled.

Since the wholesale florists have
joined the National Credit Men's Asso-
ciation, and demand payment in 30
days, several of the retail florists have
been put on the C. O. D. list. This
policy is being rigidly enforced.

George W. Smith, of the Cleveland

Florists 'Exchange, has been in the city

during the holidays.' He will leave

for Denver again some time next week.

C. F. B.

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Newport, R. I,

Notwithstanding the fact that Christ-
mas weather here was wet and disa-
greeable, all florists report a clean-up,
with trade 25 per cent better than last
year with prices about as usual for the
season. In cut flowers, carnations and
violets took the lead with an especially
heavy call for red carnations which
were in short supply. In roses, Rich-
mond and Hadley were the best sellers.
Poinsettias, begonias and cyclamens led
in the plant line and the good supply on
hand sold out early. The call for deco-
rative plants was light. On the whole
the supply of stock was of very good
quality.

J. B.

Cincinnati.

LULL AFTEE HOUDAY.

While prices were better than usual
for Christmas, and sales were about
equal to those of the 1916 period, bus-
iness following the big event was
hardly up to par owing to the almost
total absence of the usual elaborate
Tuletide festivities. .The business for
New Year's wound up better than was
expected, in spite of the fact that in-
coming city officials requested that
flowers be dispensed with and the mon-
ey diverted to patriotic purposes.
While draggy at first business became
better at the close and the market
showed a clean condition, although the
supply was only fair and any kind of
a stiff demand would have shown a
decided shortage. Hoses are fairly
plentiful; among others some excellent
Russell Ophelia, Richmond and Hoos-
ier Beauty. The carnation cut is good
and the prospects are the next fort-
night will see them plentiful. Sweet
peas are coming in nicely and becom-
ing quite a factor in the week's busi-
ness. Easter lilies and callas are in
good supply. Preesias have been added
to the list of available bulbous stocks.
Paper Whites are plentiful and violets
are selling well. The quality of lily of
the valley is not what it should be at
this season.

H.

FREDERIOTON, N. B. — J. Bebbington &
Son report that the extremely cold
weather for two weeks previous to
Christmas made it practically impossi-
ble to import plants or cut stock from
Ontario without danger of freezing, a
lot of cyclamens being frozen so hard
that the earth in the pots was solid,
and the same was true of narcissi, even
though well packed. Business was
about the same as last year with prices
slightly advanced. Cut flowers, with
the exception of carnations, which were
unobtainable, were quite plentiful with
quality about the same as usual.

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Dozen

Roiti,BiaBt7, ipeciali $7 00

36-in 6 00

30-in 5 00

24in 4 00

" Mrs, Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

" Hoosier Beauty 8 00@15 00

" Killarney Brilliant 6 00@15 00

" Killirney 6 00@12 00

" White Killarney 6 00@12 00

" Richmond 6 00@15 00

'■ RheaReid 6 00@15 00

" My Maryland 6 00@15 00

" Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 6 00@15 00

" MUad; 6 0O@lS 00

" Sunbnrit 6 00@12 00

" Mri.AaroDWard 6 00@12 00

" Hadley 6 00@15 00

" Ophelia 6 00@12 00

" Double White Killarney.. 6 00@12 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 6 00@12 00

" Cbamp Weiland 6 00312 00

" Stanley 6 00612 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

■' FrancisScott Key 6 0O@15 00

" Bayard Thayer 6 00©1S 00

" Cecile Brunoer 2 00@ 3 00

" GeorgeEIear 2 00© 300

" Baby Doll 2 000 3 00

" Nesbit 2 00@ 4 00

'' Fireflame 6 00@ 8 00

" Ourselection 5 00

Violets, per 100 $1 00@ 1 50

Carnations 3 00© 5 00

CattleyB8..per doz., $9.0O@$12 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 15 00

Valley 6 00

Ferns.... per 1000, $3 00

Galax " 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe 75

Mexican Ivy.. .per 1000, 5 00@6 00

Plumosus Strings.. each, 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50

Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00

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liOns Distance Fhone, Majeatlc 717B

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WILD SffllLAX, P*r'^.^.

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bagldOO square feet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEETi MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.56

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^S?a,A

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Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natural Log Moss, per bag (lOO square

feet), $1.75.
Perpetnated Sheet Moss, per bag (100

square feet), $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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7 CROWERS"* SHIPPERS *_,

•rUT FLOWEP^«f^^

VIm NO. WABASH «^*V# ^

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—THE—

Cleveland Florists' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Floriata
and Morlsts' SnppUes.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND. O.

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ZECH & MANN

Wholesale Florists

30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago

Telephone Central 328*

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J cm. 5,

You can always depend on us to fill your order for

=BEaUTIES=

You know where there is a large supply you can look for the best value.

THE LEO NIESSEN CO.,

1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

IT^lora.! BJtJ.rser'ies

GreenhoDses:
EDGBLY, BUCKS CO., PA.

Growers and Wholesalers

Bell Phone: SPRUCE 889.

Office and Wholesale Store:
9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Roses, Orchids, Carnations, Violets, Gardenias.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Philadelphia,

' BUSIKBSS ABOVE COMPLAINT.
The various reports of the Christmas
business indicate that the retail florists
have little to complain of. The first of
the week opened up slowly, but the
demand increased toward the last, un-
til it had attained almost the old-time
buying enthusiasm. Nearly all the
stores sold out of certain lines, and
many of them had but little stock of
any kind left. All seemed to feel that
under the circumstances they did very
well and " much better than they ex-
pected.

BETATT.KRS WELL PLEASED.

J. J. Habermehl's Sons' stores fea-
tured plants and plant baskets, having
a splendid line, "which sold out com-
pletely. Christmas wreaths were all
cleaned up. which, together with a good
cut flower trade, rounded out a busy
season.

H. H. Battle's large store and his
Century Flower Shop enjoyed a splen-
did trade, nearly everything selling out
clean. An enormous business was
done in wreaths, plants, plant baskets
and cut flowers. A very satisfactory
business is the report.

Pennock Brothers had their usual
fine line of plant baskets, a specialty
with them. These sold almost to the
last one. They cleaned entirely out of
Christmas wreaths and report almost
their usual large demand for cut
flowers.

The London Flower Shop stated that
business was a trifle slow at first, but
wound up with a grand rush. Cycla-
mens were especially in demand. Cut
flowers sold well. Their fruit depart-
ment exceeded their expectations.

M. J. Callahan's' West Philadelphia
store handled an immense amount of
flowering and foliage plants and plant
baskets. Cut flowers were also in good
demand. A much better season than
expected is his report.

Charles H. Grakelow had a large and
varied stock of Christmas wreaths,
plants and plant baskets. He reports
a good clean up and large sale of cut
flo'wers.

George Craig was doubtful at first,
but was agreeably pleased with re-
sults, selling out almost to the last
plant. Wreaths and cut flowers also
moved well.

Robert Crawford, Jr., said that under
the circumstances he was well satis-
fied with the volume of business. He
handled a large quantity of poinsettias
from his Seacane nurseries.

Chas. Stahl said he had done all and
more than he expected, having a large
line of all kinds of stock which sold
out very well. He believes florists

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violets, Orcliids, Valley. Higli Grade Roses and Carnations.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots.

1619-1621 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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VlioMefloYerM&rlteU

Cincinnati, Jan. 2. Per 100

American Beauty, per doz,..l 00@ 8 00

Roses, Killarney 4 00@ 8 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 00@25 00

" Ophelia 8 00@15 00

" Richmond 6 00@15 00

Sunburst 8 00@1S 00

Lilinm Giranteam 15 00

Carnations 5 00@ 6 00

Valley 7 00

Narcissus 3 00@ 4 00

Sweet Peas 1 00® 1 50

Boston. Jan. 2. Per 100

Roses, Beauty 10 00@25 00

Killarney Qneen 2 00@ 8 00

White and Pink Killarney. 2 00@ 8 00
Donble White Killarney... 2 00@ 8 00

Killarney Brilliant 4 00@10 00

Hadley 2 00@ 8 00

Cardinal 2 00@ 8 00

Mock 4 00@12 00

Mrs. Cbas. Ruisell 2 00@ 8 00

Sunburst 2 00@ 8 00

Tslt 4 00@ 2 00

Milady 2 00@ 8 00

Ward and HilllnEdoo 2 00@ g 00

My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00

Carnations 4 00@ 6 00

Chrysanthemums 12 S0@20 00

Buffalo, Jan. 2. PerlOO

Beauty Special 40 00@50 00

Fancy 30 00@40 00

Extra 15 00@20 0e

1st 500@1000

Roses, Killarney 3 00@10 00

My Maryland 4 00@ 8 00

" Sunburst 4 00010 00

" Ward 4 00@ 6 00

•' Ophelia 4 00012 00

•' Russell 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 3 00® 6 00

" Mock 3 00@ 5 00

'• Sbawyer 30Q@10 00

Lilyof the Valley 8 00@10 00

Lilies 8 OOeiO 00

Cattleyas e0 00@75 00

Carnations 3 eo@ 5 00

Asparaeus Spreneeri... 35@ 50

Ferns per 1000, 2 50

Smilai 1S00@20 00

Chrysanthemums 6 00©25 00

Violets 75® 1 00

Sweet Peas 75@ 1 25

should commence with a showing of
Christmas wreaths and other decora-
tions right after Thanksgiving so as to
work up the Christmas spirit and not
leave it all to be done in the last week.

l^rite Por Our

Price List
On Cut Flowers

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLET

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies

1225 Rac« St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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The Locust Flower Shop, Frank M.
Ross's three stores, Miss Eva Fletch-
er's shop and others in "West Philadel-
phia all reported good business.

NOTES.

; The growers of Christmas plants
with a large out-of-town clientage were
hard hit, losing and having to turn
down thousands of dollars worth of
business. The commission men were
also greatly handicapped, losing much
trade. At least one-third more flowers
would have been sold and prices great-
ly enhanced with normal shipping fa-
cilities.

Business since Christmas has been
normal for the season. Roses are
shortening up, and it is predicted that
supply will fall short of demand for the
next week or two. Very little advance
business is showing for the New Tear's
holiday and but little extra demand is
expected. J

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The American Florist.

1329

CCPOlMniQ)

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

nOLTON & nilNKEl CO.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Ruscus. Red Immortelles, Red
Velvet Poinsettias, Red Frieze Rop-
ing, Red RaHla Mats, Baskets,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GRKGNS

Loose Bouquet Green, Bouquet
Green Wreathing, Boxwood, etc.

Our prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N. Fifth St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

EUGENE BERNHEIMER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Oplielia.
Carnations, Clirysantliemiuns, Violets.

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Horists' Exchange

High Qrade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Dp-to-the-Minute Service: Satiifactioa Gnanmleed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The coldest weather of the winter set
in December 28, when the temperature
registered from 2° to 4° above zero. All
day Saturday the glass was below 10°,
falling to zero that night. Coal piles
are melting rapidly under this strain
and much anxiety is felt for the future.

Edward Reid had his usual fine line
of Christmas roses, but was much hin-
dered by poor express facilities. Rus-
sell, Sunburst and Maryland roses, to-
gether with good carnations, are fea-
tures.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Floral
Exchange handled over 70,000 roses
Christmas week, many of them high
grade. Manager Miller is very much
pleased with their Christmas business.

Choice American Beauties, Russell
and Ophelia roses, lilac, and carnations
are features of the Leo Niessen Co.'s
stock. Prices are about 30 per cent
below those of Christmas.

The Floral Nurseries handled a large
Christmas supply, mostly roses, from
their Edgeley nurseries. Ophelia, Rich-
mond and Ward roses are headliners
here.

Berger Brothers sold out very well
for Christmas. Poinsettias, Maryland
roses and carnations are features here.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPUES.

Phone Main 1245.

444-446
Milwaukee St.,

P. O. Box 206

Milwaukee, Wis.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.
Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

Wholesale Floriat.

1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

VtoMe Hover MM'Keto

Philadelphia, Jan. 2. Per 100

Rosea, Beauty, soecia' 35 00@50 00

" '.' fancy 15 00@25 00

extra 10 00@15 00

shorter grades 10 00@12 00

Mrs. Cbas, Rnssell 8 00@25 00

Prima Donna 8 00@15 00

" Killaruey 3 0001000

" White Killarney 3 00@10 00

" Hadley 8 00@3S 00

Snnbnrst 4 00@12 00

" Ophelia 6 00015 00

Wards •. 3 00® 8 00

Carnatlcni 4 00@ 6 00

Cattleyas each . SO S0@ 75

Valley 10 00©12 00

Lilmm RuDrum 5 00® 6 00

Calendulas 2 00@ 3 00

Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50

Snapdragons 6 00@10 00

Chrysanthemums 8'00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c@50

Violets, single and double 75® 100

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Jan. 2. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 35 00

" fancy 25 00

extra 12 00

No.l 1000

" Killarney 4 30@12 00

My Maryland 4 00012 00

" Sunburst 4 OO012 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@12 00

Cattleyas 50 00

Llllnm Gieanteum 10 00@12 00

Adjantnm 1 25

Asparagus Sprentrerl. per bunch, 35040

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations 4 00

Chrysanthemums 1 500 2 50 per doz.

Calendulas 3 00

MiLWADKEE. Jan. 2. Per 100

Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney S 00@15 00

" Ward 6 00015 00

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 15 00® SO 00

" Ophelia 8 00015 00

" Hoosier Beauty 10 00@20 00

" Bon Silene 2 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 00

Carnations 4 00® 6 00

Valley 6 00

Lilies perdoz., 1 75

Rubrums 4 00

Cattleyas perdoz., 9 00

McCALLUM CO.

Florists' Supplies
PITTSBURGH, - PA.

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Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF IMERTT

staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltlea

In Quantity.

Send for our Catalogue.

JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-131 1 N. 2nd St.,Philadelphia,Pa.

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Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

WO Potter Cn 42t am Ave.,
. vc. ruiicr ^/o., cieveland, o.

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St. Lodis, Jan. 2. PerlOO

Hadley 2 000 S 00

Killarney 2 000 4 00

White Killarney 2 00® 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 3 00315 00

Sunburst 3 00@10 00

W"g- 300© 6«

MrsSbawyer 2 00© 8 60

Ophelia 3 00® 8 08

Carnations 4 00© 5 00

l^erns per 1000, $2 50

Russell 3 00015 00

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The American Florist:

Jan. 5,

ChEirles H. Grakelow gave a Christ-
mas entertainment at Nixon's Grand
opera house on the afternoon of Decem-
ber 28, to 2,000 children. Ticliets -were
Issued through charitable organiza-
tions. There were motion pictures, a
circus with trick ponies, and stockings
packed with candy and toys were given
to each child. Mr. Grakelow has no
children of his own, but shows his love
for them by playing Chris Kringle to
this large and very happy bunch.

The Floracraft Nurseries had 3,000
more pot poinsettias this year than
last and sold them all. Lily of the val-
ley, which is a specialty with them, will
last but two weeks longer. Their pres-
ent cutting is very fine. The pips
were stored in November, 1916. Pour-
teen months is said to be the limit of
stored pips, after that they deteriorate
rapidly. As far as known, no pips,
save a few clumps, have been received
from Europe this year.

Eugene Bernheimer handled a lot of
roses for Christmas, but feels they
should have brought more money. The
congested express situation threw too
many flowers into this market.

Carl Corts of the John Heacock Co.
reports almost their best Christmas
business. All parcel post delivery and
not a single complaint. Surely a good
record.

The January meeting of the florists'
club will be held at 1628 Arch street,
January 8. A very interesting paper is
promised by the essay committee. K.

New York.

DULLNESS FOLLOWS CHRISTMAS EUSH.

As always happens after a great
holiday trade, business was slow for
the remaining days of the week after
Christmas. Christmas day was rather
wet and sloppy, but the weather turn-
ed cold that night and so continues.
There was quite a lot of stock, large-
ly carnations, left over from Christ-
mas in the wholesale district, which
had to be gotten rid of at very low
figures, but fresh stock is bringing
fair prices. Special American Beauties
go at the rate of $60 per hundred and
other good roses are holding their
own. Some of the wholesalers were
annoyed at having stock left on their
hands, but have pulled themselves to-
gether and are making the best of it.
The writer has been following up hol-
iday business for a number of years
and cannot recall one when everybody
was entirely pleased. Let us be sat-
isfied with the fact that business was
better than it was expected to be —
and hope for a prosperous New Tear.

December .31, 1917. — On account of
the cold wave business is in a very un-
settled condition and there is no basis
for price fixing, so we summarize quo-
tations. There are a number of people
in New York who think that when God
created the world- He selected New
York as a special point of favor. We
do not believe anything of the kind.
New York must take its chances with
the rest of the nation, and that is quite
right. It is xmnecessary to exaggerate
conditions because our contemporaries
of the daily papers attend to that.
Much stock in the last few days has
arrived frozen stiff and it is no use to
get fussy about it, because it is "a
condition, not a theory," that confronts
us. James McManus, young in years,
but old in experience, says : "We
should all be glad to have warm houses
to go to because there are a lot of peo-
ple who are not so fortunate." Writ-
ing in a more serious vein, w^e can state
that the cold wave, being unexpected
and unusual, has upset business. A
large amount of stock has come in
frozen stiff, and there does not seem
to be any blame to be put on anybody.
The railroads and express companies
seem to be doing the best they can;

H'or Irxxnaedla.-te De>ll-v©ry

LIL. GIGANTEUM

Of new crop.

7-9 in., $55.00 per 1000.

In cases of 300 bulbs.

LILY of the VALLEY

From New York Cold Storage.

$40.00 per 1000.

In cases of 2000 and

4000 pips.

Chas. Schwake & Co., 90=92 West Broadway, New York

but now, since we have a big man in
control of the railroads, we will expect
an improvement.

CHRISTMAS TRADE.

A careful summary of the situation
indicates, as stated in our notes of
December 29, that, considering war
conditions and the calls on the people
from various quarters for liberal do-
nations, the Christmas trade was won-
derfully good. Relating to most of
the large retail stores, we believe they
had as good business as last year and
in some instances better, for they
bought cut flowers at cheaper figures.
Rain on the forenoon of Christmas
day probably, to some extent, reduced
the salts of cut flowers; nevertheless,
many were sold. The plant trade, too,
was excellent; more azaleas could have
been sold if they had been available.
One retailer said : "There were people
who came in and wanted azaleas and
would take nothing else, and as we did
not have them we lost the sales." Every-
thing in flowering plants went well,
but foliage plants were slower, unless
in combination with flowering plants.
Following are views of some of the
representative men in the retail trade :

In the wholesale district there was
some dissatisfaction, largely over car-
nations, which in white and pink hung
fire, many white being sold on De-
cember 26 at a sacrifice. The -miter
of these notes is, as he should be, in-
terested in every feature of the busi-
ness that brings prosperity to the
grower, wholesaler and retailer, ex-
cepting, and always excepting, the im-
position of trying to unload -worthless
stock on the public. It is true that
there were many good carnations for
the Christmas trade, but there were
others that were going to sleep as they
were taken out of the boxes. In prac-
tically every cut stock there was a
hea-vy supply and, though a great
amount of it was sold, prices were
necessarily lower than last year. It is
not surprising that white was slow,
for there -was a surplus of, it in various
stocks, and white is not a popular
color for Christmas. Of course, if
flowers are scarce, most anything will
go, but they were not scarce this year.

Alfred Kottmiller. who. in addition
to his main store, has shops in the
Vanderbilt and Ritz-Carlton hotels,
stated that he had a great trade, both
in plants and cut flowers, his trade in
special American Beauties being par-
ticularly good.

John Manolos. Columbus avenue and
86th street, had a good stock of aza-
leas, which went fast. His cut flower
trade was also good.

J. W. Hauser said, at 4 p. m. De-
cember 24. that he was sold out of
plants and that the cut flower trade
was good.

Costos Sakelos, the Colonial Florist,
who has five stores, said he had a fine
business-, both in plants and cut flow-
ers.

Reports from Yonkers and other
neighboring cities indicate that the re-
tail business was beyond expectations.

Manager Perry of the- C. A. Dards
store said that they sold out in plants
and had a hea-vy trade In cut flowers.

Mention the American Florist when writlno

MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

Telephones 120-421-422 Farragmt.

Alexander WarendorfC, Broadway
and 29th street, had a splendid trade
and sold out well on everything.

Alexander Vlachos has purchased
the building which he occupies for his
business at 2188 Broadway.

Alexander McConnell said that ev-
erything had gone well and he was
well satisfied.

Peter Theopine, manager of the Bou-
levard Floral Co., said that they had
done well.

Ralph Armstrong said trade was as
good as in 1916, and better in some
respects.

David Clarke's Sons had a great
stock of plants and sold out well in all
lines.

J. G. Leikens said that, considering
war conditions, trade was wonderful.

A. T. Bunyard stated that it was
the best Christmas trade he ever had.

Myer, Madison avenue and SSth
street, was -well pleased with business.

Max Schling said it was the best
Christmas trade he ever had.

NOTES.

Some of the New York florists are
as strong in the belief th,at the doings
in the stock market affect their busi-
ness as some farmer who believes that
a change of the moon affects the
weather. If such is the cd^e, .the fol-
lowing from the Evening Telegram of
December 27 should be comforting:
"Announcement of government control

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The American Florist.

1331

PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

TeleDhone:
8864 Farragut.

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2261 Farragut.

J. J. COAN, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORIST

1 15 West 28th St., New York

Phones 5413 and 5891 Farragut

Everything in Cut Flowers

Walter F. Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

^•^''^llFaJragut 133 W. 28th St., Ncw York

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION

All thta New and Standard Varieties of Bo&es»
VioIetSi Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

Teleplionea: Farrasrnt 300 and 301

JOBNYODNG&CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

I 53 W. 28tii St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut 4836.

wilumEtord

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. aSTH ST., NEW YORK
Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 W^est 3Sth St., NEW YORK

Tel. 60S and 609 Farragut.

OONSIGNMBNTS SOUdTED

Telepbone Farragut 9761.

fioldsteia & Ftttterman

Wholesale Florists

Tb« Bl{^t People to Deal With.
102 West 28tfa St., New York

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Telephone Farragut 634, 3066

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28th St., NEW YORK ^

vvwwrtJ^^vliftJVVWw

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Riedel & Meyer, Inc.

Wholesale Florists

25 years experience. Consignments solicited.

49 West 28th St., New York

Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square.

VlioMefloYcrMM-Kefo

New Tork, Jan. 2.

Roses, Beauty, special 25

extra and fancy ... 10
No land No 2.... 6

" Hadley 4

_" Francis Scott Key 4

*| Prima Donna 2

" AliceStanley 2

" Mrs Geo. Shawyer 2

[' Double White Killarney.. 2

Killarney, Special 6

No land No 2.. 1

Queen 2

Brilliant 2

" Aaron Ward 2

" Sunburst 2

" J L Mock 4

" Ophelia 2

" Mrs. Chas. Russell 4

Hoosier Beauty 2

Cattleya Orchids, special 50

Rubrums 3

Lilies, Loneiflorum and Formosum b

Lily of the Valley 6

BouTardia 4

Adiantum Croweanum and

Hybridum

Asparagus Plumosus. ...doz.bcbs. 2

Smilax doz. strings, 1

Carnations 2

Carnations Fancy

Vio lets

Snapdragons

Gardenias perdoz 3 00@ 4 00

Poinsettias. cut perdoz.. 2 50

PerlOO

00630 00
OOglS 00

ao@ 8 00

00@25 00
00@25 00
00@15 00
00® 10 00
00@10 00
00@10 00
00® 8 00
00@ 2 00

oo@io ou

00@10 00
00® 10 00
00010 00
00@20 00
00@10 00
00@30 00
00015 00
00@60 00
00@ (< 00
00@ 8 00
000 8 00
00® 6 00

750 1 00
000 2 50
000 1 25
00@ 4 00
6 00

7sa 1 00

000 4 00

Prank H. Traendly

Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Floricts and Cut newer KdMnge
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.
Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other
hest products of the leading growers.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cot Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAJV REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVSLTIBS In the market.

LILIES iND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR
Consignmenta Solicited.

?^tS.r\tUl 129 W. 2Btli St., New York

Wholesale Florists

Have twenty-two years* experience behind ni.
and we do not expect a gold medal for doing
our full duty to our consignors and customers.
Yon will not make a mistake by dealing with. as.

GUTTMAN & RAYNOR,

INC.
phones: I 558 1 11 W. 28th St.,

FARRAGUT j 2036 NEW Yol^

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Telephones ] ^Jg parragut »• ''■ P^PP^S- 1""".

United Cut Flower Co., inc.

WHOLESAIvERS

1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing
'PHONZ^ llll [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOIiESAI^ FliORIST
113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixtb and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

N.Y.GulFlowsrExGliinge

Coogan Bldg., 6th At. and W. 26th» New Toct.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslns.

V. S. DORVAL,

Secretary

IMMORTELLES

Big importation just arrived from France;
highest quality, per dozen bunches, $3.00: per
case— 125. of one color. S28.00.

Japanese Fibre Roping, per ball, 70c: per 100
balls, $60.00.

THE KERVAN CO.

119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24-30 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut

Tbe imtii SMmei am BeceiTci of est Flowni

A complete assortment of the b«it In
th6 market can always be relied upon.

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D. FEXY

Wholesale Conunissloii Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Consignments Solicited.
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BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc.

Phones, Farragut 4130—4131

34 West 28tli Street, New York

KeceiRn uJ DbtrlitiR if Choicest Cat Flowen

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1918 STOCKS OF

Flower Seeds, Early Vegetables,

All Spring Bulbs

Are Offered in VAUGHAN'S ''SPRING SPECIAL.''

It means for you A WISE LOOK AHEAD to keep business coming along for
the most and best obtainable next Spring.

Vaughan's Seeds and Bulbs win out on both EXPRESS and FREIGHT ship-
ments (now difficult) with our central stores at Chicago and New York.

Write for the "SPRING SPECIAL" Now.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

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Boxes That Have Never failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A, A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

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of railroads beginning December 28
affected the stocli market in tlie fol-
lowing optimistic manner : Stocks and
bonds enjoyed their biggest day of
sales in many months. Trading in
stocks totalled 1,219,100 shares for the
day. Sales of bonds totalled $6,275,000.
Call money, which had been held tight
at six per cent, closed at five per cent.
The close in stocks that afternoon was
from one to 10 points above that of
December 26. Bankers were cheerful
because the rally in railroad stocks
means the saving of millions which
they would have lost in marking down
their surplus accounts due to recent
declines in rails. Leading industrials
all rose with the railroad optimism.
In the opening hour today the trans-
actions totalled 400,000 shares. To-
day's was the most spectacular open-
ing in the history of the Stock Ex-
change." But somebody is always
taking the joy out of life. The above
made us feel reasonably cheerful until
we took up the Evening World and
saw in large scare heads : "New Tork
City is in Peril of Attack By Air Fleet."
"Experts Sound Warning." It seems
quite possible that the like may hap-
pen, but what can the great army of
civilians do about it? The experts
should "tell it to the judge."

Nicholas Malandre, of the retail
firm of Malandre Brothers, and
manager of their main store, Broadway
and 72nd street, left St. Elizabeth
hospital December IS, where he had
been under treatment for over two

weeks for appendicitis. He has now
resumed his duties at the store, and
as he is popular with customers, his
return has been welcomed.

Maurice Kleinman, buyer and man-
ager for Myer, Madison avenue and
58th street, was recently married. He
was fortunate in getting a wife who
is experienced in the florist business,
as she had previously been a book-
keeper in a flower store. She was
active in helping out in the Christmas
rush.

Charles Matthews, for a number of
years a salesman for E. C. Horan, re-
tired for a time on account of ill
health. He has now fully recovered
and taken a position with Paul
Meconi. "Charlie" was always popu-
lar in the wholesale district, and every-
body is glad to see him return.

The next meeting of the New York
Florists' Club will be held on the night
of January 14, 1918. This will be "in-
auguration" night and, with other
matters that are likely to come before
the club, should prove interesting and
bring out a good attendance.

August Schrader, a retired grower of
Hoffman boulevard, Elmhurst, L. I.,
died, December 24, 1917. aged 74
years. His son, Gustave C. C. Schra-
der, who survives him, is a well
known specialist in growing Asparagus
plumosus nanus.

James Mallon's Sons, one of the old-
est retail firms of Brooklyn, state that
they had an excellent Christmas trade.

both in plants and cut flowers. They
made heavy sales of American Beauty
roses.

The Regent Florist, Churgranis
Brothers, proprietors, whose store is
in the Regent theatre btillding. Seventh
avenue and 116th street, advise us that
they had an excellent Christmas busi-
ness.

The Cadieux Company, which for
some time has had a retail store at 41
West 28th street, has opened another
store at 1003 Madison avenue.

P. D. McKee, representing the
American Greenhouse Manufacturiag
Co., Chicago, was a recent visitor in
the wholesale district.

James Conlon, the retailer of Smith
street, Brooklyn, says that he greatly
misses a number of the boys who have
gone to war.

Karl Oberheitmann, formerly with
Wadley & Smythe, is now manager
for Alfred Kottmiller, 426 Madison
avenue.

S. Masur, 236 Fulton street. Brook-
lyn, states that his Christmas business
was satisfactory. A. F. F.

Newport R. I. — The Newport Hor-
ticultural Society has elected the fol-
lowing oflicers for 1918: Frederic Car-
ter, president; A. C. Potter, Jr., first
vice-president; C. M. Boghogit, second
vice-president; Fred P. Webber, record-
ing secretary; William Gray, financial
secretary; Richard Gardner, treasurer.

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the firms below, the Lieadmg Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

Sstablisbed lSo7

^^^

JFJLORiST

745 Bncklnghani Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

BegiA us your retail orders.

fl^e Have the Best Facilities in tlie City

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St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Kingsley
Martin J. Seeger

rtlTVVflU I (INCORPOKATIO)

Eighll mil Iraul Sis.
3SI4-lG-20N.GnidAT.

Uemlers of Florista' Telegraph SeliTer^.

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Albany, N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Ddirered b ADnny and vidnily od telegrapbic order.
106 STATE STREET

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Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwaukee St.

Members Florists* Telegraph
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

nrc.

NEW YORK Fifth Avenue

DnQTHlU 1 Park street
DUu 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Folixts.
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ORDERS PHILADELPHIA

IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS

ADOIINn Flowers and Service '|So%'

*»»^\/ yj k\MJ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 2

Max Schling

NEW YORK

785 Fifth Ave.

1

Original Decorations a Specialty

Branch ;
THE VANDERBILT HOTEL,

Park Ave. and 34th St.
Main Phone, Murray Hill 783
Branch " " " 1808

Member F. T. D.

426 Madison Avenue

And 49th St., New York

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 £. MADISON ST.

Memher of Florists* Telegraph Delivery.
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Young & Nugent

Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut.
4a West asth street

To out-of-town florists: XT/itit- V/wL-

We are in the Heart of -l-^CW XUlli.

And give special attention to steamer and the-
atre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock In the market.
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
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Chicago.

ALPBA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All orders given prompt attention.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST
60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAl CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all o.ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northveest

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ALEXANDER HcCONHELL

611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.

TTELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
■"■ to any part of the United States,
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for deliv-
ery on steamships or elsewhere rec«T«
special attention.

Reference or Cash must accompany all ndMI
from onkDOwn correspondents.

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Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover all points in Maine.

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W.l.PAtMER7>-"

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LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Chestnut Street
CITVS LARGEST FLOWER STORB

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the Lieading RetaUei-s in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MABISON AVE.

Haa his own correspondents In all
tbe large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSPLOR.

Memlier of Florists' Talegraph Sellvery,

"We should all strictly adhere to the reouest

of the United States Food Administration."

St. Paul, Minn.

Hoi&OlsoD,

20-22-34 W. Fifth St.

We flll orders for any place In the Twin
Oltles and for all points In the Northwest. The
largest Store In uimerlca; the largest stock;
tt» greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
W« are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seatae*s Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
thronghout the state and to all steamship docks
In Hoboken, N. J., and New Xork.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

*.W.SmlthCo.

EEENAN BLDG.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'ellvery,

Syracuse, N. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLORIST
536 SOXJTH SALINA STREET

General designs — All flowers in season /

City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Canker's, v

Amsterdam, N. Y. — Jolrn C. Hatcber.

Ranger, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newboiry St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

Boston, Miss. — Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.

Chicago — 'Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — ^Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Prauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St.

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI.

Cincinatti, O. — Julius Baer.

Gincinatti, O. — Hardesty & Co.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado SpriBgs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O. — 'Matthews, Tbe Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway.

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn.— Doluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso, Tex.— Potter Floral Co.

Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Hem-y Staith.

Harrisburg. Fa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City. Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saake.

Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky.^Augiist R. Baumer.

Louisville, Ivy.— The F. Walker Co.

Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N. J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros.

Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.

New i'ork — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hession.

New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave,

New York — David Clarke "s Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart, Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York — Max Schling, 785 Fifth Ave.

New York — G. E7.. M. Stumpp. ,,

New York — Young '& Nugent. ■ ■

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Blower Shop, Ltd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sous.

Rockford, III.— H. W. Buckbee.

San Antonia, Tex.— Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mo.— Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullauphy Florists.

St. Ix>uis, Mo. — F. H. Weber.

St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co.

San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoechi.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Steubenville, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons.

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J, B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Wasbington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L,

Detroit, Mich.

JohnBreitmeyer'sSoos

Corner Broadway and Gratiot Annias.

Artistic Designs,
fligli Grade Cut Blooms

We cover all Michigan points aad good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of riorists' Telegraph DeUvery.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

Hess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Members of Florists' Telegraph SeUveir.

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEYELAIi

EUCLD) AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Dunlop's

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best known and most reliable florist
Only
the

Best
8 and 10 West Adelaide Street
We deliver anywhere In Canada and
guarantee safe arrival

Flowers Deliverei AnywlierB. Plont, 1952 Btilorl

HUGO H. JAHN

^FliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenne
Cor. Prospect Plac^ BROOKI.TN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

Philadelphia Orders

Chas. H. Grakelow

Broad St., at Camberland

Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop.
Washington — Gude Bros.
Wilmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.
Williamsport, Pa. — EVenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld Florist.
Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Stop.
Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co.

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the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

M your orders for Chicago

oibslo

\JThe rtORISTA

All orders caretully filled
I St. under the lupervwion ol

ggfii^^-^ GEORGE ASMU8, Mgr.

^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKIiTirS liAKOBST FI.ORIST

SEVEN STORES.

^**^ "VKL I awi« AVP Telephone

Store- «'0f LdWIS AIBi, No. 1150 Bedford

Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New
York City, Brooklyn and Long Island.

Toledo, O.

Hrs. J. B. Freeman

CSnceesaftr to Geo. A. Helnl)

S36 Superior St., Toledo, O.
Both Phones, S27

Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders,
Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELLER SONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Roohestfer Phone 606. Long Dist, Bell ph. 2189.
Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Cleveland, O., and Vicinity.

BRAIHLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The largest Growers of Flowers in the City.
'iiention the American Florist when writing

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. WisconsiD, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when wriUng

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Floral Co.

Uain and McKinney Phone Preston XBO

Mention the American Florist when writing

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Hemher of Florists' Kelepraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Special attention paid to telegraph orders in
ChicasTO and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writing

NEWARK, E J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
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PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wllmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston. Kenll-
worth Wiiuietka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

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New York. B-t-biuke* iso

David Clarke's Sons

ai39-2141 Broadway, cor. 7Sth St.

Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 166Z-1653 Colnmbns
Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenne

orders promptly and most

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.

N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' TUegraph Delivery.
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New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FliOBISTS
2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
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Hession

IVIadison Ave. and 76th St
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Plant Specialists

(1071
Fhonei-( 420 VLeaax

1775)

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

Denver, Colo.

yhc Park

B. L GILllS. President f^lOi^Cli WiJ*

E. P. NEMAN, Secretaij.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
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Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FLOWERS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

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HACKENSACK, N. J.

House of Flowers

HENRY WEISSMANH, Manager.
Artistic Fnneral Designs- Flowers for all occasions.
Tel. 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE SIS.
'Branch: 214 Hackensack Rd., Ridgefield Park, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writtna

Lang Floral & Nursery Co.,

Dallas
Texas

1214 Main Street

Write or wire headquarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Louise Flower Shop

Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. W.

Miss Louise W. Dau^erty, Proprietress.

Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841, 3842.

Mention the American Florist when writing

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DESIONS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the IJeading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif."

O. C. SAAKE

FLORIST

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing.

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cat Plowep Merchanta

We BOlldt telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct.
229 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Aveirae

Kemler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PADL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

r. H. WEBER

N. B. Cor. Taylor and OUve St«.

Flowers delivered in city and state on shor
notice.

Member of riorists* Telegrapli Delivery.

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all telegraphio orders.

HENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids.
Hemlier of Horists' Telegraph Delivery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Order. Ctarefnlly Kxeeoted

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wlioleaale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop.

173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

TMADTSQ FliORISTS

736 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing.

.•.V.FLOWERS.-.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andilorinni Amei, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Tonr Flowers for delivery
ia this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

CHARLES L. SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harriabarg, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

E. W. PEARSON

38 State Street, Newburyport, Mass.
Covers all New England Points.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

±L01/^ERS

Members Florists' Telegrapli Delivery A«8'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to bay.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholesale
ind Retili
Florist

1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB.

Will im orders for the West on sliort notlM

Trade discounts. First-class stock.

c. n. rREY

3343 W. MA.D1SON ST.

SrVAB OAArU£U> PABK

CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist wfte« wrttbtg.

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers"

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WASMIMOTOHOa

Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist u4ien writing.

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

Mention the American Florist whe» writing.

lJ14r 3TNM!

Mention the American Florist when writing.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on AA'ire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Sena Telegraph, Telephone or Mail or-
ders for florist service in this vicinity to

Howard & Smith

853 So. OUve St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist ivhen writing.

N6w York

G.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVKNUE

Member of riorists' Ttelegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Albany, N. Y.

The best service
Our business is growing

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Rockf ord, IIL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers In Central Pa.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam. N. T.
N. Y. C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station. Hoffman, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist xohen writing.

FREY & FREY,

ISSS O Street, LINCOIjN, NSB.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LITTLEFIELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing

Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Mention the American Florist when writing

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses. 437 Bav Street.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when loriting

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

200 miles In any direction. 1)111 IITH MiUli
Wearetheceoterofthegreat UULUIH, minili

Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing

PROVIDENCE, R.l.

* ud d) T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO.

NEW ENGlANfi POINTS. 107 WASINCTON ST. PROVENCE

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago

Detroit

Central Floral Co.

132 North State St., CHICAGO, IIL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

"WE NEVER SLEEP"

IDLEWILD
GREENHOUSES

Memphis, Tenn.

89 South Main St.

■'Up-to-the-minute" Service and Execution.

Every Flower in Season.

§ Cincinnati, O.

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourtli Street i

1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. I

p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, s

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Mention the American Florist when writing

Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenae and Ij Street

BuJfalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and prompt deliveries in BulfalOjlOCkport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members ol Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St.

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. G. at Sth St. EDWARD GREEN, Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

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Jan. 5,

American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Ptiila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E.
Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, .lune 18-20, 1918.

zjl

Danish cabbage seed is reported sell-
ing' at ten dollars per pound.

Visited Chicago : D. I. Bushnell, of
D. I. Bushnell & Co., St. Louis, Mo.

Rnas Clover Seed, medium, advanced
$1.00 per 100 pounds at Chicago last
week.

Both flower and early vegetable seeds
as well as gladioli are beginning to
move.

Paesnip is one of the very scarce
items. For vitality nothing but 191 f
crop can be used.

Lem. "W. Bowen, of T>. M. Ferry &
Co., Detroit, Mich., is interested in Ar-
kansas timber lands.

Onion Set stocks in the Chicago dis-
trict, colored, as well as white, show
considerable loss from neck rot.

New Yobk.— F. Rynveld & Sons have
announced the removal of their office
in this city to 61 Vesey street from 25
West Broadway.

Cook county, Illinois, grows quite an
acreage of sugar beets. This season's
crop is at the mill. Yield has been
about 25 tons per acre.

Santa ana, Calif. — Olin M. Cargay,
who has been in the seed business here
for several years, is reported to have
filed a petition in bankruptcy.

Brawlet, Calif. — The E. W. Cuff
Seed Store here has the distinction of
being the only exclusive seed house
doing business 180 feet below sea
level.

The' annual winter meeting of the
Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Associa-
tion is scheduled to be held at the Ho-
tel Sherman, Chicago, January 4.
There are about 35 members.

The Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago,
is using the following stamped on its
invoices : "Governmental seed corn
warning. Save your corns, old and
new. that will be suitable for seed."

American importers have some good
crops of spinach due them from Hol-
land growers which, although of varie-
ties not much used for Dutch planting,
are still held back by embargo rules.

IMPORTATIONS of Seeds, plants and
bulbs to the value of $431,152 and pay-
ing duty amounting to $83,826 were en-
tered at the port of Chicago in 1917.
Only eight other lines of business ex-
ceeded It in volume.

W. W. Barnard ,of the W. W. Bar-
nard Co., Chicago, now at Los Angeles,
Calif., says his health is very good con-
sidering the long trip. His firm is mak.
ing extensive preparations for a poul-
try show at the Madison street store
January 22-25.

New catalogues received the past
week include the following: Watkins
& Simpson, Ltd., London, Eng., seeds;
A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind.. gladioli;
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and
New York, preliminary list of flower
seeds and bulbs; Iowa Seed Co., Des
Moines, la., seeds.

Bulb Contracts.

In making new contracts for French,
Dutch and Japanese bulbs American
dealers will do well to consider the in-
creasing freights and uncertainty of
delivery. The producers of the bulbs
should insure seasonable delivery at
destination in good order or, in case of
loss, share with their customers the
present unusual risks of transportation,
spoilage and delay. It is plain that
florist growers are constantly increasing
their efforts to replace imported bulbs
with other stock and the high cost of
the former, with continued delivery far
out of season, may result in permanent
injury to the bulb trade.

lierminatlon of Parsnip Seeds.
Assuming that, in consequence of
the great demand, I might have to
deal with seeds below the average In
quality, I sowed somewhat thickly
for this crop, and instead of sowing a
few seeds in regular patches I sowed
all along the drills. A very fair germ-
ination took place, and I was able at
the first thinning to leave plants at
regular intervals of eight inches apart
in each of my four 10-yard-long rows.
About 10 days after thinning, I went
to hoe between the rows, and was sur-
prised to find a second crop of pars-
nip, seedlings growing between the
larger plants. These were removed,
and by themselves were sufficient to
provide a good crop had there been no
earlier seedlings. I was more sur-
prised, however, to find a third crop of
small seedlings a week or so after I
had removed the second set. Where
the hoe has not been run through the
rows, occasional seedlings have ap-
peared since, and as late as June 19
I pulled out a few inch-high plants
from among those left at the original
thinning, and which are now nearly a
foot high. The variety sown was
Maltese. It seems pretty certain that
the seeds were not all from the same
crop, and the experience suggests that
parsnip seeds may retain their germ-
inating power longer than we have
believed. — London Gardeners' Chron-
icle.

Kentucky Blue Grass in Missouri and Iowa

Next to Kentucky, the largest pro-
ducers of blue grass in the country,
Missouri and Iowa, rank as heavy pro-
ducers of this seed, their combined
normal crop amounting to from 150,000
to 175,000 bushels (14 pounds to the
bushel) of stripped or rough seed, and
when re-cleaned about 65 per cent of
tihs is estimated as good, clean seed
ready for market. Missouri and Iowa
this year produced only about 55,000
bushels stripped seed, Missouri being
the larger producer of the two. The

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

seed this year is of good quality, as to
weight, color and germination, and
seed, when re-cleaned, will make 21
pound to 24 pound stock.

There being practically no old seed
carried over by jobbers, and very lit-
tle by the farmers, the new seed has
all moved from the producer at good
prices, ranging from $1.00 to $1.75 per
bushel, the bulk of the seed being
bought at about .$1.60 per bushel and
is now in the hands of the Missouri
Valley cleaners. The total re-cleaned
seed in store from this section is about
15 cars of 30,000 pounds each. This
supply is insufficient to meet normal
demands and in consequence consider-
able seed has been shipped in from
Kentucky. The export trade in blue
grass is at a standstill. The general
movement of seed in carlots takes
place during November, December and
January, while local movement is best
in March. — Government Seed Reporter
for December.

Burpee in Santa Claus Role.

The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadel-
phia. Pa., celebrated Christmas by giv-
ing an entertainment to 2,000 children
of the Northern Liberties section, tn
which the firm is located. The custom
is a survival of the many philanthropies
of the late W. Atlee Burpee. David
Burpee, who now heads the establish-
ment, greeted the children, wishing
each a Merry Christmas, and assisted
by his brother, W. Atlee Burpee, Jr.,
handed to each child a box of candy or
a brand new quarter, whichever the
child chose.

Forage Plant Seed Imports.
The following table, prepared in the
laboratory of the Bureau of Plant In-
dustry, United States department of
agriculture, shows the amount of the
various kinds of forage plant seeds
subject to the seed-importation act
permitted entry into the United States
during the month of November, 1917,
as compared with November, 1916 :

Novem- Novem-

Klnd of Seed. ber, 1916. ber, 1917.

Bluegrass: Pounds. Pounds.

Canada 5.600 57,400

Clover:

Alsike 635,000 463.000

Crimson 204,700 105.100

Red 215,000 1,700

White 1,400 2,200

Rape, winter 289,700 2.966,900

Redtop 900

Ryegrass:

iSnglish 172.409 108,300

Italian 114.200 45,600

rimotby 200

V^etcb:

Hairy 17.100

I

Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich

BM Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot-

■A 2a C I A n Parsnip, Pakblet, Cblebt, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed,
■ *■ *^ ■ ** ■■ Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company

igiS.

The American Florist.

1339

NEW
CROP

MICHELL'S

FLOWER SEEDS

FOR FLORISTS

Asparagus Plumosus, Begonias, Centau-
rea, lobelia, Petunia, Salvia, Verbena, Vlnca
and a hundred others useful to the pro-
gressive Florist. Send for Wholesale Price
List and Handy Order Sheet.

HENRY F. MICHELL CO.

518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

BULBS

Per 1000
First size Named Hyacinths, single

and double, all colors $25.00

Single Early Tulips, mixed and

separate colors 5.00

Narcissus of various vaiieties 5.00

Mixed Darwin Tulips 6.00

Mixed Crocus 2.00

J. M. THORBURN S CO.

53 Barclay Street. - New York

F2r SEEDS

FLOWER, YEGET/BIE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsditch

LONDON, - - ENGLAND

The Premier British Wholesale
and Exporting Seed House.

74 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION.

ArthurT.BoddingtonGo.inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CAUIT.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of High Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Mention the American Florist when writing.

WE CAN OFFER TO ADVANTAGE

ON SPOT— READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT

White Clover
Crested Dogstail
Rye Grasses
Orchard Grass
Rape Seed
Prickly Seeded Spinach

Write for our prices and samples.

J. BOLGIANO & SON, BALTIMORE, MD.

Founded 1818

We have won confidence for 100 years.

Send For Our Complete Market Gardeners' and Florists' Price List.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

NEW CROP FRESH SEED

Northern Greenhouse-Grown

Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds; $1.00; 1000 seeds, $3.50;
5,000 to 10,000 seeds at $3.25 per 1000.

CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store

NEW YORK

3 L L D ^ Specially Prepared for Export

IKELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Writelforour SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. Ulasiraiei CjIjIoim Free

KELWAY & SON ""iSI^" LANGPORT, Eng.

nohlo arlHrooc- "KF.T.WAY. LANOPOET."

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices.

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762.

CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO.

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

CPPriAlTIP^* Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
dl HvlALilCid • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT,

NEBRASKA.

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Jan. 5,

Market Gardeners]

Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President: S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky..
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

COLUMBUS, O. — The third annual
meeting of the Ohio Vegetable Grow-
ers' Association will be held in this
city January 28-February 1.

Baltimore, Md. — The Maryland Vege-
table Growers' Association was organ-
ized at a meeting in this city, Decem-
ber 18, with the following officers :
James S. Smith, Brooklyn, president;
Fred Hirst, Cambridge, vice-president;
E. F. Stoddard. College Park, secretary-
treasurer.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretables.

Chicago, December 31. — Mushrooms,
home-grown. No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 17% to 20 cents;
radishes, 65 to 70 cents per dozen
bunches; celery, $1.00 to $1.35 per box;
tomatoes, per 10 pounds, $1.50 to $2.00;
cucumbers, per box, $2.50 to $4.25.

New York, December 31. — Celery,
dozen stalks, 20 to 50 cents; cucumbers,
$1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms,
$1.00 to $2.00 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound, 10 to 25 cents; lettuce,
3-dozen strap, 30 to 50 cents; radishes,
per 100 bunches. $2.50 to $3.00.

Asparagus Tests.

Tests with six supposedly different
varieties of asparagus conducted by
the Pennsyhania State College agri-
cultural experiment station, fail to re-
veal any well defined varietal character-
istics, other than that some plants pro-
duce shoots which are a lighter green
than others, although the difference Is
not restricted to any one sort, according
to Bulletin No. 147, entitled, "Miscel-
laneous Experiments," recently issued
by that station. Some preliminary ex-
periments with respect to the age of
crowns to use when starting a planta-
tion, indicate that large vigorous one
year-old stock is preferable. A test was
made to determine the effect of the size
of crowns at the time of planting, on
the yields, with the result that during
the first six years the small crowns did
not yield as well as the larger ones, the
financial difference in receipts being
approximately $100 per acre annually.

Vegetable Plants for Spring Sales.

The greenhouse men who are alert
and quick to notice the vagaries of the
market demands for their products,
found the raising of vegetable plants
last spring to be a side line that paid
handsomely. It is astonishing that
more men did not wake up to the great
opportunity, as the daily papers ran
columns and even whole pages week
after week, in which plans were given
to have every inch of garden space
pla.nted with vegetables. Lawns and
even flower beds were to be so utilized,
and in some cases this extreme was
carried out. The demand for all pop-
ular vegetable seeds and plants was

extraordinary. It came mostly from
the average householder with the small
plot, whose after hours and odd mo-
ments were utilized to get results nev-
er achieved before with his vegetaljle
garden. The great demand cleaned up
the seed market completely. As the
Eiiropean supply is cut off by the war,
all stocks have now to be raised in
America.

The situation at the present time
concerning the vegetable seed supply
for 1918 is far from encouraging. Peas
and beans, string and Lima, are fully
one hundred per cent higher than the
top figures of last season. Sweet corn,
grown for seed, was a failure in Ohio,
a district which has heretofore fur-
ni.shed much of the supply. Pepper
seed has jumped from $2 to $8 a pound,
being almost out of the market. In
fact, all vegetable seeds are scarce; the
supply is verjr limited with prices high.

Cabbage seed and plants will be very
scarce. Large growers in South Caro-
lina, who make a specialty of raising
cabbage plants for the trade, will have
none to offer the coming spring. One
firm, alone at Yonges Island, S. C,
planted seed enough to give them 150,-
000,000 plants. Dry weather during
September, October and November pre-
vented this from germinating. Heavy
cold rains in early December then
caused the see.d to rot. The entire crop
is lost, and there is. with them and
other growers of this region, no more
seed to replant.

The demand for young plants of the
popular vegetables for home gardens
for next spring-'s planting will no doubt
be greater than ever. All growers who
raise and sell plants at retail, and oth-
ers who could find a wholesale market

BIG SEED COMPANY IS DISTRIBUTING
NEW CATALOG.

Aggelee & MussEK Seed Company of
Los Akgeles, Issue 25th An-
nual BOOK.

One of the largest seed houses in the
West, the Aggeler & Musser Seed Com-
pany, Sixth and Alameda streets, Los
Angeles, are about to give their hand-
some 1918 catalog broadcast distribu-
tion, it being the 25th annual book is-
sued by the Company, and it is claimed
to be one of the most complete and
valuable books of its Idnd ever pub-
lished by a Western seed house.

Among the many new features are
departments on Home Garden Work,
School Garden Work, Demonstration
Garden Work and Field Garden Work.
In reality, this year's edition combines
several catalogs in one, for it also in-
cludes "Garden Manual," and sur-
passes all previous editions. It con-
tains answers to more than 1,000 ques-
tions and gives invaluable information
regarding all varieties of plants listed
and is fully illustrated.

Not only does it tell all about seeds,
but gives full information concerning
the correct tools and implements agri-
culturists should use to obtain the best
results. There are also marketing
notes on each subject, telling how and
"ivhere to market. Most useful hints
are also given on poultry, spraying,
fertilizing and the use of insecticides.

The Aggeler & Musser Seed Company
will send this descriptive, illustrated
and interesting catalog free and post
prepaid to anyone writing requesting it.
— Advt.

Grro^%^%r It!

NEW GREENHOUSE TOMATO

This Grand Rapids famous forcing Tomato is a cross of Bonny Best and Comet.
It has the productiveness of Bonny Best with the keeping qualities of Comet
consequently it is a splendid shipper and of extra value to every grower.

Yon will remember "Ideal' ' if you attended the convention of the

Vegetable Growers' Association, where it attracted a great deal

of attention when placed on display.

One Ounce, $10.00; Half Ounce, $6.00; Quarter Ounce, $3.00.

AMERICAN BULB CO., 172 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAQO

SEEDS for VEGETABLE PLANTS.

FOR FORCING UNDER GLASS—

Oz. H lb. Lb.
Lettuce, Gr9ndKapidsSelect.$0.15 $0.40 $1.25
Cucumber, Davis Perfect,

Stock Seed 1.00

Radish, Scarlet Globe Select .25 .80 3.00

FOR EARLY PLANTS—
Cabbage, Early Jersey

Wakefield 45 1.35 5.00

Cabbage, Charleston

Wakefield.. 45 1.35 5.00

Cauliflower, Snowball

Vaughan's 2.50

Egg Plant, New York Purple .45 1.75 6.50
Pepper, Sweet Mountain... .60 2.00

Pepper, Magnum Dulce 75 2.50

Tomato, Earliana 40 1.20

Tomato, New Stone 30 .90 3.26

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, «=wyork

igi8.

The American Florist.

1341

Rooted Carnation Cuttings

Large supply of fine well-rooted Carnation Cuttings in

the following varieties ready for immediate delivery:

Per 100

Good Cheer $4.00

Thenanthos 4.00

Alice 2.50

White Wonder 2.50

Beacon 2.50

'er 1000

Per 100

Per lOOO

$35.00

Rose Pink Enchantress..

...$2.00

$15.00

35.00

White Enchantress

... 2.00

15.00

20.00

Enchantress

... 2.00

15.00

20.00

Herald

... 2.00

15.00

20.00

Ward

... 2.00

15.00

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST
2,000,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS

30 East Randolph Street,

for vegetable plants, should lay their
plans at once, securing the necessary-
seed before the demands of the many,
preparing for their own planting, de-
plete the quantities and sends prices
to record figures. Right now is the
time to buy. During the grand rush
in April and May of last season, cus-
tomers waited in the seed stores half
and even hours at a time to secure the
coveted seeds. Some establishments
were compelled to close one and two
days in the week in addition to keep-
ing the full force at work late at night
and on Sundays, in order to catch up
■n'ith mail orders.

The most popular garden vegetables,
the young plants of which will be in
demand are tomatoes, egg plant, pep-
pers and cabbage. Cabbage seed should
be sown inside early in March. Egg
plant, peppers, and tomatoes about
April 1. The seed can be sown in
flats, then pricked off into larger
boxes or into dirt bands and replanted
into larger paper pots or dirt bands
for final handling. Peppers and egg
plant require about the same tempera-
ture as coleus and should not be plant-
ed outside much before June 1.

Standard varieties are as follows :
Cabbage — Early Summer, Boston, Ear-
ly Stonehead and Jersey Wakefield.
Tomatoes — Bonnie Best, Spark's Earli-
ana and Stone. Egg Plant — Black
Beauty and New York Improved. Pep-
pers— Ruby King, Bull Nose and Prize
Taker.

Truck Crops Conditions.

Based upon returns received from a
large number of correspondents in a
number of southern states, truck
crops condition December 15, 1917,
averaged as follows : Cabbage. 76; cel-
ery, 90; Bermuda onions, 85; cauli-
flower, 71; eggplant, 36; lettuce, 82;
green peas, 59.

Carlot Shipments of Vegetables.

Carlot shipments of vegetables re-
ported by railroads to the United
States department of agriculture for
the season to December 26 were as
follows : White potatoes. 103,667; sweet
potatoes, 7.273; onions, 17,011; lettuce,
4,879.

Contract Seed firowers

Specialties: ?Sr&fllSi'"Ffe3??o"JS:

Correspondence Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOWN, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Before Placing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO.,

Contract Seed GroTvers
LOS AJVGBLES, CALIFORNIA

Mention the American Florist when writing

Waldo Rohnert

GIIiROT, OAI,.
WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,
Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.
Mention the American Florist when writing

I. N. Simoo & Son

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

Get Qnotatlona E>oii

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Blo^msaale BrlStol, PO.

Mention the American Florist when writing

CHICAGO, ILL.

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACA£NA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and other palm seeds.
FAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
JAP BAMBOO STAKES.
KENTIAS. lor (rrowing on.
FERNS IN FLATS.
NtlKSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSIRAUAN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import Bonse
95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing

ROUTZABN SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of full list of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

Mention the American Florist when writina

BURPEE'S SEEDS

Philadelphia

Wholesale Price List for Florists
and Marliet Gardeners.

Mention the American Florist when writing

American Bulb Co.

A. Miller, President.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

Balbs, Seeds, Supplies, Etc.

172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smitli, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

POMFEBT, Conn.— Robert Rust, a well-
known gardener in this vicinity, died
suddenly December 15.

BALTIMORE, Md. — Lloyd Norris has
tendered his resignation as superin-
tendent of Patterson park and has en-
listed in the army.

Oakland, Calif. — Henry Vogt, re-
cently removed as secretary of the park
board by the civil service commission,
has been reinstated by order of the
courts.

FAEMEKS' BULLETIN 887, issued by the
United States department of agricul-
ture, entitled "Raspberry Culture," has
44 pages and numerous illustrations de-
voted to various types, systems of train-
ing and pruning, diseases and insects,
etc.

Nashville, Tenn. — The annual con-
ventions of the state organizations of
florists, nurserymen, fruit growers and
beekeepers will be held in this city
during the last week in January. Pro-
fessor G. M. Bentley, Knoxville, is
chairman.

GREENWICH, CONN. — The Westchester
and Fairfield Horticultural Society at
its meeting, December 15, elected the
following ofl^cers for the ensuing year :
P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y., presi-
dent; James Lenaine, Rye, N. Y., vice-
president; J. B. McArdle, Greenwich,
Conn., secretary; Robert "Williamson,
Greenwich, treasurer.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — At the annual
meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticul-
tural Society, December 18, the follow-
ing oflicei-s were elected : C. Hartman
Kuhn. president; Dr. Robert Huey,
Henry F. Miohell, Robert Craig and
"Wm. Kleinheinz, vice-presidents; S. "W.
Keith, treasurer; David Rust, 606 Fi-
nance building, secretary.

"Principles and Practices of Pruning:."

"The Principles and Practice of
Pruning" is an attractive volume of
420 pages, with numerous illustrations,
the author being M. G. Kains, lecturer
on horticulture at Columbia University,
recently issued, covering investigations
extending over a period of years, as
well as set principles based upon the
laws of plant growth. Articles on in-
vestigations by authorities on the sub-
ject are quoted freely, among other
well-known writers being : Professors
Lewis, of Oregon; Biolette, of Calif-
ornia; Blake, of New Jersey; Whitten
and Chamler. of Missouri; Keffer, of
Tennessee; Drinkard, of Virginia, and
Collins, of the United States depart-
ment of agriculture. The price of this
new book, which can be secured at
The American Florlst office, is $2.
"Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and
Nursery Practice," also by the same
authority, a well illustrated volume of
342 pages, mention of which was pre-
viously made in these columns, can also
be supplied; price, $1.50.

National Association of Gardeners.

The following directors have been ap-
pointed by President Robert Weeks of
the National Association of Gardeners,
to serve for three years, until 1921 :
Thomas W. Head, Lake Forest, 111.;
James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. Y.;
William Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.; John

F. Huss, Hartford, Conn.; Edwin Jen-
kins, Lenox, Mass.; Carl N. Fohn, Colo-
rado Springs. Colo.; Joseph Tansey,
Tuxedo Park, N. Y. To succeed P. W.
Popp, elected vice-president, whose
term as director expires 1&20 — Robert
Williamson, Greenwich, Conn. To suc-
ceed Anthony Bauer, elected trustee,
whose term as director expires 1919 —
Thomas Hatton, New London, Conn.

The following committees have been
appointed by President Weeks, to
serve for the year 1918 :

National Cooperative Committee —
Robert Weeks, Cleveland, O.; P. W.
Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; Ernest
Guter, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Martin C. Ebel,
Madison, N. J.

Committee on Essays and Horticul-
tural Instruction — William N. Craig,
Brookline, Mass.; Prof. H. B. Dorner,
Urbana, 111.; Edwin Jenkins, Lenox,
Mass.; Arthur Smith, West End, N. J.;
Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.

Committee on Meritorious Exhibits —
William Kleinheinz, Ogonts, Pa.; Dan-
iel J. Coughlin, Locust Valley, N. Y.;
Percy Copp, Menlo Park, Calif.; Dun-
can Finlayson, Brookline, Mass.; Wil-
liam E. Fischer, Lake Forest, 111.

Committee on Bird Preservation and
Propagation — L. P. Jensen, St. Louis,
Mo.'; John Johnson. Pittsfleld, Mass.;

G. A. Meyer, Santa Barbara, Calif.;
Carl N. Fohn, Colorado Springs, Colo.

The committee on essays and horti-
cultural instruction has renewed the
distribution of essays, on subjects per-
taining to the gardening profession and
on ornamental horticulture, among the
gardeners' local societies and other
horticultural bodies that may be inter-
ested, for discussion at their monthly
meetings. Any organization not now
receiving this service and desiring it
can secure it without charge or other
obligation by applying to M. C. ETael,
secretary, Madison, N. J.

It is proposed to hold the first of the
quarterly district conferences — recom-
mended by the recent convention of
the association — the latter part of
March. The meeting places, to be ar-
ranged in different parts of the coim-
try, will be announced by the national
co-operative committee in February.

The "big drive," or work, before the
association for the year is to double
its membership before its next annual
convention, to be held in Cleveland in
October, by bringing into the associa-
tion all interested in the gardening pro-
fession, who will aid its cause by being
identified with it. Particulars of mem-
bership may be obtained by addressing
the secretary.

Attention is directed to the new class
of sustaining membership to which the
owners of country estates are eligible.

the annual dues being $10. Members
engaged on country estates are asked
to invite their employers to become
sustaining members and thereby inter-
est them in the affairs of their na-
tional association.

M. C. Ebel, Sec'y.

Early Flowering: Native Shrubs.

The yellow-flowered native shrubs
are in flower and are well worth the
attention of the makers of American
gardens by whom they have been gen-
erally neglected. These are the leath-
erwood, Dirca palustris, and the aro-
matic spice bush. Benzoin aestivale,
Their leafless branches are now covered
with small yellow flowers, and those of
the spice bush will be followed In the
autumn by scarlet lustrous fruits. The
leaves of these plants turn yellow in
the autumn before falling. Masses of
these shrubs can be seen on the right-
hand side of the Bussey Hill Road op-
posite the upper end of the lilac col-
lection.— Arnold Arboretum Bulletin,
April 30, 1917.

Season's Greeting to all our
Friends and Customers.

Get Ready for Easter by ordering Easter Greet-
ing Begonias, ready for a shift, 3 in., at 15c: 4 in,,
at 25c; 5 in., at 50c. These will make grand plants.

bolesale Grov
PEKIN, ILL.

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,

p. 0. Berlin, N. J. Willianistown June, N. J.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nurseiy Co.

Evergreeo SpeciaEsIs _ Largest Growq? in Amerioi

Specialists in Specimen Stock

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododeudrous, Azaleas* Box-
TTOOds, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous Evergreens,

Write for Prices,
COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREIvA, CALIFORIVIA,

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse
and Nursery Practice.

By M. G. Kalns.

342 pages, Illustrated. Price, $1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

K^oses

Field-Grown, Selected Forcing
Grade, at $16.00 per 100.

Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Rambler,
Dorotlty Perkins, Climbing American Beauty,

Prompt shipment on receipt of orders.
JACKSON 6 PERKINS CO., Newark, New York

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Panama 30.00

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Europa 60.00

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Chicago White 22.50

Myrtle (True) 75.00

Halley 18.00

Schwaben 50.00

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SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cab-
bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO.

WATERIiOO, NEBRASKA
Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract groovers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe.
Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTIiACT GROWERS OF

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

Grass Mixtures

^POR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL EEQTTIREMENTS FOK ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Mention the American Floj-ist when writing.

We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, m.

TOMATO SEED

Grown for tbe Mliolesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

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The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

Branches: Michigan. Ull cnpn RmiH

Wlscondn and Idaho. miLFUnU, UUHHi

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Lilium Giganteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 in., for immediate de-
livery. AVrite for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

Mention the American Florist when writing.

GERANIUMS

254 in. pots, and strong rooted cuttings.
Rlcard, Poltevlne, Nutt, Doyle, Boucti-
ner, Helen Mitchell, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. Strong, rooted cuttings,
$15.00 per 1000. Clean healthy stock.

Bedding stock rooted cuttings ready
now of Heliotrope, Coleus, Fuchsia,
Petunias, etc. Ask for price lists.

Anglln & Walsh Co.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

2i4-in. pots, strong plants, $3.B0 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengcrl, 2%-ln. pots, ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

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SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes— Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBUKG, MASS., U. S. A.

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Fresh Cut — Northern Grown

CANNAS

Dry roots — -which will be divided fresh for your order;
thus doing away with all chance of your getting dried up,
shriveled roots. Some of these varieties may be new to
you, but they are better in every way than many older sorts.

SPECIAL LIST

AH Varieties Have Green Leaves Unless Otherwise Noted.

RED FLOWERS

Per 100

A. Bouvier, 5-6 ft $2.60

Crimson Bedder, 3M.-4 ft Z.60

Buke of Marlboro, 5 ft 2.60

Firebird, 3% ft 8.00

Garam, 3%-4 ft 3.00

Julius Koch, 3 ft 3.00

Meteor, 4 ft 4.00

Papa Nardy, 4 ft 3.00

Princess Wied, 4 ft 3.00

Rheinstein, 3 ft 8.00

GILT EDGED RED

Long Branch. 5 ft 6.00

Panama, 3 ft 6.00

Souv. de A. Crozy, 3^ ft 3.00

Stuttgartia, 4% ft 6.00

BRONZE LF. — Red Fir

King Humbert, 4-4% ft 3.60

Wyoming, 7 ft 3.00

YELLOW PTjOWERS

Per 100

Florence Vaughan, ^ ft $2.60

Jane Addams. 4% ft 6.00

Richard Wa^iace, 5 ft 2.50

Wm. Greissinger, 3-4 ft 3.00

ROSE-PINK FLOWERS

Hungaria, S%-4 ft 3.00

Rosea Gingantea, 3^ ft 4.00

Venus, 4 ft 3.00

ORCHID FLOWERED

Burbank — yellow, 6 ft 2.60

Louisiana — red. 6 ft 3.00

Mrs. Karl Kelsey— red, 6 ft 2.60

Mrs. Kate Gray— red, 6 ft 2.60

Queen Helen, or

Yellow King Humbert, 4 f t. . . 8.00

Wintzer's Colossal — red. 5 ft... 8.00

(See also "Bronze Lf. list.)

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

100,000 Geraniums

Prom 2 and 2%-in. pots — Sand Rooted.

A. Elcard, Beauty Poltevine, S. A. Nutt, Buch-
ner. Montroore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2.76 per

100, $26.00 per 1,000.
2^4-in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' Hellotropet.

Lantanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1,000.
3 and 4-in. Cyclamens, $8.00 and $20.00 per
100. Abundance of other stock.
Correspondence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

■WHOLESALE FLORIST

WASHINGTON. NEW JERSEY

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana

CHAS. H. TOHY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty

GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

S. A. Nutt and Bucbner per 1000, $15.00

Ricard and Poltevine per 1000, 17.50

Asparagns Plumosus, 2Hin . . . per 100. 3.00

Asparagus Sprengerl, 4-in per 100, 7.50

Good stock, ask any of my customers, names
furnished if desired.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA,

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Lilium Auratum

Per 100 Per 1000
8-9 inch, 160 to

case $ 7.00 $ 65.00

9-11 inch, 100 to

case 9.50 90.00

11-12 inch, 75 to

case 17.00 160.00

LILY BULBS

For Immediate Use
Or For Later Delivery.

Lilium Giganteum

Per case

7- 9 inch, 300 to case $18.00

9-10 inch, 2O0 to case 25 00

11-12 inch, 130 to case ... 25.00

Lilium Album

Per 100 Per 1000
8-9 inch, ZOO to

case $ 9.50 $ 90.00

9-11 inch, 140 to

case 12.00 110.00

11-12 inch, 90 to

case 17.00 160.00

Lilium Rubrum (Magnificum)

Per 100 Per lOOO
8-9 inch, 200 to

case $ 7.00 $ 65.00

9-11 inch, 140 to

case 10.00 95.00

10-11 inch. 125

to case 12.00 110.00

Paper White Narcissus for late planting. ASK FOR PRICES.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york

Per 100

11-12 inch, 100 to case $15.00

11-13 inch, 90 to case 17.00

12-14 inch, 72 to case 20.00

The Early Advertisement Gets There.

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Ready Reference Section

10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUM.

Adlantum Cimeatum. 2-in., $3.00; 3-1d., $5.00
per 100. Croweanum, 2-in.. $4.00; 4-iD.. $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1.25 per 100;
2-iD., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Aspara-
gus Spi-engeri, $1.00 per 100; 2-in., .$2.5<J per
100, $20.00 per 1,000; Hatcberi. 2-in., $3.00 per
100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Asparagus plumosus, 2Mt-in., $3.50 per 100,
$30 per 1000; IVo-in., $2.50 per 100. $20 per
1000. Sprengeri, 2y2-in., $3 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., strong plants,
$S.BO per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-ln., ready for
sbUt, $3.50 per 100. James Vlck's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. r.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-ln., 3c; 3-ia., 6c:
4-ln., 12c each. Sprengeri, 2%-in., 3e each.
The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place,
Chicago.

Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2-in.,
»8.00; 3-ln., $5.00: 4-in., $12.50 per 100.
HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEE7DLINGS, extra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VADGHAN'S SBBO
STORE, Chicago and New York.

AZAIiEAS.

Azaleas, mostly Mad. Van der Cruyssen, 10-12-
in., $1.25; 12-14-in., $1.50; 14-16-in., $2.00 each.
Well budded. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

50 azaleas from Belgium, fine budded stock,
12-14-in.. $1.50; 14-16-in., $1.90 each. Cash only.
H. W. ALLERSMA. Grand Rapids. Mich.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in., $10 per 100; San-
iersoni, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7.00 per 100.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Dutch Bulbs. We still have a limited quan-
tity on hand; all in first class condition. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover-page of this Issue. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.,
1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

Bulbs. Hyacinths, Tulip and Narcissi. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.,
211 N. State St., Chicago.

Bulbs. LIl. Glgantenm. 7-9 and 9-10-ln. for
immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Lily bxilbs. For Immediate use or later deliv-
ery. Lilium Giganteum, L. Auratum, L. Al-
bum and L. rubrum. For size and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's
Seed Store. Chicago and New York.

CALOEOI/ARIA

Calceolaria, transplanted seedlings, $4.00 per
100, 2-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST HOBER, Wil-
mette, 111.

CANNAS.

Cannas. Fresh cut, northern grown. For va-
rieties, sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Painesville. O.

CARNATIONS.

Rooted caruation cuttings. Large supply of
fine stock, ready for immediate delivery. Good
Cheer, Thenanthos. $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000;
Alice. White Wonder, Beacon, $2.50 per 100, $20
per lOOO. Rose Pink Enchantress, White En-
chantress. Herald, Ward, $2 per 100, $15 per
1000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St.,

Chicago.

Carnation rooted cuttings, clean strong, de-
pendable stock. For varieties and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this issue
S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Phil-
adelphia, Pa,

Carnations. We grow large quantities of the
leading varieties. High grade stock at moder-
ate prices. Write for list. J. D. Thompson
Carnation Co.. Joliet, 111.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for imme-
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's tAdvance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chrysolora, $5 per
100; C. C. PoUworth, $10 per 100. EU Cross.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, best seedlings. 2-in,, $4.00: 3-ln.,
$6.00: 4-in., $12.60 per 100, HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cinerarias, 2, 3 and 4-in., $4, $6 and $10 per
100. Transplanted, $2 per 100. Ernest Rober,
Wilmette, III.

CliEMATIS.

Clematis, W. & T, Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

CYCIrAMEN.

Cyclamen gig., Waudsbek type, 2y.-in., $5.00
per lOO; 3-in., $8.00 and $10.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$20.00 per 100; 5-in., $35.00 and $50.00 per 100.
Seedlings, six varieties of Waudsbeck type
equally divided, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000.
Salmon and Rococo, separate, $6.00 per 100;
$55.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette,

Cyclamen, 3-ln., $10.00; 4-ln.. $20.00: 6-ln.,
$40.00 per 100; 6-ln., 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cyclamen, 4-in., 15c; 5-in,, 35c and 50c: 6-ln.,
75c; larger, $1 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.,
745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

DAHI;IAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, WllUamstown Junction,
N, J.

DRACAENAS.

DRAOABNA INDIVISA, 4-in.. 12c; 5-in., 20c
and 25c: 6-in., 60c. ERNEST ROBEB, WU-
mette, Illinois.

PBBNS

Per 100

Roosevelt, 214 -In % 4.50

Boston, 214 -in 4.50

SchoIzeU 214-in 4.50

Teddy, Jr., 214 -in 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-in 15.00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

THE BEESER PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

Perns (or Pern Dishes. Good strong plants.
In 214 In. pots. Aspidlum, Holly, MayU. Wil-
Bonl and Alba Llneata, $3,00 per 100; $27.50
per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO.. 372
Johnson Ave., Springfield. O.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nephrolepls in extra fine shape for Immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this isBue.
P. E. Pierson, Tarrytown, N, Y.

Ferns. Teddy Jr., 4-in., $20; 5-ln., $35: 6-
in., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in., $35; 6-in.. $50
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines-
ville, O.

BOSTON PERNS, 20 to 25 leaves, large from
bench, 40c; 6-in., 50e; 7-in., 70c. Roosevelt, Jr.,
from bench. 40c; 6-in.. 50c. Cash only. H. W.
A.LLEHSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Boston Fems. 5-in., 25c: 6-in., 50c: 7-in.,
7oc; 8-in., $1; 9-in., $1.25 each. The Geo. Witt-
bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Ferns, Boston, 5, 6, 7 and 8-in., 30c, 50c, 75c
and $1.00 each; Verona. 4 and 5-in., 25c and
60c each. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, lU.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us AI)out It.

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FERNS.

NURSERY STOCK.

I
ROSES.

Hardy ferns. lUuBtrated descriptive list mailed.
liBdwig Mosbaek. Femdalc, AskoT, Minn.

Get my list of lining out stock and season-
able seeds. Including Clematis Paniculata. fresh
home cured, 25c per oz., $2.60 per lb., postpaid.
BBNJ. CONNBLL. MerchautTlUe. N. J.

Roses. Pot-grown, 2-year dormant. All
leaders for florists' use. For varieties and

GERAMUMS.

prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Is-
sue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood, 111.

Geraniums. Clean, healthy stock, strong
rooted cuttings. Rieard, Poltevlne, Nutt, Doyle.
Bnchner and Helen Michell, ay,-in., $3 per 100;
$25 per 1.000. Anglln & Walsh Co.. WllUama-

For Sale. American Beauty bench plants.
$15.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. WM. DITT-

ORCHIDS.

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J.

Geranlums, from 2 and 2V4-in. pots, sand

Roses. 2^ and 4-ln. pots now ready. Send
for list. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, 0.

Nutt, Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Viaud, etc.,

$2.75 per 100. $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,
Washington, N. J.

PALMS.

SEEDS.

Geraniums. 3-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per
1000. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000.
R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. Whte Marsh. Md.

Palms. Kentla Forsteriana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.

POTATO SKIDS. Headquarters stock; great
money-maker. Every florist, seedsman an*
nurseryman should catalogue them or print 1»

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings ready now. S.
A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1000; Scarlet Bedder. $2 per

body. Trade list free; electro sappUed. Ad-
dress A. T. COOK, Hyde Park. N. Y.

100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa.

Seeds, vegetables, both for forcing under glass
and for early plants. Lettuce, cucumber, radish
cabbage, cauliflower, egg plant, pepper and to-
mato. For prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago
and New York.

GliADIOIiUS.

Palms. For varieties, sizes and prizes, see
advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo.
Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago.

RT,AI>Tf>T,I

Palms, high class, and novelties in decora-
tive plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts., Philadelphia. Pa.

Fine Large Bulbs.

Per 100
Dellce (pink), early and better than Pink

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Lumlnoea,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt., 60c; per oz., $6.00. Salvia, Splendeaa and

Palms. Joseph Heacoek Co., Wyncote. Pa.

Fire-ball, trade pkt., 50c. For large quantities

ask for prices. ERNEST ROBBB, Wilmetta, lU.

Panama 40.00

Peace 30.00

PANDANtJS.

All other varieties. Write £or prices. Special
prices on large quantities.

B. HAMMOND TRACY, CETOAR ACRES,

WBNHAM. MASS.

Seeds. Flower, for fiorists. Asparagus plu-
mosus. Begonia, Centaurea, Lobelia, Petunia,
Salvia, Verbena, Vlnca, etc. Write for whole-
sale price list. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Mar-
ket St., Philadelphia, Pa,

Pandanus Veitchii, 4-ln., 50c each. ntUls,
5-in., 60o each. The (Jeo. Wlttbold Co., 746
Buckingham Place, Chicago.

Gladiolus, lirst size. America. Augusta, Hal-
ley, Breuchlyensis. $15.00; Independence, Mrs.
F. King. $14.00; Meadowvale. $16.00; Minne-
sota, $12.00; Mixed. $10.00; Pendleton. $50.00;
Rochester White. $40.00. Second sizes of above
kinds 20 per cent less. Orackerjack and Chi-
cago White in second size, $13.00. Third size,
20 per cent less. All per 1,000 F. 0. B. here.
For lOO lots add 10 per cent. Cash, please.

C. S. TAIT,
Brunswick. Georgia.

PANSIES.

Seeds. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, northern
greenhouse grown. Per 100, 50c; 250, $1; 1,000,
$3.50; 5,000 to 10,000 seeds, $2.35 per 1,000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

PANSIES— lOO.OOO pansies, Sept. sown, cold
frame grown. Vaughan's Chicago Parks bea-
ding. Popular Price mixture and Paris market,
per 1.000, $2.50. Vaughan's Giant mixture and
separate colors. per 1,000. $3.50. ODOR
GREENHODSBS, lola, Kans.

Seeds. Contract growers or cucumber, canta-
loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed.
sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo, Neb.

PRIMTILAS.

Gladiolus. We are growers of this stock in
quantity and they are especially selected for
forcing under glass. All first size bulbs. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago
and New York.

Primula Obconica and Chlnensls, 2-ln.. $4.00:
3-ln., $6.00; 4-in., $12.60; 6-in., $26.00 per 100.
Malacoides, white and lavender, 2-ln., $3.00;
3-iii., $5.00; 4-ln., $12.60 per 100. HENRY
SMITH, Grand Eaplds, Mich.

turtlums, etc. Write for oar special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Oo., Station B. Los

Angeles, Calif.

GREENS.

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, sqnasli,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field com on contract. Bdgar F. Hnrff, Swedea-
boro, N. J.

Greens. Wild Smilar, $2.60 per ease; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.76; perpet-

Primula Obe»nlca, 2, 3 and 4-ln., $5. $8 and
$12.60 per 100. Malacoides. 2, 3 and 4-ln., $4,
$7 and $10 per 100. Ernest Rober Wllmette 111.

uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.60.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

Primulas, best mixed strains. Obconlca, 2%-
in.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 3-lii., $7 per
100. $65 per 1000. Malacoides, 4-in., $10 per
100, $90 per lOOO. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago and New York.

Greens. Wild Smllax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq, ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft), $8.60.
B. A. Bearen, Evergreen, Ala.

dent com. The 0. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and

HYACINTHS.

Primula Malcoldes Townsendll. Pleasing
Ulac rose, 2-tn., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;
3-ln., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. MlUer,
Jamaica, N. Y.

market gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee ft uo.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

St., New York City.

Steeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
vine, seed and field com. George R. Pedrick A

PRIVET.

CaUfomia Privet, 6-12 In.. $6 per 1000; 12-18
in., $10 per 1000; 18-24 in.. $12.60 per 1000.
Southern Nursery Co., Winchester, Tenn.

Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J.

HYDRANGEAS.

Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas«
sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.

B-in., 25c; 6-ln., 35c; 7-111., 60c; 8-ln., $1 each.
The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 746 Buckingham Place,

Chicago.

ROSES.

Roses. Field-grown, selected forcing grade.
Bxcelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Olmaon Ram-
bler, Dorothy Perkins, Climbing American
Beauty, $16 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark. New York.

Seeds. Flower, vegetable and farm. 74 years
unrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son. 162 Hounds-
ditch, London, Eng,

MANETTI

Manettl stocks. French, per 1,000, $20; Bng-
Ush, per 1.000, $25. Vauehan's Seed Store,
Chicago and New York.

Seeds, which succeed. Get quotations from
Landreth, Bristol, Pa.

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SEEDS.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolglano & Son, Ldght, Pratt & Blllcott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In yariety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of erery descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W.
Madison St., Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Meets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France.

Heeds, Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Ijconard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, CaUf.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinterla, Calif.

S'milax, 2-in., J3.00 per 100. HENB7 SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Suapdragons, Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yeUow, $4.00 per 100. HBINRT SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

TTTLIPS.

Tulips. Single early mixed and separate
colors, $5 per 1,000. Darwin mixed, $6 per
1,000. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St.,
New York City.

VINCAS.

100,000 extra strong vinca variegata ready
for a shift from 2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $17.00
per 1.000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-in. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Bawlings, Allegany, N. Y.

Vinca variegata, strong stock. 4-in., $10;
3-in., $7; 2% -in., $3 per 100. The Storrs &
Harrison Co.. Painesville. O.

MISCEI/IiANEOUS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee. Okla.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Flower seed measures, indispensable to every
up-to-date seedsman for accuracy in packet fill-
ing. Per set of eight, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed
Store, Chicago and New York.

Addresses Wanted. Address of. firms wanted
who handle pine needles during the winter
months, especially Chicago firms. B. W. KEL-
LY, Box 186, Seneca, 111.

Gold Letters. For prices and kinds see adver-
tisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. H. An-
germueller Co., 1324 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Fimng Machine Co., Fitchborg, Mass.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford, London, England,

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
4 Harrison Co., PainesvlUe, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490 Wash-
ington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dreer's "Riverton Special** cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 603 Ply-
mouth Place, Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago,

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000. 76c
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding fiower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

MISCEIiLANROUS.

Pussy Willow Branches, ready for fordngi
per 100 $1.60; 250, $3.40; 1,000, $12.00. Vaugh-
an's Seed Store, Chicago.

Everything the best in florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

GreeBhouse construction. Builders of green-
bouses and conservatories of every description.
Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. BIdg., New York,
and Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg., Chi-
cago.

Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans &nd
sketches submitted on request. A. Dletach Co.,
2642 Sheffield lAve., Chicago.

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co.,
908 Blackbawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse constru<rtion. Write us for an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything In lumber.
Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Mannfactur*
Ing Co., Des Plalnes, 111.

Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Slst
and Spauldlng Ave., Chicago.

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GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Locklasd Lum-
ber Co., Locklaud, O.

POTS AND PANS

Florists* red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot-
tery Co., South ZanesTille, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New
rork.

Eed Pots. Before buying wrte for prices.
George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon
St., Chicago.

Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co.,
Cambridge, Mass.

Syracuse red pota. ^racuse Pottery Co.,
-Syracuse, N. Y,

INSECTICIDES.

Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Pungine,
$1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt. ;
$3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aplils Punk
for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPLES.

SDPEEIOB CAENATION STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1,
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield,
Mass.

PiUsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c;
3,000 for $1. I. L. PiUsbury, Galesburg, lU.

STAKES.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amllng Co., B. C, Chicago.
Angermueller, Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo.
Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.
Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.

Books For Florists.

The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library.
A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth
years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times.
Send prices quoted and we send the books.

Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M.
G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia
University. Covering investigations, extending
over a number of years as weU as set princi-
ples based upon the laws of plant growth. 420
pages, profusely illustrated. Price. $2.00.

Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J.
Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modem
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely Illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Principals of Floriculture. — By Professor
EJ. A. White. Covers the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.76.

Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price $2.

Tile Vegetable Garden, — By yilmorin-Andrienx
& Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6.

Tbo American Flower Garden. — By Neltje
Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 Illus-
trations. Price, $5.35.

How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints.
112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plans
and maps. Price, $2.

Vines and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M.
McCullom. A list of Tarieties for different lo-
cations is contained in this book of 300 pages.
Illustrated. Price. $1.10.

Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 326
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
Rawson. No one in the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 Illustrations. Price, $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Gardem. — By B. P.
Powell. The volume is well lllaatrated and
the author is a practical man who knows Ms
subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50.

Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher.
325 pages, profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Commercial Rose Culturo, — By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modern methods. 166
pages. 60 Illustrations. Price, $1.50.

Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. Tie sub-
ject thoroughly covered, 59 pages, illustrated.
Price. 25 cents.

How to Grow Hoses By Robert Pyle. 121

pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00.

Mushroom Growing. — By B. M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully Illustrated. Price, $1.50.

The Book of tli» Feony. — By Mrs. Ed-
ward Harding. A complete history of this
flower, charmingly written. 269 pages and 44
illustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00.

Plant Propagation, Greenboaso and Nnrsery
Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical
man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,
fully lUustrated. Price, $1.50.

Chrysanthemmn Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith.
Profusely lUustrated. Price, 50 cents.

Landscape Gaxdening. — By Sam'I Maynard.
338 pages, 165 iUustrations. Price. $1.50.

Hi* Rose. — By H. B. Bllwanger. Its cultiva-
tion, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,
$1.25.

House Plants. — By Parker T. Barnes. 238
pages and 30 fuU-page iUustrations. Price,
$1.20.

Tbe Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter
Bisset. 200 pages and 139 IUustrations. Price,
$2.50.

Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By
W. Watson. Bight colored plates. 644 pages.
Price. $10.

Greenliotise Construction. — By L. R. Taft.
How to build and heat a greenhouse. lUns-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables, — By
C. L. AUen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price, 50 cents.

Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By
A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price,
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
Bailey. Fruit culture is treatel thoroughly.
516 pages. Price $1.25.

Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H.
Chittenden. 163 IUustrations in the 262 pages.
Price. $1.50.

The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price. $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L, E.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382
pages. Price, $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A.
Waugh. A,Ti Interesting book. 336 pages. Il-
lustrated. Price. $2.

Manual of the Trees of North America. — By

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY
440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOfl^RS.

Bembeimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists* Exchange, Cleveland, O.

Coan, J. J., New York.

Erne & Company Chicago.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford, WilUam P., New York.

Freres-Windler Co., The, Chicago.

Froment, H. B., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc., New York.

Gnnterberg. M. C, Chicago.

Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York.

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., ButCalo, N. Y.

KennicotL Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co.. The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York,

Kruchten, John, Chicago.

Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekln, lU.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster. Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

MeconI, Paul, New York.

MiUer & Musser, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York.

Nlessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange.

Pierson, A. N., CromweU, Conn.

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York.

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A. L., Chicago.

Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Reinberg, Peter, Chicago.

Rice Bros., MlnneapoUs, Minn.

Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Rusch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. F., New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., JoUet, 111.

Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J.

Traendly & Schenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vauehau, ^4. L., & Co., Chicago.

Welland & Rlscb, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

WUtgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Mann, Chicago.

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Peter Reinberg Says

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Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

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DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

Germany's Flower Trade In Europe.

The extent of Germany's trade in
flowers and florists' supplies with the
other nations of Europe before the
outbreali of the present war is indi-
cated by figures collected from various
sources abroad. In 1908 Germany ex-
ported $43,000 worth of cut flowers,
$19,000 worth of green foliage, $8,000
worth of cycas, $210,000 worth of dried
foliage, and $18,000 worth of other
stock for florists — a total of $298,000.
By weight, there were 100 tons of out
flowers, of which 49 went to Austria,
16 to Russia, and 14 to Sweden; 124
tons of green foliage, of which 31 went
to Denmark, and 31 to Finland; 36
tons of cycas; 419 tons of dried foli-
age, and 36 tons of other stock for
florists (not including exports to the
United States). In 1901 the shipments
of bulbs, dahlia roots and plants
amounted to more than 2.600 tons.

Germany exported to Switzerland 45
tons of greenhouse products. In 1900
Geneva received .$1,750 worth of flow-
ering bulbs. Holland imported from
Germany and Austria approximately
57 tons of bulbs in 1909 and 77 tons
in 1913.

Russia imported close to half a mil-
lion dollars' worth of florists' stock
from Germany. This included $191,-
500 worth of flowering bulbs and
decorative plants and $210,000 of cut
flowers; 176 tons of bulbs and 325
tons of cut flowers came from Ger-
many, and 115 tons from Austria-
Hunga,ry. It should be remarked that
the fresh flowers which the customs
statistics indicate as from Germany
and Austria came from France and
Italy originally.

Some large florists of Petrograd,
Moscow and Warsaw made their pur-
chases direct from the extensive flow-
er-growing districts on the Mediterran-
ean coast of France and Italy, but
smaller concerns found difficulty in
this, because the purchaser was obliged
to order a considerable length of time
in advance and perhaps might not be
able to dispose of the stock when it
arrived. Taking advantage of this sit-
uation, large wholesale houses or syn-
dicates were formed in Berlin, such as
the Berliner Gaertner Markthalle
(Berlin Florists' Exchange), in whose
hands the trade was concentrated.
Cologne was also a forwarding center.

Warsaw was supplied principally
from Berlin through the large whole-
sale houses. The buyer at Warsaw
telegraphed his daily order to the Ber-
lin commission merchant, who shipped
the flowers by express the same even-
ing on the fast train. At the border
an agent in the employ of the whole-
saler fulfilled the customs formalities
and telegraphed to the florists whose

ULTIMATELY

DEMAND

BRAND

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW.
CHICAGO FEED S FERTILIZER CO.,

H. S. YARDS, CHICAGO.

Eastern Office
G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg , Phila.,Pa.

NIKOTEEN

For Spraying.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigrating.
Ask Yoiir Dealer for It.

NICOTINE MFG. CO

ST, LOUIS

names appeared on the packages. The
following day the latter received the
consignments at the station and were
able to deliver by 4 o'clock in the aft-
ernoon the stock ordered the previous
evening. However, the cost of the
flowers after having passed though so
many hands was extremely high.

Hamburg was the forwarding center
for palms and decorative plants. The
florists at that place made a specialty
of transplanting the stock for a year
and acclimating it for subsequent ship-
ment to Poland. To avoid reshipment
at Berlin, a considerable number were
sent by fast train on the South France
express, which formed at Cannes, di-
rect to Warsaw without changing cars.
Helsingfors (Finland) was supplied
from Petrograd and Berlin, but the
stock usually came . from the Rivera.

Knoxville, Tenn. — The C. W. Crouch
Co. has been incorporated with a cap-
ital stock of $19,000.

Newport, R. I. — Samuel, Jr., and
John li. Smith have opened a flower
shop at 94 Broadway.

A LLi Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"norticultnral Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade, it is also taken bv over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham, Notts.

Addres.H EDITORS OF "H. A.,"

CHILAVELL JTURSERIBS, L,OWDHAM,

Xotts, England.

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SPLIT CARNATIONS

PILLSBURY'S

CARNATION

STAPLE

"They are all right, best on the market."

Baumer Bros.
"They are all that is claimed for them."

Geo. E. Lasher.
1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00, postpaid.

I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, III.

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Why use the deadly Cyanide when

DRUMMOND'S
WHITE FLY LIQUID

a new spray remedy, will actually destroy
White Fly without injury to foliage of
Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, etc. y Perfected
after two years greenhouse experimen-
tation. Used and recommended by every
florist of greater Kansas City. Score
testimonials sent on request. Half pound
can makes 12 gallons solution. Price,
One Dollar, if by mail add lOc postage.

KANSAS CITY TOBACCO PRODUCTS CO., Inc.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

1350

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Jan. 5,

The famous Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler has made a wonderful
record for greenhouse heating, because of its practicability — high
efficiency and fuel economy.

Kroschell Bros., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago

CD

BE

European Horticulture.

Pour-leaved Clovers — This universal
symbol of good luck is always in re-
quest, and is oftenest to be found
among the plants of Trifolium repens,
although it is exceptional in all true
clovers. Plants there are, however,
which furnish the four-lobed leaf so
greatly resembling the common clover
that the commercial florist has taken
advantage of the resemblance, and not
without profit. The Trifolium repens
atropurpureum, a running clover with
long-stemmed leaves formed of four to
five rounded abovate follcles, with a
large reddish spot on the upper side;
the flowers are white like the white
dwarf clover, of which it is a variety.
But it is among the oxalis that the
florist finds the most satisfactory
"four-leaved clovers." Oxalis Deppei
Sweet, from Mexico, is a bulbous plant,
having leaf stems eight inches long,
terminated by four folicles having the
form of an inverted heart, with a red-
dish band; the flowers are a coppery
red, shaded yellow. Cultivate in pots
or the open ground, in full sun; lift
the bulbs in the fall and replant In
spring. Oxalis tetraphylla Car., also
Mexican and tuberous, is also a four-
leaved variety, with leaves smooth and
a trifle bluish underneath. Flowers
a light purplish violet, persisting
throughout the season. The Marsilea
quadrigoliata is another pretty four-
leaved, clover-like plant, but rare and
exacting as to soil and conditions. — J.
Randolph in Le Jardin.

Petroleum on Manures — Much is
being said about the activity oif
the fly in the spreading of disease,
and every year a more vigorous war-
fare is carried on. As we all know, the
favorite breeding-ground of the com-
mon fly is in horse-manure, and most
of the bulletins scattered abroad de-
mand the sterilization of manures by
the use of petroleum or some of its
derivants. This sterilization is effec-
tive, surely, but it renders the manure
useless as fertilizer, and directly In-
jurious to vegetation. Slaked lime In
water, sulphate of iron in small quan-
tities, solution of soda or potassium,
may be used as disinfectants, but all
derivations of petroleum must be avoid-
ed.— Moniteur d'Horticulture.

Two Interesting Aconites. — Two rare
members of the pretty but little used
Monkshood family, are worth attention.
A. Vilmorlnianum, is a climber, and
will twine on a trellis, and blooms late
A. volubllis tenuisectum will grow four
to six feet high, is always erect but
very slender both of stem and branch-
es, and carries its flowers spread rath-
er sparsely on its graceful branches.
It grows in very rich and light soil,
and with this condition, Is a great ad-
dition to the hardy border. It multi-
plies only by division. — Revue Hortl-
cole.

Astilbe Taquetl — A new introduc-
tion by Maurice L. de Vilmorin. Na-
tive of eastern China; strong, hardy,
25 to 35 inches high, bushy and stiff
in growth. The flowers are at first a
bright, reddish lilac, passing to rose
lilac as they unfold; the panicles are
long, slenderly pyramidal. It is more
dwarf and easier of culture than
most of the astilbes, and its pretty

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

UANUTAOrnBEII BT

CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

GREENHOUSE GLASS

We are the largest manufacturers of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississippi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

The Eecognized Standard Insecticide.

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly, tbrips and soft scale-
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50
FUNGINE.
For mildew, rust and other blights af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50
VERMINE.
For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working In the soil.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers,

APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY

MADISON, N, J,

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color may make a place for it in the
borders, — Le Jardin,

Kniphofia gracilis — This is a new
race of tritomae, produced by Messrs,
Krelage, of Haarlem, The flower
spikes are slender and graceful, th«
flowers range in color from very pale
yellow to a lustrous orange red, and
they have the additional merit of
blooming until frost. — Hort. Beige.

Impatiens Herzogil Alba — A whlt«
form of I. Herzogii, and produces the
largest of any of the white greenhousa
Impatiens, being double the size of the
white Holstii or Sultani. It is as vig-
orous a grower as the type and repro-
duces easily from seed or cuttings. It
blooms constantly and freely, — Revue
Hortlcole.

Two New Oriental Poppies — Edna
Perry, salmon pink with large black
blotch in the center, petals fringed;

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Palverized or Shredded
CATILEMANUR£

Pulverized
SHEEP MANURE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago. 1

Aetna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

is the best balanced fertilizer mannfactured.
It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving^ satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

S09 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel, Drover 1932.
U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. XlOj.

and Perry's White, satiny white flow-
ers, each petal a crimson purple cen-
tral mark and a black blotch at th«
base, — Le Jardin,

Nymphasa Escarboucle — This nym-
phia, shown in England in the summer
of 1913, is described by the Gardeners'
Chronicle as being the most richly col-
ored of all nympheas without excep-
tion, and a plant in all ways desirable.
— Revue Hortlcole.

igi8.

The American Florist.

1351

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A I Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla- I WORLD'S LARGEST
CENTURY AND A HALF. I men. Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc. 1 MANUFACTURERS.

WAREHOUSES:
Mass, New York, N. Y.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge.

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Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

Ij. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 B. DiTisIon Street

Syracuse,

N.Y.

George Keller Pottery Go.

SUCCESSOR TO

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers ol

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Hemdon St..

CHICAGO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Stl> St., NB'W TORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and
Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware,
Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists'
Requisites.

The Regan Printing Honse

LARGE) RUSTS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SFBCIAtTY-

WRITE FOR PRICES
527 Plymoath PI., CUcaeo

Trade Directory

OF THE

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

United States and Canada

Price $3.00, postpaid

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

1866-1917

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH,
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARL RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Locklanc, 0.

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

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Azalea Pots, Hanging

Baskets, iawn Vases,

Urns, Etc.

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

«MoBS Actec" Ware.

Tinu. M. WABRIN,

IS JV. 23rd St.. New York.

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REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buchbinder Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill.l

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Flower Pots

RED, POROUS, STRONG

Nashville Potter ^ Company

Nashville, Tenn.

Order
Noiiv

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

Waterproot, Don't Break, CoX
Little. Shippers ma; use them
and save their customers man;
dollars in express charges.
vanghan's Seed Store, Agents
Chicago and New York

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DREER'S

Florist Specialties

New Brand New Sl;Ie

"RIVERTON HOSE"

Furnished in lengths

up to 500 feet without

seam or joint.

TleUOSE for (be FLORIST

Si-in. perft 17o

Reel of 500 ft leV^o

2 Reels, 1000 ft 16o

H-in 15o

Reels, 500 ft U%a

Couplings Furnished.

HENRY A. DREER.
714-716 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, Pa.

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LOGAN POTS

ARE BEST BY TEST

Write us for
Catalog and DiseountS.

The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

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1352

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Jan. 5,

Index to Advertisers.

AdTOOceThe Co.... Ill
Aggeler MusserSeed

Co 1340

AIlredI*ozierRoseryl336
Alpha Floral Co.... 1333
Amer Balb Co. ...1340

AmlingECCo 1327

Anderson S A 1337

Anjermueller G H

Co 1325

An?lin& Wal8hCo.H43

Aphme Mfg Co 1350

Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 1332

Badgley& Bishop. 1331

Baer Julius 1335

Barnard WW Co.. .1343
Bassett&Washbuml318

Baumer Aug R 1337

Baur Window Glass

Co IV

Bayersdorfer H&Col325

BeavenE A 1327

Begerow's 1334

Berger Bros 1328

Bernheimet Eueenel329

Beming HG 1328

Biodger J&SonsCo.l341
Boddington Arthur

XCo 1339

BolandJB 1333

BblgiaiioJ&Son...l339

Btamley & Son 1335

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 1338

Breitmeyer's J Sons. 1334
Brifigs Floral Co. ..1335
Brown A] Seed Co. 1338
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 1343

Bryan Alonzo J 1344

Buchbinder Bros. .1351

BuckbeeH W 1337

BudlongJ A 1322

Burpee WA& Co.. .1341
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1327

California Florists. .1336
Central Floral Co.. 1337
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 1326

Chicago Feed&

Fertilizer Co 1349

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 1319

Clark EB Seed Co. 1343
Clarke's Sons D.... 1335

Clay&Son 1350

ClevelandFloristExl327

CoanJ J 1331

Conard & Jones Co. 1316
Cooke Geo H.......1337

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 1342

Cowee W J 1352

Coy HC Seed Co... 1343

Craig Robt Co 1316

Cross Eli 1317

Danker Fred A. ...1337

DardsChas 1334

Dickinson A & Co.. 1343

Dietsch A & Co IV

Domer F & Sons Col344

Drakos Co 1335

Dreer HA Ill 1351

Duerr Chas A 1337

Doluth Floral Co... 1337

DnnlopJohnH 1334

Edwards Fold Box. 1352

Eme&Co 1326

Evenden Bros Co.. 1337
Expanded Wood Col330

Eyres HG i333

Farmers' &Florist8'

Fertilizer Co 1350

Fenrich JS 13iO

Fexy D l?3l

Fish Henry Seed Co.1339
Floral Nurseries.... 1328
Florists' Hail Assn. Ill
Foley Greenhcnise

Mfg Co IV

Ford M C 1331

FosdWilliain P. ...1331
F(» J M & Son Inc. 1333
PmuemfelderC ...1336
Freeman Mrs J B...1335
Freres- Windier Co. 1327

Frey CH 1336

Frey & Frey 1337

Pciedman 1336

FromentHE 1331

GalvinTbosF 1333

Garland MfgCo....l349

Gasser JM Co 1334

Giblin & Co 1352

Godineau R& M...1343
Goldstein &

Futterman 1331

GorhamPrinteryIncl352
GrakelowChas H..1334
Gr'nd RapidsFloCol336

Green Edw 1337

Grimm &Gorly 1336

GrowersCutFlo Co.l331

Gude Bros 1336

Gunterberg M C...1318
Guttman & Raynoil331
HabermehlsSonsJJ1333
Hansen Grate Co.. II

Harde^ty & Co 1337

Hart George B 1331

Hart Henry 1334

Hatcher Florist. ...1337
Haven Seed Co Thel343

Heacock Jos Co 1317

Heinljohn G&Sonl337

Hencle MilesS 1334

Henderson A & Co.. I
Henderson Lewis. .1335
Henry Co The Johnl318

Heotz&Nash 1330

Herr Albert M 1344

Herrmann A 1352

Hess SSwoboda... 1334

Hession 1335

HewsAH&Co....l351

HillDNursCo 1342

HoerberBros 1327

Hollywood G'rdensl334

Holm & Olson 1334

Holton&HunkeICol329

Hort Advertiser 1349

Hort Trade Journal III
House of Flowers.. 1335
Howards Smith.... 1337

HurS Edgar F 1339

Hurst&Son 1339

HuscroftG. L 1336

Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV
IdlewildGreetihs...l337

IgoeBros Ill

Jackson & Perkins. .1342

Jahn Hugo 1334

Johnston & Co T J. .1337

Jones Percy 1320

Joy Floral Co 1336

Kansas City Tobac-
co Products Co... 1349
Kasting W F Co.... I
Keller & Son Geo. .1351
Keller Sons J B....1335

Kelway & Son 1339

Kennicott Bros Co. 1326
Kerr R C Floral Col335
KervanCoThe....l331

Keasler Wm 1331

King Construct Co. Ill

Kottmiller A 1333

Kroeschell BrosCo.1350

Kruchten John 1327

KuebnC A 1329

KuhlGeo A 1342

Kyle &Foerster.... 1327
Lager&Hurrell....in6
Landreth Seed Co.. 1341
Lang Flo &NurCo.l335

Lange A 1333

LeboriusJ J 1*35

Leedle Floral Co.. .1316
Leonard Seed Co. . .1339
Littlefield Florist ..1337
Lockland Lum Co..l351
Logan Pottery Co.. 1351
London Flow'r Shp 1334
Louise Flower Shopl335

McCallum Co 1329

McConnell Alex.... 1333
McHutchi8on&Co..l34l
Matthews the Flo'stl337

MatthensonJE 1336

May & Co LL 1336

MecaoiPaiii 1331

MetairieRidge Nni-81333
Mi-hell Henry FC0I339

Miller A L 1317

Miller &Mu»»er.... 1327
MoningerJC Co... IV
Mullanpfay Florist. 1333

Murray Samuel 1336

Nashville Pottery

Co 1351

Nat Flo B of Trade. IV
NeidingerJosGCo..l329

GREENHOUSE

BE3ST BRATTDS
SHABP, PARTRIDGE & CO.,

a26S LITHBBR ST., CHICAGO, lUi.

Newell A 1335

NY Cut FIowerEx. 1331

NYFloral Co 1337

Nicotine Mfg Co.... 1349

Niessen Leo Co 1328

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 1350

Palez Paul M 1336

Palmer W J & Son.. 1333

PappasDJ 1336

ParkFloralCo 1335

Peacock Dahlia Fr.l342

Pearson E W 1336

Pedrick GR&Son.l341
Peno The Florist. • 1337
Petejs & Reed Poty.1351
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex.... 1329

Philips Bros 1335

PierceFO Co 1352

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN<Inc).I 1317
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 1338

Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 1336-

Eillsbury IL 1349

PittsburgCutFloCol325
Podesta&Baldocchil335
PoehlmannBrosCo II
PollworthCCCo..l329
Polykranaa Geo J. ..1331
Potter Floral Co... 1337

Potter WQ Co 1329

Pulverized Manure

Co The 1350

Putnam Bert J 1325

Pyfer AT & Co. ...1324

Pyfer&Olsem 1335

RaedleinBasket Co 1325
Randall A L Col325 1327
RandairsFlowShopl337
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 1337

Rapid Wrapper Co. 1326

Rawlings Elmer 1317

Ready Reference. . .1345

Reed & Keller 1351

Regan Ptg House. ..1351

Reid Edw 1328

Rein berg Geo 1327

ReinbergPeterl319 1341

Rice Bros 1329

Riedel&Meyer 1331

Robinson J C Seed

Co 1343

RockWmLFlWTCo.1336
Robnert Waldo.... 1341
Roatzaho Seed Co .1341

Rusch G& Co 1329

SaakeO C 1336

Schiller the Florist. 1335
Schillo ALum Co.. Ill
Schlatter W&Son.

1337 1352

Schling Max 1333

Schmidt Chas L... .1336
Schwake ChaB& Col330

Sekenger Adam 1333

SharpPartridge&Col352
Sheridan Walter F. 1331
Siebrecht George C1331
Simon & Son I N...1341
Situations Wants.. 1315
SkidelskySS&Co. I
Smith A W&C0...I334
Smith E D&Co. ..1317
Smiths Fetters Co. 1336

Smith Henry 1336

Southern Nurserv

Co 1316

Storrs & Harrison..

1316 1317 1.344

Stumpp G.E.M...1337
Syracuse Pottery Col351
ThompsonlDCarCo I
Thorburn J M & Col339
Tonner OA&L A.1324

TottyChasH 1344

Traendly&Schenckl331

Trepel Jos 1335

United Cut Flo Co. 1331
Vaughan AL & Co. 1321
Vaughan's SeedStore
I 1317 1323 1339 1340

1343 1344 1351

Vick's Sons Jas... 1.1343
Vincent R Jr & Sons

Co I

WaiteF W Ill

Walker F Co 1333

WeberFH 1336

Weiland&RiBch...l327

Weiss Herman 1331

Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 133

Whitted Floral Co.. 1333

Wietor Bros 1320

Williams Mrs E A. 1356
Wiltgen & Freres. .1327
WittboldGCo...II 1333
Wolfskin Bros &

Morris Goldensonl336
YokahamaNur8Co.l?43
Young A L&Co... 1330
YoungJohn&Co..l331
Young & Nugent. • . 1333
Zech& Mann. 1323 1327
Ziska J 08 & Sons ... 1327

fl. H&RRMflNN

__ _ Baskets,
Florists' Supplies

404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK

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GREENHOUSES

Their Construction and Equipment
By VV. J. WRIGHT

Practical data on dIEferent forms of construction,
heating and equipment with probable costs.

Cloth; 286 pp., 131 iUustratlon. PRICE. $1.60.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

F.O.PIERCEGiL

12 W. BROADWAY

Nrw VORR -

Slastioa is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as oeem-s with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.

Mention the American Florist when writiHit.

XUT FLOWER BOXES

IeOWARDS FOLDING BOX CO'

PM4<LADELPHIA, PA.

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Wm. Schlatter ^

Before & SoR, AAer

422 Main St, Springfield. Mass.

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OF HIGH
GRADE....

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES

See Our Catalogue.

fotwater GIBLIN & GO.. Utlca, N. Y.

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Wired
Toothpicks

lO.CiOO, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. Manufactured by

W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.

Sample free. For sale by dealers.
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1,000 Letterhaads, 8^x11
1,000 Envslopts, 6^ size'

CASH WITH OEDER— No C. 0. D.

Proof will be submitted for approval. Stock.
20-lb. white bond on both letterhead and en-
velope— one color ink. Satisfaction guaranteed.

OORHAM PRINTERY, Inc.

542 So. Dearborn St., OHICAGO, II.L,

Reference: American Florist Co.

BinBrica is "the Prow af the UessbI; thsrE may is mnrB camfart Emidsbips, but wb rtb tbB first to tnucb Unknown Seas."

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 12, 1918.

Vol. XLIX

No. 1545

The American Florist

Established 1885

Copyright 1918 by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891

at the Post Ollice at Chicaj^o, lUiuois,

under act of Marcli 3, 1879.

PtjBLisHED Evert Saturday et

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.

Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465.

Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Cliicago.

Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a

year; Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries

in Postal Union, $2.S0. Volumes half

yearly from A\igast 3, 1901.

Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.,
American B'lorist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,
President; Jules Boubdet, St. Louis, Mo.. Vice-
President; John Young, New York, Secretary:
J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer.

Fifth National Flower Show.

The Filth National Flower Show and the
Thirty-fourth convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists will be held at St. Louis. Mo.,
April 6-15, 1918: thirty-fifth annual convention at
Detroit, Mich., 1919.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition at
Boston, Mass., January 30-31, 1918. W. J. Veset,
Jr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., President; Chas. S. Strout,
Blddeford, Me., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baue,
Thirty-eighth Street and Rookwood Ave., Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Secretary.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next annual convention and exhibition St.
Louis, Mo., April 6-15, 1918. Benjamin Hammond,
Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas
City, Mo., Vice-President; Prof. E. A. White,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary.

FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY.

Next annual meeting, Cleveland, O., 1918. Wm.
F. Gdde, Washington, D. C, President; Philip
Breitmbter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-Pres.; Albert
Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L.
Rook, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Next Annual Convention and Exhibition,
Pittsburgh, Pa., November, 1918. Wm. W. Vert,
Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson,
2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary,

AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY.

Next annual meeting and exhibition, New
York, September, 1918. Opficbrs — Richard
Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President;
J. Harrison Dick, 1426 Seventy-third Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary.

MISCAUED THRIFT INJURES BUSINESS.

The Follies of I9ir.

Levy Mayer, well known attorney,
and member of the State Council of
Defense, in an address before the Chi-
cago Association of Commerce. Janu-
ary 4, said in part :

"No one in his senses can or does
object to the elimination of extrava-
gance or of waste, but we must call
a halt when it comes to advocating
economy to a degree that will bring
industrial and business disaster.

"In an interesting and learned ad-
dress, recently delivered in this city
by a former fellow-Chicagoan, the
speaker laid down certain postulates
to which I cannot subscribe.

"I fear that the speaker was car-
ried off his feet by patriotic ardor,
and possibly, in order to make a tell-
ing point, unconsciously sacrificed an
economic truth.

"He reached the climax, however,
when he urged that the choice that
everybody had to make was either a
receiver or an administrator. I can-
not and do not believe that we must
always to have either. True, death is
always followed by administration, and
in war death is inevitable to many;
but in a properly conducted govern-
ment that is at w-ar receivei-ships are
not necessary, and. in fact, should be
less frequent than in times of peace.

"Tobacco is not essential, but it is a
comfort and a solace to the soldier,
and if ctU out at least one great in-
dustry would be destroyed. It is not
essential that there should be music
when Mr. Vanderlip speaks at ban-
quets, but the gatherings would not
be nearly so attractive or successful
if music is eliminated. So also it is
not necessary that there should be
music in the army, or camp quarters
of the Y. M. C. A. or. other welfare as-
sociations.

"Nor need there be dramatics, mov-
ies or other entertainments and amuse-
ments. There are many so-called non-
essentials, and yet their continued
production, distribution and use is as.
necessary to preserve the social body

as is the manufacture of ships and
munitions. It might just as well be
said that one who sends flowers to
bring cheer to a dying mother in the
hospital is spending 'a traitor dollar,*
and that he is an 'ally of the enemy.'

"We must not destroy the business
of dressmakers, tailors, jewelers, the-
aters, artists, musicians and of scores
of other industries that furnish com-
fort and amusement to the nearly one
hundred million people who are at
home, toiling and working so that the
world may be made free. Is the .Amer-
ican citizen who pays an admission to
a ba^ball game, or who expends a
ilollar for a ball and bat, or the girl
who buys a tennis racquet, 'an ally of
the enemy?'

"This fetish against so-called 'hoard-
ing' has been so strongly pressed that
it has already brought great suffering
and want in the industrial centers of
this country.

"Life cannot all be sackcloth and
ashes. Do not forget the ones 'over
here' merely for the sake of those
'over there,' because the ones 'over
there' cannot be happy themselves if
they know "we are not happy 'over
here.' '

"Another of the follies of 1917 is
that quintessence of legislation known
as the 'Excess Profits Tax." The bill
was debated in Congress for six
months and finally passed both houses,
and went to a conference committee,
where, in a single fortnight, it was
drastically changed by what Pro-
fessor Tausig of the tariff commission
has described as 'a group of eight
men. already wearied by the exigencies
of a trying session, and now compelled
to work under high pressure.' The
conference report was enacted into
law within one or two days, with prac-
tically no discussion or debate, and the
provisions of the conference bill were
not known to a majority of the mem-
bers of the senate and house who
votel for its adoption.

"The bill is so full of unintelligible
puzzles that it is an intellectual ira-.

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possibility to understand or correctly
enforce it. Already two nonofScial ad-
visory boards have been appointed by
the Washing-ton authorities and are
now at work endeavoring- to decipher
the congressional hieroglyphics. After
a great deal of study devoted to the
act, I think it is more difficult to
understand certain of its important
parts than students experience in de-
coding- the sacred character-pictures of
the ancient Egyptians or Mexicans.

"Now just one more folly : There is
a tremendous shortage of male labor
in this country. If the war continues
another year, the danger from this
shortage may become so great as to
either protract the war indefinitely or
force an unsatisfactory and unfor-
tunate, if not destructive, peace.

"One million five hundred thousand
men now constitute our army and
navy. This will soon be increased so
that by the close of the year we shall
have at least 3,000,000 men under arms.
It takes, for every fighting man, about
five additional men behind the lines.

"This means that befoi-e the close
of 1018 about twenty millions of our

people will be engaged exclusively in
the industry of war. Where and how
shall we find the men to conduct the
industries of peace, who follow the
pursuits necessary to sustain and cup-
port, maintain and provide for the
other 80,000,000?'

"Now, I suggest that Congress
amend our immigration laws and open
our shores to a limited number of
Chinese — say 5,000,000 of Chinamen,
under proper restrictions and possibly
for a limited period of time. Not only
would such immigration supply the
pressing needs in our plants and fac-
tories, but they could supplant, during
the war, a large number of our men
who have been drafted."

Spkingfield, O. — Alfred S. Finfrock,
proprietor of the Fernclift Floral Co.,
and for many years a resident of this
city, died at his home here December
20, aged 47 years.

C0LUMBI.4. City, Inb. — The Pro-yident
Trust Co. has been named as receiver
for the Columbia City Floral Co. A. J.
Wagoner, president of the concern, will
continue as manager.

THE RETAIL TRADE

Condncted by Robt. Kift, Phila., Pa,

PENN'S HOLIDAY ADVERTISING.

Original of this Advertisement in Boston Newspapers Three Columns Wide and Nine Inches Hi'

Penn's Holiday Advertising:.

We present herewith an illustration
of one of the excellent examples of
publicity for flowers used by Penn, The
Florist, of Boston, Mass., during- the re-
cent holiday season, and reflecting the
usual up-to-dateness of this well-known
establishment. The slogan, "Say It
With Flowers," adopted for -use in con-
nection with the publicity for flowers
campaign of the Society of American
Florists, is featured in all of the ad-
vertisements, one of which occupying a
half page in the Boston Post, is espe-
cially worthy of mention. Bouquets
and flowering plants were presented
forcibly as most appropriate Tuletide
gifts, the well worded text being fur-
ther enhanced by the use of excellent
illustrations of poinsettias, begonias,
cyclamens, ardisias, orange trees, etc.
Another attractive advertisement, also
splendidly illustrated and presenting
cyclamen plants as most appropriate
gifts, occupied a space nine inches deep
and extending over three columns. A
smaller space two columns wide by
seven inches deep suggested flowers for
Xew Year's greetings.

Next Week in the Flower Shop.

At this time when the temperature
is apt to, and this year has been, below
and about zero for several days at a
time, the show windows become cov-
ered with a frosty blanket that com-
pletely shuts out the vie-w. While
passersby are not given to spend their
time looking in shop windows these
bitter cold days, this clouding should
be prevented, if possible, or cleared up
as quickly as may be with any change
in the weather. There are a number
of preparations to coat the glass which
are claimed to keep it clear, pure glyc-
erine being about the best. These are
more or less effective with the glass
down to 20°, but fail entirely in zero
weather. The best and most efCective
agent is an electric fan, which placed
so as to direct its draft diagonally
against the pane, will dry up the mois-
ture and keep the g-lass for the most
part clear.

The glass in the doors also causes
trouble, the moisture and condensation
running down the inside to to the floor
where it freezes, and prevents free
opening. The. fan placed to one side
but so that the force of the air strikes
the bottom of the door will also correct
this trouble.

Keep the store attractive; there arc
many little decorative touches that will
suggest themselves from the stock on
hand. The palms occupying conspicu-
ous positions will perhaps look better
or give a more decorative effect with
the addition of an ivy plant or two to
fall down over the edge of the pot.
The movable screen, so useful in ar-
ranging decorative effects, can, with a
plant or two and a vase of flowers,
give an artistic finish to an otherwise
dull cover.

See that the customers' card table or
writing desk is kept scrupulously clean,
the card and envelope racks filled up,
and new pens placed daily in the hold-
ers, with a clean blotting iiad and blot-
ters. The individual flower tube with
a choice rose is appropriate here. Dis-
played in this way, they often find
purchasers.

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PRIMULA MALACOIDES

Growirat Vauglian''s Greenhouses, 'Western Springs, 111,

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It is but one month now to St. Val-
entine's day. It should be featured or
brought into more or less prominence
at this time. Whether it will be a
bu.siness event of importance depends
very much on the display and methods
used to arouse interest. Hunt up all
the last year's left-overs if any and
get them in good condition. See what
the supply houses have to offer; novel-
ties in this line come to the front every
season. Display a few of these now,
and make preparations for a strong
campaign not later than February 1.
If every flower shop would push St.
Valentine's day business, the volume of
trade could be easily doubled.

Everlastings.

The straw or everlasting flowers and
grasses comprise a section of floricul-
ture that is not given the attention
their beauty deserves. . With a collec-
tion of the principal varieties of
blossoms, seed pods, plumes and heads
of the various grasses that have these
lasting qualities, many beautiful deco-
rative effects are possible. Arranged
in vases and baskets, suitable for man-
tel tops or cabinets, or in other forms,
to be suspended under chandeliers,
door ways or in front of mirrors, they
make very attractive house ornaments.

Among the flowers suitable for the
purpose are helichrysums, rhodanthes,
acrocliniums, globe amaranthus, seed
pods of the nigella. etc. These, when
cut at the proper time, with stems of
varying length, tied in bunches and
hung in a cool dry place out of drafts,
will dry and cure slowly and properly
retaining their form and color.

Many other flowers and shrubs are
suitable for the purpose if taken in
time. Hydrangea paniculata, the large
white panicles of which harden and
turn a beautiful red and green tinge in
the late autumn, will retain their form
and color if cut when at their best
and treated as the straw flowers. The
seed pods of Clematis paniculata with
their feathery wings borne on grace-
ful sprays, are very effective when ar-
ranged with all kinds of winter bou-
quets To prevent tangling, the sprays
should be kept between sheets of
paper.

There are also a number of berried
branches that will be found to give
grace and color to this work Bar-
berry, white and red snowberries am-
pelopsis and others are all good, while
a number of evergreens with cones
will also work in nicely. Many of the
wild "weeds" of the fields such as cat-
tails, milk weed, thistles, immortelles
etc., and s.pme of the grasses will also
be found Useful.

Of the cultivated grasses, eulalias
penmsetum, Briza maxima and Stipa
pennata, feather grass, all are very
ornamental. This class of stock can
be arranged as seen in the accompany-
ing illustrations to make very pretty
and quick-selling baskets. The smail
tumbler baskets, filled with helichi-ys-
ums and other small flowers of this
character, together with Stipa pannata
and other small tufted grasses, cones
etc., and a little sea weed are very
fetching, catching the eye at once.
When touched up with a suitable rib-
bon, they have a finished-look that
makes them as salable and profitable
as anything in the shop. The sus-
pended arrangement in a cone of birch
bark or any of the willow or rattan
hanging baskets is unique and attrac-
tive.

Hydrangeas, cat-tails, eulalias, ber-
ried branches, etc., require larger re-
ceptacles. Many odd-shaped baskets
that have become shelf fixtures could,
if touched up a little, be worked off
to good advantage when filled with
stock of this character.

In the Flower Shop.

Change the water in the jars every
night; those without flowers as well,
so as to have everything ready for the
new stock in the morning. Straighten
out the flowers, removing all bad pet-
als and arrange in the vases so that
all show to the front; place vases in
the case so that the best shall have
prominence and give most decorative
effect. Stock that needs using up
should be removed from the case; or if
not, wrapped up out of sight. One
or two jars of passe flowers will spoil
an otherwise perfect display. Medium
sized vase baskets with high handles,
holding from two to four dozen roses.

Everlastings.
Small Basket of Milkweed, Feathers, Grass, Etc

look well in the case; blue tints with
pink or yellow roses, green with white
or red roses, or gilt with almost any
color, make a more attractive setting
than in the vases. They can also be
easily lifted by the handle and will
stand on the floor when being shown.
A few sprays of asparagus in each
helps out.

POT AlVD PLANT DECORATIONS.

Many plants, such as azaleas, rho-'
dodendrons, lilacs, etc., with quite a
profusion of flowers, which are borne
on a stem well above the pot, or are
a bit one sided are much helped by a
branch or two of laurel, to add to
the symmetry. A few pussy willow
sprays stuck in the soil, a ribbon
or chiffon bow, or a bird or butter-
fly stick gives an attractive finish.
Such a plant should always have a
rather high covering of mat or crepe
paper around the pot.

Boxes or flats of tulips will soon be
in; these can be made quite conspicu-
ous with several layers of crepe paper
or mats tied so as to conceal and come
a couple of inches above the box. This

should first be cleaned well on bottom
and sides. Arches of long pussy willow
sprays from each corner to the center,
and tied there with a bow of ribbon or
chiffon the color of the flowers, give
a decorative effect that is worth while.
At coming out tea's when bouquets
and baskets are sometimes received by
the hundreds and also at large
funerals, such preparations are a great
help to the hostess or friends of the
basket plant, but it takes some time to
finish them for market.

WATCHING APPEARANCES.

Baskets of Hydrangea paniculata,
with dried grasses and plumes, help the
empty aerial spaces and have good
decorative effect until they become too •
dried up and dusty.

Nothing of this nature should ever
be allowed to get to looking shabby.
One gets accustomed to the Interior
of his own store and matters of ap-
pearances which show positive neglect
are not seen. They grow gradually
worse until some day the proprietor
wakes up and sees them as they are
and they are hustled out forthwith.
It is a good plan to have a clean up
day or evening once a week when
every piece of ware, basket or other ar-
ticle should be dusted clean. As a
matter of fact nothing for sale should
be allowed to get soiled at any time,
but the store that has everything clean
all the time is the exception. A once
a week cleanup will be considered as
unnecessary by many, but it will pay,
the bright, fresh appearance of the
stock being well worth the trouble. The
first hour in department stores finds
the clerks in all departments busy
with their dust cloths and dusters,
freshening everything up for the day's
business.

THE FERNERY.

This is the season for the table
fernery. A collection of selected va-
rieties best suited for the purpose, to-
gether with a few sample dishes, well
filled, placed in a conspicuous point
near the front of the store, are almost
certain to attract attention. Such ex-
amples are sure to be compared with
the artificial, or possibly passe dish at
home, or may call to mind that the
empty fernery in the closet might as
well be put to use and an order is ob-
tained to fill it.

PUSSY WILLOWS.

These white-tufted branches are
good stock to carry, particularly from
the first of February on, as by that
time the buds swell to a good size
with a white and sometimes pink silky
sheen that makes them quite conspic-
uous. They add considerably to bas-
kets of cut flowers, being particularly
effective with daffodils and other
spring bulbs. A few choice sprays are
nice to top off a box of cut flowers,
or tie with a few sprigs of green and
a flower or two for the outside decora-
tion of the box. When the buds have ^
attained full size, they should be kept
in jars without water. This arrests
development, the buds gradually dry-
ing up, but holding in good condition
for a long .time.

MOSSING AND WRAPPING FRAMES.

Wrap all the sphagnum mossed
frames with green wax paper; this
holds the moss, preventing the litter
that otherwise ihows with every hand-
ling of the piece. A good plan Is to
wrap the empty frame with green tin
foil; this prevents moisture from com-
ing through and the rust from the-

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Everlastings.
In Hanging Cone of Birch Burk,

frame injuring the marble stone on
which it may be placed in the ceme-
tery. For all flat pieces, such as cross,
wreath, anchor, sickle, etc., a single is
better than a box frame, which latter
is not necessary. The moss can be
mounded and rounded up with the
wire or string-, wrapping to any height
or shape desired. This does not take
as many flowers to cover and finishes
up a better design.

New Blood in the Old Store.

Precedent may be all right in law,
but to follow the usages and practices
of years gone by in business, will soon
place such a firm in the "down-and-
out" column. To be successful one must
keep up with the times; in fact, those
who become known as leaders in their
localities, are generally a bit in ad-
vance of their competitors, being first
to grasp opportunities, to present nov-
elties, to originate. Even the every-
day standard plants and flowers are so
presented and handled as to bring out
their best features and give them an
added importance.

A business that is carried along by
the same management for a number of
years, often gets into a rut — there is
little variety or change. The front of
the store looks like it did 10 years ago;
windows the same, paint the same
brown tint, lighting fixtures, floor and
mirrors if any, still doing their best.
The sign, "John Smith, Florist," over
the bulk, has grown a bit dingy, but
continues to make its mute appeal.
The interior with its wall cases and
long counter are of the 190O vintage.

But why continue? Every traveling
salesman who visits this town calls on
John Smith. He is apt to find him
busy getting out funeral work, and
very particular he is with it, too. be-
cause this is now his principal trade.
He used to sell plants and jardinieres,
and many other lines, but somehow
"people do not buy like they used to."
An order is given for wheat sheaves,
cycas leaves and some cartons of mag-
nolia and the salesman remembers
how hard it was to sell his first mag-
nolias in here, as Mr. Smith did not

believe they would take with his cus-
tomers. Toothpicks, wire, chiffon and
a line of letters are also Eftided. Noth-
ing in the basket line, although efforts
are made to get in a few of the newer
patterns that his neighbors carry; no
jardinieres or flower bowls; no new
style cut flower vases, the old fibre
jars being good enoiigh.

The above is rather a dreary picture,
but there are hundreds of stores all
over the country like this — either
standing still or going back. What is
wanted to start things going is new
blood, young men gxaduates of the
new school of advanced ideas. If there
is to be a determined reaching out for
new business, give him the reins for a
while and as long as he keeps the
wheels moving and forging ahead, let
him alone.

His first move will likely be to
change the front of the store, a new
and modern show window with up-to-
date lighting, a new script sign and an
entire change of color will, with the
other innovations, give the store an
attractive, inviting appearance, which,
with the modern treatment of the
plant and flower decorations, will
.make the best of this most valuable
asset.

Everlastings.

ii:irk \'aso of Dried Hydr.ingea, Gra.sses
and Cattails.

The interior will undergo an entire
change. The counter and wall cases
will give way to display tables. Along
one side, against _the wall, will stand a
long case of drawers on top of which
is a broad shelf or counter, with sev-
eral narrow shelves above, on which to
display baskets, pottery, vases and
other like goods. The old refrigerator
will be replaced with a modern flower
case with rear mirrors and good illumi-
nation.

The name, "John Smith," in signa-
ture form, will probably be adopted for
all the literature of the store. The
tags and cut flower boxes bearing this
in proper form and size. A new de-
livery car will also be a feature. In-
stead of waiting for customers, leaf-
lets, with interesting facts about flow-
ers, also containing invitations to call
and inspect the new store, with its
fresh stock and feature displays, will
be sent out monthly. Customers and
others are pleased to receive such in-
formation, which creates a favorable
impression, and is almost sure to re-

sult in increased business and closer
relations.

These changes are not made in a
day. They keep close, however, to the
lines of well laid plans in which one
improvement follows another as rapid-
ly as they can be arranged. One year
or even two may elapse before the
plan is fully carried out, but results
will begin to show with the first
quickening or signs of new life.

Figure Ornaments.

In the last year or two, there have
been introduced silhouette ornaments
sawed or made out of wood and
painted in natural colors in great va-
riety. These are to represent charac-
ters of every description; women and
children of all climes, fairies, storks,
birds, rabbits, etc., are used in con-
nection with floral arrangements, and
certainly add not a little to the ap-
pearance of many combinations. Some
of the figures are very artistic, being
painted true to life and are quite or-
namental in themselves. These stand
in front of a receptacle for holding
water, partially or entirely concealing
it. When filled with flowers, which are
always attractive, they make at the
same time a background for the fig-
ure, which, with its life-like and pic-
turesque appearance, gives an artistic
finish that for many purposes adds
greatly to that of the flowers alone.

Rabbits or bunnies are appropriate
for Easter arrangements. Stork vases,
standing or in flight, are filled and sent
to gladden the heart of the young
mother. Many beautiful figures are
used to decorate the vase carrying the
love epistle on Valentine's day. There
are assortments of other figures that
will be found suitable for almost any
occasion . or that can be filled and
found salable at all times. These fig-
ures are also of smaller size, to be at-
tached to sticks, and are called garden
or bird sticks, which are intended to
be stuck in the flower beds or bot:ders.
Many of the birds or butterflies are at-
tached by a spring wire which causes
them to sway in the wind as if flying.
As ornaments to decorated plants or
baskets at holiday seasons, these sticks
have been found very useful and at-
tractive and are much used by the
trade.

nbler Basket of Straw Flowers, Burrs,
Statice, Cattails, Etc.

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WITH THE GROWERS

W. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa.

At Harris', when they have a good
thing, they believe in pushing it along.
Nothing is done here in a small way —
a house full or none at all. The bird's
nest fern, Asplenium nidus avis, has
been tried by many growers with in-
different success, but here, where sev-
eral houses are given to its culture, it
thrives like the proverbial weed. J. W.
Prince, the foreman and skillful plants-
ma.n, states that the black spot, which
at times affects this plant, is a dis-
ease almost impossible to overcome
and all affected plants should be de-
stroyed.

The entire stock here is raised from
the seed of one plant which has never
shown any symptoms of black spot.
Seed is sown every month, so as to
keep up a succession of stock in all
sizes, as this is one of the plants that
is a finished and saleable specimen
from the one and a half-inch pot tip.
The smaller sizes from IVa to 3-inch
pots are just right for the little Jap-
anese and Chinese fancy majolica pots.
Mr. Princefinds that dealers who carry
several dozens of this at a time, so
they can feature it, find a good de-
mand, while small lots are not turned
so quickly.

Chrysanthemums on tables for cut
flowers are grown the Harris way to
get the most out of the space. They
are planted 8x9 inches apart and
pinched three stems to the plant. They
are never mulched with manure or
fed in any other way. During
the time of summer heat they are
syringed two or three times a day. He
believes in the gentle rains of heaven,
not the violent cloudburst, and syringes
accordingly. Every Saturday, after
the last sprinkling, the plants are cov-
ered with tobacco dust, which i-emains
on over Sunday and is washed off on
Monday morning. One hundred pounds
a week is used to go over the 8.000
plants. This is a preventative, not a
cure, as insects of any kind are sel-
dom seen on any of the plants. The
chrysanthemum houses are all planted
by May 30, after the rambler roses,
of which a late batch for May sales —
a specialty here — are out of the way.
This early planting produces a strong,
vigorous growth, insuring from most
plants two special flowers and some-
times three.

A row of outdoor French hydrangeas
have proved profitable here for cut
flowers'.- " -They are killed to the ground
by the frost each season, but send up
strong shoots, which produce fine heads
of bloom, which, in their various
shades of color, are always in demand.
K.

Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.

A pleasant visit spent at this estab-
lishment, November 12, found all
hands busy with the chrysanthemums.
Elmer D. Smith & Co. are the most
noted growers of the chrysanthemum
in this country, and they have the
only establishment in America given
over entirely to the growing and pro-
duction of this flower. So, naturally,
at this season of the year, chrysanthe-
mum growers can very interestingly
spend some time with this specialist.

Chrysanthemums in all grades were
to be seen. One house was filled with
exhibition varieties grown in eight-
inch pots, the best, however, having
already been cut out. Other benches

were filled with commercial stock,
some of which was very late planted,
owing to' a very heavy demand for
young plants last spring and summer.
One of the best looking things on the
place was a bench of December Queen
with blooms about one-third open. It
is a very fine, large, incurved flower
with wide petals, color a bright orange
yellow, shaded with red. This va-
riety is one of Elmer D. Smith & Co.'s
introductions of 1917 and looks to be
a fine acquisition for Thanksgiving or
later. As seen here, it is a much more
pleasing flower than either Golden
Chadwick or Yellow Eaton.

Among the fine varieties being ex-
hibited by this firm this year is Betsy
Ross, which Elmer D. Smith says is
one of the best commercial varieties
that he has raised. It is a fine in-
curved white with strong stem and
luxuriant foliage. Midnight Sun looks
to be another fine variety, an incurved
bright golden yellow. No. 109-9-10, a
lively maroon, is a fine variety, bet-
ter than either Mankato or Reginald
Vallis. Several other seedlings being
tried out under number, also look to
be very promising.

Pompon seedlings are also claiming
Mr. Smith's attention and several fine

varieties are in sight, particularly
some of the small button types. The
heavy demand for young chrysanthe-
mum plants throughout the season
makes it necessary to carry a large
stock to furnish the cuttings. Many
of these plants are grown in the field,
lifted and brought inside at this time.
A large number of these stools have
already taken the place on the benches
of the early flowering varieties. Mr.
Smith is particularly pleased at the
way the plants are sending up shoots
for cuttings, because this means an
early start in getting up the required
stock. Several benches of pompons
and anemones were to be seen, one
bench of Golden Lida Thomas being
especially good. The plants were
benched in July, the tops nipped out,
and then allowed to come naturally.
The plants at the time of our visit
were a fine sight of medium length,
sprays of golden yellow anemones just
right for Thanksgiving. A small house
is given over to plants grown natur-
ally in five and six-inch pots for cross-
fertilization, so we may expect a con-
tinuation of the fine varieties that
have come from the work of this fa-
mous chrysanthemum hybridist.

C. W. Johnson.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM MIDNIGHT SUN.

Very Bright OraBge Yellow, Commercial. Three Feet From June Planting. Cut Not. 1st.
Elmer D. Smith A Co., Adrian, Mich.

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CATTLEYA TRIAN^ VAR. G. C. ROEBLING.
Grown by Charles Bond. Naperville. 111.

Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, 0.

This famous grower of Mentor, O., is
a man. of ideas. While he loves flow-
ers, he never forgets that their culti-
vation is his means of livelihood and
earnest effort is made to keep every
greenhouse space always in active
service. Ferns are a specialty — Bos-
ton, Whitmani and others of this type
are grown by the houseful, not only
on the ground floor and tables, but al-
most up to the ridge. In his tallest
house, about 15 feet in height, in the
center on pipe supports are several
rows of shelves almost like a step stage
filled with 6-inch to S-inch pots and
pans of ferns being finished, while the
ground beds are filled with stock com-
ing on. The longer fronds of these are
tied to wire stakes to admit light and
encourage bottom growth. In lower
houses the center bed is similarly
planted, over which are two low and
two high rows of shelves of more ad-
vanced ferns being filled out or fin-
ished. The side benches contain young
stock, while a shelf over the edge of
the bed, next to the walk, also con-
tains a row of larger stock.

Shelves nearest the glass are in-
variably used to bring along young
stock which gets a strength and vigor
here not possible on lower tables. The
outside edge of a ground bed next to
the wall or at the side of a house,
contains a row of boxes with some-
thing coming on that does not require
a good location at first.

New or uncommon things are a
hobby with Mr. Hagenburger. Tables
of Sim's yellow primroses always
bring home the greenbacks, while large
lots of hybrid calceolarias make a fine
showing in season. His dwarf form of

Jerusalem cherry is a decided novelty.
Its berries are very abundant; on a
plant in a 3-inch pot last season
he counted 75 berries. Its principal
feature is that it carries the fruit
above the foliage. It is worthy of a
place in any market grower's collec-
tion of Christmas plants. Another nov-
elty, of which he has only a few plants,
has yellow berries for which there may
be found a place. Several houses of
snapdragon, which had been field-
grown, then cut down and planted in-
side August 15, had produced a fine
crop of flowers in November. This was
Silver Pink. The taller growing white
and yellow sorts had also done well,
but the yellow was much more suscep-
tible to rust. Larkspur is a feature
which has proved a good money maker.
Preesia in pans to be sold in flower as
a window plant, was also a success.

Baby Tausendschon roses, when
planted inside in summer, had pro-
duced quantities of flowers, which cut
in the bud state, sold and brought
more money than Sweetheart. Primulas
obconica and Malacoides are in favor
here. Several selected plants of P.
Malacoides, showing compact form and
great quantities of bloom of a high
rosy color, were set aside for seed.
They looked like another strain. Gen-
istas, standards planted beneath the
surface outside in 5-inch pots, lifted
before frost and kept in a cool house
all winter vi'ithout repotting, were
shifted about March 1 to a six, and
made wonderfully fine Easter stock.

THE CARNATION.

CLEVELAND, O. — ^Unable to secure
coal, Richard Gamble was compelled
to let his range of five houses freeze
up.

Mid-Winter Care.

Under the present mid-winter con-
ditions it is an extra strain on the
plants to continue in a healthy state
and keep up a steady production of
flowers, and it is a time when the
grower must pay strict attention to
the necessary routine care of his
plants if he expects them to continue
to produce a good crop of first class
flowers. We are now at the height of
the season when every good flower
with a long, stiff stem is valuable.
Every encouragement should be given
the plants to enable them to keep up
their good work. The temperature is
one of the most Important items that
must be looked out for. A steady,
even temperature will bring good re-
sults, whereas, variations and ex-
tremes will quickly cause trouble. Dur-
ing very severe weather maintain the
night temperature in the houses as
near as possible to 50 degrees; any
mark below this checks the plant's
growth and a higher degree, under
heavy firing, is too severe. In the day
time under the same conditions, when
it is too cold outside to ventilate, 56
degrees is about right. On milder
days when the sun clears the glass
and less steam heat is necessary and
air can be given, 60 to 65 degrees
should be allowed. Pay strict atten-
tion to the early morning and late
afternoon temperature; these are the
times when changes are rapid and
neglects most often occur by allowing
the temperature to rise away above
the stated degree in the morning and

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drop to the other extreme in the after-
noon. This quickly brings on trouble
and is very often the main reason of
the failure of the crop for the balance
of the season.

Careful watering is another im-
portant factor for good results; steady
steam under the benches will dry out
the soil underneath. This must be
watched out for so that the beds will
be of the same degree of moisture all
the ■n'ay through, which is a sure
means of the roots being in active
growth all the time.

Do not neglect disbudding. As soon
as the side buds and surplus growths
on the stems get large enough to han-
dle, remove them so as to give the
main bud a chance to make as fine a
flower as possible. At the same time,
when disbudding, place the stems in
the rings and wires so that they will
grow straight and stiff.
PEOPAGATING.

Every grower should bear in mind
his requirements for next season and
act accordingly from now on. When-
ever a batch of cuttings are ready,
then it is the time to put them in the
sand, and keep it up until stock
enough for next season is arranged for
and completed. The first thing on the
programme is to prepare the propagat-
ing house or bench. It pays to be par-
ticular in every detail in making these
preparations. Clean, fresh sand and
good drainage are essential. It is also
important that the propagating beds
are so arranged that the temperatures
can be regulated to suit the cuttings.
When they are first put into the sand,
the temperature of the bed should be
held at 56 degrees and the house tem-
perature 50 to 52 degrees. To get this
difference between the sand and the
house, it will be necessary to close
in underneath the bench by hanging
cloth 015 sacks to conserve the bottom
heat. These instructions are intended
principally for those who do their own
carnation propagating in a small way.
The grower who makes a business of
turning out large quantities of cut-
tings has a house specially fitted up
for the purpose and it is so fitted that
he can regulate the temperatures best
suited to the different stages of the
cuttings' development. Should he
want to hold one batch or push an-
other, he can do so, but the man who
grows a general assortment of plants
and propagates only enough carnation
cuttings for his own use, generally has
to utilize space in a house where oth-
er stock is being grown.

Be very particular in the selection
of the cuttings. The best are none
too good, and a bench of plants from
selected cuttings, all of even grade,
will return far better results than a
lot of plants where some are lagging
behind and the whole bench is not
uniform. The surest way to have the
plants keep up a high state of pro-
duction is to work selection to the
limit. Select the cuttings, then select
the best when they go into the
field, and again select the best
plants when they are lifted and
brought into the greenhouse. To
follow out this plan it will be neces-
sary to propagate a surplus beyond
your actual requirements and now is
the time to make these calculations
accordingly. The cuttings will need
very little shading for the next three
or four weeks, but if the propagating
is extended beyond that time, shading
will be necessary, so it is best to ar-
range for it before commencing. The
ibest means is to fit up a cloth shade

above the bench so arranged that it
can be put on or removed as needed.
Do not allow the cuttings to wilt
at any time; make them up quickly
as they are taken from the plant. Set
the ends in water and run them into
the sand as soon as possible. The
sand should be made firm, and as soon
as the cuttings are put in give them
a good soaking to thoroughly settle
the sand around the cuts. After this,
allow the sand to dry out to a reason-
able extent before watering again.
Should the cuttings show any sign of
wilting, a light spraying should be
given to keep them plump.

C. W. Johnson.

Railroad Demurrage Rates Increased.

Director General of Railroads Mc-
Adoo, January 6, caused the interstate
commerce commission to issue a scale
of demurrage charges, effective Janu-
ary 21, running up to $10 a day on the
eighth day and thereafter that a freight
car is held by the consignee. By this
means the director general hopes to
force the release of thousands of freight
cars and obtain a more liquid freight
transportation.

The new demurrage rates, approved
by the interstate commerce commission
on request of the director general, are
$3 per car for the first day after the
two free days; $4 for the second day,
and $1 additional for each succeeding
day until the charge per day reaches
$10. This maximum then will be
charged for every day or fraction
thereafter. Existing demurrage rates
in most sections of the country are $1
for the first day after the two days'
free time, .$2 for the second day, $3 for
the third day, $5 for the fourth day,
and for each day thereafter. Even
these rates are several times higher
than those which prevailed a year ago
and which were raised last spring when
congestion on eastern railroads became
acute. Much higher rates are charged
on the Pacific coast and in several oth-
er districts.

In explanation of this drastic action
Mr. McAdoo said :

"An imperative necessity exists for
releasing freight cars for further serv-
ice and for relieving terminals which
are now badly congested. In making
this order I have fully considered the
embarrassments of shippers and con-
signees on account of the scarcity of
labor, the inevitable weather, the ir-
regularity of transportation, and the
consequent frequent bunching of cars.
Nevertheless, I am convinced that the
total inconvenience and hardships on
these accounts will be far smaller than
the inconvenience and hardships to our
people as a whole in the suffering on
account of the undue tying up of rail-
road equipment, and will be very small
indeed compared with the menace
which the widespread tying up of equip-
ment causes to the health and comfort
of the people and the successful con-
duct of our war operations."

COLUMBUS, O.- — Prices were better and
the volume of holiday trade was
larger than in 1916, according to John
R. Hellenthal. Violets were in short
supply but there were plenty of roses
and carnations and the quality of the
stock in general was very good. There
was an especially good demand for
large blooming plants and basket ar-
rangements. Large begonias and cy-
clamens sold on sight. From reports
all local florists were busy and had
good business. Weather conditions
were favorable to good delivery ser-
vice.

Violet Growing: at Rhinebeck.

The writer, in making a survey of
the industry in Rhinebeck, which
seems to be the "heart of the world"
for violets, found that about 45 grow-
ers have given up in the past few
years. The large Curnan range of
15,000 feet, modern Lord «& Bumham
construction, is abandoned, Mr. Cur-
nan giving up the farm entirely, as
when he built so extensive and ex-
pensive an establishment he said he
might as well sink in deep water as
shallow, hence the consequences. The
Swart z range has been torn down and
the material sold, as have also two
of the J. C. Hamlin houses, one of
Grant Strever's, one of W. H. Butler's,
two of Harry Stewart's, one of M, T.
Tremper's, one of Myron Van Wag-
anen's, two of W. C. Ackert's, two of
Wm. Lumeree's and a number of other
smaller ones besides several of old-
style construction which crushed in
from the weight of snow winter before
last. There are also many standing
unused, especially in the suburbs of
Hill Side, Ackert Hook, Swamp Town
and Red 'Hook. Austin Frost has
abandoned his large range for the sec-
ond year now to give his attention to
his farm, which is considered a wise
and patriotic move with the times,
with pork, grain, poultry and all farm
produce at such abnormal prices and
the country so in need of it.

We find there are about 25 farmers
growing violets and neglecting their
farms, in face of the price and demand
for farm produce. Aside from the
farmer, we find there are but few ■ of
other trades now growing violets, as
they found to grow successfully and
produce a quality of bloom that would
sell for a price to cover expenses and
leave any profit, they had to give their
whole attention to them and be gifted
in knowing the technical wants of the
plants as to light, water, temperature,
chemical nourishment to the root, con-
trol of aphis, red spider and a hundred
other cultural matters that are neces-
sary for success.

If the war conditions had not arisen,
the violet by this time, with the trashy
stock eliminated, would be back to its
own and have a standing with the rose
and orchid, where it belongs. As it is,
they are getting the war pinch, the
same as other flowers, and with the
selling prices ranging about 25 per cent
lower than in other years for the best,
it is going to be tight squeezing for
the grower who spends time and money
to grow good quality to meet his ends
and get a living out of it. It is pre-
dicted some growers will close up vol-
untarily, or from lack of coal, which
is very high and hard to get at any
price.

The writer was entertained by J. H.
Snyder, who has about 30,000 feet of
glass, of most modern construction —
cement walks and sides, with no boards
rotting away to breed disease. The
walls, are whitewashed and all is
sweet and clean. The attention he
gives the picking, leafing and market-
ing of his violets is remarkable and he
says it pays, as he sells all his out-
put to the leading florists In the cen-
tral west and has supplied the same
ones for years. Some small boxes are
shipped parcel post, but most of the
shipments go by express.

New Salem, Mass. — F. D. Cogswell
has laid the foundation for one new
greenhouse.

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Indiana State Florists' Association.

The annual meeting of the State
Florists' Association of Indiana "was
held at the Independent Turn-verein,
North Meridian street, Indianapolis,
on the afternoon of January 8. It was
well attended and many problems af-
fecting the trade were the subjects of
interesting discussions. In consider-
ing the necessity of higher charges,
Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, ex-
ploited the asking of fair prices and
then maintaining them while A. F. J.
Baur, Indianapolis expressed the opin-
ion that growers should endeavor to
make their establishments produce
more stock and of a better quality. W.
W. Coles, Kokomo, in speaking on the
subject, said that regulating prices by
agreement was impracticable and Her-
man Junge, Indianapolis, expressed
his belief that prices were regulated
by the demand. Dixon Myers, Bluff-
ton, offered a resolution that the asso-
ciation pledge its aid to the govern-
ment in the matter of food production
and national conservation by growing
vegetable plants, and the following
committee was appointed : Dixon
Myers, W. B. Louis, F. R. Morris, G.
E. Stuart and O. E. Steinkamp. The
Florists Mutual Hail and Windstorm
Association reported healthy progress
and there was an interesting duscus-
sion of the existing express trouble.

In the competition, W. Frank &
Sons, Portland, Ind., captured the rose
and carnation trophy, there being no
contestant in the latter class. Batir
& Steinkamp, Indianapolis, were well
to the front in the carnation section,
included in the display being a fine
pink seedling. No. 414, and Hartje &
Elder made a fine showing of sweet
peas. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown,
N. Y., staged the new rose, Rosalind,
which was most favorably commented
upon. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Rich-
mond, showed well grown calendulas
and geraniums. The meatless dinner
which followed the business session
was attended by 50 persons and was
a pleasing closing feature of a very
successful meeting.

The present officers were re-elected
for the ensuing year as follows : Irwin
Bertermann, Indianapolis, president;
Herman Junge, Indianapolis, first vice-
president; Fred G. Heinl, Terre Haute,
second vice-president; O. E. Steinkamp,
Indianapolis, secretary; Chas. G.
Pahud, Indianapolis, treasurer.

H. J.

Washington, D. C.

BUSINESS GOOD AFTER HOLIDAYS.

With the holiday business as good
as in former years, the local florists
are all well satisfied. Of course mere
has been the usual lull after New
Year's, but at this writing there is no
cause for complaint. Stock is plenti-
ful and prices are such that if the re-
tailer is not making any money it is
his own fault. Of course we are miss-
ing the large receptions, but it is made
up in other ways. The population of
this city has increased over 50,000
and there are some good flower buyers
from all parts of the United States
and foreign countries here at present,
who will remain for the duration of
the war.

NOTES.

Dealers here are having trouble with
the violet supply from Rhinebeck, N.
Y., which is sent through the parcel
post. If they arrive three days after
shipment the stores are fortunate. In
many cases they are frozen when re-
ceived.

The O. A. C. Oehmler Co. was incor-
porated under the laws of Virginia,
January 2. The officers are O. A. C.
Oehmler, president and manager; Rob-
ert L. McMackin, secretary, and R.
H. McMackin, treasurer.

Davis Grillbortzer of Alexandria,
Va., is sending to the Leo Niessen Co.
an extra fine line of fine Spencer sweet
peas, and his roses, Hadley and
Eleanor Parker, are as fine as will be
found in any market.

J. L. Loose, who has been ill since
Christmas with the grippe, is able to
be about again.

G. C. D.

Rochester, N. Y.

DULLNESS FOLLOWS HOLIDAYS.

Business has kept up remarkably
well for the period following the holi-
days, but there has been a great scar-
city of flowers because of the cold
weather, the thermometer hovering
near the zero mark for about a week.
To make matters worse, shipments
coming from the east were badly frozen
and almost a total loss. Carnations
are scarce but the quality is good.
They are very high in price, retailing
at $1.50 per dozen. Roses are more
plentiful and are good. Lilies are not
abundant, but there is a good demand,
and cattleyas are scarce. Tulips, daf-
fodils and Roman and Dutch hyacinths
are on the market in pots and are
much in demand.

NOTES.

J. B. Keller Sons had a most pleas-
ing window decoration, last week, con-
sisting of birch-bark boxes with daffo-
dils, white • cyclamens and lavender
primroses.

Paul Campus purchased a fine lot of
bowls, bird vases, etc., from the Kael-
ber stock, and has an artistic display
of cut flowers and plants in his win-
dow.

Collates Bros, have put up a new and
attractive sign at their store on Clin-
ton avenue.

Chester.

OBITUARY.

Cincinnati.

DEMAND IS STEADY.

Business is fair. The supply of
stock is adequate in every line, and in
some varieties there is more than
enough. The demand is steady, but
not brisk. Shipping business is good.
Express shipments appear to be com-
ing through in better shape and on
better time than for several weeks im-
mediately preceding the first of this
year. Roses and carnations, particu-
larly the latter, are in a good supply.
The cut of sweet peas is much heavier
than it was. They generally sell well.
Easter and rubrum lilies and callas
are in a good supply. They find a fair
market. Paper White narcissus and
yellow narcissus are plentiful. Freesias
and jonquils may be had. Other offer-
ings are single violets, lily of the val-
ley, cypripediums and calendulas.
NOTES.

Miss Mae Carroll, who has success-
fully conducted her business for the
six years just past, has taken charge
of the bulb department of the J. Chas.
McCuUough Seed Co. The offer of the
position came just at a time when
Miss Carroll had opened a wholesale
place on Third street and when her
business was starting- most auspicious-
ly. With her experience her many
friends in the trade and their good
will. Miss Carroll should prove very
valuable in her new position.

C E. Critchell's big touring car
collided with an auto truck during
last week. The only damage was ma-
terial damage to the respective ma-
chines. Mr. Critchell has been getting
in some excellent cypripediums.

Abe Miller, of the American Bulb
Co., Chicago, called on his trade in
this city last week.

The January meeting of the Cincin-
nati florists' society will be held Mon-
day, January 14. H.

Ellas A. Long:.

Ellas A. Long, for a number of
years associated with his brother,
Daniel B. Long, in the florist business
at Buffalo. N. T., under the firm name
of Long Bros., died at Sac City, la.,
recently, aged 69 years. The deceased
was born in Williamsville, Pa., his
father being a nurseryman, and upon
attaining his majority he secured a
position with Peter Henderson at the
greenhouses in Jersey City and in 1872
constructed a range facing Humboldt
Park in Buffalo and with his brother
opened the first retail flower store in
that city at 440 Main street. This busi-
ness was successfully conducted with-
out a break for 20 years. With abil-
ity as a writer and for expressing
ideas in the original, he attained con-
siderable success as a writer on horti-
cultural subjects and in 1885 started
a horticultural monthly entitled Pop-
ular Gardening, but lack of working
strength in meeting the dual demands
of editor and manager induced him to
give up the enterprise. He later be-
came interested in the acetylene field
as an illuminant and published the Ac-
etylene Journal first in Buffalo and
later at Chicago, which was conducted
under his management for 15 years,
when paralysis of the right side in-
capacitated him from further efforts.

William D. Black.

William D. Black, a widely known
florist of Denver, Colo., died at his
home, 1.311 Glenarm street, Friday,
Jan. 4, following a short illness from
pneumonia. His place of business was
known as the Bargain Flower Store,
235 Fifteenth street. Mr. Black was

66 years of age and for 21 years
had been engaged in the florist
business in Denver. He was a native
of Ireland, but had lived in the United
States since boyhood.

Funeral services were held the fol-
lowing Sunday afternoon at Meyer's
undertaking parlors, and the body was
taken to Riverside cemetery for cre-
mation.

W. E. M.

Charles Hornecker.

Charles Hornecker, who for 40 years
was a grower and retailer of East
Orange, N. J., died, January 1, aged

67 years. He retired from business
two years ago. A son, Henry, contin-
ues a prosperous business on Central
avenue. East Orange. The deceased is
survived by a widow, five sons and
five daughters.

A. F. F.

Iowa City Ia. — The Prince Flower
Shop has added auto delivery service.

PEKIN, ILL. — Hasse Bros, have ad-
ded an auto to their delivery sevice.

Clinton, Mo. — George Martin will
erect one new house in the near future.

Batavia, N. Y. — The Brisbane prop-
erty will be converted into a city park.

Santa Ana, Calef. — Henry W. Tur-
ner, who opened a flower shop here
recently, is having excellent business.

Toronto, Ont. — Shortage of coal has
necessitated the closing of W. J. Law-
rence's place at Edlington. and Jbe will
now conduct all his business at 2455
Yonge street.

Aberdeen, S. D.— The South Dakota
State Horticultural Society will hold
its twenty-ninth annual meeting in
this city, January 22-24. Professor N.
E. Hansen, Brookings, is the secretary.

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THE AMERICAN FLORIST.
440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER

CONTENTS.

Miscalled thrift injures business 13.53

—The foUles of 1917 vaZ

The retail trade 1354

■ — Penn's holiday advei-tisiag (illus.) 1354

— Next weeli in the fiower shop 1354

— Primula malacoides (illus.) 1355

— In the flower shop 1356

—New blood in the old store 1357

— Figure ornaments 1357

With the growers 1358

— W. K. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa 1358

—Elmer D. Smitli & Co.. Adrian. Mich 1358

■ — ^New Chrysanthemum Midnight Sun 1358

— Carl Hagenburger. Mentor, 0 1359

Cattleya Trianae. var. G. C. Roebling 1.3.59

The carnation 1359

— Mid-winter care 1.^59

Railroad demurrage rates increased 1360

Violet growers at Rhinebecl? 1.360

Cincinnati 1361

Washington. D. C... 1361

S-tate Florists" Association of Indiana 1361

Obituary 1361

-Ellas A. Long 1361

—Wilson D. Blacli 1361

— Charles Horneclier 1361

Thompson Carnation Co. in bankruptcy. •■ -1362

Society of American Florists 1362

American Carnation Society 1362

Burpee's Annual 1362

Dhlcago 1364

Pittsburgh 1368

ICansas City, JIo 1369

St. Louis 1370

Mllwaulcee 1370

Boston 1372

Montreal 1372

Philadelphia 1374

New Torli 1376

San ITrancisco 137S

Columbus 1378

Nebraslia State Florists' Society 1378

The seed trade 1384

— Bolgiano's centenary 1384

—Charles J. Bolglano (portraitl 1384

— Woodruff fire consumes seed corn 1384

— Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n 1385

Marliet gardeners 1388

— Vegetables under glass 1388

— Vegetable plants as catch crops 1388

—Tomato Bonnie Best (illus.) 1388

— Greenhouse locations 1388

— Low temperatures 1389

The nursery trade 1390

— Ceanthus l^iXj

Tacoma, Wash 1390

Albany. N. Y ] .' .' .1397

Massachusetts Horticultural Society .1398

Burpee's Annual.

The seed annual of W. Atlee Burpee
& Co., PhiIa(Jelphia, Pa., for 1918,
reached us, December 5. an attractive
and interesting catalogue of 216 pages,
e-xcellently illustrated, among the fea-
tures being 2-1 pages of process color
work. All items catalogued are of-
fered under the cental system, the
pound superceding the pint, quart, bush-
el, etc., as heretofore. The food value of
root crops is exploited in two pages,
with the idea of interesting the small
garden planter in these vegetables.
Two pages are also devoted to illus-
trations of the "Economy Gardens"
conducted and maintained by this firm
to demonstrate the possibilities in the
cultivation of small areas in large
cities. There is also listed a collec-
tion of 20 varieties of annual flower
seed, supplied for $1 and known as
"Burpee's Dollar Box of Annuals," the
flowers being shown in colors on two
pages.

Society of American Florists.

MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOAED.

President Charles H. Totty author-
izes the call for a meeting of the ex-
ecutive board at 9 :00 a. m. at the
Hotel Jefferson, St. Louis, Mo., Jan-
uary 21-22, to continue until all busi-
ness of the meeting is completed.
COMMITTEE MEETING.

Chairman George Asmus authorizes
the call for a meeting of the National
Flower Show Committee at the Hotel
Jefferson, St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday, Jan-
uary 22, the hour of meeting to be
determined later. The reason for call-
ing this meeting on the second das^ of
the executive board meeting is for the
purpose of submitting any business
that may require their consideration.
Owing- to the many changes in train
service, and the uncertainties of ob-
taining accomodations, I would advise
those who intend to be present at
these meetings to secure reservations
at once. John Young. Sec'y.

American Carnation Society.

GOOD WESTERN EEPTiESENTATION URGED.

On account of the unsatisfactory ex-
press service, some growers may feel
disinclined to risk shipment of carna-
tion blooms to the American Carnation
Society's exhibition at Boston, Mass..
January .S0-.31. In order that this ex-
hibition shall not be entirely local, we
would urge every member to carry as
many blooms as he can handle with
him. Two or three hundred blooms
can be handled very easily as hand
baggage, and if a few growers will
each do this, a very good showing will
be made.

The New England growers are find-
ing it diflicult to secure enough coal to
keep their houses warm, and while re-
ports from that section indicate a very
high average in point of quality, the
quantity shown may fall short of nor-
mal, which is another very good reason
why the growers from the middle west
should make a special effort to exhibit.

Make entries for all the stock you
might be able to show, and then do
your very best to fill all the entries
listed. There is no charge for making
entries up to January 21, but after
that date it will cost you ,?2 for each
class in which you desire to make
entry.

If you have a new variety, enter it
for the society's certificate of merit. A
vase of blooms entered in any other
class may also be entered for this cer-
tificate of merit.

Come prepared to participate in the
activities of, the convention. There
will be discussions of live topics of
vital interest to the industry. Look up
your records of blooms cut, prices re-
alized and cost of production. The
Boston members will extend a hearty
welcome. Let us make this the most
successful convention ever held by the
American Carnation Society.

A. F. J. Baur, Sec'y.

BIG NEW ENGLAND SHOWING NECESSARY.
Owing to the unusual and uncertain
transportation conditions of our coun-
try at present, it is imperative and ex-
tremely necessary that our New Eng-
land growers make every effort to ex-
hibit and attend the meetings of The
American Carnation Society at Horti-
cultural hall. Boston, Mass., January
30-31, 1918. We must hold on to the
tradition that this is the best carna-
tion section of the country, and if
necessary, sacrifice to some extent, |

flowers and time to make this a nota-
ble convention and exhibition. Let us
show to the public at this time that
we are keeping the home fires burning,
that when our boys return home from
the front and from the sea, we shall
be ready to help them to again take
their place in upbuilding of the nation
and to support their families.

Yours for the best exhibition ever,
S. J. GODDARD,
Chairman of E'xhibits Committee.

American Rose Society.

The secretary's oSice of the Ameri-
can Rose Society will soon send out
entry blanks for the exhibition of the
society which Avill be held in connec-
tion with the National Flower Show
in St. Louis April 6-15, 1918. The at-
tention of rose growers who plan to
exhibit at this exhibition is called to
the following regulations for judging
cut blooms : "All roses shall be dis-
qualified where exhibited with more
than two growths (one pinch), except
in classes calling for displays and for
100 or more blooms in one vase, on
which two pinches are allowed.
REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT.

The following varieties of roses have
been offered by P. R. Pierson for reg-
istration in the American Rose So-
ciety :

Name — Silvia. Class, hybrid tea.
Parentage, Sport of Ophelia. Descrip-
tion : Habit of plant, same as Ophelia;
character of foliage, better than Ophe-
lia; freedom of growth and hardiness,
same as Ophelia; flower, large; color,
sulphur yellow, shading- to white;
form, excellent; fragrance and bud,
very fragrant and pointed; petalage,
same as Ophelia; freedom of bloom and
lasting quality, same as Ophelia. The
rose is similar to Ophelia, but is dif-
ferent in color and superior for the
following reasons : Foliage and long
bud.

Name — Rosalind. Class, hybrid tea.
Parentage, Sport of Ophelia. Descrip-
tion : Habit of plant, same as Ophe-
lia; character of foliage, same as
Ophelia; freedom of growth and hardi-
ness, same as Ophelia; color, bright
coral in bud, apricot pink when half
open, shell pink when full open; form,
full; fragrance and bud, very fragrant;
petalage, 30 to 40 petals; freedom of
bloom and lasting quality, free, fine
keeper. The rose is similar to Ophelia,
but is different in color and has a
third more petals and superior for the
following reasons : Better color, more
double, more fragrant.

If no objection to such registration
is filed with the secretary of the so-
ciety within three weeks after this
publication, the registration will be-
come permanent.

E. A. White, Sec'y.

Thompson Carnation Co. in Bankruptcy.

The J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.,
Joliet, 111., filed a petition in bank-
ruptcy, January 7, liabilities .$18,.523;
assets $28,273.39. The difficulties of
the firm have been attributed to litiga-
tion and fuel shortage. A meeting of
the creditors has been called for Jan-
uary 17, at the ofiice of the referee,
Morrill Sprague. Room 16, Young
building, Joliet, III.

A Long: Wanted Rhyme.

We, found today, we're pleased to say.

The only i-ime tor "bulb."
Down in Augusta, Georgia,

There lives a florist. Stulb.

— Chicago Tribune Line O' Type.

igiS.

The American Florist.

1363

Wants, For Salc,Etc.

One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv.
For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section.

Where answers are to be mailed from this office
enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc.

Situation Wanted — Experienced de-
signer, decorator and salesman is open
for engagement in Chicago. Married,
over draft age, sober, steady and re-
liable. Can furnish the best of refer-
ences. For further particulars, ad-
dress

Key XXX, care American Florist.

Situation Wanted — In the East, as
working foreman in private or com-
mercial establishment with chance for
advancement; eight years' practical
experience; college training in horti-
culture and design; best of references
furnished; state salary and all partic-
ulars in first letter. Address

D, B. Nevin, Baston, Fa.

Situation Wanted

By good grower, single; private
place preferred. Address
Key 858, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED

By practical gardener and florist, ex-
perienced in botanical work, green-
house and private estates. Can handle
men and get results. Married and can
give the best of references. Would
prefer place as head gardener or su-
perintendent of large estate where re-
sults count. State particulars and
wages. "Will be open after Jan. 15.
Age 35 years. Address

Key 857, care American Florist.

Help Wanted

POT MAN

Man to take charge of our pot section. Appli-
cant must furnish good references as to ability,
character and expeiience Permanent position
and good waees to right man.

Hoskins Floral Co., Plsroarck N.Dak.

Well established florist business, 7359 Green-
view Avenue, near Bichwo d"L"staiion. Owner
of but ding, having other duties, would turn over
this business to Al pariy. absol .tely free of
charge. luterested in setting good tenant only.

E. SUMNER WALKER,

Fhone Rogers Park 169. 1535 Jarvis Ave.

FOR SALE

About 50 ft. 3 in. pipe at 26c; about
900 ft. 2 in. pipe at 135/2=; 900 ft. U4 in. ,
pipe at 7c. Wrought iron pipe in good
condition. g^gj,_

Address Key 856, care American Florist.

Help Wanted — By an established and
growing seed, poultry supply and flower
store, a thoroughly reliable and compe-
tent man as manager. References re-
quired. Address

H. AV. Scliaefer,
1637 Blm St., Dallas, Texas.

Help \Vanted — Florist. $50 to $75 a
month with full maintenance at Illi-
nois State Institutions. Open to citi-
zens of Illinois over 21, Examination
at various points on February 16, 191S.
For further details and application
blank address.

State Civil Service Commission,

Sprin^eld, 111.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses, store and residence in
central west, (a pretty State Univer-
sity City), 20,000 feet of glass; well
stocked; roses, carnations, peas, bulbs,
blooming plants and bedding stock.
An up-to-date flower shop doing $15,-
000 annually. A seven-room house.
This opportunity, seldom offered, to se-
cure a good paying, old established
business. Address.

Key 855, care American Florist.

OFFICIAL S. A. F.

Shipping Labels

Actual size of leaf ZU^514 inches.
FOR CUT FXOWERS: in two colors on
gumtned paper; your card, etc., in
blacK and leaf adopted by th e S. A. F.
in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000
$5.00. Samples on request. Electro of
leaf, postpaid, $1.5U. Cash with order.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

Good retail man experienced in landscape work
and growing business to take a small interest in an
established place near Chicago. Money need not
neccessarily be invested. This is a deserving pro-
position and one that merits attention.

Key 853, care American Florist.

NEW BOOKS— JLST ISSUED

VEGETABLE FORCING

By RAIjPH L. watts
Dean of Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture

A handy reference for professional growers, students and gardeners

interested in growing vegetables under artificial conditions. Clotli

bound. 400 pages and 158 illustrations covering a wide range of topics.

PRICE, . . - . $2.00

Greenhouses: Their Construction and Equipment

By W. J. WRIGHT
Director, Neiv York State School of Agriculture

Contains 286 pages of practical data with tables and estimates on dif-
ferent forms of construction, heating and equipment, based on obser-
vations and experiences of prominent greenhouse builders and owners
extending over a number of years. Bound in cloth, 131 illustrations.
PRICE, .... $1.60

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY

440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO

FOR SALE

The Cleveland Florists' Exchange (Inc.) long
established and very profitable jobbing and
commission business.

A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITY.

Only responsible parties need investigate as references will be required.

Address.

CHAS. F. BASTIAN, Sec'y.

606 Huron Road

Cleveland, - Ohio

GEORGE W. SMITH, Fres.

1617 Wazee Street

Denver, - Colorado

1364

The American Florist.

Jan. 12,

THE STORM DID NOT AFFECT
OUR GREENHOUSES

Consequently Our Quality and Quantity Are The Same As Usual.

Our Roses now are coming in fine crop. Ophelia, HOOSlCr BcaUty, RuSSell and White
Killarney, besides the Brilliant and Pink Killarney are producing in choice quality and large
quantity.

Our Carnation crop also is coming in heavy with a choice quality of flowers.

We offer our Roses and Carnations, all grown by specialists, at prices no higher than others.
Our flowers are cut as soon as ripe and after being in water for several hours in our chilly rooms
are sent twice each day direct to our city store. This gives our customers the choicest fresh cut
stock on the market. Our entire efforts are devoted to the flowers we grow. No side lines
handled to help pay expenses.

With our superior stock and facilities we solicit a share of your patronage for the New Year
and assure our customers of the same prompt first-class service this house is noted for.

All flowers will be charged at regular market prices and stock not grown by us will be bought
on the market for you.

NOTICE: We close at 5 o'clock Week Days, Sundays and Holidays at Noon.

BASSEH & WASHBIRN

LONG DISTANCE PHONE:
CENTRAL 1457.

Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111.

OFFICE AND STORE

178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Chlcagro.

HEAVY BLIZZAED HUETS TRADE.
This city was struck by the most
severe storm in its history, last Sun-
day, January 6. A forty-six-mile-an-
hour gale, which arose in Colorado sev-
eral days previous, swept into this city
shortly after midnight Saturday, and
kept up its terrific pace throughout
the day. A blinding: snow accom-
panied it. In less than IS hours this
city received one-third ol: its usual
winter snowfall and set a new 24-
hour record. At eight o'clock Sunday
night approximately IS inches had been
registered. The best previous mark
was twelve and four-tenths inches,
which fell February lS-19, 1908. A
new mark for precipitation in Janu-
ary also was established. Practically
every railroad suspended its schedule
and many confessed total inability to
move trains. Drifts 10 to 1.5 feet
high were a common sight. Express
companies refused to accept incoming
or outgoing' packages the greater part
of Monday, consequently it was impos-
sible to get stock to the wholesale mar-
ket from the greenhouses, except in a
few instances. Many of the growers
report a considerable breakage in glass
and some the loss of one or two houses,
which could not stand the strain. Con-
ditions were much better on Tuesday
and "Wednesday, and it is expected
that everything will be moving along
nicely again by the end of this week.
Owing to the topsy-turvy conditions
since the storm, it is impossible to say
very much about the market. There
should be plenty of stock of all kinds
to fill all the orders, unless business is
unusually brisk. Freesias are more
plentiful. Violets are on the short
side. Lilies are in good supply, but
clean up regularly. Snapdragons are
to be had in limited numbers and a

—WHOLESALE FLORIST—

158 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

few single and double stocks are in-
cluded in the shipments. Sweet peas
are seen in fair supply at some of the
stores and the same holds true for
mignonette. Paper White narcissi
are plentiful and a few tulips have
made their appearance. Gardenias are
none too plentiful, but orchids appear
to be in large supply. Stevia is ob-
tainable and so is bouvardia. Jonquils,
Romans, callas, calendulas and white
and yellow daisies are included in the
list of offerings. American Beauty
roses are in short supply, but there
appears to be plenty of all the other
roses to go around, especially in the
longer grades. Carnations are arriv-
ing in good sized quantities.

NOTES.

The heavy blizzard that visited this
vicinity January 6, was the most se-
vere ever experienced and caused the
trade thousands and thousands of dol-
lars in actual losses. It was impossi-
ble to ship any stock from the green-
houses to the wholesale market or to
out-of-town points all day, January 7,
consequently there was a great loss
from this source alone. One large
wholesale dealer reports that his firm
lost nearly $800 in actual cash owing
to their inability to make deliveries
on that day. Some dealers sent out
telegrams or special delivery letters no-
tifying their customers of the condi-
tions and that deliveries would be
made as soon as the express com-
panies would start accepting packages.
A large number of growers suffered

Valentine Cards

100— $0.60 200— $1.00
500— 2.00 1000— 3.50

The John Henry Co.

Lansing - Michigan

Mention the American Florist when writing.

from glass breakage, which in some
instances was exceedingly heavy and
represented several thousand lights.
Poehlmann Bros. Co., of Morton Grove;
Pyfer <& Olsem and Ernest Rober, of
"Wilmette; Peter Reinberg, George
Reinberg, J. A. Budlong, Miller Bros.,
Matt Mann, M. M, Weber, the Georgre
Wittbold Co., and Sinner Bros, had
one or more houses partly damaged
and, while the loss is considered heavy,
it represents such a small part of the
total glass area in each instance that
it will not interfere with regular busi-
ness. There were other losses in addi-
tion to those already mentioned which
could not be verified. Among those
who suffered heavily in glass breakage
were the A. F. Amling Co., of May-
wood, and Kottrasch Bros., of Shermer-
ville. Pyfer & Olsem and Kottrasch
Bros, carry windstorm insurance with
Florian D. Wallace, of this city, who
so satisfactorily settled Hoerber Bros.*
large loss several years ago.

igi8.

The American Florist.

1365

PETER REIN BERG

30 East Randolph St.,

LONG DISTANCE PHONES
CENTRAL 601 and 2846

CHICAGO

EVERYONE LIKES THE

Champ Weiland Rose

PRETTIEST PINK ON THE MARKET. TRY SOME TODAY.

Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted.

Buy Direct From the Grower.

CURRENT PRICE LIST

Subject to Change AVithout Notice.

MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100

Specials $25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6,00 to 10.00

RICHMOND

Specials

Select

Medium

Shorts

MILADY

Specials

Select

Medium

Shorts

Killarney "|

White Killarney. . .
Killarney Brilliant. I Specials

Sunburst p-Select . .

My Maryland I Medium

Ophelia Short . .

Champ Wieland ... J

Per 100

$12.00

10.00

8.00

6.00

Per 100

$12.00
10.00
S.OO
6.00

Per 100

$12.00
10.00

ROSES, OUR SELECTION

Carnations, fancy

" good

Harrisji

Valley

VioIet.s

Stevia

Sweet Peas

Smilax per doz. strings

Adiantum

Asparagus, per bunch ........ 50c to 75c

Ferns, per 1,000 $3.00

Boxwood per bunch, 35c

Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25
Leucothoe Sprays

Per 100

S 5.00

5.00
4.00
15.00
8.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.50
1.50

12.50 to
6.00 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
2.00 to
1.00 to

75c to 1.00

2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass

182 North Wabash Avenue i. d. Phone Randolph eai

A STEADY SUPPLY

CHICAGO

Roses-Carnations

AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK.

Our present receipts are heavy enough to meet all demands and
will be greater the balance of the season than last year owing
to the increase in glass area of many of our growers and
stockholders. Couple up with us and insure your future supply.

i^^Order Here. You Cannot Do Better Elsewhere— Of ten Not Nearly As Good^^i

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Tlie American Florist.

Jan. 12,

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WIETOR BROS. I

162 N.Wabash Ave.,

L. D. Phone
Randolph 2081

Chicago

BEAUTIES-ROSES--CARNATIONS

EXTRA FANCY STOCK. ORDER HERE AND GET THE BEST.
CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^v'^rA^o'^rNotVor'^

Per doz.

_ $6.00

30-incli stems 6.00

24-iiicli stems *-0"

RICHMOND. Per 100

select SIS-OO

Fancy .-•• 10-00

Medium »-00

STiort stems o-OO

RTTSSELl. Per 100

Fancy stock 56.00 to $25.00

EOSES, OUR SELECTION B.OO

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SUNBURST and OPHELIA. Per 100

Select $12.(J0

Fancy : 10.00

Medium 8.0O

■Sliort stems 6-00

WHITE and PINK KILLAENEY,
KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Per 100

Fancy $10.00

Medium 8.00

Good 7.00

Short stems 6.00

MINIATURE ROSES. Per 100

Baby Doll $2.00

Elgar 2.00

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CARNATIONS. Per 100

Red $5.00

Liglit Pink 4-00

White 4-00

MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Valley $ 6.00 to 8.00

Lilies 12.50 to 15.00

Ferns, per 1,000 3.0O

Smilax, per doz. strings 2.00 to 2.50

A diantum 1.00

Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.25

Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50

Asparagus Plumosus, bunch 50

Boxwood, per lb 35

Other Green Goods Market Rates.

This item appeared in tlie TriViune,
January 8. Some readers thought it
was a good jolco and others thought it
was a clever piece of worl<: on the part
of someone's press agent : A Morrison
hotel barber is in the habit of sending
flowers to his girl. Last week, after
an unusually prosperous day, he had
dinner at Stillson's. About the time
he got to the Fi-ench pastry he began
to think about the "girl with the
golden hair." So he called the waiter.
"Get me some sweet peas and a little
green stuff to dress 'em up," he said.
And after a long wait the waiter re-
turned. "Very sorry, sir," he said,
■"but the chef says we ain't got any
sweet peas. We can give you cauli-
flower."

Herbert Hansen, who was trans-
ferred from the National army at
Rockford to the regulars at Houston,
Tex., was called home this week by
the sudden death of his mother, Satur-
day, January .5. He has the sympathy
of the entire trade who knew him well
through his long association with Peter
Reinberg. He was granted a ten-day
furlough to attend the funeral held
Wednesday. January 9.

The Blackstone hotel, which was
represented in the hotel division at the
annual tournament of roses in Pasa-
dena, Calif., on New Tear's day, won
second honors for its floral float. The
Hotel Raymond of Pasadena won first
honors and the Hotel Maryland, also
of that city, won third. The Black-
stone last year received the first prize,
a silver loving cup.

Peter Reinberg received a postal
card this week from a florist at Aroza,
Switzerland, which has been in the
mails since August 12. 1917. The
sender wanted a list of his carnation
plant offerings from which to make a
selection. An order was received this
week from Cuba for carnation cuttings.
The Chicago Florists' Club will meet
at the Briggs House, Thursday even-
ing, January 10, at 8 p. m., when the
following ofiicers will be installed :
Fred Lautenschlager, president; O. J.
Friedman, vice-president; Otto H. Am-
ling, treasurer; Allie Zech, secretary;
T. E. Waters, trustee. '

A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling
an extra large quantity of particularly
fine long-stemmed freesias, which are
in brisk demand at their store. They
will have 75,000 to dispose of this sea-
son from one grower alone.

Mangel, the Palmer House Florist,
had a very pretty basket arrangement

> V^ »NC. ^

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WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS

56 East Randolph Street
CHICAGO

CUT FLOWERS

You will always find a complete line of all seasonable

stock at our establishment of the same high grade

quality that has made this firm famous

of the new pink rose. Enchantress, at his
store last week which attracted much
favorable attention from the trade as
well as the general public.

Frank M. Smith, of Los Angeles,
Calif., passed through here this week
on his way to Cleveland, O., where he
was formerly connected with Smith &
Fetters in the retail business.

AVeiland & Risch had a new pink
sport of Ophelia on exhibition at their
store this week which will bear inves-
tigation. This firm is cutting a few
indoor gladioli.

Guy Reyburn returned from a pleas-
apt visit with relatives in Pennsylva-
nia and a business trip to New York,
January 7. His train was 13 hours
late.

J. De Groot. who has been spending
the fall and early winter at his farm
near Catonville, Md., will be in the city
until March 1.

V. Bezdeck, of Wilmette, stole a
march on his many friends in the
trade when he was quietly married
December 31.

J. A. Budlong Is receiving daily ship-
ments of gardenias in addition to the
regular line of all other seasonable
stock.

N. J. Wietor, of Wietor Bros., is
back on the job after being confined

F/oiver Pot
Rovers

Crepewood is a flexible paper-
tliin wood, artistic and waterproof,
color sreen. See Xraas number
of "The American Florist," for
prices, or send 40c for sample roll
30 feet long, postpaid, U. S.

Expanded Wood Co., Evansville, Ind.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

to liis home several days with a severe
cold.

Damm Bros, have a magnificent crop
of lilies the entire cuts of which are
handled exclusively by Zech & Mann.

Mrs. James Morton, who has been on
the sick list for some time, was re-
moved to a local hospital this week.

Garfield Liday is the fourth employe
at Schiller's north side store to join
the colors since the holidays.

Hoerber Bros, are pleasing their
trade with a choice grade of snap-
-dragons.

A. Lange has closed his branch store
in the Stevens building.

P. L. McKee is expected home from
New York this week.

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ROSES

We are in Fine Crop with Roses and can supply you with
extra fancy stock in all the leading varieties, particularly

Russell-Killarney-Killarney Brilliant

Ophelia-Hoosier Beaufy-Nilady

Richmond-Sunburst- Ward

White Killarney

In addition to complete line of all the best standard and newer varieties
of Roses we can supply you regularly with the market's best offerings in

Lilies, Caftieyas, Cypripediums, Pliaieanopsis,
Valley, Carnations, Cecile Brunner, Perns,
Adiantum, Leucothoe, Plumosus, Sprengeri,
Smilax, Boxwood, Green and Bronze Galax.

Pre-lnventory Sale.

Now is the time to take advantage of our Special Sale of
Florist Supplies. Write for List of Ofierings and Quotations.

1000 Assorted Cycas Leaves, 12 to 36 inches, $34.50.

Magnolia Leaves, green, brown and purple, per box, $1.25

Wheat Sheaves, Wire Designs, Etc.

CYCLAMEN, , RUBBER PLANTS. . i ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

4-mcU pots .?3.00. $3.60 aud $4.20 per floz. 4-iucli pots $4.20 per doz. 3Vi -iiiili $3. SO pei- 100

D-inch pots 6.00 per doz. 5-iueh pots 6.00 per iloz. 6-iucli. maile up 4.20 per doz.

PANDANUS VEITCHII. HOLLY FERNS. ENGLISH IVY

.>ineh pots .$0.75 each 3-incli $10.00 per 100 kAaah ' .'SI.t 00 ner 100

8-iBeli tubs $3.00 and 3.50 each 4-iiich 15.00 per 100 .flo.uo peiiuo

BIRD'S NEST FERNS. Sinc-h .$3.00 and 4.20 per doz. COCOS WEDDELIANIA.

6-iiicli pots $1.. 50 each 6-incli 6.00 per doz. 214-incli $14.00 per 100

o„ . , . TABLE FERNS. COLEUS CHRISTMAS GEM. PYTCHOSPERMA ALEXANDER.

314-incli pots .$4. 00 per 100 I 3-incli pots $3.00 and .$4.20 per doz. 1 3 inch pots $15.00 per 100

PoehlmannBros.Co.

72=74 E. Randolph Street, CBICAfiO. L.D.Phone, Randolph 35.

1368

The American Florist.

Jan. 12,

Start The New Year Right!

If you want good stock and good treatment send your orders to us for

ROSES CARNATIONS VALLEY LILIES

STEVIA MIGNONETTE JONQUILS VIOLETS

and all other seasonable stock including Ferns, Asparagus, Galax and all other Seasonable Greens.

SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.

Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House

Quality

Speaks

Louder

Than

Prices.

J. A. B8JDL0NG

184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS

ROSES, VALLEY
and CARNATIONS
A Specialty

WHOLESALE

Grower of

We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits.

C. L. Washburn notified all of Bas-
sett & Washburn's customers, January
7, by telegrams and special delivery
letters that they ivere unable to make
delvieries on account of the blizzard,
but would do so at the earliest possible
moment. The situation is much easier
at this writing- and shipments have
been going forward nicely since late
that evening, when practically all the
express companies resumed operation.

Frank Felke, of Wilmette, has just
received a letter from his son, Walter,
who is with the Sixth field artillery
in France, containing- the welcome
news that he is safe and sound after
being in active service on five diiferent
occasions at the battle front.

The American Bulb Co. has pur-
chased the gladioli crop of Earl Bdger-
ton, Lansing, Mich. A. Miller is spend-
ing a few days in the east. Robert
Newcomb is back from an out-of-town
trip with an armful of Christmas
presents.

A. J. O'Leary, who has been con-
ducting the store under the name of
O'Leary Florist, has taken over the old
established business of Charlotte Meg-
chelsen. 369 East Forty-seventh street.

Frank Fischer, who has been located
at Largo, Florida, for some time, is
visiting friends here this week. He is
an expert carnation gi'ower and is open
for engagement in this vicinity.

The board of directors of the Chi-
cago Flower Growers' Association held
its regular quarterly meeting at its
store at 182 North Wabash avenue,
Tuesday, January 7, at 3 p. m.

Arthur L. Cohen has severed his con-
nection -with George Fischer & Brother
and is seriously thinking of going into
the retail business on his own hook on
the south side.

Nick Lemperis, formerly with Man-
gel, the Palmer House Florist, has
accepted a position in the wholesale
cut flower department of Poehlmann
Bros. Co.

Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting heav-
ily in roses and lilies of splendid qual-
ity, which are in brisk demand. Their
Killai-ney Brilliant are particularly
fine.

A. T. Pyfer & Co. are strong on
Paper White narcissus, which are mov-
ing nicely considering the large quan-
tity now being offered in this market.

The Embee "Artificial Flower Co. will
occupy room 222 in the Atlas building,
which is on the same floor with 10
local wholesale cut flower houses.

Chas. W. McKellar was snowbound
at his home in Niles township January
7, so his right-hand man, Frank Ayres,
took charge.

Percy Jones, Inc., is experiencing a
heavy run on stevia, which is being
handled in quantity.

Visitors: Rolf Zetlitz, Lima, O.; A.
F. Koeble, Sherman, Tex.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

FUNERAL WORK MAIN FACTOR.
With a big drop in the temperature
last week, and a heavy snowfall, busi-
ness conditions do not appear very en-
com-aging. The usual lull in business
after a heavy holiday storm is upon
us, and funeral work is about all that
keeps the market active, besides cut
flower and blooming plant orders for
the hospitals. The New Year's business
was very good this year with the possi-
ble exception of corsage orders which
were conspicuous by their absence. On
account of a lack of corsage orders,
violets did not meet with their usual
heavy call for this holiday. The pres-
ent supply is about equal to the de-
mand, with the exception of Easter
lilies which are more than plentiful.
Orchids are in fine supply in all the
seosonable varieties. Roses are in fair
supply, but carnations are slightly on
the short side.

NOTES.

W. J. & M. S. Vesey are experiencing
a heavy demand for all varieties of cut
flowers, including cattleyas, and other
varieties of orchids. They report their
New Year's business very satisfactory.
Corporal W. J. Vesey, Jr., of Camp
Taylor, Louisville, Ky., who spent holi-
day week here the guest of relatives,
has returned to his camp. Miss S. L.
Nelson, secretary of the W. J. & M. S.
Vesey firm, was on the sick list over
New Year's, but has returned to her
duties after a week's absence.

There will be a monthly meeting of
the florists' club at the greenhouses of
the New Haven Floral Co., New
Haven, Ind., January 16. As this is
the first meeting of the club since the
holidays, a full attendance is desired,
as several subjects are to be up for
discussion.

Cut flowers had a bigger demand
than plants for New Year's at Edgar
Wenninghoff's store. Flowers for the
sick and funeral orders have made
business active tha past few days.

The Flick Floral Co. had a big call
for both cut flowers and blooming
plants for New Year's. They report
a record sale of roses for this holiday,
with a falling off in the sales of violets
and corsage work in general.

A. J. Lanternler's store force was
kept busy getting our funeral orders.
They report the demand good since
the holidays. New Year's business
here was more than satisfactory.

John Hawkins Doswell and wife are
very happy over the advent of a little
daughter, Doris Helen, into the family.
The baby girl arrived, January 4.

The Doswell Flower Co. had an ex-
cellent demand for New Years' day,
with plants and cut flowers about
equal. H. K.

Pittsburifh.

DEM.AKB SOMEWHAT DRAGGY.

The retail stores have done very
little business the past week on ac-
count of the extreme cold weather, the
thermometer registering below zero for
the entire period. New Year's busi-
ness was not up to expectations, with
the result that there was plenty of
stock to fill all orders. Funeral work
comprised the bulk of the demand.
The growers are having their troubles
in keeping up enough steam to prevent
the houses from freezing and the coal
supply has been considerably reduced.
Stock has been plentiful and prices
have suffered in consequence. The
supply of American Beauties is more
than ample and few are moved except
at low prices. Paper Whites are now
flooding the market. They have been
moving well, but this is the first glut
of the season. Carnations are holding
up very well. Lilies and daisies have
been plentiful. Sweet peas are coming
in of very good quality and hold up
well in price.

NOTES.

It is reported that Robert Jedlicka,
who enlisted with the 15th regiment
of engineers, now in service in France,
has been killed in action. He was
formerly employed by Randolph & Mc-
Clements in the East End.

William McCauley, who enlisted in
the naval reserve, has been home on a
furlough. He was formerly with the
A. W. Smith Co.

J. L. Wyland has a big crop of car-
nations and expects to continue cut-
ting for some time. M.

jgi8.

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1369

Fancy Frcesia

Heaviest supply in Chicago. Be sure and order here.

CURRENT PRICE LIST-f^';l-*«^^»l.»"«»

HBS. OHAS. ETTSSELL Per 100

Special J25.00

Select 20.00

Medium $12.00 to 15.00

Short 6.00 to 10.00

Hoosibr Beauty, extra special.

*• " special

'* " select

** •* short

Richmond, special

** select

*' medium

" short

special .
select ..
medinm
short

30.00

20.00 to 25.00

lO.OO to 15.00

8.00

12.00

10.00

8.00

4.00 to 6.00

12.00

10.00

8.00

4.00 to 6.00

Killamey Brilliant, special . .

'* '* select ..

'* " medium.

" " short . .

Ophelia, special .

" select .

" medium

•* short .".

White Killamey, special..

" ** select . .

** '* medium

" " short .

4.00 to 6.00

$12.00

10.00

8.00

4.00 to 6.00

$12.00

10.00

8.00

4.00 to 6.00

EOSES — Continued.

Per 100
12.00
10.00

Killamey, special

" select

•* medium

short 4.00 to 6.00

Mrs. Ward, special 12.00

select 10.00

" " medium 8.00

" short 4.00 to 6.00

Sunburst, special 12.00

select 10.00

" medium 8.00

" short 4.0O to 6.00

Cecile Brunner 2.00 to 3.00

Elgar 2.00 to 3.00

Bahy Doll 2.00 to 3.00

EOSES, OTTE SELECTION 6.00

Extra special roses hilled accordingly.

CARITATIONS.

Fancy $ 3.00 to $ 4.00

Splits 2.00

ORCHIDS.

Per doz.
Cattleyas $12.00

UISCELLANEOUS. Per 100

Violets $ l.BO to $ 2.00

Valley 6.00 to 8.00

Easter Lilies 12.50 to IB.OO

StCTia 1.50 to 2.00

Strawflowers per bunch .35 to .50

Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00

Paper Whites 3.00 to 4.00

Daisies 1.00 to 2.00

Snapdragons per hunch 1.00 to 1.50

Mignonette 6.00 to 8.00

Romans 3.0O to 4.00

Callas per doz. 2.00

Sweet Peas 1.50 to 2,00

Freesia 6.00 to 8.00

GEEENS.

Asp. plumosus per string $0.50 to $0.76

Asp. plumosus sprays. ..bunch .35 to .50

Sprengeri per bunch .35 to .50

Adiantum per 100

Smilax, choice per doz.

Fancy Ferns per 1.000

Galax leaves per 1,000

Wild Smilax per case

Boxwood per lb.

Mexican Ivy

Leucothoe Sprays

1.00
2.00
3.0O
1.25
5.00
.36
1.00

5.if .i3?ia(;[)?in ^ ^o

: TSIOX I NIC. =^^=^^^J5?^

PHONES:

CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2 572
161 North Wabash Ave. Chicago

Kansas City, Mo.

TEADE HOLDING ITS OWN.

Local market conditions for the
past week remained unchang-ed, with
roses plentiful but still high in price.
The quality was especially good in
Mrs. Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst and
the Killarneys, with American Beau-
ties holding their own. Carnations are
still scarce but have fine stems and
large flowers. White and yellow nar-
cissi are plentiful and do well in
cheaper work. Sweet peas are more
plentiful and are of excellent quality.
Pot plants are still good sellers.

3SI0TES.

H. Kusik & Co. report a very good
ending business for 1917 and prospects
for the 1918 season looking good. They
handled a fine line of roses, carna-
tions, sweet peas, stevias, lilies and lily
of the valley.

Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. reports
that the New Year's business was good
with excellent sales on pot plants and
baskets. The call for corsages was also
good. Stock from their own range
was plentiful.

A good increase in business was re-
ported at A. New.ell's. The demand for
corsages, decorations and funeral work
is heavy.

O.A.&L.A.TONN[R

ROSES-CARNATIONS

Stevia Violets Calendulas

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Magnolia Leaves-Magnolia Wreaths-Cycas Leaves, Etc.

30 East Randolph St., Chicago, III.

Mention the American Florist when writing

W. J. Barnes had his force busy all
week with decorations. Blooming
plants continue to sell well and corsage
orders and funeral work are important
items.

August Luther had the greatest plant
business for December in his history.
He is well satisfied with the holiday
trade.

A. F. Barbe is still cutting heavily
in roses, carnations and narcissus.

T. J. Noll & Co. report a very suc-
cessful year, with both the local and
shipping trade strong to the finish.

Biederman & Son report a good
trade and a good cleanup of holiday
stock.

Fred Fromheld had a rushing busi-
ness in corsages for the New Tear's
trade.

E. J. B.

1370

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Jan. 12,

For

Your

Supply of

Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that
it includes every item olfered in the Great Chicago Market.

Z M

CUT FLOWERS E <. A

H N

30 e;. Randolph St.
CHICAGO.

Long Distance Phones ] 9™S?} 3283

St. Louis.

NEW YEliK'S SALES SATISFACTOEY.

The market during- the past week
was somewhat dull, a natural condi-
tion after the holidays. The New
Year's business, however, from all re-
ports, was very encouraging-. The
principal business was flowers and
corsages for the various New Year's
dinner parties. While not as many
corsages were sold this year, they ran
into bigger money. The high priced
corsage was the vogue, all the leading
retailers say. Violets and orchids lead,
with roses and lily of the valley run-
ning a close second. Stock has been a
little more plentiful in addition to the
general dullness, although it has not
yet reached the glut stage. In fact, it
is the writer's opinion that this season
will see no real glut in anything, on
account of reduced production, owing
to some ranges shutting down and the
severe winter weather. In roses, Rus-
sell and Ophelia have been the leaders,
with some very good Killarneys, Ward
and Hoosier Beauties. Carnations as a
whole have been good, although the
stock is not as fine as it was last sea-
son at this time. Paper Whites are
plentiful but sell well at good prices.
Romans are a bit hea-vy in supply and
have gone down in price. Jonquils
hold up to $6 per hundred. Sweet peas
are scarce and bring a big price. Vio-
lets are also quite scarce and bring
high figures. Orchids have been in big-
enough supply to satisfy the demand.
Good snapdragons and other novelties
bring good prices. American Beauties
drag on account of the exceptionally
fine Russell that this market has. In
greens, the market is taken care of,
with a slight scarcity of Asparagus
plumosus.

NOTES.

Wm. C. Smith states he disposed
of thousands of fine cyclamen plants
for Christmas. He had some very
nice stock. Speaking- of cyclamen, L,.
Jules Bourdet certainly did clean up
some cyclamen for the holidays and
he is still selling fine specimen plants.
He had thousands of first grade stock
in seven and eight-inch pots, and as
fast as they had a few blooms they
were picked out. Plants 14 to IG
inches across were no novelty by any
means.

W. J. Pilcher and A. S. Cerny have
had a big season with their Russells.
The crops were just right for the holi-
days and the prices were very good;
in fact, their stock is exceptionally
good and prices have held up with
ready sales.

W. A. Howe's new snapdragon, "St.
Louis," has made a big hit and brings
top prices at all times. He has a big
stock which he intends to market.
The cut stock is consigned to the
Windier Wholesale Floral Co.

St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co.
cleaned up on orchids for New Year's.
Their consignments of Russell are also
of extra good quality, and have the
call over American Beauties.

The biggest New Year decoration
was at the Hotel Statler and is reputed
to have cost §1,000. Grimm & Gorly
executed the decoration.

For the holidays, C. A. Kuehn had
some of the finest Killarney Brilliants
ever seen oft this market.

Visitor : Robt. Newcomb, of Amer-
ican Bulb Co., Chicago.

J. J. W.

Mllwaultee.

HOLIDAT BUSINESS SATISFACTORY.

In summing up the business condi-
tions, which prevailed the last two
weeks of the year 1917, the report in
general is favorable and satisfactory.
The unfavorable growing weather dur-
ing December was responsible for the
predications that cut flowers would be
scarce, consequently the attention was
turned to buying and pushing pot
plants, of which there was a good sup-
ply locally to draw from. Neverthless.
with the unexpected increase of cut
flowers, all good stock found ready
sale; and it is surprising to hear that
under present conditions the better
grades were in greater demand than
the inferior stock. Violets, which for
Thanksgi-ving, played second fiddle,
again had their inning and more could
have been sold to advantage. The
supply of holly was far short of many
previous years, but this was dupli-
cated by boxwood, which w^as some-
thing new and took well. There were
plenty of Christmas trees to go around,
an improvement over last year.
Weather conditions for delivery be-
came ideal the week before, turning
to zero on December 24, at night, but
most of the orders, especially the
plants, had been delivered; the few
cut flowers on December 25 being
easier to handle and caused no extra
worry. Since that day, we have had
12 below zero, causing the growers
more than any one else more anxiety
than in many a December past. The
retailers as a whole all paid more at-
tention to making a creditable win-
dow display, and in turn were well re-
warded. While the writer only saw
the down town section, it certainly
was an Improvement over former sea-
sons. Made up baskets,, large and
small, were more in evidence than ever
before and moved well. In general,
the plant sales were not made at the
last moment as in former years.

Rich. Lietz reports an increase for
the holiday, due to the sales of plants,
which outclassed the sales of cut
flowers. As he has not been in the
best of health for some time past, the
great rush was too much and he has
been confined to his bed since.

Fredrick Ernst says that due to the
high price of cut flowers, the main call
was for pot plants of the better grades.
WTiile sales were more numerous, the
financial end was about the same as
last year.

Chas. Menger had a fine lot of pot
plants and says that business was fine, i

Central 3284
Our OiTerings Include:

ROSES.

Knssell.

AVhIte Killarney.

Pink Killarney.

Milady. Sunbaret.

Shawyer.

Ward. Ophelia.

Killarney Brilliant.

MINIATURE ROSBS.

CARNATIONS.

All Colors in Quantity.

MISCELLANEOUS.
LILIES.

Make arrangements tvith as for
a regular supply. You should al-
ways have some on Iiand, espe-
<-iaIIy now during: the extreme
shortage of other flowers.

Valley. CaUas.

Violets.

(Single and double)

Calendulas.

Cattleyas, Sweet Peas.

Paper Whites.

Yellow Narcissus.

White Daisies.

Yellow Daisies.

Pansies. Stevia.

Straivflowers.
Jonquils Mignonette

GREENS.

Plumosus. Sprengeri.

Galax, bronze. Galax, green.

Perns.

Ijeucothoe Sprays.

Mexican Ivy. Smllax.

Adiantnm.

Wild Smilax. Boxwood.

Bed Winter Berries.

igi8.

The American Florist.

1371

THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA

Be on the lookout for our new things. Send for onr new illustrated list. Keep things moving
with these quick selling goods. Get your order in at once to avoid transportation difficulties.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129-31 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Cut flowers held their own and many
more wreaths were disposed of than
formerly.

"We are especially well pleased with
the holiday business in plants, cut
ilowers and wreaths," was the report
of Carl Desebrock, who is not one of
the old, well-established retailers of
our city. He also enjoyed a good de-
mand for corsage bouquets for Syl-
vester eve.

Fred Gutermuth & Co., with green-
houses at North Milwaukee, and a
store on "Winnebago and 8th street,
says he "has no kick coming," for
business was very satisfactory.

The Holton & Hunkel Co. never had
so many good pot plants for the holi-
days and the demand was most grati-
fying, the only drawback being the ex-
treme cold weather, which means just
so much more work in packing, espe-
cially the out-of-town shipments. Con-
ditions at the wholesale hovise turned
out to be very satisfactory.

Gust Rusch & Co. attribute their in-
crease in volume to shipping orders,
complaining that the local trade was
holding off too long in purchasing their
needs.

. The C. C. PoUworth Co. reports a big
business in plants of which they had
an extra good supply as well as cut
flowers. A vase of their Nebraska
carnations certainly was way ahead of
any red ever seen at this time of the
year.

While the A. F. Kellner Co. had
more work for the holidays than last
year, the final amount realized was
not what it should have been. Home
decorations were not indulged in to
any extent for the first time in many
seasons past. This firm had the order
for the large Christmas tree in the
Plankinton Arcade, which was 45 feet
high with a 24-foot spread at the base.
Gratifying reports for the holidays
were reported at the establishments of
Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., J. M. Fox & Son,
Gimbel Bros.. Baumgarten Floral Co.,
M. A. McKenney Co., Currie Bros.,
Wisconsin Floral Co., Wm. Zimmer-
mann, M. Edlefsen, — Kroseberg and M.
A. Moore.

NEW YEAE OPENS WEtt.

The demand the first week in Jan-
uary was fair, and the supply, due to
the dark cold weather, was able to
take care of all orders. Roses are off
crop, consequently there proved to be
a shortage in that line; this though
was offset by a liberal cut in carna-
tions. Paper Whites and stevia, with a
few snapdragons, forget-me-nots and
calendulas. Violets, too, suffered for
lack of sunshine, reducing the supply
considerably. At present the green
goods market is not suffering.

CLUB MEETING.

The regular florists' club meeting
was held January 3 with a good at-
tendance. Treasurer Livingstone's an-
nual report showed a balance about
equal to that of a year previous. The
officers for 1918 were duly installed,
Fred H. Holton acting as master of
ceremonies. We had as visitors
Messrs. Rasmussen. Cranefleld and
Toule, president, vice president and
treasurer of the Wisconsin State Hor-
ticultural Society. They came in be-
half of the Wisconsin state fair board
in order to promote closer cooperation
and get a few pointers which might
help to make the horticultural display

EVERYTHING IN

Cut Flowers and Greens

Just now we are featuring fancy Sweet
Peas in addition to a large supply of
extra Choice Roses and Carnations.

St. Valentine's Baskets

for Violets, Sweet Peas, etc., with heart
shaped handles and other attractive designs.

Honest Quality — Honest Prices.

25 Assorted d*/? C A

Baskets ipD.OvF

With metal liners, colored in red, violet,
white and all the two-tone finishes.

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RAEDLEIN BASKET CO.

713-17 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

better in every respect. It can truth-
fully be said that their coming was
not in vain, for if plans as outlined
and discusesd, will be considered and
carried out, a great step forward will
be the reward. A dainty repast was
enjoyed by all after adjournment.

NOTES.

With a snow storm, accompanied by
wind blowing at the rate of 38 miles
an hour for 24 hours, from January 6
in the evening, this city is in the midst
of a mass of snow the equal of which
has not been experienced for many
years past. Railroads and city cars
are out of commission at this time,
thus preventing any stock whatever
from reaching the market. Most of
the greenhouses are dark, being cov-
ered with snow, consequently the cut
for a few days to come will be greatly

Part of' the large house, 57x320 feet,
which is planted to American Beauties,
gave way at the Cudahy greenhouses
January 7, due to the enormous amount
of snowfall on that day. With some
extra hustling, the loss to glass and
stock was not very large. For the last
two days they could not get their stock
to Gust Rusch & Co., who look after
the selling end.

The Holton & Hunkel Co. received
its first shipment from their Brovm
Deer plant at 2 p. m. January 7. The
east end of one of the greenhouses on
Humboldt avenue, which contained

Gold Letters

Packed 25 of a character to each en-
velope. CSample free.)

Per 100 Per 1000

Small size ?0.40 $3.00

Medium size 50 4.00

Large size 60 «°-29

Gold Script Words (10 to pkg.) . . .$0.35

Gold Script Words, per 100 3.00

Purple Script Words (10 to pkg.). .35

Purple Script Words, per 100 3.00

Get our complete list of other supplies.

6eo. fl. Angermneller Co.

Wholesale Florists
1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

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Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

116-118 Seventh Street,
PITTSBURGH, - PA.

Growers of Quality Flowers.

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The American Florist.

Jan. 12,

ERNE ^ COMPANY

-WHOLESALE FLORISTS-

30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578.

CHICAGO, ILL.

pot plants for the Christmas trade, but
fortunately empty at the time, gave
way under the weight of snow Janu-
ary 6.

James Livingstone recently read a
paper on "Amateur Gardening" at the
annual meeting of the Wisconsin State
Horticultural Society at Madison. He
was also elected to serve on the execu-
tive committee for the district, com-
prising the territory west of the city
of Milwaukee.

WMle there was no loss at the C. C.
PoUworth range, they felt rather un-
easy when the sash bars took on that
inward curve. They were so sur-
rounded by snow that it was impossible
to get the daily cut to the city.

The Wauwatosa Floral Co. had its
coal ordered last fall but is very anx-
ious about two carloads which are on
the way since December IS, and al-
though traced to Milwaukee are still
"out of sight."

The Mueller Greenhouse Co., of
Brown Deer, specializing in carnations,
claim that the total cut up to January
1 is about 25 per cent behind that of
a year ago, figuring the same period.

Gust Rusch & Co., who sent out a
few shipments Sunday night, had them
returned next morning, as the express
companies could not forward them.
E. O.

Boston.

COLD weather; business slow.
The holiday trade is over and the
severe cold weather which we have
had has kept business down. The
amount of stock arriving is small,
owing to the scarcity of coal, but the
quality is good and commands a fair
price. The quality of roses never was
better, especially Ophelias, strong in
stem and foliage, and wonderful in
color, the J!r5<;e ranging from six to 20
cents each. White Killarneys, Shaw-
yers, Hearsts and Mock roses are
seen in large quantities, selling at eight
cents, 12% cents and IC cents. Carna-
tions are excellent and sell reasonably
well, the price being .$4 a hundred.
Pink Delight, Alice, White Wonder,
Benora and Beacon are the best.
Sweet peas are selling well at $2 a
hundred. Calendulas, marguerites and
lilies are in large demand but sell at
a medium price. Violets are scarce and
selling at .$1.25 a hundred. Golden
Spurs, French jonquils, Roman hya-
cinths, and Paper White narcissus are
arriving in small quantities and sell-
ing slowly.

NOTES.

John J. Cassidy had a large wedding
in Newburyport, where quantities of
orchids, euphorbias and acacias, in
large sprays, were used. His New
Year's trade was ahead of other years,
and large orders were received for bas-
kets of assorted plants.

Wax Brothers report very good
business and their New Tear's trade
was better than anticipated, in spite
of the fact that the thermometer was
below zero. Samuel Wax went shoot-
ing in New Hampshire and returned
with a small deer weighing 150 pounds.

Wm. McAlpine is having trouble in
obtaining fuel; one of his large nouses
is closed and he threatens to close the
other if he is unable to secure more
coal. This means that Boston would
lose some of its best grown roses.

GOLDFISH

BUY FROM THE BREEDER
Twenty-six Acres of Ponds

Write for Wholesale Price List
of Goldfish and Supplies.

Bert J. Putnam, ''i;^iST^"'-

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Bargain in California Privet

Can ship now or hold in storage until spring.

6-12 inch $ 6 00 per KOO

1218 inch 1(1,00 per 10' 0

18-24 inch 12.50 per lOOO

SOUTHERN NURSERY CO.

WINCHESTER, TENN.

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Mrs. Osgood, wife of Wilbur Osgood,
salesman for the Budlong Co., died re-
cently from penumonia. She is sur-
vived by her husband and three chil-
dren. His many friends remembered
with floral tributes.

Arnold & Fisher, of Woburn, con-
tinue to cut heavily on sweet peas,
Christmas Cheer and Yarrawa. Next
year they are planning to have a num-
ber of neiv varieties ready for the
Christmas trade.

The New E'ngland Rose Co. had a
large cut for the holidays, following
which they closed up one large house
on account of coal shortage.

Charles Evans is closing his calla
houses and will give his attention to
strelitzias, swainsonas. Asparagus
Sprengeri and pliunosus.

Samuel Goddard, of Framingham, is
having a good season with his new
carnation. Laddie, which he is selling
at $10 a hundred.

Penn, The Florist, reports a good
holiday business and excellent plant
sales.

The roll of honor of members of the
trade from this city now numbers 62.

John Lynch, salesman for J. M.
Cohen, is seriously ill at his home.
S. K. G.

Montreal.

Excellent holiday teade.
The 1917 holiday trade turned out
better than was expected, resulting in
a practical cleanup in all lines at
prices slightly better than last year.
There was a large supply of plants and
cut flowers but not as varied as in
former j'ears. due to the fact that no
foreign importations Tvere available.
With the exception of Paper Whites,
which were of good quality, there was
practically no bulbous stock. The best
selling plants were cyclamens, which
went at good prices, and some cut-
over azaleas were offered but the
movement was slow, they being too
high priced. Cut flowers, all brought
from outside points, some good, some
"pickled," and the quality in general
not up to last year's mark, sold fairly
well. The supply was ample with the
exception of carnations and a lot of
stock came from the United States,
whereas in former years conditions
were exactly the opposite, many ship-
ments going across the border from

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mmm florist co.

440 So. Dearborn St.
CHICAGO.

IN CHICAGO

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

H. B. Kennicott. President.

J. E. POLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr.

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Mailed upon request.

GHIGAGG AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY HOUSE

Dept. A.
1349-61-63 S. Michigaa Ave., CHICAGO, IXI,.
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this end. Decorative green was abun-
dant with no special call and artificial
flowers did not take well. Basket ar-
rangements sold well. All in all, the
trade at Christmas will be remembered
as the best in the history of the
trade in this city as far as total sales
and profits therefrom are concerned.
There were no serious delivery prob-
lems, the weather being only moder-
ately cold. J. L.

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John Kruchten Co.

162 North Wabash Aveoiie,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017.

CHICAGO, ILL.

JOSEPH FOERSTER

KYLE & FOERSTER

i6o N. Wabash Avenue,

Wholesale Florists

Long Distance Phone. Randolph 6784

CHICAQO

HOERBER BROS.

l^^lt^. Cut Flowers

Telephone: Randolph 27S8

Qreenhouses: Des Plaines, III. /^i,{««x«

Store ; 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. dllCa gO

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Joseph Ziska & Sons

169- 1 75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

Wire Designs and Wholesale
Florists' Supplies

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&

Wholesale Florists

179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO

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Joseph E. Wiltgen

Michael F. Freres

Wiltgen & Freres

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Long Distance Phone, Randolph 1975

173 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO

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A. L Randall Co.,

SEB^''%\^'1g%'i^.'"^ES3

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
Florists' Supplies.

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George Reinberg

WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST

Hztra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Richmond. Kil-
lamey, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant
rosoB. All orders given prompt attention. Try us.

162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO

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E.C.AMUNGCO.

The Largest, Best Equipped,
Most Centrally Located

WHOLESALE.

CUT FLOWER HOUSE

IN CHICAGO

169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

L. D. Phones
CENTRAL 1977 and 1978.

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VlioMeno¥crMM*KetsS

Chicaeo,
CURRENT PRICE LIST.

Dozen

Roxi.Bianty.ipeciali i7 00

36-in 6 00

30-in 5 00

24-in 4 00

" Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00@ 3 00

100

" Hoosler Beauty 8 00@1S 00

" KillarneyBrilliaat 6 U0@15 00

'• Killarney 6 00@12 00

" White Killarney 6 00@12 00

'■ Richmond 6 00315 00

" RbeaReid 6 00@15 00

" My Maryland 6 00@15 00

Mri. Geo. Shawyer 6 00@15 00

■• Milady 6 00@15 00

" Sanbnrst 6 00@12 00

" Mrs. Aaron Ward 6 00612 00

•• Hadley 6 00@15 00

" Ophelia 6 00@12 00

" Double White Killarney.. 6 00@12 00

" Mrs. Moorfield Storey 6 00@12 00

" Champ Weiland 6 00@12 00

" Stanley 6 00012 00

" Tipperary 3 00@10 00

" FrancisScott Key 6 00@15 00

" Bayard Thayer 6 00@1S 00

" Cecile Brunner 2 no@ 3 00

" GeorgeElear 2 000 300

'• Baby Doll 2 00(8 3 00

" Nesbit 2 OT® 4 00

'■ Fireflame 6 000 8 00

" Ourselection 5 00

Violets, per 100 $1 00@ 1 50

Carnationa 3 00@ 4 00

Cattleyas..per doz,, $9.0O@$12 00

Daisies 1 00@ 2 00

Lilium Harrisii 12 50@1S 00

Valley

Ferns per 1000, $3 00

Galax ■' 1 00® 1 25

Leucothoe

Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00
Flumosus Strings.. each, 60@ 75

Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 SO

Sprengeri, Flumosns Sprays

Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case, 9.00

60O

D. E. FBBRES

It. J. WINDLEE

THE FRERES-WINDLER Go.

30 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Uoom 218 Atlas Block
Long Distance Phone, Majestic 7176

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WILD SMIUX, .I'-iL

NATURAL LOG MOSS

Per bagdOO square leet) $1.75

PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS

Per bag (100 square feet) $3.56

E. A. BEAVEN, ^^"^Ti^lkMA

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Per
Case

Wild Smilax, $2.50

Natnral Loft Moss, per bag (100 square

feet). $1,75.
Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (10$

square feet). $3.50.

Caldwell The Woodsman Co.

EVERGREEN, ALA.

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irnTFLOwgocs

V ■'iM NO. WABASH AVI. ^^ ^

1S4 NO. WABASH AVI.

i^MECENraM^Sla

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Cleveland Florisis' Exchange

Wholesale Commission Florists
and Florists' Supplies.

606 HURON RD., CLEVELAND, O.

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ZECH & MANN

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO
Telephone Central 3284

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The American Florist.

Jan. 12,

You can always depend on us to fill your order for

=BEaUTIES=

You know where there is a large supply you can look for the best value.
THE LEO NIESSEN CO., "Z^tr 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

PhUadelphla.

TRANSPORTATION SITUATION CRITICAL.

On account of the uncertain and
almost total lack of express shipping
facilities, things are all at sixes and
sevens. The wholesale dealers are
doing everything in their power to
keep things moving, but with all the
extra exertions, little progress is made,
and the local market is called on to
handle a surplus which fairly staggers
it, and results in a slaughter of prices
unheard of at this season of the year.
The local demand, particularly with
those who do a middle-class business,
is very good. There is the usual
amount of funeral work and quite a
general call for cut flowers. All large
fashionable functions and public enter-
tainments, which are generally at
their height at this time, have been
called off. As plants and all kinds of
decorative material were largely used
for these affairs, there is much of this
class of stock that must be kept over
and held for more prosperous times.
The quality of the stock coming in is
very good, although some of the roses
show touches of mildew, indicating
perhaps an effort to try lower ranges
of temperature. A rose that appears
to be making its way into public ap-
proval is the Champ Weiland; the few
who have it here say it is a free
bloomer and bids fair to become a
standard sort. Carnations are fine,
nothing better being seen at this sea-
son; the price, however, is anything
but satisfactory to the growers. Very
good stock will not average over two
cents. The first selection sells for four
cents, but the left-overs will cut deeply
into these figures. Violets clean up
very well, there being scarcely any
New York doubles to compete with the
local supply, which is for the most
part single. There is a fair supply
of cattleyas, for which there appears
to be a strong local demand, keeping
a balance at good prices. Narcissus,
Paper White and the yellow, are hard
to move, accumulations being seen in
all stocks. Sweet peas move fairly
well as do callas and Easter lilies.
There is plenty of good snapdragon
and mignonette.

EXPRESS DirriCTJLTIES.

The transportation situation is be-
coming desperate. From January 1,
or during the past week, embargoes
have been almost continuous, owing to
the great number of trains dropped
under orders by the government. Pas-
senger trains are going out and arriv-
ing without express cars or messen-
gers. The Jos. Heacock Co. can no
longer express their roses from their
range and are obliged to send their
stock to Philadelphia by auto. They
also sent along 200 pounds of coal to
eke out the supply at the city store,
which could not be obtained from deal-
ers. Many out-of-town buyers come
for their stock and carry it away with
them. Wholesale dealers also deliver
orders that will warrant the expense
by messengers on trains. There is a
stiff fight and a liberal "greasing" to
get the bulky packages through, some
being packed in trunks and going as
baggage. Edward Reid sent his book-
keeper with a large order to a south-
ern point the past week. A reserva-

American Beauties, Early 'Mums, Violeis, Orchids, Valley. High Grade Reses and Garnaiions.

This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Elxpress Depots,

1619-1621 Ranstead Street.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

YlioMeJIovcrMM'KeU

Cincinnati, Jan, 9. Per 100

American Beauty, per doz,..l 00@ 4 00

Roses, Killarnev 4 00@ 8 00

'• Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 00@25 00

" Ophelia 8 00615 00

•■ RichmoDd 6 00@15 00

" Sunburst 6 00@I2 00

LUinm Gltfantenm 15 00

Carnations 3 00® 4 00

Valley ^ 7 00

Narcissus 3 00® 4 00

Sweet Peas 1 00

Boston, Jan. 9, Per 100

Roses. Btanty 10 00325 00

■• KiUarney Queen 2 00@ 8 00

" White and Fink Killaroey. 2 00@ 8 00
" Doable White KiUarney... 2 00@ 8 00

" KiUarney Brilliant 4 00@10 00

■• Hadley 2 00® 8 00

" Cardinal 2 00© 8 00

•■ Mock 40001200

" Mrs, Chas. Rnssell 2 00@ 8 00

■' SsDbnrst 2 00@ 8 00

•• Taft 4 00® 2 00

" Milady 2 00® 8 00

" Ward and HiUinedon 2 00® 8 00

" My Maryland 2 00® 8 00

Carnations 2 00® 4 00

Violets 75® 1 00

BOFFALO, Jan. 9. FerlOO

Beauty Special 40 00050 00

Fancy 25 00@30 00

Extra 20 00@2S00

1st 10 00@15 00

Roses. KiUarney 4 00® 10 00

•• My Maryland 4 00@10 00

" Sunburst 4 00®10 00

•■ Ward 3 00® 6 00

" Ophelia 5 00012 00

•' Russell 6 00®12 00

" Stanley 4 00© 8 00

'■ Mock 4 00® 8 00

" Sbawyer 40Q@12 00

Lily of the Valley 8 0C@10 00

Lilies 8 O0®10 00

Cattleyas 50 00®«0 00

Carnations 3 60® 5 00

Asparaeus Sprenseri... 35® 50

Ferns per 1000. 2 SO

Smilax 15 n0®20 00

Chrysanthemums 10 00®25 00

Violets 75® 1 00

Sweet Peas 1 00® 2 50

tion in a parlor car and a liberal tip to
the porter got everything through all
right. A round of the wholesalers
finds them uncertain but hopeful. All
seem to think that when the railroad
situation is settled and schedules are
restored, there will be a normal serv-
ice and a reasonable certainty in de-
liveries. With this established, the
out-of-town demand will assume its old
proportions and give stability to prices.

CLUB MEETING.

The feature of the January meeting
of the florists' club held Tuesday even-
ing in the Grand Fraternity building
was a discussion of the income tax
and the publicity movement. Presi-
dent Farenwald slipped on the ice on

Write Por Our

Price List
On Cut Flowers

H. G. BERNING

1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

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BERGER BROS.

Central Market

ROSES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY

Chrysanthemums, Violets.

Always high grade Easter Lilies
1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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FLORAL NURSERIES

Growers and Wholesalers

Office and Wholesale Store

9 SO. MOLE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Greenhouses: EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.

PHONE NO.-SPRCCE 889.

leaving his home and while not se-
riously injured was not able to be
present and Past President Heacock of-
ficiated. Some opposition to the pub-
licity movement developed, the reason
advanced being that it is not consid-
ered a propitious time to advertise
flowers. An excellent lunch was pro-
vided by the house committee.
^ NOTES.

The extreme cold weather of the
past week, which showed the lowest
continuous registerings of the ther-
mometer recorded by the weather
bureau of this city, the range being
from 10° below to 4° above during
four consecutive days, was a tremen-
dous strain on the coal piles of all
greenhouse men. All appear to have
rode out the storm safely, which it is
hoped will be the worst of the season.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists'
Exchange is heating with oil lamps.
The fire under the boiler went out,

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(CPOUMIIKD

Everything in the
line of Gut Flowers,
Plants and Florists'
Supplies.

ffllLWiCKEE, WIS.

noLTON & mm. co.

462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Wholesalers and Growers of

Choice Cut Flowers
and Greens

FLORISTS' ATTENTION!

Holiday Specials

Red Ruscus. Red Immortelles, Red
Velvet Poinsettias, Red Frieze Rop-
ing, Red Raffia Mats, Baskets,
Folding Pasteboard Boxes, etc.

HOLIDAY GREENS

Loose Bouquet Green, Bouquet
Green Wreathing, Boxwood, etc.

Our prices are right. Send list
for quotations.

RICE BROTHERS

218 N.FiftbSt., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

EUGENE BERNHEIIHER

Wholesale Florist

ROSES

Prima Donna, September Mom and Ophelia,
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Violets,

1531 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Fa.

Philadelphia Wholesale
Florists' Exchange

High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies,

Chrysanthemums, Violets.
Dp-to- the-Minute Service; Satjifadion Goannteed.

1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, P&

The Robert Craig Co. are now peg-
ging away and pulling for a good
Easter. With good shipping facilities,
which they feel siire will be restored
by that time, they look for an old time
business.

The Jos, Heacock Co. finds the par-
cels post very reliable, shipments as
far as the third zone being delivered
on time. Prices of roses are fairly
good, except for the higher grades.
pipes and sections froze, then cracked,
putting this service out of commission.
A splendid stock of roses are offered
here. Champ Weiland and the new
Liberty Bond roses are features.

"Plenty of good stock, but not more
than we could move if transportation
was normal," is the word from Edward
Reid. Choice roses and carnations are
headliners.

Manager Liggett, of the S. S. Pen-
nock Co.'s plant department says they
are hibernating at present; lots of
business showing, but awaiting trans-
portation.

Ben. Gibbs, at Eugene Bernheimer's,
reports stock good but a woeful lack
of appreciation from the buyers. Prima
Donna and September Morn are lead-
ers here.

GUST. RUSCH & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Jobbers in
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

P.O. Box 206

PIioneMain 1245.

444>446
MilwanlteeSt.,

.Milwaokee,Wis.

FANCY FERNS, Special Picked

Leave your orders for regular shipments.

'MUMS, ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS.

Florist Supplies, Manufacturer of Wire Designs.

C/i K' I I P H lU Wholesale Florist.

• *^* ■%Ui:ffini> 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

VtoMe Hover M^KeU

Philadelphia, Jan, 9. Per 100

Roses, Beauty, specia'.., 35 00@50 00

i. ,. fancy 15 000^5 00

extra 10 00@1S 00

shorter erades 10 00@12 00

Mrs. Cbas. Russell 8 00@25 CO

Prima Donna 8 00@15 00

Killarney 3 0001000

White Killarney 3 Ot@10 00

Hadley 8 00@35 00

Sunburst 4 00@12 00

Onheha 6 00^15 00

Wards 3 00® 8 00

CamatloDs 4 00@ 6 00

Cattleyat eacn. SO 50@ 75

Valley 10 00©12 00

Lllium Rubrum 5 00@ 6 00

Calendulas 2 00@ 3 00

Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50

Snapdragons 6 00@10 00

Cbrysantbemums 8 00@40 00

Pompons per bunch, 35c@50

Violets, single and double 75@ 1 00

Asparagus string or bunch, 35® 50

Pittsburgh, Jan. 9. PerlOO

Rpses.Beauty, special 35 00

fancy 25 00

' extra 12 00

..' ,,.,', ''"•i '"OO

Killarney 4 00612 00

My Maryland 4 00612 00

" Sunburst 4 00612 00

Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@12 00

Cattleyas so 00

Lllinm Gleantenm 10 00@12 00

Adiantnm 1 25

Asnaragus Sprencrerl. ner bunch. 35640

New Crop Green Galax per 1000 1 25

Carnations , 4 00

Calendulas 3 00

Violets SO

Milwaukee. Jan. 9, PerlOO

Roses. Killarney and W. Killarney 8 00015 00

" Ward 6 00615 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 15 006 0 00

" Ophelia 8 00615 00

Hoosier Beauty 10 00620 00

" Bon Silene 2 00

Cecile Brunner 2 00

CarnatioDS 4 00@ 6 00

Valley : 6 00

Lilies perdoz., 1 75

Rubrums 4 00

Cattleyas perdoz., 9 00

McCALLUM CO.

Florists' Supplies
PITTSBURGH. - PA.

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Wholesale Florists' Supplies

THE HOUSE OF MERIT

Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in
Quantity.

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JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO.

1309-13 11 N. 2nd St.,Philadelphia,Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Fancy Raffia Mats

$3.00 per doz.

W. Q. Potter Co., tU^^£^6:

Mention the American Florist when writing

St. Louis, Jan. 9, PerlOO

Hadley 2 00@ 5 00

Killarney 2 006 4 00

White Killarney 2 00© 4 00

Hoosier Beauty 3 0061S 00

Sunburst 3 00610 M

Ward 3 00© 6®

MrsShawyer 2 006 8 00

Ophelia 3 00© 8 06

Carnations 4 0C@ 5 00

Ferns ner 1000, $2 50

Russell 3 0O615OO

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Jan. 12,

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have had a
number of shipments returned from
customers on account of delay in de-
livery. These orders were sent away
on specified time of delivery and were
not received until the next day. Paul
Berkowitz thinks customers have a
right to receive goods delivered
promptly by their order to transpor-
tation companies, and does not see
why the firm should be held responsi-
ble for a matter over which they have
no control.

The range of Joseph Kift, Westches-
ter, Pa., which was heated by steam
supplied by a plant that furnished
heat for the city, froze up on the night
of January 0 due to failure of the
heating company to keep up the re-
quired pressure. The entire stock in
15 houses was lost. As the contract
called for specified temperature high
enough to have kept out the frost, Mr.
Kift expects the company to make
good.

The Leo Niessen Co. reports express
facilities worse than ever, it being al-
most impossible to ship anything.
Parcel post is working, but also sub-
ject to annoying delays in most direc-
tions. Stock is not any too plentiful,
incoming shipments being much de-
layed. American Beauties, Killarney
Brilliant and Mrs. Russell are features.
"We are doing everything possible
to relieve the situation," say the Ber-
ger Brothers. It is very difficult, how-
ever, to get stock either in or out.
Easter lilies, Maryland roses and car-
nations are in good supply.

The Floral Nurseries are receiving a
full line of roses. Double White Kil-
larney, Maryland and Wards are lead-
Karl Muller, Elmwood avenue and
65th street, died at his home here,
January 7, of pneumonia.

K.

New York.

COLD ^VEATHEE STAGNATES BUSINESS.

"The rich and the poor meet together,
but the Lord is the maker of them all."

It is possible that the above text nev-
er appealed to many New Yorkers imtil
the cold wave of the past week swooped
down, for the priest and the pauper,
the judge and the prisoner at the bar,
have alike suffered. The writer of
these notes has had a varied experi-
ence, from Nova Scotia, where he was
bom — and is not ashamed to say it — to
the Rocky mountains, taking in Chica-
go and Kansas City on the way, but I
have never seen so much suffering on
account of cold weather as I have come
in contact with during the past week.
The oldest men in the florist business
cannot recall such a prolonged period
of cold weather. It would be idle to
repeat all the reports that come in, be-
cause some of them may not be true,
but enough has been verified to make
it certain that all the growers are pass-
ing through the most trying period of
their experience. In the wholesale dis-
trict, trouble began on the Saturday
before New Year's day. On that day,
stock came in frozen stiff, and it has
been coming that way ever since. The
supply is greatly reduced, but the de-
mand, in proportion, is much less. We
may just as well say, and with truth,
that the business, for the time being,
has been practically paralyzed. Busi-
ness for New Year's day was not as
good as on many ordinary days of the
week, and it has continued to grow
worse. It is useless, at this writing, to
quote prices on stock, because there are
no prices; the stock that arrives must
be either sold at a sacrifice or lost. At
this writing, it appears that the worst
of the cold wave has passed; we hope
it has, but it has left a long train of
disaster in its wake. Just how bad all
conditions may be, we have yet to learn.

B*or Irrxnaedla.'te Deli-very

LIL. GIGANTEUM ,.n

Of new crop. \\\ ^'■^^^S (y'.'lll

7-9 in., $55.00 per 1000. '%j:v^' '"

In cases of 300 bulbs. '^

LILY Of the VALLEY

From New York Cold Storage.

$40.00 per 1000.

In cases of 2000 and

4000 pips.

Chas. Schwake & Co., 90=92 West Broadway, New York

'-x\

-'A-

January 7 — Business continues very
unsatisfactorj', for since the Christmas
trade ended business has had not
half a chance. The beginning of 1918
will pass into the history of the cut
flower trade of this city as a liv'eek long
to be remembered. No such continued
cold weather has ever been experienced
here in a corresponding period since
the weather bureau was established.
The cold abated January 5-6, but early
this morning rain began to fall, freez-
ing as it fell, and the streets are in a
dangerous condition. Although the cold
greatly reduced the supply of stock,
there is yet a surprisingly large supply
of it, which would not be noticeable
were it not for the fact that buying is
so. light. American Beauties are very
slow at from $10 to ,$25 per 100 for long
stems. About the only real movement is
in good tea roses, but they are not swift.
For this season, carnations are par-
ticularly slow and cheap, it being hard
to get over $3 per 100 for the best.
There are many sweet peas on the
market, running from 75 cents to $3
per 100, particularly fine stock.
Golden Spurs. Victorias and freesia,s
are arriving and there is some call for
them, but Easter lilies, lily of the val-
ley and Paper Whites are hard to
move. In orchids, it is next to impos-
sible to move oncidiums and cypripe-
diums and the smaller cattlej'as go as
low as 10 cents per flower; the best
oo cents.

COLD SNAP BEINGS DISCOMFORT.

There were many unfortunate inci-
dents brought about by the recent cold
snap. We write "recent" advisedly, for
though it was not so cold January 5-0,
there are indications of another drop
in temperature. Even in the worst
situation, there are comic features.
One of these was the big wholesale
firm of Traendly & Schenck borrowing
enough coal from Herman Komitch, of
Secaucus. N. J., one of their growers,
to keep their store from freezing up.

In some buildings it seems that the
firemen or janitors, having never be-
fore experienced such a continued cold
spell, were taken unawares.. Some-
thing of the kind happened in the
building where H. E. Froment's store
is located. They had a freeze-up with
consequent discomfort throughout the
week.

The Summit Express, a large motor
van that brings stock to the wholesale
district from Summit, Madison and
other towns, caught fire enroute on the
morning of January 3. and the van
and its contents were destroyed.

We learn that two large rose houses
in the Siebrecht range. New Rochelle,
N. Y.. were frozen up.

Notice was received in the wholesale
district on January 5, that the express
company had declared an embargo on
stock from Providence, R. I.

About the warmest place In the
wholesale district during the past
week, was the store of the Growers'
Cut Flower Co. It looks as though
Manager Van Reyper is a magician
and mesmerized the janitor.

George B. Hart, the Rochester, N. T.,
wholesaler, was a visitor, January 3,
and reported the same kind of weather
up-state, possibly a little more so.

Mention the American Florist when writina

MY SPECIALTY
SWEET PEAS AND ALL

Flowers of Shipping Quality

Joseph S. Fenrich

51 West 28th Street, NEW YOKK

Telephones 420-421-422 Farragut.

We learn that the Budlong Co., of
Auburn, near Providence, R. I., haa
shut down half their range and an-
other Providence grower is said to
have closed entirely.

The building in which the store of
David Clarke's Sons is located, ex-
tends on Broadway, from 75th to 76th
street. It contains a number of stores
and probably 20 families live in the
upper floors. On January 3. tenants
were notified that heat would be cut
off at 10 p. m., and there was some
hustling to get perishable stock in safe
places. Fortunately for the Clarkes,
they have good greenhouses at Ford-
ham Heights.

NOTES.

As a sidelight on the coal shortage,
it is a fact that John D. Rockefeller,
Jr., and his family were frozen out of
their town house, 10 West 54th street,
and have gone to his father's estate at
Pocantico Hills. After the coal supply
failed he sent a requisition to the
Standard Oil Co. for 36 oil stoves, but
their supply was exhausted.

At the store of the United Cut
Flower Co., Ill West 28th street, we
have noticed exceptionally fine Vic-
torias, Golden Spurs and Principe
narcissus. The Victorias are partic-
ularly noteworthy, as they are about
six weeks ahead of the usual crop.
Much other good stock is also seen at
this store.

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PAUL MECONI

WHOLESALE FLORIST

55-57 WEST 26TH STREET

NEW YORK CITY

TelCDhone:
8864 Farragnt.

GEO. J. POLYKRANAS

Wholesale Commission Florist

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

104 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone No. 2264 Farragut.

J. J. COAN, Inc.

WHOLESALE FLORIST

1 15 West 28th St., New York

Phones 5413 and 5891 Farragut

Everything in Cut Flowers

Walter F.Sheridan

WHOLESALE FLORIST

'^^''^llFaJragut 133 W. 28th St., New York

HORACE E. FROMENT

WHOLESALE GOIOIISSIOir

All the New Eind Standard Varieties of HoseSi
Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc.

148 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY

Telephones: Farragmt 300 and 301

JOHN YOUNG SCO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Telephone Farragut

WILUAMP.FORD

WHOLESALE FLORIST

107 W. 28TH ST., KEW YORK

Telephone 5335 Farragut.

Geo. C. Siebrecht

Wholesale Florist

109 West 28th St., NEW YORK

Tel. 608 and 609 Farragnt.

CONSIGNMISNTS SOUCITED

Telephone Farragut 9761.

Goldstein & Fntterman

Wholesale Florists

The Right People to Deal With.
102 West 28th St., New York

Mention the American Florist when writing.

BADGLEY 6c BISHOP, Inc.

Phonef. Farragut 4130—4131

34 West 28tli Street, New York

Recnm uA Dbirhtnt of Clioicest Cnt Flowers

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Riedel & Meyer, inc.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

25 years' experience. Consignments solicited.

49 West 28th St., New York

Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Sqnare.

VloMe Hover M(5^Ket^s

New Vork. Jan. 9. PerlOO

Roses, Beauty, special 10 00@25 00

extra and fancy... 5 00@ 8 00
No 1 and No 2. . . . 3 00@ 4 00

Hadley 4 00(325 00

FrancisScott Key 4 00@20 00

Prima Donna 2 00@10 00

Alice Stanley 2 00@10 00

Mrs Geo. Shawyer 2 00@10 00

Double White Killarney.. 2 00(310 00

Killarney, Special 6 00(g 8 00

No 1 and No 2. . 1 00® 2 00

Queen 2 00@10 00

Brilliant 2 00@10 00

Aaron Ward 2 00010 00

Sunburst 2 00(810 00

J L Mock 4 00@15 00

Ophelia 2 OOiSilO 00

Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00(2^0 00

Hoosier Beauty 2 On(S10 00

Cattleva Orchids, special 25 00@35 00

Rubrums 3 00(8 6 00

Lilies. LoneiflorumandFormoBum 4 00@ 6 00

Lily of ihe Valley 4 100 6 CO

Bouvardia 3 oo@ 4 00

Adiantnm Croweanum and

Hybridum 75(8 i 00

Asparagus Plumosus....doz.bchs. 2 00@ 2 50

Smilax doz. strings. 1 00(8 1 25

Carnations 2 00@ 3 00

Carnations Fancy 4 QQ

Violets 25® 50

Snapdragons 4 00

Gjrdenias perdoz 1 00@ 3 00

Poinsettias. cut perdoz.. 75@ 1 00

Narcissus. Victorias perdoz.. 1 00

Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck

Traendly & Schenck

Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Ezciran^
436 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Between 26th and 27th Sts.
Ttelephones: 798 and 799 Farragut.
Orchids, Eoses, Carnations, and all the other
test products of the leading growers.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc.

E. J. VAN REYPER, Manager

Roses, Carnations, Violets

And all NOVELTIES in the Market.

LILIES AND VALLEY EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

Consignments Solicited.

?^St] fill 1 29 W. 28tli St., New York

Telephone Farragut 634,

HERMAN WEISS

Wholesale Florist
130 W, 28ih St., NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Telephones] J^| Farragut ^- J-Pappas,Pres.

United Gut Flower Co., inc.

WHOLESALERS

11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing.

■phone] im [farragut

WM. KESSLER,

WHOLESAIiB FIX)BIST
113 WEST 28TH STREET

Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing.

N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange

Coogan Bldg., 6th At. and W. 26th, New York.

Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
every morning.

Desirable wall space to rent tor adrertlslng.

V. S. DORVAL, Secretary

Mention the American Florist when writing.

The Kervan Co.

Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens
Highest Standard of Quality.

L;irt:est st.i./k in Amcricii. Send for illiis-
tr.'Kod i'at:il<i!^ <j[ Greens and Florists' Supplies.

119 West 28th St., NEW YORK

GEO. B. HART

WHOLESALE FLORIST

24^0 STONE STREET,

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

M.C. FORD

121 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK

Tel. S870-3871 Farragnt

Tte Lamest smipei anil EecelTct ol cut Flowiii

A complete assortment of the best In
thb market can always be relied upon.

Mention theAmerican Florist when writing.

D. FEXY

Wholesale Gonunlsslon Florist

106 West 28th St., New York

Conslgrnmenta SoHctted.

Mention theAmerican Florist when writing.

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Boxes That Have Never Failed To Give Satisfaction

To the Leading Florists Throughout the Country.
Prices Always Right. For Samples and Quotations write

A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.,

3102-1308 W. Division St.,

CHICAGO

Wf»^Kf»g»5g»>»g^»»5y>V^■*s<sfs^s^^^^.^^fs^Vv/^#^^<^<^»■#*/^/*#*<s»■».#»^

Mention the American Florist when writing

In addition to a fine stock of roses,
sweet peas and carnations, J. S. Fen-
rich, 51 West 28th street, is now han-
dling good freesias and other bulbous
stock.

President-elect Schenck, of the Flo-
rists' Club, gave a dinner to the ex-
presidents of that organization on the
night of January 5.

In addition to fine carnations, sweet
peas and mignonette, "William P. Ford,
107 West 28th street, is receiving good
bulbous stock.

Lieut. A. M. Henshaw, of the Naval
Reserve, paid a flying visit to the
wholesale district on January 5.

Alexander J. Guttman has been sick
for a week with grippe, but is now
much improved.

Goldstein & Futterman, 102 West
28th street, are handling exceptionally
fine iris.

A. F. F.

San Francisco.

HOUDAT CLEANUP GENERAL.

A period of several weeks of bright,
balmy weather preceding Christmas in-
sured a plentiful supply of large, full
colored carnations and roses and en-
couraged the retail shops to plunge
heavily in purchase. The extra large
sale and the shortage of experienced
help due to the war were factors in
causing tardiness in delivery in some
instances, but a close estimate places
business 20 per cent better than a year
ago, with prices about as usual for
the season. The supply was plentiful
and the quality better than usual, with
an increase in the demand for flower-
ing plants. There were also excellent
sales of large baskets and plants,
which in former years moved slowly.
Practically every store in the business
district sold o;it clean, with similar re-
ports coming from many florists in the
residential sections.

NOTES.

From a fragrant patch in Colma, a
suburb of this city, J. J. Logomarsino,
the violet specialist, for one week pre-
ceding Christmas, cut daily over $500
worth of violets, wholesale prices.

Podesta & Baldocchi's stock was
rapidly being depleted when an "S. O.
S." brought P. Ferrari with another
truckload. Everything here sold out
to the last violet.

Walter Hoflnghoff. manager for the
MacRorie-McLaren Co., reports a
cleanup sale, with a demand for the
best stock at good prices.

The McLellan range at Burlingame,
favored by splendid weather, had the
largest cut of roses and carnations in
its history.

The Misses Hannon were cleaned out
entirely by Christmas noon and looked
the doors to prospective buyers.

Enomoto & Co. reported extra heavy
shipments of carnations and roses to
eastern points.

SEASONABLE STOCK

Our usual quality stock ready for inuuediate delivery.

ASPABAGUS (Plmnosus, heavy
stock)—

2y2-lnch, J3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000
1%-lnch, 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000

Sprengeri 2%-inch, $3.00 pec loo.
BEGONIAS —

Chatelaine, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100.
Sandersoni, 2^-inch, $4.00 pec 100; 3-
inch, $7.00 pec 100.
DAISY (Marguerite) —

Reve d'Or (yellow), $3.00 per 100.
Mrs. Sanders (double white), $3.00 per
100.

DRACAENA TERMINAMS —

Beautifully colored, 4-inch, $26.00 pec
ino; 5-inch (heavy), $40.00 pec 100.

PERNS, fine stock —

Teddy Jr. 4-inch $20.00 pec 100

5-inch 35.00 pec 100

6-inch 60.00 per 100

Boston, 5-inch 35.00 pec 100

6-Inch 60.00 pec lOO

GERANIUMS {2% inch) —

S. A, Nutt (ecimson), LaFavorlte
(white). Bertha do Pressily (light
pink), $3.00 per 100, $27.50 pec 1000.

ENGLISH IVY —

PANDANUS VEITCHI —

Well colored, 4-inch pots, 36 cts. each;
5-inch pots, 60 cts. each. (Quantity.

SNAPDRAGON —

VINCA VABIEGATA —

strong stock, 4-inch pots, $10.00 per
100; 3-Inch pots, $7.00 per 100; 2%-
inch pots, $3.00 per 100. In any
quantity.

THE STORES & HARRISON CO.

NURSGRYMEN-FLORISTS-SEEDSMEN

PAINESVILLE, - - OHIO

Pelicano, Rossi & Co. specialized in
tastily painted lattice baskets with
good results.

T. F. T.

Columbus, 0.

LIMITED SUPPLY AND FAIR SALE.

With such Stock as is available flo-
rists are keeping quite Tvell cleaned up.
The dependence Is almost wholly upon
local growing, owing to transportation
difficulties, which limits variety of dis-
play. Roses are now a strong feature,
with Killarney, Ophelia and Sunburst
about composing the range, with prices
running from $1.50 to $4 a dozen.
Carnations are good stock and quite
plentiful at $1 a dozen. There is some
scarcity of sweet peas. Narcissus is
another staple. Violets, which wotild
have a good sale, are now being ship-
ped by Eastern growers during the
present cold spell. The bulk of florists'
business is funeral work. Hospital
trade is rather quiet, and there is a lull
in social affairs. Growers are kept on
the anxious seat in the matter of coal
supply, but so far no loss from lack
of fuel has been reported.

NOTES.

The premises occupied for years by
the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, and

recently by James McKellar, at 44
North High street, have been leased
by a ladies' new ready-to-wear concern,
which will at once proceed to remodel.
Mr. McKellar is authority for the state-
ment that he expects to remain as
tenant of part of the street floor. The
combination of a fashionable ladies'
store and a florist shop will be new for
this city.

Members of the rose division, Co-
lumbus Horticultural Society, will hold
a meeting in the near future at the
Neil house, to arrange a programme of
activities for the coming year.

In the interests of food conservation,
the local market gardeners' association
has passed up its annual banquet.

J.

Nebraska State Florists' Society.

The annual meeting of the Nebraska
State Florists' Society will be held at
the Lindel hotel, Lincoln, Tuesday aft-
ernoon and evening, January 15. An
excellent programme has been arranged
and the attendance of all members is
requested as matters of great interest
will be taken up. A banquet will be
held in the evening.

Lewis Hendebson, Sec'y.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the lieading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Chicago.

E^stablished 1857

^^

745 Buckingham Place,

L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112.

Send us yonr retail orders.

We Have the Best Facilities in the City

Mention the American Florist when writing.

St. Louis, Mo.

Wm. A. Seeger
Nat. M. Klngsley
Martin J. Seeger

(INCORPONATCOI

EigbA and Leaul Sts.
3514-16-20 N.Ciud At.

Uemlers of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Albany^ N. Y.

FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK

Dtlirered b Afluiiy and vidnily on telegrapbic order.
106 STATE STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Milwaukee, Wis.

J. M. Fox & Son, Inc.

437-39-41 MUwankee St.

Members Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Association.

THOS. F. GALVIN

nrc.
NEW YORK. Fifth Avenue
DUO 1 Ull 799 Boylston Street

Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

ORDERS PHIUDELPHIA

IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS

ARniTND Flowers and Service '1X5

BELLE VUE-STRATFORD,^

AT WALNUT STS.

Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd.

Max Schling

*

*

Vr WWW V V V w W 'IrW^W

NEW YORK I

785 Fifth Ave. *

Kember of Florists' Telesraph Dellvtiy •!■

BRANCHES:

RITZ-CARLTON and

VANDERBILT

HOTELS

KOITMILUR

426

Madison Ave.»

NEW YORK

Chicago.

A. LANGE,

25 E. MADISON ST.

Ilemler of Florists' relegraph Dsliveiy.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Young & Nugent

Telephone 426S-426t Farraerut.
42 West 2Sth Street

To out-of-town florists: "Matit V«vlr

Wo are in the Heart of ^ "" •«■ UfK

And give special attention to steamer and the-
atre orders. Prompt delivery and best
stock in the market.
Uembera of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery.

Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing.

Chicago.

ALPHA FLORAL CO.

146 S. Wabash Avenue

Largest and most centrally located store in
the city. All ciders given prompt attention.

Members of Plorists* Telegraph Delivery.

San Francisco, Calif.

J. B. BOLAND

Successor to Sievers & Boland

FLORIST

60 KEARNY STREET

Minneapolis, Minn.

WHIHED FLORAL CO.

H. B. WHITTED, Prop.

Careful attention given to all oi'ders for
delivery in the Twin Cities or Northwest

Mention the American Florist when writing.

ALEXANDER McCONNELL

611 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 49TH STREH.
NEW YORK CITY.

TPELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded
■"■ to any part of the United States,.
Canada and all principal cities in Eu-
rope. Orders transferred or entrusted
by the trade to our selection for de-
livery on steamships or elsewhere
receive special attention.
Reference or Cash must accompany all orders
from unknown correspondents.
Code Address: Alexconnell.
Western Union Code.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Bangor, Me.

Adam Sekenger

FLORIST
No. 32 NEWBURY STREET
We cover aU points In Maine.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

THE F. WALKER CO.

310-312 West Cheatnut Street
CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE

Mention the American Florist when writing.

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DESIfiNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

New York.

Established 1874.

DARDS

N. E. CORNER 44TH ST.
AND MADISON AVE.

Has his own correspondents in all
the large cities of Europe and the
British Colonies. Cable orders for-
warded by private code. Telegraph
and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR.
Memtor of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
"We should all strictly adhere to the reauest
of the United States Food Administration.'

St. Paul, Minn.

Holm S Olson,

20-22-34 W. Fifth St.

We fill orders tor any place in the Twin
Cities and lor all points in the North-west. The
Largest Store in America; the largest stock;
the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone.
We are alive night and day.

SEATTLE, WASH.

HOLLYWOOD GARDENS

Seattle's Leading Flower Shop
1536 SECOND AVE.

Memhers of riorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Newark, N. J.

Begerow's

946 BROAD STREET

Fiesh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries
thronghout the state and to all steamship docks
la Hoboken, N. J., and New York.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A.W.$nilthCo.

EEENAN BLDG.

Largest Floral Establishment in America.
Estahlished 1874, Incorporated 1909,

Philadelphia, Pa.

i&\\i^oy^on 3\o\xitx 9bott. £t2i.

1800 Chestnut Street

Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery.

/T

Syracuse, JV. Y.

MILES S. HENCLE

FLOBIST
536 SOUTH SAIINA STREET

General desiens — All flowers in season

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City Index to Retail Florists
Filling Telegraph Orders.

Albany, N. i'.— Eyres, 106 State St.

Albany, N. Y. — Banker's.

Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher.

Bangor, Me. — Sekenger, Adam, 32 Newbury St.

Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc,

Boston, Miss.— Penn, The Florist.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel.

Buffalo, N. y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St.

Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main.

Chicago — Briggs Floral Co.

Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.

Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd.

Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.

Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St,

Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.

Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison.

Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. 74S Buckingham PI,

Cincinatti, 0. — Julius Baer.

Cincinatti, 0. — Hardesty &, Co.

Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son.

Cleveland, 0.— Smith ,& Fetters Co.

Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co.

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co.

DaUas, Tes. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist.

Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co.

Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery.

Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway,

Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons.

Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co.

Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius.

El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co.

Pt. Smith, Ark.— George Eye.

Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt.

Houston, Tex. — Eobt. C. Kerr Floral Co.

Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell.

Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Eock Flower Co.

Lincoln, Neb, — C. H. Frey.

Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey.

Little Eock, Ark. — Panl M. Palez.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Howard & Smith.

Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saake.

Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson.

Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer.

LouisviUe, Ky.— The F. Walker Co.

Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses.

Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Sou, Inc.

Montreal, Quebec — The Dominion Floral Co.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co.

Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co.

Newark, N, J. — Begerow's.

Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros.

Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson.

New Orleans, La. — Metairie Eidge Nursery Co.

New York — The Boulevard Floral Co.

New Y'ork — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave.

New York — Hession.

New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave.

New York — David Clarke's Sons.

New York — Drakos Co.

New York — Henry Hart, Inc.

New York — Kottmiller.

New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc.

New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.

New York — Mas Schling. 785 Fifth Ave.

New York — G. EJ. M. Stumpp.

New York — Young & Nugent.

Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St.

Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson.

Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow.

Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons.

Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop, Ltd,

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements.

Pittsburgh, Pa, — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams.

Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co.

Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons.

Rockford, 111. — H. W. Bnckbee.

San Antonla, Tex.— Edward Green.

Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson.

Springfleld, Mass. — ^Wm. Schlatter & Son.

St. Louis, Mq. — Grimm & Gorly.

St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy Florists.

St. Louis, Mo.— P. H. Weber.

St. Panl, Minn. — Holm & Olson.

St. Panl, Minn.- L, L. May & Co.

San Francisco— J. B. Boland, 60 Eeamy St.

San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl.

Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens.

Steubenvllle, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop.

Syracuse, N. Y, — Miles S. Hencle.

Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons,

Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman.

Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.

Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L.

Detroit, Mich.

JohoBreitmeyer'sSons

Comer Broadway and Oratiot Avenuos.

Artistic Designs.
High Grade Cnt Blooms

We cover all Michigan points and good

sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellrery.

New York.

HENRY HART, Inc.

FLORIST

1000 Madison Avenue

In the Heart of most, exclusive residential
section.

Omaha, Neb.

fiess & Swoboda

FLORISTS

Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellyery,

THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY

CLEYELANB

EUCLID AVENUE

Members of Florists' Telegraph DeKvery.

Toronto, Can.

Canada's best kno^

and most reliable florist

Only
the
Best

Dunlop's

8 and 10 West Adelaide Street

Flowers Delivered Aiywlert, Ploae, 1952 BeWorii

HUGO H. JAHN

^PliORIST

710 Nostrand Avenae
Or. Prospect Place. BROOKLYN, N. T.

Brooklyn Representative of National
Floral Corporation

Philadelphia Orders

Cha$. H. Grakelow

Broad St., at Cumberland

Washington, D. 0. — Louise Flovper Shop.
Washington — Gude Bros.
Wllmette, 111.— Pyfer & Olsem.
'^Villiamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros. Co.
Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld Florist.
Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop.
Tonkers, N. T. — New York Floral Co.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send your orders for Chicago

and Sob*
lubslo

All orders carefully fined
V^onSt. under the Bupervision of

^jCHypsS^ GEORGE iSMUS. Mgr.

^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

JOSEPH TREPEL

BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST

SEVEN STORES.
Main QQA I auiio Aua Telephone

Store— "U* LtiriS H'liii No. 1150 Bedford

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Toledo, 0.

Mrs. J. B. Freeman

(Successor to Geo. A. Heinl)

336 Superior St., Toledo, O.

Both Phones, 527

Special attention to mail and Telegrraph Orders.

Member of Florists' relcffraph. Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when icritmg.

Rochester, N. Y.

J. B. KELIERSONS,

FLORISTS

25 Clinton Avenue N

Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when loriting.

Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity.

BRAMLEY & SON

1181 E. 71st St.

The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City.
Mention the American Florist when writinfj

Duluth, Minn.

J. J. LeBORIOUS

Seventeen large Greenhousea, Deliveries
everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin-
sula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt
attention and filled with strictly fresh stock.

Mention the American Florist when writing*

Houston, Texas.

Robt C. Kerr
Ploral Co.

Main and McKinnex Phone Preston 160

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Chicago.

BRIGGS FLORAL CO.

228 W. Madison St.
801 Sheridan Road.

Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in
Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located
in the heart of the city and the other in the select
north side residential district.

Mention the American Florist when writina

ARI, E J.

Philips Bros.

938 BROAD STREET

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

PYFER & OLSEM

WILMETTE,

ILLINOIS

Careful attention to all mail or telegraph
orders for delivery in Wilmette— Chicago's
North Shore Suburb— Evanston, Kenll-
worth Winnetka. Glencoe. Lake Forest.

Mention the American Florist when writing

New York. Established 1849

David Clarke's Sons

2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 7Sth St.
Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled

Phones 1652-1663 Columbus
Mention the American Florist when writing

San Francisco

Podesta & Baldocchi

224-226 Grant Avenue

Mention the American Florist when writing

Kansas City, Mo.

Established over 20 years.
N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing

New York.

DRAKOS CO.

FLORISTS

Z953 Broadway, opp. Colnmbia CoUege

Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing

Hession

Madison Ave. and 76th St
NEW YORK

Quality Flowers

TWO GREENHOUSES
ON PREMISES.

Member of Fli>rista' Tfelegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when toriting

Denver, Colo.

Xhc Park

Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

Cincinnati.

Julius Baer

FIX) WEBS

Mail and Telegraph Orders carefully
executed.

138-140 Fourth Street East

Mention the American Florist when writing.

HACKENSACK, N. J.

House of Flowers

AMrfkx<^^ HENRY WEISSMANN, Maiager.

Moiiatislv *'^* Funeral Desips. Flowers for all occasions.
/ 5fflnrist ) T='- '^^^ Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS.
Vr'^y Branch: 214 Hackensack Ri, RidgeBeld Park, N. J.

Mention the American Florist when writing

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Louise Flower Shop

Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. W.

IVIiss Louise W. Daugheriy, Proprietress.

Phones— Franklin 3579,3841,3842.

Mention the American Florist when writing

Lang Floral & Nursery Co.

1214 Main Street, DALLAS, TfXAS.

Write or wire headnnarters for flowers for
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No
orders too large, none too small.

Memhers of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery.

LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist

1814 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.

Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

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DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS

Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Los Angeles, Calif.*

O. C. SAAKE

We Solicit Telegraph Orders.

Regular Trade Discount.

FLORIST

legraph Ord
Regular Ti

215 W. FOURTH STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing.

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JOY FLORAL COMPANY

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Wolfskin Bros, and
Morris Goldenson

Cut Flower Merchants

We solicit telegraph orders. Begiilar trade disct.

2SS9 WEST THIRD STREET

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Kansas City, Mo.

Samuel Murray,

1017 Grand Avenne

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Little Rock, Ark.

PAUL M. PALEZ

FLORIST

St. Louis, Mo.

F. H. WEBER

N. B. Cor. Taylor and OUto Stm.

Flowers delivered in city and state on short
notice.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellveij,

Tacoma, Wash.

California Florists

will take care of all telegraphic orders.

NENRY SMITH

Wholesale and Retail Florist of Grand Rapids.
Memh&r of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery.

Grtnd Rapids, Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Orders Carefully Executed

Pikes Peak Floral Co.

Wholesale and Retail

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Steubenville, Ohio.

Huscroft's Flower Shop

E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop.
173 North Fourth Street

All Orders Promptly Executed.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Cleveland, 0.

The Smith & Fetters Co.,

LEADING FLORISTS

735 Eucua Ave. CLEVELAND

Mention the American Florist when writing.

.•.V.FLOWERS/.V.

522 SO. MICHIGAN BIVD.. Aofflomm Amci, CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when wrUlnir.

St. Paul, Minn.

L L. MAY & CO.

Order Your Flowers for delivery
in this section from the

LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS

621 Penn Ave.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

CHARLES L SCHMIDT

313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.

Night and day service In all Central
Pennsylvania.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

E. W. PEARSON

38 State Street, Newburyport, Mass.
Covers all New England Points.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI.

Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n.

New York.

D. J. PAPPAS, Inc.

2751 Broadway, at 106th St.

The right place to buy.

FLOWERS OF QUALITY.

Wholesals
and Retail
Florist

1133 0 St., LIHGOLN, NEB.

Will fill orders for the West on sbort notlc.

Trade discounta. First-class itcok.

C. n. TREY

3348 W. MADISON ST.

9«BAB OAKFlKUl PARK

CHICAGO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

For Wisconsin Delivery

OF

"Home Grown Flowers'*

Get in touch with

J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS

Kemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery,
Mention the American Florist when writing.

WASHINGTON

D. C.

Gudes'

WASMINOTCHOd

Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when mrtting.

St. Louis, Mo.

WIRE

Grimm & Gorly

Mention the American Florist when writing.

lJt«r STNMt

Mention the American Florist when writing.

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Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by
the firms below, the IJeading Retailers in the cities
indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders.

Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail or-
ders for florist serrlce in this vicinity \o

Howard & Smith

853 So. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Every Order sure to receive
prompt and careful attention.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Worcester, Mass.

Randall's Flower Shop

Member of Ilorists' Telegraph Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

New York

e.E.M.STUMPP

761 FIFTH AVENUE

Uember of Florists' Tfelegrapli Delivery.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Albany, N. Y.

The best service ^vl^

Our business is growing
Mention the Americayi Florist when writing.

Rockf ord, HL
H. W. BUCKBEE.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellveiy.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN BROS. CO.

Largest Growers In Central Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

John C. Hatcher

Flower Shops: 50 E. Main St., Amsterdam. N. Y.
N. T. C. Arcade, States St., Amsterdam, N. T.
Greenhouses: Hatcher's Station, Hoffman, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

FREY & FREY,

1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB.

Wholesale and Reteiil

Kemben of Florlsti' Telegnph OollTuy.

El Paso, Texas.
Potter Floral Co.

Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

LITTLEHELD, Florist

WORCESTER, MASS.

Boston, Mass.

"Penn, The Telegraph Florist"

Member of Florists' Telegraph
Delivery Ass'n.

124 TREMONT STREET
Yonkers, N. Y.

New York Floral Co.

Cor. Manor House Square
and North Broadway

Mention the American Florist when writing

Springfield, Mass.

Wm. Schlatter & Son

Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut
Flowers

422 MAIN STREET

Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street.
Mention the A'inerican Florist when writing

Randolph & McGlements

Floral Experts

5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing

DULUTH FLORAL CO.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Newark, Ohio.

GHAS. A. DUERR.

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

THINK OF HEINL^S

Mention the American Florist when writing

PROVIDENCE, R.l.

*■ uJ JI T. J. JOHNSTON fi CO.

NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 107 WASBINGTON ST. PROVIDENCE

Mention the American Florist when writing

Chicago

Detroit

Central Floral Co.

132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL.
35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH.

Special attention given to Telegraph
and Mail Orders for delivery in
either city and adjoining territory.

Mention the American Florist when writing

LOUISVILLE, KY.

AUGUST R. BAUMER,

MASONIC TEMPLE

Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.
Mention the American Florist when writing

"WE NEVER SLEEP"

IDLEWILD
GREENHOUSES

Memphis, Tenn.

89 South Main St.

"Up-to-the-minute" Service and Execution.

Every Flower in Season
^UlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllinillllllllllllllllUllllllllllllt'^

§ Cincinnati, O. |

I HARDESTY & CO. I

1 150 East Fourth Street i

i THE BEST THAT GROWS. I

p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, e

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Mention the American Florist when writing

Washington, D. C.

GEO. H. COOKE

FLORIST

Connecticut Avenue and L Street

Buffalo, N. Y.

S. A. ANDERSON

440 Main Street

Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock
and promptdeliveries inBuffalO,L0Ckport

Niagara Falls and Western New York
Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery.

DAYTON, OHIO

16 and 18 W. 3rd St

Matthews the Florist

Established in 1883.
Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale,

San Antonio, Texas

Ave. G. at 8th St. EDWARD GREEN. Florist

Telegraph Orders a Specialty.

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American Seed Trade Association.

F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi-
dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.,
First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; G. E.
Kendel, Cleveland,©., Secretary-Treasurer.

The thirty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, June 18-30, 1918.

California seed crops are badly in
need of rain.

The seedsmen gathered at Chicago
last week agreed that the field seed
corn situation looks worse the more it
is studied.

St. Louis, Mo. — Fred Plant, accord-
ing to report, will take up active busi-
ness again with the United States Seed
Co., this city.

A. T. Febrell & Co., the well-known
specialists in seed cleaning machinery,
of Saginaw, Mich., are reported to
have sold over 4,000 No. 1 Clipper
mills the past season.

Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown, of
A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids,
Mich.; A. T. Ferrell, of A. T. Ferrell
& Co., Saginaw, Mich.; Ailing "Wood-
ruff, of S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New
York.

J. CHAS. McCuLLOUGli, Cincinnati, O.,
having cleaned up the surplus tarpon
in Florida (Sanlbel island) waters in
November, left Chicago, January G,
for tuna taming around Santa Barbara,
Calif., where he will join his son,
Trimble.

LiONDOif, Ekg. (By Cable, January
8). — Chas. M. Jackman, who was em-
ployed by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi-
cago and New York, as European trav-
eler and who "was captured and in-
terned two years in a German prison
camp, has arrived liere, released.

A REPORT, dated Amsterdam, January
4, states that the Dutch government
would not issue passports to 70 pas-
sengers who intended sailing the fol-
lowing day for an American port. This
action will probably delay the arrival
in this country of Dutch bulb sales-
men.

Grass Seeds. — Prices -for grass seed
on the Chicago Board of Trade Janu-
ary 9 were as follows: Timothy, $6.00
to $8.50 per 100 pounds; clover, at To-
ledo, $20.00 to $28.00 per lOO pounds.
Medium red clover sold January 8 at
the highest price ever known in Chi-
cago, $29.50 per 100 Bounds.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — W. H. Small, of
W. H. Small & Co., has the sympathy
of a wide circle of trade friends in his
recent accident. Mr. Small fell throiigh
an elevator shaft December 31, break-
ing his crippled leg and amputation
was necessary. The patient, though
in his sixty-ninth year, is doing nicely.

Catalogues Received.

J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York,
seeds; J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore,
Md., seeds; D. H. Gilbert, Monticello,
Fla., seeds; George R. Pedrick & Son,
Pedricktown, N. J., seeds; The Leedle
Floral Co., Springfield, Ohio, roses;
California Nursery Co., Niles, Calif.,
nursery stock.

Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris,
France, tree .seeds.

Bolffiano's Centenary.

With the dawn of the New Year,
J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md.,
passed the hundred year mark of their
existence, and yet comparatively few
residents of that city realize that it
has become known all over the world
as a vast distributing point for seeds
through the reputation of this old and
reliable firm, which was founded in
1818 by the great grandfather of the
present principal, in small quarters on
Calvert street when the city was little
more than a way station.

At the time of the great Baltimore
fire, when the firm's location at Lom-
bard and Light streets was complete-
ly wiped out, they established the
present mammoth quarters at Pratt,
Light and Ellicott streets and have

Chas. J. Bolgiano, Baltimore, Md.
Principal of J. Bolgiano &, Son.

since acquired new piers and ware-
houses on Key highway, opposite the
new $10,000,000 piers. The waterfront
property includes their onion set and
seed potato warehouses, an immense
new poultry food manufacturing plant
with a capacity of five hundred 100
pound bags daily, and special build-
ings for grass, clover and field seed
cleaning machinery. Seed trial and
testing grounds are located at Raspe-
burd, Md., and they have a large poul-
try farm at Rossville.

One hundred years of ever increas-
ing) success has resulted in placing
more than half a million customers on
this firm's books and there is hardly

Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company

Growers of
High Grade

SEEDS
Gilroy,
California

Onions.
Lettuce,
Radish,
Sweet Peas
Etc.

a hamlet in the United States where
Bolgiano's seeds are not known, and
in many instances have been planted
by three generations. Their product
is grown in many states of the Union
as well as abroad and they annually
market the crops from over 100,000
acres. They were the first seedsmen
in America to establish an up-to-date,
completely equipped laboratory for seed
testing and analysis where the purity
and germination of seeds sent out are
accurately determined. This labora-
tory is second to none with the excep-
tion of that maintained by the United
States department of agriculture.

John Bolgiano, Sr., who died in 1892,
was the head of the firm from 1825
until he retired in 1883. He was also
treasurer of the old city railway com-
pany for a number of years. Joseph
A. Bolgiano. who succeeded him, was
in charge of the business until his re-
tirement in 1899 and up to the time of
his death in 1913, had many interests
identified with the business and civic
life of the city, among others director-
ships in three prominent banks and
trust companies.

Charles J. Bolgiano. the present pro-
prietor, is well-known to all residents
of the Maryland metropolis and is a
member of many trade, civic, financial
and fraternal organizations, among
others the American Seed Trade Asso-
ciotion, Society of American Florists,
Baltimore Florists' Club, Chamber of
Commerce of the United States, Board
of Trade of Baltimore City, Merchants
and Manufacturers' Association, Ad-
vertising Club of Baltimore. Honorable
Mechanical Company of Baltimore and
a director of the Finance & Guaranty
Co. He recently lent his wide business
experience as well as financial aid to
the establishment of Druid Sanitarium,
devoted to the treatment of serious dis-
eases of the bone, and has given val-
uable assistance to the government in
the war work of recent months.

Woodruff Fire Consumes Seed Corn.

S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange,
Conn,, suffered considerable loss, par-
tially covered by insurance, in the
destruction of 200 bushels Golden Ban-
tam and 800 bushels Stowells' Ever-
gTeen seed corn, a portion of which
was ready for shipment, together with
several farm machines, when the farm
buildings of Robert J. Woodruff
burned December 30. The total dam-
age to buildings and contents will ag-
gregate $15,000.

Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.

Growers of

Peas and

Beans

Grand Rapids,

Mich.

Bl Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot.

M X» C I n W\ Parsnip. Parslet, Cklert, Endive, Salsify, Named and Mixed,
■ CI ^ ■ »* ■■ Grandifloha and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sdnflower.

Seed Growers

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O Rl D S H Y

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Choice Flower Seeds
For Florists

Cineraria, prize strains mixed, tall and

semi-dwarf,
Alyssum: Little Gem,
Calendula: Orange Kinsr; Lemon Queen,
Snapdragon: Silver Pink,
Begonia: Vernon.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

53 Barclay Street, - New York

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Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n.

There was a large attendance at the
regular winter meeting- of the Whole-
sale Grass Seed Dealers' Association,
held at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago,
January 4-5. The general seed situa-
tion was the principal matter discussed
and it was evident that all appreciated
the gravity of present conditions, every
man being fired with patriotic enthu-
siasm, to aid the government and the
country to the fullest extent in the
arduous work confronting the pro-
ducers of food crops. Appropriate reso-
lutions were drafted covering the seed
corn crisis and President Reynolds has
gone east to present them to the au-
thorities. H. Phillips officiated as sec-
retary in the absence of Wm. R. Joss-
man, who was detained by illness.
Geo. S. Green, of the Illinois Seed Co.,
Chicago, entertained the members at
luncheon the opening day. The at-
tendance included the following :

Donald Belt, "W. G. Scarlett & Co.,
Baltimore, Md.

Chas. S. Burge, S. W. Flower & Co.,
Toledo, O.

R. L. Burge, Toledo Field Seed Co.,
Toledo, O.

D. I. Bushnell, D, I, Bushnell & Co.,
St. LiOUis, Mo.

B. P. Cornell, Schisler-Corneli Seed
Co., St. Louis, Mo.

B. F. Cronland, Steele-Briggs Seed
Co., Toronto, Ont,

Chas, A. Dickinson, Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

H. "W. Doughten, H. W. Doughten,
Inc., New York,

M, H, Duryea, Nungesser, Dickinson
Seed Co., New York.

George S. Green, Illinois Seed Co.,
Chicago.

George E. Hayes, Louisville Seed Co.,
Louisville, Ky.

H. B. McCullough, J, M. McCtillough
Sons Co., Cincinnati, O,

J. Chas, McCullough, Cincinnati, O,

C. C, Massie, Northrup, King & Co.,
Minneapolis, Minn.

J. L. Peppard, J. G. Peppard Seed
Co., Kansas City, Mo.

H. Phillips, Caughey-Jossman Co.,
Detroit, Mich.

A, B. R. Reynolds, Crabb, Reynolds,
Taylor Co,, Crawfordsville, Ind.

Chas. D. Ross, Ross Seed Co., Louis-
ville, Ky.

Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass.

John A, Smith, S. "W. Flower & Co,,
Toledo, O.

E. T, Stanford, Stanford Seed Co,,
Buffalo, N, Y.

Hugo Teweles, L. Teweles Seed Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis.

F. H. Whitley, Northrup, King &
Co., Minneapolis, Minn.

WE CAN OFFER TO ADVANTAGE

ON SPOT— READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT

High Grade Tested Garden Seeds
White Clover
Crested Dogstail
Rye Grasses
Orchard Grass Rape Seed

Priciily Seeded Spinach
Choice Recleaned Onion Sets

Write for our prices and samples.

J. BOLGIANO & SON, BALTIMORE, MD.

Founded 1818

We have won confidence (or 100 years.

Send For Our Complete Market Gardeners' and Florists' Price List.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

NEW CROP FRESH SEED

Northern Greenhouse-Grown

Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds; $1.00; 1000 seeds, $3.50;
5,000 to 10,000 seeds at $3.25 per 1000.

CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store new york

0 1 1 U O Specially Prepared for Export

KELWAY'S

IMPROVED FARM ROOT SI EDS
IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS
IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS

Writelfor our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, niaslialed CataloEoe Free

KELWAY & SON ""^If " LANGPORT, Eng.

Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.

BEANS, PEAS, RADISH

AND ALXi GARDEN SEEDS

Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices

LEONARD SEED CO.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE
226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO

WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO

Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers

^PFfTATTIF^' Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and
orCWlALllCD. Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash.

FREMONT,

NEBRASKA.

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Rooted Carnation Cuttings

Large supply of fine well-rooted Carnation Cuttings in

the following varieties ready for immediate delivery:

Per 100

Good Cheer $4.00

Thenanthos 4.00

Alice 2.50

White Wonder 2.50

Beacon 2.50

'er 1000

Per 100

Per 1000

$35.00

Rose Pink Enchantress..

...$2.00

$15.00

35.00

White Enchantress

... 2.00

15.00

20.00

Enchantress

... 2.00

15.00

20.00

Herald ..•

... 2 00

15.00

20.00

Ward

... 2.00

15.00

PETER REINBERG

WHOLESALE FLORIST
2,000,000 SQUABE FEET OF GLASS

30 Ea§f Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

R. & M. GODINEAU

SEED GROWERS
Angers, - France

Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cab-
bages, Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips.
Growing Crops Given Personal Attention.

J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO,

WATERLOO, NEBRASKA

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe.
Watermelon, Squasb and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar,
Flint and Field Seed Corns.

THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO.

VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB.

CONTRACT GROWERS OP

HIGH GRADE SEEDS

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Contract Seed Growers

Cnopialtioc Pepper, ZH plant. Tomato,
opebldlirBb. Vine Seed and Field Corn.

Correspi:)ndeBce Solicited.

George R. Pedrick & Son,

PEDRICKTOVVN, N. J.

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Grass Mixtures

FOR

Golf-Tennis-Polo

MEET ALL REttUIKEMENIB FOK ALL SOILS

The Albert Dickinson Co.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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We carry a reserve stock of the
important varieties of

Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Try us for Quick Supply.

The W. W. BARNARD CO.

231-Z35 W. Madison St., Chicago, lU.

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Before PJacing Orders for

SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi-
floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER
SEEDS in general; TOMATO,
LIMA and POLE BEANS, write

JOHN BODGER & SONS CO..

Contract Seed Groovers
liOS ANGKLES, CALIFORNIA

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I. N. Simon & Sod

Garden Seeds

438 MARKET STREET

Philadelphia, - Pa.

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Get Quotations From

LANDRETH

SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED
Bloomsdale BHsto!, PB.

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TOMATO SEED

Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade.

HAVEN SEED CO.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

Import Specialties

Write for import prices upon
DRACAENA CANES.
JAPANESE LILY BULBS.
KENTIA and oiher palm seeds.
PAPER WHITES and ROMANS.
DRIED ADIANTUM FRONDS.
JAP BAMBOO STAKES.
KENTIAS. for growing on.
FERNS IN FLATS.
NUKSERY STOCK, from all sources.
AUSFRALIiVN GRASS SEEDS.
Correspondence invited.

McHUTCHISON & CO.

The Import Honse
95 Cbambers Street, NEW YORK

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mum SEED CO.

Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists.

Wholesale Growers of fall List of

FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS

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The Everett 6. Clark Seed Co.

GROWERS FOR THE TRADE

Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur-
nip, Radish, Beet, Etc.

Wisconsin and Idaho.

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SNOW QUEEN CANNA

Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. &

O. H. New York Convention. And 100

other notable kinds. Always ask for

SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS.

_h„ pONARD a tr^ M/EST GROVE
ine li,i

'JONES CO.

Roberl Pyle, Pii

■I' AbL

PENN'A.

AbU Wiilzer.Vice-Pr«.

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PANSY-Vaughan's International Mixture.

Vaughan's Pansy Seeds.

Vau^han's International Mixture.

Each year has added to the quality of its flowers and variety of its colors. It is
always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture. We add to all Pansy
Mixtures which we now buy more than fifty per cent of the choicest named kinds obtain-
able, each in correct proportion. This is one of the Specialties that has established the
reputation of Vaughan's riower Seeds, and one which we maintain most carefully.

Trade pkt., 50c: 's oz., $1.50; Vi oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00.

Vaughan's Giant Mixture,

Embraces, besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed
elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International Mixture. This mix-
ture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose
and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau and the splendid Gassier strain.

Trade pkt., 25c; V^ oz., 75c; oz., $5.00; \% lb., $18.00.

Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture.

This is a mixture made by ourselves from 20 different and distinct varieties of this
type. While the flowers of this strain do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pansies
they excel them by a much greater number of flowers to a plant.

Trade pkt., 15c; M, oz., 40c; oz., $1.15; H lb., $4.00.

Vaughan's P. P. {^^f) Mixture.

This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate
olors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Bedding types and will furnish a large
variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers.
Trade pkt., 20c; H oz., 35c; oz., $2.00; 4 ozs., $7.00.

S)i!?~For complete list of named varieties of pansies and other flower seeds,
see our preliminary list which will be mailed upon application.

- 1918 Stocks of

I Flower Seeds, Early Vegetables, All Spring Bulbs |

I Are Offered in VAUGHAN'S ''SPRING SPECIAL." |

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

214-ln. pots, strong plants, $3.50 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengerl, 2%-in. pots, ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100.

JAMES VICK'S SONS

ROCHESTER, - NEW YORK

SEED PACKETS

Flower Seed Sizes to Catalogue
Envelopes — Return Envelopes

The Brown Bag Filling Mach. Co.

FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A.

Lilium Gigariteum

7-9 in. and 9-10 in., for immediate de-
livery. Write for Prices.

Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd

Woolworth Bldg., New York City

NICHELL'SSf^p

FLOWER SEEDS

FOR FLORISTS

Asparagus Plumosus, Begonias, Centau-
rea. Lobelia. Petunia, Salvia, Verbena, Vinca
and a hundred ottiers useful to the pro-
gressive Florist. Send for Wholesale Price
List and B andy Order Sheet.

HENRY F. MICHELL CO.

518 Market St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Arthur T.Boddington Go. inc.

SEEDSMEN

128 Chambers St., New York

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F?r SEEDS

FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND FARM

Send your inquiries to

HURST & SON

152 Houndsditch

LONDON, ■ - ENGLAND

The Vremipr British Wholesale
;ind Exporting Seed House.

74 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION.

Henry Fish Seed Co.

Bean Growers for the

Wholesale Seed Trade

CARPINTERIA, CALIIT.

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Vegetable Growers' Association
of America.

H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President;
C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice-
President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky..
Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids,
Mich., Treasurer.

THE United States department of
agriculture has issued Farmers' Bulle-
tin No. 837, entitled, "The Asparagus
Beetles and Their Control."

Carlot Shipments of Vegetables and Fruit.

Carlot shipments of vegetables and
fruits reported by railroads to the
United States department of agricul-
ture for the season to December 18,
were as follows: Cabbage, 18,083;
celery, 5,123; lettuce, 4,365; onions,
16,907; sweet potatoes, 7,121; white po-
tatoes, 101,696; apples, 56,497; pears,
11,444; oranges, 2,219; grapefruit, 248.

Tomato Imports.

In the British "West Indies there was
a very satisfactory yield of tomatoes,
of which 47,487 bushels were exported
to the United States, valued at $27,512
in 1916, while in 1915 the shipments
consisted of 27,063 bushels, worth $16,-
419. Prices at New York reached a
maximum of $4.50 a crate, about the
highest yet paid for Bahaman toma-
toes. The quality of the carefully se-
lected tomato is excellent.

Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veg:etaWes.

Chicago, January 7. — Mushrooms,
home-grown, No. 1, 20 to 25 cents per
carton; lettuce, cases, 17% to 20 cents;
radishes, 65 to 70 cents per dozen
bunches; celery, $1.00 to $1.35 per box;
tomatoes, per 10 pounds, 80 cents to
$1.00; cucumbers, per box, .$2.50 to
$4.25.

New York, January 7. — Celery, dozen
stalks, 20 to 50 cents; cucumbers. $1.00
to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms, 50
cents to $1.60 per 4-lb. basket; toma-
toes, per pound, 10 to 25 cents; lettuce,
3-dozen strap, 30 to 60 cents; radishes,
per 100 bunches, $2.50 to $3.00.

Vegetables Under Sash.

Ed. American Floeist :

Can you tell me the probable prof-
its per sash of a 20-sash hotbed, used
for early plants and followed by to-
matoes transplanted from 4-inch pots,
the object being to get to market in
advance of the fleld-grown product?
How many plants trained to 6-foot
stakes should be set in each sash and
what should be the yield in pounds?
I am figuring on the possibilities of
growing tomatoes and cucumbers un-
der glass near Tampa, Fla., where con-
ditions are equivalent to those at Fort
Myers or Miami. "W. H. C.

We believe you could readily deter-
mine the possible profits of tomato
plants set out in hotbeds for an early
start from this data : Each sash will
accommodate six plants; under favor-
able conditions a yield of 10 pounds per
plant is possible; where market con-
ditions are such that the price received
does not fall below 13 cents per pound
for the bulk of the crop, such a venture
should pay. Makketman.

Vegetable Plants as Catch Crop.

Getting a crop of vegetable plants
ready as a catch crop will often pay
handsomely as I have proven to my
own satisfaction on several occasions,
and this is the way I managed to make
a crop of celery plants on short notice.
They made a handsome profit for the
time and space.

According to my best recollections,
it was about the middle of May in the
year 1899 that a man came to my
place in Ohio for celery plants, and
told me he wanted to put out about
25,0OQ for a fall and winter crop. The
right season there for that sort of a
crop is to plant them out about July 1
— even up to six or eight days later
will do. I told him so, and told him
that I did not have the plants, could
not tell where he could find them, but
would try and have that many ready

At the Establishment of W. H. Ash South Vine

lanu, N. J. From Photo Taken December

28. Vines Six Feet High.

for him by the first of July. He gave
me the order and for once I was lucky
in having on hand about one-fourth
pound of good fresh seed of the White
Plume variety, the very sort he wished
A bench in a house that had had
chrysanthemums in still had the soil
in (it had been allowed to dry out)
and the plan was to replace some sash
bars, the glass to be removed and the
soil shoveled out. Here is the way I
worked it. A fair amount of air
slacked lime was sprinkled over, then
it was worked over and Tvater given,
just so it would thoroughly moisten.
All the glass was then shaded over it —
the sun was hot those days.

My celery seed was soaked in hot
water that had probably 20 per cent
of good alcohol added. This was put
in to help vitalize the seed and I find
this is good for all seed. The seed
was dropped into the hot water in the
evening and they were allowed to stay
there until the next night when they
were planted.

In later years I found it a good plan
to soak the seed half an hour in water
that had about 5 to 10 per cent

of formaldehyde (38 to 40%). This is
to kill germs or spores of the different
growths of fungi and this will insure
your plants from the many troubles
that result from fungus diseases. For
this I use only cold water — then use
the hot water and alcohol later. If
your seed is fresh and first class, it is
not necessary to use the alcohol ex-
cept to help hurry them into germina-
tion.

To finish getting my bed in first-
class condition, the soil was again
worked over, taut not worked too fine
nor given much more water — just the
right sort of a seed taed prepared and
the water that was given was with a
sprinkler and fine rose. Then it was
covered up with several thicknesses of
paper. By the next morning the soil
condition was right and the seed
planted that evening and firmed in
after being raked in, then it was all
gone over again with the sprinkler -
rose in a fairly liberal way, then all
again covered with several thicknesses
of papers after which it was sprayed
over often enough to keep the papers
moist. Newspapers were used and
they were partially removed and the
seed watched closely as they germi-
nated. That seed showed germination
in two days, and by the end of a week
it looked to be a perfect mass of beau-
tiful green. Every seed had grown, so
it seemed.

The glass was partially cleaned of
the shading. The shade was made of
yellow clay and a very small amount
of lime, so it was not hard to take off
or leave just the right amount to suit
the plants and to keep them from
burning. By the end of the second
week the shade was all off and I had
begun to take out the glass and give
the plants full sunshine and prac-
tically the outdoor conditions.

Very great care was used in giving
the water, and that was all given in
the evening after the sun had lost its
power to scald the plants. A finer or
healthier lot of plants, I have never
seen and they were just the right size
to transplant well before July 1.
Water was withheld as they neared
the time for handling and when they
were taken up they "had roots like a
Kansas man's whiskers."

The purchaser began transplanting
them before the first of July and was
well pleased with the plants and for
the quantity he received for his money.
And as for me, I thought it pretty
good to count them out to him at $2.50
per 1,000 right from the seed bed and
no time given at transplanting or
wrapping.

That bench space that year paid me
at the rate of $1.75 per square foot,
and the celery plants helped to do it.
The man was glad to take every plant
there was, nearly double the quantity
he first talked of.

S. L. Harpee.

Greenhouse Locations.

Circumstances have compelled us to
relocate our plant the past season;
hence we had every opportunity to
study out various possibilities. At first
we were tempted to invest in the neigh-
borhood «f several of our largest
ranges of glass. However, one of
these, a cut flower range, has not
paid a dividend in some years. The
other, a vegetable range, while fairly
prosperous, has always been noted for
slow crops and often low quality.
While ,the management of both places

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may have something to do with final
results, we believe both ranges are
located too close to large industrial
plants, especially one immense steel
plant. Owing to present conditions
these plants are in operation 24 hours,
Sunday and holiday, and the smoke
and ashes emitted are an enormous
menace to a greenhouse range. Espe-
cially, the vegetable range in question
appears to be roofed with asphalt pa-
per, instead of glass. Under such con-
ditions, best results are not obtainable.
We were told by the owner that wash-
ing of the glass gave such temporary
relief only that it is hardly worth
while. Prevailing winds In this locality
are a great handicap to both places.
However, for outdoor gardening, the
territory within one mile of these
plants has been noted for its immunity
from late spring frosts and early fall
frosts. Thus we have some market
gardeners who have done exceedingly
well on such crops as beans, tomatoes,
potatoes and cucumbers, the smoke
nuisance, in their case, being a benefit.
We have wondered if these ranges
of glass could not be kept clean by a
Skinner System of Irrigation mounted
on the greenhouse ridges. We have
never tried this scheme, but it does ap-
pear to us that if operated frequently,
before the soot has a chance to fasten
on, such a flushing should bring relief.
We have had no rain of any conse-
quence for ,many months, hence this
aggravated trouble.

F. W.

Low Temperatures.

Some growers will this season have
an opportunity to thoroughly test out
the effects of low temperatures on
some crops, especially lettuce. In or-
der to conserve coal and to keep going
at all, it will be necessg,ry in many in-
. stances to lower temperatures ma-
terially, and for as many hours as pos-
sible. While we admit that such a
practice may reduce the output some,
in many cases, however, it will im-
prove the quality sufficiently to offset
some loss in quantity. Further, if crop
production will be partly reduced uni-
versally, the market will respond with
a better price. We know of ranges of
glass where for years the practice has
been to keep high temperatures, and
these same places have been noted also
for poor goods. Maybe they will learn
a lesson this winter. Of course, low
temperatures are only possible for cool-
loving plants; such crops as cucum-
bers and tomatoes had better be aban-
doned entirely if 60° cannot be furn-
ished. We believe the coal situation
will improve towards spring; hence,
every effort should be made now to
pull through "alive," attempting more
normal conditions later on. Business
will probably be more than good in
the spring, thus repaying the one who
manages to overcome the present diffi-
culties.

Western growers have generally
complained of poor results with head-
lettuce under glass. We have for
years contended that they carry tem-
peratures too high for this crop. We
just recently came across a grower
who operated his head-lettuce houses
very close to .S2° at night and raised
the best heads he ever had. Of course,
the light had much to do with his suc-
cess, we having had a most beautiful
fall season, dry and sunny. The se-
crets of successful lettuce culture are

Oro^w^ It: I

NEW GREENHOUSE TOM4TO

This Grand Rapids famous forcinef Tomato is across of Bonnv Best and Comet.
It has the productiveness of Bonny Best with tne keeping qualities of Comet
consequently it is a splendid shipper and of extra value to every grower.

You will remember "Ideal" if you attended the convention of the

Vegetable Growers' Association, where it attracted a great deal

of attention when placed on display.

One Ounce, $10.00; Half Ounce, $6.00; Quarter Ounce, $3.00.

AMERICAN BULB CO., 172 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

SEEDS for VEGETABLE PLANTS.

FOR FORCING UNDER GLASS—

Oz. M lb. Lb.
Lettuce, Grand Rapids Select.$0.15 $0.40 $1.25
• i«r*k Cucumber, Davis Perfect,

■■■f- \ Stock Seed 1.00

.^T Radish, Scarlet Globe Select .25 .80 3.00

Wl)- ^ FOR EARLY PLANTS—

T*;'' .^^ Cabbage, Early Jersey

Wakefield 45 1.35 5.00

Cabbage, Charleston

Wakefield.. 45 1.35 5.0O

Cauliflower, Snowball

Vaughan's 2.50

Egg Plant, New York Purple .45 1.75 6.50
Ml Pepper, Sweet Mountain... .60 2.00

_ar Pepper, Magnum Dulce 75 2.50

Tomato, Earllana 40 1.20

Tomato, New Stone 30 .90 3.25

cHitAGo VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, «=wyork

always the same — plenty of fresh air,
a.mple light, low temperatures, rich
soil and no shortage on water.

Maeketman.

Vegetable Forcing-.

"Vegetable Forcing," by Ralph L.
Watts, Dean and Director of the Penn-
sylvania State College School of Agri-
culture and Experiment Station, a book
of 400 pages with 158 illustrations, re-
cently issued, is the result of many
years of experience and observation.
As a handy reference for busy groAvers
it will prove most serviceable as well
as to the large number of students
and thousands of gardeners interested
in growing vegetables under artificial
conditions. A wide range of topics is
discussed in the 23 chapters, among
them being : Greenhouse construction,
soil preparation and sterilization, in-
sects and diseases and their con-
trol, marketing, most important forc-
ing crops, miscellaneous greenhouse
crops, system of cropping and culture
of mushrooms. The book is boimd in
cloth and may be had at The American
Floklst office. Price if2.

Vegetable and Fruit Inspection.

The United States department of ag-
riculture, under the food production
act, has established an inspection serv-
ice available to shippers of vegetables
and fruits in large centers. Inspectors
will certify condition of these products,
no charg-e being made for the service.
Information concerning this service can
be obtained from the Chief of the
Bureau of Markets, Department of Ag-
riculture, Washington, D. C

GARDEN SEED

' Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets,
and Seed Potatoes in variety. Also other items
of the sliort crop of tbis past season, as well
as a full line of Gardeu Seeds, will be quoted
you upon application to

S. D. WOODRUFF £ SONS, 82 Dey St , NEW YORK

and ORANGE, CONN,

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I Philadelphia |

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= and Market Gardeners. =

Mention tlieAmeTican Florist when ivriting.

EDGAR F. HURFF

SWEDESBORO, N. J.

Grower of Hlgb Grade Seed.

TOMATO, Pepper. Egg Plant, Squash,
Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon
Seed and Field Corn, on Contract.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Mention the American Florist lohen writing.

Waldo Rohnert

GllJlOr, CAL.

WHOLESALE SEED GROWER

Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Asters,
Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbenas in variety.

Correspondence Solicited.

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The Nursery Trade

American Association of Nurserymen.

Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., President;
J. E. lUa3'hew, Waxahachie, Tex., Vice-
President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress
St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Counsel.

Forty-third annual convention will be held
at Chicago, June 26-28, 1918.

Pittsburgh, Pa. — The American As-
sociation of Economic Entomolog-ists
met in this citj', January 1. one of
the features being an interesting paper
on "Devastation by Imported Plant
Pests Shows the Need of Quarantine
Against Foreign Plant Introduction."
by Professor J. C. Sanders of the Penn-
sylvania department of agriculture.

New Bill Prohibits Nursery Imports.

Senator Weeks, of Massachusetts, in-
troduced, January 4, a bill (S. 3344)
to prohibit the importation of nursery
stock into the United States. The gist
of the bill is. in a few words, "that it
shall be unlawful for any person to
Import or offer for entry into the
United States any nursery stock."

Section 4 provides the definition of
nursery stock, to include all field
grown florists' stock, trees, shrubs,
vines, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds,
fruit pits, and other seeds of fruit, and
ornamental shrubs and other plants
and plant products for propagation,
except field, vegetable and flower seeds,
bedding plants, and other herbaceous
bulbs, plants, and roots.

The nursery and florist trades are
on record as opposing legislation of
this character, and proper steps will
be taken to secure a fair discussion of
the merits of this bill in a hearing be-
fore the senate committee on agricul-
ture and forestry.

Curtis Nye Smith.

Ceanothus.

Of this important North American
genus, which is best represented in
California, only two species of the
eastern part of the country and one
Rocky Mountain species. C. Fendleri,
are hardy in the arboretum, where the
beautiful Pacific coast species can not
live. The two northeastern species,
often called New Jersey Tea, C. ameri-
canus and C. ovatus, are shrubs two
or three feet high and broad, with
small white flowers in dense, oblong,
terminal and axillary clusters produced
on branches of the year. These two
species vary chiefly in the shape of the
leaves, but C. ovatus bloomed nearly
a month ago, while C. americanus is
just now covered with flowers. These
plants are valuable for naturalizing on
wood borders, and few shrubs make
better returns in midsummer flowers
than the New Jersey Tea which, how-
ever, appears to be rarely cultivated.
A large number of hybrids between C.
americanus and some of the California
species have been raised in Europe, and
one of these hybrids, known as Gloire
de Versailles, with its large clusters of
deep blue flowers, is a popular plant
there. Unfortunately, these hybrids,
with a single exception, are not hardy
in this climate. The exception is a
beautiful plant with pale rose-colored
flowers which came many years ago
to the arboretum from the Lemoina

Nursery at Nancy, France. It has not
been possible to find the name or trace
the origin of this plant. It is now in
bloom in the shrub collection and on
the lower side of Azalea path. — Arnold
Arboretum Bulletin, July 19, 1916.

Tacoma, Wash.

BUSINESS PKOMISING FOR 1938.

Local florists were all about swamped
for Christmas and the trade was never
so promising for any year at its be-
ginning. All are glad that the gxeat
rush is past and have the same kind of
a report to make — that it was the
great year of them all. Without any
doubt the volume of business was very
near double that of any former year,
and the best of all was the sales were
nearly all a cash proposition. Last
year the percentage was about 00 per
cent charge accounts and this year it
was 90 per cent cash. Several retailers
have had fully 100 per cent gain in the
holiday trade over last season, with the
pi-ices just the same as last year on
cut flowers and plants. They all sold
more made-up baskets this year and
pot plants were called for more than
ever. More local stock was to be had
than ever before, probably of a better
grade, too. The shipments from Cali-
fornia all arrived in fine condition. The
roses and violets were especially good,
though the violet bunches had been
greatly camouflaged with more leaves
and fewer flowers. Even so, we all ad-
mit the fact that it is being done in
other places, too, and not altogether by
the fellows in the trenches or near
them. We think the florists here in
this city did business on a closer mar-
gin of profit than ever before, and
wrhile they would have been justified
in boosting prices they were fair* to
the public and were satisfied with the
same prices as in former years. All
the usual sorts of pot plants were
abundant and they sold well. Weather
conditions were good, and about the
only wrapping necessary was for the
sake of appearance when they were
being delivered. The greens and Eng-
lish holly were good and never so
cheap in price. Very little mistletoe
was in the market. Speaking of mis-
tletoe, did you ever see anyone make
any money on it? Another thing of
the past is the "California Pepper
Branches" and the California calla
lilies. Very few bulbous plants or
flov^ers are to be seen and the way our
new year is starting out we will see
them blooming outside ere long; the
warm days are bringing them through
the ground and the pussy w^illows are
forcing the season also. We are will-
ing to spare the coal and the cold for
the fellows back east. We old-timers
all prefer "the Oregon mist" or the
spring showers ever day, for we do not
have to worry over the coal pile "when
they hain't none." Up to date the fuel
pile has not had to suffer so bad and
the cost has not been higher than it
was last year to get that pile.

NOTES.
The Hayden- Watson Co. was so
busy they just made one shift of it —
the full 24 hours per day for the few
Christmas days. They did a fine
wholesale business, shipping out of
town, and had a gain of probably 75
per cent over last year's business —

had to refuse the sale of stock in order
to take care of the many large orders
for designs and cut flower work
booked for the next day after Christ-
mas for the funeral of one of our sol-
dier lads.

California Florists had the store filled
from A to Z, and then piled up on the
top of that, and by Christmas night
the place was all cleaned out, so it
looked like they had nothing but flower
vases and empty window and coun-
ters. But "Jo" had a healthy smile.

P. E. Beal, proprietor of Tacoma
Floral Co., had a business that en-
tirely cleaned him out. Cut flowers
and pot plants all sold out, including
one of the finest lots of ferns ever
grown in the city.

Smith Floral Co. had a great in-
crease in trade, and it seems to be of
better promise than ever before. They
have a beautiful new auto for delivery
and keep it "going" some, too, these
days.

H. H. Hinze reports a fine trade and
"very little left to supply the call we
are having."

W. H. Mankie says : "We have
about all the call we can attend to."
S. L. H.

Season's Greeting to all our
Friends and Customers.

Gpt Readv forEaster b<- orde'ing Easier Greet-
ing Begonias, r, adv f^^ a shut. .^ in., iu l-'c; 4 in ,
at 2rc; D IQ . at 5 c. These will make yrand plants.

GEO. A. KUHL, ^•'^'i^^fitSr"'

For the Best New and Standard

DAHLIAS

Address

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMR,

p. O. Berlin. N. J. Willlamstown June., N. J.

Hill's Evergreens

BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTCRT

Small, medium and large sizes supplied.
Price list now ready.

The D. Hill Nursery Co.

ETergreen SpedaGsts Largest Growers in America

Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL.

Specialists in Specimen Stocl(

FOR LANDSCAPE WORK.

Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box-
woods, Hollies and a complete line of
Coniferous Evergreens,

AVrite for Prices.

COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc.

EUREKA, CALIFORNIA.

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse
and Nursery Practice.

By M. G. Kalns.

342 pages. Illustrated. Frica, fl.BO.

American Florist Co.

440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO

ose^s

Field-Grown, Selected Forcing
Grade, at $16.00 per 100.

Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Rambler,
Dorothy Perkins. Climbing American Beauty,

Prompt shipment on receipt of orders.
JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Neuark, New York

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CANNAS

Dry roots — which will be divided fresh for your order;
thus doing away with all chance of your getting dried up,
shriveled roots. Some of these varieties may be new to
you, but they are better In every way than many older sorts.

SPECIAL LIST

All Varieties Have Green Leaves Unless Otherwise Noted.

~~%r ®

RED FliOWEBS

Per 100

A. Bouvier, 5-6 ft $2.60

Crimson Bedder, 314-4 ft 2.60

Duke of Marlboro, 5 ft 2.60

Firebird, 3% ft 8.00

Garam, 3y2-4 ft 3.00

Julius Koch, 3 ft 3.00

Meteor, 4 ft 4.00

Papa Nardy, 4 ft 3.00

Princess Wied, 4 ft 3.00

Rheinstein, 3 ft 8.00

GILT EDGED RED

Long Branch, 5 ft 6.00

Panama, 3 ft 6.0O

SouT. de A. Crozy, 3% ft 3.00

Stuttgartia, 4% ft 6.00

BRONZE LF. — Red Fir

King Humbert, 4-4^ ft S.60

Wyoming, 7 ft 3.00

YELLOW FLOWERS

Per 100

Florence Vaughan, 4 ft $2.60

Jane Addams. 4% ft 6,00

Richard Wi.iace, 6 ft 2.60

Wm. Greissinger, 3-4 ft 3.00

ROSE-PINK FLOWERS

Hungaria, 3M:-4 ft 3.00

Rosea Gingantea, 3% ft 4.00

Venus, 4 ft 3.00

ORCHID FLOWERED

Burbank — yellow, 6 ft 2.60

Louisiana— red, 6 ft 3.00

Mrs. Karl Kelsey— red. 6 ft 2.60

Mrs. Kate Gray — red, 6 ft 2.60

Queen Helen, or

Yellow King Humbert, 4 ft... 8.00
Wintzer's Colossal— red. S ft... 8.00
(See also "Bronze Lf. list.)

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO

Mention the American Florist when writing.

100,000 Geraniums

From 2 and 2^4 -in* pots — Sand Rooted.

A. RIcard, Beauty Poltevlne, S. A. Nutt, Buch-
ner. Montmore, Perkins, Viand, etc., $2.75 par

100, $25.00 per 1,000.
S%-in. Marguerites,, Fuchsias' HellotropCL,

LaBtanas, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1,000.
8 and 4-in. Cyclamens. $8.00 and $20.00 pei
100, Abundance of other stock.
Ck)r re spend ence Solicited.

ALONZO J. BRYAN

WHOLESALE FLORIST

WASHINGTON. NEW JERSEY.

CARNATIONS

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

Lafayette, ... Indiana
Oi=ICHIDS

FRANCISCO DELGADO Q.

ORCHID COLLECTOR

Solicits orders for shipments of Orchids.
Prices quoted upon application.

BcgfltJ, P.D Box 957, (Chapinero) COLOMBIA

GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.
S. A. Nutt and Bnchner.per 1000, $15.00
Ricard and Poitevine. . .per 1000, 17.50
AsparasuB Flumosus, 2% -in. 100, 3.00
Asparagus Sprengerl, 4-in. .100, 7.50
Good stock, ask any of my customers,
names furnished if desired.

ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA.

^Vgfc

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LILY BULBS

For Immediate Use
Or For Later Delivery.

Lilium Giganteum

Per case

7- 9 inch, 300 to case $18.00

9-10 inch, ZOO to case 25 00

11-12 inch, 130 to case 25.00

Lilium Album

Per 100 Per 1000
8-9 inch, 200 to

case $ 9.50 $ 90.00

9-11 inch, 140 to

. case 12.00 110.00

11-12 inch, 90 to

case 17.00 160.00

Lilium Rubrum (Magnificum)

Per 100

11-12 inch, 100 to case $15.00

11-13 inch, 90 to case 17.00

12-14 inch, 72 to case 20,00

Lilium Auratum

Per 100 Per 1000
8-9 inch, 160 to

case $ 7.00 $ 65.00

9-11 inch, 100 to

case 9.50 90.00

11-12 inch, 75 to

case 17.00 160.00

Per 100 Per lOOO
8-9 inch, 200 to

case $ 7.00 $ 65.00

9-11 inch, 140 to

esse 10.00 95.00

10-11 inch, 125

to case 12.00 110.00

Paper White Narcissus for late planting. ASK FOR PRICES.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york

The Early Advertisement Gets There.

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Pot
Grown

Roses

All Leaders for Florists' Use.

2 Year
Dormant

Two-Year Dormant-FIELD GROWN I From 4-in. Pots— GROWN OUT-OF-DOORS

PRIMULAS-Best Mixed Strains

ObCOniCa Assorted, Strong Plants.

100 1000 100 lO'O

3-inch $7.00 $65.00 4 ■ inch .. $12.00 In bloom

Malacoides 4-inch lo.oo 90.00

Soz. 100

Alfred Colomb $2.50 $18.00

Anna de Diesbach 2.50 18.00

Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 20.00

Captain Hayward 3.00 80.00

Clio 2.60 18.00

Conrad F. Meyer 3.00 20.00

Coquette des Alps 2.50 18.00

Earl of Dufferin 3.00 20.00

Fisher Holmes 2.50 18.00

Frau Karl Drusohki 3.00 20.00

Gen'l, Jacqueminot 2.S0 18.00

Gruss an Teplitz 2.60 18.00

Margaret Dickson 2.60 18.00

Mme. G. Luizet 2.50 18.00

Magna Charta 2.60 18.00

Mrs. John Laing 2.50 18.00

M. P. -Wilder 2.50 18.00

Paul Neyron 2.50 18.00

Persian Yellow 2.60 18.00

Prince C. de Rohan 2.60 18.00

Ulrich Brunner 3.00 20.00

Each

Caroline Testout $0.20

Hoosier Beauty 25

Killarney Brilliant 26

Pink Killarney 20

Pink Cochet 20

Pollaertrose 20

Richmond 20

Sunburst 25

Wm. K. Smith. SO

White Cochet 20

White Killarney 20

Doz. 100

$2.00 $15.00

2.50 18.00

2.50 18.00

2.00 16.00

1.75 12.00
2.00 15.00
2.00 16.00
2.60 18.00
2.00 15.00

1.76 12.00
2.00 16.00

CLIMBING ROSES— Strong 2-Yr. Dormant

Doz. 100

Climbing American Beauty. 52. 60 $18.00

Crimson Rambler 2.50 18.00

Dorothy Perkins 2.00 16.00

Excelsa 2.00 16.00

Flower of Fairfield 3.00 20.00

Lady Gay 2.50 18.00

Tausendschon 3.00 22.00

White Dorothy 2.60 18.00

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO
NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Primula Malacoides Townsendii

PLEASING LILAC ROSE
A REVOLUTION IN THE BABY TYPE

First-class certificates of merit awarded by
New York Florists' Club, N'assau County Horti-
cultural Society and Oyster Bay Hort. Society.

Out of 2-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.;

§10.00 per 100; 3-in. pots,
2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Individual flowers as large as a 25c-piece.

A. L. MILLER,

JAMAICA, - NEW YORK

Mention the American Florist when writing.

f^ ^ gX A Field-grown

V9^9 Hardy Climbers

2l4and4in.pots
in all classes.

"^^LL LULL fsPRINQriEUDOHIO-^

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Ready for Immediate Shipment

Giirysanthemum Stocic Plants

RosSa, Pink $ 5.00 per 100

Smith's Advance, White 5.00 per 100

Unaka, Pink 5.00 per ino

Golden aueen. Yellow 5.00 per 100

Oconto. White 5.00 per 100

Ghrysolora, Yellow 5.00 per 100

C. C. Pollworth, Yellow 10.00 per 100

ELI CROSS

150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

VINCA VAB.IEGATA

Our strong 2-in. Vinca will make you good 4-ln.
plants for spring sales. Our special sale at
$1.75 per 100 or $17.00 per 1,000 will be con-
tinued a short time.

Geraniums, Nutt, Rlcard, and Poltevlne, 2-ln..
$2,00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Mrs. F. Sander Daisy, 2-In., $2.00 per 100.

ELMER RAWLINGS,"^^°oweV'

AliliEGANY N. Y.

Decorative Palms

A splendid lot of Kentia Forsteriana, single specimens,
■with good spread, making a much better showing than the
so-called made-up plants often seen. This stock is hard and
well finished, will give satisfaction and stand store treatment.

36 inches high, $3.50 72 inches high, $15.00

48 inches high, 6.00 84 inches high, 17.50

60 inches high, 12.00

ALL IN GOOD GREEN TUBS.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Mention the American Florist when i

^

Write for Prices

JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa.

Mention the American Florist when loriting.

Smith's Revised
Chrysanthemum Manual

(Third Edition)
The best •■worli on Cbrysanthemum Cultare.
Both amateurs and florists have been provided
with articles for tbelr special needs. One hun-
dred ana six pages.

Only BOc iiostpald.

ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich.

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10 CENTS PER LINE, NET.

ADIANTUIM.

Adiantnm Cimeatum. 2-in., $3.00: 3-ln.. S5.00
per 100. Croweanum, 2-ln., $4.00; 4-in., $8.00
per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus plumosua peedlings, $1.25 per 100;
2-111., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Aspara-
gus Sprengeri, $1.00 per lOO; 2-lii., $2.60 per
100, $20.00 per 1,000; Hatcheri, 2-in., $3.00 per
100. ERNEST ROBBR, Wllmette, 111.

Asparagus plumosus, 2^-ln., $3.50 per 100,
$30 per 1000; IVa-ln., $2.50 per 100, $20 per
1000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100. The
Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle. O.

Asparagus plumosua, 2U-1°., strong plants,
$3.60 per 100. Sprengeri, 2^-ln., ready for
shift, $3.50 per 100. James Vick'B Sons, Boch-
ester, N. T.

Asparagus plumosua and ^prenfrerl, 2-in.,
$8.00; 3-in., $5.00; 4-ln., $12.60 per 100.
HENEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ASPARAGUS plumosns. extra fine. 3-ln.. S5
per lOO. Sprengeri, 3-in., $4.50 per 100. THE
WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney, 0.

Aspara^is plumosus, 2-H-in.» $3.50 per 100:
6-iD., made-up. .^4.20 i^er doz. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111.

ASPARAGUS PLOMOSDS SEB7DLINGS, eitra
strong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SBBD
STORE, Chicago and New York.

AZALEAS.

Azaleas, mostly Mad. Van der Cruyssen, 10-12-
in., $1.25; 12-14-ln.. $1.50; 14-16-in., $2.00 each.
Well budded. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

50 azaleas from Belgium, fine budded stock,
12-14-in., $1.60; 14-16-in., $1.90 each. Cash only.
H. W. ALLERSMAt. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia Chatelaine. 3-in., $10 per 100; San-
dersoni, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3-ln., $7.00 per 100,
The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville, O.

BUIiBS.

Dutch Bulbs. We still have a limited quan-
tity on hand; all in first class condition. For
varieties and prices see advertisement on front
cover-page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.,
100* Idncoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa.

BULRS.

BULBS. Gladioli, first size. Per 100

America $2.50

Panama 3.75

Wliite Shade 2.75

B.iron Hulot 2.75

H. W. ALLERSMA Grand Rapids, Mich.

Bulbs. First size gladioli for forcing; ready
for immediate shipment. For varieties and
prices see advertisement on front cover page of
this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. S'tate
St., Chicago.

Bulbs. Lll. Glganteum, 7-9 and 9-10-in. for
immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko-
hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New
York City.

Lily bulbs. For Immediate use or later deliv-
ery. Lilium Glganteum, L. Auratum, L, Al-
bum and L. rubrum. For size and prices see ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's
Seed Store. Chicago and New York.

Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only.
American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi-
cago.

CALCEOLARIA

Calceolaria, transplanted seedlings, $4.00 per
100, 2-ln., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil-

CANNAS.

Cannas. .Fresh cut, northern grown. For va-
rieties, sizes and prices see advertisement else-
where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.

PainesviUe. 0.

CARNATIONS.

Rooted carnation cuttings. Large supply of
nne stock, ready for immediate delivery. Good
Cheer, Thenanthos. $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000;
Alice. White Wonder, Beacon, $2.50 per 100, $20
per 1000. Rose Pink Enchantress, White En-
chantress, Herald, Ward, $2 per 100, $15 per
1000. Peter Reinberg. 30 Bast Randolph St..
Chicago.

Carnation rooted cuttings, clean strong, de-
pendable stock. For varieties and prices see
advertisement on front cover page of this Issue
S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg , Phil-
adelphia, Pa.

Carnations. We grow large fluautitles of the
leading varieties. High grade stock at moder-
ate prices. Write for list. J. D. Thompson
Carnation Co., Joliet, 111.

Carnations. Pink Enchantress and White
Wonder, $4.00 per 100. Peerless Pink, $35.00
per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111.

Carnations. AU high grade stock. F. Domer
& Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.

CHRYSANTHEMIMS.

Chrysanthemum stock plants ready for Imme-
diate shipment. Rosea, Smith's Advance, Una-
ka. Golden Queen, Oconto and Chryaolora, $5 per
100; C. C. Pollworth, $10 per lOO. EU Cross.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

CINERARIA.

Cinerarias, best seedllngB, 2-In., $4.00; 3-ln.,
$6.00; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Wilmette, 111.

CLEMATIS.

Clematis, W, & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N, Y.

CYCLAMEN.

Cyclamen gig., Waudsbek type, 2%-in., $5.00
per 100; 3-in., $8.00 and $10.00 per 100; 4-in.,
$20.00 per 100; 5-in., $35.00 and $50.00 per 100.
Seedlings, sis varieties of Waudsbeck type
equally divided, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000.
Salmon and Rococo, separate, $6.00 per 100;
$55.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBBB, Wilmette,

111.

Cyclamen, 3-in., $10.00; 4-in.. $20.00: 5-ln.,
$40.00 per 100; 6-ln., 75c to $1.00 each.
HENRY SMITH. Grand Eaplda, Mich.

DAHXIAS.

Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties.
Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Junction,

DRACAENAS.

mette, Illinois.

FERNS

Per 100

Roosevelt, 2li-in $ 4.60

Boston, 2y-ln 4,60

Seholzell 214-in 4.50

Teddy, Jr., 214 -in 5.00

Roosevelt, 4-ln 15.00

Boston, 4-in 15.00

THB BBESBR PLANT COMPANY,
Springfield, Ohio

Ferns for Fern Dishes. Good strong plants.
In 2H'lu. pots. Aspidiom, Holly. Mayll, Wll-
Boni and Alba Lineata, $3.00 per 100; $27.50
per 1,000. THE REBSBR PLANT CO.. 372
Johnson Ave., Springfield, O.

Ferns. Boston, fine stock, 4-in.. $2.50 per
doz., $16.00 per 100; heavy bushy plants. 5-in.,
.'f3..50 per doz.; $22.50 per 100. Extra heavy,
6-in., $5.00 per doz., $30 per 100. THB WAG-
NER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney. O.

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FERNS.

IVIES.

ROSES.

Ferns. A large stock of fancy varieties of
Nepbrolepls in extra fine shape for immediate
shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see

English Ivy, 4-in., $15 per 100. Poehlmann
Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111.

Rose novelties for 1918. Ophelia Supreme, the
queen of the whole Ophelia famUy: a great im-
provement on its parent. Columbia, the "gem"
of the roses. Eyes of both varieties for Im-
mediate delivery, $27.50 per 100; $62.50 per
250; $110 per 500; $220 per 1000. March de-

advertisement on front cover page of this Issue.
F. B. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

MANETTI

Ferns. Bird's Nest, O-in.. $1.50 each. Ta-
ble, 214-in., %i per 100. Holly, 3-in., $10 per
100; 4-in.. $35 per 100; 5-in., $3 and $4.20
per doz. ; 6-lJ)., $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros.

Manetti Stocks. French, extra size, per 1000,
$25.00. F. O. B. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed
Store, Chicago and New York.

100; $300 per 1000; omi root, $30 per 100;
$230 per lOUO. Charles H. Totty Co., Madison,
N. J.

Co., Morton Grove. lU,

NURSERY STOCK.

ROSE PLANTS.

Ferns. Teddy Jr., 4-in., $20; 5-ln„ $35; 6-
in., $50 per 100. Boston, 5-in., $35: 6-in., $50
per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnes-
vUle, 0.

Twoj ear-old bencli stock.

1,000

Write for wholesale price list of ornamental
nursery stock. MAYWOOD NURSERY CO.,
Maywood, 111,

PYFEE & OLSEM,
WUmette, Illinois

BOSTON FERNS, 20 to 25 leaves, large from
bench, 40c; 6-ln., 50c; 7-in., 70c, Roosevelt, Jr.,

OROHIDS.

ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich,

Orchids. Prices quoted upon application.
Francisco Delgado, Q. Begoto, P, 0, Box 957,
Colombia.

Roses. Keld-grown, selected forcing grade.
E?xcelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Ram-
bler, Dorothy Perkins, Climbing American
Beauty, $16 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.,

Ferns, Boston, 5, 6, 7 and 8-ln., 30e, 50c, 75c
and $1.00 each; Verona, 4 and 5-in., 25c and

Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-
established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.

Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.

Roses. Pot-grown, 2-year dormant. All

PAIiMS.

leaders for florists' use. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is-

GERANIUMS.

sue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Palms. Eentia Forsterlana, single speci-
mens; good spread, make a batter showing than
so-called made-up plants. Stock hard and well
finished; will give satisfaction and stand store
treatment. All in green tubs. For sizes and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvilie, 0.

Geranlnms, from 2 and 2M-in. pots, sand
rooted. A. Elcard, Beauty Poltevlne. S. A.
Nutt, Buchner, Montmore, Perkins, Vlaud, etc,
$2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan,

For Sale. American Beauty bench plants.
$10.00 per lOO, $95.00 per 1000. WM. DITT-
MAN. New Castle, Ind,

Washington, N. J.

Roses, 2H and 4-ln. pots now ready. Send

Geraniums. 3-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per

Palms, high class, and novelties In decora-
tive plants, Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th
Sts„ Philadelphia. Pa.

1000. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000.
B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., Whte Marsh, Md.

SEEDS.

Geraniums. Rooted cuttings ready now, S.
A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Scarlet Bedder, $2 per
100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa.

Palms. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa.

POTATO SEEDS. Headquarters stock; great
money-malcer. Every florist. seedsman and
nurseryman should catalogue them or print in-

PANDANUS.

GliADIOIiUS.

serts. Their enormous sales astonish every-
body. Trade list free; electro supplied. Ad-
dress A. T. COOK, Hyde Park, N. Y.

Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., 75c each; 8-in., $3
and $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. (>>., Morton
Grove, 111.

GLADIOLI
For Forcing.

Seeds, vegetables, both for forcing under glass
and for early plants. Lettuce, cucumber, radish

Fine Large Bulbs.

Per 100
Dellco (pink), early and better than Pink

Beauty $15.00

Augusta 16.00

PANSDES.

cabbage, cauliflower, egg plant, pepper and to-
mato. For prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago

PANSIES— 100,000 pansies, Sept. sown, cold
frame grown. Vaughan's Chicago Parks bed-
ding. Popular Price mixture and Paris market,
per 1,000, $2.50. Vaughan's Giant mixture and
sep.irate colors. per 1.000. $3.50. ODOR
GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans.

HaUey 20.00

Seeds. Begonia Prima Donna and Lmnlnosa,
trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, gig. finest mixed, trade
pkt.. 50c; per oz., $6.00. Salvia. Splendeng and
Fire-baU. trade pkt.. 50c. For large quantities
ask for prices. BBNE7ST ROBER, Wilmette, 111.

Peace 30.00

White and Ught, mixed 14.00

AU other varieties. Write for prices. Special
prices on large quantities.

B. HAMMOND TRACY, CEDAR ACRES,

WENHAM. MIASS.

PRIMULAS.

Seeds. Flower, for florists. Asparagus plu-
mosus. Begonia, Centaurea, Lobelia, Petunia,

Gladiolus, first size. America, Augusta, Hal-
ley, Brenchlyensis. $15.00; Independence, Mrs.
P. King. $14.0<i: Meadowvale. $16.00; Mlone-

Primula Obconica and Chinensls. 2-in., $4.00;
3-in., $6.00; 4-in., $12.50; 5-in., $25.00 per 100.
Malacoides, white and lavender. 2-in., $3.00;
3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY
SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Salvia, Verbena, Vlnca, etc. Write for whole-
sale price list. Henry F. Michell Co., 618 Mar-
ket St., Philadelphia, Pa.

sota, $12.00; Mixed. $10.00; Pendleton. $50.00;
Rochester White, $40.00. Second sizes of above
kinds 20 per cent less. Crackerjack and Chl-

Seeds.' Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, northern
greenhouse grown. Per 100, 50c; 250, $1; 1,000,
$3.50; 5,000 to 10,000 seeds, $2.35 per 1,000.
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.

20 per cent less. All per 1,000 F. 0. B. here.
For 100 lots add 10 per cent. Cash, please.

Primula Obconica, 2, 3 and 4-ln., $5, $8 and
$12.50 per 100. Malacoides, 2, 3 and 4-in„ $4,
$7 and $10 per 100. Ernest Rober, WUmette. 111.

BrunsTvlck. Georgia.

Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta-

Gladiolus. We are growers of this stock in
quantity and they are especially selected for
forcrlng under glass. All first size bulbs. For
varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere
in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago
and New York.

Primulas, best mixed strains. Obconica, 2^4-
In., $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 3-ln.. $7 per
100, $85 per lOOO. Malacoides, 4-ln., $10 per
100, $90 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi-
cago and New York.

BUgar, flint and field com, J. C. Robinson Seed
Co., Waterloo. Neb.

Seeds, Asters, Petunias, SVeet Peas and Nas-
turtiums, etc. Write for our special offer, 1917
crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Station B. Loa

GREENS.

Primula Malcoldes Townsendii. Pleasing
lilac rose, 2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100;
3-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. A. L. Miller,
Jamaica, N, Y.

Greens. Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-

Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash,
pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and
field com on contract, Edgar P. Hurlt, Swedem-
boro, N. J.

uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $3.50.
Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.

PRIVET.

Greens. Wild Smilax, $2.50 per case; natural
log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpet-
uated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.). $3.50.
B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.

California Privet, 6-12 in., $6 per 1000; 12-18
In., $10 per 1000; 18-24 in.. $12.50 per 1000.
southern Nursery Co., Winchester, Tenn.

Seeds, contract growers of encumber, mnsk-
melon, squash and pumpkin, sweet, flint and
dent com. The 0. Herbert (3oy Seed Co., Val-
ley, Neb.

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SEEDS.

Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists asd
market gardeners. W. Atlee Barpee & Co.,
PUUdelpbia, Fa.

Seeds, specialties; Pepper, egg plant, tomato
Tine, seed and field corn. George R. Pcdrick ft
Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. J.

Seeds, growers for the trade; Beans, peas,
sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc.
The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn.

Seeds. Flower, vegetable and farm. 74 Tears
nnrivaled reputation. Hurst & Son. 152 Honndi-
dltch. London, Eng.

Seeds. Vaughan's pansy. For varieties and
prices see advertisement elsewhere in this
issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New

Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets,
potato. Prices will be quoted upon application.
S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York.

Seeds. Choice flower for florists. For va-
rieties see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St., N Y.

Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J.
Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt & ElUcott Sts.,
Baltimore, Md.

Seeds, specialties. Lettuce, onion, sweet pea,
aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety.
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.

Seed. Vegetable and flower of every descrip-
tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W,
Madison St„ Chicago.

Seed. Grass mixtures for golf, tennis, polo.
Ueets all requirements. The Albert Dickinson
Co., Chicago.

Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots,
cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips.
R. & M. Godinean, Angers. France.

Seeds. Bean, pea, radish and all garden.
Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230
W. Kinzie St., Chicago.

Seeds. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea
and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed
Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Seed. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed
trade. Haven Seed Co,. Santa Ana, Calif.

Seed. High grade onion, lettuce, radish,
sweet peas, etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co.,
Gilroy, Calif.

Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Whole-
sale only. Kelway's, Langport, England.

Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade.
Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, CaUf.

Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan
Seed Growers' Company, San Jose, Calif.

Seeds, Onion, lettuce, radish, etc. The
Klmberlln Seed Co., San Joe, Calif.

Garden seeds; all varieties. I. N. Simon &
Son, 438 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed
Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SMILAX.

Smllai, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. HENBY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

SNAPDRAGONS.

Snapdragons, Seedlings, silver, pink, white
and yellow, $4.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

VINCAS.

100,000 extra strong vlnca varlegata ready
for « shift from 2-in, pots, ?1.7B per 100, J17.00
per 1,000; 10,000 year-old cut back, 4-ln. pots,
$5 per 100. Elmer Bawllngs, Allegany, N. Y.

VINCAS.

Vlnca variegata, strong stock. 4-in,. $10;
3-ln., $7; 2J4-m., $3 per 100. The Storrs &
Harrison Co., Palnesville, O.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Greenhouse glass. Heavy In thickness, well
flattened and annealed, and especially manu-
factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for
prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul-
gee, Okla.

Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal-
vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Met-
ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Gold Letters. For prices and kinds see adver-
tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Geo. H. An-
germueller Co., 1324 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo.

Seed packets. Order now, as paper is scarce
and requirements will be double. The Brown
Bag Filllnff Machine Co., Fitchburg. Mass.

Glass cloth. u4. transparent, watei-proof fabric
for hotbeds, colciframes, etc. Sample 3x6 feet,
60c., prepaid. Turner Bros., Bladen, Neb.

Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading
nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY
& SON, Stratford. London, Bncland.

Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues
and price lists free on application. The Storrs
& Harrison Co., Painesville, O.

Goldfish. Buy from the breeder. Write for
wholesale price list. Bert J. Putnam, 490 Wash-
ington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dreer's "Kiverton Special" cedar plant tubs,
all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write
for prices. Regan Printing House, 503 Ply-
mouth Place. Chicago.

Baskets of every description. Write for cata-
logue. Haedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee
Ave., Chicago.

Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75o
postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia.

Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata-
logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,
Logan, Ohio.

Florists' supplies and wire designs of all
kinds. Joseph Zlska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.

Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold
Paper Box Co., 1302-1308 West Division Street,
Chicago.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Boilers of high grade for greenhonses. Writ*
for catalogues. GlbUn & Co.. Dtlca, N. Y.

Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure
Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago.

Advance sash operating device. Greenhouse
fittings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.

Florists' supplies of all kinds. A. Herrmann.
404-412 B. 34th St., New York.

Glass, large stock and good prices. Share.
Partridge & Co., Chicago.

Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.76.
W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.

Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452
W. EMe St., Chicago.

Everything the best In florists' supplies. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Walter Vollman,
2651 Orchard St., Chicago.

ADDRESSES WANTED.

Will pay readers of The American Florist
for addresses of firms who handle pine needles
during the winter months, especially Chicago
firms. E. W. KELLY, Box 186, Seneca. lU.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Greenhouse constmction. Builders of all kinds
of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and
sketches submitted on request. A. Dietscb Co.,
2642 Sheffield Ave,, Chicago,

Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material
and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches
submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.,
90S Blackhawk St., Chicago.

Greenhouse construcftlon. Write us for -an es-
timate and sketch on your proposed greenhonse.
Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chi-
cago.

Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring,
white cedar posts, etc.; everything In lumber.
Adam SchlUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,
Chicago.

Greenhouse construction. We furnish every-
thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur-
ing Co., Des Plalnes, 111.

Greenhouse constrnction. Estimates on re-
quest. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 31st
and Spanldlng Ave., Chicago.

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GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Greenhouse lumber, hatbed sash, peeky cy-
press, square red cedar posts. Locklaud Lum-
ber Co., Locklaud, O.

Greenhouse construction and equipment. King
Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. T,

POXS AND PANS

Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec \rare,
fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Eeed Pot-
tery Co., South Zanesvllle, Ohio.

Neponset Flower, vegetable waterproof paper
pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New
York.

Ked Pots. Before buying wrte for prices.
George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon
St., Chicago.

Flower pots, red, porous. strouR.
■Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn,

Pots. Hews' standard.
Cambridge, Mass.

A. E. Hews & Co.,

^racuae Pottery Co.,

INSECTICIDES.

Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne,
$1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.;
$3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madi-
son, N. J.

Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aptiis Punk
(or fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis.

CARNATION STAPLES.

S0PEEIOE CARNA-nON STAPLES.
Mend your split carnations. Finest article for
carnation growers introduced so far. 36c for
1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid.

i-'tCHIGAN OUT FLOWEK EXCHANGE,
264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich.

Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1.
Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield,
Mass.

Pillsbnry Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c;
3,000 for $1. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesburg, 111.

STAKES.

Cane Stakes standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per
100, 95c; per 600, $4.00; $6.60 per 1,000.

Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c; per
1,000, $4.00. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

Amllng Co., B. C, Chicago.
Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo.
Badgley & Bishop, Inc., New York.
Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.
Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Fa.

Books For Florists.

The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's
library. A good book on any subject in which you are especially in-
terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient
for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books.

Principles and Practice of Pruning', — By M.
G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia
University. Covering investisations, extending
over a number of years, as well as set princi-
ples based upon the laws of plant growth. 420
paf?es, profusely illustrated. Price, $2.00.

Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J,
Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modern
methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illus-
trated. Price. $1.50.

Principles of Ploriculture. — By Professor E.
A. White. Covers the principles of flower
growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price. $1.75.

Farm and Gaxden Rule Book.— By Professor
L. H. Bailey. Price, $2.00.

TQie "Vegetable Garden. — By Vilmorin-Andrieux
Sc Co. Most complete book published. Pro-
fusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price. $6.00.

The American Flower Garden, — By Neltje
Blancban. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 il-
lustrations. Price. $5.35.

How to Lay Out Subiurban Homes. — By Her-
bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful bints.
112 pages. 3S half-tone illustrations and 15 plans
and maps. Price. $2.00.

Vineg. and How to Grow Them.^ By Wm. M.
McCuUom. A list of varieties for different lo-
cations is contained in this book of 300 pages.
Illustrated. Price. $1.10.

Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson.
A guide to the successful propagation and cul-
tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325
pages. Price, $1.50.

Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert
Rawson. No one in the business for profit can
be without this latest edition. 271 pages and
22 illustrations. Price, $1.10.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — By E. P.
Powell. The volume is well illustrated and
the author is a practical man who knows his
subject. 321 pages. Price. $1.50.

Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S.W. Fletcher.
325 pages. Profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75.

Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes.
A practical guide to modern methods. 166
pages, 60 illustrations. Price, $1.50.

Celery Culture.— By .T. C. Vaughan. The sub-
ject thoroughly covered. 59 pages, illustrated.
Price, 25 cents.

Manual of the Trees of North America. — By
Prof. C. S". Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600
illustrations. Price, $6.

The Book of the Peony, — By Mrs. Edward
Harding, A complete history of this flower,
charmingly written. 259 pages and 44 illus-
trations. Cloth. Price. $6.00.

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nuraory
Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical
man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages,
fully illustrated. Price. $1.50.

Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith.
Profusely illustrated. Price. 50 cents.

Landscape Gardening-. — By Sam'l Maynard.
338 pages, 165 illustrations. Price, $1.50.

The Rose.— By H. B. Ellwanger. Its culti-
vation, varieties, etc. A complete guide.
Price, $1.25.

House Plants.— By Parker T. Barnes. 236
pages and 30 fuU-page illustrations. Price, $1.20.

The Book of Water Gardening, — By Peter Els-
set. 200 pages, 139 illustrations. Price. $2.50.

Orchids: Their Culture and Management, —
By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544
pages. Piice, $10.00.

Greenhouse Construction. — By L, R. Taft.
How to build and heat a greenhouse. Illus-
trated. Price, $1.50.

Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables. — By
C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed
raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com-
mon to these plants. Price. 50 cents.

Daffodils. Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By
A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price,
$1.21.

The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H.
Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thoroughly.
516 pages. Price, $1.25.

Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H,
Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages.
Price. $1.50.

The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca-
bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy
herbaceous and other plants arranged for each
month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30.

Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R.
Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382
pages. Price. $1.50.

The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A.
Waugb. An interesting book. 336 pages.
lUustratod. Price, $2.

How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle. 121
pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00.

Mushroom Growing. — By B. M. Duggar. 260
pages, fully illustrated. Price, $1.60.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY
440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111.

WHOLESAIiE CUT FliO^VERS.

Bemheimer, Eugene, Philadelphia, Pa.

Bemlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo.

Budlong, J. A., Chicago.

Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. Chicago.

Cleveland Florists* Exchange, Cleveland, O.

Coan. J. J., New York.

Brne & Company Chicago.

Fexy, D., New Tork.

Ford, M. C, New York.

Ford, 'William P., New York.

Freres- Windier Co., The, Chicago,

Froment, H. B., New York.

Goldstein & Futterman, New York.

Growers' Cut Flower Co., Inc., New York.

Gunterberg, M. C, Chicago.

Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y.

Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York,

Hoerber Bros., Chicago.

Holton & Huukel Co., Uilwaukee, Wis.

Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y.

KennicotL Bros. Co., Chicago.

Kervan Co., The, New York.

Kessler, Wm. A., New York.

ICruchten, John, Chicago,

Kuehn. O. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekln, lU.

Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle & Foerster, Chicago.

McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Meconi, Paul, New York,

Miller & Mnsser, Chicago.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York,

Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa.

Percy Jones, Inc., Chicago.

Fbiladelpbia Wholesale Florists* Exchange.

Pierson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn,

Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, P«.

Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago.

Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis.

Polykranas, Geo. J., New York,

Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago.

Randall Co., A, L., Chicago.

Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa.

Reinberg, Geo., Chicago.

Relnberg, Peter, Chicago,

Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn,

Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York.

Busch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis.

Sheridan, W. P., New York.

Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York.

Thompson Carnation Co., J, D,, Joliet, lU,

Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago.

Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. 3.

Traendly & Sehenck, New York.

United Cut Flower Co., New York.

Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago.

Welland & Risch, Chicago.

Weiss, Herman, New York.

Wietor Bros., Chicago.

Wiltgen & Freres, Chicago.

Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago.

Young & Co., John, New York.

Zech & Ma!i= Chicago.

If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It.

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1397

Peter Reinberg Says:

"We have had the Garland gutters in use over twenty years. They are in just as good
condition as when they were first put in. We are not in need of any construction ma-
terial at present, but when we are we will plaCC OUr Order With yOUr firm."

Garland Quality Product has thousands of friends such as Mr. Reinberg.

Our 1917 Catalogue is very interesting. Send for your copy now.

GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

DES PLAINES,

LOUIS WITTBOLD, President.

ILLINOIS.

Albany.

HOLIDAY TRADE SHOWS DECREASE.

On the whole, holiday business was
not equal to last year. Orders and de-
liveries among the wealthy were light,
but sales among the middle and poorer
classes were better than in years. This
is believed to be due to the increased
circulation of money among the work-
ers. The average amount a buyer
seemed willing to spend at one time
was from two to three dollars. This
was the limit both for cut flowers and
plants. Cut flowers over $3 a dozen
and plants over $3 each found few
buyers this year. The convening of the
legislature, January 2, brought some
orders to the local florists. The Albany
county republican organization sent to
the senator and the three assemblymen
from this county one dozen special
Americal Beauties each. A similar gift
was made by the organization to
Mayor James R. Watt and the prin-
cipal city officials with him on New
Tear's day when they held receptions
in the city hall.

CLUB MEETING.

About 40 members attended the
meeting of the florists' club held Janu-
ary 3 at the Albany Cut Flower
Exchange, 611 Broadway. The business
meeting was short, consisting of the
reading of the annual report by the
secretary, an outline of the flower show
to be held at the February meeting for
the members, and the installation of
the new president. Earl S. Shaw, to
office. The annual report showed :
members in good standing, 51; received
during' the year, eight; honorary,
seven; total receipts, $390.79; expendi-
tures, $273.83; on hand January 1,
1918, $117.13. John J. Haggerty, the
retiring president, named Fred A. Dan-
ker and John A. Murnane, Jr., a com-
mittee to escort the new president to
the chair. This they did amidst the
applause of the members. Adjourn-
ment was then taken to Keeler's, State
street, where the dinner ^vas served in
the grill room. Following the courses,
Edward P. Tracey, proprietor of The
Rosary, assumed the duties of toast-
master and called upon about 20 of
those present, all of whom made short
responses on trade subjects, humorous,
or otherwise. The remarks of Louis H.
Schaefer, seedsman of this city, and
Walter E. Cook, traveling salesman,
were especially important and instruc-
tive. Mr. Schaefer said that in his 37
years' experience he had never seen
the seed business as it is today : stock
light and prices high. He advised the
growers present to buy what seed they
can get as soon as possible. Mr. Cook
told of conditions in the middle west
and the difficulties met by growers in
getting coal. The situation there is
much more serious than here and Mr.
Cook's words carried a warning of

ULTIMATELY

DEMAND

BRAND

When Ordering Fertilizer
Of Your Supply House.

WHY NOT DO IT NOW.
CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO.,
U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO.

Eastern Office
G. G. Green, Jr.. Seal Est. Trust Bldg , Fhila.,Pa.
Mention the American Florist when writing.

NIKOTEEN

For Spraying.

APHIS PUNK

For Fumigating:.
Ask Your Dealer for It.

NICOTINE MFG. CO

ST. LOUIS

3Iention the American Florist when writing.

what may be expected in this territory
later. Among those present at the din-
ner were : Ralph M. Ward, importer
of bulbs, and Roman J. Irwin, whole-
sale dealer in plants, bulbs, and florists'
supplies, both of New York. Retiring
President Haggerty, in behalf of the
members, was presented a silver,
mounted silk umbrella, a gold mounted
briar pipe, and a holiday package of
tobacco. A gold mounted briar pipe
and a holiday package of tobacco were
also presented to Fred Henkes, a for-
mer president. R. D.

San Francisco, Calef.— Angelo J.
Rossi, after a long illness, has entirely
recovered his health and is again ac-
tive at the Pelicano, Rossi & Co.'s
store.

Fort Smith, are. — With good qual-
ity in all lines at prices on a par with
last year, George Rye reports an in-
crease in this year's Christmas busi-
ness. Cut flowers were in very good
supply, although no bulbous stock
was to be seen. Plant, sales were
never better.

A LlL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo-
rists wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being
read weekly by all the horticultural
trade; it is also taken bv over 1,000 of
the best continental houses. Annual
subscription, to cover postage, $1.00.

As the H.' A. is a purely TRADE me-
dium, applicants should, with the sub-
scription, send a copy of their catalog
or other evidence that they belong to
the nursery or seed trade. Money or-
ders payable at Lowdham, Notts.

Address* EDITORS OF «H. A.," •
CHILWBLL NURSERIES, LOW^DHAM,
jN'otts, Eng'innd.

Mention the American Florist when writing

SPLIT CARNATIONS

PILLSBURY'S

CARNATION

STAPLE

The Ori^al Patented
Article.

"They are all riKbt; best on the market."

Baumer Bros.
"They ai-e all that Is claimed for Ihem."
Geo. E. Lasher.
1,000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1.00, postpaid.

I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, III.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Why use the deadly Cyanide when

DRUMMOND'S
WHITE FLY LIQUID

a new spray remedy, will actually destroy
White E'iy wiihout injury to foliage of
Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, etc. ? Perfected
after two years greenhouse experimen-
tation. Used and recommended by every
florist of greater Kansas Cify. Score
testimonials sent on request. Half pound
can makes 12 gallons solution. Price,
One Dollar, if by mail add 10c postage.

KANSAS CITY TOBACCO PIIODUCTS CO., Inc.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

1398

The American Florist.

Jan. 12,

Massachusetts Horticultural Society,

SCHEDULE OF PRIZES AMENDED.

The Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety has issued to its members and
principal exhibitors the follo-n-lng- no-
tice:

On account of war conditions and the
necessity of conservation of resources
to meet possible emergencies the com-
mittee on prizes and exhibitions, with
the approval of the advisory committee,
has decided to eliminate substantially
all money prizes from the schedule of
prizes and exhibitions for the year
191S. The exhibitions of the society will
be held as usual and the entire net re-
ceipts of the pay shows will be given
to the Red Cross or other war relief
work. Special efforts will be made that
the exhibitions maintain their usual
high standard of excellence and even
surpass those of previous years.

Prominent exhibitors, both private
and commercial, are enthusiastically in
favor of the proposed plan and have
promised to aid to their fullest ability
in placing the society in the front line
of helpfulness to the government, hav-
ing in mind the extraordinary condi-
tions which are likely to prevail during
these times of dire war.

The usual spring flower show in
March will be held in acordance with
the preliminary schedule already issued
with the omission of the money awards
and the complete schedule of exhibi-
tions for the year 191S will be issued at
an early date. The patriotic interest
of all exhibitors is urged that the so-
ciety may place itself on record as
rendering useful service during the -n'ar.
RlOHAKD M. Saltonstaix, Pres.
LECTURE PROGRAMSIE.

The committee on lectures has issued
the programme of lectures to be given
at Horticultural hall, Boston. Mass.. on
Saturday afternoons at two o'clock
during January and February. The
lectures are free to the public. The
complete list is as follows :

January 12. — The Arnold Arboretum.
Illustrated. By Edward I. Farrington,
Weymouth Heights.

January 19. — Agricultural Work in
in Massachusetts With Bovs and Girls
Illustrated. By George L. Farley, Am-
herst.

January 26.— The Iris. Illustrated. By
Arthur Herrington, Madison, N. J.

February 2.— New Horticultural Crops
for Our Food Supply. " By Prof. U. P.
Hedrick, Geneva, N. T.

February 9. — America's Horticultural
Future. By W. A. Manda, South Or-
ange, N. J.

February 16. — The Peony. Illustrated.
By Bertrand H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa.

February 23. — The Diseases of Roses.
Illustrated. By Prof. L. M. Massey,
Ithaca, N. T. The John Lewis Russell
Lecture. Wir. P. Rich, Sec'y.

Hartford, Coan.

EXCELLENT BUSINESS ANTICIPATED.

After an exceptionally good Christ-
mas trade, local florists looked for-
Avard confidently to a repetition on
New Year's, but could not foresee the
severe cold wave that was ushered in
with 1918 in all the New England
states, and because of the weather con-
ditions, the sales of cut flowers and
plants were not out of the ordinary ex-
cept in a few special instances. How-
ever, now that the temperature has
moderated somewhat, the demand has
again become normal, and in anticipa-
tion of increasing business, larger sup-
plies are being carried than ever be-
fore at this time of the year. Regard-
less of the fact that money in New
EYigland is being conserved, perhaps to
a greater extent than anywhere else in
the United States, the sales of cut
flowers and plants do not seem to be
affected by the conditions. There has

^y|evfoiP!!i

THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS.

MANUFACTURED BY

CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND

GREENHOUSE GLASS

"We are the largest manufacturers of Greenhouse Glass west of the Mississippi River and
carry at all times an adequate stock to enable us to make immediate shipment of your
requirements. Our glass is heavy in thickness, Tvell flattened and annealed, and especially
manufactured for greenhouse purposes. Write us for prices.

Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla.

The Recognized Stnudard Insecrtlclde.

A spray remedy for green, black, white
fly, thrips and soft scale.

Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $2.50

nJNGINE.

For mildew, rust and other blifthts af-
fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $3.50

VERMINE.

For eel worms, angle worms and other
worms working in the soil.

Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $3.00

Sold by Dealers,

APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

MADISON, N. J.

been no marked change in prices since
the first of the year, either wholesale
or retail. Cattleyas are retailing at
from $1 to $1.50 each and American
Beauties sell at from $10 to $12 per
dozen. Since January 1 there has been
an exceptionally brisk sale of tea roses
at prices ranging from $2 to $4 per
dozen. All carnations are being offered
at $1 per dozen and more are being
disposed of than ever before in the
history of the local trade. Probably
due to the extreme cold, the hospitals
in this city are crowded to capacity
and vases of these iiowers adorn many
of the sick rooms and wards. During
the holiday season, decorated plant
baskets were advertised quite exten-
sively for the first time here and
proved very popular.

NOTES.

The trade throughout Connecticut
and the neighboring states are loud in
their praises of "Wallace R. Pierson and
his masterly defense of the florists' in-
dustry in the matter of coal conserva-
tion, whose able article was printed in
our issue of December 29, page 1257.

A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell, re-
port excellent sales of both plants and
cut iiowers at prices no higher tlian
in former years, and in some instances
and on some items, below the average.
M. F.

KALAMAZOO, MICH. — John B. Jack-
son, of the Jackson Floral Co., has
joined the aviation corps.

" . BKflNblV

CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED

MANURE

Pulverized or Shredded
CATTLE MANURE

Pulverized
SHEEP MANUKE

The Florists' standard of
uniform high quality for over
ten years. Specify WIZARD
BRAND in your Supply House
order or write us direct for
prices and freight rates.

The Pulverized Manure Co.
No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago. I

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Aefna Brand
Tankage Fertilizer

is the best balanced fertilizer manu factored.
It coDtains the ten salts constituting soil. It
is giving^ satisfactory results wherever used.

Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co.

S09 Exchange Ave.. Room 5. Tel. Drover 1932.
U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL.

REFRIGERATORS

WRITE FOR CATALOG

Buciibincler Bros.

518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

The Florists' Hail Association

rate of insurance from Nov. 1st. 1917,
to Nov. 1st, 1918, will be twenty cents
per hundred square feet of single thick
glass and eight cents per hundred
square feet of double thick glass. For
particulars address

JOHN 6. ESLER, Secretiry, laddli Rinr, I. J.

igi8.

The American Florist.

1399

Established 1765

Incorporated 1904

HEWS H POTS

POT MAKERS FOR A
CENTURY AND A HALF.

Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla-
men, Cut Flower, Special Shapes to Order, Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc.

WORLD'S LARGEST
MANUFACTURERS.

A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

WAREHOUSES:
Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Syracuse Red Pots
Standard Pots

Azalea, or three-quarter
Pots. Pans, or half Pots

SYRACUSE POTTERY

L. Breitsehwerth, Prop.
711-713 E. Division Street

Syracuse, - - N. Y.

George Keller Pottery Co.

SUCCESSOR TO

6E0.KELLER&S0N,

Manufacturers of

Red Pots

Before buying write for prices

2614-2622 Herndon St..

CHICAGO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK.

FLORISTS' SUPPUES

We manufacture all our
Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work
and Novelties, and are dealers in
Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens
and Florists' Requisites.

The Regan Printing House

LARGE! KVftS OF

CATALOGUES

-OUR SPBCJIAIiTT-

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OF THE

Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

United States and Canada

Price $3.00, postpaid

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago

GREENHOUSE
LUMBER

1866-1918

"ALL-HEART" CYPRESS
WORKED TO SHAPES.
HOTBED SASH.
PECKY CYPRESS.
SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS.

LOCKLANDi UmBER^^ 0.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

OREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tubs

No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100
10 20 in. $2.75 $30.00 $230.00
20 18 in. 2.25 24.00 190.00
30 16 in. 1.75 19.00 152.00
40 14 in. 1.50 17.00 135.00
50 12in. 1.00 1.00 88.0C
60 10 in. .70 7.75 62.00
70 8 in. .55 6.50 50.00
The Eiverton Tub is sold ex-
clusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted
greenand bound with electric welded hoops. Thefourlargestsizesareequipped with drop handles.

Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plmls, Bulbs and Horticultural Supplies, 714-716 CtieStnut St., PbilSI., Pa.

Mention the American Florist when writing.

Azalea Pots, Hanging
Baskets, Lawn Vases,

Red Pots

Refined Clays — Skilled Labor.

The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.

so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO.

**Moss Aztec" Ware

WM. M. WARRIN,

16 W. 23rd St., New York.

Mention the American Florist when writing

) LOGAN POTS

" AKB BEST BY TEST

Write ns for
* talog and DiseoantS.

' The Logan Pottery Co.,

LOGAN, OHIO.

Order
Now

FOR

Fall

Shipping

NEPONSET

Flower Vegetable Waterproof

PAPER POTS

VVaterproof, Don't Break, Cost
Little. Shippers mav use them
and save their customers many
dollars in express charges.

Vangban's Seed Store, Agents
Cbicago and New York

Mention the American Florist when writing

Flower Pots

RED, POROUS, STRONG

Nasiiville Potleiy Company

Nashville, Tenn.

Mention the American Florist when writing. Mention the American Florist when writing.

1400

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Jan. 12,

Index to Advertisers.

Adwaocfi The Co.... Ill
AllredLozierRoseryl382
Alpha Floral Co. ...1379
Amer Bulb Co.. I 1J89

AmlinjECCo 1373

AndersoD SA 13S3

Angermueller G H

Co 1371

AKhrae Mfg Co U98

Arnold A A Paper

Box Co 1378

Badrley &Biahop.l377

Baer Julius 13S1

Baraard W W Co. ..1386
Bassett&WashburnU i4

Baumer AugR 1383

Baur Window Glass

Co IV

Bayersdorfer H&:Col371

BeavenE A 1373

Begerow's 1380

Berger Bros 1374

Bernheimer Eugenel375

Bernins H G 1374

Bodger J & Sons Co 1386
BoddingtoD Arthur

TCo 1387

BolandJB 1379

Bolgiano J&Son.. 1385

Bramley & son 13S1

Braslan Seed Grow-
ers Co 1384

Breitmeyer's J Sons.lSXO
Briggs Floral Co... 1381
Brown A] Seed Co. 1384
Brown Bag Filling

Machine Co 1387

Bryan Alonzo J 1391

Buchbinder Bros... 1398

BuckbeeH W 1383

Budlong J A 1368

Burpee W A& Co.. .1389
Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1373

California Florists.. 1382
Central Floral Co. .1383
Chicago Automobile

Supply House 1372

Chicago Feed &

Fertilizer Co 1397

Chicago Flower

Growers Assn 1365

ClaricEBSeed Co. 1386
Clarke's Sons D.... 1381

Clay&Son 1398

ClevelandFloristExl373

Coan J J 1377

Conard & Jones Co. 1386

Cooke Geo H 1383

Cottage Gardens

Nursinc 1390

Cowee W J 1400

Coy H C Seed Co.. .1385

Craig RobtCo 1392

Cross Eli 1392

Danker Fred A ....1383

Dards Chas 1380

Delgado Francisco

Q 1391

Dickinson A & Co.. 1386

Dietsch A & Co IV

Domer F & Sons Col391

Drakos Co 1381

DreerHA Ill 13W

Duerr Chas A 1383

Dulubh Floral Co... 1383

Dnnlopjohn H 13»0

Edwards Fold Box. 1400

Enie& Co 1372

Evenden Bros Co. .1383
Expanded Wood Col3fi6

Eyres H G i379

Farmers' &FloriBts'

Fertilizer Co 1398

Fenrich JS 1376

Fexy D H77

Fish Henry Seed Co.l387
Floral Nurseries.. ..1374
Florists' Hail Assn. 1398
Foley Greenhouse

Mfg Co IV

Ford M C 1377

FoJKl William P.... 1377
Fox J M & Son Inc. 1379
Franenfeldfir C ...1382
Freeman Mrs J B... 1381
Freres- Windier Co. 1373

FreyCH 1382

Frey & Frey 1383

Friedman 1382

Froment H E 1377

Galvin Thos F 1379

Garland Mfg Co... .1397

Gasser JM Co 138j

Giblin &Co 14U0

GodineauR&M...1386
Goldstein &

Futterman 1377

GorhamPnnteryIncl4jO
Grakelow Chas H..1380
Gr'nd KapidsFloL;ol382

Green tidw 1383

Grimm &Gorly 1382

Growers Cut Flo Co.1377

Gude Bros 1382

Gonterberg M C ...lj64
HabermehlsBonsJ J 1379
Hansen Grate Co.. Ill

Hardesty & Co 1383

Hart George B 1377

Hart Henry 1380

Hatcher Florist.... 1383
Haven Seed Co Thel386

Heacock J os Co 139 J

Heinljobn G&SonljS3

Hencle Miles S 1380

Henderson A & Co . .
Henderson Lewis.. 1381
Henry co The Johnl364

Hentz &Nash 1376

Herr Albert M 1391

Herrmann A 140.1

Hess & Swoboda. . . 1380

Htission 1^81

Hews A H & Co.... 13^9

HiUDNursCo 1390

HoerberBros 1373

Hollywood G'rdensl380

Holm & Olson 1380

Holton&HunkelCo 1375
Hort Advertiser. ...1397
Hort Trade Journal II
House of Flowers. .1381
Howard & smith.. . .1383

Hurfi Edgar F 1.89

Hurst & Son 1387

HuscroftG. L 1352

Ickes-BraunMillCo.lV
IdlewildGreeohs...l383

IgoeBros Ill

Jackson & Perkins. .139 I

JahnHugo 1380

Johnston & Co T J. .1383

Jones Percy 1366

Joy Floral Co 1382

Kansas City Tobac-
co Products Co... 1397
Kasting W F Co.... I
Keller & Son Geo .1399
Keller Sons J B....1381

Kelway &Son 1385

Kennicott Bros Co. 1372
KerrR C Floral Col3Sl
Kervan Co The.... 1377

Kessler Wm 1377

King Construct Co. HI

Kottmiller A 1379

Kroeschell BrosCo. Ill

Kruchten John 1373

KuehnC A 1375

KuhlGeo A 1390

Kyle & Foerster....l373
LandrethSeed Co.. 1386
Lang Flo &NurCo.l38l

Lange A 1379

LeboriusJ J 1-Sl

Leedle Floral Co.. .1392
Leonard Seed Co... 1385
Littlefield Florist ..1383
Lockland Lum Co. .1399
Logan Pottery Co.. 1399
London Flow'rShp 1385
Louise Flower Shopl38l

McCallum Co 1375

McConnell Alex.. ..1379
McHutchiBon&Co. 1386
Matthews the Flo'stlJ83

M atthewson J E 1382

May & Co LL 1382

Meconi Paul 1377

MetairieRidgeNnr,1379
Michell Henry FCol387

Miller A L 1392

Miller &Muraer.... 1373
Moninger JC Co... IV
Mullanphy Florist. 1379

Murray Samuel 1382

Nashville Pottery

Co 1399

Nat Flo B of Trad*. IV
Neidinger JosG Co. . 1 375

Newell A 1381

N Y CutFlowerEx.1377
N YFloralCo 1383

GREENHOUSE

BEST BRAIVDS

SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO.,

azSS LTTHIBBR ST.. OBIOAGO, VLUm

Nicotine Mfg Co.... 1397

Niessen Leo Co 1374

Okmulgee Window

Glass Co 1398

Palez Paul M 1382

Palmer W J & Son. .1379

PappasDJ 1382

PartFloralCo i;-81

Peacock Dahlia Fr.l390

Pearson E W 1382

PedrickGR&Son.l386
PennThe Florist.. 1383
Peters & Reed Poty.1399
Philadelphia Whole-
sale Floral Ex. ...1375

Philips Bros 13S1

Pierce FO Co 1400

Pierson F R Co I

Pierson AN(Inc)... I
Pieters-Wheeler

Seed Co 1384

Pikes Peak Flo Co., 1382

PillsburylL 1397

PittsburgCutFloCol371
Podesta&Baldocchil381
Poehlmann Bros Col367
PoUworth CC Co.. 1375
PolykranasGeoJ...1377
Potter Floral Co... 1383

Potter WQ Co 1375

Pulverized Manure

Co The 1398

Putnam Bert J 1372

Pyfer AT & Co.. ..1371

Pyfer&Olsem 1381

RaedleinBasket Co 1371

Randall A L Co 1373

RandaU'sFlowShopl383
Randolph & Mc-

Clements 1383

Rawlings Elmer. . . . 1392
Ready Reference. . .1393

Reed & Keller Ii99

ReganPtg House. ..1399

Reid Edw 1374

Reinberg Geo 1373

ReinbergPeterl365 1386

Rice Bros 1375

Riedel& Meyer..... 1377
Robinson J C Seed

Co 1386

RockWmLFlwrCo.1382
Rohnert Waldo.... 13S9
Routzahn Seed Co .1386

RuschG& Co 1375

SaafceO C 1382

Schiller the Florist.1381
Schillo ALum Co.. Ill

Schlatter W&Son.

1383 1400

SchlingMax 1379

Schmidt Chas L.... 1382
Schwake Chas& Col376
Sekenger Adam. ...1379
SharpPartridge&Col400
Sheridan Walter F. 1377
iiebrecht George C 1577
Simon & Son IN... 1386
Situation& Wante..l3b3
SkidelskySS& Co. I
Smith AW & Co.. .1380
Smith E D&Co. ..1392
Smith & Fetters Co 1382

Smith Henry 13a2

Southern Nursery

Co 1372

Storrs & Harrison..

1378 1391 1.392

Stumpp G.E.M...1383
Syracuse Pottery Col.399
Thorburn J M & filSSS
Tonner O A&L A 369

Totty ChasH I

Traendly&Schenckl377

Trenel Tos 1381

Turner Bros Ill

United Cut Flo Co.1377
Vaughan AL& Co. 1369
Vaughan's Seed Store
I II 1385 1387 1389

1391 1392 1399

Vick'sSonsJas 1387

VincentR Jr &Son8

Co... I

WaiteF W Ill

Walker F Co 1379

WeberFH 1382

Weiland & Risch...l373

Weiss Herman 1377

Western Seed &

Irrigation Co 1385

Whitted Floral Co.. 1379

Wietor Bros 1366

Williams MrsE A .1382
Wiltgen & Freres.. .1373

WittboldGCo 1379

Wolfskin Bros &

Morris GoldeQsonl3S2
Woodruff S D &

Sons 13S9

YokahamaNuTsCo 1'87
Young A L & Co... 1376
Young John & Co. .1377
Young & Nugent 13/9
Zech &Mann .1370 I373
Ziska Jos &Son8...1373

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404-412 East 34ih St. NEW YORK

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Vegetable Forcing

By RALPH L.. ^VATTS

A handy reference book for both student and
professional. Cloth, 400 pp., 158 illustrations.

price: $2.00.

American Florist ^o.

440 S. Dearborn St., CMICAGO

f.0.PIER(}E1ID.

12 W. BROADWAY

MrW YORK

ISIastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex-
pansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard
and brittle. Broken glass easily removed with-
out breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard
putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply.

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10,(KX>, $2.00: 50.000, $8.75. Manufactured by

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